Boosting the skills of Managers and Leaders
The Executive Edge
Episode 179 Released May 16, 2024 This week's guest is , who runs a business helping organisations to build skill at managerial and leadership level. I am passionate about this myself as I regularly work in business and find many people struggle with some aspect of their role. Often its handling conflict, or people who are under-performing, or it can be getting the right person in the job in the first place. Doug is very skilled with a long history of working in HR and his starting point is another passion of mine – that HR is not just about employment records and holiday allowance! It’s...
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Play it full - in life and business!
The Executive Edge
Episode 178 Released May 9, 2024 Welcome to episode 178 of my podcast The Executive Edge with . Kapil is a TEDx speaker, author, and coach. He passionately believes that anyone can find greater purpose in their life then live a happier life with time, effort, and guidance. He runs Visit for more. Also, connect with Sue on: Podcast editing & production:
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Breathwork & high performance with John Hall
The Executive Edge
Episode 177 Released May 2, 2024 This week's guest is - an expert in breathwork. John who runs his own business talked about how the vagus nerve works and that it runs the full length of the body from brain to toes! As a result, it controls or influences, many reactions, and responses in our body. He is quoted as saying “our mind is sending signals to our body about what to focus on. Our focus is sending signals back to our body about how to respond!” So, the aim of this podcast is to help you recognise what you have control of, and how to assert that control. It pays off. ...
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The Missing Logic in Leadership!
The Executive Edge
Episode 176 Released April 25, 2024 This week's guests are who run On the show we discuss the "Polarity Intelligence Framework" that they've developed, which helps business leaders not just survive but thrive. As Michelle and Tracy put it, they "equip leaders with the missing logic to combat burnout and create sustainable work life balance and healthy work environments." Visit for the show notes. Also, connect with Sue on: Podcast editing & production:
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Pioneering AI integration for Business Success
The Executive Edge
Episode 175 Released April 18, 2024 This week's guest is Ajay has been an expert in AI for many years and worked for various companies including Motorola and Google. He believes it isn’t a big surprise or scary but it’s all about data! It helps us if we let it because data is more predictive, and it does better than us as we make errors. On the show we talk all things AI. Visit for more. Also, connect with Sue on: Podcast editing & production:
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Become a Conscious Business Rebel
The Executive Edge
Episode 174 Release April 11, 2024 This week's guest is This episode delves into the concept of being a conscious business rebel and explores the journey of self-discovery and transformation. Erin introduces herself and shares insights into her personal and professional background. She feels she is a conscious business rebel, and she highlights her love for freedom and self-direction. The focus of the show is the role and make up of the conscious rebel in business. Visit for the show notes. Also, connect with Sue on: Podcast editing & production:
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Leading with Purpose: Unveiling the Core of Effective Leadership
The Executive Edge
Episode 173 Released April 4, 2024 This week The Executive Edge welcomes Laura is a leadership coach specialising in helping organizations, big and small, enhance their workplace culture. We talk leadership culture and the way the workplace is changing. Visit for the full show notes. Also, connect with Sue on: Podcast editing & production:
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Mastering Mental Performance: Insights from Wall Street with Evan Marks
The Executive Edge
Episode 172 Released March 28, 2024 This week's guest is . Evan is a distinguished performance coach with a background in Wall Street. He shares his 23-year experience on Wall Street highlighting the intense and competitive environment. In this interview he discusses the significance of mental performance in high-pressure business settings. Visit for more. Also, connect with Sue on: Podcast editing & production:
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The blind spots of CEOs & why this matters!
The Executive Edge
Episode 171 Released March 21, 2024 This week's guests is Andrea Petrone, an executive performance coach. On the show we discuss how Andrea feels the role of CEOs is changing, how CEOs need to relate more to their staff, and the importance of communication in the workplace. Visit for the full show notes. Also, connect with Sue on: Connect with Andrea on: Podcast editing & production:
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The Process & Benefit of Bringing Marketing in-house
The Executive Edge
Episode 170 Released March 14, 2024 This week's guest is Kasper is the Chief Commercial and Creative Officer for Zite Agency in Copenhagen. His background has been in agency marketing, and he’s got experience of being both his own in-house marketing expert and using external support. During this episode we had a great chat about small businesses and how they get to the tipping point where it has less value using a ‘jack of all trades’ who does everything for you, versus outsourcing your marketing needs. Often it is driven by the level of expertise you need and the sector you’re in....
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Released November 30, 2023
In this episode I want to talk to you about the second chapter of my new book ‘Toolkit for life’. This features the topic of how to communicate well. It is available for purchase and download on the site now.
All of us pick up the skill of expressing ourselves when we’re quite young, but it’s a skill that is by no means easy for all of us. Trying to get your point across and not feeling heard, or not managing your feelings in that moment can be tricky. It can make you feel less competent, or confident, at it. So, as a result it can be difficult to keep trying.
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