In this episode we talk with Nicole Haris, Global HR Director at AstraZeneca, about what it really takes to turn brilliant technical minds into great people leaders.

We talk about why IQ often struggles to translate into EQ, how to help reluctant managers step up without losing their spark and why leadership labels might be doing more harm than good.

Nicole shares her take on the leadership factory model, how AstraZeneca keeps managers focussed on what really matters, and the two questions every manager should be asking to prepare their team for the future of work.

Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-haris-b474757/

Connect with Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraweavingperform/

With over 30 years working in learning, Andy Lancaster is a pioneer in people development, known for his innovation in reshaping organisational learning. Former Head of Learning at CIPD and now Chief Learning Officer and Consultant at Reimagine People Development, he designs performance-based people strategies, mentors learning teams, and transforms learning cultures.

In today's episode, Andy shares golden nuggets from his career as well as sharing the impact his drive and stress had on his health and the deep reflection that followed on balancing ambition and wellbeing.

Connect with Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-lancaster/

Driving Performance Through Learning Book – https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/driving-performance-through-learning-9780749497439

Organisational Learning Communities Book – https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/organizational-learning-communities-9781398615496

Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcallender/

In this episode, we dig into the human side of leadership, the bit that doesn't show up on a spreadsheet but shapes everything.

We're joined by Charlotte Johns, Global Head of Brand Experience and Internal Communications at Elida Beauty, a company born out of transformation and no stranger to change.

From leading through chaos with empathy to building a culture where kindness isn't soft, Charlotte brings a refreshingly honest take on what it means to show up as a leader.

We talk about the behavioural blindspots that trip teams up during change, why repetition isn't patronising and how to lead with care without dropping the ball on performance.

Connect with Charlotte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottejohns2011/

Connect with Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraweavingperform/