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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 1H 12M

Paul Hetherington: From selling timeshares to guiding the CEOs

from An Unorthodox CEO

This week, we sit down with Paul to explore his journey from his first job and university days to becoming a leader who now guides CEOs across the country. Listen as he chats with Steve about what it’s like to run a business you didn’t found, the importance of listening and vulnerability, and how Vistage changed his approach to leadership. Plus so much more in our Series 1 finale!00:00 Intro03:18 A bit about Paul & life growing up07:18 Paul’s first Job09:14 Life at University12:05 How Paul ended up in the South East16:20 Becoming a Manager (Sorry Paul - Becoming a Leader)17:31 Experiences working with friends21:30 How Vistage changed Paul24:58 Being a CEO in a business you didn’t found - learning to listen30:00 Balancing family life & business32:35 Why he joined Vistage & what it’s all about41:45 Why vulnerability & honesty is really important in business47:10 Implementation is key to moving forward50:00 Value of coaching & imposter syndrome53:00 Paul sleeps on a Sussex Beds mattress!55:25 Quickfire Questions1:09:25 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we sit down with Paul to explore his journey from his first job and university days to becoming a leader who now guides CEOs across the country. Listen as he chats with Steve about what it’s like to run a business you didn’t found, the importance of listening and vulnerability, and how Vistage changed his approach to leadership. Plus so much more in our Series 1 finale!00:00 Intro03:18 A bit about Paul & life growing up07:18 Paul’s first Job09:14 Life at University12:05 How Paul ended up in the South East16:20 Becoming a Manager (Sorry Paul - Becoming a Leader)17:31 Experiences working with friends21:30 How Vistage changed Paul24:58 Being a CEO in a business you didn’t found - learning to listen30:00 Balancing family life & business32:35 Why he joined Vistage & what it’s all about41:45 Why vulnerability & honesty is really important in business47:10 Implementation is key to moving forward50:00 Value of coaching & imposter syndrome53:00 Paul sleeps on a Sussex Beds mattress!55:25 Quickfire Questions1:09:25 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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