The Potential for What? Podcast

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce.

This week our host Jo Taylor speaks with Alex Pott, a former colleague of Jo's who is now Head of Commercial Management at Vodafone.

Alex emphasises the importance of coaching, her love of the squiggly career and well as the risks that come with fast promoting.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

✔️The power of creating an environment where it's okay to fail.

👍 How different periods of your life creating different opportunities to reach your potential.

📢Overcoming the pressures faced as a leader.

❓Why it's impossible to answer that classic question: "Where do you want to be in 10 years time?".

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce.

This week our host Jo Taylor speaks to CEO and co-founder of tech-for-good startup In Good Company Alex Birtles.

In Good Company, is on mission to make it quick and easy for conscious consumers to find the best ethical, for-good local small businesses and experiences.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

✨ Whether we ever reach our potential?

🏆 The problems with confusing the term potential with success

✔️ Overcoming fear and given yourself permission to try something new

👑 Why the most experienced people don't always make the best role models

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce.

This week our host Jo Taylor speaks with Soraia Cerqueira, Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Warner Brothers Discovery. Soraia emphasises that potential is not just about leadership potential but also about individuals at all levels discovering their unique potential. 

She also highlights the changing dynamics in careers, focusing on fulfilment, authenticity, and alignment with personal values rather than traditional measures of success like job titles and promotions.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

🎯 How they address these challenges at Warner Brothers Discovery by offering learning and development programs tailored to different levels and personas within the organisation.

🤝 The importance of creating a mutual relationship between employees and the organisation, where individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their development, and the organisation provides support and opportunities in return.

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the importance of processing emotions in the workplace.

This week Tracy Forsyth, a Leadership Coach & Mentor for Senior Talent in the Creative industry, is joined by Jo (MD at Let’s Talk Talent) to discuss her passion for coaching and mentoring talented individuals who have struggled with self-doubt and limitations.

Tracy provides valuable insights into unlocking potential in people and the importance of encouraging women to be self-aware and overcome social conditioning that may hold them back from fully fulfilling their potential.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

• 🛠️ The tools and techniques to navigate criticism and self-doubt
• 😁 The importance of purpose and finding joy in one's work
• 🏆The importance of pausing to process emotions, understanding one's factory settings, and cultivating inner champions