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L2C Connect Podcast from Leading to Change in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland. In this podcast series, we talk with members of the Leading to Change team about our events, programmes, offers, website, and app. Our purpose is to provide a chance for you to connect with our team and what we offer. Join us to understand the what, why and how of what Leading to Change has for leaders at all levels in social work, social care, health and the related independent, third, and voluntary sector organisations. © NHS Education for Scotland 2025. You can copy or reproduce the information in these podcasts for use within NHS Scotland and for non-commercial educational purposes under creative commons CC BY-NC 4.0 Deed | Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 International | Creative commons. Use of this resource for commercial purposes is permitted only with the written permission of NHS Education for Scotland.
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Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
In this insightful episode of the Leading to Change Connect podcast, host Ailsa Martens is joined by Susan Nevill, Principal Lead within the Leading to Change Delivery Team, to explore how the Leadership Success Profile (LSP) can be a transformative tool for coaches and mentors working across social work, social care, and health.
Together, they unpack how the LSP supports reflective practice, uncovers untapped leadership potential, and fosters meaningful development conversations. Whether you're a coach helping individuals navigate their leadership journey or a mentor guiding through professional experience, this episode offers practical advice on integrating the LSP into your practice.
Learn how organisations can embed the LSP into internal coaching and mentoring programmes to cultivate a culture of relational leadership and self-directed growth.
For more resources and information, visit leadingtochange.scot/podcasts
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Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
In this episode of Leading to Change Connect, host Ailsa Martens speaks with Sara Dewar, Principal Lead within the Leading to Change Delivery team, about the exciting updates to the Leading to Change app following the launch of the new Leadership Success Profile (LSP).
Sara shares how feedback from operational leaders shaped the app’s evolution—introducing a more flexible profile setup, a refreshed user experience, and the brand-new Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). Learn how these changes make leadership development more accessible, relevant, and engaging for professionals across social work, social care, health, and related sectors.
Tune in to discover:
- The three biggest updates to the app
- How the new SAQ supports leaders at every stage
- What’s next for the app, including smarter learning links and sharing features
Whether you're new to the app or a long-time user, this episode offers valuable insights into how Leading to Change is evolving to better support your leadership journey.
Visit leadingtochange.scot for more resources, videos, and FAQs.
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Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Podcast Episode: Exploring the Leadership Success Profile in Social Work and Social Care
In this episode of the Leading to Change Connect podcast, host Ailsa Martens is joined by Claire MacFarlane, Specialist Lead within the Leading to Change Delivery Team, to explore the Leadership Success Profile (LSP)—a powerful framework designed to support operational leaders across social work, social care, and health.
Together, they unpack the unique leadership challenges faced in social work and social care, including navigating fragmented systems, multi-agency environments, and the emotional demands of frontline leadership. Claire shares how the LSP provides a shared language and reflective tool to help leaders build resilience, foster inclusive practices, and strengthen collaboration across boundaries.
Listeners will gain insights into:
- How the LSP supports personal and team development.
- Using the LSP to build partnerships with voluntary and community organisations.
- Embedding inclusive leadership practices.
- Practical ways organisations can integrate the LSP into leadership development strategies.
Visit leadingtochange.scot for more resources, videos, and FAQs.
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These podcasts are part of a wide range of resources, events, and programmes offered by Leading to Change. Visit the Leading to Change website for resources, events, blogs, our Allyship hub and programmes. Questions or feedback? Email us at hello@leadingtochange.scot
