Meeting amazing leaders on their journey to success with Michael Glanville Executive Coaching

Changing young people's lives- Mark Todd MBE and CEO at Ocean Youth Trust South

Mark Todd has been inspired by helping people all his life, so much so that his job now is to give young people experiences and memories on the water that they will never forget. In this episode, we explore not only what it really takes to run a sea based charity, but the challenges and rewards that it brings along the way.

On the OYT's sail training vessel 'Prolific', Mark shares how to create and lead a supportive group of volunteers that strive to give young people the skills they need, to not just sail, but to grow and develop in life as well.

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A truly amazing journey story from an amazing leader. Enjoy...

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Finding comfortable in the uncomfortable: Mark Stuart, Co-CEO at Stuart energy.

Mark Stuart is as much about family as he is about work, so much so that in this business, your colleagues are your family. In this episode, we explore what it really takes to start up a company with your own siblings, and why customer experience is the backbone of high‑performance organisations.

Mark shares how to build a business culture that strives on a good work life balance, and why the best CEOs work day and night to keep their customer service satisfactory. Having grown up working for his own father’s generator company, the aspiration to live up to that name has inspired his career journey, from building teams from scratch to navigating through even toughest times.

Mark’s entrepreneurial spirit is epic, idea after idea, creating new busiensses and new products, a busenss man Mark admits that cashflow is a companies bloodline.

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0:00 Introduction to Stuart Energy

5:38 Culture in a family business

13:50 About MukAway

16:50 The future of power generation

18:50 Mark's people awards

21:40 Being transparent and managing cashflow

27:53 The highs and lows of business

34:12 Stuarts message and what next?

39:21 Outro

The changing world of professional services: Peter Swinburn : CEO Clarke Willmott Solicitors

Peter is a CEO on a mission - to deliver exceptional legal services to his client base while growing his business in the ever changing and highly regulatory world of professional services. A property lawyer at heart, Peter knows what it means to provide a great service to his clients – one of his foundations for leadership success.

This podcast is a journey of ambition, agility, personal sacrifice, learning, development and a people orientated focus. A journey that demonstrates true honesty about what it means to be a CEO and how you balance that with family life.

Like many of our interviews, Peter reinforces the message that It’s all about the people not just client side and doing the very best for your customers but centrally, developing your team, harnessing their ambitions and building a better business for future generations.

Its not just about legacy, it’s about personal growth. Peter manages to balance it all with his love for motorsport and cricket and I am sure there is an Aston Martin on the way one day.

Join us for this superb, insight filled, CEO’s journey on “meeting amazing leaders on their journey to success” Enjoy…

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Finance, Fungi & Greek Mythology: What Makes a Truly Exceptional CFO with Gwynneth Page

Gwynneth Page isn’t your typical CFO — and this isn’t your typical finance conversation.

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to lead finance in a fast‑moving logistics environment, and why operational finance is the backbone of high‑performance organisations.

Gwynneth shares:

How to build a finance culture that’s connected to the operation — not sitting on the sidelines

Why the best CFOs stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the CEO as true strategic partners

What stepping in as MD at Wincanton taught her about leadership, governance and decision‑making

Her unexpected passions: fungi, Greek mythology, world sailing, helicopters, and the book she’s writing

From building teams from scratch to navigating complex transformations, Gwynneth’s journey shows why finance is far more creative — and far more human — than most people think.

Finance is fun. Leadership is real. And this conversation proves both.

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Vinny Patel – Head of Adventure and Exploration – joins me for an honest, powerful and deeply human conversation about leadership, burnout, resilience and what it really takes to succeed.

In this episode of Meeting Amazing Leaders on Their Journey to Success, I sit down with Vinny, who I first met at an event centred on authenticity and vulnerability in leadership — two qualities that shape high‑performing teams and sustainable business cultures.

Vinny shares his journey from major global firms such as PwC and Accenture, through to his passion for fitness, cycling, wellbeing and advisory work. Along the way, he opens up about the lessons learned through overwork, sleepless nights, physical and mental health challenges, and the very real impact of burnout.

What stands out is Vinny’s leadership philosophy:

human‑centred, culturally aware, globally experienced and grounded in genuine care for people.

He has developed his own leadership methods and now uses them to help others grow, a mindset that mirrors the work of an executive coach.

This conversation is authentic, emotional and refreshingly honest. We explore topics that businesses often overlook, yet they are the very foundations of long‑term success.

Another brilliant conversation with another brilliant leader.

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Si Cox – MD at Huge: Why Leaders Should Be a Safety Net, Not a Harness

In this episode of our Meeting amazing leaders on their journey to success podcast with Michael Glanville Executive Coaching, I sit down with Si Cox, Managing Director at global design and technology company Huge.

Si shares his leadership journey, from founding his own agency to leading teams that design and deliver world‑class digital experiences for some of the biggest brands on the planet.

We explore what modern leadership really requires. So talks about creating clarity, empowering teams, and building businesses that solve real customer problems. His standout insight:

“As a leader, be a safety net, not a harness.”

It’s one of the most powerful leadership lines we’ve had on the podcast.

We also dive into the cultural differences between working in New York and London, the pace, the personalities, the motivations, and what UK leaders can learn from the US mindset.

Simon opens up about his own coaching journey, the value of reflection, and how a strong 360‑degree review can transform leadership performance.

Another brilliant conversation with another brilliant leader. Watch, listen, and enjoy.

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In this episode, Michael Glanville sits down with Tom Vaughton, CEO of Varn, to explore his leadership journey — from realising he was “basically unemployable” to building a thriving digital agency with three offices, a high‑performing team, and a culture built on service, agility, and innovation.

Tom shares the real story behind scaling a business: the tough decisions, the money worries, the good years, the bad years, and the moments every founder recognises. What sets Tom apart is his ability to move with the market, embrace change, and lead others through it — including the rise of AI. While many claim “SEO is dead,” Tom explains why SEO at Varn is evolving, not disappearing, and how AI is becoming the next major opportunity.

We also dive into VarnFest, the unique leadership and development event for CEOs hosted in the woods, and VarnFest Future Leaders, designed to develop the next generation of founders and CEOs. Tom’s passion for empowering people, listening deeply, and letting his team do what they do best shines through in this insight‑rich conversation.

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Welcome to our latest podcast brought to you by Michael Glanville Executive Coaching.

Wow - this one is awesome, different, educational and follows an amazing journey.

This time I had the privilege to interview Dan Hughes, Co-Founder of Vitae Vi.

Dan is a Wim Hof Method and Advanced Oxygen Advantage Instructor, coaches individuals, teams, corporate exec's and recently he and his wife have been involved in coaching one of the Olympic teams. He knows some seriously cool facts about breathing and cold water exposure and the impact it can have on your life…

If you asked me when I started this podcast would I be undertaking breathing exercises on it I would have said no! But somehow we managed to do it.

This is an “every day is a school day” podcast, insight after insight and I am sure every viewer will take something away.

Dan’s journey so far has, like many, not been a straight line, from running complex multifaceted businesses, travelling the world, leading teams and doing deals, to serious life-impacting illness changing Dan’s life and his perspective.

From mouth-taping for sleep, super-charging athletic performance & recovery, to dealing with stress and anxiety, this is a podcast for everyone, even our editing team are now taking cold showers!

So sit back, relax and watch or listen to this great podcast…

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As an added extra Dan has very kindly gifted us a whole load of articles, Blogs and references below and if you’re thinking of joining a breath work class or just want to find out more then you should take a look…

Website: www.vitaevi.co.uk

Socials: @vitaeviofficial

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hughes-275786189?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bkq3z9%2F6mTKyoJpahlZovQw%3D%3D

Breathwork classes in Sussex & Hampshire: Breathwork Classes in Sussex & Hampshire | Vitae Vi (first class is free!)

Relevant Blogs:

Cold Immersion:

5 Expert Tips for Trying Cold Exposure: 5 Expert Tips for Trying Cold Exposure

What's the difference?

Functional Breathing vs Breathwork: Functional Breathing vs Breathwork

3-part Sleep Series

Part 1: 3 Morning Habits That Will Build Better Sleep Tonight: 3 Morning Habits That Will Build Better Sleep Tonight

Part 2: Our Secrets for Better Sleep: Why Your Morning Routine Matters: Our Secrets for Better Sleep: Why Your Morning Routine Matters

Part 3: Unexpected Sleep Disruptors: The Small Evening Habits Sabotaging Your Better Sleep: Unexpected Sleep Disruptors: The Small Evening Habits Sabotaging Your Better Sleep

Mouth-taping at Night

Mouth Taping: Breathing techniques you can practise at home!: Mouth Taping: Breathing techniques you can practise at home!

Mouth Tape I use:

Amazon - Hypafix 5cm x 10m https://amzn.eu/d/0gUdLBxs

Welcome to our latest podcast brought to you by Michael Glanville Executive Coaching.

One of the best things about having a podcast is getting to interview leaders from businesses large and small, multinational and local and this podcast is not exception.

I had the privilege to interview Dom Humphries CEO at the Quirky Pub company, local successful businesses in one of the toughest industries - the pub game.

Dom takes us on his journey building a successful business from scratch and gives us insights on the need to be agile, listen and adapt to customers, the need to differentiate between day and night time operation and what happens if all your kitchen staff decide to leave on the same day.

Dom navigated his company through COVID, adapting the product to suit the situation. He tells us about a changing generation of pub goers and the impact of social change on beer and coffee.

This is a fascinating journey of the highs and lows of the pub game with our trademarked message for viewers and listeners at the end.

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Welcome to our latest podcast brought to you by Michael Glanville Executive Coaching.

For our first interview of 2026 I had the privilege of interviewing Rachel Gilley - CEO of world wide marketing consultancy Clarity Global.

In this wonderful episode of Meeting amazing leaders on their journey to success, Rachel takes us on her journey, leading a worldwide global B Corporation business with a mission focused on a client first approach to growth.

Rachel tells us about Clarity Global’s rapid growth, having acquired and integrated four new businesses, while growing across all service lines in an ever changing digital marketing landscape. Rachel gives us inspiring insights into her leadership and the culture she has worked so hard to build; one where everyone feels they can be open about the business, its opportunities, risks and its future; one where the team feel heard while being trusted to get the job done.

Operating worldwide has its challenges - early meetings, jet lag and being out of contact and Rachel shares how she leads herself and her team to make work work…

From table football to perhaps a piano on the boardroom on 2026, this is a brilliant, insightful leader’s journey with lesson after lesson, so sit back, relax and watch or listen to this great podcast…

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