Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend

Author: Anni Townend

Leaders in Conversation gives you an intimate glimpse into the real lives of business leaders. This series of candid conversations delves into a deeper side of leadership. Each intimate conversation is hosted by Anni Townend, a leadership partner, executive coach and author who has worked with thousands of business leaders throughout her career and who skilfully connects with her guests to share these inspiring life and leadership stories with you to help build confidence and courage in your own leadership journey. Connect and collaborate with Anni at www.annitownend.com
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From Inside the Kitchen to Inside Government - a conversation with Mark Burden, Senior Civil Servant
Episode 7
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

ABOUT THIS EPISODEToday’s guest is, Senior Civil Servant, Mark Burden. In our conversation Mark offers valuable insights into:How presenteeism is not about visibility The importance of seeking feedbackDisability and the art of the possibleAnd how everyone is integral to achieving the “thing”Mark’s Three Key Encouragements to Leaders and Listeners:Be comfortable in not knowing the answer but having the knowledge to connect peopleMistakes are great - learn from them rather than fearing them. It is an opportunity to move from fear to opportunityTell the story, explain the why and if possible the who and the when! The what bit is then quite easy! Connect with Mark:LinkedIn: Mark BurdenTo listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend: Go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to SHMOGUS Media for the wonderful production and marketing of the podcast with Louisa Penny, from Penny Writing.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn. I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.