The Power Up Podcast

Through this podcast, we will explore the biggest dream stealers that we come across in our work and serve up a healthy dose of the strategies tips and tools that you can use to overcome them. Our goal is to help you find clarity, overcome your fears, play to your strengths and passions, build your confidence, and live the life you truly deserve.

The Power Up Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Martin Coburn, with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Martin Coburn hosts The Power Up Podcast, a education show with 44 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  6.7 The People Powered Guide to Digital Transformation

  May 26, 202550 minS6

  <p>In today’s episode, we are joined by Mark Hastings, founder and director of i10 Limited, a specialist in digital, data and technology transformation for the public sector. </p><p>Digital transformation is often misunderstood as just upgrading technology—but at its core, it’s about rethinking how organisations operate, deliver value, and adapt using digital tools, while putting people and culture at the heart of that change. </p><p>In this discussion, Mark will share his insights on how leaders can create truly transformative environments by combining technology with empathy, data with emotional intelligence, and innovation with inclusivity, with a s...

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  Episode #6

  6.6. Nail it or Fail it – The Art of Winning High Stakes Pitches - With Martin Coburn & Susie O’Gorman

  May 21, 20251 hourS6

  <p><b>Introduction</b></p><p>In this high-energy episode, Martin Coburn is joined by pitch expert and long-time collaborator Susie O’Gorman to break down what separates winning pitches from forgettable ones. With over 60 years of combined experience coaching sales teams, Martin and Susie reveal the tools, tactics, and mindsets that help teams succeed under pressure.</p><p>If you've ever walked away from a pitch thinking, "We should have won that," this is your roadmap to changing that outcome next time.</p><p>In this episode:</p>Why good pitches fall flatMastering a disciplined approachStorytelling as a strategic we...

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  Episode #5

  6.5 - Walk, Wine and Purpose – Lessons from the Blue Zones

  May 14, 202554 minS6

  <p>What if the secret to a longer, healthier, and more joyful life wasn’t in the latest trend—but in timeless habits shaped by culture, community, and purpose?</p><p>In this episode, we explore the Blue Zones—five regions where people routinely live beyond 100. We’ll uncover the simple but powerful daily behaviours that underpin their extraordinary health and happiness—and what leaders can take from them to enhance wellbeing, performance, and culture.</p><p>This isn’t just about longevity—it's about living better. With purpose. With joy. And with connection.</p><p>In this episode:</p>What are Blue...

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  6.4 The Rise of the Human Centric Leader

  May 7, 202538 minS0

  <p>With hybrid work, shifting workforce expectations, and rapid technological advancements, leaders who prioritise people are the ones who thrive.  </p><p>Human-centric leadership isn’t just a trend—it’s the future. As organisations navigate change, the most effective leaders are those who build trust, create psychological safety, and inspire people to do their best work.</p><p>In this conversation we will break down the key forces shaping this shift, what it means to be a human-centric leader and what it doesn’t mean!, and the essential qualities needed to succeed.</p><p>What we cover in this episode:<...

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  3. Life Long Episodes in Leadership

  Apr 30, 20251h 11mS0

  <p><b>Introduction<br/></b><br/>For this week’s episode, we have a truly inspiring guest—Jim Liptrot, former Managing Director of Howorth Air Technology – who provide clean air technology for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.  Jim is widely credited with transforming the company’s culture through ‘The Howorth Way,’ turning it into a thriving, high-performing business.</p><p>But Jim’s story isn’t just about business transformation—it’s a leadership journey that began on the shop floor and took him all the way to the boardroom. We’ll be diving into how he navigated that transition, the challenges he faced...

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