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The Consultancy Growth PodcastBuild Your Consultancy Around Your Life (Founder Market Fit) With Deri HughesSummaryMost consultancy founders are told to chase product-market fit. But what if the real key to long-term success is founder-market fit? In this episode, Craig Herd and Clive Griffiths speak with Derry Hughes, founder of Honeycomb Consulting Skills Training, about how he reshaped his business to fit his strengths, his life, and his long-term vision.Derry shares how he pivoted through three different businesses before focusing on training, where he found both growth and fulfilment. He opens up about the hard lessons learned from running two businesses at once, why focus is...2025-03-1845 min
Show Up!S3 E11 Series FinaleIn the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, the Show Up Podcast has provided a much-needed opportunity for insight and reflection. In this episode, the Season 3 Finale, hosts Deri, Jamie, and Graham take a moment to look back on a year filled with profound conversations and invaluable lessons.This season has been a journey through the intricacies of leadership in a world that is increasingly remote and digital. We kicked off with Simon Baron-Cohen's "The Pattern Seekers," a fascinating exploration of systematising and empathising brains. This conversation set the tone for a season that delved deep into the nuances...2024-10-2936 min
The Consultancy EdgeEp. 5 - Consulting skills and balancing business with life, with Deri HughesIn this episode, I speak with Deri Hughes, founder of Honeycomb Consulting Skills Training, as we explore the importance of continuously developing your consultancy team's skills. Deri shares his fascinating journey from his early days at Bain, through the boutique consulting world, to building his own business. We also dive into how he balances the demanding world of consulting with family life, offering valuable insights on resilience, work-life balance and building trust with clients.We also explore key themes like building trust with clients, maintaining work-life boundaries, and the art of business development in boutique consultancies. Deri...2024-10-2450 min
Show Up!S3 E10 Vibrant Leadership with Sarah MatthewWelcome to the Show Up! podcast.Join us in this episode as we explore the vibrant world of leadership with Sarah Matthew, a self-proclaimed vibrancy expert. With over 25 years in consulting and a background in behavior change, Sarah shares her journey from the pharmaceutical industry to founding The Vibrant Company. Her mission? To help individuals and businesses become their most vibrant selves.Sarah delves into the concept of vibrancy, explaining how it differs from and aligns with the idea of flow. She discusses the importance of psychological resilience, problem-solving, and the ability to o...2024-10-151h 00
Show Up!S3 E9 Polarisation in Society and the impact on LeadershipWelcome to the Show Up! podcast.In today's episode, Graham, Jamie, and Deri tackle a pressing issue that's making waves across the globe: the increasing polarisation of opinions within society, organisations, and teams. As elections loom in the UK, India, and the US, our hosts delve into how leaders can navigate these turbulent waters and foster a safe environment for diverse perspectives.From the impact of social media echo chambers to the challenges of maintaining team cohesion amidst strong political views, this episode offers a deep dive into the complexities leaders face today. The conversation...2024-06-2545 min
Show Up!S3 E8 Boundaries in LeadershipWelcome to the Show Up! podcast.In this riveting episode, Jamie Garner, Graham Roberts, and Deri Hughes delve into the multifaceted concept of safety in the workplace. From the psychological nuances to the physical aspects, they explore how leaders can navigate the delicate balance of creating a safe environment without stifling growth and innovation.They kick off the discussion by examining the current societal climate and its impact on our sense of safety, touching on everything from regional conflicts to the ethical considerations of emerging technologies like AI. The conversation then shifts to the workplace...2024-06-1148 min
Show Up!S3 E7 Leadership with Norma Dove-EdwinWelcome to The Show Up! Podcast.Today's episode is a treasure trove of wisdom from the remarkable Norma Dove-Edwin, a trailblazing leader whose journey through the echelons of technology and business is nothing short of inspiring. Norma, a serial senior executive and non-executive board member for some of the UK's most prestigious companies, joins The Show Up! Podcast for a deep dive into the essence of leadership and the power of purpose.From her multicultural upbringing to her unexpected entry into the IT world, Norma shares how embracing every experience, no matter how daunting, shaped...2024-05-281h 04
Show Up!S3 E6 Leadership & AIWelcome to the Show Up! podcast.In this episode, we delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its impact on leadership and decision-making in both small and large organisations. Our hosts, Graham, Jamie, and Deri, share their insights and real-world experiences, discussing the potential for AI to revolutionise efficiency, enhance customer service, and drive more informed strategic choices.From the consulting industry's tentative experiments with AI to the banking sector's more advanced applications, we examine the transformative effects of these tools and the necessity for leaders to balance the benefits of speed...2024-05-1446 min
Show Up!S3 E5 Extreme Leadership with Dave WatsonWelcome to the Show Up! podcast.Prepare to venture beyond the boardroom and into the wild as we sit down with David Watson, Vice President of Innovation at Spartan, and explore the transformative power of extreme experiences on leadership. In this exhilarating episode, David shares his journey from the movie industry to leading global endurance sports events, and how he's now channeling his passion for pushing limits into an ambitious new venture, Off Map.Off Map promises to take leaders to some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth, pushing them to navigate...2024-04-301h 10
Show Up!S3 E4 Leadership Interventions with Rachel StewartWelcome to the Show Up! podcast.In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with the remarkable Rachel Stuart, a former A&E doctor turned leadership development expert, to unpack the intricacies of leadership in high-stakes environments and its translation into corporate settings.Rachel delves into her journey from the emergency room to the boardroom, highlighting the common threads of effective leadership across vastly different sectors. She shares candid insights on the balance between authenticity and decision-making, the importance of getting the basics right, and the role of self-awareness in personal growth.We explore...2024-04-161h 05
Show Up!S3 E3 Purpose Driven LeadershipWelcome to the Show Up! podcast.In today’s episode, we embark on a deep dive into the essence of purpose-driven leadership. As we tackle a subject often shrouded in buzzwords and virtue signaling, we strip back the layers to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose. Join Deri, Graham, and Jamie as they discuss the intersection of personal mission and organisational goals, the impact of imposed purposes like ESG and DEI, and the authenticity required in aligning your leadership with a genuine purpose. From the ethical implications of profit-focused businesses to...2024-04-0252 min
Show Up!S3 E2 Remote LeadershipWelcome to the Show Up! podcast. In this episode, we're talking about how leaders can bring remote teams together in the new hybrid work environment. As a leader, it's important to prioritize and spend time thinking about how to effectively manage your team in this new setting. This means providing clear direction on goals and outcomes, while also being flexible and accommodating individual work preferences. Effective communication, especially through writing skills, is crucial in this remote working era. It's also important to be empathetic and create space for evolving work styles within your team. 2024-03-1953 min
Show Up!S3 E1 The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron CohenWelcome to the Show Up! podcast.In this episode, we dive into "The Pattern Seekers" by Simon Baron Cohen. We explore the two ways of thinking: systematizing and empathy, and how they impact leadership and teamwork. Understanding these brain types can lead to more effective collaboration. We also discuss the correlation between autism and extreme systematizing, and the importance of self-awareness for leaders in understanding their team members. This book is a valuable tool for sparking conversations about diversity of thinking within teams. Sign up to the Show Up! Newsletter here:2024-03-0550 min
Show Up!S2 E11 Series Finale.docx In this series finale, we reflect on our predictions for the year - we predicted three things would have a huge impact this year. Take a listen to see if we were accurate with our predictions.Here's a taste of just some of the topics we covered:Leadership TrendsStopping ThingsOrganisational BloatLeadership around the worldBurnoutDiversityLabelsStress and the impact this has on leadership behavioursWe express our huge gratitude towards all our guests - Joe O'Mahoney, Ian Hallett, Tony Quinlan, Rosie Sherry and Adam Tobias. They all shared their differing experiences and perspectives and each added...2023-12-2233 min
Show Up!S2 E10 Leadership Behaviours Under StressIn this episode of the Show Up! Podcast we talk about the highs and lows of leadership and how to make the most of it. In this episode, we explore how leaders can respond to challenging and stressful situations. Jamie, Deri and Graham share their personal experiences with leadership under pressure and how it can shape the perception of them as leaders. We discuss the importance of creating headspace and taking time to pause and reflect on their emotions before making decisions. We also talk about how leaders must be prepared to face...2023-12-1553 min
The Consulting Growth PodcastEpisode 27: Leadership Appointments and Succession Planning with Deri Hughes, Caroline Boston and Simon HemsleySend us a textWant the inside scoop on how to successfully navigate senior leadership appointments in consultancies? Don’t miss an enlightening conversation with our experts, Deri, Simon, and Caroline as they pull back the curtain on designing organisational structure, performance management systems, and effective team engagement to prepare for a prosperous exit. We discuss strategies for growth and succession planning. Listen and learn from the experts as they share their personal experiences and strategies on building both internal capability and external recruitment to catapult a business to its desired size. Overcome the hurdles of...2023-12-0445 min
Show Up!S2 E9: Neurodiversity in the workplace - with Rosie Sherry and Adam TobiasIn this episode of the Show Up! podcast, we discuss the topic of neurodiversity with Adam Tobias and Rosie Sherry.Adam runs Inventum Group, an international talent group that specialises in inclusion advisory work.Rosie is a community builder and founder, running Rosieland, Ministry of Testing, and the Indiependent communities.Rosie & Adam share their own experiences and how they have seen positive changes in society's awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity. We discuss how organisations are adapting to better accommodate neurodiverse individuals and the benefits they are seeing.As leaders it's important...2023-11-281h 05
Show Up!S2 E8: The Power of Stories to cut through Complexity - with Tony QuinlanIn this episode of the Show Up! podcast we hear from Tony Quinlan - an expert using stories to deal with complexity.Tony explains why narratives are powerful tools for managing change and how to use them responsibly. We need to focus on stories that include obstacles and failures, as well as those that are personal and authentic. To uncover the myths and legends in an organisation; tell the stories of the heroes - and the villains.We explore how AI and language models can be used to detect micronarratives and sentiment around organizational topics...2023-11-141h 04
Show Up!S2 E7: Leaders, labels and the Ladder of InferenceWelcome back to the Show Up! podcast.In this episode, we chat about labels - how they affect different settings, the risks and opportunities they present, and the tools leaders can use to better understand and leverage them.We look at how labels are necessary to simplify the complexity of life - we can't avoid them - but they also have limitations. Leaders need to develop an awareness of assumptions made based on labels and how those assumptions impact their decision-making.We discuss the Ladder of Inference, job titles and the Pyramid Principle...2023-10-3142 min
Show Up!S2 E6: Leading in an epidemic of burnout and long-term absenceThe rate of long-term absence from the workplace, often due to stress or burnout, is increasing at pace.In this episode we discuss some of the data around that, what might be causing it, and how people can get themselves out of a mental health trough.We also consider how leaders can manage through this - starting with themselves, their own boundaries, and stepping into a role of serving and supporting their teams.If this resonates we'd love to know how these issues impact you.Sign up to the Show Up...2023-10-1753 min
Show Up!S2 E5: Leadership around the worldToday we explore different types of leadership, drawing on different models from around the world.We look at leadership from sports coaches to business executives and discuss different dimensions of leadership - analytical vs intuitive, empathetic vs didactic, supportive vs directive.By looking at the research of Dr Zenger and Dr Folkman we consider different facets of leadership and which are most effective.Fair to say we consider lots of answers and conclude nothing concrete! This is a big open topic with lots of "right" answers depending on your context.Sign...2023-10-0358 min
Show Up!S2 E4: Golden rules of effective leadership - with Ian HallettJoin Jamie and Graham for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with Ian Hallett.Ian is currently Group Managing Director at IWG plc, the flexible working office space group, and is also completing a PhD at the same time! He is a leader who serves as a role model for aspiring leaders. Ian took us through some of his leadership toolkit, including:The roles he needs in every team he buildsHow who you're working for is the key to learning (much more than what you're working)The idea of a career as a small number...2023-09-191h 00
Show Up!S2 E3: Practical uses of AI - with Professor Joe O'MahoneyJoin us and our first ever guest on the podcast!It was a pleasure to chat with Professor Joe O'Mahoney about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for leaders. Joe is an expert in the field and has extensive experience in consulting and working with boutique firms.We explore the hype, potential, and ethical considerations of AI, how it can be used to benefit leaders, and how different firms are embracing AI differently. We discuss the implications for education, thoughts on AI-generated persuasive messaging, and the value of cognitively diverse teams. Joe shares...2023-09-051h 11
Show Up!S2 E2: Organisational Bloat - or the challenge of stopping what's startedIn this episode we discuss the challenges faced by leaders when it comes to organisational bloat and the difficulty of stopping initiatives. We explored the factors that drive the natural inclination to start something new and looked at how this can distract from profitable areas of the business. To help you out we talk through simple practical tips, like implementing routine check-ins for "stop, start, continue" discussions. This will help you stay focused on what really matters and be open to change.Share your own tips with us and we'll bring them into...2023-08-221h 03
Show Up!S2 E1: The major leadership trends for 2023Welcome back to the Show Up! podcast.In this episode, we explore macro trends in leadership and what they mean for leaders - particularly those of you in the Golden Age of Leadership. We discuss the need to prioritize tasks, navigate uncertainty, and foster growth.We touch on trends like self-awareness, mindfulness, and vulnerability as tools for leading teams. We also dispel the myth of perfection and encourage listeners to reach out for support.Get in touch if you'd like to discuss any of these topics!Sign up to the Show...2023-08-081h 05
Show Up!S2 Prelude: Our leadership predictionsWelcome back to the Show Up! podcast - Season 2! This season we'll be exploring leadership topics including AI, different leadership models, diversity, storytelling, and more.We're kicking off with predictions for the upcoming year, such as:AI will become more practical and leaders will be able to take advantage of new capabilitiesWe'll be facing economic challenges with high inflationPolitical and social divides may get more intense with major elections loomingWe're committed to exploring these topics, alongside several special guests who'll be joining us as we explore what leadership means in 2023.2023-07-2528 min
Show Up!E12 - Season 1 Finale!Our initial commitment to this podcast was a 12 episode season, exploring topics of leadership.We've had a blast! In this episode we pick out some of our favourite conversations and practical tools from this season.We also look ahead to Season 2, which we'll be starting to record very soon.What would you like us to talk about? Who should we invite to join us for a conversation?Subscribe to the Show Up! Newsletter here:https://show-up-podcast.beehiiv.com/2023-07-1157 min
Show Up!E11 - Minimum Viable LeadershipEarly in this series we stumbled on an idea we called Minimum Viable Leadership. How can leaders try new things and consciously monitor the impact of what they are trying?This episode is an exploration of this concept and how it might be helpful for leaders.The concept built from the idea of Minimum Viable Product - a widely used technique for innovating products and services.If you want to adapt, update and innovate on your leadership style this idea of Minimum Viable Leadership may spark some ideas for you.Subscribe...2023-06-2739 min
Show Up!E10 - Exploring Diversity in the WorkplaceIn this conversation Jamie, Graham and Deri discuss diversity in the workplace, and the challenges of leading diverse teams.It's well known that diverse teams can produce more effective outcomes. Less commonly discussed is the difficulty of working in and leading diverse teams.Working in diverse teams can be uncomfortable and challenging. Leaders have an important role to play in helping team members and teams thrive in an environment of cognitive diversity.Subscribe to the Show Up! Newsletter here:https://show-up-podcast.beehiiv.com/2023-06-1339 min
Show Up!E9 - Making & Keeping CommitmentsIn this session we discuss the importance of making & keeping commitments as a leader.We all make many commitments every day. Whether or not we keep those commitments can build or destroy trust.This is all about getting clear with ourselves and our teams. Holding ourselves accountable can help shine a light on aspects of our psyches that are getting in our own way. We discuss some practical ways to figure out if and why you have failed to keep a commitment.Subscribe to The Show Up! Newsletter here:https://show-up-podcast...2023-05-3054 min
Show Up!E8 - Self-awareness and finding the right path for you, nowThis was due to be an episode about diversity. But Graham wasn't where he wanted to be for a discussion on a sensitive topic like that.So we switched to something else. That skill and acceptance is important for leaders, and an important lesson: Don't have difficult or sensitive conversations when you're not ready to hold the energy they need.Instead, we decided to explore that switch. That honest self-awareness that enables us to choose the right path for where we are right now.As ever, we strive to bring authenticity, honesty and...2023-05-1654 min
Show Up!E7 - Talking about TimeIn this episode we explore how time impacts our decisions and experiences as leaders. Often we feel short of time - we experience scarcity. In other situations time can feel abundant.How can leaders harness those feelings and help their teams, and themselves, feel they have enough time to do the things they want to do?We also talk about time scales, and how optimal leadership can vary depending on the amount of time you have to achieve what you want to achieve, diving into the different leadership styles of England rugby coaches Eddie Jones...2023-05-0257 min
Show Up!E6 - Will Having a King Make a Difference to Men in this Country?Episode 6 is here!We were nervous about recording this episode! Gender is a contentious issue in the world today and we were very conscious of being three men discussing this topic.We explore the changing gender roles in the workplace and how the transition from the reign of Queen Elizabeth to King Charles may influence the way men show up as leaders.As ever, our goal was to approach this discussion with openness, curiosity and compassion. We hope you get as much from hearing the discussion as we did having it....2023-04-181h 06
Show Up!E5 - Personal Mission as LeadersWelcome to episode 5 of the Show Up! podcast.This conversation is all about personal mission. What is a personal mission and how do leaders use them? What can be the pitfalls of a personal mission?Jamie, Graham and Deri explore our own personal missions, how we defined them and how we use them as practical tools. We look at misalignment between personal purpose and organisational purpose - how can leaders navigate this? What choices do we have in those situations?Subscribe to The Show Up! Newsletter here:https://show-up-podcast.beehiiv.com/2023-04-0453 min
Show Up!E4 - Intergenerational Differences in the WorkplaceWelcome to episode 4 of the Show Up! podcast!Today we are talking about intergenerational differences in the workplace. How this is changing and how it impacts the way we show up as leaders.Graham, Jamie and Deri look at how they have interacted with different generations over their careers, and discuss how this has changed as we've got older. We also discuss the relationships between young people and older people in today's world, and how this impacts our ability to lead.How do you handle intergenerational conflict in your leadership?Subscribe...2023-03-211h 01
Show Up!E3 - Leadership Map & CompassWelcome to episode 3 of the Show Up! podcast!In today's conversation we explore the concept of a map for our leadership journey, and how we can use that to orient and navigate ourselves and for our teams. How our past experiences have influenced the leaders we are today, and how that impacts the options we have moving forwards.Jamie, Graham and Deri talk about their own journeys as leaders and share some visual concepts to bring the idea of a leadership map to life.The core question is 'Where have I come from...2023-03-0737 min
Show Up!E2 - Tripping Over Our ShadowsWelcome to episode 2 of the Show Up! podcast!In today's conversation we look at the concept of Shadow. We all have shadows - these are the parts of ourselves that we hide, repress and deny.Jamie, Graham and Deri discuss their own shadows, how they get to know them, and how their shadows impact their behaviours as leaders.How is your shadow influencing your behaviour today?Subscribe to The Show Up! Newsletter here:https://show-up-podcast.beehiiv.com/2023-02-2143 min
Show Up!E1 - Exploring Self-Awareness for Conscious LeadersIn this episode we explore one of the most fundamental components for today's leaders: Self-AwarenessWe explore what self-awareness has meant for us and discuss what we've seen in other leadersHow can self-awareness help you achieve what you're trying to achieve as a leader?Subscribe to The Show Up! Newsletter here:https://show-up-podcast.beehiiv.com/2023-02-071h 01
Show Up!The PreludeIn this episode we explore why we have decided to record these conversations and what this podcast series might open upThis is a chance to understand what we mean by leadership and why now is the time to be thinking about how you show up as a leaderWe get deep, quickly, and start to open up about our own leadership experiencesSubscribe to the Show Up! Newsletter here:https://show-up-podcast.beehiiv.com/2022-12-051h 01
Climb In ConsultingEpisode 97: Hybrid Marketing: How To Sustain Growth In 2022In the final episode of our three-part series exploring how your consultancy can thrive in the hybrid world.
The pandemic may be subsiding, but your clients aren’t heading back to the office in a hurry. If your marketing hasn’t adapted to this reality, you risk losing out to competitors who have been swifter to evolve with the times.
In this episode Nick Synnott leads the discussion, with Rob Garner of Garwood Solutions and Deri Hughes of Explore Consulting providing a client-side perspective.
Nick explains how to create an effective marketing strategy that cuts through the noise and helps you...2022-02-1159 minClimb In ConsultingEpisode 96: Hybrid Talent: How To Sustain Growth in 2022In the second of our series examining how your consultancy can thrive in the hybrid world, we take a closer look at the critical issue of attracting and retaining talent that will drive your business forward.
It won’t have escaped your notice that we’re in the middle of a talent crunch at the moment. Competition for the best is fierce, which makes meeting the expectations of potential new recruits, and motivating them when they become your employees, vital.
In this episode Deri Hughes, founder of recruiting firm Explore Consulting, leads the discussion with Rob Garner of Garwood Solutions and...2022-01-2857 min
Dare Be Podcast#13 From denying to accepting who you are to make the right career decisionsIn this deep, open and rich conversation, Deri Hughes shares how he learnt to take conscious decisions instead of being led by unconscious drivers. He shares some practical tools and techniques. This has deep implications for our careers and our lives. Deri Hughes has had a rich and diverse career with a focus on strategic consulting. He graduated from Oxford University with a first class degree in organic chemistry. He even went all the way to doing a PhD there. He then started his career at Bain, founded a short-lived company and continued with a few free-lance c...2022-01-2455 minClimb In ConsultingEpisode 95: Hybrid Operations: How to sustain growth in 2022Recently we took part in a webinar series exploring how your consultancy can thrive in a hybrid world. This episode of Climb In Consulting is the first of that three-part series.
Each episode will step away from our usual interview format, bringing together our regular host, Nick, and industry experts Rob Garner of Garwood Solutions and Deri Hughes of Explore Consulting. They’ll use their expertise to discuss the three issues that are causing consulting firms the most pain right now – Operations, Recruitment and Marketing.
Across the series they explore the challenges and opportunities that are emerging. And answer some perc...2022-01-1459 min
Climb In ConsultingEpisode 70 - A graduate’s guide to a career in consultingThis is a special episode for two reasons: firstly, this marks the 70th episode of Climb In Consulting a huge milestone and one that we have to say a big thank you to you, our listeners for. Without you this show wouldn’t have even got off the ground! And secondly, this week we bring you a slightly different type of episode. Instead of my usual interviews, this episode is a panel discussion all about how you can start your career in consulting.
We’re a huge believer in broadening the reach of our industry and helping those who may not...2020-10-301h 03
Climb In ConsultingEpisode 64 - Post-Lockdown Success: Building Flexibility & Control in your operationsIn the second of our three part series looking at what consulting leaders like you need to be focusing on to achieve post-lockdown success, Deri Hughes, founder of Honeycomb PS walks you through the exact frameworks he uses with his clients to create highly scalable, flexible and controllable operations functions.
When it comes to operations, there’s two key areas to focus on: Flexibility and Control. Flexibility on costs, to respond to changing client needs, and to capture opportunities that present themselves. Control to manage the risks to your business – cashflow, people and clients.
In this episode Deri explains:
– How to ide...2020-07-0357 min
Y Podlediad Dysgu CymraegPodlediad Dysgu Cymraeg Mehefin 8fed - 15fedDaniel Sumner, Heather Jones, Sara Louise Wheeler, Ameer Rana, Lucy Hughes a Deri Tomos.2019-06-1817 min