The Leadership Lounge Podcast

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we speak to Sarah Furness. After graduating from Cambridge University, Sarah followed her dream to become a combat helicopter pilot in the RAF. As a Squadron Leader she led on operational combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and she was the first female helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq. During her experiences both at home...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we Dive Deep: From Competitive Swimmer to Navy Diver with Rob Hinton. The average body is 60% water, in the case of Rob, this is unsubstantiated - as he has been swimming competitively since age 4. On a rugby trip to South Africa, he found his love of diving and started his diving career there in 1999. Always one for a challenge, Rob entered the Royal Navy...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we Uncover the Stories of Sports with Ian Stafford. Ian Stafford is a multi award-winning sports writer, author of 23 books, TV and radio broadcaster, public speaker, interviewer and event host and the founder and owner of the Sporting Club, a national business club for sports-loving members all over the country with ten permanent homes in six cities. In h...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Global Leadership conversations with TDL. Clint has 15 years’ experience driving transformational change for organisations. He is highly skilled at custom designed leadership solutions engaging a range of stakeholders to deliver innovative and tailored coaching/development programs to drive long-term behaviour change and improve leadership cultu...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Leadership in the START-UP phase of Business with Tom Jellife. Tom Jelliffe is the founder of Tzuka, a company that have engineered the ultimate workout earbuds. A keen gym goer, the idea behind Tzuka came about after Tom and his gym buddy broke 9 pairs of earbuds whilst in their last year at Loughborough University. Over the last 3 years, Tzuka...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Military Leadership in politics with Jonny Ball. Jonny’s civilian career has seen him run campaigns at every level of government, from local to National & European elections and across the veterans’ sector including project managing Deloitte’s Veterans Work campaign and as a consultant to Defence charities. Vitally, his experience from the t...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss The importance of personal brand in LEADERSHIP. Justine McLaughlin, the founder of Phantom Digital, is an entrepreneur with a keen eye for design and a passion for strategy. Having launched several businesses over the years, Justine has learned valuable lessons and is not afraid to admit her mistakes. She uses these experiences to educate and en...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Love and Empowerment in Leadership With Jonathan Darling. Jonathan is a sales strategist, leadership expert, and author committed to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve greatness. With over a decade of experience in sales and business development, he has a proven track record of transforming businesses and driving sales growth th...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Jonathan Goodbrand Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Convention, MCX McDonald’s Corporation Jon is a McDonald’s Customer Experience (MCX) Leadership team member and leads the Worldwide Convention team as part of McDonald’s Brand & Marketing team. Jon’s McDonald’s career began as a part-time crew member 36 years ago, evolving through variou...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Embracing Digital Leadership with Laura Pearson. ----- Website: https://www.tdlfuture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tdl-... Instagram: tdl_future Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform - new episodes are released every Wednesday!

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Secrets from the World of Intelligence: An Inside Look with Gavin Stone. Gavin Stone is a former civil servant for the British Ministry of Defence and previous security & intelligence contractor, with over 20 years experience in the industry. Working in a spectrum of areas, from covert surveillance to intelligence gathering through HUMINT an...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss how aware are you of your leadership blindspot. Casey is a former military leader with a passion for human behaviours and people development. Her portfolio of military roles includes training soldiers, teaching mental resilience, workplace mediation and assessing candidates at the Army Officer Selection Board. She is now a professional career an...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, I speak to Ian Dibb and we discuss the future of tech in leadership. As the CEO of Keylu, a tech-for-good company, Ian is dedicated to helping individuals and families manage their life admin and plan for the future. His personal experience of losing his mother and sister within two years inspired Ian to create Keylu. Their mission is to make life easier f...

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, I speak to the UK'S No. 1 Motivational speaker Brad Burton. Speeches that inspire action, by someone who has actually walked the walk. Yes, Brad is a motivational speaker - but he was a shrewd businessman first. He's been there, done it, got the t-shirt and his resume speaks for itself. He's the highest-rated motivational business author on Ama...

In this episode of The leadership Lounge, we discuss Accidental Leadership with James Harrop. Website: https://www.tdlfuture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tdl-... Instagram: tdl_future

In this episode of The leadership Lounge, we discuss The importance of storytelling as a Future Leader with Maurice Hepworth. Website: https://www.tdlfuture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tdl-future/ Instagram: tdl_future

In this episode of The leadership Lounge, we discuss Future Leadership with Katie Muldoon. Katie is the Founder and Director of Yellowrattle Coaching. Yellow Rattle is a plant that when put to soil allows other plants to flourish; it’s known as the meadow-maker. Katie works with people who want to create cultures which allow them, and those around them, to flourish. People contact Katie when it’s...

On this week's episode of #Leadership - What's on your mind? I speak to Mark Howard.   Left school aged 16 joining Blackpool Football Club as an apprentice football player.   21 year career in Elite professional football between 2000 - 2022 working firstly as Fitness coach followed by roles as Head of Sports Science at a number of clubs.   Always looking to develop and learn - Most...

On this week's episode of #Leadership - What's on your mind? I speak to Steve Rotheram.    Raised in Kirkby in a family of eight children, Steve left school at 16 to pursue a career as a bricklayer, starting out as an apprentice. In later years he went onto work for the Learning and Skills Council.   Steve began his political career when he was elected to serve as a councillor...

On this week's episode of #Leadership - What's on your mind? I speak to Paul Minter. Born and brought up in East London. Paul Joined the Army, The Household Cavalry Regiment at 16. Served for 18 years. Got to the rank of Staff Sargent. Served with both Princes William and Harry. Joined a specialised unit called The Brigade Reconnaissance Regiment. Completed 5 front line tours, one in Iraq and four...

On this week's episode of #Leadership - What's on your mind? I speak to Kelda Wood.

On this week's episode of #Leadership -  What's on your mind? I speak to Andy Craven.  Today Andy Craven is joining us, I met Andy recently who was speaking at a Leaders in Sport conference.    Andy has a very busy life, he is Director of Finance for a Global Complex Engineering Consultancy Company, Andy coaches the Everton Girls U12s, leads the recruitment for the Everton...

On this week's episode of #Leadership -  What's on your mind? I speak to Mark Stanton.   Mark is an authentic, open and engaging leadership coach and mentor.  His aim is to help strengthen, support and enhance the potential of everyone he works with. As a former police officer who served for three decades with both West Midlands and Merseyside Police, achieving the rank of Chief Sup...

On this week's episode of #Leadership -  What's on your mind? I speak to Kerryn Price.   "Hi, my name is Kerryn Price, I currently work in the charity sector as an Internal Auditor & Risk Manager.  Prior to this role I worked in the NHS for 14 years in various roles within Clinical Governance and Lloyds Banking Group before this for 7 years.  My leadership journey started w...

On this week's episode of #Leadership -  What's on your mind? I speak to Graham Tinsley.