Leading to Change: L2C Connect podcast

1. Who can be a leader?

Ailsa Martens talks to Fiona Dee about getting to know Leading to Change and our work focusing on Leaders at all levels. Fiona shares our open approach of supporting development from self-leadership, leading teams, organisations, and through to systems leadership. She also shares what is available and how to access what is suitable to your personal development from resources. For example, different types of events, partner offers and lots more including our app and Friday leadership emails. 

If would like to find out more, you can find all the offers mentioned on the website. Explore more about our app, and discover how to record your learning from some of our home-grown content. You can also email us with any questions.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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2. Talent management and Leading to Change

Ailsa Martens talks to David Taylor about getting to know Leading to Change and our workaround Talent Management. David talks about how the Leading to Change app provides the opportunity to explore your potential through a number of tools including the Leading to Change self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) and how this links to the My Learning section of the app. 

If would like to find out more, you can find all the products mentioned on the app section of our website. You can find all other links for the products on that page. As David mentions, you may want to connect with your own local learning team to see if they are partnering with us to offer some career tools.  You can also email us with any questions.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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3. Digital community events at Leading to Change

Ailsa Martens talks to Claire MacFarlane about getting to know Leading to Change Community Events. Claire shares what they are, how they run, what they hope to achieve and what you could gain from joining us at one of these events. 

If you would like to find out more, you can find all the links Claire mentions here: visit our current events page, select past events on our resources page to find Insights and Reflect and Connect packs, email us with any questions or hear directly from previous contributors to our events on our Community Voices podcast channel.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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4. Diversity Coffee Connect at Leading to Change

Ailsa Martens talks to Michaela Pagani about getting to know Leading to Change Diversity Coffee Connect Events. Michaela shares the background to these new events including what they are, how they run, what they hope to achieve and what you could gain from joining us at one of these events.

If you would like to find out more, you can find all the links Michaela mentions here: visit our current events page, or our Equalities page, select past events on our resources page to find the event packs, read our blogs and email us with any questions. You can also visit our Allyship Hub for related content.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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5. Equalities at Leading to Change

Ailsa Martens talks to Julia MacKenzie about getting to know Leading to Change and our work focusing on Equalities. Julia shares the relationship between our focus on leadership at all levels and our focus on diversity, inclusion, and equalities. She covers our main areas of focus, the complexities, the opportunities, and some key work, events, and resources involved. 

If you would like to find out more, you can find out more from the resources Julia mentions here: visit our Equalities page, read our blogs, visit our Allyship Hub and email us with any questions.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the Equalities transcript on our website. 

6. What is the Inclusive Leaders Hub?

Ailsa Martens talks to Julia MacKenzie about the Inclusive Leaders Hub on the Leading to Change website. Julia shares how the hub was developed, who it is for and how leaders across social work, social care and health can get involved.
If you would like to find out more, you can find out more about the Inclusive Leaders Hub and the Allyship Hub on the Equalities page of the Leading to Change website.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

If would like to find out more, you can find resources, offers, and events on our Leading to Change website, explore more about our app, and discover how to record your learning from some of our home-grown content. You can also email us with any questions.

Access the transcript on our website.

7. Leadership Success Profile: What it is and who it's for

In this episode of Leading to Change Connect, host Ailsa Martens sits down with Sara Dewar, Principal Lead within the Leading to Change Delivery team, to explore the Leadership Success Profile—a powerful new tool designed to support leaders at every stage of their journey across social work, social care, health, and the third and voluntary sectors in Scotland.

Sara explains what the Leadership Success Profile is, why it was developed, and how it fills a crucial gap for those who may not see themselves as traditional leaders. Whether you're just beginning to lead a team, are a professional specialist, or simply want to grow your confidence in leadership, this episode offers valuable insights into how the profile can support your development.

Who should listen?
Anyone working in or with social work, social care, health, or related sectors—especially those curious about leadership, aspiring to grow, or looking for inclusive, practical tools to guide their journey.

🔗 For more resources, visit leadingtochange.scot/podcasts

 

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8. Leadership Success Profile: An Introduction to the Three Clusters

In this episode of Leading to Change Connect, host Ailsa Martens is joined by David Taylor, Principal Lead at Leading to Change, to explore the three behavioural clusters within the Leadership Success Profile: Enabling Outcomes, Shaping Cultures, and Empowering Systems.

Together, they unpack how each cluster contributes to effective leadership across social work, social care, health, and the third and voluntary sectors in Scotland. From turning vision into reality and fostering psychologically safe environments, to building partnerships and thinking beyond organisational boundaries—this episode offers a rich, practical guide to developing well-rounded, inclusive, and impactful leadership.

Who should listen?
Anyone in a leadership role—or aspiring to one—across Scotland’s care and health sectors. Whether you're leading a team, shaping organisational culture, or working across systems, this episode provides valuable insights to support your journey.

🔗 For more resources, visit leadingtochange.scot/podcasts

 

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