Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE

🎙️ On this episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we’re honoured to welcome The Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable  — economist, author, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. From his early days in the Kenya Treasury and the Foreign Office to advising on global trade, climate policy, and sustainable development, Sir Vince’s c...

In this compelling episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we speak with  Chris Piehota , a retired FBI executive who spent nearly 25 years leading high-stakes global security operations at the highest levels of U.S. law enforcement and intelligence. As one of only eight senior executives in the FBI, Chris led complex national security programs and oversaw cutting-edge technical o...

🎙️  New episode alert from the Inspiring Leadership Podcast This week, we're joined by  Anthony Scaramucci  — founder of SkyBridge Capital and SALT, co-host of  The Rest Is Politics US  and  Open Book , and author of six books including  The Little Book of Bitcoin . From his early days at Goldman Sachs to founding Oscar Capital and serving briefly as White House...

Zsuzsanna Recsey  is a dynamic executive leader with a proven track record of driving transformation and growth across global corporations and purpose-led businesses. As CEO of  Standing on Giants , she has tripled the company’s revenue, expanded its services, and grown the team from 25 to over 70 — all while fostering an inclusive culture of innovation and collaboration 🚀. With senior...

🎙️ In this powerful episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we welcome  Sam Smith  — trailblazing entrepreneur, board advisor, and the founding CEO of  finnCap , the City’s first female-led stockbroking firm. Over 24 years, Sam built what is now  Cavendish Financial  into a £50m+ investment bank, backing hundreds of high-growth companies. Her leadership jo...

🎖️  Major Scotty Mills  is a former Royal Marines Commando Officer and Head of Performance for all 6,500 of Britain’s elite Green Berets. From the backstreets of South London to leading battlefield missions alongside US Navy SEALs, Scotty’s life is a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and human potential. As Commanding Officer, he led recovery teams transforming the lives of injur...

✈️  Emma Henderson MBE  is a transformative speaker, award-winning CEO, and one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide. With over 30 years of aviation experience, she brings powerful, real-world lessons on resilient leadership, high-stakes decision-making, and leading teams through turbulence—both literal and figurative. From flying aircraft at 37,000 feet to founding the ce...

🎙️  Chris Duncan  is a seasoned media leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformation and growth across the agency, national newspaper, and magazine sectors. He’s led strategic change in complex global environments for UK, US, and European businesses. From doubling revenue at a cloud CRM startup to launching the first iPad edition of  The Times , Chris has consistentl...

373. Tornado Down! Leading through Uncertainty - John Peters 🎙️ This week on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we welcome John Peters — a former RAF pilot who was shot down and captured during his first mission in the Gulf War of 1991. Held as a Prisoner of War for seven weeks, he endured brutal interrogation and torture—experiences that would ultimately shape a remarkable second chapter in his li...

🎙️  Inspiring Leadership Podcast In this episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we sit down with  Dr. Ferri Abolhassan , Member of the Board of Management at  Deutsche Telekom AG  and CEO of  T-Systems International GmbH , to explore what it takes to lead at the forefront of digital transformation. With a PhD in Computer Science and a career spanning leadershi...

Mission-Driven Leadership: Turning Strategy into Action with Will Casselton This week on the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we welcome Will Casselton — CEO of McKinney Rogers and VP at GP Strategies — a visionary in strategy execution and leadership development. 🚀 With a background in Mission Leadership and a track record of transforming organizations, Will shares how he helps CEOs turn bol...

🎙️  Inspiring Leadership – Mark Urban Join us for a powerful episode with  Mark Urban  – journalist, historian, Podcaster and former BBC  Newsnight  Diplomatic Editor – as he shares insights from a career spent on the frontlines of global conflict. Now a writer for  The Sunday Times , and Podcast Cohost with former MP Amber Rudd (The Crisis Room) Mark has reported fro...

Leading Wellbeing with Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE Join us on the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast  as we welcome  Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE , a global authority in organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing. As the 50th Anniversary Professor at Alliance Manchester Business School, Sir Cary has authored over 170 influential books and championed healthier, high-performing...

Turning Adversity into Action – Matt Gallagher’s Fight Against MND In this powerful episode of the  Inspiring Leadership Podcast , we sit down with  Matt Gallagher , former Coventry rugby player and founder of the  Matt Gallagher Foundation , created following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in October 2023. Rather than stepping back, Matt has taken bold steps forward...

Navigating Markets, Building Trust: Leadership Insights from Steven Fine, CEO of Peel Hunt. Get ready for an inspiring conversation on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast! This week, we welcome Steven Fine, Chief Executive Officer of Peel Hunt, a leading UK investment bank. Steven joined Peel Hunt in 2006 and was instrumental in leading the management and staff buy-out from KBC Bank in 2010. With roo...

🎙️  InspiringLeadership Podcast: Major General Himalaya Thapa – A Life of Service, Strategy & Global Impact 🌍 In this compelling episode of  InspiringLeadership , we sit down with  Major General Himalaya Thapa (Retd.) , a highly decorated officer whose military and diplomatic career has spanned nearly four decades and five continents. From his beginnings in the Royal Nepalese A...

🎙️  Jonny Huntington's World's 1st Disabled Skier to the South Pole ❄️ In this episode, we look back on an extraordinary feat of human endurance and resilience. In November 2024, Jonny Huntington made history by becoming the  first disabled person to reach the South Pole solo and unsupported . Skiing over 900 kilometers through brutal temperatures dipping to –40°C, Jonny joined an elite...

🎙️ Inspiring Leadership Podcast: From Battlefield to Parliament – Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP From a modest upbringing in Scotland to the frontlines of major global conflicts, Colonel Al Carns has dedicated his life to service. In this powerful episode, we sit down with the decorated military leader turned rising political figure to explore his journey through the ranks of the Royal Marines, his...

🎙️  Inspiring Leadership Podcast: Chris Barton – The Visionary Behind Shazam How do you turn an "impossible" idea into a global phenomenon? Chris Barton, the founder of  Shazam , did just that—creating a groundbreaking music recognition app long before iTunes, the iPhone, or the App Store even existed. Despite skepticism and major technical hurdles, his  relentless innovation and cr...

Liz McConaghy’s story is one of resilience, courage, and transformation. Originally from Northern Ireland, she joined the RAF on her 19th birthday, becoming the longest-serving female crewman on the Chinook Fleet. She was the youngest aircrew deployed to Iraq at just 21 and the only woman in her role for four years. Over a 17-year career, she completed multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afgha...

Zara Lachlan set three World Records rowing solo, unsupported and non-stop from mainland Europe to mainland South America from October 2024 to February 2025.  Lachlan at only 21 years old, was the first female ever and youngest person to complete this route, and the youngest female to row from any mainland to mainland. On this 97-day expedition Zara faced stormy weath...

In this episode, we sit down with  Nandu Govindankutty , the visionary behind  CSuite Retro , an immersive leadership program helping C-suite executives identify and overcome blind spots as a team. With a career spanning fintech, cybersecurity, and digital innovation, Nandu has worked with global giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Barclays, and Qatar Airways , driving strategic transformatio...

With 28 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, Bill Wilson has seen it all—leading elite teams in combat, capturing war criminals, and shaping the future of Naval Special Warfare. From the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to the cutting-edge world of software innovation, his leadership journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Bill takes us behind the scenes of his time at SEAL T...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with  Sally Orange MBE , a pioneering mental health advocate, endurance athlete, and professional speaker who is redefining resilience. As a former Army physiotherapy officer with 22 years of service, Sally has transformed her personal battles with severe depression and anxiety into a powerful mission to challenge mental health stigma and ignite meaningfu...

In this episode, we sit down with  Lieutenant-General Tom Copinger-Symes , the  Deputy Commander of UK Strategic Command , to explore his distinguished military career and the evolving landscape of defense and strategy. From his early days with the  Royal Green Jackets  in 1992 to his leadership roles in the  Ministry of Defence  and on the front lines in  Northe...