Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE

Spencer Gore  is the CEO of  Gorely Group , an investment company with a mission to  “create gold medal winners.”  The group owns and operates businesses across healthcare and sport, including  EMJ, EMJ Learning, AMJ , and  Chelmsford City Football Club  in the UK. A serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, Spencer has founded and scaled seven b...

GSM (Garrison Sergeant Major) Bill Mott was known as Her Majesty (HM) The Queen’s Ceremonial Warrant Officer. The Garrison Sergeant Major London District is the Co-Ordinator and SME (Subject Matter Expert), organizing all State Ceremonial Events. Some of the tasks he helped orchestrate included, HM The Queen Mother’s Funeral in 2002, HM’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in 2002 and 2012 re...

Matt Alder is a futurist and strategic consultant who works with organisations to navigate the changing landscape of Talent, HR, and the future of work. He is the host of Recruiting Future, one of the world’s most influential podcasts in this space, and the author of two books, Exceptional Talent and Digital Talent. Over his 25-year career, he has advised global employers on foresight, technology,...

A podcast that arose after a fortuitous meeting on a train, Air Commodore Rich Davies CBE is a retired RAF tornado pilot, Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty The Queen and now works as a Defence and Political Advisor (Air), providing strategic input across fast jet integration, future air combat capability, and defence engagement.     In this episode, Rich shares his journey and lessons lea...

Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE is a former soldier, world-championship athlete, award-winning international musician and artist. During a 28-year regular and reserve career, Ash served as an airborne soldier, helicopter pilot, jungle warfare and counter-terrorist specialist, spending 82 months deployed on operations. Since retirement, Ash has been a Senior Partner at McChrystal Group, led international...

Nick started his career as a nightclub promoter, DJ, and recording artist in Leeds, later moving to his first corporate role at London Records in 1994. He co-founded NorthWestSide Records at BMG, where he signed Jay-Z for the UK market. He served as Managing Director of Epic Records UK and later relaunched London Records for Universal Music. Nick was President of Capitol Records UK from 2013 to 20...

The 400th episode explores  The CEO’s Compass  as a practical framework of eight quotients – Moral, Purpose, Health, Emotional, Collective, Resilience, Brand and Legacy – distilled from over 400 leaders and 1,500 CEO conversations, to help leaders navigate uncertainty with clarity and courage.  Jonathan and Leigh Bowman-Perks discuss vivid stories and tips from leaders such as Horst...

Nabeel Kaukab is the Founder and CEO of Jaan Health, a software company transforming chronic disease management with AI-powered virtual care. He brings over 25 years of experience bridging healthcare and emerging technology.  Before starting Jaan Health, he spent a decade as a Healthcare Investment Banker at UBS & Barclays Capital, where he advised on and executed IPOs, acquisitions and o...

Stuart Atha is a Director with BAE Systems, responsible for the development and delivery of the Air Training Strategy, a remit that includes enterprise-wide multi-domain training.  He is a member of the Air Board, Chair of PPM, a high-tech entity, and Head of the UK delegation to the NATO Industrial Advisory Group.     Prior to joining BAE Systems in 2020, Stuart served in the...

Kate Griggs is a dyslexic social entrepreneur and Founder of global charity Made By Dyslexia . Kate is the world's leading voice on Dyslexic Thinking, a best-selling author, one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices and hosts the chart-topping podcast - Lessons In Dyslexic Thinking. Kate is also a course instructor on LinkedIn Learning and the University of Dyslexic Thinking - in partnership with Open Universi...

With an impressive 13 years of decorated military service, ten within the Special Forces and his last three years as a highly experienced chief sniper instructor and demolitions expert, ‘Staz’ is a distinguished Special Forces Operator who was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for Combat Actions conducted in Afghanistan in 2013. Staz moved away from the military and co-founded the multi-mill...

What happens when supply chain turbulence, leadership under pressure, and mission-driven business collide? This week’s conversation dives deep into the realities of managing complex supply chains — including the challenges of the wine industry during peak season — and how the right leadership, mentorship, and communication can turn crises into powerful learning moments. I’m joined by  Chris S...

Born in a remote village in Kavre, Nepal,  Dorje Lama Sir  grew up amid simplicity and hardship. At just eleven years old, he left his home and made the brave journey to Kathmandu in search of work and a better future. With no formal education and little guidance, Dorje took on every opportunity he could find, each experience shaping his resilience, adaptability, and unwavering determina...

This week on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast: We sit down with Toby Gutteridge, a former Special Forces operator whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From a turbulent childhood in South Africa to elite service with the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service, Toby led high-risk missions in Afghanistan until a life-altering injury left him paralyzed from the neck down. Pronounced c...

🎙️  Inspiring Leadership Podcast - New Episode James Stevenson has dedicated his life to service and leadership. A former Brigadier with 36 years in the British Army, James commanded The Royal Scots and served across Northern Ireland, Bosnia, the Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the wider Middle East, gaining deep experience in NATO and multinational operations. Following his military career, he...

Inspiring Leadership Podcast with Kathleen Lucente 🎙️ Kathleen Lucente is the founder and CEO of Red Fan Communications in Austin, Texas. She helps B2B tech companies tell their story, secure funding, and reach growth goals with the support of her team of senior communications experts. Before Red Fan, Kathleen led Asia Pacific communications at JPMorgan Chase, advising the Chairman and Management...

🔍  Neil Basu QPM – Leadership, Justice & the Courage to Speak Truth From a Battersea beat bobby to the UK’s top counter-terrorism officer,  Neil Basu QPM  has spent three decades confronting the most complex challenges in policing, leadership, and national security. As Assistant Commissioner Specialist Operations, Neil worked alongside MI5 to lead the UK’s response to 12 terror...

🎙️ Brian J. Esposito — a powerhouse of innovation and leadership — joins The Inspiring Leadership Podcast ! Ranked among the Top 10 CEOs globally in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024 by The World CEO Rankings Awards , Brian is the visionary founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises (EIE) — a global empire of 115+ entities and 200+ joint ventures spanning 25+ industries. Honored as one of the T...

This week on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast:  Meet  Wing Commander Jacqui Wilkinson , a decorated senior leader in the  British Royal Air Force , with over 20 years of service—and a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and transformation. 🎖️ Beyond her military accomplishments, Jacqui is a  certified hypnotherapist, mindset coach, international speaker , and  fitnes...

🌍 Kevin Godlington joined the army at 16 after a challenging childhood in state care. He served in the Royal Engineers, Special Forces, and the FCDO, operating globally before turning to entrepreneurship. He co‑founded Planting Naturals, creating the world’s largest organic palm oil cooperative, and later founded a private equity firm supporting entrepreneurs from low socio‑economic backgrounds....

🚀  Elke Anderl – Leading with Purpose, Passion & Innovation As  Chief Commercial Officer at T-Systems International , Elke Anderl brings over two decades of leadership across telecoms, tech, and global markets. Since stepping into her executive role in 2024, she’s been driving bold growth, customer-centric innovation, and a future-forward approach to digital transformation across De...

Franklyn Butler is a trusted voice in family business, corporate governance, and the Bahamian capital markets . He began his career at the Milo Butler group, helping transform his family’s company and leading the transition from the second generation to the third. That journey was later featured on the cover of  Family Business Magazine . Today Franklyn is President and CEO of Cable Bahamas....

🌍  Vishal Dalal – Leading Global Change Through Innovation From McKinsey to Citibank to Barclays, and now as  Global CEO of Pismo ,  Vishal Dalal  has built a career at the forefront of digital finance and tech transformation. With over 25 years of experience in core banking and card systems, Vishal brings deep expertise and a truly global perspective to modern leadership. Bas...

🎙️  New Episode: Leadership with Purpose – Colonel   Simon Hutchinson MBE From front-line deployments in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, and Afghanistan to strategic roles at the Pentagon and the City of London, Simon Hutchinson MBE has lived a life of leadership, service, and resilience. In this episode, Simon shares the powerful principles that have shaped his journey — from his Quaker-...

🎙️  Damian McKinney – Leading with a Commando Mindset From elite military missions to boardroom transformations,  Damian McKinney  brings a rare blend of leadership, grit, and global business insight. After an 18-year career with the UK Royal Marine Commandos—earning an MBE and rising to Lieutenant Colonel by age 35—Damian transitioned into the corporate world, founding the global c...