Season 4 - Episode 1 | The Journey from Chef to Business Owner and Coach: Victor Burrill (Vietnam, UK)

💬 Stay Connected with Us In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity speaks with Victor Burrill, Chairman and Chief Connecting Officer of the Business Executive Network (BEN) in Vietnam. Victor shares his journey from his early days in the UK as a chef and event manager to becoming a leadership coach and establishing BEN. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership, crisis management, and personal growth.5 Key Insights from this Podcast:1. The Journey from Chef to CEOVictor reflects on transitioning from the UK culinary world to becoming a businessowner and leadership coach. He highlights the importance of seizing opportunities,managing uncertainty, and continuously innovating.2. Crisis-Ready LeadershipVictor emphasises the need for a "crisis-ready mindset," drawing parallels betweenleadership and navigating a storm. Leaders must anticipate challenges and respondwith calm resilience during crises.3. Family Business and Succession PlanningVictor discusses the dynamics of working with his son in the Business ExecutiveNetwork (BEN) and the importance of separating professional roles from personalrelationships. He shares insights into planning for succession in family-runbusinesses.4. Spirituality and LeadershipVictor reflects on how his Christian values have shaped his leadership style,underscoring the importance of honesty, transparency, and a clear conscience inboth personal and professional spheres.5. The Simple Life and BalanceDespite leading a busy life, Victor stresses the importance of balance. He focuseson maintaining health, nurturing relationships, and fostering sustainable businessgrowth.Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra - Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Impact Velocity  Guest Speaker: Victor Burrill - Chairman & Chief Connecting Officer of Business Executive Network  🌱 Upcoming Programme: Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA)If you are looking to deepen your leadership journey and build sustainable impact, consider joining our upcoming Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA) programme. 📍 SSCA Singapore — 17 to 19 September 2026This immersive experience is designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to align purpose, performance, and long-term impact in a rapidly changing world.Thriving in the Age of Disruption with Dr. Ramesh RamachandraReady to thrive in today’s fast-changing world? Visit our website for exclusive insights and resources from Dr. Ramesh!💡 Watch the full video episodes and engaging reels on YouTube.🎥 Follow us on Tiktok and Linkedln for updates and bonus content.📢 Stay inspired with actionable tips and expert advice every week.🎙️ This podcast is proudly produced by Talent Leadership Crucible.