by Carla Miller
This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder. Ready to be more impactful? Let’s get started! Find out more at: https://www.carlamiller.co.uk
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March 16, 2026
<p>Listen to find out about a big change to the podcast, the reasons behind it and Carla’s career update. </p><p>Don’t forget… </p><p> </p><p>I’ll still be <u><a href="https://carlamiller.co.uk/1-1-exec-coaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">coaching women leaders</a></u>. </p><p> </p><p>I’ll still be running <u><a href="https://carlamiller.co.uk/work-with-us/management-leadership-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leadership and management training</a></u>. </p><p> </p><p>I’ll still be delivering <u><a href="https://carlamiller.co.uk/womens-leadership/speaking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">keynotes</a></u> and <u><a href="https://carlamiller.co.uk/work-with-us/open-courses/be-bolder-corporate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Be Bolder programmes</a></u>. </p><p> </p><p>My <u><a href="https://www.impactfulteams.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Impactful Teams</a></u> partnership with Lara Cullen continues. </p><p> </p><p>Sign up for my <u><a href="https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a></u> here. </p><p> </p><p>And if you’re not already following me on <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamillerwomenleadershipcoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></u>, now’s the time. </p><p> </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p>https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/ </p>
March 2, 2026
<p>What does it really mean to “be more strategic”? </p><p> </p><p>And why are so many talented leaders told they need this skill - without being shown how to develop it? </p><p> </p><p>In this episode I’m joined by Charlie Curson, strategy consultant, leadership coach, and author of Be More Strategic. Together, we unpack why strategy so often feels intimidating, how it’s different from planning, and how leaders can build the confidence to think and act more strategically - even in uncertainty. </p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong> </p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why “be more strategic” is such common (and unhelpful) feedback for leaders </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The difference between strategy and planning — and why confusing the two causes problems </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>How creativity plays a vital role in strategic thinking (even if you don’t see yourself as “creative”) </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Practical ways to manage uncertainty — without needing all the answers </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why future-focused thinking doesn’t come naturally to everyone (and how to develop it) </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Decision-making styles, procrastination, and how to make better calls with imperfect information </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Charlie’s four-level framework for becoming more strategic — from self-awareness to scaling impact </li></ol><br/><p> </p><p>This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Work with Carla:</strong> </p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>1:1 Leadership Coaching with Carla</strong> – get support to help you get your voice heard at work, lead with confidence and develop your career. <u><a href="https://calendly.com/carla-miller/call-with-carla" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a discovery call</a></u> </li></ol><br/><p> </p><p><strong>About Charlie Curson</strong> </p><p> </p><p>Founder of Mandarin. Strategic advisor, investor, facilitator and accredited leadership coach with 25+ years across 250+ organisations (including VISA, McDonald’s, Unilever, Experian, Volkswagen Group, L’Oréal, Barclays). Lifelong “tinkerer” obsessed with making things faster, better, smarter, who challenges assumptions and turns clarity into action. He helps leaders and teams build strategic capability and momentum. </p><p> </p><p>Author of Be More Strategic: 12 Essential Practices to Build the </p><p>Life and Career You Want. <u><a href="https://www.teammandarin.com/be-more-strategic-book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more, and get your copy</a></u> </p><p> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.teammandarin.com/be-more-strategic-quiz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take the Be More Strategic Quiz</a></u> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
February 16, 2026
<p>In this episode I’m joined by leadership expert, speaker and author Helen Beedham to explore what really keeps people in organisations.</p><p>Helen returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, People Glue, and the research behind it. We dig into how to create a working environment where people feel able to do their best work, stay engaged, and choose to stay — even when other options are available.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>What People Glue really means</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The paradox at the heart of retention: why giving people more freedom often makes them more likely to stay</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The four freedoms people want at work</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>How to tell if your team or organisation is truly “sticky”</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Practical, low-risk ways leaders can offer more freedom while maintaining clarity and accountability</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>What leaders can do to protect morale and people glue during restructures and periods of change</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>How individuals can reflect on their own experience of freedom at work and take more control of their careers</li></ol><br/><p>Helen also shares practical examples from organisations that are getting this right, including simple leadership practices that build trust, psychological safety, and connection - without losing focus on results.</p><p>This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder.</p><p><strong>Work with Carla:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>1:1 Leadership Coaching with Carla</strong> – get support to help you get your voice heard at work and develop your career. <u><a href="https://calendly.com/carla-miller/call-with-carla" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a discovery call</a></u></li></ol><br/><p><br></p><p><strong>About Helen Beedham</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Helen Beedham, MA Cantab, is an organisational expert, business book author, speaker and host of The Business of Being Brilliant podcast. Her first book 'The Future of Time: How ‘re-working’ time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing' was named People, Culture & Management Book of the Year at the Business Book Awards, and her second book 'People Glue: Hold on to your best people by setting them free' was published in January 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>Helen advises business and HR leaders on creating a positive culture that fuels growth; helps teams to deliver more and have more fun; and coaches executives to become their sharpest, brightest best. She speaks publicly about the future of work and is regularly featured in national, business and HR press including the FT, Financial News, Forbes, FastCompany and HR Review.</p><p><br></p><p><u><a href="http://www.helenbeedham.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helen's website</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenjbeedham/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helen on LinkedIn</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.helenbeedham.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Business of Being Brilliant podcast</a></u></p><p><u><a...
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