Leadership Confessions

From meeting the love of his life at just 18, finding his purpose at the age of 31 to delivering a leadership business that has pivoted, thrived and grown during COVID, this week’s Leadership Confessions is turned on its head as we give you, Phil Rose. Hosted by the wonderful Sarah Winckless MBE, Phil is posed questions from leaders of all corners of his network. Phil shares what’s behind his sunny disposition, what challenges him and what has been his main influence and driving force throughout his life. The questions are not all easy but Phil is reassuringly humble, inspiring and upbeat. Would you expect any less?Brought to you by Clarity Leadership - Thoughts, ideas and inspiration for businesses: https://www.clarityleadership.co.uk

A former trained nurse and midwife, Marion is passionate about ensuring women have a wide range of choices to support their health. In this latest podcast, Marion shares the impact of watching her mother build a successful career with the NHS, after the loss of her father and credits her mother for showing what can be achieved with determination and the right attitude. Marion also shares the importance of surrounding herself with people that are different from her and the positive impact of having a team who are different in background, skillset, interests and experiences. Like many leaders, Marion’s biggest challenge has been recently when taking on a new team role during the first wave of pandemic. Making connections and hoping to develop and inspire a new team without personal contact is something so many have endured these past couple of years. A great listen, full of heart! Brought to you by Clarity Leadership - Thoughts, ideas and inspiration for businesses: https://www.clarityleadership.co.uk

From starting his working life on the shop floor of Next, to becoming MD of Boehringer Ingelheim, Uday Bose shares his career and leadership journey with Phil Rose in the latest edition of Leadership Confessions. A child of parents who moved to the UK for a better life, Uday grew up with a strong work ethic and combines this with a leadership style of authenticity and empathy. We loved his lesson of ‘you don’t lose, you learn’ and that to drive performance he will focus on the ‘why’ rather than the ‘what’. An inspiring listen and a great reminder to never accept that change can’t take place. Brought to you by Clarity Leadership - Thoughts, ideas and inspiration for businesses: https://www.clarityleadership.co.uk

Ram leads the social innovation business at Hitachi with the purpose of using technology to tackle climate change. Ram shares a personal account of his journey from a childhood in India, to moving to England in the 80’s, to dinner with Al Gore at Cop26. Ram credits his passion to navigate the problems of climate change to a strong survival instinct, learnt through his teenage years combined with a blueprint of altruism from his grandfather and father who were both highly driven and compassionate doctors. An inspiring listen from an incredibly talented man.Brought to you by Clarity Leadership - Thoughts, ideas and inspiration for businesses: https://www.clarityleadership.co.uk

From Microsoft to Facebook to her current role of SVP of EMEA at The Trade Desk, Prof. Philippa Snare shares a deep and personal account of her leadership style. Stories of what we can learn from how horses use body language to how to turn judgment into curiosity, it will be hard to not want to learn and try something new after listening to this.Brought to you by Clarity Leadership - Thoughts, ideas and inspiration for businesses: https://www.clarityleadership.co.uk

Andy joined Baxter in 1991, as a pharmacy graduate, over 30 years ago. Andy didn't plan on staying with one company and in this warm, refreshing and passionate interview, Andy shares his love of leadership and most importantly his love of people. With bundles of energy and passion, Andy reveals how these traits have served him well to take risks and be innovative but of course, this doesn't come without a few bumps and some self-reflection on the way...Brought to you by Clarity Leadership - Thoughts, ideas and inspiration for businesses: https://www.clarityleadership.co.uk

Playing a significant role at the recent Cop 26, Justin Adams is an Executive Director at the World Economic Forum. His current role within the Tropical Forest Alliance is focused on stopping deforestation by bringing together governments, business and civil society. The son of a successful entrepreneur, Justin takes us on his journey of how he’s combined his love of business with his passion for the environment to address the climate challenge that we face today. A fascinating and inspiring listen.Brought to you by Clarity Leadership - Thoughts, ideas and inspiration for businesses: https://www.clarityleadership.co.uk

As CEO of GB Snowsport, Vicky is about to embark with a team of athletes to Winter Olympics in Beijing. She shares her journey in that and working alongside Prince Harry, in her role of CEO of Invictus Games following her >20 years serving in Royal Air Force. She reveals how she overcame imposter syndrome and how the coupling of passion and purpose drives her everyday.Brought to you by Clarity Leadership - Thoughts, ideas and inspiration for businesses: https://www.clarityleadership.co.uk

After graduating 2 years ago, Grace embarked on a career in the City. This is a fascinating insight into what life has been like for an early-in-career professional. She shares what she is looking for in both leaders and companies and her experiences to date. An even more intimate interview than usual as she shares her experience of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro with the podcast host – her dad.Brought to you by Clarity Leadership - Thoughts, ideas and inspiration for businesses: https://www.clarityleadership.co.uk