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OxTalks

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by Chris Oxley

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Exploring the experiences, psychology and development behind leadership in financial services Hosted by Chris Oxley, Managing Director of Oxley Churchill, who, through his ongoing work in executive search and leadership assessment, has a unique level of access to senior financial services leaders, psychologists and those developing leadership within organisations. With Chris’s long-standing interest in psychology and human behaviour, this podcast brings those worlds together — combining real experiences with deeper insight into how leaders think, grow and navigate complexity. Each episode goes beyond titles and outcomes, exploring the experiences, behaviours and development that shape leadership in practice. The aim is simple: to build a more honest and complete view of leadership in financial services by bringing together perspectives from those shaping the industry and those developing its leaders.

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May 18, 2026

Dr Emma Black - How to Start a Bank

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Emma Black - fintech entrepreneur, behavioural finance expert and co-founder of GB Bank and Cascade Cash Management.Emma shares the remarkable story behind launching one of the UK’s newest challenger banks, from spotting a regional funding gap to raising capital, navigating regulation and building a bank through lockdown. We explore the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership under pressure and what it really takes to turn a bold idea into a regulated financial institution.We also dive into Emma’s background in behavioural finance, the psychology behind financial decision-making and why access to capital remains one of the biggest challenges facing the regions today.Along the way, Emma reflects on:- The founding story of GB Bank- Building culture during rapid growth- Leadership lessons from elite sport and family influence- Raising capital with purpose-led storytelling- The importance of resilience, conviction and long-term thinking- Why financial education and inclusion matter more than everThis is a conversation about ambition, belief, legacy and creating meaningful impact through financial services.A brilliant episode for anyone interested in leadership, entrepreneurship, challenger banking, behavioural finance and building businesses that genuinely make a difference.Leadership Perspectives in Financial Services is produced by <a href="http://urbanpodcasts.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Urban Podcasts</a>.

February 26, 2026

Lucile Flamand on the “Secret Coach” in Leadership

In this episode of Oxtalks, I sit down with Lucile Flamand, Chief Transformation Officer at Bibby Financial Services, to talk about leadership, transformation and something we came to describe as the “Secret Coach”.In an industry driven by targets, pace and performance, coaching is not always the first skill people associate with senior leadership. Yet listening to Lucile, it becomes clear how important the “Secret Coach" has been in shaping her leadership style.It all started early on in Lucile's career when she was fortunate enough to encounter a not-so-secret coach who really caught her attention. Inspired by it, she went on to train formally as a coach and, although she is not overly keen on the word “coach” itself, she recognised the impact these skills would have not just on her, but on those around her.For her, it is not a title. It is a toolkit. A way of leading.We talk about leaders who quietly use coaching skills every day without necessarily calling it that. Asking instead of telling. Creating ownership instead of dependency. Building the kind of psychological safety that allows change to stick.A particularly interesting part of the conversation is the distinction between coaching and mentoring. Mentoring shares experience and advice. Coaching draws out thinking and ownership. Knowing when to use which is a critical skill in developing people, and one many leaders never formally learn.Listening to Lucile, you get the sense that while technical ability matters, it is the ability to ask better questions, give meaningful feedback, manage ego and genuinely support your team that shapes the type of impact you as a leader can have.A thoughtful and practical conversation about modern leadership in financial services and why some of the most effective leaders are coaching behind the scenes.OxTalks is produced by <a href="http://urbanpodcasts.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Urban Podcasts</a>.

February 9, 2026

Cultural Integration as a Risk in UK Wealth Management M&A with Paula Brockwell

The UK wealth management sector is in the middle of sustained M&A consolidation. While deal logic often looks compelling on paper, many firms are still losing talent, momentum and value after completion.In this episode, Chris Oxley is joined by Chartered Occupational Psychologist and culture strategist Paula Brockwell to explore cultural integration as a material risk in M&A, and why it continues to be underestimated.Rather than treating culture as engagement or morale, the conversation reframes it as an operating system: the systems, norms and behaviours that determine how people actually perform under pressure. When acquisitions take place, uncertainty rises, people retreat to familiar behaviours, and misalignment quickly surfaces. Stable, relationship-led businesses are pushed into growth modes they were never designed for. Farmers are asked to hunt. High-quality individuals disengage or leave — often taking clients and revenue with them.A central theme is timing. Most organisations only address cultural integration once problems appear: rising attrition, falling energy, decision paralysis and a sense that everything feels harder than it should. By that point, value has already leaked. Paula argues that cultural integration should be treated as a pre-deal and post-deal risk — assessed with the same seriousness as financial, regulatory and operational factors.The episode also explores what happens beneath the surface during integration: why leaders and employees experience change so differently, why process alignment without clear storytelling increases resistance, and why line managers — not frameworks or initiatives — ultimately determine whether people commit to the new direction or retreat into survival mode.For leaders navigating consolidation, this is a practical, commercially grounded discussion about cultural integration as a driver of risk, performance and long-term value.OxTalks is produced by <a href="http://urbanpodcasts.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Urban Podcasts</a>.

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What is OxTalks?: Exploring the experiences, psychology and development behind leadership in financial services

Hosted by Chris Oxley, Managing Director of Oxley Churchill, who, through his ongoing work in executive search and leadership assessment, has a unique level of access to senior financial services leaders, psychologists and those developing leadership within organisations.

With Chris’s long-standing interest in psychology and human behaviour, this podcast brings those worlds together — combining real experiences with deeper insight into how leaders think, grow and navigate complexity.

Each episode goes beyond titles and outcomes, exploring the experiences, behaviours and development that shape leadership in practice.

The aim is simple: to build a more honest and complete view of leadership in financial services by bringing together perspectives from those shaping the industry and those developing its leaders.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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