Focusing on leadership in higher education, Mel Loizou asks her guests to share what leadership means to them. The Dive Deep Climb High podcast is fun, honest, and relatable. It enables you to dive deep into your role and the leader you are. To climb high, unleashing the power and potential of you and those around you. With inspiring stories, practical tips, and a little bit of fishiness this show will help you realise that sometimes the apparently impossible is absolutely possible.
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In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes:
E063 Recruiting Senior Leaders with Michael Hewlett
E064 Nature’s Lessons with ChaNan Bonser
E065 Leadership in Academia with Peter…
In this episode we take a deep dive into authenticity with the wonderful T Mark Meyer. As leaders we are all encouraged to be authentic but what does that mean and is it even possible to be authenti…
In this episode we welcome back Patrick Donadio as we dive into the final three parts of his communication model. Patrick first appeared as a guest on the show in November 2022 (Episode 32) and thi…
In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of leadership in academia. During this fascinating conversation Peter shares with us his career journey from academic biologist to Chief Executive …
In this episode we welcome back ChaNan Bonser, as we explore how the wisdom of nature, and the natural world can guide our leadership journey. During this fascinating conversation we explore Chinese…
In this episode, we take a deep dive into recruitment and more specifically senior leadership recruitment within the Estates/Facilities Management area of higher education. With over 25 years’ exper…
In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes:
E057 Managing Change & Transformation with Gareth Duffin
E058 Let Nature be Your Compass with Rosie Tomkins
E059 The Importance of …
In this episode, we take a deep dive into why it is more productive to have conversations rather than communication. As a former opera singer, Susan shares with us her five-step SuperStar Communicat…
In this episode, we take a deep dive into how to best motivate your team. Having recently joined the University of Leeds as Head of Conferences and Events, Sam shares with us what he has learned from…
In this episode, we take a deep dive into onboarding and why it is so important. Having worked in educational recruitment for the past ten years and recently moved companies, Hayley shares with us he…
In this episode, we take a deep dive into nature and the power of tapping into our natural intelligence. During this fascinating conversation, Rosie shares with us, the incredible work she is doing w…
In this episode, we take a deep dive into change and transformation. Change is tough and together with Gareth, we explore why so few change projects are successful. Reflecting on his own experiences …
In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes:
E051 Look After Your Mental Health with Rosie Tressler OBE
E052 Self-Awareness is Key with Nicola Arnold
E053 Being a Mindful Lead…
In this episode, we take a deep dive into redundancy, how it feels to be made redundant and what lessons can we take away as leaders, if we ever have to manage a redundancy programme. A former accoun…
In this episode, we dive into higher education in the United States. Together with Lori, we explore the major challenges that are currently facing leaders in the sector, falling enrolment figures, a …
In this episode, we dive into the benefits of being a mindful leader. Having spent much of his career in Silicon Valley, Reiner shares with us his approach for becoming a Mindful leader. It is one th…
In this episode, we explore the importance of self-awareness and dive deep into the challenges of developing a large and diverse team. As Head of Learning & Organisational Development at Royal Surrey…
In this episode, we dive into the topic of mental health and well-being. As Chief Executive of the charity Student Minds, Rosie shares with us why she feels it is important to be both inclusive and r…
In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes:
E045 Overcoming Roadblocks with Hulya Kurt
E046 Turn Your Passion into Purpose with Julie Perkins
E047 Affordability is Key with Al…
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of limiting beliefs, what they are and how we can overcome them. A former accountant, Jeremy is an accredited Executive Coach and trainer who specialise …