The Leadership Enigma
For 30 years, host Adam Pacifico has studied human behavior and leadership. Now, as a leadership expert, author, barrister, and columnist, he explores the complexities of leadership in a chaotic world. Each week, he interviews global experts, academics, and rising stars to uncover tools and strategies for effective leadership. The show is aimed at entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporate executives seeking to enhance their leadership skills.
Episodes
The 27-Year-Old Behind the Empire | Benjy Leslie
What does it really take to build a high-performance business while creating a culture where people actually want to work? In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico is joined by Benjy Leslie, the 27-year-old CEO of Connect Management, for a conversation about leadership, culture, ambition and performance.
Benjy shares how he built Connect Management from his bedroom during the pande
The Future of Leadership Is Human | John on AI, Talent & Performance
What does it really take to lead people effectively in a world of AI, constant change and increasing pressure to perform?
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico is joined by John for a wide-ranging conversation about human-centred leadership, sustainable performance, talent and the future of work.
John explores why leadership is the promise of a lived experience for those around
From Arctic Survival to Russian Prison | Charlie Walker
What can extreme adventure teach us about leadership, resilience and being truly present?
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico sits down with explorer and adventure travel writer Charlie Walker, whose extraordinary journeys have taken him more than 100,000 kilometres across the world by bicycle, foot, horse, ski and dugout canoe.
Charlie shares the stories behind cycling throu
From Crime to Guinness World Record Holder: Dave Thomas
In this powerful episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico sits down with Dave Thomas former firefighter, Guinness World Record memory champion, keynote speaker, executive presentation coach and bestselling author for an honest conversation about resilience, leadership and personal transformation.
Dave shares the remarkable journey from a childhood shaped by abuse, alcoholism and crime to b
Why Great Leaders Put People Before Profit | James Burstall
What does it take to build a global creative business that thrives through disruption?
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico is joined by James Burstall, CEO and Founder of Argonon Group and author of The Flexible Method. James shares the leadership lessons he's learned from building one of the world's leading independent television production companies, creating award-winning c
From Fighter Pilot to Airport CEO: How John Ackerman Is Transforming LAX Before the 2028 Olympics
What does it take to lead one of the most iconic airports on earth while rebuilding it from the ground up with the Olympics two years away?
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico sits down with John Ackerman, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports, the organisation behind LAX a gateway that welcomes 75 million passengers a year and employs 50,000 people every single day.
John shares
Building the World's First Electric Air Taxi | Vertical Aerospace CEO Stuart Simpson
Electric air taxis flying over London by 2029? It's closer than you think.
Adam Pacifico sits down with Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace the British company that just became one of only two in the world to achieve full aircraft transition (taking off like a helicopter, flying
like a plane, and landing like a helicopter again). With 1,500 aircraft
pre-sold to American Airlines, Japan Ai
Human Centered Leadership | Angela Cretu & Tiger Tyagarajan
As AI gets smarter, does human leadership become less important or more? In this landmark episode of The Leadership Enigma, host Adam Pacifico launches the first-ever Global Human Centered Leadership Index, joined by two exceptional former CEOs: Angela Cretu (former Global CEO, Avon Cosmetics) and Tiger Tyagarajan (former CEO, Genpact).
After six years and 300+ conversations with world-class lead
Executive Eats: The Science of Eating & Cooking Your Way to Better Leadership
Could your diet be holding back your leadership performance? In this one-of-a-kind episode, host Adam Pacifico is joined by executive educator and author Adam Kingl for a live cooking demonstration a first in 300 episodes of The Leadership Enigma.
Adam's new book Executive Eats, co-authored with molecular biologist and former Michelin-star chef Dr. Jacobi, is believed to be the world's first cook
Leading Through War | Maryna Pavliuk
What does real leadership look like when your team is working through blackouts, missile strikes, and the daily uncertainty of war?
In this powerful episode of The Leadership Enigma, host Adam Pacifico sits down with Maryna Pavliuk, General Manager of Glovo Ukraine a delivery platform that became critical infrastructure from the very first day of the Russian invasion in February 2022.
Maryna sha
Leading Tennis Integrity | Karen Moorhouse
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico sits down with Karen Moorhouse, CEO of the International Tennis Integrity Agency, to explore the challenges of protecting integrity in one of the world's biggest sports.
From high-profile anti-doping cases involving top-ranked players to the realities of match-fixing investigations, Karen reveals what happens behind the scenes when professio
AI Won’t Wait And Neither Should Leaders
AI is moving faster than most organisations can adapt but what does that actually mean for leadership, workforce capability, and real business impact?
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma Podcast, Adam Pacific sits down with Sanjay Dutt, SVP & Global Head of HR Centres of Excellence, to unpack what it really takes to move beyond AI experimentation into meaningful workforce transformation.
Fr
Leading In A Warzone | Yuriy Ryzhenkov
What happens when leadership is tested in the most extreme conditions imaginable?
In this powerful episode of The Leadership Enigma, we sit down with Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest, to explore what it truly means to lead in a war zone. From navigating life-or-death decisions to keeping thousands of employees safe, this conversation goes far beyond business it’s about courage, responsibility, a
The Longevity Risk | Annie Coleman
We’re living longer than ever before… but businesses are still built for a world that no longer exists.
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico sits down with longevity expert Annie Coleman to unpack one of the biggest hidden risks facing organisations today.
💡 Key topics:
Why companies are unprepared for longer working lives
The real risk of losing experience too early
How long
AI Won’t Save You… Unless You Do This First | Ashok Ramchandran
AI isn’t just a tool it’s a complete rethink of how we work.
In this episode, we go beyond the buzzwords and break down what AI really means for leaders today. From re-engineering processes to building future-ready organisations, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about AI adoption.
💡 Key takeaways:
Why adding AI on top of old systems doesn’t work
The biggest misconce
AI Will Replace You… Unless You Do This First | Shaji Mathews
AI isn’t coming… it’s already here.
In this episode, we sit down with a global CXO leading a 300,000+ workforce across 60 countries to break down what it really takes to build an AI-ready organisation.
From completely reshaping business models to retraining entire workforces, this conversation reveals the uncomfortable truth:
👉 If you don’t adapt, you risk becoming irrelevant.
We go deep into:
Building a Gas Empire | Raj Kumar
In this episode, we sit down with Raj Kumar, former leader at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and now founder of his own gas company, to unpack the real behaviours required to operate at CXO level.
This isn’t theory. This is lived experience from the energy sector — one of the most complex and high-pressure industries in the world.
We cover:
- The mindset shift from executive to owne
Decoding The World! | Ozan Ozkural
🚨 Attention Leaders, Executives & Entrepreneurs! 🚨
The world is changing faster than ever AI, quantum computing, geopolitical battles, inflation, and global crises are reshaping everything.
In this exclusive session, we break down:
✅ The human condition in leadership: fear, greed, and confirmation bias
✅ Why courage beats comfort in decision-making
✅ The AI supercycle & energy, water, and infras
Manjul Tilak | Authentic Leadership in the Age of AI | Why HR Must Lead the Mindset Shift
In this episode, we talk about why organisations that don’t adapt to AI risk falling behind, and how HR can lead one of the most important transformations organisations are facing today.
From storytelling and humility in leadership to real, practical AI use cases within HR 💡, this conversation challenges traditional ways of thinking about leadership and change.
We also explore why mindset, authe
Let Leaders Lead: Why Comfort Is Killing Capability at Work | Lisa Bodell
Leaders today are expected to provide endless support, flexibility, and comfort — yet leadership burnout is at an all-time high.
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacific is joined by leadership expert Lisa Vidal for a powerful, honest conversation about what’s really broken at work. Together, they challenge the idea that leadership is about keeping people comfortable and explain why
HR Keeps You Out of Jail | But That’s Not the Real Job | Athelie Williams
HR has two roles: keep the business out of jail and unlock human performance.
In this powerful conversation, Ashley Williams (former CHRO of BT Group and BHP) explains what truly matters for HR leaders during periods of growth and transformation.
We discuss:
- Why HR must be a business function, not just a support function
- The reality of transformation in large organisations
- Leadership clari
AI Is Changing Every Career | Reinvent Yourself or Be Left Behind 🚀🤖 | Vikram Bector
Today, I’m joined by Vikram Bector, a seasoned business leader with decades of experience navigating change at the highest levels.
The world of work is changing faster than ever 🌍⚡
From AI and automation to mindset shifts and career reinvention, every profession is being disrupted.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
🔹 Why no job is truly safe in the age of AI 🤖
🔹 How mindset blocks can hold yo
Podium to boardroom | Adrian Moorhouse | 242
Dive into this powerful episode of The Leadership Enigma as Olympic gold medallist and world-record-breaking swimmer Adrian Moorhouse opens up about the mindset, failures, resilience, and leadership lessons that shaped both his sporting greatness and his business success.
From being bullied at school, to becoming world number one for six years, to then leading a company of hundreds — Adrian revea
Ep 241: Fearless & Unfiltered | Jessica Sweetman
British singer-songwriter Jessica Sweetman shares her incredible story of resilience, creativity, and leading with authenticity. From busking in Soho and performing in jazz clubs at 16, to squatting inside a Nashville record label until they offered her a deal, Jessica’s fearless pursuit of her dream redefines what it means to lead yourself through risk, rejection, and reinvention.
Now working in
240: Weed Empire | Adam Bierman
Adam Bierman—co-founder of MedMen—shares how a desperate, all-in bet on a federally illegal, unlicensed Venice Beach shop in 2010 became the world’s most recognized cannabis brand, with Apple-style stores from Beverly Hills to Fifth Avenue and a multibillion valuation. A dingy dispensary doing ~$300k a month revealed massive demand; a “Canna Mums” encounter reframed the mission from retail to cult
239: From Hype to Action | Sam Burman
Leaders are rushing into AI—but many treat it like another IT program. In this episode, Sam Burman, Global Managing Partner for Frontier Tech at Heidrick & Struggles, shares practical steps to activate AI without losing the human system at the heart of every organization. We cover why the CEO must be the sponsor (not the expert), how to align the exec team on investment, governance, adoption, and
238: Switch Off to Switch On | Dr James Hewitt
Dr James Hewitt is a Human Performance Scientist, speaker, and author. James combines first-hand experience as a full-time racing cyclist with ground-breaking work and research, proven on Formula 1 tracks and with Fortune 500 companies, to provide actionable, inspiring, science-backed insights at the intersection of leadership, wellbeing, peak performance, and the future of work.
In this Leadersh
237: From CEO to PIP - Anne Chow
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Anne Chow — former CEO of AT&T Business, Independent Board Director, author of Lead Bigger, and one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business — shares her extraordinary journey and lessons on leadership, transformation, and purpose.
Listeners will learn:
Why the “power of difference” fuels creativity, innovation, and belonging.
How to lead through ch
236: The Anthropology of a Leader - Khairunnisa Mohamedali
In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, I am joined by Dr. Khairunnisa Mohamedali, a social scientist with over ten years of experience in organisational culture, innovation and human-centred design. Together, they uncover why anthropology — the study of people in their contexts — is one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools for modern leaders.
💡 Key Learnings You’ll Take Away from This Epi
235: Leading London: Karen Burns: Eyes in the sky | Episode 10
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new offices overlooking Liverpool Street. In this episode I chat to Karen who is Founder & CEO of Fyma
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234: Leading London: Michelle Andrew: The Power of Vulnerability | Episode 9
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new offices overlooking Liverpool Street. In this episode I chat to Michelle who is the Founder of Meeesh Unlimited Limited.
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233: Leading London: Katerina Cabolis: From Lab to Hackathon | Episode 8
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new offices overlooking Liverpool Street. In this episode I chat to Katerina who is Head of Bizops, Encode Club.
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232: Leading London: Tobias Crosbie: A Modern Dad | Episode 7
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new offices overlooking Liverpool Street. In this episode I chat to Tobias who is dad & Founder, CEO of Making Moves
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231: Leading London: Paul Gibbs: Don’t ask, don’t get | Episode 6
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new offices overlooking Liverpool Street. In this episode I chat to Paul who is head of Sales for Voip Unlimited
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230: Leading London: Rob Leigh-Bramwell: British, Hand Made | Episode 5
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new offices overlooking Liverpool Street. In this episode I chat to Rob who is the co-founder of Bramwell Brown Clocks.
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229: Leading London: Jose Paris: Bouncing Back | Episode 4
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new offices overlooking Liverpool Street. In this episode I chat to Jose who is the Head of Operations for Streetscope
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228: Leading London: Ben Jaconelli: Supercar to E bike | Episode 3
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new offices overlooking Liverpool Street. In this episode I chat to Ben who is the Founder of Fully Charged
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www.fullycharged.com Hosted by Simple
227: Leading London: Sarah Skelton: Relentless | Episode 2
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new offices overlooking Liverpool Street. In this episode I chat to Sarah who is the Founder and Managing Director of Flourish
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226: Leading London: Diptesh Patel: The Humble CEO | Episode 1
Leading London is a series of interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, disruptors
and leaders all making an impact in London and beyond. The interviews were filmed
at Vorboss (the internet for London business) during Tech Week from their new
offices overlooking Liverpool Street.
In this episode I chat to Diptesh who is the Founder and CEO of UBDS
www.vorboss.com
www.ubdsdigital.com Hosted by Simpl
The Human Centred Medic - Iris Loew-Friedrich
In this powerful episode of The Leadership Enigma, I am joined by Iris Loew-Friedrich, former Chief Medical Officer at UCB and current global board advisor, for a deeply human and honest conversation about leadership in an uncertain, fast-moving world.
Iris flew to London specially for this conversation — and it shows. Her insights are raw, real, and full of wisdom earned across decades of experi
224: Being mum to Myles Lewis-Skelly: Marcia Lewis
What does it take to raise a football star while staying grounded in love, learning and loyalty?
In this powerful and personal episode, I sit down with Marcia Lewis, proud mum and agent to Myles Lewis-Skelly—Arsenal and England’s 18-year-old sensation and one of the most talked-about young players in football today.
But this conversation isn’t about hype. It’s about humanity.
Marcia shares the
223: Being Basil Fawlty | Adam Jackson-Smith
What happens when John Cleese personally selects you to play Basil Fawlty in the West End revival of one of the most iconic sitcoms in TV history? If you're Adam Jackson-Smith, you say yes… and then quietly panic. In this special episode of The Leadership Enigma, we go behind the curtain with the man trusted to resurrect Basil on stage. Adam shares the rollercoaster ride from virtual auditions (co
222: Olivier Award for 'Giant' | Mark Rosenblatt
In this powerful and timely episode, Adam sits down with Olivier Award-winning director-turned-writer Mark Rosenblatt, the creative force behind Giant, the searing and sensational play that explores the genius and the darkness of Roald Dahl. Starring the legendary John Lithgow—who also took home an Olivier for Best Actor—Giant dives deep into the tangled web of brilliance, grief, controversy, and
221: Tariffs, wars, inflation & money | Tom Stevenson
In this episode, I am joined by Tom Stevenson – Investment Director at Fidelity, respected columnist, and broadcaster – for a wide-ranging and brutally honest look at the global economic storm we’re all trying to navigate.
From tariffs and Trump to inflation, war, and AI-driven disruption, Tom unpacks why we’re entering a new era of unpredictability – one where the calm of the past few decades ha
220: Why I bought a football club | Spencer Gore
In this powerful episode, I welcome Spencer Gore, the dynamic CEO of Gorely Group and owner of Chelmsford City FC. A serial entrepreneur with seven ventures under his belt, Spencer shares the raw truths of leadership, innovation, and purpose-led business.
💡 Key takeaways for leaders and entrepreneurs:
Turn Neurodiversity into a Superpower: Spencer opens up about discovering his dyslexia later in
219: The Accidental CEO | Josh White
In this raw and powerful episode, Adam sits down with Josh White, the accidental CEO and co-founder of Cano Water – the eco-conscious drinks brand shaking up the industry.
Josh opens up about his journey from addiction, ADHD, and mental health struggles to building a brand that’s now selling 15+ million cans a year and backed by global icons. From school dropout to DJ, from rock bottom to rehab,
218: The Dean of Dumbassery - Garry Ridge
The Dean of Dumbassery Returns to The Leadership Enigma
In this energising episode, Garry Ridge, former Chairman & CEO of WD-40 (yep, that iconic blue and yellow can with a red top), returns to the Leadership Enigma – flying in from the West Coast to London just for this chat!
🔥 Garry shares powerful lessons from his new book “Any Dumb Ass Can Do It”, drawn from 25 years of scar tissue, leadersh
217: Reflections of a CEO: Tiger Tyagarajan
In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the remarkable leadership journey of Tiger Tyagarajan, former CEO of Genpact, who led the company from a humble team of 20 to a global powerhouse of 130,000 employees with over $5 billion in revenue. Tiger's story is one of curiosity, humility, adaptability, and relentless growth.
🚀 Key Leadership Insights:
1. Curiosity as a Superpower:Tiger emphasiz
216: Branding the Iconic - Charl Bassil
Charl Bassil is the BBC’s first-ever Chief Brand Officer, tasked with developing a unified brand strategy to engage global audiences, strengthen loyalty, and drive digital growth. With a background in marketing and leadership, Charl, originally from South Africa, brings a fresh, external perspective to one of the world’s most iconic institutions.
The BBC, founded in 1922, has been at the heart of
215: To Infinity & Beyond | Kelly Latimer
Kelly Latimer is no ordinary pilot. A former NASA, Virgin Galactic, and Boeing test pilot—and a combat veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan—Kelly has spent her career navigating high-stakes environments, from military command to the outer edges of space. As Virgin Galactic’s first female test pilot, she stepped into the role after the tragic VSS Enterprise crash in 2014, helping push the bou
214: Ai -vs- Humanity | Greg Orme
Greg Orme is a global educator and author of Business Book of the Year, "The Human Edge."
'The Human Edge' focused on the fearful narrative that was and is growing around the use and development of AI. If we challenge AI on it's own ground we will certainly lose, Greg explains. Greg's book researched how leaders can differentiate themselves in this world of AI and digitisation. He constructed the
213: Space, the Final Frontier | Dan Hart
Dan Hart left his 34-year career at Boeing to embark on a new adventure as CEO of Virgin Orbit. Working for Richard Branson’s startup was the opportunity of a lifetime during the heyday of new space, and the company enjoyed a string of successes before the company filed for bankruptcy in April 2023.
The 1969 moon landing had a big impact on Dan in his early years and he simply cold called NASA to
212: The Master of Disaster | Dr Thom Mayer
Doctor Thom Mayer has been a leader in times of crisis for over 25 years, navigating some of the most significant challenges imaginable. He is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, as well as an emergency physician-sports medicine leader of international renown. He served as the Command Physician at the Pentagon Rescue/Recovery Operation on 9/11, Incident Commander for the inhalati
211: Ding Dong Avon Calling: Angela Cretu
211: Angela Cretu is the former Global CEO of Avon. She is now an active Board Member, Beauty Industry Advisor, and Angel Investor. Angela took over as CEO just before the pandemic but had worked for Avon for 25 years starting her career in Romania. Growing up in a communist country meant that life was quite predictable, equality was standardised and the right to self expression was non existent.
210: Winning the World Cup, Mandela & Me: Bob Skinstad
Bob Skinstad represented South Africa Rugby at all levels. Having captained the under 21 Springbok side in 1996 and 1997, he ascended to the adult team as a replacement on 29 November 1997 against England. He would go on to play 42 tests for the Springboks, scoring 11 tries – and captained the national side to its second Rugby Union World Cup in 2007, before retiring. Bob is now a Partner at the c
209: Where The Evidence Takes Us | Kevin O' Leary
This episode was filmed in front of a live studio audience at Vorboss in central London. Kevin O'Leary spent 30 years as a police officer with the Metropolitan Police retiring as a Chief Superintendent. Kevin was also, now famously, episode No.1 of The Leadership Enigma which started during the pandemic. This episode is a fascinating insight into the world of crime and punishment including underco
208: The CEO Mindset | Tom Monahan
Tom Monahan took on the role of CEO of Heidrick & Struggles in 2024. He came to Heidrick & Struggles with a decades-long career of building and leading innovative technology, data, and services companies and as a long-time Heidrick & Struggles client.Most recently, Tom was president and CEO of DeVry University, where he led the university to digital innovation, sustained growth, outstanding studen
207: Rugby Super League | Stevie Ward
Stevie Ward is the former captain of the Leeds Rhinos Super League Rugby team, winner of the Super League and Challenge Cup and he was also one of the youngest captains aged only 26. Stevie had 10 operations during his playing career and had to retire early due to a brain injury. This is a powerful episode of humility, vulnerability and resilience. Stevie was lucky enough to play for Leeds duri
206: Combat Pilot (aka 'Rowdy') with Loree Draude
Loree Draude (call sign 'Rowdy') was one of the first female combat pilots in the US Navy with over 300 aircraft carrier landings and two deployments to the Persian Gulf. Loree who is based in Boston is currently an author, executive coach and keynote speaker with a passion for focusing on the human being and not just the human doing. Leadership and service are part of Loree's personal values and
205: The King's Counsel | Sir Max Hill KC and Tom Sprange KC
This episode features Sir Max Hill KC who was the former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Tom Sprange KC who is the Managing Partner of the London office of King & Spalding, the international law firm. Both are highly experienced trial lawyers who have made the transition from individual contributors to leaders and experts in their respective fields
204: Flying High: Edwin Brenninkmeyer
Edwin Brenninkmeyer is the CEO of Oriens Aviation and this episode was filmed on a Pilatus PC24 jet at Biggin Hill. The Pilatus PC24 can carry 8 passengers and 2 pilots although it can be flown by a single pilot. Edwin started the company back in 2015 as he is passionate about aviation having qualified as a pilot at 17 years old. Edwin comes from a family of 6 generations celebrated within the fas
203: A Life of Crime: Sir Max Hill KC
Sir Max Hill KC is the former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the Crown Prosecution Service in the United Kingdom. Max was called to the Bar in 1987, appointed a Recorder 2004, Queen's Counsel 2008 and knighted by The King in the 2024 New Years Honours list.The role of DPP is the highest non political appointment as the most senior prosecutor in the country, acknowledged by the Prime Min
202: A Culture of Simplicity: Lisa Bodell
Lisa Bodell is the CEO of Future Think, award wining author and one of the world's Top 50 Keynote speakers on issues such as creating simplicity and killing complexity. This episode was filmed in New York City during the 'Future of Everything' Festival. Lisa always thought of herself as a helper and was naturally creative from an early age. She grew up in Michigan, studied business and wanted to g
201: A lIfe of 'Figital': Giuseppe Stigliano
Giuseppe Stigliano is the global CEO of Spring Studios in New York which was the venue for the Wall Street Journal 'Future of Everything' Festival. We filmed this episode on the rooftop of the studio overlooking The Hudson river and surrounding area.Giuseppe is Italian and moved to Milan to study marketing working in multiple businesses with early experiences of leadership.He now travels between L
200: A football icon | Viv Anderson MBE
Viv Anderson MBE is our special guest for Episode 200 filmed in front of a live audience at Capco in central London in support of the amazing charity Leadership Through Sport & Business, which Viv is a patron. Viv has played for a number of teams including Manchester United, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. He was the very first player signed by Sir Alex Ferguson and played for Brian Clough winning
199: It (was) a man's world | Sarah MacDonald
Sarah MacDonald operates in a world that has been dominated by men since 1209. She is a Canadian-born conductor, organist, pianist, and composer, living in the UK, and she holds the positions of Fellow and Director of Music at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and Director of the Girl Choristers at Ely Cathedral. This episode is a glimpse into a world few know about but many have experienced including du
198: The Strengths Explorer | Mark Edwards
Mark Julian Edwards is the strengths explorer! As leaders always learning, should we focus on our strengths or our development areas? Mark suggests it should be our strengths. All the research shows if we fully develop our strengths, we are going to be 3 time happier and more productive. This episode is all about how we identify our latent talents and complimentary strengths and partnerships. The
197: Collective Intelligence | Jennifer Sundberg
Jennifer Sundberg is the co-Chief Executive of Board Intelligence a technology company helping thousands of businesses make better decisions. Jennifer was originally a strategy consultant, and her light bulb moment came when she was asked to be a ‘fly on the wall’ during a client’s board meeting. The client was riding high, but the storm clouds were gathering as regards future challenges. During t
196: A life of leadership | Ralph de la Vega
Ralph de la Vega is the former Vice Chairman of AT&T Inc. and CEO of AT&T Business Solutions and AT&T International. Ralph had a 42 year career at AT&T and is now living in Florida. His father was in the food distribution business and he came from a strong and religious tight knit family in Cuba. Once the Castro Regime took over they nationalised all food production and distribution and his fathe
195: Joyology | Donna Easton
Donna Easton is a Joyologist. What's a Joyologist I hear you shout? It's somebody who is obsessed with the things that make us feel happy and the things we can do to help ourselves to feel more joy in life. In a world of constant change and chaos we could all do with a little more fun and joy in life, so enjoy this episode. Donna outlines the importance of each of us building a baseline in happine
194: The Stigma of Authenticity | Sane Ngidi
Sane Ngidi is a young female black leader in Africa working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This is an episode of two halves, the first focuses on some of the learning Sane has gained in her early corporate life and the second is a story of vulnerability, self reflection and resilience. Sane started corporate life as an industrial psychologist with her initial roles in Durban until she m
193: An African Tale | Paul Russo CEO of KCB
Paul Russo is the CEO of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). This episode was recorded in Nairobi on the site of KCB's Leadership Centre. KCB is part of the critical financial infrastructure for 33 million people. They are present in 7 East African countries running over 300 branch networks, over 4000 agency outlets with 12,000 staff and a strong legacy as KCB is over 120 years old. Paul is a deeply comm
192: Working Families | Jane van Zyl
Jane Van Zyl is the CEO of Working Families, a UK based charity focused on helping working parents and carers. Their mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. They do this in three ways, a free legal advice line to help people with their issues and concerns, working with employers to help create and sustain flexible working and thirdly by pus
191: Behind Face Value | Rob Moore
Rob Moore was riddled with debt before reinventing himself to become a multi millionaire property investor, world champion, author of 19 books including his latest, 'Money Matrix' and the host of Disruptors with over 1000 episodes serving over 3 million subscribers across platforms. This episode turns the tables on Rob from interviewer to interviewee as we peek behind the curtain of Rob Moore. Thi
188: The Messy Middle | Dominic George
Dominic George is from California but is now based in New York City and has a passion for helping black men working in middle manager positions. This episode is all about how to leverage the Messy Middle. George's passion for education and continuous learning was sparked by his 5th grade teacher and he learned the value of relying on other people when he was competing as a professional athlete in
190: CEO & Board Confidence 2024 | Alice Breeden
Alice Breeden is Regional Managing Partner CEO & Board practice for Heidrick & Struggles based in London. This episode is based on the recent research completed by Heidrick focused on CEO and Board confidence. Alice highlights that there is so much happening in the world over shorter time periods that no leader has all the answers and every leader must be ever ready for the challenges. CEO and Boa
189: Killing Complexity | Adam Howe
Adam Howe is a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles based in their New York office and specialises in helping organisations to proactively kill complexity and promote simplicity. This episode is essential for leaders of any sized business. Adam realised during the delivery of large scale transformation programmes that people were overwhelmed and overloaded and that the idea of taking things away and su
187: Shifting our Focus | Dr Graham Curtis
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