The Unlikely Executive

Eric is a man on a mission. Having lived in the UK since 2011 he has seen the effects of 'left behind towns' those places once celebrated now forgotten. An academic and a place maker Eric is committed to making universities and places better through research, engagement and teaching. Specialist knowledge in left-behind places, civic engagement, 'third mission', impact, and academia as a profession linked to a wider system of professions.Founder and editor-in-chief of the open-access journal, Civic Sociology, applying sociological insights within policy, higher education and public engagement contexts.Winner of the 2019 Bennett Prospect Policy Prize for proposal to 'move the knowledge economy' to left-behind regions.Currently researching relationships between different 'civic ecologies' - place-based systems of business, government, learning and other fields - and how to make these more socially generative.Established the social enterprise CivED CIC to pursue this work through business and policy engagement, including an exciting project to redevelop an historic arcade in Southport for hybrid working.For more information, please visit:Company Website: https://www.arcade-project.com/Guest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lybeck/barbra@gleecoaching.com | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trisha is the CE of CRASH, The UK’s construction industry charity supporting Adult Homelessness and Adult and Children’s hospices with vital construction projects. She joined CRASH on 1st May 2024 after 19 years in the hospice sector having held various management roles but most recently as Director of Business Development, Operations and Performance. Trisha has a wealth of experience across a vast number of business disciplines including Income generation, commissioning, governance, risk management and has the experience of two charity mergers. With a background and qualification in Finance she has the ability to understand and explain numbers to people at all levels.Prior to working in the charitable sector Trisha worked in the corporate sector in varying management positions including Financial Controller.For more information, please visit:Crash Company Website: http://www.crash.org.uk/Crash Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/CRASH-Charity-100084249190718/Trisha Pickersgill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crash-charity/barbra@gleecoaching.com | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A great job, a great life, a life partner. Then things changed. Hear how Natasha moved from one of the Big 4 Accountancy Consultancies into following her passion to help people and contribute to international equity. Now an experienced not for profit leader with a proven track record of ambitious strategic development and transformational change.Passionately and ambitiously creating a more sustainable, people focussed world directly and through people whose lives she touches.After an early career as an auditor, Natasha (she/her) moved into the charity sector to work towards a more sustainable people focused world. Twenty years on and she’s held a variety of Executive and Trustee roles in a range of mid-sized charities including Farm Africa, Forum for the Future, Transparency International UK, The Institute of Development Streets and most recently at Living Streets. She has not regretted the move for a single moment since.For more information, please visit:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashaclaytonnfp/?originalSubdomain=ukbarbra@gleecoaching.com | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.If you are kind enough to leave a review, please do let Barbra know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at barbra@gleecoaching.comIf you enjoyed this one please hit Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of The Unlikely Executive is released.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma is radical - in the way she sees the world and the spirit she brings into what she does. With two start up organisations to lead, Emma is a strong story teller with a purpose.The first organisation is Radical Recruit which is the UK's only charitable recruitment, CSR, ESG and Social Value partner for businesses that want to level the playing field for Radical people and communities. Founded by Emma and Jude (Em's mum) in October 2019, the Radical team has placed over 750 people who are furthest from the labour market ‘Super Radicals’ - into good jobs, that offer fair pay in exchange for meaningful work. B Radical, the second organisation helps businesses - big and small - to turn their diversity, Corporate Social Responsibility and 'Environmental Social and Governance' rhetoric into meaningful action by levelling the playing field for Radical people and communities.For more information, please visit:B-Radical Website: https://www.b-radical.co.uk/Radical Recruit Website: https://radicalrecruit.co.uk/barbra@gleecoaching.comwww.gleecoaching.co.uk(17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.If you are kind enough to leave a review, please do let Barbra know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at barbra@gleecoaching.comIf you enjoyed this one please hit Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of The Unlikely Executive is releasedSubscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Adams was told that he wouldn't amount to much by his teachers. He is now leading a charitable organisations that delivers the UK's largest flower show - Southport Flower Show every year, as well as managing one of the North West's premier outdoor event spaces - Victoria Park. Listen to him talk about his journey and what he thinks makes a good leader.For more information, please visit:Company Website: https://southportflowershow.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportFlowerShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/southportflowershow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-adams-2a93068a/Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Cliff is transforming lives by teaching vital living and mobility skills to people navigating sight loss. But this isn’t just about support—it’s about empowerment. As Director of Bradbury Fields, Matt has turned his own challenges into fuel, building a vibrant community hub where others with similar barriers can live boldly and confidently.“If I’m honest, I didn’t want to be disabled. I didn’t want to live with sight loss. I didn’t want to try blind sports,” Matt shares.Yet, through embracing the unpredictable nature of life, he’s carved out a path full of purpose and impact.Tune in for a raw, inspiring, and unexpected journey—one that proves physical limitations don’t have to limit how loud, proud, and full your life can be.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cohan follows his purpose with a very clear passion. A passion to increase diversity within the Tech sector. Cohan had experienced the sector and knew that there was more diverse talent that could be tapped into to accelerate the tech sector as well as the careers of highly talented individuals. After being made redundant he bit the bullet and set up Equity in Tech, to support others to excel. In our latest podcast Cohan talks to us about how mental wellness impacted his decisions, and how, as a start-up, there are lots of arrows to be throwing all at the same time and in different directions! For more information, you may find this via the link below:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/cohanleondaleyuk/Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.