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Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookNegotiating with Emotional Intelligence with Tony AnagorWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Tony Anagor is a seasoned expert in communication skills and negotiation, with a strong focus on leadership development. He is particularly known for his work in the field of Emotionally Intelligent Negotiation (EIN), a program he co-founded to help leaders and teams enhance their negotiation strategies through the application of emotional intelligence. This approach emphasises understanding and managing emotions to achieve better negotiation outcomes, making the process more collaborative and effective. In this episode, Tony shares his three points on ne...2025-05-0732 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookGetting The Best From Introverts with Shola KayeWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Shola is an author of two books, and she’s also an award-winning international speaker on Communication, Inclusive Leadership, and Empathy at Work. Shola’s passionate about helping organizations create an atmosphere of belonging for their people. When a workplace is fully inclusive and welcoming, amazing things happen. People are transformed into leaders. Teams and groups perform better. Everyone benefits. An expert in her field, Shola’s work appears in a variety of industry journals. She’s also a LinkedIn Learn...2025-04-0933 min

The Sideline Live Podcast#161 The Courtside Collective - Niall McDermott & Tony McGaharan // Evolution of Irish basketball mediaOn episode 161 I am delighted to be joined by Niall McDermott & Tony McGaharan two of the co-founders of The Courtside Collective. Tony and Niall set up the brand after Streetball Ireland online forums and with the help of many contributors grew a website, social media pages and a podcast covering Irish basketball. Not only that, the pair managed to get on to the NBA press mailing lists and interviewed huge NBA names and legends. Including a trip to London to interview Team USA prior to the London 2012 Olympics. A long and winding episode detailing not...2025-03-132h 02

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookCreating A Personal Brand with Vittorio AngeloneWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian who grew up in Belfast. After moving to London to train as a classical musician, he eventually made the predictable switch to stand-up comedy. He has risen through the ranks of the comedy world at an incredible speed, building a following with stand-up clips, podcasts, and sketches amassing millions of views online. He has supported huge names on tour, including Russell Howard, Jason Manford, Adam Rowe, Shane Todd, and Dan Nightingale. In this episod...2025-03-0532 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookMake Time for What Matters Most with Connor SwensonWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Connor is a facilitator, writer, and entrepreneur. As the CEO of Make Time, he is on a mission to bring the Make Time philosophy to the masses. With a focus on helping individuals, teams, and organizations integrate the Make Time framework and tactics into their lives, Connor is dedicated to enhancing focus, combating distraction, and fostering environments where employee well-being and fulfillment are paramount. Through his leadership, Make Time has reached thousands of leaders and professionals from renow...2025-02-1233 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookFollowing Your Career Compass with Felicia WilliamsWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Felicia Williams is the Vice President of People at TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform with over 1,300 employees in nine locations. Felicia is responsible for nurturing the company's culture and talent as it expands globally. From navigating the pandemic without layoffs to creating a workplace founded on belonging, her impact has seen TravelPerk remain in NewsWeek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and ranked ninth in Linkedin's Top Companies in Spain 2024. In this episode, Felicia shares her three points on follow...2025-01-1531 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookGreat Leaders Develop Talent with Al DeaWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Al Dea is a consultant, facilitator, podcast host, and keynote speaker. He is the Founder of The Edge of Work, a leadership development firm that helps organizations attract and develop talent. Al also helps organizations improve their culture in a changing world of work. In this episode, Al shares his three points on how great leaders develop talent: Every leader should proactively develop the talent of each employee. Development is a practice, but through small but consistent action...2024-12-1131 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookCreating High-Performance Cultures with John AmaechiWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Professor John Amaechi. John is a respected organizational psychologist, and the Leadership Transformation Expert at APS Intelligence LTD. John and his team of specialists partner with businesses to build bespoke programs focused on executive coaching and behavioral change. These programs help create influential leaders and authentic and ethical cultures. In this episode, John shares his three points on Creating High-Performance cultures: 1. Work shouldn’t have a body count – it shouldn’t take courage to be at (most) work. 2. The dange...2024-11-1338 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookThe Future of Leadership with Bret FreemanWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Bret is a business psychologist who specializes in applied neuroscience. He works with senior leadership teams worldwide to improve cultural transformation. He is passionate about using neuroscience to create lasting change in the lives of those he works with. In this episode, Bret shares his Three Points on the Future of Leadership: 1. Connection on a human level, first and foremost. 2. Conversations that drive others to insight. 3. Choice – proactively influencing culture and truly owning your leadership impact. If you...2024-10-0929 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookPeak Experiences with Brittni BoweringWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Brittni Bowering is a workshop designer, facilitator, and event host. For the past seven years, Brittni has been travelling around the world, working with companies like LEGO, Google, and Twitter, running workshops and training to help teams achieve more in less time—while having a bit more fun! Brittni shares her three points on “peak moments’ in this episode. Why we should have more fun at work (why it's important) How can we create peak moments in the mundane...2024-09-0432 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookCreating Psychological Safety with Dave MoerleinWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Dave Moerlein is the author of ‘The Safety Effect’. His book shares tools Dave has implemented over the years to help others create psychological safety for themselves and others. During his 15 years at Google, he managed hundreds of people across ten global offices and was awarded numerous awards for coaching and management. Dave shares his three points on “creating psychological Safety” in this episode. The Challenge: Companies and leadership continuously fail to create safe work environments The Solution: The...2024-07-0333 min $What\'s Next Now!$ What's Next Now!Learning, Leaders and TeamsI am thrilled to welcome Tony McGaharan to the show. Tony is the dynamic founder of People Playbook and has a rich background that spans from Google to coaching basketball in Sweden. Right from the very beginning, Tony's warmth and humility shine through as he shares his background. Proudly from Belfast, he learned the values that drive him: hard work, treating people well, and having the courage to take risks. His transition from a secure job at Google to founding his own company wasn’t easy, and he discusses the courage that it required for hi...2024-06-2531 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookLeading Change with Lesley PowellWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Lesley is a learning designer, facilitator and coach and has taught change management programs to leaders for over 17 years. She co-designed Google's first change management framework, used by hundreds of teams across the company to help plan and land change. In this episode, Lesley shares her three points on “leading change”. 1. For change to land, start with the why. 2. How change fatigue contributes to burnout. 3. Put on your SCARF and look for the turkeys. 2024-06-0532 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookRadical Candor with Kim ScottWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Kim Scott is the author of Just Work and Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. In this episode, Kim shares her three points on “radical candor”. Care Personally Challenging Directly Top tips to install the habits of being radically candid If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leader...2024-05-0136 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookEmpathetic Leadership with Dr. Kim HowellWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Kim is a psychologist and learning and development expert who is passionate about helping leaders excel. She has developed and facilitated learning programs for global organizations that are impactful and transformational. She believes that good leaders have the power to inspire and build stronger workplaces and workforces through empathy and engaged leadership. In this episode, Kim shares her three points on “empathetic leadership”. How To Be Vulnerable and not getting fired in the process. How to be mindful - even if your mi...2024-04-0331 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookThe Inner Critic with Jennifer McCollumWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Jennifer McCollum is on a mission to create better leaders and workplaces, by advancing women and promoting inclusivity. She’s an accomplished CEO, speaker, consultant, and the author of the new book "In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO." This book uses data and personal stories to shed light on the unique challenges women face on their journey to leadership, providing actionable insights for aspiring leaders and organizations. In this episode, Jennifer shares her three points on “the inner c...2024-03-0633 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookLeading Startups with Gibran KhanWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Gibran Khan was previously responsible for managing the alumni programs at Google for Startups. Having a deep understanding of the founder's journey, Gibran identified the areas where Google could provide the most support to founders and developed programs to assist them in building startups that have a lasting impact on the community. In this episode, Gibran shares his three points on “what it takes to lead a start-up”. Effective founders communicate their vision Using ‘no’ as a framework Startups reflect their founder...2024-02-0731 min

workshops work244 - Building Bridges with Basketball: Learnings about Facilitation with Tony McGaharanShare your thoughts about our conversation!From the basketball courts of Northern Ireland to the C-suites of tech giants, Tony McGaharan just can’t stop coaching!After a decade at Google, Tony set up his own training and people development company, People Playbook. Calling on experience from Sweden to Singapore, Tony’s honed his skills worldwide and with a huge range of groups.In that time, he’s found some common truths and universal experiences. He shares them in this episode — dribbling between basketball and facilitation, coaching and learning design, and more.Find o...2023-11-221h 18

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookEmpathy In Communication with Tracey MadiganWATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Tracey Madigan is the Director of the 15 Minutes Group, a boutique firm solely focused on helping smart people communicate better. In this episode, Tracey shares three points on “empathy in communication” including: Empathy when speaking Empathy when listening Team-wide empathy If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Tracey on Linkedin Tracey's firm 15 minutes group *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect w...2023-08-0229 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookEmpathy In Communication with Tracey MadiganTracey Madigan is Director of the 15 Minutes Group, a boutique firm solely focused on helping smart people communicate better. In this episode, Tracey shares three points on “empathy in communication” including: 1. Empathy when speaking 2. Empathy when listening 3. Team-wide empathy Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy.2023-08-0229 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookThe Art of Accepting Help with Noel McKenzieNoel McKenzie is the Executive Director of Represented Foundation: a non-profit dedicated to making it easier for Black and Brown entrepreneurs to get the tools they need to solve major issues in our society. In this episode, Noel shares three points on accepting better help including: 1. Better help gets you more done 2. Some of our reasons for not asking for help are in our head 3. Accepting better help creates equity for everybody Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy. // Links:2023-07-0524 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookHaving Better Conversations with Alice BurksAlice Burks is Global Head of Learning and Development at DICE. An experienced facilitator and coach, she has designed and delivered leadership development projects around the world. She is a psychotherapist-in-training, and in her spare time also a boxing coach. In this episode, she shares her three points on having better conversations including: 1. Purpose 2. Priming 3. Presence Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy. // Links: Alice’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/aliceburks Dice Website: https://dice.fm/ Tony’s Li...2023-06-0728 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookFreedom From Self-Imposed Pressure with Ash RamaAsh Rama is VP of People at Mention Me. He’s also a Personal Coach and Hypnotherapist. In this episode, he shares his three points on managing self-imposed pressure including: 1. Understanding the race you’re running 2. Competing with yourself 3. Learning what ‘optimum’ means for you Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy. Connect with Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymcgaharan?originalSubdomain=uk Webpage: https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/ash-rama 2023-05-0327 min

Campfire ConversationCamp Can Make Business BetterWhat is learned at camp can have far reaching effects both personally and professionally. Tony McGaharan left Northern Ireland to spend two summers at camp. His journey from there included working for non-profits and then Google before starting People Playbook, a company which sounds a whole lot like… well, being back at camp.2023-04-2828 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookConfidence at Work with Jenny WoodJenny Wood is a Google executive, Harvard Business writer, founder, mum, and pilot who has trained over 40,000 people through the Own Your Career Project. In this episode, she shares her three points on Confidence at Work, including: 1. Know your superpowers 2. Cut, cut, cut 3. Delete the octopus Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy.2023-03-2231 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookThe Squiggly Manager with Helen TupperHelen Tupper is the co-founder of Amazing If: a company that along with her business partner Sarah Ellis, has inspired millions of people around the world through books, podcasts and TED Talks. Their mission is “making careers better for everyone.” In this episode, she shares her three points on being a Squiggly Manager including: 1. Ask more questions than you answer 2. Personalise people's progression 3. Empower others to squiggle & stay Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy.2023-03-0832 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookBecoming an Effective Founder with Martin Gonzalez and Josh YellinMartin Gonzalez and Josh Yellin are the researchers behind The Effective Founders Project: a Google For Start-Ups initiative that set out to discover the reasons why some start-ups succeed and others fail. In today’s episode, they share three surprising points on how to become an effective founder including: 1. Treat people like volunteers 2. Invite disagreement 3. Overcome discouragement Thanks so much for listening and we really hope you enjoy. https://podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/the-effective-founder-project 2023-02-0137 min

Pivot with Jenny BlakePivoting from Google to Launching People Playbook with Tony McGaharanLeaving the cool shade of a corporate tree with a great salary and benefits to start a business is never easy. But making the call mere months before a global pandemic hits seems on the surface to be ill-timed—to say the least. Or perhaps cosmic. Don’t feel bad for Tony McGaharan, who is a pro at finding the silver lining in any situation. Suddenly the market for his budding business went from Belfast to global through virtual events, and his business is thriving because of it.In this conversation, we cover how he knew...2023-01-2947 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookPurposeful Diversity with Elijah LawalElijah Lawal is a British-Nigerian author and screenwriter based in San Francisco. His latest book The Clapback: Your Guide to Calling out Racist Stereotypes examines the evolution of negative beliefs about the black community, debunking them factually and scientifically. In this episode he shares his three points on Purposeful Diversity, including: 1. How diversity is multi-dimensional 2. Why diversity should be purposeful 3. The power of publicising aspirational goals Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy. https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.c...2023-01-0427 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookOvercoming Depression with Dr. Stephen Ilardi Dr. Stephen Ilardi is a clinical researcher, professor, podcaster, author and public speaker. In this episode he shares three points on overcoming depression including: 1. Using movement as medicine 2. Feeding your brain what it needs 3. Beating negative thought patterns Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy. // https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/dr-stephen-ilardi-depression 2022-12-0729 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookEnergizing Your Life with Simon Alexander OngSimon Alexander Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker. His debut book Energize was published by Penguin in April 2022 and received endorsements from the likes of Simon Sinek, Marie Forleo and Dr Marshall Goldsmith. In this episode he shares his three points on “Energizing Your Life” including: 1. Why we must stop treating our health as a side hustle. 2. The magnetic energy of a compelling vision, and 3. How to bend our reality by becoming our own placebo. We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening. ...2022-11-0231 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookIntegrity with Neville IsdellNeville Isdell is the former chairman and global CEO of The Coca-Cola Company where he worked for 43 years. In this episode, we explore his three points on integrity including: 1. Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility 2. Protecting people and the planet 3. The importance of taking a world-view We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening. // https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/neville-isdell-integrity 2022-10-0521 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookFreeing Your Time with Jenny BlakeJenny Blake is the best-selling author of Free Time: a new book that helps business owners lose the busywork and love their business. In this episode we explore her three points on “freeing your time” including: 1. Freeing yourself from the role of Chief Everything Officer 2. Making yourself and your team replaceable with the Fiji Test and, 3. Creating an externalized business mind We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening. // https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/jenny-blake-free-time 2022-09-0730 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookSetting Boundaries with Marc SchoenenMarc Schoenen is the Rewards Leader for Impossible Foods. In this episode we explore his three points on “setting and respecting boundaries” including: What to do after you say “no” Why you don’t have to offer an explanation And how to use consistency to strengthen your boundaries We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening. // https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/marc-schoenen-impossible-foods 2022-08-0326 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookThree Points on “Effective Facilitation” with Tony McGaharanTony McGaharan is the founder of People Playbook. In this episode we explore his three points on “effective facilitation” including: Be empathetic — because it's not about you Be present — because you can't be here, if you're elsewhere) Be fun(ny) — because if you approach with lightness, it'll feel light for others We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening. // https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/tony-mcgaharan-effective-facillitation 2022-07-0634 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookSustainable Productivity with Connor SwensonConnor Swenson is a facilitator, writer and entrepreneur. In this episode, we explore his three-points on Sustainable Productivity including: 1. Why burn-out is not your fault 2. The power of priority 3. And how changing the culture starts with us Check it out! // https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/connor-swenson-sustainable-productivity 2022-06-0131 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookComedy at Work with Jarred ChristmasJarred Christmas is an award-winning actor and comedian. In this episode, we explore his three-points on comedy at work, including: 1. The importance of reading the room 2. Why intentionally leaning into failure is a great strategy 3. And the power of a good anecdote. Check it out! // https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/jarred-christmas-comedy-at-work 2022-05-0427 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookBravery at Work with Lucy McKennaLucy McKenna is the cofounder of The Brave Lab. In today’s episode she joins Tony to share her three points on bravery at work including: 1. Why Brave leadership is needed 2. What bravery looks like 3. And how to start Check it out! https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/lucy-mckenna-bravery-at-work 2022-04-1324 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookStorytelling with Bijan GhorbaniBijan Ghorbani is the creator of the top-rated storytelling training at Google. In this episode, he joins Tony to share Three Points on Storytelling including: 1. How to empathise with your audience 2. Why preparation is the key to success 3. And why decision-making is always driven by emotion Check it out! https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/bijan-ghorbani-storytelling 2022-03-0930 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookThe Great Resignation with Dr. Kim Howell Dr. Kim Howell is a depth psychologist, consultant, and coach. In this episode, she joins Tony to share her three points on “The Great Resignation” including: 1. Why people don't feel seen, heard or amplified 2. Why people are realising work is a relationship 3. And why people are tumbling down the rabbit hole Check it out! https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/kim-howell-the-great-resignation 2022-02-0928 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookPlay at Work with Lesley Powell Lesley Powell is the cofounder of Cloudberry. In today’s episode, she joins Tony to share her three points on Play At Work including: 1. The importance of playfulness in virtual learning 2. Using play for serious team discussions 3. And Diva Learning… Check it out! https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/lesley-powell-play-at-work 2022-02-0227 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookPositive Thinking with Richard BoyleRichard Boyle is a Therapist with a passion for tech. In this episode, he joins Tony to share his three points on Positive Thinking including: Why positive thinking is not a luxury How positive thinking changes our brain And what it means to ‘practice positivity’ Check it out! https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/richard-boyle-positive-thinking 2022-01-2625 min

Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People PlaybookTrust with Sarah DevereauxSarah Devereaux is the Head Of Marketing and Customer Success at Murmur. In this episode, she joins Tony to share her three points on trust including: 1. How a lack of trust is usually rooted in fear 2. Why trust should be extended by default 3. And what we should do instead of giving feedback Check it out! https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/sarah-devereaux-people-playbook 2022-01-1729 min $Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland\'s #1 Interview Podcast$ Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast#218 Tony McGaharan: People PlaybookTony McGaharan is a People Development Expert who has experience working with some of the biggest businesses on the planet. (While also being a fully qualified Coach — both on and off the basketball court). Last year — at the height of the pandemic — he founded People Playbook, a learning consultancy focused on wellbeing that helps organisations achieve their goals through learning, leadership and team development. In this episode we talk about: Growing up in The Holylands Taking a bullet to the leg Coaching professional basketball in Sweden Wo...2021-08-091h 18