Podcast For Business with Steve Twynham

Unlocking Social Media Success with Todd from Spaghetti Agency

Welcome to this episode of Podcasts for Business with Steve Twynham, brought to you in partnership with Network B2B. If you're looking to business network in a structured and relaxed environment, Network B2B is worth a visit. For more information, check out networkb2b.co.uk.

In this episode, Steve is joined by Todd from Spaghetti Agency. They dive into crucial topics like taking your product to the marketplace effectively, understanding social media trends, and common mistakes businesses make online. Todd also shares the unique origin story of Spaghetti Agency and his journey in the digital marketing world.

Learn about the importance of authenticity, the evolving landscape of platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok, and how to engage your audience meaningfully. Todd's insights are invaluable for any business looking to enhance their online presence and build strong connections.

If you're interested in making great connections and sharing knowledge within the business community, sit back and enjoy this episode. For more details or to share news about your business, event, seminar, or workshop, email Steve at steve@stevetwynham.com.

Don't miss out on Todd's expert tips and strategies to help your business thrive in the digital age. Visit spaghettiagency.co.uk to connect with Todd and explore more of their content.

Navigating Menopause in the Workplace: Career Development and Financial Security

Welcome to Podcasts for Business with Steve Twynham, in partnership with Network B2B. This episode aims to help businesses share knowledge, expertise, and event details with a wider community while fostering great connections.

In this episode, Steve is joined by Margaret Wood to discuss the impact of menopause on women's career development and financial security. Margaret shares her journey of raising awareness about menopause, spurred by gender pay gap statistics and personal experiences. They delve into how menopause symptoms can affect women's professional lives and explore the reasons behind the widening gender pay gap after age 40.

Margaret explains the challenges women face during menopause transition, including career disruptions, reduced hours, and reluctance to seek promotions. She highlights the importance of employer support and the need for better workplace practices to accommodate menopausal women.

The conversation also touches on the broader implications of menopause on personal relationships and financial security, emphasising the necessity for partners and family members to be more informed and supportive. Margaret offers insights into her work with organisations and women, providing seminars and workshops to build awareness and resilience.

For those interested in learning more or seeking support, Margaret provides her contact details and expresses her willingness to help both individuals and organisations navigate this significant life transition.

Tune in for an enlightening discussion on how menopause can impact women's careers and what can be done to support them through this phase.

Imposter Syndrome & Removing Limiting Beliefs an Insightful Conversation with Carol Martin on the Cybèle Podcast

In the latest episode of the Cybèle Podcast, we delve deep into the widespread issue of imposter syndrome. Carol Martin, a Senior Training Consultant at Cybele, shares her extensive insights into the psychological pattern where individuals lack confidence in their achievements and constantly fear being exposed as a "fraud."

We discuss the influence of imposter syndrome in the workplace, affecting people of all backgrounds, and its heightened prevalence in the post-pandemic working scenario. Listen as we explore Carol's personal journey, her fascinating exploration of work cultures, leadership dynamics, and how organisations can put an emphasis on resolving internal issues instead of continuously replacing personnel.

Understand the manifestations of imposter syndrome – from the loss of confidence and emergence of dictatorial behaviour to a distressing spiral into self-doubt. Learn about the harmful impact of leaders disguising insecurities, and how it can severely harm the authenticity and credibility of a company.

The conversation underscores the immense significance of personal growth and professional development, and how the perception of being an imposter can negatively affect individual performance and progress. We dive into how self-perception, often rooted in early childhood experiences, can cause a domino effect leading to self-doubt.

We discuss varying situations leading to the feeling of being an imposter at work, including sudden promotions or company restructuring. The podcast highlights how a nurturing and supportive management style can build resilience and confidence, addressing the need for developmental support where it is most needed.

Boost your self-perception by asking the right questions, challenging your self-doubting beliefs, and paving the way towards personal growth. Draw inspiration from stories of people who have successfully overcome imposter syndrome, re-steering their careers onto the path of success.

The episode concludes with resources to reach our training company, SciBell, that encourages continuous learning and growth. Let's collaborate to create a working atmosphere that celebrates questioning and learning from mistakes, empowering individuals to unlock their potential and thrive in their roles.



Carol Martin - Senior Training Consultant

The Power of Coaching in Business with Gary from Cybèle

Welcome to an enlightening episode with Cybèle, a UK-based management training company, contributing to the cultivation of talent through bespoke learning solutions. In this episode, immerse in the expertise shared by co-founder Gary about the pivotal role of coaching in the business sphere.

Listen to him unravel the common misconceptions around coaching, contrasting it with mentoring, counselling, and training. Learn from his journey into the world of coaching, starting from the spark of interest ignited by neurolinguistic programming to his comprehensive exploration of coaching principles.

Unearth the transformative power of a coaching approach and how it empowers managers to develop their teams' performance, streamline duties, and cautiously address sensitive issues in the workplace.

Open up a new perspective to team dynamics and fostering a supportive work environment. Develop an appreciation for active listening in creating a space that encourages growth. Understand the managerial responsibility of nurturing the best in their teams while overcoming the urge to solve all issues.

Experience a deep dive in the GROW model of coaching and its practical implementation in everyday coaching conversations. Align your coaching practices with our coaching tips and reinforce the importance of active listening and commitment in action planning.

Timing is essential for any learning to occur, so if you are determined to elevate your managerial skills and nurture your team to its maximum potential, join us by contacting Cybele, a company driven towards edifying your team's growth and development.

Harnessing Unique Strengths for Workplace Success - Talking Neurodiversity.

Dive into the compelling world of neurodiversity within this enriching episode of the Cybelë podcast. Join Host Steve and Guest Speaker Marie-Clare as they draw upon extensive experience and insights to shed light on the myriad strengths inherent within neurodivergent individuals.

From recounting the evolution of the term 'neurodiversity' to the wide-ranging conditions it encompasses, the speakers bring deep understanding to the discussion. The dialogue reveals how fostering neurodiversity in workplaces has profound impacts, particularly when the unique strengths of these individuals are harnessed to boost productivity and create thriving work environments.

The discussion hits home, with Steve and Marie-Clare weaving in powerful personal anecdotes to illustrate the daily struggles faced by neurodivergent individuals within a society designed around neurotypical norms. The speakers argue for minor adjustments that can go a long way in facilitating greater ease, accessibility, and success for these individuals.

Featuring both an argument for fair recruitment process and a critique of mainstream media's often skewed representation of neurodivergent individuals, this episode is an enlightening tour-de-force on the depth and breadth of neurodiversity. The speakers shed light on how simple changes, like altered lighting or a change in paper colour, can have a meaningful impact on an individual's learning, demonstrating the transformative potential of technological advancement.

Listen in as Steve and Marie Clare champion neurodiversity in this engaging discussion that celebrates individual uniqueness and underscores its value within businesses, organisations, and society at large.



Marie-Clare Gale
Neurodiversity & Mental Health First Aider.

 

A Conversation with Christine Swift about Resilience.

In this episode of the Cybelè Podcast, we dive deep into the world of resilience, a crucial element for achieving success in the corporate landscape. We are joined by Christine Swift, a seasoned trainer with Cybelè, a UK-based management training company renowned for their bespoke and in-house training programs.

In the conversation, Christine shares her journey from her initial experience in the contact centre industry to becoming a self-employed consultant. Faced with stress-inducing situations in her personal life and in her career, Christine learned the importance of resilience and its pivotal role in professional development and personal well-being. She shares how she started investigating stress and resilience, seeking to understand their origins and impacts.

Discussing her resilience workshops, Christine explains how attendees, overwhelmed by a fast-paced working environment, find valuable resources to alleviate stress and achieve clarity in their roles. These workshops also serve to foster self-belief and the ability to trust one's innate wisdom. Christine’s perceptive guide on how to access resilience, by managing our thinking process, leaves deep impressions.

Towards the end, the conversation shifts to how the pandemic has led businesses to focus on stress management, resilience, and emotional intelligence, consequently causing a surge demand for Cybele’s bespoke programs. To find out more about Cybelè and their programs, visit www.cybele.uk.com or find them on LinkedIn under Cybelè Training and Consultancy Limited.


Christine Swift – Senior Training Consultant

Conversations with Jon Kersey on the Art of Negotiation

Welcome to a new episode of the Cybèle podcast that dives deep into the world of negotiation skills with Jon Kersey, a renowned negotiation expert. From humble beginnings in retail to high rank in the finance industry, Jon unpacks his career path and the importance of consistent learning for professional growth. Examine his fusion of neurolinguistics, profiling tools, and practical experience to provide a unique perspective on the negotiation process.

Throughout the conversation, Jon Kersey emphasises core essentials like understanding human behaviour, clear communication, and a personalised approach to meet client needs. He highlights the importance of managing emotions and focusing on specific goals in the negotiation process, making this an invaluable resource whether you negotiate for business contracts or family trips.

This episode offers insights into the Harvard approach to negotiation, characterised by honesty and objectivity. You'll also learn about John's 4-4-2 communication rule and how personality traits can significantly impact negotiation outcomes. This interview underscores the significance of truly understanding the language of your negotiation partner for successful results.

Dive deeper into the intricacies of negotiation, with discussions on planning, body language, tone of voice, setting negotiation boundaries, and the benefits of understanding your counterpart. Listeners will acquire practical tools to manage negotiation conflicts and learn valuable tactics like 'compete and control', 'avoiding', 'accommodating', 'compromising', and 'collaborating'.

The episode concludes with some final advice on negotiation skills, encouraging authenticity, ethical behaviour, strategic planning, and constant learning. For further guidance, Cybèle invites listeners to reach out to Cybèle, a UK-based management training company for customised negotiation skills development. Listen to today's episode and equip yourself with effective negotiation strategies to succeed in any scenario.


Jon Kersey – Senior Training Consultant

A Deep-Dive into Cybele's Unique Management Training Approach

Join host Steve Twynham as he explores the unique ethos of Cybelè, a renowned UK-based management training company, in this engrossing episode of the Cybele Podcast. Listen to Carole and Gary, the company's founders, share their career journeys and their venture as business partners at Cybelè.

Join into their interesting conversation, where Carole illuminates the strategic decision process that led to the invitation of Gary as a co-owner while Gary offers an insightful glance at his transition from a hesitant trainer to an enthusiastic learner of various training models. Their collective passion for learning and leadership is utterly contagious and prevails throughout this enlightening interaction.

Discover Cybelè's unique approach in providing bespoke training solutions, focusing on resolving specific business challenges rather than implementing generic solutions. The conversation highlights Cybelè's expertise in client experience, management, and leadership, ensuring the successful development of critical business skills.

Dive deeper as this episode unravels the wide array of services provided by Cybelè, a management training company that was founded in 1999. Cybelè's strength lies in utilising a diverse range of sophisticated learning techniques, both onsite and virtual. Their innovative techniques tap into various domains, including positive thinking and nutrition, ensuring a holistic approach to learning.

With a dedicated commitment to address their clients' needs, ranging from negotiation skills to numerical competence, Cybelè builds effective solutions. However, the commitment to lifelong learning is what truly sets them apart. The Cybelè team offers unique insights into how they have evolved and adapted in the face of changing global dynamics, all the while maintaining impeccable confidentiality.

Concluding this eye-opening conversation, Steve sums up the impressive work done by Cybelè in various sectors including accountancy, banking, insurance, and technology, across diverse geographical areas. Cybelè's successful training methods not only impart valuable skills but also stimulate team bonding and cooperation. The compelling testimonials speak volumes about the transformative impact of Cybelè's training both professionally and personally.

The future for Cybele looks promising, steadfast in its mission to nurture raw talent and replicate its impactful face-to-face training experiences in the blended learning landscape. Get more details about the services Cybele provides on their website www.cybele.uk.com and on their LinkedIn page 'Cybele Training and Consultancy'.