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  • In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, Clare is joined by Lucy Hunte to discuss various challenges and opportunities faced by leaders in the workplace. They address topics such as remote work, mental health and wellbeing, attracting talent, and the impact of AI.

    With her experience as a leader in the NHS, Lucy highlights the importance of creating a positive work culture, promoting diversity, and providing support for employees.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    Lucy Hunte is the National Programme Manager for Apprenticeships within the NHS. With over 20 years of experience in Business Development and Sales Management in the Education and Training Sector, Lucy is an expert in all aspects of apprenticeships, from employer engagement to delivery and growth strategies.


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, Clare is joined by Helen Bunch, the Executive Managing Director for Wates Residential, to explore the importance of developing a strong support network and seeking both support and challenge from mentors and peers.

    Helen also shares her career journey, discussing her transition from a background in theatre to working in the business world and eventually becoming a Managing Director, highlighting the transferable skills she gained from her drama background.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    Helen Bunch is the Managing Director for Wates Residential and has held the position since 2020. Alongside that full-time role, she's also a board trustee for the Bold & Saucy Theatre Company and a Non-executive Director for Morgan.


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Dr Antonio Weiss, Senior Partner at the PSC to discuss the importance of practical approaches in digital transformation, user-centred design, and utilising technology to transform public services.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    Antonio Weiss is a Senior Partner at the PSC, a public services consultancy, advising senior clients on user-centred design, innovation thinking, and utilising technology to design and redesign public services to meet customer and citizen needs.


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Dr Sam Mather, Head of Leadership and Talent at Thames Water, to discuss how you can improve performance within your business through psychological safety. Dr Mather shares her journey of exploring the neuroscience behind organisational environments and how the brain perceives safety and its effect on productivity.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    Dr Sam Mather is the Head of Leadership and Talent at Thames Water. She is an experienced talent and leadership development specialist who is able to design and deliver business-relevant programs to enhance the performance of leaders and change the culture of organisations.


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Rebecca Rodger, the Apprenticeship and Talent Development Manager for Ricoh UK. Listen now as they discuss the importance of understanding the individual and fostering a culture of trust and authenticity within organisations, as well as the significance of diversity when bringing innovation and creativity to the business.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    Rebecca Rodger is the Apprenticeship and Talent Development Manager for Ricoh UK, having joined the company in 2018. She describes herself as "furiously passionate about providing the environments and opportunities for all people to find and be their best selves".


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with David Reed, the Chief Knowledge Officer and Evangelist at DataIQ as they discuss the evolution of data management and its transformation from a collection activity to a tool for value creation.

    In this episode, David shares his journey from journalist to evangelist for data literacy and the importance of understanding and leveraging data in organisations, exploring the concept of data literacy and how it has become increasingly relevant in the digital age.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    David Reed is the Chief Knowledge Officer and Evangelist at DataIQ. Formed in 2011, DataIQ is an award-winning membership organisation for data and analytics leaders and their teams in global, FTSE 100, large and mid-market enterprises. DataIQ's core purpose is to help members build great businesses through creating significant and measurable value from the intelligent use of data, analytics and technology.

    They are championing the importance of data literacy through all organisations and data for good programmes to benefit businesses, their teams, the economy, people well-being and society more generally.


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Helen Tomlinson, the Head of Talent and Inclusion at the Adecco Group and the UK government's first Menopause Employment Champion.

    Listen as they discuss the importance of purpose and inclusion in the workplace, as well as the challenges facing different generations, particularly women over 50, and the topic of menopause, its impact on women in the workplace and the importance of providing education and training for managers to handle conversations around the topic.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    Helen Tomlinson has held the role of Head of Talent Development at The Adecco Group since 2021.

    Helen holds over 25 Years of Strategic Commercial Management and Sales Experience across the Recruitment and Talent Sectors and is also the EDI HR Lead advising the Government on Menopause in the Workplace.


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Dan Kellet, Chief Data Officer at Capital One UK.

    Listen as they delve into topics such as the fundamentals of data science, the importance of curiosity in data professionals and the role of data science in decision-making and strategy.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    Dan Kellet has worked with Capital One for over two decades. From his start as a statistician to his current role as Chief Data Officer, Dan has used the latest distributed computing technologies and operated across billions of customer transactions.

    The models and data products that his team builds, work to unlock big opportunities for the business and help UK consumers save money and reduce friction in their financial lives.


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • In this podcast episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Nimmi Patel, Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK as they discuss the intersection of skills, talent, and diversity in the tech industry and the importance of digital literacy within the workplace.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    Nimmi Patel is the Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK. She works on all things skills, education, and future of work policy, focusing on upskilling and retraining. Nimmi is also an Advisory Board member of Digital Futures at Work Research Centre which aims to increase understanding of how digital technologies are changing work and the implications for employers, workers, job seekers and governments.

    Prior to joining techUK, Nimmi worked for the UK Labour Party and New Zealand Labour Party, and holds a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Manchester and an MA in Strategic Communications at King’s College London.


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter is joined by Catherine Abrey, the Group Head of Organisational Development and Leadership at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Over their conversation, they discuss the importance of change and self-awareness in leadership development and the importance of organisational and multidisciplinary development over the last 20 years.

    Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the guest:
    Catherine Abrey is the Group Head of OD & Leadership at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Treating over a million people a day in England, the NHS touches all of our lives and has just celebrated its 75th anniversary.

    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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  • Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

    We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.


    About the host:
    Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

    She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
    She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.

  • In our latest Unlocking Leadership episode, Clare speaks to Rachel Jones, Director of Talent, Learning, Engagement, Cultural Change, Inclusion, Performance and Organisational Design at Sodexo. Sodexo is a leading brand in the services sector, providing food services and facilities management to businesses across 55 countries. In this episode, Clare and Rachel discuss the authenticity and empathy required to succeed in leadership.

    Presented by Clare Carpenter with Rachel Jones. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.


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  • This week, Clare talks to Damian Jacobs, from Lloyds Banking Group about all things apprenticeships. Damian discusses why he’s a huge advocate for data training through apprenticeships, and his experience being chair of the Trailblazer Group which established the Data Technician Level 3 standard following his involvement with T Levels. He was instrumental in getting the standard approved for delivery and believes that everyone should have the opportunity to become data literate. Damian and Clare discuss how data can be brought to life through storytelling.


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  • This week’s guest is Mark Carey, data analyst for The Athletic and co-host of The Football Analytics Podcast, where Mark combines his love of the game with his knowledge of football statistics and data analytics. Mark and Clare discuss his background in research and statistics, getting started in the world of data and the importance of responsible data storytelling in our everyday lives.

    Presented by Clare Carpenter. With Mark Carey. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.


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  • Belinda Finch is an experienced Group Chief Information Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the technology industry. Skilled in Business Process Design, Business Case, IT Strategy, Business Transformation, and Senior Stakeholder Management, Belinda brings together all existing IT functions at Three UK under one management team. In this role, she is responsible for delivering the final stages of Three’s IT transformation programme, working with Three’s product teams to drive system improvements that will drive a better customer experience – “You are a very very strong business and a very successful business if you have a very diverse workforce.”

    Presented by Clare Carpenter. With Belinda Finch. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.


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  • Caroline Carruthers is an award-winning data expert and co-founder of global data consultancy Carruthers and Jackson. She was one of the first women to take on the role of Chief Data Officer in the UK public sector for Network Rail and has worked across multiple industries to build data capability from the ground up. Caroline joins Clare on the podcast for an inspirational conversation about her non-static ethos on leadership, the early days of the data industry in the UK and taking chances – “jumping and not quite knowing where you’re going to land”.

    Presented by Clare Carpenter.
    With Caroline Carruthers.
    Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.


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  • Liz Williams is a long-term campaigner on the importance of everyone benefitting from digital technology. Liz is currently CEO of FutureDotNow, but prior to this she was Director of Digital Society for BT Group, responsible for their digital and social inclusion strategies and cross-sector collaborations with government, civil society and other leading businesses. Liz is Chair of Good Things Foundation, the UK’s largest charity focused on supporting digitally and socially excluded people to improve their lives through digital. She sits as a member of the new Digital Skills Council which was launched as part of the Digital Strategy last month and is a former publicly appointed Social Mobility Commissioner. Clare and Liz discuss the impact of digital transformation and technology on people’s life chances, and her passion for helping digitally and socially excluded people to improve their lives through digital.

    Presented by Clare Carpenter.
    With Liz Williams MBE.
    Produced and edited by Nick Hilton and Ewan Cameron for Podot.


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  • Peter Rabey is the host of The Leadership Learns Podcast and experienced Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of the X4 Group, an award-winning international talent partner employing over 200 people in the UK, USA, New Zealand and Germany. Clare and Peter discuss the business landscape of the last few years and how the pandemic gave leaders a chance to pause and reflect on what’s working for them and what isn’t. Peter discusses the highs and lows of striking out and building a business from scratch.

    Brought to you by Corndel.
    Produced and edited by Nick Hilton and Ewan Cameron for Podot.


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  • On today's episode, the last of Season Four, Clare is joined by Robin Sutara, Chief Data Officer at Microsoft UK. They discuss her amazing career, which has taken her from the military to the law, and on to a role leading Microsoft UK's data team. At each turn, Robin has faced an industry dominated by men, and yet she has consistently risen to the top. How can these challenges become assets? And is data the new professional frontier that we'll all have to grapple with?

    Hosted by Clare Carpenter.

    Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.


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  • As the world around us changes, so to the requirements for our businesses to stay at the top of their game. That's what this week's guest, Steve Challouma, experienced when he took on the role of General Manager at frozen food brand Bird's Eye. How can you bring a legendary commercial property into the 21st century? And what lessons from that experience could be applied when everything changed again with covid-19?

    Hosted by Clare Carpenter.

    Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.


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