https://simplecast.com The Noggin Podcast - people in good places do good sh*t Intended to put you and others in a better place - The Noggin Podcast is a weekly conversation amongst friends and colleagues that aims to help you interpret your day to day experience of yourself and other people. This podcast is for anyone who wants to build their emotional competence and get more from their interactions with friends, family and work colleagues. 2020 The Noggin Podcast en Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:10:44 +0000 https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com The Noggin Podcast - people in good places do good sh*t https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ebe846cc-1f15-4b57-a7e9-6fb9b0de12f2/0bc50ec9-ac20-4b05-8be2-313a4953670d/3000x3000/the-noggin-podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com episodic Intended to put you and others in a better place - The Noggin Podcast is a weekly conversation amongst friends and colleagues that aims to help you interpret your day to day experience of yourself and other people. This podcast is for anyone who wants to build their emotional competence and get more from their interactions with friends, family and work colleagues. Ben Houghton, Michael Wood false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ExLrt2nH peopleingoodplaces, thenogginpodcast Ben Houghton ben@mynoggin.co.uk e59a074e-9c0b-4384-8d4f-380d1717af72 The Gym Group and Noggin - a Collaboration made in Heaven Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Ross Eldergill, Tom Answer, Darren Hilton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gym-group-and-noggin-a-collaboration-made-in-heaven-uTRnrksT The Gym Group and Noggin - a Collaboration made in Heaven Ross Eldergill, Tom Answer, Darren Hilton 00:28:30 A collaboration made in heaven (their words not ours - honest!)… a conversation between Darren, Tom and Ross from the Gym Group, sharing stories about our partnership and the work we've been engaged in over the past 9 months. A collaboration made in heaven (their words not ours - honest!)… a conversation between Darren, Tom and Ross from the Gym Group, sharing stories about our partnership and the work we've been engaged in over the past 9 months. the gym group, leadership development, leadership, collaboration, partnership, performance, noggin false full 29 2237e16a-24c0-4313-b817-620376e63640 Building Leadership Capacity at Balfour Beatty Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Claire Thompson, Ben Houghton, Michael Wood) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/building-leadership-capacity-at-balfour-beatty-b9lHOwAS Building Leadership Capacity at Balfour Beatty Claire Thompson, Ben Houghton, Michael Wood 00:40:12 Welcome to the Noggin Podcast. Today we are joined by Claire Thompson, a long term client of ours who we’ve been keen to get on the podcast for some time now. We’ve asked her to share her experience and insights from inside her organisation, and as the Head of Learning and Development at Balfour Beatty, she is in a great position to tell us how she and her team supports leaders to be at their best. Welcome to the Noggin Podcast. Today we are joined by Claire Thompson, a long term client of ours who we’ve been keen to get on the podcast for some time now. We’ve asked her to share her experience and insights from inside her organisation, and as the Head of Learning and Development at Balfour Beatty, she is in a great position to tell us how she and her team supports leaders to be at their best. leadership false full 28 51e0d12b-c42d-4433-9594-7403935ab60c Colluding with a Leader’s reactive behaviours... and what to do about it Wed, 29 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Darren Hilton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/colluding-with-a-leaders-reactive-behaviours-and-what-to-do-about-it-xe3rPuU6 Colluding with a Leader’s reactive behaviours... and what to do about it Michael Wood, Darren Hilton 00:35:25 Today we are digging into collusion, the ways in which we inadvertently participate in and support a leaders reactive behaviours to avoid an issue that might need addressing. Think of it as the deal that you and me make, often unspoken, where we agree not to discuss something. Using the Leadership Circle as a lens to explore this, Michael and Darren share their experiences of this challenging workplace dynamic and how to overcome it. Today we are digging into collusion, the ways in which we inadvertently participate in and support a leaders reactive behaviours to avoid an issue that might need addressing. Think of it as the deal that you and me make, often unspoken, where we agree not to discuss something. Using the Leadership Circle as a lens to explore this, Michael and Darren share their experiences of this challenging workplace dynamic and how to overcome it. courage, collusion, conversations, leadership, collaboration, leadership circle false full 27 b2d5951d-744c-4dde-8f82-66c72466a111 Career snakes and ladders - holding on and letting go Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Ben Houghton, Darren Hilton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/career-snakes-and-ladders-holding-on-and-letting-go-cthTMuPJ Career snakes and ladders - holding on and letting go Ben Houghton, Darren Hilton 00:42:07 Starting his career in the military and then going on to study politics at university, transitioning into sales, then an MBA before becoming a business owner and to now an Executive Coach, Darren has devoted himself to many different careers. In this episode Ben asks the questions to prompt Darren to share his key touch points and life lessons from his colourful career journey. Starting his career in the military and then going on to study politics at university, transitioning into sales, then an MBA before becoming a business owner and to now an Executive Coach, Darren has devoted himself to many different careers. In this episode Ben asks the questions to prompt Darren to share his key touch points and life lessons from his colourful career journey. business, leadership, careers, coaching, military, sales false full 26 c5e06993-7449-42dd-b69a-d363320895a0 Are you playing to win at work? You can read more about the concepts from todays episode in:

Playing to Win by Larry Wilson: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Win-Choosing-Growth-Over/dp/188516761X

Mastering Leadership by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Leadership-Breakthrough-Performance-Extraordinary/dp/1119147190/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K9G7BQ490XLJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.30V2xHDf-OK3ni8r4TXOL1Zx8Cc61CSzO4WrMZfzYQA.mG6g32mIwZxEhDxsEWUL-AngJzJvS1Jhh0MZbxS1R88&dib_tag=se&keywords=mastering+leadership+an+integrated+framework&qid=1714378507&s=books&sprefix=mastering+leaders%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C157&sr=1-1

 

 

]]> Wed, 1 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Darren Hilton, ben houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/playing-to-win-rrycNPf2 You can read more about the concepts from todays episode in:

Playing to Win by Larry Wilson: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Win-Choosing-Growth-Over/dp/188516761X

Mastering Leadership by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Leadership-Breakthrough-Performance-Extraordinary/dp/1119147190/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K9G7BQ490XLJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.30V2xHDf-OK3ni8r4TXOL1Zx8Cc61CSzO4WrMZfzYQA.mG6g32mIwZxEhDxsEWUL-AngJzJvS1Jhh0MZbxS1R88&dib_tag=se&keywords=mastering+leadership+an+integrated+framework&qid=1714378507&s=books&sprefix=mastering+leaders%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C157&sr=1-1

 

 

]]> Are you playing to win at work? Michael Wood, Darren Hilton, ben houghton 00:37:24 In todays episode Ben, Darren and Michael continue to build on previous conversations about the Leadership Circle Profile with an exploration of the two games of life. An underpinning philosophy that says, in all of life, we can play two games: 1. Playing not to lose: Avoiding situations where we might lose, fail, be emotionally hurt or rejected or lose status or a sense of belonging. 2. Playing to win: Consciously choosing to go as far as I can with all that I have and learning from whatever happens. To be comfortable being uncomfortable. One of them leads to growth while the other leads to stagnation. In todays episode Ben, Darren and Michael continue to build on previous conversations about the Leadership Circle Profile with an exploration of the two games of life. An underpinning philosophy that says, in all of life, we can play two games: 1. Playing not to lose: Avoiding situations where we might lose, fail, be emotionally hurt or rejected or lose status or a sense of belonging. 2. Playing to win: Consciously choosing to go as far as I can with all that I have and learning from whatever happens. To be comfortable being uncomfortable. One of them leads to growth while the other leads to stagnation. leadership, playing not to lose, leadership circle, playing to win false full 25 793e909c-ee8b-44d9-90d9-ab9abb5e1604 Navigating transitions... and nappies In the conversation you'll hear Caroline refer to these important influences:

Aurélie Athan, Ph.D. https://www.matrescence.com

Alexandra Sacks M.D. https://www.alexandrasacksmd.com Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/jOsX_HnJtHU

Zoe Blaskey https://www.motherkind.co

Danna Greenberg https://www.babson.edu/about/our-leaders-and-scholars/faculty-and-academic-divisions/faculty-profiles/danna-greenberg.php

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Caroline Flin) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/transition-coaching-M_iWw_3i In the conversation you'll hear Caroline refer to these important influences:

Aurélie Athan, Ph.D. https://www.matrescence.com

Alexandra Sacks M.D. https://www.alexandrasacksmd.com Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/jOsX_HnJtHU

Zoe Blaskey https://www.motherkind.co

Danna Greenberg https://www.babson.edu/about/our-leaders-and-scholars/faculty-and-academic-divisions/faculty-profiles/danna-greenberg.php

]]> Navigating transitions... and nappies Michael Wood, Caroline Flin 00:35:27 Special guest Caroline Flin shares her journey through matrescence and how she goes about supporting and helping other women through the challenges of this pivotal time. Special guest Caroline Flin shares her journey through matrescence and how she goes about supporting and helping other women through the challenges of this pivotal time. leadership, coaching, maternity, transitions, matrescence false full 24 64891fdd-7611-47bc-b564-6a0993f17728 The Leadership Circle Profile Wed, 3 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Ben Houghton, Michael Wood, Darren Hilton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/the-leadership-circle-profile-wTeroWeT The Leadership Circle Profile Ben Houghton, Michael Wood, Darren Hilton 00:39:58 Continuing on from our our previous episode on the 4 Promises of Leadership, today we dive deeper into the Leadership Circle Profile. Together with Ben and Darren, we’ll be sharing some of our own insights and reflections from the profile experience to give you a sense of what this tool is about and how it can support leaders to focus on the competencies that improve leadership effectiveness and drive business results. Continuing on from our our previous episode on the 4 Promises of Leadership, today we dive deeper into the Leadership Circle Profile. Together with Ben and Darren, we’ll be sharing some of our own insights and reflections from the profile experience to give you a sense of what this tool is about and how it can support leaders to focus on the competencies that improve leadership effectiveness and drive business results. leadership, leadership circle, development, competencies, effectiveness, emotional competence false full 23 b429f225-3a10-4364-ad07-2d552f1990ea The 4 Promises of Leadership Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (ben houghton, Darren Hilton, Michael Wood) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/the-4-leadership-promises-vXdndLwG The 4 Promises of Leadership ben houghton, Darren Hilton, Michael Wood 00:43:30 Joined by our new associate Darren Hilton, and together with Ben, in this episode we'll be exploring the 4 universal promises of leadership set out by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams. You'll hear us discuss how leaders – and organisations – succeed or fail depending on whether or not leaders clarify their roles and goals, understand the impact implicit expectations have on their perceived effectiveness, and keep their promises. Joined by our new associate Darren Hilton, and together with Ben, in this episode we'll be exploring the 4 universal promises of leadership set out by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams. You'll hear us discuss how leaders – and organisations – succeed or fail depending on whether or not leaders clarify their roles and goals, understand the impact implicit expectations have on their perceived effectiveness, and keep their promises. engagement, vision, strategy, leadership, development, meaningfulness, commitment false full 22 fd7f9489-cd51-4bfe-a05a-54a8c5c24a59 Leadership in the Gaps Wed, 6 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Tom Answer, Ben Houghton, Pete Morris) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/leadership-in-the-gaps-DGJ3Y_BR Leadership in the Gaps Tom Answer, Ben Houghton, Pete Morris 00:45:55 We are back!! After a long absence from the podcast Ben has joined forces again with Leadership Consultant Pete Morris and top Noggin Coach Tom Answer to explore all things leadership and engagement. We are back!! After a long absence from the podcast Ben has joined forces again with Leadership Consultant Pete Morris and top Noggin Coach Tom Answer to explore all things leadership and engagement. engagement, leadership, noggin false full 21 13b6f672-75b2-412b-907e-3ce0e7c38d68 The 8 Factors of Engagement Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Ben Houghton, Michael Wood) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/8-factors-of-engagement-D7vLVGNF The 8 Factors of Engagement Ben Houghton, Michael Wood 00:44:09 In this episode Ben and Michael explore the research and ideas of Marcus Buckingham. Using his book, Nine Lies at Work (2019), we share our responses and experiences to the 8 factors of engagement: 1. I am really enthusiastic about the mission of my company. 2. At work, I clearly understand what is expected of me. 3. In my team, I am surrounded by people who share my values. 4. I have the chance to use my strengths every day at work. 5. My teammates have my back. 6. I know I will be recognised for excellent work. 7. I have great confidence in my company’s future. 8. In my work, I am always challenged to grow. In this episode Ben and Michael explore the research and ideas of Marcus Buckingham. Using his book, Nine Lies at Work (2019), we share our responses and experiences to the 8 factors of engagement: 1. I am really enthusiastic about the mission of my company. 2. At work, I clearly understand what is expected of me. 3. In my team, I am surrounded by people who share my values. 4. I have the chance to use my strengths every day at work. 5. My teammates have my back. 6. I know I will be recognised for excellent work. 7. I have great confidence in my company’s future. 8. In my work, I am always challenged to grow. marcus buckingham, engagement, nine lies at work, abc, leadership, emotional competence false full 20 5fcaf0cc-bae9-44dd-803f-f0e9a63ee740 What holds us back from speaking our truth? Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton, Caroline Flyn) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/what-holds-us-back-from-speaking-our-truth-O5bkfAOn What holds us back from speaking our truth? Michael Wood, Ben Houghton, Caroline Flyn 00:45:48 Today we are joined by our colleague Caroline where she invites us to explore some BIG questions. What holds you back from the truth? What do you really want? What's your purpose? What are you going to do to really make the most of your life? And quickly we realise how difficult these questions are to answer. Today we are joined by our colleague Caroline where she invites us to explore some BIG questions. What holds you back from the truth? What do you really want? What's your purpose? What are you going to do to really make the most of your life? And quickly we realise how difficult these questions are to answer. leadership, honesty, truth, play, aliveness false full 19 4e4a48f1-ec52-4a58-af84-d7716024991b What would Ayoade say? Wed, 2 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Pete Morris, Ben Houghton, Michael Wood) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/what-would-ayoade-say-MqIJTSwv What would Ayoade say? Pete Morris, Ben Houghton, Michael Wood 00:44:23 Together with our special guest, Leadership Consultant Pete Morris, we explore our thoughts and ideas about the year ahead. in this episode Ben poses the question: Where should we be putting our attention? And Pete suggests we should all follow the work/life philosophy of Richard Ayoade. Simple. No more zoom fatigue. Together with our special guest, Leadership Consultant Pete Morris, we explore our thoughts and ideas about the year ahead. in this episode Ben poses the question: Where should we be putting our attention? And Pete suggests we should all follow the work/life philosophy of Richard Ayoade. Simple. No more zoom fatigue. richard ayoade, leadership, meetings, work life balance, fatigue, hybrid working, emotional competence false full 18 b66eb04e-ad17-4552-b306-d303872319fe Overcoming indifference As we all start heading back to office environments, whether that's some of the time or all of the time, what is important to be aware of? What have we forgotten about the benefits and challenges of in-person contact? What has been lost during this time of virtual communication? And how can we get the most from whatever decision you and your team make going forward?

]]> Wed, 1 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Ben Houghton, Michael Wood) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/overcoming-indifference-LSgNf2lD As we all start heading back to office environments, whether that's some of the time or all of the time, what is important to be aware of? What have we forgotten about the benefits and challenges of in-person contact? What has been lost during this time of virtual communication? And how can we get the most from whatever decision you and your team make going forward?

]]> Overcoming indifference Ben Houghton, Michael Wood 00:35:41 A far reaching conversation about how to overcome "indifference" - whether that is in-person or when you're communicating virtually on zoom or through teams. A far reaching conversation about how to overcome "indifference" - whether that is in-person or when you're communicating virtually on zoom or through teams. leadership, indifference, teams, zoom, hybrid working, emotional competence false full 17 f4f9fb35-de7c-4f9d-ac56-4bbfd06ed582 Influencing We've done how to initiate dialogue and start well. We've done how to inquire and precisely listen and question. And today, we finish the trio with how to influence. Whether you are trying to get someone on board with your plans, get buy-in to a team initiative or simply communicate an organisational message without accidentally fuelling defensiveness; this episode explores how. 

]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/influencing-cHYl6IkX We've done how to initiate dialogue and start well. We've done how to inquire and precisely listen and question. And today, we finish the trio with how to influence. Whether you are trying to get someone on board with your plans, get buy-in to a team initiative or simply communicate an organisational message without accidentally fuelling defensiveness; this episode explores how. 

]]> Influencing Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:38:09 Today we finish the "Presence in..." series of 1. How to initiate and start well 2. How to inquire and precisely listen and question with 3. How to influence. Today we finish the "Presence in..." series of 1. How to initiate and start well 2. How to inquire and precisely listen and question with 3. How to influence. abc, leadership, influencing, emotional competence, communication false full 16 507ac7aa-339c-4a99-b865-54d34a131bb6 Inquiring Moving on from how to initiate conversations, join Michael and Ben as they take their interaction on into the inquiring phase. Whether you are trying to find stuff out, discover more, or simply listen and question with more precision; this episode explores how to facilitate dialogue without imposing, hijacking or taking over. 

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/inquiring-x9CRzLIY Moving on from how to initiate conversations, join Michael and Ben as they take their interaction on into the inquiring phase. Whether you are trying to find stuff out, discover more, or simply listen and question with more precision; this episode explores how to facilitate dialogue without imposing, hijacking or taking over. 

]]> Inquiring Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:32:31 We continue the "Presence in..." series, following 1. How to initiate a conversation and start well with 2. How to inquire and precisely listen and question. We continue the "Presence in..." series, following 1. How to initiate a conversation and start well with 2. How to inquire and precisely listen and question. abc, leadership, noggin, emotional competence false full 15 88eac2f2-78a4-4afb-a3df-e5e4b5c210cb Initiating 2 Join Michael and Ben for the second part of their conversation about how to initiate dialogue. In this episode we run another demo of a tricky 1-1 feedback conversation, where you get to spot the difference between the two approaches. 

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Ben Houghton, Michael Wood) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/initiating-2-0_9TZOaM Join Michael and Ben for the second part of their conversation about how to initiate dialogue. In this episode we run another demo of a tricky 1-1 feedback conversation, where you get to spot the difference between the two approaches. 

]]> Initiating 2 Ben Houghton, Michael Wood 00:22:06 We continue our series called "Presence in..." where we explore 1. How to initiate a conversation and start well, 2. How to inquire and precisely listen and question and 3. How to influence. We continue our series called "Presence in..." where we explore 1. How to initiate a conversation and start well, 2. How to inquire and precisely listen and question and 3. How to influence. abc model, initiating, leadership, management, noggin, emotional competence false full 14 75554220-a0f6-4b61-aa97-691d3232f053 Initiating 1 Join Michael and Ben for the first part of their conversation about how to initiate dialogue. Whether it is with someone you've only just met or with someone you have a known for longer, this episode explores how to set the scene, create buy-in and avoid fueling defensiveness.

]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/initiating-1-K3yh7ReK Join Michael and Ben for the first part of their conversation about how to initiate dialogue. Whether it is with someone you've only just met or with someone you have a known for longer, this episode explores how to set the scene, create buy-in and avoid fueling defensiveness.

]]> Initiating 1 Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:35:30 Here we start a new series called "Presence in..." where we explore 1. How to initiate a conversation and start well, 2. How to inquire and precisely listen and question and 3. How to influence. Here we start a new series called "Presence in..." where we explore 1. How to initiate a conversation and start well, 2. How to inquire and precisely listen and question and 3. How to influence. abc model, initiating, leadership, management, noggin, emotional competence false full 13 ed3fad59-0be7-4475-aff0-79298b9f1efb Immunity to Change 2 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Kim Foster-Powell, Ben Houghton, Michael Wood, Richard Wooller) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/immunity-to-change-2-yoVdunPX Immunity to Change 2 Kim Foster-Powell, Ben Houghton, Michael Wood, Richard Wooller 00:39:25 Join Michael, Ben, Kim and Rich for the second part of their conversation about the Immunity to Change process. In this episode we look at the final steps - discussing the hidden side of our commitments as well as the big assumptions, or rules, that hold us back from achieving our goals. Join Michael, Ben, Kim and Rich for the second part of their conversation about the Immunity to Change process. In this episode we look at the final steps - discussing the hidden side of our commitments as well as the big assumptions, or rules, that hold us back from achieving our goals. career development, hidden commitments, immunity to change, leadership, big assumptions, emotional competence false full 12 4771e956-5d49-4246-bebd-a4ab000935db Immunity to Change 1 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Richard Wooller, Michael Wood, Kim Foster-Powell, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/immunity-to-change-1-VuYnK8WZ Immunity to Change 1 Richard Wooller, Michael Wood, Kim Foster-Powell, Ben Houghton 00:36:21 Join Michael and Ben for the first part of their conversation about the Immunity to Change process. Joined by two special guests, Kim and Rich, who recently participated in a Noggin workshop, we discuss and share our personal learnings from this powerful development framework. Join Michael and Ben for the first part of their conversation about the Immunity to Change process. Joined by two special guests, Kim and Rich, who recently participated in a Noggin workshop, we discuss and share our personal learnings from this powerful development framework. career development, hidden commitments, immunity to change, leadership, big assumptions, noggin, emotional competence false full 11 86d8bfee-3474-49b4-8e50-e86b7ed60fb0 The Jeopardy in Behaviours 3 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/the-jeopardy-in-behaviours-3-gPmRx8cx The Jeopardy in Behaviours 3 Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:19:46 Finally, Ben and Michael finish their chat about their respective Greens and Reds when influencing in a dialogue. What started out as a conversation about the Noggin Card Sort, in this episode, slowly develops into something deeper and more meaningful. If you want to get in touch and ask us about any of the behaviours that are named on the cards then email michael@mynoggin.co.uk, or of you'd like us to send you a set of cards then drop a note to the same address. Finally, Ben and Michael finish their chat about their respective Greens and Reds when influencing in a dialogue. What started out as a conversation about the Noggin Card Sort, in this episode, slowly develops into something deeper and more meaningful. If you want to get in touch and ask us about any of the behaviours that are named on the cards then email michael@mynoggin.co.uk, or of you'd like us to send you a set of cards then drop a note to the same address. abc, leadership, noggin, emotional competence false full 10 ba9959c3-d086-4975-90fe-c32425e1484e The Jeopardy in Behaviours 2 Wed, 2 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghtonm) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/the-jeopardy-in-behaviours-2-E2p1SNa2 The Jeopardy in Behaviours 2 Michael Wood, Ben Houghtonm 00:27:18 Ben and Michael continue their Greens and Reds conversation from last time. This time sharing their thoughts on each other's behaviours when inquiring in a dialogue. Michael suggests that he is "Thoughtful and Understanding" and Ben believes he is "Responsive and Present", but do they agree? And what about "Unhelpfully Critical"? How does that show up for each of them? Get in touch: michael@mynoggin.co.uk Ben and Michael continue their Greens and Reds conversation from last time. This time sharing their thoughts on each other's behaviours when inquiring in a dialogue. Michael suggests that he is "Thoughtful and Understanding" and Ben believes he is "Responsive and Present", but do they agree? And what about "Unhelpfully Critical"? How does that show up for each of them? Get in touch: michael@mynoggin.co.uk abc, leadership, noggin, emotional competence false full 9 88aa273b-44c4-46a9-9aac-e740a91742d5 The Jeopardy in Behaviours 1 Wed, 19 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/the-jeopardy-in-behaviours-1-a5_hY0lS The Jeopardy in Behaviours 1 Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:29:22 After 5 years of running a card sorting exercise with delegates on their workshops, Ben and Michael finally get round to doing it with one another. This episode, and Parts 2 and 3, are what happened when they decided to hold this conversation in public, rather than doing it in private first. Diving straight into it, the jeopardy is present as they each share their thoughts on each others Green and Red behaviours when initiating dialogue. Get in touch: michael@mynoggin.co.uk After 5 years of running a card sorting exercise with delegates on their workshops, Ben and Michael finally get round to doing it with one another. This episode, and Parts 2 and 3, are what happened when they decided to hold this conversation in public, rather than doing it in private first. Diving straight into it, the jeopardy is present as they each share their thoughts on each others Green and Red behaviours when initiating dialogue. Get in touch: michael@mynoggin.co.uk abc, leadership, noggin, emotional competence false full 8 c4bcf5f7-185a-4964-b6a2-fed124c0dd79 Collaborative dynamics Tue, 9 Mar 2021 14:10:51 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/collaborative-dynamics-foAcJVJs Collaborative dynamics Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:30:10 Real collaboration is a different ball game to line management. You are operating without authority and instead relying on the dynamic you are able to facilitate. Listen to Ben share his experience on what helps and what hinders when it comes creating a collaborative dynamic. Real collaboration is a different ball game to line management. You are operating without authority and instead relying on the dynamic you are able to facilitate. Listen to Ben share his experience on what helps and what hinders when it comes creating a collaborative dynamic. leadership, collaboration, management, emotional competence false full 7 02cae391-b09b-4fdd-b8e1-2f472e3f05c6 Disarming Conversations It's that time of year....This week Michael interviews Ben about Performance Conversations. Whether it's end of year, half year, continuous, courageous... whatever the title, timing or the context, we are sure you'll want your one-to-one conversations to be effective. Listen to Ben share his experience on what helps and what hinders.

]]> Wed, 9 Dec 2020 17:02:22 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/disarming-conversations-mTftUy3e It's that time of year....This week Michael interviews Ben about Performance Conversations. Whether it's end of year, half year, continuous, courageous... whatever the title, timing or the context, we are sure you'll want your one-to-one conversations to be effective. Listen to Ben share his experience on what helps and what hinders.

]]> Disarming Conversations Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:28:48 performance management, leadership, performance conversations, behavioural flexibility, emotional competence false full 6 8d565f30-1628-4133-9c31-80484f7b0868 The Culture of Remote Working... and Puppies This week Ben and Michael return to the Noggin Podcast to discuss a New York Times article titled What Satya Nadella Thinks. “Be on the lookout,”  the CEO of Microsoft says when considering the switch to an all-remote set-up, “for what is lost.” 

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:11:52 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/the-culture-of-remote-working-and-puppies-FXQGyV0L This week Ben and Michael return to the Noggin Podcast to discuss a New York Times article titled What Satya Nadella Thinks. “Be on the lookout,”  the CEO of Microsoft says when considering the switch to an all-remote set-up, “for what is lost.” 

]]> The Culture of Remote Working... and Puppies Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:34:23 leadership, remote working, culture, noggin, covid-19, emotional competence, microsoft false full 5 15100581-6fef-4f7f-a5bc-857aa9aa878d Self-kindness, spa days… and that voice in your head Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:11:57 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Caroline Flin, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/self-kindness-spa-days-and-that-voice-in-your-head-OUCkAPlf Self-kindness, spa days… and that voice in your head Michael Wood, Caroline Flin, Ben Houghton 00:35:40 Is your self-talk critical or nurturing? This week Michael and Ben are joined by friend and associate Caroline Flin whose favourite topic right now is self kindness. Coming to her own version of this over the past few years she shares her thoughts, ideas and practices for a more nurturing relationship with yourself. Thankfully, we realise the critical voice in our head is not just us. Is your self-talk critical or nurturing? This week Michael and Ben are joined by friend and associate Caroline Flin whose favourite topic right now is self kindness. Coming to her own version of this over the past few years she shares her thoughts, ideas and practices for a more nurturing relationship with yourself. Thankfully, we realise the critical voice in our head is not just us. leadership, management, self-kindness, emotional competence false full 4 b364ad7c-8877-4b67-95d3-874aad4cd841 Life lessons for longevity….and bluebottles Fri, 3 Jul 2020 13:01:18 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Maxine Gooding, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/life-lessons-for-longevity-B6yahYME Life lessons for longevity….and bluebottles Michael Wood, Maxine Gooding, Ben Houghton 00:42:38 Are you “tending” towards a happy life? This week Michael and Ben are joined by friend and associate Maxine Gooding aka Max…. The occasion of 3 significant birthdays raises questions about how to live a happy life. No pressure... From stagnation to generativity and other light hearted topics :) Are you “tending” towards a happy life? This week Michael and Ben are joined by friend and associate Maxine Gooding aka Max…. The occasion of 3 significant birthdays raises questions about how to live a happy life. No pressure... From stagnation to generativity and other light hearted topics :) turning 50, lockdown, leadership, how you show up, people in good places, emotional competence false full 3 093a9e59-e32c-4d99-ac0e-4564895db7d8 Parks and RE-Creation Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:05:08 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/parks-and-recreation-or-re-creation-VU2qc_Ls Parks and RE-Creation Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:32:48 As we emerge from lockdown what will you secretly miss? Here Ben and Michael explore some ways of re-orienting yourself and others to whatever emerges next in this weird world of ours. As we emerge from lockdown what will you secretly miss? Here Ben and Michael explore some ways of re-orienting yourself and others to whatever emerges next in this weird world of ours. lockdown, leadership, how you show up, emotional competence, re-orientation false full 2 747ade9a-22ed-4c92-a940-ea779b91ccda Holding or Solving Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:31:42 +0000 ben@mynoggin.co.uk (Michael Wood, Ben Houghton) https://the-noggin-podcast-people-in-good-places-do-good-sh-t.simplecast.com/episodes/holding-or-solving-uzFZPg8_ Holding or Solving Michael Wood, Ben Houghton 00:20:48 During lockdown have you been Yoda or Superman? Here Michael and Ben discuss the psychological concept of “holding space” and how to make it part of your everyday behaviours with your team, colleagues and more. During lockdown have you been Yoda or Superman? Here Michael and Ben discuss the psychological concept of “holding space” and how to make it part of your everyday behaviours with your team, colleagues and more. lockdown, holding space, leadership, how you show up, emotional competence false full 1