009 Leadership tips and the “gifts” of dyslexia
09/05/22 • 0 min
Leadership tips and the gifts of dyslexia are shared openly by Chris Bannister in this refreshing interview. Having worked across many financial market roles over the years, Chris talks about being the authentic you. The unique you. Whether it’s leading a team or delivering bad news, being the same person you are in every situation in and out of work, conversations are easier and people can respond better. Mastering the art of managing dyslexia, Chris uses this to his advantage – a great interview. Be encouraged.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
“Treating people equally”
“I treat everyone pretty much the same. I think that's something that is very, very important to me, I am equally as comfortable sitting at a board meeting or going to an important event, as I am just sitting at the end of the desk and chatting to someone. The preparation might be a little bit different for each of those.”
“Being Authentic”
“I try and be the same person, in each and every different interaction that I have, because I think that's when I'm at my best.”
“The leadership gift of Dyslexia”
“I found out when I was 49, that I had dyslexia, which I think in some way, it probably had nothing to do with my impatience, but it probably had a lot to do with the fact that I didn't enjoy my levels. And, you know, over the course of my career, I've learned to turn the dyslexia from a disadvantage to a huge advantage, I (now) think it's a huge advantage... certainly in management, because it gives you a very wide view of life and the ability to manage 20 things at once... I think is it's really helpful if you're in a in a role like mine.”
“It’s a gift in management, because as you say, it really allows you to step back, see the whole picture, rather than really focusing in too much on the detail and losing sight of some of the more complexities that exist around any issues that you're thinking about.”
“The importance of Rapport building”
“...having the EQ to navigate the company, is probably as equally as important as having the IQ to do the job”
“Empathetic Communication”
“...if there's one time where you should be genuine, really genuine and honest and a human being, it's definitely when you have to deliver bad news...”
ABOUT CHRIS BANNISTER
Born and educated in the United Kingdom and a British Citizen, Chris Bannister joined the Bank in 1985.
Chris worked in a number of financial markets roles within the London branch of Westpac prior to joining Group Treasury in Sydney in 2001 as Head of Global Funding. In this role, Chris had responsibility for all wholesale funding, securitization, liquidity management and from 2005, capital execution, across the Westpac group.
Chris returned to London in February 2007 and in October 2008 assumed the role of General Manager, Europe and Americas, relinquishing his funding responsibilities shortly thereafter. In his present role, Chris has responsibility for the Bank’s business interests (predominantly wholesale) in the Northern Hemisphere.
Chris holds a BSc (hons) in Financial Services from Manchester University and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Financial Services (CAifs).
CONNECT WITH CHRIS BANNISTER
linkedin.com/in/chris-bannister-87121688
ABOUT THE HOST – ALLI SPARGO
Alli is the mother of two daughters and a son, a wife, a daughter and a sister. She is also an executive leadership coach who passionately believes that every individual has the potential to be who they want to be, and do what they want to do (she is living proof of that!): to BE the BEST version of themselves. Alli specialises in behavioural performance as an executive leadership and systemic team coach. Her breadth of business experience, together with her coaching and facilitation expertise, enables her to enhance leadership capability and personal impact, whilst understanding the demands of the commercial and organisational environment.
WORK WITH ALLI
If you would like explore how working with Alli would support you to be the person you want to be, have the career (and life) you want to have and support your team to perform at their optimum, then please book a free 1 hour meeting with her: booking:-Exploring-Human-Behaviours-At-Work-with-Alli
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HOSTE...
Leadership tips and the gifts of dyslexia are shared openly by Chris Bannister in this refreshing interview. Having worked across many financial market roles over the years, Chris talks about being the authentic you. The unique you. Whether it’s leading a team or delivering bad news, being the same person you are in every situation in and out of work, conversations are easier and people can respond better. Mastering the art of managing dyslexia, Chris uses this to his advantage – a great interview. Be encouraged.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
“Treating people equally”
“I treat everyone pretty much the same. I think that's something that is very, very important to me, I am equally as comfortable sitting at a board meeting or going to an important event, as I am just sitting at the end of the desk and chatting to someone. The preparation might be a little bit different for each of those.”
“Being Authentic”
“I try and be the same person, in each and every different interaction that I have, because I think that's when I'm at my best.”
“The leadership gift of Dyslexia”
“I found out when I was 49, that I had dyslexia, which I think in some way, it probably had nothing to do with my impatience, but it probably had a lot to do with the fact that I didn't enjoy my levels. And, you know, over the course of my career, I've learned to turn the dyslexia from a disadvantage to a huge advantage, I (now) think it's a huge advantage... certainly in management, because it gives you a very wide view of life and the ability to manage 20 things at once... I think is it's really helpful if you're in a in a role like mine.”
“It’s a gift in management, because as you say, it really allows you to step back, see the whole picture, rather than really focusing in too much on the detail and losing sight of some of the more complexities that exist around any issues that you're thinking about.”
“The importance of Rapport building”
“...having the EQ to navigate the company, is probably as equally as important as having the IQ to do the job”
“Empathetic Communication”
“...if there's one time where you should be genuine, really genuine and honest and a human being, it's definitely when you have to deliver bad news...”
ABOUT CHRIS BANNISTER
Born and educated in the United Kingdom and a British Citizen, Chris Bannister joined the Bank in 1985.
Chris worked in a number of financial markets roles within the London branch of Westpac prior to joining Group Treasury in Sydney in 2001 as Head of Global Funding. In this role, Chris had responsibility for all wholesale funding, securitization, liquidity management and from 2005, capital execution, across the Westpac group.
Chris returned to London in February 2007 and in October 2008 assumed the role of General Manager, Europe and Americas, relinquishing his funding responsibilities shortly thereafter. In his present role, Chris has responsibility for the Bank’s business interests (predominantly wholesale) in the Northern Hemisphere.
Chris holds a BSc (hons) in Financial Services from Manchester University and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Financial Services (CAifs).
CONNECT WITH CHRIS BANNISTER
linkedin.com/in/chris-bannister-87121688
ABOUT THE HOST – ALLI SPARGO
Alli is the mother of two daughters and a son, a wife, a daughter and a sister. She is also an executive leadership coach who passionately believes that every individual has the potential to be who they want to be, and do what they want to do (she is living proof of that!): to BE the BEST version of themselves. Alli specialises in behavioural performance as an executive leadership and systemic team coach. Her breadth of business experience, together with her coaching and facilitation expertise, enables her to enhance leadership capability and personal impact, whilst understanding the demands of the commercial and organisational environment.
WORK WITH ALLI
If you would like explore how working with Alli would support you to be the person you want to be, have the career (and life) you want to have and support your team to perform at their optimum, then please book a free 1 hour meeting with her: booking:-Exploring-Human-Behaviours-At-Work-with-Alli
CONNECT WITH ALLI
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Previous Episode
008 A Courageous Career Choice in STEM
Born in Delhi, in a traditional patriarchal Indian family, Kanchan broke the mould early on. Rare still today to find a 35 year old, single Indian female who has balked the “traditional system” by remaining unmarried and choosing a career in STEM. The only female in her class of male counterparts at Delhi College of Engineering, Kanchan’s journey has felt lonely (and often still does). She is determined to be a role model for other females to stand in their power and achieve their ambitions, breaking traditional norms and boundaries, even when it feels difficult. Empathetic, self aware, socially aware and undeniably strong and influential, Kanchan helps us to understand what it feels like to be a vibrant, bright and ambitious professional Indian woman with a career in engineering.
KEY TAKEAWAY
- STEM FEMALE ROLE MODEL - IT TAKES COURAGE TO STAND AND BE A ROLE MODEL FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE.
“One day I told my mom that I don't want to continue in engineering, because it's something not meant for women and not meant for girls like me”. And she gave me an advice which actually turned my life around. She told me that "I disagree, because you are living the dreams of many, many people around you (because I got into one of the top 10 colleges in India. And it's very, very hard to accomplish and to be there). She told me that "this is not a choice or an option for you to drop out. Think how you can change things, how you can navigate this successfully. And that's where I would lead you to" and I think this is one of the most important (pieces of) advice I ever got in my life.
- SETTING HIGH AMBITION GOALS
“One thing, which perhaps differentiated me with my other, let's say, cousins, relatives, friends, etc, is that I've always wanted to aim a bit higher than others. And setting a low ambition was somehow, not a choice I give to myself.”
- THE LONELINESS OF BEING DIFFERENT
“...it's lonely even now, to be honest, because the choices, all the choices I made, I think was always one, or very few of many. But I think that's where I also get the energy and I get my inspiration and motivation or whatever you want to call it... The kind of opportunities, the kind of exposure, the kind of peers, I had access to the intellectual network I have now, that was the starting point. And that's when I differentiated myself, but to get in there, one has to aim high, and not just aim, but to get it... so I think that's one thing, which kind of differentiated or set me apart from others”
- DON’T MISS BEING YOURSELF FOR 30% OF YOUR LIFE!
“If I take an average span of eighty years of a human, first 20 years, you get into learning and your education, 20 to 60s is when you do your work, and 60 to 80 is when you retire, and maybe you give back...I think 20 to 60 is your active work life. And if I take on an average per hour a human spends, let's say 10 hours a day at work, it's almost 30% of our lives when we invest our time at work, so I think it is very important topic... because otherwise, we will miss the chance of being ourselves 30% of our lives!”
ABOUT KANCHAN CHANANA
Kanchan is a self-driven, an all-time learner and a possibilist. She is passionate about unlocking human potential by building stronger leaders; in particular women and enabling them to rise. She is driven by impact creation in business and therefore she invested her last 10 years advising CEOs / CXO to help them solve some of their most complex business problems. Her interests are traveling, meditation and coaching passionate individuals
CONNECT WITH KANCHAN
linkedin.com/in/chananakanchan
ABOUT THE HOST – ALLI SPARGO
Alli is the mother of two daughters and a son, a wife, a daughter and a sister. She is also an executive leadership coach who passionately believes that every individual has the potential to be who they want to be, and do what they want to do (she is living proof of that!): to BE the BEST version of themselves. Alli specialises in behavioural performance as an executive leadership and systemic team coach. Her breadth of business experience, together with her coaching and facilitation expertise, enables her to enhance leadership capability and personal impact, whilst understanding the demands of the commercial and organisational environment.
WORK WITH ALLI
If you would like explore how working with Alli would support you to be the person you want to be, have the career (and life) you want to have and support your team to perform at their optimum, then please book a free 1 hour meeting with her: booking:-Exploring-Human-Behaviours-at-Wo...
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010 Moving towards Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-confidence
This is a slightly different episode, but nonetheless important when thinking about exploring human behaviours at work. “These days when we’re not only spending all our time in our ‘heads’ but are lost in our phones!” In this episode my guest and Master Sophrologist, Annette Ebbinghaus explores this methodology called Sophrology which is a dynamic practice, more so than the likes of yoga or pilates, to support well being and good mental health. Some people coined sophrology as “Happiness Training” - encouraging the production of more dopamine and happy hormones which studies have shown are more effective than ‘happiness pills’. It is a scientific approach, developed by a medical doctor.
KEY TAKEAWAY
What is Sophrology?
“Sophrology basically stands for the study of consciousness and harmony, or the study of consciousness and peace... it was started in the 1960s, by Alfonso Caycedo. He was a neuro psychiatrist... he was working at the hospital in Madrid and he was working with clients who had some sort of mental disorder... He didn’t like how these people were begin treated...
So he developed this system, there's 12 different levels, and in each level they have associated techniques. Through taking them through all of these levels, he basically got them off of all their medications”
“...Each practice includes breath work, conscious awareness”
Self-Awareness
“We have to assess situations and in business... it's the business of assessment, right? You think about it... every business does some form of risk assessment... but that whole process of constantly doing assessment means we're constantly judging...
And judgement is something as humans; we have to judge whether a situation is safe or not... that comes down to our primal selves...
I would say that, we've brought that too much into business, when it comes to the whole capitalist model of... grow more, sell more, being more everything has to be more... you take a step back, you say, well, am I not enough as I am?”
Self-Acceptance and confidence
“And at a young enough age we need to expose ourselves to failure. So that we can learn that it's okay to fail... you have the ability to do that analysis, and to figure out ‘what I'm good at what I'm not’, but you need to have enough experiences, when you're young, in order to have certain level of resilience as an adult.”
Practising these skills
“So becoming aware that you have these is key, but also becoming aware that not everybody thinks the same way that you do. And not everybody is motivated the same way that you do... I'm need to understand how my communication style is impacting them. And that always comes down to the emotion because the emotion that drives the behaviour”
ABOUT ANNETTE EBBINGHAUS
Having emersed herself in her Masters training twice, Sophrology expert Annette challenges the ongoing global business requirement of constantly needing to be ‘more’ - ‘grow more, sell more, be more’. The constant human need to scan for danger, to make judgements, to remain ‘safe’ against perceived danger, driven by our primitive human behaviour of scanning for danger to stay alive. The human tendency to focus on the negative, the danger rather than the positive.
Annette Ebbinghaus is a globally sought-after mental fitness coach, master sophrologist, and motivational speaker. She draws from 30+ years of experience and is founder of the beChill® Exams & Life programs for adolescents.
Annette works with the link between mind, body, and consciousness to boost resilience, performance, overall wellbeing, and aids in the self-development of adults and adolescents.
Educated in several fields, she began her professional career as a civil engineer and after an MBA shifted to sustainable development in business and ultimately into stress management and wellbeing. Annette teaches and mentors sophrologists and is an active charter member of the Inspired Women Lead global women’s leadership program.
Annette’s business hero: Florence Scovel Shinn
CONNECT WITH ANNETTE
WEBSITE: www.trulybalance.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetteebbinghaus/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trulybalance/,
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EbbinghausA
Contact: [email protected]
Publications:
Inspired Journeys Book – Women of Switzerland
ABOUT THE HOST – ALLI SPARGO
Alli is the mother of two daughters and a son, a wife, a daughter and a sister. She is also an executive leadership coach who passionately believes that every individual has the potential to be who the...
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