When a big project goes off the rails, panic spreads fast. Deadlines slip. Teams freeze. Leaders stop sleeping.

That’s when you call someone like David Crawford, a delivery leader known for running toward the fire, not away from it. David’s built a reputation for rescuing complex, high-stakes programmes and turning them back into wins.

You can use his approach to rescue everything from small, time-critical projects that simply can’t afford to fail to large, multi-million-pound programmes that have gone off the rails. In this episode, he shares the exact five-step approach he uses to stabilise chaos, rebuild trust, and deliver results at any scale.

We break down:

• How to spot the early signs a project’s in trouble
• The five steps to bring focus, control, and momentum back
• What to say (and not say) to customers when you’re behind
• Why authentic leadership in crisis is more about calm than control

David’s also shared the Turnaround Measure Tracker, the simple spreadsheet he uses to diagnose problems, focus your efforts, and track recovery week by week.

If your project’s wobbling, or you just want to lead with clarity when pressure hits, this episode’s worth your time.

🎁 Free downloads

Download David’s free Turnaround Measure Tracker at https://www.buildyouredge.org/downloads/turnaround-measure-tracker

There’s also an accompanying guide to help you apply it today, available for free at https://www.buildyouredge.org/downloads/a-guide-to-the-turnaround-measure-tracker

Job interviews are meant to reveal the best people for the job, but too often, they don’t. Candidates feel lost in the process, managers make rushed decisions, and both sides leave thinking, 'that could’ve gone better.'

In this episode, Sam Grill—a hiring manager who’s sat on both sides of the table—breaks down the interview process step by step. He explains what really happens behind the scenes, how decisions are made, and why small mistakes can cost big opportunities.

You’ll learn how to:

• Prepare and structure your interviews to uncover real capability
• Ask better questions that reveal fit, mindset, and impact
• Spot red flags early and avoid bias in decision-making
• Present yourself clearly and confidently as a candidate

Whether you’re running interviews or trying to ace them, this conversation gives you a clear, honest look at how interviews actually work, and how to win at them.

Plus, Sam leaves behind a free digital handout: a practical framework of interview questions for both candidates and hiring managers to plan, prepare, and evaluate effectively.

Download 'The Interview Cheatsheet' at buildyouredge.org/downloads

Most career frameworks stop at progression: tick the boxes, climb the ladder, chase the promotion. But what if growth was about more than just the next level?

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Ashby to explore how traditional frameworks fall short and how his approach flips the script by focusing on impact.

Dan shares how to connect your personal growth with company objectives, why tasks alone don’t qualify you for promotion, and how managers and employees can use his five-part framework to make growth measurable, meaningful, and strategic.

We cover:

• Why checklist-style frameworks create frustration and entitlement
• How to reframe growth around impact, evidence, and outcomes
• The role of intrinsic motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose—in performance
• Practical tools like skills mapping, growth tables, and Dan’s radar for impact
• How to use this framework as a “career passport” you can carry into any role or company

If you’re tired of frameworks that feel like admin exercises—or if you’re a manager stuck in endless promotion debates—this episode will show you how to build growth strategies that drive results, inspire teams, and actually matter.