Impactful Conversations
by Dr Glenn P Wallis and Nejmi Alexander
Latest episode
Episode 35: Show your work - Proving leadership ROI to the board
Episode 35: Show your work - Proving leadership ROI to the board
About this podcast
Impactful Conversations, hosted by Dr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander, delivers insightful discussions that inspire change. Drawing on their expertise and the latest research, they break down key concepts to enhance your daily effectiveness. Designed for leaders and drivers of transformational change, this podcast helps you elevate your leadership and achieve higher performance.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- Episode 35: Show your work - Proving leadership ROI to the board · 44 minDr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander discuss how organisations can show the value of leadership development in a rigorous, credible way. Their central point: development’s…
- Episode 34: Why great leaders need self-efficacy, not just confidence · 35 minMany leaders are more capable than they believe but when self-doubt gets in the way, it can affect how they approach challenges, make decisions, and lead others. In this episode…
- Episode 33: Julia Diggs - Leadership at Scale: How to Help People Thrive · 41 minJulia Diggs, Chief People Officer at Blue Light Card, joins Nejmi Alexander and Dr. Glenn Wallis to discuss how leaders can help people and culture thrive as an organisation…
- Episode 32: Justine Whitaker - Advantage by design: Leading with combined intelligence · 40 minMost leaders are using AI for the wrong job. The real opportunity is not drafting emails faster, it is redesigning work so human judgment and machine intelligence actually create…
- Episode 31: Influence doesn't happen by accident · 39 minDr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander break down why relationship building is often abandoned as “not enough time” or “not my style,” and why that thinking quietly limits…
- Episode 30: Office politics is a myth. Influence isn't. · 39 minIn this episode of the Impactful Conversations podcast, Dr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander explore the often misunderstood concept of politics in leadership. They discuss how…
- Episode 29: AI at work: From access to actual impact · 36 minThe future of work is changing fast, and AI is forcing leaders to rethink more than just technology. In this episode our podcast hosts Dr Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander are…
- Episode 28: Mastering adaptability for future-proof leadership · 37 minMost leaders are overwhelmed by the rapid pace of change and uncertain environments, yet few are fully prepared to adapt proactively. What if mastering the art of adaptability…
- Episode 27: How leaders earn trust when certainty is absent · 34 minIn a world where change accelerates and certainty diminishes, mastering adaptability isn’t just an advantage — it’s a necessity. If you’re a leader or ambitious professional…
- Episode 26: Claire Croft - The role of 'othering' in leadership · 37 minUnlock the hidden dynamics behind leadership and organisational transformation that could make or break your success. If you're navigating change—whether as a leader, a team…
- Episode 25: The leadership reality check of 2026 · 43 minIn this mid-year reflection episode of Impactful Conversations, Dr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander explore three of the biggest leadership challenges shaping 2026: leader…
- Episode 24: Campbell Macpherson - Leading in an age of AI · 38 minIn this conversation, Dr Glenn Wallis & Nejmi Alexader are joined by leadership expert Campbell MacPherson as they explore the transformative impact of AI on the future of work…
- Episode 23: Simon Hall - Transform leadership with storytelling · 37 minIn this Impactful Conversation episode Glenn and Nejmi are joined by Simon Hall, a Cambridge storytelling expert with over 20 years of broadcasting and teaching. In the…
- Episode 22: Mastering the 3 pillars of Decision Velocity · 28 minThis episode explores the concept of decision velocity in leadership, focusing on how leaders can optimise decision-making speed and quality amidst uncertainty and organisational…
- Episode 21: Cécile Cluitmans - Women, leadership and squiggly careers · 40 minIn this impactful conversation, Dr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander engage with Cécile Cluitmans, a senior executive leader in a male-dominated engineering industry. Cécile…
- Episode 20: Simon Hopper - The evolving role of leaders · 40 minIn this episode of Impactful Conversations, Dr. Glenn Wallis and Nezhmi Alexander engage with Simon Hopper, a Director of Learning and Organisational Development, to explore the…
- Episode 19: Empowering leadership through delegated authority · 35 minIn this conversation, Nejmi Alexander and Dr. Glenn Wallis explore the concept of delegated authority within organisations. They discuss the importance of creating opportunities…
- Episode 18: The art of timing in leadership · 33 minIn this conversation, Nejmi Alexander and Dr. Glenn Wallis explore the evolving landscape of leadership, emphasising the importance of adaptability and self-awareness in…
- Episode 17: Amy Baxendale - Leadership for the future of work · 38 minIn this episode of Impactful Conversations, Glenn and Nejmi are joined by Amy Baxendale, a global people and workforce leader, to explore what leadership really means in a…
- Episode 16: How to navigate leadership in 2026 · 28 minHappy New Year to all our listeners, we hope you had a fantastic festive break and are ready to take on 2026. In the first episode of 2026, Dr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander…
