The Mindset Advantage

Changes can be unnerving and overwhelming for many, causing us to question and resist them. However, change is an inevitable part of our lives, both personally and professionally. Running away from it is not a solution. So, how should we deal with change? In this episode, we are joined by Timothy Oh, a multi-award-winning branding expert in Asia, who is also the General Manager at Engage Co. and a Marketing Director for a leading global gaming software company. During our conversation, Tim shares his drive to embrace change, what fuels his journey, and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. We also explore the habits and rituals that help him stay focused and motivated.

As women continue to build and strengthen their presence in the workplace, thriving into leadership positions, it is no secret that there are still prominent challenges that women encounter along the way. Equal pay, bias, microaggression, and motherhood are a few examples of hurdles that woman face on a day-to-day basis. Recognising and addressing this issue is key to talent management and retention.   In this episode, female leader and VP for Strategy and Ops at BCapital, Chandan Deep, joins us to discuss how she has navigated the corporate world in different industries and countries, some of the challenges she has faced as a woman in the workplace, and how her mindset and state management have helped her overcome these barriers.

Diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, and background is minimal within STEMM industries. In fact, our research shows that ‘values diversity’ is one of the lowest-rated leadership competencies amongst male STEMM leaders, yet one of the highest-rated for women in STEMM. This week’s guest, Jennifer Ponder, helps us to explore why this is and how we can try to support and encourage a more diverse workforce into the STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, and Medicine) sector. If you would like more information on this topic, please download our latest research paper – STEMM The Tide - Arcadia Consulting The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

Aaron Mitchell, Head of HR for Netflix Animation, is the man behind the company’s Banking Black initiative in which Netflix contributed ≈$100 million of their profits to support Black-owned banks and communities. In this episode, Aaron is joined by Arcadia’s Director of People, Cachet Prescott, to discuss: - His reasons behind instigating the Banking Black initiative at Netflix, and how his mindset played a role in this move. - The roadblocks he has faced in his professional and personal life, and how mindset helped him overcome these challenges. - His advice for listeners including, the importance of affirmations, self-care, and being authentic. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

Bat for a Chance (“BFAC”) has taken the cricket world by storm after being founded by cricket-mad school-boy Will Gaffney in 2019, when he was just 15 years old. The charity enables underprivileged children worldwide to “experience the joy of cricket” through the provision of kit sourced in the UK, with a particular emphasis on projects in Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and the West Indies as well as in the UK. In this episode, Andy Wolfe, Partner at Arcadia Consulting, joins Will to discuss what drove his passion for cricket, his role models, taking the first step to set the charity up, obstacles along the way and future plans for Bat for a Chance. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

Matty Lee is a British diver and Olympic gold medallist. Recently he has ventured into the jungle on I’m a Celebrity 2021, further testing his mindset and resilience. In this episode, Alistair Skellern, Principal Consultant at Arcadia Consulting, joins Matty to discuss: - How mindset has played a role in Matty’s professional development since diving at the age of 7 - How his mindset has changed the way he views his potential - How he bounces back from setbacks and bad dives - What was going through his mind standing on the 10-metre platform at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics before winning Gold with his dive partner, Tom Daley - Rituals, habits and mental preparation - Advice to young divers regarding their mindset - His next chapter on I’m a Celebrity 2021... The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

As a leader, giving leadership care can be difficult during change. However, lack of care can result in poor execution of change, poor employee morale and lack of connection. In this episode, Moné McLucas is joined by Dan Spira to explain what leading with care means, what it requires and why it's so important. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

The premise of any vision and strategy is that it creates value and outperforms the ‘old way’ of working, product, market or business. This demands teams that execute at a peak performing level. It demands agile adaptation to the market, competition and innovation. In this episode, Andy Wolfe is joined by RAF Group Captain Emma Keith to discuss what it means to be and drive a high performing team. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

Having a Peak Performance Mindset and Mental Toughness is about utilising the pressure of the change to perform even better than had there been no pressure. In this episode, Steve Ellis is joined by Dr Cory Middleton who has explored the characteristics of these peak performers to understand what sets them apart and how they develop their mental fortitude alongside their technical expertise, bringing mind and skill together to perform at their best and thrive under pressure when it matters the most. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

A Growth Mindset is based on a belief that our core qualities can be nurtured, developed and improved upon and that our performance does not measure our future potential. In this episode, Adam Clough is joined by Kirsty Lewis, founder of the School of Facilitation, to find out what a Growth Mindset means to her and how to develop one.  The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

As individuals and teams get past the initial shock of change and beyond the resilient ‘coping’ phase we look to them to build new responses, adopt new behaviours, innovate and create new value and better results. This demands a fundamental belief in a growth mindset. In this episode, Cachet Prescott is joined by Matt Worsdall to explain why leaders need to promote a culture of learning, experimentation, innovation and continuous improvement.  The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

Change is a journey from loss to thriving in a new world.  Along that journey people experience many challenging emotions before they pivot towards the new future. In this episode, Steve Ellis is joined by Oliemata O'Donoghue, Regional Director HSBC UK, Leader, Mentor and Diversity Influencer, to explore how resilience is a critical attribute and capability as we move from old to new and how developing resilience can help people through change. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

Change is difficult to execute if the team are suffering or absent. In this episode, Robert Rosales is joined by Cachet Prescott to discuss how leaders can support their team's wellbeing, have those much-needed open conversations and facilitate the appropriate actions. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

Crucial to our response to change is the need for self-care. Change is a journey of trials, challenges and setbacks. It requires us to be at our strongest mentally and physically. In this episode, Mark Albas is joined by Jane Smart to explain why leaders need to enable their colleagues to access the necessary physical and mental health support.  The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

In the early stages of the ‘change curve’ people are scared. There is little information to make them less scared. It results in classic fight or flight responses of ‘denial’, burying our heads in the sand until it goes away or hyper defensiveness, sceptically challenging everything. In this Episode, Deborah Price is joined by Sustainability and Leadership Advisor, Stanley Nyoni to explain why now is not the time to leave anyone isolated or excluded.  The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

The anticipation or dread in the transition between the past and the future when a change is anticipated needs to be managed just as much as the mindset response to the change once it is announced. In this episode, Jennifer Haddad is joined with Leadership and Change consultant, Donna Hamilton to explore the stage of pre-change anticipation and what strategies can be put in place to set the future up for success. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

A relationship is an implicit memory that governs our response system to an individual or groups of individuals. It allows us to communicate faster, more precisely and more effectively with them. But what happens when that relationship is poor or even non-existent? In this episode Miranda Rupp is joined by Arcadia’s Neuroscientist and Global Partner Andy Patterson to discuss how varying strengths of relationships between leaders and their team can affect a team’s response to change. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

When disruption happens in our lives, such as a big change, we can find it difficult to let go of old habits which can result in low self-esteem, poor performance and negative outcomes. Today Dan Spira is joined by Arcadia’s Neuroscientist and Global Partner Andy Patterson to discuss the neuroscience behind developing the new behaviours that change demands. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

When change is imposed or received by people, humans will go through a change response. Throughout this change, the right mindset is required by both leaders and employees alike. In this podcast episode Deborah Price is joined by Steve Ellis to discuss the change curve and how having the right mindset can enable productivity and support individuals through change. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com

Our psychological, mindset and emotional reaction to change demands leadership attention. Understanding that transition between the past and the new future is critical in setting yourself and your teams up for success. In this episode we are joined by two of our global partners and co-authors of our Mindset Advantage research paper, Mark Weston and Steve Ellis. The Mindset Advantage Podcast was written, recorded and produced by Arcadia Consulting. If you enjoyed this podcast please check out our other episodes on all mainstream podcast platforms and subscribe. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube and sign up to our Newsletter for podcast updates and information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information about Arcadia’s leadership offerings and to see the research that we’ve referenced in this episode check out our website or reach out to us at hello@arcadiaconsulting.com