From Ordinary to Extraordinary is the hugely inspiring, often funny yet very moving story charting the peaks and troughs in the life of pub Landlord, the Irish whirlwind, Gerry O’Brien. Hear, in his own words, how his childhood experiences, his mother’s influence,  and Mr. Tierney a lifelong mentor impacted on his approach to taking the Churchill Arms from a nondescript corner pub in to a world famous British institution. You can binge-listen to this podcast or listen in its three 30-minute parts, but however you choose listen be prepared to laugh, to learn, have a tear in your eye and a lump in your throat. This edition of Elton Interviews comes with a warning for those triggered by conversations around suicidal ideation. 

Robert Thomas is a former history lecturer and Olympian swimmer of merit. In this podcast he shares with us how he built Remarkable Pubs, a valuable collection of iconic freehold London pubs. Learn how he built the business and understand why for this octogenarian entrepreneur it's not the money that gives him his drive to continue growing his business, its ... well you will have to listen to find out. Oh yes, and if you like old London Route Master buses, you're in for an extra treat.

Jim Sullivan is the Wisconsin based, much respected hospitality industry expert specialising in developing leaders for restaurant and retail brands worldwide. In this Podcast Jim discusses with Elton Mouna why looking to yesterday’s solutions to address today’s problems will not work. He also gives practical example to illustrate the importance of ‘looking through the right end of the telescope’.

Ron Ashkenas is a Connecticut based internationally recognised expert on organisational transformation, simplification and innovation. In this Podcast he discusses, with Elton Mouna, and details practical examples, of why now more than ever is a time for innovation and why he advocates innovating with urgency.

Vicki Culpin is an author, a Ted talker and Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the world renowned Ashridge Executive Education Business School in Hertfordshire England. In this Podcast she discusses with Elton Mouna, and details practical examples of self-care in a time of crisis lead to resilience and to good quality business decision making.

Emma Kenny is a psychologist, writer, media commentator, television presenter and radio broadcaster (Credits: Resident psychologist ITV’s This Morning, The People Watchers BBC2, Global, Wireless, Bauer). In this Podcast, she discusses with Elton Mouna the psychological impact of being in the hospitality sector (or indeed any business sector) at a time of crisis and how to recognise and understand the associated feelings. Expect sound practical no nonsense advice.

Bearing Up When The Chips Are Down is a four-part podcast series focusing on dealing with the psychological and emotional impact of a crisis in business; the connection between self-care and good decision making and why innovating with urgency is a priority in a time of crisis. Hospitality sector commentator and host of Bearing Up When the Chips Are Down, Elton Mouna, has gathered a truly stellar line-up of intelligent well-informed and articulate guests who will help positively steer people in the hospitality sector, or indeed any business sector, through the choppiest waters the world of business has ever seen.