Brave Bold Brilliant

UK business confidence has fallen to a record low. So should you keep your head down and wait, or is this the moment to be bold?  In this episode of Brave Bold Brilliant, Jeannette Linfoot explains why the national mood is not your business strategy. She shares five practical moves to help small business owners and leaders grow through uncertainty. 🎙️ ABOUT THE EPISODE Eight in ten UK SMEs sa...

How does a working-class girl from Manchester end up as a CEO of major travel brands? In this episode, Jeannette Linfoot joins Randip Singh on the Unleash Your Inner Leader podcast to share the moments that shaped her 30-year career, and the hard-won lessons on imposter syndrome, burnout and high performance that every leader needs to hear. 🎙️ ABOUT THE EPISODE Jeannette opens up about the time sh...

Thinking about selling your business? Here are the 10 steps to selling your business for the price you deserve, from your first "should I?" to handing over the keys. 👇 Most business owners aren't prepared to sell. They wait until they're burnt out, then rush, and rushed sales leave money on the table. In this episode, Jeannette Linfoot gives you a clear, practical exit strategy roadmap so you can...

What does it really take to buy a luxury brand out of administration? Phil Cole, Co-Owner and Managing Director of Clive Christian Interiors, shares how he bought the iconic British kitchen brand in 2022 and saved 66 jobs. Phil joined Clive Christian in 2020 as Global Sales Director. Two years later the business fell into administration, and instead of walking away he bought it with business partn...

Raising finance for your business doesn't have to feel like a locked room you don't have the key to. In this solo episode, Jeannette Linfoot demystifies business funding: your options, what investors actually want, and how to get fund-ready without losing yourself. Drawing on 30+ years in business and several funding rounds, Jeannette breaks down the jargon and shares the lessons she learned the h...

Thinking about selling your business, bringing in investment or planning your exit? In this episode of Brave Bold Brilliant, Jeannette Linfoot talks to Henry Wells, board and M&A adviser and founder of Garthway Advisory. They look at why so many deals that start fail to complete, and how better preparation can raise your valuation. Henry has spent nearly 30 years advising founders, management team...

Belief is your superpower, and in this workshop from RESET Summit 2026, Jeannette Linfoot shows you how to use it. 💥 Recorded live at RESET Summit 2026, this session looks at how belief shapes your confidence, decisions, leadership and results. You'll learn how to spot the limiting beliefs holding you back and how to build the self-belief to back yourself, at work and in life. If you've ever doub...

In this episode of Brave Bold Brilliant, Jeannette Linfoot sits down with Kate Bright, Chartered Security Professional, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and Founder & CEO of UMBRA International, to explore what it really takes to protect the world's wealthiest families. Kate shares her journey from Family Office Chief of Staff to trained Close Protection operative to industry-changing entrepre...

Sphere of Influence: Why the People Around You Decide Your Success In this episode of Brave Bold Brilliant, host Jeannette Linfoot dives into your Sphere of Influence, the people you surround yourself with, and how they shape the version of you that shows up in business, career, and life. Jeannette breaks down why the right relationships, mentors, and peer groups act as accelerators for growth, wh...

Shereen Ritchie built her career from clearing tables at TGI Fridays at 15 to becoming Group CEO of Kuvi Hospitality, and in this episode of Brave, Bold, Brilliant, she reveals how she did it. Shereen Ritchie is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Kuvi Hospitality, a London-based hospitality investment platform bringing the best of American restaurant culture to the UK, GCC and wider EMEA markets...

If you can't lock in to the task in front of you, how can you possibly lead your team to success? In this episode of Brave Bold Brilliant, Jeannette Linfoot dives into why real leadership starts with your own focus, and why locking in and locking through, even when things get hard, is the difference between leaders who talk about results and leaders who actually deliver them. We explore what it re...

Welcome back to Brave Bold Brilliant, the podcast where we talk to incredible people about their experiences in business and in life, gaining first-hand insight into how they've unleashed their potential to become brave, bold, and brilliant.  In this episode, host Jeannette Linfoot sits down with a genuine legend of Welsh rugby, Jonathan "Jiffy" Davies CBE, one of only a handful of players in...

Jeannette explores why self-belief is the ultimate superpower for leaders and entrepreneurs, introducing her six-part B.E.L.I.E.F. framework developed over 30 years in business. What You Will Learn Brave: Achieving greatness requires stepping out of your comfort zone and taking action anyway. Jeannette shares how leading a massive acquisition for TUI in Russia and Ukraine—despite lacking local lan...

🎙️ About This Episode Sir Liam Fox joins Jeannette Linfoot on Brave Bold Brilliant for a conversation spanning medicine, government and global diplomacy. They explore what medicine taught him about leadership and decision-making, how he made high-stakes calls as Defence Secretary, and the lessons business leaders should take from Britain's post-Brexit trade reset. The conversation moves into the c...

Jeannette breaks down the exact step-by-step roadmap she would use if she had to start all over again. Moving through five distinct stages—foundations, legal and financial setups, going to market, systems and pricing, and long-term sustainability—Jeannette shares candid lessons and practical strategies designed to help new founders launch with confidence and established owners scale without burnin...

Jeannette talks to Mark “Fish” Fisher to uncover his extraordinary journey from a 16-year-old bear mascot at Alton Towers to the boardroom as Chief Development Officer for Merlin Entertainments. Mark opens up about taking a business to a £6 billion IPO, the harsh realities of navigating global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and the critical importance of staying fiercely authentic in rigid cor...

This time, we unpack the real, unvarnished truth behind leaving corporate life to work for yourself—moving beyond the glamourised highlight reels to what making the leap actually requires.  Jeannette breaks down the crucial difference between simple workplace frustration and genuine readiness, how to design the next phase of your life with intention, and the exact financial safety nets and re...

Jeannette talks to Andy Green, founder and Managing Director of Greens Construction, to uncover his journey from an unconventional school experience and carpentry apprentice to leading a multi-faceted construction powerhouse. Andy opens up about how leaning into his dyslexia shaped his unique approach to problem-solving, the pivotal shift from working on the tools to building a high-performing tea...

Jeannette breaks down the single most crucial factor separating high-performing boards from those stuck in stagnation: cohesion built on psychological safety and candid debate. She explores the dangerous trap of artificial harmony, illustrates how real trust accelerates decision-making and accountability through real-world high-stakes examples, and outlines actionable methods—including external as...

In this inspiring episode, former corporate CMO turned executive performance coach Dave Callan shares how stepping away from high-profile executive roles and embracing extreme endurance challenges transformed his understanding of mindset, leadership, and personal growth. Exploring the intersection where presence meets progress, Dave discusses the courage required to navigate major career pivots, t...

Jeannette addresses a topic few leaders speak about openly: the intense isolation and weight of carrying top-level responsibility. Drawing from over 30 years of experience running global businesses, she breaks down why executive loneliness happens, the dangerous path to physical burnout when vulnerability is suppressed, and why relying solely on internal teams for support can blur crucial boundari...

Jeannette welcomes Katie Partridge, CEO of the Sefeera Group and Founder of Johara Global, for an inspiring conversation on power, purpose, and international dealmaking.  Drawing from over 25 years of experience across investment banking, asset management, and global advisory, Katie shares her journey from a young professional discovering the power of her voice in a room full of men to buildi...

Jeannette discusses actionable strategies to help busy professionals reclaim their most valuable, non-renewable resource: time. She breaks down a simple four-box priority matrix—categorising tasks by importance and urgency—and introduces the practical "4D" framework (Ditch, Delegate, Delay, Do).  Tune in to learn how to stop reactive busywork, focus on high-impact strategic growth, and align...

Podcast strategist, broadcast expert, and entrepreneur James Burtt sits down with Jeannette for a wide-ranging conversation on the true nature of branding, the evolution of content creation, and the power of personal authenticity.  From his early career as a Michael Bublé tribute act in Cyprus to launching over 190 podcasts for major brands and personal clients, James shares his personal jour...

Jeannette looks at the critical difference between making bold leadership decisions and falling into reckless ones. She busts the myth that courage is just an innate personality trait, framing true boldness as a learnable skill built on solid data, self-awareness, and emotional calm.  Whether you are navigating massive strategic pivots or personal career moves, she shares a practical framewor...