The Scale-Ability Podcast - Beyond The Summit

Beyond the summit - Jeff Macnamara of Coral Island Part 1

Learn more about the business behind the bright lights of Coral Island located on Blackpool Promenade!
In this episode, Coral Island's Managing Director, Jeff Macnamara, talks to us about the shift in work-life balance, learning from lockdowns and being schooled in the university of life.

Beyond the summit - Jeff Macnamara of Coral Island Part 2

Learn more about the business behind the bright lights of Coral Island located on Blackpool Promenade! Part 2 of 3

Beyond the summit - Jeff Macnamara of Coral Island Part 3

Learn more about the business behind the bright lights of Coral Island located on Blackpool Promenade! Part 3 of 3

Beyond the summit - Chris Brown of Brown & Co.

Would you like to meet the nicest guy in Accounts?
Then listen as we chat with Chris Brown of Brown & Co. Accountants in Blackpool.

Beyond the summit - Elaine Sutton of Dimensions Curriculum

Listen to find out more about Elaine and the ways in which her business is transforming education and how Mr Motivator gave a helping hand!

Beyond the summit - Dona Kirkham, Travel Counsellor

Ever wondered how travel agents cope with serious incidents like a tsunami? Found out here as Dona chats to us about how she has handled some of the most memorable disasters we have seen in our generation.

Beyond the summit - Stephen Bolton, Lancashire Business View

Stephen talks us through; the history and success of the iconic Red Rose Awards, how his 'rock solid' Dad has been his best mentor, what he has gained from Peer Networking and how LBV survived COVID, with style!

Beyond the summit - Jacqui Taylor, 4EDEN

Jacqui talks to us about; her early career in catering and how that moulded her work ethic and taught her some valuable life lessons, her transition into working within mental health, and how all of that has helped shape the wonderful works she now does with 4EDEN helping people with learning difficulties to have the same opportunities as everyone else.

From Civil Service to Financial Planning: A Journey of Transformation, Teamwork, and Community Engagement- meeting Tarnia Elsworth - TP Financial Solutions

Season Two of Beyond The Summit - from Scale-Ability
In this enlightening episode, we dive into a broad spectrum of topics, from the nitty-gritty of podcast recording to intricate insights into the financial advice industry. Join Ruth as your host as she interviews Tarnia Elsworth of TP Financial Solutions. Tarnia shares their transformative journey from civil service to financial planning. Tarnia lays bare her mission - to strip away the intimidation from financial planning and make it an approachable, friendly process.
Tarnia and Ruth give us a peek into the unique dynamics of working with a spouse, underlining the crucial role of complementing each other's strengths and fostering a mutual fondness. They also shed light on the importance of investing time in local community engagement as a catalyst for business growth.
The conversation takes a critical turn as we delve into the trials of working under others – touching upon the constraints of micromanagement and rigid directives that often stifle employee performance. Tarnia underscores the vital role of team dynamics in the business's success, emphasising the power of a well-coordinated team.
We also explore the pressures of conforming to traditional norms within the financial services sector and discuss the need for creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients seeking financial advice.
Tarnia highlights the significance of cherishing activities that bring joy and fulfilment, cautioning against becoming mere "busy souls." The conversation also turns towards the integral role of community engagement in personal and business life, underscoring the value of authentic connections and active involvement.
Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions in our upcoming episodes, where we'll be delving into topics like community interest companies and entrepreneurship. This episode is a must-listen for everyone wanting to gain insights into the financial planning industry and the power of community engagement. 

PT 2 - From Civil Service to Financial Planning: A Journey of Transformation, Teamwork, and Community Engagement

Season Two of Beyond The Summit - from Scale-Ability
In this enlightening episode, we dive into a broad spectrum of topics, from the nitty-gritty of podcast recording to intricate insights into the financial advice industry. Join Ruth as your host, as she interviews Tarnia Elsworth of TP Financial Solutions. Tarnia shares their transformative journey from civil service to financial planning. Tarnia lays bare her mission - to strip away the intimidation from financial planning and make it an approachable, friendly process.
Tarnia and Ruth give us a peek into the unique dynamics of working with a spouse, underlining the crucial role of complementing each other's strengths and fostering a mutual fondness. They also shed light on the importance of investing time in local community engagement as a catalyst for business growth.
The conversation takes a critical turn as we delve into the trials of working under others – touching upon the constraints of micromanagement and rigid directives that often stifle employee performance. Tarnia underscores the vital role of team dynamics in the business's success, emphasising the power of a well-coordinated team.
We also explore the pressures of conforming to traditional norms within the financial services sector and discuss the need for creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients seeking financial advice.
Tarnia highlights the significance of cherishing activities that bring joy and fulfilment, cautioning against becoming mere "busy souls." The conversation also turns towards the integral role of community engagement in personal and business life, underscoring the value of authentic connections and active involvement.
Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions in our upcoming episodes, where we'll be delving into topics like community interest companies and entrepreneurship. This episode is a must-listen for everyone wanting to gain insights into the financial planning industry and the power of community engagement.