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[Video] Leading from the back – empowering your people to perform under pressure

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Natural instinct and aptitude is a key component of great leadership, but how important is empowering your team? Our experts discuss how effective leadership stems from inspiring others towards a shared vision.

Featuring:
Alan Chambers MBE – Polar Adventurer, Former Royal Marine & Motivational Speaker
Dr. Frank Dick OBE – Performance Specialist, Coach & International Motivational Speaker
Will Greenwood MBE – Former Rugby Player, World Cup Winner & Entrepreneur
Mandy Hickson – Former Royal Air Force Fast Jet Pilot, Motivational & Keynote Speaker
Marc Woods – Paralympic Multiple Gold Medal Winning Swimmer, Broadcaster & Author

[Video] Finding resilience

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An inspiring capability for resilience can be seen in those who have faced the toughest challenges. In these videos, some extraordinary people share how determination and a positive mental attitude gave them the strength to overcome their personal setbacks and go on to achieve excellence in sport and business.

Featuring:
Debora Tom – Psychologist, Coach & Award Winning Leadership Programme Designer
Chris Storr – One of the most highly sought-after trumpet players in the music business
Dr. Hannah Macleod – Double Olympic Medallist with the GB Women’s hockey team
Hashi Mohamed – Barrister & Broadcaster

[Video] The cost of sleeplessness

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A recent survey from RAND Europe found that a lack of sleep among UK workers is costing the economy up to £40 billion a year. In this briefing, sleep expert Dr. Guy Meadows discusses the UK’s sleep epidemic and shares his specialist knowledge on the secrets of sleep.

Featuring:
Dr. Guy Meadows – UK’s Leading Sleep Expert & Co-Founder of The Sleep School

[Video] The power of a learning culture

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The key to continuous improvement is being honest about problems and being open to change. Transparency around data and the right workplace culture play a crucial role in encouraging learning. It is important that people resist the urge to categorise problems too quickly or fall back on habitual solutions. Take a look at what our experts have to say.

Featuring:
Matthew Syed – Bestselling Author & Former International Table Tennis Champion
Professor Martin Elliott – Internationally Renowned Surgeon
Sahar Hashemi OBE – One of UK’s most Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs, Author & Lawyer
Pete Lindsay – Former Head of Psychology at the English Institute of Sport
Richard Tyler – Bestselling Author, International Speaker, Coach & Provocateur

[Video] Leader or passenger?

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Machines are not in charge… just yet. Human skills which technology cannot replicate remain critical to the future of business. Our experts discuss the importance of driving innovation.

Featuring:
Oliver Rees – Technology Expert & Co-Founder of OR/Innovation
Professor Martin Elliott – Internationally Renowned Surgeon
Richard Tyler – Bestselling Author, International Speaker, Coach & Provocateur
Phil Miles – Google’s Leader of DoubleClick UK
James Bellini – Leading Futurologist & Author

[Video] Making a connection

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Leaders with big plans need to inspire and connect with people to engage them in their vision. Our event hosts are all expert communicators, and in these videos, they share their insight and experience around connecting with people, taking control, and paying attention.

Featuring:
Rachel Burden – BBC Radio 5 Live’s Breakfast Show Presenter, Journalist & TV Presenter
Ian Collins – LBC Presenter, BBC regular, Sky & News Channel Pundit
Jenny Kleeman – Award Winning Journalist, Documentary Maker & Conference Host
Richard Brimblecombe – Classically Trained Actor, Facilitator & Personal Coach
Richard Tyler – Bestselling Author, International Speaker, Coach & Provocateur

[Video] Turning Points

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As we celebrate the start of a new year, many of us will have already seized the opportunity to declare a new start, a new goal, a new resolution. To help encourage the fulfilment of these resolutions, our experts share four different examples of positive change.

Featuring:
Karl Lokko – Reformed Gang Leader turned Powerful Activist & Influencer
Caspar Berry – Motivational & Keynote Business Speaker on Risk & Decision Making
Oliver Rees – Technology Expert & Co-Founder of OR/Innovation
Professor Martin Elliott – Internationally Renowned Surgeon

[Video] Another incredible year of Brilliant Minds

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Another year of Brilliant Minds briefings has sped by and it has been a great one.

We thought we would mark the occasion, once again, by sharing our Top 10 favourite clips from the last 12 months – Some great insight into innovation, psychology and wellness, and some incredible experiences shared. We hope you enjoy watching!

 

Olly Rees on innovation being easier than ever before


 

Dr Tara Swart on Neuro Myths


 

Professor Martin Elliott on what healthcare can learn from Formula 1


 

Chris Hunter on neutralising a bomb


 

Professor Elaine Fox on how to kick-start happiness


 

Karl Lokko on changing his contribution


 

Matthew Syed on when ego stifles improvement


 

Frank Dick on life being a three lane highway


 

Dr Kevin Dutton on his old man being a psychopath


 

Dr Guy Meadows on the measure of a good night’s sleep


 

[Video] Don’t stop moving

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Evolving technology and consumer demands have completely reshaped product cycles. Innovation is no longer a stage in a project but an incremental task. As discussed in these videos, there is no time for resting on laurels. Businesses should always be questioning what their consumers want and whether their systems are working.

Featuring:
Oliver Rees – Technology Expert & Co-Founder of OR/Innovation
Sarah Jenkins – CMO of Grey London
Sahar Hashemi OBE – Inspiring Female Entrepreneur, Author & Lawyer