Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE

🎙️  Inspiring Leadership – Mark Urban Join us for a powerful episode with  Mark Urban  – journalist, historian, Podcaster and former BBC  Newsnight  Diplomatic Editor – as he shares insights from a career spent on the frontlines of global conflict. Now a writer for  The Sunday Times , and Podcast Cohost with former MP Amber Rudd (The Crisis Room) Mark has reported fro...

Leading Wellbeing with Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE Join us on the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast  as we welcome  Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE , a global authority in organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing. As the 50th Anniversary Professor at Alliance Manchester Business School, Sir Cary has authored over 170 influential books and championed healthier, high-performing...

Turning Adversity into Action – Matt Gallagher’s Fight Against MND In this powerful episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we sit down with  Matt Gallagher , former Coventry rugby player and founder of the  Matt Gallagher Foundation , created following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in October 2023. Rather than stepping back, Matt has taken bold steps forward...

Navigating Markets, Building Trust: Leadership Insights from Steven Fine, CEO of Peel Hunt. Get ready for an inspiring conversation on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast! This week, we welcome Steven Fine, Chief Executive Officer of Peel Hunt, a leading UK investment bank. Steven joined Peel Hunt in 2006 and was instrumental in leading the management and staff buy-out from KBC Bank in 2010. With roo...

🎙️  InspiringLeadership Podcast: Major General Himalaya Thapa – A Life of Service, Strategy & Global Impact 🌍 In this compelling episode of  InspiringLeadership , we sit down with  Major General Himalaya Thapa (Retd.) , a highly decorated officer whose military and diplomatic career has spanned nearly four decades and five continents. From his beginnings in the Royal Nepalese A...

🎙️  Jonny Huntington's World's 1st Disabled Skier to the South Pole ❄️ In this episode, we look back on an extraordinary feat of human endurance and resilience. In November 2024, Jonny Huntington made history by becoming the  first disabled person to reach the South Pole solo and unsupported . Skiing over 900 kilometers through brutal temperatures dipping to –40°C, Jonny joined an elite...

🎙️ Inspiring Leadership Podcast: From Battlefield to Parliament – Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP From a modest upbringing in Scotland to the frontlines of major global conflicts, Colonel Al Carns has dedicated his life to service. In this powerful episode, we sit down with the decorated military leader turned rising political figure to explore his journey through the ranks of the Royal Marines, his...

🎙️  Inspiring Leadership Podcast: Chris Barton – The Visionary Behind Shazam How do you turn an "impossible" idea into a global phenomenon? Chris Barton, the founder of  Shazam , did just that—creating a groundbreaking music recognition app long before iTunes, the iPhone, or the App Store even existed. Despite skepticism and major technical hurdles, his  relentless innovation and cr...

Liz McConaghy’s story is one of resilience, courage, and transformation. Originally from Northern Ireland, she joined the RAF on her 19th birthday, becoming the longest-serving female crewman on the Chinook Fleet. She was the youngest aircrew deployed to Iraq at just 21 and the only woman in her role for four years. Over a 17-year career, she completed multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afgha...

Zara Lachlan set three World Records rowing solo, unsupported and non-stop from mainland Europe to mainland South America from October 2024 to February 2025.  Lachlan at only 21 years old, was the first female ever and youngest person to complete this route, and the youngest female to row from any mainland to mainland. On this 97-day expedition Zara faced stormy weath...

In this episode, we sit down with  Nandu Govindankutty , the visionary behind  CSuite Retro , an immersive leadership program helping C-suite executives identify and overcome blind spots as a team. With a career spanning fintech, cybersecurity, and digital innovation, Nandu has worked with global giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Barclays, and Qatar Airways , driving strategic transformatio...

With 28 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, Bill Wilson has seen it all—leading elite teams in combat, capturing war criminals, and shaping the future of Naval Special Warfare. From the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to the cutting-edge world of software innovation, his leadership journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Bill takes us behind the scenes of his time at SEAL T...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with  Sally Orange MBE , a pioneering mental health advocate, endurance athlete, and professional speaker who is redefining resilience. As a former Army physiotherapy officer with 22 years of service, Sally has transformed her personal battles with severe depression and anxiety into a powerful mission to challenge mental health stigma and ignite meaningfu...

In this episode, we sit down with  Lieutenant-General Tom Copinger-Symes , the  Deputy Commander of UK Strategic Command , to explore his distinguished military career and the evolving landscape of defense and strategy. From his early days with the  Royal Green Jackets  in 1992 to his leadership roles in the  Ministry of Defence  and on the front lines in  Northe...

On this episode, we sit down with  Rob Israch , President of  Tipalti , a global finance automation powerhouse. With over  20 years of leadership experience , Rob has been instrumental in driving  100x growth  at Tipalti, helping the company reach a staggering  $8.3 billion valuation . Under his leadership, Tipalti has earned a spot on the  Deloitte Technology Fa...

Jilly is the founder of Beyond the Wire. She was an army spouse for nearly 20 years until the death of her husband, Colonel Nick Carrell, who died while serving in 2021. Her experience of navigating the bureaucracies, rules, and fragmented support available to bereaved Armed Forces families highlighted the need for increased focus on the issues and a desperate need to drive improvement a...

"Craig Cecilio, CEO and founder of DiversyFund, is a pioneering business leader who has redefined real estate investing. With over 20 years in real estate and finance, Craigbuilt DiversyFund to make wealth-building accessible to everyday Americans, opening opportunities traditionally limited to the wealthy. Under his leadership, DiversyFund has raised over $1 billion from 35,000 investor...

Jason “Foxy” Fox embodies resilience forged through two decades of elite military service and a deeply personal battle with mental health. Enlisting in the Royal Marines at 16, he rose through the ranks to join the UK’s clandestine Special Boat Service (SBS), where he led high-stakes operations across Iraq, Afghanistan, and other global hotspots for 10 years. From hostage rescues to counter-narcot...

Elizabeth Winfield served with the Royal Logistic Corps for 18 years and has now transitioned into civilian life to find new ways to give back to the military community and follow her passion in Winter Sports. Currently running her own business, Elizabeth finds time to support the local Combined Cadet Force as the Contingent Commander and reach out to the wider charity sector i...

In this episode, Admiral Sir Nick Hine shares insights from his extensive military career and current role as CEO of Babcock Marine. He discusses the evolving landscape of global defense, the impact of recent conflicts, and the importance of making informed choices in military strategy. Hine also reflects on his personal journey, the influence of inspiring leaders, and the significance of doing th...

Discover how simplifying work can unlock creativity, improve employee well-being, and drive innovation with Lisa Bodell, a global leader in simplification and innovation. In this episode, Lisa shares how trading complexity for simplicity empowers organizations to focus on the work that truly matters. As the founder of FutureThink and author of  Why Simple Wins  and  Kill the Company...

Rob "Chief" Roy is a highly accomplished veteran with over 25 years of service in the U.S. Navy, including 21 years as a Navy SEAL. He spent more than a decade as a member of SEAL Team Six, a premier anti-terrorism and maritime interdiction unit, playing a critical role in the Global War on Terror (GWOT). Rob held the position of Leading Chief Petty Officer within the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) M...

Simon Mayall was commissioned into the British Army in 1979, having graduated from Balliol College, Oxford, where he read Modern History. Over the following decades, he served in Germany, Belgium, the UK, and Oman, and he was deployed on operations in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, the Balkans, and the Middle East. He commanded soldiers at all levels and held a series of increasingly senior staff appoi...

Sam Mercer is the CEO of Plantforce Rentals, a leading plant hire company in the UK. With over 12 years of experience at Plantforce, Sam has risen from the workshop to the boardroom, demonstrating his deep understanding of the business and industry. He was appointed CEO in April 2024, following his role as Chief Operating Officer, where he played a crucial part in the company’s growth and strategi...

In this episode, we’re joined by  Lynette Jackson , Chief Communications Officer at  Siemens AG , a global technology powerhouse tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. With a career spanning industries, continents, and roles at organizations like HSBC, ABB, and Delphi Technologies, Lynette shares how her deep understanding of communication strategies has helped Siemens br...