Sound Leadership
The Sound Leadership podcast is for the people responsible for developing others. The silent superheroes working in L&D, HR and Leadership Development.
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Kat Thorne - The one powerful habit that will change your life forever
Kat Thorne is known as The Morning Game Changer. In this episode on Sound Leadership Kat shares her remarkable journey from burnout to rebuilding her life, one small habit at a time. She reveals the single, powerful habit that can change everything — helping you achieve sustainable high performance, improved wellbeing, and long-term success. Kat Thorne is an international keynote speaker, consultant, and host of the acclaimed Positive Habits Podcast. Together with Dan Boniface and Darren Draper, they explore the real issues impacting workplace performance — from limiting beliefs and toxic habits to mental resilience and stress management. Kat explains her philosophy of “one small positive change,” showing how leaders and organisations can create habits that inspire motivation, build trust, and cultivate personal responsibility. You’ll hear practical examples from both individual leaders and entire teams, plus Kat’s Top 3 Leadership Soundbites for embedding positive change into daily life. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, felt overwhelmed in your leadership role, or wanted to create lasting positive change, this conversation will give you actionable strategies to start today. Kat’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t need a dramatic overhaul to see results — just the right, intentional habit to spark transformation. 👉 Subscribe to Sound Leadership for more leadership, management and coaching insights that develop awareness and inspire personal responsibility. 💬 Share this episode with your network, drop your thoughts in the comments, and 📺 watch more conversations with world-class leaders on the Sound Leadership channel.How can leaders access hidden performance in their teams?
Chris Roebuck (HR Hall of Fame) on Leadership, Culture, and Unlocking 10% Growth for Free 80% of organisations are sitting on at least 10% of hidden, untapped performance. In this episode of The Sound Leadership Podcast, global leadership expert Chris Roebuck shares how leaders can unlock this potential — and why most aren’t even aware it’s there. Chris is a BBC’s go-to business leadership commentator, a 10x “HR Most Influential Thinker,” and a member of the HR Hall of Fame. With over 40 years’ leadership experience in the military, corporate, and government sectors — including leading UBS’s transformation (now a Harvard Business School case study) — Chris knows exactly how to take leaders from business as usual to business of the future. Together they discuss: How leaders can access hidden performance in their teams Why employee engagement could mean 30% more effort from 60% more people How to overcome resistance to AI and use it for transformation Entrepreneurial leadership — and why it’s a mindset, not just a job title 🎧 If you’re an HR professional, L&D leader, or senior executive who wants to turn untapped potential into measurable results, this episode is a must-listen. 👉 We’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment and let us know your biggest takeaway from this conversation with Chris Roebuck. 🔗 Listen, watch, follow, comment and share now: 👉 Connect with the team on LinkedIn: Dan Boniface and Darren Draper 👉 Follow the team on LinkedIn: The Sound Leadership podcast 👉 For more leadership and coaching resources, visit http://thebcfgroup.co.uk 👉 Meet your AI coaching companion and level up your workplace at http://37.space 👉 Learn more about our producers and communication experts at http://mediafirst.co.uk 👉 Contact us at soundleadership@thebcfgroup.co.ukHow to build winning teams with Tom Mowbray
How to Build Winning Teams with England Women’s U18 Rugby Coach Tom Mowbray England Women are in the World Cup Final this week — but what does it take to coach players who reach the very top of the game? In this episode of the Sound Leadership podcast, we’re joined by Tom Mowbray, England Women’s U18s Assistant Coach, Director of Rugby at Huel Tring, and coach developer with the RFU. Tom has worked with players who are now on the world stage, and he shares the lessons from rugby that every leader, HR professional, and L&D manager can apply. From creating a one-club culture to managing egos and building environments where individuals thrive, Tom reveals the secrets to building teams that truly win together. This isn’t about scrums and lineouts—it’s about how communication, feedback, culture, and accountability fuel high performance in any team. Whether you're leading in HR, L&D, operations, or strategy, this episode will make you think differently about your role in developing people. Stay with us until the end when Tom shares his Top 3 Leadership Soundbites to help you strengthen your own leadership and team culture. Together they discuss: • What makes teams "click"—and what stops them • How to coach people without telling them what to do • Creating a “one club culture” and applying it in business • Managing egos and driving collaboration • The link between feedback, emotional intelligence, and trust • How coach education can mirror leadership development 🎧 If you lead people and want to lead better, this episode is for you. Listen, learn, and take one step toward a stronger, more resilient team culture. We’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and let us know your biggest takeaway from this episode with Tom. Don’t forget to subscribe for more learning and development, human resources, and leadership insights. 👉 Connect with the team on LinkedIn: Dan Boniface and Darren Draper 👉 Follow the team on LinkedIn: The Sound Leadership podcast 👉 For more leadership and coaching resources, visit thebcfgroup.co.uk 👉 Meet your AI coaching companion and level up your workplace at http://37.space 👉 Learn more about our producers and communication experts at mediafirst.co.uk �� Contact us at soundleadership@thebcfgroup.co.uk And if you want to get to know the team more then head over to The Sound Leadership YouTube channel.Sound Communication: How to communicate clearly as a leader
“How do I get people to actually understand what I’m saying?” check out this insightful episode now to find out how to be a great communicator. Hit follow and leave a comment about what your biggest takeaway is from listening to Elisa and Dan. Clear, effective communication is the foundation of great leadership. But how often do we assume our message has landed, only to find out it hasn’t? As an L&D or HR professional, your ability to communicate well, directly impacts engagement, learning, and leadership success. In this episode of Sound Leadership, host Dan Boniface is joined by communication expert Elisa Colton, Media Trainer for Media First, and former BBC and Al Jazeera journalist. Elisa shares her stories and helps us understand how to become a great communicator and land the message with impact. You will find out: Why great communication skills are essential in leadership and L&D. The biggest communication challenges leaders and HR teams face. How different communication styles: verbal, non-verbal, and written impact engagement. Why we default to attribution theory and how to shift our mindset. Practical techniques like AMEN and bridging to enhance clarity and impact. Plus, we wrap up with The Top 3 Leadership Soundbites, expert takeaways from Elisa to help you refine your communication strategy. 🌐 Website: https://www.thebcfgroup.co.uk/sound-leadership 💼 LinkedIn – Dan Boniface: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-boniface/ 💼 LinkedIn – Darren Draper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-draper/ 💼 LinkedIn: The Sound Leadership podcast 📱 Contact: soundleadership@thebcfgroup.co.uk