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Special Guest: Jim Bishop: Conjunction Leadership With over two decades of immersive experience in executive development, corporate leadership and human performance, Jim Bishop stands as a beacon of transformative leadership through his business, Conjunction Leadership. Jim's journey has taken him across the globe, coaching executives, diverse teams and orchestrating the modernization of leadership systems for transforming business units. Having collaborated with industry giants like Eli Lilly, Roche, and Elanco, Jim recognized the pivotal role of a visionary leader willing to first work on themselves while revitalizing their culture. This catalyzed the birth of Conjunction Leadership in 2020, where Jim provides executive coaching and team development solutions. As a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Leadership Facilitator with Blanchard, Jim's methods are a blend of science and art. He empowers executives through executive coaching, corporate culture consulting, and team effectiveness programs, focusing on holistic development within volatile contexts. At Conjunction Leadership, transformation starts within. The exclusive DISRUPT, BRIDGE, and GROW process guides leaders on a journey of self-discovery, mindset shifts, and measurable growth. Join us as we discuss masculine leadership, post pandemic. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Craig Carden: Leadership Development Expert Craig Carden, MBA MRes FCMI, is a leadership development expert specialising in transforming accidental managers into emotionally intelligent leaders. With an extensive background that spans three decades, Craig has developed his expertise through pivotal roles and collaborations with prestigious organisations such as Liverpool Football Club, BMW, Rolls-Royce, Blenheim Palace, Heathrow Airport, and many other blue chip clients. His holistic approach marries the stoic virtues of wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance with modern scientific principles to foster high-performance environments and nurture competent, confident leaders. A staunch advocate for emotional intelligence, Craig holds certifications in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, NLP, and Human Leadership, among others. His innovative program, EQMGMT, aims to unlock potential and cultivate the necessary skills in managers who find themselves thrust into roles for which they may not be fully prepared. In our upcoming episode of the Engage for Success radio show, Craig will discuss the prevalent issue of accidental managers in the UK—individuals who are promoted based on their technical skills rather than their leadership abilities. This discussion will delve into the risks and challenges these managers face and the broader implications for businesses. Craig will share his insights on how to effectively identify and develop these managers using strategic leadership training programmes that emphasise emotional intelligence and practical skills. Join us as we discuss transformative strategies and practical solutions to empower accidental managers to succeed and drive organisational success. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram

Special Guest: Marshall Darr: Co-Founder and CEO of StretchDollar Marshall Darr is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of StretchDollar, a health benefits startup based in San Francisco, California, and Philadelphia, PA. Before co-founding StretchDollar, Marshall spent the last decade helping to make work better for small businesses, first as Head of Lifecycle Marketing for the payroll service company, Gusto, and more recently as VP of Marketing and Partnerships, for Decent, a health insurance startup he helped launch. Marshall learned early in his career the challenges that small business owners face, having found a startup in the real estate industry, and he can't think of a more important focus than making it possible for more small business owners to take care of their people, the mission behind StretchDollar. Join us as we discuss trends and innovations in small businesses Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram