The Executive Edge

Episode 14

Released January 7, 2021

First off, Happy New Year! 

On this week's show Glen Daley, who runs Productive Workplaces and is a long-standing speaker on Leadership, talks about motivating others, sharing our vision and inspiring people to want to achieve the same vision in business together. 

For full show notes, please visit this week's post. 

Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 13

Released December 17, 2020

This week’s guest is Charlie Marsden, who runs a business called Proverb Media (www.proverbmedia.com).  With a background in music, Charlie has always been interested in technology and music tech. He works hard to understand the kit he uses, and audio and video are his core areas of expertise.

On the show, Charlie discusses the importance of audio and visual content marketing.

For full show notes visit the website.

Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 12

Released December 8, 2020

This week’s guest is John Hotowka, who started off life as an Optician. Having been made redundant 3 times in 7 years, he fell back on his hobby of being a magician. He chose to follow his passion and became a full-time professional.

On this week's show, John shares that story and how it has impacted the way he works in business, and how he’s learnt to bounce back or come back quickly from lows. An engaging, dynamic speaker, John talks about how he passes what he's learned on to others, and suggests ways in which listeners can start to be better business leaders. 

For full show notes, visit: www.suefirthltd.com

Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 11.

Released December 3, 2020

This week Deborah Turner is the guest. She has a strong drive to encourage women to make sure they’re ‘visible’ as many make the mistake of shrinking back and being less willing to share their success.

On the show, Deborah shares how it's perfectly possible to work well but if you don’t ‘shout’ about it then you can miss out on opportunities.

Not being ‘seen’ means you’re not front of mind when that promotion comes along.

Giving tips and advice, as well as sharing her own story, Deborah really shows you this week how you can promote yourself better in life and business.

For full show notes, visit: www.suefirthltd.com/

Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall  Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 10

Released November 26, 2020

Dr Russell Thackeray is a Psychologist, trainer and author who runs a business called QED. He’s also trained as a Hypnotherapist With a background as a musician, in leadership and running a training company, he has extensive experience with business. Now he spends time working with business in the field of resilience.

On this week’s show he shares his belief in Resilience and how it’s related to bouncing but it’s more about ‘bouncing forward’ rather than back. Instead, of surviving, you aim to thrive from situations even if they’ve gone wrong.

For full show notes, check out the blog post that accompanies this week's episode

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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 9 Release November 19, 2020

Grant Leboff, who is a consultant, speaker, and author, is this week’s guest on The Executive Edge. Grant runs Sticky Marketing – a marketing company.

Grant knows a great deal about marketing, and given the pressure businesses are under in these Covid times, this interview is particularly relevant for people looking to understand how to market their skills and talents. Grant talks candidly about how he believes communication has fundamentally changed and the steps business owners need to be taking.

For more, check out the full Executive Edge show notes.

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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 8

Maggie Semple is this week’s guest.

Maggie is a very successful business woman. She has an OBE and runs 2 businesses: the first, Maggie Semple, is a bespoke tailoring/ fashion company for business women. The second, is a consultancy, The Experience Corps Ltd –  or TEC for short – that provides strategic advice and leadership development on diversity and inclusion.

She’s also a Non-Executive Director of Jamaica National Bank and sits on the Queen’s Counsel Selection Panel.

On the show, Maggie explains whey she believes action, rather than emotion, is the way to do something meaningful to tackle the lack of inclusion in business. She also discusses how building relationships and engendering trust is important.

Get the full show notes here.

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• LinkedIn
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• Twitter

Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall

This week's guest is Sarah Smith, Managing Director of Strategiq, an integrated marketing agency in the UK

Sue talks to Sarah about the challenges of building and running an agency, the benefits of a learning environment for staff, and the importance of a solid business plan.

For full show notes, visit: Episode 7

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Episode 6

The Alchemists Forum is a group based in Northern Ireland run by a long-standing friend of mine, Alan Branagh.

Alan has worked in business for many years, including with Avis and other large global corporations. He now runs this group and has begun a second called Emerging Alchemists, with direct reports in min

One of the main points Alan makes in this podcast, is the fact that sports people perform only about 5 % of the time and the rest of the time they practice. Working on their style, attitude, and the psychology of what they do. Executives on the other hand, don’t do this. 

Throughout the show Alan talks about the importance of mindset and accountability.

Visit the website for full show notes. 

Cindy Hesterman is the guest this week on The Executive Edge. Cindy is a long-standing Chair within Vistage – the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.

On the show, Cindy discusses the problems that executives have in business and gives an insight into the significant role group membership can play in achieving success.

For full show notes, visit: Episode 5 show notes

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