Leading with Agility

Humble Associates

If you're looking for something dynamic, fresh with a new perspective on leadership then this podcast is for you.

We believe that leadership is at a crossroads, not only are organisations struggling with constant change and disruption but leaders are looking for better and more effective development opportunities.

Which is why Agile leadership requires leaders to be more self-aware, comfortable with uncertainty and above all far more outcome focused than before.

So join our podcast, as we explore a new model of leadership  that places Agile at its core.

Both Arif Bobat and Tomasz 'TK' Kropiewnicki are co-founders of Humble Associates and experienced leadership coaches and Agile consultants. For many years, they've helped transform organisations to adopt Agile ways of working while also supporting and guiding leaders through the process. Since forming Humble Associates they have been focused on coaching and developing leaders to lead with Agility.

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Episodes

Successfully creating a learning culture outside of the classroom - with Elina Koussis, Global Leadership Development Leader at Maersk
2d ago
Successfully creating a learning culture outside of the classroom - with Elina Koussis, Global Leadership Development Leader at Maersk
Text us to share your thoughts In this fascinating episode with Elina Koussis, we discuss in depth how she has worked to create learning cultures that span the traditional classroom environment. For many of us, training interventions require time spent in classroom environments, whether virtual or in-person. Elina offers us a different viewpoint, which is that learning is a constant endeavour and in this episode she describes what this looks like. From learning communities to virtual learning environments and bespoke interventions such as female leadership programmes. We also discuss how learning patterns have changed post Covid, with the increased adoption of virtual learning environments and even gamified learning techniques coming to the fore.So join us for an insightful discussion about how to create a learning culture that works.Elina's BioElina is a global leadership development learning leader at Maersk and her expertise is for all things virtual – designing and delivering transformational virtual experiences and enabling virtual teams to stay connected and productive. Elina grew up in Greece, studied Biology and Psychology, Cornell University (USA) and since her Master’s in HR, London School of Economics, she lives in the UK. After a few years working in mental health, Elina turned to the corporate world and worked at BP, GE and now at Maersk. She has been building an HR career spanning 25 years in business partnering and leadership development roles and she is Fellow with the UK Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).Find out more about Elina by visiting her LinkedIn profileVisit our website www.humble.associatesOr check out our LinkedIn page to learn more about Humble Associates
Learning how to lead strategically and with deep curiosity - with Kim Faura, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, ex-giffgaff and Checkatrade
Sep 27 2024
Learning how to lead strategically and with deep curiosity - with Kim Faura, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, ex-giffgaff and Checkatrade
Text us to share your thoughts This week we're joined by Kim Faura, a highly experienced C-Suite leader who's experience working at well-known brands such as giffgaff and Checkatrade meant for a fascinating conversation about his thoughts on leadership.Kim talks us through his ideas on what skills managers need to adopt in order to progress up the leadership ranks. Specifically, the need to be strategic in outlook through what he describes as 'deep curiosity'. We explore what this means and how leaders can demonstrate this in order to progress. Finally, we also discuss the importance of creating an outcome based culture, how leaders must create this and the benefits it can create for organisations and employees alike.  Ultimately, Kim agrees that while servant leadership and a collaborative approach to leadership is required, a good leader is one who "cares personally and challenges directly". A fascinating discussion indeed. Join us and be prepared to be challenged by Kim's thoughts on leadership. Guest BioKim Faura, an experienced Chief Marketing & Product Officer at both Checkatrade and prior to that, at Giffgaff. The Telecoms disruptor. Kim is currently doing consultancy work for both Telecommunications and Marketplace businesses. He’s originally from Barcelona, Kim has been in London for 15 years since the Launch of giffgaff.Kim's 10 lessons after leaving giffgaff:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-10-lessons-learned-giffgaff-kim-faura/ Visit our website www.humble.associatesOr check out our LinkedIn page to learn more about Humble Associates
How managers can adopt a coaching stance that works - with Rebecca Smart, Leadership Coach and ex-CEO DK Books
Sep 20 2024
How managers can adopt a coaching stance that works - with Rebecca Smart, Leadership Coach and ex-CEO DK Books
Text us to share your thoughts This week we're joined by Rebecca Smart, ex-CEO of the world famous DK Books and now a leading Leadership and Talent Coach as we sat down with her to talk about all things coaching. Specifically, what does it mean for managers trying to adopt a coaching stance in how they support their employees. How can managers at learn to adopt this skill effectively? And are there risks to this approach? We also discuss the challenges of coaching leaders, how self-awareness is a critical skill and the difference between coaching and mentoring for a manager. So if you're looking at leadership coaching for yourself or for your team, this episode is worth a listen! Guest BioRebecca is a global Leadership and Talent Coach at Penguin Random House, the world’s largest consumer book publisher. With over 30 years of experience as a publisher and publishing leader, Rebecca made the pivotal decision to transition into coaching in 2023, establishing herself as the company’s first fully dedicated internal coach.During her distinguished career, Rebecca has held the position of CEO in both large corporate divisions and small independent companies within book publishing, spanning multiple territories. Having served in various capacities as both a coach and a coaching client in her publishing and leadership roles, Rebecca has firsthand experience of the transformative power of coaching in shaping lives and careers.You can find out more about Rebecca by visiting her LinkedIn profileVisit our website www.humble.associatesOr check out our LinkedIn page to learn more about Humble Associates