Episodes

Being Bold is an attitude of mind, but it's measured by how you behave. So what is the attitude and behavior required as we emerge from recession to gain and sustain your market share? During this show we will be talking about the importance of being bold in business - defying conventional wisdom, walking against the crowd and trying new ways of doing things to succeed. My guests are Shaun Smith a leader in expanding management attention from the narrow focus on customer service to the wider, mo...

Are you interested in becoming truly world class at what you do? If so what are the things that really make a difference? In this show, we are going to talk about how intense focus, discipline and keeping things simple led someone who showed no signs of success as a teenager to go on to become a world class swimmer. Chris Cook represented Great Britain for almost 10 years, reaching Olympic, Commonwealth and European finals and becoming Double Commonwealth Champion. In addition we also have Simon...

Would you like to quickly understand who you were doing business with to help you build a very healthy professional relationship with them? By reading physical cues it is possible to assess the type of person we are speaking to and engage with them more fruitfully and easily. In this show we will examine 6 types of people and explore how best to communicate with them. Each type responds positively to certain words and concepts – and is repelled by other words. We will find how to quickly recogni...

How you launch a product or service can literally make the difference between success and failure. So would you like to know how to do this really effectively without it costing you a fortune? I was recently in London and met someone who really impressed me. Nick James writes copy and executes product launches for some of the best-known experts in Internet Marketing and Personal Development. Many of his campaigns have achieved exceptional results. As the world becomes more and more internet savv...

Would you like to understand how to massively increase your probability of success when it comes to obtaining private equity funding for your business? According to my guest in the current economy, 99% of entrepreneurs pitching for private equity funding are not successful in getting any. This is not because investors no longer have the money to invest. It is usually because those pitching have never been given any proper Mentoring and as a result, their pitch is not up to scratch, investors are...

Do you want to access confidence whenever you need it? According to my guest ‘77% of us believe confidence is the main component of success’. This is why it is such an important topic on this show. Confidence can literally make the difference between us realizing our full potential or not. However, even the most confident people all have low points and dealing with these is critical. My guest is confidence expert Seán Brickell, an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, trainer and author of the ac...

Ever dreamed of being a rockstar and touring the world? If so - you are not alone! My guest on this show achieved that very dream. Chris White is best known for - the saxophone sound of Dire Straits. His work with the band included the Brothers in Arms and Every Street World Tours, the On Every Street and On The Night albums, and the legendary Live Aid and Mandela concerts. We will be discussing practical lessons from his remarkable life in music, including acquiring mastery, dealing with challe...

Do you find yourself spending the greater part of your time dealing with the day-to-day and perhaps not getting ‘up in the helicopter’ enough to view the bigger picture? On this show we will be talking about how to focus effectively on the horizon. The intention being that after listening to this show you will have the inspiration to help you grow your business, improve your personal effectiveness, reduce your own stress through insights into how the top CEO’s effectively develop their businesse...

Are you wishing to advance your career? Or help others advance? Perhaps you have children or family members who could benefit from some words of wisdom? During this show I will be discussing career success with my guest Hilary Wilson who is an international keynote speaker, trainer and mentor. She also founded Wilson Associates Limited, the UK based development consultancy in 1989. During this time Hilary has worked with over 65 FTSE 100 companies, designed and delivered some 3750 bespoke career...

For teams to win in today’s business climate they need both mental and physical fitness. On this show, we will take inspiration from a former professional boxer who now inspires individuals and teams to punch well above their weight. Billy Schwer won British, Commonwealth, European and IBO World Titles and has since built a successful business as an Inspirational and Motivational Speaker and Performance Coach. Having battled his way back from depression, divorce and even bankruptcy after his ret...

Like a Usain Bolt do you attract opportunities into your life with your positive state of mind and results? Or are you one of the 'majority' who have more negative than positive thoughts and achieve more average results? On this show, I am delighted to welcome two extremely successful guests who will help us exceed the norm. Adrienne Lawler after a successful career as Anchor in the newsrooms of the BBC & SKY and co-host of a top daytime show on ITV (Everything Must Go!) now delivers outstanding...

Are you using social media effectively to connect to customers? With ever increasing bandwidth, audio and video has created richer ways to deepen the engagement with online customers. This show will explore how you can sell effectively to the new generation of online buyers and the importance of aligning your content and online technology to your sales and marketing strategy. My guest Frank Furness works across 52 countries motivating and engaging audiences around sales, technology, social media...

Are you looking to reach new heights of achievement and wondering how to get the best out of yourself and others on your journey? Or perhaps you have already achieved everything you set out to do and are wondering what comes next? Cathy O’Dowd is the first woman ever to climb Mount Everest from both North and South sides and therefore knows more about reaching new heights of achievement than almost any other. With a desire to achieve more she continues to find new ways to challenge herself both ...

How many different brands are you exposed to on a daily basis and how does your opinion of them differ? For those brands you have a good feeling towards is it not true that you are more likely to engage, aspire or purchase that brand? Have you therefore considered that people are also brands and based upon the impressions and interactions people have with YOU, their desirability to associate or buy your services will also vary enormously? Our guest on this show is Lesley Everett an international...

It’ s a tough business environment right now. Yet while some struggle there are many that are thriving. Of course you need to keep an eagle eye on cash flow, that’s a given, but now more than ever, highly effective sales & marketing strategies are essential for success. On this show you’ll learn how to get champagne results on a beer budget, including the effective use of social media. Our guest on this show is the perfect person to help us. Steve Clarke went from a school leaver aged 16 with no...

Ever experienced a time when life looked great, only for a sudden change to occur and your perspectives were changed forever? For some of our show guests this has involved recovering psychologically and financially from business failure. In April 2006, Peter Roper became a bestselling author. Outwardly life looked fabulous but in just a few short months, through a combination of some poor choices and perhaps bad luck, Peter had to start again from scratch. Turning failure into success he wrote '...

Our guest on this show would humbly say we are all just ‘ordinary people’. However, how is it that some people are able to unlock their potential to achieve the most extraordinary results? In doing so they also learn the ability to help other ‘ordinary people’ realize their incredible potential. Kevin Gaskell's achievements transcend several worlds. Exceptional results in business, adventure and sport. When I saw Kevin speak, I was captivated by the wisdom he had to share and had to invited him ...

Most people in business today would agree that you can ill afford to ignore the internet. Yet for those of us starting a business or in business our web presence and social media are a continuous process of learning and evolution. On this show,I am delighted to welcome two leading internet and social media experts. Graham Jones is a web psychologist and focuses on how people behave online and in particular how we can understand their behaviour so that we can engage with them better. He is also a...

Could you benefit from some practical, no nonsense business advice to help you get your business moving? If so, with this show you certainly came to the right place. Brad Burton started his networking business in debt and selling pizzas at the weekend. Fast forward six years and he is now MD of a major business network called 4Networking, a top motivational speaker and author of two highly rated and impactful business books 'Get off Your Arse' and 'Get off Your Arse Too'. Terry Cooper has led th...

There is no doubt that the rate of change in the world is speeding up. The rules for success and failure in business are changing as revolutionary companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, Virgin impact the world. Economies are in crisis and all industries are under enormous pressure. Yet for the business owner, learning to navigate potentially disruptive change could actually yield the greatest of opportunities. I am delighted therefore that internationally acclaimed expert on the changing world ...

Ever had self doubts about whether you can achieve your full potential in life? Perhaps you feel held back by your upbringing or have had some bad luck along the way? Maybe you have lost your job in the downturn or are struggling to bring in new clients into your business right now and are frustrated. Or perhaps you are juggling a heavy workload and can’t find the energy to do the things that would really make a difference. Whatever your situation, we can all learn something from Richard McCann....

Influence is about our ability to have an effect on others. As nothing in this world of great significance is ever achieved by one person entirely alone then influencing skills are a critical success factor. In business they are essential to winning new clients, success at job interviews, influencing the media, building great network contacts etc. On this show we have two people who have experienced great success from effective influencing. Marianne Abib-Pech was Global Chief Financial Officer f...

Self image could be described as the beliefs that we hold about what others think about us. Our self image can therefore be established by what we have taken on board from others or certain judgements we have made about our self. What is clear is that how we perceive our self image and how others choose to treat and perceive us has an incredible impact on our success in business and life. In this show we will be talking with self image expert Darrell Knoch. Darrell transformed his life from a ve...

Ever find self confidence a challenge? You are not alone. The number one issue for 'Be More Achieve More newsletter subscribers when asked 'What is your main barrier to success' is self confidence. At times, everyone battles with it and if you are building a team their confidence is also essential to realize team potential. Intelligence helps, qualifications are useful, good looks are a bonus, but self confidence is your greatest asset. Many people focus on all the wrong things. They dwell on mi...