Being a Digital Leader - the Good, Bad AND Ugly of Digital Transformation

For our first ever podcast we're delighted to be joined by Liam Dyson, Digital Product & Design Director at Asda.

If you’ve experienced the eCommerce offering at Asda or George, you’ll know Liam’s work. He’s responsible for their services and features, having joined the company earlier this year following a decade in telecoms with the likes of Plusnet, EE and BT. We’ll be exploring Liam's role and his journey to becoming a digital leader with Liam, asking him about his remarkable moments, biggest challenges and greatest successes.
We’ll uncover how you empower a team to deliver more than they thought possible. And we’ll explore the good, bad and ugly of digital leadership.

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Welcome to Being a Digital Leader: the good, bad, and ugly of Digital Transformation. - Episode 2. Today, we have Mark Gilliver, Chief Growth Officer, and Katie Pender, Managing Director, from Target Group. In this episode, we explore how Target Group transformed and disrupted the mortgage market by focusing on customer experience in digital transformation - putting customers at the heart of every part of the journey.
In this heartfelt discussion, they reveal their battle-tested strategies for success and how they handle challenges head-on. Brace yourselves for some real talk when the going gets tough!
Mark and Katie lay bare the secrets of their success, highlighting the critical role of customer-centric approaches in digital transformation. They delve into the power of user-centered design and offer a glimpse into the transformative impact on their employees.
Mark and Katie's advice is crystal clear: avoid digitising bad processes, stick to your lane and truly understand your customers' needs. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, where the highs and lows of their digital leadership journey are explored with honesty and passion.

Don't miss this chance to gain real insights and genuine perspectives from these digital leaders.

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Come join us for an engaging conversation on the role of empathy in digital leadership with Trenton Moss, a skilled executive coach, former Samaritan, author, and seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in coaching and team training.

Trenton's impressive journey includes founding, growing, and successfully exiting one of the UK's top product design and research agencies, Webcredible. As CEO for 15 years, he transformed the team into client superstars, working closely with leading UK brands.

Curious about the impact of empathy on executive success? This episode delves into the evolving leadership styles across different generations. We'll explore the challenges traditional leaders face when adopting a more emotionally intelligent approach, dissecting the importance of psychological safety in high-performing teams. Drawing on Google's research, we'll also examine the four key human motivators that drive our work ethic.

Join us as we discuss strategies for cultivating environments where individuals can thrive, and how diverse personalities leverage these motivators to enhance their contributions in the workplace. Tune in for a deep dive into digital leadership and gain valuable insights from Trenton's wealth of experience and his book, "Human Powered."

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Join Stuart Walters from Parcel2Go and James Locker from AND Digital as they share a personal journey of digital transformation.
In this podcast episode, Stuart shares the ups and downs of integrating technology into the company amidst the challenges of the pandemic. From scaling databases to fostering a collaborative work culture, Stuart's story highlights the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the digital age. Tune in to discover how Stuart's determination and drive turned Parcel2Go into a future focussed tech company.

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Join us in our latest podcast for an insightful conversation with Charlie Bell, a seasoned leader at Contentful. With almost two decades of experience in digital transformation, Charlie's journey from engineering to driving transformative projects and now in a key commercial role at Contentful offers a fresh and dynamic perspective on the evolving digital world.

We delve into the role of Contentful in digital transformation, exploring its evolution over the past decade and uncovering lesser-known aspects of the platform. Charlie shares his insights on the current challenges and exciting developments at Contentful, highlighting the intersection of technology and business strategy and the need to innovate or risk stagnating.

We explore the shifting dynamics of the digital landscape, from Contentful's origins primarily with developers to its increasing collaboration with marketers. Charlie reflects on his multifaceted career, drawing from experiences on both sides of the table to offer valuable insights into navigating digital transformation effectively.

One key focus of our discussion is on composable architectures and the importance of the MACH Alliance in digital transformation. Charlie sheds light on the concept of composable architectures, underscoring its significance in empowering organisations.

Charlie shares anecdotes of organisations navigating challenges in selecting digital solutions and managing platform transitions, offering practical strategies for success.

Join us for valuable insights and practical advice on digital transformation success in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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