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(Some of) The main points for listeners:• What can you do to move to mastery, intentionally• Seeing the glass half full versus half empty• How not buying into the recession will save your business• What’s in your control and what CAN you control – it’s a matter of focus• Start with knowing you own skills…• You cannot NOT market• What we can learn from the actions of some business owners during the lockdown period – it’s a matter of perspective• How fear, uncertainty & doubt left some of the turkeys on the shelf at Christmas• The journey to mastery… we all start as explorers keen to gather knowledge…• Experts to Masters… it’s an intentional step• Out of every 100 businesses that start… only 20 will succeed in the first instance – business founders need to be aware that sometimes it’s things outside of our control that make the biggest impact• Circumstances don’t play any part in how we choose to react… consider that…• Having an understanding of our purpose drives the journey to mastery• How our hobbies can enable us to take a different view of what we do and how we do it• No one else has had the same journey as you – we all bring a unique journey to the world• The parallels with learning to drive… moving up the ladder from unconscious incompetence to conscious incompetence to conscious competence and on to unconscious competence• The decision to go to mastery comes from a recognition that we want to pass it on to the future• The key is being able to pass it on… not just to learn it… it’s about teaching… and education and that’s about making it conscious again• It’s about exploring with people ‘what is it you find difficult about X?’• Why it’s important to find a coach or mentor to help us improve• Find what brings you joy… and know that our journey is one of contentment• Our best work comes from being intentional when we do it…• William’s Tip… don’t take yourself too seriouslyLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesConnect with William at Williambuist.comTake the online audit at audit.Williambuist.comLearn more about Scaling Up: https://scalingup.com/Books Referenced in this episode: Intentional Mastery: Step Beyond your Expertise and Build Better Business, William Buist: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intentional-Mastery-Beyond-Expertise-Business/dp/1912300621 A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas, Warren Berger: https://bit.ly/3ws83eC Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) https://amzn.eu/d/a6bMZP2 Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: Purpose, scaling Up, Mastery, Entrepreneurship, Joyfulness, intention, Warren Berger, Verne Harnish, coaching, mentoring, Culture

In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks in-depth to John Ratliff. John built, scaled and exited Appletree Answers as a 23 year old in his back room to an international business with 650 employees for a multiple 5 times that of other similar businesses. He first met Verne Harnish in 2005 as part of the Birthing of Giants programme. He is now the CEO of Align 5 where his team helps others scale and exit. He talks openly about the highs and lows of his journey and shares his wisdom on how you can find the ‘Rembrandt in the attic’ of your business.(Some of) The main points for listeners:• There’s value in having the whole team go through the learning of Scaling Up• Why starting from scratch is so much harder than acquiring a good business• How buying as business with debt helps entrepreneurs really scale• As a teenager John always knew he’d be an entrepreneur – do you know if you are one?• When your company is big enough that you don’t know everyone’s name you need a senior team• How a person responsible for ‘employee happiness’ really drives engagement• How to drive employee turnover DOWN through full focus• John’s ‘Dream On’ process drove employee turnover from 110% down to 18%• Recognise that you’re never going to get 100% buy in… so build your process for the majority!• Build your employee handbook that treats employees like adults!• What can I do today to make the employee experience better than yesterday?• How creating rituals around simple things really drives satisfaction• How great office space and design really supports your frontline employees• Purpose – it’s more an issue of authenticity… otherwise people will see through your actions.• If you don’t truly believe in the actions you are taking don’t do them!• As an entrepreneur if you don’t wake up everyday unbelievably grateful that people show up in your business to bring YOUR dreams to life you’re in the wrong business• Remember people have a choice about where they work!• What can you tell about the general manager at a hotel just by looking at the way the team work together!• Spend your money on the employee experience to enable your people to drive your customer experience through creating your brand promise• Nothing good comes from mediocre experience• Build a business on a foundation of culture, skills and talent with purpose at the core• The link between purpose, values, culture and systems and the value of your business• How John saw the Aeron chair as the canary in the coal mine• John’s advice to his 22 year old self… • How it’s the highs and the lows that really do make our succesS Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesConnect with John at Align 5 https://align5.comLearn more about Scaling Up: https://scalingup.com/ Books Referenced in this episode: Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm https://amzn.eu/d/3gSfz0O Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) https://amzn.eu/d/a6bMZP2 The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism https://amzn.eu/d/6U9Qzek Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: Purpose, scaling Up, Scale, Entrepreneur, Success, Purpose Driven, John Ratliff, Secret Sauce, coaching, 10X thinking, Entrepreneurs Organisation, BHAG Download Links: Search ‘Sparks by Ignium’ Series Website: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/ And here's the download links for this Episode: https://feeds.transistor.fm/sparks https://share.transistor.fm/s/a835ea28 https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodes/how-john-ratliff-drove-employee-engagement-through-focussing-on-culture-and-how-that-drove-the-value-of-his-business-long-term https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sparks-by-ignium/id1525777023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/57toKXyDgyrKG9CVyw3Jd8

In this episode Phil Rose talks openly about finding PURPOSE and overcoming his FEARs to swim in cold dark lakes…(Some of) The main points for listeners:· False Expectations Appearing Real· Finding my purpose… my WHY for the podcast· Getting in the lake… at 3.9 degrees…· Learning to swim · My purpose… challenge… to do it, or not to do it…· Out of your Comfort Zone…· Sailing with my father… and feeling scared… as a child· Feel the Fear and DO it anyway· Find your purpose to help you on those dark days· The point of the Sparks by Ignium Podcast – what do you want from it?· How often ‘should’ I do it?· I do it because I enjoy it…· Why do you do it? Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Connect with Learn more about Scaling Up: https://scalingup.com/Learn more about the Scaling Up toolkit - https://scalingup.com/growth-tools/ Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: Purpose, scaling Up, Scale, FEAR, Cold Water Swimming, Podcasting

Verne Harnish is founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), with over 16,000 members worldwide, and chaired for fifteen years EO’s premiere CEO program held at MIT, a program in which he still teaches today. Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, a global executive education and coaching company with over 200 partners on six continents, Verne has spent the past four decades helping companies scaleup. He’s the author of the bestseller Mastering the Rockefeller Habits; authored The Greatest Business Decisions of All Times," for which Jim Collins wrote the foreword; and wrote Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) which has been translated into 22 languages and has won eight major international book awards including the prestigious International Book Award for Best General Business book. His latest book, Scaling Up Compensation, rocketed to the #1 HR book on Amazon.Verne also chairs the annual ScaleUp Summits and serves on several boards including vice chair of The Riordan Clinic; co-founder and chair of Geoversity; and board member of the social venture Million Dollar Women. A private investor in many scaleups, Verne enjoys piano, tennis, and magic as a card-carrying member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.(Some of) The main points for listeners:• Entrepreneurs Organisation –• Entrepreneurs Masters Programme launched 35 years ago• Mastering the Rockefeller Habits – designed to reduce the drama and chaos that comes with scaling a business• Scaling Up – revised edition out October 18th• It’s as much about purpose as it is profit – money is important but to keep employees engaged it’s got to be about purpose to• Entrepreneurs want to solve a problem they see• What’s your BHAG? Red Balloon – 1 experience delivered sustainably every second by 2030!• Do you see chaos drama or opportunity? It’s all about mindset. It’s going to be outwardly chaotic!• As leaders were expected to absorb fear and exude hope - Greg Brennerman• Margaret Heffernan – this is the time to be ambitious • What would Warren Buffet do?• Figure out how to take advantage of the opportunity:• ‘Up’ your BHAG• How can you get more intel to help you?• Who survives is not the fittest it’s the most adaptable• OODA loop… can you act quicker and remain agile• What can you learn from the trends around us today• What are your strategies around pricing to protect your margins?• Good better best…• Consider your compensation plan for your team – especially now at this time of inflation to attract and retain (and link to your pricing!)• Remember your Gross Margin dollar/£/€ per employee - • Use daily huddles to share information and learn what’s happening direct from employees and customers • Do you have the intel daily to enable you to make decisions and have a good gut feeling for your business• Where is that 10x advantage over the competition • Thinking 10x means you have to think differently • How getting a coach makes such a big difference• What we can all learn from Marshall Goldsmith and why he chose scaling up and the growth institute for his first master course in coaching• Disciplined People, Engaged in disciplined thought that drives disciplined strategy which drives execution (PSEC) – and that comes from coaching!• The key to scaling action is technology• Coaching learning and tech is what drives scaling up• Be even more bold!Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesConnect with Verne at Scaling UpLearn more about Scaling Up: https://scalingup.com/Learn more about the Scaling Up toolkit - https://scalingup.com/growth-tools/Learn more about the Growth Institute- https://www.growthinstitute.comLearn more about the Scaling Up Master Business Course - https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/workshop/scaling-up-master-business-course/Books Referenced in this episode: Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm https://amzn.eu/d/3gSfz0O Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) https://amzn.eu/d/a6bMZP2 The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism https://amzn.eu/d/6U9Qzek Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group

(Some of) The main points for listeners:• CHUTZPAH – it’s something anyone can develop• Introvert or extravert – both can have it… • Sisu, Chutzpah – it’s the same…• Carpe Diem• Handling Objections• What we can learn from the success and mistakes of Blockbuster• Uncovering Needs• Why do dogs put up with laying on rough objects? Because the pain isn’t big enough to make them move…• Trail Blazer• Someone who’s willing to risk failure, disrupt the status quo and put themselves on the line with their idea• What we can learn from the team at Uber• Zig Zag• Getting past roadblocks, finding a way to succeed and overcome issues• Never taking no for an answer• Nature takes the easiest path – what’s your easiest route to success?• Purpose• Purpose is what helps people continue on the path• Ambiguity minimization• We all have to make decisions – and often in the face of ambiguity• Consider decisions as a door… one closes behind you and another allows you back in – like a swing door (Bezos) – so how can you create an AND in your decision making• Humility• How humility creates loyal teams• And loyal teams stay longer (like customers)• Humility is accepting responsibility when you are wrong• Success has a thousand fathers and failure is an orphanLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesConnect with Mason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masonharrislistens/Visit Mason online:https://www.thechutzpahguy.com/Learn more about Scaling Up: https://scalingup.com/Books Referenced in this episode: The Chutzpah Advantage: Go Bigger. Be Bolder. Do Better: Mason Harris - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chutzpah-Advantage-Bigger-Bolder-Better-ebook/dp/B08Z57946T Mans Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl: https://amzn.to/3yvLYyb Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: Chutzpah, personality, Entrepreneur, Success, leadership, followership, Purpose, Blockbuster, Starbucks, Barbara Corcoran, Verne Harnish, Humility, coaching, 10X thinking Download Links: Search ‘Sparks by Ignium’ Series Website: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/ And here's the download links for this Episode: https://feeds.transistor.fm/sparks https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b626493 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sparks-by-ignium/id1525777023 https://open.spotify.com/show/7KDlz9FFdVJuJTJWAZmrvG https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e5fcd733-4df4-4077-a330-97a5b0c3440b/sparks-by-ignium https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3NwYXJrcw== https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/sparks-by-ignium-ignium-consulting-ltd-zBPVyltd8o9/ https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/204897187&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/204897187

Bill Gallagher shares his thoughts on how you can take time out of your business and Scale at the same timeSummary:In this episode Phil Rose talks to Scaling Up Coach Bill Gallagher about his experiences running is own businesses and helping others scale theirs. Bill made a significant shift in his own life when he realised that to truly be able to take time away from his business he needed to not just empower his team but also coach them and change his own mindset. He shares openly how this mindset shift is really the secret sauce to success for himself and his clients.(Some of) The main points for listeners:• Top Tip…Grab the URL before someone else does… that’s what Bill did!• Bill’s experience with Scaling Up goes back over 17 years so there’s a lot to learn• Bill helps businesses and leaders grow… and deal with growth when they need more ‘order’ in their business as it grows• You have the company you deserve and you deserve the company you have• How to get balance in your business• Purpose – it’s why you do what you do and what do you care about• It’s all about emotion… • Eat pray love… your own discovery is within you already!• So, what do you care about?• At the end your life… what will people say about you… contribution? Generous? What do you want them to say about you?• When you are clear about your purpose in business the desire to grow is greater• The thing that gets you up in the morning is your purpose… • The leader in the organisation is like the front and the back of your hand• Many people believe bigger means more… more hours, more work, more stress – but that’s not true – learn why… • Who are you comparing yourself to? To grow you need to shift your thinking• How do you engage people in your business purpose?• Every leader needs to listen and really pay attention. Be interested in people. That’s the start of true leadership• The next step is coaching… the connection to the leadership flywheel: Purpose - attention / opportunity – planning – coaching• You can ‘have it all’ if you choose to and it’s nothing to do with the size of the organisation you lead• You can learn and implement all the tools you need to run your business … but it’s only when you shift your thinking as a leader that things will change.• Bills tips on how to leave your business for a month…• How to structure your business for success and scale without failing• Coaching as a leader is Key… that’s the shift needed• As a leader it’s essential to know your strengths and weaknesses• Bill’s Secret Sauce… You’ll have to listen for that part![48:49] END------------ The End ------------ Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesConnect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billgall/Visit Bill online:https://scalingcoach.com/Learn more about Scaling Up: https://scalingup.com/Learn more about the Scaling Up toolkit - https://scalingup.com/growth-tools/ Books Referenced in this episode: Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia, Elizabeth Gilbert - https://amzn.to/3O7rGza Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: Purpose, scaling Up, Scale, Entrepreneur, Success, Rocks, Purpose Driven, Processes, context, Verne Harnish, Secret Sauce, coaching, 10X thinking Download Links: Search ‘Sparks by Ignium’ Series Website: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/

In this shorter episode Phil Rose talks about all things purpose led, from ESG principles to engaging your teams through aligning your values and your actions. (Some of) The main points for listeners:· It’s our gift as business owners to change some of the biggest problems…· Purpose and prosperity· The UN sustainability goals: how you can use them to help…· How will you change the world· ESG … it’s not just for investment companies· Connecting back to why you exist· What do your team feel about you and your business?· What’s your 10, 20, 30 year vision?· Get clear on it so you feel compelled to make it happen.· As entrepreneurs and business leaders we CAN change the world· It only takes 2% of GDP… (thank you Yuval Noah Harari)Listen to this and other episodes of the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesReferences from this episode:Other Sparks by Ignium episodes – John Rosling (Episode 53)The 6 Fs of Personal Planning: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, Friendship and Fun (episode 35)The Scaling Up One Page Personal Plan (OPPP) (episode 39)Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comYuval Noah Harari – “The actual cost of preventing climate breakdown” - https://www.ted.com/talks/yuval_noah_harari_the_actual_cost_of_preventing_climate_breakdownSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankSign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

Align your business Purpose, goals and activities to drive your successSummary:In this episode Phil Rose talks Eugene Terk. Eugene is VP Business Development and General Counsel for Align – creator of the Scaling Up Scoreboard Software. His role is to find, foster and nurture strategic partnerships with coaches, consultants and implementers of processes that help businesses scale. Align was created in 2012 to help implement the core processes of Scaling Up in the business and is now available as the Scaling Up Scoreboard.(Some of) The main points for listeners:• Align people to your purpose to best engage them• Identify your core purpose – aligning companies and their people to their journey to success (the purpose of Align)• How aligned is your product to your purpose?• Use the Scaling Up tool kit to help you create your alignment• Do your team know how they contribute to the success and bigger picture of your business• What do you do ‘on paper’ that you can make more efficient?• How do you help yourself think more strategically – and then capture it for all to see and act on?• What tools do you use to ensure goals and actions ‘flow down’ to all the team so they know what they are accountable for?• What communication rhythms do you run in your business? • Accountability helps your identify issues at an individual level so you can best support the team• What does your scoreboard look like? How do you know where you are?• Why use quarterly objectives? What course corrections do you need to make to bring you back on track?• What are your key (2-3) measures in your business? Do you know the value of that measure today? If not, what needs to change?• Source and outcome measures – what are you focussed on?E.g. To increase revenue by 20% what do you need to do?• Talk frequently about and measure your top priorities• What tools do you have that enable you to work on the business? (compared with working IN the business)• Where are you Checking IN rather than checking UP on people?• Do you (or your team) hide behind your excuses for not hitting your goals? What are you tracking and what’s the psychological impact of goal tracking?• How much time are you spending strategically vs operationally? How can you elevate yourself, if you run the business, to do more strategic work.• What goals do you set yourself? Write it down, measure it, track it… do it!• Work with a coach to drive and support your success… 😊[50:49] END------------ The End ------------ Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesConnect with Eugene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-terk-8014225/Learn more about Scaling Up Scoreboard: https://scalingup.com/software/ Learn more about Align: www.aligntoday.com Learn more about the Scaling Up toolkit - https://scalingup.com/growth-tools/ Books Referenced in this episode: Measure What Matters: OKRs: The Simple Idea That Drives 10x Growth, John Doerr: https://amzn.to/3mR23qY Scaling Up How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0), Verne Harnish: https://amzn.to/3MTSrGC The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It, Michael E. Gerber - https://amzn.to/3Hqp3Xc Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: Align, Purpose, Scaling Up, Scale, Entrepreneur, Success, Scoreboard, Rocks, Measurement, Purpose Driven, Processes, context, Verne Harnish

So you think you know what keeps your business alive?Summary:In this episode Phil Rose talks Jonathan Mond. Jonathan is an accountant turned business coach. If you want to know more about the levers to pull in your business to make it more successful you must listen to this!(Some of) The main points for listeners:• The 7 Drivers of financial success• Price is secondary when you have a complete understanding of your customer’s needs• What are their emotional needs vs logical needs• The Power of 1... what changes will you make?• Growth Sucks Cash… and how to manage that!• What do you need to do in your business to deliver truly on your purpose• What team do you need to help you grow?• What behaviours will drive your success?• Remember you’re a Players will want a seat at the strategy table • What do your customers really buy your products for?Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesConnect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mond-a6250b72/Learn more about Cashflow Story:https://www.cashflowstory.com/Books Referenced in this episode: Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose, Tony Hsieh https://amzn.to/3ttECaZ Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: | Cashflow | Cashflow Story | Revenue | Financial excellence | Working Capital | Behaviours | Expectations | Rocks | Valuation | Purpose Driven | Processes | context

In this episode Phil Rose talks again with Dr Nicole Rivera, integrated practitioner and business coach. She is an expert in functional medicine and business – a unique combination where she (and her husband) help both diagnose and then ‘cure’ health and business issues to create sustainable benefits. Dr Nicole discusses: Don’t Guess, Test! And provides advice on how to ‘heal’ your business.(Some of) The main points for listeners:• Don’t Guess, Test!: Do the right testing to diagnose the issue before you implement the solution• The parallel between running a business and running your ‘body’• There is no such thing as a ‘cookie cutter’ approach to life, or business.. we’re all unique• More Time, Less Stress, More Money or More Fun – which is key to you• How much effort are you putting in to driving your business, at the expense of your health? What needs to change?• Balancing the issues that occur in family businesses – it’s all about communication and learning ‘HOW’ to work together• How getting out in nature helps improve communication• Learning how to balance family AND business takes time• How to Bring your human side to business• “Everyone wants to see the Dr” – and how do you discover what it is that you are good at and how to you build a business around that so it works for you• The link between ‘burn out’ and other health issues AND other things in your life• What’s the catalyst that triggers the issue?• Often it’s stress that compounds, with many other ‘little’ things that creates the problem• What you can do to help yourself: Comprehensive Blood testing to understand the underlying issues• Proactive and preventative approaches – it’s not just eating well and going to the gym• What’s your BHAG for life AND business? Learn about the parallels between business health and life health and how to ‘bridge’ those two ‘worlds’• How to unlock your business and personal life through holistic ‘coaching’Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Dr Nicole Rivera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nicole-rivera/Instagram: Dr.NicoleRiveraDr Nicole’s Podcasts:Wellness Radio:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-wellness-radio/id1126893522The Integrative Entrepreneur:https://www.integrativegrowthinstitute.com/podcastDiscover the Integrative Growth Institute: https://integrativewellnessgroup.com/# Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: | Wellness | Health | Lymph blockages | Immune System | Cardio vascular disease | Scaling Up | Blood testing | DNA Stress | Coaching | Business growth | Holistic approach | Diagnostic testing Download Links:Series Website: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/ And here's the download links for this Episode:https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f4e8170 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sparks-by-ignium/id1525777023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0I2sg1NgFhn8BNv1tow0Yo?si=btfxpyCpSzy0Y9ma6VTHqg https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3NwYXJrcw/episode/YmUyNzdiMGEtMjIwNi00YzNjLTg0NjEtY2JlOWIxYTk3YzUx?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjIjfDI7o73AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e5fcd733-4df4-4077-a330-97a5b0c3440b/sparks-by-ignium

In this episode Phil Rose talks Matt Cox. Matt is a serial entrepreneur, coach and consultant who was once labelled ‘slow’ by teachers at school. That prompted him, after a number of years, to look at the choices he really had in life. He could live with the label as a burden or look for ways to make the most of the gifts he has. (Some of) The main points for listeners:• Making sense of complexity is key to prevent chaos• From Chaos to Cohesion – vision, purpose and clarity come first• What do you do when you are labelled slow… • Matt shares his experience of his ‘processing disorder’ (ADD)• How Matt dealt with anxiety and how he coped with it• You can either be a victim to it or make a choice to do it differently• Those who gave Matt advice had a good intent (generally) – but it may not always land like that• What you can learn from a guy who flunks maths 7 times• What is your teaching style? And how can you use that to your advantage• What’s your gift? When you find it how will you use it?• Living through your values. What are yours and how do they guide you?• Grit, Meaning, Family – core values that drive out behaviours• When you’re given a lot, you’ve got to give a lot – Warren Buffet• We only have around 30K days in our lives.. don’t waste them• The Courage to Lead Differently• The Courage to Learn Differently• Hire a coach to guide you… • What advice would you give your younger self… Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Matt Cox: https://matthewlelandcox.com/Listen to Matts Podcast: http://purposedrivenpersonshow.com/Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-cox-64228256/Books Referenced in this episode: Mans Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl: https://amzn.to/3yvLYyb The Courage to Learn Differently, Matthew Cox: https://matthewlelandcox.com/the-courage-to-learn-differently/ Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: | A.D.D | Attention Deficit Disorder | Choice | Coaching | Values | Behaviours | Expectations | Courage | Learning | Purpose Driven | | Download Links:Series Website: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/ And here's the download links for this Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/845dd310 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sparks-by-ignium/id1525777023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1orKV8uxgpTyZew842AEOH?si=QELDfqIjRNiFNzUGkJR_sQ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3NwYXJrcw== https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e5fcd733-4df4-4077-a330-97a5b0c3440b/sparks-by-ignium https://lnns.co/EuU3t8Cy59H

In this more commercially focussed episode Phil Rose talks with Nicki Kinton of Confident Cash Flow. Nicki helps businesses get money in faster so you can grow… Remember Growth sucks Cash and if you haven’t got cash… you can’t grow which means you might not achieve your purpose…(Some of) The main points for listeners:• How can you get your money in faster? Listen further to find out more…• It’s FEAR that stops businesses getting cash in faster (especially smaller ones)• Do you put the client ahead of your own growth?• Do you believe the customer is always right, and are you fearful of loosing them…?• Money is about belief• Business owners are here to make money and do good with it• What’s the real problem of not getting cash in early? It’s not as simple as you might think…• A good client means it’s a two-way relationship• Remember you can choose who you work with… and if we choose to work with a client, you have a choice about how you work with them• What Marcus taught me about sales…• Nicki’s tips for setting up cash collection processes in your business• Is credit controller a reactive action for you?• The reason account reminders and statements don’t always work• REMEMBER it’s your money once you’ve done the work… and asking for the money is about building the relationship• How TA can help us build our business… I’m OK, You’re OK… and our relationship• Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity and cash is KING• For a £5M turnover business if you reduce you daily sales outstanding by 1 day… you increase your cash by £13.5K…• Discussing our terms of business up front… • How to get your business feeling ‘easy’ to run where everyone knows their role and the part they play• Inflation up, interest rates up, bounce back loans coming to an end… and are your prices going up?• Process makes business simple… and enables owners / leaders to sleep easy!• The one thing you must do right now… remember it’s your money… and that might be the only mindset shift you need.• When you demonstrate you are providing value for money you can better offer your brand promiseLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesConnect with Nicki Kinton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickikinton/ https://confidentcashflow.com/ Books Referenced in this episode: Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience, Brené Brown: https://amzn.to/3rDduFNScaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't, Rockefeller Habits 2.0, Verne Harnish: https://amzn.to/3rfOfsQBuilt To Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, Jim Collins and Jerry Porras: https://amzn.to/3ut8mFN Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: | Money | Cash | Cashflow | Credit control | Mindset | Processes | Revenue | Profit Download Links:Series Website: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/ And here's the download links for this Episode:https://share.transistor.fm/s/845dd310 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sparks-by-ignium/id1525777023 https://open.spotify.com/show/7KDlz9FFdVJuJTJWAZmrvG https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3NwYXJrcw== https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e5fcd733-4df4-4077-a330-97a5b0c3440b/sparks-by-ignium

In this shorter (week 4) episode Phil Rose talks about, among other things … the podcast and how we want to support purpose led businesses to scale. (Some of) The main points for listeners:· From marketing to having a real purpose· It’s our gift as business owners to change some of the biggest problems…· Purpose and prosperity· Driving change, driving me, driving you· The UN sustainability goals: how you can use them to help…· How will you change the world· Wealth of mind and pocket· Connecting back to why you exist· Are you motivated by your business? really?· What do your team think about you and your business?· What’s your 10, 20, 30 year vision?· Get clear on it so you feel compelled to make it happen.· As entrepreneurs we CAN change the worldListen to this and other episodes of the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesReferences from this episode:Other Sparks by Ignium episodes – John Rosling (Episode 53)The 6 Fs of Personal Planning: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, Friendship and Fun (episode 35)The Scaling Up One Page Personal Plan (OPPP) (episode 39)Aligning and getting balance with Dr Nicole (episode 54)Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

What you can learn from being a rally driver to help you build and develop yourself further.In this episode Phil Rose talks for a second time with communications and leadership expert Dean Heffta of Clarus Results. Dean is a coach and speaker based in Peoria Illinois. (Some of) The main points for listeners:• Challenges from the global anxiety in our communication• How are we hearing and processing information?• What’s the intent behind what you are saying – and what conversations do you need to have to build understanding?• The meaning of your communication is the response you get• I know what I said but I don’t know what you heard!• What’s your feedback loop from your environment?• How you can better develop your communication skills for the real world?• What can you learn from driving an ‘old’ car rather than a new model?• Feedback is key but we need to understand what we need first?• What data do you need to pay attention to? And what’s your reality?• Are you looking ahead or in the rear view mirror?• Having a navigator in the co-driver seat can help you see round corners – think how that relates to coaching?• What advice do you need rather than just coaching questions?• The coaching to consulting continuum – where are you?• The impact of the ‘great resignation’ on the demographics of your business• As we ‘flatten’ the organisation what changes do we need to implement?• Who’s the best coach for each person in your team? We all need to step up as coaches.• Re-Energise, Re-Engage• We need to get clear on the problem to be solved first… and often we get ‘un-hitched’ from the problem we are solving!• What are the problems each of the roles in your company charged with solving? What’s the role of your Organisation itself?• FACe, PACe, KFFM!• What have you lost in the translation from one thing to another? • Hybrid working.. tips for getting it right… what are the things that can only be done in person? How can you set your organisation apart from others?• Just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s right… what must you do to serve your team effectively?Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Dean Heffta: https://www.clarusresults.com/about/Connect with Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-heffta/Books Referenced in this episode: The One Minute Manager, Ken Blanchard: https://bit.ly/3jU638D Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: | Communication | Problems | Rally driving | Coaching | Consulting | Scaling Up | Feedback | Great resignation | Re-Energise | Re-Engage | questions | Download Links:Series Website: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/ And here's the download links for this Episode:https://share.transistor.fm/s/845dd310 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sparks-by-ignium/id1525777023 https://open.spotify.com/show/7KDlz9FFdVJuJTJWAZmrvG https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3NwYXJrcw== https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e5fcd733-4df4-4077-a330-97a5b0c3440b/sparks-by-ignium

In this episode Phil Rose talks with Dr Nicole Rivera, integrated practitioner and business coach. She is an expert in functional medicine and business – a unique combination where she (and her husband) help both diagnose and then ‘cure’ health and business issues to create sustainable benefits. (Some of) The main points for listeners:• How to build a business AND maintain your health and wellbeing• Dr Nicole’s tips for sustaining your business and health• The biggest topic entrepreneurs wanted to hear about from Dr Nicole’s survey and how that helped her reinvent herself and business• Lessons from an entrepreneur growing from 2 people to 25 people and trying to do it all• Sometimes we need answers AND coaching to help us move forwards• How Dr Nicole discovered Scaling Up (Verne Harnish) & Built to Last (Jim Collins)• Are you serving to ‘make humanity better’• Built on a foundation of wanting to help people• How Dr Nicole ‘discovered’ the need for business coaching as a result of her integrative medicine course• What to do when you discover your business is reliant on you…• Could you go to Wyoming and your culture continue?• A coach can help when you are in business and discover a new way of doing things, especially when it comes to decisions about the team• Consulting AND coaching – how that balance works in practice• What decisions do you need to think through once you’ve made a choice about your business direction?• From Work Life balance to work life integration• Discover the foundational issues that are influencing the outcomes you are getting in your business today• And discover the root cause of issues in your life that lie behind some of those business issues• We don’t guess, we test! Get to the root of the issue before you start• The similarities between medicine diagnosis and business issue diagnosis – what are you settling for that could be resolved to enable you to really achieve all you can• Retirement should never interfere with your work!• Conflict avoided is conflict multiplied – what do you need to address right now?• Just because you can do it all, doesn’t mean you should• Give all 4 quadrants equal energy – business, health, self, family – discover how to create your own integrationLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Dr Nicole Rivera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nicole-rivera/Dr Nicole’s Podcasts:Wellness Radio:

In this episode Phil Rose talks with John Rosling, CEO of Contexis about activating your Purpose. We all know what purpose means (don’t we?) but how many business owners have a purpose that fully engages humanity? (Some of) The main points for listeners:• What do we mean by ‘purpose activation’?o Its all about living your purpose actively and authentically• If Purpose is your reason to exist, then you must activate it to make it come alive• The function of purpose in an organisation: something people can aspire to and feel proud of• Ultimately the function of Purpose is to engage and clarify• People are motivated by a feeling of pride and doing meaningful work• How do we measure ‘Purpose’• Purpose drives commercial performance… and it’s proven…• But you need to have courage and integrity - You can’t just do it to drive profit!• The point of purpose is to engage people internally first…• Dan Pink on employing ‘humans’ – they’re slightly better smelling horses• What is it that a top team has… a mission, an intention with a carefully thought through culture• People need two things fundamentally – to understand what I do matters and feel that I am part of a community• Why measure purpose – to help you know what is and isn’t working!• But what to measure? To understand how are people behaving in the company• Do your people feel the organisation stands for something beyond profit?• You also need to measure the activators in the business: TRUST and OWNERSHIP• Purpose is about a ‘cultural activation process’• “It is in the gift of businesses to solve societies problems”• (most) business owners want to create a healthier planet…• By engaging people you will increase productivity by 20% and the asset value of the organisation! • The facts speak for themselves… a 1% increase in ‘Purpose’ results in a 0.9% increase in eNPS• … and a 0.8% increase in retention which equates to a 20-30% decrease in staff turnover• Patagonia’s Purpose “we are in business to save the home planet”• How can you look for opportunities to authentically demonstrate your purpose• Courageous, authentic and sustainable – that’s the key• How we can encourage our people to step up• Purpose and perception• Purpose is the fundamental set of beliefs about why we exist• Anthropy – the work of John O’Brien MBE “We have a unique moment in time, to change the national narrative, consider the qualities we live by and build a more equitable, sustainable, successful Britain."Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about John Rosling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrosling/The Contexis Index: https://contexisindex.com/ Books Referenced in this episode: Powered by Purpose: Energise your people to do great work, Sarah Rozenthuler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Powered-Purpose-Energise-people-great/dp/1292308796 Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit, Alex Edmans: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grow-Pie-Companies-Deliver-Purpose/dp/1108494854 (Find out more here - https://www.growthepie.net/) More about Anthropy and John O’Brien: https://anthropy.uk/ Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: | Purpose | Purpose activation | Purposefulness | Patagonia | Brewdog | Unilever | Paul Polman | Culture | Authenticity | Engagement | Productivity | Download Links:Series Website: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/ And here's the download links for this Episode:https://share.transistor.fm/s/ceba7866 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e5fcd733-4df4-4077-a330-97a5b0c3440b/sparks-by-ignium https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sparks-by-ignium/id1525777023 https://open.spotify.com/show/7KDlz9FFdVJuJTJWAZmrvG

In this episode Phil Rose talks with Andrew Ryder about his take on content creation. Andrew is an investor – in relationships – with others and with himself. Andrew’s 3 top tips really create a useful mechanism we can all use to help us get more creative: (1) Get Clarity on the content you are consuming – who do you allow to influence you? (2) Curate what you are consuming; (3) Creation to build on the ideas you’ve learned. (Some of) The main points for listeners:• Invest your time and energy in your health to protect your life for the future and to help you be more creative• Use your energy to build your passion • Content Creation and what it means• Andrew’s story… from making mistakes to learning to overcome• Sometimes we need to find out the hard way• Step #1: Figure out what your dream is… CLARITY• “If more information was the answer, then we'd all be billionaires with perfect abs” (Derek Sivers)• If you build it, they will come… really?• How we pass stories down through the generations… the camp fire story• What Disney movies teach us all…• Building inspiration through your stories through telling stories with morals• How Ryan Reynolds’ character can teach us all• Break your writing down into 3 key steps: Idea Generation, Writing, Editing• How to overcome writers block – creating habits that work• Keep a list of ideas to inspire your writing• Building ideas one after the other using Lego• Why Superman had to be floored by Kryptonite… • Three top tips: Get Clarity on the content you are consuming – who do you allow to influence you? Curate what you are consuming; Crreation to build on the ideas you’ve learned Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Andrew: https://www.andrewbryder.com/ Books Referenced in this episode: Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kyosaki - https://www.waterstones.com/book/rich-dad-poor-dad/robert-t-kiyosaki/9781612680194 Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind: The Battle for Your Mind, Al Ries and Jack Trout - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Positioning-Battle-Your-Al-Ries/dp/0071373586 The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (Collected Works of Joseph Campbell) - https://amzn.to/36kXFvP The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness, Eric Jorgenson - https://amzn.to/3wDUrhw Sign Up to our Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: | Stories | Derek Sivers | If more information was the answer, then we'd all be billionaires with perfect abs | Free Guy | Ryan Reynolds | Content generation | Overcoming writers block | Habits | Lego | Superman | Kryptonite | Download Links:Series Website: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/ And here's the download links for this Episode:https://share.transistor.fm/s/ceba7866 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e5fcd733-4df4-4077-a330-97a5b0c3440b/sparks-by-ignium https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sparks-by-ignium/id1525777023 https://open.spotify.com/show/7KDlz9FFdVJuJTJWAZmrvG https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3NwYXJrcw==https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/

This is part three of a three part podcast with Natural Netwalking founder, Jackie Jarvis. We recorded it in January 2022 and now as I listen to it with the War continuing in Ukraine it feels strange reflecting on some of the conversation. We talked about how we can take responsibility for what’s going on around us and I now wonder how true that really if you are in a war zone? I hope you find strength in the conversation and find energy from the words at this time and in the future.(Apologies to listeners as the sound on the episode isn’t what we normally put out… please forgive me and my recording capability!)(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Walking the Camino trails during the pandemic… the result of Jackie’s intention ‘setting’ – ‘somehow it just seems to happen’· Setting your context – what’s yours for the future?· FAST Goals… Setting Intentions…· Jackie’s experience on the Via Del Plata – intention vs goals vs plans· Set your intention and ‘surrender’ to the ‘How’· Energy – what does it mean to you?· ‘I intend to’- lessons from L. David Marquet – “see yourself doing it”· Where’s the resistance that’s getting in the way of your journey· ‘I create the WHOLE of my reality’ – what does that mean for you?· Intention is a simple way of creating the reality of how I want to be living· With head up we can see the next step on the path – sometimes we just need to keep on walking…· Sometimes we test ourselves even when we think we are at out limits· When you’re alone you have to carry your own pack and rely on yourself … and sometimes that about believing you can do it and taking small steps.· You are capable of more than you thing you are…· We meet the people on our route that we most need to… so be aware of who you talk to… no one on the route owes you or owns you… · Who do you need support from right now? How can you find that team?· Who’s your team of ‘pilgrims’ on the path, all walking on the same path in the same direction…· Finally, find a coach, a guider, someone to keep you on track…Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Jackie Jarvis: https://naturalnetwalking.co.uk/about /https://www.walkingbusinesscoach.com/about-jackie-jarvisConnect with Jackie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-jarvis/ Books Referenced in this Episode The Magic of Believing, Claude M Bristol, https://amzn.to/35TQxWD Quick Wins in Sales and Marketing: 50 inspiring ideas to grow you business: 50 inspiring ideas to grow your business, Jackie Jarvis https://amzn.to/3oPjNDR Explore more about the Camino Trails: https://www.santiagodecompostela.me/collections/2020-camino-guidebooks Watch “The Way” with Martin sheen: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Way-DVD-Martin-Sheen/dp/B005CUC100 In Pursuit of Slow: Stress Less. Be Happier. Accomplish More, Jackie Jarvis, https://amzn.to/3qUYEdX The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, Julia Cameron, https://amzn.to/3CpOq8P Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

In this episode Phil Rose talks with Flavilla Fongang. Flavilla is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, an international and multilingual keynote speaker (in English & French), a neuroscience brand expert covering strategy, design, marketing and customer experience. She is also the founder of 3 Colours Rule, an award-winning branding and marketing agency. Above all she’s an enabler who is never afraid to challenge the norms.(Some of) The main points for listeners:• Business is about people…• Branding helps change perceptions• Enablement is about seeing beyond what you see right now… seeing the diamond in the rock• Branding and Emotional marketing – and the role fear plays in stopping us stepping up• If you really put your mind to it you can make it happen• Why the way you dress says so much about you – creating your own brand• Why a boiler on your website doesn’t sell what you do… (even if you’re a plumber!)• The point of marketing is to make selling superfluous (Peter Drucker)• Being the best version of yourself… looking good, feeling good… • Selling a vision and purpose not a job• Why only having 10 business cards in your pocket leads to better networking• How being the only ‘one’ in the room prompted Flavilla to set up ‘TLA Black Women in Tech’• The story behind “Voices in the Shadows” and why it’s distributed to schools UK wide• The power to change perceptions lies within us all• Coaches help people find their inner diamond and helps them realise they are exceptional• Above all … Have fun on the journey… More about Flavilla: Flavilla is the author of “99 Strategies to get customers”. She is also the founder of Tech London Advocates (TLA) – Black Women in Tech, the 2nd largest organisation of the TLA group. She published in October 2021 “The Voices In The Shadow”. A book that features stories of black women in tech and is distributed to secondary schools for FREE across the UK and Ireland. She hosts her own podcast and describes herself as an enabler and is never afraid to challenge the norms. Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Flavilla: https://www.flavillafongang.com/Connect through TLA Black Women In Tech:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8810321/Connect with Flavilla on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavillafongang/Books Referenced in this episode: No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention - https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Rules-Netflix-Culture-Reinvention/dp/0753553635?ref_=ast_slp_dp Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Keywords in this episode: | Branding | Flavilla_Fongang | TLA | Emotional_marketing | Black_women_in_tech | Tech_London_Advocates | Marketing | purpose

Phil Rose talks to Karie Kaufmann about vision, planning, creating a theme and working towards that to build your business. We also discuss systems and how to empower and trust your team to work to support and scale the business. Karie Kaufmann is a master coach and facilitator, having coached over 1,000 high growth companies since 2005. Her clients have achieved double and triple-digit growth in profitability, accomplished through implementation of the Scaling Up framework and Rockefeller Habits. She helps business leaders work through roadblocks and growing pains, build amazing teams, and enable sustainable growth… all while enjoying the ride.Key Points in the Show:• Scaling Up your business with Karie• Karie started in her own family business and moved to coaching in 2005• Karie helps people ‘like her dad’ build their business and achieve their dream business• It was an honour working with her dad• If I could go back to 1982 when my parents set up their business there are so many things I could do to change the outcomes they achieved including creating lasting value• In the beginning no one knew what coaching was… education was needed to show that it wasn’t ‘just for broken businesses’ – in fact every business needs a coach• One of the best things you can do is hire a coach… Eric Schmidt (ex) of Google• Scaling Up your business with a coach• How to replicate without the wheels falling off… if you’re a cyclist is about maintaining control as you go faster…• More businesses die of indigestion than starvation• Avoiding the phase that goes from scale up to screw up• What do people say / think first… carrot and stick – they know the constraints and know they can achieve more – but aren’t sure how to get there• Dis-satisfaction with progress towards the vision• It’s not just about 10% better year on year…• Top Tips for building businesses in the future… o Having compelling goals and a visiono Creating a usable plan to build the business proactively rather than just doing doing doingo Setting a theme* for the year – what’s the one word or phrase for the year that best describes the year I’ve created – what would yours beo *Theme / focus / mantra to guide you (for the year, quarter, week, day…)o If we were having this conversation one year from now what will have changed to enable you to achieve your goals / vision• What are the driving thoughts or reminders you want to put in place to help you stay on track – e.g. “Life is a collection of experiences” and then how does that influence your thinking as you go about your day• Big Doors swing on small hinges… what are your rituals that drive your success• What’s your default as a business founder… business first? Family first? Sacrifice is needed? Personal vs business goals?• How often do you think you need to get it perfect before you move forwards?• What are your priorities – that’s what you’ll focus on• Put holiday in your diary FIRST… even if it’s just a small one• We know time expands to fill the space available… so how much time do you give it?• What are your personal goals? How do you make time for those things?• Your expenses grow in line with your earnings…• How to coach those ‘yes butters’… o Transform the mindset “If you believe you can or believe you can’t…, either way you’re probably right”o If you had to do X you would find time… so use that premise to make timeo It is possible when you think about ito What needs to be in place to make that possible?o Be intentional about the way you grow the business• What to do when you believe ‘no one’s as good as me at doing my / this job’… and how to manage that thinkingo If someone can do it 80% as good as you that’s ok, they can learn… and maybe that’s all that’s needed• What aren’t you doing while you are doing this thing…• Enjoyment vs skill – where do you as a business leader / owner need to be working? High skill and high enjoyment• Get functional in your business – do you really need to be doing that task? Especially If you’re the owner ask “do you really need to be doing that task?” • What’s the value of your time? Weigh up the time vs money equation• Quarterly planning gives focus in bite size chunks and allows for course correction every 90 days• A plan is a living breathing document – keep it clear and visible• A pan is never perfect but a lot more gets done when you have one• Strategic thinking vs execution planning – 2 separate activities• What are your chess moves for the long term? Now what are your short term moves?• Focus on the team – unemployment is low “the great resignation” is here how do you maintain and build your team? Involve them in the goals and decisions. Help them to know their skills and opinions are being used fo...

Phil Rose talks to Michael Tanner about building leadership so that people genuinely want to follow. From his 28 years experience in both military and corporate roles Michael has seen what it takes to truly lead people – and it’s not about rank, title or authority – it’s about true Servant leadership.Key Points in the Show:• Servant Leadership and the servant coach – the most influential form of leadership• What military leadership teaches us – it’s not about rank, it’s about caring for the people you are leading, to ensure they can succeed• Leadership and followership – and how creating a willingness to follow is key• People do what I ask them to do because they want to vs doing it out of fear• Blood, sweat and tears vs doing it for money – purpose led leadership• Purpose is about a shared goal that needs to be communicated• It’s about togetherness – we’re in their together… • Management and Leadership – and how to measure effectiveness• Management as a Noun – a person place or thing vs leading the people. You can manage inventory, or buildings, but you need to lead your people• Measuring Effectiveness – how is it traditionally measured… you can’t change the score at the end of the game… Attrition is a rear view mirror measure…• The Leadership Equation: Credibility, Competence, Motive and Relationship• The most important is motive… mathematically – and practically – do your team perceive your motive is selfish or self-less?• How will your team score you vs. how you score yourself?• Relationship… is also most important – at a personal level. How well do you know your team members? Really?• Why’s he asking me to do that? … but I have a good relationship with my leader so I can understand it’s important to do this task…• Proximity and Distance… how do you get close, while also maintaining distance from your team? Share what you feel appropriate to generate a deeper relationship• Patrick Lencioni’s ‘5 Dysfunctions of a Team’ and the ‘Personal Histories’ exercise• “The Leadership Challenge” – Credibility is the foundation of success – track record speaks volumes• Competence vs Credibility – how do you build each?• Credibility comes from lots of ‘small wins’ – always do what you say you will do… and that creates a track record (Integrity)• The equation enable leaders to identity where they can improve – relative to self not others• The best… and the worst leaders… title and authority didn’t make them the best… ‘It’s nothing to do with title and position’• What’s the basis of your competence, i.e. are you a good sales person with a need for management competence and training• What gets measured gets done…• The future of leadership 2022 and beyond: people don’t generally leave bad companies, they leave bad leaders… The rise of servant leadership – that’s the power• Advice for your younger self: Focus on Motive! Are you selfish or self-less?• Express appreciation and give credit – move from about me to about them• What I’ve learned: constantly and consistently build your knowledge: Leadership is a journey not a destinationConnect with Michael Tanner: https://www.credibleleaders.com/rookie-leaders-podcastLearn More about Ignium: visit us at https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesBooks Referenced in this Episode Ken Blanchard “The One Minute Manager” https://amzn.to/3gNrAi1The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, James M. Kouzes https://amzn.to/3oB5eEv The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, Patrick Lencioni https://amzn.to/3B7UaDZ Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Key Words: #Leadership | #business_growth#credibility | #motive#servant_leadership |

Darryl Bates-Brownsword is on a mission to build the ‘exit industry’ in the UK. Originating from Australia Darryl has been in the UK since 2005 helping business owners grow the value of their business. He realised that many business owners who wanted to sell their businesses (prior to working with Succession Plus) went through an earn out period that often never came to fruition. This lead DBB to found Succession Plus in the UK based on the model developed by his colleague, Craig West, in Australia. Darryl’s key message is for business owners to ‘LEAVE on their terms’ and this is key to the story… you can spend 3 years working for someone in an earn out or you can spend 3 years preparing your business prior to sale so you can get the ‘most from your life’s work’. There are lots of elements that potentially derail and devalue your business so it’s worth looking at how to increase value ahead of the time you want to sell. If you sell and then end up on an earn out you are effectively working to someone else’s rules. It’s a choice!Key Points in the Show:• Succession Plus started in Australia 2009• Planning for an exit helps ensure business owners can leave ‘on their terms’• Often business owners have ‘all their eggs in one basket’ and are therefore reliant on the financial success of the sale…• … but what if you could plan and structure better so that you de risked your future?• Working on the business not in it – we all know that but… don’t need that you need to prepare the business exit in advance so owners can ‘exit on their terms’• Building a business is a mix of culture AND commercial• Part of the journey is about creating the ‘culture within the business’ – the energy, mood, tone and pulse of the organisation is set by the leadership… are you a bricklayer or a cathedral builder?• The key to value is systemising the business and building a culture with value.• It’s the secret sauce in any business that makes it really valuable – and that’s often the intangible things such as supplier lists, contracts, staff systems, training plans, processes etc• How do you measure the impact of culture… consider how it reduces staff turnover… what’s that worth?• Culture is lead from the top… it’s both the minimum standards and the way we ‘do things round here’• Purpose + Passion = Profit• Selling based on proposition IP vs product IP…• “How do you like your steak” and how will you feel when you get the ‘sizzle’• Structure and systems reduce variability which reduces vulnerability• There’s a gap in the market today for exit planning and that’s where succession plus fits in• 10-40% of businesses prepared for sale never actually get sold… so this is about maximising your chances of success• Most businesses that sell impose an ‘earn out’ on the previous owner (of 3 years) so why not spend 3 years ‘up front’ structuring the business so you can sell on your terms!• Finding the missing link you need to increase your chance of exit success• Darryl offers 3 tips for business exit success… and they revolve around planning!Connect with Darryl: https://succession.plus/ukhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SuccessionPlusUKLearn More about Ignium: visit us at https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesBooks Referenced in this Episode Legacy, James Kerr - https://tinyurl.com/yjnr7pd4 Join the Growth Institute Scaling Up Master Course: https://info.growthinstitute.com/scaling-up-master-business-course Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman Key Words: #Exit_planning | #employee_ownership#Sell_my_business | #business_growth#Exit_planning | #planning#Scale_my_business | #business_plans#Scaleup | #business_sale | #legacy |

This is part 2 of a 3 part podcast with the walking coach Jackie Jarvis. In this episode Phil Rose talks to Jackie about her experience and learnings again from walking the Camino trails in Spain. We recorded this on January 6th 2022 as a follow up to the previous episodes. We set out to cover 6 keys points, and, as usual, the conversation developed further so there is a follow on conversation which will come out soon. We cover lots of topics that can be applied in your business and in your personal life. This is very much a balance of culture vs commercial and we know that the most ‘successful’ businesses are those that fully engage employees so they come to work with their full energy rather than ‘just for the money’.(Some of) The main points for listeners to listen out for:· How walking alongside someone can develop a better rapport even if we don’t ‘know’ the other person· How growth comes from the space between the ‘noise’ when we make time to reflect· The learnings from keeping a diary on our journey…· How meditation is beneficial for busy business owners…· Remembering why we do anything… and why that’s important· Asking the right questions to find a way forwards as we reflect· When we’re in the ‘fog’ we need to trust the process…· Gratitude helps you gain insight…· … and the fog will lift and allow the light to shine (and the parallel with our thinking)· What’s the thought you want to ‘hear’ and how do you want to be feeling…· What can you do differently to help you take the first step… change your thinking, change your outlook· How lucky are you in life… are you in the lucky camp?· If you keep a journal what are the common messages you read? How do you respond to them?· Chase Money and money runs, chase success money comes… · And how much do you need… want…· What’s your why… focus on your purpose and what’s really important to you…· How are you living your own message? · Take time to stop talking… start with a blank canvas and see what you can create… walking into the fog… and seeing what you can see…· And on to episode 3…Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Jackie Jarvis: https://naturalnetwalking.co.uk/about / https://www.walkingbusinesscoach.com/about-jackie-jarvisConnect with Jackie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-jarvis/Books Referenced in this Episode Quick Wins in Sales and Marketing: 50 inspiring ideas to grow you business: 50 inspiring ideas to grow your business, Jackie Jarvis https://amzn.to/3oPjNDR Explore more about the Camino Trails: https://www.santiagodecompostela.me/collections/2020-camino-guidebooks Watch “The Way” with Martin sheen: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Way-DVD-Martin-Sheen/dp/B005CUC100 In Pursuit of Slow: Stress Less. Be Happier. Accomplish More, Jackie Jarvis, https://amzn.to/3qUYEdX The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, Julia Cameron, https://amzn.to/3CpOq8P Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

Phil Rose talks to Rob Barnard-Weston about all things sustainability and ESG. Rob has lived in Bath for forty years, thirty of them working in social and environmental responsibility. He co-founded Bath’s first eco-hotel; an eco-artisan bakery company; a commercial scale composting company; the UK’s farmers’ markets movement (starting with Bath’s farmers’ market); a farming apprenticeship scheme for vulnerable school-leavers in one of the region’s most economically disadvantaged rural communities; a local environmental charity; a local exchange and trading system; an award-winning community-supported agriculture scheme and an international social responsibility consulting company. He is also a founder investor in the innovative regional banking initiative Avon Mutual. (Some of) The main points for listeners:· How becoming a father was a catalyst for change in Robert’s life and how you can look at your life to make changes· How a handful of bigger companies made CSR part of what they did and produced extraordinary results· Anita Roddick – the warrioress who wasn’t in it for the money· How we’re all addicted to money … and oil “the drug of choice’”· Balancing personal and organisational values can bring massive benefits for society and business· The change that started from small beginnings at Unilever· You have to create the foundation for change to survive and thrive· Prosperity and purpose can be mutually enhancing· How the work of John Elkington influenced Rob and stands the test of time today· John Elkington “Cannibals with Forks”· The benefit of Upsizing (Gunter Pauli)· What we can learn from a Zero Emissions lab in Japan· Building engagement through better internal and external communications· The Bath University research that showed that the top quartile companies made 2 x profit, and 20 x employee innovation· The combination of strategic narrative, employee voice, being seen as human vs a resource, the say do gap…· Why and how communication is at the heart of climate change· The building of Transform ESG… · ESG companies will benefit long and short term· ESG: Environment, Sustainability, Governance AND Engage, Scale, Grow· What we can learn from the Stern report produced in 2006!· And finally, how we can all learn from the young women in our lives!Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Rob Barnard-Weston: https://sustainabilitypractitioners.org/team/rob-barnard-weston/More about Transform ESG: https://www.transform-esg.com/Books and Articles Referenced in this Episode The Stern Report: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmtreasy/231/231.pdf Cannibals with Forks: The Triple Bottom Line of 21st Century Business, John Elkington - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cannibals-Forks-Triple-Century-Business/dp/1841120847 UpSizing: The Road to Zero Emissions: More Jobs, More Income and No Pollution (Gunter Pauli) https://www.routledge.com/UpSizing-The-Road-to-Zero-Emissions-More-Jobs-More-Income-and-No-Pollution/Pauli/p/book/9781874719182 Organismics: A Present for the Future, Robert Weston - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Organismics-Present-Future-Robert-Weston/dp/0955476208 Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

In this is episode Phil Rose talks about his thoughts on planning for the coming year by reflecting first on what you’ve achieved to date (the past); then thinking about what you’ve got already (the present) and then by imagining the future. (Some of) The main points for listeners:· Start the way you want to carry on and…· Start with the end in mind· Routine sets you free – so what’s yours· Getting back into ‘it’ after time off· Jim Carey… It’s show time!· How to create your best year yet…· What’s Charles Dickens go to do with me?· What have you achieved?· What have you got? · Where do you want to be this time next year?· Remember what got you here might not get you there – so what needs to change?· Imagine the future – a trance like induction to take you on a journey so you know which domino needs to fall first…· Contact Phil Rose when you need help.Listen to this and other episodes of the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesReferences from this episode:The 6 Fs of Personal Planning: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, Friendship and FunThe Scaling Up One Page Personal Plan (OPPP)Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankSign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

This is part two of a two-part podcast series recorded with Growth Institute CEO Daniel Marcos and Growth Institute COO Alex Faust. In this episode Phil Rose talks with Alex about how Growth Institute helps CEOs (and their businesses) Scale and reduce the drama.(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Be Patient – good things sometimes take time to come to fruition· Perseverance is needed to ensure you can stay the course· And Trust is essential· How to better communicate with your ‘boss’ by understanding that people are ‘trying to do their best’· How to make learning a core part of your business: by encouraging & investing in it· Using Growth Institute in your business – the distributed approach and how that benefits all· Log in to the daily at 8:07am Central Time… and why that’s important· How do you replicate the learning in an online world – making bite size learning work· The benefits of building mastermind groups to develop learning· Sign up to https://info.growthinstitute.com/homepage to learn more· How to ensure your team develop their own knowledge· What’s next for Growth Institute: Building internal universities for organisations· Using Scaling Up coaches and Growth Institute to build your businessLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to all the shows: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesAnd the Growth Institute: https://info.growthinstitute.com/homepageRead Alex’s blog here: https://blog.growthinstitute.com/author/alex-faustSign Up to The Edge here: https://info.growthinstitute.com/the-edgeConnect with Alex on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexpfaust/Books Referenced in this Episode Groundswell, Expanded and Revised Edition: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies, Charlene Li, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Groundswell-Expanded-Revised-Transformed-Technologies/dp/1422161986Negotiate Without Fear: Strategies and Tools to Maximize Your Outcomes, Victoria Medvec https://amzn.to/3dF4gRO Friday Forward, Robert Glazer’s newsletter: https://www.robertglazer.com/fridayfwd/ “No Mercy / No Malice”, Scott Galloway’s newsletter: https://www.profgalloway.com/ Fierce Conversations: Achieving success in work and in life, one conversation at a time, Susan Scott,https://amzn.to/3pKxdBC Join the Growth Institute Scaling Up Master Course: https://info.growthinstitute.com/scaling-up-master-business-course Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

This is part one of a two-part podcast with Growth Institute CEO Daniel Marcos and Growth Institute COO Alex Faust. In this episode Phil Rose talks with Daniel about his journey from his T shirt selling business as a young boy, to selling his financial trading business in his early 20s through to starting the Growth Institute to support other business founders on their journey to scale with Impact and reduce drama.Some of) The main points for listeners:· Seizing opportunity when it’s there is key …· The benefit of carrying out your own skills inventory · As an engineer Daniel ‘didn’t know how big businesses operated’ so he had to learn the basics· Leaving Mexico to go to Hong Kong in 1998 and recognising value outside the US· Building a business that became the missing piece in the strategy for someone else – and how that adds value· The drama that accompanies (most) business founders and how to manage it· Lessons from the 2008 financial crash – loosing the business, work visa and home…· How a conversation with Verne Harnish unleashed the next entrepreneurial venture· How flying 200K miles round America sparked the creation of the Growth Institute· Bringing in a capable CEO co founder (and team) to run your business…· The value of understanding your flywheel· The keys to building a business – learn marketing and copywriting early… and hire a scaling coach!· The story continues on episode 2…Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Daniel Marcos: https://www.danielmarcos.coAnd the Growth Institute: https://info.growthinstitute.com/homepageConnect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmarcos/Books Referenced in this Episode Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0), Verne Harnish https://amzn.to/3lUvtVg

(Some of) The main points for listeners:· (how) Can you do more with less…· Walking through your ups and downs to find a new direction· What we can learn from walking the Camino de Compostela – it’s not ‘just’ for pilgrims· How walking transformed Jackie’s life· If you’re feeling overloaded what would you put in your rucksack?· How Jackie recognised the load on her back was ‘spoiling the journey’: The weight was literally weighing her down and was an exact mirror of her life…· How the Voice of Slow inspired Jackie to rid herself of the things that no longer served her.· Have the courage to let go of that which no longer serves you · Asking for help maybe all you need – and it takes courage· Learning from the simplicity of walking in nature alone – many of us are too busy to notice the things around us· What do you need to offload to move forwards? What do you need to let go of?· How can you travel in life a lot lighter… we need to learn how to do it rather than just being told to do it… how would you make the choice of what to carry?· One of the hardest things in business (often) is letting go and recognising what help we need to move forwards· How is overload showing up for you in your life and business?· Sometimes solitude is helpful to us as we look to move forwards… walking in silence allows us to hear the real thoughts· It’s the space between the notes that creates the music (Wayne Dyer)· How most people make more money by being away from their business · “All the paths have energy…” – how the Camino routes have been a place for physical and spiritual renewal for 1000s of years· The Camino always provides… you just have to trust in it… · The parallel with the Hoffman process – we are all human beings and we are all on our own journey· Jackie’s next book – it’s in her head and waiting to come out “Walk and Grow Rich” – (and it’s not about money it’s about wealth of spirit)· Jackie’s advice to us all – Buy a light rucksack and only carry what you need!Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Jackie Jarvis: https://naturalnetwalking.co.uk/about / https://www.walkingbusinesscoach.com/about-jackie-jarvisConnect with Jackie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-jarvis/Books Referenced in this Episode Quick Wins in Sales and Marketing: 50 inspiring ideas to grow you business: 50 inspiring ideas to grow your business, Jackie Jarvis https://amzn.to/3oPjNDR Explore more about the Camino Trails: https://www.santiagodecompostela.me/collections/2020-camino-guidebooks Watch “The Way” with Martin sheen: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Way-DVD-Martin-Sheen/dp/B005CUC100 In Pursuit of Slow: Stress Less. Be Happier. Accomplish More, Jackie Jarvis, https://amzn.to/3qUYEdX The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, Julia Cameron, https://amzn.to/3CpOq8P Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

In this second part of the conversation with Adam Woods we delve deeper into the subject of personal change and learn how that has influenced Adam’s decisions has he has created his business in the last 5 years. Adam is a filmmaker, director and is Chief Coach at The Camera Confidence Company. Phil and Adam first met in 2016 when they shared a room as part of the Hoffman Process. In this second episode Adam talks further about the experience of stepping out from behind the camera and helping people find their confidence.(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Adam helps people ‘tell their story’· How Hoffman helps people let go of the things that aren’t serving them any more – as it says, when you’re serious about change…· Sometimes letting things go is a far greater power than holding on to them · What is it you need to let go of?· How a crisis can drive you to change and help you confront your habits and beliefs· What discomfort do you need to lean into to help you move forwards?· Success leaves clues· What’s your identity built on? And if you wanted to change what would you need to do?· What is the gloss and glamour of your life hiding?· Being in front of the camera helps people unfold what’s really important…· The mind once expanded cannot go back to its original state· Connecting to that emotional level to drive change· … we are all energy… it’s not just our words it’s about everything we do…· We all have far greater potential alive in us right now…· “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.” Michelangelo· What’s at the core of your business – and how to you chisel away to find it…· How do you engage the mastermind to help co create to solve an issue?· Collaboration is where more than one mind comes together… · As a coach we hold the mirror up to the other person… and we are able to go on that walk together too· Authenticity… what do you need to share to become more open to who you can become…?· The power of feedback (especially on the Hoffman process)· What’s your belief about the world around you?· How does being interested in what you are becoming help you? · What are the 20 peak moments in your life to date?· We all need re-minding of the journey we are on· How do the need for certainty and security hinder?· “Go to the centre of danger for there you will find safety” Chinese Proverb· “Your one wild and precious life.” Mary Oliver.· The thermostat vs the thermometer… how are you limiting yourself?· How can you really walk in the shoes of your customers? It’s not about you. It’s about how you can be of service to others.· Post COP26 – how can entrepreneurs and businesses stand up to serve the planet.· ESG: Engage, Scale and allow us all to Grow…· If you have a strong enough why people will follow you to the ends of the earth.· “Trust that inner whisper” – if you have that inner intuition just do it…· Try things and be in full flow…Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Adam Woods: https://www.cameraconfidence.co.uk/ccclubConnect with Adam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwoods1/Find out more about The Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/Books Referenced in this Episode High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, Brendon Burchard, https://amzn.to/3oDuTeO The Hoffman Process: The World-Famous Technique That Empowers You to Forgive Your Past, Heal Your Present, and Transform Your Future, Tim Laurence, https://amzn.to/2U32wf2 Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Recognising the purpose of your business as an anchor for your context· Understanding how friends and family can play a part in your (future) success· How creating rituals can ensure you do what you plan· What you most need to Stop, Start and Continue…Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesThe 6 Fs of Personal Planning: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, Friendship and FunThe Scaling Up One Page Personal Plan (OPPP) Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

Diving Deeper and taking off the Swim Floats in the Swimming Pool of Allyship with Julie Kratz(Some of) The main points for listeners:· How we can reach out to support people in our workplace and community with the simply phrase “I care about you”· Supporting both Mental health and DEI by really showing up and bringing our full selves to work· The power of ‘Flip it and Test It’ (Are you biased? I am Ted Talk by Kristen Pressner)· How labels ‘define’ us often incorrectly but they stick!· How Calling Someone IN rather than OUT can be powerful· Notice how our words really matter· If you don’t say anything are you simply ‘accepting it’· The need to disrupt the status quo· Loretta J Ross “Don’t Call People OUT call them IN”· How letting go of some of our FEAR can drive change…· Scarcity and Abundance…· How simply asking “What’s different about us” can really help celebrate that difference· Top Tips for becoming an Ally:o Never apply the label of the ‘group’ to the individual …o Avoid stereotypeso Apply the beginners mind and be openo Look at WHO you are communicating with – what’s your ‘group’ made up of?o Build Empathyo Be clear about your WHY for being an ally – we’re all motivated by emotion so make a connectiono Build habits that fully support your journey as an ally· How the human mind distorts, generalises and deletes to keep us safe…· “How you do anything is how you do everything” and what it says about you· It’s ‘painful’ to change for many of us so how can we soften that change impact?· How creating your BHAG in business can drive that change you want when you make it inclusive and personal· What are your natural gifts – use them and relish them… completing a SWOT and noticing what’s different and a strength for us and others· Show up as an ally from a point of strength· The trends for 2022:

(Some of) The main points for listeners are: · Vulnerability in front of the camera· About Nic – The statistician with soul!· Transitioning from mathematician to happiness guru and wellbeing expert· Measuring happiness in … Bhutan· Quality of life and the internal drive for research and ‘Mesearch’· The Arc of Life…· The link between statistics and therapy· Listen, Reflect and Ask – the 3 things a therapist does· Friday Pulse and how a snapshot of ‘happiness’ is easier to measure than engagement· How was your week? An easy question to answer... with a tech platform behind it· Hard earned simplicity… with depth· Things should be reduced to their simplest form but no more simple· Decoding the answer to the question how happy were you this week?· What does happiness mean to you?· High energy to low energy definitions of happiness· Engagement – a recently invented term at work that’s harder to define … but happiness is easier to define· The alignment of people profit and purpose – driven through teams· Lower staff turnover, increased levels of innovation, · The correlation between happiness and luck… (Richard Wiseman)· Measuring Happiness as a predictive indicator of risk· Creating nicer places to work that drive commercial results through a focus on culture· What is purpose – that age old question… meaning and purpose as a ‘longer wave length of happiness’…· Nic explains the correlation between happiness at work and the impact of Covid on society over the course of 2020 – from fear and uncertainty to boredom as lockdowns progressed.· The correlation between simply measuring happiness and resilience in teams – if you show an interest in it you are more likely to see the benefit from it…· How encouraging people to ask ‘how are you?’ is easier for (some) people when there’s a number on it!· Take free trial of Friday Pulse to see how it works! Don’t just talk about it.· Nic’s tip… excellence is a habit…. And so do it every week!· Accept that people will have ‘good and bad’ weeks – and that’s life.Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Friday Pulse and Nic Marks www.fridaypulse.com Sign up to learn more here and take the personal ‘test’: www.fridayone.com Connect with Nic here: [email protected] Referenced in this Episode The Luck Factor, The Scientific Study of the Lucky Mind , Richard Wiseman tinyurl.com/54j6kzm8 Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

(Some of) The main points for listeners: Building a business in a relatively new country where heritage is key. Why some business owners prefer to stick to the title of ‘what they actually do’ rather than call themselves an entrepreneur. (even though Luke really is an entrepreneur!) How designers manage the conflict between protecting the past and envisioning the future – how can this apply to your business (the difference between building in the middle of a ‘blank’ desert and integrating with existing concepts) “I just hoped on a plane with a back pack and no job with the intention of creating something” - Luke’s journey from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi… “we are all about this place” – the value of understanding the environment It wasn’t about money – the reasons behind each person’s reasons for starting a new business What differentiates your business? “Big when you’re small and small when you’re big” How ‘fighting’ for what you do helps clients get what they want… Designing the business to enable you to achieve what you want Understanding the context before you start (how’s the useful to you?) Sometimes we need to help clients understand what they want – (because they might not really know!) How story telling helps with understanding and can be used with helping people envision the future when you create a link to the feeling in that future Only working with people you enjoy working with – and how that impacts energy Design at the core – how to build an ‘organisational’ chart that focusses on what you bring to the world How Luke drives design success by NOT measuring time but by doing what’s needed Purpose in business for Luke - about creating something… and about getting paid well for what we do How being more selective about the projects the business took on drove an increase in revenue (positioning) Managing remote teams – in the Philippines – and how that drives an even more successful business How to get the right people ‘on the bus’ – it’s all about relationship How taking a ‘risk’ may just be about maximising an opportunity – it’s all about your perspective! Working and managing a business in Abu Dhabi – and how the Emirate’s approach to growth has helped Luke build his business The change in vision as a business grows – you never can actually ‘fully’ plan what the future will look like …but what does the future look like… in 10 years… and beyond… The fisherman’s story… what do you want in the future More Money, More Money, Less Stress, More Fun – which would you ask for? Advice for the younger self… don’t sweat the small stuff… remember it’s often about the long game… Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank Listen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodes More about Luke Maiden and Aperture Design Studio http://www.aperturedesignstudio.com [46:59] END ------------ The End ------------ Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

This episode of Sparks by Ignium is purely Phil talking about his experience with ‘planning’ his fitness. When you want to know more please feel free to reach out.

In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Julie Kratz. Julie is an Inclusive Leadership Trainer, diversity trainer, Podcast host and TEDX Speaker. In this episode Julie and Phil explore some of the key aspects of what it takes to truly become an ally. Don’t listen to this podcast if you’re stuck in your ways and are ‘pale, male and stale’ as it will seriously challenge your thinking and help you step up and change.(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Exploring the human vs business case for a wider diversity focus· How businesses can grow profitability 21-36% through a true focus on diversity, gender and race· Bringing a childlike curiosity to the world of diversity in business· Leading like an ally and what it means to us all· How organisations can deepen their knowledge· How to create a culture that truly supports allyship· How a full understanding of D&I really adds to the culture in a business· Unconscious bias – how to identify it, manage it · ‘men as allies’ –how do we engage men and help them lead with equality· The real business benefits from fully embracing D&I polices that aren’t just box ticking, money or PR coverage· Why over 70% of generation Zs are demanding more diversity· How Gen Zs are more and more identifying as gender non-binary· How we are traditionally hardwired to do things the same…· How the status quo is driving… nothing· Being intentional about welcoming change· Why an active engagement from the CEO and senior team is critical· How drive social change is the best way to drive change through organisations· Reaching out to others as an ally· Becoming a white ally for people of colour, and any people you consider different· How a pay gap audit in Salesforce identified a $20M difference· What ‘we’ can do to support and influence change – hint, don’t spend time with people who don’t want to get it!· Getting exposure and diversify who you spend time with· Becoming an active ally· Amplifying your voice to raise awareness - read more on Julie’s resource list about ways to get your voice heard and learn more· How we all can educate and be educated by our young people and children· Little Allies – Julie’s book https://thelittleallies.com/· How to get more men out there as allies… take baby steps and just edge in…Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Julie Kratz: https://nextpivotpoint.comLearn about Julie’s resource list for Anti-Racists and Developing Allies https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cKjJMoUyGHsnz6PkLgXykynCxt0cgIz7NvvTOuGSbzs/editConnect with Julie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliekratz/Books Referenced in this Episode Little Allies, Julie Kratz, https://thelittleallies.com Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

(Some of) The main points for listeners:· No one has a thumbprint just like you and that’s just the start of your uniqueness· Valuing people for who they are · We can learn from everyone we meet… · Why there’s been a 40% increase in young people seeking help· I’m ‘just’ a binman!· The role of Mark’s mentor and how he stands alongside as a peer…· The benefit of having a mentor younger than me· Why Mark wrote “I’m Not A Leader” and what he learned from it· Seeing the world as it is AND as others see it· Chapter 46 it all about Getting out of your box…· Where do you go to get your inspiration?· Is the pace you are doing [things at] stopping you from reaching your peak?· To be a quality leader we may need to slow down· How you can build white space into your day / week· Diary management for improved productivity? · What we can learn from Ernest Shackleton· Growing through failure· The only failure in life is to not learn from our mistakes· Creating and leaving a legacyLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Mark Herbert: www.leader-full.co.ukConnect with Mark here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-herbert-897648b0/Books Referenced in this Episode I'm [Not] a Leader, Mark Herbert, https://amzn.to/3g7fYGyShackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer, Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell, https://amzn.to/3ACmGw2First, Break All the Rules - What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently, Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman https://amzn.to/3skVWgqThe Inner Game of Tennis: The Ultimate Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance, W Timothy Gallwey, https://amzn.to/3xUBoMV Leaders eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't, Simon Sinek, https://amzn.to/3xUwK1AFancy Running? The How to Guide to Fancy Dress Marathon Running, Phil Rose, https://amzn.to/3iNWRTuSign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

(Some of) The main points for listeners: Vulnerability in front of the camera The transition from film maker to camera confidence coach Sparks – the sense of fire and how to fan the flames, re-kindle people’s passion and drive your business forwards The transformation – when you’re serious about change – The Hoffman Process Moving from your old self, peeling away the identity and getting to the core What does success mean to you… and what do you want from life… How business owners / founders hit the wall… We can’t solve problems at the same level they are created How watching a film takes you on a journey of change … the hero’s journey* The camera shows the human being (as it is), and helps people ‘open up’ How old is your software? Are you running on outdated believes… and what Until we make the unconscious conscious it rules our life, and we call it fate Say what you can see from behind the camera and see what you can notice Connection and how we want to be ‘part of something’ How Adam turned up in front of the camera when he was used to be behind it Sharing every day to test yourself – Adam’s method of stepping out How can coaches really bring their ‘magic’ to the world Who will you be ‘beyond’ this… and how’s it serving you today? C.A.M.E.R.A Your communication is ‘not about you’ How empathy really supports the service we are giving to the world “What can you bring to the screen that will make a connection” The difference between answers and questions Adapting to uncertainty… And the vulnerability it takes to step up and say “I don’t know…” Businesses that are purpose led, above and beyond making money will do more for the world and will make money… The greatest purpose in life is ‘larger than us’ and why being congruent with our values is key. What we can learn from true purpose led organisations from the past The Quadrinity and Hoffman What could your purpose be? What can you do? What do you want to do? Right Road or left road? Is the Fool from King Lear walking alongside you? What do you ‘need’ to let go of to become something different? Finding your true connection with humanity – and building good for all. Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank Listen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodes More about Adam Woods: https://www.cameraconfidence.co.uk/ccclub Connect with Adam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwoods1/ Find out more about The Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/ Books Referenced in this Episode:*The Hero’s Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work, Joseph Campbell, https://amzn.to/3lHcgHm Leadership Is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say and What You Don't, L. David Marquet, https://amzn.to/3xvPcOQ Turn The Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders, L. David Marquet, https://amzn.to/3xyplFN The Hoffman Process: The World-Famous Technique That Empowers You to Forgive Your Past, Heal Your Present, and Transform Your Future, Tim Laurence, https://amzn.to/2U32wf2 The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, Julia Cameron, https://amzn.to/3CpOq8P Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

The main points for listeners:• The balance between creativity and reality• Personal planning• Understanding how your mindset (beliefs and values) limits and protects us• Creating your own BHAG and creating a vision• Wealth is more that money• The 6 Fs and why they are important to our planning• Learnings from Peter Attia and Hugh Jackman – build your EulogyListen to this and other episodes of the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesReferences from this episode:Peter Attia’s great conversation with Hugh Jackman: https://peterattiamd.com/hughjackman/The 6 Fs of Personal Planning: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, Friendship and FunThe Scaling Up One Page Personal Plan (OPPP)Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankSign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

The main points for listeners:· The five principles to help you grow and scale your business· About Dom’s book F@*k Plan B· How do you help people overcome the challenges that make them fail· Finding your passion – MD to Consultant to Coach· Lencioni’s Working Genius· Where do your skills lie?· Jobs to be done: Culture – feel as though the culture was better in the past, creating accountability in the business· No one ever washes a rental car – we need owners in our business· Who’s your core customer? And what are they hiring you to do in the first place· Fit Brain, Fit Body, Fit Business· Learning in NET· The 80/20 rule – what’s the minimum effective dose I need to apply to get the results I need…· To Scale Up a business takes time and effort to overcome inertia· Working in service of what?· Every business believes they have a business plan but it’s often a series of tactics strung together· Why don’t people make the change they often know they need to make?· Often no one has ever ‘taught’ the CEO how to run the company· When David Marquet took over the submarine he knew nothing… and so language became essential· Why I intent to is so much stronger than ‘can I’… don’t make it my problem· How to overcome learned helplessness· The biggest problem is not what they ask for help on· Why 7’s kill your businessLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Dominic Monkhouse: https://www.monkhouseandcompany.comConnect with Dom here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicmonkhouse/Books Referenced in this Episode Leadership Is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say and What You Don't, L. David Marquet, https://amzn.to/3xvPcOQ Turn The Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders, L. David Marquet, https://amzn.to/3xyplFN Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Growing your influence through doing what you love· How spinning our wheels is actually a good thing…· Learning the habit of taking an inventory of yourself so we can see ourselves· Notice what gives you energy and do more of it· Using your gifts for the world· Managing and dealing with limiting beliefs· Keeping the main thing the main thing· Appreciating your purpose…· Overcoming things that prevent us from moving forwards· We cannot not communicate· Faith, Family, Finances, Friends, Fitness and Fun…· Walking back along our timeline to get clear on what we need to do· Evan’s superpower…Learn More: Visit Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesAnd remember to subscribe: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeListen to the Whole Person Podcast and connect with Evan Herrman here http://thewholepersonpodcast.com/[email protected] on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

In this is episode Phil Rose talks about values and beliefs and how they can both hinder and help us in our business and our lives.(Some of) The main points for listeners:· The difference between and ice bergs and marker buoys· Values and beliefs and how they can change· Choice· The tale of two sons…Listen to this and other episodes of the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankSign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Purpose… what it means for ‘young’ people to feel a pressure to find purpose· UN Sustainability Goals· Re-Igniting your passion· Investing time in yourself is valuable!· Response AbilityLearn More: Visit the Ignium website: https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank: https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Dean Heffta: https://www.clarusresults.com/about/Connect with Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-heffta/[02:17] Purpose – operating on purpose[02:50] How to re-ignite your passion through purpose[03:10] Steve Jobs and the Purpose of Apple[04:20] What’s it like on day 1? Does your purpose to change?[05:30] Does a purpose of Shareholder value drive the team?[06:40] The 17 UN Sustainability Goals (SDGs) and what education means to Phil[08:15] Being intentional as a leader about what it is you ‘do’[09:30] Leaders can impact their team by connecting the dots… work to impact[10:30] Story Telling to convey your lessons and morals and purpose and more[13:05] Re-Igniting Passion by connecting to our emotions – the campfire story[14:15] What has purpose ever done for us?[15:20] How do I know I’m on purpose (or not)… what’s your gut feel when you get out of bed?[17:20] We each have a responsibility to create our purpose even when we are drawn away from it by urgent ‘activities’[18:50] A simplified model of the business world… RBBG – where do you invest your time?[21:50] why investing time in yourself is so important[23:20] Lessons from Stephen Covey (again) – where do I add value?[24:35] What is it you want every leader to hear?[25:40] Purpose lives within you – we all need to step up and find ‘it’[26:10] You can always choose your response[26:40] Getting better is not selfish[27:05] We are all response-able… Victor Frankl[28:00] When you change how an organisation understands its purpose you have an opportunitySubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

Some of) The main points for listeners:· The benefit of coaching vs consulting· How advice giving doesn’t change people’s lives· People aren’t “broke” because they don’t know better…· Coaches hold up the mirror to the other person and help you look at what you seeLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Dean Heffta: https://www.clarusresults.com/about/Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribeConnect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphilFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

Stephen Crawford BioDr Stephen Crawford is the owner and CEO of Experience Leadership Coaching and Training and has spent the past 20 years assisting businesses and non-profit organizations through coaching executives and managers, providing leadership training and staff development, and increasing profitability.Phil Rose BioPhilip started life as an engineer with RR. Since 2005, he’s worked as a strategy consultant and coach, accredited with the ICF as a ‘Professional Certified Coach’ (PCC). His passion is to inspire people to find their purpose, step up, scale up and change. Away from work Phil runs, swims and cycles and, in 2020 he completed his 10th marathon for which he achieved a Guinness World Record. He is the host of the Sparks by Ignium Podcast and is co-founder of Ignium.(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Strategy and purpose· Is there a purpose to purpose? · Holding people accountable to their dream· Why it’s important to learn the art of speaking to one person· Marketing uniformity while customising deliveryLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Dr Crawford - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stephen-crawford-26a03123/Experience Leadership - https://experienceleadership.com/stephen-crawford You can skip to the sections you want using the following show notes:[00:00] Getting Started in the coaching and development world – it’s all about timing! [2:40] Phil’s journey from engineer to consultant to coach [3:50] Falling in love with strategy – moving on and setting up the first business and then finding your spark to maintain your growth [6:10] There is no purpose to purpose – it’s discovered (Linked to Michael E Gerber in the E-Myth Revisited) [8:18] Michael E Gerber – how one book can guide a business! [14:20] Purpose – the guiding north star [16:15] Good to Great and Start with Why [10:00] Purpose will be discovered if you do your thing (from Emmerson) – don’t become obsessed with the journey of finding it. We are all driven by the most dominant image in our mind. [11:40] how an image and vision, a clear and mental picture of what could be, fuelled by what should be, can drive a purpose [12:00] Having a clear picture, driven by passion… [15:20] Why I become a coach – Phil Rose tells his story about finding his passion and purpose – to inspire [15:40] What I’m really good at – inspiring people to action [16:15] Stop obsessing about finding the right word… just start… [18:10] Ownership, accountability, and responsibility – above and below the line – vs blame, excuses and denial and linking to the Karpman Drama Triangle [18:50] Taking 100% Responsibility for my personal, emotional, and spiritual state [19:12] Holding people accountable to the dream [20:00] The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and living in the new paradigm [21:50] Activating leaders to activate the genius in others [22:30] What got you here won’t get you there – as an engineer I was paid for the answers I gave… as a coach we are paid for the questions we ask… [25:30] Learning the art of speaking to one person in an audience of thousands [26:40] Lessons from terrible coaches (who are often great marketers) – applying the same tool to every situation… [27:30] Marketing uniformity and customizing delivery [28:30] holding the mirror up to clients [29:45] Lessons from the movie “Rocky” – who are you really fighting [31:00] Advice for business leaders for building a culture -creating what we want through choice [33:20] Becoming students of ourselves [33.30] END------------ The End ------------Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/More about Dr Crawford - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stephen-crawford-26a03123/Experience Leadership - https://experienceleadership.com/stephen-crawfordBooks Referenced in this episode:Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership. Sir John Whitmore. https://amzn.to/3tt0XTmThe E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It. Michael E Gerber. https://amzn.to/3nZPtpcStart with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action. Simon Sinek. https://amzn.to/3beHZcRGood To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't. Jim Collins. https://amzn.to/3uwspAUThe 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success. Dethmer, Chapman & Klemp. https://amzn.to/3hdw0QuWhat Got You Here Won't Get You There: How successful people become even more successful. Marshall Goldsmith. https://amzn.to/33oj8yZThe Experience Leadership Podcast: https://experienceleadership.com/podcastSome of the leaders and authors referenced in this episode:· Napoleon Hill· Zig Ziglar· Simon Sinek· Jim C

(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Leadership for women· Having a purpose and doing things in a meaningful way· Beliefs and how to change· Giving yourself permission to see the world differently· Are you letting yourself off the hook?· What leads people to seek coaching support· Life is a journey and not a destinationLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.comSubscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tankListen to the show: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodesMore about Demetria Sloan - https://www.vantagepointcoach.com/demetria or www.Springintoleadership.comYou can skip to the sections you want using the following show notes:[3:00] The Connector – Demetria’s A - ha moment after reviewing her Strengths finder profile. [5:40] Having a purpose and doing things in meaningful ways – adding value by growing and building together. [9:80] Leadership for women – say it on your chest - “I’m a Boss” – wearing your affirmation. Affirm your leadership. [11:30] “I am deliberate and afraid of nothing” [12:20] Change your vantage point, change your life. Just one inch to the left gives another view on the situation [13:40] Belief change happens by changing one bit at a time [14:10] Whenever there’s internal conflict there’s opportunity to change your belief system [15:40] give yourself permission to see the world from a different view [16:40] As humans we often fall back to old habits… and what to do about it [18:30] hearing your coaches voice in your head “are you letting yourself off the hook?” [19:20] Pearls for the Journey – A guide to a more fulfilling life. We all are natural pearls and have the ability to grow – remove some of the layers so you can be in your pristine state. [22::20] Your health is your wealth and your wealth is wealth – make your money and your health your business. Sowing and Reaping. [23:00] Sowing and Reaping. You have to prepare the ground to reap the rewards. [24:20] Sometimes ‘we’ over think things... it’s our humanity that matters most. Be attentive to the things that matter – including the people we work with. Master life, master leadership. [27:30] Take away all the trappings of life and what are we left with? Having a deeper connection with ourselves. [29:20] Connecting with people in a more meaningful way. Pause and reflect. [30:10] Start every day with a note of three things you are grateful for and begin every work day with a ‘round of good news’. We can always find something good. [31:10] The experience of an African American woman living in America today and how gratitude plays such an important part in life. [32:00] We’re all different and that’s ok. We all see the world differently and we can learn from each other. We all have so much to contribute. [33:30] What leads people to seek coaching support – having something burning inside they want to get out or they find themselves ‘stuck’. I don’t know what I don’t know. [35:20] How often do we overlook our own talents? Everything you need is within 6 degrees of separation around you. [37:25] #1 Attitude of gratitude… #10 Enjoy the journey – if not we miss out on the key points [39:50] Life is a journey and not a destination – ‘be’ part of the journey [39:50] You don’t stop learning until the day you die [40:50] Leaders are Readers and Readers are Leaders. Keep learning or you’ll plateau [41:20] Spring into Leadership – Demetria’s annual conference [42:50] The 6 Pillars – leadership, self-care, health, wealth, career and entrepreneurship[46:00] The power of the support network… when you do what you need to do and step up [48:17] Leadership is the foundation and women are natural leaders. [40:50] The Spring into Leadership conference: the panel of men in discussion with women about talent and careers. What conversation are you having? Having honest and open conversations. [53:40] Encouraging women to step up ‘POWHER’ – The Power Of Women [54:50] what to do when the system is not serving you… create your own environment [55:45] How do you show up in the system today? [55:40] Lead with humanity, lead with your health in mind, with your mental health in mind… [57:20] Culture is top down and bottom up [58:50] Demetria’s top tip for learning / book / podcast – The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women (Elaine Meryl Brown and Marsha Haygood) [60:00] Planning your exit strategy – how to know when to tap out [101:20] Find more at Springintoleadership.com [102.30] ENDLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/Books Referenced in this episode:Pearls for the Journey: A Guide to a More Fulfilling Life (Demetria Sloan) https://amzn.to/3tU13EEThe Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women (Elaine Meryl Brown and Marsha Haygood) https://amzn.to/3dLdahq* As an Amazon Associate I may earn from

Summary:In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to George Anderson, Well Being and Performance Coach. People are your key asset in growing your business. You know that don’t you. Yet how often do we as people and business leaders neglect the health and well-being of that core asset.George shares his tips and ideas to help you build and maintain your own personal well-being so that you can look after yourself better. I am sure you’ll find some nuggets of information that you can employ straight away to help you lead a better, more focussed life both in your professional and personal life.(Some of) The main points for listeners:· Self Leadership matters!· How to build and maintain your energy habits· The DASH principle for better health· The best activity you can do, ever!· How the Stone of Focus keeps George Focussed!· Alternative ways of learning (other than reading)· George’s tip on podcasts and books he is listening to and readingLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/More about George Anderson - https://bygeorgeanderson.comYou can skip to the sections you want using the following show notes:[2:00] The holistic nature of leadership and leading yourself based on your values to support your own wellbeing [3:10] People are at the centre of a business – and you need the right people on the bus [4:15] Pay attention to ourselves to support ourselves to provide physical and mental energy [6:10] Getting into the right physical and mental state – the exercise and healthy eating habit – exercise with a goal in mind. Using exercise as a energiser and making it an important part of your life [8:50] Energy and networking – using exercise and mental attitude to make massive changes – to help you feel good. [12:10] DASH – Diet, Activity, Sleep and Hydration – to feel better and step up [14:20] The best form of exercise you can do ever! To boost physical and mental state [16:15] Activities to further boost your mind – and why going from a ‘standing start’ takes time [17:00] Shoulds and coulds [19:00] Why looking at what everyone else is doing may not be the best course of action. We don’t need to do it all the same as everyone else – map it into your life appropriately [21:30] Giving ourselves ‘permission’ to relax [22:30] The Human Doing vs the Human Being – giving ourselves breaks and accepting that we don’t need to be ‘on it’ all the time [24:40] How do I want to ‘show up’ each day. Creating space for recovery and allowing ourselves to be focussed on those things that give us energy [26:15] How tech companies design devices to be addictive and how we need to learn to become ‘Indistractable’ (Nir Eyal) [28:10] The Stone of Focus and how to create friction that will keep you focussed! [29:40] The Pomodoro Approach – 25 minutes of focussed work [30:20] Tips for creating a break between work and home. Creating Superstructures in your life that form your habits (‘Atomic Habits, James Clear) (‘The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change’, Charles Duhigg). [31:00] Superstructures in detail - Morning Routines and evening routines to create the break from work – ‘the fake commute’ to shake off the day [34:50] ‘Five Ways to well-being’ – Connect, Give, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning [36:30] The best ways to learn aren’t the same for everyone! [37:20] Why Podcast listening dropped in 2020! And how you can use NET to build your own learning time. [38:50] It doesn’t matter what you learn as long as you are learning. The lessons from a 98 year old – use it or loose it! [39:50] Alternative ways of learning new stuff [42:30] Gut health and the link to mental health (more to come later) [44:50] To know something conceptually vs explaining it and how speaking in front of a group is such a vital skill to learn [44:10] The benefits of being a Toastmaster! [46:20] Have we gone too far in building connections through social media – we don’t need 100s of friends we just need a small number who can keep us grounded! [48:00] Virtual coffees help to bring our friends back to us and why it’s important to really connect! The Zoom Pub. [50:00] Finding and working with an accountability partner (What Got You Here Won't Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith) and why coaching is so important to help us develop [52:30] George Anderson’s top tips! – Don’t just create a to do list - schedule your priorities. Connect the what to the Why to give your work meaning. [55:00] Podcast Suggestions: Dr Ranjan Chatterjee: Feel Better Live More. A Bit of a Boost – The podcast from George Anderson; Elizabeth Day “How to Fail” [57.40] END ------------ The End ------------ Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/ Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/ More about George Anderson - https://bygeorgeanderson.com Books Referenced

Summary:In this follow up episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks again with Markus Heinen, People Advisory Services Leader at EY for Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In this episode we talk about how business leaders can build empathy as they continue to look at how to better connect with people. We also discover Markus’s tips on innovating your business model and what an Ice Cream parlour in rural Germany needed to do to survive. Part 2· Emotional Strategy· The Horizon Model· How to bring skills together· Business Model Innovation· Explore and Exploit· Coping during the Pandemic – Ice cream Parlour story· Building a better working world· Convergence between humans and technology· Markus’s one tip [2.20] Emotional intelligent side of the Business and the use of AI in recruiting.[2:47] Making digital successful and how to Fail often and fail early – appreciate how you can learn fast[5:50] “The War for Kindness” research of empathy and the impact of this on business people and organisations. Resilience for people to change.[8:10] Can Holacracy work in large businesses? Experience from Zappos[8:40] The EY Horizon Model, 1,2,3 (Productivity and Performance zone, Transformation zone, Innovation and incubation zone) How an Agile leader can see across all three zones[11:50] How to bring skills together to move to a new future. Productivity Performance Zone clarification and digital initiative and optimisation to produce more cash[13:59] Business model innovation[15:19] We discuss Alex Osterwalder’s “Business Model Generation” and “The Invincible Company” including the difference between Explore and Exploit business models[18:00] Markus discusses “The Loop Approach – How to Transform Your Organization from the Inside Out” from the founders of “the Dive”. Using Holacracy to transform an enterprise and create the fish swarm.[18:22] Explore and exploit – how companies have coped during the pandemic. [19:40] The Ice Cream Parlour story and how to pivot your business with creative thinking[24:18] Growth mindset versus fix mindset. Creativity is key. How the pandemic has accelerated the business digital experience in the ‘explore’ world[26:35] Building a better working world has been ‘forced’ upon us. Convergence between humans and Technology[28:10] Why companies like Peloton and Headspace have exploded during the Pandemic as people strive to stay motivated[29:30] Final question – Markus’s tip for the one thing that people need to consider NOW.[30:50] Connecting with Markus Heinen ------------ The End ------------ Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/ Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/ More about Markus Heinen https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-heinen-2ab208/ Books Referenced in this episode:*The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World: https://amzn.to/3vlOQti*You can listen on Audible here: https://amzn.to/3eCY4ve*Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers (The Strategyzer Series) https://amzn.to/3qKGnMR*Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want (The Strategyzer Series) https://amzn.to/3csSjxI*The Invincible Company: How to Constantly Reinvent Your Organization with Inspiration From the World′s Best Business Models (The Strategyzer Series) https://amzn.to/3vq3Nuz*The Loop Approach – How to Transform Your Organization from the Inside Out https://amzn.to/38DkN6RAnd if you want to check out the cycling App I use you can find Rouvy here https://rouvy.com/en/ * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Markus Heinen, Leader People Advisory Services in Germany, Switzerland and Austria @ EY about building purpose into an organisation. We discuss the concept of Holacracy* and how leaders can learn from the agility of a swarm of fish!*“Holacracy is a new way of structuring and running your organization that replaces the conventional management hierarchy. Instead of operating top-down, power is distributed throughout the organization – giving individuals and teams freedom while staying aligned to the organization’s purpose.” (https://www.holacracy.org/explore/why-practice-holacracy)The main points for listeners:· Purpose and Holacracy· Visionary and purpose lead structure· How to connect· Building a better working world· Lessons from a Fish Swarm· Agile leadership and changing leaders· Inside out transformation· Grounded vision and strategy· Sustainability in a business· The people experience componentLearn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/More about Markus Heinen https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-heinen-2ab208/ You can skip to the sections you want using the following show notes:[1:00] Purpose and Holocracy What is purpose and to engage[2:25] Visionary and purpose lead structure – what makes an individual an individual[3.10] Psychological contract between individual and how to connect[3:34] “Building a better working world” and how it connects to our purpose. The power of collaboration[4:30] How Markus dealt with taking on the role of Head of People Advisory Services, Germany, Switzerland and Austria at EY and his two key messages for making the working world better[6.07] Lessons from a Fish Swarm analogy – working towards a common purpose as the most agile and dynamic organisation in the world[7.57] Agile leadership and changing leaders. Inside-out Transformation, MBO, delegation matrix organisations, hierarchy and holacracy[11.01] Distinguishing between a manager and a leader in determining purpose[11:55] The rise of people wanting to work in businesses that are more purpose led: Strategy, mission, values grounded in humanity[12:45] Measuring financial value, ecological value and human value [14.00] What corporates doing to bring sustainability into their DNA[16:00] Driving a digital initiative to drive a purpose lead-mission[17.20] The “people” perspective and how to create energy in a business to understand why the business exists[18:00] The “Badge” Programme at EY.[19:55] The Hundred Ripples Programme[21.30] Back to the “Fish Swarm”. Holocracy and how the Partners are dealing with change. [23:02] Reasons to change a winning team – to secure survival in the digital hurricane. Challenging the conventional wisdom everyday.[24.29] END ------------ The End ------------ Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/ Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/ More about Markus Heinen https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-heinen-2ab208/Books Referenced in this episode:BE 2.0: Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 https://amzn.to/3kTPdX7 * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

In this next episode of Sparks Phil Rose continues the conversation with Dr David Ricketts about the fascinating subject of innovation and specifically building a culture of innovation in business. In this episode you’ll learn how young children are often the source of innovation and why creating job descriptions and ‘manuals’ often stifles creativity.David is an Innovation Fellow at Harvard University. He studies how people learn to be innovative and how to teach other people to be innovative in business and life.You can skip to the sections you want using the following show notes:[1:30] How do you get customers to realise they ‘need’ something How to encourage people to adopt new technology[2:00] If they’re not adopting it then question is there really value in the product[2:10] Why most clients spent zero time thinking about what they need?[3:30] What a study of Michael Jordan can teach us[4:00] Why a survey is the wrong method to use to get ideas from customers[5:15] Ideation and the Design Thinking Process – how to create a culture in a business where people are free to create[6:10] The learnings from the lemonade stand. [7:00] Encouraging employees to come forward with ideas that could change your business[9:15] How to generate break away ideas in business[10:00] Why finding a person you DON’T want to have a coffee with is a good idea. Remember we are drawn to people who are like us and therefore we need to look outside our current ‘comfort zone’[11:20] How young children can be the source of inspiration of ideas – kids don’t know what works OR doesn’t work… when we’re experts we miss things![14:20] In classical businesses we’re given a manual how to do a job whereas to create a culture of innovation you’re best to leave the job spec open[15:00] Why a business is often stuck because of the strengths of the founder[16:00] The book that can change your life. Explore. ------------ The End ------------ Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/ Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/ More about Dr Ricketts www.drdavidricketts.com Books Referenced in this episode:Walter Isaacson – The Innovators: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Innovators/Walter-Isaacson/9781476708706 Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman

SummaryIn this next episode of Sparks Phil Rose talks to Dr David Ricketts about the wide-ranging subject of innovation and specifically building a culture of innovation in busines. David is an Innovation Fellow at Harvard University. He studies how people learn to be innovative and how to teach other people to be innovative.You can skip to the sections you want using the following show notes:[2:50] What is innovation? Researching innovation vs ‘doing’ innovation Building a frictionless society - transformation[4:00] Why do we use the work innovation How do we go from where we are to where we want to get to when we don’t know how to get there using conventional means.[5:15] The keys to innovation: insight + value coupled with vision and leadership Innovation doesn’t go anywhere without leadership[6:30] Building insight to predict the future. What we can learn from a sandwich shop about innovation when everyone who ‘works’ in a business sees things the same way. The key is to get an outside view.[7:40] What the F1 pit crew can bring to that sandwich shop… with insight from outside.[9:00] It doesn’t work when you get all the same people in the same role in the same room[10:30] Innovating your business model as well as your product / service – more difficult that just looking at the product level[11:30] Observation helps us see things differently – but only when we know what else is out there[12:25] The experience of Zara the clothing brand in how they changed their stock frequently based on consumer requirements. Innovating the business model.[14:15] Building a business model for cash-based markets when you’re a credit card company by going up the value chain to establish credit at a different level.[16:50] How to become ‘creative’ in a business by allowing those who ‘are’ creative to come forwards. Learning from Washington DC.[18:10] Pull out those who want to be creative and then find those who realise that their expertise is a hinderance to being creative. The 10m x 2m x 3m hole…[19:20] Being skilled at what you do may not be what you need to find something new.[20:00] No one is taught to be innovative. Therefore, we need to set up how to teach it. [21:00] Setting KPIs in business to drive a culture of innovation. WYMIWYG.[23:00] What’s the questions that you need to ask to make decisions? How do you choose? Removing feasibility and viability and focussing on desirability to find the answer.[24:20] How to find new ideas that are relevant to solving the problems. [26:00] Creativity comes from intrinsic motivation. The progress in the task is key to allowing people to bringing their creativity out.[26:50] Would you go back to finding the alternative ways through the maze?[27:50] How many people enjoy cleaning for the sake of cleaning?[29:40] What can you learn from “OK GO” and how do you apply that in life? Finding good ideas vs having good ideas.[31:30] Learning from the ‘food deserts’ in the US. Asking the question, “What would you like?” and going beyond the first answer by asking, “What else do you need?”[34:30] Innovation in Nairobi’s ‘mom and pop’ business. ------------ The End ------------ Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/ Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/ More about Dr Ricketts www.drdavidricketts.com Books Referenced in this episode:Walter Isaacson – The Innovators: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Innovators/Walter-Isaacson/9781476708706 Sign Up to the Ignium Bi Monthly Newsletter https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/subscribe Connect on LinkedIn Phil Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/ Kerry Jarred https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jarred-jarredconsulting/ Join The Building Better Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/coachedbyphil Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/malabarman