Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend

Leaders in Conversation gives you an intimate glimpse into the real lives of business leaders. This series of candid conversations delves into a deeper side of leadership. Each intimate conversation is hosted by Anni Townend, a leadership partner, executive coach and author who has worked with thousands of business leaders throughout her career and who skilfully connects with her guests to share these inspiring life and leadership stories with you to help build confidence and courage in your own leadership journey. Connect and collaborate with Anni at www.annitownend.com

Recent Episodes
  • Moving On, Rocking Up and Forging Ahead – a conversation with Jane Nickerson MBE, Lover of Life, Charity Trustee, Samaritan Volunteer, Charity Patron and Traveller
    Jun 11, 2025 – 39:08
  • From Sheep Farms to Stadiums: A story of Reinvention, Relationships and Resilience - A conversation with Claire Bowden-Hughes, CEO and Founder at En2End
    May 28, 2025 – 31:00
  • The Dynamics of Power and Vulnerability – a conversation with Nick Duffell, psychotherapist, trainer, author and campaigner who has pioneered therapeutic work with ex-boarders, and specialist training for psychotherapists
    May 14, 2025 – 31:23
  • Leading Women’s Golf into a New Era - a conversation with Cal Shukla Founder of Women’s Golf Community & Events business Skratch Women, and Skratch Clothing
    Apr 30, 2025 – 31:20
  • Leading with Courage and Gratitude – a conversation with Gail Newsham Women’s Football Historian, biographer of The Dick, Kerr Ladies and author of Made in Whittingham Street
    Apr 2, 2025 – 35:57
  • Helping Make Football A Better Place For Everyone – a conversation with Jason Webber
    Mar 19, 2025 – 30:32
  • The Leadership Coaching Journey – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Global Strategic Insights & Analytics Director, Mentor and Executive Leadership Coach in the Marketing Sectors
    Mar 5, 2025 – 31:26
  • Leading with Energy, Purpose and Hope - a conversation with Howard Johns, CEO of Onezero, Passionate Solar Energy Entrepreneur, Founder, Author and TedX Speaker
    Feb 19, 2025 – 28:34
  • Igniting the Pursuit of Better – a conversation with Ed Corbett "The Brand Plan Man", Head of Consulting, AI evangelist, Lover of marketing and Mentor to emerging businesses
    Feb 5, 2025 – 27:03
  • Kind Leadership and Diverse Voices Rising – a conversation with Delia Lazaroiu, Senior Data Analyst Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) UK, trustee for Equality Starts at Home
    Jan 22, 2025 – 31:22
  • The 5-Step Framework to Understanding Recruitment and Leading Career Change – a conversation with David Dand, Managing Director of Coreus, Brighton-based Talent Acquisition agency
    Jan 8, 2025 – 32:45
  • The Transformative Power of Travelling Alone - a conversation with Sue Cockell, Solo Traveller on a mission to help women in their mid-lives to enjoy the transformative power of travelling alone
    Dec 11, 2024 – 31:01
  • You Don’t Need to Be a Boss to Be a Leader – a conversation with Andrew Edwards, Event host, Trainer, Teacher, Broadcaster & Mentor
    Nov 27, 2024 – 37:34
  • Curiosity, Resilience and Fun – a conversation with Meg Farren, General Manager, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
    Nov 13, 2024 – 28:48
  • Finding your Collaborative Edge™ - a Collaboration Equation™ episode with Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator
    Oct 30, 2024 – 40:04
  • Engage, Enable and Empower Through Your Leadership – a conversation with Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator
    Oct 16, 2024 – 32:08
  • Leadership, Creativity and Reflection - a conversation with Carien Borst Artist and Leadership Coach
    Aug 14, 2024 – 35:58
  • On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation - a conversation with Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult
    Jul 31, 2024 – 23:47
  • Be The Leadership Nudge – a conversation with Emma Harris Finance Director, M&S Food, Property and Retail
    Jul 17, 2024 – 31:41
  • Curiosity, Humility and Clarity: Empowering Others To Flourish – a conversation with Chris Harte, Chief Executive and Partner at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
    Jul 2, 2024 – 25:34
  • Leading 4 Life – a conversation with Susie Ballentyne, Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Leadership Facilitator and Coach
    Jun 18, 2024 – 37:08
  • Becoming Compelling Skilled Sailors – a conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers
    Jun 4, 2024 – 27:45
  • Finding Your Collaborative Edge – Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd in conversation with Natalie Shering exploring their Collaboration Equation™
    May 18, 2024 – 52:55
  • Stimulating Brilliance through the power of conversation - a conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy
    May 7, 2024 – 25:58
  • Be Brave, Focus & Fly – a conversation with Karen Wilkinson, award winning and inspiring Marketing Director
    Apr 24, 2024 – 24:18
  • On Knowing Yourself and Building Relationships – a conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and Wales
    Apr 9, 2024 – 26:29
  • The Secrets Behind Building Resilience in Leadership – a conversation with Julian Roberts, Executive Business Coach, Podcast Host of Helping Organisations Thrive
    Mar 29, 2024 – 27:01
  • Understanding Ourselves and Understanding Others: A Leadership Perspective – a conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group at the Department for Education
    Mar 8, 2024 – 35:22
  • It’s not much but neither is it nothing – a conversation with Tanya Shadrick author of The Cure for Sleep, memoir of a late waking life; founder of the Selkie Press and editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed Wild Woman Swimming
    Feb 27, 2024 – 40:08
  • Slaying the Monster of Poverty in Africa – a conversation with Moses Tai Founder and CEO of African Development Choices (ADC), Author of ‘There Is Shade’ and Speaker
    Feb 13, 2024 – 33:32
  • Leadership, Love and Landscape – a conversation with Roger Mortlock, CEO, CPRE, the countryside charity
    Jan 30, 2024 – 30:56
  • Feedback: Give it Kindly, Receive it with Grace – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Strategic Insights Professional, Executive Coach and Mentor
    Jan 9, 2024 – 36:01
  • Burnout, Thriving and Everything In Between – a conversation with Meera Craston, experienced senior leader, executive coach and co-founder of Next Brave Move
    Dec 12, 2023 – 28:10
  • Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Small Practical Steps, Big Impactful Strides - a conversation with Martin Glover, HR Director for Morton Fraser
    Nov 28, 2023 – 35:38
  • The challenges and satisfactions of leading in the public sector - a conversation with Justin Russell, Former Chief Inspector of Probation
    Nov 6, 2023 – 40:11
  • Hone your personal style for success! - a conversation with Jane Mather, Make-up Artist and Personal Stylist
    Oct 10, 2023 – 30:29
  • On Hope and Optimism – a conversation with Beto Funari Board Member, Venture Capital Founder, Former Chief Executive
    Sep 19, 2023 – 38:02
  • On Creating a Safe Environment and Asking for Impact Feedback
    Aug 30, 2023 – 02:44
  • Powering the Planet through Renewables and Bold Leadership – a conversation with Steen Broust Nielsen Senior Vice President Sales at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables
    Aug 28, 2023 – 29:00
  • On coming home to our true nature – a conversation with Cassandra Ogier, Founder of The Reflective Horse
    Aug 8, 2023 – 30:07
  • On Being Significantly Insignificant - a conversation with Ellie Norman, Chief Communications Officer, Manchester United Football Club
    Jul 17, 2023 – 26:05
  • On Being Seen, Heard & Understood
    Jun 29, 2023 – 02:53
  • On Being Your Own Data Bank – a conversation with Rachel Eyre Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Morrisons
    Jun 27, 2023 – 28:51
  • On Leading with Velocity and Acting with Audacity - a conversation with Sophie Devonshire, Global Chief Executive Officer, The Marketing Society, Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur
    Jun 6, 2023 – 28:05
  • Making Working Lives Better - a conversation with Nina Holdaway, Managing Director at Accenture Song
    May 15, 2023 – 31:58
  • Being You - a conversation with Henrietta Norton, founder of Wild Nutrition
    Apr 25, 2023 – 32:26
  • Anni in Conversation, Team Working: On Checking In & Checking Out
    Apr 24, 2023 – 02:58
  • On Being Kind, and Being Direct – a conversation with Raj Kumar Interim CMO, Silicon Valley Bank
    Apr 11, 2023 – 37:00
  • On Why Every Moment is a Choice – a conversation with Erika Behl, leader and builder of courageous teams, key-note speaker and storyteller
    Mar 28, 2023 – 27:01
  • On collaborating with different creative minds to solve problems for brands – a conversation with Candace Gerlach, founder of The Conscious Marketing Group
    Mar 14, 2023 – 32:59
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