Canny Conversations Podcasts

Canny Conversations Podcast

Compelling Conversations with a Cause.

Let's talk, because everything starts with a conversation.

Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE, CEO of
Youth Employment UK - Part 1

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shedding light on the powerful impact of
incorporating young voices in employment
policy-making.

Pat Carvalho Principal and CEO
of Birmingham Metropolitan
College Part 3

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Take a deep dive into the themes of leadership
and vision, while also looking forward to the
exciting future plans for the college.

Charlotte Bosworth
Managing Director
Innovate Awarding Part 1

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Charlotte’s narrative is both motivational
and thought-provoking. She offers a candid
look at the obstacles she faced and the
triumphs she achieved

Safaraz Ali - Podcast Host
CEO & Award Winning
Social Entrepreneur

Your Host

In my own view, my podcast is not about perfection,
it is journey of continuous improvement where
I will converse openly and share any
evolving viewpoints.

Series 5

Jade Pearson Part 1
EPISODE 1
Paul Eeles Part 1
EPISODE 9
Sophie Norris Bentley Motors 1
EPISODE 17
Sharon Blyfield Episode 25
EPISODE 25
Pat Carvalho Episode 1
EPISODE 33
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee CEO of The University Vocational Awards Council - Part 1
EPISODE 41
Jade Pearson Part 2
EPISODE 2
Paul Eeles Part 2
EPISODE 10
Sophie Norris Bentley Motors 2
EPISODE 18
Sharon Blyfield Episode 26
EPISODE 26
Pat Carvalho Episode 2
EPISODE 34
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee CEO of The University Vocational Awards Council - Part 2
EPISODE 42
Graham Hasting Evans Part 1
EPISODE 3
Jan Richardson Wilde
EPISODE 11
Jonathan Foot
EPISODE 19
Jill Whittaker episode 27
EPISODE 27
Pat Carvelho Part 3
EPISODE 35
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee FRSA, CEO of The University Vocational Awards Council - Part 3
EPISODE 43
Graham Hasting Evans Part 2
EPISODE 4
Jan Richardson Wilde
EPISODE 12
Jonathan Foot
EPISODE 20
Jill Whittaker Episode 28
EPISODE 28
Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE, CEO of Youth Employment UK Part 1 - by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 36
Viren Patel
EPISODE 5
Jenny Pelling
EPISODE 13
Lucy Hunte Episode 1
EPISODE 21
Sue Thexton with Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 29
Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE, CEO of Youth Employment UK Part 2 - by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 37
Viren Patel
EPISODE 6
Jenny Pelling
EPISODE 14
Lucy Hunte Episode 2
EPISODE 22
Sue Thexton with Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 30
Rob Colbourne OBE, CEO of Performance Through People Part 1 - by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 38
Rachel Jagger Thomas
EPISODE 7
Kathryn Marshall
EPISODE 15
Scott Parkin episode 23
EPISODE 23
Charlotte Bosworth with Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 31
Rob Colbourne OBE, CEO of Performance Through People Part 2 - by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 39
Rachel Jagger Thomas
EPISODE 8
Kathryn Marshall
EPISODE 16
Scott Parkin Episode 24
EPISODE 24
Charlotte Bosworth with Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 32
Rob Colbourne OBE, CEO of Performance Through People Part 3
EPISODE 40

Series 4

Peer coaching and Support
EPISODE 1
Lean Agile and responsive
EPISODE 9
Series review Part1
EPISODE 17
Who what Why
EPISODE 2
Emotional intelligence
EPISODE 10
Series Review Part 2
EPISODE 18
What we deliver
EPISODE 3
External Stake Holders Feedback
EPISODE 11
series review part 3
EPISODE 19
Core Values
EPISODE 4
apprenticeships an opportunity for all
EPISODE 12
15 Skills and Traits
EPISODE 5
Beliefs Views and methodologies in business and life
EPISODE 13
Strategic overview
EPISODE 6
Canny Bites books
EPISODE 14
Change has Changed Part 1
EPISODE 7
Entrepreneurship business and culture
EPISODE 15
Change has changed part 2
EPISODE 8
Focus and resilience
EPISODE 16

Series 3

winning with Awards with Paul Cadman
EPISODE 1
Easing the Growing Pains
EPISODE 9
Getting from Giving
EPISODE 2
The Power of the Spoken Word
EPISODE 10
Technology not for technologys sake
EPISODE 3
Workplace a new world order
EPISODE 11
Noteable networking for extroverts and introverts
EPISODE 4
Overcoming Turbulence an MDs tale
EPISODE 12
Staying Cyber Safe
EPISODE 5
A woman in football
EPISODE 13
The Business of Cyber Security with Chris Woods
EPISODE 6
Football in the community
EPISODE 14
From the Front Line
EPISODE 7
The Business of Aviation
EPISODE 15
Midlands Engine the Challenge
EPISODE 8
new media welcome to the Wild west
EPISODE 16

Series 2

better than the best
EPISODE 1
Take your time by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 9
how to scale
EPISODE 2
A Path Less Crazy by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 10
craving the credit
EPISODE 3
Building Solid Foundations by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 11
imperfect perfection
EPISODE 4
Pause to Review once more
EPISODE 12
networking not working
EPISODE 5
Networking again podcast by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 6
Making Marginal Gains by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 7
recruiting the best podcast by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 8

Series 1

EPISODE 1
EPISODE 9
Canny Conversations Fine Tuning talent
EPISODE 2
getting hiring right podcast by safaraz ali
EPISODE 10
EPISODE 3
Canny Conversations. Are Leaders Born?
EPISODE 4
EPISODE 5
EPISODE 6
Canny Conversations Talent Spotting
EPISODE 7
It all starts with you podcast by Safaraz Ali
EPISODE 8

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali: Social Entrepreneur

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali Social Entrepreneur, CEO of Pathway Group and proud Birmingham business leader, where he shares his insights and experiences on entrepreneurialism, having a growth mindset and getting the best out of people as well as useful information to help your grow your business, develop and build your team.

Canny Conversations has now produced more than 75 episodes making an impact on UK business Podcasts and demonstrating how sustainable business can benefit. Safaraz engages in thought leadership conversations with noteable guests sharing profound insights and perspectives. These canny conversations are aimed to challenge and genuinely captivate. Please share your feedback on whether they resonate, inspire and make a difference.

The topics covered in these conversations range from individual biographies & life stories to industry specific conversations as well as all things self development, enterprise & entrepreneurship and that’s just for starters. Previously we have received very good feedback on a number of our podcasts with topics such as; the importance of people, how to recruit them and get the best from them. It explores what makes a good leader and how to build strong teams within a winning culture.

‘Don’t expect to agree with everything but remain open and challenged. There is plenty to ‘chew on’ as Safaraz might say.

Saf Ali is the author of Canny Bites books, the latest being: ‘Successfully Scale Up or Exit Your Business’ which helps business owners and leaders know exactly what they need to consider when growing their business. It’s a workbook and a checklist for entrepreneurs to help put the foundations in place ensuring they have the right toolkits to make scaling an easier task.