Shows
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 14: How to Encourage Critical Thinking with Dr. Arlene EganWhat does it really take to foster genuine critical thinking at work beyond just ‘debate’ or ‘criticism’ and why is it essential in today’s rapidly changing, AI-powered business world? In this episode, Helen talks to Dr. Arlene Egan, CEO of Roffey Park Institute and author of Confidence in Critical Thinking, to unpack how leaders and teams can cultivate curiosity, ask better questions, and build cultures where honest debate, openness, and even vulnerability fuel high performance.Together, they explore:⭐️ What ‘critical thinking’ actually means at work and why it’s not the same as being critical or negative...2025-07-2035 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 13: How to Bring Purpose and Performance Together with Madhavi BhasinWhat does it really mean to fuse purpose and performance at work, and why does it matter for both organisations and individuals? In this episode, Helen sits down with Madhavi Bhasin, global HR leader and Head of Purpose-Driven Performance at Udemy, the AI-powered skills development platform, to explore how companies can put employees’ sense of meaning and fulfillment at the heart of high performance without compromising results.Together, they chat about:⭐️ What “purpose-driven performance” really means and how to make it more than just a company catchphrase;⭐️ Practical tools and examples for managers to reframe perf...2025-07-0633 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 12: How to Make Work Fair with Siri ChilaziWhat does workplace fairness actually mean and how do we tackle unfairness in practical, evidence-based ways? In this episode, Helen speaks to Siri Chilazi, senior researcher at Harvard Kennedy School's Women and Public Policy Program and co-author of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results, to get to the heart of how organisations can create truly fair environments where everyone has an equal chance to succeed to their full potential.Together, they discuss: ⭐️ What “fairness at work” really means, using powerful metaphors and examples. ⭐️ The everyday systems and processes that unintentionally create inequities like...2025-06-2235 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 11: ‘How to Move Away from Command and Control’ with Amrit SinghHow do you build a fast-growing, distributed organisation that balances both freedom and consistency and avoids the pitfalls of old-school ‘command and control’ leadership? In this episode, Helen sits down with Amrit Singh, Chief Operating Officer at the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), to explore exactly what it takes to lead with trust, delegate decision-making and thrive during ambitious, high-speed growth.Together, they unpack: ⭐️ How the NIoT designed a flexible, regional model with no central “mothership” to attract the best talent nationwide and serve customers better.⭐️ The reality of merging four distinct organisational cultures whilst la...2025-06-0836 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 10: How to Uncover Hidden Frustrations at Work with Alice SheldonWhy do seemingly small interactions at work sometimes spark big reactions, and how can understanding our underlying needs transform the way we handle conflict? In this episode, Helen sits down with Alice Sheldon, a psychologist, educator, creator of Needs Understanding, and author of *Why Weren’t We Taught This at School?* to shine a light on those “fingerprint needs” and the hidden frustrations we all carry with us into the workplace.Together, they explore: ⭐️ What “needs” really are, not just survival, but purpose, creativity, recognition, and more and why we’re all wired to react when they’re threa...2025-05-2532 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 09: How to get on with a dysfunctional boss with Eric CharranHow do you deal with a tricky boss and how can you build resilience and thrive if you’re working for one? In this episode, Helen sits down with Eric Charran, technology executive, author, and former leader at Microsoft and Capital One to take a deeper look at why so many of us encounter difficult managers, and most importantly, what we can do about it.Together, they explore: ⭐️ The typical unhelpful behaviours and archetypes of dysfunctional managers, and why these patterns repeat themselves in the workplace⭐️ Why managers often lead the way they were led, a...2025-05-1134 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 08: How to get past the quick fix with Steve HearsumHow do quick fix solutions impact the way we approach organisational challenges, and what's the alternative? In this episode I chat with Steve Hearsum, an experienced organisational consultant, coach, and author. Together, we explore why quick fixes in the business world are so tempting yet problematic; we also discuss the human side of transformation.Join us as we explore how to: ⭐️ Recognise the allure of quick fixes while understanding their long-term implications. ⭐️ Equip yourself with the tools for constructive conflict and meaningful dialogue across organisational boundaries. ⭐️ Foster an environment where enquiry and sense-makin...2025-04-2734 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 07: How to spot what others miss, with Gill EreautHow can organisational culture shape the language we use and the decisions we make? In this fascinating episode, I chat to Gill Ereaut, researcher, author, and organisational consultant. Together, we explore the intricate world of organisational language and how it reveals deep-seated cultural norms and assumptions.Join us as we explore how to: ⭐️ Spot language patterns that unveil an organisation's hidden culture and unspoken norms. ⭐️ Encourage individuals to become sleuths of their own work environments, promoting self-awareness and other awareness. ⭐️ Challenge accepted narratives non-confrontationally and empower team-level culture shifts from the ground up.2025-04-1334 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 06: How to deliver brilliantly for growth with Prof Adam Boddison OBEHow can organisations deliver for growth even amidst unending changes and tight deadlines? In this episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Professor Adam Boddison OBE, CEO of the Association for Project Management, who sheds light on the intersection of project management and leadership under pressure.We explore how organisations can empower their teams to deliver more effectively by: ⭐️ Emphasising the importance of strategic planning and recognising that "projects don't go wrong, they start wrong." ⭐️ Understanding to blend project, product, and change management for more successful execution. ⭐️ Adapting to continuous project delivery rather...2025-03-3033 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 05: How to Bridge the Knowing-Doing Gap during Change with Rupert BrownAre you ready to learn how to successfully bridge the knowing-doing gap during change in your organisation? In this episode of The Business of Being Brilliant, join me, Helen Beedham, as I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Rupert Brown, Chief People Officer and author of the forthcoming leadership book "Mind the Gap." Together, we explore the fascinating world of organisational change and uncover strategies to navigate the complexities of transformation in today's dynamic business landscape.During our discussion, we discuss: ⭐️ Bridging the knowing-doing gap in leadership to enhance change management success.⭐️ Understanding the emoti...2025-03-1632 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 Ep 04: How to Explore People’s Motivations with Thomas HarwellHow do you discover what truly motivates people in their careers? In this episode I sat down with Thomas Harwell, Head of Talent Engagement and Diversity Recruiting at Google for Europe, Middle East and Africa. We discuss how understanding personal motivations and creating meaningful career paths can lead to flourishing workplaces.In this episode we explore:⭐️ Understanding that careers make sense looking backwards, and encouraging regular reflection on career goals; ⭐️ Promoting transparent conversations between employers and candidates about expectations and workplace culture ;⭐️ Supporting all talent by recognising that opportunity i...2025-03-0231 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 03: Making Flexibility Fairer with Claire CampbellHow can we ensure that flexibility in the workplace is accessible and fair for everyone? This week, I am thrilled to dive into an enlightening conversation with Claire Campbell, Chief Executive of the award-winning social enterprise Timewise. We explore the pressing issue of making flexible working arrangements more equitable in our post-pandemic world.
We also discuss how Claire and Timewise are driving positive change by:
⭐️ Exploring innovative solutions such as AI software to create intelligent rosters that consider staff preferences and skills.
⭐️ Highlighting the differences in access to flexibility between office-based, site-based, and shift-base...2025-02-1631 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 E02: Minimising bad decisions with Adrian KellyHow can you reduce bad decisions in both personal and professional contexts? This week, I'm thrilled to share a captivating conversation with Adrian Kelly, author of "The Success Complex" and an expert in decision-making under pressure. We explore how intellectual humility and resilience can lead to better decision-making and more effective leadership.
We also discuss how we can:
⭐️ Encourage people to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and to seek feedback and support.
⭐️ Use historical and real-life examples to highlight the importance of context in decision-making.
⭐️ Advance intellectual humility as a critical s...2025-02-0234 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS10 E01: Giving people freedom to growHow do you unlock personal and professional growth? This week, I am thrilled to dive into a conversation with Julie Doleman, a global executive with extensive experience in business expansion and innovation. We explore how creating growth opportunities and fostering accountability can lead to flourishing organisations.
We also discuss how Julie helps individuals to excel by:
⭐️ Encouraging people to step outside their comfort zones for personal and professional growth.
⭐️ Implementing development plans that tie personal development directly to job performance.
⭐️ Promoting a partnership approach to development between individuals, managers, and...2025-01-1931 min
The Business of Being Brilliant2025 season trailerHello! Happy 2025, I hope this year is going to be a brilliant
one for you. This is just to give you a quick heads up on what’s coming up on the podcast as there’s a few bits of news to share with you.
First up, the podcast will be going out fortnightly from now
on throughout the year, as opposed to being series-based as it was before. That means you get to enjoy a steady flow of
fresh topics, guests and conversations all year long instead of having a lull between series.
The next...2025-01-1203 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS9 E9 'Counterbalancing life and career'Hands up if work and life are steady, predictable and neatly
compartmentalised for you?
Me neither.
This week I was delighted to chat with Tom Shaw, Head of Organization Effectiveness at The Economist about how to have a fulfilling career when life and work are deeply intertwined and in a constant state of flux.
We also discuss how he helps colleagues to grow and realise their potential by:
⭐️ Encouraging transparency in career conversations
and pathways.
⭐️ Equipping managers to coach team members
effectively.
⭐️ Translating talent conversations into activities
for people to...2024-11-1033 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS9 E8 'Making a difference in our roles'I’ve been speaking with a number of Chief Executives and
other business and HR leaders about retention, freedom and work culture as I’m writing People Glue, and I’m delighted to share some of my conversation with Simon Wilson, President at Markel International, in this week’s episode.
It was fascinating to hear Simon talk about how they've built a culture of empowerment and trust at Markel International by:
⭐️ Creating a collective sense of purpose and value;
⭐️ Flattening hierarchies and eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy;
⭐️ Making it easy for people to reach...2024-11-0321 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS9 E7 Achieving ambitious endeavours’ with Adolfo Gomez SanchezI talk with Adolfo Gomez Sanchez, performance mentor to
elite athletes and global executives, about what drives exceptional performance.
Links:
Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com.
Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The
Future of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity,diversity and wellbeing.
Leave a book review on Amazon here.
Get in touch about Helen’s Time-Intelligent Teams workshops or view/download a flier here.
Join her mailing list here.
Become a book supporter: help Helen shape and launch (in Janu...2024-10-2730 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS9 E6 ‘Not boxing people in’ with Mark ArianI talk with Mark Arian, CEO of Korn Ferry Consulting, about
the factors affecting how employees feel about their jobs today and what they want from their relationship with their employer.
Links:
Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com.
Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The
Future of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing.
Leave a book review on Amazon here.
Get in touch about Helen’s Time-Intelligent Teams workshops or view/download a flier here.
Join her mailing list here.
2024-10-2029 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS9 E5 'Getting creative with career paths' with Hannah RowlandFlatter structures can mean fewer roles for people to
progress into, making it harder to hang on to valued employees. So organisations have to get creative with career paths.
Hannah Rowland, Head of Organisational Development at Henry Boot plc, joins me this week to chat about the challenges of retention when the jobs market is tipped in favour of the employee. We explore:
⭐️ Making the most of group-wide possibilities;
⭐️ Creating a sense of community that people really value;
⭐️ Trusting people to have a go at things they’ve not done before.
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The Business of Being BrilliantS9 E4 ‘Seeing problems differently’ with Nick StaiteThis week on The Business of Being Brilliant, we’re
demystifying innovation. When we’re all short of time, how do we really get people to think creatively, come up with fresh insights and solve complex problems?
I’m joined by innovation leader and adviser Nick Staite who explains:
⭐️ Why it’s hard to be innovative in today’s world of work;
⭐️ What stops people from sharing their ideas;
⭐️ How to make innovation part of the way people work every day.
Plus examples of practical steps, structures and be...2024-10-0635 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS9 E3 'Setting leaders up for success' with Jenn FenwickI talk with Jenn Fenwick, Executive Coach and Leadership
Transition Specialist, about how organisations can best support leaders stepping into new roles.
We discuss the challenges and triumphs that leaders face
when stepping into new roles and:
The critical importance of support systems for new leaders;
The common pitfalls leaders encounter when transitioning into a new role;
Strategies for organisations to help newly appointed leaders to hit the ground running and stay motivated.
Links:
Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com.
Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The
Fu...2024-09-2933 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS9 E2 'Reimagining the office' with Ryan AndersonI talk with Ryan Anderson, VP of Global Research and
Insights at MillerKnoll, about how we can design offices more purposefully to facilitate connection, productive working and innovative thinking.
We dive deep into the evolving world of office design and
explore:
⭐️ Why traditional office layouts are falling short of our
needs today;
⭐️ How to foster stronger connections and a sense of belonging in the workplace;
⭐️ Practical tips for improving office space without a massive budget.
Tune in to discover how thoughtful office design can create
an environment where everyone can thrive. 2024-09-2237 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS9 E1 'Doing DEI differently' with Audra JenkinsExcited to be kicking off series 9 of The Business of Being
Brilliant podcast with a great line-up of business leaders and experts. We talk about reimagining the office; seeing problems differently; setting leaders up for success, not boxing people in and more.
This week, Audra jenkins, Global Chief Equity Officer at
Randstad, and I cast our eyes over the DEI landscape and dive into some big questions:
👉 Where are we seeing rejection of DEI
(diversity, equity, inclusion) agenda and initiatives? Why?
👉 Has DEI ‘had its day’?
👉 How DEI can best add...2024-09-1536 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E10 Collective wisdom on 'Chasing the wrong thing'This wrap-up episode features advice from all my guests in
series 8 on how to avoid hurtling down the wrong path, as individuals and as organisations. They share advice and examples from whistleblowing to wellbeing, meetings to managers and much more.
Tune in to hear how best to
⭐️ Take stock wisely and redirect your efforts.
⭐️ Figure out what to let go of and what to bring with you.
⭐️ Help others understand the shift that is needed.
Links:
Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com.
Check out...2024-07-0732 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E9 Encouraging people to speak up’ with Britt Johnston and Sisieta OwenHow do you encourage people to be fearless in raising
concerns about how work is being carried out or sharing a fresh idea? Spot non-compliant or potentially damaging behaviour before it spreads and becomes normalised?
On the pod this week I chat with leaders Sisieta Owen and Britt Johnston about why having great policies and processes isn’t sufficient to manage risk and compliance effectively or spark innovation and why culture is the missing piece. We discuss:
⭐️ How to get people to buy in to ‘doing the right thing’.
⭐️ What th...2024-06-3033 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E8 'Creating an enterprise-wide culture' with Kisha PaytonWhen you run a global business, how do you figure out what aspects of your culture should be consistent globally and what people are free to decide locally?
How do you get agreement to this across the board and bring people with you?
My guest on #TheBusinessOfBeingBrilliant this week Kisha Payton, Chief DE&I Officer and Global Head of Culture, shares how she is leading this work at Escalent by:
⭐️ Holding listening sessions to find out what ‘culture’ means to people
⭐️ Looking at some of the rituals that different...2024-06-2336 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E7 'Looking at the whole person' with Carolyn StebbingsHow do you get the most out of each individual at work?
By understanding what makes them tick.
And to do that, you have to ask great questions and look at
the whole person.
On the pod this week I’m joined by Carolyn Stebbings, Chief
Operating & Inclusion Officer at RAPP, who shares 3 questions to ask your team members and colleagues plus some practical ways that RAPP encourage individuality to flourish across the whole organisation.
Tune in to find out:
👉 How to explore individu...2024-06-1635 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E6 'Harnessing the power of workshops' with Alison CowardIs your meeting culture grinding you down?
Find out how to unleash your team's full potential in this
week’s podcast conversation with Alison Coward, founder of Bracket and author of the brilliant "Workshop Culture." With clients like Google and Meta, Alison shares insights from her 20 years of experience in fostering creativity, productivity, and collaboration.
We discuss:
Why we’re sleepwalking through meetings.
How to create motivating meetings that generate momentum.
How to change the way that people interact with each other and transform your team’s performance.
Plus some tips you can implem...2024-06-0931 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E5 'Stepping into the unknown' with Anna CampagnaI talk with Anna Campagna, formerly Senior Global Sales
Director at Heineken, about leaving a familiar role and ‘stepping into the unknown’ to start a new career chapter.
As Anna puts it, this isn’t about the ‘plug and play’ career
move, i.e. more of the same somewhere new. This is about nerve-jangling, scary-but-exciting endings in order to figure out a new beginning that isn’t yet fully formed.
Anna shares her wonderful wisdom on:
How we know we’re ready for a big change
How fear helps us and hinders us when we’re contempl...2024-06-0232 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E4 'Shifting expectations' with Gwen Stirling-WilkieI talk with Gwen Stirling-Wilkie, future of work expert and
award-winning author, about the key trends shaping our world of work and how to build connected, collaborative teams and organisations.
Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com.
Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The
Future of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing.
Leave a book review on Amazon here.
Get in touch about Helen’s Time-Intelligent Teams workshops or view/download a flier here.
Join her mailing list here.
Gwen on Link...2024-05-2635 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E3 'Creating a culture of wellbeing' with Khushboo PatelI talk with Khushboo Patel, an expert in workplace culture
and wellbeing who previously led on these topics at Metro Bank.
Got a wellbeing strategy and programmes? Great stuff.
But how do you create a culture of wellbeing? That’s
a tougher nut to crack.
Khushboo & I discuss:
discuss:
What we’re seeing today in terms of wellbeing at work.
How social expectations and definitions of success impact
our wellbeing.
What to focus on if you want to foster a culture of
wellbeing.
Who’s responsible for what when it comes...2024-05-1932 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E2 'Leading and thriving' with Mark BatemanI talk with Mark Bateman, executive coach, CEO of WeQual and author of Disruptive Leadership, about how best to manage our time and energy to avoid burning out.
Mark shares two powerful questions to ask ourselves:
1. How are you spending your energy and your time?
2. How are you gaining energy and time?
Tune in – even if you’re not a leader - to hear Mark’s
perspectives on why we ignore the signs of impending burnout, how to navigate the slippery tightrope of work vs rest and how to recharge effectively.
...2024-05-1238 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS8 E1 'Future-proofing talent' with Helen Alkin and Jen GoldsmithI talk about people, skills and jobs with Helen Alkin and Jennifer Goldsmith, who job-share as Head of Early Careers and Recruitment Strategy Lead at accountancy firm BDO.
Links:
Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com.
Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The
Future of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing.
Leave a book review on Amazon here.
Get in touch about Helen's Time-Intelligent Teams workshops or view/download a flier here.
Join Helen's mailing list here.
...2024-05-0634 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS7 E10 Collective wisdom: 'Thriving beyond comfort zones'To wrap up series 7, here is advice from all my guests in on how to step outside our comfort zones and move forwards in our career.
What is the mindset that helps us say yes to a daunting
opportunity?
Who can we call on for support, and how can they support us?
How do we find out who’s stuck and help them unlock their career potential?
With thanks to:
Simon Reichwald, Chief Progression Officer at Connectr
Sharon Spice, Chief Marketing and Value Officer at Green
Park consultancy
Brian Ellio...2024-03-1724 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS7 E9 'Growing effective managers' with Anthony PainterI talk with Anthony Painter, Director of Policy & External Affairs at the Chartered Management Institute, about the critical role of managers and how to improve manager capability.
Weekly news update starts at 1m 16s.
Interview starts at 5m 6s.
Links:
Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com.
Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The
Future of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity,
diversity and wellbeing.
Leave a book review on Amazon here.
Get in touch about Helen’s Time-I...2024-03-1037 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS7 E8 'Building financial confidence' with Ruth HandcockI talk with Ruth Handcock, CEO of Octopus Money, about collecting competencies, embracing discomfort, and making money coaching accessible to millions.
Tune in to hear how:
🏆 Octopus Money combine clever tech with empathetic people skills.
💡 They’ve redesigned frontline customer-facing roles to focus on human connection
⭐️ They offer a personalised service at scale.
🎯 Offering financial coaching supports your DE&I efforts
💪 Ruth weighs up career decisions and steps outside her comfort zone.
Weekly news update starts at 1m 25s
Interview starts at 4m 0s
Links:...2024-03-0335 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS7 E7 'Preparing future leaders' with Richard RowntreeI talk with Richard Rowntree, Managing Director of Mortgages and Exec Sponsor for DEI at Paragon Bank, about why talented people get stuck at middle management level and how to help them progress into top leadership roles.
We talk about:
⛔️ The barriers middle managers often face in advancing their careers
😖 How historical ways of ‘growing’ leaders are falling short
And
🐏 What it’s like to herd sheep across London Bridge.
Weekly news update starts at 1m 25s
Interview starts at 4m
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The Business of Being BrilliantS7 E6 'Bringing people with you' with Dami PatelHow do you balance employees’ needs with business objectives? Navigate organizational changes while fostering a positive work environment?
I delved into these questions and more in this week’s podcasting conversation with Dami Patel, interim Chair of the supervisory trio and Group HR Director at Taylor & Francis, part of Informa Group.
Tune in to hear how Dami and her team
📣 ensure that people feel heard and valued during times of change
🚀 are providing exciting career growth opportunities for T&F employees
📚 are launching an innovative "Saturday Club"...2024-02-1835 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS7 E5 'Creating cultures of connection' with Phil BurgessI talk with Phil Burgess, Co-founder of WITHIN, about re-humanising organizations so people can thrive and the business succeed.
We discuss why ‘relationships are the source of results’ and how to:
🌟 combat siloed thinking and reduced collaboration
between functions
🌟 navigate different perspectives on
sensitive topics
🌟 ensure rapid business change doesn’t
reduce employee morale
🌟 address greater loneliness, isolation,
and burnout among employees post-pandemic.
Plus find out more about ‘plogging’ and WITHIN’s free workshops.
Enjoy!
Interview starts at 4m 44s.
Visit Helen’s website www...2024-02-1134 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS7 E3 'Figuring out the future together' with Brian ElliottI talk with Brian Elliott, former CEO, co-founder of Future
Forum, and the author of the best selling ‘How the Future Works’ about how best to reshape work and working patterns to meet the needs of the organisation and its people.
We delve into:
The challenges of engaging remote teams and building trust.
The power of asynchronous work and team-level agreements.
Redefining productivity beyond traditional metrics.
Connecting the needs of people with the needs of the
organisation
Inspiring companies leading the way in reshaping work
culture
Interview starts at 4m 50s.
Links:
My...2024-01-2835 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS6 E9 'Collecting adventures' with Helen BeurierI talk with Helen Beurier, HR leader and author-to-be of a
new book (working title: Peoplematics) about what we all want from work, why she’s made some bold career choices and how a bit of thrill seeking is the key to a healthy, happy life. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-11-0533 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS6 E4 'Superscaling your business' with Sam SmithI talk with Sam Smith, former finnCAP Group CEO now entrepreneur, NED and scale-up adviser, about how to encourage entrepreneurship in
children, get your team to buy into your vision and turbocharge your business with empathetic leadership. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-10-0138 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS6 E3 'Making tomorrow better today' with Hal HershfieldI talk with Hal Hershfield, Professor of Marketing, Behavioural Decision Making and Psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, about how mental time travel can help us to procrastinate less, make better decisions and become the person we want to be. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-09-2433 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS6 E2 ‘Persuading midlife women to stay’, with Dr Lucy RyanI talk with Dr Lucy Ryan about why so many women are exiting the world of work at midlife, those ‘midlife myths’ that don’t stack up, and
how employers can hang on to this valuable talent pool better. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-09-1734 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS6 E1 'Believing in the extraordinary' with Kate AdamsI talk with Kate Adams, Director at The Forward Institute, about what drives her career choices, what ‘leading responsibly’ means and how
she aims to enjoy today to the full. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-09-1037 min
Reaching your GoalsHelen Beedham on boosting your time intelligenceDo you use your time wisely? Time is our most precious resource and still we often don't treat it as such. I believe it's time to dig deeper on time intelligence and find out how to increase our return on time. Please meet my guest, Helen Beedham.Helen helps business and HR leaders create ‘time-intelligent’ organizations that gain a better return on the time their employees invest in work. She is an organizational expert, speaker, host of The Business of Being Brilliant podcast and author of The Future of Time: how ‘re-working’ time can help you boost producti...2023-08-0144 min
Reaching your GoalsHelen Beedham on boosting your time intelligenceDo you use your time wisely? Time is our most precious resource and I believe it's time well spent to dig deeper on time intelligence and how to increase our return on time. Please meet my guest, Helen Beedham.
Helen helps business and HR leaders create ‘time-intelligent’ organizations that gain a better return on the time their employees invest in work. She is an organizational expert, speaker, host of The Business of Being Brilliant podcast and author of The Future of Time: how ‘re-working’ time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing, winner of a UK Business...2023-08-0144 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS5 E8 Collective wisdom for 'Making the most of summer'
Here are nuggets of wisdom from all my guests in series 5, along with questions to prompt some summer insights. Think of it as a carefully selected ‘pick and mix’ to brighten your day and inspire your work. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
2023-06-2538 min
Superpowers School - Human Skills to Thrive in the Age of AIE99: Productivity - The Future of Time: How ‘re-working’ time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing - Helen Beedham (Award Winning Author)Get ready for an eye-opening conversation in this episode as we explore the groundbreaking concept of Time Intelligence and its potential to revolutionise the way we work. In the episode Helen Beedham (award-winning author) shares insights from her book The Future of Time: How ‘re-working’ time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing.We share research on cultural norms and traits that define time-intelligent organisations. Together, we dive into practical strategies and real-life success stories of companies that have transformed their work culture by embracing innovative approaches to working hours, meeting schedules, and team dynamics. Don't miss...2023-06-2035 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS5 E7 'Introducing meeting-free days' with Professor Vijay PereiraI talk with Professor Vijay Pereira of NEOMA Business School, France, about the astonishing impact on productivity, wellbeing, engagement and performance that results from introducing company-wide meeting-free days. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
1m 3s my news update
5m 44s conversation with Vijay starts
2023-06-1841 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS5 E6 'Attending to the invisible' with Dr Ajit MenonI speak with Dr Ajit Menon, Head of People & Organisation at Investec plc, about looking beneath the surface of organisational life and how they’ve established a strong and unique work culture based on dialogue, empathy and trust. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
1m 4s - my weekly news and offers
6m - conversation with Ajit starts
2023-06-1138 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS5 E5 'Climbing career mountains' with Joy BurnfordI talk with Joy Burnford, gender equality expert and author of ‘Don’t Fix Women’, about how organisations can dismantle the structural barriers holding women – and men - back in their careers. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
2023-06-0435 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS5 E4 'Exploring opportunities' with Kevin Hogarth
I talk with Kevin Hogarth, Non-Executive Director, former Chief People Officer and award-winning Diversity & Inclusion advocate, about how to keep our career options open and how to increase social mobility in organisations. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
2023-05-2836 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS5 E3 'Recruiting brilliant people' with Deborah GrayI talk with Deborah Gray, co-founder and Director of Totum Partners about how to successfully bring in the executive level talent you really want. Find out how our world of work is evolving, what experienced candidates and hiring employers are prioritising today, and what persuades good people to stay. Transcript and show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
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The Business of Being BrilliantS5 E2 'Shaping better working lives' with Beth StallwoodThis week’s conversation is all about crafting a job or career that we love. HR, Talent and L&D consultant Beth Stallwood, author of WorkJoy, explains what to do when we find ourselves stuck in ‘work gloom’ and how to actively pursue a more joyful, rewarding work life. Transcript and show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-05-1440 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS5 E1 'Thriving as a working parent' with Yael Schonbrun PhDWelcome back to the podcast and this week I’m thrilled to be talking with Yael Schonbrun PhD, clinical psychologist, author and Brown University assistant professor about how to thrive as a working parent. Finding the work/home juggle exhausting? Pulled in too many different directions at
once? Yael explains how we can adopt some proven psychological strategies to solve these and many other challenges of working parenthood. I just wish I’d had this conversation 11 years ago! Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-05-0744 min
The Business of Being BrilliantSeries 5 previewSeries 5 of the podcast launches on Monday 8th May - here's a sneak preview from my conversation with my first guest. All the podcast episodes and show notes are at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-05-0402 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E10 Collective wisdom on staying motivated at workWhat are the best ways to stay motivated at work and help others to do the same?
For this series 4 wrap-up episode, I've picked out some highlights from my conversations with all my brilliant guests over the last few weeks. Discover how our motivations at work generally have evolved since the pandemic and how to build team of people who love what they do. Find out how workplace collaborations can affect our motivation, how to overcome setbacks positively and how to weigh up 'stick or quit' decisions.
Season 5 will be back in May; see you...2023-03-1931 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E9 'Shining a light on successes' with Eileen BurbidgeI talk with Eileen Burbidge MBE, tech venture capitalist and CEO of Fertifa, the reproductive and hormonal wellbeing provider for employers, about what gives her the confidence to start something new, how employee wellbeing support is evolving and how to grow a new venture – or a whole industry - successfully. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-03-1234 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E8 'Working fewer hours' with Joe O'ConnorI talk with Joe O’Connor, co-founder of the world's first Centre of Excellence in Work Time Reduction and former CEO of 4 Day Week Global, about the recent UK pilot and how to adopt a shorter working week in a way that feels fair and beneficial to everyone. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast. Got a question you'd like answered? Tweet it to @helenbeedham.2023-03-0539 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E7 'Unpicking Diversity & Inclusion' with Natasha Whitehurst and Dr Julie HumphreysThis week I’m getting the lowdown from D&I leaders Julie Humphreys and Natasha Whitehurst on how Diversity & Inclusion is evolving, how to prove its value to the business and how they’re opening up uncomfortable conversations on their podcast D&I Spy: Inclusion Uncovered. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-02-2639 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E6 'Building a mindful business' with Jonathan BondI talk with Jonathan Bond, Global HR & Learning Director at international law firm Pinsent Masons about how they are creating - with their clients - new and better ways of managing their work, their time and their wellbeing. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com.2023-02-1942 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E5 'Cultivating patience'To mark the halfway point in this series I’m sharing 5 interesting developments in our world of work and 5 brilliant business books that argue persuasively for cultivating patience in one form or another. So grab a cuppa or the dog lead and tune in! Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com.2023-02-1225 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E4 'Harnessing the power of exploratory writing' with Alison JonesI talk with Alison Jones, founder of Practical Inspiration Publishing and author of ‘Exploratory Writing’, about how putting pen to paper for just 6 minutes can help us think, communicate, innovate and collaborate better. Grab your pen and paper and tune in! Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-02-0540 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E3 'Growing a customer-focused culture' with Alastair DouglasI talk with Alastair Douglas, CEO of TotallyMoney, the fintech business that is helping people to move on up. We chat about the 5 organisational themes he focuses on to build a business where people really care about the customer. And how to have a hit single! Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-01-2941 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E2 'Choosing courage' with Jim DetertI talk with Jim Detert, Professor of Business Administration and Public Policy at the University of Virginia and the author of ‘Choosing Courage: the everyday guide to being brave at work’. We discuss his extensive research into acts of workplace courage, why superheros don’t exist and how we can be more ‘competently courageous’ in our own work lives. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-01-2246 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS4 E1 Unpacking the black box of collaborationI talk with Dr. Debra Mashek, social psychologist, expert on the science of close relationships and author of Collabor(h)ate: how to build incredibly collaborative relationships at work even if you'd rather work alone. Collaboration might sound a familiar concept but in practice it can be at best a mystery and at worst a minefield that trips us and our businesses up with costly and lasting consequences. Here’s how to get it right.
Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2023-01-1538 min
The Business of Being BrilliantSeries 4 trailerSeries 4 of The Business of Being Brilliant kicks off later this month and my brilliant guests include Deb Mashek, Dr Julie Humphreys, Natasha Whitehurst, Alastair Douglas, Eileen Burbidge, Alison Jones and more! To whet your appetite, here's a short clip where I put 3 questions to social psychologist Deb Mashek about workplace collaboration and her wisdom-packed new book 'Collabor(h)ate', launching on 23 Jan. Enjoy 🥳2023-01-0903 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E10 Collective wisdom: 8 things that make people want to stayWhat are the critical things people need in order to want to stay in their organisation? For this final podcast episode of series 3, my guests share 8 wise answers to this question. Use them to reflect on your own career, or if you’re leading a business, these could make the difference between a retention strategy that works and one that doesn’t. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com.2022-11-2043 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E9 'Thriving through change' with Victoria LivingstoneI talk with Victoria Livingstone, EMEA Chief People Officer for Dentsu International, about growing a commercially-focused HR career and leading business transformations. Victoria explains why there’s no such thing as a bad career move and how to make sure your change programme doesn’t fail. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
1m 3 weekly news
6m 30s conversation with Victoria starts2022-11-1341 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E8 'Dealing with distractions' with Rob HatchI talk with Rob Hatch, coach to business owners and author of Attention! the power of simple decisions in a distracted world. He explains how we can slow down our brains, regain control over our attention and focus more on the important work. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com.
1m 4s weekly news
6m 32s conversation with Rob starts2022-11-0636 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E7 'Changing the system' with Geraldine GallacherI talk with Geraldine Gallacher, CEO of the Executive Coaching Consultancy, about her own career, her new book Coaching Women: Changing the system not the person, and how our outdated office cultures need to catch up with today’s workplace policies. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com.
1m 3s weekly news
6m 4s conversation with Geraldine starts2022-10-3036 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E6 Six book recommendationsTo mark the half way point, instead of chatting to a guest I’m sharing six book recommendations from my 2022 reading challenge Reclaim Time To Read, comprising three business or other non-fiction books and three novels. Show notes are at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
4m 53s - Book 1, The Lonely Century by Noreena Hertz
8m 29s - Book 2, The Culture Code: the secrets of highly successful groups by Daniel Coyle
11m 42s - Book 3, Four Seconds by Peter Bregman
18m 5s - Book 4, Machines like me, by Ian McEwan
20m 11s...2022-10-2329 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E5 'Going far together' with Jacqueline TaiwoI talk with Jacqueline Taiwo, private equity lawyer and Chair/CEO of Black Women in Asset Management, about taking the uncomfortable path, creating community and helping others succeed. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
1m 4s weekly news
6m 20s conversation with Jackie starts2022-10-1633 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E4 'Getting the best out of people' with Jane van ZylI talk with Jane van Zyl, CEO of the national charity Working Families, about National Work Life Week, how workplace flexibility is evolving and what forward-thinking employers are doing post-pandemic to help employees work at their best. Show notes are at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
1m 5s weekly update
5m 56s conversation with Jane starts2022-10-0936 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E3 'Tuning in to the bigger picture' with Ariel White-TsimikalisI talk with Ariel White-Tsimikalis, corporate finance lawyer, ESG specialist and partner at the global law firm Goodwin Proctor. We talk about how to find your passion within a corporate role and how to use our inner dialogue to help us develop a sustainable, rewarding career. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
1m 4s weekly update
5m 14s guest interview2022-10-0229 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E2 'Collaborating within boundaries' with Susan RoomI talk with Susan Room, former business leader and now a voice and executive coach, about her path onto the Executive Committee, her mid-career transition and how to ‘move mountains’ at work whilst managing our own boundaries. Audio, video and show notes are at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
1m3s weekly update
5m34s guest interview2022-09-2540 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS3 E1 'All about culture' with Randall PetersonI talk with Dr Randall S.Peterson, Professor of Or ganisational Behaviour at London Business School and founding Director of the School's Leadership Institute, about how to ‘create the magic’ at work so people want to stay and how to prevent corporate disasters from happening. Find the show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
1m 3s – latest news
5m 45s – interview starts2022-09-1932 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS2 E9 Collective wisdomIt’s the season finale, where we hear some nuggets of collective wisdom from all my guests on series 2 about how we can help our colleagues to be brilliant. Transcript and show notes are at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-06-2733 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS2 E8 'Unblocking productivity' with Jennifer HallidayI talk with Jennifer Halliday, Finance Director of CF Fertilisers and chair of the Northwest Productivity Forum, about trusting people to deliver and why productivity is about much more than just the numbers. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-06-2036 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS2 E7 'Evolving the culture' with Andrew WallaceI talk with Andrew Wallace, co-founder and Managing Partner at Leathwaite, executive search and leadership talent specialists, about building a successful people business and embracing the new without losing sight of your core values. Show notes at helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-06-1235 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS2 E6 'Staying curious' with Ben HigginsI talk with Ben Higgins, Managing Director and UK Head of Human Resources at Société Générale about becoming an HR leader, making best use of our time and staying close to teams. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-06-0536 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS2 E5 Celebrating milestonesThis week I’m sharing a few nuggets from the series so far to inspire your work and your thinking. I’m also doing a deeper dive into my 2022 Reading Challenge and picking out 3 business books and 3 novels to whet your reading appetite. Shownotes are at helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-05-2930 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS2 E4 'Focusing on the end goal' with Patricia GallowayI talk with Patricia Galloway, global HR leader, Non-Executive Director and executive coach, about building credibility quickly, getting a seat at the table and focusing on the end goal. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-05-2231 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS2 E3 'Creating reasons to stay' with Leonard NgI talk with Leonard Ng, one of the City’s most influential lawyers, about saying yes to opportunities, drawing your boundaries and being more than a number. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-05-1531 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS2 E2 'Finding the connection' with Janie van HoolI talk with communication expert, author and executive coach Janie van Hool about tuning in, unravelling problems and creating a listening culture. Find the show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-05-0840 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS2 E1 'Putting relationships first' with Ama OcanseyIn this first episode of series 2, I chat with Ama Ocansey, UK Head of Diversity and Inclusion for BNP Paribas about how she made the shift from corporate lawyer to D&I leader, how to be talked about for all the right reasons, and why it pays to put relationships first. Find the show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-05-0136 min
The HR Uprising PodcastRethinking Time Management - with Helen BeedhamLucinda talks to Helen Beedham, a specialist in creating work cultures where individuals and teams can flourish and deliver successfully, about time management, and how a new approach may be needed as we move into a new world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Antiquated versions of timekeeping and ensuring patterns are adhered to in terms of time, have never truly produced any kind of data or feedback about productivity itself. We tend to think about time management in relation to the individual. What we don't think about is the interconnectedness between people's time habits and choices. We don't look...2022-04-0443 min
Influence & Impact for LeadersEp 90 The Future of Time with Helen BeedhamHow we currently approach managing time isn't serving us as individuals or organisations so let’s do it differently! In Helen Beedham’s new book, The Future of Time, she challenges leaders to think differently about our organisational working habits and practices, and focus on collective time management. Helen is a thought leader, speaker and adviser with over 25 years’ experience in corporate workplaces and professional careers. She now writes, speaks and advises on how to create more inclusive, productive workplaces where everyone can flourish. We discuss: Our current perspectives on time and why most of the...2022-04-0353 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS1 E8 Collective WisdomCollective wisdom from my guests in series 1 about how they manage their time at work. This is the finale of series 1.2022-03-2030 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS1 E7 'The manager renaissance' with Alison TrauttmansdorffI talk with Alison Trauttmansdorff, CHRO of Alvarium Investments Ltd, about developing others, rethinking performance management and being economic with our time.2022-03-1336 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS1 E6 'Nailing the priorities' with Mitra JanesI talk with Diversity and Inclusion leader Mitra Janes about focusing on the priorities, experiencing setbacks and treating our mind as a muscle. Audio, video and show notes are at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-03-0638 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS1 E5 'Embracing the unknown' with Michelle NewtonI talk with international benefits transition leader Michelle Newton about stepping up, being ourselves and sharing our time habits. Find the show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-02-2835 min
The Extraordinary Business Book ClubThe Future of Time with Helen Beedham'I delighted in writing it. That doesn't mean I found it easy.' Time management has been seen as an issue for individuals for too long: Helen Beedham argues that the real issue is systemic. The way that organisations manage and value time, she says, is broken. And it's not just a productivity issue, it's hurting our wellbeing and working against inclusion and diversity, too. Developing that insight into a book was something of a rollercoaster - as her family will attest... 2022-02-2838 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS1 E4 'Keeping an open mind' with SunHee ParkI talk with business leader and international finance lawyer SunHee Park about being a ‘knowledge omnivore’, avoiding stereotypes and shifting to healthier ways of working. Find the show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-02-2039 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS1 E3 'Thinking differently' with Gerry McQuadeI talk with business leader and Chairman Gerry McQuade about 'leaning in' to challenges, finding new tools in our toolbox and thinking differently.2022-02-1337 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS1 E2 'The Power of Uninterrupted Time' with Connson LockeI talk with Professor Connson Locke of the London School of Economics, author of ‘Making your voice heard’, about ‘being a bridge’, managing difficult emotions at work and the power of uninterrupted time. Grab your calendar and your headphones and join us! You’ll find the show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
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The Business of Being BrilliantS1 E1 'Not getting in our own way' with Winnie DoeswijkI talk with Winnie Doeswijk, global Organisation Development leader, about not getting in our own way and coping with those ‘oh sh*t!’ moments at work. You’ll find the show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.2022-01-3031 min
The Business of Being BrilliantPodcast trailerComing soon! In ‘The Business of Being Brilliant’ which launches in January 2022, I'll be exploring the human side of work. I'll be talking to business leaders, academics, authors, workplace experts and other professionals about when they’ve worked at their best and when they’ve floundered. We'll be finding out how to change organisations for the better so that everyone can flourish.
I’m your host, Helen Beedham, organisational expert, speaker and author of the forthcoming business book The Future of Time which you can pre-order now. In this first series, my guests and I will be delving int...2021-12-2101 min