Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend
Leaders in Conversation gives you an intimate glimpse into the real lives of business leaders. This series of candid conversations delves into a deeper side of leadership. Each intimate conversation is hosted by Anni Townend, a leadership partner, executive coach and author who has worked with thousands of business leaders throughout her career and who skilfully connects with her guests to share these inspiring life and leadership stories with you to help build confidence and courage in your own leadership journey. Connect and collaborate with Anni at www.annitownend.com
Episodes
87 episodes
The 5-Step Framework to Understanding Recruitment and Leading Career Change – a conversation with David Dand, Managing Director of Coreus, Brighton-based Talent Acquisition agency
Leaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confide...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:44
The Transformative Power of Travelling Alone - a conversation with Sue Cockell, Solo Traveller on a mission to help women in their mid-lives to enjoy the transformative power of travelling alone
Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:00
You Don’t Need to Be a Boss to Be a Leader – a conversation with Andrew Edwards, Event host, Trainer, Teacher, Broadcaster & Mentor
Today’s guest is Andrew Edwards, former BBC broadcaster, and now an Event Host, Trainer, Teacher and Mentor. The title of our conversation is ‘You Don’t Need to Be a Boss to Be a Leader’.Leaders in Conversation is the podcast in which le...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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37:34
Curiosity, Resilience and Fun – a conversation with Meg Farren, General Manager, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
Hello, welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend. Today’s guest is Meg Farren, General Manager, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and much more! I had the joy of meeting Meg ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:47
Finding your Collaborative Edge™ - a Collaboration Equation™ episode with Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator
Hello, and welcome to the second Collaboration Equation™ episode in Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd. Today’s guest is Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator and the title of our conversation is Fin...
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Episode 2
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40:04
Engage, Enable and Empower Through Your Leadership – a conversation with Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator
Today’s guest is Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator. I had the joy of meeting Somya in June 2024, when she joined us for a Walking Partnerships day in Surrey, in the UK.Somya offers valuable insights into: ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:08
Leadership, Creativity and Reflection - a conversation with Carien Borst Artist and Leadership Coach
Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend is the podcast in which I talk to leaders about their own life and leadership stories, to encourage you to reflect on your values, beliefs, passion and purpose, and inspire you to be even more confident...
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Episode 71
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35:58
On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation - a conversation with Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult
Hello, welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend. Today’s guest is Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult, and the title of our conversation is ‘On Accelerating Net Zero Energy ...
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Episode 70
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23:46
Be The Leadership Nudge – a conversation with Emma Harris Finance Director, M&S Food, Property and Retail
Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspir...
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Episode 69
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31:40
Curiosity, Humility and Clarity: Empowering Others To Flourish – a conversation with Chris Harte, Chief Executive and Partner at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspir...
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Episode 68
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25:34
Leading 4 Life – a conversation with Susie Ballentyne, Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Leadership Facilitator and Coach
About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with my two guests, Susie Ballentyne an Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, a fellow podcaster, facilitator, leadership coach, and keynote speaker....
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Episode 67
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37:07
Becoming Compelling Skilled Sailors – a conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers
About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers. I have known Carolyn for many years and am a ...
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Episode 66
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27:44
Finding Your Collaborative Edge – Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd in conversation with Natalie Shering exploring their Collaboration Equation™
ABOUT THIS EPISODECo-Founders Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd in conversation with Natalie Shering for a special episode of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend podcast. Here they exp...
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Episode 65
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52:54
Stimulating Brilliance through the power of conversation - a conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy
About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy - built upon an ethos of stimulating brilliance ...
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Episode 64
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25:57
Be Brave, Focus & Fly – a conversation with Karen Wilkinson, award winning and inspiring Marketing Director
About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Karen Wilkinson, inspiring and award winning Marketing Director. We delve together into: The power of connecting with your Value...
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Episode 63
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24:17
On Knowing Yourself and Building Relationships – a conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and Wales
About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and WalesWe delve together into: How as a leader the main tool in your...
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Episode 62
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26:29
The Secrets Behind Building Resilience in Leadership – a conversation with Julian Roberts, Executive Business Coach, Podcast Host of Helping Organisations Thrive
Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspir...
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Episode 61
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27:00
Understanding Ourselves and Understanding Others: A Leadership Perspective – a conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group at the Department for Education
About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group, at the Department for Education, UK. John and I were invited to be in conversation by and for t...
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Episode 60
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35:22
It’s not much but neither is it nothing – a conversation with Tanya Shadrick author of The Cure for Sleep, memoir of a late waking life; founder of the Selkie Press and editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed Wild Woman Swimming
About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Tanya Shadrick - author of The Cure for Sleep: her memoir of a late waking life, a story of breaking free, and making a more creative life; Tanya is found...
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Episode 59
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40:08
Slaying the Monster of Poverty in Africa – a conversation with Moses Tai Founder and CEO of African Development Choices (ADC), Author of ‘There Is Shade’ and Speaker
Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational l...
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Episode 58
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33:31
Leadership, Love and Landscape – a conversation with Roger Mortlock, CEO, CPRE, the countryside charity
Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspir...
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Episode 57
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30:56
Feedback: Give it Kindly, Receive it with Grace – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Strategic Insights Professional, Executive Coach and Mentor
Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational l...
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Episode 56
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36:00
Burnout, Thriving and Everything In Between – a conversation with Meera Craston, experienced senior leader, executive coach and co-founder of Next Brave Move
Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational ...
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Episode 55
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28:10
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Small Practical Steps, Big Impactful Strides - a conversation with Martin Glover, HR Director for Morton Fraser
Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their person...
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Episode 54
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35:38
The challenges and satisfactions of leading in the public sector - a conversation with Justin Russell, Former Chief Inspector of Probation
Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirati...
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Episode 53
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