Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE

What happens when supply chain turbulence, leadership under pressure, and mission-driven business collide? This week’s conversation dives deep into the realities of managing complex supply chains — including the challenges of the wine industry during peak season — and how the right leadership, mentorship, and communication can turn crises into powerful learning moments. I’m joined by  Chris S...

Born in a remote village in Kavre, Nepal,  Dorje Lama Sir  grew up amid simplicity and hardship. At just eleven years old, he left his home and made the brave journey to Kathmandu in search of work and a better future. With no formal education and little guidance, Dorje took on every opportunity he could find, each experience shaping his resilience, adaptability, and unwavering determina...

This week on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast: We sit down with Toby Gutteridge, a former Special Forces operator whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From a turbulent childhood in South Africa to elite service with the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service, Toby led high-risk missions in Afghanistan until a life-altering injury left him paralyzed from the neck down. Pronounced c...

🎙️  Inspiring Leadership Podcast - New Episode James Stevenson has dedicated his life to service and leadership. A former Brigadier with 36 years in the British Army, James commanded The Royal Scots and served across Northern Ireland, Bosnia, the Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the wider Middle East, gaining deep experience in NATO and multinational operations. Following his military career, he...

Inspiring Leadership Podcast with Kathleen Lucente 🎙️ Kathleen Lucente is the founder and CEO of Red Fan Communications in Austin, Texas. She helps B2B tech companies tell their story, secure funding, and reach growth goals with the support of her team of senior communications experts. Before Red Fan, Kathleen led Asia Pacific communications at JPMorgan Chase, advising the Chairman and Management...

🔍  Neil Basu QPM – Leadership, Justice & the Courage to Speak Truth From a Battersea beat bobby to the UK’s top counter-terrorism officer,  Neil Basu QPM  has spent three decades confronting the most complex challenges in policing, leadership, and national security. As Assistant Commissioner Specialist Operations, Neil worked alongside MI5 to lead the UK’s response to 12 terror...

🎙️ Brian J. Esposito — a powerhouse of innovation and leadership — joins The Inspiring Leadership Podcast ! Ranked among the Top 10 CEOs globally in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024 by The World CEO Rankings Awards , Brian is the visionary founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises (EIE) — a global empire of 115+ entities and 200+ joint ventures spanning 25+ industries. Honored as one of the T...

This week on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast:  Meet  Wing Commander Jacqui Wilkinson , a decorated senior leader in the  British Royal Air Force , with over 20 years of service—and a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and transformation. 🎖️ Beyond her military accomplishments, Jacqui is a  certified hypnotherapist, mindset coach, international speaker , and  fitnes...

🌍 Kevin Godlington joined the army at 16 after a challenging childhood in state care. He served in the Royal Engineers, Special Forces, and the FCDO, operating globally before turning to entrepreneurship. He co‑founded Planting Naturals, creating the world’s largest organic palm oil cooperative, and later founded a private equity firm supporting entrepreneurs from low socio‑economic backgrounds....

🚀  Elke Anderl – Leading with Purpose, Passion & Innovation As  Chief Commercial Officer at T-Systems International , Elke Anderl brings over two decades of leadership across telecoms, tech, and global markets. Since stepping into her executive role in 2024, she’s been driving bold growth, customer-centric innovation, and a future-forward approach to digital transformation across De...

Franklyn Butler is a trusted voice in family business, corporate governance, and the Bahamian capital markets . He began his career at the Milo Butler group, helping transform his family’s company and leading the transition from the second generation to the third. That journey was later featured on the cover of  Family Business Magazine . Today Franklyn is President and CEO of Cable Bahamas....

🌍  Vishal Dalal – Leading Global Change Through Innovation From McKinsey to Citibank to Barclays, and now as  Global CEO of Pismo ,  Vishal Dalal  has built a career at the forefront of digital finance and tech transformation. With over 25 years of experience in core banking and card systems, Vishal brings deep expertise and a truly global perspective to modern leadership. Bas...

🎙️  New Episode: Leadership with Purpose – Colonel   Simon Hutchinson MBE From front-line deployments in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, and Afghanistan to strategic roles at the Pentagon and the City of London, Simon Hutchinson MBE has lived a life of leadership, service, and resilience. In this episode, Simon shares the powerful principles that have shaped his journey — from his Quaker-...

🎙️  Damian McKinney – Leading with a Commando Mindset From elite military missions to boardroom transformations,  Damian McKinney  brings a rare blend of leadership, grit, and global business insight. After an 18-year career with the UK Royal Marine Commandos—earning an MBE and rising to Lieutenant Colonel by age 35—Damian transitioned into the corporate world, founding the global c...

🎙️ On this episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we’re honoured to welcome The Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable  — economist, author, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. From his early days in the Kenya Treasury and the Foreign Office to advising on global trade, climate policy, and sustainable development, Sir Vince’s c...

In this compelling episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we speak with  Chris Piehota , a retired FBI executive who spent nearly 25 years leading high-stakes global security operations at the highest levels of U.S. law enforcement and intelligence. As one of only eight senior executives in the FBI, Chris led complex national security programs and oversaw cutting-edge technical o...

🎙️  New episode alert from the Inspiring Leadership Podcast This week, we're joined by  Anthony Scaramucci  — founder of SkyBridge Capital and SALT, co-host of  The Rest Is Politics US  and  Open Book , and author of six books including  The Little Book of Bitcoin . From his early days at Goldman Sachs to founding Oscar Capital and serving briefly as White House...

Zsuzsanna Recsey  is a dynamic executive leader with a proven track record of driving transformation and growth across global corporations and purpose-led businesses. As CEO of  Standing on Giants , she has tripled the company’s revenue, expanded its services, and grown the team from 25 to over 70 — all while fostering an inclusive culture of innovation and collaboration 🚀. With senior...

🎙️ In this powerful episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we welcome  Sam Smith  — trailblazing entrepreneur, board advisor, and the founding CEO of  finnCap , the City’s first female-led stockbroking firm. Over 24 years, Sam built what is now  Cavendish Financial  into a £50m+ investment bank, backing hundreds of high-growth companies. Her leadership jo...

🎖️  Major Scotty Mills  is a former Royal Marines Commando Officer and Head of Performance for all 6,500 of Britain’s elite Green Berets. From the backstreets of South London to leading battlefield missions alongside US Navy SEALs, Scotty’s life is a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and human potential. As Commanding Officer, he led recovery teams transforming the lives of injur...

✈️  Emma Henderson MBE  is a transformative speaker, award-winning CEO, and one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide. With over 30 years of aviation experience, she brings powerful, real-world lessons on resilient leadership, high-stakes decision-making, and leading teams through turbulence—both literal and figurative. From flying aircraft at 37,000 feet to founding the ce...

🎙️  Chris Duncan  is a seasoned media leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformation and growth across the agency, national newspaper, and magazine sectors. He’s led strategic change in complex global environments for UK, US, and European businesses. From doubling revenue at a cloud CRM startup to launching the first iPad edition of  The Times , Chris has consistentl...

373. Tornado Down! Leading through Uncertainty - John Peters 🎙️ This week on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we welcome John Peters — a former RAF pilot who was shot down and captured during his first mission in the Gulf War of 1991. Held as a Prisoner of War for seven weeks, he endured brutal interrogation and torture—experiences that would ultimately shape a remarkable second chapter in his li...

🎙️  Inspiring Leadership Podcast In this episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we sit down with  Dr. Ferri Abolhassan , Member of the Board of Management at  Deutsche Telekom AG  and CEO of  T-Systems International GmbH , to explore what it takes to lead at the forefront of digital transformation. With a PhD in Computer Science and a career spanning leadershi...

Mission-Driven Leadership: Turning Strategy into Action with Will Casselton This week on the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we welcome Will Casselton — CEO of McKinney Rogers and VP at GP Strategies — a visionary in strategy execution and leadership development. 🚀 With a background in Mission Leadership and a track record of transforming organizations, Will shares how he helps CEOs turn bol...