This week, we sit down with Paul to explore his journey from his first job and university days to becoming a leader who now guides CEOs across the country. Listen as he chats with Steve about what it’s like to run a business you didn’t found, the importance of listening and vulnerability, and how Vistage changed his approach to leadership. Plus so much more in our Series 1 finale!

00:00 Intro

03:18 A bit about Paul & life growing up

07:18 Paul’s first Job

09:14 Life at University

12:05 How Paul ended up in the South East

16:20 Becoming a Manager (Sorry Paul - Becoming a Leader)

17:31 Experiences working with friends

21:30 How Vistage changed Paul

24:58 Being a CEO in a business you didn’t found - learning to listen

30:00 Balancing family life & business

32:35 Why he joined Vistage & what it’s all about

41:45 Why vulnerability & honesty is really important in business

47:10 Implementation is key to moving forward

50:00 Value of coaching & imposter syndrome

53:00 Paul sleeps on a Sussex Beds mattress!

55:25 Quickfire Questions

1:09:25 Outro

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