Louise Lally Podcast

Leadership Growth series Ep 1 finding alignment within to connect to your true self and be the leader you were meant to be

In this episode of the leadership growth series I spoke with Hortense Le Gentil author of "Aligned: Connecting Your True Self with the Leader You were meant to be."

We discussed the following:

• The role of alignment within ourselves and how do we find that if we are lost or seeking that understanding of fulfilment.
• Understanding our own purpose and the role it plays in our lives every day and the impact that has on how we lead teams.
• How we lead ourselves and those around us in how we cultivate alignment as an individual and collective in the workplace.

This discussion is filled with great practical exercises you can try at home to help you find inner alignment to support you in the roles you have in work and outside of the workplace 

Leadership Growth series Ep 2 emotional habits as a leader do they get in the way

In this second episode of the Leadership Growth series I spoke to Dr Susie Mitchell an internationally renowned Coach. We spoke about:

1. How leaders support the team as a collective when coaching them on learned behaviours and emotional habits to be unlearned.
2. What is the key ingredient to putting this into practice as a coach.
3. What role does having a purpose play in a persons overall fulfillment in life.
4. What is the biggest blocker for people not finding their purpose or why in life and what was Dr Susies biggest obstacle and how did she overcome this. 

As a leader you need to first understand yourself and have awareness of your emotional habits in the workplace in order to better lead your team and support them the best way you can. If you liked this share it to those you feel might benefit

Leadership Growth series Ep 3 Why do we need to have Self-reflection, awareness and belonging

In this episode of the leadership growth series. I am joined by Simon Haigh a thought leader in leadership. We deep dived into the challenges of being in leadership and how teams manage through poor leadership and the impact this has on culture, passion and overall job satisfaction.

We discussed challenges that leaders face in the present and how previous authoritarian styles have impacted those changes in the workplace.

We discussed:

1. The leader's role of self-reflection, slowing down and increasing self-awareness.
2. The leader's role of vision, expectation and the use of facilitative leadership versus authoritarian.
3. How belonging, recognition, trust and autonomy can support in increasing engagement, innovation and collaboration in the workplace.
4. How do the leaders of today adapt and support those in the workplace to embrace and cultivate a coaching culture where it may have not been in place before. 

Leadership Growth series Ep 4 Empathy and being values driven when Managing teams

In this episode of the six-part leadership growth series I am joined with Paula King Master Coach. 

We discussed:

1. The role of new leaders in the workplace fostering coaching for the first time with teams new and already established what approach to take.
2. Empathy in leadership and having a balanced approach that doesn't lead to burnout through the use of self-regulation and awareness.
3. Coaching models that managers can utilize when managing teams such as the PERMA model and CIA model used in supporting wellbeing and decision making with individuals.
4. How to use coaching when dealing with difficult conversations and conflict in the workplace.
5. Values in coaching teams in the workplace where this shows up and how to best support your team in working as a collective towards them. 

Leadership Growth series EP 5 Being Vulnerable through integrity and authenticity as a leader

In this episode I was joined by Sile Ui Chiarain Psychotherapist and actress to discuss vulnerability and authentic leadership.

We discussed:

1. How can leaders be able to get in touch with their vulnerability within a productive discussion, requires an integrity in the transparency of being authentic to oneself.
2. How authentic leadership is an ethical and accountable "lead our ship" style that embraces weaknesses as a strength, when we learn from them.
3. How holding space with both top-down and bottom-up learning opportunities is key to psychological safety in the workplace. 
4. Finding alignment in your role as a leader creates cohesive and balanced relationships in the workplace that are open, honest and supportive 

Retailing with Meaning Ep1 Store Concepts

In this episode of this four-part series I will be discussing a topic each week with Tim Radley owner of VM Unleashed and author. In this first episode we discussed Store Concepts:

1. We delved into 4 areas Shopper Paradise, Collection Crossroads, Community Hub and Business Centres.
2. Less stock and more showcasing of products with experiences built into the instore customer journey.
3. The move from building a store centered around stock to a store focused on building it around the customer first approach with a lifestyle feel to it.
4. The role of AI technology in the Retail space how important is this for a store of the future.
5. The role of self service in clothing stores will this impact the kpi metrics in comparison to food stores as it is a different product.
6. From stores of the past to future stores how is retail evolving and revolving when we look at what has been learned and what will be in the stores of the future.

Retailing with Meaning Ep2 ”Shop Merchandising and Display”

In this second installment of the four-part series Retailing with Meaning we discuss Shop Merchandising and Display. If your selling products this is one really not to be missed, we discussed the following:

-Measuring linear per sq footage, turnover per sq foot and how smaller businesses can create free tools to measure turnover in their Retail Businesses.

-Store windows and sight line of stock on floor fixtures and the role they play in driving sales or increasing the brand story or collection being showcased.

-Lighting and signage in stores how do these impact the stores aesthetically and also commercially to drive sales.

-The importance of measuring conversion, items per customer and footfall when measuring the success of a new product or products and how this can be done effectively and efficiently.

-Understanding the flow of a customer journey in a store that drives sales and commerciality through visual merchandising.

 

Retailing with Meaning Ep3 ”The People in Your Retail Business”

In this third installment of this four-part series "Retailing with Meaning" we discussed "The People in Your Retail Business" covering the following areas:

- The importance of getting the basics right with your staff starting with your onboarding, training the team and succession planning.
- The role of the team on the shop floor, head office departments and collaborating within these. We will look at how this can add value and strengthen the growth of your brand.
- Staff retention and engagement how can Retailers drive this more looking at Retailers that are leading the way when it comes to team engagement.
- How has the Employee Experience changed in recent times and how Retailers need to rethink their People Strategy in order to grow their business.

And lots more was discussed on this episode.

Retailing with Meaning ep 4 ”Sustainability and Ethics in Retail”

In this last episode of this four-part series Retailing with Meaning. We delve into sustainability and ethics within retail brands. 

The areas we discussed:

1. How can smaller Retailers make everyday changes to be more sustainable.
2. The role that ethics plays in sustainability within Retailers and how some brands are leading the way in driving this as part of their social responsibility culture.
3. Emerging Retailers that are leading the way with reusable materials and by products and how these emerging brands are reinventing the status quo of recycling.
4. The future life cycle of Retail sustainability within the sector.

With a lot of great case studies and examples in this episode it will demystify the complexities of sustainability and ethics within Retail. 

Marketing Your Retail Business Ep1”Building Your Marketing Strategies”

In this first episode in a three part series, I will be discussing with my guest Richard Liverman all things related to Retail Marketing. We discuss best practices, innovation in this space and how Retailers can get more clarity on how to execute marketing for their bricks and mortar retail stores.

We discuss strategies around using a low-cost budget to none at all in retail marketing and how you can leverage this more to drive footfall, average transaction sales and items per customer through your business.