The Just Great People Podcast - From The Sixsess Consultancy

Barry Chats to Implementation Specialist Marcellus Lindsay - People, Change & Leaders

Summary
In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance interviews Marcellus Lindsay, an implementation specialist, who shares his journey through various industries and his insights on change management.
Marcellus emphasizes the importance of understanding the people side of change, effective communication, and the need for engagement and trust within organisations.
He discusses the ADKAR model for change readiness and highlights the common disconnects between leadership and frontline employees.
The conversation concludes with a focus on the art and science of change management and the necessity of involving stakeholders in the process.
Takeaways
Marcellus believes in continuous learning and curiosity.
Change management involves understanding the people side of projects.
Effective communication is crucial for successful change.
Engagement and trust can significantly impact project outcomes.
ADKAR is a valuable framework for managing change.
Resistance to change often stems from a lack of understanding.
Corporate communications should focus on listening, not just transmitting information.
Involving stakeholders leads to better change outcomes.
Trust within teams can speed up processes and reduce costs.
Change management is both an art and a science.
Titles
Overcoming Resistance to Change
Understanding the People Side of Change
Sound Bites
"I believe that we're on a journey that we're always learning."
"Change management is the other side of the coin."
"People want to feel heard and valued."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Implementation and Change Management
03:19 Career Journey and Learning from Experience
06:12 Understanding Change Management and Its Importance
11:52 The Role of Communication in Change
17:24 Resistance to Change and Engagement Strategies
23:21 The Science of Change and Future Conversations
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Marcellus Lindsay Website
https://lindsaycs.com/marcelluslindsay/
Marcellus Lindsay LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelluslindsay/
The Sixsess Consultancy Website
https://sixsess.org/
Barry Eustance’s LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/
Oxford Review Website
https://oxford-review.com/
Keywords
Implementation specialist, change management, project management, organisational change, communication, ADKAR, engagement, resistance to change, leadership, transformation
 

Barry Eustance Chats to Alexis Brathwaite - former President & CEO of IFATCA

Summary
In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance interviews Alexis Brathwaite, a former air traffic controller and CEO of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations (IFATCA).
They discuss the critical role of air traffic control in ensuring aviation safety and efficiency, the global nature of air traffic management, and the importance of communication and collaboration among air traffic controllers worldwide.
Alexis shares his personal journey in air traffic control, the evolution of technology in the field, and the ongoing challenges and responsibilities faced by air traffic controllers.
The conversation highlights the leadership skills required to navigate the complexities of the aviation industry and the vital work done by air traffic controllers to keep passengers safe.
 Takeaways
Air traffic control is essential for aviation safety and efficiency.
The role of air traffic controllers is often misunderstood by the public.
Safety is the number one priority in air traffic control systems.
Efficiency in air traffic management is crucial for the aviation business.
Global collaboration is necessary for effective air traffic control.
Communication is the backbone of air traffic control operations.
Technological advancements are transforming air traffic management.
IFATCA plays a significant role in advocating for air traffic controllers worldwide.
Cultural differences must be navigated in international aviation.
Leadership in air traffic control requires collaboration and understanding.
Titles
The Evolution of Air Traffic Control
A Journey Through Air Traffic Control
Sound Bites
"Air traffic control is not responsible for delays."
"Safety and efficiency go hand in hand."
"We bring you home."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Air Traffic Control and Leadership
03:11 The Role and Importance of Air Traffic Control
06:02 Global Air Traffic Management
08:30 Communication in Air Traffic Control
11:26 The Evolution of Air Traffic Control Technology
14:00 The Journey of Alexis Braithwaite
19:28 Collaboration and Leadership in Air Traffic Control
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Useful Links
Alexis Brathwaite’s LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisbrathwaite/
The Sixsess Consultancy Website
https://sixsess.org/
Barry Eustance’s LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/
ICAO Website
https://www.icao.int/Pages/default.aspx
IFATCA Website
https://ifatca.org/
IFALPA Website
https://www.ifalpa.org/
Keywords
Air Traffic Control, Leadership, Aviation Safety, Global Aviation, IFATCA, Communication, Air Traffic Management, Technology in Aviation, Air Traffic Controllers, Aviation Industry

Barry Chats to Adrian Stratta About Change, Leadership, Jumping Out of Aeroplanes, and Daphne

Summary
In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Adrian Stratta shares his unique journey from parachute major to interim manager, emphasising the importance of leadership in driving change within organisations.
He discusses the need for empowerment, creating a safe environment for employees, and the critical role of buy-in from all levels of an organisation.
Adrian highlights the significance of listening, understanding, and engaging employees to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ultimately leading to successful change initiatives.
Takeaways
Adrian Stratta transitioned from military to business leadership.
Effective leadership involves listening and empowering others.
Creating a safe environment encourages innovation and risk-taking.
Employee engagement is crucial for successful change management.
Leadership dynamics vary across organisations but core principles remain.
Objectivity allows interim leaders to challenge the status quo.
Empowerment leads to better outcomes and employee satisfaction.
Change initiatives must be core business, not separate projects.
Buy-in from employees is essential for change success.
Leadership discussions are vital for organisational growth and adaptation.
 Titles
Creating Safe Spaces for Innovation
From Parachute Major to Change Leader
 Sound Bites
"I manage people and I manage process."
"Empowerment is massive for me."
"Buy-in is absolutely critical."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:40 Managing Change and Transformation
08:21 Empowering People and Creating a Safe-to-Fail Environment
11:16 Engaging Emotions and Getting Buy-In
17:33 Creating a Positive Work Culture
20:36 The Role of Leadership in Driving Success
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Useful Links
Adrian Stratta's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-stratta/
The Sixsess Consultancy's Website
https://sixsess.org/
Barry Eustance's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/
The Sixsess Consultancy's Target Operating Model Course Information Page
https://mailchi.mp/10fbb29527de/sixsess-target-operating-model-course-info-2024
 
Keywords
 leadership, change management, empowerment, employee engagement, organisational culture, interim management, transformation, vision, communication, business strategy, The Sixsess Consultancy

Barry talks to the indefatigable actor, musician and pilot, Charlotte Storey about her life-changing disability and rebuilding herself

Summary
Charlotte Storey shares her journey from being a professional musician to facing a life-changing disability and rebuilding herself.
She talks about how she learned to play the saxophone again with a robotic elbow and how it helped her regain her sense of self.
Charlotte also discusses her passion for flying and becoming a pilot with one arm.
She now uses her experiences to empower others, particularly women in business, through public speaking and training.
She emphasises the importance of self-mastery, empathy, and creative compromise in effective communication and sales.
 
Takeaways
Facing a life-changing disability can lead to a journey of self-discovery and rebuilding.
 
Adapting to physical limitations can also impact psychological well-being and self-perception.
 
Reframing challenges and focusing on the end goal can help overcome panic attacks and stage fright during public speaking.
 
Effective communication and sales involve understanding the audience's needs, building trust, and finding creative compromises.
 
Embracing diversity and inclusion in aviation is important to harness the unique problem-solving skills of disabled individuals.
Titles
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Aviation
Empowering Women in Business through Actor Skills
Sound Bites
"I thought, well, obviously I need to be in front of people doing things."
 
"Regardless of what's taken away from you, you can still begin to rebuild yourself and to start to love and approve of what's left."
 
"It is about value delivery. It's not wrestling people into the dirt and making them do things and buy things they don't want. It's about standing in the light of your own truth."
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Charlotte Storey's Journey
03:23 Rebuilding Self and Discovering New Passions
06:40 Finding Resolve and Overcoming Challenges
09:50 Killing Your Inner Assassin: Overcoming Self-Doubt
12:09 The Importance of Body Awareness and Relaxation
17:41 The Big Toe Technique and the Power of Voice
23:36 Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Aviation
27:56 Conclusion: Charlotte Storey's Mission
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Useful Links
Charlotte Storey's LinkedIn pagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottestoreyspeaker/
 
Charlotte Storey's Webisitehttps://charlottestorey.com/
 
Barry Eustance's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/
 
The Sixsess Consultancy's Webpagehttps://sixsess.org/
 
3Twenty Aviation's Webpage
https://www.3twentyaviation.co.uk/
 
Keywords
 
disability, music, rebuilding, robotic elbow, flying, pilot, public speaking, self-mastery, empathy, creative compromise, communication, sales,The Sixsess Consultancy, Van Morrison, Natalie Cole
 
 

Be a WORLD-CLASS high performer! Simon Hartley, coach to world class athletes and business explains how

Barry Eustance talks to Simon Hartley - CEO of Be World Class - who explains how you and your organisation can be world-class performers, and his life creating world-class performers, from Premier League football clubs, Bundesliga clubs, Olympians, and business leaders.
 
Simon’s Client Results
 
40+ world records world championships and world cup wins have been amassed by our sports clients.
 
10x uplift on revenue stream in 1 year for a high street bank after a 1 day intensive.
 
£1M per head average annual sales increase by an insurance sales team after 9 sessions during their first quarter.
 
What Simon says will truly inspire and empower you. 
 
Listen now!
 
Summary
 
Simon Hartley, CEO of Be World Class, shares his journey in sports psychology and working with elite athletes.
 
He emphasises the importance of focus, confidence, and motivation in achieving consistent high performance.
 
Simon also highlights the value of simplicity and prioritisation in achieving success.
 
Simon's insights apply not only to sports but also to all fields of endeavour.
 
 
 
Takeaways
 
Focus, confidence, and motivation are key ingredients for consistent high performance.
 
Simplicity and prioritisation are crucial in achieving success.
 
Building evidence and improving in the key areas lead to increased confidence.
 
The top performers in any field share common characteristics and approaches.
 
Success is a process, not just an outcome.
 
Titles
 
Building Confidence through Evidence and Improvement
 
The Common Characteristics of World-Class Performers
 
Sound Bites
 
"Focus, confidence, and motivation are the keys."
 
"Strip it right back."
 
"Identifying the simple things, the key elements, and prioritising them."
 
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction to Simon Hartley and his Background in Sports Psychology
02:48 The Importance of Focus, Confidence, and Motivation in High Performance
06:21 The Power of Simplicity and Prioritisation in Achieving Success
10:08 Building Confidence through Evidence and Improvement
13:22 The Common Characteristics of World-Class Performers
15:28 Success as a Process: Doing the Right Things Consistently
Simon’s Be World Class website
 
https://be-world-class.com/
 
Simon’s LinkedIn
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beworldclass-simon/
 
The Sixsess Consultancy’s website
 
https://sixsess.org/about-the-sixsess-consultancy-our-values-and-our-approach/
 
Barry’s LinkedIn
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/
 
Keywords
 
sports psychology, high performance, focus, confidence, motivation, simplicity, prioritisation, success
 

Barry Eustance talks to Eileen George about her NASA, JPL, Change and Leadership journey

Summary
 
Barry talks to Eileen George who shares her amazing journey from working at Clarkston Consulting to joining NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)!
 
Eileen emphasises the importance of continuous learning and good leadership skills in leading successful change.
 
She also highlights that JPL has a culture of change, innovation, and leadership, which is essential for accomplishing groundbreaking projects.
 
She suggests that organisations should invest in developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning to effectively navigate constant change and innovation.
 
Eileen and Barry Eustance plan to discuss how organisations can prepare for and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment in their next podcast.
 
Keywords
 
Eileen George, Clarkston Consulting, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL, change management, leadership skills, continuous learning, innovation, culture, organisational change, change leadership, change management skills, agile, adaptive, AI, technology, leading change, leading people, The Sixsess Consultancy, The Just Great People Podcast 
 
Takeaways
 
Continuous learning and good leadership skills are essential for leading successful change.
 
Organisations should invest in developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
 
JPL has a culture of change, innovation, and leadership, which is crucial for accomplishing groundbreaking projects.
 
Organisations need to prepare for and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment by being agile, adaptive, and stakeholder-focused.
 
Titles
 
Building a Culture of Change, Innovation, and Leadership at JPL
 
Preparing for and Thriving in a Dynamic and Rapidly Changing Environment
 
Sound Bites
 
"There aren't many people who work for NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab."
 
"I had always known of JPL, an impossible dream to me."
 
"I thank my lucky stars that even for that short period of time, my name is now a part of the JPL story."
 
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction and Eileen George's Journey
02:43 The Impossible Dream: Joining NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
05:28 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Taking a Leap
06:54 Change Management and Leadership Skills
09:04 Creating a Culture of Change and Innovation
21:03 Thriving in a Dynamic Environment: The Increasing Pace of Change
 
Useful Links:Eileen George's Website:https://www.eileengeorgeconsulting.com/
 
Eileen George's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileengeorge/
 
The Sixsess Consultancy's Website:
https://sixsess.org/Barry's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/
 
The Oxford Review's Website
https://oxford-review.com/invite-list/
 
 
 
 

Barry Eustance Talks to David Winders About Target Operating Models and Why They're So Important!

Summary
 
David Winders, The Sixsess Consultancy's Target Operating Model course Principal Facilitator discusses the importance of target operating models (TOMs) in organisations and how they help communicate and implement strategies.
 
He explains that Target Operating Models (TOMs_ are a description of the future state of an organisation and involve different perspectives and views.
 
David emphasises the need for simplicity and practicality in creating TOMs, rather than getting caught up in complex methodologies and tools. He also discusses the upcoming target operating model courses offered by Sixsess Consultancy.
 
Keywords
 
target operating model, TOM, strategy, organisational design, communication, perspectives, simplicity, practicality, courses
 
Takeaways
 
Target operating models (TOMs) are essential for organisations to communicate and implement their strategies.
 
TOMs provide a description of the future state of an organisation and involve different perspectives and views.
 
Simplicity and practicality are key in creating effective TOMs, rather than getting caught up in complex methodologies and tools.
 
Sixsess Consultancy offers target operating model courses that cover various techniques and tools for creating TOMs.
 
Titles
 
The Importance of Target Operating Models in Organisations
 
Creating Effective Target Operating Models: Simplicity and Practicality
 
Sound Bites
 
"TOMs provide a description of the future state of an organisation."
 
"TOMs are not just a new org chart or a systems diagram."
 
"Keeping things simple and practical is more important than following a specific methodology."
 
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:59 Understanding Target Operating Models
06:06 The Role of TOMs in Strategy Communication
09:15 Applicability of TOMs in Different Organisations
11:14 David's Contributions to Target Operating Model Books
14:38 Practical Application of TOMs and the Use of Tools
17:51 Challenges with IT Tools for TOMs
20:07 Sixsess Consultancy’s' Target Operating Model Courses
25:41 Course Content and Approach
27:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
Useful Links:
The Sixsess Consultancy's Target Operating Model Information Page
 
The Sixess Consultancy Website
 
Barry Eustance's LinkedIn
 

Barry Eustance Talks to International Rugby Star and Airline Captain Tony Underwood About Leadership & Care

Welcome to The Sixsess Consultancy's "Just Great People" podcast, where Barry Eustance chats to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things. Summary In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance speaks with Tony Underwood, a former British Lion rugby player and airline pilot, about the importance of care in leadership and community impact. They discuss Tony's transition from aviation to focusing on social value and how the principles of care and leadership are essential in both high-performance sports and aviation. The conversation highlights the significance of psychological safety, collective purpose, and the role of individuals in fostering a caring environment that leads to high performance. Takeaways
- The common theme in high performance is people.
- Care is essential for getting the best out of individuals.
- Leadership is not just about authority; it's about influence.
- Psychological safety allows for open communication and care.
- High performance is achieved through collective purpose.
- Caring can manifest in small details that matter.
- Leadership should encourage everyone to show care.
- Understanding what people care about is crucial for leadership.
- The British & Irish Lions exemplify the power of unity and care.
- Transitioning from one career to another can bring valuable insights. Titles The Power of Care in Leadership From Rugby to Aviation: A Journey of Care Sound Bites
"The common theme is people." "Caring can mean making money." "We care about the same things." Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background 03:34 The Importance of Care and Leadership 08:59 Care and Leadership in the British and Irish Lions 13:56 Non-Technical Skills in the Aviation Industry 17:23 Leadership as Everybody's Business 20:56 Psychological Safety and Culture 23:30 The Importance of Care in Organizations 26:04 Shared Vision and Collective Purpose 28:00 Conclusion and Farewell 28:32 JGP Live Outro 090824 V1.0.wav Useful links The Sixsess Consultancy's Website https://sixsess.org/ Believe Solutions' Website https://believesolutions.co.uk Keywords Tony Underwood, leadership, care, community impact, British Lions, psychological safety, high performance, aviation, rugby, social value
Tony's LinkedIn
Barry Eustance's LinkedIn