Penny Power OBE, founder of ‘Business is Personal’, joins ABM’s Kerrie Dorman to share the real story behind Ecademy, one of the world’s first business social networks. They also discuss why conversation-led communities still matter in an age of broadcast.
She talks candidly about the rise of the business and the shocks that led to Ecademy’s closure, her shift from “entrepreneur” to “small business owner,” and why love, stewardship and small, intimate groups are the future of community.
Penny also explains how AI can supercharge mentoring when it’s used to free up time for human connection and to empower clients between sessions. A powerful listen on resilience, values and designing a business that fits who you are.
Penny Power, renowned as one of the UK’s leading female speakers, is dedicated to inspiring change in individuals. Throughout her career, she has committed herself to fostering profound connections among people.
At the start of her leadership journey, Penny was asked, “How do you manage to make everyone you meet feel significant and seen?” Her response was simple yet profound: “Because they are.”
This belief forms the crux of Penny’s philosophy. For over four decades, she has been championing the importance of nurturing a sense of belonging and love within the business sector, a mission that has gained even more significance in today’s AI age.
Consider the individuals who are pivotal to your business. Do they truly understand how much you value their trust and commitment?
Have you experienced feeling genuinely acknowledged and valued in a digital environment that often seems to value tasks and figures above human connections?
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Special thanks to Kerrie Dorman for hosting this insightful conversation and thanks to Penny Power OBE for joining us as a guest on this episode.
