Lead with Curiosity

In this episode of Lead with Curiosity , I sat down with Daniel Barnes, Chartered Financial Planner and a Director at Barnes Wealth Management, to explore why financial planning is about far more than building wealth. From debunking common myths about who financial advice is really for, to discussing retirement, inheritance, and protecting your future, our conversation offers practical guidance fo...

What separates good teams from truly exceptional ones? In this episode, I sat down with Lisa-Marie Mallier to explore what it really takes to build high performing teams, where people feel empowered, accountable, and motivated to succeed. From creating a culture of trust and high standards, to balancing support with accountability, Lisa shares some practical leadership insights and lived experienc...

Building on the foundations from episode one, I sat down with Marnie Wills, an AI strategist and trainer to explore how business owners can move beyond basic AI use and unlock greater value. From better prompting and practical workflows to creativity and the future of work, this episode focuses on turning AI from a useful tool into a strategic advantage. If you would like to learn more about Marni...

The debate around AI in the workplace centres on balancing opportunity with responsibility. Supporters argue that AI can boost productivity, reduce repetitive tasks, enhance decision making, and free people to focus on more creative and strategic work. Critics, however, raise concerns about job displacement, over reliance on technology, data privacy, and the potential loss of human judgement and c...

In this episode, I sat down with Michael McCalmont, Founder and Chairman of Bloxham Mill. Full confession, I have been a client at Bloxham Mill for many years and have seen first hand how it has evolved from a functional and practical workplace to a community where business thrives and it has become a genuine pleasure to walk through the door every morning. Much of this change occured during the p...

Finding the right candidate to fit your business and represent your brand can be stressful, time consuming and expensive. In this episode, I sat down with Dave Lewis, the founder of The Recademy, a business that specialises in working with recruiters to help them deliver a professional service with confidence and credibility. Dave has a vast amount of recruitment experience, and shares some practi...

In this episode of Lead with Curiosity, I was joined from Chicago by Aaron Schavey, a key account manager from Servomex. I was keen to explore Aaron's thoughts on what really builds trust in business relationships. We discussed the difference between selling a product or solution and becoming a genuine partner, why value always outlasts price, and how curiosity, empathy, and listening shape long t...

In this episode, I sat down with Hugo Austin, one of the founders of The Pod Collective to explore what really happens behind the scenes when an idea turns into a growing business. It was an opportunity to turn the tables and learn more about what goes into creating a podcast business in a fast growing and ever competitive market. From the uncertainty of starting out, to scaling quickly without lo...

Stepping into leadership rarely feels like a clean promotion. It can feel uncertain, uncomfortable, and at times, undeserved. In this episode of Lead with Curiosity , I sat down with Louise Wane, Managing Director of Rainbow Dust, to explore the real journey behind moving from doing the work to leading others. From early careers in sales and marketing to stepping into the role of Managing Director...

In this episode, I sat down with Colin Butcher, Creative Partnerships Director at n-fuze. We explored the transition from being a creative expert to becoming a confident leader through the lived experience of someone who has grown within one Organisation. It is a conversation about identity as much as it is about skill, about what changes when success is no longer defined by what you produce, but...

Most businesses do not struggle with debt because they lack systems, they struggle because they avoid conversations. In this episode, we explore the human side of getting paid, the decisions, habits, and moments that quietly shape whether work turns into cash or into stress. Through a practical and honest conversation with Zakia Khalid, a specialist in debt recovery, you will hear what really sits...

Thank you for joining us today. My name is Anthony, founder of Donovan Training Associates. I help individual contributors transition into people leadership roles, and I support business owners to start and build their businesses. In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Brown, Founder and CEO of n-fuze. Based in Kent, UK, Matt started n-fuze from his parent's kitchen and h...