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Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast Steve Cooper
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Police promotion and leadership podcast for all officers in the UK and beyond.
Particularly focused on those in the ranks of PC, Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. Content most relevant to all forces in England and Wales, Police Scotland, and PSNI, though the leadership content and CPD is transferable further afield.
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Episode 4.12: Interview with Acting Chief Constable Jim Colwell, DCP
This week I had the privilege of interviewing Acting Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, Jim Colwell. Jim has been standing in as Chief Constable for DCP since July 2023, stepping up to the position following the suspension of Will Kerr. And as another inspiring police senior leader, he doesn't disappoint, with this exclusive discussion providing valuable learning for aspiring police leaders everywhere.
A lot of ground is covered in the 40 minutes, including Jim's proudest moments in policing, advice for aspiring officers, views on compassion and other emerging values in policing, the step up to Superintendent, and much more. He also answers my question about what the 'Holy Grail' of police promotion might be.
I'd like to thank Jim again for sparing some time from his busy schedule. I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show!
As with all my interviews, this episode is ENTIRELY FREE for all, all the time. But if you want to be first to access my other podcasts, and get exclusive regular premium episodes, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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Episode 4.11 Police Wellbeing - Investigated
Following publication by Scotland's HMIC into police wellbeing, I was inspired once again to cover this important topic. In this FREE episode (open first to subscribers), I outline the Police Scotland report, cover some key themes, then put it into context for you as an aspiring police leader.
For more on police wellbeing, check out my podcast episodes 3.26 and 2.2.
This episode is part of my FREE content. But if you want to be first to access podcasts, get exclusive regular premium episodes and my entire back catalogue, you can become a subscriber today for just £4.99.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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Consider becoming a premium podcast subscriber...
REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
WHY SUBSCRIBE? BONUS subscriber-only regular podcasts, EXCLUSIVE access to the BEST of my archives, FIRST for new episodes, 25% DISCOUNT off premium toolkits upon request.
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Episode 4.9: The FAIREST Police Promotion Process
What's the FAIREST police promotion process of the land? Interviews? Applications? Job performance? Inspired by commentary on police promotion processes recently by the Chief Constable of Dyfed-Powys Police, I discuss the zeitgeist of police promotion processes. In this FREE episode (open first to subscribers), I'll cover some common issues and discuss what it means for you as an aspiring police leader.
Promotion processes are topical at the moment (plus ca change!), in light of the recent Police Federation report on pay and morale (including perspectives on promotion and CPD), along with NPPF to SIPP changes on the horizon. So I hope you enjoy the content and I extend an invite out for a podcast interview to Dyfed-Powys or indeed Chief Officers elsewhere if you'd like to give your views on this issue - just get in touch to arrange at your convenience!
Want to read more about the postcode lottery of promotion processes around the UK? Check out my 2 part blog below:
https://policepromotion.blog/2020/09/06/the-postcode-lottery-of-police-promotion-part-1
This episode is part of my FREE content. But if you want to be first to access podcasts, and get exclusive regular premium episodes, you can become a subscriber today for just £4.99.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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Consider becoming a premium podcast subscriber...
REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
WHY SUBSCRIBE? BONUS subscriber-only regular podcasts, EXCLUSIVE access to the BEST of my archives, FIRST for new episodes, 25% DISCOUNT off premium toolkits upon request.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
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Episode 4.7: Australia - A Fresh Start? (FREE)
Officers moving to Australia: It's the talk of the town at the moment in policing. Both in terms of how disgruntled cops are handing in their warrant cards in droves, while Australian police forces are capitalising on the opportunity to poach good officers with a move overseas.
So in this FREE episode (open first to subscribers) of Season 4, it's timely I cover this issue, because Australian forces are currently hosting engagement sessions around the country to try and entice UK officers and their families. Certainly worth a listen if you're interested in this topic, or even interested in making the move!
Here's my related blog comparing officer salary, cost of living, and other factors between here and Down Under...
https://policepromotion.blog/2024/01/20/uk-vs-australia-police-salary-and-costs/
This episode is part of my FREE content. But if you want to be first to access podcasts, and get exclusive regular premium episodes, you can become a subscriber today for just £4.99.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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Consider becoming a premium podcast subscriber...
REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
WHY SUBSCRIBE? BONUS subscriber-only regular podcasts, EXCLUSIVE access to the BEST of my archives, FIRST for new episodes, 25% DISCOUNT off premium toolkits upon request.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
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Episode 4.6: Interview with Former Supt Darren Lockley (FREE)
For Episode 6 of my Year of the Dragon season, I had the pleasure of interviewing Darren Lockley, a retired Superintendent. This podcast is another inspiring interview for aspiring officers.
We cover a lot of ground between his start in policing just after ‘Life on Mars’ :-) through to his fresh new start outside of policing as a senior manager more recently and after a few years enjoying retirement.
Lots of insights and tips for you to listen in on, as we chat about his career experience in policing, his promotion journey through the ranks, approach to CPD, and lots more.
I hope you enjoy this chat on police leadership and development. Apologies for the slight background noise, it was a windy day and this isn't Joe Rogan Towers! Feel free to post your thoughts in the podcast notes.
This episode is part of my FREE content. But if you want to be first to access podcasts, and get exclusive regular premium episodes, you can become a subscriber today for just £4.99...
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
Consider becoming a premium podcast subscriber! You'll get exclusive access to the best of my back catalogue, be the first to hear new episodes, and receive valuable bonus, subscriber-only new podcasts. You'll also be helping support my work creating this content. Should you want to go further, I also offer my podcast subscribers a MASSIVE 25% discount off my premium toolkits (upon request).
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Episode 4.5: Delivering Good Policing in the 2020s (FREE)
In S4E5, I provide highlights of and insights to an important policing report few have noticed, to help you get to grips with the wider context of your police leadership expectations.
In this FREE episode (subscriber-only access at first), I review a useful Police Foundation report called 'Getting the Right Things Done', derived from its Cumberland Lodge Policing Conference. This report was published very recently, but is packed full of insights to help give aspiring promotion candidates the competitive edge.
Are the police delivering what the public want? What works and how can this information be used in policing? How can police performance be managed? Such questions are important for aspiring leaders (especially at the more strategic Inspector + ranks) to be aware of. I can assure you, few other promotion candidates will have noticed this report to inform their leadership CPD and environmental scanning.
I hope you enjoy the podcast. Here's the link to the report I mention:
https://www.police-foundation.org.uk/publication/cumberland-lodge-policing-conference-2023-getting-the-right-things-done/
This episode is part of my FREE content. But if you want to be first to access podcasts, and get exclusive regular premium episodes, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
Consider becoming a premium podcast subscriber! You'll get exclusive access to the best of my back catalogue, be the first to hear new episodes, and receive valuable bonus, subscriber-only new podcasts. You'll also be helping support my work creating this content. Should you want to go further, I also offer my podcast subscribers a MASSIVE 25% discount off my premium toolkits (upon request).
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/message