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In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers explores the key differences between coaching and mentoring, and counselling and therapy.
He explains that coaching and mentoring focus on future goals and professional growth, while counselling and therapy address past traumas and behaviours.
As coach and mentor, Nick shares how his experience in various business roles helps mentees accelerate their progress. He then highlights how executive coaching can unlock a client's potential through setting goals, accountability, understanding values, and overcoming limiting beliefs.
This episode aims to clarify the distinctions between these disciplines and their unique benefits for personal and professional development.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights Leadership
00:15 Understanding Coaching vs. Therapy
02:09 The Role of a Business Mentor
03:41 The Executive Coach's Approach
05:10 Creating a Plan and Ensuring Accountability
06:15 The Therapeutic Aspect of Coaching
06:56 Conclusion and Invitation to Connect
08:13 Upcoming Episodes and Subscription Reminder
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In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers is joined by HR and leadership expert Pauline Weddle.
They delve into the concept of 'leadership shadow,' discussing how leaders' behaviours and values affect their organizations.
Pauline shares insights from her extensive HR career, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, humility, and feedback in effective leadership.
The conversation covers strategies for middle managers to handle negative leadership shadows and the role of ego in leadership.
The episode underscores the need for inclusive leadership styles, especially in the post-COVID era.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:35 Pauline Weddle's Background and Passion for HR
01:50 Exploring the Concept of Leadership Shadow
02:50 Impact of Leadership Shadow on Organizations
08:05 Ego and Self-Awareness in Leadership
11:52 Practical Tips for Leaders and Managers
15:07 The Role of Feedback and Coaching
30:36 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
31:52 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes
To contact Pauline, send an email to the address given at the close of the episode.
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In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers provides a guide for ambitious leaders on how to effectively navigate their first 90 days in a new role.
Emphasizing the importance of taking stock and planning, Sellers discusses the need to
Understand boss expectationsGather insights through one-on-one conversationsCreate a well-informed starting pointTest observationsSet a comprehensive timelineIdentify necessary resourcesAssess risks, andSuccessfully sell your vision to various stakeholders.He concludes by highlighting the significance of forming early relationships and formulating a plan for success in the new role.
Tune in every Monday at 7am UK time for more insights on professional growth and leadership development.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:14 Understanding the Urgency in a New Role
02:12 Gaining Insight and Building Relationships
04:55 Setting Your Timeline and Identifying Resources
06:54 Assessing Risks and Selling Your Vision
08:59 Conclusion and Next Steps
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In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers interviews Andrew Morrison, founder of Business Sale Basecamp, about his experiences in starting, scaling, and selling businesses.
Andrew, who previously founded and sold AMBid, shares his journey from working in a large corporation to launching his own successful business. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from corporate life to self-employment and emphasizes the importance of seeking external help and being well-prepared for business sale.
They delve into crucial factors around small business operation such as avoiding over-reliance on key clients or individuals, the significance of social media presence, and the emotional and practical aspects of selling a business.
Andrew also highlights common pitfalls business owners face and offers actionable advice for those considering selling their business.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:11 Meet Andrew Morrison: Entrepreneurial Journey
01:14 Starting and Scaling AMBid
02:27 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
03:37 Building a Support Network
04:56 The Importance of Delegation and Focus
06:09 Joining Business Networks
08:14 Launching Business Sale Basecamp
13:15 Preparing for Business Sale: Practical Tips
15:54 Emotional and Mental Aspects of Selling a Business
17:53 Common Mistakes in Selling a Business
21:17 The Role of Technology and Innovation
32:28 Final Tips for Aspiring Sellers
34:53 Conclusion and Contact Information
Listeners can make contact with Andrew through the Business Sale Basecamp website at www.businesssalebasecamp.co.uk or LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/andrewmorrisonbusinesssale
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In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers delves into handling difficult conversations effectively.
The episode covers why these conversations are often avoided, how to prepare for them, key elements to consider, and natural tendencies that can hinder success.
Nick outlines strategies such as the SBI model (Situation, Behaviour, Impact) to help ensure these conversations lead to positive outcomes.
He also emphasizes the importance of preparation, interaction, reflection, adaptation, and continuation in managing and resolving difficult discussions in both professional and personal contexts.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:19 Understanding Difficult Conversations
01:11 Desired Outcomes in Conversations
03:15 Preparation for Difficult Conversations
04:54 Conducting the Conversation
07:20 Natural Approaches and Common Pitfalls
09:00 Handling Negative Reactions
11:44 Key Elements for Success
13:19 Conclusion and Next Steps
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In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers talks with David Corbishley about his journey into coaching, particularly focusing on the importance of mindset.
David shares how his teaching background and personal experiences fuelled his transition into coaching, explaining how mindset and resilience play crucial roles in achieving success.
He also discusses practical tips for cultivating a positive mindset, the importance of setting and reflecting on goals, and the profound impact of disciplined routines. The episode highlights real-life transformations and offers strategies to maintain a growth-centric mindset, emphasizing the power of small, incremental changes.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:11 Meet David Corbishley
00:38 Journey into Coaching
02:23 The Importance of Mindset
03:27 Mindset and Resilience
04:54 Continuous Learning and Reflection
09:41 Accountability and Responsibility
11:45 Transformative Power of Mindset
20:52 Tips for Changing Your Mindset
25:12 Conclusion and Contact Information
Contacting David
Dave recommends connecting and messaging through LinkedIn. Here's the link to his profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-corbishley-business-coach-london
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In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers dives into the critical elements of constructing an effective leadership team within an organization.
The discussion covers the importance of teamwork at all levels, challenges faced by underperforming teams, and the attributes of strong leaders and team members.
Key focus areas include the necessity of trust, conflict management, commitment, accountability, and results orientation within teams. Additionally, the episode emphasizes the role of a leader in facilitating, challenging, and making decisions for the team's betterment.
Practical insights are provided for both leaders and team members to ensure sustained organizational success.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:14 The Importance of a Strong Leadership Team
01:47 Understanding Team Dynamics
04:24 Attributes of Underperforming Teams
07:49 Characteristics of Strong Leadership
10:42 Effective Team Member Behaviors
12:22 Commitment to Leadership Teams
13:48 Conclusion and Next Steps
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In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers interviews Tiffany Barnard, a coach devoted to people and effective communication. They delve into the intricacies of communication, emphasizing the importance of listening, understanding, and maintaining positive relationships both in professional and personal settings.
Tiffany shares valuable insights on avoiding assumptions, handling difficult conversations, aligning communication with love and kindness, and the critical role of context and non-verbal cues. Whether you're a leader, parent, or team member, this episode provides practical tips for improving communication and fostering collaborative environments.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:11 Meet Tiffany Barnard
00:38 Tiffany's Journey into Coaching
01:37 The Importance of Communication
02:24 Listening: The Key to Effective Communication
04:29 Handling Difficult Conversations
07:17 Communication in Relationships
11:14 Expressing Emotions in the Workplace
17:10 Tips for Effective Communication
19:12 The Role of Love in Communication
25:58 Summarizing Key Points
31:44 Tiffany's Coaching Focus
33:28 Conclusion and Farewell
Getting in touch with Tiffany
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-barnard/
Website: https://tiffanybarnard.com/
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In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers guides ambitious leaders through ten comprehensive steps for identifying, pursuing, and transitioning into a new role.
From assessing career goals and updating your LinkedIn profile to networking and staying informed about industry trends, Nick offers actionable advice to help leaders navigate changes in their professional life.
This episode also emphasizes the importance of staying positive and persistent throughout the job search process.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:12 Evaluating Your Current Work Situation
01:12 Steps to Transition into a New Role
01:21 Reflecting on Your Career Goals
01:55 Updating Your Professional Profiles
02:51 Networking for New Opportunities
03:22 Leveraging Executive Search Firms
04:00 Staying Informed and Exploring Options
05:00 Tailoring Applications and Interview Prep
06:22 Considering Interim Roles
07:07 Staying Positive and Persistent
08:13 Conclusion and Contact Information
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In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' hosted by Nick Sellers, the focus is on effective time management.
Nick explains the unique characteristics of time, its management, and the importance of discipline in utilizing it wisely. He introduces a fresh look at the Eisenhower Matrix for categorizing tasks and emphasizes minimizing 'urgent and important' tasks through planning and steady progress.
Practical tips for creating time management habits and balancing professional and personal life are also discussed. The episode aims to help leaders achieve their goals by managing their time more efficiently.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:11 The Importance of Time Management
01:01 Unique Characteristics of Time
02:18 Reflecting on Time Usage
02:40 Effective Time Management Strategies
05:47 The Eisenhower Matrix Explained
06:36 Delegation and Its Benefits
07:22 Balancing Urgent and Important Tasks
09:57 Minimizing Urgency Through Planning
11:10 Conclusion and Contact Information
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In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers speaks with Les Torrance, a long-time colleague and experienced coach, about his journey into coaching.
Les shares his experiences from working in business process outsourcing, where he developed internal career paths and mentoring programs. He discusses the common challenges faced by individuals transitioning into new roles, such as adapting to new cultures and letting go of old responsibilities. Les emphasizes the importance of building trust, identifying core competencies, and fostering stakeholder relationships.
The episode also highlights the significance of self-reflection, overcoming fears through practice, and celebrating small achievements in personal development.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:12 Meet Les Torrance
00:33 Les's Journey into Coaching
02:15 The Evolution of Coaching
03:52 Current Coaching Focus
06:36 Challenges in New Roles
10:32 Building Relationships and Networks
11:54 Personal Development and Reflection
18:21 Aligning with Business Objectives
22:15 Overcoming Discomfort in New Roles
29:20 The Importance of Reflection
32:09 Conclusion and Contact Information
More about Les Torrance:
An Executive Director level business professional and qualified executive level coach and mentor. I have over thirty years’ experience in business leading high-performance individuals and teams internationally with extensive experience leading teams and managing client relationships across various sectors and stakeholders.
To reach Les:
Email: [email protected]: +44 (0) 7901 688466 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/les-torrance
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In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers explores the pivotal role of accountability in leadership. He defines accountability as owning up to the truth with realism and integrity, and not about assigning blame.
Sellers discusses how accountability builds trust, uncovers incomplete tasks, and prompts adjustments for progress. He highlights the role of executive coaching in maintaining accountability, which in turn inspires a ripple effect throughout an organization.
The episode emphasizes creating a balanced, supportive environment for achieving meaningful and realistic goals while encouraging listeners to assess their own accountability practices.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:17 Defining Accountability
01:06 The Importance of Accountability in Leadership
01:59 Accountability in Executive Coaching
03:13 The Ripple Effect of Accountability
03:55 Creating a Culture of Accountability
05:34 Summary and Final Thoughts
06:55 Upcoming Episodes and Subscription Info
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In this episode, we revisit six common reasons New Year resolutions fail and explore strategies to avoid these pitfalls. The episode covers the importance of realistic, incremental progress, flexibility in goal setting, building habits and systems for motivation, setting clear and achievable goals, acting beyond the '1st of January' mentality, and shifting focus from outcomes to consistent behaviours. Key actionable items discussed include setting smaller goals leading to big ones, creating accountability systems, conducting year-end reviews, and embracing continuous improvement.
00:00 Introduction: Why New Year Resolutions Fail
00:17 Avoiding the All or Nothing Trap
01:09 Embracing Flexibility in Resolutions
02:00 Building Systems for Motivation
02:46 Setting Realistic Expectations
03:22 Moving Beyond the January Mentality
04:10 Focusing on Consistent Behaviors
04:55 Actionable Tips for Sustainable Growth
07:54 Final Thoughts and Continuous Improvement
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This episode examines why New Year resolutions frequently fail, exploring six key reasons including the all-or-nothing trap, lack of flexibility, reliance on motivation over systems, and unrealistic expectations.
It also discusses the false belief in a fresh start uniquely tied to January 1st and the focus on outcomes rather than the journey. Listeners are encouraged to understand the pitfalls of traditional resolutions and are teased about the next episode, which will cover effective goal-setting and consistent behaviours
of successful leaders.
00:00 Why New Year's Resolutions Fail
00:27 The All or Nothing Trap
01:27 Lack of Flexibility
02:07 Motivation vs. Systems
03:03 Unrealistic Expectations
04:50 The False Fresh Start Mentality
05:21 Outcome vs. Journey Focus
06:07 Conclusion and Next Steps
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In this episode of Scaling New Heights Leadership at the Next Level, Nick emphasizes the importance of rest and recreation for leaders.
As the year-end approaches, busyness from work and personal commitments can be overwhelming. Nick discusses the necessity of recognizing when to slow down and ensuring that adequate rest and sleep are part of one's routine.
He explains the difference between rest and recreation, highlighting activities that help rejuvenate and bring joy. From hobbies to volunteering, practical advice is offered on how leaders can recharge and maintain their health and productivity.
Don't forget to subscribe to catch new episodes released every Monday at 7am UK time.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:11 The Importance of Rest
01:54 Managing Busyness
02:51 The Role of Sleep
04:22 True Rest vs. Downtime
05:25 Understanding Recreation
06:48 Examples of Recreational Activities
08:14 The Joy of Helping Others
09:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' Nick discusses the importance of setting big goals for personal and professional growth.
He explains the difference between goals and tasks, emphasizing that goals should be forward-looking and upward-reaching. He also explores the significance of understanding the 'why' behind our goals and provides practical examples of goal-setting in various areas such as career, personal health, and business growth.
Additionally, Nick highlights the need for patience, setting milestones, celebrating achievements, and being adaptable in the face of unexpected challenges. Listeners are encouraged to set relevant, positive, and challenging goals and to enjoy the journey towards their achievement.
Future episodes will delve into the critical role of accountability in goal-setting.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:13 The Importance of Setting Big Goals
01:24 Understanding the 'Why' Behind Your Goals
02:42 Taking Your Time with Big Goals
04:51 Setting Milestones and Celebrating Achievements
05:38 Adapting to Changes and Overcoming Obstacles
07:11 Ensuring Goals are Relevant and Positive
09:12 Enjoying the Journey and Understanding Yourself
10:58 The Role of Accountability
11:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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Embracing Discomfort for Growth
In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers delves into the concept of discomfort and its essential role in personal and professional growth.
Using an exercise metaphor, Nick explains the three zones of comfort, stretch, and panic, emphasizing the importance of spending time in the stretch zone to achieve growth without hitting burnout.
The episode offers strategies on how to identify discomfort, set relevant goals, and maintain balance while navigating the growth process.
Listeners are encouraged to embrace growing pains as a vital part of change and development.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:29 Exploring Discomfort and Growth
01:07 Understanding the Comfort, Stretch, and Panic Zones
02:48 Strategies to Endure Discomfort
04:32 Maintaining Balance and Persistence
05:39 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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Embracing Change: Kickstarting Your Leadership Journey
In this inaugural episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers addresses the importance of change in personal and professional growth.
He discusses why change is necessary, what to change, how much change is needed, and the role of support from others. Through exploring various areas such as career, personal development, relationships, and ambitious goal-setting, the episode encourages listeners to embrace change proactively rather than being forced into it.
Nick also emphasizes the importance of planning for change to avoid feeling rudderless and highlights the sense of accomplishment that comes with achieving milestones.
Tune in to learn how to take control of your growth and ensure that change is a positive, transformative experience.
00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights
00:24 The Importance of Change
00:59 Identifying What to Change
01:25 Determining the Extent of Change
01:49 Support Systems in Change
02:25 Examples of Areas for Change
04:05 Setting Ambitious Goals
05:00 The Transformative Power of Change
05:27 Celebrating Milestones
06:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
07:36 Upcoming Episodes and Subscription
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Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level is the podcast for ambitious leaders ready to grow professionally and elevate their leadership.
Whether you're leading a growing business, managing a team, or striving to scale new heights in your career, you're in the right place. Each episode, we’ll dive into strategies, stories, and actionable advice to help you lead with clarity, build resilience, and achieve your biggest goals.
I'm Nick Sellers, your host, and my interest in executive coaching started almost twenty years ago when I worked with my own coach. That time was highly valuable and brought about changes that helped me personally and professionally to look through different lenses at the business world I was involved with.
Episodes will cover topics raised by clients, or will interview coaches to explore new perspectives and practices supporting personal development, professional change, and business growth.
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