Leah Talks

The Longest Day Podcast

Society EN ↓ 80 episodes

In this podcast, you will be eavesdropping on Leah Brown FRSA's conversations with leaders about things barely shared on social media: their toughest, longest days and seasons of their journey. We feel privileged listening to their honest and vulnerable stories and find inspiration to overcome our own long days in life. We hope you will too.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.thelongestdaypodcast.com

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S1 E5 Tim Dixon (More in Common) 25.05.2023 28:52

This week we move into the political and interview Tim Dixon, Co-CEO of More in Common. He speaks of the profound impact of the death of his friend, Jo Cox (Labour MP for Batley and Spen) who was brutally murdered in 2016 in a politically motivated attack by a constituent. Tim is no stranger to crises but aptly describes his longest day as one where the professional and personal collide. Don’t for...

S1 E4 Jenny Scott (Mothers Meetings) 18.05.2023 26:25

Its Mental Health Awareness Week and we couldnt think of someone who speaks to the challenges of being a new mum than Jenny Scott. She speaks of what it feels like to be lost and lonely, sad, unhappy and struggling, and not feeling like youre living your best life. She explores the relief she gained in asking for help and using her professional abilities to transform not just her own experiences o...

S1 E3 Ass’t Commissioner Robert Beckley MStJ QPM 11.05.2023 25:07

This weeks podcast guest is Asst Commissioner Robert Beckley MStJ QPM, a senior British police officer, seconded to the Home Office. He speaks of a promotion which landed him in charge of the Potters Bar rail crash, the learnings from the Hillsborough investigation, the import of empathy when interacting with people of all walks of life, and outlines the path to becoming a resilient leader. Don’t...

S1 E2 Gabriella Somerville FRSA (ConnectJets) 03.05.2023 21:50

This week on The Longest Day, Leah interviews Gabriella Somerville FRSA, a trailblazer in aviation and a sage and experienced leader, who frames crisis as danger or opportunity. Gabriella speaks of survival, overcoming fear, and resilience. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode by following The Longest Day Podcast here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelongestdaypodc...

S1 E1 Angelos Frangopoulos (GB News) 26.04.2023 16:42

In our first episode, we speak to Angelos Frangopoulos, CEO of GB News (Britain's first television news start-up for more than 30 years) about crisis, people and leadership. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode by following The Longest Day Podcast here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelongestdaypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/15QDqkhjZw/?mibe...