The Leadership Learns Podcast

With a valuation of over 8 billion dollars, hear from SumUp’s Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Felizitas Lichtenberg, on how they have built and executed their ED&I strategy to create real change within their communities. As a global fintech company with over 3,000 employees, SumUp are at the forefront of the industry, having been recognized as a Top Global Employer for LGBTQ+ for their...

If you're ready to unlock the secrets of overcoming fear and building emotional resilience in business, join us for an unforgettable conversation with Oli France – the ultimate adventurer himself! Having travelled to some of the world’s wildest places, his adventures have taken him through deserts, jungles, mountains, and war-torn regions, where he has faced spies, interrogators, minefields a...

Discover the secrets to mastering mergers, acquisitions and fundraising with Atul Bagga, the CFO at JLL Technologies.  With an impressive track record of successfully navigating and executing multiple M&A transactions worth a staggering $600 million, find out how to propel your business into its next era of growth. Discussions in the session: Scaling: organic vs inorganic growth The balance of...

Master the art of building a customer-centric strategy with help from TalkTalk’s Managing Director, Jonathan Kini.  As one of the UK’s leading B2B providers of broadband and data services, Jonathan has a track record of driving growth in senior roles at Virgin Media and Vodafone. Discussions in the episode: The dangers of strategic misalignment Tried and tested strategies to increase your NPS scor...

Listed as one of the Top 50 Thought Leaders and Influencers on the Future of Work, hear from Denis Pennel, Managing Director of the World Employment Confederation on how to find opportunity when faced with economic uncertainty. Discussions in the session: The “great mismatch” between employer and employee Combating the “job-full” recession and future trends for talent How innovations are shifting...

In this Strategy Sessions episode, hear from Robert Pasco, CEO & Co-founder of Plend, where he uncovers the methodologies and strategies behind their whirlwind success. Since their foundation in 2020, they have successfully raised over £40 million in investment, and are on a mission to make credit history, history. Discussions in the session: How the strategic process shifts as you navigate di...

Named by Forbes as one of the top Anti-Racism consultants, hear from Netta Jenkins on the diversity deception and how common misconceptions are undermining your business success.  Find out about the danger of competitive cult syndrome, common mistakes leaders make, how to measure inclusivity... and so much more! Click here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct   Like this show? Please leave us a revi...

Join me on a journey of self-awareness and reflection as I enter a new decade of my 40s. In today's episode, I'll be sharing 10 powerful pieces of advice that I wish I had known at 20. Discover the importance of embracing failure, breaking out of your comfort zone, and the endless possibilities that await when you set goals and follow your North Star.  Click here to reach out to Peter Ra...

How do you stop good people from leaving your company? With 57% of managers feeling ill-equipped to support their colleagues through the cost-of-living crisis, find out how to create an employee-centric culture with Chieu Cao, the Co-founder of Perkbox and CEO of Mintago. Chieu is passionate about bridging the gap between fintech and financial wellbeing.  Discussions in the episode: The benefits e...

As the Executive Vice Chair of Mastercard and Global Chair of the 30% Club, find out from Ann Cairns how leaders can drive change and create equality in the boardroom. Having represented Mastercard around the world focusing on inclusion, diversity and innovation, Ann also spearheads the 30% Club’s mission to achieve at least 30% representation of women on boards and C-suites globally.  Discussions...

Having been named a “Financial Prodigy” by The New York Times, find out why Derrius Quarles, the Co-founder of BREAUX Capital, is on a mission to break down the systemic barriers to financial health, in his inspiring journey to entrepreneurship.  Discussions in the episode: The importance of leading with love How leaders can build diverse teams Measuring success when aiming to impact societal chan...

Find out how to build a learning culture with Ulrik Christensen, the Executive Chairman for the Area9 Group. Having spent the last 20 years pioneering advancements in adaptive learning, blended learning and computer simulation, Area9 Group was founded to develop the next generation of infrastructure in education. Discussions in the episode: The balance between personal development and business nee...

Hear from Lukas Wagner, CFO of Pipe, on their journey from start-up to fintech unicorn in just 3 years. On a mission to tackle the challenges and opportunities founders face when deciding how to finance their companies, Pipe has raised over $300 million since its foundation in 2019 and is now valued at over $2 billion.  Discussions in the episode: The balance between risk taking and innovation The...

Find out about the secretive world of stealth start-ups with Yadid Ayzenberg, the CEO and Co-founder of Stealth Labs. Having previously founded The Sync Project, which was later acquired by Bose Corporation, Yadid has over 25 years’ experience, most recently leading the sleep consumer business at Bose. Discussions in the episode: When you should go into stealth mode Biggest learns from mergers and...

Third time founder and CEO of Walnut, Yoav Vilner, shares his journey raising over $56M in just two years. Having been named a "Tech marketer to watch" by Forbes magazine, Yoav discusses how Walnut are pioneering in a new category and his learns from scaling one of the world’s leading product demo platforms. Discussions in the episode: The importance of partnering with the right investor...

Find out how brands can disrupt in a crowded marketplace with Ed Williams, CEO of Candy Kittens. On a mission to challenge the traditional perception of sweets, Candy Kittens have established themselves as a household name, having recently partnered with BrewDog to bring a new IPA to market. Discussions in the episode:  The power of storytelling within a brand Global expansion lessons learnt  The...

Having raised over $60 million, find out what Jimmy Chen, the founder and CEO of Propel, has learnt from his funding journey and how he has successfully created a business with social impact without sacrificing on revenue.  The for-profit technology company have created an award-winning app, which is now used by over 5 million households each month to manage their government benefits and money.  D...

Learn from former Capital One executive and Co-Founder and CEO of fintech startup Tandym, Jennifer Glaspie-Lundstrom, about how to create a compelling pitch deck. With their recent equity round being led by Google’s AI-focused venture fund Gradient Ventures, Tandym offers private-label digital credit cards to merchants. Discussions in the episode: Biggest learns from fundraising journey How to mas...

Matt Wool is CEO of Acceleration Partners, one of the world’s leading Partnership Marketing firms who work with global brands including Uber, adidas and Target. In this episode he shares what CEOs of scaling organizations need to know about marketing to be successful. Having joined Acceleration Partners as VP in 2012, Matt has driven the company’s growth from five employees in 2012 to now over 300...

Having pitched and run billion-pound transformations for some of the biggest financial services companies, David Brear, CEO of 11:FS, discusses how he built a multimillion a month business in 6 years with zero external investment in the group. 11:FS is a challenger consultancy to build and launch the next generation of digital propositions for some of the biggest banks in the world. Discussions in...

Carolyn Starrett is CEO of Flatiron Health who employ over 1500 people across the globe. In this episode she shares her inspiring journey from VP of Customer Experience and Operations to CEO and the multi-dimensional role of leaders. Flatiron is a world leader in transforming patients’ real-life experiences into knowledge to help accelerate improvements in cancer care and treatment. Discussions in...

As a former FTSE 100 international managing director and serial entrepreneur, Dr John Blakey discusses how CEO’s can build a trust tribe. Currently the Founder of The Trusted Executive Foundation, John is an executive coach to CEO’s and leadership teams, advising on how they can adapt to the ‘new normal’ of trust-based leadership. Discussions in the episode: The Nine Habits of Trust and traits of...

Hear from Ira Wolfe, author of ‘Recruiting in the Age of Googlization,’ thought leader and TEDx Speaker on the practical ways to create a ‘growth mindset’ culture when scaling.  Bitesize Learns: The ACE model framework and its application to scaling Advice to leaders on how to create a growth mindset culture  The 3 Immutable Laws of Change How to compete and retain top talent  Click here to reach...

With the market expected to exponentially grow to $140 billion by the end of 2024, Jennifer Esposito discusses what business leaders need to know about augmented reality. Jennifer is the VP and Managing Director at Magic Leap, who are pioneering a wearable augmented reality platform to amplify enterprise productivity.  Discussions in the episode: How AR has shifted the healthcare landscape Methodo...

Having held a variety of executive positions within FTSE 100, FORTUNE 500 and financial services organizations, Dax Grant reveals how to think like an entrepreneur and establish a purpose driven culture. Recognized for her skills in digitizing businesses, Dax is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and recognized as a Power list 100 Keynote speaker. Discussions in the episode: Entrepreneurial...