This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder. Ready to be more impactful? Let’s get started! Find out more at: https://www.carlamiller.co.uk
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Listen to find out about a big change to the podcast, the reasons behind it and Carla’s career update. Don’t forget… I’ll still be coaching women leaders . I’ll still be running leadership and management training . I’ll still be delivering keynotes and Be Bolder programmes . My Impactful Teams partnership with Lara Cullen continues. Sign up for my newsletter here. And if you’re not already…
What does it really mean to “be more strategic”? And why are so many talented leaders told they need this skill - without being shown how to develop it? In this episode I’m joined by Charlie Curson, strategy consultant, leadership coach, and author of Be More Strategic . Together, we unpack why strategy so often feels intimidating, how it’s different from planning, and how leaders can build the…
In this episode I’m joined by leadership expert, speaker and author Helen Beedham to explore what really keeps people in organisations. Helen returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, People Glue , and the research behind it. We dig into how to create a working environment where people feel able to do their best work, stay engaged, and choose to stay — even when other options are…
In this episode, I’m joined by Joe Lalley , author of Question to Learn , to explore why questions are one of the most underrated — and misused — leadership tools. We talk about curiosity, influence, and what really happens when leaders feel they’re supposed to have all the answers. In this conversation, we explore: Why most of us stop asking good questions as our careers progress The subtle ways…
Self-awareness is often listed as a core leadership skill — but how many leaders truly understand what it involves, and how many are unintentionally overestimating it? In this episode of Influence & Impact , I am joined by Dr Julia Carden, former Royal Navy officer, leadership coach, and author of You Are Not As Self-Aware As You Think You Are . Drawing on her PhD research and years of coaching…
Many people find themselves in roles that look great on paper but feel misaligned or unfulfilling in reality. In this week’s episode I’m joined by Angela Rixon, founder of The Centre for Meaningful Work and author of Meaning Over Purpose to explore what meaningful work really is, why so many of us lack it, and how both individuals and leaders can create more meaning at work day-to-day. Angela…
Psychological safety is the foundation of every high-performing team—yet many leaders unintentionally undermine it without realising. This week my Impactful Teams Co-Founder Lara Cullen and I explore psychological safety, why comfort isn’t the goal, and the small (but powerful) leadership behaviours that create a culture where people feel safe to contribute, challenge and innovate. 💡 We talk…
In this episode, I talk with Julia Middleton , founder of Women Emerging , about how women everywhere are redefining what it means to lead. Julia shares how her global “expeditions” help women discover their own authentic way of leading and introduces her Four E’s framework — Essence, Elements, Expression, and Energy . We explore why traditional models of leadership don’t always fit women, how to…
There are a lot of misunderstandings about Gen Z in the workplace and in this episode we aim to clear some of those up and equip you to lead intergenerational teams successfully. My guest Alex Atherton—former head teacher turned leadership coach and author of The Snowflake Myth—is here to challenge the “snowflake” stereotype and get practical about leading Gen Z. We explore what’s really driving…
Do you ever feel like your to-do list is controlling you instead of the other way around? As a leader, overwhelm can sneak up fast—and it can take a toll on your confidence, focus, and impact. In this episode we’re diving into practical strategies to help you pause, regain clarity, and take control of your day. You’ll learn four key steps that can shift your mindset, streamline your priorities,…
