Bob & Jeremy's Conflab
Step into the Conflab with us, Bob & Jeremy, lifelong friends since our days at drama school in 1991. With over two decades of experience running a successful sales and management training business together, we bring a wealth of insights and anecdotes to the table. Launched during the lockdown of June 2021, Bob & Jeremy’s Conflab gives you fresh perspectives on business, life, and everything in between. Join us as we share stories and observations from our extensive travels, training, and conference appearances across the globe. From thought-provoking discussions on topics we think it’s important to be concerned about to light-hearted banter that’ll make you laugh, we cover it all, giving you the insights and helping you to consider what to do differently or change. Whether you’re listening as you multitask at work, unwinding at home, or out and about, we record each episode to bring a smile to your face and perhaps you’ll discover things you didn't know about the world of business or the human race. We work with organisations of all sizes, from the largest of corporations to the most ambitious start-ups, through our company, Reality Training – www.realitytraining.com. Featuring original music by Charlie Morrell. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review to let us know you’re enjoying the Conflab. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
Senior Managers have an important question to answer – what development is going to make them better at what they do? Or do they need any at all?
Unlock the full potential of senior leadership with expert insights from Bob & Jeremy, executive coaches who bring to life the varied activities that are available. This episode promises an eye-opening journey through the world of senior management dev...
Ever been caught at the end of a meal, wallet in hand, wondering just how much to tip - or if at all?
That's the exact conundrum we unpack in today's lively podcast, where we navigate the new Employment Allocation of Tips Act 2023, set to revolutionise UK's service industry. Join us as we delve into the principles of fairness and transparency in tip distribution, sharing tales from ac...
How do you get through to a company's decision-maker?
You’re not alone, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in the B2B space. We kick things off with a hilarious skit that hits close to home, capturing the all-too-familiar frustration of reaching out to remote-based workers. Then, we break down the hard truths of the increasingly digital buying and selling arenas in business. With anecdote...
What makes a sales strategy irresistible?
This episode promises to change your approach to sales and sales training through the lens of behavioural science. We kick things off by discussing how societal trends, can signal shifts in consumer behaviour — a key factor in shaping effective sales tactics. We sight insights from behavioural science experts like Rory Sutherland, and we examine how anthropo...
In our latest episode, we examine new research into the level of customer satisfaction in the UK, where the landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. We start by discussing the reasons behind the decline in customer’s experiences, from the pandemic's shake-up of our shopping habits, to Brexit and the economic and political whirlwinds influencing staffing.
As we navigate the transform...
Do sales targets work?
In this episode we study sales targets and expose their problems. Unpack the dilemma of arbitrary figures with us, as we get into the reasons of how these numbers can warp sales strategies, leading to short-term wins but potentially jeopardise your company's future. And if you think corporate life can't be dramatic, wait till you hear our Inglourious Basterds inspire...
Join us for a down-to-earth journey through the highs and lows of launching a career in today’s job market. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the unpredictable world of early employment – offering practical advice, real insights, and a roadmap to success.
We’ll take you on a tour of the first-job scene, sharing stories of the issues faced by young adults stepping into today’s job market. We loo...
2024 Reflect and Reset: How are your resolutions going?
Why do those January promises often slip through our fingers? How can you to be a part of the resilient 9% that Arnold Schwarzenegger says, actually achieve their goals.
We're looking at goal setting to habit-forming, and how peering into the rear-view mirror at the year gone by can sharpen your focus on the road ahead. Join us for a refle...
Team Leaders Do's & Don'ts - Why are some teams better than others?
In our latest episode of Bob & Jeremy's Conflab, we dig deep into the do's & don'ts that differentiate a thriving team from a struggling one. This episode is jam-packed with our personal research, tips and tricks on effective leadership, emphasising the need for leaders to be more than just bosse...
What is sweary coaching? Toss out those conventional coaching models and try something refreshingly direct. We're here to guide you through a unique approach: the SFC model. It's all about being brutally honest about what you genuinely don’t care about in your life or work. We believe that by eliminating these elements, you make space for the things that truly matter, sparking motivation and success...
What’s funny these days? Ever wondered how the landscape of humour has evolved in the business world over the past decade? Prepare to discover, through our lively conversation, how comedy has shifted gears, for better or worse, in the day-to-day corporate realm. From recounting our experience of revising the 'Auntie Close' training method into the 'Emergency Close', to delving into why hum...
Is UK management just not good enough? Ever wondered why UK companies are still struggling to recover from the 2008 financial crisis, while their international counterparts seem to have moved on? Curious about why no UK company features among the world's top 25?
Join us on Bob and Jeremy's Conflab to explore these realities and delve into the heart of the UK's management crisis. We di...
In this podcast, brought to you by Reality Training, we report on our recent teambuilding trip to the codebreakers site, Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire.
We learnt how the teams there, through WW2, broke the codes of the enemy and how that contributed to the winning of the war. By the end of the war over 8500 people, mostly women it must be said, were working at the site, deciphering, and translat...
What is it like to walk 500 miles across the top of Spain?
In this podcast, Bob tells Jeremy all about his extraordinary trip to Santiago. It is a story of resilience, agony, inspiration and endurance.
Find out whether you could do something like this and think about what it might give you.
Please listen and share with anyone you know who will be inspired by Bob's remarkable...
Following hot on the heels of our popular ‘Conferences’ and ‘Exhibitions’ Do’s & Don’ts episodes, we move on to Team Building!
Love them or hate them, team building activities inject a dose of fun into the work routine and play a vital role in helping your team work better together. But not all team building activities are created equal! Dreaded by some people, many admit they’d rather be catchin...
Business Decision-Making Tips – How do you make a decision? What are the different ways decisions are made? What are the problems that companies face with this process? Are they always rational?
"A good decision is made with knowledge, not numbers" – who said that? Listen and find out!
Are your decisions aligned to your values? Do you use a system for decisions? Do you use a comm...
Jeremy interviews his uncle as he hits 80 with no plans for retirement.
“Marketing moves consumers to the product and merchandising moves your product to the consumers.”
Tim began his career in advertising in the 1960s and went on to own and run a motor vehicle parts and accessories business.
There is lots to learn from as Tim moves between reflection and how he feels about business today.
Following hot on the heels of our popular dos & don’ts for conferences episode, we explore Exhibitions.
Exhibitions are your chance to show off. Whether you’re showcasing a product, a skill, or a service, these events provide an excellent opportunity to collect leads, make sales, build relationships, and much more. But when planning and running a show-stopping exhibition stand there’s a lot that ...
In this episode, we explore the importance of collaboration and look at the key dynamic principles that mean we are more likely to collaborate with our colleagues effectively.
These 5 principles will help each individual increase their feeling of ‘self-worth’.
Bob and Jeremy consider:
- the importance of being empowered to make decisions
- the difficulties that status can cause
- the importance of strivi...
As conference speakers and presenters, we always rehearse. Whereas lots of people don’t. If they did then any audience would receive something far more impactful. What are the four stages of rehearsal? Understanding, Exploration, and the other two? Listen and find out!
The more you rehearse the better the quality. Some people think they don’t need to at all. That’s a self-certification bias. Many sp...
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