Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE

In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Zara Lachlan, a 21-year-old adventurer who’s about to take on one of the most daunting challenges imaginable. This October, Zara will row solo and unsupported across 3,600 miles of the Atlantic Ocean, from Portugal to French Guiana. If successful, she'll set three world records: the first female to complete this crossing solo and unsupported,...

In this episode, we sit down with John Browett, a seasoned leader with an impressive track record in the business world. John currently serves as the Non-Executive Chairman for several prominent organisations, including The Institute of Directors, Octopus Group, and Cifas, among others. With a wealth of experience, John has led transformative initiatives across various sectors, from digital overha...

After achieving his commerce and law degrees and selling his first startup, he immigrated to Canada to do his MBA at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. While at Rotman, he worked in the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), where he met three Ph. D. students—all immigrants like him—who were working to discover how AI could solve the declining productivity of drug discovery. Togethe...

Dan Helfrich is the dynamic CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP, leading the firm through significant innovation and growth. With over two decades at Deloitte, he is known for his strategic vision, client dedication, and commitment to creating an inclusive culture. Helfrich's educational background in government, economics, and business from Georgetown University laid the groundwork for his rise in Del...

s promise to captivate listeners and provide a deeper understanding of the efforts behind creating realistic and respectful military portrayals on screen. Paul Biddiss is a former paratrooper and highly sought-after military action advisor for film and television. With over two decades of experience, his blend of real-life military service and cinematic expertise has made him invaluable in the ent...

Neil Basu QPM - Former Assistant Commissioner Special Operations Met Police (Counter Terrorism) Neil Basu is a prominent figure in British law enforcement, known for his role as Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations at the Metropolitan Police Service, leading the Counter Terrorism Command. With over three decades in the force, Basu has significantly impacted national and international s...

Juan Jaysingh is President and CEO at Zingtree,  leading the company's mission to transform complex processes into clear actions for businesses around the globe. Call centers that use Zingtree achieve better business outcomes, such as improved Average Handle Time (AHT), First Contact Resolution (FCR), faster Agent Onboarding, and increased compliance while empowering customers with self-servi...

Oz Alashe MBE is CEO and Founder at CybSafe, a behavioural science and data analytics company that builds cybersecurity software to better manage human risk. A former UK Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Oz is focused on making society more secure by helping organisations address the human aspect of cybersecurity. He has extensive experience and understanding in the areas of intelligence insight,...

Philip Grindell is an esteemed security expert and founder of Defuse, a consultancy dedicated to mitigating risks and safeguarding everyone from high net-worth individuals, organisations, and those in the public eye from various threats. With a distinguished career spanning from senior roles in Scotland Yard to establishing protective intelligence teams in Parliament, Philip brings expertise in pr...

Martin Gonzalez is the bestselling author of The Bonfire Moment, and the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors that enable startup founders to succeed.  He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on org design, leadership and culture challenges. Martin is a frequent lecturer at Stanford, Wharton and INSEAD,...

David Roberts is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Verra Mobility, a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions.  Verra Mobility provides hardware, software and services to a wide customer base including rental car companies, fleet management companies, cities, school districts and universities. The company’s total revenue in 2023 was $817 million and has more than 1,5...

Yosi Amram, Ph. D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, a CEO leadership coach, and an author. Previously the founder and CEO of two companies that he has led through successful IPOs, Yosi has coached over 100 CEOs many of whom have built companies with thousands of employees and revenues in the billions.    With engineering degrees from MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a Ph. D. in Psychol...

Mandy Hickson has over 30 years experience within aviation. She joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and was a the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, where she operated in hostile environments, including patrolling the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq. Since leaving the RAF she retrained as a facilitator and coach in human factors where she draws on her experience of calculated risk-taking...

Sarah Bolt is the visionary founder and CEO of Forth, a health tech company pioneering personal health management. Forth provides vital insights into biological health, empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their wellbeing and extend their healthspan.  Ten years ago, Sarah began experiencing health changes due to perimenopause. The lack of knowledge and data about her own body h...

Vijay Tella Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder Vijay is the CEO and co-founder of the Enterprise Automation platform, Workato. He has led the creation of market-leading integration technologies for over 25 years. Prior to Workato, he was the CEO of Qik, a consumer video communications company that was acquired by Skype. Before Qik, he helped create two multi-billion dollar integration produc...

As CEO of 6sense, Jason Zintak leads the company’s mission to help customers revolutionise revenue creation. Leveraging AI and data-driven intelligence, 6sense answers profound questions every B2B sales and marketing teams face, like which accounts are most likely to buy, who should we reach out to, and what should we say to engage? Since Jason joined 6sense in 2017, the company has grown signific...

Mike Deeks CSC, Group Managing Director, Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems Pty Ltd  Mike assumed the role of Group MD of Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems (BO-MTS) in September 2021. BO-MTS is a proudly Western Australian company servicing the offshore energy and defence sectors in Australia and the UK, utilising disruptive persistent uncrewed autonomous underwater vehicles fitted with an arra...

Days before his 21st birthday, Justin’s life changed irrevocably. A cough caused a herniated disc with subsequent surgeries all failing, resulting in paralysis and almost 18 months in hospital. Sport has always been a key aspect of Justin’s life and it promptly became a lifeline and career. In Wheelchair racing, Justin has won 29 marathon titles across the globe. Justin is also the World and Europ...

As the co-founder of OasisX, Jimi is driving the innovation and growth of a company that leverages technology and decentralization to create new opportunities and solutions in various industries, such as real estate, trading, and gaming. With a passion for emerging technologies, he entered the cryptocurrency space in 2016 by establishing a successful crypto mining farm in Lebanon, and has since be...

Roland Rudd – Founder & Chair, FGS Global   Roland Rudd is a founder and Chair of FGS Global, the leading stakeholder advisory group created through the combination of Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, Glover Park Group and Sard Verbinnen. He provides personal counsel to board members and senior executives at the most critical moments for their companies.   Prior to founding the strategic...

Dr STEPHEN BARDEN, Dprof Dr Stephen Barden is a respected strategic, business and operational partner to corporate leaders and their organisations. After decades of experience at CEO and executive board levels across the media, technology, and communications sectors, Dr Barden established a thriving private practice in 2001, working extensively in the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia.  Stephen is...

David P. Kasperson is co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. He has been building high-trust partnerships and innovative solutions for clients of FranklinCovey’s Global Trust Practice for more than 15 years, and has been instrumental in developing and teaching the Speed of Trust content.  David is a coll...

Jim is the founder and Chairman of Afterburner Inc., a prominent management consulting and leadership training firm consisting of over 80 accomplished military professionals, both current and former. Having served as an F-15 Fighter/Instructor pilot in the U.S. Air Force, he established Afterburner in 1996. Jim is also the author of seven insightful books covering a spectrum of topics, from leader...

Saul brings almost 30 years of global clinical, commercial and governance experience in the healthcare and life sciences industries, having practice medicine in South Africa and the United Kingdom, been commercially responsible for the successful global launch of a $1BN+ annual revenue device delivered biotechnology product, and has led various advisory practices/firms focused on the regulatory, c...

Pat is a retired Royal Marines Officer who lives in the Peak District with his wife Nicky. His mountaineering career began at school in the mountains of North Wales and since then he has climbed widely, made first ascents and led many expeditions to the Himalayas, Antarctica, North America, Africa and the alps. In 1980 he was awarded the Royal Humane Society Bronze medal for saving the life of a f...