As we approach 2025, the workplace continues to evolve in response to global challenges, rising costs, and shifting workforce expectations. In this solo episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram reflects on the big lessons from 2024 and explores the seven trends that will define organizational culture, leadership, and engagement in the year ahead.

From continuous learning to meaningful work, from hybrid working to mental health, Andy unpacks why these trends matter, what organizations are getting right, and where there’s room for growth. With thought-provoking questions, best practice examples, and actionable insights, this episode is a rallying call to rethink and recommit to people-first leadership in the face of unprecedented change.

Whether you’re an HR leader, business owner, or just curious about what the future of work looks like, this episode offers fresh perspectives and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead of the curve.

If you’re ready to embrace the opportunities that 2025 brings, this episode is a must-listen.

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• Why continuous learning is a business imperative
• Why transparency and trust are critical when embracing AI to working practices
• How to move beyond the hot mess of hybrid work
• Why yoga and breathing apps don't cut it when it comes to mental health support
• How to move from DEI tickboxes to meaningful impact
• Why meaning at work matters
• Why leaders must champion culture

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:10 - Introduction: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025 00:04:30 - Trend 1: The Importance of Continuous Learning 00:07:31 - Trend 2: AI in HR — Opportunities and Challenges 00:10:20 - Trend 3: Hybrid Work — Flexibility Requires Structure 00:13:14 - Trend 4: Mental Health as a Core Strategy 00:15:47 - Trend 5: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — A Business Imperative 00:18:36 - Trend 6: Creating Meaningful Work Experiences 00:21:12 - Trend 7: Leadership Connection and Championing Culture 00:45:24 - Closing Thoughts: The Future of Work Is Human

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Why don’t we question traditional leadership training more often? The world is shifting under our feet, with complex global challenges, AI, and sustainability demanding leaders who think differently. Yet many organisations and institutions still rely on approaches designed for yesterday’s problems.

In this episode, Andy Goram talks to Ed Fidoe, founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School, who’s taking a bold, innovative approach to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Ed believes that interdisciplinary thinking—combining knowledge across fields—is critical for tackling the messy, interconnected issues that dominate today’s landscape.

This thought-provoking conversation dives into how education and leadership development need to evolve, why adaptability, empathy, and long-term thinking are the “ninja skills” of the future, and how businesses can prepare their people to lead with purpose and impact. If you’re ready to rethink what it means to build a successful leader, this episode is a must-listen.

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• Why interdisciplinary thinking is essential for future leaders
• How the traditional MBA and Leadership training need to evolve
• Why the "Ninja-like" skills of adaptability, systems thinking, collaboration, and ethical decision-making are becoming non-negotiable for leaders
• Why effective, modern leaders must care about more than just short-term outcomes
• Why education and business must adapt together

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:10 - Leadership at a Crossroads: Why Traditional Approaches Fall Short 00:03:49 - Meet Ed Fidoe: The Vision Behind the London Interdisciplinary School 00:07:54 - Why Interdisciplinary Thinking is Crucial for Future Leaders 00:15:42 - Rethinking the MBA: Developing Foresight for Complex Systems 00:20:48 - The Case for Long-Termism in Leadership 00:23:22 - Building Critical Leadership Skills for the 21st Century 00:28:22 - Overcoming Barriers to Interdisciplinary Leadership 00:39:22 - Embedding Values and Purpose in Leadership Development 00:45:24 - Sticky Notes: Ed Fidoe’s Three Key Pieces of Leadership Advice

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In this episode, Sticky From The Inside host Andy Goram chats with Mike Horne, author of The People Dividend, about breaking down workplace isolation and building real connection at work. Discover why so many employees feel like "cogs in the machine" and how leaders can change this by embracing dignity, kindness, and respect. Mike and Andy tackle timely issues like AI’s role in the workplace, the potential of a 4-day workweek, and the simple actions that create genuine belonging and engagement. Tune in for some simple, but powerful insights that just might change the way you view work and leadership!

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• Practical actions to reduce feelings of isolation and create a more connected, human-centred workplace.
• Why small actions like a genuine "hello" can foster inclusion and strengthen team bonds.
• Dignity, kindness, and respect aren’t "soft skills" but essential elements of effective leadership.
• How AI and the 4-day week can either enhance or challenge workplace connection and collaboration.
• Practical ways leaders can shift from viewing employees as resources to recognizing their inherent value.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:10 - Introduction to Human-Centered Leadership 00:06:56 - Understanding the People Dividend: Mike Horne’s Perspective 00:09:23 - The Role of Human Values in Modern Leadership 00:10:12 - Strategies for Building Connection and Reducing Isolation at Work 00:25:18 - Embracing a 4-Day Workweek and Adapting to AI 00:34:43 - Challenges and Opportunities of Human-Centered Leadership in the AI Era 00:40:34 - Key Takeaways: Cultivating the People Dividend Through Human Values and Leadership

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In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, host Andy Goram sits down with award-winning HR leader and author, Debra Corey, to uncover the damaging leadership behaviours that hold bosses—and their teams—back. Drawing from her latest book, Bad Bosses Ruin Lives, Debra explains how even well-intentioned leaders can exhibit bad leadership behaviours without realizing it, leading to disengagement, frustration, and poor performance.

Discover how key behaviours such as micromanagement, avoidance, and lack of appreciation can damage team morale and productivity. Debra also introduces the "Three A's" framework—Awareness, Acceptance, and Action—to help leaders recognize and correct these harmful habits, ultimately fostering better leadership development. If you’ve ever questioned whether your leadership style might be holding your team back, this episode is for you.

Tune in to learn actionable steps to becoming a better leader, fostering trust, and creating a positive workplace culture where employees can thrive. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about leadership development and the steps needed to break free from bad boss behaviours!

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• Well-intentioned leaders can still unknowingly cause harm
• The 10 Bad Boss Behaviours are more common than you think
• Awareness, acceptance and intentional action are the keys to rectifying bad boss behaviour
• Trust and empathy are foundational elements of great leadership

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:10 - What Makes A Bad Boss? 00:05:06 - The Disconnect Between Leadership Intention And Impact 00:07:32 - Common Bad Boss Behaviours. What Leaders Often Overlook 00:10:17 - How Leadership Development Can Prevent Bad Boss Behaviours 00:12:27 - Why Awareness & Acceptance Are Key To Leadership Improvement 00:18:56 - The Most Common Bad Boss Behaviours 00:24:40 - The 10 Bad Boss Types 00:31.25 - The Role Of Empathy & Compassion In Leadership 00:43:09 - The Importance Of Trust In Leadership 00:45:36 - How To Take Action To Be A Better Leader

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Andy Goram sits down with Kristina Vaneva, author of Beyond Employee Engagement, to explore how businesses can go beyond traditional employee engagement strategies to build lifelong employee advocates. Kristina shares actionable insights on how to create an effective employee advocate programme that seamlessly integrates into every stage of the employee journey—from onboarding to career development and beyond.

Discover the benefits of empowering your team to become authentic employee advocates and how a well-structured employee advocacy program can boost brand loyalty and trust. Learn the steps to build a program that works, the challenges you'll face, and the long-term impact advocacy can have on both your company and your employees. If you're looking to strengthen your employee engagement efforts and foster genuine loyalty, this episode is packed with valuable tips that can transform your approach.

Tune in to learn how to create a culture where your people don’t just work for you—they work with you, promoting your brand long after they’ve moved on.

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• True employee advocacy is rooted in genuine employee engagement
• Successful employee advocacy requires more than just goodwill
• For an employee advocate programme to thrive, leaders must actively buy in and commit to it
• Employee advocacy doesn’t have to end when employees leave the company

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:10 - What is Employee Advocacy? Why Does It Matter? 00:08:23 - The Benefits of Employee Advocate Programmes for Businesses 00:09:04 - How to Build an Effective Employee Advocate Programme 00:25:11 - Employee Engagement and Its Role in Advocacy 00:35:41 - Challenges in Building an Employee Advocate Programme 00:28:26 - Long-Term Benefits of Employee Advocates After They Leave 00:44:41 - Sticky Notes & Close

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Andy Goram sits down with leadership expert Sammy Burt to discuss the transformative concept of being leaderful. Moving beyond traditional leadership roles and titles, Sammy introduces a fresh perspective on leaderful leadership, where the focus shifts to the experience and impact leaders have on others, rather than just the authority they hold.

Together, Andy and Sammy explore the challenges of accidental leadership, the importance of self-awareness, and how to foster a human-centered leadership approach. They dive into the differences between leadership and management, uncover the power of curiosity, and discuss the emotional and relational connections crucial in effective leadership today.

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• What it means to be leaderful
• The important impact of self-awareness in leadership
• How to build human-centered leadership practices
• Why curiosity is a fundamental part of leadership development

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - What Does It Mean to Be Leaderful? 00:09:40 - The Challenges of Traditional Leadership Roles 00:13:28 - Leadership Is More Than a Title: It's About Impact 00:16:26 - The Impact of Poorly Defined Leadership in Organizations 00:26:49 - Leadership vs Management: Why Managing People Is a Myth 00:28:26 - Building Human-Centered Leadership Practices 00:34:33 - Navigating the Post-COVID Shift in Leadership Expectations 00:42:00 - The Importance of Curiosity In Leadership Development 00:45:02 - How To Foster A Leaderful Culture In Your Organisation

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Andy Goram sits down with Nick Court, founder and CEO of The People Experience Hub, to tackle a bold question: "Are we measuring employee engagement all wrong?" As organisations pour time and resources into engagement surveys and scores, Nick challenges the effectiveness of these traditional methods and suggests that we’ve been missing the mark.

Andy and Nick dive deep into the flaws of current engagement measurement practices, exploring why chasing numbers might actually be detracting from what truly drives a thriving workplace. Nick introduces the PX3 model, a revolutionary approach that goes beyond surface-level metrics to uncover the real factors that influence employee experience and retention.

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• Traditional employee engagement metrics are flawed. It's more nuanced.
• Effective employee engagement measurement should know, "What makes an employee engaged here."
• The Px3 Think Feel Do model goes beyond a score and uncovers what needs focus and why
• Internal benchmarks are far more valuable than external comparisons.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Is chasing employee engagement scores leading us astray? 00:06:11 - What does true employee engagement look like in your organisation? 00:09:07 - The dangers of focusing solely on engagement scores 00:14:04 - Why a singular engagement metric may be misleading 00:17:51 - Rethinking net promoter scores for employee engagement 00:23:14 - Introducing the Px3 model - a new approach to measuring employee experience 00:28:56 - Why outcomes matter more than engagement scores 00:35:18 - Predictive analytics are the future of employee engagement measurement 00:41:24 - The case for internal benchmarks over external comparisons 00:42:53 - How to create a culture where employees thrive

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In this episode of Sticky from the Inside, host Andy Goram sits down with leadership coach and visionary, Dan Tocchini to explore the transformative power of vision, resilience, and authentic connections in leadership and company culture. Dan shares profound insights on how embracing discomfort and facing personal and professional "exile" can lead to deeper wisdom, stronger relationships, and extraordinary success.

Discover why a strong vision is the cornerstone of effective leadership and how it can free you from being held hostage by past failures or current circumstances. Learn how to cultivate resilience and stay committed to your goals, even in the face of adversity, and why authentic connections are forged in the toughest of times.

If you're looking to transform your approach to leadership and company culture, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking concepts that will inspire you to lead with purpose, overcome challenges, and create lasting impact.

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• How to turn discomfort into a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.
• The role of vision in freeing leaders from the constraints of history and circumstance.
• Why resilience and commitment are crucial for achieving extraordinary results.
• The importance of facing reality head-on to unlock new opportunities for success.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 00:03:14 - Dan Tocchini on Transforming Leadership and Company Culture 00:06:15 - The Role of Philosophy in Leadership Development 00:09:57 - Phenomenology and Neuroscience: Understanding Leadership Behaviour 00:12:24 - How Vision Shapes Leadership and Company Success 00:19:38 - Embracing Discomfort for Personal and Professional Growth 00:26:54 - The Importance of Resilience and Commitment in Leadership 00:33:13 - Leading Through Crisis: Lessons from Personal Tragedy 00:39:00 - Overcoming Exile in Business Leadership 00:44:04 - Authentic Connections and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 0000:46:40 - Key Takeaways: Mastering Leadership and Creating Impact

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