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1AM talks is a business podcast hosted by Andry McFarlane, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Andry McFarlane hosts 1AM talks, a business show with 24 episodes published.

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  Trailer 12 - One Hour For Change

  Sep 6, 20261 minS2

  Can one coaching session make a difference to leaders? In this trailer for our upcoming 1AM Talks episode, Gerald Vanderpuye, CEO of Impact Brixton, shares his leadership mantra: "Your job is to look after the people, not the business. Help them go from 70% to 90% of themselves—that’s what coaching is for." But this full episode that drops this week, isn’t only about Gerald leading. Rachael Palmer Impact Brixton’s resident General Manager is back too and you’ll discover lots about her journey to leadership. Discover.. How one standalone coaching session can create lasting change (no long-term programme needed) for a leader like Rachael Palmer, General Manager of Impact Brixton. The art of spotting hidden leaders—those who step up naturally but don’t yet see their own potential. Why values-driven high-risk decisions (even the tough ones) lead to stronger, more lasting leadership. Full episode dropping soon. Listen for free on Spotify Podbean and Apple podcasts #1AMTalks #CoachingThatWorks #LeadershipDevelopment #HR #L&D #WorkplaceCulture #ImpactBrixton #OneSessionWonders #Coworkingleadership #entrepreneurs

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11 - From crossroads to CEO

  Jun 30, 202620 minS2

  What does it take to act courageously and make successful high risks decisions? In this 1AM Talks episode, we speak with Gerald Vanderpuye and Rachael Palmer from Impact Brixton about leadership at a crossroads, and the role coaching played in helping a CEO at a high risk moment. Gerald reflects on the period before taking on a co-working space, when his future work felt unclear. The episode also explores what makes Impact Brixton distinctive now: a workplace shaped by connection, collaboration, minimal hierarchy and a powerful sense of belonging. Rachael brings the perspective of leading and managing day to day, in a trust-based, community-first environment. 💡Leadership, culture, risk and decisions at Impact Brixton 🎙 For HR, OD and L&D practitioners, this episode shows: how coaching can support CEOs and other leaders when they are at a crossroads - with high-risk evidence-based decisions how trust-based leadership culture grows in low-hierarchy workplaces how community and belonging shape organisational culture how coaching can strengthen aligned decision making, confidence and self-accountability in staff how leadership development support both emerging leaders and a wider workplace culture in SME’s ➡️ In the next episode, we hear more from Rachael Palmer about her own leadership journey and the impact just one coaching session had on her work and leadership. Find out more To find out more about Andry McFarlane and 1AM Talks: https://linktr.ee/andryam Learning and development work in the UK: https://thelearningmoment.org For global work connect with Andry McFarlane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrymcfarlane ⏱ Moments to look out for in the Full Episode 00:00 — Andry introduces 1AM Talks and sets the scene at Impact Brixton, Brixton, London 01:37 — Gerald reflects on why he first sought coaching — and the make-or-break moment that changed everything for his business 02:47 — “Filter the signal, not the noise” — Gerald on how coaching sharpened his decision-making as a leader 09:17 — Andry shares how Impact Brixton inspired her to offer a voluntary coaching programme to the staff team — and what made it unique 12:23 — Gerald on building a non-hierarchical culture and why coaching filled the accountability gap his team needed 17:30 — Rachael and Gerald on why Impact Brixton is more than a workspace — and what it means when members bring their families to show it off 💭 Reflective Questions — For HR & L&D Managers 1.When your organisation invests in coaching, how do you assess whether the coach is the right fit — not just on paper, but in terms of trust and culture alignment? 2.Gerald describes coaching as helping leaders “filter signal from noise” in high-pressure moments. How are you currently supporting your managers to make quality decisions when the stakes are high? 3.The coaching offered to the Impact Brixton team was a single 90-minute session with no follow-up or evaluation. What does this challenge you to think about in terms of how your organisation measures the value of coaching interventions? Guest details Gerald Vanderpuye— Guest Bio Gerald Vanderpuye is CEO of Impact Brixton. He also advises and implements AI systems for tech start-ups, incubators. He tells Brixton’s story through Brixton Culture Capital + Make Rum for fun @Brixton Alchemist. Rachael Palmer — Guest Bio Rachael Palmer is General Manager at Impact Brixton. She brings insight into day-to-day leadership in a community-first workplace where people are trusted to grow into responsibility. Impact Brixton: https://www.impactbrixton.com Podcast recording and production team: https://www.artifactfilms.co.uk/ #LeadershipAtCrossroads #LeadershipCulture #CoachingAtWork #OrganisationalDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment #CommunityFirst #TrustBasedLeadership #ImpactBrixton #CoworkingCulture #1AMTalks #SME’s We’d appreciate your ideas: What kind of culture helps people step into leadership? How does your organisation build trust without relying on heavy hierarchy?

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  Trailer 11 - From crossroads to CEO

  Jun 29, 20261 minS2

  💡What does it take to go with courage and make values based decisions when the risks are high? In this trailer, we give you a hint of what’s coming in our full episode, as host Andry McFarlane sits down with Gerald Vanderpuye, CEO of Impact Brixton — a vibrant coworking space in South London — and General Manager Rachael Palmer, to explore the real impact of coaching at a crucial moment of his life. We get a glimpse of Gerald at a crossroads where he was choosing whether to become a CEO -entrepreneur leading a co-working space or or an employee. He gives us a taste of how coaching helped him filter ‘clarity from noise’ — and why he now turns to it every time the pressure rises. We also get a preview of how Gerald brought that experience full circle, commissioning a coaching programme for his own team at Impact Brixton, and what it unlocked in terms of confidence, leadership awareness and accountability. Plus — a sneak peek at what makes Impact Brixton so hard to describe in words - but impossible to resist , as Gerald and Rachael try to put into words the community magic of a place where members bring their parents, and Rachael’s kids think they can ‘just drop by’. 💡In the Full Episode You’ll Hear: Why successful leaders lean into support rather than away from it How coaching improves successful high stakes CEO decision-making The secret behind building an empowered team culture with a flat team structure The coaching programme that supported the Impact Brixton team leaders,managers and staff 🎙 Thanks for Listening Thank you for tuning into this trailer for 1AM Talks. If this has sparked your curiosity, the full episode is available now. Share it with a colleague, leave us a review, or continue the conversation on socials. Every episode is a real learning journey and we’re glad you’re part of it. Recorded live at Impact Brixton by the production team at Artifact Films:: https://www.artifactfilms.co.uk/

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10 - Quality & Student Inclusion

  Jun 2, 202635 minS2

  💡How is the quality of  student services impacted by coaching?  💡In this episode of 1AM Talks, Kieren Macintosh (Vice Principal, Lewisham College) and Rebecca Henry Litteck (Head of Learning & OD, City St George’s) share their powerful stories of how coaching and mentoring break down silos, build trust, and drive inclusion—ultimately enhancing quality and student experiences. And we discuss the end of the ‘superhero’ leader.  <p>🎧 You’ll hear:<br> ✔️ Kieren’s transformation: From feeling "stuck" in his role to using coaching to prioritise impact, build a track record of success, and elevate his team’s performance—directly benefiting student support and outcomes.<br...

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  Trailer 10 - Quality & Student Inclusion

  Jun 1, 20261 minS2

  <p>💡How does coaching impact on the quality of student services? Can L&D truly change the experience  for leaders, teams, and students in Further and Higher Education? </p> <p>💡What is the End of the ‘hero leader’?  How are FE and HE beginning to shift, in small but important ways, towards peer mentoring, peer coaching and action learning and could they move from ‘superhero leaders’ to more co-owned leadership? </p> <p>🎉 New Episode coming this week</p> <p>🎙️In the full episode you’ll hear:<br> ✔️ Kieren’s transformation: From feeling "stuck" in his role to using coaching to prioritise impact, build a track r...

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