Podcasts from Larking Gowen

What's your EQ? This week Mark and Becky talk Emotional Intelligence, how EQ skills can be taught and learned, and why it’s so important for leaders to get hold of their own self-awareness, set the drum beat and audit their own emotions and how others perceive you.

In the second episode of their How Digital Can Supercharge Your Business series, digital partner Martin Bugg and specialist Jessica Rafferty-Smith delve into the world of online accounting software and its profound impact on streamlining processes

Antonio Garrido helps leaders tap into their emotional intelligence, understand the art of truth telling and create more productive working relationships. He offers a reinvigorated perspective on modern day business in this week's Leadership & Life Chat.

In the first of their new series, digital partner Martin Bugg and specialist Jessica Rafferty-Smith discuss the key steps and considerations for businesses looking to make the transition from manual record-keeping to online accounting software, whilst dispelling myths, highlighting the historical changes and positives that come from the digital world of finance. 

AI is slowly taking the world by storm. This week Mark and Becky discuss their fears around AI use, the reliance that could stem from it and how we must always question AI’s answers.

Studies suggest that selling your business or retiring early do not necessarily make someone happier. Dawn Bloomer, a former veterinarian turned strategic advisor, knows this all too well.

We’re back for series SIX, and what better way to start than letting Mark do what he does best – philosophise about himself! He muses around what ‘being a creative person’ really means, and how we can embrace creativity and innovation in our businesses.  

Many will be feeling the ‘pressure of Christmas’ after another challenging year of rising costs. James and Mark are here as your mindfulness gurus in this Christmas special, with their top tips on what you can do to manage expectations and pressure.

Should we be worried? What does the future of humanity really look like? Experts, and returning guests Alix and Alison talk us through what recent developments in AI really mean for us, and our businesses. 

Tax advisor, Emma Walker, is joined by senior family solicitor, Nicola Furmston, from Kerseys Solicitors, to talk all things divorce from both a legal and tax perspective.

Has the evolution of your business created a culture or a cult? Inspired by a TEDx talk by Michael Henderson, Mark and Becky discuss the importance of active engagement and creating a healthy work culture.

What’s going on with inflation, and what proactive things can you do in the search for the best interest rates on your savings, pensions and investments? Tax specialist Emma Walker chats to Tony West, a financial planner from Becketts.

AI is taking the world by storm and Alix Rübsaam is here to show us how to harness algorithms for good and make them work for your business, and improve your life!

Medical experts Carl Boardman and Rachel Morris give an overview for GP partners, practice managers and financial teams on the benefits of cloud accounting, and the options available.

This special podcast is hosted by our Farms and Landed Estates partners Laurie Hill and Bruce Masson. They reflect on the 2022 conference and discuss in detail what to expect this year, and why you should attend.

We all face challenges in our lives, but how we choose to react to those challenges is the real secret to mastering and building resilience. Mark and Becky deep dive into learning resilience in the face of adversity from personal to political, environmental and economic challenges, avoid the pity trap we can all get stuck in.

Inspired by Darryl’s guide dog Drake, who serves as his company’s ‘Director of Goodness’ (DOG), he chats to Mark and Becky about how to pursue a life of positivity, empathy and integrity and how this builds trust in your business. 

Mark and Becky believe that success is a collective effort, and if you identify as a self-made entrepreneur or business owner, then maybe you need to think again. Do you really have the soft skills needed to be a great leader, or do you hide behind technical expertise? How much of your work is really done just by you? They provide some inspiration on how teamwork can make the dream work...

Local football legend David Sheepshanks reflects on the rise and fall of Ipswich Town Football Club and their community work, youth training and development.

This week Chris chats to Park Director and Managing Director of ROARR!, Adam and Martin Goymour. They have an open and honest discussion around the successes and challenges they have faced, including the famous Dippy the Dinosaur battle!

Cambridge University graduate Mihaela is a pioneer in personal brand. She discusses how giving empowerment to your teams to embrace authenticity and grow their own personal brand is good for the company brand, as well as new ways to mindfully use social media.

How does a headteacher at the top of her career come to live and work on the Broads? Mary takes us on a journey into the wonder of Beccles, a hugely popular part of the Norfolk Broads, and a fascinating example of business growth. 

Janet learnt the true meaning of leadership in the ultimate workplace - the US Marines. She chats to Mark and Becky about her book The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make

Claudia is CEO of the Zoological Society of East Anglia (ZSEA) which operates Banham Zoo and Africa Alive. The charity was formed in 2013 to secure the long-term future of the zoos and in the interest of improving animal welfare, or as Claudia puts it ‘profit for purpose’.

A strong work ethic is part of a high-functioning workplace culture, but self-doubt can often be a barrier in business. Discover how to overcome self-doubt and unlock motivation with Mark and Becky in Leadership & Life Chat.

Oliver Paul, co-owner of Suffolk Food Hall, Tarnia Robertson, a Hospitality Consultant and Business Coach (and former MD of Ufford Park) and Elliott Attew, Manager of Deer’s Glade Caravan and Camping Park chat to Chris about the results of the survey, and their take-away from the Tourism Business Seminar.

The Tourism Business Survey was back for 2023, and the results were announced at a seminar on 25 April to an audience of sector leaders. We recorded highlights of the final panel discussions for listeners to enjoy who were unable to attend on the day. 

Volunteering is a valuable and often overlooked tool. Voluntary Norfolk discuss how businesses can utilize volunteering to create a healthy and more profitable work environment.

With Gen Z now entering the workforce, how do you go about navigating the massive cultural divide that might now exist in your office and create a balanced workplace culture?

Asa Morrison is Chief Executive of Visit Great Yarmouth, a Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) and tourism business improvement district, he chats to Chris about how he works to increase support and visitors into the East of England.

HMRC ‘nudge letters’ - what are they, why do HMRC issue them, and what should you do if you receive one? Larking Gowen tax experts Gillian McGill and Dominic Carter give you lowdown.

An empowering and honest interview to kick off Mental Health Awareness month in May, with ProspHER’s founder Serena Fordham, as she discusses her own struggles and how women can take charge of their careers and mental health, particularly in the age of social media.

Tourism Business Chat is back with a bang for 2023, as Chris's first chat is with Steve Magnall, owner of The Two Magpies Group, in an open and honest conversation about operating through the cost-of-living crisis, expansion and much more.

From reputation to recruitment, we deep dive into the importance of merging your core values with your brand values to attain business success.

Medical specialism partners, Lizzy Lloyd and Louise Dean, discuss the compulsory transfer of members to the 2015 NHS Pension Scheme, the resulting McCloud judgement, and how the McCloud Remedy was born. 

This week we learn the secret to being an awesome leader while perfecting our work-life balance, with author and coach Ben Coomber.

In this episode of Suffolk ProHelp's podcast, they talk to Larking Gowen Not for Profit director, Giles Kerkham, and manager, Glenn Matthews, about the pros and cons of becoming a CIC.

Discover three more tips to success and how to be more productive in PART 2 of Kevin Kruse’s secrets to success.

This week we delve into the brilliant mind of Brenda Harrington to explore the importance of diversity and coaching in leadership.

Prime your productivity this week, as Mark and Becky discuss three of the top 15 secrets to success from the famous blog by Kevin Kruse.

Tony Burgess takes us through an interactive journey this week, as he speaks to Mark and Becky about reframing our thinking around stress and anxiety, helping us remove one of the biggest obstacles in our personal and professional lives, our own personal saboteurs.

Guess who’s back! Mark Curtis and wonderful new co-host Becky Ames are here to discuss the relevance of ‘dress for success’, individualism in the workplace, and what workplace dress codes represent in modern society, in this insightful and thought-provoking new episode to kick off season 3 of Leadership & Life Chat.

In this new podcast episode, VAT director Gillian McGill and Tax partner Dominic Carter discuss recent tax headlines as well as changes in the new VAT penalty regime.

Janet Mui, Head of Market Analysis at Brewin Dolphin, discusses the realities of diversity and being a woman in a male dominated industry, handling big money, and the importance of wealth management for entrepreneurs and business leaders.

VAT Director Gilly McGill and Tax Partner Dominic Carter discuss the impact of fiscal drag, which on closer inspection of the recent announcement by Jeremy Hunt, will have implications across all taxes.

Hilary Horton educates us on how men can better support women in the workplace through empowerment and empathy, which is ultimately good for business.

In this episode Tourism specialists, Julia White and Martin Sanders, chat about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and other current economic strains on the sector.

Having a sustainable business is more important than ever. James and Mark discuss their interview with climate expert, Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh, focussing on the history of climate change, the climate crisis and sustainability, and how we can get to net-zero.

Corporate coach, Jamie Dixon, uses his experience in Chinese culture to harness business in the Chinese market. He gives insight into the right tools to reframe thinking, and encourage better business relationships using empathy.

For those in the corporate world, the festive season brings with it invitations to parties with an expectation that alcohol will be freely consumed….and you will be involved! How do you navigate these events if you’re sober? Mark and James welcome the ‘Sober Exec’ Chris Anthony to chat about navigating the corporate drinks culture.

In the first of our new podcast series of Insights, Bridie explains NFTs, how cryptocurrency works, what the UK tax and inheritance implications are with crypto and what assets actually are.

Explore the world of artificial intelligence and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) with expert, Alix Rübsaam, as she discusses AI for small and large businesses, keeping up with the latest technology, and discrimination and bias throughout the digital world.

Metacampus co-founder Alison Alexander delves into the fascinating world of Web3. Find out how businesses can get started safely, and learn more about NFT's, cryptocurrencies, and the rise of the virtual economy.

Learn to believe in yourself with James and Mark this week, as they look at the power of belief and techniques to improve mindset to help you become a productive leader, with guests psychologist Owen Fitzpatrick and coach Paul McVeigh.

Public speaking is often cited as one of our biggest fears, feared more than death itself. But what if you can hone your skills and combat your fears? James & Mark chat to Andrew Brammer, global award-winning public speaker, who believes passionately in the power of public speaking, and the wider benefits that your new-found confidence can bring to all aspects of your life.

Author and CEO of InterimExecs, Robert Jordan joins Leadership & Life Chat this week, for a fun and thought-provoking episode on leadership in business.

Learn the secret to resilience and enhance your business communication and professional performance with this week's Leadership & Life Chat guest, former Executive Officer of the Red Arrows, Dan Lowes.

Watch the latest fascinating and highly relevant Leadership & Life Chat episode, where Mark and James discuss climate change with Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh, who offers practical and important advice on how you and your business can do your bit towards saving the planet.

THE OFFICIAL NEW SERIES will be launching soon across all channels, but in the meantime we have this special update episode delivered by our Farms and Landed Estates partners Steve Rudd and Bruce Masson, discussing the upcoming Autumn Farming Conference

Series 2 of Leadership & Life Chat kicks off with a former guest, professional adventurer and profit hunter, Freddie Bennett

Retrain your brain and learn new ways of looking at how you speak to others, and to yourself, and how focusing on this can help build your personal success as a leader!

Susannah is a member of the global business coaching platform, Mindshop, and back in 2021 received the coveted Value to Others award for European advisors. Mark describes her as the motivational map ‘Yoda’!

Greg lets us in on what it takes to ‘make it’ at Olympic-level sport, the process of performing under pressure, how to focus on yourself and what we can all learn from the coaches who train top level athletes.

James and Mark discuss the current lack of self-confidence we have suffered as result of lockdown, and how we can reprogramme ourselves to overcome our fear of failure and rediscover our self worth, to find the positive in any situation.

James and Mark look back on some of the most interesting topics covered in their interview with renowned former BBC sports journalist, Simon Mundie. From imposter syndrome to Simon's pursuit to change exclusionary language around sport, it's not to be missed.

Do you view a problem as an obstacle or an opportunity? How you answer this question can define and set you apart as a leader, in life and business.

Employment Tax Specialist Tessa Brown is getting in the festive spirit this week, and what’s more festive than tax! There's lots to consider when giving out gifts and hosting parties for your teams.

James and Mark look back on their chat with Louise Newby, and how their conversation on mental health and wellbeing is still just as relevant now as it was back in November 2020.

James and Mark look at how to achieve meaningful gratefulness by discussing the power of journaling; the negative impact of catastrophising; the 5,4,3,2,1 method; and, how embracing neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help you to reprogramme your brain and make you a better leader.

James and Mark look back on their chat with Andy Nicol and Sue Liburd MBE, and how their conversation on diversity and inclusion is still just as relevant now as it was back in October 2020 on their Impromptu Business Chat series. It is, to date, their second most downloaded episode which further proves that this topic is still so pertinent, especially to business leaders.

Welcome to the first episode in our new series! This week, James & Mark examine our own perceptions of why things happen in our lives, whether we think we can control them, and how it informs our behaviour. With a focus on the well-known psychological theory ‘Locus of Control’

How can you actually switch off, cope with burnout, and set realistic expectations? Many will be feeling the ‘pressure of Christmas’ after another challenging year, and James and Mark are here with their top tips on what you can do to manage expectations and pressure.

Alcohol and corporate culture are one during the festive season. Put mental health first with the help of Freddie Bennett and 'The Sober Exec' Chris Anthony, as they focus on success in the face of addiction.

James and Mark discuss what the new COVID variant Omicron could mean for businesses as we head into winter. They discuss how we need to lean on the skills and lessons we have learnt during the last 18 months.