The Featured Scholar
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -THE FEATURED SCHOLAR provides an in-depth interview with an expert in their field. Each series, we introduce 12 inspiring leaders—with a story to tell. Discover the habits and behaviours that define their success. Receive practical advice and top tips that’ll get you ahead. Complements and complimentary to our printed TS Journal.
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Mostafa Nabawy PhD / Develop an inquiring mind
December 01, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBDepartment of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE) https://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk
Lou Cordwell OBE / Create a collective culture
November 01, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBmagneticNorth https://thisismn.com
Jen Wiggins / Relax and unwind
October 01, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBManchester Gin https://manchestergin.co.uk Three Little Words https://threelittlewordsmcr.co.uk
Andrew Thorp / Tell valuable stories
September 01, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBAndrew Thorp www.andrewthorp.co.uk
David Reid / Transform lives
August 01, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBBirtenshaw Group https://birtenshaw.org.uk
Sarah Storey DBE / Apply a winning mindset
July 01, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBStorey Racing http://storeyracing.cc British Cycling https://www.britishcycling.org.uk Boot Out Breast Cancer https://www.bootoutbreastcancer.org.uk
Robert Hopkins / Push the conversation
June 01, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBKEY LESSON Push the conversation HIGHLIGHTS 01:42 Young Alfred Waterhouse 07:28 Cassette tapes from the college library 08:30 Building boats at eighty 14:08 Brutalist buildings 16:36 Moving out from London 24:12 Talking to people 27:26 No howlers please 28:33 Key lessons 29:58 Close REFERENCES AHR Architects http://www.ahr.co.uk The Royal College of Physicians (Northern) The Spine, Liverpool The Well Standard https://www.wellcertified.com The Pompidou Centre https://www.centrepomp...
Susan Banister / Fight for a cause
May 01, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBKEY LESSON Lead from the front HIGHLIGHTS 01:42 Introduction 03:15 Ben Cooley 05:05 William Wilberforce 06:54 Definitions of modern slavery 09:22 Communicating a vision 12:36 Supporting the mission 19:34 Advice to younger self 20:10 GETMO 22:12 Key lessons 23:36 Close REFERENCES The Slave Free Alliance https://www.slavefreealliance.org Hope for Justice https://hopeforjustice.org
Tom Bloxham MBE / Leave a better legacy
April 01, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBKEY LESSON Leave a better legacy HIGHLIGHTS 01:35 Tom's favourite part of Manchester 05:26 It will never work 10:40 Reimagining Europe's largest listed building 14:00 Building for the future 17:18 Being a visionary 20:12 Key lessons 21:48 Close REFERENCES Urban Splash www.urbansplash.co.uk
Anthony Banks / Engage with your audience
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBKEY LESSON Engage with your audience HIGHLIGHTS 01:30 Earliest memory 03:21 The role of theatre director 05:30 The plot of The Girl on the Train 08:31 Putting the audience first 14:28 Different audiences 19:09 Setting expectations 22:32 Final question 23:29 Key lessons 25:00 Close REFERENCES Anthony Banks www.anthony-banks.co.uk The Lowry Theatre www.thelowry.com
Alice Sparks / See the world differently
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBKEY LESSON See the world differently HIGHLIGHTS 01:35 Federation House 07:28 Social enterprise skills 12:36 Invisible Cities 15:55 Tour guides with a difference! 20:04 Outreach programme 23:22 Advice to younger self 25:02 Key lessons 26:16 Close REFERENCES Invisible Cities — Tour Guides with a difference! Website Instagram Twitter Facebook
Tim Rawlinson / Lead from the front
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBKEY LESSON Lead from the front HIGHLIGHTS 01:42 Introduction 06:46 Life after Sandhurst 09:34 Communication Communication 13:44 Leading in a digital world 18:47 Thinking under pressure (thinking slow, acting fast) 23:40 Leadership styles 25:54 Advice to younger self 26:40 Key lessons 28:10 Close REFERENCES Amputees In Action Green Peak Consulting
Nigel Bennett / Play to your strengths
December 01, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBKEY LESSON Play to your strengths. HIGHLIGHTS 01:33 Introduction 05:00 Changing your communication style 07:58 Bob's football analogy 11:55 HIT classes (internal training essential) 18:38 Helping other with Business AM classes 23:13 Advice to younger self 24:25 Nigel's recommended book to get started 25:19 Key lessons 26:34 Close REFERENCES Hallidays https://www.hallidays.co.uk
Paula Dunn MBE / Focus your energy
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBKEY LESSON Learn how to focus your energy. HIGHLIGHTS 01:30 Introduction 05:45 British Athletics 07:55 Professional, Passionate and Purposeful 10:00 Better communication is key 14:12 Being a great coach 21:38 Final few questions 24:40 Key lessons 26:03 Close REFERENCES British Athletics https://www.britishathletics.org.uk UK Sport https://www.uksport.gov.uk Trafford Athletics Club https://www.traffordac.co.uk
Dave Walker / A bias for action
October 01, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBSPECIAL GUEST In this week's show we meet Dave Walker. Dave is a Senior Product Engineer at MSM Aerospace, an advanced manufacturer, based in North Manchester. Dave started his working career at Ferranti — at the time — one of the largest engineering firms in the UK. He later worked at Bellhouse Hartwell before joining MSM aerospace in 2002. Dave is widely known for his ability to overcome challenges and get things done. So today, we sit down with Dave to talk about being proactive and why ...
Gary Lovatt / Freedom to choose
September 01, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSPECIAL GUEST Today, we welcome Gary Lovatt to Twelve Scholars. Gary is Chief Executive of Social Sense and a Serial Entrepreneur. Gary has a passion for social change. He has worked with the National Health Service (NHS), the Police and schools up and down the country, to help people to make better decisions. And through the subtle art of digital persuasion, he has improved lives and reduced pressure on our public services. In today’s show, we sit down with Gary to discuss being proactive...
Ben Grimes / Develop a 'can do' attitude
August 01, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBSPECIAL GUEST Since joining AO, Ben has completed a number of physical and mental challenges that have pushed him to the absolute limit. Today, he draws on that experience to help others become more proactive and develop a ‘can-do’ attitude. In this episode we discuss mental resilience, training for a triathlon, what it’s like working for AO, and why climbing the highest Mountain in North Africa changed his life forever. HIGHLIGHTS 01:30 Introduction 03:14 Mount Toubkal 09:00 Coast to Coast...
Lizzie Kelly-Dyson / Step outside your comfort zone
July 01, 2021 07:21 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBSPECIAL GUEST Lizzie Kelly-Dyson is a UX Designer and co-founder of Ladies That UX. Lizzie grew up in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, before moving to Manchester to study web development. She's worked as a UX Designer for BBC Sport, Booking.Com and dunnhumby. Always looking for the next challenge and step outside her comfort zone, Lizzie is also co-founder of non-profit global organisation that promotes women in tech. In this episode we discuss being proactive, equality and helping others step ...
Geoff Liberman / Study successful people
June 01, 2021 06:16 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBSPECIAL GUEST Geoff's story is one from rags to riches... from growing up in a council house in North Manchester, he's travelled the world and now lives in the leafy suburbs near Altrincham. He started his first business aged 25, and over the past 3 decades has built and sold many businesses. He credits much of his success to studying people such as Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar. Find out more about how Geoff first got started. HIGHLIGHTS 02:04 Introduction 05:32 The subconscious ...
Natalie Yates-Bolton PhD / Stay active
May 01, 2021 15:26 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBSPECIAL GUEST Natalie is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, and a founder member of the Salford Institute for Dementia. Natalie is also receiving treatment for cancer — her fifth cancer diagnosis since the age of 19. Despite Natalie's health setbacks, she hasn’t let it interfere with her life and has gone on to tackle some amazing physical and mental challenges. We visit Natalie (and her two dogs) to find out more about her story and what keeps her going. HIGHLIGHTS 01:44 Int...
Ben Upfold / Achieve more with others
April 01, 2021 18:48 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBSPECIAL GUEST Ben Upfold has established himself as one of the leaders in the fitness industry. Ben is co-founder of OperationFitUK and CrossFit Ancoats. He has recently opened a new gym (aka 'a box') in Manchester — a dedicated fitness space designed specifically for high-intensity workouts. HIGHLIGHTS 01:36 Introduction 02:14 Being proactive 04:22 Overcoming procrastination 05:54 Planning for the future 08:22 Achieving more with others 11:37 Bob's experience with CrossFit 17:48 Ac...
Ged King / Contribute to create change
March 01, 2021 22:40 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBSPECIAL GUEST In this week's show we meet Ged King — founder of Skullfades and the Skullfades Foundation. Ged has established himself as a successful entrepreneur with a thriving barbershop. He also runs a charity committed to ending rough sleeping. He’s worked not only on improving on streets of Manchester, but also Paris and Calais. HIGHLIGHTS 01:52 Role models 04:52 Finding a bigger purpose 09:46 The Skullfades Foundation 14:56 Contributing through business 17:10 The six human need...
Jennie Johnson MBE / Set your own standards
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBSPECIAL GUEST In this week's show we meet Jennie Johnson — founder and Chief Executive of Kids Allowed. Jennie is committed to raising standards, not only for her team, but also the wider teaching profession. HIGHLIGHTS 01:25 Backstory to Kids Allowed 03:55 Excellence framework 07:35 Why good isn’t good enough 12:50 What makes a Kids Allowed alumni 14:33 Raising standards in teaching profession 17:42 Investing in professional development 20:49 Advice to younger self 25:20 Further i...
Elliott Norcliffe / Invest your time wisely
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBSPECIAL GUEST In this week’s show, we meet Elliott Norcliffe — a hair stylist by day and property developer by night. Elliott owns 5 properties, and at the age of 24 he defies the current trend of his generation being unable to save for a deposit and get on the property ladder. Always keen to maximise his day, Elliott will challenge you to make the most of your day too! HIGHLIGHTS 01:50 Being proactive 03:22 Early career 11:44 Getting on the property ladder 16:33 Top tips for time mana...
Dr Howard Awbery / Pilot episode
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this week’s show, we meet someone who has inspired me for nearly 20 years. We talk about time management, management dyads, triathlons, how to combat corporate burnout and something called ‘Pixie Dust’. We’re also delighted to announce that our team here at Twelve Scholars is expanding, and we’re on track to deliver our first printed publication this Spring. Check out our website for more information and click the button to subscribe to Twelve Scholars. www.twelvescholars.com Special gu...
Create a collective culture w/ Lou Cordwell OBE
July 04, 2020 14:59 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBmagneticNorth https://thisismn.com
A collective approach w/ Lou Cordwell OBE
July 04, 2020 14:59 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBmagneticNorth https://thisismn.com
An inquiring mind w/ Mostafa Nabawy
June 07, 2020 03:54 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBDepartment of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE) https://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk
Relax and unwind w/ Jen Wiggins
May 31, 2020 05:09 - 28 minutes - 13 MBManchester Gin https://manchestergin.co.uk Three Little Words https://threelittlewordsmcr.co.uk
Divide and conquer w/ Jen Wiggins
May 31, 2020 05:09 - 28 minutes - 13 MBManchester Gin https://manchestergin.co.uk Three Little Words https://threelittlewordsmcr.co.uk
The art of storytelling w/ Andrew Thorp
May 24, 2020 04:14 - 26 minutes - 12 MBAndrew Thorp www.andrewthorp.co.uk
Transform lives w/ David Reid
April 26, 2020 07:23 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBBirtenshaw Group https://birtenshaw.org.uk
A winning mindset w/ Dame Sarah Storey
April 15, 2020 22:08 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBStorey Racing http://storeyracing.cc British Cycling https://www.britishcycling.org.uk Boot Out Breast Cancer https://www.bootoutbreastcancer.org.uk
Apply a winning mindset w/ Dame Sarah Storey
April 15, 2020 22:08 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBStorey Racing http://storeyracing.cc British Cycling https://www.britishcycling.org.uk Boot Out Breast Cancer https://www.bootoutbreastcancer.org.uk
EXTRA / Reputation
April 08, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MBWhat does your reputation say about you? How do you build a reputation? How do you look after your reputation? These are some the questions that we’ll attempt to answer, with the help of Robert Hopkins (S2E6). REFERENCES AHR Architects CrossFit Ancoats Hallidays University of Salford — School of Health and Society
Push the conversation w/ Robert Hopkins
March 13, 2020 07:11 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBKEY LESSON Push the conversation HIGHLIGHTS 01:42 Young Alfred Waterhouse 07:28 Cassette tapes from the college library 08:30 Building boats at eighty 14:08 Brutalist buildings 16:36 Moving out from London 24:12 Talking to people 27:26 No howlers please 28:33 Key lessons 29:58 Close REFERENCES AHR Architects http://www.ahr.co.uk The Royal College of Physicians (Northern) The Spine, Liverpool The Well Standard https://www.wellcertified.com The Pompidou Centre https://www.centrepomp...
EXTRA / Mission and Vision
March 04, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, we take a closer look at mission and vision with Susan Banister and Ged King. We share a few rules for recruitment, talk about a special event, and introduce a new five letter acronym! ;-) HIGHLIGHTS 01:02 What’s the difference? 01:54 A rather special event 03:20 Vision 1 – A world free from slavery 05:32 Vision 2 – A world where homelessness is a thing of the past 08:08 Vision 3 – A tribe dedicated to leadership development 09:22 Your questions answered 11:55 Closing ...
Fight for a cause w/ Susan Banister
March 02, 2020 16:05 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBKEY LESSON Lead from the front HIGHLIGHTS 01:42 Introduction 03:15 Ben Cooley 05:05 William Wilberforce 06:54 Definitions of modern slavery 09:22 Communicating a vision 12:36 Supporting the mission 19:34 Advice to younger self 20:10 GETMO 22:12 Key lessons 23:36 Close REFERENCES The Slave Free Alliance https://www.slavefreealliance.org Hope for Justice https://hopeforjustice.org
EXTRA / Values and beliefs
March 02, 2020 15:29 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWe take a closer look at the six values the Army uses to recruit. We touch on a new technique for building trust. And a short tribute to an old friend of mine. HIGHLIGHTS 01:02 The Scout Law 02:20 The Army's Six Values 07:42 Building trust 09:32 A tribute to Len Davenport 10:52 Your questions 12:52 Closing remarks 13:30 Close REFERENCES The Army's Values Link to website
Lead from the front w/ Tim Rawlinson
February 25, 2020 18:32 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBKEY LESSON Lead from the front HIGHLIGHTS 01:42 Introduction 06:46 Life after Sandhurst 09:34 Communication Communication 13:44 Leading in a digital world 18:47 Thinking under pressure (thinking slow, acting fast) 23:40 Leadership styles 25:54 Advice to younger self 26:40 Key lessons 28:10 Close REFERENCES Amputees In Action Green Peak Consulting
EXTRA / History and Politics
February 25, 2020 17:59 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBWe take a closer look at Tom Bloxham MBE (Urban Splash) and Alice Sparks (Invisible Manchester) HIGHLIGHTS 01:02 Introduction 02:10 An alternative method for goal setting 04:56 Walking in someone else's shoes 08:04 Your questions answered 09:44 Closing remarks 10:32 Close REFERENCES Urban Splash https://www.urbansplash.co.uk Invisible Manchester https://invisible-cities.org
See the world differently w/ Alice Sparks
January 28, 2020 00:15 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBKEY LESSON See the world differently HIGHLIGHTS 01:35 Federation House 07:28 Social enterprise skills 12:36 Invisible Cities 15:55 Tour guides with a difference! 20:04 Outreach programme 23:22 Advice to younger self 25:02 Key lessons 26:16 Close REFERENCES Invisible Cities — Tour Guides with a difference! Website Instagram Twitter Facebook
EXTRA / First impressions
January 27, 2020 16:01 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWho’s part of your team, encouraging you to improve, and challenging you to think differently? In this episode, we introduce Aaron Penwill—he’s been part of our team from the start. He’s been there to bounce ideas, test new equipment and challenge our thinking on what leadership is all about. HIGHLIGHTS 01:02 Introduction 02:40 First impressions 06:22 Podcast vs. Print 12:56 Favourite quotes 15:42 Rebel ideas by Matthew Syed 17:44 Closing remarks 18:48 Close REFERENCE Rebel Ideas...
Leave a better legacy w/ Tom Bloxham MBE
January 20, 2020 21:19 - 21 minutes - 20 MBKEY LESSON Leave a better legacy HIGHLIGHTS 01:35 Tom's favourite part of Manchester 05:26 It will never work 10:40 Reimagining Europe's largest listed building 14:00 Building for the future 17:18 Being a visionary 20:12 Key lessons 21:48 Close REFERENCES Urban Splash www.urbansplash.co.uk
EXTRA / The Excellence Framework
January 20, 2020 21:03 - 14 minutes - 13 MBKEY LESSON The Excellence Framework HIGHLIGHTS 01:02 Introduction 02:02 The Excellence Framework 06:48 Anthony Banks 10:42 Questions answered 12:46 Scholar updates 13:44 Closing remarks 14:10 Close REFERENCES EGSP The Excellence Framework Video Tutorial Dial M for Murder www.dialmformurderplay.com
Engage with your audience w/ Anthony Banks
January 13, 2020 01:38 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBKEY LESSON Engage with your audience HIGHLIGHTS 01:30 Earliest memory 03:21 The role of theatre director 05:30 The plot of The Girl on the Train 08:31 Putting the audience first 14:28 Different audiences 19:09 Setting expectations 22:32 Final question 23:29 Key lessons 25:00 Close REFERENCES Anthony Banks www.anthony-banks.co.uk The Lowry Theatre www.thelowry.com
EXTRA / Welcome 2020
January 13, 2020 00:58 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBIn this episode, we look back at Series 1, introduce Series 2 and leave you with a productivity tool that is guaranteed to make a difference. Leadership tool Retrospective: WWW and AFI Three Letter Acronym AFI — Areas for improvement EGSP — Find out next time! ;-) TS — Twelve Scholars UX — User Experience WWW — What worked well
Natalie Yates-Bolton / Stay active
July 25, 2019 15:26 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBSPECIAL GUEST Natalie is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, and a founder member of the Salford Institute for Dementia. Natalie is also receiving treatment for cancer — her fifth cancer diagnosis since the age of 19. Despite Natalie's health setbacks, she hasn’t let it interfere with her life and has gone on to tackle some amazing physical and mental challenges. We visit Natalie (and her two dogs) to find out more about her story and what keeps her going. HIGHLIGHTS 01:44 Int...
Natalie Yates-Bolton / Stay proactive
July 25, 2019 15:26 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBSPECIAL GUEST Natalie is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, and a founder member of the Salford Institute for Dementia. Natalie is also receiving treatment for cancer — her fifth cancer diagnosis since the age of 19. Despite Natalie's health setbacks, she hasn’t let it interfere with her life and has gone on to tackle some amazing physical and mental challenges. We visit Natalie (and her two dogs) to find out more about her story and what keeps her going. HIGHLIGHTS ...
Podcast trailer
December 22, 2018 06:00 - 40 seconds - 705 KBA trailer introducing a new podcast where we’ll meet the movers and shakers who are transforming Manchester into a Global City… the people who are improving the classrooms and corporate life, the skylines and street life, our transport and quality of life. Each week, our guests reveal their vision for Manchester and offer practical advice for anyone wishing to succeed. Sharing insights and global perspectives, we explore, what ‘excellence’ looks like today — and in the future. Subscribe to...