Guest:

Danny Wareham

Culture & Engagement Director + Founder - Firgun Ltd

If we have the right culture, leadership, support and strategy, then high performance becomes a side effect.

He is an author and organisational psychologist who specialises in leadership, culture and personality – with a particular focus on narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism.

Danny’s Book ‘Constellation: Leadership reimagined for a connected age’ offers a ground-breaking study drawing on psychology, organisational science, and fresh empirical evidence, for a world too complex for hierarchies to keep pace.

This is not a reworking of old theories. It is a new map.

Charity: This episode is aid of the The Hubb Foundation, an independent and socially-inclusive charity dedicated to supporting families and communities in creating happy, healthy school holidays. Find out more and get involved here: https://www.thehubbfoundation.com/

Connect with Danny and find out more:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-wareham/

Consultancy Website: https://firgun.co.uk/

Danny's website: https://dannywareham.co.uk/

Book Website: http://constellationleadership.co.uk/

Book Amazon listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1836887973/

Guest:

RAJESH NAGJEE

CEO Mentor | Business Physicist | Author | Creator of CEO Freedom OS | YPO Forum Facilitator

‘There are two great days in a person’s life - the day we are born, and the day we discover why.” - William Barclay

Rajesh Nagjee is a CEO mentor and business physicist who helps scale- stage founders solve what he calls the Velocity Crisis, the widening gap between a company’s systems and a CEO’s capacity to run them at scale.

His signature framework, CEO Freedom OS, includes four interlocking components: Command Center OS, Delegation OS, Client Magnet OS, and Personal Brand OS. Clients such as Amex KSA, Nielsen MEA, and BNI Middle East have used it to reduce overwhelm, build decision maturity, and scale sustainably with returns exceeding 500%.

Charity: This episode is in aid of The World Federation for Mental Health which promotes the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy, and best- practice recovery-focused-interventions worldwide. Find out more and get involved here: https://wfmh.global/

Connect with Rajesh and find out more:

Website: https://www.RajeshNagjee.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeshnagjee/

X: https://x.com/rajeshnagjee

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rajeshthenextlevelguy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rajeshnagjee

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rajeshnagjee

Guest: Gina Battye

Founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute 

Gina Battye is the founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute and author of ‘The Authentic Organization’.

Her mission is to create work environments where people work better together and thrive.

She is a consultant for some of the world’s biggest companies, providing strategic insights, accessible training, and practical tools for holistic culture change – all underpinned by psychological safety.

We discuss Gina’s book, getting to the heart of what makes authentic leaders tick and how they create psychologically safe work environments where people, thrive.

Charity: This episode is in aid of Save the Children International to which we have made a donation as a thank you to Gina for joining us. Find out more and get involved here: https://www.savethechildren.net/

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Special Guest: Major General Robert W. Mixon, Jr. (U.S. Army, Ret.)

Leadership Expert | Founder and CEO of Level Five Associates

Major General Robert W. Mixon, Jr. (U.S. Army, Ret.) is a leadership expert, former commander of the 7th Infantry Division, and bestselling author of ‘The Power of Being All In’.

After his Army career, he led both manufacturing and nonprofit organizations, giving him practical insight into leading through uncertainty and transformation.

He now advises businesses nationwide and teaches executive leadership at Washington University and SMU’s Cox School of Business.

We discuss Roberts leadership career in the military, in the private sector and in the third sector providing a unique lens into what makes great leaders and why adaptive leadership transcends sector, institution or individual.

Charity: This episode is in aid of Charities for Vets as a thank you to Robert for joining us. A charity ensuring America’s bravest heroes get access to charity contributions they need, in full. Find our more and contribute here: https://charitiesforvets.org/donate/

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Guest: David Liddle

CEO of The TCM Group and President of The People and Culture Institute (PCI)

David is CEO of The TCM Group and president of The People and Culture Institute (PCI). David’s vision for The TCM Group continues to be focused on helping organisations to develop purpose driven, values based and person centred cultures.

David is author of ‘MANAGING CONFLICT’,  ‘TRANSFORMATIONAL CULTURE’ and his new release, ‘PEOPLE AND CULTURE’, in which David presents a compelling case for redesigning workplaces as human-centred ecosystems where wellbeing, justice, and performance reinforce one another. Making culture not a “soft” concern, but the primary driver of organisational success.

Originating from Nottingham in the East Midlands in the U.K., David has extensive experience of cultural transformation, conflict resolution and leadership development.

In our discussion, We go deeper into the transformational landscape we are all operating in and dive into David’s new book People and Culture in which he argues that traditional HR models – rooted in control, compliance, and industrial-era thinking – are no longer fit for today’s complex, values-driven workplaces. Indeed in many forward-thinking companies globally, as David tells me, a fundamental shift is already underway.

Charity:
This episode is in aid of Save the Children International to which we have made a donation as a thank you to David for joining us. Find out more and get involved here: https://www.savethechildren.net/

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Guest: Dr. Katie Best

Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Leadership Coach, Consultant, Author

Dr Katie Best is a Leadership Coach, Consultant, Author and Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Katie has recently published her new book, ‘The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems and How to SOLVE Them’

Katie helps FTSE 100 companies, Founders, Non-Profits, boards and leaders gain clarity and confidence, unlocking positive action through solving the tough problems and barriers to progress.

We discuss Katie’s book and the real-world challenges leaders face today – from motivating teams under pressure to managing organisational change. Katie provides examples of the practical, evidence-based strategies for tackling these challenges effectively and takes us through her SOLVE model, which helps leaders everywhere accelerate progress

Charity: This episode is in aid of Save the Children International to which we have made a donation as a thank you to Katie for joining us. Find out more and get involved here: https://www.savethechildren.net/

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Special Guests:

Isaac Getz

Speaker, Author, Senior Advisor and Professor at ESCP Business School, Co-author of ‘The Caring Company’

Isaac specializes in the areas of leadership and organizational transformation and has been instrumental in the modern corporate liberation movement involving hundreds of companies and institutions in Europe and Canada.

He is the co-author of the award-winning international bestseller Freedom, Inc., published in 15 languages. He has also authored a dozen other books, including Leadership Without Ego.

Isaac has spoken at hundreds of events and forums around the world, including multiple TEDx events, Peter Drucker Global Forum in Vienna andWorld Knowledge Forum in Seoul. A study by the French National Foundation for Management Education ranked him among the world’s most influential living management thinkers. Isaac has also been named a Top 25 LinkedIn Influencer in France.

Isaac’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, Strategy+Business, CNBC, Fox, Nikkei, and other leading media worldwide.

Laurent Marbacher

Senior Advisor, Leadership Development Expert and Speaker, Co-author of ’The Caring Company’

Laurent is a trusted senior advisor, working closely with global leaders, particularly from family businesses and start-ups. He engages in deep dialogues with CEOs both on their personal journey and on the transformation of their companies.

Laurent has a background in social entrepreneurship. After studying at HEC Paris, he worked in Chile for four years where he launched the first micro-credit bank in the country with the support of Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, founder of the Grameen Bank.

A sought-after speaker, Laurent regularly addresses business audiences, particularly C-suite teams and boards of directors.

Charity: This episode is in aid of Save the Children International to which we have made a donation as a thank you to Isaac and Laurent for joining us. Find out more and get involved here: https://www.savethechildren.net/

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Guest: Dr. Alexa Chilcutt

Author, Executive Coach and Executive Development Faculty at John Hopkins Carey Business School, and co-lead for the Academy for Women and Leadership.

Dr. Alexa Chilcutt is a Certified Executive Coach and subject matter expert in executive presence, body language, strategic communication, and leadership development.

As faculty lead for Johns Hopkins Carey Business School's Executive Education Business Communication Certificate, and co-lead for the Academy for Women and Leadership, Alexa designs transformational learning experiences for professionals worldwide,

Tio supplement the conversation we also discuss Alexa’s new book, ‘The Presence Principle: Embodying Executive Presence to Lead with Impact’ (Routledge, 2026).

Charity: This episode is in aid of Oxfam America. We have made a donation as a thank you to Alexa for joining us, and you can find out more about this magnificent organization here: https://www.oxfamamerica.org/about-us/

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Guest: John Krotec

U.S. Army veteran, Author, and Founder of NeoMasculinity Solutions

John Krotec is a U.S. Army veteran, visionary entrepreneur, and founder of NeoMasculinity Solutions—a global movement helping men and women reclaim purpose, live through truth, and lead with clarity.

After surviving a traumatic brain injury and confronting long-buried trauma, John transformed adversity into a mission—through creative healing, founding The Brainary, and writing The Sentinel Handbook, a practical tool for self-leadership.

Today, he delivers riveting keynotes and workshops on leadership, critical thinking, emotional resilience, and self-agency. His message is bold: truth must be protected, clarity cultivated, and leadership reclaimed as a responsibility—not just a title.

With over 40 years in business, John’s journey spans high-altitude expeditions in the Andes, building a pre internet multi million dollar retail company, and hosting influential conversations with leaders like General Flynn and Ron DeSantis.

Charity: This episode is in aid of The Brain Injury Association of America - https://biausa.org/ - as a thank you to John  for joining us, and in recognition of those, like him, who are dealing with brain trauma or who are recovering.   

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Guest: Bryanna Bone
Author of The Dawn of AI, Founder, OXIE: Oxford Innovative Education

Originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, Bryanna now calls Oxford, England, home. She is an author and creator of Critical Minds especially with focus on AI, through an AI Literacy curriculum at Oxford Innovative Education (OXIE and through her passionate  reshaping of how education can be more inclusive, creative, and future facing for the world of AI and tech.

Bryanna has led award-winning education initiatives at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and SEND inclusion—work deeply rooted in both professional experience and lived insight as someone with AuDHD and Dyscalculia.

Bryanna’s debut novel, The Dawn of AI, and its upcoming TV adaptation explore themes of neurodiversity, ethics, and innovation through an accessible and empowering lens to support young people everywhere in their digital and AI journey from all angles.

Charity: This episode is in aid of Save The Children International to which we have made a donation as a thank you to Bryanna for joining us. Save the Children is the world’s first and leading independent children’s organisation – transforming lives and the future we share. Find out more and get involved here: www.savethechildren.net

Connect with Bryanna and find out more:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bryanna-bone-484b19294/  |  Website: https://oxie.org.uk 
Bryanna’s Kickstarter Funding: https://kickstarter.com/profile/thedawnofai