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Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!

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A Fork, A Precipice, A Decision 24:42

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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Bannon Russell Vought Derek Sivers Sumner Crenshaw Brian Fretwell at Finding Good Chad Littlefield The Thought Leaders Practice by Matt Church Simon Cowell Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Is it legitimate, and can it be trusted? How are you feeling? What questions come to your mind? Where does your mind go? Are you seeking safety? Would this have been an adrenaline rush as you raced to send the resignation response? What an "enhanced standard" regarding loyalty and trustworthiness was? What are these new "enhanced standards?" Are they beyond what my Constitutional oath requires? If I don't resign, how bright will the target on my back glow? My leadership has supported all my work, but would termination direction come from higher up the chain of command? What would you recommend if we talked over coffee? What questions would you ask? How would you use listening? How would you use silence? How is this scenario playing out in your mind and body? What is coming to the surface for you? How might that influence what you are about to say to me? What are the chances of my name popping on a list and getting fired? How about the chances of being part of an official Reduction in Force and early retirement? Would the administration make a better offer? What do I know about the pending job market? What did I expect the workplace to be like and did I want to be there as the contractions took place? Will the administration pay me through the end of September or will they renege? Can I sufficiently build the Curated Questions business to transition by 1 October? - Do I have the faith or confidence to step into this future as a sole practitioner and grow Curated Questions into all I envisioned? Was this purpose calling? What would I expect the job market to look like at the end of summer if I hadn't developed the income streams to maintain our lifestyle? What is your recommendation? Did it change from your initial recommendation? Where in your body are you feeling the uncertainty? Are you processing this scenario in parallel with your decision as if you had received the email? What additional questions should I have considered? Who else should I have consulted with? How would you have changed my risk rating? What is the correct length of the pregnant pause before making an important announcement? What processes would you use in my circumstance, and what would be different? What questions are at the top of your list to get to a decision? Who would be the members of your pantheon you would counsel with to gain clarity? Apart from the heady analysis, what other key practices would you include in your journey through a similar situation?…

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What’s required from Executive Leaders has changed. Find out how executive leaders and executive teams can survive and thrive in our disrupted world. Interviews with CEOs and insights from Waldencroft’s Dr Jacqueline Conway. Waldencroft is a consulting practice dedicated to helping executive leaders anticipate, navigate and lead. Find us at https://waldencroft.com/

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Above the Fray: Leading well in chaos 14:17

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In this episode I examine the four stages of chaos— Disruption, Escalation, Fragmentation, and Disintegration (or Breakthrough) —and how leaders can identify our position within the cycle. Understanding these stages provides us with a vital advantage: it enables us to lead with intention, rather than merely react to the turmoil. I also incorporate the work of Neil Howe and his Fourth Turning theory, which posits that history progresses in 80-to-100-year cycles. If Howe is correct, we are experiencing a period of fundamental transformation—one that will not simply “return to normal.” However, within this disruption, there is also an opportunity: to shape what comes next.…

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#67 The erosion of character 6:24

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Remember when good character was something a leader strived to be known for? It seems that now, not so much. In my latest podcast episode, The Erosion of Character , I explore whether character has truly gone out of fashion—or if we’re simply seeing a battle over what “good character” means. Is it now simply a matter of debate? When humiliation, intimidation, and confusion are used to win at any cost, under the guise that the ends justify the means, where does that leave us? I wrote an article to go alongside this podcast called, Is Character out of Fashion? in my LinkedIn newsletter, the Suite Stop. You can access it by clicking here .…

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#66 Is now the time for strategic patience? 9:58

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Effective leadership isn’t merely about decisive action—it’s also about recognising when not to act. In this episode, I explore strategic patience as an underrated leadership skill. We’ve all seen hasty decisions that create bigger problems later. So, how do you know when to hold steady and when to move? I've just launched a new LinkedIn newsletter, called The Suite Spot, packed full of essential insights and practical strategies for C-Suite leaders and those who develop them. Click here to go to my latest piece. And don’t forget to subscribe so it shows up in your feed each week. Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7291429073468182528…

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#65 How AI is transforming how leaders are developed in Accenture with Steve Williams 40:41

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In this episode of Advanced Executive Leadership, I’m joined by Steve Williams, Director for Learning and Leadership Development at Accenture. Steve shares how AI is revolutionising leadership development at scale—from creating AI-powered digital coaches and immersive simulations to embedding generative AI into real-time client interactions. Steve is a passionate Learning and Leadership Development leader who has held several strategic learning roles across a 25-year career. He is currently responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of learning and leadership programs for 80K+ employees in Accenture across several business areas. He is focused on helping people grow the skills and behaviours that matter, by engaging them with training experiences relevant to their work, and learning through their work. In Accenture we’re exploring deeply how AI and digital tools will transform learning as we know it.…

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#64 Exploring the breaking points of Big Healthcare and Big Food 10:32

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I’ve been reflecting on two stories from late last year—stories that aren’t just news headlines, but signals of deeper, systemic cracks in industries we depend on. The first story: The tragic murder of United Healthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, in broad daylight. While the act itself was horrific, the public’s reaction was startling: social media erupted with jokes, and many Americans seemed to view the act as a violent expression of anger at a healthcare system accused of prioritizing profit over people. The second story: A groundbreaking lawsuit against 11 major food corporations, alleging that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are engineered to be addictive, contributing to a public health crisis. For many, these foods have become as harmful as cigarettes once were. What connects these stories? Both are about systems that have lost their purpose. A healthcare system that denies care to boost profits. A food system that prioritizes addiction over nourishment. As executive leaders, what should we take from this? I believe we need to start asking tougher questions: When is enough, enough? What happens when a system’s priorities become so misaligned with its purpose that it breeds distrust—or worse, existential threats? If you'd like to read about this topic, I've also created a blogpost, which you can access here: https://waldencroft.com/when-is-enough-enough/ If you'd like to stay up to date with the work that we're producing to enhance the Collective Enterprise Leadership of Executive Teams, you can receive our bi-weekly newsletter. Sign up here: https://waldencroft.com/newsletter/…

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#63 Strategic Foresight with Wilson Wong 36:09

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Wilson Wong, Director of insight and futures at Wong at work. We delve into futures and foresight, how organisations can anticipate disruption, navigate uncertainty, and strategically plan for the long term. Wilson shares fascinating insights from his 20 plus years of futures work, including real world examples, like Shell scenario planning and shifts in the global energy market. We explore why leaders must step back to think critically amidst short term pressures, and how tools like scenario planning can uncover risks and opportunities that might be hiding in plain sight. A data scientist and futurist, Wilson has over 30 years of experience of applied research into organisations – their leadership, values/ culture, futures strategy, and the evaluation, management and development of human capital for policy & practice, investors and in academia. His research consulting and futures strategy development clients include the Metropolitan Police, Logica, Standard Chartered Bank, Nottingham County Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, DWP. MoD, Human Capital Development Corporation, HCLI, and RBS. He is Visiting Professor at Nottingham Business School, Adjunct Professor at HK Baptist University, and sits on several academic research strategy boards, and is Chair of the IJHRD. He was for over a decade the Head of Insight & Futures, and Head of Research at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD, UK) developing the base for evidence-based practice, and helmed the research at the European Association of People Management (EAPM) and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA). A UK human capital metrics expert to ISO, he co-edited Human capital management standards: A complete guide , published by Kogan Page. He has led on and continues to develop measures of sustainable HC. He is a member of the UN Millennium Project global futures experts network, and has led the futures research on national talent ecosystems for policy development in Singapore and Malaysia.…

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#62 No Silver Bullets with Steve Hearsum 52:47

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Steve Hearsum supports and challenges clients to find their 'edge and stretch' when what they are after is more than simply 'better sameness'. He creates useful discomfort in service of learning and have been told he has “a knack of not letting people off the hook, without leaving them feeling like they’re on the hook”. His interest is in building change capability through: Leadership practice: conventional leadership development is largely a waste of time and money. He works with leaders to help them understand how they show up and the impact they have in the context they operate in. Consulting & change practice: working with internal and external practitioners to deepen their awareness of how they show up and the impact they have. He also works as a group and individual supervisor. Culture: working with organisations and leaders to help them inquire into their current behaviours and supporting them to build their capabilities to evolve how they work together. His book 'No Silver Bullet' can be ordered from all good booksellers.…

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#61 Developing partnerships for a sustainable future with Hugh Kelly 36:32

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In this week’s episode I’m joined by Hugh Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Simply Blue Group. Hugh shares his inspiring journey from a young entrepreneur in Ireland to a global leader in renewable energy innovation. Together, we explore how Simply Blue is transforming the blue economy by developing cutting-edge projects in floating offshore wind, sustainable aviation fuels, and aquaculture. Hugh also opens up about: How partnerships are the cornerstone of success in high-risk industries, Navigating leadership challenges in a dynamic and fast-changing world, His uplifting perspective on the global fight against climate change after attending COP29.…

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#60 Vision and bravery in leadership with Mike Pettigrew 38:19

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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Pettigrew, the CEO of ASCO, a global leader in materials management and logistics for the energy sector. Mike’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From reshaping undervalued organizations to leading transitions in one of the world’s most dynamic industries, he shares his candid insights on what it takes to lead with vision, bravery, and a people-first mindset in uncertain times.In this episode, we dive into: How bravery and confidence can transform an organization. Navigating the shift from oil and gas to renewables. Leading with clarity and conviction during times of change. The importance of building cultures where everyone can thrive. A Chartered Engineer, Mike spent his formative years with Rolls-Royce Industrial Power in various roles and International locations. In more entrepreneurial roles, he has spent time in the Aerospace/Automotive supply chain with Gardener Aerospace before landing at Babcock International. Here he is best known for establishing a marine design business which grew from 120 people to 1200 people in 6 years. It became the largest business in its field in Europe. More recently Mike joined ASCO, the specialist logistics and materials management business. He was appointed CEO following its acquisition by the private equity firm Endless. If you'd like to stay up to date with the exciting things we're doing in Waldencroft, you can sign up to receive our newsletter here https://waldencroft.com/newsletter/…

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#59 How Arup are shaping a better world with Loraine Martins,OBE 32:28

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Ever wondered what it takes to build a truly inclusive global organisation? In our latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Loraine Martins, the inspiring Global Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Director at Arup. Loraine has a fascinating journey, from working on the London Olympic Park to leading Arup’s mission of “shaping a better world.” In our conversation, Loraine opened up about what “shaping a better world” means in practical terms. For Arup, it’s more than just a tagline. It’s about designing spaces that serve diverse communities, fostering a workplace where every voice feels valued, and aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals to ensure a positive impact on both people and the planet.…

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#58 Executive Loneliness with Nick Jonsson 43:52

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There’s an epidemic of executive loneliness is the corporate world today. On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Nick Jonsson, author of Executive Loneliness , where he shares his personal experiences of striving for success whilst struggling with the negative consequences of a winning mindset. He shares how self-doubt, anxiety and a colluding organisational culture that simply wanted to him to smile and be successful led him to turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, including addiction, and eventually to him leaving the corporate world in a personal crisis. Whilst at his own rock bottom, a friend of Nick’s took his own life. It was then that he realised how important it is that we support leaders who may be experiencing loneliness and depression in the workplace. This provided a catalyst for a new life purpose and the drive to turn his life around and help others. You can find out more about Nick at his website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/…

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#57 Getting the most from your Senior Leadership Community 18:21

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Our latest podcast episode dives deep into how to transform your Senior Leadership Community into a dynamic force that drives your strategy forward! In this episode, we’ll explore: How to structure your Senior Leadership Community to function as a cohesive, high-performing team The secret to unlocking the full potential of your senior leaders beyond their day-to-day roles Why poor team dynamics and weak accountability might be holding your business back What makes a senior leadership group more than just a collection of functional heads We’re unpacking the twin challenges of structure and development , and how deeply intertwined they are in maximising the performance of your Senior Leadership Community, like a double helix of DNA. Just as DNA transmits essential genetic information, these two elements—how your leaders are structured and how they are developed—are critical for successful strategy execution and operational excellence. Listen in as I share real-world examples and our latest thinking on how to balance structure and development for real, tangible outcomes in your leadership team. You can sign up to receive our new White Paper here. Just put Helix in the notes and we’ll be sure to get it to you. https://waldencroft.com/contact/…

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#56 In Praise of Slow with Carl Honoré 58:08

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Is your life an endless rush from one thing to the next? That was certainly the case for Carl Honoré, my guest on today’s podcast. He is the author of the phenomenally successful book In Praise of Slow . Carl explains his journey to the slow movement, triggered by an epiphany of recognising the need to slow down and reconnect with the art of living in the moment when he found himself trying to rush the bedtime stories to his son. He discusses how our fast-paced culture permeates all aspects of life, from the boardroom to the bedroom. And he shares examples of absurd manifestations of the go-faster culture, such as speed yoga and drive-through funerals! The executives I work with are incredibly busy and have large and important portfolios of work that they’re managing. They're also experiencing an epidemic of burnout. The idea of slowing down is anathema to many executives. But as Carl explains, slowing down is not just about reducing speed but about being present and doing things well. It’s also about knowing when speed is important, and when giving yourself a bit more space around your work would enhance it immeasurably. __ Carl Honoré is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and two-time TED speaker. The Wall Street Journal hailed him as “an in-demand spokesman on slowness.” CBC Sunday Edition called him “the world’s leading evangelist for the Slow Movement.” His bestselling books have been published in 36 languages. While researching his first book, In Praise of Slow , Carl got slapped with a speeding ticket. This link has all of his books, courses, etc in one place: https://linktr.ee/carlhonore In case you missed it, he made a thing recently for BBC Radio 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0021hc4…

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#55 Balancing AI & Human-Centric Leadership with Bertie Tonks 43:40

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How do we balance AI integration with a human-centred organisational culture? In this episode I’m joined by Bertie Tonks, Chief People Officer at Collinson and a 2023 HR Industry Influencer to explore this pivotal question. We dive into the impact of AI on leadership, performance management, and workplace culture. And Bertie shares how his lifelong passion for skateboarding shapes his leadership approach and offers insights into fostering high-performance teams in the digital age. Tune in to learn how AI can transform work processes without compromising the human touch—and what leaders need to consider to thrive in this evolving landscape. More about Bertie... Bertie was awarded the prestigious HR’s Most Influential Practitioner Award 2023 by HR Magazine and in 2024 was inducted into the HR’s Most Influential Hall of Fame. Bertie describes himself as a skateboarder, he believes this is what defines him as a person above all else. He is a skateboarder who just happens to do HR. He is currently the Chief People Officer for a company called Collinson, the global leader in Loyalty and Benefits for some of the world’s largest brands. He passionate about people and transforming the world of work and this is apparent in the lasting positive impact of everything he does. He is determined to ensure generations working both now and the future get to benefit of working in more human centred organisations. Thriving on challenging conventional thinking and best practice, instead he favours experimentation, looking at traditional business challenges from a different perspective. Bertie has spent most of his career operating as both an in-house expert and management consultant, creating strong links between people and strategy. He’s had two expatriate assignments in MENA and the Americas, with experience stretching across a range of industry sectors such as Media, Retail, Financial Services and even Oil & Gas where he would spend a lot of his time on platforms in the middle of the North Sea. Outside of work, Bertie supports the Employers Initiative against Domestic, encouraging organisations to make a meaningful difference to survivors and perpetrators. He also supports various charities such as the Concrete Jungle Foundation, focused on building skateparks in troubled parts of the word, providing fun, safe access and a sense of belonging and purpose for young people. He loves what he does and it shows in the way he works!…

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#54 - On 'being' an authentic leader 15:56

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What does it mean to be authentic as a leader? Are there ways of being that are authentic, or is it just an excuse for some pretty bad behaviour under the guise of 'that's just me, I say it like I see it?" Welcome to the new season of the Advanced Executive Leadership podcast. We're back to a fortnightly cadence with guests, and solo episodes. Here is access to the Chip Souba article I reference, "The Being of Leadership". https://peh-med.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1747-5341-6-5…

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