Engage For Success – Employee Engagement

Monday 14th October 2024 Radio Show 562 : Navigating Workforce Transformation with Empathy Guest: Amy Bouque: Chief People Officer at Kelly Amy Bouque is passionate about helping people thrive both at work and in life. As Chief People Officer at Kelly, a global leader in strategic workforce solutions, she leads HR practices for over 5,000 full-time employees worldwide. Amy is committed to connecting people from all backgrounds with meaningful work that enriches their lives. She describes herself as an ally to all and focuses on driving Kelly’s success through transformative initiatives that empower employees to find their purpose and reach their full potential.   Join us as we discuss navigating workforce transformation with empathy Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram  

Guest: Steve Scanlon: Founder and CEO of Rewire The reason so many top leaders and executives turn to coaching is to effect change. They want different results, and know they need to act differently (and inspire their teams to act differently) to get them. But they are often unaware of the thoughts and feelings that lie beneath the surface, influencing their ability to make the necessary changes. Metacognition, then, becomes a powerful tool in this process, helping us to access, understand, and adjust what is happening below the line so we can change the actions we take to get the results we want. Steve Scanlon has dedicated over 30,000 hours to one-on-one coaching with business executives and other top performers, and has presented hundreds of workshops and keynote sessions to tens of thousands of people across the country. He is certified by the International Coaching Federation, has a certification in Interpersonal Neurobiology from the Mindsight Institute, and is a senior fellow at the Institute of Coaching. He is the founder and CEO of Rewire, a coaching and development company that helps companies, teams and individuals better understand how to make effective changes for radical improvement in their businesses and in their personal lives. Steve will bring to the podcast some practical ways to approach metacognition for different and better results, giving you the leadership edge. Join us as we discuss metacognition in leadership. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Anais Nebel: Group Culture and Communications Manager, Lipsy Anaïs is a culture leader and brand strategy expert, passionate about people empowerment. She leads culture and communications for Lipsy, a fashion and beauty group made up of 7 brands including Victoria’s Secret UK and Gap UK. Anaïs is known for creating out-of-the box engagement campaigns that create vibrant connections and bring the soul of a company to life. This special episode was recorded following Jo and Anais interview on stage at the 2024 Employee Engagement Summit at the Brewery in London and is hosted by Jo Moffatt, Engage for Success Advisory Board member and regular EFS radio show host. Engage for Success are media partners for Engage Business Media’s industry-leading events, including the Future of Work Conference and the Employee Engagement Summit. •    The key drivers that led to Lipsy London taking action to add self-empowerment to their wellbeing strategy •    Why Lipsy London decided to run a photoshoot initiative  •    Any challenges in getting employee buy-in •    Highlighting the key results that have been seen following the photoshoot •    What’s next for self-empowerment at Lipsy?  •    The achievements and impact that create the most pride Join us as we discuss how Lipsy London's recent wellbeing initiative empowered employees through self-confidence. Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Niki Avraam: Founder of Howat Avraam Solicitors Niki Avraam stands at the forefront of a transformative movement in leadership and workplace evolution. A legal entrepreneur with a rich background in employment and discrimination law, Niki’s journey has been distinguished by litigating high-profile cases and founding the London law firm, Howat Avraam Solicitors. Her approach defies convention, challenging the established norms across various industries. Niki firmly believes that by instilling a sense of ownership in our roles, we become architects of our own careers, steering our organisations towards unprecedented success. A compelling keynote speaker on leadership mindset and future workforce issues, Niki offers a roadmap for reinvigorating professional engagement. Her concept of “Preferred Discomfort” encourages embracing growth beyond comfort zones, while her insights on the “Authenticity Trap” highlight the importance of versatility in discovering one’s true potential as a leader and innovator. In her “Leadership Lessons” series, Niki distills everyday experiences into leadership wisdom.  In this episode, Niki invites listeners to explore leadership through the lens of life’s rich tapestry. She shares how everyday experiences, from the familial settings of a Greek Cypriot kitchen to the vibrant streets of Naples, offer profound leadership insights. By embracing these lessons, leaders can cultivate a deeply human, resilient, and adaptable approach to guiding others. Join us as we discuss life’s leadership lessons. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Dan Buckley: CEO – Cognexo We’ve all heard the term customer experience, but what about Employee Experience (EX)? A game-changer for forward-thinking organisations, EX is now the future of thriving workplaces – with those who invest in it four times as profitable as those who don’t. Optimising pivotal points in the employee lifecycle from pre-boarding and onboarding through to offboarding and everything in between will attract top talent and ensure they stay. The stats around EX are a call to action for businesses. Invest in EX or get left behind. Dan has experience across Cyber Security, Digital Assets and other SaaS solutions. He has a total of 23 years’ experience in Enterprise Sales and Business Development with a primary focus around disruptive and innovative businesses at the start-up and scale up stage. Join us as we discuss why investing in employee experience pays off. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guests: Niall Cluley & Andree Gowar Naill Cluley is a Chartered FCIPD and an expert in culture and performance, helping ambitious organisations and teams navigate through change and achieve sustainable performance and growth. As Managing Director at Dragonfish Consulting, Niall leads and supports the team across all areas including our proposition development and key client relationships. He ensures we stay ahead through our continued development in the field of culture and performance by linking our research and insight across multiple sectors with our experience to maximise findings and recommendations. Andree Gowar is an established consultant with over 25 years’ experience designing and delivering culture change and employee engagement strategies across a breadth of organisations. Andree leads a team of consultants working with clients to make culture change real and tangible by linking it to business performance and compliance. Andree is the driving force behind our independent research that proves the links between customers, brand and people and how our team of consultants apply this knowledge and data in support of achieving alignment for our clients and their teams. Join us as we discuss how measuring employee engagement, experience and culture differ.

Guest: Leanne Kilheeney Leanne Kilheeney is the Head of Engagement at Creative Marketing Agency Ear to the Ground. She has been with the Manchester-based agency for 12 years, during which she has held various creative and production roles working on campaigns for global brands such as Nike and PlayStation. In recent years, Leanne has transitioned her marketing and communication skills into an employee engagement role, helping the team to do the best work of their careers. Ear to the Ground specialises exclusively in the worlds of sports, esports, and gaming—sectors that resonate with Leanne’s passion for the power of play. She believes that play can significantly enhance employee engagement and business success. Leanne will share examples of how she has integrated this belief into her engagement strategies at Ear to the Ground. Join us as we discuss the power of play. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Christy Pretzinger Christy has grown WG Content from a modest freelance writing business into a nationally recognized healthcare content consultancy. Today, she’s proud of the work we do for clients all over the country. But her greatest accomplishment is the company’s culture, which rests on our four core values — empowered, curious, kind and fun. Under Christy’s strategic and visionary leadership, WG Content is a place where employees are appreciated, respected and recognized for their contributions. A company where people grow professionally while building a meaningful life outside of work. In short, an organization where everyone knows they matter. Christy is a popular podcast speaker and is co-author of the upcoming book “Your Cultural Balance Sheet: Keys to Creating an Environment Where People Can Thrive.” She’s also a long-time member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global nonprofit comprising business leaders from 65 countries. A strong believer in life-work balance, Christy makes time for fun. She enjoys travelling to faraway places, working on her golf game and staying fit by working out and hiking. A lifelong learner, she also dabbles in new hobbies such as calligraphy, drawing and attempting to learn new languages. Christy and her partner, Pete, have three adult children between them. They frequently wonder what possessed them to own four dogs, who are always underfoot. Join us as we discuss creating an environment where people can thrive. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Aaron Betesta: Laughtercise Have you ever been roped into planning a company event when it’s not part of your job role? Have you ever planned an event and 2-3 people have caused you a huge amount of stress? Have you ever had sleepless nights about overspending? It’s time to become less stressed and calmer while planning a company event by joining Aaron from Laughtercise for this podcast. Aaron will talk you through innovative company event planning research which includes why overspending, in most cases, doesn’t matter. Aaron has run Laughtercise, a team building brand, for three years. Laughtercise deliver fun team building sessions to 14,000 people all over the world and specialise in shaking up conferences and team events. With a background in company event planning, Aaron can support you in smashing any event you plan, all whilst sleeping peacefully at night! Join us as we discuss taking the stress out of planning events. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Ryne Sherman: Chief Science Officer, Hogan Assessment Systems Ryne’s research in personality has examined the role of personality in daily life, career pursuits and workplace performance, and the assessment and measurement of personality and individual differences. He is also an expert on modern approaches to personality assessment, including unobtrusive assessment, such as voice prosody, word use, and affective responses to stimuli. He is also an expert in data analytics, including the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in conjunction with personality assessment. Prior to joining Hogan, Ryne was a professor of psychology at Texas Tech University and Florida Atlantic University, where he was recognized as the FAU College of Science Distinguished Teacher of the Year in 2013. His research on the psychological properties of situations and their interaction with personality was awarded federal support from the National Science Foundation, and in 2016 he was named a “Rising Star” by the Association for Psychological Science. In addition, he received the SAGE Young Scholars Award in 2018 for his research concerning person-situation transactions, and how people navigate their social worlds on a daily basis. Join us as we discuss the importance of engagement. Host: Jo Dodds