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The Executive Edge
by Sue Firth
The Executive Edge is the podcast that gives you an edge in life and business with practical skills that you can apply to achieve and maintain success. Hosted by UK psychologist and business adviser, Sue Firth. The show is a mix of interviews, tips, business insights and inspiration.
Episodes
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Why Work Is Broken and How Leaders Can Fix It
Episode 244 Released October 15, 2026 This week I talk to Kate Jones, a Senior Leadership Adviser & Executive Coach. Kate runs Neon, a coaching and consulting company, which specialises in leadership development for mission-driven organisations, through leadership strategy, team development and...
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Everybody leads, everybody follows
Episode 243 Released October 1, 2026 Kyle Skalisky, who today is an aerospace executive, and leadership strategist, spent 23 years in the US Air Force, much of it flying the F-15. He then took those lessons into industry. As Kyle explains on the show, his core point is simple: fighter pilot...
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Rebuilding Your Identity After Burnout
Episode 242 Released September 17, 2026 This week I sat down with Kenny Stoddart, who runs a leadership advisory firm specialising in identity reconstruction, executive performance, and cybersecurity leadership. Kenny spent 27 years at the sharp end of the cybersecurity world, making his first...
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Leading in the Mess
This week on The Executive Edge podcast I am joined by Daniel Atlin, a Canadian executive advisor and leadership coach who helps complex, purpose-driven organisations and individuals navigate change and uncertainty. Most organisations today are living with constant change, competing priorities…
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The Hidden Psychology of Working for Yourself
Episode 240 Released August 28, 2026 It had been a while since I recorded a solo episode. Then I had a low moment, a short one, and it reminded me why this conversation is worth having. Working for yourself looks wonderful from the outside. Coffee whenever you fancy it. No one checking where you...
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The Stress Bucket, and Why High Performers Hit the Wall
Episode 239 Released August 5, 2026 Boomer Anderson's story will resonate with anyone who has ever pushed a little too hard for a little too long. Boomer — CEO at Troscriptions & Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMeHOPe) — started early. He was trading stocks at 12 and reading...
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Better, Not Perfect
Episode 238 Released July 23, 2026 This week on Episode 238 of The Executive Edge, I talk to Christy Pretzinger, founder of The Better Leader Project, CEO of healthcare content agency WG Content, and author of Your Cultural Balance Sheet. Christy has built her business around an idea that rarely...
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The Reputation Advantage
Episode 237 Released July 9, 2026 This episode of my podcast sits a little outside my usual territory. Most weeks I'm here talking about the psychology behind performance, leadership and how we show up. However, this week I'm taking you somewhere more practical: my guest is Steve Turner of…
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Lead With Clarity, Courage and Curiosity
Episode 236. Released June 25, 2026 This week I'm joined by Louisa Loran, a global executive advisor, board member and author of Leadership Anatomy in Motion. Louisa has spent more than two decades at the heart of some of the world's biggest businesses, including Diageo, Maersk and Google. Change...
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Momentum Has Two Parts. Most Businesses Only Chase One
Episode 235 Released June 11, 2026 Everyone wants momentum. Move faster, scale quicker, get ahead. Yet very few businesses actually have it. This week I talk with Chip Higgins, author of The Bizzics Way. Chip took one equation from physics, mass times velocity, and turned it into a refreshingly...
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Dealing with your inner critic (and what actually works!)
Episode 234 Released May 28, 2026 You know the feeling. You've read the books, done the therapy, tried the positive thinking. And yet. Same patterns. Same reactions. Same stuck points — just in slightly different circumstances. In this episode, Sue talks with Joanna Kleinman — a psychotherapist…
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The Gap Between Good and Great Isn't Technical
Released May 14, 2026 Episode 233 Fourteen years working with NBA players teaches you something most leadership books miss: the gap between good and great is almost never technical. It's psychological. This week I sit down with Tom Mitchell — 40+ years coaching elite athletes and business…
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Why Your Employer Brand Is Already Defined — Whether You Realise It Or Not
Episode 232 Released April 29, 2026 This week on The Executive Edge, I'm joined by Srimoyee (Sri) Dey, founder of BrandsLumen and an employer brand strategist based in Melbourne. Sri works with leaders to close the gap between what their organisation says it stands for — and what talent actually...
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Executive Presence — How to Command, Connect and Close with Dr. Laura Sicola
Episode 231 Released April 16, 2026 About this episode You know what you want to say. So why doesn't it land? I'm joined by executive communication expert and author Dr. Laura Sicola to unpack the real meaning of executive presence — and why it could be the single biggest factor holding talented...
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Breathing Easy: The Antiviral Technology That Could Change the Way You Work and Live
_*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> Episode 230 Released April 2, 2026 _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> In this episode, I sit down with Gemma Borgert — a medical device specialist with over 20 years of industry experience and a deeply personal reason for championing this technology. Gemma introduces the e4life personal, a...
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The Uncertainty Advantage: How Smart Leaders Turn Volatility into Growth
Episode 229 Released March 19, 2026 Guest: Rebecca Homkes (Economist, Growth Strategist, Lecturer at London Business School & Duke University) Episode Overview In this episode, I am joined by economist and growth strategist Rebecca Homkes for a conversation about leading through uncertainty. With...
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Are you coping, surviving — or actually thriving?
Episode 228 / Released March 5, 2026 Are you coping, surviving — or actually thriving? In this episode, I talked with Russell Harvey, speaker and coach, who has spent over a decade helping leaders build the kind of resilience that lasts. His background spans the NHS, BT, and years of leadership...
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Act Like an Owner — How Culture Really Gets Built
Episode 227 Released February 19, 2026 With Greg Hawks, Corporate Culture Specialist What if the problem with employee engagement isn't the disengaged — it's the people you've been tolerating? That's the starting point for this week's conversation with Greg Hawks, corporate culture specialist,...
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Developing a Future-Ready Mindset with Allister Frost
Episode 226 Released February 5, 2026 In this episode, Sue Firth talks with Allister Frost about why cultivating a future-ready mindset is essential for leaders navigating constant change—and how to do it without feeling overwhelmed. About Allister Frost Allister spent ten years in traditional...
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The Leadership We Need - with Maria Brinck
Episode 225 Released January 22, 2026 Episode Overview In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Brinck, leadership consultant, public speaker, and author of The Leadership We Need. Maria shares her remarkable journey from corporate America to the rainforests of Cameroon, and explains why the…
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Selling Your Business: What Nobody Tells You About Letting Go
Episode 224 Released January 8, 2026 This week I'm joined by James Gardner, a fellow Vistage member who's been on quite a journey – from building a manufacturing business with his brother over nearly two decades, through its sale, to running a funeral director businesses in Kent. James now…
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Building Culture Through Strategic Internal Communication
Episode 223 Released December 11, 2025 Guest: Alejandra Ramirez, Founder of Ready Cultures Episode Overview In this episode, Sue is joined by Alejandra Ramirez, an internal communications specialist with nearly 20 years of experience helping service-driven businesses shape their culture from the...
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Episode 222 Released November 27, 2025 Audio Quality Note Please note: Due to technical difficulties with the host's microphone during recording, Sue's audio quality is below our usual standard. We've chosen to release this episode despite these challenges because the conversation offers valuable...
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Turning Adversity Into Leadership – with Ted Santos
Episode 221 Released November 13, 2025 Guest: Ted Santos, Business Strategist and Founder of Turnaround Investment Partners ----- In this episode, I sat down with Ted Santos, a business strategist who has pioneered a disruptive leadership model that challenges how executives think about change,...
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Building Your Resilience Plan – with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier
Episode 220 Released 2025-10-30 Building Your Resilience Plan with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier Guest: Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, Workplace Mental Health Expert, Psychologist, and Speaker If you're a busy, I suspect you've already spotted yourself in this scenario: demands are increasing…
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Mastering Salary Negotiation with John Gates
Episode 219 Released 2025-10-16 Guest: John Gates, Founder of Salary Coach Episode Summary I sit down with veteran recruiter John Gates, who shares over 30 years of insider knowledge on salary negotiation. With 75,000+ job offers under his belt, John reveals why 80% of people don't negotiate at...
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Grasping Confidence with Tara Lafon Gooch
Episode 218 Released 2025-10-02 Episode Overview In this episode of The Executive Edge, host Sue Firth sits down with confidence coach and entrepreneur Tara Lafon Gooch to discuss building authentic confidence, personal branding, and the transformative power of gratitude. Tara shares her journey...
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From Trauma to Triumph: Building Multiple Successful Businesses
Episode 217 Released September 18, 2025 Guest: Jose Berlanga - From Trauma to Triumph: Building Multiple Successful Businesses Website: https://joseberlanga.com Episode Overview In this episode, Sue Firth interviews Jose Berlanga, a Houston-based entrepreneur who has built success across multiple...
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Mastering Strategic Change with Dan Roberts
Released September 4, 2025 | Episode 216 Episode Summary In this episode of The Executive Edge, host Sue Firth sits down with leadership and strategic change advisor Dan Roberts to explore the critical human element of organizational transformation. Drawing from extensive experience in change...
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From Goldman to Growth: Strategic Partnerships, AI Adoption, and Building Exit-Ready Businesses: A conversation with Candice Elsmore
Episode 215 Released July 24, 2025 Interview with Candice Elsmore - Former Investment Banker turned COO, Strategic Partnerships Expert Guest Background Candice Elsmore brings extensive international experience across four continents: South African origins: Grew up in Johannesburg Education…
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Colostrum & Health with Freddie Rostand
Episode 214 Released: July 10, 2025 The Story Freddie Rostand's wife Liz has MS and was declining rapidly - could barely walk ¾ mile before collapse. Traditional medicine offered little hope, according to Freddie. An Australian journalist friend shared how bovine colostrum got his…
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Leadership is a Skill, Not a Position
Episode 213 Released June 26, 2025 Episode: Leadership is a Skill, Not a Position Guest: Andy Coley - Leadership Development Expert & TEDx Speaker of the Year Episode Overview Join Sue Firth as she interviews Andy Coley, a leadership development expert who transitioned from tech to transforming…
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Finding Work-Life Balance with Lauren Taubes
Episode 212 Released June 12, 2025 Guest Bio Lauren Taubes brings over 20 years of experience in fashion technology, with a unique background spanning trend forecasting, retail training platforms, ERP systems, and data analytics. She holds a degree in apparel merchandising with a minor in…
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In Your Power: Regaining Control, Reducing Stress & Preventing Burnout - with Dr Sharon Melnick
Episode 212 Released May 29, 2025 Episode Overview In this episode, Dr. Sharon Melnick reveals the critical difference between being "in power" (having a position) versus being "in your power" (having personal agency). Drawing from her 10 years of research at Harvard Medical School and extensive...
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From Chaos to Clarity: Why Project Management Is the Secret Weapon for Strategy Execution
🎙️ The Executive Edge – Episode 210 Guest: Professor Adam Boddison, CEO of the Association for Project Management Host: Sue Firth Released: May 15, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode, Sue Firth is joined by Professor Adam Boddison to unpack the underestimated power of project management in...
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Finding Purpose, Creating Joy, and Building a Business That Makes a Difference - Jeff Bogensberger
Episode 209 Released May 1, 2025 In this compelling episode, Jeff Bogensberger, a former corporate executive turned purpose-driven entrepreneur, shares his candid story of transformation after hitting a life crossroads at age 50. Jeff opens up about the personal losses, disillusionment with...
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What millennials can teach us about leadership
Episode 208 Released April 17, 2025 Millennials aren't broken — the leadership model is. In this week's podcast, bestselling author & exec coach Susan Inouye joins Sue Firth to unpack how a gift-centered leadership approach is the future of work. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect...
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Awakening Possibility in Leadership
Episode 207 Released April 3, 2025 In this episode of The Executive Edge, host Sue Firth talks with Graham Wilson, a thought leader and author who founded The Success Factory. Graham shares insights from his military background and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership. Visit...
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Philosophy, Sports, and Business Success
Episode 206 Released March 20, 2025 In this episode of The Executive Edge, host Sue Firth interviews Anders Inset, a business philosopher and author of "The Viking Code." Anders shares insights on building high-performance cultures rooted in values, drawing from Norwegian principles that have led...
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Balancing innovation with profit!
Episode 205 Released March 6, 2025 This week's guest is Rani Al Hajji, a seasoned global executive with a proven track record of driving growth, business transformation and consistent financial results in the Consumer Goods / Personal Care industry. Rani has over 20 years of experience at L'Oréal...
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Get results that count
Episode 204 Released February 20, 2025 This week's guest is Connie Siu, a management consultant who helps businesses achieve profitable growth, transfrom operation and align teams for outstanding performance. On the show, Connie talks about her book "Get Results that Count" and her belief that...
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Diversity, inclusion and further connection
Episode 203 Released February 6, 2025 Bernadette Smith from The Equality Institute is this week's guest. CEO of the Equality Insititute, she is a speaker and award winning author of four books including "Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization". A champion for inclusion and...
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Using your voice to influence and connect
Episode 202 Released January 23, 2025 A conversation with Lauri Smith on the power of voice and the magic that happens when you speak speak authentically and powerfully. The conversation naturally turns to business and leadership and the work Lauri does helping clients express themselves. With a...
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A guide to good gut health
Episode 201 Released January 9, 2025 Nutritionist Dr Emily Prpa is this week's guest. Emily, who is an academic, speaker, and Company Nutritionist & Science Manager at Yakult, talks about the fundamental importance of good gut health and how gut microbiome impact our well-being. Visit...
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A deep dive into Steven Bartlett's 33 Laws of Business & Life
Episode 200 Released 19 December, 2025 This week it's just me behind the mic. Instead of an interview, I discuss Steven Bartlett's book "The Diary of a CEO - The 33 Laws of Business & Life", highlighting some of the key points it raises. Drawing on examples taken from my own life, as well as…
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Making Networking Work For You
Episode 199 Released December 5, 2024 Guest: Michael Forman – Networking Expert, Author & Professional Speaker Episode Overview Michael Forman shares practical strategies for effective business networking, drawing from his extensive experience as a speaker and author of "Networking Unleashed:...
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Ugo Arinzeh: How to relocate, recalibrate & hit the ground running in style
Episode 198 Released November 21, 2024 Ugo Arinzeh is founder and Managing Director of Onyx Property Consultants. She has an MBA in finance and spent over 10 years with Bank of America Merrill Lynch structuring and negotiating real estate transactions. Over the years she has personally bought…
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Being a better executive communicator
Episode 197 Released November 7, 2024 This week's guest is Mike Lane-Evans from Forefront Coaching Visit www.suefirthltd.com for shownotes and more. Also, connect with Sue on: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall
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Avoiding burnout and leaving a legacy
Episode 196 Released October 24, 2024 An interview with Dennis Franczak, 20 Year CEO with experience in building companies, leading business transformation, maximizing operations efficiency, driving revenue growth, increasing profitability and increasing valuation for M&A. He is also founder of...
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How to succeed even more in business
Episode 195 Released October 10, 2024 This week's guest is Steve Smith, a professional business coach in Orange County, CA. Steve's mission, as he says, "is to provide an extraordinary coaching experience that helps business professionals develop a keen sense of clarity, confidence and belief…
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The Executive Edge is the podcast that gives you an edge in life and business with practical skills that you can apply to achieve and maintain success. Hosted by UK psychologist and business adviser, Sue Firth. The show is a mix of interviews, tips, business insights and inspiration.
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