Episodes

How would you like to develop your thinking so that your performance stands out from the crowd? If you would, then you need to listen to this show. I first met my guest Andy Gilbert 8 years ago and to be honest was in awe at the sharpness of his intellect. I still remember that meeting very clearly. Turns out he had created a Results Focused Thinking System which is now used globally by hundreds of thousands of people. As Founding Director of ThinkOn Global, Andy has been the driving force behin...

The Ritz-Carlton is acknowledged worldwide for its extraordinary customer service. The company’s culture of service excellence also extends to the work environment and, as importantly, beyond the boundaries of the workplace into the community. From 2001, my guest Sue Stephenson was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and, in 2007, assumed leadership of The Ritz-Carlton social responsibility program, Community Footprints. Reporting to the company’s President and COO, she is expanding the...

During this show we will be talking about F.A.S.T, a revolutionary approach to leadership that simplifies what we need to do to be successful. This approach has been used to turnaround failing projects, under-performing departments, money losing companies and help leaders to accelerate growth and profitability. Join me with my guest Gordon Tredgold who is heralded in Inc. Magazine as one of the top 100 Leadership and Management Experts and Speakers, #2 on the Top 15 Must Read Leadership Blogs an...

In a world of hyper competition, unprecedented challenges and constant disruption the need for innovation has never been higher on the strategic agenda. But the majority of CEOs are dissatisfied with their innovation capability and performance. So, how do you turn rhetoric into innovation-led action and behaviour? How do you build a culture of innovation? My guests are Cris Beswick and Jo Geraghty. Cris is Founder & CEO at niche innovation consultancy The Future Shapers and has coached, advised ...

So you have the desire to write a book? Or perhaps you have written before and want to do an even better job next time around? But how do you best write a book? How do you then get your hard work published? And how do you elevate your business by reaching the audience who might want to buy it? Welcome to the complex and mysterious world of books. As someone who has been on this journey and is still learning, I thought it was time we explored this important way to elevate your work on the show. I...

I recently had the privilege of sitting in a large packed room of delegates at one of Gavin Preston’s ‘Strategies for Growth’ seminars in Whitehall in the very heart of London. Two things struck me. Firstly, how appropriate a location - Gavin was able to get to the very heart of the challenges that most businesses face and provide insightful wisdom that like nearby ‘Big Ben’ was striking a big chord with the audience. Secondly, what a great initiative by the HSBC bank to invest in bringing a lea...

How do you become a really engaging leader or manager? Today, most leaders appreciate the importance of 'Employee Engagement' to productivity. Yet often don’t consider how engaging they are personally. When 35% of people would forgo a major pay rise to see their boss fired, then perhaps they should! Chris Cooper will share wisdom and memorable stories about increasing your personal engagement drawn from extensive experience and research with highly engaging international business experts, high a...

During this show, we will be discussing a no-nonsense methodology for negotiating deals, managing your time and handling crisis, all at the highest level. My guest is Jeff B Cohen one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved success stories, prominent transac-tional attorney and former child actor (he played Chunk in the Richard Donner/Steven Spielberg movie 'The Goonies'). During the interview we will be discussing the lessons from his book ‘The Dealmaker’s Ten Commandments: Ten Essential T...

There is one thing in life that is just inevitable, we are all going to die. However, the thought of your death and the legacy you wish to leave behind can be a hugely motivating driver for business and life success.

How do you transform your dreams into reality, irrespective of where you come from? My guest Patty Aubery will tell you that permission is granted! During this show we will discuss some key principles of building a very successful life and career from someone who has done just that. Patty went from PA to being President of The Canfield Training Group. She has overseen day-to-day operations alongside Jack Canfield for over 24 years. During that time she published over 200 titles, became a New Yor...

Ever wondered what life must be like establishing and leading your own charity? My guest Will Travers OBE is an internationally renowned wildlife expert who has dedicated his life to wildlife issues, since he lived in Kenya while his parents, Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers, made the film Born Free (1966). In 1984, he co-founded the wildlife charity now known as The Born Free Foundation, which works to stop individual wild animal suffering and protect threatened species worldwide. Will is Pres...

Why is it that some organizations like the US Marine Corps can gain consistently strong results in highly complex operations with a highly diverse work force. During this show we are going to explore lessons from military high level strategic leadership and people engagement which can translate directly relate to enhancing performance in the business world. My guest John Boggs is a retired Marine Corps Officer whose wisdom and insight from many years of senior military operations service is toda...

A new generation of business leaders is turning to mindfulness as a cutting-edge leadership tool and research suggests that such a practice can help us gain clarity, reduce stress, optimize performance, and develop a greater sense of well-being. I am delighted to welcome back Michael Carroll the author of Awake at Work, The Mindful Leader and Fearless at Work to the show. Over his 30 year business career he has held several corporate executive positions and as the COO of Global Coaching Alliance...

We are without doubt in a connection economy and it is the small things that make an enormous difference as to whether people trust you, connect and will engage with you. According to my guest we must ask the question - is my next action going to build a relationship by earning trust or is it going to burn it? During this show, I will be talking to Paul Dunn a 3-time TEDx speaker based in Singapore. Paul is a Senior Fellow in one of the World’s Leading Think Tanks and holds a Lifetime Service Aw...

Great leadership is a key ingredient for business and organizational success. However, what are its key constituents and how can you improve your own leadership skills? My guest Neil Laughton is the CEO and Founder of 'The Business Leadership Academy'. He served in the Royal Marines and Special Air Service Regiment (21 SAS) before founding a group of construction companies. He grew the organisation to £40m turnover and then sold it to Balfour Beatty Plc. A recipient of the Ness Award for “Inspir...

Hidden among the chaos and hype, there are secrets to success on the web. Globally renowned inter-net expert Chad Barr is joining me to reveal them - and show you how to use them to amplify your web presence and profits. Using the unmatched reach of the web, entrepreneurs are empowered to take a more tactical, brand-driven approach to attracting new clients and reinforcing the relationships with their current clientele—quickly raising the bar to produce better results for their brand and their b...

Are you a Restless Executive? During this show I will be talking to Jo Simpson about the lessons from her new book ‘The Restless Executive – Reclaim your values, Love what you do & Lead with purpose’; A must for anyone wishing to join the enlightened leaders of today’s new business paradigm. Jo is a leading authority in Values Based Leadership. Her journey to Dubai in 2005 inspired her to establish her ground breaking company & pioneer coaching & mentoring in the Middle East, helping to transfor...

What is social entrepreneurship and how do you best lead a socially responsible business? My guest Liam Black would say be Visionary, be bold, take risks, stay humble, get clear teams and mentors round you, gather evidence, get clear about money, look after yourself, work hard and Get plenty of sleep! In this show we will discuss some of the key lessons acquired by one of the UK’s best known social entrepreneurs, Liam Black. Liam has led some of the country’s most successful social enterprises, ...

How much of your time is spent meeting with people? How effective are these meetings? What business impact is driven from people meeting in your organisation? During this show we will explore how to leverage the power of meeting in your organisation. My guest Katherine Woods, co-founded Meeting Magic in 1999. Since then she has facilitated thousands of meetings and she believes that the greatest opportunity for most businesses lies in unleashing the potential that exists when people collaborate ...

Feast or famine, boom or bust - it’s a pattern that too many sales organizations regard as a necessary evil. And that is wrong. If you want a long-term career, you need to get off the roller-coaster of inconsistent results. Instead of frantic scrambles to meet quotas, you can create a strong year round record of closed sales, repeat customers, and increasing referrals, all while you build a growing prospect list. That according to my guest is what Non Stop Sales Boom is all about. Colleen Franci...

Does this resonate with you? Work is such a critical part of our life and yet we often struggle with - and feel overwhelmed by - the numerous challenges it presents us. Whether it's job insecurity, making peace with or leaving an unfulfilling job, or dealing with office conflicts, we often experience fear and a sense of groundlessness just at a time when we want to be our most creative and resilient. This quote is from my guest Michael Carroll's fascinating book 'Fearless at Work' which I found ...

Do you agree that the ability to connect, engage and influence are essential skills to thriving in today's business environment? Howev- er, if you want to fine tune your skills there a few better to learn from than those who have done it at the highest level. Some arena’s such as political campaigning, professional speaking and hostage negotiation have the ability to fully put these skills to the test. My guests are Simon Bucknall who from a political campaigning background became twice UK and I...

Want to stand out from your competitors? You know your customer service is good, but then along comes Celebrity Service! During this show we are going to be discussing the unseen gap between Good and Amazing. From room service in South Africa, visiting a toy shop in London, to trying on clothes in New York, Geoff will share examples of Celebrity Service that can help you change everything in your business by creating incredible word of mouth that has customers beating down your door for more. Ge...

What can we learn from alternative businesses such as outlaws and criminal gangs when it comes to doing good business today? Why do we admire charismatic villains while mistrusting organizations and political leaders? What can this teach us about the way we should do business today? My guest Martin Parker is the Professor of Organisation and Culture at the University of Leicester School of Management whose literary works include ‘Alternative Business - Outlaws, Crime and Culture’. Join us for a ...