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The Impact Multiplier CEOCreating 100,000 change-makers (Etienne Salborn, SINA)What if the solution to global poverty wasn’t more aid, but more entrepreneurs? In this episode, Richard Medcalf speaks with Etienne Salborn, founder of the Social Innovation Academy (SINA), a transformative movement turning refugees, orphans, and disadvantaged youth into social entrepreneurs. From a single project in Uganda to 19 communities across Africa, Etienne’s work is redefining education, leadership, and impact—by creating “change-maker makers.” In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why the traditional aid model often fails—and how SINA’s “free responsibility” philosophy rewrites the rulesHow a traumatised youth can...2025-06-1944 minThe Impact Multiplier CEOHard-won truths on leading transformation (Mike Ettling, former CEO of Unit4)What if your biggest leadership challenge wasn’t strategy, but self-doubt? In this episode, Richard Medcalf speaks with Mike Ettling, who recently stepped down as CEO of Unit4 after a transformative six-year tenure. Mike led the company through a complete business model overhaul—from a fragmented, on-premise software provider to a unified, cloud-first organisation. Along the way, he navigated culture shifts, private equity pressures, and the internal doubts that come with playing at the highest level. Now in his new role as a chairman and mentor to CEOs, Mike reflects on what it really takes to lead and mu...2025-06-1241 minThe Impact Multiplier CEOBuilding paradigm-shifting ventures from the margins with Benjamin RubinWhat if your boldest vision is years ahead of its time—so far ahead that the world laughs you out of the room?In this deeply personal and provocative conversation, Richard Medcalf speaks with Benjamin Rubin, serial entrepreneur and founder of both Sirenum and Insectika. Benjamin has a rare gift: creating businesses that challenge entrenched paradigms—from transforming the invisible workforce to reinventing how we feed the world. His journey is one of relentless vision, deep humanity, and surprising leadership insights.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How to lead when your vision is misunde...2025-06-0544 minThe Impact Multiplier CEOBuilding an Inc 5000 business with C-grade students, with Aditya Siripragada of FountaneWhy would an entrepreneur decide that hiring C-grade students is the way forward?Today Richard speaks with Aditya Siripragada, founder of Fountane. Fountane is digital product studio and venture lab changing the traditional consulting model, with 125 people across US and India. The company doubled revenue annually for 6 years and won the Inc. Top 5000 award in 2024.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The mindset advantage that C-grade students bring to the table (and that A-grade students don't)How and why Fountaine moved away from a pure consulting modelThe one-line reframe that helped Aditya see the tr...2025-01-0238 minThe Impact Multiplier CEODo CEOs really have (or need) a super power? with Rebecca Harrison (African Management Institute)Do you need to have a super power to be an effective CEO? What happens if you don't? How can you build a pan-continental business with zero experience? And how can you empower your managers to lead effectively?In this episode Richard speaks with Rebecca Harrison, who has spent the last decade building the African Management Institute (AMI), Africa’s leading provider of business and management learning, supporting 37,000 businesses in 39 African countries, impacting 1.5 million livelihoods and contributing more than $130M to the continent’s economies.In this conversation, you’ll learn:What caused Rebecca to pur...2024-11-2844 minThe Impact Multiplier CEOBuilding a global business from day 1, with Fred Plais (CEO, platform.sh) (S14E14)How can you build a business that is genuinely global on day one? How do you set up marketing, sales, delivery, recruitment and operations when your local market is not going to be your largest market, and where you want customers to come from anywhere?Today Richard speaks with Fred Plais, co-founder and CEO of Platform.sh, a leading, VC funded Platform-as-a-service for building, running, scaling web applications. In this conversation, you’ll learn:The critical early decisions that enabled the business to go global from day 1...2024-11-1444 minThe Impact Multiplier CEOStaying lean and agile for world-leading growth | Toms Jurjevs, CEO, Sun Finance (S14E13)How can you keep lean and efficient despite hyper growth?Welcome to The Impact Multiplier CEO, helping you to 10X your financials, 10X your positive impact and 10X the fun you have along the way! Today Richard Medcalf is speaking with Toms Jurjevs, Founder and CEO of Sun Finance, a 1200-person strong business that was recently recognised as the No.1 fastest-growing fintech in Europe by The Financial Times.Toms shares the story of Sun Finance's incredible growth, expanding into 12 international markets and delivering billions in loans.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Ho...2024-10-3134 minThe Impact Multiplier CEOAvoiding CEOs mistakes when scaling from £0M to £15M+, with Peter Busby (Founder, Grayce) (S14E12)How can you avoid the common mistakes CEOs make as they scale from £0M to £15M?Today we find out. Richard speaks to Peter Busby, founder of professional services company Grayce that he scaled scaled to £15M in 7 years with 240 people. Peter shares his insights on building a successful business. We’ll explore everything from the lean startup approach and scaling challenges to maintaining growth and the critical need for self-awareness as a leader. We'll also delve into the collaborative mindset that fueled Grace’s success and the pragmatic approach Peter took in hiring, often trusting gut instinc...2024-10-1741 minThe Impact Multiplier CEOGrowing a business that's never been done before, with Karl Andersson (CEO, Motatos) (S14E11)How do you grow a business that is so innovative it changes how your entire ecosystem needs to work?Today Richard speaks with Karl Andersson, Founder of Matsmart-Motatos, one of Europe's fastest-growing companies according to the Financial Times with a consistent annual growth of some 70%.Matsmart-Motatos is aiding the sustainable reform of the food system by allowing customers to buy products that would otherwise be discarded due to reasons like changes in packaging, seasons or best-before dates. In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Karl id...2024-10-0331 minThe Impact Multiplier CEOThe skills you'll need in an AI world, with Tim Smeaton (CEO, Kubrick Group) (S14E10)What are the skills you'll need to develop in your business, in an AI world?This is the question Richard explores with today's guest. Tim Smeaton is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kubrick Group, a company that helps organizations realise the value of data, AI, and cloud technology. In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Tim recommends you "ignore amazing opportunities."How Tim identified a structural problem to solve with his business - and the results he got.The potential impact of AI on...2024-08-2944 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOReinventing the business to add $500M turnover in 4 years, with Michael Riedl (CEO, Team Internet) (S14E09)That's what Richard Medcalf explores with Michael Riedl, the CEO of Team Internet. The business was founded in 1996 as a web services company distributing domain names, until Michael led a strategic charge to double-down on new solutions including online marketing.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The story of how they acquired 17 businesses in 4 yearsThe 'business model epiphany' that led to a dramatic reinventionHow the business geared up to scale fastHow Michael dismantled the silos that the M&A strategy had createdThe 3-phase roadmap that guided Michael's strategic thinkingResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Po...2024-07-1841 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOA Net Promoter Score that's ‘off the charts’, with Logan Naidu (CEO & Founder, Kernel Global) (S14E08)In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Logan (and Richard) relate business and faithHow to 'wow' people and build a powerful network of 6000 people (it's simple, but not always easy)The three big decisions everybody needs to addressHow Logan has built a culture of excellence that resulted in a Net Promoter Score "so high its almost unbelievable" (according to the consultancy who measured it!)How to invest in key outputs to create differentiationResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Kernel Global (ht...2024-07-0445 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOHow to attack a 'dominated' market, with Björn Thorngren (CEO, Meds) (S14E07)In this episode,- Richard Medcalf speaks with Björn Thorngren, the CEO and co-founder of MEDS, a leading online pharmacy in Sweden. MEDS has been the fastest-growing Swedish company (2018-2021) according to the Financial Times, having grown in 6 years to 800,000 customers with a brand recognised by 50% of people.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Björn identified the potential of the pharmaceutical sector in SwedenHow to build a strong consumer preference and win market share against strong incumbent competitionThe one part of the financial plan that Björn underestimatedWhat caused one of the co-founders to resign, and w...2024-06-2038 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS14E06: How to land your mission and message with impact, with Jack Murray (CEO, Media HQ)That's the question Richard explores today with Jack Murray, entrepreneur and the CEO of MediaHQ, a leading Irish SaaS company that has revolutionized the PR and communications industry with its comprehensive media contacts database and press release distribution tools. Jack is also an author, having penned "The Magic Slice," where he explores the art of storytelling in business.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The insidious ways corporate culture is reducing your impact – and what to do instead.Specific tools to help you clarify your missionHow to use the "Magic Slice" to land your message with impactHow to change your...2024-05-2349 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOCreating exponential results by playing the long game, with Dorie Clark (S11E10)Today Richard speaks with Dorie Clark. Dorie is the WSJ Bestselling author of The Long Game, as well as Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out. The New York Times has described Dorie as an "expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives." She has been named to the Thinkers50 list three times.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why even successful CEOs might not be playing the long game as much as they thinkThe twin pillars of Dorie's own exponential rise to a top-tier thought leaderWhy Dorie cut he...2024-04-2543 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS14E05: "CEO GPT": How CEOs can harness Generative AI in their own leadershipIn this episode, we'll share cutting-edge insight about how you can make that happen.Elisa Farri is vice president and co-lead of Capgemini Invent’s Management Lab. She is listed in the Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2023. She is a frequent contributor to leading management magazines, including the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Rotman Management. She has recently published the "Management GPT" white paper in collaboration with Thinkers50.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Three impactful ways leaders can start using generative AI, as a thought partnerWhy you need to move from knowing abou...2024-04-1128 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E37: "Impact investing is broken", with Brett Simmons (CEO, Scale Link)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Brett Simmons, CEO of Scale Link. Scale Link is a social venture and a first-of-its-kind secondary market for small business loans, working with more than 30 community development finance institutions (CDFIs) and having purchased over $52M in loans over the last 3 years to provide capital and additional revenue to important community organizations - to the tune of $5.5M in unrestricted funds.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Brett believes impact investing is brokenThe art of "execution versus calibration," as new information comes inWhy humility is a lea...2024-03-2135 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E36: Is your work interesting, or impactful? with Chintan Panchal (RPCK Rastegar Panchal)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Chintan Panchal, Founding Partner of RPCK Rastegar Panchal, a law firm that has developed a dedicated impact investing practice, advising both mission-aligned investors and social enterprises.Chintan has become a trusted advisor to leaders in the impact field because of his "purpose-driven" approach to corporate law.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why "interesting" is a trap that can keep you stuck in unfulfilling workWhat innovations occur when you intersect law with an impact mindsetThe overlooked reasons why venture capital is often not the pe...2024-03-1447 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOHow to become magnetic and 10X the impact of your conversations (S14E05)More broadly, how can you make every conversation win hearts as well as minds?The answer is in becoming more “magnetic”. Today we'll dive deeper into the topic of magnetism and explore three pillars to help you understand and apply the principles of magnetism in your leadership journey because becoming more magnetic doesn’t happen by accident.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Find out more about Rivendell our exclusive programme for visionary CEOs of $20M-200M+ businesses determined to 10X their financial success and 10X their positive impact on the world https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/Become a more strategic and impactf...2024-03-0716 min
Doing the Opposite: Business DisruptorsRichard Medcalf – How to combine opportunity, inspiration and empathy into a positive lasting legacyIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Richard Medcalf, Founder and CEO of Xquadrant, which works to help elite leaders scale and create exponentially greater impact, enabling them to make a positive dent in the world without anxiety and frustration. Richard has advised business owners and C-level execs for over 25 years.Richard is all about strategy in business; helping leaders to achieve personally, professionally and for a greater good, ultimately leaving a lasting positive legacy. “If we have the opportunities, the resources, the skills, the ambition, the energy, - let's go an...2024-03-0644 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E35: Restructuring Businesses with Purpose, with Andy Morris (Cirencester Friendly Society)We're continuing our season on "Business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Andy Morris, CEO of Cirencester Friendly Society.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The do's and don'ts of selling and closing businesses, are based on Andy's experience with RBS in the MEA region.How Andy got independent and headstrong CEOs to coalesce and deliver on a vision none of them originally wanted.How Andy navigated the transition from large investment bank to small mutual business, and what clenched the CEO role for him.The challenges of taking a 130+ year ol...2024-02-2946 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOTwo levers that make you an 'exponentially impactful' leader (S14E04)I’ve found there are two key approaches - and the crazy thing is that most leaders focus almost exclusively on one, which means they’re performing well below their potential.In this episode, we'll explore what these two levers of personal impact are, so that you can make bigger things happen with less blood, sweat, and tears.You'll learn The two ways you can 10X your impact beyond your existing level of successThe "forgotten lever" that even top leaders regularly overlookReal-life examples of putting these ideas into practice - and rapi...2024-02-2217 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E34: How to use 'story doing' to create systemic change, with Marci Zaroff (CEO, ECOfashion Corp)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good". Richard Medcalf speaks with Marci Zaroff, Founder/CEO of ECOfashion Corp. Marci coined the term “ECOfashion” in 1995 and is a serial entrepreneur as well as the author of “ECOrenaissance: Co-Creating A Stylish, Sexy and Sustainable World.” She is the winner of awards including “WWD ESG Leadership Award,” “New York Moves Power Women Award” and “Real Leaders Impact Award”.In this conversation, you’ll learn:What it means to be on the cutting edge, ahead of your time in promoting industry changeHow Marci innovated to cre...2024-02-1534 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOFor breakthrough results, use strategy no.3 (S14E03)Today we dive into three commonly used strategies that leaders commonly try to drive the results they want. *spoiler! - only one of them is the key to transformationGet ready to challenge your thinking, be inspired, and uncover the transformative power of mindset on this episode of The Impact Multiplier CEO.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Find out more about Rivendell our exclusive programme for visionary CEOs of $20M-200M+ businesses determined to 10X their financial success and 10X their positive impact on the world https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/If you want to become a more strategic and impactful leader Impact...2024-02-1214 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E33: Leading with Impact: Navigating Ethics and Culture with Brad Flowers(CEO, Bullhorn Creative)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Brad Flowers, co-founder of Bullhorn, an agency that builds impact brands with language and design. Brad leads naming and language generation at Bullhorn. He has a degree in literature, which he finds more useful than he expected. He co-founded the non-profit bike shop, Broke Spoke. Brad is also the author of The Naming Book. In this conversation, you’ll learn:How and why Brad went from bike shop owner to award-winning creative agency founder for impact brands.Brad's three criteria for starting a business, and...2024-02-0800 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOHow to commit to a legacy of exponential impact (S14E02)If you want to learn how to take the first step towards committing to a legacy of exponential impact then today’s episode is for you!Learn the 6 steps you need to up-level your courage, face your fears, and take small practical steps to unlock your exponential legacy. If you're ready to embark on a journey of massive positive impact and personal fulfilment, tune in as host Richard Medcalf explores how you, too, can commit to a legacy of exponential impact.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Find out more about Rivendell, our exclusive programme for visionary CEOs of $20M-200M+ businesses det...2024-02-0517 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E32: Taking Silicon Valley thinking to healthcare, Anjali Kataria (CEO, Mytonomy)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Anjali Kataria, CEO and Co-founder of Mytonomy. Mytonomy has quickly become the market leader in patient education and engagement, and Inc. Magazine has named Mytonomy as one of the fastest-growing software companies in the US, for four consecutive years. Before Mytonomy, Anjali served as EIR and Senior Technology Advisor in the Obama Administration.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why did Anjali go all-in on Mytonomy and fundamentally change its directionHow taking a sauna can be an essential leadership tool(!)2024-02-0141 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS1401 - How to find the mission that sets you on fireHave you ever felt like your biggest successes are behind you? Or wondered what’s next in your career? Perhaps you feel stuck or as if your trajectory has plateaued.If any of this sounds familiar, then today's episode is for you.You'll learn four powerful ideas to help you find a mission that sets you on fire, fulfils your potential, and gets you out of bed with purpose and passion every morning.Host Richard Medcalf, founder of Xquadrant and coach to top CEOs, shares 4 thought-provoking ideas to shift your perspective and unlock your next level. ...2024-01-2625 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E31: Get better every day, with Stan Middleman (CEO, Freedom Mortgage)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good." Richard speaks with Stan Middleman, who serves as the President and CEO of Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest and fastest-growing independent mortgage companies in the USA.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The mantra that has led Stan to business success at scale over the last 33 yearsStan's formula for being credible as a leaderThe 5-phase scaling model Stan employs to test out promising ideasHow Stan anticipated and profited from major market shifts (and how you can)The moment wh...2024-01-2541 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E30: Turning deep conviction into an industry leader, with Armand Arton (CEO, Arton Capital)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good." Richard Medcalf speaks with Armand Arton, CEO of Arton Capital. Armand started as an immigrant with under $5000 and now has world leaders on speed dial, having built one of the most respected businesses and a leader in his field of global human mobility.In this conversation, you’ll learn:What happened at age 15 that changed Armand's perspective on human mobility foreverHow did he become one of the youngest-ever licensed brokers in CanadaHow he pioneered a business at the intersection of finance and migrationThe tactics and mindset that he...2024-01-1838 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E29: How to thrive after 80% business decline, with Matthew Guelke (CEO, The Plant Cafe Organic)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good." In this episode, Richard speaks with Matthew Guelke.Matthew is a social entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of THE PLANT café Organic, a San Francisco-based restaurant group dedicated to bringing 100% organic and sustainable food to the public. The Plant became the first ever in the United States to achieve Platinum certification by Eat Real, and it was recognised in 2023 as one of the world's leading 30 sustainable Food & Beverage companies in the Real Leaders Impact Awards.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why clos...2024-01-1132 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS11E09 CEOs biggest mindset challenges, with Marshall GoldsmithToday Richard Medcalf speaks with the legendary Marshall Goldsmith, in this episode of our "CEO Rolodex" season.Marshall is the only two-time winner of the Thinkers 50 Award for #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. He has been ranked as the #1 Executive Coach in the World and a Top Ten Business Thinker for the past eight years. Dr. Goldsmith is the author or editor of 36 books, including three New York Times bestsellers, that have sold over 2.5 million copies and been listed bestseller in 12 countries. Amazon cites him as the author of two of the Top 100 Leadership & Success Books Ever Written.In...2024-01-0440 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E28: What CEOs need to know about mental health, with Jon Cohen (CEO, Talkspace)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good." In this episode Richard speaks with Dr. Jon R. Cohen, CEO of Talkspace. Talkspace has expanded access to therapy for millions of Americans and brought to market innovative, in-demand tools and resources for people to take control of their mental health. Jon is also author of Swab: Leadership in the Race to Provide COVID Testing to AmericaIn this conversation, you’ll learn:What CEOs need to know about mental healthJon's three key strategies to drive an organisation around ambitious goalsHarnessing the "little man"Why yo...2023-12-2844 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS11E08: Creating value through a shared purpose, Simon Mainwaring (CEO, We First)We're continuing our season on "the CEO rolodex." In this episode Richard speaks with Simon Mainwaring, founder/CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy accelerating growth and impact for today’s top purpose-driven brands. Simon’s first book, We First was a New York Times bestseller and his second book, Lead With We is a Wall Street Journal bestseller and awarded one of Forbes Top Ten Leadership Strategy Books of the Year.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Whether an idea like "we first" can really thrive in today's cut-throat business environmentHow CEOs can talk about their purpos...2023-12-2137 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E27: Aligning your business model for good, with Shane Bigelow (CEO, CHAMPtitles)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Shane Bigelow. Shane is CEO of Champ Titles, a technology company that is changing the way that vehicle titles are created, managed, and transferred in the United States. In this conversation, you’ll learn:How to determine if your business is actually a force for goodHow asking "What if we only got paid from performance?" changed everything...Why does Shane go into the unglamorous area of vehicle titles?The difference between growth and scalingThe 3 levels of company growth and what is needed at each phase...2023-12-1441 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E26: The 'giving back mindset', with Paul Feith (CEO, Paul Gregory Media)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good." In this episode, Richard speaks with Paul Feith, founder/CEO of Paul Gregory Media, a digital marketing agency. Paul believes that business good = social good and is most passionate about working with mission-based clients who want to make a difference in the world. His company became a certified B-Corporation in 2020 and is a Real Leaders Impact Award winner.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How the mission of the business emerged organically over time.The creative ways Paul addresses employee retention, despite a limited bu...2023-12-0733 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E25: Creating a Movement of Positive Impact with Jeff Grass, (CEO, HUNGRY Marketplace)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Jeff Grass, CEO of HUNGRY Marketplace. Jeff is a serial entrepreneur with three successful exits under his belt. What sets HUNGRY Marketplace apart is its strong sense of purpose and mission. Jeff shares how his previous businesses were more focused on building ideas, but with Hungry, he wanted to create a business that not only succeeds but also has a positive impact on the world. In this conversation, you’ll learn:How to start a mission-centred and purpose-driven businessHow a shift in m...2023-11-3027 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E24: Making a difference to the world, David Simnick (CEO, Soapbox)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Dave Simnick, the CEO and co-founder of Soapbox – a company whose mission is to empower customers with the ability to change the world through everyday, quality purchases. Soapbox has donated over 36 million bars of soap to local homeless shelters and food pantries.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why David chose the humble bar of soap for his mission-driven business.What Soapbox "messed up for years" before finally beating multinationals at their own game.The three qualities David hires for – and th...2023-11-2341 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E23: "Servant leadership bit me on the ass", with Aaron Cruikshank (CEO, CTRS)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Aaron Cruikshank, the CEO of market intelligence agency CTRS. Aaron describes himself as "the Rock and Roll Bad Boy of Market Intelligence" and has committed to give 5-10% of agency resources to support NGOs.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How servant leadership "bit Aaron back" and what he learned from that experience.Why and how Aaron is trying to create life-changing employment.How Aaron weaves in purpose to what, on the surface, looks like a traditional business.How "radical transparency" is paying off fo...2023-11-1631 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS11E07: A more effective approach to managing change, with Mark Poppenborg (CEO, Intrinsify)We're continuing our season on "The CEO Rolodex", Richard speaks with Mark Poppenborg, CEO of Intrinsify, a group of companies that leads businesses towards modern leadership, post-bureaucratic organizational design and purposeful work by advising and educating decision makers in key roles.Since he founded his first company in 2010 Mark has initiated several more ventures, earning him a name as a doer and his reputation as a true thought leader.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why leaders need to IGNORE individuals in order to respect them fullyWhy businesses are not, fundamentally, people - and how to think about th...2023-11-0944 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E22: Reshaping the future of learning, with Sahra-Josephine Hjorth (CEO, CanopyLAB)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Sahra-Josephine Hjorth, co-founder and CEO of CanopyLAB. Sahra-Josephine has been at the forefront of transforming education through social learning and artificial intelligence since 2015. CanopyLAB is the world's first-of-its-kind learning experience platform, and CanopyLAB has trained more than 500,000 youth and 130,000 teachers over the past five years, yielding groundbreaking results.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Sahra-Josephine is on a mission to build the world's biggest learning platform for youth, and the gap she spotted in the market.How she pivoted the business from outbound sa...2023-11-0247 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E21: Scaling to 10X impact within a year, with Sebastian DiGrande (CEO, Plastic Credit Exchange)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard Medcalf speaks with Sebastian DiGrande, CEO of Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX).PCX was founded in the Philippines, one of the epicenters of the plastic pollution crisis, and the first in the world to establish a Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard and create a fully traceable offset platform to responsibly recover, process, or recycle plastic waste. Prior to joining PCX, Sebastian was the EVP of Strategy & Chief Customer Officer at Gap Inc..In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Sebastian came across his mission almost by accident, and wh...2023-10-2639 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E20: Reinventing the banking model for good, with Randell Leach (CEO, Beneficial State Bank)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Randell Leach, CEO of Beneficial State Bank. Randall is also on the Board of Directors of EarthAdvantage, a nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate the creation of better buildings. Randell is personally driven to help people achieve their sustainability and social impact goals by applying innovative business solutions, and is a winner of the 2023 Real Leaders Impact Awards.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Randell struggled as an entrepreneur - and the lesson to learn from thatThe importance of "th...2023-10-1942 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E19: Pivoting hard to create 1000 millionaires, with Kerry Siggins (CEO, Stone Age Tools)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Kerry Siggins, the CEO of StoneAge Holdings, a fast growing manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Under Kerry’s leadership, StoneAge has experienced double digit growth, year over year. In 2015, she successfully transitioned the company’s ownership structure to an ESOP, ensuring that all employees share in the success of the company through employee ownership. In this conversation, you’ll learn:The low point at age 28 caused Kerry to move back in with her parents, and yet opened up a whole new pro...2023-10-1241 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E18: Reinventing education with love, with Alper Utku (CEO, Amsterdam Tech)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Alper Utku. Alper is CEO of Amsterdam Tech, a new-generation university in Europe linking education and employment with a focus on leadership developmentIn this conversation, you’ll learn:What set Alper on a mission to provide tuition-free education with jobs to 100K+ students?How he went about "hacking" the very traditional university regulation system to innovate.Why Amsterdam Tech has no teachers, no campus, no 1:1 assessments... and what it does instead.About Power and Love. How and why to deploy both in your leadership.Re...2023-10-0535 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E17: How to ensure your organization is purpose-driven, with Brad Stevens (CEO, Outsource Access)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Brad Stevens, CEO of Outsource Access. Brad is a lifetime entrepreneur having built multiple businesses. He is currently the Founder & CEO of Outsource Access (OA), an offshore virtual services firm he has grown to 500 employees in just 3.5 years, which received the Inc Magazine Best in Business Award for firms making the biggest impact on society as a whole in alignment with their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He's also a 2023 Real Leaders Impact Award winner.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Wh...2023-09-2843 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E16: Turning a Private Equity fund into an impact investment firm, with Kevin Chin (CEO, Arowana)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Kevin Chin, CEO of Arowana. After 10 years as a finance-first Private Equity business, Kevin transformed it into one of the world's highest-ranking B Corps and impact investment groups in less than 5 years.Prior to Arowana, Kevin took over and saved a software company with 6 weeks of cash left and transitioned it to a global leader within 4 years, culminating in it being acquired by Oracle.In this episode, you'll learn:What the biggest learning in transitioning to a B-Corp wasWhere the biggest resistance came fromHow...2023-09-2230 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E15: The power of a coaching culture, with James Boettcher (CEO, Righteous Gelato)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good". In this episode, Richard speaks with James Boettcher, CEO of Righteous, Canada’s #1 Gelato Company. James has ensured that this little scoop shop could become a force for good and has charted the course for Righteous' tremendous growth and earned several awards including Top 40Under40, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Real Leaders 2023 Impact Awards.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why James focuses on frozen desserts as his "vehicle for impact".Why "business is not business".How to care for your s...2023-09-1439 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E14: How to navigate the downsides of a thrilling mission, with Craig Lund (CEO, Mightier)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Craig Lund, CEO of Mightier.Mightier is a digital program that uses biometric feedback and game-based play that has been clinically proven to help kids ages 6 to 14 prepare for life's big emotions. To date, more than 2.5 million games have been played on the Mightier app by more than 100,000 kids.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How a strong mission can cause business challenges, and how Craig has overcome theseWhy having a compelling purpose can be a nightmare when it comes to hiring (and what to do...2023-09-0732 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E13: Adventures in sustainable performance, with Stuart McLachlan (CEO, Anthesis Group)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Stuart McLachlan, CEO of Anthesis Group. He founded the business in 2013 and it has grown to over 1,000 people across several continents, with a client portfolio that includes many FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 Companies. In this conversation, you’ll learn:What "sustainable performance" actually is, and Stuart's own adventure that led him to write a book on this topic.The "strongholds" of the previous era, need to be dismantled by the next generation of leaders.How to develop "Impact KPIs".The distinction between working within the sys...2023-08-3137 min
Human Capital LeadershipS46E27 - Throwback Thursday - Marrying the Disciplines of Strategy and Leadership in the Service of Our Clients, with Richard MedcalfIn this "Throwback Thursday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Richard Medcalf about marrying the disciplines of strategy and leadership in the service of our clients.
Richard Medcalf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/) describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". Richard is an executive coach & leadership consultant to exceptional founders & CEOs and their leadership teams. His clients are elite performers who've already achieved incredible things, and still have the ambition to 10x their impact and influence...2023-08-3130 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E12: Turning values into tangible growth projects, with Kirsty Leighton (CEO, Milk & Honey PR)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Kirsty Leighton, CEO of Milk & Honey PR: a multi-award winning, energetic PR agency that has recently made the FT’s growing European company top 1000. In addition, Kirsty was recognized in the 2023 Real Leaders Impact Awards.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The document she wrote at the start of the business, enable the company to scale so quickly.How Kirsty turns corporate values into highly actionable value-creation projects.How one of their first international offices died "in the plague of locusts".Why Kirs...2023-08-2438 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E11: The power of relationships in multiplying impact, with Upkar Arora (CEO, Rally Assets)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Upkar Arora, CEO of Rally Assets, Canada’s leading impact investment management and advisory firm. Rally is a purpose-driven organization and an award-winning B Corporation, committed to using business as a force for good. Prior to Rally, Upkar worked in finance and leadership roles with some of Canada’s most successful organizations for more than 25 years.In this episode, you'll discover:Upkar's journey of moving from traditional finance to impact investing.The inorganic strategy Upkar used to turbo-boost the mission he was on.A "t...2023-08-1740 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E10: Enjoying the power of the discomfort zone, with David Engel (CEO, Drake and Farrell)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with David Engel, CEO of Drake & Farrell. David has over 20 years of leadership experience across small, medium, and large enterprises. He co-founded 3 companies and successfully built from scratch, re-structured, and grew companies and corporate divisions in Europe and North America. Drake & Farrell is a European leader in reverse logistics, particularly in the telecoms and EV charging sector, and is on a mission to dramatically reduce electronic waste across the world.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How David got clear on the in...2023-08-1045 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E09: Unlocking billions in funding for nonprofits, with James Citron (CEO, Pledge)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with James Citron, CEO of Pledge. Pledge's mission is to power generosity by partnering with mission-driven companies, nonprofits, and charitable individuals to unlock billions in funding for over 2 million nonprofits around the world. Pledge has helped to fund clean water for 1M people, 1M trees planted, and 1B meals to children and families in need. Prior to Pledge, James built and successfully exited multiple companies.In this conversation, you’ll learn:00:00 Intro03:54 Saving lives through text messaging.06:31 How to find a fulfilling job09:49 So...2023-08-0337 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E08: Taking on a global giant, with Andy Hunter (CEO, Bookshop.org)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Andy Hunter, the Founder & CEO of Bookshop.org, an e-commerce marketplace that helps independent, local bookstores compete with Amazon for online sales. Andy was recognized in the Real Leaders 2023 Impact Awards and is also the co-creator and publisher of the websites Literary Hub, Crime Reads, and BookMarks, and co-founder and chairman of Electric Literature. His focus is keeping literature a vital part of our culture in the digital age.In this conversation, you’ll learn:0:00 Intro01:59 Bookstores X Amazon05:23 Expands in...2023-07-2729 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E07 Choosing to raise industry standards, with Maria Carell (CEO, Revision Skincare & Goodier Cosmetics)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Maria Carell, CEO of Revision Skincare & Goodier Cosmetics. Maria is helping the company build on its legacy of being first to market with innovative, science-driven, effective skincare that addresses the signs of aging and promotes overall skin health. She’s also leading the brand’s growth through acquisitions and expansion into new markets around the globe. Maria has been nominated for numerous awards such as “Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year”, “Real Leaders’ Impact Award”, the “Most Powerful Business Woman Award” and “Rising Talent” at the Global W...2023-07-2037 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS11E06: The power of the 'Alter Ego', with Todd HermanIn this episode, we return to season 11 with our "CEO Rolodex" season. Richard Medcalf speaks with Todd Herman, creator of the 90 Day Year leadership program, author of the WSJ bestselling book ‘The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life’, and recipient of Inc. 500’s Fastest Growing Companies Award. In this conversation, you’ll learn:00:00 Intro04:12 The Power of unconventional ideas08:56 Helping athletes excel mentally with alter ego coaching14:30 "Self-sealing logic creates new stories and identities."22:05 How to do a successful TV interview.27:42 Expanding archetypes lead to personal growth30:51...2023-07-1341 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS9E15: From deal-driven to purpose-driven, with Stuart Tragheim (CEO, Holloway Friendly)In this episode, Richard speaks with Stuart Tragheim, CEO of Holloway Friendly, a leading UK income protection specialist. Over the course of the last 7 years, Stuart has led a multi-award-winning transformation program to drive its mission to become the UK’s #1 most recommended specialist protection insurer. 0:00 Intro06:25 Stuart's multi-award-winning transformation program09:17 How to win deals12:34 Learning, delegating, recruiting, stretching, executing, motivating17:10 Encouraging open communication20:12 Effective communication is key to gaining support, and funding.25:05 Alignment, automation, technology, efficiency: driving business success.27:28 Small business growth 31:04 Creating bandwidth for long-term issues 34:54 Outro2023-07-0635 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E06: Why greatness can't be planned, with Wendy Strgar (CEO, Good Clean Love)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good". In this episode, Richard speaks with Wendy Strgar. Wendy is an award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a woman-owned B corporation, and Vaginal Biome Science, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. She holds multiple US patents for Bio-Match technology, a leading scientific approach applying biomimicry to sexual health and hygiene products, was named in the Top 25 Consumer HealthTech CEOs 2020, and has been recognized in the top 100 impact CEOs on three occasions.In this conversation, you’ll learn:0:00 In...2023-06-2943 min
The Project Chatter PodcastS7E163: Making Time for Strategy with Richard MedcalfIn this week’s pod, we were joined by Richard Medcalf to discuss making time for strategy.Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender".He is the founder of Xquadrant and a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams.The main topics we discussed on the podcast were as follows:
Find your rocket fuel! Having a sense of purpose will help to drive you during your career
Make investments to create a better fu...2023-06-191h 09
How to Be Awesome at Your Job867: How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Strategic with Richard MedcalfRichard Medcalf reveals how to free up time for the strategic activities that will advance your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why productivity won’t solve busy-ness. 2) The crucial question that makes you more strategic. 3) The powerful reframe that slashes busywork. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep867 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". He is the founder of Xquadrant, which helps elite leaders reinvent their 'success formula' and multiply their impact. His per...2023-05-2243 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job867: How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Strategic with Richard MedcalfRichard Medcalf reveals how to free up time for the strategic activities that will advance your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why productivity won’t solve busy-ness. 2) The crucial question that makes you more strategic. 3) The powerful reframe that slashes busywork. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep867 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur int...2023-05-2241 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E01: Introducing a new season - Business as a Force for GoodRichard speaks with recognized mission-driven CEOs worldwide, including those featured in the Real Leaders Impact Awards. He explores their origin story, their mission, how they've multiplied their impact in the past, and what it will take to multiply their impact even further in the future.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/2023-05-1903 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS11E05: Adaptability and leading change, with Jason Feifer (editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur.com) In this conversation, you’ll discover:What Jason's research showed is the #1 trait of successful entrepreneursThe real reason people panic when confronted with changeWhat leaders forget about leading people through change (to their great cost)The "Bridge of Familiarity strategy" and how it applies to "chicken chips"The problem of defining yourself by your job title... and what to do insteadResources/sources mentioned:Website: jasonfeifer.comBook: Build For TomorrowThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy!Watch this episode on Youtube!...2023-03-1541 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS11E04: Notes from a lifetime of entrepreneurship, with Dan MillerIn this conversation, you’ll learn:The mindset hack that took Dan out of a culture of poverty and resentment and turned him into a successful serial entrepreneur.Why, despite being a best selling author, his royalties only amount to 0.5% of his total income.The danger of "living but not dreaming" - and how to get out of that.Dan's business success strategies, including the paradox of keeping consistent AND quitting!The 15% rule, and how Dan applies it rigorously each yearResources/sources mentioned:Website: 48 Days (www.48days.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (ht...2023-03-0837 min
On the Brink with Andi SimonRichard Medcalf—Why Is Strategy So Challenging When Running Your Business? Shouldn't It Be The Best Part?Hear what good leaders should really be thinking about Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender.” In this podcast, you'll hear from an amazing thinker who has tackled strategic challenges in companies all over the world. In his new book, Making Time for Strategy, Richard speaks about the difficulties he has encountered working with high-powered leaders. Far too often, they find themselves focused on the wrong things---from how to respond to emails to how to get tasks completed on t...2023-03-0636 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS11E03: How leaders get paid to speak, with Grant Baldwin (CEO, The Speaker Lab) In this conversation, you’ll learn:How to make the most of your critical speaking opportunities as an executiveHow Grant has built a fantastic company culture in a purely virtual environmentGrant's top tips for getting started as a professional speaker after corporate life - and the critical first step to nailResources/sources mentioned:Website: The Speaker LabThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy! Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/grant-baldwin 2023-03-0139 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS10E06: Building 'a company to inspire Europe', with Darren Comber (CEO, Scott Brownrigg) In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Darren turned a 40-person business with £3M of debt into one of the top 100 design practices globally with true financial stability.Darren's three strategies for continued, sustained growth.Why Darren opted for a 'radical' employee ownership model, and the benefits of that choice.The difficulties and benefits of adapting and evolving a 'heritage brand'Resources/sources mentioned:Email: d.comber@scottbrownrigg.comWebsite: Scott BrownriggThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For StrategyWatch this episode on Youtube!For full...2023-01-2539 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS10E05: Ten years on the Inc 5000, with Don Wenner (CEO, DLP Capital) In this conversation, you’ll learn:How to make strategic choices that create true differentiation and long term growthThe three disciplines at the heart of the businessDon's high-value activities, and how he continually focuses on thoseHow Don develops his leaders, with a very intentional methodologyResources/sources mentioned:Email: don@dlpcapital.comWebsite: DLP Capital (www.dlpcapital.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(www.xquadrant.com/podcast)Find out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy(https://xquadrant.com/time)Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to...2023-01-1840 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS12E07: Making time for strategy: Practical implementation strategiesIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Davina and Richard's reflections on the main messages we've covered.How to get a quick understanding of the #1 area you should focus on first.Three practical next steps to implement the book's ideas yourself, in your team, or across your business.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Take the Making Time For Strategy AssessmentWatch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-72023-01-1120 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS12E06: How to create a culture of strategic activity in your teamIn this conversation, you’ll learn:What the environment challenge is, and why every leader needs to wrestle with it.Some practical ideas to start to create a culture of strategic focus in your wider team.The "72 hour rule" and how that might transform your businessThe "IMPACT framework" and how you can use that to manage cultural change within your team.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/maki...2023-01-0422 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS12E05: How your own thinking is keeping you stuck in low-value activityIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why your mindset is keeping you in low-value tasks more than you thinkThe "high performing janitor" syndrome - and what to do about itA great way to get out of people pleasingWhy too much productivity can be a bad thing!Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-52022-12-2122 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS12E04: The critical conversations standing between you and strategic focusIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why influence deeply affects the amount of strategic time you can create.The three kinds of conversation you need to have before you can implement your new productivity plan.The ongoing influence challenge - and how the SCARS method can dramatically improve your team's effectiveness.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-42022-12-1423 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS12E03: How to free up hours each week for more strategic activityIn this conversation, you’ll learn:The three tactical elements to put in place, if you want to make a real shift in your use of time.The CRASH approach for quickly freeing up your calendar.Why tactics are not enough!Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcasthome pageDiscover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-32022-12-0721 min
Good Morning, HR2023 HR Resolution: Make Time for Strategy with Richard MedcalfIn episode 72, Coffey kicks off a year-end series of conversations on New Year’s resolutions for people leaders. This week, he talks with Richard Medcalf about making time for strategic thinking throughout 2023.They discuss the difference between tactics and strategy; the challenges leaders face in setting aside time to think about strategy; Richard’s #1 key performance indicator for leaders; Richard’s simplified definition of strategy; the importance of “the project no one is asking for”; and how to address the four issues leaders face in making time for strategy: tactics, influence, mindset, and environment.Good Morning, H...2022-12-0145 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS12E02: The reason most people get stuck in the weedsIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why you can't free yourself up from operations, and what to do instead.How to identify your highest value activities.How to discover your #1 important project.The four areas to address if you want to make a breakthrough shift in your use of time.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-22022-11-3027 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS12E01: Making time for strategy, and why it will change your worldIn this conversation, you’ll learn:What the "infinity trap" is, and why it's causing most leaders to underperformThe definition of "strategic time", and why it's the #1 predictor of your future successWhy making time for strategy isn't a tactical productivity challenge, and what the real issues areResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcasthome page Discover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-12022-11-2318 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS11E02: David Allen, author of Getting Things DoneIn this conversation, you’ll learn:David's definition of a successful executive (criteria that many people fail to meet)Four practical organisational tips that should be in every exec's toolboxThe biggest productivity challenges that super-successful people actually haveHow to start working on the productivity of your leadership team Resources/sources mentioned:Website: www.gettingthingsdone.comBook: Getting Things DoneThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For StrategyWatch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/david-allen2022-11-1653 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS11E01: The CEO RolodexThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/the-ceo-rolodex2022-11-0902 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS10E04: From bankruptcy to hyper growth, with Chris Lee (CEO, Solgen Power)In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Chris failed miserably at his first business - and why he became afraid of scale.The strategy Chris employed to learn the skills to be a top growth-firm CEOThe importance of 'pattern disruption' in culture-buildingThe one thing you truly need to be an 'evangelist' for your business (and it's not what you think)Resources/sources mentioned:Website: solgenpower.comChris Lee's FB & IG: ChrisLeeQBBook: Atomic Habits by James ClearThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch thi...2022-11-0237 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS10E03: Expanding into multiple markets simultaneously, with Erik Martinson (CEO, Svea Solar)In this conversation, you’ll discover:What Erik learned as they scaled from one market to four markets simultaneously!The difference between scaling the organisation and scaling the company, and which to focus on.How to set the right expectations when recruiting new employeesHow Svea Solar attracts and retains talent - despite the challenges of growthThe inspiring 'essential intent' that the whole company rallies around.Resources/sources mentioned:Website: Svea SolarBook: How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (Bill Gates)The Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time Fo...2022-10-2630 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS10E02: Using culture to scale a 'unicorn', with Matthew Scullion (CEO, Matillion)In this conversation, you’ll discover:The importance of turning raw data into a refined asset that can bring value to your business.The pivot that turned the business from successful small business to hyper-growth tech company.Matthew's playbook to take a business from launch to a billion-dollar valuation, and the major transitions to be navigated.How the list of values that Matthew wrote down on day 1 were 'operationalised' to truly help the business to scale successfully.Resources/sources mentioned:Website: Mattilion LinkedIn: Matthew ScullionThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast Find out about Richard's new book...2022-10-1947 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS10E01: Secrets of Scaling 2The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season-10-secrets-of-scaling-22022-10-1902 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS9E07: Aligning a diversified group of businesses, with Richard Rankin (CEO, H&H Group)In this conversation, you’ll discover:How a corporate finance professional ended up as CEO of an unlikely business, and how Richard got the 'top job'Why it's not enough just to know and live your personal values...How Richard build a sense of shared purpose across some very different and historically independent companiesResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageSign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership PrinciplesWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/richard-rankin2022-07-2745 min
Sales Talk for CEOsGoing from Incremental Growth to Exponential Growth with Expert Richard MedcalfGoing from incremental growth to exponential growth requires radical changes in your business—from your mindset and focus to your team and how your company operates. If you're a CEO who feels 'stuck' in incremental growth but wants more, you'll want to listen to this episode of Sales Talk for CEOs Expert Series with Richard Medcalf. Richard is the CEO of Xquadrant, a company that works with high-achieving founders, CEOs, and executives to reinvent their success formula and push their companies to the next level. He knows what it takes to achieve exponential growth and shares his expert advice tod...2022-07-1939 min
exhaustedtoextraordinary's podcastHow to Free Yourself Up for Strategic Activity — In Just 7 Minutes with Richard MedcalfWhy you've got to check out today's episode: Working long hours but no moving things forward? Feeling crazy busy but missing the big opportunities? Wish you had more time to think strategically so you can stop feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? If you are a CEO or senior leader in a fast growing company where technology is rapidly changing, you likely have a million things pulling on your time. What you need is to free yourself up for strategic activity to get out of the bottleneck that’s holding you up. Resources/Lin...2022-04-0710 min
The Leadership Hacker PodcastThe Productivity Paradigm with Richard MedcalfRichard Medcalf is Founder and CEO of Xquadrant and an executive coach to some of the world's most impressive and successful CEOs and their teams. He’s also the host of the Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast. In today’s show you can learn about:
The productivity paradigm and the infinity trap.
Why we don’t need a productivity hack, we just need a mindset shift.
Why many struggle to focus on higher-value tasks and prioritization.
How to kick start our strategic thinking.
Join our Tribe at https://leadership-hacker.com
Music: " Upbeat Party " by Scott Holmes courte...2022-03-2140 min
Unlabeled Leadership134: Richard Medcalf Helps You Shift from Incremental to ExponentialI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 134, Richard Medcalf describes what someone said to inspire him to pursue an executive coaching career, shares a story about a new CHRO who he coached, and advises how to overcome our biggest bottleneck that holds us back.
Prologue
Richard Medcalf describes himself as “what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor, and Freddie Mercury into a blender.” Richard is an executive coach & leadership consultant to founders, CEOs, and their leadership team...2022-03-1525 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS8E11: Bringing specific vision to a business, with Silke Zschweigert (CEO, Jonckers)"It always seems impossible until it's done."
Silke Zschweigert (CEO of Jonckers, a leading translation solutions provider) speaks with Xquadrant's Founder Richard Medcalf.
We are continuing our season "The CEO Learning Curve". Interesting and inspiring CEOs reflect on what got them the top job, what they've learned over the first few quarters in the role, and what lies ahead.2022-03-0430 min
Good Morning, HRLeadership Conversations with Richard MedcalfCoffey talks with executive coach and consultant Richard Medcalf about strategy, leadership, and purpose. They discuss the the three components of leadership; the commitments required for successful teams; leadership as a skill, not just an inherent trait; strategy vs. “smatergy”; keeping leaders focused on strategy rather than “managing infinity,” and four conversations every leadership team needs to have to move organizations forward.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.If yo...2022-02-1039 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS7E06: "Where are you playing it safe, or dithering?"In this conversation, you’ll learn:What keeps us playing small and in indecisionHow to move from the comfort zone to the greatness zoneRichard's formula for identifying your 'North Star' at any timeResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Remember to download your copy of The CXO's Checklist for Challenging Times! (https://xquadrant.com/go/challenging-times-checklist/)Watch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season7episode62021-12-0116 min
Human Capital LeadershipS23E6 - Marrying the Disciplines of Strategy and Leadership in the Service of Our Clients, with Richard MedcalfIn this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Richard Medcalf about marrying the disciplines of strategy and leadership in the service of our clients. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Rv2WIwwJHwk.
Richard Medcalf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/) describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". Richard is an executive coach & leadership consultant to exceptional founders & CEOs and their leadership teams. His clients are elite performers who've already achieved incredible things, and s...2021-08-2433 min
GrowCFO Show#42 The Relationship Between CFO and CEO with Richard MedcalfThe CFO and CEO's roles have an important relationship. On this episode of the GrowCFO Show Kevin Appleby looks closer at this relationship with Richard Medcalf, founder of Xquadrant . Richard is a mentor to CEOs and tells you how the CFO should work with the CEO and also how to make the jump from the CFO role to the CEO one.
About Richard Medcalf
Richard studied at the University of Oxford and is now a leadership strategist to top tech CEOs. He is the founder and CEO of Xquadrant.
Imposter syndrome and the CFO and CEO relationship
Imposter syndrome is...2021-07-0829 min
Leaders Of TransformationMultiplying Your Impact As A Leader with Richard MedcalfRichard Medcalf is an executive coach and leadership consultant to exceptional founders and CEOs and their leadership teams. He describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". His clients are elite performers who've already achieved incredible things, and still have the ambition to 10x their impact and influence and achieve something that seems impossible right now. That can involve 1:1 coaching, taking the leadership team to its next level, or scaling high-performance culture throughout the business. After a Masters Degree...2021-04-0649 minLeaders Of TransformationMultiplying Your Impact As A Leader with Richard MedcalfRichard Medcalf is an executive coach and leadership consultant to exceptional founders and CEOs and their leadership teams. He describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". His clients are elite performers who've already achieved incredible things, and still have the ambition to 10x their impact and influence and achieve something that seems impossible right now. That can involve 1:1 coaching, taking the leadership team to its next level, or scaling high-performance culture throughout the business. After a Masters Degree...2021-04-0649 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS2E1: Introducing Leadership Lessons for Challenging TimesIn this second season of The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast, Richard Medcalf interviews some top CEOs from a variety of companies, reflecting on the COVID-19 period as well as previous difficult moments in the business cycle. He extracts some of the key learnings and insights the CEOs have had as a result of these experiences. Listen in for this quick introduction to Leadership Lessons for Challenging Times.2020-09-2905 minHow to Be Awesome at Your Job544: How to Build Exceptional Influence in a Noisy Digital Age with Richard MedcalfRichard Medcalf shares strategies to grow your influence despite the noise and overwhelm of the digital world.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The language that gets people to listen to you. 2) The two ways of effectively relating with anyone. 3) A quick trick to exude charisma and confidence. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep544 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard Medcalf has advised exceptional founders and senior executives in complex, fast-moving industries for over 20 years. After earning a firs...2020-02-1045 minHow to Be Awesome at Your Job544: How to Build Exceptional Influence in a Noisy Digital Age with Richard MedcalfRichard Medcalf shares strategies to grow your influence despite the noise and overwhelm of the digital world.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The language that gets people to listen to you. 2) The two ways of effectively relating with anyone. 3) A quick trick to exude charisma and confidence. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep544 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard Medcalf has advised exceptional founders and senior executives in complex, fast-moving industries for over 20 years. After earning a first-class degree at Oxford University, Richard became the youngest-ever partner at tech-sector strategy consultancy Analysys Mason. He then moved to tech giant...2020-02-1047 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job544: How to Build Exceptional Influence in a Noisy Digital Age with Richard MedcalfRichard Medcalf shares strategies to grow your influence despite the noise and overwhelm of the digital world.
You'll Learn:
1) The language that gets people to listen to you
2) The two ways of effectively relating with anyone
3) A quick trick to exude charisma and confidence
About Richard:
Richard Medcalf has advised exceptional founders and senior executives in complex, fast-moving industries for over 20 years. After earning a first-class degree at Oxford University, Richard became the youngest-ever partner at tech-sector strategy consultancy Analysys Mason. He then moved to tech giant Cisco, where he held various senior positions over 11 years, most notably being hand-picked...2020-02-1046 min