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Lifelong Learning and Employee Ownership with John Beattie

In this episode of The Agile Diaries, Fallon Taylor speaks with John Beattie from the Employee Ownership Association about how curiosity and personal values shape leadership and organisational change.

Fallon Taylor

Knowledge & Content Lead

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About this episode:

Series 2: Episode 1

In this episode of The Agile Diaries, Fallon Taylor speaks with John Beattie from the Employee Ownership Association about how curiosity and personal values shape leadership and organisational change. John explains why “sense-making” matters – and how leaders who can say “I don’t know” create space for learning, collaboration, and more resilient teams. 

They explore what employee ownership looks like in practice and the impact it can have on culture, engagement, and community. John also reflects on fulfilment at work, imposter syndrome, finding mentors and champions, and how small changes in communication – from giving context in messages to using more inclusive language – can build trust and make workplaces better for everyone.

Key Discussion Points

04:28

How children learn in a naturally agile way

26:43

Experiencing imposter syndrome and how important your upbringing really is

37:01

What is Employee Ownership?

“I like to know things, I like to ask questions. I am naturally curious and inquisitive.”

John Beattie

Featured in this episode

  • A headshot image of Fallon Taylor in black and white
    Knowledge & Content Lead, Agile Business Consortium

    Fallon is the Knowledge Management and content production professional who is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge as a gateway to personal and collective growth. She focuses on the creating of engaging content that educates, inspires and sparks curiosity. With demonstrated experience in large organizations, Fallon is a logical thinker who identifies creative solutions for the intended audience.

  • Director of Membership and Operations, Employee Ownership Association

    John is an experienced leader with a passion for creating innovative ways to achieve mission based goals and high levels of reach, impact, and return. With a diverse background in digital and operational transformation, marketing, events and business development, John values lifelong learning and being authentic.
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