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Dive Deep, Climb HighE068 Diving Deep into Episodes 63 - 67 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes: E063 Recruiting Senior Leaders with Michael Hewlett E064 Nature’s Lessons with ChaNan Bonser E065 Leadership in Academia with Peter Cotgreave E066 Communicate with IMAPCT Part 2 with Patrick Donadio E067 The Art of Being Authentic with T. Mark Meyer Reflecting on the final words of wisdom, shared by each of her guests, Mel considers how their insight might help people on their leadership journey: Michael urged us not to allow a lack of confidence to...2024-04-0313 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE067 The Art of Being Authentic with T Mark Meyer In this episode we take a deep dive into authenticity with the wonderful T Mark Meyer. As leaders we are all encouraged to be authentic but what does that mean and is it even possible to be authentic in the business world? These are just some of the fascinating topics we discuss as we explore authenticity and its link to our values, purpose, and self-esteem. KEY TAKEAWAY “One of the things about authenticity that is often misunderstood is a lot of people think that being an authentic leader or being authentic is about me...2024-03-2734 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE066 Communicate with IMPACT Part 2 with Patrick Donadio In this episode we welcome back Patrick Donadio as we dive into the final three parts of his communication model. Patrick first appeared as a guest on the show in November 2022 (Episode 32) and this time he is back with even more tips and tools to help us communicate better. Amongst the many topics we discuss are the power of active listening, the need to understand the intent of our communication, and the importance of engaging people physically, mentally, and emotionally. KEY TAKEAWAY “Listening is so challenging because we think differently to how we spea...2024-03-2047 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE065 Leadership in Academia with Peter Cotgreave In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of leadership in academia. During this fascinating conversation Peter shares with us his career journey from academic biologist to Chief Executive of the Microbiology Society. Delving into his biggest leadership learnings, we explore the importance of values and being honest, however hard that may be. KEY TAKEAWAY “The future is not about giving up what you value, what you do might change, but your values don't. What you do on a daily basis doesn't matter. What matters is, why you're doing it and...2024-03-1337 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE064 Nature’s Lessons with ChaNan Bonser In this episode we welcome back ChaNan Bonser, as we explore how the wisdom of nature, and the natural world can guide our leadership journey. During this fascinating conversation we explore Chinese medicine’s five elements and uncover the importance of creating space to let innovation and new ideas flow. KEY TAKEAWAY “I'm a strong believer in the power of daydreaming and how that can begin to change things. We can't create something unless we imagine. And we can't imagine if we are burnt out and highly stressed, it's beyond us.” A...2024-03-0633 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE063 Recruiting Senior Leaders with Michael Hewlett In this episode, we take a deep dive into recruitment and more specifically senior leadership recruitment within the Estates/Facilities Management area of higher education. With over 25 years’ experience in this field, Michael shares with us his top tips for securing a director level role. In addition, we explore the skills universities are looking for in their senior leaders: emotional intelligence and soft skills, demonstrable experience of driving transformational change and a real understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion. KEY TAKEAWAY “The thing that gets people a job, are those soft skills. There will...2024-02-2833 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE062 Diving Deep into Episodes 57 - 61 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes: E057 Managing Change & Transformation with Gareth Duffin E058 Let Nature be Your Compass with Rosie Tomkins E059 The Importance of Onboarding with Hayley Mintern E060 Motivating Your Team with Sam Glenister-Batey E061 Conversation Not Communication with Susan Heaton-Wright Reflecting on the final words of wisdom, shared by each of her guests, Mel considers how their insight might help people on their leadership journey: Gareth encouraged us to blame the process not the person when...2023-12-2013 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE061 Conversation Not Communication with Susan Heaton-Wright In this episode, we take a deep dive into why it is more productive to have conversations rather than communication. As a former opera singer, Susan shares with us her five-step SuperStar Communicator methodology and why it is important to own our space and ensure that as leaders we are listening as well as speaking. KEY TAKEAWAY “There are a lot of things that we can do with the voice, to make it interesting, to engage our audience, but also to have that self-awareness that we could have what I call emotional leakages fro...2023-12-1329 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE060 Motivating Your Team with Sam Glenister-BateyIn this episode, we take a deep dive into how to best motivate your team. Having recently joined the University of Leeds as Head of Conferences and Events, Sam shares with us what he has learned from the managers he has worked with over the years and his own unique approach to leadership. During this thought-provoking conversation, we discuss different leadership styles and why there is no right and wrong. KEY TAKEAWAY “Leadership is complex, there's no one size fits all. Different people, different situations require different styles of leadership. Leadership is about inf...2023-12-0636 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE059 The Importance of Onboarding with Hayley MinternIn this episode, we take a deep dive into onboarding and why it is so important. Having worked in educational recruitment for the past ten years and recently moved companies, Hayley shares with us her thoughts around what makes a successful onboarding process. Ensuring that we don’t apply a one size fits all model is key. Other important elements include transparency, trust, and flexibility. KEY TAKEAWAY “For me onboarding isn't the first day, the second day, the third day. It's not even the first week. It's the first six months because it's a jour...2023-11-2929 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE058 Let Nature be Your Compass with Rosie TomkinsIn this episode, we take a deep dive into nature and the power of tapping into our natural intelligence. During this fascinating conversation, Rosie shares with us, the incredible work she is doing with individuals and teams, using nature and horses to help them celebrate their strengths and understand the importance of internal validation. KEY TAKEAWAY “All the intelligences are important but currently it's like a three-legged stool, we've got IQ, EQ (emotional intelligence) and SQ (spiritual intelligence). For me it needs to be a four-legged chair, which includes NQ (natural intelligence) and the...2023-11-2233 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE057 Managing Change & Transformation with Gareth DuffinIn this episode, we take a deep dive into change and transformation. Change is tough and together with Gareth, we explore why so few change projects are successful. Reflecting on his own experiences of transformation, Gareth shares his top tips to help us navigate the world of change and ensure we achieve our desired outcomes. KEY TAKEAWAY “Change theory will tell you to build a consensus for your change right at the beginning. What people don't do enough is the step before that and identify exactly what people think about what should change. Ins...2023-11-1541 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE056 Diving Deep into Episodes 51-55In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes: E051 Look After Your Mental Health with Rosie Tressler OBE E052 Self-Awareness is Key with Nicola Arnold E053 Being a Mindful Leader with Dr Reiner Kraft E054 US Higher Education Trends with Lori Capullo E055 Managing Redundancy with John Burns Reflecting on the final words of wisdom, shared by each of her guests, Mel considers how their insight might help people on their leadership journey: * Rosie encouraged us to be deliberate about our own...2023-10-2515 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE055 Managing Redundancy with John BurnsIn this episode, we take a deep dive into redundancy, how it feels to be made redundant and what lessons can we take away as leaders, if we ever have to manage a redundancy programme. A former accountant, John shares with us his own experience of redundancy and his insights which are helpful to both employers and employees. KEY TAKEAWAY “For people who are made redundant, I always say give yourself a couple of months break first. Don't try and dive into doing something straight away because you have to leave your previous emp...2023-10-1831 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE054 US Higher Education Trends with Lori CapulloIn this episode, we dive into higher education in the United States. Together with Lori, we explore the major challenges that are currently facing leaders in the sector, falling enrolment figures, a lack of student engagement, an increase in mental health incidents and the impact of AI. During this high energy conversation Lori shares with us how different institutions are responding to these issues and why she is so passionate about the work she is doing in this space. KEY TAKEAWAY “What we're hearing over and over again, is the importance of communication and...2023-10-1135 min
Know Your ShiftShort Shift #7 - Is There A Glass Ceiling For Women In UK Universities?This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Mel Loizou.Mel talks about her own experiences in UK higher education leadership.P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links belowApple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rzSpotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu2023-10-0600 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE053 Being a Mindful Leader with Dr Reiner KraftIn this episode, we dive into the benefits of being a mindful leader. Having spent much of his career in Silicon Valley, Reiner shares with us his approach for becoming a Mindful leader. It is one that brings together science and mindfulness. During this fascinating conversation we explore how you can create a high-performance mindset by combining awareness, mind, and body and the importance of measuring your level of present awareness. KEY TAKEAWAY “I compare the mind to a piece of software. Nowadays I call it the mind operating system. It is something tha...2023-10-0437 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighCoaching,TEDx,author,education,higher,leadership,professional,speaker,success,tedxtalks,business,personal,development,university,colleges,managementIn this episode, we explore the importance of self-awareness and dive deep into the challenges of developing a large and diverse team. As Head of Learning & Organisational Development at Royal Surrey NHS Trust which has nearly 5,000 employees, Nicola shares her strategy for enabling everyone within the organisation to grow and why she believes that teams are like yellow stretchy people who are pulled and stretched in all different directions. KEY TAKEAWAY “For me, as a leader, understanding me is my biggest tool. If I don't have that self-awareness, or that ability to truly und...2023-09-2731 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE051 Look After Your Mental Health with Rosie Tressler OBEIn this episode, we dive into the topic of mental health and well-being. As Chief Executive of the charity Student Minds, Rosie shares with us why she feels it is important to be both inclusive and relevant as a leader and how she prioritises her own health & well-being. We also explore the importance of having a joined-up approach to mental health and how the charity’s mental health charter is helping universities achieve this. KEY TAKEAWAY “For me, leadership is about being courageous. That means you don't always take the easy option, it means...2023-09-2038 min
Know Your ShiftMy MISSION to change the LEADERSHIP in Higher EducationMel Loizou is on a mission.Through her podcast, her book and her work with Higher Education leaders, Mel wants to create leaders within the Higher Education sector that can drive forward the institutions who nurture our future talent.We got talked about the grievance culture within universities, and the different ways in which Mel is working with leaders to create better cultures.I also learned about Sound Therapy and Kinesiology which was a first.Mel also shares her perhaps controversial opinion on females in leadership positions in Higher Education…2023-09-1200 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE050 Diving Deep into Episodes 45 - 49 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes: E045 Overcoming Roadblocks with Hulya Kurt E046 Turn Your Passion into Purpose with Julie Perkins E047 Affordability is Key with Alan Hilton E048 The Power of Coaching with Julia Bend E049 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Jeremy Lazarus Reflecting on the final words of wisdom, shared by each of her guests, Mel considers how their insight might help people on their leadership journey: * Hulya reminded us that life is like a dance. Sometimes it's r...2023-08-2318 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE049 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Jeremy LazarusIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of limiting beliefs, what they are and how we can overcome them. A former accountant, Jeremy is an accredited Executive Coach and trainer who specialise in helping people identify and clear their limiting beliefs. During this fascinating conversation we consider some of the most common beliefs people and how you can overcome them without the need for extensive training. KEY TAKEAWAY “Our beliefs can either empower us or disempower us. I have seen the detrimental impact of limiting beliefs but also the transformational impact when...2023-08-1631 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE048 The Power of Coaching with Julia BendIn this episode, we dive deep into the power of coaching. As a hugely beneficial development tool, we explore the benefits of coaching and why for Julia, finding the right coach is like finding a pair of white shoes. Packed with useful information and tips, this light-hearted conversation will help anyone wanting to learn about coaching and how they can get the most from such an adventure. KEY TAKEAWAY “To get the most from coaching, be honest. Show up. Be prepared to be vulnerable. There’s nothing wrong with vulnerability. Vulnerability is insightfulness becaus...2023-08-0934 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE047 Affordability is Key with Allan HiltonIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of student accommodation. As Chief Executive of a charity which provides some of the lowest priced accommodation in London, in this very honest and down to earth conversation, Allan shares the benefits of working for an organisation with purpose and what it means to work and live in alignment with your values. KEY TAKEAWAY “Understanding different cultures is particularly important in the student environment but you do have to adapt because the world is changing. Part of being a manager and leader is adapting to wh...2023-08-0236 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE046 Turn Your Passion into Purpose with Julie PerkinsIn this episode, we explore how you can turn your passion into purpose. Sharing her journey, we discuss how Julie has taken her experience of working in a large multi-national organisation to help build her own business Wyseminds which supports entrepreneurs on their journey to success. Packed full of helpful insights Julie also explains and why, for her, leadership is a recipe for failure and curiosity. KEY TAKEAWAY “The biggest lesson of leadership I had was about trust and the space to let go. As a leader you have to ask yourself about blo...2023-07-2645 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE045 Overcoming Roadblocks with Hulya KurtIn this episode, we explore what it means to overcome roadblocks and create sustainable change. Having worked for many years in a large multinational organisation, Hulya shares with us her journey to become a coach and mentor. We explore how she helps her clients reframe their misbeliefs and why she chooses to use the term feed forward instead of feedback. KEY TAKEAWAY “Our roadblocks come from our misbeliefs, but we cannot immediately change our mindset. Change means repetition, repetition, repetition. You do something once. You see the outcome and that nothing went wrong so...2023-07-1935 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE044 Lead by Your Values with Sarah ReynoldsIn this episode, we explore what it means to lead by your values. Having started out her career in retail, Sarah shares with us her transition to the student accommodation sector and some of the lessons she has leaned along the way. As current Chair of ASRA we dive deep into her leadership journey and how she realised that being the best leader she could be, meant being her true authentic self rather than trying to emulate other people. KEY TAKEAWAY “When I first started my career, I spent a long time looking up to...2023-04-2625 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE043 Deep Dive into Episodes 38 - 42 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes: E038 Lead with Unbounded Empathy with Jo Berry E039 The Power of Sound with Charlie Christie E040 Serenity in Leadership with Martin Laschkolnig E041 Collaboration is Key with Robert Garnish E042 Be Curious & Courageous with Eleri Thomas Five wonderful conversations that considered leadership from very different perspectives. With Jo we explored what it means to lead with unbounded empathy, whilst with Charlie, we dived into the profound effect sound can have on us, providing clarity and...2023-04-1919 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE042 Be Curious & Courageous with Eleri ThomasIn this episode, we explore what it means to be curious and courageous. To not follow a plan and trust the process. Together with Eleri, we dive deep into those pivotal moments in her life when she showed great courage and discover how she realised in her early fifties she didn’t really know herself at all. Having worked at Aberystwyth University for over twenty-five years, Eleri also reflects on this time with the knowledge she has acquired since re-training as a Creative Kinesiologist. KEY TAKEAWAY “For me, in my heart, what leadership means...2023-04-1241 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE041 Collaboration is Key with Robert GarnishIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of change and collaboration. Having moved from the retail sector to higher education, Robert shares his journey since joining the University of Glasgow. We explore what his team want to be famous for, and how they have become more comfortable managing the ‘grey’, understanding that often things aren’t either right or wrong, black, or white, yes or no. KEY TAKEAWAY “Spending time helping people to understand where they fit in to the overarching plan, to the overarching goals and helping them to understand how best...2023-04-0546 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE040 Serenity in Leadership with Martin LaschkolnigIn this episode, we dive deep into serenity and peace. Together with Martin, we explore whether it really is possible to achieve serenity in leadership and the benefits of developing such an approach. Sharing tools and tips that he has learned throughout his life, Martin explains why he believes as leaders there are times when we need to be proactive and other occasions when we need to lean back and chill. KEY TAKEAWAY “When you talk with people who are doing great things or have made astonishing discoveries connecting the dots and ask the...2023-03-2945 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE039 The Power of Sound with Charlie ChristieIn this episode, we dive deep into the power of sound and the impact it can have on our mental clarity and focus. Having discovered sound healing whilst living and working in Dubai, Charlie shares the science behind this ancient healing modality and the impact it has had on her life and those people she now works with across the globe. KEY TAKEAWAY “I have never been a big fan of the word leadership. I don’t see myself as a leader because I am no different to you. I’m not there to tell...2023-03-2241 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE038 Lead with Unbounded Empathy with Jo BerryIn this episode we dive deep into the world of conflict and conflict resolution. When she was twenty-seven years old, Jo’s father Sir Anthony Berry was killed by the IRA in the 1984 Brighton hotel bombing. Faced with her grief, Jo chose to give up on revenge and instead find a way to bring peace to the situation. Sixteen years later Jo met with the man responsible, Pat Magee and since then they have shared a platform speaking together on more than 300 occasions. As Jo shares her story, we explore how replacing our need to control and blame others wit...2023-03-1540 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE037 Deep Dive into Episodes 34 - 36 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes: E034 It’s About People Not Numbers with Rachel Lee E035 Managing & Perceiving Emotions with Kevin Conn E036 Challenge the Status Quo with Deenie Lee & Sarah Canning Four guests, three fabulous conversations discussing leadership and different aspects of higher education. With Rachel we explored the challenges of selling academic venues when they are not being used for core student activities. With Kevin, we dived into the importance of emotional intelligence and how it is a necessary skill for all leaders. An...2022-12-2113 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE036 Challenge the Status Quo with Deenie Lee & Sarah CanningIn this episode, we dive deep into the importance of marketing to your business. Together with, Deenie & Sarah, we explore why they believe marketing is the mouthpiece of your business and the difference between marketing implementation and marketing strategy. We also discuss the research they have undertaken into what students really want from their accommodation and how this challenges what is currently being built. KEY TAKEAWAY “We talk about marketing as your mouthpiece, and if marketing doesn't know what the business is doing, or what the business is trying to achieve, and is not...2022-12-1441 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE035 Managing & Perceiving Emotions with Dr. Kevin ConnIn this episode, we dive deep into emotional intelligence, which Kevin defines as the ability to manage and perceive emotions. Having spent nearly fifteen years working with and researching the topic we explore why Kevin believes it is a key leadership skill and how emotional intelligence can improve team performance and engagement. KEY TAKEAWAY ‘It’s all about how you treat people. How are you impacting others with your emotional management? Your reaction to your team, your friends, your colleagues can make their day better, or potentially worse, and it's being able to realis...2022-12-0738 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE034 It’s About People Not Numbers with Rachael LeeIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of sales, what it means in the world of higher education and why as leaders we need to be comfortable selling. Having worked in hospitality sales for much of her career, Rachel shares with us some of her experiences working as Head of Sales & Marketing at Warwick Conferences and how, through her work with Academic Venue Solutions, she now wants to support colleagues across the UK, who are selling their university’s facilities for conferences and events. KEY TAKEAWAY “When you when you're in sales...2022-11-3037 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE033 Deep Dive into Episodes 30 - 32 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes: 030 Burn Bright Not Out with Donna Smith 031 The Cost of Generational Diversity with Neerja Singh 032 Communicate with Impact with Patrick Donadio Three wonderful conversations filled with a plethora of hints and tips which could be helpful to you on your leadership journey. Together Donna and I explored the signs of burn out and what practical steps you can take to ensure you never get taken off your feet in the same way she did. With Neerja, we dived deep into t...2022-11-2319 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE032 Communicate with IMPACT with Patrick DonadioIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of communication, exploring how we can communicate with impact. At the start of his career, Patrick worked as a Residential Life Assistant and held numerous university roles before deciding to branch out on his own and specialise in communication. Nowadays he works with leaders and their teams, using his IMPACT process to help people better communicate their ideas and achieve greater results. KEY TAKEAWAY “When people communicate a lot of people start with the what, but I think it’s important to start with the w...2022-11-1637 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE031 The Cost of Generational Diversity with Neerja SinghTrigger warning: this episode includes discussion about suicide In this episode, Neerja shares with us her passion for generational diversity. Driven by personal loss, she is keen to help parents, leaders and businesses understand how different generations view and interact with the world. Acknowledging that some of her knowledge has come through hindsight, as well as a large amount of research and the experience of having a daughter who lived with depression, Neerja wants her hard-earned wisdom to support others, enabling them to create environments which will allow the younger generation to thrive and flourish.2022-11-0942 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE030 Burn Bright Not Out with Donna SmithIn this episode Donna shares with us her journey from solicitor to HR professional and development consultant before starting her own coaching business Odonata in 2017. We explore why she is so passionate about helping her clients burn bright rather than out and learn how, by taking just five minutes a day for ourselves, we can ensure burnout doesn’t take us off our feet completely. KEY TAKEAWAY “There's a principle in the Burn Bright programme that I call 'No is a complete sentence'. Unless we put ourselves first, nothing else matters If our healt...2022-11-0236 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE029 Deep Dive into Episodes 26 - 28 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 026 Take Leadership of Your Mind with Caroline Cavanagh 027 Your Values Dive Your Actions with Katrina Walding 028 Celebrate Pride Everyday with Carley Owen Three diverse conversations filled with golden nuggets which will help you on your leadership journey. With Caroline, we dived deep into her belief that anxiety is good for us and presents an opportunity for growth. Meanwhile, Katrina and I discussed our experience of using values to deliver transformational change and with Carley, we explored the benefits of celebrating...2022-10-2618 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE028 Celebrate Pride Everyday with Carley OwenAs an openly gay woman, working in higher education, Carley shares her journey with us, the highs, and the lows. From ‘coming out’ at nineteen to being told by a colleague that she would have to try harder in London because she was gay, fat, and northern, Carley gives us her perspective on how we can create more inclusive environments, which allow people to bring their true selves to work every day. KEY TAKEAWAY “The LGBTQ+ community, we want you to ask questions, we want you to ask what that acronym means. I don’t h...2022-10-1934 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE027 Your Values Drive Your Actions with Katrina WaldingHaving worked in a variety of operational roles in different sectors, Katrina admits that “customer service is in my blood.” During this fascinating conversation we deep dive into the role values had to play in the change programme she led at the University of Surrey. The aim was not just to create a customer service culture but embed a transformational shift that broke down silos and encouraged a mindset of continual improvement and service innovation. KEY TAKEAWAY “The reason why values are so important is because they tap into people’s personal beliefs. Our own v...2022-10-1227 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE026 Take Leadership of Your Mind with Caroline CavanaghAs a clinical hypnotherapist, Caroline has spent the last twelve years helping people understand how their own thoughts and behaviours can create anxiety. With a belief that anxiety is good for us, and it can help us to grow, we dive deep into the process that Caroline uses to help people take leadership of their mind and build their mental resilience. KEY TAKEAWAY “Anxiety is a more comfortable way for many people to describe fear. We all have anxiety because it is part of that intrinsic survival instinct. But it’s whether you can u...2022-10-0538 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE025 Diving Deep into Episodes 22-24In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 022 Leadership is a Partnership with Jordan Meates 023 Be the Leader of Your Mind with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown 024 Be Present & Listen with James Greenwood Three insightful conversations with three fantastic human beings. Have you ever considered that leadership is a partnership or as a leader you could be fuelling your team’s bad habits or that sometimes all you need to do to help someone’s wellbeing is to be there and listen. These are just some of the topics we disc...2022-08-2422 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE024 Be Present & Listen with James GreenwoodDiving into the world of well-being, James shares with us the importance of listening and recognising that as individuals, the way we each deal with our mental health will be different. Having worked at several universities, we explore James’ approach to leadership and why he believes you should say yes to everything, give it a go and have no regrets. KEY TAKEAWAY “Sometimes we all get up in the morning, and think I can't be doing with work today, I can't, I'm really stressed. I think it's healthy to have those open discussions with...2022-08-1735 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE023 Be the Leader of Your Mind with Duncan Bhaskaran BrownIn this episode we dive deep into the world of bad habits, overindulgence, and addiction. As someone who regularly overindulged, Duncan cleaned up his act, when faced with the questions, ‘Do you want another drink, or do you want a child?” As he shares his story, we explore some of the science behind bad habits and how as managers we could inadvertently be encouraging them in our own team. KEY TAKEAWAY “You want to reward the team. What do you do? You buy them donuts. That's not a reward, in my opinion, that's a punis...2022-08-1037 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE022 Leadership is a Partnership with Jordan MeatesLeadership is a partnership. This is what Jordan Meates believes. In this episode we not only dive into the partnerships he has with his team but also those accommodation providers he sees as being part of the extended Sheffield Hallam campus and the extended campus experience for students. We explore the role of trust in these relationships and how he has developed them over time, taking an evolutionary approach rather than a revolutionary one. KEY TAKEAWAY “I found that best partnerships, in that sense occur where there's both clarity and freedom. So, clarity on...2022-08-0347 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE021 Deep Dive into Episodes 18 - 20 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 018 You Cannot Lead Without Love with Renee Rajkumar 019 Become a Networking Angel with Jane Donachy 020 Candidate Attraction is Vital with Hayley Mintern Three wonderful conversations with three fabulous women, who are all leaders in their chosen specialisms. With Renee we explored the power of transferable skills and how she uses the competences she has honed in her day job to help her in her coaching practice and vice versa. Meanwhile Jane, shared her secrets to becoming a networking angel and...2022-07-2718 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE020 Candidate Attraction is Vital with Hayley MinternThere is no doubt that finding talent in the current marketplace is tough. In this episode we dive deep into the world of recruitment and what you need to do to ensure you attract the best people to your team. As a recruitment expert in higher education, Hayley shares with us her top tips for recruiting the right people and why she believes that as leaders we need to be excited and passionate during the recruitment process, showcasing our skills, vision, and strategy. KEY TAKEAWAY “We've all been guilty of looking at a CV...2022-07-2032 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE019 Become a Networking Angel with Jane DonachyIn this episode we dive deep into the world of networking and why it should be a key part of your leadership strategy. A networking angel, Jane shares the reasons why she believes networking is such a powerful tool, how it helped her transition from the world of catering into higher education and her tips for overcoming the fear of talking to someone you don’t know and why you can’t fail at a conversation. KEY TAKEAWAY “The fear around networking is often, ‘oh I don’t know them.’ But we are all human bei...2022-07-1334 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE018 You Cannot Lead Without Love with Renee RajkumarIn this episode we dive deep into the world of risk, compliance, and coaching. During the day, Renee is Risk and Compliance Manager at the University of the Arts London, whilst in the evenings and at weekends she runs her own coaching business, Portal Coaching. In this heart-warming episode Renee shares how, she uses her risk and compliance skills to help her in her coaching practice and vice versa and why she believes you cannot lead without love. KEY TAKEAWAY “For me, the true quality of a strong effective leader is consistently managing wit...2022-07-0628 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE017 Dive Deep into Episodes 14 - 16 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 014 People Buy From People with Simon Horniblow 015 Regulate Your Nervous System with Paul Crick 016 Let Your Head & Heart Rule with ChaNan Bonser Three incredible conversations, covering a range of topics including student engagement, why people buy from people, how we can regulate our nervous system and the benefits of coming out of our heads and into our bodies. As leaders, if we want to be the very best version of ourselves, we cannot do what we have always done because...2022-06-2920 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE016 Let Your Heart & Head Rule with ChaNan BonserIn this episode we dive deep into our bodies and the wonderful world of creative kinesiology. Sharing her own voyage of discovery as someone who spent much of her time inside her own head, to understanding the wisdom and insights her body holds, ChaNan is now able to maximise her performance by letting her heart and head rule together. With some very simple practical tips that will enable you to connect with your body, this conversation will undoubtedly calm your mind whilst opening up new ways to maximise your leadership potential. KEY TAKEAWAY “Cre...2022-06-2231 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE015 Regulate Your Nervous System with Paul CrickIn this episode we take a deep dive exploration into our nervous system and how by understanding what happens to us at neurobiological level, we can be better leaders. As a keyboard player with a fear of performing in public, and a reformed management consultant who experienced some pretty stressful and toxic work environments, Paul embarked on a journey of learning and self-discovery that led him to the belief that as leaders we need to work from the inside out. KEY TAKEAWAY “I want people to understand that a conversation is a ne...2022-06-1542 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE014 People Buy From People with Simon HorniblowIn this episode we dive deep into the importance of engaging students and building a sense of community throughout their university journey. Simon also shares why he is so committed to bringing people into his business who are at the start of their careers and how the passion of his team spurred him on, to lean into a difficult leadership challenge. KEY TAKEAWAY “An idol of mine is my dad and he always told me people buy from people and that has always resonated with me. Whether you’re selling something, or you need...2022-06-0837 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE012 Dive Deep Into Episodes 9 - 11 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 009 Expand Your Influence with Jo Hardman 010 Attitude Determine Altitude with Rebecca O’Hare 011 Capacity for Change with Charlie Warshawski Three wonderful conversations, with two people who are working within the higher education sector in the UK and one who has worked closely with Dr Carol Dweck, who led the pioneering research into mindset theory. Diving deep, each guest provided valuable insight into how they have achieved their goals and battled imposter syndrome to get where they want to be. ...2022-05-1825 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE011 Capacity for Change with Charlie WarshawskiIn this episode we dive deep into how our mindset can impact our capacity for change. Chatting with the wonderful Charlie Warshawski, who has worked closely with Carol Dweck, we explore her pioneering research into mindsets and how shifting our belief from, ‘I can’t do something.’ to ‘I haven’t yet learned the process,’ can help us grow. KEY TAKEAWAY “The mantra these days is praising effort, or praising process, rather than praise a person. The problem is that praise often undermines people's self-esteem. Often it sends a message to say we are praising an...2022-05-1134 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE010 Attitude Determines Altitude with Rebecca O'HareIn this episode we dive deep into the world of residential life and how your attitude not your aptitude determines your altitude. With a passion for giving students the best possible residential experience, Rebecca shares her career journey to date, her approach to life and learning and getting the job you want. As she says, “everything you want is on the other side of fear.” KEY TAKEAWAY “I use my strengths in my career. There are also things I do that cost nothing. I will always arrive on time. I will be prepared. I will...2022-05-0443 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE009 Expand Your Influence with Jo HardmanIn this episode we dive deep into the world of commercial services and how you can expand your influence as a leader. Having spent his entire working life at the University of Lancaster, Jo Hardman shares how being an opportunist has helped his career, why he is driven by a desire to make the people around him have a better existence and what he enjoys most about being Chair of CUBO (College & University Business Officers Association). KEY TAKEAWAY “In recent years that’s the thing that has changed me the most, understanding that everyon...2022-04-2734 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE008 Deep Dive into Episodes 5 - 7 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 005 The Answer is Inclusion with Linbert Spencer OBE 006 Workplace Wellbeing with Bobbi Hartshorne 007 Turn Customer Service Inwards with Andrew McMillan Three conversations about three very different topics. Interestingly, whilst on the surface these subjects are distinct, as we dived deep into each episode, and my guests shared their wonderful insights some common themes began to emerge. These included the pitfalls of throwing money at a challenge without being super clear about where you a...2022-04-2017 min
Dive Deep, Climb High007 Turn Customer Service Inwards with Andrew McMillanIn this episode we dive deep into what can happen if an organisation turns its customer focus inwards. As an employee engagement specialist, Andrew shares with us his six-step framework for embedding a customer service culture and what he has learnt through his twenty-six years working at the John Lewis Partnership and most latterly, running his own consultancy business. KEY TAKEAWAY “Leading is bringing people together to coalesce around a core objective. To be proud of what they do. Taking pride in looking after each other and their customers whilst enjoying themselves. Having fun...2022-04-1327 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE006 Workplace Wellbeing with Bobbi HartshorneIn this episode we dive deep into workplace wellbeing, uncovering why it is no longer just a nice to have, but a strategic imperative. As a wellness expert Bobbi shares her thoughts around how organisations can move from wellbeing 1.0 where it is tangential to the long-term strategy of the business to wellbeing 2.0 where it is understood to be a critical success factor, firmly embedded in the workplace culture. KEY TAKEAWAY “Wellbeing continues to be proven to have an impact on almost every metric that a leader would care about, from bottom line, performance and...2022-04-0635 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE005 The Answer is Inclusion with Linbert Spencer OBEMoving to the UK, from Jamaica in 1955, Linbert Spencer OBE, always understood he was different from those around him. Recalling parts of his life story, Linbert shares his perspective on leadership and his thoughts as to why we have failed to make the progress we could have done in respect of equality, diversity, and inclusion. KEY TAKEAWAY “The inclusive leader has an intentional relationship of influence, the purpose of which is to cause people to feel consistently included, which I would define as feeling respected, valued, trusted and safe. Then they are able to...2022-03-3039 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE004 Dive Deep into Episodes 1-3 with Mel LoizouIn this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 001 Why Dive Deep with Mel Loizou 002 Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) with Daryll Scott 003 Intercultural Competence with Jo Bloxham KEY TAKEAWAY “As leaders, we cannot hope to lead others until we can first lead ourselves and that means diving deep into who we are. As human beings we are all beautifully imperfect – there is not a single person on this planet who is perfect no matter what they may tell themselves and that’s ok. We ne...2022-03-2316 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE002 Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) with Daryll ScottIn this episode we dive deep into neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and how it can help us communicate better. Daryll shares his story and how NLP changed his life, helping him banish imposter syndrome. We also explore how it can help us build better relationships and develop a more agile approach to leadership. KEY TAKEAWAY “Neuro-linguistic programming is a mixed bag of profoundly effective philosophies and techniques that doesn’t sit neatly on any shelf. The application of them is limited only by your imagination because they are so fundamental to human communication and ways...2022-03-1632 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE003 Intercultural Competence with Jo BloxhamFrom an early age Jo had a desire to explore and travel. Having lived and worked in many different places, it is no wonder Jo made the transition from geography teacher to intercultural trainer. In this episode she shares how her journey has impacted the work she does now. We dive into the relationship between intercultural competence and equality, diversity and inclusion and explore how we can all become more culturally competent, even if, as Jo says, “I’ll be dead before I am perfectly and culturally competent.” KEY TAKEAWAY “I've grown up in a whit...2022-03-1633 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighE001 Why Dive Deep, Climb High? with Mel LoizouIn this inaugural Dive Deep, Climb High podcast episode, the tables are turned on host Mel Loizou as Life Purpose Coach, Amy Rowlinson asks Mel why she has set up this new podcast. What is it about? Who is it for? Why is it important? Following her leadership and personal development journey in Higher Education, Mel shares her passion as to why she is seeking to inspire others with her new Dive Deep, Climb High podcast. KEY TAKEAWAY “Leadership is about being brave. Because sometimes you have to go against the tide an...2022-03-1429 min
Dive Deep, Climb HighDive Deep, Climb High TrailerFocusing on leadership in higher education, Mel Loizou asks her guests to share what leadership means to them. The Dive Deep Climb High podcast is fun, honest, and relatable. It enables you to dive deep into your role and the leader you are.To climb high, unleashing the power and potential of you and those around you. With inspiring stories, practical tips, and a little bit of fishiness this show will help you realise that sometimes the apparently impossible is absolutely possible. Dive Deep. Climb High. Can Do Leadership in a World of C...2022-03-1402 min
Unlocked063 When Fish Climb Trees with Mel Loizou | Become a better version of yourself063 When Fish Climb Trees with Mel Loizou | Become a better version of yourself“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”- Albert EinsteinThis week, the fabulous and awesome Mel Loizou joins The Unlocked podcast for a discussion on When Fish Climb Trees. A simple concept to unlock the best version of you and to help you move from the toxic river (where you are now, unhappy and unfulfilled), to legacy lake, (where you want...2022-03-0249 min
Free Food Free DrinksEp. 18 The Challenge of Leadership in Higher Education with Mel LoizouWe've all experienced at one time in our life, a not so great boss. Or perhaps you aspire to be a leader or currently manage a large team of your own. Whatever your position or experience, we at the Free Food, Free Drinks pod believe there is a fundamental difference between a manager and a leader. Leaders inspire, motivate and develop individuals and teams to be their very best and so to discuss this topic in detail, we were delighted to chat to the passionate expert that is Mel Loizou. With 20 years experience in Higher Education herself, Mel understands...2021-07-091h 15
Focus on WHYReflections and Observations with Amy RowlinsonAmy Rowlinson shares her reflections and observations of these recent podcast episodes: 029 Tell the Truth with Giampiero Scattolon 030 Success Leaves Clues with Maria Thomson 031 The “When Fish Climb Trees” Philosophy with Mel Loizou 032 Follow Your Dreams with Keith Harris 033 Fulfil Your Potential with Jay Dhillon 034 Reinvent Yourself with Claire Norwood KEY TAKEAWAY “We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendenc...2020-06-1213 min
Focus on WHYThe “When Fish Climb Trees” Philosophy with Mel LoizouMel Loizou has a love for finding people’s true genius and her business is founded on this core strength. Like most people, Mel’s journey has been a roller coaster and it was during the times of greatest challenge that she realised whilst individuals can be successful, it is teams that deliver amazing results. Mel shares her lightbulb moment and demonstrates her strength to connect strategy and people together and how she enables universities, the wider education sector and charities to work in alignment with their true values. KEY TAKEAWAY “Everybody is a genius. But...2020-06-0546 min