09 Richard Oakes | Energetic and Courageous Leadership - a better version of yourself

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Empowering the individual to drive change within organisations.

Our guest in this, our first long-form episode, is Richard Oakes, CEO of The O10 Group. Oh, and he just happens to be a 5 times UCi World Cycling Champion as well. So, no pressure!

In the episode Richard and Jonathan discuss the importance of neuroscience and individual mindset in driving organisational change, particularly in the legal sector. We explore how leaders' inner narratives, authenticity, and energy can influence their ability to lead change effectively. Our discussion covers topics such as creating a compelling vision, embracing a growth mindset, maintaining physical and mental well-being, fostering team collaboration, and recognising the human element in change management. Our conversation emphasises the need for courage, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others succeed in navigating the challenges of change. Richard highlights the significance of aligning individual mindsets and behaviours with organisational goals to achieve sustainable transformation.

Richard has held senior level leadership roles in some of the world's most progressive professional services and retail businesses. He has delivered change projects and has a proven track record in re-connecting strategy, leadership behaviours and bottom line results. He has worked with clients in major financial institutions, FTSE 100 and Fortune top 50 organisations. His work has been part of a Harvard Business school case study. Richard is a leading thinker on change in the professional services market and has lectured in the US, Asia, Europe and Australia on the subject.

Richard is also the co-founder and rider for Team Ohten Aveas the world’s fastest masters cycling team. Richard has 4 UCI world titles and 2 world best times.
23 May English South Africa Business · Management

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