On this new season episode, we re-acquaint ourselves with Ben Wilson, one of The Impact Sessions Host, Nick Bramley's favourite guests from the original series (Episide 6) - and he is back for another cracking episode.

Ben runs a second generation family manufacturing business employing about 50 people varying from Apprentice level team members and semi-skilled operatives to highly experienced Supervisors, Managers and Leaders across the team.

He is a big fan of personal and self development and an avid reader and listener to audio books - particularly, not exclusively those with a business twist.

All to keep his ideas, thoughts, strategies and actions as current as possible.......

But is "leadership" in the sense of a lot of what we see being pedalled by so-called experts on social media platforms, and even some "go to" courses as REAL as it could and should be in the REAL world of work?

This is a fascinating discussion with a really self-aware business leader who really understands LEADERSHIP in terms of how it works in a pressurised work environment, how it needs to be flexible and how it needs to adapt to the situation - and boy, has Ben and his business, MPM been in and through some situations to test the theory and the reality of his thinking......

We discuss subjects such as:

• Natural Leadership v Learnt Behaviour Leadership
• When "Textbook" Leadership Doesn't Cut the Mustard
• Why There Is So Much More To Leadership Than Just Leading
• Where Does Resilience Fit In?
• Why 2024 Was So Draining & What Did He Learn?
• Why He Has a Passion for Self-Development?

and more......

This is a slightly longer episode than normal, but you will see that it just flies by, so we hope you enjoy it.

This is another great watch or listen.

Enjoy!

Feedback, as always is most welcome.

Guest Contact Details

Ben Wilson

- Tel - +44 (0) 113 236 0396

- Email – ben@mpmgroup.co.uk

- Web – https://mpmgroup.co.uk/

- Li - www.linkedin.com/in/benwilsonmpm

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Mark Mortimer is the Owner & Founder of a business called TimeZone Business as well as being actively involved in (or operating) a variety of international communication and networking businesses and groups including:

- Communication Skills for International Business

- The Communication Skills Club

- The Global Chamber

- The TimeZone Voices Podcast

A UK Ex-Pat based in Germany, and with a CV of global proportions, who better to discuss the subtleties and nuances of working and communicating internationally in 2025 and beyond?

We explore a little about Mark's international career, mainly in context of what he learnt and what he can share with our audience about being successful.

We look at culture, we look at skills and we look at some really practical best practice ideas and scenarios to ensure that you too can be successful on the international stage.

So whether engaging customers, suppliers, distributors, agents or a wider stakeholder group, this episode has something for you.

If you haven't yet worked internationally, in an ever-shrinking world, is it not just a matter of time?

Either way, this is a great watch or listen.

Enjoy!

Feedback, as always is most welcome.

Guest Contact Details

Mark Mortimer

Tel - +44 (0) 7545 915343

Email – mark@timezonebusiness.com

Web – https://timezonebusiness.com/

Li - linkedin.com/in/mark-mortimer

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Paul Cooper is a Master Photographer and owner of Bailey Cooper, an Award Winning Photography business based in York, England.

I wanted to explore if the advent and relentless growth in AI will be sounding the death knell for the photography industry anytime soon, or if by embracing AI, the sector can successfully transition like it did from print to digital around the turn of the millennium?

For context, we explore a bit about the heritage of the photography sector and some of Paul's milestone career moments, so we can see where his thought processes are coming from.

He even shares some business tips along the way, but be wary of the end bit where you might need a stronger stomach as he discusses an odd environment in which to find yourself with a camera!

It's fair to say that, whether you work or are interested in the photography sector or not, this is a great insight into how embracing new technology can be a continued catalyst for success.

We also see that Paul is something of a "giver" when it comes to inspiring the next generation and why he uses this (and networking) to continue to grow his business.

This really is a great watch or listen.

Enjoy!

Feedback, as always is most welcome.

Guest Contact Details

Paul Cooper Tel - +44 (0) 1904 512074

Mob - +44 (0) 7817 260490

Email – paul@baileycooper.co.uk

Web – https://baileycooper.co.uk/

Li - linkedin.com/in/photography-instructor

His Teaching & Hot Tips Website Address is -

https://www.masteryour.photography/

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