After Dinner Leadership

In this short but powerful episode, host Simon Fagg shares the heart and soul of After Dinner Leadership. Discover why this podcast was created, why the podcast is called what it is and how it aims to inspire leaders at every stage of their journey to lead with purpose and mentor with patience. Join us as we set the stage for a new season of valuable insights from extremely inspiring individuals. Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube ...

Join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table with Ryan Spoors, Account Executive at Redo. Simon and Ryan sit together for a thoughtful, candid conversation as Ryan prepares to move on to a new role and a new industry. After years behind the scenes helping shape the podcast, Ryan turns the tables and reflects on what hundreds of hours of listening to leaders has taught him. You will hear Ryan unpack three themes that show up again and again in great leaders: Why listening is a skill you...

Join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table with George Costard, Managing Director of DEKA Life Sciences. In this episode, Simon and George explore why creating a strong hiring culture is essential to building a successful business - and the true cost of getting it wrong. They discuss knowing when it’s okay not to have all the answers, what good performance metrics really look like, and how the right people can shape the success of a business. Whether you’re a business leader, aspirin...

Join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table with Zoë Thompson, Strategic Leadership Consultant and Coach. In this episode, we explore how to find your unique leadership style, lead with confidence through uncertainty, and elevate your impact in an AI-powered world. Whether you're an emerging leader, or a seasoned executive, you'll leave with fresh perspectives and practical insights to help you lead with authenticity, adaptability, and purpose. Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on Link...

Join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table with Aleck Jones, CEO & Co-Founder of Kindling Bio. In this episode, Aleck reflects on the leadership lessons he wishes he'd learned earlier, including the importance of becoming comfortable with discomfort and using it as a catalyst for growth. He also shares the inspiring work Kindling Bio is doing to advance children's cancer research, offering a powerful reminder of how purpose can drive innovation and impact. Send us Fan Mail Conn...