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Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersLeadership and Communication with Sayre DarlingIn this episode, we talk with Sayre Darling, a Business Strategist, Change Leader, and Business Coach, about the importance of effective communication and its role in successful leadership.
Anwen explores the challenges of communication with Sayre and how leaders can take action to improve effective communication for positive results.
You can find Sayre on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sayredarling/
Sayre's website is here: www.sayredarling.com
Find the YouTube version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/BsCVNUtauac
Anwen Bottois is the Founder of Purple Sky Consulting, and...2025-04-0931 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersLeadership as a creative act with Dan DowmanIn this episode, we welcome Dan Dowman from Anthem onto the podcast.
In this insightful conversation, Dan shares his philosophy on leadership—that it is a creative act. Dan explains his approach of 'Wholeness over Rightness, Reciprocity over Extraction and Sovereignty over Commodity'.
We also talked about the wonderful country of Iceland.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did - share your thoughts in the comments.
Find Dan on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/dandowman/
Find Dan's Anthem website here: www.anthem.ooo
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Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersLeading Yourself or Others who are Working-Class with Sarah ActonSarah Action from Sarah Acton Consulting joins the podcast for a really insightful episode. She talks about her experiences leading when coming from a working-class background.
In this episode, we discuss some of the challenges faced by those who don't follow the "traditional" route to leadership and ways to help yourself or others experiencing this.
Your host is Anwen Bottois from Purple Sky Consulting.
Follow Sarah on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarahacton/
Sarah's Website: www.sarahacton.com
Follow Anwen on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anwen-bottois-leadership-coach/
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Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersHR Leadership Special: Becoming a CHRO with Tom EmeryTom Emery of Hex Development joins Anwen to discuss the role and development of CHROs, who are the true business leaders.
Tom is about to launch his book - People People: Reach your full potential as a Chief HR Officer, and it is available from 11th March: https://amzn.eu/d/3zI8ENR
In this conversation, we learn more about Tom, their work, and their leadership experience. We also discuss the challenges of being a CHRO, their importance, and the realities HR must face to truly own their seat at the table.
Here a...2025-02-2641 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersHow to Delegate like a Pro! With Natalie Houlton.The next episode of The Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders podcast is all about delegating....and how to do it like a Pro!!
Natalie Houlton from Yellow Duck Development joins your host, Anwen Bottois of Purple Sky Consulting, to explore and nail this critical management and leadership skill.
Natalie shared her T.R.U.S.T.E.D model for successful delegation and, more broadly, about the benefits and impacts of not getting this right.
Enjoy the episode, and let us know what you think in the comments!
Here's access to...2025-02-1237 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersEmbracing AI as a Leader with Erica FarmerIn this episode of The Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders Podcast, Anwen is joined by Erica Farmer or Quantum Rise, and we discuss the incredibly topical AI.
This will remain a hot topic, and this conversation will help you think about your approach to managing or leading others regarding AI. We talked about the mindset and focus you can take, and we even asked AI to generate some questions for Erica.
Erica has loads of great resources to help you explore the world of AI more - especially from a leadership and learning perspective...2025-01-2938 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersGet Important Things Done in 2025 with Michael HubbardWe are now in Season or Series 2 of the Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders Podcast!
This is a brilliant episode, your host, Anwen Bottois, is joined by Michael Hubbard of Make Your Habits.
We are discussing the difference between being productive and busy and how Leaders can take control of this for themselves and their teams.
Here are some useful links to find Michael
Productivity Prod (fortnightly Prod directly to your email) - https://make-your-habits.kit.com/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-hubbard/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MakeYourHabits
You c...2025-01-1533 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersHow a coaching style of leadership leads to a happier team with Jo WrightThe last episode of Season / Series 1 is a cracker!!
Anwen Bottois, your host of The Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders Podcast is joined by the brilliant Jo Wright of Coaching Culture.
This is a brilliant look at the value and impact of coaching and its importance for a happier team.
Jo is the author of No More Sh*t Managers, and you can find her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/jowrightcoach/
2024-12-1937 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersTaking action quickly to resolve issues with the Team with Lisa ThompsonWelcome to a new episode of The Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders Podcast!
In this episode, Anwen is joined by Lisa Thompson of Iona HR to talk about "nipping things in the bud" as a leader to avoid issues escalating. Lisa is an expert at dealing with complex people issues and shares her insight and tips for taking action early.
You can find Lisa on LinkedIn here: Lisa Thompson MCIPD | LinkedIn
You can find this episode on YouTube, too: https://youtu.be/LHDKXx8uMJQ
We'd love to hear your thoughts on...2024-12-0437 min
Safe Space from the Workplace13. Anwen Talks About Empowering LeadersIn this episode, Anwen Bottois, a leadership success coach and founder of Purple Sky Consulting, shares her inspiring journey from an HR director to starting her own leadership development and coaching organisation.
Anwen discusses the pivotal moments that led her to take a year off for travel during the pandemic, her philosophy on leadership development, and the importance of proper manager training.
Learn about the challenges and rewards of running a business, the critical role of relationship building in leadership, and tips for employees and managers looking to improve their workplace dynamics.
You can find Anwen here :
https://www.purpleskyconsulting.co...2024-11-2740 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersWhy you need to care about Engagement as a Leader with Helen BaileyIn this episode, Helen Bailey of Coruscate Training joins us.
We are jumping into the topic of engagement and the impacts of positive and negative effects on leaders.
Engagement has a well-documented impact on performance and talent retention, so in this episode, we want to get you thinking about what this means for you.
Join Anwen Bottois from Purple Sky Consulting - your host, as we meet Helen.
You can find Helen on LinkedIn: Helen Bailey | LinkedIn
2024-11-2136 min
Beyond PotentialS1 Ep22: The transition into leadership and pursuing new ventures - with guest Anwen BottoisThis week we're joined by Anwen Bottois. Anwen is the inspirational founder of Purple Sky Consulting, an innovative and client led business that helps leaders to love leading by being more confident and effective - in a sustainable way.
Anwen tells her career story and explains the ethos behind everything she does. We talk about why supporting leaders as they move into leadership positions is invaluable in ensuring their success, and how she offers this support through her Boost programme.
We also get into some of Anwen's incredible tales from her travels.
Enjoy t...2024-11-1431 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersHow to Thrive Taking on a Senior Leadership Role with Emma LloydEmma Lloyd of Create the Ripple joins Anwen Bottois of Purple Sky Consulting in this episode of The Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders Podcast.
This great conversation explores the challenges and traps of moving into a more senior leadership role. Emma shares her own leadership experiences, too.
Find Emma Lloyd on LinkedIn here: Emma Lloyd | LinkedIn
You can also find a video version on YouTube here: Purple Sky Consulting - YouTube
2024-10-2336 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersHow to Lead Introverts with Sarah ManleyThe next episode of The Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders Podcast is about how to Lead introverts so they can shine by being their best.
Sarah Manley of the Quiet Catalyst joins Anwen Bottois of Purple Sky Consulting (your host). Sarah is an introvert herself and has held leadership roles. She understands what it's like to lead and be led as an introvert.
We talk about what being an introvert is, how it impacts being in the workplace and the things Leaders can do to help those who are introverts to shine bright.
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Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersHow to have a Brilliant, not Beige Relationship with HR with Michelle HartleyIn this brilliant episode, Michelle Hartley from People Sorted joins us. Michelle helps HR go from Beige to Brilliant, so we asked her to discuss that from your perspective as a leader.
We discussed the benefits of having a brilliant relationship with your HR partner, how to develop that relationship and how to approach it if the relationship isn't working for you.
You can find Michelle over on LinkedIn: Michelle Hartley FCIPD | LinkedIn
You can also find this episode over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e8FWxXSXya0
2024-08-1625 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersWell-being for Leaders with Gemma Carter-MorrisThis episode of the Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders Podcast is for you.
Gemma Carter-Morris joins me from Next Steps Consulting Limited to talk about well-being from a leaders' perspective.
This isn't just about how you help your team improve well-being - this is also about you.
Contact Gemma via the website: www.nextstepsconsulting.net
Contact Anwen via LinkedIn: Anwen Bottois | LinkedIn
Here's access to some of the Purple Sky Consulting free resources:
June 2023 – Understanding well-being as a Leader. — Purple Sky (purpleskyconsulting.co.uk)
Cre...2024-07-2529 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersBad Bosses Ruin Lives - Part 2 - with Debra Corey and Ken CoreyWelcome to the second part of my conversation with Debra Corey and Ken Corey where we’ll continue to explore the themes of their book called Bad Bosses Ruin Lives: The Building Blocks of Being a Great Boss.
In the first part of our conversation, in the previous episode, we looked at what makes a Bad Boss and the impacts of that but in this episode, the focus is on being a Great Boss.
How can you, as a Leader or Manager, be great and remembered for that, and how can you continue to learn an...2024-02-1438 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersBad Bosses Ruin Lives - Part 1 with Debra Corey and Ken CoreyIn this episode, I’m in conversation with Debra Corey and Ken Corey, who have recently released their book Bad Bosses Ruin Lives: The Building Blocks of Being a Great Boss.
When I heard about the book, I knew we needed to share it with you, and this is a great discussion where we unpack what it means to be a bad boss but, more importantly, how to be a great boss.
This conversation will be over two parts, and in this first part, we’ll be talking about what they discovered in their research of b...2024-02-1430 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersConversations about Racism with your Team - Part 2 with Tara LeachThis is the second part of a conversation with Tara Leach. If you haven’t heard part 1 yet, you may want to head there first, and the link is available below to help you find that easily.
In this episode, we continue exploring racism and how to talk about it with your team.
As I mentioned in the previous episode, Tara and I have worked together on creating a guide to help you have conversations about racism with your team. There is also a guide on how to prepare for these conversations. Tara is an exp...2024-01-3129 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersConversations about Racism with your Team - Part 1 with Tara LeachIn this episode, I’m in conversation with Tara Leach. Tara is a specialist in race equality.
We’re exploring racism and how to talk about it with your team. This is challenging, but it's really important.
Tara and I have worked together on creating a guide to help you have conversations about racism with your team, and there is also a guide on how to prepare for these conversations. See the links below.
We decided to record this podcast episode because we felt that this critical topic needed more than a written guid...2024-01-3145 min
Purple Sky Thinking for LeadersThe Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders Podcast TrailerWelcome to the Purple Sky Thinking for Leaders podcast.
This podcast is for you if you lead people, teams or organisations. You might be a Leader or Manager yourself, or you might be supporting the development and success of people in these roles.
I’m Anwen Bottois, a Leadership Success Coach and Founder of Purple Sky Consulting. I’ll be your host for this podcast.
My mission is to help as many leaders as possible to love what they do. I want to help leaders feel and be more confident, capable, and effective so the...2024-01-2101 min
Happy Workplace ProjectEpisode 17:Anwen BottoisIn this episode Anwen Bottois, Founder of Purple Sky Consulting shares with us her views on leadership, specifically the key measurements to assess its effectiveness. She also talks about the importance of alignment when moving into a leadership role with your true values.2023-10-2325 min