Collaboration over Competition with Georgie Cooke

03/03/23 • 62 min

Collaboration over Competition: Shifting the mindset to create a stronger business

In this episode, the team chat about the importance of connecting with people professionally, creating synergy and forging genuine relationships based on trust through meaningful collaboration. As well as the sentiment behind the change of season and the fresh start this can give us to think differently this year.

We explore how being deliberate with those who share the same values and approaches allows us to thrive in business. Connecting with those who are in a similar professional position as you, sharing solutions to professional struggles and challenges. The team chat about pushing themselves out of their comfort zone by learning new skills and collaborating with other professionals to strengthen their own skill set.

We talk about the importance of being open to these relationships and how to create meaningful connections. How to identify what tools and expertise we have as a business, and then how these can benefit other people. How to look inwardly first and think about what can we bring to these relationships rather than what we can get out of it.
This month we're joined by Georgie Cooke from Lima Delta. Lima Delta are a digital learning company that help L&D teams level up their digital learning through amazing design solutions.

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Paul Westlake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westyphotography
Caleb Foster: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebafoster
Jonathan Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unlearningcoach

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Finding Purpose and Partnerships: Keys to Success in the New Year

Are you feeling optimistic about the new year? In our latest podcast episode, we discuss our observations on the current business environment, the importance of purpose and partnerships, and how to achieve success in the current climate.

Despite media reports of a cost of living crisis and a potential recession, we share our positive experiences of businesses having money to invest in the right places and the opportunities available for those who partner with the right organizations. We also note a shift in mindset towards seeking partnerships rather than competing with other companies.

We believe that purpose and partnerships are important factors in achieving success in the current business environment. Jonathan adds that he has been working with groups of people who have a strong sense of purpose, which he believes is crucial for success. Overall, we are optimistic about the opportunities available and encourage businesses to push their foot down on the accelerator rather than being risk-averse.

We also discuss the importance of transparency, authenticity, and flexibility in partnerships. Circumstances are too dynamic to stick to a rigid action plan, and it's essential to be able to adapt to changes. We also share our experiences of working with partners who share similar values and outlooks, and how it's crucial to have a gut instinct and connection with potential partners.

We wrap up the episode by sharing our gratitudes and recommendations for the month. We discuss the importance of finding purpose and passion in one's work and recommend some great TV shows, films, and technical tips.

Our gratitudes then revolve around tv:
Severance: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx
Maternal: https://www.itv.com/watch/maternal/10a0158/10a0158a0006
All quiet on the western front: https://www.netflix.com/title/81260280
Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/explore

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The Importance of Purposeful Learning and Development with James McLuckie

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with our special guest, James McLuckie, about learning and development and the hospitality industry. James is the Chief Learning Officer at Mapal and shared his insights on enhancing the learning experience for people, the challenges facing the hospitality industry, and the potential benefits of AI in the field.
Before diving into the main topics, we also shared our gratitude moments for the month, discussing the importance of staying connected with people and finding ways to overcome challenges in order to be more productive and creative.
Throughout the episode, we had a lively conversation with James about the purpose of learning and development initiatives, the ideal learning experience, and the importance of mentorship and leadership. We also shared some TV and movie recommendations for listeners.
To wrap up the episode, James shared his information for anyone interested in connecting with him on Twitter or LinkedIn. We want to thank James for being a guest on the podcast and thank our listeners for tuning in. Don't hesitate to drop us a line or discuss anything further.

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