The Growth House Podcast

We are excited to share Podcast 19 with the wonderful Rupal Patel. Rupal is author of the international bestseller: From CIA to CEO and she is the latest addition to our speaker roster. During our conversation, she shares the insights, stories and tools gained from a thrilling career as a CIA Analyst and Field Agent. Highlights for me were her bits of advice regarding 'Speaking truth to power', 'Learnings born of some white knuckle experiences' briefing serving presidents and 4-star generals. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we both did. 1. Introduction and Background (00:06 - 02:03)2. Rupal’s Journey to the CIA (02:03 - 03:50)3. The Importance of First Impressions and Handshakes (03:50 - 06:12)4. The Concept of ‘Difference’ and Its Impact (06:12 - 09:47)5. Embracing and Designing a Life True to Oneself (09:47 - 13:08)6. Understanding Energy Maps and Golden Hours (13:08 - 15:10)7. Learning the Tradecraft at the CIA (15:10 - 18:23)8. CIA’s Intelligence Cycle and Work Cycles (18:23 - 19:21)9. The Transition from CIA to Entrepreneurship (19:21 - 22:30)10. Mindset Shifts and Overcoming Challenges (22:30 - 25:05)11. Leadership Lessons from the CIA (25:05 - 28:00)12. Balancing Ambition with Well-Being (28:00 - 31:15)13. The Power of Reflection and Journaling (31:15 - 34:00)14. Creating a Supportive Ecosystem (34:00 - 36:40)15. The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership (36:40 - 39:20)16. Key Takeaways from Rupal’s Book (39:20 - 41:45)17. Advice for Aspiring Leaders and Entrepreneurs (41:45 - 44:00)Buy Rupal's bookCIA to CEO by Rupal Patel: Buy on Amazon Follow Rupalwww.ciatoceo.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rupal-patel-2145a960/Follow Ben and The Growth House Subscribe to The Growth House Podcasthttps://thegrowthhouse.comben@thegrowthhouse.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-fennell-tghhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-growth-house

Track legend Michael Johnson talks to Ben in our latest podcast episode and whether you're a sports fan or not, there is so much wisdom here regarding preparation, pressure and high performance behaviours.Michael shares many wonderful insights, but the idea of how we need to balance respect for the fundamentals of your chosen pursuit, whilst embracing your own unique talents and style.If you want to learn more about our Leadership Programmes please do get in touch ben@thegrowthhouse.co.uk

To mark the launch of our new AI Programme: Fast Start, we wanted to introduce the wonderful Henry Shevlin. Henry is a Cambridge AI Ethicist, Cognitive Scientist and Associate Director at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. Henry has spoken at all five of our pilot workshops and has informed and inspired our clients in equal measure. We have titled the podcast 'Enduring Human Skills and Emerging AI Tools'. It's not the shortest title we've ever written, but it is the guiding principle for the new programme and the idea that sits at the heart of this interview.If you want to learn more about new AI Programme please do get in touch ben@thegrowthhouse.co.uk

This month I'm in conversation with the wonderful Richard Phillips, one of the world's leading coaches in personal communication, presentation and media skills. I first worked with Richard back in 2002 before I took my first CEO job. It remains some of the most impactful and enduring training that I've ever received. Twenty years on, his principles and belief system are as powerful as ever, and I'm thrilled that he's now sharing his wisdom with clients of The Growth House.

Olly Kohn, co-founder of The Jolly Hog shares the inspiring story of transitioning from Premiership winning rugby player to successful entrepreneur. Alongside his two brothers, Olly has built one of the most respected FMCG brands in the UK. We explore the difference between the start up and scale up phase, what it is like to do business with your family, dealing with the big retailers and why product quality is always the best business strategy. Really hope you enjoy it. 

All Black legend, Dan Carter talks about leadership, teamship, culture, feedback, setbacks, pressure, mental health and a whole lot more.

37 year NASA engineer and 5 time space shuttle astronaut, Marsha Ivins talks about what great Leadership and Teamship look like in one of this planet’s most elite cultures.

Two time Oscar winning Producer and Director Andrew Ruhemann, speaks with such passion and clarity regarding Leadership, Teamship, Creativity and Connection. 

Roz Savage, solo ocean rower, author and climate activist talks about the physical and mental challenges of spending months alone at sea, her love and respect for the ocean, and her coping strategies for fear, fatigue and boredom.