KEY LESSONPush the conversation HIGHLIGHTS01:42 Young Alfred Waterhouse07:28 Cassette tapes from the college library08:30 Building boats at eighty14:08 Brutalist buildings16:36 Moving out from London24:12 Talking to people27:26 No howlers pleas

Susan Banister / Fight for a cause

May 1st, 2022 23m 36s

KEY LESSONLead from the front HIGHLIGHTS01:42 Introduction03:15 Ben Cooley05:05 William Wilberforce06:54 Definitions of modern slavery 09:22 Communicating a vision12:36 Supporting the mission 19:34 Advice to younger self20:10 GETMO22:12 Key le

Tom Bloxham MBE / Leave a better legacy

Apr 1st, 2022 21m 48s

KEY LESSONLeave a better legacyHIGHLIGHTS01:35 Tom's favourite part of Manchester05:26 It will never work10:40 Reimagining Europe's largest listed building14:00 Building for the future17:18 Being a visionary20:12 Key lessons21:48 CloseREFERENCE

Anthony Banks / Engage with your audience

Mar 1st, 2022 24m 58s

KEY LESSONEngage with your audienceHIGHLIGHTS01:30 Earliest memory03:21 The role of theatre director05:30 The plot of The Girl on the Train08:31 Putting the audience first14:28 Different audiences19:09 Setting expectations22:32 Final question23

Alice Sparks / See the world differently

Feb 1st, 2022 26m 16s

KEY LESSONSee the world differentlyHIGHLIGHTS01:35 Federation House07:28 Social enterprise skills12:36 Invisible Cities15:55 Tour guides with a difference!20:04 Outreach programme23:22 Advice to younger self25:02 Key lessons26:16 CloseREFERENCE

Tim Rawlinson / Lead from the front

Jan 1st, 2022 28m 7s

KEY LESSONLead from the front HIGHLIGHTS01:42 Introduction06:46 Life after Sandhurst09:34 Communication Communication13:44 Leading in a digital world18:47 Thinking under pressure (thinking slow, acting fast)23:40 Leadership styles25:54 Advice t

Nigel Bennett / Play to your strengths

Dec 1st, 2021 26m 32s

KEY LESSONPlay to your strengths.HIGHLIGHTS01:33 Introduction05:00 Changing your communication style07:58 Bob's football analogy 11:55 HIT classes (internal training essential)18:38 Helping other with Business AM classes23:13 Advice to younger

Paula Dunn MBE / Focus your energy

Nov 1st, 2021 26m 3s

KEY LESSONLearn how to focus your energy. HIGHLIGHTS01:30 Introduction05:45 British Athletics07:55 Professional, Passionate and Purposeful10:00 Better communication is key14:12 Being a great coach21:38 Final few questions24:40 Key lessons26:03

Dave Walker / A bias for action

Oct 1st, 2021 23m 55s

SPECIAL GUESTIn this week's show we meet Dave Walker. Dave is a Senior Product Engineer at MSM Aerospace, an advanced manufacturer, based in North Manchester. Dave started his working career at Ferranti — at the time — one of the largest engine

Gary Lovatt / Freedom to choose

Sep 1st, 2021 24m 51s

SPECIAL GUESTToday, we welcome Gary Lovatt to Twelve Scholars. Gary is Chief Executive of Social Sense and a Serial Entrepreneur. Gary has a passion for social change. He has worked with the National Health Service (NHS), the Police and schools

Ben Grimes / Develop a 'can do' attitude

Aug 1st, 2021 25m 8s

SPECIAL GUESTSince joining AO, Ben has completed a number of physical and mental challenges that have pushed him to the absolute limit. Today, he draws on that experience to help others become more proactive and develop a ‘can-do’ attitude. In

Lizzie Kelly-Dyson / Step outside your comfort zone

Jul 1st, 2021 24m 21s

SPECIAL GUESTLizzie Kelly-Dyson is a UX Designer and co-founder of Ladies That UX. Lizzie grew up in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, before moving to Manchester to study web development. She's worked as a UX Designer for BBC Sport, Booking.Com and

Geoff Liberman / Study successful people

Jun 1st, 2021 22m 16s

SPECIAL GUESTGeoff's story is one from rags to riches... from growing up in a council house in North Manchester, he's travelled the world and now lives in the leafy suburbs near Altrincham. He started his first business aged 25, and over the p

Natalie Yates-Bolton PhD / Stay active

May 1st, 2021 23m 44s

SPECIAL GUESTNatalie is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, and a founder member of the Salford Institute for Dementia. Natalie is also receiving treatment for cancer — her fifth cancer diagnosis since the age of 19. Despite Natali

Ben Upfold / Achieve more with others

Apr 1st, 2021 23m 32s

SPECIAL GUESTBen Upfold has established himself as one of the leaders in the fitness industry. Ben is co-founder of OperationFitUK and CrossFit Ancoats. He has recently opened a new gym (aka 'a box') in Manchester — a dedicated fitness space d

Ged King / Contribute to create change

Mar 1st, 2021 27m 24s

SPECIAL GUESTIn this week's show we meet Ged King — founder of Skullfades and the Skullfades Foundation. Ged has established himself as a successful entrepreneur with a thriving barbershop. He also runs a charity committed to ending rough slee

Jennie Johnson MBE / Set your own standards

Feb 1st, 2021 26m 56s

SPECIAL GUESTIn this week's show we meet Jennie Johnson — founder and Chief Executive of Kids Allowed. Jennie is committed to raising standards, not only for her team, but also the wider teaching profession.HIGHLIGHTS01:25 Backstory to Kids

Elliott Norcliffe / Invest your time wisely

Jan 1st, 2021 23m 53s

SPECIAL GUESTIn this week’s show, we meet Elliott Norcliffe — a hair stylist by day and property developer by night. Elliott owns 5 properties, and at the age of 24 he defies the current trend of his generation being unable to save for a depos

Bonus

Dr Howard Awbery / Pilot episode

Dec 1st, 2020 26m 17s

In this week’s show, we meet someone who has inspired me for nearly 20 years. We talk about time management, management dyads, triathlons, how to combat corporate burnout and something called ‘Pixie Dust’.We’re also delighted to announce that