Nicola Ellwood

Being Our Best : The Podcast

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

The best, happiest and highest-performing leaders are those who achieve great outcomes as the version of themselves they want to be, and the version of themselves that others want to join on the journey. They aren’t always the most experienced. They simply know how to do them. There’s an awareness, a clarity, and a strategy that helps them be all they can be. Hosted by me, Nicola Ellwood, this podcast brings together conversations and real-life stories from brilliant leaders. People at the front edge of what they do, doing it in their own unique way. Together, we explore the moments that shape...

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Nicola Ellwood

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Together We Go Far: Emma Colwill on Leadership and Human Connection 08.07.2026 33:31

In this episode of Being Our Best , Nicola sits down with Emma Colwill, co-founder of Not Impossible, current Head of Sales at B Corp St Eval, and former International Business Development Director at Pukka Herbs. Emma brings a thoughtful perspective on what it means to grow as a leader and as a person, especially through changing roles and environments. The conversation travels through Emma’s ear...

Leading with Kindness and Courage: What Antarctica Taught George Gilbert About People 17.06.2026 47:03

In this thoughtful episode, Nicola sits down with George Gilbert, a polar explorer and the strategic lead for South Wales Fire and Rescue Services’ Leadership Academy. George brings a rare blend of lived experience, dry humour and candour, sharing a journey that spans from an early love of horses, to breaking into the fire service at a time when very few women were present, to crossing Antarctica...

From Cockpits to Coaching: Warren James CB CBE DL. on how to be amazed by the people you lead. 17.06.2026 42:01

Warren James CB CBE DL on Leading within the RAF Nicola welcomes Warren James, a leader whose career spans more than three decades in the Royal Air Force. Along the way, Warren rose to positions of command, took on significant responsibility in training and career development, and later transitioned into the world of education and mentoring. Today, he is a mentor and consultant who uses his rich e...

Introducing Being Our Best : The Podcast with Nicola Ellwood 01.06.2026 1:28

Nicola Ellwood invites listeners into the heart of the Being Our Best podcast. As a coach with over two decades working alongside executive leaders, athletes and those committed to genuine personal and professional growth, she shares both her passion for this work and her perspective on what it means to be at your best. Drawing from years of experience across a range of organisations and sectors,...