OxTalks

Enterprise Oxfordshire (formerly OxLEP)

Welcome to OxTalks, powered by Enterprise Oxfordshire (formerly OxLEP). OxTalks is your partner in tackling business challenges and achieving your goals, giving an insight into the great work that Enterprise Oxfordshire does to support local organisations and communities. OxTalks host Howard Bentham talks to successful leaders from Oxfordshire and beyond to hear their advice to help your business flourish.

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OxTalks

Episodes (25)

Mon Feb 9th What Makes a Good Modern Business Leader?
Jan 26th Achieving Small Business Success Whilst Remaining Purpose-Driven
Dec 1, 2025 Merry Christmas from OxTalks

OxTalks

Feb 9, 2026
49¾ minutes
89 MB

How do you build a high-performing leadership team when 82% of UK managers have received no formal training? In this episode of OxTalks, host Howard Bentham speaks with Claire Croft, founder of Claire Croft Associates and executive coach, about what defines effective leadership in today's workplace. They explore why transparency, clarity and a willingness to develop people's potential are essential management qualities, and why poor leadership continues to drive employees away from organisations. Drawing on recent data showing that only 10% of UK employees feel engaged at work and that 41% of workers have left jobs due to...

OxTalks

What Makes a Good Modern Business Leader?

Enterprise Oxfordshire (formerly OxLEP)

00:00 -47:58