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]]> false The Growth House info+5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395@mg-eu.acast.com 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 thegrowthhouse episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395/1679331041347-4bb44ec9c0b984df9b9da765d817baf1.jpeg http://www.thegrowthhouse.com/podcast The Growth House Podcast Covid, climate change and the future of care Covid, climate change and the future of care Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:38:42 GMT 55:41 696a675498f7a1123ecf720e false https://thegrowthhouse.com/podcast/ 696a675498f7a1123ecf720e 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 covid-climate-change-and-the-future-of-care Ben talks to Hugh Montgomerie trailer 26 1. Introduction & Podcast Context

00:00 – 02:20

Ben Fennell introduces The Growth House Podcast, its focus on leadership, teamship and growth, and welcomes Dr Hugh Montgomery, outlining his extensive background in intensive care medicine, COVID-19 response, climate change advocacy, and extreme endurance pursuits.


2. Hugh Montgomery’s Unplanned Career Journey

02:20 – 05:15

Hugh reflects on a career shaped by curiosity rather than fixed goals — from commercial diving and physiology to intensive care medicine, academic research, and eventually climate change leadership.


3. Integrating Clinical Practice, Research & Personal Experience

05:15 – 07:45

Discussion on how Hugh’s clinical work, academic research and adventurous personal life inform one another, including insights gained from mountaineering, hypoxia research, and personal loss influencing scientific breakthroughs.


4. Work, Purpose & Why “Work–Life Balance” Misses the Point

07:45 – 09:15

A shared reflection on why meaningful work doesn’t feel like “work” and how purpose, not balance, sustains long-term motivation and performance.


5. Leadership & Teamship in Intensive Care

09:15 – 14:50

Hugh explains intensive care as a fundamentally flat, team-based environment — emphasising collective responsibility, trust, and listening over hierarchical command-and-control leadership.


6. Decision-Making Under Pressure

14:50 – 16:05

Insights into how high-stakes medical teams operate during crises, including the paradox that the more serious the situation, the calmer and quieter effective teams become.


7. What Intensive Care Actually Is

16:05 – 17:10

A clear explanation of the role of intensive care units, how patients arrive there, and what “life support” really means in practice.


8. The Future of Healthcare: Technology, AI & Human Factors

17:10 – 24:15

A wide-ranging discussion on the unsustainable trajectory of modern healthcare, rising chronic disease, workforce strain, the limits of AI, and the growing loss of human connection in medicine.


9. Human Connection vs. Transactional Care

24:15 – 26:20

Why continuity, ownership and genuine human connection matter more than efficiency alone — and how responsibility transforms patient outcomes and trust.


10. Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

26:20 – 31:45

Hugh recounts the UK’s intensive care response to COVID-19, highlighting rapid collaboration, suspended bureaucracy, academic–industry partnerships, and extraordinary acts of leadership at every level.


11. Personal Resilience, Energy & Leading Through Enthusiasm

31:45 – 34:55

Reflections on what the pandemic revealed about Hugh’s own leadership style — particularly the power of energy, optimism and emotional contagion in sustaining teams under extreme pressure.


12. Climate Change, Leadership Failure & Collective Responsibility

34:55 – 40:35

A powerful critique of global inaction on climate change, framed as a failure of leadership and personal responsibility — and a call for individuals and organisations to lead rather than wait.


13. Motivation, Fear & Changing Behaviour

40:35 – 45:45

Discussion on why fear-based messaging often fails, the importance of meaningful motivation, and personal stories that illustrate how long-term purpose drives real behavioural change.


14. Leadership Behaviours That Enable Growth

45:45 – 50:30

Hugh shares the leadership behaviours he values most: immersion, accessibility, enthusiasm, curiosity, and creating environments where people feel ownership and purpose.


15. Meaning, Purpose & What Ultimately Matters

50:30 – 54:40

A deeply personal reflection on meaning, love, responsibility and legacy — drawing on Viktor Frankl’s work and personal loss to articulate what sustains people through hardship.


16. Closing Reflections & Farewell

54:40 – 55:30

Ben thanks Hugh for a wide-ranging and deeply insightful conversation, closing the episode.

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]]> 1. Introduction & Podcast Context

00:00 – 02:20

Ben Fennell introduces The Growth House Podcast, its focus on leadership, teamship and growth, and welcomes Dr Hugh Montgomery, outlining his extensive background in intensive care medicine, COVID-19 response, climate change advocacy, and extreme endurance pursuits.


2. Hugh Montgomery’s Unplanned Career Journey

02:20 – 05:15

Hugh reflects on a career shaped by curiosity rather than fixed goals — from commercial diving and physiology to intensive care medicine, academic research, and eventually climate change leadership.


3. Integrating Clinical Practice, Research & Personal Experience

05:15 – 07:45

Discussion on how Hugh’s clinical work, academic research and adventurous personal life inform one another, including insights gained from mountaineering, hypoxia research, and personal loss influencing scientific breakthroughs.


4. Work, Purpose & Why “Work–Life Balance” Misses the Point

07:45 – 09:15

A shared reflection on why meaningful work doesn’t feel like “work” and how purpose, not balance, sustains long-term motivation and performance.


5. Leadership & Teamship in Intensive Care

09:15 – 14:50

Hugh explains intensive care as a fundamentally flat, team-based environment — emphasising collective responsibility, trust, and listening over hierarchical command-and-control leadership.


6. Decision-Making Under Pressure

14:50 – 16:05

Insights into how high-stakes medical teams operate during crises, including the paradox that the more serious the situation, the calmer and quieter effective teams become.


7. What Intensive Care Actually Is

16:05 – 17:10

A clear explanation of the role of intensive care units, how patients arrive there, and what “life support” really means in practice.


8. The Future of Healthcare: Technology, AI & Human Factors

17:10 – 24:15

A wide-ranging discussion on the unsustainable trajectory of modern healthcare, rising chronic disease, workforce strain, the limits of AI, and the growing loss of human connection in medicine.


9. Human Connection vs. Transactional Care

24:15 – 26:20

Why continuity, ownership and genuine human connection matter more than efficiency alone — and how responsibility transforms patient outcomes and trust.


10. Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

26:20 – 31:45

Hugh recounts the UK’s intensive care response to COVID-19, highlighting rapid collaboration, suspended bureaucracy, academic–industry partnerships, and extraordinary acts of leadership at every level.


11. Personal Resilience, Energy & Leading Through Enthusiasm

31:45 – 34:55

Reflections on what the pandemic revealed about Hugh’s own leadership style — particularly the power of energy, optimism and emotional contagion in sustaining teams under extreme pressure.


12. Climate Change, Leadership Failure & Collective Responsibility

34:55 – 40:35

A powerful critique of global inaction on climate change, framed as a failure of leadership and personal responsibility — and a call for individuals and organisations to lead rather than wait.


13. Motivation, Fear & Changing Behaviour

40:35 – 45:45

Discussion on why fear-based messaging often fails, the importance of meaningful motivation, and personal stories that illustrate how long-term purpose drives real behavioural change.


14. Leadership Behaviours That Enable Growth

45:45 – 50:30

Hugh shares the leadership behaviours he values most: immersion, accessibility, enthusiasm, curiosity, and creating environments where people feel ownership and purpose.


15. Meaning, Purpose & What Ultimately Matters

50:30 – 54:40

A deeply personal reflection on meaning, love, responsibility and legacy — drawing on Viktor Frankl’s work and personal loss to articulate what sustains people through hardship.


16. Closing Reflections & Farewell

54:40 – 55:30

Ben thanks Hugh for a wide-ranging and deeply insightful conversation, closing the episode.

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]]> CAPTAIN and COACH CAPTAIN and COACH Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:16:48 GMT 53:47 69382f494a9751f83d85873f false https://thegrowthhouse.com/podcast/ 69382f494a9751f83d85873f 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 captain-and-coach Ben talks to Brendal Hall full 25

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]]> INSIGHT and DISRUPTION INSIGHT and DISRUPTION Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:04:26 GMT 47:19 68a5e3fa7339ce61db39350a false https://thegrowthhouse.com/podcast/ 68a5e3fa7339ce61db39350a 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 insight-and-disruption Ben Fennell talks to Azran Osman-Rani full 1 24

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]]> LEADERSHIP and TEAMSHIP LEADERSHIP and TEAMSHIP Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:23:02 GMT 45:02 67d03d2d77c96703a6580060 false https://thegrowthhouse.com/podcast/ 67d03d2d77c96703a6580060 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 leadership-teamship Ben Fennell talks with Kate Richardson-Walsh full 1 23

00:00 – 03:00 | Introduction & Career Overview

  • Host Ben Fennell introduces the podcast and Kate Richardson-Walsh.
  • Highlights Kate’s 375 caps for Great Britain hockey, 13 years as captain, and Rio 2016 Olympic gold.


03:00 – 05:00 | Early Career & Team Development Challenges

  • Kate discusses the turbulence of her first 10 years in the sport.
  • Explains lack of full-time training due to funding and resulting inconsistency in performance.


05:00 – 08:30 | Purpose, Vision & 'Gold Medal Standards'

  • Insight into rebuilding after London 2012.
  • Shift to using “Would a gold medallist do that?” as a daily behavioural check-in.
  • Importance of turning abstract vision into actionable behaviours.


08:30 – 12:00 | Strengths & Self-Awareness

  • Team learned to recognise and value individual strengths through psychology work.
  • Kate discusses her personal strength (consistency) and Helen Richardson-Walsh’s penalty goal at Rio.
  • Power of knowing and using your strengths under pressure.


12:00 – 15:20 | Good Day / Bad Day Exercise & Triggers

  • Importance of knowing your personal signals of performance and self-awareness.
  • Identifying emotional and behavioural cues that indicate decline or stress.
  • Creating plans and asking for support when triggered.


15:20 – 20:00 | Receiving Feedback Well

  • Kate’s story of receiving honest feedback from a junior teammate.
  • Emotional reaction vs. self-control.
  • Emphasises thoughtful, kind, and direct feedback as a gift.


20:00 – 25:30 | Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB)

  • Overview of diversity within the GB hockey team and its limitations.
  • Leveraging cognitive, personality and strength-based diversity to enhance resilience and creativity.
  • Transition from inclusion as a concept to belonging as a performance driver.


25:30 – 30:00 | Inductions, Culture & Storytelling

  • Team’s cultural onboarding and welcome ceremonies before Rio 2016.
  • Use of storytelling to share values and welcome new members.
  • Importance of helping new joiners quickly understand and contribute to team culture.


30:00 – 36:30 | Identity, Microaggressions & Representation

  • Kate’s personal experiences with prejudice and stereotypes.
  • Subtle discrimination: e.g., “couldn’t you have used a prettier picture?”
  • Significance of representation and embracing identity confidently.


36:30 – 39:20 | Safe Spaces & Learning Through Discomfort

  • Importance of creating non-judgmental spaces for DIB conversations.
  • Avoiding blame and “cancel culture.”
  • Acknowledging fear but choosing to grow through discomfort.


39:20 – 45:00 | Closing Reflections: Leadership, Teamship & Growth

  • Leadership: “Honesty” – authenticity and holding self to same standards as others.
  • Teamship: “Selflessness” – showing up daily even if not selected.

••Growth: “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable” – personal and team development through challenge.

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00:00 – 03:00 | Introduction & Career Overview

  • Host Ben Fennell introduces the podcast and Kate Richardson-Walsh.
  • Highlights Kate’s 375 caps for Great Britain hockey, 13 years as captain, and Rio 2016 Olympic gold.


03:00 – 05:00 | Early Career & Team Development Challenges

  • Kate discusses the turbulence of her first 10 years in the sport.
  • Explains lack of full-time training due to funding and resulting inconsistency in performance.


05:00 – 08:30 | Purpose, Vision & 'Gold Medal Standards'

  • Insight into rebuilding after London 2012.
  • Shift to using “Would a gold medallist do that?” as a daily behavioural check-in.
  • Importance of turning abstract vision into actionable behaviours.


08:30 – 12:00 | Strengths & Self-Awareness

  • Team learned to recognise and value individual strengths through psychology work.
  • Kate discusses her personal strength (consistency) and Helen Richardson-Walsh’s penalty goal at Rio.
  • Power of knowing and using your strengths under pressure.


12:00 – 15:20 | Good Day / Bad Day Exercise & Triggers

  • Importance of knowing your personal signals of performance and self-awareness.
  • Identifying emotional and behavioural cues that indicate decline or stress.
  • Creating plans and asking for support when triggered.


15:20 – 20:00 | Receiving Feedback Well

  • Kate’s story of receiving honest feedback from a junior teammate.
  • Emotional reaction vs. self-control.
  • Emphasises thoughtful, kind, and direct feedback as a gift.


20:00 – 25:30 | Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB)

  • Overview of diversity within the GB hockey team and its limitations.
  • Leveraging cognitive, personality and strength-based diversity to enhance resilience and creativity.
  • Transition from inclusion as a concept to belonging as a performance driver.


25:30 – 30:00 | Inductions, Culture & Storytelling

  • Team’s cultural onboarding and welcome ceremonies before Rio 2016.
  • Use of storytelling to share values and welcome new members.
  • Importance of helping new joiners quickly understand and contribute to team culture.


30:00 – 36:30 | Identity, Microaggressions & Representation

  • Kate’s personal experiences with prejudice and stereotypes.
  • Subtle discrimination: e.g., “couldn’t you have used a prettier picture?”
  • Significance of representation and embracing identity confidently.


36:30 – 39:20 | Safe Spaces & Learning Through Discomfort

  • Importance of creating non-judgmental spaces for DIB conversations.
  • Avoiding blame and “cancel culture.”
  • Acknowledging fear but choosing to grow through discomfort.


39:20 – 45:00 | Closing Reflections: Leadership, Teamship & Growth

  • Leadership: “Honesty” – authenticity and holding self to same standards as others.
  • Teamship: “Selflessness” – showing up daily even if not selected.

••Growth: “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable” – personal and team development through challenge.

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]]> DIVERSITY INCLUSION and BELONGING DIVERSITY INCLUSION and BELONGING Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:45:47 GMT 57:53 66292a4dd8674c001221ccca false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 66292a4dd8674c001221ccca 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 diversity-inclusion-and-belonging Ben Fennell talks with Mona Shindy full 1 22 As we launch our new Diversity Inclusion and Belonging programme, we wanted to share our podcast interview that I did with Mona. At a time where the DIB agenda is under attack from some very powerful leaders around the world it feels absolutely appropriate for us to double our efforts in the space. We hope that you enjoy the conversation I had with this incredible leader. My biggest takeaway is that Diversity can only truly flourish if you create sustained energy and focus on the I & B of DIB.


Mona Shindy shares her experiences in the Navy, highlighting the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. Mona discussed her journey from naval officer to leadership coach, emphasising the importance of vulnerability, resilience, and community in leadership development. Mona shares her 30-year career as an engineer in the Navy, including the challenges she faced as a mother trying to balance work and family life, and the difficulties of navigating gender roles and speaking up when incidents occur. Ben and Mona also discuss the importance of community, leadership, communication, respect, empathy, and acknowledging bias in creating an inclusive workplace culture, emphasising the need for leaders to prioritise diversity, inclusion, and belonging.


0:00 Intro


1:51 Mona’s career journey as a Naval officer and personal story.


4:58 Belonging and inclusion after a family tragedy in Australia.


10:57 Navy life, roles, and dynamics with a focus on women in the Australian Navy.


14:01 Challenges of being a female engineer in the Navy, including balancing work and family life.


22:25 Speaking up in the Navy, addressing unacceptable behaviors and cultural reluctance to report incidents.


25:56 Workplace culture and the responsibility of leadership in creating an environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up about inappropriate behaviour.


33:19 Exclusionary comments and microaggressions in workplace culture.


36:04 Diversity, inclusion, and belonging in teams, with a focus on communication, empathy, and permission to make mistakes


40:02 Diversity and inclusion in the workplace


49:37 Leadership, teamwork, and growth with a focus on empathy, inclusivity, and lifelong learning


Buy Mona’s book

Shattering Identity Bias by Mona Shindy: Buy on Amazon

 

Follow Mona

https://www.monashindy.com

linkedin.com/in/mona-shindy-csc-84ba54121


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Subscribe to The Growth House Podcast

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]]> As we launch our new Diversity Inclusion and Belonging programme, we wanted to share our podcast interview that I did with Mona. At a time where the DIB agenda is under attack from some very powerful leaders around the world it feels absolutely appropriate for us to double our efforts in the space. We hope that you enjoy the conversation I had with this incredible leader. My biggest takeaway is that Diversity can only truly flourish if you create sustained energy and focus on the I & B of DIB.


Mona Shindy shares her experiences in the Navy, highlighting the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. Mona discussed her journey from naval officer to leadership coach, emphasising the importance of vulnerability, resilience, and community in leadership development. Mona shares her 30-year career as an engineer in the Navy, including the challenges she faced as a mother trying to balance work and family life, and the difficulties of navigating gender roles and speaking up when incidents occur. Ben and Mona also discuss the importance of community, leadership, communication, respect, empathy, and acknowledging bias in creating an inclusive workplace culture, emphasising the need for leaders to prioritise diversity, inclusion, and belonging.


0:00 Intro


1:51 Mona’s career journey as a Naval officer and personal story.


4:58 Belonging and inclusion after a family tragedy in Australia.


10:57 Navy life, roles, and dynamics with a focus on women in the Australian Navy.


14:01 Challenges of being a female engineer in the Navy, including balancing work and family life.


22:25 Speaking up in the Navy, addressing unacceptable behaviors and cultural reluctance to report incidents.


25:56 Workplace culture and the responsibility of leadership in creating an environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up about inappropriate behaviour.


33:19 Exclusionary comments and microaggressions in workplace culture.


36:04 Diversity, inclusion, and belonging in teams, with a focus on communication, empathy, and permission to make mistakes


40:02 Diversity and inclusion in the workplace


49:37 Leadership, teamwork, and growth with a focus on empathy, inclusivity, and lifelong learning


Buy Mona’s book

Shattering Identity Bias by Mona Shindy: Buy on Amazon

 

Follow Mona

https://www.monashindy.com

linkedin.com/in/mona-shindy-csc-84ba54121


Follow Ben and The Growth House 

Subscribe to The Growth House Podcast

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ben@thegrowthhouse.co.uk

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]]> <![CDATA[Hostage Negotiator Tactics: Mastering COMPASSION & ASSERTIVENESS]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:32:20 GMT 49:03 6790df27455ab42f9db2ce06 false https://thegrowthhouse.com/podcast/ 6790df27455ab42f9db2ce06 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 compassion-and-assertiveness Ben talks to Kirk Kinnell trailer 1 21 It’s always exciting to welcome a new speaker to The Growth House roster and so here’s a podcast introducing 30 year hostage negotiator Kirk Kinnell. Kirk’s insights regarding building connection, and establishing trust and influence are as profound as they are useful. He’s a wonderful communicator with a set of tools and skills that are world class. 


#hostagenegotiation #influencewithoutauthority #conflictresolution #empathy #trust #diversity


Kirk Cannell's Introduction and Background 0:09


The Importance of Starting a Negotiation Well 3:31


Listening and Empathy in Negotiations 6:45


Building Trust and Mutual Interest 8:56


The Role of Language and Accents in Negotiations 18:06


Team Dynamics in Negotiations 20:47


The Concept of "No" and Red Lines in Negotiations 25:28


Strategic Use of Time and Silence in Negotiations 33:09


Diversity and Gender in Negotiation Teams 38:38


Leadership Beliefs and Teamship Behaviors 44:06


Advice for Growth and Innovation 46:40


Follow Kirk Kinnell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-kinnell-69a35b7b/


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]]> It’s always exciting to welcome a new speaker to The Growth House roster and so here’s a podcast introducing 30 year hostage negotiator Kirk Kinnell. Kirk’s insights regarding building connection, and establishing trust and influence are as profound as they are useful. He’s a wonderful communicator with a set of tools and skills that are world class. 


#hostagenegotiation #influencewithoutauthority #conflictresolution #empathy #trust #diversity


Kirk Cannell's Introduction and Background 0:09


The Importance of Starting a Negotiation Well 3:31


Listening and Empathy in Negotiations 6:45


Building Trust and Mutual Interest 8:56


The Role of Language and Accents in Negotiations 18:06


Team Dynamics in Negotiations 20:47


The Concept of "No" and Red Lines in Negotiations 25:28


Strategic Use of Time and Silence in Negotiations 33:09


Diversity and Gender in Negotiation Teams 38:38


Leadership Beliefs and Teamship Behaviors 44:06


Advice for Growth and Innovation 46:40


Follow Kirk Kinnell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-kinnell-69a35b7b/


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]]> Jason Fox: CHEERFULNESS and ADVERSITY Jason Fox: CHEERFULNESS and ADVERSITY Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:52:01 GMT 47:43 66f4114ddf6fe6a71825897a false https://thegrowthhouse.com/podcast/ 66f4114ddf6fe6a71825897a 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 cheerfulness-and-adversity Ben Fennell talks to Jason Fox full 1 20 Jason has done lots of speaking events for The Growth House over the years and I'm always inspired by his candour, humility and eloquence. 


We recently recorded a podcast interview with Jason where we covered topics as diverse as Mental Health, Feedback, and my favourite, the importance of Cheerfulness in a high performing team. 


We are thrilled to be able to share our latest podcast with you now.


1:00 - 2:08: Ben introduces Jason Fox, highlighting his background in the Special Forces, broadcasting, and inspirational speaking.

Summer Reflections 2:08: Jason discusses his busy summer, mainly working on the "SAS: Who Dares Wins" series.

Production Challenges 3:06: Jason shares insights into the pressure and demands of producing a reality TV show, noting how production time and intensity have increased.

Spotting Potential 5:45: Jason talks about his ability to identify strong performers early in the selection process, sharing anecdotes from his work on the show.

Joining the Military at 16 6:45: Jason reflects on his decision to join the Royal Marines at a young age due to a lack of academic interest.

Commando Spirit 8:18: Discussion on the core values of the Royal Marines, such as courage, determination, unselfishness, and cheerfulness in adversity, and their importance in shaping military culture.

Transition to Special Forces 13:13: Jason discusses how the culture in Special Forces built on the Marine foundation but added more autonomy and responsibility.

Challenges of Leaving the Military 17:21: Jason describes the personal struggles he faced transitioning out of the military and into civilian life, acknowledging mental health challenges.

Managing Stress and Mental Health 19:11: Jason shares his journey to recognizing and addressing stressors, leading to improved mental health and self-awareness.

The Self Check-In 22:08: Jason introduces his personal technique of "self check-in," where he explores negative emotions to understand their source and manage his reactions.

Grounding Yourself Under Pressure 24:45: Jason shares a story from his Special Forces days about remaining calm and collected under fire, focusing on his team and the situation.

Feedback and Review Process 27:53: Jason explains the importance of regular, constructive debriefs in Special Forces to learn from both successes and failures, emphasizing the value of continuous improvement.

The Role of Habits 31:39: Discussion on the importance of ingraining fundamental habits in training, with comparisons to elite sports, like rugby.

Repetition and Mastery 39:32: Jason stresses the importance of mastering basics through continuous practice, drawing parallels between military and sports training.

Leadership, Teamship, and Growth 41:01: Jason shares his top values for leadership empathy, teamship trust, and personal growth courage.

Reflections on Business Growth 45:49: Final thoughts on the challenges founders face as their businesses scale, using examples from various industries.


Follow Jason Fox

https://www.instagram.com/jason_carl_fox/?hl=en


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]]> Jason has done lots of speaking events for The Growth House over the years and I'm always inspired by his candour, humility and eloquence. 


We recently recorded a podcast interview with Jason where we covered topics as diverse as Mental Health, Feedback, and my favourite, the importance of Cheerfulness in a high performing team. 


We are thrilled to be able to share our latest podcast with you now.


1:00 - 2:08: Ben introduces Jason Fox, highlighting his background in the Special Forces, broadcasting, and inspirational speaking.

Summer Reflections 2:08: Jason discusses his busy summer, mainly working on the "SAS: Who Dares Wins" series.

Production Challenges 3:06: Jason shares insights into the pressure and demands of producing a reality TV show, noting how production time and intensity have increased.

Spotting Potential 5:45: Jason talks about his ability to identify strong performers early in the selection process, sharing anecdotes from his work on the show.

Joining the Military at 16 6:45: Jason reflects on his decision to join the Royal Marines at a young age due to a lack of academic interest.

Commando Spirit 8:18: Discussion on the core values of the Royal Marines, such as courage, determination, unselfishness, and cheerfulness in adversity, and their importance in shaping military culture.

Transition to Special Forces 13:13: Jason discusses how the culture in Special Forces built on the Marine foundation but added more autonomy and responsibility.

Challenges of Leaving the Military 17:21: Jason describes the personal struggles he faced transitioning out of the military and into civilian life, acknowledging mental health challenges.

Managing Stress and Mental Health 19:11: Jason shares his journey to recognizing and addressing stressors, leading to improved mental health and self-awareness.

The Self Check-In 22:08: Jason introduces his personal technique of "self check-in," where he explores negative emotions to understand their source and manage his reactions.

Grounding Yourself Under Pressure 24:45: Jason shares a story from his Special Forces days about remaining calm and collected under fire, focusing on his team and the situation.

Feedback and Review Process 27:53: Jason explains the importance of regular, constructive debriefs in Special Forces to learn from both successes and failures, emphasizing the value of continuous improvement.

The Role of Habits 31:39: Discussion on the importance of ingraining fundamental habits in training, with comparisons to elite sports, like rugby.

Repetition and Mastery 39:32: Jason stresses the importance of mastering basics through continuous practice, drawing parallels between military and sports training.

Leadership, Teamship, and Growth 41:01: Jason shares his top values for leadership empathy, teamship trust, and personal growth courage.

Reflections on Business Growth 45:49: Final thoughts on the challenges founders face as their businesses scale, using examples from various industries.


Follow Jason Fox

https://www.instagram.com/jason_carl_fox/?hl=en


Follow Ben and The Growth House 

Subscribe to The Growth House Podcast

https://thegrowthhouse.com

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]]> Rupal Patel: CIA and CEO Rupal Patel: CIA and CEO Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:06:48 GMT 47:52 66b9f75fb8a9dd25a4ebce75 false https://thegrowthhouse.com/podcast/ 66b9f75fb8a9dd25a4ebce75 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 cia-and-ceo Ben Fennell talks with Rupal Patel full 1 19 We are excited to share Podcast 19 with the wonderful Rupal Patel. Rupal is author of the international bestseller: From CIA to CEO and she is the latest addition to our speaker roster. During our conversation, she shares the insights, stories and tools gained from a thrilling career as a CIA Analyst and Field Agent. Highlights for me were her bits of advice regarding 'Speaking truth to power', 'Learnings born of some white knuckle experiences' briefing serving presidents and 4-star generals. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we both did. 


1.Introduction and Background (00:06 - 02:03)


2.Rupal’s Journey to the CIA (02:03 - 03:50)


3.The Importance of First Impressions and Handshakes (03:50 - 06:12)


4.The Concept of ‘Difference’ and Its Impact (06:12 - 09:47)


5.Embracing and Designing a Life True to Oneself (09:47 - 13:08)


6.Understanding Energy Maps and Golden Hours (13:08 - 15:10)


7.Learning the Tradecraft at the CIA (15:10 - 18:23)


8.CIA’s Intelligence Cycle and Work Cycles (18:23 - 19:21)


9.The Transition from CIA to Entrepreneurship (19:21 - 22:30)


10.Mindset Shifts and Overcoming Challenges (22:30 - 25:05)


11.Leadership Lessons from the CIA (25:05 - 28:00)


12.Balancing Ambition with Well-Being (28:00 - 31:15)


13.The Power of Reflection and Journaling (31:15 - 34:00)


14.Creating a Supportive Ecosystem (34:00 - 36:40)


15.The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership (36:40 - 39:20)


16.Key Takeaways from Rupal’s Book (39:20 - 41:45)


17.Advice for Aspiring Leaders and Entrepreneurs (41:45 - 44:00)


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]]> We are excited to share Podcast 19 with the wonderful Rupal Patel. Rupal is author of the international bestseller: From CIA to CEO and she is the latest addition to our speaker roster. During our conversation, she shares the insights, stories and tools gained from a thrilling career as a CIA Analyst and Field Agent. Highlights for me were her bits of advice regarding 'Speaking truth to power', 'Learnings born of some white knuckle experiences' briefing serving presidents and 4-star generals. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we both did. 


1.Introduction and Background (00:06 - 02:03)


2.Rupal’s Journey to the CIA (02:03 - 03:50)


3.The Importance of First Impressions and Handshakes (03:50 - 06:12)


4.The Concept of ‘Difference’ and Its Impact (06:12 - 09:47)


5.Embracing and Designing a Life True to Oneself (09:47 - 13:08)


6.Understanding Energy Maps and Golden Hours (13:08 - 15:10)


7.Learning the Tradecraft at the CIA (15:10 - 18:23)


8.CIA’s Intelligence Cycle and Work Cycles (18:23 - 19:21)


9.The Transition from CIA to Entrepreneurship (19:21 - 22:30)


10.Mindset Shifts and Overcoming Challenges (22:30 - 25:05)


11.Leadership Lessons from the CIA (25:05 - 28:00)


12.Balancing Ambition with Well-Being (28:00 - 31:15)


13.The Power of Reflection and Journaling (31:15 - 34:00)


14.Creating a Supportive Ecosystem (34:00 - 36:40)


15.The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership (36:40 - 39:20)


16.Key Takeaways from Rupal’s Book (39:20 - 41:45)


17.Advice for Aspiring Leaders and Entrepreneurs (41:45 - 44:00)


Buy Rupal's book

CIA to CEO by Rupal Patel: Buy on Amazon

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupal-patel-2145a960/


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]]> <![CDATA[Michael Johnson: Fundamentals & Your Own Style]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:22:08 GMT 48:15 669662d8712e200e62a49fc7 false https://thegrowthhouse.com/podcast/ 669662d8712e200e62a49fc7 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 respect-the-fundamentals-and-embrace-your-own-style Ben Fennell talks to Michael Johnson full 1 18 Track legend Michael Johnson talks to Ben in our latest podcast episode and whether you're a sports fan or not, there is so much wisdom here regarding preparation, pressure and high performance behaviours.


Michael shares many wonderful insights, but the idea of how we need to balance respect for the fundamentals of your chosen pursuit, whilst embracing your own unique talents and style.


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Michael shares many wonderful insights, but the idea of how we need to balance respect for the fundamentals of your chosen pursuit, whilst embracing your own unique talents and style.


If you want to learn more about our Leadership Programmes please do get in touch ben@thegrowthhouse.co.uk

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]]> <![CDATA[AI Ethicist: Enduring Human Skills & Emerging AI Tools]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:19:00 GMT 48:50 65ca28d5e89a170016f9e481 false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 65ca28d5e89a170016f9e481 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 enduring-human-skills-and-emerging-ai-tools Ben Fennell talks with Henry Shevlin full 1 17 To mark the launch of our new AI Programme: Fast Start, we wanted to introduce the wonderful Henry Shevlin. Henry is a Cambridge AI Ethicist, Cognitive Scientist and Associate Director at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence.


Henry has spoken at all five of our pilot workshops and has informed and inspired our clients in equal measure. We have titled the podcast 'Enduring Human Skills and Emerging AI Tools'. It's not the shortest title we've ever written, but it is the guiding principle for the new programme and the idea that sits at the heart of this interview.


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Henry has spoken at all five of our pilot workshops and has informed and inspired our clients in equal measure. We have titled the podcast 'Enduring Human Skills and Emerging AI Tools'. It's not the shortest title we've ever written, but it is the guiding principle for the new programme and the idea that sits at the heart of this interview.


If you want to learn more about new AI Programme please do get in touch ben@thegrowthhouse.co.uk

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]]> Jolly Hog Co-Founder: FAMILY and BUSINESS Jolly Hog Co-Founder: FAMILY and BUSINESS Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:49:07 GMT 42:45 6580159480c39b001699239d false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 6580159480c39b001699239d 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 family-and-business Ben Fennell talks Olly Kohn full 1 15

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]]> Dan Carter: CONFIDENCE and HUMILITY Dan Carter: CONFIDENCE and HUMILITY Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:04:59 GMT 55:08 64f09dc7a39582001179b7bd false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 64f09dc7a39582001179b7bd 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 confidence-and-humility Ben Fennell talks Dan Carter full 1 14

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]]> NASA Astronaut: TRUST and SPACE NASA Astronaut: TRUST and SPACE Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:14:38 GMT 43:50 644ad7aea94a1e00116f5020 false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 644ad7aea94a1e00116f5020 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 trust-and-space Ben Fennell talks to Marsha Ivins full 1 13

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]]> <![CDATA[Oscar-Winning Producer & Director: CREATIVITY and CONNECTION]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:47:57 GMT 45:46 640f379d22041a001180edd1 false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 640f379d22041a001180edd1 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 creativity-and-connection Ben Fennell talks to Andrew Ruhemann full 1 12

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]]> Solo Ocean Rower: PURPOSE and SUSTAINABILITY Solo Ocean Rower: PURPOSE and SUSTAINABILITY Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:11:49 GMT 48:40 62cfb3a50964ca0012a4d082 false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 62cfb3a50964ca0012a4d082 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 purpose-and-sustainability Ben Fennell talks to Row Savage full 1 11

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]]> RAF Helicopter Pilot: TRAIN HARD and FIGHT EASY RAF Helicopter Pilot: TRAIN HARD and FIGHT EASY Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:03:52 GMT 49:29 623c8442a595c20012528679 false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 623c8442a595c20012528679 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 train-hard-and-fight-easy Ben Fennell talks to Sarah Furness full 1 10

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]]> <![CDATA[Adventurer & Entrepreneur: CHALLENGING LIMITATIONS and FEARS ]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:23:50 GMT 49:25 622602f24bb75e00148d2dd3 false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 622602f24bb75e00148d2dd3 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 challenging-our-limitations-and-fears Ben talks to Vicki Anstey full 1 9 I can’t think of a better speaker, this week of international women’s day, than Vicki Anstey. Vicki is an adventurer and entrepreneur. She was a finalist in the hit Channel 4 TV series ‘SAS Who Dares Wins’. She is a world record holder having rowed across the mid Pacific in a team of three. Vicki has just completed a 230K endurance event in the arctic where she was the second fastest female to complete the challenge. Vicki is a motivational speaker on the topics of resilience, wellbeing and how best to challenge our fears and limitations. It’s great to have Vicki as part of our evolved speaker roster. There will be more podcasts from our newest speakers to come. 

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]]> OPTIMISM and PERFORMANCE OPTIMISM and PERFORMANCE Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:57:58 GMT 37:50 60c79d115fb6470019dbc820 false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 60c79d115fb6470019dbc820 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 optimism-and-positivity Ben Fennell talks to Ollie Phillips full 1 8

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]]> EAST and WEST EAST and WEST Tue, 18 May 2021 07:54:56 GMT 37:19 60a2bcbc45a09210b4bfb007 false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 60a2bcbc45a09210b4bfb007 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 east-and-west Ben Fennell talks to Chaz Wigley full 1 7 EAST and WEST.

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]]> STARTING and SCALING STARTING and SCALING Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:32:23 GMT 44:40 60474eb700e35846c4075fb4 false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 60474eb700e35846c4075fb4 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 starting-and-scaling Ben Fennell talks to Sarah Willingham full 1 6

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]]> PHYSICAL HEALTH and WELLBEING PHYSICAL HEALTH and WELLBEING Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:19:03 GMT 45:46 6017c7889ad00669c315bfbd false https://thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast/ 6017c7889ad00669c315bfbd 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 physical-health-and-wellbeing Ben Fennell talks to Dr Adam Carey full 1 5

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]]> DIFFERENCE and TOGETHERNESS DIFFERENCE and TOGETHERNESS Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:37:21 GMT 41:20 5f6db9b7db08757366534e66 false http://www.thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast 5f6db9b7db08757366534e66 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 difference-and-togetherness Ben Fennell talks to Jeff Dodds full 1 4

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]]> ME and WE ME and WE Wed, 11 Nov 2020 22:09:33 GMT 41:08 5f0f3228f04b8f474fda3919 false http://www.thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast 5f0f3228f04b8f474fda3919 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 me-and-we Ben Fennell talks to Jim Carroll full 1 2

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]]> MENTAL HEALTH and RESILIENCE MENTAL HEALTH and RESILIENCE Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:12:40 GMT 41:58 5f0f38d1f04b8f474fda391f false http://www.thegrowthhouse.co.uk/podcast 5f0f38d1f04b8f474fda391f 5e7b0b500162cb8327ec3395 mental-health-and-resilience Ben Fennell talks to Victoria Milligan full 1 1

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