Today’s guest is Gail Newsham, Women’s Football Historian, biographer of The Dick, Kerr Ladies and author of Made in Whittingham Street. In our conversation Gail shares her story of leading with courage and gratitude, and offers insights into:

• The importance of not only finding your cause, your purpose, but of always being true to it, and to yourself.

• How staying true to your dreams, your hopes and aspirations really matters and that it is this which gives courage to and inspires others to follow their dreams and to stay true to them.

• Knowing what you believe in and having faith can give you the courage to keep going, and gratitude for what you have, and help reconcile challenges.

Today’s guest is Jason Webber Senior Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability Manager Football Association Wales (FAW). In our conversation Jason offers valuable insights into:

• Creating a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment

• Diversity/Representation at all levels especially in senior leadership.

• Education & Awareness

• Taking meaningful action and sustainable progress.

I had the joy of being in conversation with Febronia Ruocco in a previous episode of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend. Since then Feb has qualified as a coach and much more, and contacted me to say she would like to share more of her leadership story and journey. In our conversation Feb offers valuable insights into:

• Going back to Business School.

• Fantastic support from new peers and the marketing industry.

• The push towards and importance of accreditations from the Coaching Bodies.

• Building a business and launching exciting new services in 2025.

Today’s guest is Howard Johns, CEO of Onezero, Passionate Solar Energy Entrepreneur, Founder, Author and TedX Speaker. In our conversation Howard offers valuable insights into: 

• How trusting your purpose and having a vision in vital

• How he lives and leads through success and failure with commitment

• How stepping into the uncomfortable can lead to authentic connection

Today’s guest is Ed Corbett "The Brand Plan Man", Head of Consulting, AI evangelist, Lover of marketing and Mentor to emerging businesses. In our conversation Ed offers valuable insights into: 

• How success is built on big relationships

• The importance of seeking out and really listening to feedback to grow

• Why being comfortable not knowing everything is key

• How we can inspire others to be the best they can be

Today’s guest is Delia Lazaroiu, Senior Data Analyst and the title of our conversation is Kind leadership and diverse voices rising. In our conversation Delia offers valuable insights into: 

• Making progress by aspiring to be the least knowledgeable person in that room

• Finding your tribe and thriving 

• Living in and leading with gratitude 

• Living a meaningful life as a leader and human by helping others and offering kindness 

• Navigating career changes and your next big step;

• Hiring tips for leaders to ensure you have the right people in the right roles.

Today’s guest is David Dand, Managing Director of Coreus, the Brighton based Talent Acquisition agency. In our conversation, David offers valuable insights into:

• The five step framework he uses when leading a candidate search to understand fit and motivation; 

• What you need to know about changing career and recruitment;

• Navigating career changes and your next big step;

• Hiring tips for leaders to ensure you have the right people in the right roles.

Today’s guest is Sue Cockell, Solo Traveller on a mission to help women in their mid-lives to enjoy the transformative power of travelling alone. In our conversation Sue offers valuable insights into: 

• The transformative power of travel

• Solo travel for women in mid-life

• Embracing the power of “Yes!”

Today’s guest is Andrew Edwards, former BBC broadcaster, and now an Event Host, Trainer, Teacher and Mentor. Andrew offered valuable insights into:

• Leading by example through your leadership behaviour in an ‘on and off air’ frontline role.

• Looking down, up and out - remembering to consult your team, using the expertise around you, and never losing track of your real bosses - your audience, customers and the public.

• Swimming against the tide of expectation - your own and others’ expectations while looking after your own mental health.

• Differentiating the personal from the private, and the power of opening up in the right way to others and getting the balance right.