Today we’re in conversation with Liam Forde who is the founder and CEO of The Zone, which makes organisations more human through coaching and leadership development.

Liam’s passion for people shines through in this episode as we talk about the importance of your values and how to embrace them in the workplace. We also hear Liam’s stories on optimising his time, keeping remote teams engaged and hiring, where he reveals simple yet effective tips for leaders to implement today.

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Timestamps:

01:13 - Liam’s story behind starting the Zone - helping organisations be more human

04:00 - Start with your values

04:50 - Transitioning from a fixed to a growth mindset

06:00 - Can you teach an old dog new tricks? How?

08:52 - Advice on managing stress and making the most out of your time 

14:13 - How to keep remote-first teams connected, engaged and more human

20:33 - Prioritising between price, service and quality

22:49 - Liam’s advice for a founder’s first five hires

26:35 - What Liam would like to see more of in the startup space