The Executive Edge

Episode 144 Released September 7, 2023 This week's guest is Jacob Badsgaard, founder and president at Disruptive Advertising.   We explore the application of values in the business world, emphasising the need for companies to not only understand what these are, but also to live by them and align their actions accordingly. Our discussion seeks to recognise the challenges in acknowledging one's own belief system and introspective journey. It often brings about feelings of guilt and shame when individuals realize they may not have been living in alignment with their values. This challenge is a fundamental starting point for the podcast's exploration, highlighting the emotional aspects of this process. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 151 Released October 26, 2023 This week's guest is Michael Malone – a professional in the field of Corporate Finance, specialising as an Investment Banker and Financial Consultant. Michael is now the Vice President at 'The Financial Retirement Group' where he assists individual clients with attaining long term financial goals. On today's episode, Michael introduces himself as a financial advisor and explains that his firm helps clients live 20% longer. He shares his background, which includes transitioning from real estate into finance, and eventually specialising in retirement planning. We discuss the sensitivity that executives have around the concept of retirement. We also cover the challenges they face when considering this stage of life. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 149 Released October 12, 2023 Welcome to episode 149 with Jason Shen. In this week's episode of The Executive Edge, guest Jason Shen – an executive coach and CEO of Refactor Labs – shares his unique journey from being a gymnast to his current career. He emphasises the relevance of resilience and reinvention in today's dynamic environment. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 148 Released October 5, 2023 This week's episode of The Executive Edge welcomes Gerald Leonard, the CEO of two companies, Turnberry Premier (a consulting business) and the Productivity Intelligence Institute (an online training company focused on productivity). The conversation delves into Gerald's unique perspective on productivity and personal growth. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 147 Released September 27, 2023 The guest this week is Chellie Phillips.  Chellie is an author and coach who specialises in career and personal branding.  Chellie discusses her background in journalism and corporate PR. She highlights the importance of storytelling and authenticity in branding. The episode emphasises that personal branding goes beyond the scope of social media. It is all about how individuals present themselves in all aspects of life, including in the workplace. She affirms the importance of client interactions, and everyday conversations. It's also about the way people communicate, their behaviour and their consistency in presenting themselves. These all contribute to their personal brand. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 146 Released September 21, 2023 This week's guest is Constance Dierickx, a globally renowned authority in navigating decision-making processes. With a track record of providing counsel to leaders and addressing audiences in over 20 nations, she is well known. As the founder and president of CD Consulting Group, she serves a diverse clientele encompassing many corporations, private equity organisations and major non-profit entities worldwide. Our conversation goes on to highlight how stress can further impair decision-making abilities, whether it's caused by crisis or the pursuit of personal goals. We discuss the biochemical aspects of stress and its impact on the brain, explaining that stress doesn't simply shut down parts of the brain but affects the entire brain network. We also emphasise the difference between short-lived stressors and chronic stress, with the latter leading to tricky behaviours and psychological suffering. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

August 23, 2023 Sue's on vacation, so Producer Jon steps in to share a little message.  Sue's back with episode 144 – and, Yes, it's already in the can – on September 7, 2023. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 140 Released July 26, 2023 In this episode I am joined by Zach Montroy, an expert in strategic leadership, offering solutions in areas such as strategic planning, marketing, communications and more. A pivotal point in our conversation today revolves around the significance of courage in leading change within organisations. Effective leaders recognise that their teams are composed of individuals with diverse abilities and past experiences.  Some of which may involve trauma related to change. To foster an environment that facilitates change, empathy and understanding are therefore crucial. Zach believes that by acknowledging and appreciating the unique qualities of each team member, leaders can create a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and adaptation. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 139 Released July 20, 2023 In this episode of The Executive Edge, Satyam Kantamneni. joins the show. Satyam is the founder of UXReactor, a company that specialises in serving enterprise software companies. In this episode, Satyam highlights the significance of the user experience in today's fiercely competitive digital landscape. Visit www.suefirthltd.com of the show notes for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 138 Released July 13, 2023 In this episode, I am joined by a highly knowledgeable public health professor, Dr Raymona Lawrence. She shares the importance of her model, in actionable steps that promotes diversity and inclusion in various settings. The ROAR framework she introduces, consists of four crucial elements: Recruitment, Onboarding, Activity, and Retention.   When it comes to recruitment, this refers to the importance of addressing unconscious bias, diversifying candidate pools, and avoiding hiring individuals that are like current employees.   What else did we discuss? In terms of onboarding, she emphasises the need for diverse onboarding practices and fostering inclusion beyond the recruitment stage. This includes accommodating different perspectives and backgrounds.   For more, visit  www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 137 Released July 6, 2023   Kim Carpenter talks people-centric leadership and how it's good for business.   Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 136 Released June 29, 2023 This week's episode is all about my new PDF "The 5 Toughest Challenges for Young People" which is out this week.  Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 134 Released June 15, 2023 Joseph VanDusen is on a mission to inspire and empower others to reach their full potential. He is a renowned speaker, author, and expert in the field of leadership and personal development.  With a background in the Air Force and extensive experience in both leadership and entrepreneurship, he brings a unique perspective and a wealth of practical knowledge to the table. Through his captivating speeches, thought-provoking books, and coaching sessions, he has touched the lives of countless individuals, helping them unlock their true potential and achieve greatness. Known for his dynamic and engaging style, our speaker's message centres around the concept of being elite in life and leadership. He firmly believes that each of us has the power to become the best version of ourselves and to lead with purpose and impact. He encourages us to embrace a target backwards mindset, set ambitious goals, and execute them with precision. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 132 Released May 30, 2023 Welcome to this week's episode with Michelle and Jacques Du Plessis They are a remarkable couple who embarked on a transformative journey from being professional Architects in South Africa to successful entrepreneurs in the digital construction industry in the UK. Michelle and Jacques Du Plessis are founders of www.maketheshft.digital. Their story is a testament to courage, resilience, and the pursuit of finding fulfilment beyond the confines of their previous careers. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 131 Released May 25, 2023   Welcome to episode 131 with Yaron Been Yaron is a growth coach and consultant with a background in ecommerce. He and his wife started an ecommerce business after traveling in Southeast Asia and realizing they wanted to find a way to make money online. He worked as a media buyer and spent around a million dollars a month on Facebook ads. Yaron's ecommerce store sold over $4 million worth of products and was primarily based in the UK. He now provides growth consulting and coaching to established ecommerce businesses, focusing on improving conversion rates and average order value.   Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 130 Released May 18, 2023 Paul Ter Wal is the guest this week. Hailing all the way from Holland, Paul – a former lawyer – works with "preventative healthcare" in business at Team Andare. He discusses on the show how businesses need to work harder to take care of employees by fostering core values that are align with staff. For Paul, preventative healthcare comes from good business leadership and in turn this, when grounded in healthcare,  leads to increased profits and productivity. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 129 Released May 11, 2023 The week's episode features a conversation with Peter Voss, who is an expert in artificial intelligence. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 128 Released May 4, 2023 Welcome to episode 128 with Le-an Lai Le-an started working from home at the age of 15, doing various tasks such as ghost-writing, graphic design, and marketing work After experiencing a near-death typhoon, she realized that she did not want to follow the traditional Asian path of becoming a lawyer and working overseas like her parents and vowed to pursue her passion of writing and find a job online. On the show, Le-an talks about the business system she developed and encourages her clients to adopt.  Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 127  Released April 26, 2023 This week's guest is Adeline Tiah. She is passionate about building brands and high-performance teams. Over the last 20 years, Adeline has earned her stripes in marketing across different industries from retail, tech, banking and more recently in fintech/startup. Along the way she got herself certified as a Leadership coach and a Human Centred Design Practitioner. Adeline shares her story and talks about her new book about thriving in  the workplace. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 126 Released April 19, 2023 Welcome to this week's guest Steve Martile Steve, who used to be a mechanical engineer for 13 years, nowadays helps entrepreneurs build their businesses and recently wrote "The Seven Day Manifestation Experiment."  On the show he talks about how after he quit his engineering job he started practicing the law of attraction by visualising himself in a job he loved and enjoyed. The impact of this has driven the success of his business and is at the very core of his new book.  Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall