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Nottingham Business School Business Leaders

Nottingham Trent University
Leadership
Nottingham
Real Estate
Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence
Boots UK
London Lonely Girls Club
Housing Market
Covid-19
Ideagen
Entrepreneurship
United States
Women In Leadership
Housing Affordability
Air Force
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fujitsu
Emerging Talent
BBC
London

How do great leaders inspire others, bring ideas to life and deal with setbacks? Join your host Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi in conversation with business leaders to explore the stories, leadership lessons and actionable advice to help you excel in your career.

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Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast

Episode 83

Matthew Swann – Why playing it safe is the biggest risk of all

Matthew Swann is director of the BBC Concert Orchestra which performs for millions of listeners and viewers around the... more

Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast

Episode 82

Holly Cooke – Building a business that people can connect with

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Holly Cooke is the founder and chief executive of The Lonely Girls Club – the fast-growing social enterprise ... more

Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast

Episode 81

Kate Butler – Leaders must be curious

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Kate Butler is the deputy managing director of Via East Midlands. She is also an expert on the complex challenge of maintaining Britai... more

Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast

Episode 80

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Peter Cheese – Make ‘good work’ your North Star

Peter Cheese is long-serving CEO of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development – and one of the UK’s most influent... more

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Holly Cooke
Founder and CEO of the London Lonely Girls Club
London Lonely Girls Club
Episode: Holly Cooke – Building a business that people can connect with
Kate Butler
Senior executive at Via East Midlands
Via East Midlands
Episode: Kate Butler – Leaders must be curious
Anthony Hemmerdinger
MD Boots UK and ROI, former COO at Asda
Boots UK and ROI
Episode: Anthony Hemmerdinger – The dangers of living on past glories
Matthew Blain
HR Director at Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care
Episode: Matthew Blain – Putting people first in a performance-driven world
Paul Southby
Lawyer and leader with a wide range of civic and business roles
Geldards LLP; High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire (2022–2023)
Episode: Paul Southby – Leadership and the law
Jonathan Suckling
Director and exec team member at VolkerWessels UK
VolkerWessels UK
Episode: Leadership roundtable – Why soft skills matter in the construction industry
Garry Julyan
Commercial MD at Clarke Contracting
Clarke Contracting
Episode: Leadership roundtable – Why soft skills matter in the construction industry
Anna Lungley
Head of Sustainability Consulting at Fujitsu; senior associate at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Fujitsu; Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Episode: Anna Lungley – Sustainability is a business opportunity
Sarah Gregory
Deputy Chief People Officer and People Experience Director at the BBC
BBC
Episode: Sarah Gregory – How joining a board helps leadership development

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Mike Sassi
Host of the Nottingham Business School Business Leaders' Podcast with a focus on leadership storytelling and practical guidance for career and organizational growth.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Inspiring interview

    It’s refreshing to hear such a heart felt and true reflection of Charlottes experiences and a must listen to anyone who is searching for a career path and in need of some inspiration. Support from friends and family, dedication and facing into challenges outside of your comfort zone is brilliant advice.

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  • Thought provoking

    Insightful and crisp discussions and reflections - the perfect lunchtime brain food

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    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Balanced, high-quality guests that mix experience with actionable guidance.
Engaging, insightful conversations with practical takeaways for real-world leadership.
Thought-provoking discussions that sharpen lunchtime thinking about leadership and career growth.

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Ellie Long – The importance of being yourself
Q: What does emerging talent mean at Rolls-Royce, and why is a behavioural-based hiring approach being used?
Emerging talent is defined as early-career individuals with the potential to develop; the hiring focus shifts from deep technical knowledge to behaviours, skills, and growth potential, enabling recruitment of people with the right mindset and adaptability.
Ellie Long – The importance of being yourself
Q: So your first role after you graduated was in HR at EON. What do you know now that you wish you'd known then?
Ellie emphasizes two lessons: be unapologetically yourself and seek environments that value authentic leadership; she notes that you're hired for who you are, not to conform to a mold, and stresses the importance of a culture that supports individuality.
Paul Southby – Leadership and the law
Q: Can you share a pivotal decision you had to make as a chair, and what you learned from it?
There were moments when stepping in to hold a chief executive to account and deciding when to end a working relationship with leadership proved tricky; in hindsight, addressing misfit earlier could have benefited the organization. The lesson is to act decisively when leadership alignment isn't working.
Paul Southby – Leadership and the law
Q: How has your background in dispute resolution shaped your approach to leadership?
Dispute resolution teaches you to read a situation, manage negotiations, and apply pressure judiciously. It also emphasizes advocacy for a cause and the importance of detail and performance in communicating with clients and teams.
Paul Southby – Leadership and the law
Q: What do you think makes a leader effective across different sectors?
A leader needs problem-solving capability, calm under pressure, and the ability to signpost and connect people to opportunities. Leadership also benefits from an understanding of human nature, storytelling, and performing well enough to inspire others while keeping the team focused on the mission.

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A leadership-focused series featuring senior executives and leaders from a range of industries, with conversations that emphasize authentic leadership, mentorship, strategy, and navigating change. Across episodes, listeners hear practical guidance on people development, governance, transformation, sustainability, and high-stakes decision making—often framed through real-world stories, field experiences, and lessons learned from large organisations, private equity environments, and high-profile projects. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on practical leadership skills, diverse industry representation, and guests who blend strategic vision with hands-on execution. The show consistently offers actionable takeaways for aspiring leader... more

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