IT’S NOT SO LONELY AT THE TOP

From selling Renault cars to achieving an MBA, there isn't much Paul doesn't know about sales leadership. Today we interview Paul and here are some of the key subject areas we cover; Paul's sales journey: Started by cold-calling 18 dealerships, leading to a role at Renault that kickstarted his career. Current consultancy focus: Providing fractional sales director services addresses core sales chal...

“You can’t lead others until you learn to lead yourself.” The challenge continues. In Part Two of this special INSLATT episode, business owner Ian Bridgestock dives even deeper into the architect’s chair, questioning Pete Rushmer on the gritty, often overlooked side of the Performance Trifecta. If Part One was about the blueprint, Part Two is about the construction. Ian pushes for answers on how t...

“Success is never accidental. It requires a roadmap, and you can’t navigate it alone.” In this special episode of the INSLATT podcast, the tables have turned. Mastermind member and business owner Ian Bridgestock steps into the interviewer’s chair to challenge the architect of the Performance Trifecta.  Ian isn’t here for a comfortable chat. He’s here to put Pete’s core framework to the test on beh...

In this episode we welcome Saran Raj. He is the co-founder of Katana Restaurant. Saran Raj is a hospitality entrepreneur and operations expert with over 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Currently running multiple hospitality ventures in the UK, including Katana Peterborough, George Inn Oundle, Marquess of Exeter, Lyddington and Ragged Cot in Cotswold. Saran has built his career...

2026 is upon us.  As we take down the Christmas Trees and pack the decorations away for another year.  Many of us will have enjoyed our Christmas break.  No what? How are you going to drive performance and culture in 2026? What is your strategic outlook for 2026? What factors are going to affect you this year? How are you going to respond to overcome them?   ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not...

2025 has been a tough year for many.  In this episode Pete, with the help of Ian Bridgestock, co-founder of Geek, have a review of their 2025. The highs and the lows are reviewed and Pete explains why it is important for leaders to reflect on the year that has been to enable them to properly focus on what actions and goals are necessary for the coming year.   ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s No...

In this episode what about if everything your been told about success is a lie? This focuses on how we define success in our lives and businesses as leaders.  How marketing and social conditioning create bias around what success is.   "What does success look like for you right now?" "Whose definition am I living?" "What would I do if I already had enough?" We also look at the evolution of success...

In this episode we welcome Bevis Moynan.  He is the founder of Magenta Coaching Solutions and helps elite performers transform mindset and develop emotional resilience for lasting success he is a multiple author including recent book Emotional Resilience and Speaker. Bevis shares his perspectives on coaching, NLP and how to enable high performance, he has worked with elite sportsman and business o...

In this episode we explore accepting what is - redefining success for leaders. This focuses on resilience and building resilience through acceptance.  We explore; strategic pauses, and applying the PESTLE framework to your business.  As well as understanding how intrinsic and extrinsic goals can impact how you view your performance. Ensuring we balance goals to manage energy and prevent burnout.  ...

In this episode we welcome Joanna Kalmuczak.  She is the founder of JK Mortgages Limited and Jo L'acqua Jewellery. Joanna shares her perspective on what it really takes to rebuild. She voices her remarkable journey from starting over in a new country to building two purpose-driven businesses.   Joanna forged her own path, launching JK Mortgages to support first-time buyers and developing Jo L’acqu...

In this episode we welcome Simon Morris to delve into his journey of becoming an NLP-certified coach, speaker and buy-and-build entrepreneur. He dissects the insights gathered from entering and scaling multiple businesses throughout his career.   Simon’s experience as a business mentor provides our listeners with actionable support regarding market shifts, profitability issues and exit planning, e...

In this episode find out why Community is vital for business leaders. 1️⃣ Keeps You from Leading in a Vacuum Leadership can feel like driving down a long motorway at night — lonely, with no headlights from others to guide you. A strong community of peers gives you perspective you can’t get from your own team, helping you spot blind spots and avoid costly wrong turns. 2️⃣ Accelerates Growth When yo...

In this powerful episode, Pete sits down with Emma Henderson MBE, one of only a handful of female airline captains worldwide during her time at easyJet. Emma shares her story of breaking barriers in the aviation world, leading with calm under pressure, and staying true to herself in a high-stakes, male-dominated environment. They also dive into Project Wingman, the inspiring initiative Emma founde...

You Can't Do Everything - Podcast   Today's podcast tackles practical rules and strategies to regain your focus. Introduction of "you can do anything, but you can't do everything" principle from Jimmy Carr, emphasizing the risks of hustle culture and insular focus in organizations. Leaders face burnout and decision fatigue by juggling multiple roles (HR, finance, etc.), diluting their focus and di...

Meet Jordan Butler - Founder of JHB Tattoo Removal Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In this episode, I interview Jordan Butler.   JHB Tattoo Removal was founded in 2009 by Jordan Butler, beginning in a small rented room in rural Norfolk. What started humbly has grown into one of the UK’s busiest and most trusted tattoo removal clinics, now based in Peterborough. Wit...

Ego in Leadership can be a real challenge; it isn't confidence, it can be fear based.  In this episode I explore Wayne Dyer's 6 beliefs of ego. I am what I have I am what I do I am what others think of me I am separate from others I am separate from what’s missing in my life I am separate from my spirit Signs that Ego is running the show; Deflecting blame Taking all the credit Over-controlling Res...

Join host Pete Rushmer as he sits down with Brian Sagaseta, the Owner and Managing Director of Chiltern Distribution Ltd. In this episode, Brian offers a candid look into his career journey, from his beginnings as a night shift clerk to successfully executing a management buyout of the company. Brian shares insights into the core of Chiltern Distribution's business as a temperature-controlled tran...

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast - You’ve got the best systems and plans—but your culture is quietly sabotaging you every day. The Myth: “We’ve got a great culture”; this can be what leaders think vs what’s actually happening. Here are the telltale signs: High churn, silent meetings, “just doing my job” attitudes. We can fix this through culture carriers: Identifying and empowering your culture...

Meet Ian Bridgestock - Director of Geek in Peterborough Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In this episode, I interview Ian Bridgestock.  He is a lifelong Man Utd fan and Director of Geek in Peterborough.  They are a web design and marketing business.  Working with founders to ensure they excel with their websites and digital marketing. ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast –...

The Loneliest Yes - Behind every powerful “yes” at the top, signing off a deal, backing a new strategy, restructuring a team. Is often a quieter, lonelier “no” to something personal: time with family, your own wellbeing, friendships, or even your original values. This episode dives into the emotional weight of success. Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In this episod...

Saying no, because no is a sentence. Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  I explore what it means to say no as a leader. Sometimes it can be difficult, lonely, unpopular and challenging to say no.  But listen to this to realise why it is so important. ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top Running a business can feel like steering a ship through ch...

Meet Graham Magee - Mr Molecey's Marvellous Mill Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In this episode I interview Mr Graham Magee, who has had an eclectic career.  He has most recently been renovating Molecey Estate with big Glenn and little G.  Molecey Estate is where we host the mastermind.   Check out the location here - https://www.moleceyestates.com/ Gladwell and P...

Meet Mark Shortland - Founder and CEO of Shoplight Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In today's episode, Pete speaks to Mark Shortland.  With a passion for the high street and retail.  Mark and his business Shoplight are revolutionising the way retail stores and shops light their stores.  Shoplight now 3D prints their own lights in Peterborough, rather than shipping...

The Performance Trifecta - The fundamentals of success; Direction - Skills - Energy   Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In todays episode Pete introduces the 3 fundamentals of success for his The Performance Trifecta framework, these are; -Direction -Skills -Energy   ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top Running a business can feel like steerin...