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LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementCareer Plateaus: Why Leaders Feel Stuck & How to Navigate ThemDiscover how to navigate career plateaus and protect your team from burnout by understanding the difference between a lack of purpose and a need for operational recovery.Leaders often misdiagnose their own career frustration as a lack of purpose. Instead of forcing growth during unstable periods, high-performing executives must learn to read their environment and adjust their expectations. Suneet Bhatt explains why treating Maslow’s hierarchy as a dynamic sailboat rather than a static pyramid changes how we approach professional development and risk. You will understand how to categorise different types of career plateaus, de...
2026-10-1731 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementWho Do Top Leaders Actually Admire?Learn how to overcome organisational change resistance and build high-performance teams that execute under pressure.Driving major organisational change often fails because executives ignore the daily frictions their teams face. In this episode, 14 experts break down the exact operational choices that separate high-performance cultures from dysfunctional ones. You will understand how to replace outdated performance appraisals with daily accountability, why you must study the worldview of those resisting change, and how to position your team for structural success. Stop forcing transformation through hierarchy and start building systems based on rigorous listening, clear boundaries, and decisive action.CHAPTERS00:00 How to...
2026-10-1021 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementBurnout Prevention for Leaders: Fixing Workload DesignDiscover how to stop burnout culture by treating human capacity as a finite strategic resource rather than an elastic buffer.Burnout is rising across sectors, yet many organisations still treat it as an individual wellbeing issue. Providing resilience workshops will not fix a system where demand consistently exceeds capacity. This episode unpacks why burnout is fundamentally a structural leadership problem driven by poor workload design and decision bottlenecks.You will understand why managing human capacity requires the same discipline as managing a budget. We examine how to push decision-making to the edges...
2026-09-2612 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementHow to Give Difficult Feedback & Lead Like A CoachLearn how to frame difficult feedback so it stops feeling like a conflict and starts driving high performance.Are you tired of feeling "stuck in motion" - busy all week but with nothing to show for it? Executive coach Nikki Goldman unpacks the hidden cost of avoiding hard conversations and how "conflict debt" drains team performance. She shares practical frameworks for reframing feedback, bridging generational communication gaps, and defining what "winning" actually looks like for busy leaders.We also explore why maintaining your calm is a leader's ultimate superpower, especially when guiding teams through AI adoption and rapid organisational...
2026-09-1228 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementStructured Problem Solving for Senior Leaders - The Toyota WayDiscover how to use Toyota problem solving to identify root causes and build team capability, not just fix symptoms.Many leadership teams move quickly but solve the wrong problem. This episode breaks down how the Toyota Way helps you slow down just enough to improve decisions, reduce duplication, and focus on what actually drives performance.You will learn how ‘go and see’ changes judgement, why A3 thinking sharpens conversations, and how continuous improvement builds capability over time. The episode also explores the tension between pressure and clarity, and why better questions outperform faster answers in complex envi...
2026-08-2911 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe Wisdom of Bees: Fixing Organisational BottlenecksDiscover how to fix organisational bottlenecks and build a self-regulating team that executes without constant permission.When a team lacks initiative, it is rarely a behavioural failure. It is a structural issue caused by centralising all decisions through one manager. This architecture creates massive bottlenecks when the volume of work outpaces a single leader's cognitive capacity.To scale execution, you must stop acting as a dispatcher and start engineering radical information transparency. By pushing authority down to where the operational data lives, you build a resilient system that executes effectively under pressure.
2026-08-2210 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementAI Leadership & Culture: Why Rollouts Fail Across BordersLearn how to fix AI rollout failures across cultures by using cultural translation, better diagnosis, and building trust and authority instead of just pushing technology.Most AI rollouts fail not because of the technology, but because leaders ignore cultural nuance. The same rollout strategy produces completely different outcomes across countries. What sounds decisive in a New York boardroom can read as domineering in São Paulo or dismissive in Bogotá.Rui Bashir, Global HR leader across 20+ countries in a Fortune 500 multinational, reveals why teams misread resistance, how cultural definitions of courage differ, and what le...
2026-07-1830 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe Apprentice Gap: Developing Judgement in an AI-Enabled WorkplaceLearn how to develop genuine leadership judgement in younger people without removing the formative experiences that build it.AI is removing the grunt work that once taught people how organisations actually function. That is useful, but it carries a cost: we risk producing technically capable people who lack the judgement to know when and why to use the tools they have. This episode, timed for World Youth Skills Day on 15 July, explores what leaders owe the next generation beyond faster systems and better prompts.Drawing on conversations with previous...
2026-07-1111 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementStrategic Positioning: When Growth Erodes What Makes You DifferentLearn how to protect your specialist offer from market pressure before commercial logic forces you to become indistinguishable from every competitor.Most businesses do not decide to abandon what makes them special. Market pressure makes that decision for them, gradually and without fanfare. In this solo episode, Lee uses the story of a coffee shop that moved from syphon to French press to flat white to show how growth, without structural discipline, pushes every business towards standardisation.The real challenge is not branding or identity. It is economics. If your offer...
2026-07-0408 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementSuicide Prevention: How Leaders Support At-Risk EmployeesDiscover how to support at-risk employees through early intervention and better leadership conversations.This episode tackles one of the most difficult leadership realities: how to respond when someone in your team is struggling with their mental health or at risk. Steve Phillip shares practical ways leaders can act earlier, handle difficult conversations, and avoid unintended harm.The conversation challenges the gap between policy and culture, showing why checklists and training alone are not enough. You will hear a clear, usable framework for opening conversations, how to balance performance with...
2026-06-2735 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementTheory of Constraints: Why More Effort Points at the Wrong ProblemLearn how to identify the real bottleneck in your organisation and stop wasting resource on activity that looks like progress but compounds the problem.Most organisations under pressure do more of what is visible rather than what is actually constraining performance. In this solo episode, Lee introduces the Theory of Constraints and explains why well-intentioned effort, extra headcount, bigger campaigns, and increased activity, so often makes the underlying problem worse rather than better.Using a practical story about an apple farm and three corporate scenarios spanning software development, recruitment, and retail...
2026-06-2014 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementEcho Chamber Leadership: Three Podcasts That Sharpen Your JudgementLearn how to use deliberately contrasting podcast content to sharpen your leadership judgement and challenge the beliefs that are quietly limiting your growth.If every podcast you listen to already agrees with you, your thinking isn't growing, it's just being confirmed. This episode recommends three shows with contrasting styles and philosophies, because the friction between them is where the real development happens.Lee walks through:- Coaching Real Leaders with Muriel Wilkins.- The No BullS*** Leadership Podcast with Marty Moore- The...
2026-06-1316 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementDrivers of Performance: Why Managing Outputs Alone Fails Your TeamLearn how to diagnose the real drivers of underperformance and build the conditions that produce lasting results.When performance is lagging, most leaders jump straight to managing outputs: reviewing numbers, setting tighter expectations, and increasing reporting. This episode challenges that instinct and draws a clear line between performance as an outcome and the conditions that shape it.Lee covers a practical five-part framework, looking at clarity, capability, energy, trust, and feedback, alongside the structural factors that no performance dashboard will ever show you. He also addresses why this distinction becomes even more critical during periods...
2026-05-3014 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementOutcome Bias: Why Leaders Judge Decisions by Results, Not ReasoningLearn how to separate decision quality from outcome quality so you can lead with confidence, build a process you can defend, and stop letting hindsight rewrite your record.A well-reasoned decision can still produce a poor outcome. When it does, two powerful psychological biases, outcome bias and hindsight bias, distort how you and everyone around you evaluate what happened. The result is a narrative where failure feels inevitable, warning signs feel obvious, and the decision maker feels foolish, none of which is usually accurate.This solo episode examines both...
2026-05-2319 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementSuperpower: How Dyslexia Built the Skills That Define My LeadershipDiscover how to reframe a hidden difficulty as the source of your strongest leadership capability, and what it means for the neurodiverse talent on your team.Every year on the third Thursday of May, Global Accessibility Awareness Day asks a direct question: who is being left out by the way we design things? This episode takes that question into the workplace and makes it personal.Lee shares the story of Theo Paphitis, the Dragon's Den entrepreneur who credits his dyslexia as the foundation of his business instinct: the ability...
2026-05-1611 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementVanity Productivity: Why Your Culture Rewards the Wrong WorkFind out how to identify vanity productivity in your organisation and build a culture that rewards genuine collective value over quick, visible wins.The 'work smarter, not harder' image is a leadership fixture. But the person rolling a stone ball didn't find a smarter method; they destroyed a useful block, generated waste, and left the consequences for others. That pattern, prioritising the visible quick win over genuine value, is what this episode calls vanity productivity.Lee examines why organisations inadvertently reward the wrong behaviours, where the incentive to look...
2026-05-0914 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementDyslexia: How AI Makes Leadership AccessibleGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day is on 21 May.I'm Lee, a dyslexic author and leadership coach, and I'm dedicating a full episode of LevelUp Leadership to the topic closest to my heart: how AI has made reading, writing, and leadership accessible to me in ways I never thought possible.The full episode drops in time for GAAD on 21 May.Follow the podcast now so you don't miss it, and share this with anyone who needs to hear it.levelupleadership.uk
2026-05-0801 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe Collective Edge: Why Team Structure Beats Individual TalentLearn how to diagnose and redesign team structure so your groups consistently outperform collections of individual talent.Most leaders coach the individual when the real problem is the group. Dr Colin Fisher, Associate Professor at UCL School of Management and author of The Collective Edge, argues that composition, goals, tasks, and norms determine team performance far more than the talent of the people in the room.If your meetings have fifteen people, your reward systems are zero-sum, and your team members are spread across too many projects, you already have a structural...
2026-05-0240 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLong-Term Strategy: Why Pace and Performance Are Not the Same ThingLearn how to lead long-term organisational change without letting visible progress anxiety override the foundational work that actually makes it stick.When someone asks how long your transformation will take, the honest answer might be 'I don't know.' This episode explores why that answer can reflect strong leadership rather than a weak strategy.Lee unpacks the difference between meaningful progress and visible progress, why leaders skip foundational work under pressure to show momentum, and what disciplined, incremental change actually looks like in practice. The episode also addresses the...
2026-04-2511 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementCourageous Conversations: Why Leader Behaviour Matters More Than Any Slide DeckLearn how to lead courageous conversations that clear tension, sharpen performance, and build a culture where honesty becomes the norm.Most leaders know the conversations they're avoiding. The unaired tension with a colleague, the performance truth that keeps getting softened, the feedback that's been delayed so long it's almost irrelevant. This episode examines McKinsey's 2026 article 'Courageous Conversations: How to Lead with Heart' and unpacks what it actually demands of working leaders.Lee explores the four patterns McKinsey identifies: legitimising dissent, surfacing withholds, delivering performance truths with both clarity and...
2026-04-1816 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementStop Being the Bottleneck: Delegate Decision RightsLearn how to delegate decision-making rights without creating dependency or losing accountability across your organisation.If every decision in your organisation requires your sign-off, you haven't built a team, you've built a dependency. Lee and returning guest Chris March cover why leaders struggle to let go, how to set clear delegation frameworks, and where decision authority should actually sit.They explore the escalation triggers that should involve senior leadership, the difference between one-way and two-way door decisions, and why psychological safety is the foundation of genuine delegation. Chris shares...
2026-04-1132 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementBreaking AI RulesFind out how to manage shadow AI in your organisation before it becomes a data and compliance risk.A pulse survey of over 40 professionals revealed that 90.7% are already using AI at work, yet only 12.8% are using officially approved tools. Nearly 70% are unsure whether their tools are sanctioned, and 59% simply do not care. Microsoft and Gartner data confirm this is not a niche problem: it is a global governance crisis playing out in real time.This episode explains why blanket bans backfire, what the data tells us about employee motivation, and three practical...
2026-04-0408 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLeadership Fundamentals: 3 Habits for all LeadersLearn how to improve leadership communication and build the critical thinking habits needed to make better strategic decisions in this episode preview.Many leaders rush decisions and rely on assumptions, which increases execution risk. By slowing down and applying rigorous critical thinking, you can improve your strategic judgement. This short preview highlights three foundational habits for executives: applying curiosity to complex problems, ruthlessly auditing your presentation skills, and maintaining personal discipline.The full episode drops on the 11th of April. Subscribe to the LevelUp Leadership podcast and follow our channel at youtube.com/@levelup_leadership so you do not...
2026-03-3101 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementProductivity Tools: High-Performance Workflow ManagementLearn how to use productivity frameworks and specialised applications to eliminate administrative friction and reclaim your mental energy.SUMMARYLeadership is not merely about philosophy; it is about the practical management of one's own output. While free tools provide a solid foundation for those starting out, scaling your impact often requires a transition to more robust, specialised systems. This episode examines the shift from basic list-keeping to advanced project nesting and the use of voice-to-text technology to capture ideas at the speed of thought.Maintaining a high-performing workflow demands a...
2026-03-2807 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementPassive Leadership: Silent Team KillerLearn how to spot and correct passive leadership before it quietly dismantles your team's performance and wellbeing. This episode explores the hidden costs of disengaged leadership in an AI-driven world and why doing nothing can often be more damaging than making the wrong move.Lee unpacks the research behind passive and laissez-faire leadership, from the British Journal of Management to Frontiers in Psychology, showing how avoidance behaviour drains trust, resilience, and results. You’ll find out why even capable leaders drift into disengagement, how to recognise the early signs, and what it takes to st...
2026-03-2118 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementMediation in Leadership: How to Resolve Workplace Conflict Before It EscalatesLearn how to use mediation as an early intervention tool to resolve workplace conflict, rebuild communication, and retain your best people before a dispute becomes a crisis.Most leaders only think about conflict resolution when things have already broken down. In this episode, Lee speaks with Alice Matthews, Chief Executive of Mediation Plus, about how to use mediation to reduce workplace grievances, retain key employees, and rebuild team communication before disputes escalate.Alice shares what nine years of leading a volunteer-driven organisation has taught her about delegation, peer support, asking for help, and building...
2026-03-1435 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLess Is More: Decision Overload In LeadershipLearn how to escape decision overload and why chasing more projects, more initiatives, and more ideas can quietly erode your impact as a leader. Research on the 'less-is-better' effect shows that people often value a smaller, higher-quality set of items more than a larger, mixed-quality one, because our brains default to simple, easy-to-judge cues rather than raw quantity. The same pattern shows up in leadership: when executives are overloaded with options and decisions, cognitive bandwidth drops, decision fatigue rises, and the quality of strategic judgement declines.In this episode, we unpack why human psychology...
2026-03-0709 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementMetacognition: Avoiding Plastic Thinking with AILearn how to use AI without losing your ability to think. This episode explores the concept of metacognition: the discipline of thinking about your own thinking. Discover how overreliance on AI can create 'plastic thinking' - work that looks sharp but lacks depth - and how leaders can reclaim the reflective edge that fuels real judgement.You’ll hear about a simple but powerful technique called the 'reflective reset', how to reframe prompts to keep your reasoning active, and how to help teams use AI as a thinking companion rather than a substitute for in...
2026-02-2807 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementEmpathic Leadership: Designing Support by AnticipationLearn how to design your leadership with empathy and foresight, transforming small frustrations into seamless experiences. Explore how leaders can anticipate their team's challenges, remove hidden friction, and build trust through thoughtful, context-aware support.This episode breaks down three core principles of intentional leadership: contextual empathy, frictionless support, and implicit trust. Discover how to ‘install the torch’ in your organisation—creating systems, habits, and tools that make performance flow naturally rather than through struggle. Leadership by design is not about perfection; it's about presence, observation, and continuous refinement.CHAPTERS0...
2026-02-2105 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementBrain-Based Leadership: How to Make Your Message Stick and Your Meetings MatterLearn how to use neuroscience, storytelling, and the psychology of attention to lead more effectively, communicate with greater impact, and stop multitasking from quietly destroying your team's productivity.Most leadership communication is forgettable. In this episode, Lee speaks with Alex Moffat, a keynote speaker and former Fortune 500 leader who spent three decades as a professional magician, about what the art of illusion reveals about how leaders capture attention, make messages land, and drive lasting behaviour change.Alex draws on neuroscience and his own leadership experience to explain why multitasking is a...
2026-02-1435 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLeadership Transformation: From Process Owner to AI LeaderLearn how to turn process ownership into AI fluency and make your leadership bionic. This episode builds on the conversation with Gabriel Milland and the McKinsey report on domain leaders: the missing link between AI strategy and real business value.Find out how the ‘three Cs’ of clarity, capabilities, and capture work as a practical framework for leaders navigating AI transformation. You’ll hear how to audit your calendar, redesign decisions, and create measurable value without losing sight of what makes leadership human.CHAPTERS:0...
2026-02-0707 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementAI Execution: How Leaders Close the Gap Between Deployment and Business ValueLearn how to lead successful AI transformations by building digital fluency and focusing on measurable business value.Many organisations rush to deploy AI tools without a clear understanding of the intended outcomes or the necessary leadership skills. Gabriel Millien argues that successful implementation requires a shift from technical oversight to value creation through human-centred design. This involves balancing domain expertise with enough technical knowledge to ask the right questions and remove operational friction. 00:00:00: Introduction to Gabriel Millien and his work.00:01:45: Digital fluency for domain leaders.00:05:10: The...
2026-01-3139 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe Busy Trap: Moving from meeting culture to real impactLearn how to break the cycle of back-to-back virtual meetings and shift your team’s focus from visible activity to genuine impact. In this episode, Lee Whitmore explores the rise of 'productivity paranoia' and the scientific evidence that proves constant collaboration is actually draining our focus. We discuss how to identify 'theatre of busy work', the danger of decision-by-committee, and practical ways to reclaim your calendar while empowering your team to act autonomously.CHAPTERS00:00:00: Introduction: Why a full calendar does not equal a productive day.00:01:10: Productivity Paranoia: Bridging the confidence gap between leaders an...
2026-01-2408 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementCapsule Decisions: One choice that makes a thousand easierLearn how to reclaim your mental bandwidth and transform your team's culture by mastering 'Capsule Decisions'. In this solo episode, Lee Whitmore introduces a powerful framework for identifying the small, high-leverage choices that pack your leadership philosophy into a single action. We explore how automating the trivial—inspired by leaders like Barack Obama—can save your willpower for the monumental, and how specific 'capsule' moves like outcome-based reporting or radical transparency can replace complex policies with clear, lived values.CHAPTERS00:00:00: Introduction: Why leading shouldn't always feel complex.00:00:54: What is a Capsule Decision? Value, prec...
2026-01-1710 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLeadership Growth: Why early corrections prevent future crisesLearn how to shape the long term trajectory of your team by mastering the art of early, gentle corrections. In this episode, Lee explores the classic wisdom of Alexander Pope and the modern maritime analogies of David Marquet to explain why leadership is a daily practice of 'bending the twig' rather than a series of rescue missions. We discuss how to move away from reactive firefighting and towards a gardening mindset that focuses on onboarding, culture building, and psychological safety.CHAPTERS00:00:00: Introduction to the 'Bending the Twig' philosophy.00:01:20: Why subtle formative influences matter...
2026-01-1011 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementMastering the Essentials: 5 core skills for modern leadershipLearn how to cut through management cliches and lead with genuine authority by mastering five practical skills. This episode explores the habits that drive high performance: radical ownership, earned trust, rapid adaptation, flexible prioritisation, and storytelling. Lee explains how these core principles help you build stable leadership frameworks and navigate unpredictable environments with clarity.CHAPTERS00:00:00: Introduction: Why modern leadership advice often misses the mark.00:00:36: Skill 1: Ownership and taking responsibility for outcomes.00:01:14: Skill 2: Earning trust through accountability and example.00:01:58: Skill 3: Admitting uncertainty and adapting at pace.00:02:40: Skill 4: Balancing clear priorities with necessary flexibility.00:03:06...
2026-01-0306 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and Management2025 Leadership Reflections: Growth, lessons, and the road to 2026In this final episode of 2025, Lee Whitmore reflects on the rapid growth of the LevelUp Leadership Podcast: moving from a simple LinkedIn page to a platform with over 6,000 views across Spotify, YouTube, and Substack. Lee recaps the essential lessons shared by a wide range of expert guests throughout the year and provides a first look at the focus for 2026, including the launch of his new book on AI and leadership.00:00:00 – The journey from zero to 6,000 views in six months.00:01:12 – A note of thanks to listeners, supporters, and gues...
2025-12-3004 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe Organisational Immune System: Protecting fresh eyes and new ideasLearn how to prevent the 'organisational immune system' from snuffing out the fresh energy and innovation brought by new starters and newly trained staff. This episode explores your critical role as a leader in acting as a shield for positive disruption, creating psychological safety, and using reflective coaching to turn new insights into tangible, actionable pilots that drive real progress.In this episode of Level Up Leadership, Lee tackles a common frustration: watching the energy of a new starter or a newly trained team member disappear. We often see brilliant ideas 'battered into submission' by the prevailing culture. Lee...
2025-12-2708 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLearning at Work: Why Courses Fail and What Leaders Should Do InsteadLearn why traditional training courses often fail and how to replace them with high-impact learning experiences that drive real performance. In this episode, globally recognised learning expert Nick Shackleton-Jones explores the "courses to resources" shift, the importance of getting to know your team at an individual level, and how to intentionally integrate AI to enhance human capability without eroding essential skills.We are joined by Nick Shackleton-Jones, CEO of Shackleton Consulting and former Chief Learning Officer at Deloitte UK. Nick is a pioneer of the 'courses to resources' shift and the author of the critically acclaimed book...
2025-12-2035 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementIntegrative Thinking: How to Move Beyond Either/Or DecisionsLearn how to move beyond painful trade-offs and create a third, better option using integrative thinking, the decision-making approach that helped Procter & Gamble unlock more innovation for less money.Most leaders facing a tough choice default to compromise: a little of option A, a little of option B, and nobody is truly happy. Jennifer Riel, co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Creating Great Choices and former partner and COO at IDEO, argues this is a false economy. Compromise papers over real conflict rather than resolving it.Integrative thinking offers a different path. Rather than forcing a choice between...
2025-12-1337 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementPublic Speaking: How Leaders Communicate Under PressureLearn how to communicate with confidence under pressure, ditch the over-reliance on scripts, and develop the mindset that separates competent speakers from genuinely compelling ones.Most leaders who struggle with presentations are not short on content. They are short on the right mindset. Ian Stringer, award-winning broadcaster, BBC Radio Leicester football commentator, and event host with over 20 years of experience, makes the case that getting your head right matters more than any technical skill.The instinct to write a detailed script feels safe, but it creates a false sense of security. When the words go...
2025-12-0537 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLeadership as Service: How Coaching Unlocks Team PerformanceLearn how to strip back the complexity of management and lead with a coaching mindset. In this episode, executive coach Chris March shares lessons from a career spanning three continents, exploring the universal human needs at the heart of leadership, the transition from senior management to coaching, and how the 'Mamba Mentality' can drive a culture of continuous improvement.It’s rare to find a leader who has truly tested their mettle across so many different cultures while successfully navigating massive industry disruption.Today, Chris March, a seasoned executive leadership coach, joins the podcast to share the wi...
2025-11-2933 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe Archetype Effect: Understanding what drives your teamLearn how to move beyond generic management by mastering the six workplace archetypes—Operator, Giver, Artisan, Explorer, Striver, and Pioneer—to tailor your communication, coaching, and accountability for every individual. This episode provides a practical framework for identifying the primary motivations within your team, helping you build more balanced, resilient groups and lead with a deeper sense of empathy and purpose.In this episode of LevelUp Leadership, Lee explores a powerful framework of six workplace archetypes, introduced by James Root, author of "The Archetype Effect". Lee discusses how he first encountered this framework on the "Think Fast, Talk...
2025-11-2109 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementAuthentic Leadership: How to Lead Through Burnout, Complexity and IdentityLearn how to identify the hidden source of leadership burnout, build genuine psychological safety, and lead with authenticity in a world of constant disruption.Most leadership burnout is not caused by overwork. It is caused by performance, doing what is expected rather than what is meaningful. Mercedes Martin, President and CEO of Mercedes Martin and Company and global inclusion strategist, calls this the hyphenated experience: the internal tension between what organisations demand and what leaders actually value.paste.txtThis episode covers five practical shifts that help leaders move from disconnection to au...
2025-11-1538 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementMaking Change Land: Lessons from Harvard Business ReviewLearn how to move beyond announcing change to successfully integrating it into the daily rhythm of your organisation. This episode explores why many initiatives fail to land, how to navigate the risks of stretching people too thin, and practical ways to use "opportunistic change" and flexible governance to drive real momentum even in uncertain times.In this episode of LevelUp Leadership, Lee explores why so many change initiatives stall and how leaders can help make new ways of working actually stick.Inspired by the Harvard Business Review’s insights on change in complex times, Le...
2025-11-0808 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe Power of Agency: Unleashing autonomy with Fred MillerLearn how to build a high-performance culture by giving people genuine agency, closing the gap between leaders and their teams, and driving change that actually sticks.Most organisations underutilise their people. Not because the talent is not there, but because the systems, structures, and leadership behaviours make it difficult for people to bring their best thinking to work. Fred Miller, CEO of Kaleel Jameson Consulting Group and co-author of The Power of Agency, has spent 53 years helping leaders change that.The episode covers three interlocking challenges: how to lead ch...
2025-11-0143 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementFrom Assumption to Clarity: The Communication CharterLearn how to move beyond assumptions and build a culture of high performance by using the 'Communication Charter' framework. This episode explores why communication breakdowns occur in even the best teams and provides a practical self-coaching tool to help you recognise individual preferences, set clear expectations for accountability, and create a safe environment where asking for support is seen as a sign of leadership strength.In this episode of the LevelUp Leadership Podcast, Lee introduces the Communication Charter, a powerful new tool to help teams move from assumption to clarity. We’ll explore how to defi...
2025-10-2508 min
LevelUp PodcastA jövő már itt van: AI, robotok és az új vállalatok világa | LevelUp Podcast #4Ebben az epizódban Varga István jövőkutatóval beszélgetünk arról, hogyan formálja át az AI és a robotika a gazdaságot, a munkaerőpiacot és a vállalatvezetést – nem húsz év múlva, hanem most.Szóba kerülnek a humanoid robotok, autonóm ügynökök, AI-fluency, a KKV-k lehetőségei és veszélyei, valamint az is, hogyan tudsz ma elindulni az AI-integráció útján.Vendég: Varga István - jövőkutató, executive coach, digitális marketing szakértő, Az Év Honlapja pályázat alapítójaHázigazda...
2025-10-231h 10
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLeadership Agency: How to Move From Survival Mode to ThrivingLearn how to move from reactive survival mode to intentional, high-impact leadership using a practical three-step framework grounded in neuroscience and coaching practice.Most leaders spend more time in survival mode than they realise: putting out fires, performing busyness, and losing sight of what actually creates value. Jon Rosemberg, executive coach, co-founder of Anther Global, and author of the forthcoming A Guide to Thriving, argues that the route out is agency: the capacity to make intentional choices supported by the belief that those choices matter.The episode centres on Jon's AIR framework: A...
2025-10-1833 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementGoogle NotebookLM: A leader's guide to smarter organisationLearn how to reclaim your time and gain clarity by using Google NotebookLM to synthesise complex information, track your professional development, and streamline your coaching sessions. This episode explores practical ways to transform scattered notes into an active knowledge base, allowing you to focus on strategic decisions and human connection rather than getting lost in reams of data.In this episode of LevelUp Leadership, Lee shares how Google NotebookLM transformed his approach to managing information, supporting continuous growth, and coaching teams more effectively.Discover practical advice on how AI-powered tools can help leaders stay focused...
2025-10-1007 minLevelUp PodcastÖnjáró csapat, nyugodt vezető: a kézikönyv, ami nem HR-sablon | LevelUp Podcast #3Hogyan lesz a „mókuskerékből” rendszerszintű, önjáró vállalkozás? Attilával arról beszéltünk, hogyan tartsd meg és fejleszd az A-játékosokat, mikor és hogyan érdemes operatív vezetőt hozni, hogyan építs SOP-kat (videós folyamatrögzítéssel), és merre tolja a szervezeteket az AI: kevesebb, kompetensebb ember + ügynökök. A végén kapsz egy holnaptól alkalmazható első lépést is.📚 Attila legújabb könyvét itt tudod megrendelni: https://pongorjuhaszattila.hu/step/onjaro-munkatarsak-es-vezetok/🚀 A LevelUp Hub-ra itt tudsz feliratkozni: https://leveluphub.huVendég: Pongor-Juhász...
2025-10-0942 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe Infinity Workday: Freedom or fatigue?Explore how the shift away from traditional office hours is reshaping our professional lives and learn how to navigate the "Infinity Workday" without falling into the trap of burnout. This episode discusses the cultural pressures driving endless availability, lessons we can learn from the self-employed, and how leaders can protect their teams by shifting focus from hours spent to outcomes achieved.Increasingly, knowledge workers are slipping into what’s being called the Infinity Workday. Work now spills into all hours of life, blurring boundaries and stretching days into something endless. But is this the future of freedom and autonomy—or a...
2025-10-0412 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementMeaningful Work: The Three Things That Keep People Engaged and PerformingLearn how to build a team culture where people feel genuinely motivated, using a research-backed framework that drives engagement, reduces burnout, and improves retention.Meaningful work is not a soft concept. It is a measurable driver of productivity, engagement, resilience, and retention, and leaders have far more influence over it than most realise. Tamara Myles, co-author of Meaningful Work and professor at Boston College, has spent five and a half years researching exactly what leaders do to create it, across 25 industries and thousands of employees.Her three-C framework is the core of th...
2025-09-2731 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe AI Revolution: Moving from experiment to strategic integrationMoving beyond basic experimentation, this episode explores how senior leaders can fundamentally rewire their organisations to capture the true value of AI. By comparing key insights from McKinsey reports across 2023 and 2025, we examine the shift from "test and see" to systemic workflow redesign, the critical role of board-level engagement, and why empowering your workforce remains the most vital component of a successful AI transformation.Are you ready to level up your leadership in the age of AI? In our latest podcast, we're diving deep into the McKinsey reports on the state of AI.We’ll ex...
2025-09-2007 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementAre Telephone Calls Dead? Reclaiming live communicationExplore why a reliance on digital messaging can hinder leadership effectiveness and learn how to bring real-time dialogue back to your team. This episode discusses the importance of picking up the phone to build trust, avoid misunderstandings, and move beyond the 'hive mind' of constant digital notifications.In this episode, Lee reflects on a recent article and his own experiences as a parent and professional to explore the changing nature of communication in the workplace.He delves into Cal Newport's "hive mind of hyper-connectivity" and argues that our over-reliance on digital tools is often a...
2025-09-1306 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementTurning Insight into Impact: A leader's guide to goal settingLearn how to bridge the gap between self-awareness and measurable progress by applying a holistic, SMART framework to your leadership development. This second part of our self-coaching series explores the importance of integrating professional goals with your personal well-being, the power of identifying 'critical friends' for honest feedback, and why committing to small, ambitious steps is the key to sustainable growth.In this episode, we build on our self-assessment, guiding you through setting impactful, balanced goals.Discover how to identify 'critical friends' for invaluable feedback and create a practical roadmap for your leadership evolution. A...
2025-09-0607 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLearning From The BestWelcome to LevelUp Leadership: Pulse! In these occasional, ad-hoc episodes, we'll be taking a brief look at recent events and media stories, decoding the leadership lessons hidden within.Today we are looking at the 100 best small business according to the greatbritishlife.co.uk article published yesterday.What can we learn from these businesses? I hope this "Pulse" episode has given you a new perspective on a recent story. Leadership is all around us, and by actively seeking out the lessons in everyday life, we can continuously...
2025-08-3102 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementSelf-Coaching Journey: Assessing your leadership strengthsBegin your self-coaching journey by taking a brutally honest look at your current leadership attributes, from communication and integrity to visionary thinking and decisiveness. This episode provides a practical framework for identifying your natural strengths and pinpointing the areas where focused development will yield the highest return on your leadership investment.In this episode, we dive into the power of self-assessment, exploring key attributes that define effective leaders. Learn how to honestly evaluate where you excel and identify areas for growth, laying the foundation for your ultimate leadership journey. This part one of a two...
2025-08-3011 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementFraud Law: Leadership CountdownWelcome to LevelUp Leadership: Pulse! In these occasional, ad-hoc episodes, we'll be taking a brief look at recent events and media stories, decoding the leadership lessons hidden within.Today we are looking at a change in the law in the UK that comes into effect next week (1st September 2025). The change means that senior leaders in an organisation are criminally liable for fraud committed by anyone within the organisation. It's a huge and important change, and one that all senior leaders need to be aware of. I hope this "...
2025-08-2403 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementLeadership Icons: Sir David Attenborough’s quiet powerExplore the exceptional leadership journey of Sir David Attenborough, from his innovative tenure as a BBC controller to his status as a trusted global voice for the natural world. This episode examines how his unwavering integrity, masterful communication, and commitment to a larger purpose provide a powerful blueprint for leaders who wish to drive meaningful change with calm authority.In this episode, we shine a light on Sir David Attenborough.Discover his immense global influence, unparalleled gravitas, and unwavering credibility, from his ground-breaking work as Controller of BBC Two to his pivotal role in generating...
2025-08-2307 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementWhen reviews cost-a lot (LevelUp "Pulse "episode)Welcome to LevelUp Leadership: Pulse! In these occasional, ad-hoc episodes, we'll be taking a brief look at recent events and media stories, decoding the leadership lessons hidden within.Today we are looking at the recent reports about the coffee chain that was "buying" good feedback in exchange for giving free coffee. But we're not interested in the alleged scandal! We are more interested in what this tells us about the practice or prioritising the outward appearance of performance metric, above real improvements.I hope this "Pulse" episode has given...
2025-08-1603 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementGood Enough is Good Enough: Escaping the perfection trapLearn how to break free from analysis paralysis by defining what 'done' looks like for every task. This episode explores why chasing perfection often hinders progress and shares practical strategies for achieving high-impact results through pragmatic, iterative growth rather than waiting for a flawless outcome that may never arrive.Are you striving for perfection, only to find yourself stuck in a loop of rework and delay?Or are you grappling with strategic changes that never quite get off the ground?In this episode of LevelUp Leadership, we explore the powerful concept of "good enough" – not as...
2025-08-1608 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementThe Priority CompassFeeling overwhelmed by your daily tasks?In this insightful Part 1 episode, Lee from LevelUp Leadership introduces the 'Priority Compass' – a powerful, self-directed coaching tool for aspiring middle managers.Discover how to move beyond constantly reacting to demands by understanding the critical difference between importance and urgency.Lee shares practical principles like 'nominal deadlines' and forecasting the trajectory of urgency to enhance your judgment and bring clarity to your demanding role. Learn how to master your 'to-do' list and create space for more proactive work.Your free copy of th...
2025-08-0909 minLevelUp PodcastAI-gyorsítósáv vállalkozóknak – beszélgetés Pongor-Juhász Attilával | LevelUp Podcast #2Itt tudsz feliratkozni: https://leveluphub.huA második epizódban Pongor-Juhász Attilával merülünk el abban, hogyan változtatja meg a mesterséges intelligencia a vállalkozások mindennapjait – a Star Wars-sebességű amerikai trendektől a hazai kihívásokig. Szó esik az AI korai adaptálóiról, saját ügynökökről, értékesítési automatizálásról és arról, miként képezheted ki a csapatodat, hogy ne maradjatok le a következő szintlépésről.Vendég: Pongor-Juhász Attila - Pongor GroupHázigazda: Balogh Dávid
2025-08-0736 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementEp.6 - Cultivating Accountability: Rewriting the script to promote a healthy change cultureCultivating Accountability – Rewriting the ScriptDive into how senior leaders can support genuine accountability and navigate change in public services.Join Lee from LevelUp Leadership as we explore psychological safety, engagement, and development for resilient leadership, public sector management, and organisational change. Perfect for aspiring leaders, public service professionals, and those interested in effective leadership strategies.This article and all other articles by LevelUp Leadership are available at: https://www.levelupleadership.uk/Don't forget to follow LevelUp Leadership for more insights on modern leadership!#LeadershipDevelopment #Accountabilty #LeadershipCoaching #CareerGrowth #LevelUpLeadership...
2025-08-0108 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementBuilding Confidence: Vulnerability as a leadership strengthLearn how to build genuine leadership presence by reframing self-doubt as a natural signal of growth. In this episode, Lee shares personal lessons on the pitfalls of "fake" confidence and explores how embracing vulnerability, seeking feedback, and maintaining a growth mindset can help you project a calm, authentic assurance even in the most challenging senior roles.Join Lee Whitmore as he challenges the notion of 'imposter syndrome,' reframing it as a healthy sign of growth. Drawing on personal anecdotes and coaching insights, this episode provides practical tips for embracing vulnerability, building trust, and projecting calm assurance...
2025-07-2608 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementEp.4 - The Evolving Definition of 'Customer' in Public Service: A Leader's Perspective In this episode, we explore the complex question of who the 'customer' truly is within public service.Drawing on years of senior leadership experience, Lee unpacks the nuances of serving multiple stakeholders – from service users to commissioning bodies and the wider public. Discover why a traditional 'customer' definition falls short and how embracing a multi-faceted approach can enhance service delivery and strategic leadership. Ideal for public sector leaders, aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in effective leadership in a non-profit context.The article and all other articles by LevelUp Leadership are available at: https://www...
2025-07-1807 minLevelUp PodcastAz önjáró vállalkozás titkai – hogyan szabadulj ki 30 napra a mókuskerékből? | Pongor-Juhász AttilaMi lenne, ha a céged nélküled is pörögne egy hónapig?A LevelUp Podcast első adásában Pongor-Juhász Attila lép a mikrofonhoz.Attila 2005-ben csődbe ment, ma pedig vállalkozásai nélküle is termelnek – derítsük ki, hogyan építette fel a szabadságra optimalizált vállalkozást, és hogyan csinálhatod ezt utána Te is!Vendég: Pongor-Juhász Attila - Pongor GroupHázigazda: Balogh Dávid00:00 kezdés02:40 az első nagy bukás (2005‑ös csőd) és a vállalko...
2025-07-1746 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementHigh-Stakes Leadership: Mastering the art of guardrailsLearn how to strike the essential balance between empowering your team and managing risk in high-pressure environments. This episode explores how to set clear, non-negotiable guardrails for critical decisions while cultivating a learning culture that allows professionals to take initiative and grow without fear of blame.Join us on LevelUp Leadership as we explore the art of setting guard rails for decision-making.In this episode, Lee delves into the crucial balance between autonomy and risk mitigation, especially in public service. Discover how to support a learning culture...
2025-07-1206 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementAI Ethics: Is using it cheating?Explore the relationship between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence in this episode of Level Up Leadership. We examine the ethics of using AI tools for writing at work, arguing that responsible use is a sophisticated skill that enhances human thinking, and discuss how senior leaders can set a clear tone for innovation while maintaining high standards of authorship.Join LevelUp Leadership as we tackle the question: "Did You Write That?": Why Using AI Isn’t Cheating.Explore how senior leaders in public service are embracing AI as a skill, no...
2025-07-0509 min
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and ManagementOwnership Mindset: Leading as if it were your businessLearn how to break free from the constraints of "waiting for permission" by adopting an ownership mindset. In this episode, Lee shares a powerful lesson from his retail beginnings that applies to any sector: why treating your role like your own family business is the fastest way to drive impact, solve complex problems, and elevate your leadership potential.Ever felt like you could make a bigger impact if you just had the reins? In this powerful episode of LevelUp Leadership, your host Lee Whitmore dives deep into the transformative "Act Like You Own It" mindset. Building on...
2025-06-2207 min
LevelUP With UsEpisode 4: Monique Jefferson, Chief People Officer at Community Preservation Corporation.In this episode, we speak with Monique Jefferson, Chief People Officer at Community Preservation Corporation, the largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the US solely focused on investing in multifamily housing. Describing herself as industry agnostic, Monique discusses her career journey and the evolving HR space. She and host Grant Jessup reminisce about the simplicity of the pager and how HR has had to not only keep pace with tech advancements but also the ever-changing needs of employees. She emphasizes how employee-employer expectations have changed, and why it is important employee wellbeing and culture is a c...
2024-06-1340 minLevelUP With UsEpisode 3: Navigating HR Landscapes: Sabine Mlnarsky on People as the Core of BusinessWelcome back to another episode of the LevelUP With Us Podcast! In this episode, our host Grant Jessup is joined by Sabine Mlnarsky, the CHRO of Commerzbank, a leading German bank for foreign trade. Commerzbank has almost eleven million global clients, and Sabine herself is responsible for over forty thousand employees. Born in Austria, Sabine stumbled into a career in human resources almost by chance. After completing her studies in law, she faced a challenging job market and resolved to accept the first available position. With her background in labor law, she took on a role in H...
2024-05-2724 minLevelUP With UsEpisode 2 with Mindy HoncoopJoin us in this captivating episode of LevelUP With Us as we sit down with Mindy Honcoop, a seasoned HR leader whose career spans roles at Microsoft, Expedia, and several high-impact startups. Dive into Mindy's journey from social work to HR, exploring how her unique perspective enhances organizational culture and employee engagement.In This Episode:- The Evolution of HR Roles: Mindy shares her transition into fractional CHRO roles, explaining the flexibility and impact these positions offer to businesses.- AI and HR: Discover how Mindy leverages AI to transform HR practices, focusing on strategic...
2024-05-0632 min
LevelUp LibraryHalo Serien Säsong 3, fallout och Framtida PlanerVälkomna till ett nytt avsnitt av LevelUp Library, glöm inte att gilla, dela och följa oss!
2024-04-0935 min
LevelUp LibraryMest överhypade spel, AI och framtiden! Hade du velat ha en robot arm?Hej och välkomna till ännu ett spännande avsnitt av LevelUp Library! I dagens avsnitt tar vi upp de mest överhypade spelen där ute och utforskar AI:s roll i framtidens spelvärld. Dessutom dyker vi djupare in i Elon Musks senaste innovation, Neurolink. Skulle du kunna tänka dig att ha en robotarm? Det och mycket mer kommer du få höra i dagens avsnitt av LevelUp!
Glöm inte att prenumerera på vår podcast för att inte missa kommande avsnitt och ta gärna en stund för att gilla och dela med dig ti...
2024-04-021h 04LevelUp LibraryFrån Framtida Spelvärldar till Hyped Serielansering: Utforska det Senaste hos!Välkomna till ännu ett spännande avsnitt av LevelUp Library med era favorit bois, där vi tar dig med på en resa genom spelvärlden! Denna vecka dyker vi ner i framtiden för att utforska hur mobilt spelande kan se ut. Vi diskuterar även den hypade nya serien "The Penguin" som snart landar på HBO - och så mycket mer!
Så klicka dig in, slå dig ner och häng med oss för en stund fylld av spännande diskussioner och härliga vibes. Missa inte veckans avsnitt av LevelUp Library - det är ett måste för a...
2024-03-2547 min
LevelUp LibraryFilmvärldens Hemligheter: Utforska Vår Top 5 och Framtidens YouTube-Äventyr!
Välkomna till LevelUp Library Podcast! 🚀
Sugna på att lyfta er filmlista till nya höjder? Då är ni på rätt plats! I dagens avsnitt dyker vi djupt ner i våra All Time Top 5 Filmer. Utforska filmvärlden med oss när vi delar våra personliga favoriter och ger dig insikter om vilka filmer som är värda att hålla ögonen på.
Men det är inte allt! Vi har även ett spännande nytt projekt på gång hos LevelUp. Häng med när vi avslöjar våra Youtube-video-idéer och diskuterar våra framtidsplaner. Det kommer...
2024-03-1849 min
LevelUp LibraryHelldivers 2 in till Oscar fiaskotVälkomna till ännu ett episkt avsnitt av LevelUp! I dagens show dyker vi djupt ner i den spännande världen av Helldivers 2 och delar med oss av våra hjärtliga åsikter om detta otroliga spel. Håll er fast, för vi avslöjar allt från de fantastiska uppdragen till de nya funktionerna som får pulsen att rusa!
Men det är inte allt - vi tar er med på en resa genom Oscarsgalan och delar våra tankar om de mest minnesvärda ögonblicken och stjärnorna på röda mattan. Vilka ögo...
2024-03-111h 02
LevelUp LibraryLevelUp Roast & Ranks! Få din röst HÖRD!Varmt välkmona till ännu ett avsnitt av DIN favoritpodd. Dina favorit nördar är äntligen tillbaka och vi har ett BANGER av avsnitt idag. Vi går in hårt på tidernas värsta filmer och spel. Keep in mind att detta är VÅR åsikt och om du inte håller med så dela gärna av dina åsikter! Vi älskar att höra från er och se vad ni tycker och tänker!
Vi släpper även lite spännande nyheter inklusive nytt incoming youtube Unfilterd, där vi är mer brutala, mer obrydda...
2024-03-051h 08LevelUp LibraryEp19 LevelUp: Är Palworld värt? Microsoft is back at it again!?Välkomna till en episk nivå av LevelUp Library! I dagens avsnitt tar vi er med på en hisnande resa in i Palworlds förbluffande värld, och avslöjar de hemligheter som har gjort detta spel till en sensation. Dessutom granskar vi den senaste NVIDIA GPU:n och avslöjar spännande detaljer som kommer få era hjärtan att slå snabbare!
Era tankar och funderingar är som alltid ovärderliga, så dela dem med oss. Håll er uppdaterade genom att följa oss på alla sociala medieplattformar. Och glöm inte - ge oss en tumme...
2024-01-291h 08
LevelUp LibraryEp18. Level Up: The ComebackVälkomna tillbaka till årets andra avsnitt av levelup library! Vi är tillbaka och denna veckan så pratar vi som vanligt lite om GTA 6, vi pratar om Palworld, om den nya studion Hundred Star Games och mycket mycket mer! Det är helt enklet något ni inte vill missa! Se till att visa kärlek. Dela podden med era vänner och deras vänners vänner och som alltid glöm inte att följa vår Instagram, Youtube, TikTok och Twitch på @Leveluplibrary.
Stort tack till Inferno online i göteborg!
2024-01-2157 minLevelUp LibraryEp17. Level Up: 2024 Edition, "The Filler Year", Steam AwardsVarmt välkomna till LevelUp Library's podcast - vi är överlyckliga att återigen vara tillbaka med er alla! Detta år är fyllt med spänning och möjligheter, och vi är otroligt peppade på att ta er med på en inspirerande resa genom kunskapens värld. Vi har planerat massor av fantastiskt innehåll att dela med er, från intressanta diskussioner till spännande gäster. Vi hoppas verkligen att ni också är lika ivriga som vi är och att ni har massor av tankar och erfarenheter att bidra med under våra kommande avsnitt!
Och som alltid, glöm int...
2024-01-0749 minLevelUp LibraryEp16. Level Up: GOD JUL & GOTT NYTT ÅR!
Vi vill främst tacka för detta året! Vi är extremt glada över hur vi slutade 2023 och är SJUKT taggade på att starta 2024 med er! Vi kommer att ta ett litet kort uppehåll tills efter nyår. Vi uppskattar er alla som har hängt med oss detta korta år!
Vi vill även säga att vi kommer att börja släppa ut youtube videos när vi spelar. Vi kallar det för LevelUp Unfiltered. Det kommer under mellandagarna så se till att subscribe till oss på youtube/leveluplibrary så att ni inte missar!
Glöm även inte att följa...
2023-12-2551 min
LevelUp LibraryTrailer Level Up: Press PlayVad är LevelUp Library? Vi är den hetaste gamingpodden i Sverige, vi säger det vi tycker och vi håller ej tillbaka även ifall vi borde.
På LevelUp Library så diskuterar vi inte bara om dom hetaste topics men vi delar även med oss av våra erfarenheter och kunskaper. Lyssna och ge oss eran feedback, ställ era frågor och glöm inte att följa oss på Instagram och där ni lyssnar på vår pod! Vi ses!
2023-09-2801 minLevelUp LibraryEp5. Level Up: Load GameI detta avsnitt av vår podcast, tar Bas och Mommo er med på en spännande resa genom de senaste nyheterna inom spelvärlden. Vi diskuterar allt från kommande spelsläpp till de hetaste trenderna och innovationerna som skakar om branschen.
Häng med när vi delar med oss av våra egna åsikter och tankar om de spel som är på väg att erövra marknaden. Vi tar även er med bakom kulisserna och svarar på era brinnande frågor om spelvärlden och allt som hör därtill.
Som grädde på moset...
2023-09-2658 min
LevelUp LibraryLevelUp Library: Press Play TrailerNjut av vår podcast LevelUp Library där vi går igenom allt som har med gaming att göra! Glöm inte att följa oss på spotify, Instagram och tiktok.
2023-09-1601 minLevelUp LibraryEp2. Level Up: The HypeI det senaste avsnittet av LevelUp Library fördjupade vi oss i Gamescom 2023 och kunde knappt dölja vår hype inför de kommande spelen. Under avsnittet granskade vi noggrant de senaste trailersena och delade våra djupgående förväntningar till de mest lovande titlarna som presenterades. Vi analyserade spännande nya funktioner och diskuterade vilka spel som verkligen sticker ut. Missa inte detta avsnitt om du vill få en ordentlig dos av den hetaste gaming-hypen just nu!
Glöm inte att följa oss på Instagram @Level.UpLibrary och joina vår discord på: https://di...
2023-09-021h 00LevelUp LibraryEp1. Level Up: Tryck StartI vårt spännande pilotavsnitt av "Level Up: Tryck Start", tar BouncyBear och Monk dig med på en episk resa genom spelvärlden och bortom!
Häng med när vi gräver djupt i våra allra första upplevelser av gaming, där de nostalgiska tonerna av joystick-klick och konsolstart fyllde våra barnrum. Vi utforskar de magiska ögonblicken som fick oss att förälska oss i spelens värld och hur dessa upplevelser formade oss till de spelentusiaster vi är idag.
Men det stannar inte där – vi dyker ner i våra nuvarande sp...
2023-08-1925 min
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVLUP 02x03: Porting, QA y Publishing con Dolores EntertainmentCuando desarrollamos nuestros videojuegos queremos que lleguen al mayor número de jugadores y jugadoras.
Por este motivo desde hace ya mucho tiempo y con la existencia del concepto multiplaforma con tantos tipos de dispositivos donde poder jugar en desarrollo de videojuegos nos planteamos el problema de crear un videojuego para poder jugarlo en todo tipo de dispositivos actuales.
Dicho esto. el concepto del porting es algo que debemos tener encuenta desde el momento que empezamos a crear.
Hablamos de la posibilidad de trasladar todo nuestro proyecto a una nueva arquitectura, sin perder calidad de la experiencia del jugador al c...
2022-07-042h 04
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVLUP 01x03: Programación de videojuegos móviles a debateAquellos y aquellas que nos escucháis desde hace tiempo ya sabéis nos hemos propuesto dedicar al menos unos 10 o 12 episodios por temporada para cada una de las áreas principales de la creación de videojuegos. Entonces, después de casi más de 2 años creando episodios para desarrollo de negocio, marketing, producción y diseño de videojuegos, ¿por donde continuamos?, le toca el turno a una de las áreas míticas, quizás por su legado e historia desde sus inicios, con sus mitos y sus leyendas, en ocasiones una disciplina críptica y en otras ocasiones reve...
2022-04-262h 37
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVL UP 9x01 - Internacionalización de videojuegos y estudiosEn este episodio debatimos a fondo todo los aspectos relevantes que infuyen en la visión internacional de nuestros proyectos. La importancia de planificar a nivel global, comprender los mercados en los que queremos publicar, stakeholders con los que vamos a tener que negociar según los paises, agentes, medios. Cómo afrontar los problemas de visibilidad de estudio y videojuego, condiciones negociables con publishers, reparto de tareas y compromisos con los diversos actores, gestión del awareness según el ciclo de vida del proyecto, comunidades de jugadores y muchos más temas.
Es un episodio en el que contam...
2020-05-192h 20
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVL UP 8x01 - Crowdfunding de videojuegos en KickstarterEn este octavo episodio de la primera temporada vamos a debatir sobre los entresijos de un método de financiación que ya no es ninguna novedad para muchos pero que todavía encierra multitud de incertidumbres, el crowdfunding. Se trata de un método de financiación basado en el micromecenazgo utilizado en multitud de sectores creativos siendo el de los videojuegos uno de los más habituales.
Para comprender la evolución, el funcionamiento y las mejores prácticas para poder lograr vuestros objetivos dentro de este sistema de financiación vamos a poder compartir la visión de 2 compa...
2020-04-272h 23
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVL UP 7x01 - Métodos de financiación para crear videojuegosEn este séptimo episodio de la primera temporada vamos a hablar de sobre los diferentes métodos de financiación que existen para poder plantearnos crear videojuegos. Ideas a tener en cuenta para reunir el dinero necesario para crear videojuegos, existen muchas más posibilidades de las que a veces se piensa y vamos a intentar comentar los casos más útiles y significacitvos para nuestra industria, en especial para los que estáis comenzando o lleváis poco tiempo en el fregado :)
Así pues el debate trata sobre métodos de financiación para creadores de videojuegos, y reconocemos...
2020-04-141h 52
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVL UP 6x01 - Marketing, RP y comunicación de videojuegosEn este sexto episodio hablamos del marketing operacional, las relaciones públicas (RP) y cómo comunicarnos con los medios, los influencers y las redes sociales.
Hacemos un análisis sobre todas las acciones de comunicación que los estudios independientes deben tener en cuenta para que sus videojuegos puedan ser descubiertos, ser capaces de retener el interés de su comunidad de jugadores antes del lanzamiento y construir una buena relación con los medios de prensa especializados.
Contamos con la ayuda de dos invitadas que son unas cracks del tema con una gran visión y experiencia para compart...
2020-04-031h 27
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVL UP 5x01 - Producción de videojuegos con Novarama y KingEn este quinto episodio entramos de lleno en el campo de la producción de videojuegos y contamos con la experiencia y visión de Ricardo Cevallos Seligmann (Executive Producer en Novarama) y Alex Bonel (Producer en King Entertainment / Activision Blizzard).
Debatimos las diferencias de producción de videojuegos para móviles en comparación a juegos de consola y pc. Comentamos el solapamiento de fases de pre-producción y producción, diferencias entre las metodologías de producción, buenas y malas prácticas para cada fase.
También comentamos detalles sobre la planificación y coordinación entre la dirección...
2020-03-161h 39
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVL UP 4x01 - Usar el marketing para crear nuestro videojuegoEn este cuarto episodio nos planteamos el uso del marketing para elegir que tipo de videojuego debemos crear. Debatimos sobre cómo analizar el mercado, averiguar las tendencias favorables, desfavorables, oportunidades, saturación de géneros, métricas relevantes a tener en cuenta, herramientas para obtener insights, ratios de ventas de nuestra competencia, volumen de reviews, gestionar e interpretar nuestras wishlists en steam, etc.
Un debate práctico e interesante sobre marketing estratégico orientado a videojuegos en la que nos acompañan como invitados Marc Boulesteix (Producer y CMO en Atomic Kraken) y Raul García (Marketing Manager en The Brea...
2020-02-241h 45
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVL UP 3x01 - Problemas comunes al crear un estudio de videojuegosEn este tercer episodio del podcast analizaremos las aventuras y desventuras al crear un estudio de videojuegos. Con la ayuda de Jorge Rosado (fundador de Noria Works y Freedom Factory, desarrolladores del mítico Speed Haste y Young Justice: Legacy (DC / Warner) y Pablo Rodriguez fundador de Skara The Blade Remains y 8 Bit Studio. También Roger Montserrat aportará su granito de arena compartiendo su experiencia en Thousand Gears publicando videojuegos para iOS, Android y Windows Phone.
El tema principal del episodio trata sobre los principales problemas que comparten todos los game devs al crear y mantener un estudio de vid...
2020-02-101h 56
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVL UP 2x01 - Tipos de formación en videojuegosEn este segundo episodio del podcast hacemos un debate sobre los principales formatos educativos existentes para aprender a desarrollar videojuegos a nivel nacional. Compararemos los ciclos de grado superior, los grados universitarios, masters y bootcamps (cursos de especialización para creadores de videojuegos) a fin de identificar ventajas e inconvenientes de cada uno.
También hablaremos de la relación entre el oferta educativa y la empresa a nivel laboral y de emprendimiento en videojuegos para conocer que opción puede resultar más interesante si se quiere entrar en la industria del videojuego.
En este programa participan Ramón Santam...
2020-01-271h 08
Level Up (Game Dev Hub)LVL UP 1x01 - Repaso de los GOTY 2019 y los mejores juegos españoles del año.Estrenamos episodio piloto en nuestro podcast haciendo un repaso de los Game of the year awards 2019 y relacionando los mejores videojuegos españoles con algunas de las categorías de los "oscars" de los videojuegos.
En este programa participan Sam Sempere (@samsem93), Ignasi Rivero (@ignasi_rivero) , Katia Sumalla (@CaterinaSumalla) y Roger Montserrat (@rogermontserrat).
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2020-01-131h 07