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The Agile Diaries with Rod Willis

In this first instalment of The Agile Diaries, Ed Ward speaks with Professional Executive Coach and Assentire Ltd founder, Rod Willis.

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About this episode:

Series 1: Episode 1

In this first installment of The Agile Diaries, Ed Ward speaks with Professional Executive Coach and Assentire Ltd founder, Rod Willis.

Starting with anecdotes from his younger-self travelling in Yemen, right through to current perceptions on the use of Artificial intelligence (AI), Rod illustrates his journey.

Key Discussion Points

10:30

The Importance of Business Agility and understanding you cannot control everything.

14:10

AI trends, innovation and creative destruction.

23:40

Communicating with people so they understand you.

“The passion to communicate, is there wherever you come from.”

Rod Willis

Featured in this episode:

  • A headshot of Ed Ward in black and white
    Instructional Designer, Podcast Host

    Ed is an experienced instructional designer, digital producer and project manager. He is an award-winning writer, national radio breakfast show presenter and voice actor.

  • A headshot of Rod Willis in black and white
    Executive Coach, Assentire Coaching and Development Ltd

    Rod works at the intersection of executive coaching, online adult learning, leadership development and group dynamics. Much of his work is about helping experiences adults learn with and from one another, using reflection, peer learning, structured challenge and practical application to strengthen their leadership and organizational performance.
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