Achieving More Together

Can AI help us perform better without simply making us work more?In this episode of Achieving More Together, Juliet Mann speaks to Heather Murray, founder of AI for Non Techies, about how artificial intelligence is changing productivity, leadership and the future of work.Heather Murray shares the remarkable story of discovering AI while running her marketing agency and deciding to completely change direction after seeing the potential of the technology. She also talks candidly about the personal and professional challenges that came with that decision. Together, they explore:What high performance means in the age of AIWhether AI will replace jobs or change themWhy businesses should start with a problem, rather than an AI toolHow organisations can help employees overcome fear and resistance to AIWhy successful AI adoption starts with peopleHeather Murray argues that the biggest opportunity isn't simply greater productivity. It's using AI to create more space for people to focus on the work, relationships and experiences that require genuinely human skills. For leaders navigating AI adoption, this episode offers a practical and refreshingly human perspective on how technology could help us work smarter, perform better and create a more balanced future of work.

What can the corporate world learn from the armed forces?In this episode of Achieving More Together, host Juliet Mann speaks to retired Air Vice-Marshal Gary Waterfall, former Harrier pilot, Red Arrows pilot and senior RAF leader, about the leadership principles that help teams perform under pressure.During a career spanning more than three decades, Gary led people and operations in some of the most demanding environments imaginable, from military aviation and the Red Arrows to overseeing air security during the London 2012 Olympic Games and helping direct operations during the Libya campaign.Together, they explore:Building trust in high-performing teamsMaking decisions under pressureLeading with clarity and consistencyDeveloping resilient culturesWhy transparency mattersThe balance between discipline and creativityWhat businesses can learn from military leadershipHow to create teams that perform when the stakes are highGary also reflects on his transition from military life into business, the lessons he learned from both great and poor leaders, and why leadership is ultimately about empowering others to succeed.Whether you're leading a team, running a business or looking to improve your own leadership skills, this episode offers practical insights from a career spent operating in high-pressure environments.

Can organisations deliver high performance without compromising their values?In this episode of Achieving More Together, host Juliet Mann speaks with Justine Lutterodt, CEO and founder of the Centre for Synchronous Leadership, about the relationship between performance, purpose and responsible leadership.Drawing on more than 20 years of experience coaching senior leaders and executive teams, Justine shares why trust, psychological safety and organisational culture are becoming critical drivers of performance. She explains how the best leaders balance short-term pressures with long-term success, why organisations need to pay attention to small warning signals before they become major problems, and how businesses can stay agile in an increasingly complex world.The conversation explores leadership under pressure, ethical decision-making, culture change, collective intelligence and what it really takes to build organisations that can thrive through uncertainty.Whether you're leading a team, running a business or looking to strengthen your own leadership approach, this episode offers practical insights on building organisations that perform sustainably and successfully over the long term.

Former McLaren Formula 1 engineer and Sky Sports F1 pundit Marc Priestley joins Juliet Mann for this episode of Achieving More Together, the high-performance podcast from Mills & Reeve.Known throughout Formula 1 as "Elvis", Marc spent more than a decade inside one of the most demanding environments in world sport, working alongside some of the biggest names in racing, including Lewis Hamilton. During that time, he experienced first-hand what separates good teams from truly great ones. In this episode, Marc shares what business leaders can learn from Formula 1 about:· Building high-performance cultures· Leading under pressure· Creating trust and accountability· Maintaining standards when the stakes are at their highest· Turning setbacks into success· Developing teams that consistently deliver results Whether you're leading a business, managing a team or looking to improve your own performance, Marc's insights offer a fascinating look behind the scenes of Formula 1 and the mindset required to succeed at the highest level.