Three Steps Ahead

In a world where change is the only constant, how can leaders help their organisations adapt, innovate and execute more effectively? In this episode of Three Steps Ahead, Martin Gibbs, Richard Miller and Simon Cossey explore the growing importance of Agile thinking in business leadership and strategy execution . Richard shares his experience as a qualified Scrum Master and explains how Agile evolv...

What do people find when they search for you online and what decision are they making before you even meet? In this episode of Three Steps Ahead, Martin Gibbs and Simon Cossey take a practical deep dive into the modern Zero Moment of Truth (ZMOT) — the critical moment where clients, employers, prospects and connections form an opinion about you before the meeting even begins. In 2026, your persona...

Martin Gibbs is joined in this episode of Three Steps Ahead by Brian Jukes , Joint Managing Partner and Head of Corporate Tax at Dafferns , a leading independent accounting firm, based in Coventry. Martin and Brian worked together for more than 25 years and together they reflect on the state of the world in 2026: - What are the key issues business leaders are facing today? - What impact does the l...

I f you were starting your career today, what would you do differently? In this episode of The Three Steps Ahead Podcast, Martin Gibbs, Richard Miller and Simon Cossey share practical career lessons drawn from more than 100 years of combined leadership experience.  This is real world advice for Gen Z, millennials and ambitious professionals who want to build careers that last. 1. Continuous Learni...

In this episode of Three Steps Ahead, Martin Gibbs is joined by Sarah Alexander, Founder and Director of Vivid Learning & Development  In a world shaped by AI, constant change, and relentless distraction, the leaders who thrive are not those with the most tools — but those with the strongest human skills. Drawing on insights from working with thousands of leaders across 2025, Sarah shares the...

How do leaders get Three Steps Ahead and make better strategy decisions in 2026? In this episode, Martin Gibbs, Richard Miller and Simon Cossey explore what high-performing leaders must get right in a rapidly changing, AI-augmented world. With early access to Mindshop’s Business Leader Global Trends Report 2026 , we analyse the 8 key leadership performance trends shaping decision-making, execution...

Three Steps Ahead is a business strategy and leadership podcast for owners, leaders and advisers who want practical ideas that actually work. Practical strategy for the next move Helping leaders think further Hosted by Martin Gibbs, Richard Miller and Simon Cossey, the podcast brings together decades of experience in advisory, leadership facilitation, peer-to-peer learning and business development...