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Breaking The Chain
Welcome to Breaking the Chain, brought to you by Impel Talent!
In this podcast, you can expect critical discussions, expert career advice, and thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders and innovators. So whether you’re climbing the career ladder, building a team, or redefining leadership, there’s something here for everyone.
Episodes
63 episodes
The Fear Behind Innovation
Why do people hold back their ideas at work, even in organisations that say they value innovation?In this episode of Breaking the Chain, Nathaniel Chapman and Terentia Browne sit down with Richard Braden and Dr Tess...
How Companies Can Adapt to Changing Consumer Behaviour
What happens when your customer stops wanting what you’ve always sold?In this episode of Breaking the Chain, Nathaniel Chapman is joined by retail COO Steve Leach to explore how shifting consumer behaviour is forcing businesses to...
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The Weight of the Top Chair: Leading the Organisation Through Uncertainty
What happens when you’re expected to have all the answers… but you don’t? When every decision you make is being watched, interpreted, and felt across an entire organisation, yet you’re still figuring things out yourself?In thi...
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Your Team Is Watching: How to Model Confidence, Calm & Consistency During Turbulent Times
Your team is watching. Are you leading the way you think you are?In this episode of Breaking the Chain, Nathaniel Chapman and Terentia Browne dive into how leaders can model confidence, calm, and consistency, especially in times of uncer...
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The Truth About Decision Making (And Why You Feel Stuck)
Ever found yourself overthinking a decision because you just don’t have all the answers?In this episode of Breaking the Chain, we unpack why uncertainty keeps you stuck and how to move forward anyway.Simple tools. Real clar...
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How to Lead with Confidence When You Don't Have All the Answers
What do you do when you’re expected to lead with confidence, but you don’t have all the answers?In this episode of Breaking the Chain, hosts Nathaniel Chapman and Terentia Browne explore how leaders can stay steady through uncertainty. T...
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From Agency to In-House: Navigating Recruitment, Identity, and Collaboration
What does it really take to transition from agency recruitment to an in-house talent role?In this episode of Breaking the Chain, Nathaniel Chapman speaks with talent acquisition professional Lea Giorgi about her journey navigating both s...
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Why the Best Performers Often Struggle to Become Great Coaches
Why do so many top performers struggle when they step into coaching?In this episode of Breaking the Chain, former Olympian and performance director Doug shares the realities of transitioning from elite athlete to leader. From su...
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The Balance Between Delegation and Micromanagement
Leadership isn’t about choosing between delegation or micromanagement; it’s about mastering the space in between.In this episode of Breaking the Chain, Nathaniel Chapman sits down with executive advisor Jonathan Bennett to unpack the rea...
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Why You’re Far Worse at Listening Than You Realise
Why do most people believe they’re good listeners while others feel unheard?In this episode of Breaking the Chain, host Nathaniel Chapman speaks with Oscar Trimboli, global listening expert and author of How to Listen, about why we overe...
How to Lead with the Heart
What does it really mean to lead from the heart?In this episode of Breaking the Chain, hosts Terentia Browne speak with leadership coach Nakhli Khoury about self-awareness, breaking leadership patterns, and creating people-centered workp...
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The Power of a Fractional CPO
Growing a business isn't just about what you build, it's about who you build it with. In this episode, Nathaniel Chapman speaks with Abigail Wilmore about the power of fractional CPOs and why leadership matters earlier than most businesses expe...
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What Modern Leaders Need to Know About Cultural Intelligence
How well do you really understand the people you lead? Nathaniel Chapman and Charmaine Reid dive into cultural intelligence and why it’s essential for modern leaders. From communication differences to trust styles, this episode reveals simple s...
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Lift As You Rise: Investing In Emotional Intelligence Early in Your Career
A powerful conversation on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and what it truly means to lift others as you rise. Terentia Browne sits down with Tsebo Koena to explore how emotional intelligence shapes your career, confidence, and impact.
How to Balance High Performance and Unity Amongst Teams
Can a team truly perform at its best if the culture isn’t safe? In this episode, Nathaniel Chapman and Simon Thomas dive into the balance between high performance, psychological safety, and team unity, exploring how leaders can drive results wi...
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How to Manage Effective Meetings
Meetings don’t have to be time-wasters. In this episode of Breaking the Chain, Nathaniel Chapman and Terentia Browne unpack how to run effective meetings that drive alignment, creativity, and real results. Learn the three simple steps to struct...
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How to bring EQ into your romantic relationships
Sometimes we focus so much on work that romantic relationships take a back seat. Gabriela Embon joins Nathaniel Chapman to explore how emotional intelligence and her Four-Pillar Blueprint can help create a relationship that feels balanced. ...
How to maintain rhythm, consistency & discipline
Why is consistency so hard to stick to? In this episode of Breaking the Chain, Nathaniel Chapman and Terentia Browne down the brain chemistry behind habits and share simple, practical tools to build rhythm, shay discipline, and create lasting c...
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The Human side of Engineering
Ever wondered how setbacks could actually shape your purpose? In this episode of Breaking The Chain, Terentia Browne sits down with Sisanda Dyubhele to talk about the human side of engineering, the journey of self-discovery and why leadership s...
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The ABC's of high performing teams
Where do you even start when building a high-performing team? In this episode of Breaking the Chain, Nathaniel Chapman and Terentia Brown break it down with the ABCs: A – Align on Purpose, B – Build Trust within the Team, and C – Coach Continuo...
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How to not be left behind in this AI revolution
AI is transforming the workplace, but it doesn't mean your career is at risk. In this episode of Breaking The Chain, Nathaniel Chapman and Terentia Browne explore how to face change without panic, understand AI's true impact on jobs and uncover...
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How to ace an Interview
In this episode of "Breaking the Chain," hosts Nathaniel Chapman and Terentia Browne share their expert tips and strategies on how to ace your next job interview. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this episode w...
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How to build your circle of influence
What does it really take to build a circle of influence? In this episode, Julie Surin, project manager at UCB with 15+ years in biopharma, joins Nathaniel and Terentia to explore how real influence starts with intention, trust, and community. F...
How Leaders create Psychological Safety
In this episode, we explore how great leaders foster environments where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and be their authentic selves. Discover the key behaviors and mindsets that build trust, encourage innovation, and strengthen team...
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