Unlocking Leadership

Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.

We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.

About the host:
Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.

In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Helen Tomlinson, the Head of Talent and Inclusion at the Adecco Group and the UK government's first Menopause Employment Champion.

Listen as they discuss the importance of purpose and inclusion in the workplace, as well as the challenges facing different generations, particularly women over 50, and the topic of menopause, its impact on women in the workplace and the importance of providing education and training for managers to handle conversations around the topic.

We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.

About the guest:
Helen Tomlinson has held the role of Head of Talent Development at The Adecco Group since 2021.

Helen holds over 25 Years of Strategic Commercial Management and Sales Experience across the Recruitment and Talent Sectors and is also the EDI HR Lead advising the Government on Menopause in the Workplace.

About the host:
Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.

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In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Rebecca Rodger, the Apprenticeship and Talent Development Manager for Ricoh UK. Listen now as they discuss the importance of understanding the individual and fostering a culture of trust and authenticity within organisations, as well as the significance of diversity when bringing innovation and creativity to the business.

We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.

About the guest:
Rebecca Rodger is the Apprenticeship and Talent Development Manager for Ricoh UK, having joined the company in 2018. She describes herself as "furiously passionate about providing the environments and opportunities for all people to find and be their best selves".

About the host:
Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.

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In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Dr Sam Mather, Head of Leadership and Talent at Thames Water, to discuss how you can improve performance within your business through psychological safety. Dr Mather shares her journey of exploring the neuroscience behind organisational environments and how the brain perceives safety and its effect on productivity.

We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.

About the guest:
Dr Sam Mather is the Head of Leadership and Talent at Thames Water. She is an experienced talent and leadership development specialist who is able to design and deliver business-relevant programs to enhance the performance of leaders and change the culture of organisations.

About the host:
Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level.

She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.

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On this week's episode of Leadership 2020, Clare Carpenter is joined gold medal winning Olympian and field hockey star Crista Cullen to talk about translating sporting leadership into conservation projects.
Hosted by Clare Carpenter.
Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.
Recorded by Kelly Richmond.
Edited by Michaela Herrmann.

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