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Podcast · 136 episodes

Brave Bold Brilliant

by Jeannette Linfoot · English

Brave Bold Brilliant is where business leaders, entrepreneurs and their teams come to be inspired, challenged and equipped with the tools for growth and success. Here on Brave Bold Brilliant podcast, Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first-hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant. From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself.

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Inside the World of Elite Close Protection with UMBRA Founder Kate BrightKate Bright, founder/CEO of Umbra, explains “secure lifestyle” close protection and protective security as a multidimensional service spanning physical, digital/cyber, reputational, and emotional…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 24 chapters
The Sphere of Influence: How Your Circle Shapes Your SuccessHow your “sphere of influence” affects business success, using a four-quadrant matrix (interest vs influence) to decide who to spend time with and how to allocate your time intentionally.24 Sep 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
Shereen Ritchie: From LEON to Kuvi Hospitality's Coyo Taco UK LaunchShereen Ritchie’s career journey in hospitality and leadership philosophy, plus Koovy Hospitality’s launch of Coyo Taco UK and plans for expansion.21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 20 chapters
Lock In, Lock Through, Leadership“Lock In, Lock Through, Leadership” explains how leaders manage focus and transitions during busy, distraction-filled workdays.17 Sep 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Wales Rugby Icon Jonathan Davies CBE: Union, League & Life After SportJonathan Davies (CBE) discusses leadership and life lessons drawn from his Welsh rugby career across union and league, then his reinvention into BBC broadcasting and business development, emphasizing…14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 26 chapters
Belief is Your Superpower“Belief is Your Superpower” argues that self-belief drives leadership and career growth, especially by acting outside comfort zones.10 Sep 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
Sir Liam Fox: Trade, Diplomacy & the Coming Water CrisisSir Liam Fox discusses how his medical training shaped his political decision-making style; the role of empathy/emotional intelligence in leadership; managing ego and public criticism; and his book…7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 27 chapters
10 Steps to Starting a Business in 2026A step-by-step framework for building a scalable business from scratch (10 steps across 5 chapters), blending corporate leadership experience with entrepreneurship.4 Sep 2026 · 29 min · 15 chapters
Building LEGOLAND, Madame Tussauds & SEA LIFE: Mark "Fish" Fisher's StoryMark “Fish” Fisher’s career in location-based entertainment, from starting as a bear-costume performer at Alton Towers to leading development at Merlin, taking the company public, then navigating…1 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 28 chapters
Quit Your Job, Become Your Own BossHow to decide whether to quit a job and become your own boss, using “warts and all” lessons from the host’s real transition, structured into timing, readiness vs frustration, and financial planning.28 Aug 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Building Luxury Homes in Wales: Andy Green's JourneyAndy Green’s journey from dyslexia and leaving school early to building Greens Construction Limited into a multi-entity construction and manufacturing group, scaling without micromanaging, and…25 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 27 chapters
The One Trait Every High-Performing Board Has (That Yours Probably Doesn't)High-performing boards have “cohesion” driven by real trust and psychological safety at the top table, enabling faster, higher-quality decisions and accountability.21 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
Why Successful Leaders Still Sabotage Themselves | Dave Callan (Man Utd, Team Sky, INEOS)Presence meets progress—how leaders and founders redefine identity, manage fear, and lead through transitions by grounding decisions in internal values rather than job titles.18 Aug 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 23 chapters
Why Leadership at the Top Is the Loneliest Job in BusinessExecutive isolation—why CEOs/founders feel lonely despite busy schedules, and how to address it to prevent burnout and poor decisions.14 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 5 chapters
Katie Partridge: Investment Banking, GCC Business & Female Leadership | Brave Bold Brilliant PodcastKatie Partridge discusses finding “spark” and purpose through leadership, dealmaking, and building supportive networks for women—especially via her leadership platform Jahara Global—while sharing…11 Aug 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 25 chapters
The Power of Time... Don't Waste It! | With Jeannette LinfootHow busy professionals can stop wasting perishable time and increase impact using a simple time-management model.7 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 7 chapters
How to Build a Brand Through Podcasting with James Burtt | Brave Bold Brilliant PodcastHow to build a “marketing & branding powerhouse,” arguing that brand is not logos or websites but your reputation/promise; also covers personal branding, podcasting’s evolution (audio to video), and…4 Aug 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 32 chapters
Bold Decisions vs Reckless Decisions | How Top Leaders Actually Tell the DifferenceHow to distinguish bold, high-stakes business decisions from reckless ones, using a decision-making framework (information, reversibility, risk ownership, fear vs calm, conviction vs stubbornness,…31 Jul 2026 · 19 min · 7 chapters
From Homeworking Myths to a 44,000-Advisor Empire | Tricia Handley-Hughes, InteleTravel MDLeadership lessons (communication, transparency, resilience) and how IntelliTravel’s “host agency” model supports home-based travel entrepreneurs while disrupting the travel industry through tech…28 Jul 2026 · 1 h · 26 chapters
Why Most Leaders Are Flying Blind (And Don't Even Know It)Leaders “fly blind” when they don’t truly know their business’s health—strategic position, real performance, team capability, and external market reality.24 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 8 chapters
From Classical Percussionist to £20M Immersive Empire: Eddy Hackett's Bootstrapped Business Story | Brave Bold BrilliantEddy Hackett explains his career shift from classical percussion to co-founding The Lost Estate, a £20M business built through bootstrapping, networking, and later strategic investment.21 Jul 2026 · 36 min · 12 chapters
The Leadership Skills They Never Taught You (Even With an MBA)Leadership lessons “never taught,” arguing that technical excellence earns promotions but not leadership capability.17 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
How Adam Stott Built a Multi-Million Pound Business | Sales, Social Media & Scaling SuccessAdam Stott’s journey from humble beginnings in Essex to building an eight-figure education/business empire, and how he coaches entrepreneurs using sales, momentum, business-model clarity, and a…14 Jul 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 28 chapters
How James Martin Built a £30M Business Empire After Leaving School at 14 | Entrepreneur Success SecretsGratitude, courage, and “grinding for greatness” framed through business leadership, delegation, and building companies that run without the founder.7 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 25 chapters