Beyond Potential Podcast

Beyond Potential is an entertaining, informative and immersive podcast about how individuals, teams, and organisations, can maximise their performance and be at their absolute best. If you’re a CEO, Chief HR Officer, senior leader, or just aspire to become more effective, and happier in your role, then this is the podcast for you. 

Tom Emery, Founder of HEX, has teamed up with good friend and colleague Tom Mason CEO of Potentia Leadership. Together, they’ve created the Beyond Potential Podcast.

They provide observations and expertise, and hear from diverse and interesting guests with great stories. You can subscribe through your favourite podcast platform and join us for insights, inspiration, and hopefully a few laughs along the way.

S2 E28: Finding joy in life and work with Raquel Braganza
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S2 E28: Finding joy in life and work with Raquel Braganza

Are you finding joy in your life and work?

This week the Toms are joining by the incredible Raquel Braganza. Raquel is a life coach who not only thinks finding joy is the secret to success in so many areas of life, but also brings joy to everything she does.

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S2 E27: The Toms talk longevity
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S2 E27: The Toms talk longevity

It's time for another Toms Talk episode and this week we're talking about one of our favourite topics - longevity.

We delve into the topic of longevity, exploring personal experiences, mindset, and the importance of social connections.

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S1 E25: Season finale - toasting an incredible 2024 and an even better 2025
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S1 E25: Season finale - toasting an incredible 2024 and an even better 2025

This week it's a Toms Talk episode as we round up the season. We reflect on how the podcast has grown and we project forward to 2025 and talk about how we're going to evolve the podcast so that it's even more insightful, educational, and entertaining than it is today. Have a listen - you won't regret it!

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S1 E21: Building and leading a community with Andre Coggins
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S1 E21: Building and leading a community with Andre Coggins

This week, we're joined by Andre Coggins. Andre is a coach, teacher, and community leader from North London who is the founder of Mafia Moves, a running club and community where diverse people come together to build connection and confidence.

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S1 E17: Bad Bosses Ruin Lives - with 6 x author Debra Corey
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S1 E17: Bad Bosses Ruin Lives - with 6 x author Debra Corey

We're joined by Debra Corey consultant, speaker, top HR influencer, and author of six bestselling books. We have a great discussion about leadership, and her new book, Bad Bosses Ruin Lives and how it can help us all to lead more effectively.

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S1 E15:  The power of networking and community  with  Andrew Bennie
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S1 E15: The power of networking and community with Andrew Bennie

We're talking to Andrew Bennie who by day, is a Senior Investment Director at wealth management firm Brooks Macdonald, but outside work, he is the co-founder of Manchester Young Professionals. 

MYP's purpose is to provide dynamic young people with the tools they need to connect and develop in their chosen industries, while also providing them with access to a multifaceted community that supports their career goals. 

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S1 E11: Authenticity in leadership - the Toms discuss
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S1 E11: Authenticity in leadership - the Toms discuss

We hear a lot about the importance of authenticity in leadership, but what's the reality?

In this episode, the Toms talk about authenticity, both in the context of their own leadership journeys, and in the clients that they work with.

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S1 E10: Becoming the CEO - with Andy Morris
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S1 E10: Becoming the CEO - with Andy Morris

This week the Toms talk to another brilliant guest. Andy Morris is CEO of Cirencester Friendly Society.

Andy tells us about his fascinating career and he discusses the differences in culture across investment banking and mutuals, and how he managed the challenge of taking on the role of CEO.

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