The Executive Edge

Episode 212 Released June 12, 2025 Guest Bio Lauren Taubes brings over 20 years of experience in fashion technology, with a unique background spanning trend forecasting, retail training platforms, ERP systems, and data analytics. She holds a degree in apparel merchandising with a minor in business and currently serves as Director of Business Development at Seventh Online, where she helps fashion c...

Episode 212 Released May 29, 2025 Episode Overview In this episode, Dr. Sharon Melnick reveals the critical difference between being "in power" (having a position) versus being "in your power" (having personal agency). Drawing from her 10 years of research at Harvard Medical School and extensive coaching experience, she provides practical strategies for leaders to manage stress, prevent burnout, a...

🎙️ The Executive Edge – Episode 210 Guest: Professor Adam Boddison, CEO of the Association for Project Management Host: Sue Firth Released: May 15, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode, Sue Firth is joined by Professor Adam Boddison to unpack the underestimated power of project management in modern business. As the CEO of the Association for Project Management, Adam shares his unconventional care...

Episode 209 Released May 1, 2025 In this compelling episode, Jeff Bogensberger, a former corporate executive turned purpose-driven entrepreneur, shares his candid story of transformation after hitting a life crossroads at age 50. Jeff opens up about the personal losses, disillusionment with corporate life, and global events that pushed him to radically change direction. Fueled by a desire to make...

Episode 208  Released April 17, 2025 Millennials aren't broken — the leadership model is. In this week's podcast, bestselling author & exec coach Susan Inouye joins Sue Firth to unpack how a gift-centered leadership approach is the future of work. Visit  www.suefirthltd.com  for more. Also, connect with Sue on: LinkedIn  YouTube  

Episode 207 Released April 3, 2025 In this episode of The Executive Edge, host Sue Firth talks with Graham Wilson , a thought leader and author who founded The Success Factory . Graham shares insights from his military background and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership. Visit  www.suefirthltd.com  for more. Also, connect with Sue on: LinkedIn  YouTube   Instagram Podcast editin...

Episode 206 Released March 20, 2025 In this episode of The Executive Edge, host Sue Firth interviews Anders Inset, a business philosopher and author of "The Viking Code." Anders shares insights on building high-performance cultures rooted in values, drawing from Norwegian principles that have led to success in both sports and business. Guest Profile Anders Inset Former entrepreneur and company bui...

Episode 205 Released March 6, 2025 This week's guest is Rani Al Hajji, a seasoned global executive with a proven track record of driving growth, business transformation and consistent financial results in the Consumer Goods / Personal Care industry. Rani has over 20 years of experience at L'Oréal and Colgate-Palmolive, and has successfully led and grown businesses across Europe, the US, and Asia (...

Episode 204 Released February 20, 2025 This week's guest is Connie Siu , a management consultant who helps businesses achieve profitable growth, transfrom operation and align teams for outstanding performance.  On the show, Connie talks about her book "Get Results that Count" and her belief that businesses need to optimise their results measurement to drive success.  Visit  www.suefirthltd.com for...

Episode 203 Released February 6, 2025 Bernadette Smith from The Equality Institute is this week's guest.  CEO of the Equality Insititute, she is a speaker and award winning author of four books including "Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization". A champion for inclusion and belonging, Bernadette has been spotlighted by the New York Times, National Public Radio, CNN, and the...

Episode 202 Released January 23, 2025 A conversation with Lauri Smith on the power of voice and the magic that happens when you speak speak authentically and powerfully.  The conversation naturally turns to business and leadership and the work Lauri does helping clients express themselves. With a focus on authenticity, connection and oneness, Lauri believes that leadership comes, as she says, from...

Episode 201 Released January 9, 2025 Nutritionist Dr Emily Prpa is this week's guest. Emily, who is an academic, speaker, and Company Nutritionist & Science Manager at Yakult, talks about the fundamental importance of good gut health and how gut microbiome impact our well-being.  Visit  www.suefirthltd.com  for more. Also, connect with Sue on: LinkedIn  YouTube Podcast editing & production:  @jonb...

Episode 200 Released 19 December, 2025 This week it's just me behind the mic.  Instead of an interview, I discuss Steven Bartlett's book "The Diary of a CEO - The 33 Laws of Business & Life", highlighting some of the key points it raises.  Drawing on examples taken from my own life, as well as things I've come across during my work as a speaker and business psychologist, I suggest some of the thin...

Episode 199 Released December 5, 2024 Guest: Michael Forman – Networking Expert, Author & Professional Speaker Episode Overview Michael Forman shares practical strategies for effective business networking, drawing from his extensive experience as a speaker and author of "Networking Unleashed: Mastering the Art of Professional Networking." Key Takeaways - Navigating your first networking event with...

Episode 198 Released November 21, 2024 Ugo Arinzeh is founder and Managing Director of Onyx Property Consultants . She has an MBA in finance and spent over 10 years with Bank of America Merrill Lynch structuring and negotiating real estate transactions. Over the years she has personally bought, sold and managed properties both in the US and London. On the show she shares her journey from Nigeria t...

Episode 197 Released November 7, 2024 This week's guest is Mike Lane-Evans from Forefront Coaching Visit www.suefirthltd.com for shownotes and more. Also, connect with Sue on: LinkedIn  YouTube   Instagram Podcast editing & production:  @jonbuscall  

Episode 196 Released October 24, 2024   An interview with Dennis Franczak , 20 Year CEO with experience in building companies, leading business transformation, maximizing operations efficiency, driving revenue growth, increasing profitability and increasing valuation for M&A. He is also founder of brightmatteradvisors.com. Dennis talks about his experience of burning out, hitting the wall, his rol...

Episode 195 Released October 10, 2024 This week's guest is Steve Smith , a professional business coach in Orange County, CA. Steve's mission, as he says, "is to provide an extraordinary coaching experience that helps business professionals develop a keen sense of clarity, confidence and belief about being able to achieve what is most important to them and their organizations." The show breaks down...

Episode 194 Released September 26, 2024 This week's guest is Amy Taylor .  Amy is a dynamic American model known for her striking presence and versatile talent. Amy's journey in the modeling industry is marked by her unique blend of beauty, charisma, and professionalism. Amy has graced numerous high-profile publications like GQ, Elle, LOfficiel and collaborated with top industry professionals. Bey...

Episode 193 Released September 12, 2024 This week's guest is Scott Grates , a national best-selling American author, podcast host, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and successful coach for small business owners. Scott discusses how he has built his success both as a business owner, coach and author, around his commitment to building better relationships. Scott's business mindset is not "sales". It's abo...

Episode 192  Released August 29, 2024 The guest this week is Liz Clifton, a calm coach. www.lizclifton.co.uk Liz talks candidly about how a 15-year dysfunctional relationship left her lonely and without a voice of her own.  She describes making better choices and emotionally healing from that situation and how that led to her becoming a Reiki professional and ultimately a "calm coach". Liz also ta...

Episode 191 Released August 15, 2024 This week's guest is Sean Johnson, CEO at Madison – an agency which helps market personal services firms. Sean talks about how he helps executives grow their businesses through the clear identification of their Point of View and the creation of Authority Marketing programs that turn them into trusted advisors . Visit  www.suefirthltd.com  for more. Also, connec...

Episode 190 Released August 1, 2024 This week's guest is Dr Bruno Roque Cignacco . Bruno is an international business consultant, TEDx speaker, lecturer, and best-selling author. For over 30 years, he has advised and trained businesses on international trade activities and social marketing. We discuss his new book and belief that it is compassionate businesses that thrive. TEDx talk The art of com...

Episode 189 Released July 25, 2024 For full show notes, please visit Episode 189 shownotes. Or visit www.suefirthltd.com  for more. Also, connect with Sue on: LinkedIn  YouTube   Instagram Podcast editing & production:  @jonbuscall  

Re-released July 18, 2024 Originally released March 16, 2023 This week's guest is Ashley Quinto Powell . Ashley is a sales and revenue consultant. She's also a keynote and TEDX speaker, author, and start-up founder.  She is a self-professed champion of mums, and a relentless supporter of entrepreneurs. Ashley is passionate about Women in business "having it all without doing it all."   On the show...