Make Time for What Matters Most with Connor Swenson

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Tony Anagor is a seasoned expert in communication skills and negotiation, with a strong focus on leadership development. He is particularly known for his work in the field of Emotionally Intelligent Negotiation (EIN), a program he co-founded to help leaders and teams enhance their negotiation strategies through the application of emotional intelligence. This approach emphasises understanding and managing emotions to achieve better negotiation outcomes, making the process more collaborative and effective. In this episode, Tony shares his three points on negotiating with emotional intelligence: 1. Your counterpart is not your enemy 2. Seek to understand, not to convince 3. Create value before capturing value If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Tony Anagor on LinkedIn *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn      

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Shola is an author of two books, and she’s also an award-winning international speaker on Communication, Inclusive Leadership, and Empathy at Work. Shola’s passionate about helping organizations create an atmosphere of belonging for their people. When a workplace is fully inclusive and welcoming, amazing things happen. People are transformed into leaders. Teams and groups perform better. Everyone benefits.  An expert in her field, Shola’s work appears in a variety of industry journals. She’s also a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and her clients include The United Nations and Deloitte. In this episode, Shola shares her three points on getting the best from introverts: Don’t assume all introverts are the same What high-performing introverts can do in order to achieve more How leaders can get the best from the introverts on their team If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Shola Kaye on LinkedIn *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn    

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian who grew up in Belfast. After moving to London to train as a classical musician, he eventually made the predictable switch to stand-up comedy. He has risen through the ranks of the comedy world at an incredible speed, building a following with stand-up clips, podcasts, and sketches amassing millions of views online.  He has supported huge names on tour, including Russell Howard, Jason Manford, Adam Rowe, Shane Todd, and Dan Nightingale. In this episode, Vittorio shares his three points on creating a personal brand: Start with Social Media Marginal Gains  Attention to Detail If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Vittorio Angelone on Instagram *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn    

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Connor is a facilitator, writer, and entrepreneur. As the CEO of Make Time, he is on a mission to bring the Make Time philosophy to the masses. With a focus on helping individuals, teams, and organizations integrate the Make Time framework and tactics into their lives, Connor is dedicated to enhancing focus, combating distraction, and fostering environments where employee well-being and fulfillment are paramount. Through his leadership, Make Time has reached thousands of leaders and professionals from renowned organizations like YouTube, Squarespace, and L'Oréal, empowering them to reclaim control over their time and prioritize what truly matters. In this episode, Connor shares his three points on making time for what matters most: Time is Our Only Finite Resource We Spend Most of Our Time by Default It’s Not Your Fault If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Connor on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn      

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Felicia Williams is the Vice President of People at TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform with over 1,300 employees in nine locations. Felicia is responsible for nurturing the company's culture and talent as it expands globally.  From navigating the pandemic without layoffs to creating a workplace founded on belonging, her impact has seen TravelPerk remain in NewsWeek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and ranked ninth in Linkedin's Top Companies in Spain 2024. In this episode, Felicia shares her three points on following your career compass: 1) Identifying your superpowers to know where to lean in. 2) Practical tips for practical growth. 3) Your decision making toolkit. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Felicia Williams on LinkedIn *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn    

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Al Dea is a consultant, facilitator, podcast host, and keynote speaker. He is the Founder of The Edge of Work, a leadership development firm that helps organizations attract and develop talent. Al also helps organizations improve their culture in a changing world of work. In this episode, Al shares his three points on how great leaders develop talent:  Every leader should proactively develop the talent of each employee. Development is a practice, but through small but consistent actions, it can pay off over time. Organizations should create a culture of development. If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Al Dea on LinkedIn *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn      

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Professor John Amaechi. John is a respected organizational psychologist, and the Leadership Transformation Expert at APS Intelligence LTD. John and his team of specialists partner with businesses to build bespoke programs focused on executive coaching and behavioral change. These programs help create influential leaders and authentic and ethical cultures. In this episode, John shares his three points on Creating High-Performance cultures:  1. Work shouldn’t have a body count – it shouldn’t take courage to be at (most) work.  2. The dangers of leaders who lack self-awareness.  3. Culture is defined by the worst behaviors tolerated. If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with John on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn        

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Bret is a business psychologist who specializes in applied neuroscience. He works with senior leadership teams worldwide to improve cultural transformation. He is passionate about using neuroscience to create lasting change in the lives of those he works with. In this episode, Bret shares his Three Points on the Future of Leadership:  1. Connection on a human level, first and foremost. 2. Conversations that drive others to insight. 3. Choice – proactively influencing culture and truly owning your leadership impact. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Bret on LinkedIn *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn    

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on  YouTube *** Episode Description Brittni Bowering is a workshop designer, facilitator, and event host. For the past seven years, Brittni has been travelling around the world, working with companies like LEGO, Google, and Twitter, running workshops and training to help teams achieve more in less time—while having a bit more fun! Brittni shares her three points on “peak moments’ in this episode.  Why we should have more fun at work (why it's important) How can we create peak moments in the mundane, everyday The one thing I know to be true above all else (the power of peak moments)   If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Brittni on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn    

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Dave Moerlein is the author of ‘The Safety Effect’. His book shares tools Dave has implemented over the years to help others create psychological safety for themselves and others. During his 15 years at Google, he managed hundreds of people across ten global offices and was awarded numerous awards for coaching and management. Dave shares his three points on “creating psychological Safety” in this episode. The Challenge: Companies and leadership continuously fail to create safe work environments The Solution: The need to connect psychological safety to everyday business operations The Activation: Recognize that you will fail along the way, but over time, we can all create safe spaces filled with happy workers who contribute to business excellence If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Dave on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn