After Dinner Leadership

Join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table with Aleck Jones , CEO & Co-Founder of Kindling Bio. In this episode, Aleck reflects on the leadership lessons he wishes he'd learned earlier, including the importance of becoming comfortable with discomfort and using it as a catalyst for growth. He also shares the inspiring work Kindling Bio is doing to advance children's cancer re...

Join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table with Amrit Dhaliwal , CEO of Walfinch. In this episode, Amrit shares insights on the role of mentors in shaping leaders, the value of accountability in driving growth, and why meaningful relationships matter more than material possessions. Together, Simon and Amrit explore the limits of materialism and discuss what it truly means to build a succe...

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Daniel Rellaford. In this episode, we explore The Empowerment Dynamic, a powerful framework that challenges the familiar patterns of drama that can quietly shape our leadership and relationships. Daniel brings clarity and depth to the roles we often fall into, and offers a compelling alternative: one grounded in ownership, creativity, and p...

In this episode, Simon is joined at the After Dinner Leadership table by his childhood friend, Grant Watling, Portfolio Chief Customer Officer at Hg. Drawing on a successful career, Grant reflects on the three leadership lessons he wishes he had learned much earlier. Pull up a seat and join the conversation. Grant Watling Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscrib...

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is founder of Build Yourself, Maya Sharfi, who shares practical insights to help professionals take their next step without burning out. They also explore how to leverage AI in career advancement. What's Between You and Your Next Level Role Quiz https://buildyourselfworkshop.com/ADL Maya Sharfi - Linkedin Send us Fan Mail Connect with us...

Join us around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table as Simon explores the concept of antifragility. The idea that individuals and systems can grow stronger through challenge and adversity. Drawing inspiration from Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation , Simon reflects on what this idea means for leaders today, and why resilience alone may no longer be enough in a world that often shiel...

In this episode, Simon is joined around the After Dinner Leadership table by Andy Freed. A Business executive, board chair, leadership advisor, and author of Lead Like The Boss, for a compelling conversation on leadership through the lens of one of music’s most enduring icons. Andy explains why Bruce Springsteen isn’t just a legendary performer, but a truly exceptional leader and someone who has i...

In this bitesize episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast , our host Simon reflects on what it truly means to Bring Light — both in the choices we make as leaders and in the way we show up for others. Through quiet intention and everyday actions, Simon explores how choosing light can shape our leadership and the cultures we create. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Send us Fan Mail...

In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by Amy Jacobson, author of The Emotional Intelligence Advantage , to explore why EQ is essential for leaders. Amy shares five practical steps to strengthen emotional intelligence, from building self-awareness to improving relationships and handling pressure with greater clarity. Packed with real-world insights and actionable ideas, this c...

Pull up a chair and join in as Simon and Ryan discuss their word for the year in 2026 and what excites them heading into the new year. Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube    If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch!  mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk  Thank you for listening!    

Join us around the After Dinner Leadership table as we talk about all things 2025 and reflect on the journey of this podcast and some of the interesting things we have read and listened to this year. Pull up a seat and join the conversation. Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube    If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! ...

In this episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast, Simon sits down with Amos Balongo, a keynote speaker and communication coach. Together, they explore the lessons Amos wishes he had learned earlier in his leadership journey and the transformative power of giving back to help aspiring leaders thrive. Pull up a seat and join the conversation! Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow...

In this episode, we return to episode 87 and delve more deeply into the three leadership lessons Greg McKeown wishes he had learnt earlier and he shares insights that continue to shape his thinking and his work.  Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube    If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please...

Joining Simon on this episode of After Dinner Leadership is Carolina Pola , CEO of STAb Therapeutics . Together, they talk about the importance of being intentional with how we spend our time and the value of being truly present. They also explore the power of belief — and how leaders serve as purveyors of hope. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Carolina Pola Send us Fan Mail Connect with...

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is business strategist Terry Healey , who at just 21 was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that left him with a facial difference. Together, they explore how gratitude shapes true resilience and the powerful lessons Terry has learned along the way. Terry Healey The Resilience Mindset Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on...

Joining Simon around the virtual dinner table in this episode is communication strategist and author Maria Garaitonandia . Together, they explore the three lessons she wishes she’d learned earlier in her career and delve into how her CLEAR framework helps untangle the complexities of communication. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Maria Garaitonandia Untangling Communication Send us Fan...

Joining Simon at the After Dinner Leadership table is Niels Jensen, who currently leads the DACH region for C3 AI. Together, Simon and Niels explore the pivotal experiences from Niels’ successful career that have shaped his approach to management and leadership. Their conversation touches on the power of being fully present in our interactions and the enduring importance of human connection in an...

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is a Leadership and Family Coach, and author of The Elephant in the Family Room . Together, they explore the unique dynamics of working within family-owned businesses, uncovering both the legal frameworks that safeguard success and the emotional regulation that sustains relationships. Pull up a seat and join this insightful conversation. Rene...

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Joe Davis, a former Boston Consulting Group Managing Director & Senior Partner who once led BCG’s operations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and served on the firm’s Executive Committee.  Together, they explore the generous leader, offering direct feedback as a gift, discerning the right moment to give it, and embracing deep, patien...

Returning around the virtual dinner table with Simon Fagg is Tim Lupinacci, CEO of Baker Donaldson. Together, they explore the idea of “leadership aroma” - the atmosphere leaders create through the way they show up each day. Tim shares the journaling practices that help him lead with intention, and draws on themes from his new book Everybody’ Leads. Everybody Leads Tim Lupinacci Send us Fan Mail C...

Pull up a chair for another serving of After Dinner Leadership , as Simon welcomes returning guest Alex Porter back to the table. After years at the helm of the Essex Rebels volleyball programme , Alex has recently stepped away from coaching – and in this reflective and energising conversation, he shares the lessons he’s taking with him from the journey. Together, they explore the realities of bui...

Pull up a chair and join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table as he’s joined by Hillary Spiritos, founder of Bat Outta Hell . In this episode, Simon and Hillary explore what it really means to lead with authenticity—especially in the often uncertain years of early adulthood and the first steps of a career. Hillary shares her love of motivational sport films and how she helps her clients...

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Salvatore Manzi, a renowned communications coach and author of Clear and Compelling . Salvatore shares the three leadership lessons he wishes he’d learned earlier and unpacks his personal mantra, “It is not about me.” Together, they explore how this mindset shapes better leadership, the role of healing and forgiveness in personal growth, an...

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Logan Naidu, Founder and group CEO of Kernel Global, a trailblazer in the world of recruitment.  In this insightful and thought-provoking conversation, they explore the future of recruiting in the age of AI, discuss how faith shapes leadership and decisions at work, and reflect on the powerful connection between personal growth and business...

In this episode, joining Simon around the After Dinner Leaderrship table is returning guest Oscar Trimboli. The pair dive deep into the evolving role of AI and transcription technology in the art of listening. Together, they explore how these tools can either enhance or hinder our ability to truly connect and how our own energy shapes our listening presence.  Pull up a seat around the virtual dinn...