How To Achieve Strategic Excellence: In Conversation With National Grid's Chief Strategy And External Affairs Officer

Hear from Spencer Jones, a globally renowned healthcare leader and former executive at Bristol Myers Squibb. With over two decades of experience in digital health and medical affairs, Spencer has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of innovative technologies to improve patient care and empower healthcare professionals.Discussions in the episode:Unique strategies to enhance customer experience in medical affairsThe future of AI regulation in healthcareLeading transformative change: key factors for successThe role of leadership in driving stakeholder engagementClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

Hear from Dave Hickey, the EVP & President of BD Life Sciences, as he shares how leaders can cultivate high-performing teams and innovate at scale.From how to apply the servant leadership framework, to his insights gained from leading the global operational, commercial, and financial performance of BD Life Sciences; this episode is a must-listen for aspiring leaders.Discussions in the episode:Biggest leadership challenges within a multinational organizationWhy culture fit mattersDriving decision-making with accountabilityAdvice to leaders at the start of their journey Click here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

As the founder of a UK retail bank and two FCA regulated financial technology businesses, find out from Mark Hipperson how to successfully scale a startup within a turbulent market and the importance of succession planning in times of volatility.Discussions in the episode:Advice to entrepreneursPredictions for crypto over the next yearLearns from raising capitalHow to build trust in a volatile marketThe transition from founder to executive teamClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

Listen as Alissa Hsu Lynch shares her learns transitioning away from a traditional executive career path, following the infamous tech layoffs of 2023, to her current role serving on multiple boards across diverse sectors.Recognized by Fierce Healthcare as one of the most influential minority healthcare executives, Alissa currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Honest Company and Pulmonx, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of American Ballet Theatre.Discussion in the episode:The value of waiting for the right opportunityHow to avoid tokenism in the boardroomThe power of networkingHow CEOs can attract top board talentClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

Hear from Ben Wilson, Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer at National Grid, on how he approaches strategic excellence within one of the world's largest investor-owned utilities companies.Committed to working towards net zero and achieving a transition to clean energy by 2035, in this episode learn why trust, purpose, and clarity, can drive lasting change.Discussions in the episode:The balancing act for stakeholder needsWhy constructive feedback builds stronger teamsThe role of “constructive challenging” How to enact change within a global organizationClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

Find out how leaders can build purpose-driven organizations with Ed Mitzen, founder of Fingerpaint, philanthropist, and author of "Wealthy and White: Why Rich Guys Like Me Have to Show Up, Step Up, and Give Others a Hand Up." Advocating for companies to move beyond transactional philanthropy, learn the key to creating widespread community engagement for lasting societal impact.Ed is also the co-founder of the award-winning nonprofit Business for Good, making significant contributions to organizations focused on creating positive change.Discussions in the episode:How to avoid tokenismBiggest advice for companies looking to make societal impactThe power of actively listening to your communityHow to find the right culture fit at interview stageClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

Hear from the world’s leading expert on Change Enthusiasm®, Cassandra Worthy, on how leaders can achieve growth by harnessing the power of emotion.In this episode, Cassandra discusses the intricacies of change management, including how to build organizational emotional resilience and why it should be at the centre of the L&D agenda.Discussions in the episode:Why the linear model of change no longer appliesHow to grow emotional awareness as a leaderWhy we all “wear change differently”The power of recognizing your own vulnerabilitiesClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

Hear from Rachael Edmondson-Clarke, the leadership behavioural expert, as she shares her advice on how leaders can unlock high performance.From the importance of sleep and establishing consistent habits, to recognising the first warning signs of professional burnout - this interview has it all!Discussions in the episode:The power of restoration: physical, social and biologicalLink between wellbeing and leadershipThe ‘Four R’s’Click here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

Learn from Sirma Boshnakova, the former CEO of Allianz Partners turned Board Member of Allianz SE, as she reflects on her most significant leadership lessons within her role in reshaping the insurance industry. In this wide-spanning discussion, Sirma explains her philosophy of embracing challenges as catalysts for growth, and why some of her biggest learnings have been brought about by uncertainty.Discussions in the episode:How to create impact in a global organizationAdvice for leadership alignmentThe transition from CEO to Board Member How to keep up with innovationThe balancing act between long term vision and strategyClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

With the pace of technological advancements accelerating at an unprecedented rate, join Professor Pinar Ozcan from the Said Business School as she explores the balancing act between innovation and entrepreneurship. Along with discussing how disruptive technologies are causing the boundaries between industries to disappear, Pinar answers one of the biggest questions right now: does global AI regulation ever stand a chance?Discussions in the episode:The growth of data-driven entrepreneurshipHow to regulate the next wave of technological advancementsThe ‘Curse Of First’Using technology to solve real world problemsClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps.