🎙️ On this episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we’re honoured to welcome The Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable — economist, author, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

From his early days in the Kenya Treasury and the Foreign Office to advising on global trade, climate policy, and sustainable development, Sir Vince’s career has spanned diplomacy, academia, business, and politics. 📚

He reflects on leadership in government and global institutions, the future of economic policy, and how his experiences — from Shell to the House of Commons — shaped his views on resilience, reform, and responsibility. We also discuss his prolific writing career, including his upcoming book Eclipsing the West.

🌍 With wisdom from decades at the intersection of politics, economics, and global affairs, this is a conversation not to be missed.

🎧 Tune in now for insight, candour, and inspiration from one of Britain’s most influential public thinkers.

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In this compelling episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we speak with Chris Piehota, a retired FBI executive who spent nearly 25 years leading high-stakes global security operations at the highest levels of U.S. law enforcement and intelligence.

As one of only eight senior executives in the FBI, Chris led complex national security programs and oversaw cutting-edge technical operations — often under intense pressure and scrutiny. Today, through his firm YF5 Solutions, LLC, he brings that same strategic mindset and calm leadership to organizations worldwide, helping them strengthen performance, leadership, and long-term success.

With a doctorate in Human Performance Improvement, Chris shares powerful insights on navigating risk, leading through crisis, and building resilient teams — whether in national security or in the corporate boardroom.

🎧 Tune in to discover what true leadership looks like when lives are on the line, and how those lessons can drive excellence in any organization.

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🎙️ New episode alert from the Inspiring Leadership Podcast

This week, we're joined by Anthony Scaramucci — founder of SkyBridge Capital and SALT, co-host of The Rest Is Politics US and Open Book, and author of six books including The Little Book of Bitcoin.

From his early days at Goldman Sachs to founding Oscar Capital and serving briefly as White House Communications Director, Anthony's journey spans finance, politics, and crypto innovation. Ranked among the top influencers in blockchain and recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, his story is one of bold leadership and constant reinvention.

💼 A member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a powerful voice in global finance, Anthony brings sharp insights and candid reflections on what it means to lead with resilience.

Tune in now for an unmissable conversation! 🎧

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Zsuzsanna Recsey is a dynamic executive leader with a proven track record of driving transformation and growth across global corporations and purpose-led businesses. As CEO of Standing on Giants, she has tripled the company’s revenue, expanded its services, and grown the team from 25 to over 70 — all while fostering an inclusive culture of innovation and collaboration 🚀.

With senior roles at Barclays and Citibank, Zsuzsanna brings deep expertise in strategic development, corporate governance, and stakeholder management. A passionate advocate for B Corp principles, she led Standing on Giants to full certification — reflecting her commitment to ethical, sustainable business practices 🌍.

Armed with an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Zsuzsanna is also known for her impactful coaching and mentoring, empowering teams to reach their full potential. Off the clock, she recharges through squash, theatre, and travel, embracing a well-rounded approach to leadership and life.

🎧 Tune in now to hear Zsuzsanna’s inspiring journey, leadership insights, and her vision for purpose-driven business on The Inspiring Leadership Podcast.

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🎙️ In this powerful episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we welcome Sam Smith — trailblazing entrepreneur, board advisor, and the founding CEO of finnCap, the City’s first female-led stockbroking firm.

Over 24 years, Sam built what is now Cavendish Financial into a £50m+ investment bank, backing hundreds of high-growth companies. Her leadership journey is defined by empathy, inclusion, and purpose-driven governance — themes she explores in her bestselling book The Secret Sauce.

Sam reflects on what it takes to scale a business while staying true to your values, the mindset behind lasting success, and how to navigate critical pivot points with resilience. She shares the vision behind The SuperScalers, a global initiative she co-founded to help underrepresented founders grow their businesses from £1m to £50m+, and how this movement is shifting the narrative of who gets to build big.

As a respected non-executive director across multiple sectors and a passionate advocate for equity in entrepreneurship, Sam is also championing a campaign to bring entrepreneurship into the school curriculum — ensuring every young person, regardless of background, has the tools to shape their own future.

🎧 Tune in for a conversation full of insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom from one of the UK’s most impactful business leaders.

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🎖️ Major Scotty Mills is a former Royal Marines Commando Officer and Head of Performance for all 6,500 of Britain’s elite Green Berets.

From the backstreets of South London to leading battlefield missions alongside US Navy SEALs, Scotty’s life is a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and human potential.

As Commanding Officer, he led recovery teams transforming the lives of injured and traumatised service personnel across the UK’s Armed Forces. A world record holder and London 2012 Olympic Flag Bearer, he later became a trusted advisor to elite sports teams—most notably helping Gareth Southgate and the England Football Team forge a winning culture under pressure ⚽.

Named the most inspirational serviceman in the UK, Scotty is now a globally sought-after motivational speaker, performance coach, and author of Never Give In: 12 Commando Rules for Life. His mission? To help people and teams around the world unlock the courage to achieve their impossible dreams.

🎧 Tune in now to hear Scotty’s incredible journey—from combat zones to coaching world champions—and discover the leadership lessons that will change how you show up in life and work.

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✈️ Emma Henderson MBE is a transformative speaker, award-winning CEO, and one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide.

With over 30 years of aviation experience, she brings powerful, real-world lessons on resilient leadership, high-stakes decision-making, and leading teams through turbulence—both literal and figurative.

From flying aircraft at 37,000 feet to founding the celebrated Project Wingman during the pandemic, Emma has become a trusted voice in developing authentic, human-centric leadership cultures. Her "captain's mindset" equips leaders to make fast, confident decisions, build trust, and adapt in high-pressure environments.

Her bestselling book GROUNDED distills these lessons into a practical framework for success in business and life. As an Aviation Ambassador and MBE honouree for services to charity, she’s inspired top organisations like NatWest, EDF, Boeing, and the NHS.

🚀 Tune in now to hear how Emma turns cockpit wisdom into boardroom brilliance—and walk away with the tools to lead with clarity, courage, and resilience.

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🎙️ Chris Duncan is a seasoned media leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformation and growth across the agency, national newspaper, and magazine sectors. He’s led strategic change in complex global environments for UK, US, and European businesses.

From doubling revenue at a cloud CRM startup to launching the first iPad edition of The Times, Chris has consistently delivered innovation and impact. As Chief Customer Officer at NewsCorp, he spearheaded marketing and business development across UK brands, and as MD of The Times, he scaled its digital subscriptions to record highs.

As CEO of Bauer Media UK Publishing, he oversaw 80 brands and 800 people, driving profitability and double-digit digital growth 📈. Today, he leads Seedelta, a media consultancy helping companies align strategy, technology, people, and processes to achieve sustainable revenue growth.

🎧 Tune in now to hear Chris’s inspiring journey and powerful leadership insights that will challenge your thinking and spark new ideas.

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373. Tornado Down! Leading through Uncertainty - John Peters

🎙️ This week on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we welcome John Peters — a former RAF pilot who was shot down and captured during his first mission in the Gulf War of 1991. Held as a Prisoner of War for seven weeks, he endured brutal interrogation and torture—experiences that would ultimately shape a remarkable second chapter in his life.

Since leaving the RAF, John has become a respected leadership consultant, speaker, and author. He holds an MBA, has led executive education at top business schools, and founded the consultancy Monkey Business. His bestselling book Tornado Down and its award-nominated documentary brought his story to global attention.

In this powerful episode, John shares what captivity taught him about resilience, leadership, and transformation—and how those lessons now help others navigate uncertainty and lead with purpose.

Tune in to be inspired 🌍

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🎙️ Inspiring Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ferri Abolhassan, Member of the Board of Management at Deutsche Telekom AG and CEO of T-Systems International GmbH, to explore what it takes to lead at the forefront of digital transformation.

With a PhD in Computer Science and a career spanning leadership roles at Siemens, IBM, SAP, and now Deutsche Telekom, Ferri brings deep insight into managing complexity, innovation, and scale. Currently leading a global team of 26,000, he shares lessons from overseeing IT, launching Telekom Security, and transforming customer service for 30,000+ employees.

Ferri also gives us a glimpse into his passion for the future of AI and research, as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and his involvement with the Max Planck Instituteand Atlantik-Brücke.

Tune in to hear a forward-thinking leader reflect on trust, tech, and the human side of transformation. 💡

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