Press and Media
“I am delighted to have been featured in the press talking about my work in leadership development and executive mentoring.”
Are You Taking Your Annual Leave? Just Eat for Business
This article, Annual Leave Allowances: The Survey | Just Eat for Business was published by Just Eat for Business in July 2022.
I was asked to comment on the importance of a healthy work-life balance. You may be surprised to know, many people do not take their annual leave. To find out just how many - and some of the reasons why - people don’t, read the Annual Leave Allowances: The Survey | Just Eat Business
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Improving Business Performance Through Employee Engagement, The Times
I was delighted to contribute to this article by Raconteur for a special report on 'The Future of HR' as featured in The Times and Sunday Times. Improving Business Performance Through Employee Engagement by Hugh Wilson, Raconteur for The Times, The Sunday Times (June 2020)
Anni Townend says it’s down to business leaders to create a “three Cs” culture of curiosity, courage and care to encourage engagement. Good leaders listen to, understand and learn from others, rather than simply giving opinions. They are curious and ask expansive questions. They invest in relationships and look out for their people.
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Meet the Member, Coaching Today
This article appeared in the October 2018 issue of Coaching Today, which is published by the (BACP) British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
What advice would you give to anyone interested in becoming an executive coach? “Get clear on your own values and beliefs, on the impact and reputation that you want to have and the difference you want to make through being an executive coach. Think about the environment that will help you flourish.”
Read the full article as a PDF here.
John McCarthy Walks, The Ramblings series, BBC Radio 4
As part of the Ramblings series, BBC Presenter John McCarthy talks to Anni about her role as a volunteer Ranger on the South Downs National Park.
The theme of this series of Ramblings is listeners' walks. The Rambling series hosts, John McCarthy and Claire Balding explore walks, nature conservation and community appreciation. Episode produced by Karen Gregor in October 2013.
Listen to the interview here.
What Does it Take to Become a Great Leader? Metro
This article, What does it take to become a great leader? was published in Metro in August 2013. In this article, I discuss how great leaders genuinely care for others.
‘Good leaders know what they really care about, their values and beliefs. They know what they stand for and have given this thought and are able to embody their values and their beliefs in their behaviour, in their actions.' Ms Townend said a clever leader has the ability to not only create a vision but also engage people in that vision.
Read the full article here.