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The Independent Minds
On the Independent Minds, podcast, you will meet independent thought leaders and learn about the ideas they have developed to help employers and their employees address the challenges that organisations of any type or size, in any location have must address if they are to achieve their business objectives and attain sustainable growth.
You will be able to read more about all of the independent minds thought leaders on the Work Place Learning Centre blog.
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Episodes
The Independent MindsTraining That Transforms Revenue – a conversation with Geoffrey Toffetti CEO Frontline Performance Group
Explore how frontline training, data‑driven coaching and AI‑enabled learning can dramatically improve guest experience and hotel profitability. In this episode…
The Independent MindsJoiners, Movers & Leavers: Why IT and HR Must Work Together – a conversation with Matt Chapman
Why HR and IT must coordinate to ensure smooth onboarding, internal moves and offboarding In this episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward talks…
The Independent MindsCapitalising on Chaos – a conversation with author Robert Kalwarowsky
How do top performers turn chaos into a competitive advantage; even when the chaos is inside their own minds? In this episode of The Independent Minds, host…
The Independent MindsProcess Inventory, Digital Transformation & AI – a conversation with Michael Schank
Rethinking how work works In this episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward chats with Michael Shank, creator of the Process Inventory Framework…
The Independent MindsSteve Smith
How to ensure your team is greater than the sum of its individual members Host Michael Millward, talks with Steve Smith, executive coach and founder of…
The Independent MindsMindful Coaching – a conversation with Pankaj Singh
The advantages of mindful coaching and mindful leadership Host Michael Millward, Managing Director of Abeceder, talks to Pankaj Singh, founder of Singh…
The Independent MindsAre You Web Proud? – a conversation with author Jonny Ross
How to be proud of your website In this episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward speaks with Jonny Ross, digital marketing expert and author of…
The Independent MindsThe A.I. Decision Map – a conversation with author Vin Mitty PhD.
AI adoption isn’t really a technology problem Independent Minds returns with a thought‑provoking conversation between host Michael Millwardand Vin Mitty…
The Independent MindsUnderstanding the Enneagram – a conversation with R. Karl Hebenstreit
Enneagram—a powerful motivation‑based personality framework In this episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward talks with executive coach…
The Independent MindsHow to Scale a Business – a conversation with author Steve Walsh
How to Scale a Business – with Steve Walsh, Author of Make the 10X Leap In this episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward, talks with…
The Independent MindsChange – v – Transformation – a conversation with Helena Hornebrant
Why do most organisational change programmes fail? In this thought‑provoking episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millwardand Swedish technology and…
The Independent MindsResilience at Work – a conversation with Sarah Turner
Explore what resilience really means at work, In this episode of Independent Minds, host Michael Millward and leadership trainer, coach, and author Sarah…
The Independent MindsThe Future of Selling – a conversation with marketer Jeanne Omlor
Why honesty, emotional intelligence, and genuine service are the secrets of future sales success Host Michael Millwardand Jeanne Omlor a Florida‑based…
The Independent MindsWhy Do Sales Plateau? and What to Do About It – a conversation with Tamara Ceman
When your marketing is working, leads are flowing, and new customers are signing up… yet sales stubbornly refuse to grow, something deeper is going on. In this…
The Independent MindsWorking With an Addict
Working With and Supporting Employees with Addiction In this thought‑provoking episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward speaks with Jeff Jones…
The Independent MindsGetting the Data Right - a conversation with TJ Kelly
Why Your Marketing Data Is Letting You Down Dive into one of the most persistent, and costly, marketing challenges: businesses are making decisions with data…
The Independent MindsSuccess can be Inevitable – a conversation with Ryan Christensen
Inner Conflict, Ambition, and the Psychology of Work In this thought‑provoking episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward sits down with author…
The Independent MindsImproving the Status Quo – a conversation with Paul Thornton
Exploring the role of managers and leaders in change management In this thought‑provoking episode of The Independent Minds Michael Millward meet leadership…
The Independent MindsInternational Expansion – a conversation with Nadia Pace
Exploring the often overlooked essential first steps This episode of The Independent Minds dives into the real, often unseen challenges of taking a founder‑led…
The Independent MindsCreativity and Process – a conversation with Darren Tompkins
Creativity, Process, and the Future of Recruitment In this thought‑provoking episode of Independent Minds, host Michael Millward meets Darren Tompkins, founder…
The Independent MindsGet Found – a conversation with author Matt Diamante
The No-Fluff Guide to Ranking Higher and Becoming Your Customers’ First Choice This episode of Independent Minds dives into the real meaning of “getting found”…
The Independent MindsReconnecting Unconnected Teams – a conversation with Patrick Eilers
Lessons from connecting teams in therapy businesses for every business In this episode of Independent Minds, host Michael Millward speaks with Patrick Eilers…
The Independent MindsVisualise Thinking for Organisational Clarity – a conversation with Sharlene Lynch
Making discussions visual transforms how organisations think. Host Michael Millward chats with Australian business strategist and visual model architect…
The Independent MindsEnneagram in the Workplace
Understanding core motivations can transform the way we work, lead, and collaborate. In this thought‑provoking episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael…
The Independent MindsThe Workplace Transformation Method a conversation with creator Janice Brathwaite
A structured, culture‑first framework designed to help organisations evolve rather than revolt In this episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward…
The Independent MindsAI to IA a conversation with Leesa Blankert of Lab Digital Agency
How will artificial intelligence impact internet accessibility In this episode of Independent Minds, host Michael Millward talks with Leesa Blankert, founder…
The Independent MindsResolving Conflict Without Litigation a conversation with Ursula Taylor conflict‑resolution consultant
A clear‑eyed, deeply human conversation about conflict, emotion, and the hidden costs of “being right.” In this episode of Independent Minds, host Michael…
The Independent MindsBuilding Your Dream Team - a conversation with Sarah Bishop
A conversation packed with sharp insight, lived experience, and the kind of practical wisdom founders will wish they’d heard sooner. In this episode of…
The Independent MindsUnlocking the Potential in People – a conversation with author and HR professional Ernesto Gómez
Regrowth: How Organizations Can Overcome Stalling by Unlocking Their People’s Potential When experienced HR professionals like Ernesto Gómez and Michael…
The Independent MindsLiving and Working with Purpose
Figuring out what you’re here to do, and working so that you can do it Eloise Skinner joins host Michael Millward for a thoughtful, quietly provocative chat…
The Independent MindsHow Management Behaviour Impacts Company Profits – a conversation with revenue strategist Debbie Longo
Changing a manager’s behaviour isn’t just good leadership — it’s the fastest way to rescue a failing culture and unlock real profitability. In this episode of…
The Independent MindsThinking Dumb to Think Better – a conversation with counterintuitive thinker David Carson
Perhaps a better way to move from Thought to Thing? In this episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward sits down with entrepreneur and author…
The Independent MindsHow to Connect Learning Outcomes to Business Objectives – a conversation with Carrie Graham PhD
Fix the root cause, not the symptoms: a smarter way to train. Most workplace training doesn’t fail quietly — it fails expensively. In this explosive episode of…
The Independent MindsManaging the Blind Spots – a conversation with author, Brady Dahmer
How to prepare for what you don’t see coming - Marketing Edition Like most entrepreneurs there came a time in Brady Dahmer career as a business owner when he…
The Independent MindsBetter Communication Creates Higher Performing Teams – a conversation with Maria Garaitonandia
Untangling Communication So Teams Can Get Things Done Maria Garaitonandia is a leadership communication strategist, which means that she helps leaders in any…
The Independent MindsA Conscious Approach to Success – a conversation with author Diane Taylor
A conversation about leading consciously at work and in life Being led and being a leader can be something that happens to you; when it should be an activity…
The Independent MindsBlitzed! – a conversation with American Football coach Jay Paterno
Management Learnings from the Sports Field Jay Paterno was a very successful college American football coach before he became an international sports pundit…
The Independent MindsTrust in Selling – a conversation with expert sales trainer Scott Schilling
Successful selling depends on building trust, but how do you build trust? Scott Schilling is an internationally successful sales person who became a much in…
The Independent MindsCommunicating with Employees in a Crisis – a conversation with disaster management expert Angela Devlan
Lessons from major disaster management for organisations who are addressing a crisis. Angela Devlan is a crisis management expert, founder and CEO of Meridian…
The Independent MindsA Strategy For Team Building – a conversation with author Daria Rudnik
A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect who helps leaders…
The Independent MindsUnderstanding Learning Management Systems – a conversation with Chris Dundy
How to make a Learning Management System work effectively After serving in the US Marine Corp Chris Dundy became an educator, before founding Flagship LMS. In…
The Independent MindsA.I. in Customer Services – a conversation with Aria Webster Berry
How A.I. can add value to customer relationships Aria Webster Berry, is an accomplished marketing entrepreneur and the founder of AWB Marketing and Ignite…
The Independent MindsThe Fax Club Experiment – a conversation with co-author Hannah Verrall
The value of discussions in an anonymous environment Hannah Verrall is a technology consultant and software designer, who was invited by David Hieatt a…
The Independent MindsUnderstanding Knowledge Eco-Systems – a conversation with Jason Hilker
Understanding the intersection between military and civilian technology Jason Hilker is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp who gained a doctorate in strategic…
The Independent MindsBuilding Insanely Great Products – a conversation with David Fradin
Understanding how to build and market any product or service David Fradin returns to the Abecederpodcast The Independent Minds to tell host Michael Millward…
The Independent MindsHow to Scale a Business – a conversation with Ashish Gupta founder of ScaleUpExec.com
Build a business to the size you want. Ashish Gupta had a successful corporate career and successfully scaled and sold two of his own businesses, before…
The Independent MindsValues, Culture, Strategy; How do they connect? – a conversation with David Cohen, the Contrarian Executive Management Consultant.
Values, Culture, Strategy – it’s how we do business. David Cohen is known as the contrarian executive management consultant for his no-nonsense approach to…
The Independent MindsFounders Who Finish – a conversation with author Dave Saunders
How to build a real business that makes money without burning through your life savings, or losing your mind Dave Saunders is a successful serial entrepreneur…
The Independent MindsTurning Ideas into Businesses – a conversation with Anthony Lindsay Astor Business Centre
Systems and data are the catalysts of entrepreneurial success Anthony Lindsay is the Wall Street banker who founded the Astor Business Centre in East London UK…
The Independent MindsImpact Driven Marketing – a conversation with author Rich Kozak
The focus of marketing activities needs to change Rich Kozak has worked in marketing for almost fifty years. Now he is the founder and CEO of RichBrands, a…
The Independent MindsThe Benefits of a Happy Workforce– a conversation with Lindsay Tsang PhD
Why leaders should focus on making their team members happy Lindsay Tsang is a Toronto based organizational Psychologist, and the founder of Reset Barrie and…
The Independent MindsAi Do Less Earn More – a conversation with Gary Dhanda Founder of Ai Twin and Tekmait
How to make Ai work so that your company can earn more Gary Dhanda, is the founder of Tekmait and Ai Twin. In this episode of the Abeceder podcast The…
The Independent MindsSuccession – a conversation withRich Ashton author of Growing Your Own
Growing Your Own leaders ensures the sustainability of your organisation. Rich Ashton is an entrepreneur who rescued a company from bankruptcy and over more…
The Independent MindsHead, Heart, Gut, Decision Making – a conversation with Eric Staples
There are three different ways that people make decisions Eric Staples is the Director of Growth Strategy at Blue Dog, a Chicago based strategy and innovation…
The Independent MindsConnecting Employee Succession Plans and Organisational Development – a conversation with Justin Abrams
How your people grow impact how your organization develops Justin Abrams is the founder and CEO of Aryo Consulting Group(ACG) based in Boston, MA USA. In this…
The Independent MindsEnquiry Based Leadership – a conversation with Amber Johnson
It’s the questions you ask – not the answers you give Amber Johnson is the founder of the Bright Threads Leadership Group, based in Chicago Illinois. In this…
The Independent MindsStillness and Leaders – a conversation with Markus Neukom
How can leaders use stillness to improve performance Moving from Europe to North America gave Markus Neukom the opportunity to reflect on his career as an…
The Independent MindsGuru Inc – a conversation withauthor AJ Kumar
How to Build a Personality Driven Media Company It was an old high school friend Neil Patel, the founder of Answer the Public, who introduced AJ Kumar to the…
The Independent MindsBar Tips for Success in Sales – a conversation with author Neil Rogers
Working behind a bar taught Neil Rogers everything he needed to know about how to be successful in sales. Neil Rogers gave up a successful corporate sales…
The Independent MindsThe Solution Mindset – a conversation with author Nir Bashan
Learn how to master the art of problem-solving and creativity The ability of a company to be creative in the way it solves problems has a direct impact on the…