Teach me how... with The Northern Affinity

We were delighted to be joined by Robin Goldsbro to discuss how to make change happen. We discussed the following in this episode; - What is change? - How do we become 'happy'? - What is confidence - How we react to 'social norms' To find out more about Robin, use the links below; Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldsbro/ Website - https://www.levelseven.coach/

We were delighted to be joined by the wonderful Halina Jaroszewska to discuss how important the words you use are. We discussed the impact of using words like 'just' or 'only' amongst other things and the difference it can make when you are delivering a message. To find out more about Halina, use the links below; Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/halinajaroszewska/ Website - https://halinajaroszewska.com/

Michael was joined by Lucy Metcalfe to discuss the importance of health and fitness for us all. During the discussion,  we looked at; - What do we mean by health and wellness - Physical, mental and social health - The importance of sleep - How important good habits are Connect with Lucy and find out more about the great work she is doing using the links below; Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyrosemetcalfe/ The Northern Affinity is a collaboration of dynamic Northern businesses, powering growth and development Business isn’t just business; it’s a huge part of your life. You’ve got dreams, so to get there, you’re going to need three things; to surround yourself with the right people, to grow and develop your skills and knowledge, and to reach the right audience. When you become part of The Northern Affinity, you’re becoming part of a community that’s there to help you get the business, and the life, you’re dreaming of. Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/ #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk/

We were delighted to be joined by Zoe Haydn Jones to teach Mike How to recruit more women and become an equitable organisation. Most of you will be aware of the issues surrounding women in the workplace and we discussed this with Zoe.  Zoe is the Director of Jobs for Women, and she is carving out a new path in the UK's recruitment scene.  By blending the power of podcasting with a dedicated jobs board for talented women, Zoe is offering a fresh approach for companies truly committed to equity. During the discussion, we covered many areas including; - What are the current issues facing women in the workplace - How we get more women into senior roles  - How men can help ensure we have a more equitable workplace culture. - The effects of the pandemic - What improvements we have seen in recent years - How important it is for industries that traditionally don't attract women, to change how they do things. To find out more about Zoe and the great work she is doing, use the links below; Jobs for Women website - https://jobsforwomen.co.uk/ Zoe's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-haydn-jones/ Jobs for Women podcast - https://jobsforwomen.co.uk/podcast/ The Northern Affinity is a collaboration of dynamic Northern businesses, powering growth and development Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/ #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk/

Michael was joined by Tom Belt.  Tom is the founder of AAWE and he helps businesses grow through better customer experiences. During this episode, Tom helped us all understand the huge benefits of ensuring your customer's experience is the best it can be.   During the discussion,  we looked at; - What do we mean by customer experience - Why it is important to modern brands - The potential pitfalls -  Examples of great and not-so-great customer experiences. Connect with Tom and find out more about the great work he is doing using the links below; Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-belt/ Website - https://www.aawe.uk/ The Northern Affinity is a collaboration of dynamic Northern businesses, powering growth and development Business isn’t just business; it’s a huge part of your life. You’ve got dreams, so to get there, you’re going to need three things; to surround yourself with the right people, to grow and develop your skills and knowledge, and to reach the right audience. When you become part of The Northern Affinity, you’re becoming part of a community that’s there to help you get the business, and the life, you’re dreaming of. Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/ #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk/

Michael was joined by Sarah Bradley from The HR Dept to discuss if you can instantly dismiss an employee.   During the discussion,  we looked at; - Does the length of service impact this - Can you just let someone go - Example of brands who are doing this really well - Best practice when someone is leaving your business. Connect with Sarah and find out more about the great work she is doing using the links below; Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-bradley-fcipd-a2323216/ Website - https://www.hrdept.co.uk/leeds-south/ When you become part of The Northern Affinity, you’re becoming part of a community that’s there to help you get the business, and the life, you’re dreaming of. Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/ #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk/

Michael was joined by Marcus Morgan-Etty from SingleThread to discuss how you build a personality into your brand and why it matters so much. During the discussion,  we looked at; - What is your brand - Why it is important to be different - Example of brands who are doing this really well - What steps you can take to bring personality to your brand, no matter your business size or budget. Connect with Marcus and find out more about the great work he is doing using the links below; Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-mo... Website - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sing... The Northern Affinity is a collaboration of dynamic Northern businesses, powering growth and development Business isn’t just business; it’s a huge part of your life. You’ve got dreams, so to get there, you’re going to need three things; to surround yourself with the right people, to grow and develop your skills and knowledge, and to reach the right audience. When you become part of The Northern Affinity, you’re becoming part of a community that’s there to help you get the business, and the life, you’re dreaming of. Connect with us; Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk/

Michael was joined by the wonderful Rosie from Rose and Black to find out what you need to do when facing adversity while running a business. Rosie has faced challenges during her time running her business and we are very grateful for her time to explain her story and the lessons she has learnt. Anyone running a business will face tough times and Rosie is a source of inspiration for us to learn from. Find out more about Rosie and connect with her using the details below; Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/roseandblack/ Website - https://www.roseandblack.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rose.and.black.bristol/ The Northern Affinity is a collaboration of dynamic Northern businesses, powering growth and development Business isn’t just business; it’s a huge part of your life. You’ve got dreams, so to get there, you’re going to need three things; to surround yourself with the right people, to grow and develop your skills and knowledge, and to reach the right audience. When you become part of The Northern Affinity, you’re becoming part of a community that’s there to help you get the business, and the life, you’re dreaming of. Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/ #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk/

Michael was joined by Josephina from JW Translation to find out how a business would work well with a translator. During this discussion, we looked at why you work with a translator, how to do it well and the importance of effective communication. Find out more about Josephina and connect with her using the details below; Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephina-worrall/ Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/

Michael was joined by Mags from Red Button Marketing & Training to find out how a micro business can plan its marketing activity. During this discussion, we looked at why it's important to do this, the benefits and how it is very different for micro businesses. Find out more about Mags and connect with her using the details below; Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/magsatmymarketingbutton/ Website - https://www.redbuttonmarketingtraining.co.uk/ Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/

Michael was joined Meg from Splat Training to discuss team building with sheep. Team building days can be a little bit tedious but we promise it's very different when you have a day with Meg and the team.   During this discussion, we discussed why you and the team can benefit from a team working day, why they use sheep and what happens on a day working with the sheep. Find out more and connect with Meg using the details below; Meg Whitaker-Gault  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-whitaker-gault-7b1b091b9/ Website - https://splattraining.co.uk/ or https://yorkshire-teambuilding.co.uk/ Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/ #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk/

We were joined by Kevin Pritchard to discuss the psychology behind the decisions we all make. Unconscious bias is a big part of our every day life and we discussed this and how becoming aware of this is the first step for us all making better decisions. Kevin gave us some fascinating insights into the psychology involved and this is a discussion, not to be missed. Thank you to Kevin for your time and you can connect with her below; Kevin Pritchard Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmanage/

Michael was joined by Jodie to discuss motivation and how small business owners can motivate themselves on a daily basis. During this discussion we discussed how sports people do this, the lessons we can learn from them and the practical steps we can take each day to stay motivated. Connect and find out more about Jodie; Jodie Mcgregor Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-mcg... Website - https://gatejobs.co.uk/

This episode is taken from a live video recorded previously. We were joined by Emma L'Amour from Profit Impact to discuss how we can have a positive impact as a small business on others and the planet. During this recording we discussed; - The significance of small businesses in driving positive change for people and the planet. - Exploring the benefits of integrating social and environmental responsibility into business practices - The process of setting impactful goals - Exploring different areas where you can create a positive impact, such as employee well-being, community engagement, sustainable sourcing, and ethical business practices. Please subscribe to the podcast to hear from all our future experts. Thank you to Emma for your time and you can connect with her below; Emma L'Amour Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-lamour/ Website - https://www.profit-impact.co.uk/ Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/ #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking

Michael was joined by Fliss Lee from Honest Folk to find out how to attract my ideal customer to my business. During this discussion, we looked at why it's important to do this, the benefits and how you work out who your ideal customer is. We all probably have an idea of this, but the reality could be very different. Find out more about Fliss and connect with her using the details below; Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/flisslee/ Website - https://www.honest-folk.com/ Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/ #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk/

The audio of this conversation is taken from a recent Live video. Michael from The Northern Affinity was joined by Olga from Leeds Beckett University to discuss the Help to Grow management course for SME's.  It is 90% funded so a great opportunity to help support the growth of your business. Olga is Head of the Retail Institute at Leeds Beckett University, a knowledge exchange centre that specialises in providing research on sustainable retail innovation and consumer behaviour. Registrations for the next cohort of Help to Grow Management have now begun! This is a 12-module training program for SMEs aimed to increase the productivity and profitability of your business. To check your eligibility and more information on the course click below;

Do you want to protect your business and investments?  Anny Lian is my guest on this episode and is an expert in helping people and businesses understand their risks and how to mitigate it. During this discussion, Anny explained the possible risks to you and your business and what you need to think about to protect yourself. Please subscribe to the podcast to hear from all our future experts. Thank you to Anny for your time and you can connect with her below; Anny Lian Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anny-lian/ Website - https://www.fatgreen.co.uk/ Email - anny@fatgreen.co.uk Connect with us;  Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/ #Thenorthernaffinity #businessgrowth #smallbusiness  #businessnetworking https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk/

Do you want to close more sales to help your business grow?  Mark Endacott is my guest on this episode and is an expert in helping you sell more. During this discussion, Mark takes us through why you need to understand the psychology of sales and the benefits you will get from it.  We discussed the importance of practicing how to close sales, why getting some no's is a good thing and how important it is to build your confidence. To access Mark's upcoming webinar - register now; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-identify-research-prospects-for-free-tickets-634738870047 Please subscribe to the podcast to hear from all our future experts. Thank you to Mark for your time and connect with him today. Mark Edecott Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-endacott/ Webinar - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-identify-research-prospects-for-free-tickets-634738870047 Website - https://www.endacottassociates.com/

Do you want to start a podcast or grow what you are doing now? Kath Lord-Green is my guest on this episode and she is your 'Fairy Pod Mother' when it comes to starting a business podcast. During this discussion, Kath takes us through why you should do, how you do it and provides some fantastic hints and tips for anybody getting started with a podcast. As Kath rightly says, would you be happy with 10 people in a room actively listening to you speak about your business?  A podcast can bring this and so much more. Please subscribe to the podcast to hear from all our future experts. Thank you to Kath for your time and expertise and check out all the wonderful things she is doing below. Kath Lord-Green Linkedin-  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kath-lord-green/ Website - https://voiceitpodcastagency.co.uk/

Michael from The Northern Affinity was joined by Terri Ward from Juice Personnel to discuss how to recruit in a candidate-led market. During this discussion, we covered the following topics; - What is a candidate-led market - What people now want from their jobs - How the pandemic has changed the job market - How you can make your business stand out. Please subscribe to the podcast to hear from all our future experts. Thank you to Terri for your time and expertise. Terri Ward terri@juicepersonnel.co.uk Website - https://www.juicepersonnel.co.uk Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-rochelle-ward/ Connect with us; Our website - https://thenorthernaffinity.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenorthernaffinity/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthernAffinity Twitter - https://twitter.com/TNorthAffinity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_northern_affinity/