Brave Bold Brilliant

Burak Tonbul is the managing director of Diana Travel, one of Turkey's largest travel operators, and one of the forces that contributed to Turkey's becoming one of the planet's most visited hotspots. Burak discusses his business journey, and the role he's played in creating a global business powerhouse, as well as what it means to be a multi-generational concern in the modern world of business and...

Don't wait to set your goals - now is the perfect time for you to set your goals for the year ahead! In this episode, Jeannette talks you through the hacks and techniques that you can use to make sure your goals are effective and impactful in order to help you feel more productive and better equipped for the challenges that lay ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you don't know where you're heading, how will...

James Mitchell is one of the most respected property developers in the country, with a huge portfolio and an assured track record of success. In this episode, James talks about his inspiring story and how he achieved the heights of success through hard work, dedication, and being bold and brilliant when it counted the most! KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes our business journey seems haphazard, but when we...

The new year is the perfect time of year to reflect upon what has gone before. In this episode, Jeannette talks about the lessons she has learned from the year gone by, the goals we should try to focus on in 2023, and how we can use the events of 2022 in order to ensure our success in the year ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Sometimes we can be so busy chasing the next thing and moving forward, that we miss...

Mark Harvey is the founder of the Real Life Brand which encompasses businesses operations in Education, Property, Construction, Facilities Management, Sales and even a Charity. Starting from nothing Mark Harvey has gone from growing up on a council estate struggling to make ends meet to achieving financial freedom for himself and many of the Real Life Community. In this episode, Mark talks about t...

Jeannette talks about focus, and how by nurturing and developing this crucial business sense, we can achieve so much more than we believed possible. KEY TAKEAWAYS Take concentrated action and develop clarity of thinking in order to maximise the things you're capable of. A good acronym for FOCUS is Follow One Course Until Success. We need to focus more, but it's easier said than done, but if achiev...

Rick Jones is a hospitality and leisure sector leader as well as corporate finance partner, who specialises in working with business owners and management teams on acquisitions, disposals and raising finance. Rick joins Jeannette to discuss his fascinating route through business life, and for a wide-ranging discussion on all things finance, acquisitions and business! KEY TAKEAWAYS Mergers and acqu...

How do you sell your business and maximise its value? This issue can seem daunting and confusing to many, and so seeking the best advice possible is essential. In this episode, Jeannette takes you through some tips, tricks and things to bear in mind, so that you can make the most from your merger, acquisition or sale. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Get really clear on what it is you want from your sale. Look at y...

Jeannette talks to TEDs Speaker, entrepreneur, public speaking coach and self-professed "igniter" of ideas and motivations - Dan Ram - a man responsible for global startups, and hosting events featuring the likes of Barack Obama, Sir Richard Branson and Reid Hoffman. Dan discusses the power of immersing yourself within the uncertain from time to time, why curiosity is the key to unlocking potentia...

In this episode, Jeannette talks about how to attract talented people to your business or team. Then, hold onto them. She looks at how to keep people engaged, reward them, and ultimately get the best results from your team. Doing so by sharing 12 tips that can be applied in any type of business. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a war on talent, right now. People are at the heart of any good business. You ne...

Jeannette is joined by Neil Fillbrook, one of the most experienced and renowned international bankers in the sector, and a man with over two decades of experience, having worked with such respected names as Royal Sun Alliance and HSBC, and now acts as President and CEO of Bankbrokers Consultancy Group. Neil joins Jeannette to talk about his fascinating career, and what has changed and evolved in t...

John Lewis have recently announced their intention to diversify their business model, and start investing in property. They plan to spend £500m on building over a thousand rental homes over the forthcoming year. But what will this mean for your own property investing portfolio? In this episode, Jeanette unpacks the story and talks about the impact of such a fascinating new foray for one of the cou...

In this episode, Jeannette talks to Steven Daines who is the Chief Talent & Culture Officer and a member of Accor’s Executive Committee. He trained as a banker but decided to take a different direction and joined Carnival Cruise Lines which gave him the travel and hospitality bug. They discuss diversity in-depth. How it benefits companies and the challenges that need to be overcome to achieve true...

In this episode, Jeannette talks about creating a recession-proof business using Burberry as an example of how to do it. In terms of year-end results, Burberry generated revenues of £1.35 billion despite trading in today´s difficult economic climate. So, what does that mean for your business or the department you run for someone else? What can you learn from Burberry? Jeannette has done the analys...

Jeannette Linfoot, who from humble beginnings in Manchester, is now a business coach and mentor with a wealth of experience in travel, leisure, and hospitality and runs her own property business. She also runs the Brave Bold, Brilliant podcast when she somehow finds the time and rocks out to ACDC, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Foo Fighters.  In this enlightening episode, David talks to her about her...

In this episode, Jeannette talks about turning your accent into your superpower. She explains how, at one stage, she felt self-conscious about her own accent and how she came to understand that having a distinctive accent was in fact an advantage. Something she could leverage and benefit from, which is exactly what you can do with your own accent using the tips Jeannette shares. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Reg...

In this episode, Jeannette talks to Mark Wright who went from arriving in the UK with only £172 in his pocket to winning The Apprentice, in 2014. He applied for the show because he was desperate to secure finance for a business idea. Several banks had already turned him down. It worked! Lord Sugar initially invested £250k before becoming a 50% shareholder as well as Mark´s business partner and men...

In this episode, Jeannette talks about quitting your job and becoming your own boss. Whether this is something you've been thinking about for a while, or you've just started on that journey yourself, this episode is for you. In it, Jeannette shares an 8-step process you can use to determine if working for yourself is likely to be the right choice, then if you decide it is, put together a plan to g...

For this episode, Jeannette is joined by Ian Price, who is the director of the Confederation of British Industry here in Wales. They talk about all things business. Including starting companies, scaling them and how the CBI can help. As well as discussing some of the trends and pressures that many people are feeling at the moment.   Ian also talks about his career journey. He also explains what th...

In this episode, Jeannette is interviewed by Michael Jackson’s bodyguard, Matt Fiddes. He asks her about leading some of the world’s biggest travel firms, before leaving the industry to become an entrepreneur and setting up her mentoring, business advisory service and property companies. They talk about the various property business models. Discussing the pros and cons. In particular, about servic...

In this episode, Jeannette talks to Matthew Campbell Laurenza the co-founder and CEO of MCL Design. He is a sculptor, artist, designer, lecturer, and philanthropist. Matthew creates beautiful jewellery, which is worn by some of the biggest celebrities in the world. Pieces that people can display as art, as well as wear and use as a form of personal expression.   He talks about how thinking outside...

In this episode, Jeannette talks about how to get more done in less time. She shares 5 techniques that anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or unproductive to get more done without overstressing. They are all methods that Jeannette has used herself, so you can be sure that they work. Including how to ditch things that are on your to-do list that really should not be there. KEY TAKEAWAYS Writing down...

In this episode, Jeannette talks to George Evans, who is an advocate for the trans community. He speaks openly about realising that he was a man despite being raised as a girl and his transition journey, which he started in his late teens.   They discuss what being trans means and what it is like. George explains, what he did when he realised that the NHS was unable to help him to transition, how...

In this episode, Jeannette talks about taking control of your life and your destiny, whatever that may be for you. She shares 10 simple steps anyone can take to do exactly that. Things Jeannette knows work because she has used them in her own life.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Often, people feel out of control. Take note if you do feel that way. Your choices are your choices, and no one else’s. Knowing and a...

In this episode, Jeannette talks to Robin Hills about emotional intelligence, emotional quotient, and psychometric profiling. He explains what they are and how people can learn how to use them to become more successful. To understand themselves, and what makes them make poor decisions so that they can change that and start to get out of their own way.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   For entrepreneurs, psycholog...