Executive Success with Lesley Everett (audio)

In this episode of Executive Success , host Lesley Everett sits down with Rob Nicklin, Chief Growth Officer at Compass Group Canada, to explore how sustainable growth is driven not by strategy alone, but by consistent, repeatable behaviors. With experience leading high-performing teams across the UK, the U.S., and Canada, Rob shares how leaders can shift from chasing targets to building systems th...

In this episode of Executive Success , host Lesley Everett sits down with Ed O. Bridgman, MBA, PMP, founder of EOB Consulting, to explore what it truly takes to build profitable and sustainable businesses in the fast-evolving outdoor hospitality industry. Drawing from decades of experience in Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence, Ed breaks down how entrepreneurs and executives can avoid costl...

In this powerful episode of Executive Success , host Lesley Everett welcomes global IT leader Penny Philpot to explore how early, unconventional experiences can shape exceptional executive leadership. From teaching kayaking as a teenager to leading multi billion dollar partner ecosystems at companies like Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and Red Hat, Penny shares how responsibility, e...

In this dynamic episode of Executive Success , host Lesley Everett is joined by Kevin Kelly, General Manager of the Resort at Pelican Hill, and Divya Gill, Founder of Gill Tax Group, to explore what authentic leadership looks like across industries from luxury hospitality to finance and business strategy. Together, they discuss the evolution from managing tasks to leading people, highlighting how...

In this new episode of Executive Success , host Lesley Everett sits down with globally respected leadership and business development coach Sean Weafer to challenge traditional definitions of what it means to succeed at the executive level. As organizations evolve and expertise alone is no longer enough, this conversation explores why trust, influence, and relationships have become the true currenc...

In this insightful episode of Executive Success , host Lesley Everett welcomes leadership coach, author, and former TEDx speaker Jo Meadwell for a deeply reflective conversation about restlessness, values, and what it truly means to lead with alignment. With more than 30 years of experience coaching CEOs, founders, and senior leaders across the globe, Joe shares how internal restlessness is often...

In this insightful episode of Executive Success , host Lesley Everett welcomes executive search leader and leadership architect David Goldstone for a forward-looking conversation on what success truly means in today’s evolving executive landscape. With over 30 years of experience spanning global search firms, entrepreneurial ventures, and board-level advisory, David brings a rare perspective on le...

In this episode of Executive Success , host Lesley Everett welcomes Hannah Quinton , Vice President and Branch Manager at Charles Schwab, for an inspiring and insightful conversation on leadership, growth, and resilience. Hannah has built a reputation for leading with clarity, compassion, and consistency within one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, and she shares the experiences...

In this episode of Executive Success (12-04-2025), host Lesley Everett sits down with Mark Rockliffe, CEO of Pembroke Financial Services, to explore the leadership choices, habits, and defining moments that shape extraordinary executives. Drawing on his experience across SEI, Bank of Montreal, Zurich Group, and his own consultancy, Mark reflects on how early regulatory challenges reshaped his view...