Resources
Leadership Conversations
Leadership doesn’t happen in isolation — and neither do the best ideas.
Through conversations with leaders, specialists and people with different experiences and expertise, I explore some of the issues shaping
how we lead, work and build organisations today.
From strategy, culture and behaviour to technology, wellbeing, creativity, sustainability and social issues, these conversations are an opportunity to hear different perspectives, challenge our thinking and take away ideas we can use in our own organisations.
Explore some of these conversations below, or visit the Amethyst Consulting YouTube channel to see them all.
How should Leaders behave differently if they want to be strategic?
This was the question I was asked during the
Strategy in Practice:
Boardroom, Business and Behaviour
webinar led by LTT Group’s Co-Founder Jonathan Wragg.
Watch the full conversation to hear Tony Longden, former CEO of Santander, share his insights as well.
What advice would you give someone wanting to move from an operational leadership role to a strategic or board level role?
Hear my top tips and Tony Longden’s (current Chair of Santander’s Board) during LTT Group’s Strategy in Practice webinar.
The most important business relationship you have is the one with yourself.
What is one thing you’d like people to know?
Here, I’m joined by John Armitage, founder of Embodymind as we discuss this vital topic.
Conversations and Expert Resources
Below is a list of the practical conversations that Amethyst Consulting has had with specialists from across leadership, business and society almost weekly.
Strategy, Leadership and Sustainability
Strategy in Practice: Boardroom, Business and Behaviour
With Jonathan Wragg, Co-Founder of LTT Group, and Tony Longden, former CEO and currently Chair at Santander.
Explore the video on YouTube
Visit LTT GroupIs Sustainability Still a Business Priority?
With Jonathan Wragg, sustainability and commercial growth specialist.
Explore the video on YouTube
Visit LTT GroupReducing Pressure and Burnout: Top Tips
With Leadership coach Samantha Seaman.
Watch the conversation
Visit Samantha Seaman CoachingIs Your Business Improving – or Just Reacting?
With Kristen Holley, an operational excellence and sustainable change specialist.
Explore the Video on YouTube
Visit The Clarity Framework
Creativity, Culture and Wellbeing
Creativity at Work: Strengthening Culture, Connection and Wellbeing
With Mike Hall, Workplace Art and Wellbeing Partner and Co-Founder of Create & Connect
Watch the conversation
Visit Create&ConnectPurpose, Women’s Health and Everything in Between
With Rachel Beck, Founder of Vigor Vitamins.
Watch the conversation
Visit Vigor Vitamins
Finance and Technology
How AI Is Changing Finance, Accountancy and Leadership
With Charlotte Wilson FCA, Founder of Account8 and Xero specialist.
Explore the video on YouTube
Visit Account8Making Websites Work for Your Business
With David Krushell, Co-Founder of Evolve Your Digital.
Explore the video on YouTube
Visit Evolve Your DigitalCybersecurity Is a Leadership Issue
With Rory Vorster, CTO at CyberShadows.
Explore the video on YouTube
Visit CyberShadowsMoney, Mortgages and Peace of Mind: Financial Wellbeing for Business Owners
With Jo Elwell and Billie Davoille, Co-Founders of Contractor Financial
Explore the video on YouTube
Visit Contractor Financial
forthcoming
You Can’t Build a Better Life Alone
A conversation about homelessness, belonging and the power of finding your people, with Tracey Ellerton, Operations Manager at Simon on the Streets.
Visit Simon on the StreetsPutting the Human Back into Politics
A conversation about connection, community, trust and the role politics can play in bringing people together, with Councillor Rowan Cozens, Deputy Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council.
Find out more about Rowan Cozens
Please note: These conversations are shared for general information and to offer a range of perspectives. Featuring a guest or linking to their website does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Amethyst Consulting. Please undertake your own research before engaging any individual, organisation, product or service.