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🎙️ Empowering Business Leaders with Vision, Strategy for Sustained Growth – with Michelle Lestas

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In this inspiring episode, Lord Russell Baker welcomes Michelle Lestas, CEO of Michelle Lestas Associates and Executive Chair of MENTupLEADup, to explore the art of empowering business leaders through vision, strategy, and leadership excellence.

Michelle shares her journey from growing up in a family business to becoming a renowned business turnaround specialist, author of In Business With Yourself, and creator of the Executive Identity Model. With over 25 years of experience, she offers practical insights into driving productivity, profitability, and sustainable growth for SMEs and high-growth startups.

🔍 Key Topics Covered:

• The MENTupLEADup technique for leadership and business growth
• Strategic mentoring vs coaching vs consulting
• Building executive identity for small business leaders
• Michelle’s work with ABM Ireland, Catalyst Inc., and Women in Business NI
• Her media presence on Belfast 89FM and Irish News
• Insights from her collaborations with business influencers like Theo Paphitis and Bobby Kerr

📈 Whether you're a startup founder, SME leader, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and leadership wisdom to help you thrive.

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Episode Title: A Tribute to Ray Wilkins — with Ross Wilkins

In this deeply moving episode, Lord Russell Baker pays tribute to the legendary Ray Wilkins MBE — a football icon, a gentleman, and a man remembered with great affection both on and off the pitch. Joined by Ray’s son, Ross Wilkins, a successful businessman and passionate advocate for non-league football, we explore the life, legacy, and humanity of one of England’s most beloved footballers.

From Ray’s illustrious career with clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, AC Milan, and The England National Team, to his heartfelt acts of kindness and his impact as a father, husband, and mentor — this episode captures the essence of a man whose influence transcended sport.

Ross shares personal stories, cherished memories, and touching reflections, including the remarkable tale of a soldier whose life was changed by Ray’s compassion. We also delve into Ray’s coaching journey, media presence, and the enduring respect he earned from football greats like Carlo Ancelotti.

This tribute is more than a look back — it’s a celebration of character, legacy, and love.

📺 Available exclusively on The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show and The Lord Russell Baker YouTube Channel.

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🎙️ The World of Cyber Security – with Francis West

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🔐 Episode Title: Security Everywhere – Simplifying Cyber Security

Join Lord Russell Baker in this compelling episode as he welcomes Francis West, the Cyber Security National Lead for the FSB, CompTIA mentor, and CEO of Security Everywhere, a UK-based company on a mission to protect 1 million businesses by 2026.

💬 In this episode, we explore:

- Francis’s early influences from his father, a Brigadier in the South African Police

- His military service and transition to building IT businesses in the UK

- The founding and mission of Security Everywhere

- How SMEs are targeted by cyber threats—and how to defend them

- The evolving landscape of cybercrime and AI’s role in cybersecurity

Francis’s work with top UK cyber panels including the UK Home Office, NCSC, and Eastern Fraud Forum

- The values of integrity, partnership, and continuous improvement that drive his company.

🌍 With a 100% protection record across 15 countries, Francis shares insights into staying ahead of threat actors and building resilient digital infrastructures.

📣 Don’t miss this deep dive into the world of cybersecurity, innovation, and digital protection.

🔗 Connect with Security Everywhere:

Website: https://www.security-everywhere.com/

Social Media:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-everywhere/

📌 Next Episode: A Tribute to Ray Wilkins MBE – Celebrating the life and legacy of a football legend.

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The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show proudly presents "One Golden Nugget," where we  explore the extraordinary journey of John Attridge, a distinguished British and #Global #businessman, #entrepreneur, and #Cricket #Umpire at the highest level. 

With over forty years of experience, John Attridge has established himself as a dynamic entrepreneur and a key figure in business development and trade brokerage.

John is renowned for his ability to uncover untapped potential within companies, playing a crucial role in guiding businesses towards sustainable growth and successful outcomes. 

Tune in to uncover the harmonious blend of business expertise and sporting finesse, illustrating how these domains synergize to create a thriving and enduring partnership.

#businessleadership #entrepreneurship #sportsindustry #podcastinterview #cricket #umpire #businessgrowth #businesstips 

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The World of Lord Russell PodCast Talk Show is proud to present 'The Natural Soto Zen Buddhism Way' with Matt Ambrose.

Matt Ambrose, a seasoned business strategist, delves into acquisitions, market expansion, and financial education for digital and service-based businesses worldwide. His expertise spans startups to established enterprises, offering training in strategic planning, management frameworks, and operational efficiency.

Excited to have you join us for this insightful discussion!

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I am pleased to produce and publish on The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show, 'Merlin The Left Wing Magician with Gordon Hill.

Gordon Hill is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Millwall Football Club, Manchester United, Derby County QPR FC and was capped six times for the England football team.

Gordon Hill played 91 league games for Millwall, scoring 22 goals. After spending the summer of 1975 on loan with the North American Soccer League's Chicago Sting, and being named League player of the year, Gordon Hill subsequently signed for Manchester United in November 1975 for £70,000, forming a wing partnership with Steve Coppell.

Gordon Hill helped Manchester United reach the 1976 FA Cup Final, scoring both goals with long-range efforts in the semi-final at Hillsborough Stadium against Derby County. Manchester United lost in the final against Southampton. 

He was also part of the 1977 FA Cup-winning side beating their arch-rivals Liverpool 2- 1 at the old Wembley Stadium to lift the grand old trophy. Gordon Hill left Manchester United for Derby County for £250,000 in 1978, with his sale by Dave Sexton deeply unpopular with supporters. At the time of his sale, Gordon Hill was Manchester United's top scorer and a favourite among fans.

Gordon Hill now lives in the #USA and runs a football acadamy in Seattle.

A real pleasure to have Gordon Hill on the show, and a fantastic show for all football and sports fans around the World.

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The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show is proud to produce 'Triple Burnout to TransAtlantic Rower' with Tim Harris.

Tim Harris is a Former CEO, Resilience Expert and Extreme Endurance Rower. Tim Harris’ successful business career and background of overcoming adversity gives him a rare combination of the ability to discuss mental resilience and leadership, and regularly speaks on resilience training, bold goal setting, transition, teamwork and, most poignantly, suicide.

Despite suffering severe depression, arthritis and following shoulder reconstruction, Tim completed the world’s toughest row, a three thousand mile unassisted crossing of the Atlantic. When he set this exceptional goal, more people had been into space, and more than ten times the number had climbed Everest than completed this challenge.

Another incredible Podcast Talk Show and exclusive on The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show.

The row took two years of preparation and fifty-two gruelling days to complete, over three hundred back-to-back two hour shifts on the oars on three hours sleep a day, a mind-bending feat.

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Today on the The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show is ‘The story of '65: Record-breaking John Boyle on Chelsea's first League Cup triumph’, which captures the incredible life journey of a former professional #football player, who played in the 1960s and 1970s for Chelsea Football Club, Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Leyton Orient Football Club and Tampa Bay Rowdies.

John Boyle was born in #Motherwell, and signed for #Chelsea as a 15-year-old whilst on holiday in #London. He was one of the lesser-known members of the successful Chelsea side of the period.

Playing in the winning Chelsea League Cup Final victory over Leicester City Football Club in 1965, FA Cup Final Runner up for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur in 1967 and winning the European Cup Winners Cup in 1971 for Chelsea agaianst Real Madrid C.F.

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The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show proudly presents 'Six Foot Two, Eyes Are Blue' with Steve Wicks.

Yes, it's the iconic Steve Wicks the former Chelsea Football Club centre half, who created a dynamic duet with the mighty Micky Droy in the 1970s and 1980s.

Steve Wicks is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-half, most notably for Chelsea, Derby County, Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers in the 1970s and 1980s.

Steve Wicks made his debut for Chelsea aged 19 in 1975. After initially leaving QPR for Crystal Palace in 1981 he returned to QPR in March 1982, but was cup-tied for their appearance in the 1982 FA Cup Final.

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The World Of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show is proud to present 'Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants' with Tony J Selimi

In Pursuit of Achievements, Greatness, and Service.

Tony J. Selimi’s journey is one of resilience and determination 

Despite being critically ill, bullied, and homeless on the streets of London, he persevered to graduate from one of the top engineering universities in the UK.

Today, he is a renowned TEDx speaker, Multi-Award-Winning #author of several books, #filmmaker, executive producer, and one of the world’s foremost experts on human behaviour, #psychology, #health, #excellence, empowered and purposeful living, #leading, and #loving 

His wealth of knowledge and experience make him a trusted resource for individuals and organizations seeking to improve their personal and professional lives.

This “excruciating pain,” as he calls it, also drove him to overcome every adversity life put before him and invest in learning how to break through his mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, relationship, social, career, and financial barriers.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all on the inside.