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  You Need to Think Like a Magazine to Grow Your Personal Brand, with Rachel Extance 20.07.2026 1h 2m

  If you've ever stared at a blank page wondering what to write about, this one's for you.-- This weeks show is brought you by signaturestudio.me --This week I'm back with my friend Rachel Extance, an award-winning blogger and one of the best thinkers I know on how to make complicated things simple. We first spoke years ago about blogging. This time the conversation goes much further - AI, opinions, personal brand, and what happens when your content starts living in too many places at once.If you're a leader, consultant, coach or founder trying to build authority, this gives you a proper structure for what to say and where to say it.✳️ The imagination gap - Rachel's "editorial expansion prism" splits your business into five areas: identity and purpose, updates and activity, knowledge and insights, work and projects, and community and participation. Look there first and you'll never run out of things to say.✳️ Own your platform first - a blog post you create once can become an email, a LinkedIn post, a newsletter or a video script. Post it anywhere else first and you're stuck on the hamster wheel. Post it on your own website first and you're building an asset.✳️ Treat your business like a magazine - as things grow more complex, think in sections instead of one long list. Clear labels, search boxes and internal links stop people getting lost, and stop your own team duplicating each other's work.Rachel's amplifiers:✳️ Don't assume people know what you know - share the basics. What feels obvious to you is new information to most of your audience.✳️ Repeat yourself - only a small slice of your audience sees any single post. Say the same thing again. Nobody's counting.✳️ Jot things down as you go - keep a simple running list of conversations, questions and moments from your week. Rachel recommends Show Your Work by Austin Kleon if you want a nudge.If this one helped, hit follow or subscribe so you don't miss the next.Timestamps00:00 Welcome back and introducing Rachel Extance02:49 Who is Rachel Extance05:18 AI as an amplifier, not an idea generator07:15 The imagination gap and the editorial expansion prism12:23 Why your blog is an owned asset14:35 Create once, repurpose everywhere15:07 Finding your voice and having an opinion21:13 The rule of thirds22:19 You don't have to be polarising to be distinctive25:50 Why personality is harder on a blog than on video27:05 Bringing your audience along on the journey32:37 Whose story is it to tell35:41 Managing a complex content ecosystem41:23 Editorial thinking as a competitive advantage44:44 Serialisation and Rachel's Coffee House47:10 Why AI can quietly switch off your own thinking52:01 What to do when you still can't start56:24 Rachel's three amplifiers----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.
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  The profits in the imagination gap, with Jay Samit 06.07.2026 1h 4m

  If you're an experienced leader, founder or consultant, there's a particular kind of quiet risk you might not be tracking. The world you built your career in is being rewritten, and the tools that used to belong to well-funded companies now sit on your laptop for free.This week I'm joined by Jay Samit, author of Disrupt You, Future Proofing You, and his latest book, The Second Act Advantage. Jay was in the room when Reid Hoffman launched LinkedIn, helped monetise Facebook, ran EMI through the Napster years, and has been a futurist for more than half a century. He is not a hype merchant. He is someone who has watched every major technology shift up close, and he thinks this one is different.Our conversation is a wake-up call, but not a doom scroll. It is about where the real opportunity sits for people who are already good at what they do, and how to move before the ground shifts under you.✳️ Why AI is not another industrial revolution. It is closer to fire, and this time it comes for knowledge workers first.✳️ The illusion of job security. The original Fortune 500 has lost 90% of its members, and the safety net you think you have is thinner than you realise.✳️ How ordinary people are building global businesses off the "crumbs" the trillion-dollar companies leave on the ground, using tools they never had to pay for.Jay's Amplifiers✳️ Speak to yourself in the mirror every morning. Two lines only: "Today can be better than yesterday. And I have the power to make it so." Your brain does not know you are talking to it. It just responds.✳️ Do not retire, in any sense of the word. Keep learning something that requires muscle memory, protect your purpose, and treat autophagy and sleep as seriously as you treat your calendar.✳️ Be unique on purpose. Everything else is already taken. Whatever you create, think or build is now being absorbed by a system that will outlast you. That is a legacy opportunity no previous generation has had.If this is your first time here, hit follow so the next episode finds you automatically. And if you already listen, thank you. It genuinely matters.Timestamps00:01 - Sponsor: Granola01:15 - Cold open with Jay01:59 - Welcome and why this episode matters03:02 - Introducing Jay Samit04:14 - Jay's story, from nerd to billionaire whisperer07:41 - Why this AI shift is different from every other one10:00 - Playing Pygmalion with a young millennial13:05 - The illusion of corporate security20:41 - AI as amplifier, not replacement23:05 - The difference between chasing AI and mastering it27:33 - Why most people freeze when it is time to reinvent35:19 - Vibe coding explained without the jargon39:45 - Competition is not the enemy you think it is41:28 - What actually drives Jay's decision to move on47:47 - Curiosity, effort, belief, and the right tools49:19 - Amplifier 1: The mirror trick and the Pygmalion effect53:06 - Amplifier 2: Longevity, purpose and the lazy nerd's guide57:21 - Amplifier 3: Be unique, because everything else is taken01:02:00 - Where to find Jay and the Second Act Society01:03:31 - Close and the Personal Brand Business Roadmap----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  The Power of You Encoded Content, with Jodi Kay Edwards 29.06.2026 58m

  Your content is sitting in your phone right now. You just haven't extracted it yet.That's the heart of this conversation with Jodi Kay Edwards - a marketing and communications strategist who has spent years helping influential brands and personalities communicate with clarity in noisy markets. If you've ever sat down to create content and felt like you had nothing to say, this episode is going to reframe that entirely.What Jodi introduces here - her You-Coded Content framework - isn't about producing more content. It's about recognising that your most powerful material already exists. It's in your voice notes, your shower thoughts, your conversations, and your stories. The problem isn't a lack of ideas. It's a lack of extraction.For senior leaders, founders, and consultants trying to build authority, this matters enormously. You don't need to become a content machine. You need a system that reflects who you actually are.Three things we explored in this episode:✳️ The Content Code starts with you, not AI - Jody explains why using AI as your starting point rather than your filter produces generic output, and how feeding it your own voice notes, thoughts, and lived experience changes everything.✳️ Editing yourself out is costing you - From hiding her immigrant background to managing the tension between polish and authenticity, Jody makes a strong case that the stories we've been avoiding are often the ones with the most reach.✳️ Consistency isn't about volume, it's about system - Whether you're a solo founder or leading a large team, having a content system that works with your natural rhythm - not against it - is what makes the difference between showing up and burning out.Jodi's three amplifiers:✳️ Personal development first - Before strategy, before tools, before AI - clear the internal noise. If you can't see past your own limiting beliefs, no content system is going to save you.✳️ Practise solitude - The ideas that will define your brand aren't coming from LinkedIn. They come from time spent quietly with your own thoughts. Build that time in deliberately.✳️ Hold yourself accountable to your current experience - If you don't love where you are right now, that's data. Use it. Your brand, your content, and your business should reflect the life you're actually building, not a performance of one.If this episode gave you something to think about, the best thing you can do is follow the show so you never miss a conversation. And if you're not already on the mailing list, the Personal Brand Business Roadmap is a free 50-page guide to starting, scaling, or fixing your expert business. Link in the show notes.Connect with Jodi on Linkedin.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction and Jodi's AI content revelation02:00 - Who is Jodi Kay Edwards?03:25 - Why she stopped working with clients and what changed05:00 - Owning your story - from editing yourself out to amplifying your voice07:08 - What is You-Coded Content and the Content Code?09:53 - How to build your content from the inside out12:17 - Using voice notes and phone recordings as your content base14:22 - Bob's capture system and the subconscious as a creative engine15:30 - Building a personal lexicon with AI16:38 - Working with your natural rhythm, not against it18:56 - Scaling your content - from solopreneur to larger teams21:50 - How content scales when your messaging is crystal clear26:09 - Your face is part of your brand - visibility, polish, and authenticity27:22 - B-roll, sets, and how Jody creates content without a camera crew33:14 - Engagement and why it comes from intentionality, not volume38:34 - Using Claude as a conversation partner for content creation43:15 - The hidden genius problem - reaching people who resist visibility50:40 - Jodi's three amplifiers: personal development, solitude, accountability56:14 - Where to find Jodi Kay Edwards----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  The trust you can't build, with Greg Hoffman 22.06.2026 56m

  If you've ever walked into an organisation and immediately sensed something was off - a kind of low-level tension, a lack of direction, people moving fast but not together - you've experienced what Greg Hoffman would call a leadership gap. And if you've ever been part of a team where everything clicked, where people were trusted, empowered, and genuinely cared about the work, you've experienced what his framework is designed to create.Greg is a lawyer by training, an executive by career, and a leadership thinker by deep conviction. He's worked inside companies like General Electric and Whirlpool, led teams across legal, IT, cybersecurity, and HR - often without a technical background in any of them - and he's spent the last two years channelling everything he knows into a book and leadership development programme called Performance Through People.This conversation is a very practical one. Greg doesn't describe what good leadership looks like from a distance. He shows you the mechanism.Three areas we explored...✳️ Culture doesn't build itself - at least not in a positive direction. If leaders don't intentionally build a common culture every day, confusion fills the space. Misalignment creeps in, and misalignment becomes toxicity.✳️ The five elements of the Performance Through People framework - leadership-first mindset, operational clarity, capability, empowerment, and impact - give leaders a system for building the conditions where trust emerges naturally, rather than something you try to manufacture.✳️ Empowerment is a dial, not a lever. How much you empower your team should be calibrated against the level of trust present - and trust is a function of operational clarity and capability, not personality or intention.Greg's Amplifiers...✳️ Care about and invest in the people around you. Look at who is in your sphere of influence and find someone you can help grow. Not because it's a strategy - because it matters.✳️ Read Performance Through People - out now on Amazon. The book follows a CEO using the PTP framework to turn around a struggling company. It's written as a parable, and Greg says the best feedback he gets is from readers who want to know more about the characters.✳️ Go live your why. Not someone else's. Greg spent years chasing other people's goals before stepping back and building something aligned with his own. There's a season when it's time to take the swing - and waiting until you're 70 isn't the plan.Follow Greg on LinkedIn or reach him at greg@ascensionpg.com. Find out more about the programme at ascensionpg.com.+Order Greg's Book : Performance Through PeopleIf this episode was useful, follow Building Your Leader Brand wherever you listen - and for bonus points, hit the auto-download button. It genuinely helps.Timestamps00:00 - Culture doesn't build itself00:44 - Welcome and introduction01:52 - Who is Greg Hoffman?04:07 - Why go big instead of consulting?06:21 - The business model behind Performance Through People07:05 - Why the world needs this leadership book08:59 - How individuals actually change09:34 - The five elements of the PTP framework11:42 - Purpose architecture explained14:27 - Capability - the four-quadrant model15:36 - Empowerment as a dial, not a lever18:35 - Making complex leadership simple23:14 - Culture as connective tissue28:06 - Why culture is a competitive advantage29:56 - Who the book is for33:53 - The story behind the book36:23 - The licencing model and business vision41:14 - The hardest part of going out on your own47:57 - Greg's three amplifiers53:31 - Where to find Greg----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  Be More Strategic: Habits That Separate Direction from Busyness - with Charlie Curzon 15.06.2026 53m

  Strategy Isn't a Plan - and That Difference Could Change EverythingMost of the people I speak with on this show are smart, capable, and deeply experienced. And yet a surprising number of them are working without a clear strategy - not because they don't care about direction, but because no one ever explained what strategy actually is, and how it's different from the planning they do every single day.That's exactly what this conversation with Charlie Curzon is about.Charlie is a coach, strategist, and advisor with more than two decades of experience helping leaders, teams, and organisations think more effectively. His book, Be More Strategic: 12 Essential Practises to Build the Life and Career You Want, turns one of the most overused words in business into something genuinely teachable, practical, and personal.Three things we got into:✳️ Strategy is about choices in uncertainty - not a five-year plan. Charlie draws on Roger Martin's strategy cascade to show how winning aspiration, where to play, and how to win work together as a thinking triangle that sharpens decisions before you ever get to planning.✳️ The Strategy Mastery Framework is a four-level circular model built from years of working with real leaders in business, sport, and the military. It begins with self-awareness - because state precedes strategy - and builds through open-mindedness, strategic skills, and the ability to bring others on board.✳️ Being strategic isn't just for work. Charlie makes the case that surfacing assumptions, asking "what if," and tracking how those assumptions shift over time are daily practises that apply just as well to life as to any boardroom decision.Charlie's amplifiers:✳️ Read The Go-Giver by Bob Burg - a short, parable-style book about generosity of spirit that Charlie credits with reinforcing the relational approach behind much of his work.✳️ Track your energy, not just your time. Based on Jim Loehr's book On Form, Charlie recommends keeping a three-day energy diary - logging what gives you energy and what drains it - to uncover patterns and improve your capacity for clear thinking.✳️ Journal daily, ideally with pen and paper. Even a couple of minutes. Charlie does it twice a day and notes the growing evidence that handwriting engages the mind differently to typing. If you're ready to go deeper, try journalling through a values lens.If this conversation got you thinking about how you're making decisions - at work or in life - then I'd love it if you took a moment to follow or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode, and it helps me keep bringing guests like Charlie to the show.Timestamps:00:00 - Preview: the winning aspiration00:38 - Welcome and guest introduction01:49 - Charlie's world: a typical week03:12 - Strategy vs planning - what's the real difference?05:06 - Why strategy raises anxiety and planning feels safe06:54 - Roger Martin's strategy cascade: aspiration, where to play, how to win10:56 - Strategy as subtraction - ruling things out11:29 - The Game Changer Index and natural vs learned strategic thinking15:18 - The power of asking "what if?" and surfacing assumptions16:52 - The Strategy Mastery Framework explained19:33 - Level 1: self-awareness - state precedes strategy20:41 - Level 2: open-mindedness and critical thinking20:41 - Levels 3 and 4: future focus, influence, and collaboration21:51 - The testimonial story: senior leaders surprised by Level 124:03 - What separates those who thrive from those who bump along25:04 - Strategic capability under pressure27:16 - The CEO who had a strategy but didn't know it29:13 - The 12-month trap and what a longer horizon changes33:27 - Building a personal practise of strategic mastery34:45 - Living strategically - what that actually looks like36:44 - The Lego castle story: articulating a hidden aspiration38:00 - Tracking assumptions as a daily life practise40:08 - Journaling as a strategic tool41:12 - How Charlie builds his business - relationships first43:49 - Why content is for staying present, not finding strangers45:21 - Amplifier 1: The Go-Giver47:34 - Amplifier 2: On Form and managing energy not time48:08 - Amplifier 3: Journaling, values, and pen and paper49:24 - Where to find Charlie and upcoming masterclasses51:40 - Close and Bob's final CTAVisit Charlie's website. https://www.teammandarin.com/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  WTF do I do now? ( It's not what you think ), with Danielle Sprouls 08.06.2026 45m

  Most leaders I speak with aren't struggling because they lack skill or experience. They're struggling because when things shift - when the market moves, the strategy stalls, or something just stops feeling right - they don't have a reliable process for navigating that moment well. They wing it. Or they freeze. Or they fall back on what worked last time, even when last time no longer applies.This conversation with Danielle Sprouls cuts right to that gap.Danielle spent over 25 years in commercial real estate, has a background in law, and has been involved in over $20 billion in transactions. Today she's the founder of Unscripted Pivots, an executive coaching and advisory firm, and the author of WTF: Women That Flourish. Her second book, The PIVOT Advantage, is out soon - and in this episode, she walks us through the framework that sits at the heart of it.Three areas we explored...✳️ Reframing disruption before you respond to it - Danielle's WTF framework redefines what's happening before you act on it: Where to Focus, Wake That Flame, Wisdom Through Failure. When you change the language, you change the experience.✳️ The PIVOT Advantage framework - a five-step decision sequence (Pause, Identify, Vet, Outreach, Test) that takes a leader from chaos to clarity without skipping the steps that most people rush past.✳️ The identity work behind operational change - Danielle's observation that most pivots get hired as operational problems but are almost always rooted in identity. You have to treat the person moving through the shift, not just the shift itself.Danielle's amplifiers...✳️ Reframe what's happening - when something disrupts your autopilot, stop and ask whether this is happening to you or for you. The opportunity is often buried in the disruption itself.✳️ Run a 24-hour self-audit - when you're being indecisive, take time to assess what not making a change is costing you - energy, relationships, confidence - not just money.✳️ Use the PIVOT sequence - Pause, Identify, Vet, Outreach, Test. Apply it to any decision under pressure. The steps are simple. The discipline to follow them is where the real work lives.Danielle's website and her book WTF: Women That Flourish.When The PIVOT Advantage lands, she'll be back. Keep an eye out for that one.If this episode gave you something useful, the best thing you can do is follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Welcome and show overview01:47 - Danielle Sproles - background and introduction03:04 - Unscripted Pivots, the WTF book, and what Danielle does today04:03 - Pivoting from commercial real estate - what makes it work05:43 - Selective restraint - why saying yes means saying no07:12 - Moments of impact and why most pivots go badly08:49 - Reframing disruption before you act on it09:58 - The PIVOT Advantage framework introduced13:07 - Why pause leads to paralysis without a deadline15:05 - Pause as strategy, not stillness16:55 - Types of pivots - operational, identity, and existential17:55 - Why the identity work is always at the heart of it20:04 - The competitive advantage of a decision process21:01 - Applying PIVOT to solo businesses and personal decisions22:58 - Outreach as perspective, not weakness25:12 - Asking for help is a gift, not a burden28:02 - Asking better questions - the I in PIVOT29:51 - Full walkthrough of the PIVOT framework33:18 - Strategy as a series of decisions, not a fixed plan35:34 - Fear as a signal, not an obstacle38:21 - Overcoming fear of public speaking - Danielle's own story40:25 - Skydiving, saying yes, and being willing to be a beginner42:00 - Danielle's three amplifiers43:39 - Closing and where to find Danielle----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  The Secret to being a Timeless Presenter, with Andrea Pacini 01.06.2026 49m

  If you've ever watched someone stumble through explaining what they do - or caught yourself doing it - this episode is for you. The ability to communicate your ideas clearly isn't a nice-to-have. It's the difference between being good at what you do and being known for it. For senior leaders, consultants, and founders, that gap is often where opportunity gets lost.Andrea Pacini runs Ideas On Stage UK and has spent 16 years coaching business leaders - including over 500 TEDx speakers - to become more confident, more effective communicators. His new book, Timeless Presenter, draws on principles that have worked for 2,000 years and will keep working regardless of what AI does next.Three areas we explored:✳️ Nerves before a presentation are normal - the best antidote isn't confidence tricks, it's preparation. As Kobe Bryant put it, confidence comes from having done something a thousand times before.✳️ Every presentation is a sales presentation - whether you're pitching a product or updating colleagues on a project, you are always asking someone to buy in to an idea. If you can't make clear why they should care, they probably have a point.✳️ AI makes human communication more valuable, not less. Because everyone can now produce polished content with minimal effort, the people who show up with authenticity, story, and connexion will stand out even more.Andrea's Amplifiers - three things you can apply straight away:✳️ Know your 1% - your audience will forget 90% of what you say. Be ruthlessly clear about the one big idea you want them to walk away with. If you don't have that clarity, they won't either.✳️ Raise the quality of your examples - the fastest way to improve as a communicator is to use better stories and examples. Stop leading with facts and data. Wrap your ideas in something human and memorable.✳️ Simplify without dumbing down - complex topics don't require complex language. If you can only explain something in jargon, you haven't mastered it yet. Use the shortest, clearest word that does the job.If this episode gave you something useful, the best thing you can do is follow or subscribe so you never miss a conversation. And if you're new here, grab the Personal Brand Business Roadmap - 50 pages of everything you need to start, scale, or fix your expert business. Completely free. Link in the show notes.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:37 - Welcome and episode context01:48 - Who is Andrea Pacini and what is Ideas On Stage?03:38 - About the new book, Timeless Presenter04:54 - The first barrier: nerves and emotional readiness07:55 - Why preparation is the foundation of confidence08:30 - What's on the other side - the ROI of better presenting12:16 - Getting over the bridge - overcoming fear of negative consequences13:10 - Making communication about the audience17:17 - Bob's CIA tangent and the quantum effect of attention18:32 - Deep dive into Timeless Presenter20:03 - Why timeless principles matter more in the AI era23:17 - Authenticity as a competitive advantage24:28 - What drives Andrea's business - passion and purpose30:15 - How opportunities come in - relationships, content, and outreach33:27 - Amplifier 1: Know your 1%36:36 - Amplifier 2: Raise the quality of your examples39:56 - Amplifier 3: Know how to simplify44:28 - Expertise shows in simplicity, not complexity46:15 - How to connect with Andrea and find the book47:01 - Wrap-up----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  How to Become the Obvious Choice, with David Newman 11.05.2026 56m

  If you've been building your expertise for years but still feel like the world's best-kept secret, this episode is going to land in a useful way. David Newman - author of Market Eminence - makes his second appearance on the show, and we get into the thinking behind what it actually means to be an expert today, how to stop sitting on your best ideas, and why the company you keep shapes the business you build.This one is for consultants, coaches, and thought leaders who are done being invisible.Three key areas we explored:✳️ Being an expert is no longer about what you know - it's about what you're curious about. David reframes expertise as an active, evolving identity built on curiosity and curation, not a static body of knowledge you've already accumulated.✳️ Giving away your best thinking is the business model, not a threat to it. Using the celebrity chef analogy, David unpacks why holding back your "secret sauce" is the thing that's actually holding you back - most people won't implement it anyway, and the ones who can tell the difference will want the restaurant.✳️ The room you're in sets the ceiling on what you think is possible. Whether it's a mastermind, a peer group, or a loose network of fellow travellers, surrounding yourself with people solving A-level problems changes what you consider normal - and that changes everything.David's Amplifiers - three things you can do right now:✳️ Go back and listen to three previous episodes of this podcast - not to tick a box, but to build your expert databank and practise the habit of learning from other experts.✳️ Listen to each episode with a curiosity lens - write down three questions or angles the conversation sparked for you. Not "do I know this?" but "what am I wondering about because of this?"✳️ Interview three people you admire - colleagues, friendly competitors, people you follow. Showcase their expertise. Promote their work. Get into the habit of featuring other experts, and you build your authority by association.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:47 - Welcome and what the show is about01:47 - Introducing David Newman and Market Eminence03:03 - David's new Watch Smarts podcast and the "no commercial intent" principle07:31 - Thought leadership without being the expert - imposter syndrome unpacked08:02 - Three non-traditional definitions of what it means to be an expert12:24 - Build your platform on curiosity, not static knowledge13:27 - Rick Rubin, taste, and the value of discernment when information is free15:56 - Audience vs market vs prospects - three very different things18:34 - Treating prospects like they've already bought21:56 - Love Them in Advance - the chapter on radical generosity23:00 - Why your "secret sauce" is not as secret as you think27:20 - The cookbook metaphor and who actually goes to the restaurant29:06 - What does it take to go from capable to recognised - building the roadmap33:51 - Offer structure, gateway services, and scaling from small to large37:28 - The Kudos file - why you need one and how to use it on a bad day40:29 - Quality recognises quality - how peer groups change your identity42:22 - Connecting with fellow travellers and "friendly competitors"48:19 - Identity shapes personal brand - your internal reality creates your external one51:05 - David's three amplifiers54:49 - Wrap-up and where to find DavidIf you enjoyed this episode, follow or subscribe wherever you listen - it genuinely makes a difference. And if you want to explore your own roadmap for building authority, the Personal Brand Business Roadmap is 50 pages of everything you need to get started or grow.https://doitmarketing.com/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  Self-Leadership Is Your Biggest AI Advantage, with Andrew Bryant 04.05.2026 48m

  If you've ever watched someone who's clearly brilliant at what they do struggle to translate that into visibility and opportunity, this episode is for you. Andrew Bryant has spent 30 years working on self-leadership - what it means to own your thinking, your identity, and your direction - and the connection between that inner work and how you show up as a recognised authority is something every consultant, coach, and senior leader needs to hear.Andrew is a globally recognised expert in self-leadership and human performance, a keynote speaker who has worked in 40 countries, and the author of several books including his latest, Potential-ize: How Leaders Unlock Human Potential in the Age of AI.Three areas we explored:✳️ Self-leadership is a practise, not a personality trait - it's the daily work of intentionally influencing your thinking, feeling, and actions. Andrew defines it as taking human agency - becoming the driver of your life rather than the passenger.✳️ Identity is the hidden obstacle for many accomplished leaders. When your sense of self is built around your title, your environment, or the approval of others, stepping into a new space - like building an online presence - can feel threatening rather than exciting.✳️ In the age of AI, the human qualities that matter most are effectiveness, not efficiency. Critical thinking, curiosity, empathy, and leadership are what AI can't replicate. The opportunity is to use AI to handle the repetitive work while you bring the depth.Andrew's three amplifiers:✳️ Start each morning with intentionality - spend 5 minutes asking not what you want to achieve, but who you need to be to achieve it. End the day with a brief review, then set your intention for tomorrow.✳️ Watch Ted Lasso on Apple TV - with a notebook. Watch it once for enjoyment, then watch it again and pay close attention to how Ted helps other people become the best version of themselves. It's a masterclass in human leadership.✳️ Adopt the mantra: "I have nothing to prove, only things to improve." Use it daily. It builds genuine self-esteem rather than the kind of confidence that needs constant propping up.Connect with Andrew BryantWebsite: selfleadership.comLinkedIn: Andrew BryantYouTube: Andrew BryantInstagram: @selfleadershipTikTok: @andrewbryantResources mentionedPotential-ize: How Leaders Unlock Human Potential in the Age of AI. - Andrew's latest book on unlocking human potential in the age of AISelf-Leadership - Andrew's 2012 book co-authored with Dr. Anika ZahnTed Lasso - Apple TV+Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor FranklThe World Economic Forum report on AI and employment (2025)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and welcome02:01 - Andrew's mission and what he wants to be known for03:39 - Defining self-leadership - the practise and the philosophy05:16 - Potentialize - the new book and the Ignite model08:35 - Why accomplished leaders freeze when asked to step into the online world09:59 - The three components of self-leadership: awareness, regulation, and learning14:08 - Why Andrew still creates content - and what it does for your thinking18:52 - AI and human potential - where the real opportunity lies23:40 - Meaning, Viktor Frankl, and the philosophy behind self-leadership26:34 - How opportunity finds Andrew - and the role relationships and content play32:53 - Confidence as charisma - and why it's not something you can fake39:30 - The most common mistake people make when building a coaching or speaking business42:24 - Andrew's three amplifiers45:29 - What to expect when you work with Andrew46:08 - Where to find Andrew and how to connectIf this episode landed for you, hit follow or subscribe wherever you listen - and share it with someone who's ready to do the inner work.----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  You Can Increase Profits & Enjoy Your Work More, with Andy Clark 20.04.2026 52m

  As a business owner, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and lose sight of the bigger picture. We often focus on one area, like sales or marketing, while other parts of the business start to lag. This is why I'm such a big believer in frameworks - they provide the structure needed to ensure the whole business is healthy and moving in the right direction.My conversation with Andy Clark, creator of the Whole Pie System, is all about this holistic approach. We explore why true business success isn't just about the money you make, but also the positive effect you have and the personal satisfaction you get from your work.Here are three key areas we discussed:✳️ The interconnected nature of Profit, Impact, and Enjoyment (PIE) and why you need all three for a sustainable and fulfilling business.✳️ How focusing on customer experience is one of the most powerful levers for increasing both profit and your own enjoyment of the business.✳️ The "Moneyball" approach to business - identifying the unique metrics and drivers of success for your specific industry and building your strategy around them.Based on our conversation, here are three actions you can take this week:✳️ Gain clarity on your business's strengths and weaknesses by taking Andy's 10-minute Whole Pie Health Check.✳️ Free up 2-3 hours a week by creating a 'Stop Doing List' - identifying and eliminating tasks that don't move the needle.✳️ Increase your enjoyment at work by identifying one major frustration in your business and taking a step to eliminate it.Andy's Website : https://thewholepiesystem.comApple Podcast Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction(01:38) - Welcoming Andy Clark and the Whole Pie System(03:13) - Who is Andy Clark?(05:42) - The Three Pillars: Profit, Impact, and Enjoyment(08:13) - Common Blind Spots for Business Owners(11:51) - From Transactional to Tremendous: The Power of Impact(18:25) - Moneyball for Business: Finding Your Key Metrics(22:28) - Leading vs. Lagging Indicators for Your Business(29:28) - What to Expect from the "Getting the Whole Pie" Book(40:39) - Actionable Takeaway 1: The Whole Pie Health Check(42:02) - Actionable Takeaway 2: The Stop Doing List(45:29) - Actionable Takeaway 3: Eliminate a Frustration(49:02) - Where to Find Andy Clark(49:55) - Outro----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  Cold Outreach is a Waste of Time ( What to Do Instead ), with Dave Plunkett 13.04.2026 33m

  If you're like me, you might feel that the world of marketing is trying to convince you that the only way to grow your business is through complex funnels and cold outreach. But the data shows that for a healthy expert business, 60-70% of your opportunities should come from people you already know.This is why I was so keen to speak with Dave Plunkett, a specialist in scaling businesses through referrals and partnerships. He confirms that relying on your network isn't a weakness; it's a sign that you're good at what you do. In our conversation, we explored how to move from accidental, "organic" referrals to an intentional, systemised approach that feels human and generates consistent results.Here are a few key things we discussed:✳️ The importance of treating a referral as an extension of the referrer's reputation and the simple steps you can take to honour that trust.✳️ How to identify the perfect "wow moments" in your client journey to ask for a referral when enthusiasm is at its peak.✳️ The difference between rewarding and incentivising partners, and how to commercialise relationships to make them more robust.And here are three actions you can take this week:✳️ Make a list of everyone who has referred you in the last 6-8 months and send them an update on what happened. It’s the right thing to do, and it often leads to more opportunities.✳️ Watch the Dan Pink TED Talk on the science of motivation to better understand what truly drives people to act.✳️ Instead of asking people to refer you, ask them to listen for specific trigger phrases their contacts might use that signal a problem you can solve.About Dave Plunkett https://www.collaborationjunkie.com/masterclassChapters(00:00) - Introduction to the Power of ReferralsBob introduces the episode's topic and guest, Dave Plunkett, highlighting the importance of referrals in a healthy expert business.(04:18) - The Key Ingredients of a ReferralDave explains that people refer you for the problems you solve and how you make them feel, not just what you sell.(11:38) - Building a System for ReferralsThe discussion moves to the importance of having a process, even a simple one, to keep referrers updated and maintain relationships.(13:46) - Identifying "Wow Moments" to Ask for ReferralsDave shares the concept of asking for referrals during moments of peak client happiness, rather than waiting until the end of a project.(20:38) - Developing Strategic PartnershipsHow to identify and nurture strategic partners by understanding the "customer value chain" and where you fit.(25:07) - To Pay or Not to Pay for ReferralsDave breaks down the difference between rewarding partners and incentivising clients, and why commercialising partnerships can be a good thing.(28:37) - Dave's Three Actionable AmplifiersDave shares three specific actions listeners can take to immediately improve their referral strategy.----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  How to be more Connection Intelligent, with Jenny Ainsworth 06.04.2026 47m

  In a world where our teams are spread across different locations and generations, feeling truly connected can be a challenge. We have more tools than ever to communicate, yet loneliness and misunderstanding are on the rise. This has a real impact on everything from team morale to efficiency. In this episode, I speak with Jenny Ainsworth about her new book and framework, "Connection Intelligence," which offers a new way to bridge these divides.We explore why the old ways of engaging with our teams are no longer enough and how a deeper understanding of different perspectives is essential for any leader.Here are three key things we discussed: ✳️ The evolution of intelligence in the workplace, moving beyond IQ and EQ (Emotional Intelligence) to include DQ (Digital Quotient) and, most importantly, CQ (Connection Intelligence). ✳️ Why so many employees feel disconnected and lonely, even when they are part of a remote or hybrid team, and how this impacts the business. ✳️ The "Acknowledge, Appreciate, and Align" framework - a practical method for understanding your own lens, respecting the views of others, and co-creating a better path forward.Based on our conversation, here are three actions you can take this week: ✳️ Adopt the mantra "Show up, be seen, live brave." It’s a reminder to maintain momentum, especially when you’re navigating difficult circumstances. ✳️ Pick up a copy of "The Art of Explanation" by Ros Atkins to learn how to communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact. ✳️ Listen to an episode of "Desert Island Discs" featuring someone you’ve never heard of. It’s a powerful way to gain new perspectives from people outside your usual circle.Buy Connection Intelligence UK 🇬🇧Buy Connection Intelligence US 🇺🇸Jennyainsworth.com ( assessment )Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction to a Changed World (02:45) - Who is Jenny Ainsworth? (03:40) - Introducing Connection Intelligence (08:05) - Moving Beyond IQ and EQ (11:13) - The Antidote to Disconnection (16:06) - The 3A Framework: Acknowledge, Appreciate, and Align (23:00) - The Organisational Impact of Connection Intelligence (27:10) - How This Applies to Solopreneurs and Small Businesses (36:42) - Three Actionable Things You Can Do Today (44:24) - How to Connect with Jenny----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  How to Upgrade Your Personal Operating System, with Angus Nelson 30.03.2026 47m

  In a world that’s accelerating with AI, market volatility, and global complexity, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or even paralysed. As leaders and experts, we often accept this as the cost of doing business. But what if there was a better way? What if you could install a new "operating system" for your mind that provides stability, clarity, and composure, no matter what’s happening around you?This week, I speak with Angus Nelson, an executive and leadership strategist and author of 'The Neuro-Resilient Leader'. Angus introduces a powerful framework for navigating the pressures of modern leadership, not by chasing external goals, but by building a solid internal infrastructure. We explore why the only true differentiator in the age of AI is our humanity and how to stop self-sabotage by upgrading the "software" that runs our lives.Here are three key things we discussed:✳️ The C3 Protocol - A simple yet profound framework for leadership stability, focusing on Clarity (your mindset and beliefs), Capacity (your body's emotional and neurological state), and Composure (your resulting behaviours).✳️ Your Brain as a Supercomputer - The idea that your brain operates on the data you feed it. To change your outcomes-from your relationships to your revenue-you must first consciously change your inputs.✳️ The Success Trap - Why we often struggle with feelings of unworthiness both before and after achieving our goals, and how these feelings are programmed into our "operating system".Finally, Angus shares three actions you can take to begin building your own internal operating system for a world at speed.✳️ Practise Meditation - Use guided meditation to defrag your mental "supercomputer" and create space for clarity.✳️ Curate Your Circle - Intentionally put yourself in rooms where you are challenged and pulled up by others. As Angus says, "Go find someone where you are the dumbest, poorest person in the room and they don't make you feel that way."✳️ Listen to Your Intuition - The real work isn't in adding another task to your to-do list. The doing you need to do is in the "be-ing". The power you're looking for, you already possess.Apple Podcast Timestamps:(01:52) The Neuro-Resilient Leader: An Operating System for a World at Speed(05:05) The C3 Protocol: Clarity, Capacity, and Composure(10:31) Humanity as the Differentiator in the Age of AI(15:45) Moving from External Validation to an Expansive State(22:50) The Success Trap: Do I Deserve This?(26:14) The Toolbox: How to Upgrade Your Mental Operating System(37:54) Three Amplifiers for Personal ExpansionGet a free copy of the book : freebook.vip----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  From 'Non-Player Character' to the Hero of Your Story, with Mark Delaney - Joe Rogan | Alien Abduction 16.03.2026 48m

  There is nothing in life that matters more than life itself. Yet, so many of us get caught in a cycle of work and obligation, never stopping to ask the fundamental question: "What is this all for?". For leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts, this question is not a luxury- it's the very foundation of a sustainable and impactful career. When you are clear on your purpose, the way you show up, lead, and communicate changes entirely. It becomes the source of your confidence, your charisma, and your ability to connect with others.In this conversation with Mark Delaney, author of In the Game, we explore the often-misunderstood concept of purpose and its profound impact on our lives and work.Here are three key things we discussed:✳️ The difference between living a life in the context of your purpose versus the context of your problems.✳️ How a lack of purpose can manifest in unexpected ways, and why it's the root of so much frustration.✳️ Why purpose isn't about finding a specific, grand mission, but rather a general way of being that can be applied to everything you do.Based on our conversation, here are three actions you can take:✳️ Recognise that focusing on your past only gives it more power over you. True progress comes from turning on the light of purpose, not examining the darkness.✳️ Understand that you can't fix your problems, but you can be set free from them by shifting your focus and changing the way you think.✳️ Consider that feelings of depression or anxiety might be your heart telling you it's malnourished. It may be asking for more connection, fun, and joy.Timestamps(00:00:00) - Introduction: Life, Work, and Purpose(00:02:49) - Who is Mark Delaney (and why he's not a "Life Coach")(00:05:21) - The Invisible Burden of Lacking Purpose(00:12:06) - How Purpose Shapes Identity and Leadership(00:17:15) - The Leader's Role in Organisational Purpose(00:22:09) - Unlocking Your Own Sense of Purpose(00:27:34) - The "X Factor" of a Purpose-Driven Leader(00:33:16) - Purpose as the Foundation of Your Life----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  How to build a point of view people actually follow, with Kat Kibben 02.03.2026 57m

  In a business world filled with noise, generic advice, and endless complexity, clarity is the ultimate competitive advantage. Whether you're trying to attract top talent, build a personal brand that stands out, or lead a team through uncertain times, the ability to cut through the clutter is what separates good from great.My guest this week, Kat Kibben, is a master of clarity. They have a remarkable talent for simplifying the complex and making business more human. In this conversation, we dive into her unique approach to hiring, personal branding, and leadership.Here are three areas where Kat provides some much-needed clarity:Clarity in Hiring: We explore how to transform job posts from dull admin tasks into compelling sales pages. Kat explains why most job descriptions are ineffective and shares her process for writing them in a way that attracts the right people and repels the wrong ones.Clarity in Your Message: Kat introduces the crucial distinction between trying to 'convince' your audience and sharing with 'conviction'. This single shift in mindset is the key to creating content that connects and establishes you as a genuine thought leader.Clarity in Leadership: Drawing on the principles from her book, "The Bounce Back Factor," Kat discusses how to lead with confidence, even when you don't have all the answers. We talk about why true leadership is an internal journey that allows you to create a culture where people feel they belong.Here are three practical actions you can take based on Kat's advice:Ask for help. Don't wait until you're overwhelmed. Make it a regular practice. Kat suggests adding a "hot seat" to team meetings where one person can share a challenge and get focused support from the group.Be willing to change direction. Hustle culture tells us to always push forward, but sometimes the smartest move is to go backward. Re-evaluating your path is not a failure; it's a strategic choice.Set goals with compassion. Move away from competitive goal-setting. Instead, start by getting clear on what you want more of and less of in your work and life, and let that guide your priorities.If Kat's compassionate approach to goal-setting resonated with you, they have a resource to help. You can download the free goal-setting worksheet they mentioned - the same one their team uses - at bouncebackfactorbook.com, where you can also find out more about their book, "The Bounce Back Factor."Timestamps(00:01:58) - Who is Kat Kibben?(00:04:45) - The Power of Sharing with Conviction(00:16:02) - What a Bad Job Posting Looks Like(00:26:08) - A Better Hiring Process for Entrepreneurs(00:31:40) - The Bounce Back Factor: A New Take on Leadership(00:46:34) - Three Actionable Takeaways with Kat-- ( About Bob Gentle 👇 ) --I help Leaders & Entrepreneurs create a personal LeaderBrand + a business that works for them. 👉 Influence, Income & impact.⚠️ P.S. - Stuck? Curious? Ready to leap?Let’s talk. No strings, no pressure - just clarity and a plan. I save a few slots each month for people just like you📅 Book a call :https://bookme.name/amplify/lite/wide-open-vip❤️ What clients say about working with me: https://senja.io/p/amplifyme/8jjKQH🎁 Download the Personal Brand Business Roadmap :https://amplifyme.agency/roadmap/Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  Why Your Expertise Isn't Enough (And What to Do About It), with Robert Kennedy 23.02.2026 42m

  As a leader, expert, or entrepreneur, one of the most frustrating feelings is knowing you have immense value to share, but your message just isn't landing. You speak in meetings, create content, or lead your team, but it doesn't create the impact you want. It's a common challenge, and it's exactly what I discuss with Robert Kennedy III in this episode.Robert shares a simple but powerful way to structure your communication so that people don't just hear you-they feel you and are moved to action.Here are three key things we explored:🗣️ Your Voice Deserves to Be Heard: Robert shares his personal journey from being a kid who was told he "talked too much" to becoming a quiet introvert, and how he made a conscious decision to step into visibility. We discuss why being an introvert isn't an excuse to be invisible and how true leadership requires adjusting your communication style to meet the needs of your team.✨ The EASE Framework: Robert breaks down his beautifully simple EASE framework (Energy, Ask, Story, Explain). He explains how to build any message by starting with the point you want to make, wrapping it in a story, framing it with a question, and delivering it with the right energy. It’s a practical tool you can use immediately to make your points stick.🚲 Unlocking Your Story Vault: Every great leader is a great storyteller. Robert tells a personal story about learning to ride a bike and shows how dozens of business lessons can be pulled from a single moment. We talk about how to start capturing your own stories so you always have a powerful and relevant message at your fingertips.Finally, Robert shared a few ways you can get closer to his work and improve your own communication skills:Connect with him on LinkedIn and Substack, where he shares regular insights.Visit his website robertkennedy3.me to see his programs and resources.Join his free Story Vault Remix event to start excavating and using your own stories. You can find it at storyvaultremix.com.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  5 Leadership Tweaks to Boost Profitability, with Margaret Brown 16.02.2026 36m

  Building a powerful personal brand as a leader isn't just about what you say online; it's about the culture you create within your organisation. When your team feels seen, valued, and connected to a larger purpose, that positive culture becomes your most significant competitive advantage. But how do you move from simply having values on a poster to truly living them? In this episode, I talk with my friend and best selling author of 'Culture Pays', Margaret Brown, a leadership expert with 35 years of experience, about the art and science of building a culture that pays.We explored several key areas during our conversation:✳️ The Three Pillars of Leadership: Margaret explained that successful leadership requires a balance of business acumen, technical excellence, and-the often-neglected pillar-values and behaviours. We discussed why the EQ side of leadership is the true differentiator that separates thriving organisations from the rest.✳️ The Real Cost of a Bad Culture: We looked at the hard numbers behind employee disengagement. With "quiet quitting" costing the global economy an estimated $8.9 trillion, it's clear that culture has a direct impact on the bottom line. Margaret shared a case study of how one company reduced its attrition rate from 12% to under 1% by focusing on its culture.✳️ A Framework for Transformation: Margaret introduced her "Five Ls" of leadership-Listen, Learn, Lead, Leverage, and Live by your values. This model provides a practical process for leaders who want to understand the blockers in their organisation and inspire their teams to do their best work.Here are three actions you can take this week based on our discussion:✳️ Conduct a Listening Tour: Don't wait for formal surveys. Actively seek feedback from your employees, partners, and stakeholders. Ask them what's holding them back and what they need to succeed.✳️ Practice Visible Leadership: Find small but consistent ways to connect with your team and show you care. It could be as simple as knowing the name of the person who brings the coffee or starting a "Good News Monday" meeting to celebrate weekly wins.✳️ Audit Your Values: Look at your official company values and then honestly assess whether they are reflected in the daily experiences of your team. If there's a gap, start a conversation about how to close it.More about Margaret Brown : https://www.margaretbrownconsulting.com/free-chapter/---(00:00) Introduction(01:42) Welcome Margaret Brown(03:04) Are Leaders Born or Made?(06:51) The Three Pillars of Leadership(10:07) Company Culture and Purpose(13:31) Leading with Vision and Purpose(17:10) Living Your Company Values(21:34) Belonging in a Post-Pandemic World(24:12) The Staggering Cost of 'Quiet Quitting'(28:58) The Importance of Visible Leadership(33:26) Connecting with Margaret and Her Book 'Culture Pays'(35:00) Conclusion----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  Building a team that crafts your future, with Nick Smith 09.02.2026 36m

  I've had many conversations about leadership, but my discussion with Nick Smith was one of the most practical.We often think about strategy and tactics, but how often do we consider the energy of our team, or even ourselves? Where do we naturally excel, and where do we drain our batteries?💡 Understanding this is the key to unlocking performance, not just for your team, but for yourself.In this episode, Nick introduces the GC Index, a tool that reveals how we are naturally inclined to make an impact. It was a lightbulb moment for me, showing me exactly why I love starting things but struggle with finishing the details.Here are three key areas we explored:✳️ The GC Index & Your Energy - We discuss how knowing your profile (I'm a Strategist/Game Changer, Nick is a Polisher/Implementer) can change how you build your team and manage your own focus. It’s not about fixing weaknesses, but about building on strengths.✳️ Leadership as a Journey - Nick shares his framework for leadership, from 'Base Camp' (understanding yourself) to navigating 'Rough Terrain' (like difficult conversations) and finally to the 'Summit' (where leadership can become lonely).✳️ Curiosity Over Judgment - We touch on one of the most powerful tools for any leader: curiosity. Nick’s advice on asking more questions is a simple but effective way to handle almost any difficult situation.At the end of our conversation, I asked Nick for three actionable things you can do right now.Here’s what he suggested:👉 Recognise Differences: Stop trying to build a team of clones who think just like you. True strength comes from diversity of thought and energy. Use tools like the GC Index to build a well-rounded team where everyone operates in their zone of genius.👉 Ask More Questions: The next time you're in a difficult conversation and feel yourself becoming judgmental, pause. Instead of making a statement, ask a question. This simple shift can transform the dynamic and lead to better outcomes.👉 Read These Books: Nick recommended three books to sharpen your leadership and communication skills:The Jelly Effect by Andy BoundsDrive by Daniel PinkTeaming by Amy EdmondsonFind out more about Snick Smith : https://www.squarepegscoaching.com/00:00 — Welcome & episode intro 01:44 — Who is Nick Smith? 02:30 — What is the GC Index? 05:03 — My GC Index result 07:37 — Strengths, weaknesses & friction 09:03 — Using the GC Index to build teams 12:35 — Leadership as an energy system 16:24 — The leadership journey 20:34 — Coaching at the summit 22:37 — Diagnosing sluggish organisations 24:27 — Nick’s dream client 26:56 — Three practical amplifiers 28:13 — Recommended reading 31:27 — How to reach Nick & resources 34:08 — Wrap & sign-off----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  The Power to Choose - How leaders stop reacting & Start deciding, with Robbie Swale 02.02.2026 48m

  I spoke with author and coach Robbie Swale about how leaders, coaches and experts can feel less overwhelmed and make clearer choices in complex times. His new book, The Power to Choose: Finding Calm and Connexion in a Complex World, is the backbone of our conversation. It shows simple ways to shift perspective, use curiosity when you’re stuck, and choose what actually deserves your time. If you’re juggling difficult conversations, packed calendars and competing priorities, the ideas Robbie shares will help you decide and act with less friction.Three key areas we cover🔍 How perspective shapes everythingMost of us see the world through a default lens. Robbie uses the old woman / young woman optical illusion to show how the same situation can feel true in different ways. Try on another perspective and you’ll often find conflict softens and options appear.🧭 Curiosity as the practical tool for stress and emotionWhen you feel contraction or a strong emotion, curiosity is the move. Ask - what’s really going on here? That small pause creates space, slows reactivity and gives you room to choose.⏱ Meaningful productivity - choosing what mattersRobbie’s Meaningful Productivity Blueprint reframes productivity for complex roles. Two concrete ideas we discuss - separate urgent from important, and use Warren Buffett’s 25 → circle 5 exercise to protect focus.Three simple actions you can take today (Robbie’s amplifiers)\🔁 Try the mental model - for one day, assume people are doing their best. Test it in two interactions and note the difference.📥 Download the Meaningful Productivity Blueprint at robbieswale.com and complete one worksheet this week.📝 Do Buffett’s 25 → list 25 goals/tasks, circle your top five, then treat the remaining 20 as your avoid-at-all-costs list for three months.Where to follow RobbieEverything starts at robbieswale.comApple Podcasts chapter markers 00:00:00 Intro - Why this episode matters 00:00:07 Robbie Swale - Guest intro and quick background 00:01:46 Who Robbie is - Leadership coaching and work focus 00:03:04 The Power to Choose - Why Robbie wrote the book 00:05:00 Perspectives - How our default lens shapes reality 00:08:02 The three-part framework - Choose, assume, be curious 00:10:01 Practical tools in the book - Questions and exercises 00:12:26 Tube story - Perspective in daily life 00:14:28 Manager inbox - Assume competence, not malice 00:16:26 Emotions vs perspective - Noticing the inner weather 00:19:39 Optical illusion - Seeing multiple truths at once 00:23:13 Polarisation - Complexity at scale and leadership impacts 00:29:58 Productivity reframed - Urgent vs important for leaders 00:32:54 Meaningful Productivity Blueprint - What it covers 00:36:55 Three amplifiers - Quick actions listeners can use 00:37:28 Amplifier 1 - Assume people are doing their best 00:38:49 Amplifier 2 - Download the Meaningful Productivity Blueprint 00:41:12 Amplifier 3 - Buffett 25 → circle 5 exercise explained 00:43:44 Saying no - Protecting your top five priorities 00:46:22 Where to find Robbie - robbieswale.com and podcasts 00:47:35 Outro - Final remarks and episode close----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me
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  Establishing your Market Eminence, with David Newman 26.01.2026 45m

  Ever felt like you're doing great work, but you're stuck in a sea of sameness? 😥 You're not alone. Many experts and founders struggle to stand out, feeling like they're constantly trying to convince new prospects of their value.This week on ‘Building Your LeaderBrand’ I spoke with David Newman, author of "Market Eminence," about how to break free from this cycle. He shared a powerful approach to building a brand that's not just visible, but truly unmistakable.It's not about being wacky or putting on a show. It's about amplifying who you already are to create a category of one.✨ Here are a few things that really stood out for me:✳️ Build an "Electromagnetic Fence". Your brand should act like a magnet. It should powerfully attract your ideal clients, partners, and talent while just as powerfully repelling the bad fits. Stop trying to appeal to everyone.✳️ Find Your Contrarian Slant. What conventional wisdom in your field do you secretly think is wrong? What harsh truth are clients desperate for someone to finally say out loud? This is where your unique point of view lies, and it's the key to differentiation.✳️ Stop Trying to Be Liked. As businesses grow, founders often start playing it safe. They try to "sound smart" and "be liked," which leads to blending in. David argues you need to let go of these instincts and embrace the scrappy, opinionated, and authentic voice you had when you started.✨ Ready to take action? Here are three things David recommends you can do today:👉 Define Your Point of View. Answer these questions:❓What conventional wisdom in your field do you think is wrong?❓ What harsh truth are clients desperate for someone to acknowledge?❓ What strong opinion do you hold that would make insiders uncomfortable but resonates with ideal clients?👉 Shift Your Content from "How-To" to "How-to-Think". In a world of AI, information is a commodity. Your value is in your perspective. Share frameworks, principles, and manifestos that change how your audience sees the world.👉 Become a Trailblazer. Help your audience prepare for what's coming next. Share trends and future-cast to help them see around corners. This builds immense trust and positions you as a leader.If you want a quick win, start with the contrarian exercise. It’s the simplest way to stop being generic and start being memorable.More about David : David's assessment : https://doitmarketing.com/quizMarket Eminence Book : http://www.marketeminence.com/Chapters00:00:00 Intro — Why this episode matters Why I invited David and what you’ll get from this conversation.00:01:30 Guest intro — Meet David Newman & Market Eminence Who David is, his Do It Marketing work, and the idea behind Market Eminence.00:03:48 The problem — The “marketing monkey show” Why doing more of the same marketing won’t get you unstuck.00:08:42 Category of one — The Grateful Dead example How being radically different creates a category of one, not a stunt.00:11:42 The “electromagnetic fence” exercise A practical workshop: list nightmare clients and hires to clarify who you repel and attract.00:16:20 Authenticity vs attention stunts Why being distinct is about revealing who you already are, not putting on a show.00:22:25 Contrarian slant — 3 prompts to find your opinion David’s three questions to surface the contrarian views that will make you memorable.00:30:35 Founder identity — the bell curve and reclaiming your voice How leaders lose their edge and how to bring back the scrappy identity that scales.00:35:31 Short-term memory & relationships Why reappearing in people’s short-term memory matters more than chasing new leads.00:37:14 Three practical things to do today (David’s closing) Contrarian slant, industry future snapshot, and how to prepare clients for what’s next.00:40:01 Resources & assessment — marketeminence.com and quiz Where to get the free downloads, worksheets, and the Market Eminence assessment.00:44:27 Outro — Final thoughts and next steps Wrap up and where to find more from David and the show.----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me