Brave Bold Brilliant

Jeannette celebrates International Women's Day by sharing eight key tips that have guided her throughout her 30-year career in business. From her experience as a government economist to becoming the CEO of global leisure businesses, Jeanette imparts valuable advice on clarity of goals, mindset development, seizing opportunities, and surrounding oneself with the right people KEY TAKEAWAYS Getting c...

Jeannette talks to Sarah Jones, the Director of the Princes Trust in Wales, about the empowering, invaluable work she is doing to help make lives better. From the many varied programs on offer, to the mentoring and guidance being offered to young people, Sarah candidly discusses the value provided by one of the most respected charities in the world, and why more efforts are needed to help make soc...

Jeannette discusses the interconnectedness of physical well-being and mental health, emphasising the importance of paying attention to one's physiology, highlighting how our body language, posture, and energy levels significantly impact our mindset and overall performance KEY TAKEAWAYS Jeannette stresses the significance of paying attention to body language, posture, and tone of voice, as they inf...

Jeannette talks to the fabulous Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Vice Chairman, External Affairs for the Royal Caribbean Group and author of “Making Waves: A Woman’s Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart and Courage". Lisa joins the show to talk about her fascinating business background, how she conquered the world of business, and what's coming in her future. Lisa talks about what makes a great leader, why women...

Jeannette delves into the intricacies of running businesses remotely while traveling the world. Broadcasting from beautiful Lombok, Indonesia, she shares insights on managing three businesses, a successful podcast, and serving clients while on the move. The episode covers eight key areas essential for individuals looking to blend business with a nomadic lifestyle. From making a conscious decision...

Jeannette talks to Navead Yousaf, the founder and managing partner of Burgh Thorpe Solicitors. Navead shares his journey of setting up his own law firm and the challenges he faced along the way. He also discusses the current state of the property market, including the impact of the stamp duty holiday and the future outlook. Navead additionally provides valuable advice for first-time buyers and inv...

Jeannette discusses the importance of effective communication during times of great change in organisations. Drawing from her 30 years of experience in business, she shares six key tips for navigating through change and ensuring clear and empathetic communication with teams. She focusses on the need to explain the reasons behind the change, create space for individuals to process and ask questions...

Jeannette talks to Harry Hastings, the co-CEO and co-founder of Ocean Holidays. Harry shares his personal and professional journey, starting from his early days as a self-employed sales agent to the growth and challenges of building Ocean Holidays over the past 20 years. He discusses the importance of perseverance, resilience, and learning from mistakes in business. Harry also opens up about his p...

Jeannette shares four key steps that can completely transform one's life. Drawing inspiration from renowned life coach Tony Robbins, she focusses on the importance of identifying one's current emotional state and choosing to practice a new, empowering emotion. Join Jeannette as she highlights the power of conditioning the mind through new routines and habits to create a positive shift in life, bus...

Jeannette talks to Carolin-Marie Roth, a yoga expert and author of the book "Yoga, Sex and Happiness: The Smart Guide to Better Health." Carolin shares her 50 years of experience with yoga and how it has been a constant companion throughout her life. She discusses the importance of finding a yoga teacher who understands your needs and emphasises the union of body, breath, and mind in yoga practice...

Jeannette discusses the power of reframing and how it can transform our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, our results. By reframing our perspective on challenging situations, disappointments, and setbacks, we can change how we respond and find opportunities for growth and positive outcomes. Jeannette shares personal examples, such as not getting a promotion and dealing with a knee injury, to illu...

Jeannette interviews Mandy Powell, the co-founder and CEO of Goodwash Company. Mandy shares her journey from a successful career at Pfizer to becoming an entrepreneur and scaling up her own business. She discusses the driving force behind starting her own business, the importance of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and the challenges she faced along the way. Mandy also highlights the significance...

Jeannette discusses the three ways that individuals can leave their jobs. Whether it's a voluntary decision, being made redundant, or feeling the need to make a sudden leap, Jeannette provides insights and strategies for each scenario, highlighting the importance of emotional well-being and mindset during these transitions, as well as the need to proactively network, update resumes and LinkedIn pr...

Jeannette is joined by special guest, Sonia Satra, a renowned actress and the founder and CEO of Moticise. If you are a fan of daytime dramas, you may recall the characters of the young Lucy Cooper Spaulding on Guiding Light and the so-called “psycho” nurse Barbara Graham on One Life to Live. Both were played by Sonia Satra, and it led to more roles (including the films Hyacinth, Intrepid and The...

Jeannette explores the thought-provoking question of whether one would buy their own business. By shifting the perspective to that of an investor or potential acquirer, she encourages business owners and leaders to assess their businesses objectively. The episode delves into various aspects of due diligence, including finance, legal, tax, commercial, IT and digital, and HR. By examining each area...

Jeannette is joined by special guest, guest Sir Marco Robinson, to delve into the personal journey of Marco's life, from experiencing homelessness as a child to becoming a successful entrepreneur and author. Marco shares his powerful story of overcoming adversity, including the trauma of his childhood, domestic violence, and betrayal by loved ones. He discusses the importance of resilience, self-w...

Jeannette welcomes Amy Price, the founder of Social Butterfly and is joined as co-host by Gemma Casey from Natwest, for this unique episode on Brave Bold Brilliant. The Princes Trust, led by Sarah Jones, Director in Wales, has been instrumental in supporting Amy with her business journey. Their wide ranging conversation talks about their journey as women in business and how both the Prince's Trust...

Jeannette sits down with Oriele Frank, co-founder and chief product and sustainability officer of Elemis, a global beauty brand. Oriele shares her journey from growing up in Canada to becoming a Londoner and co-founding Elemis. She also talks about the challenges she’s faced in her career, the importance of values and sustainability, and the evolution of Elemis as a brand, as well as the company's...

Jeannette shares a formula for success to kick off the new year in the best way possible. The formula is belief plus purpose plus action equals results. She focusses upon the importance of believing in oneself and surrounding oneself with supportive people. Jeannette also talks about the significance of having a clear purpose and reason why, and provide a model called the Vision Cascade to help li...

Jeannette talks to Richard Parker, the CEO of Diomo.com and an expert in buying and selling businesses. Richard shares his journey of becoming an entrepreneur and offers valuable insights into the process of buying a business. From being featured in Forbes, to advising Ray Dalio’s son, Richard has helped thousands of people realise their dreams of becoming business owners. His book ‘How To Buy A G...

Jeannette takes time to reflect on the past year and shares 12 key highlights and lessons learned. The episode covers a range of topics, including never giving up on your dreams, the power of networking and building meaningful relationships, the importance of personal branding and knowing your numbers in business. Jeannette also emphasises the value of mentoring and having a clear vision and purpo...

Jeannette interviews orthopaedic surgeon Neil Jain, who shares his journey from growing up in Barrow in Furness to becoming a top-notch orthopaedic surgeon. He discusses the qualities that make a great surgeon, emphasising the importance of patient selection and thoroughness in surgery. Neil also talks about the significance of building a strong doctor-patient relationship and the impact of interp...

Jeannette discusses the important topic of exiting a business, whether as a CEO of a large corporate organisation or as a business owner. Drawing from her 30 years of experience in both roles, she shares valuable insights and tips on how to effectively plan and execute an exit strategy, covering five key areas: learning the exit process, starting early, scoping out options, establishing operationa...

Jeannette talks to Sarah Williams-Gardener, the CEO of FinTech Wales, during Wales Tech Week. They discuss the mission of FinTech Wales to give a voice to FinTech businesses in Wales and showcase their solutions on a global stage. They also delve into the importance of collaboration, mentoring, and creating a supportive community within the FinTech industry. Sarah shares her personal journey in th...

Jeannette discusses the topic of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and aims to demystify the process for listeners, focussing on the benefits of M&A for business growth and provides practical tips for a successful merger or acquisition. Drawing from her 30 years of experience in business and involvement in numerous M&A deals, Jeannette shares insights on the importance of understanding the reason for...