Ben Fennell

After 24 years at BBH, 16 as CEO in Asia Pacific and London, I set up The Growth House in 2019. We help leaders, teams and businesses to grow.

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It's great to see @jason_carl_fox back on Channel 4's hit show 'SAS Who Dares Wins'. Jason has done lots of speaking events for The Growth House over the years and I'm always inspired by his insights, candour and humility. Here is a little taster of the podcast out next week! 🎙️

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Only 10 days to go until the start of the Paris Olympic Games, so here's our latest podcast with track legend Michael Johnson @MJGold. Sports fan or not, there is so much wisdom here regarding preparation, pressure and high performance behaviours. Listen: https://t.co/ChZFOXoCf2

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Is AI overhyped? Is AI technology as scary as some lead us to believe. What is the current state and potential impact on the workforce. Lean in an enjoy our latest podcast with Henry Shevlin @dioscuri as we launch our new AI programme: https://t.co/4B3DflvwCk

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This month I'm in conversation with the wonderful Richard Phillips, one of the world's leading coaches in personal communication, presentation and media skills. Listen to The Growth House Podcast: COMMUNICATION and IMPACT https://t.co/s8HdUaCW0d #communication #impact

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It's two more sleeps until the start of the Rugby World Cup and we wanted to share our latest podcast with All Black great, @DanCarter - we talked about leadership, teamship, culture, feedback, setbacks, pressure, mental health and much more. Listen to it: https://t.co/wWvx9r1KyK

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Such a brilliant day at The Growth House last week with this wonderful lot. Time spent refining client facing tools & honing facilitation skills. Incredible diversity of backgrounds & experience but everyone very aligned in values, beliefs & commitment to learning and growth

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It’s always such a thrill to welcome a new speaker onto the roster. Last week was our first interview with the fantastic #monicagaletti chef, author, presenter and owner of restaurant, Mere. Monica spoke so powerfully about leadership, apprenticeship, empowerment and ownership.

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Given that it was the Oscars this week we thought we'd share our latest podcast with two time Oscar winning Producer and Director Andrew Ruhemann. Andrew speaks with such passion and clarity regarding Leadership, Teamship, Creativity and Connection. Listen https://t.co/ce9L8p1b8o

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Before January ends, why not do a quick loop around your team to check on three things. Are they fully on board with the mission, the strategy and the tactics? Does each team member know exactly what you need from them? Do you know exactly what each team member needs from you?

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What a great pleasure it was to be interviewed by Vicki Anstey and Mel Deane for The Pin Drop Podcast. I very much hope that you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed doing it: https://t.co/tA2XiyiVSa

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How will we evolve our strategy and execution this year? Why should the most valuable customers and the best talent choose us? Try to make your review process diverse in its inputs, and directional in its outputs. Please take a moment to review, reflect and reset.

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If you do nothing else during your first couple of weeks than listen to your customers, it will have been time very well spent. For this kind of customer connect, you don't need all the answers, just some really good questions and a willingness to listen, learn and change.

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High performing teams take it in turns to lead. Good teammates step forward when they are feeling strong, and they tuck in behind trusted colleagues when they don’t. High quality teamship is an amplifier and an accelerator. If you want to go fast, and far, then go together.

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Listen to our podcast: Roz Savage, inspirational solo ocean rower, author and climate activist, talking about the physical and mental challenges alone at sea, her love and respect for the ocean, and her coping strategies for fear, fatigue and boredom https://t.co/4eM85RjX2u

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TRAIN HARD and FIGHT EASY https://t.co/ZqXMYe1Bvb #thegrowthhouse

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CHALLENGING our LIMITATIONS and FEARS https://t.co/8AxbIJMNTd #thegrowthhouse

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CHALLENGING our LIMITATIONS and FEARS https://t.co/9Y7szXeLfB #thegrowthhouse

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Rugby legend Will Greenwood on being teammates with Johnny Wilkinson and his new book 🏉

#WillGreenwood #JohnnyWilkinson @WillGreenwood

https://t.co/m71kutvVaR

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Which are the key relationships that you need to reset? It might be with a senior stake holder, a peer or even a customer. Try to reset your terms of engagement with each other. Ask your colleagues what they need from you, and explain what you might need from them.

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HNY all. Try to take some time this week to set some context and ask yourself some challenging questions. Here’s the first of three that we will post this week. Don’t mistake a false start for a fast start.
#setsomecontext #keep #change