In the final episode of Season 1 of our Podcast we turn tables again as Frances interviews Andy on all things leadership.Having had an extensive career in engineering and the service sector, with experience in the Healthcare and Defence Operations along with a third of his career being in central service. Andy's career has spanned both Operational P and L roles and Human Resources, and now he works as a coach, consultant and facilitator in partnership with Frances arms at Unlocking Conversations LTD.Andy’s describes his way of leading as an “enabler”, someone who “creates the conditions where others can thrive”. Andy talks about his leadership styles as having a "protective umbrella" where he tried to suck in all the issues to him, so that the team could continue to do their jobs. His take on leadership is “its not about you its about them” .For Andy, its all about the people, and his proudest moments are formed from those people who have joined him on the journey and then gone on to do great things in their own specific worlds.Andy’s also very proud that he is now doing the thing that he’s always wanted to do and is not ashamed to say “its been a bit of a journey” but he’s now in the world that he had envisioned for himself back in the nineties.As a leader in Sodexo he saw that the leaders job was all about doing what he/they could do to make the lives better for those who provided a service to the clients and customers on our sites.Andy describes his purpose as development and finding a place where he could do the grow which would enable him to reach his potential. And he has the same views as to his purpose as a leader, doing whatever he could so that others could find the opportunity to grow into their potential.What makes Andy alive is when he is in the conditions that allow him to thrive , he says that “there’s a magic formula when he felt that he wasn’t having to look over his shoulder, that he was valued for being who he was, and he liberated himself to be himself, and he felt the value of others contribution, that’s when he felt most alive ”Andy expressed a regret about holding himself back and not allowing himself to be fully himself in the early stages of his career.Top tips for leaders:-·     Create space for yourself and others·     Stay relevant, get chances to development and find new ways of working·     Stay connected to all parts of the organisation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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