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The System – A witty six-part thriller about a group of young radicals and the hunt for their leader by Ben Lewis. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker.
The House That Vanished – the true story of one man’s struggle to find out why his home on a remote Ir...2025-06-2300 min
By All StandardsLeading Through the Storm: Construction Leadership Lessons with Nicola BardenSend us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Michael Venner and Nicola Barden discuss the challenges and dynamics of leadership within the construction industry. They explore the importance of nurturing relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees, as well as the need for continuous investment in business growth and adaptation to market changes. The conversation also touches on corporate responsibility and the significance of maintaining a strong network for support and collaboration.TakeawaysLeadership commitment...2025-01-0742 min
WHO DARES LEADSFamily Business Leadership: Nicola Barden's Journey of Growth and Multi-Perspective Decision MakingFamily Business Leadership: Nicola Barden's Journey of Growth and Multi-Perspective Decision MakingShow Description: In this insightful episode of "Who Dares Leads," we sit down with Nicola Barden, the Managing Director of BSF Solid Surfaces, a thriving family business. Nicola shares her unique leadership journey, offering valuable lessons for both family business leaders and entrepreneurs alike.Key highlights:Family Business Dynamics: Navigate the complexities of leading a family-owned companyLeadership Evolution: Nicola's path from family member to respected MDLessons Learned: Critical insights Nicola wishes she knew earlier in her careerMulti-Lens Approach: How considering multiple perspectives...2024-04-2927 min
WHO DARES LEADSNicola Barden: Journeys in Leadership. TrailerIn this trailer Nicola Barden MD of BSF SOLID SURFACES discusses how we all assume and the opportunities assuming can threaten. Great leadership is cultivated by challenging your assumptions and looking though different lenses.2024-04-0101 min
Own The BuildHow to navigate the choppy waters between material supplier and customer, as a subcontractor. (EP 112)This week, Paul is joined by Nicola Barden, Managing Director at BSF Solid Surfaces, a specialist subcontractor specialising in 3D Thermoforming and producing bespoke centrepiece designs since 1998.During today’s show, we talk about inflation and how this has affected Nicola’s business in the past few years. Nicola shares tactics on how she has managed her relationship with her suppliers and then with her clients to ensure that her business best navigated this situation.In this entertaining episode, Nicola also shares her thoughts on retention, payment and how she would improve construction.Yo...2023-04-1040 min