How They Lead

In this episode of How They Lead, we're joined by the unstoppable duo Charlotte Harris and Jessica Oliver, the heart and soul behind Team Wild Waves. With a friendship forged over a decade ago at Cardiff University, these best friends have not only conquered marathons and triathlons but have also set a world record for the fastest female pair to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Now, with...

What does it take to lead successfully in Q4 2023 and beyond? Join this special episode, where we delve into the ever-evolving landscape of leadership development, team performance, and the pulse of the business world this quarter. We reflect on the crucial role of feedback culture in fostering a thriving organisational environment. Unpacking the nuances of 360-degree feedback, we shed light on th...

What does it take to lead successfully in Q4 2023 and beyond? Join this special episode, where we delve into the ever-evolving landscape of leadership development, team performance, and the pulse of the business world this quarter. We reflect on the crucial role of feedback culture in fostering a thriving organisational environment. Unpacking the nuances of 360-degree feedback, we shed light on th...

How this former Royal Air Force leverage her military background to lead a skincare company? Hannah Saunders, a former Royal Air Force officer turned entrepreneur and investor, shares her remarkable journey and the unique leadership style that has enabled her to thrive in both the military and the business world. From her early days as a flight lieutenant in the RAF to her role as a successful ent...

How this former Royal Air Force leverage her military background to lead a skincare company? Hannah Saunders, a former Royal Air Force officer turned entrepreneur and investor, shares her remarkable journey and the unique leadership style that has enabled her to thrive in both the military and the business world. From her early days as a flight lieutenant in the RAF to her role as a successful ent...

Learn how a leadership style propels individuals and teams forward while also contributing to the community. Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into Ana Nan's transformative leadership style. She courageously blends trust and adaptability to drive remarkable growth in her organisation. Discover how Ana places a premium on trust, allowing team members to take the lead in their areas o...

Learn how a leadership style propels individuals and teams forward while also contributing to the community. Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into Ana Nan's transformative leadership style. She courageously blends trust and adaptability to drive remarkable growth in her organisation. Discover how Ana places a premium on trust, allowing team members to take the lead in their areas o...

Discover how KPIs and data to ensure your team is on track and performing optimally. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Hannah Keep, a seasoned leader who has made a significant impact in the world of recruitment business. She's passionate about finding people the right role to be the very best they can be. Hannah shares the keys to her leadership success, emphasising the importance of t...

Discover how KPIs and data to ensure your team is on track and performing optimally. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Hannah Keep, a seasoned leader who has made a significant impact in the world of recruitment business. She's passionate about finding people the right role to be the very best they can be. Hannah shares the keys to her leadership success, emphasising the importance of t...

How do effective leaders in aviation ensure safety, efficiency, and excellence? In today's episode, we had the privilege to interview Mike Reynolds, a helicopter instructor pilot with 15 years of experience in aviation. Mike's journey through the skies has not only been marked by his remarkable achievements but has also unveiled invaluable insights into leadership and teamwork. Mike describes how...

How do effective leaders in aviation ensure safety, efficiency, and excellence? In today's episode, we had the privilege to interview Mike Reynolds, a helicopter instructor pilot with 15 years of experience in aviation. Mike's journey through the skies has not only been marked by his remarkable achievements but has also unveiled invaluable insights into leadership and teamwork. Mike describes how...

Can you imagine a leadership style that fully embraces our human essence? In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Charles Thiede, the Co-founder and CEO of Zapnito, who brings with him more than two decades of experience crafting innovative online solutions across industries, from financial services to healthcare and media. Charles shares a truly unique leadership philosophy that...

Can you imagine a leadership style that fully embraces our human essence? In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Charles Thiede, the Co-founder and CEO of Zapnito, who brings with him more than two decades of experience crafting innovative online solutions across industries, from financial services to healthcare and media. Charles shares a truly unique leadership philosophy that...

What does it take to be a remarkable leader, assembling the perfect puzzle piece of a team? We are joined by Glyn Blaize, an accomplished entrepreneur and an inspiring leader who has left an indelible mark on the business landscape. With a career path paved by relentless wisdom, Glyn's journey is a testament to overcoming challenges and championing diversity. In this insightful interview, Glyn sha...

What does it take to be a remarkable leader, assembling the perfect puzzle piece of a team? We are joined by Glyn Blaize, an accomplished entrepreneur and an inspiring leader who has left an indelible mark on the business landscape. With a career path paved by relentless wisdom, Glyn's journey is a testament to overcoming challenges and championing diversity. In this insightful interview, Glyn sha...

Is scaling a business all about fast growth and smooth sailing, or does it involve navigating through unexpected challenges and making tough decisions? Join us in this eye-opening podcast episode, where we sit down with Cas Paton, the brilliant mind behind the soaring success of OnBuy, a thriving e-commerce platform. Cas takes us on a journey from the early days of OnBuy to its exponential growth,...

Is scaling a business all about fast growth and smooth sailing, or does it involve navigating through unexpected challenges and making tough decisions? Join us in this eye-opening podcast episode, where we sit down with Cas Paton, the brilliant mind behind the soaring success of OnBuy, a thriving e-commerce platform. Cas takes us on a journey from the early days of OnBuy to its exponential growth,...

Have you ever imagined taking on a remarkable challenge with absolutely no prior experience? In this captivating episode, we are joined by Jessica Oliver, an extraordinary individual who accomplished the unimaginable in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, despite having no prior ocean or rowing experience. Together with her friend, Jessica set out on an epic voyage, breaking world records and...

Have you ever imagined taking on a remarkable challenge with absolutely no prior experience? In this captivating episode, we are joined by Jessica Oliver, an extraordinary individual who accomplished the unimaginable in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, despite having no prior ocean or rowing experience. Together with her friend, Jessica set out on an epic voyage, breaking world records and...

Join us for the first of our 'meet the West Peak team' episodes as we sit down with Simon Maguire. Simon is a highly motivated and commercially driven leadership expert with a wealth of experience working in 5-star luxury hotels across the UK. In this conversation, Simon takes us on a captivating journey, starting from his humble beginnings as a kitchen porter to his current role as Senior Directo...

Join us for the first of our 'meet the West Peak team' episodes as we sit down with Simon Maguire. Simon is a highly motivated and commercially driven leadership expert with a wealth of experience working in 5-star luxury hotels across the UK. In this conversation, Simon takes us on a captivating journey, starting from his humble beginnings as a kitchen porter to his current role as Senior Directo...

In this captivating episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Raj, a visionary leader who has breathed new life into the world of hospitality with his unique approach. Raj emphasised the importance of being close to his team members, understanding their individual needs, and adapting himself to bring out their best. Raj also believes in leading by example and being constantly aware of one's a...

In this captivating episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Raj, a visionary leader who has breathed new life into the world of hospitality with his unique approach. Raj emphasised the importance of being close to his team members, understanding their individual needs, and adapting himself to bring out their best. Raj also believes in leading by example and being constantly aware of one's a...

In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Logan Naidu, a true leader who has demonstrated excellence in his field. Logan is the Founder and CEO of Kernel Global and Dartmouth Partners, one of the UK’s fastest-growing recruitment businesses. Emphasising the importance of working hard and working smart, Logan drew inspiration from successful individuals like Elon Musk, who prioritis...

In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Logan Naidu, a true leader who has demonstrated excellence in his field. Logan is the Founder and CEO of Kernel Global and Dartmouth Partners, one of the UK’s fastest-growing recruitment businesses. Emphasising the importance of working hard and working smart, Logan drew inspiration from successful individuals like Elon Musk, who prioritis...