Episodes

We have had some incredible guests and stories on this show. This show in particular has true meaning to me. About 6 years ago, I watched an incredible DVD called ‘Mastery’ which included the story of Paul Reed Smith and how his dreams of making a guitar for Carlos Santana had turned into a reality. Today PRS Guitars in my mind have become an iconic brand. Go to any guitar show and guitarists are buzzing with excitement around the PRS stand. The story inspired me so much that I bought a beautifu...

You came into this world bursting with wonder, imagination, curiosity, the urge to be creative and, as any crawling wanna-walk baby will show you, you were born with unflinching and boundless ambition. But now as an adult are you thinking big enough to fulfill that ambition? On this show we will explore the habits of Thinking Bigger with author and entrepreneur Richard Newton. Richard is a co-founder of OP3Nvoice, a tech company making extraordinary things possible with video and audio. Richard ...

Would you like to learn more about “how” to effectively get your 'desired' information out there and into the press. I will be talking with Shannon Burnett-Gronich the creator of MEDIA MAGIC who helps ordinary people communicate effectively to become highly regarded “Experts” in their field. Shannon says every day people can learn the key to proper press release creation, creating “Promotional Buzz,” and writing a Power Biography that proves extraordinary. I am sure many of us could really benef...

Being on TV, radio and in the theatre is a challenging profession. Anyone who stands in front of audiences with their work (or fears the prospect) will appreciate that it requires some great skills and a thick skin! As does choosing a different career path and re-inventing yourself. During this show, I will be talking with Deborah McAndrew a former TV star who in her acting career worked extensively in television, radio and theatre. She is best known for her role as Angie Freeman in Coronation S...

Would you like to put off 70 percent of the normal problems of ageing such as weakness, sore joints, bad balance - and eliminate 50 percent of serious illness and injury? In fact become functionally younger every year for the next 3 to 5 years, and continue to live with newfound vitality and pleasure? I bought Younger Next Year after listening to a Chris Crowley interview and I would describe it as a landmark moment in my life. Once I started putting the lessons into action I was not only feelin...

Addiction impacts many. Not only the individual but also employers, relatives, friends, public service and healthcare professionals who feel or deal with the consequences. Dr Robert Lefever graduated from Cambridge University and as a family doctor created the first rehab in the world to treat addictive behaviour and - non medicinally - underlying anxiety and depression. With 120 staff he treated over 5,000 inpatients. His inspiration being that he had had to deal with his own addictive behaviou...

When it comes to financial and relationship success, negotiation is a skill that can help you thrive through greater sales (and personal income) and reduced costs. Many people get it wrong. I therefore needed a leading expert who could share with us the skills and secrets of great negotiation. I am delighted to welcome master negotiator and President of the Professional Speaking Association in the United Kingdom - Derek Arden, to Be More. Achieve More. During the show, we will discuss the impact...

Ever wondered what life must be like establishing and leading your own charity? My guest Will Travers OBE is an internationally renowned wildlife expert who has dedicated his life to wildlife issues, since he lived in Kenya while his parents, Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers, made the film Born Free (1966). In 1984, he co-founded the wildlife charity now known as The Born Free Foundation, which works to stop individual wild animal suffering and protect threatened species worldwide. Will is Pres...

Do you have your own information products? Would you like to know how to effectively create and sell them on-line? My guest Peter Thomson is one of the UK's leading strategists on business and personal growth. Having been personally inspired over many years by his monthly 'Achievers Edge' series it is an absolute privilege to interview the man I learned from for so long. Starting in 1972 he built 3 successful companies – selling the last to a public company, for £4.2M enabling him to retire at a...

Why is it that some organisations have rapidly left conventional businesses in their wake? My guest on this show endorses the massive role played by creative thinking. But would you know how to effectively use creative thinking techniques to put you on the leading edge of the innovation curve? During this show we are going to look at creative thinking and techniques that achieve exceptional solutions. Dr David Hall has a passion for business transformation and founded The Ideas Centre. As a form...

Exercising and getting into shape is something many of us put off until ‘tomorrow’. But have you ever stopped to really think about how your health could be affecting your business? Not only this - fail to look after yourself now and you could find that your later career or retirement are even shorter or less enjoyable than you anticipat-ed! My guest Tim Bean is a leading Longevity Specialist, Transformational & After-Dinner Speaker & co founder of The Institute of Physique Management, a private...

Klout is a website and mobile app that uses social media analytics to rank its users according to online social influence via the Klout Score. If you want to know how influential you are via social media then klout is becoming the standard of measurement. So much so that hotels and airlines are now beginning to check your klout score to help determine the level of 'special service' they should offer you. Terry Brock a friend of this show has co-written a new book ‘Klout Matters - How to Engage C...

Bad Powerpoint (and boring presentations) are everywhere! It appears that they have almost become the norm and in many cases people are oblivious to it. It doesn’t have to be that way. Bad presentations are very costly. They can cost money, jobs and reputations, don’t let your slides ruin your pitch! Having myself facilitated a large tender on behalf of a client to find an architectural firm to support a major project we kicked one supplier out at the very start of the process due to amongst oth...

We are without doubt in a connection economy and it is the small things that make an enormous difference as to whether people trust you, connect and will engage with you. According to my guest we must ask the question - is my next action going to build a relationship by earning trust or is it going to burn it? During this show, I will be talking to Paul Dunn a 3-time TEDx speaker based in Singapore. Paul is a Senior Fellow in one of the World’s Leading Think Tanks and holds a Lifetime Service Aw...

Would you like to be more productive? To organise yourself and your business to get the best results possible? Do you want to really serve those you work for? If so it makes sense to understand how the organ that drives it all actually works. Maybe you have heard about Neuroscience? But perhaps felt a little unsure about the practical applications? My guest Amy Brann bridges the gap between cutting edge neuroscientific research and organisations who can use it. Leaving UCL medical school to purs...

Talent and technical expertise will only take your career so far. Corporate Executive Presence (CEP) takes you to the top! Call it executive swagger, corporate charisma, personal impact or professional gravitas; your career and leadership success depends on your ability to influence others, radiate confidence and exert authority. Thankfully, much of this is coachable, and CEP expert Rob Brown is joining me to show us how! From powerful first impressions to ongoing popularity and credibility, gre...

Ever wondered what it must be like to fly a fast jet in a combat situation? Think about fast jets and my mind immediately takes me to the film ‘Top Gun’ and I have always been intrigued to understand more about this challenging and dangerous endeavour . When life is on the line, pilots must be rigorously trained and exercises carefully planned and evaluated. There is much we can learn in business from such careful strategy, training, planning and debriefing. My guest for this show is Mandy Hicks...

Would you like to know more about Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and how it could help you to become more successful with your work? Having studied NLP myself to Master Practitioner level, I found it provided a very helpful selection of tools for all aspects of working with people. My guest is Jeremy Lazarus whose latest book 'NLP for Business Success' is a highly practical guide to using NLP to significantly improve your results at work. Whether you want to be a better leader, manager, nego...

Do you want more media coverage for your business? Or want to know how to best get your message across through media? During this show we will be discussing how to attract media interest and the key do’s and don’ts of communicating via newspapers, magazines, websites, radio and on TV. My guest for this show is media and presentation coach, broadcast journalist and award winning international speaker Michael Dodd. Michael speaks and trains across six continents helping leaders and other professio...

So what does it take to be a corporate athlete? Just like an olympian it takes simple, consistent, everyday actions to improve performance, leading to habitual excellence. Simply doing the right things and doing them better every time! On this show I am delighted to welcome Sheena Walker. With a background as a swimmer and former Scottish National Team swimming coach. Sheena was was rewarded for her personal achievements in taking swimmers from grass roots to the podium by Stirling Council both ...

Crowd Funding has become an increasingly important way to obtain funding for projects and to raise equity. However, as my guest will explain the collection of finance from a variety of participants can be traced back to ancient times, yet has grown exponentially with the power of the internet. Steve Houghton-Burnett is a motivational speaker who runs a successful Change Management consultancy, a business angel and Non-Executive Director of several small fast-growth businesses. Responsible for he...

What can we learn from a dog about how effective we are as a leader? My guest on this show has both a love of dogs and a passion for leadership and believes there is a lot we can learn about our leadership behaviour from our dog. Lesley Hunter is 'The Pack Leader' - a specialist in turning managers into authentic leaders in the workplace. Lesley is an international speaker, author and acclaimed leadership coach who uses a simple metaphor to provoke behavioural change in her audiences and encoura...

Would you like to use your business to help others through charitable contribution? If so some of the questions you may ask yourself are does it make good business sense, why should I do it, what can I do, when, where, who will I help and how? Following last weeks inspirational interview with Stephen Sutton (who has raised enormous finds for the ‘Teenage Cancer Trust’ through his inspirational work and story) and also Mike Pagan, this seems great timing to help you answer some of these really im...

Do you procrastinate? If so, you are not alone! However, if you have a very compelling reason to get things done, it is incredible what you can achieve. Take my guest Stephen Sutton (19) who has been battling cancer since age 15. Stephen has inspired thousands with his positivity and passion for life. He has achieved more than most in a lifetime; winning countless awards and raising over £1m for 'The Teenage Cancer Trust'. Mike Pagan also joins us as a motivational MC and conference speaker who ...