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The Connected Leadership PodcastBuilding Resilient Leaders for Today's Challenges with Jodie RogersIn this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata talks to Jodie Rogers, founder of Symbia and author of The Hidden Edge. With two decades of expertise in human behaviour, Jodie shares how leaders can navigate uncertainty and build emotionally intelligent, agile teams. She emphasises the value of emotional and social intelligence, strong professional relationships and mental fitness in driving performance and resilience.
“The Edge” is Symbia’s practical, low-cost program designed to help teams develop key skills like focus, prioritisation and stress management. Jodie explains how their benchmarking tool measures progress and impact across organisations like Unileve...
2025-04-2828 min
The Dan Bradbury PodcastEP 244: Do This Instead of Firing EmployeesThis week on the Dan Bradbury Podcast I interview Jodie Rogers from Symbia.Jodie had a real issue with holding her team accountable and firing employees until she developed a strategy that made it easy.If you feel fear or anxiety when having to have difficult conversations with your team then you won't want to miss this.And that's just the tip of the iceberg - Jodie shares some amazing strategies in this interview including: - How she was able to scale her company in an industry that's nearly impossible to scale
2024-02-0733 min
The Connected Leadership PodcastGetting the Edge for Change with Jodie RogersIn this episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata hosts Jodie Rogers, author and founder of Symbia. They discuss ways to help leaders guide their teams through uncertain times. With 20 years of experience in understanding human behaviour, Jodie's mission is to enhance engagement, empowerment, and productivity in individuals. As a human behaviour consultant, learning expert, and facilitator, Jodie founded Symbia to build teams of emotionally intelligent problem solvers who are agile in the face of change. Symbia collaborates with global corporations like Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Barclays, and L'Oréal for leadership and professional development, promoting 'Mental Fitness' as a...
2023-11-2752 minThe Dan Bradbury PodcastEP 177: The Most Likely Thing to Destroy Your BusinessThis week on my podcast, Topher and I discuss The Most Likely Thing to Destroy Your Business.In this episode we also cover:Visa getting sued for an unlikely reason (Adult themed)Using your moral compass for business and why it mattersHow to determine if certain legal risks are worth worrying aboutHow to know if you are overpaying your attorneyA company that was fined £1.2m because of an accidentA business woman that created mass stability and recurring revenueAnd Much More!Links mentioned in show:Jodie Rogershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-rogers-symbia/
2022-09-0825 min
The Hidden Edge of Team PerformanceHow To Survive Fast-Paced Work Environments (Without Losing Your Mind!)Has the relentless onslaught of emails, priorities, responsibilities and to-do's got your head spinning? How can we learn to thrive in our fast-paced work environment with positive energy and sustainable performance? In this episode, Jodie shares 5 ways you can protect yourself mentally from the growing pressures and perils of work in 2022, and beyond.We hope you find it helpful, and as always, reach out to us with your comments and questions!________________________________________________________________________Connect with Jodie Rogers here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-rogers-symbia/Website: symbiapartners.comFor m...
2022-04-2322 min
The Hidden Edge of Team PerformanceHow to Avoid Business as Usual on Monday, With Jodie RogersHow do you sustain the energy and wisdom gained during a workshop once you return to work? Jodie Rogers has run thousands of leadership and team sessions over the years within a wide range of organisations, and she's developed 3 core practices to help her workshop participants carry the change from their workshops forward into the workplace. This episode outlines those practices for you so that you can stay focused and continue to work on your problems after a team session. We hope you find it helpful, and as always, reach out to us with your comments and questions.
2022-03-1211 min
The Hidden Edge of Team PerformanceWelcome to The Hidden Edge of Team PerformanceThis mini introductory episode tells you what The Hidden Edge of Team Performance is all about. What is ‘Mental Fitness’ and why is it the hidden edge of performance? Why are we talking about it and why now? So tune in, enjoy, and as always, let us know your comments, questions, and thoughts.________________________________________________________________________Connect with Jodie Rogers here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodierogersmakeithappen/Website: symbiapartners.com________________________________________________________________________For more about Symbia and Mental Fitness:► Our latest blog: symbiapartners.com/perspectives► Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linked...
2022-03-1221 min
The Hidden Edge of Team PerformanceBreaking the Stigma of Mental Ill Health and Democratizing Mental Fitness, With Geoff McDonaldKeynote speaker, business transformation advisor, mental health campaigner, and former Global VP of Human Resources for Unilever Geoff McDonald talks with Jodie about ending the stigma of depression and anxiety in the workplace and fixing the 'broken brand' of mental health to create a more inspiring, aspirational model that's about cultivating mental fitness and emotional wellbeing instead of curing illness. This episode will change how you think about employee wellbeing in organisations as well as in broader society.Discover how Geoff is empowering organisations to put purpose at their cores and embrace mental health issues:https...
2022-02-1245 min
The Hidden Edge of Team PerformanceThe Future of Mental Fitness: A Holistic Approach to Employee Wellbeing, With Toni Cairns, JDE Global HR DirectorMental fitness can be a game-changer if we leverage it as a resource, and completely holds us back if we don't. How can we expect corporate attitudes and approaches to this crucial success factor to change in the coming years?Toni Cairns, Global Director of HR at Jacobs Douwe Egberts, has long been ahead of the curve on employee wellbeing and mental fitness.As wellbeing evolves from being regarded as a source of competitive advantage to playing a far more essential role in compensation, Toni shares with Jodie how we can approach wellbeing holistically, as...
2022-01-1437 min
The Hidden Edge of Team PerformanceMental Fitness and the Bravery of Being Vulnerable, With Ben & Jerry's CEO Matthew McCarthyDon't miss Ben & Jerry's CEO Matthew McCarthy's insights on mental fitness and the bravery of being vulnerable in episode 4 of The Hidden Edge of Teams podcast.How can you enhance your mental fitness and that of your team and have the bravery to be vulnerable as a leader? Matthew McCarthy, CEO of Ben & Jerry's, shares how he has embraced the inner game and seen the benefit for himself and his teams. He also sheds light on the importance of being brave as a leader by being vulnerable, and how he discovered that vulnerability is a strength and...
2021-12-1643 min
The Hidden Edge of Team PerformanceRelationship-Building Lessons With Hostage & Crisis Negotiator Nicky PerfectHow can you communicate in crises and uncertain environments in a way that builds relationships and leads to positive outcomes? With 30 years at the Met Police and a decade as a hostage and crisis negotiator for Scotland Yard, Nicky has many stories to tell about the importance of listening.She has travelled the world teaching negotiation and working with Her Majesty's Government on international operations (kidnaps, crisis negotiation and suicide intervention) and gives insight into communication and resilience drawn from these experiences.She also shares tips on how to use negotiation skills to help oneself...
2021-11-1254 min
The Hidden Edge of Team PerformanceThriving In Chaos: With Ex Royal Marine Commando and Extreme TV Adventurer Aldo KaneHow can your team be agile and thrive under high-stakes, high octane conditions? Former Royal Marine Commando and Extreme TV Adventurer Aldo Kane shares why brains (specifically, emotional intelligence and mental fitness) are a more lasting legacy of Royal Marines training than mere brawn. He also opens up to Jodie about how he uses this skill set as a safety service provider for large TV and film productions, often in hostile and extreme locations. His insights have profound implications for teams who want to thrive in a chaotic work environment. Enjoy!Get Aldo Kane's excellent new book...
2021-07-2048 min
workshops work121 - Why mental fitness matters and how to improve yours - with Jodie RogersWe are experiencing a long-overdue explosion of information and awareness about mental health. Just as we’ve steadily developed great interventions for our physical ills, we are now developing similar solutions for our mental ills.But prevention is always preferable to cures.Developing our mental fitness can have a hugely positive effect on us as individuals, collectives, and professionals, but it’s not yet a prominent part of the public discussion around mental wellbeing.Jodie Rogers, founder of Symbia, mental fitness expert, and published author, is on a mission to make mental fitness a ke...
2021-07-1447 min
The Humble Pie#6 Jodie Rogers: Mental fitness in work & lifeJodie Rogers is the founder of Symbia Partners and joins the Humble Pie Podcast to discuss the concept of mental fitness in the workplace and life.We discuss tool and strategies to help defend your focus and get the most from your most important asset (your mind) in work, life and relationships, based on the work Jodie and her team does across the world.Jodie is a leadership and team development expert, having worked with brands like CocaCola, Unilever, Loreal and other global brands to enable individuals and teams to be more fulfilled and mentally...
2021-07-0646 min