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A world champion boxer on losing his title, losing himself, and what he wants leaders to notice about themselves before the role ends.

AI promises a lot. Bryce helps leaders think differently about why it feels harder than it should, and how to approach it more simply.

Are you leaving anyone behind? What inclusive leadership really means, why equity differs from fairness, and what leaders can do.

Author and leadership trainer Bruce Mayhew shares his practical framework for having difficult conversations early and safely, before avoidance turns them into conflict.

A winning skipper shares the team empowerment lessons he learned leading an improbable crew of amateurs 40,000 miles around the world.

A senior global leader shares his real-world strategy for managing workload, protecting his time and performing at his best without burning out.

Dee talks with former headteacher and author Derek Thomas about burnout, a health wake-up call and resetting priorities. Derek reflects on balance, new choices and climbing Kilimanjaro, reshaping how he lives and leads.

Hiring feels tougher than ever: Discover seven costly mistakes leaders make, and how recruiters fix them fast.

How an inner critic quietly shapes leadership behaviour under pressure, affecting both leaders and teams, and why awareness changes everything.

High performers set high standards. But when they miss the mark, the internal fallout can be harder to manage than the mistake itself.

Leaders often keep coping while burnout quietly creeps in. Dee Clayton and Marie Ball explore leadership pressure and what needs to change for sustainability.

Why goals don’t motivate teams, how leader preferences shape objectives, and practical changes to boost engagement, energy and commitment as motivation dips through the year.

This episode reveals signs of reluctant leadership and offers simple strategies to restore motivation, balance expectations, and reconnect with purpose. A supportive discussion for leaders feeling stuck or discouraged.

Explore how leaders’ brand promises often diverge from customer reality, why gaps go unnoticed, and practical steps to align behaviour, service delivery, and authentic brand.

Executive Coach Dee Clayton talks with broadcaster and Monogram Media founder Alan Coote about building confidence and credibility on camera and mic. Discover how to overcome nerves, master media moments, and communicate with clarity and authority.

Dee Clayton and Debbie Gilbert discuss how personal branding boosts visibility, credibility, and career success, with practical tips for leaders and teams to build confidence and stand out.

Executive Coach Dee Clayton talks with Sally Chapman, exploring how emotional intelligence, mindset, and communication can transform your leadership and success.

How confident do you feel talking about neurodiversity at work? Dee Clayton and Hayley Brackley explore what every executive needs to know about leading neurodiverse teams.

Build stronger customer partnerships with Dee Clayton and Dani Busseni. Discover the importance of mindset, trust and communication for lasting results.

How leaders use emotional intelligence to guide AI adoption, overcome fear, and harness opportunity.

Dee Clayton and Will Grover share smart tools to transform long Zoom, Teams, or hybrid meetings into engaging, focused, and outcome-driven conversations.

Dee Clayton reveals how to turn agreement into action using the Simply Amazing Structure, with tips for clarity, momentum, and commitment.

Dee Clayton reveals how to simplify complex ideas using the Simply Amazing Structure (SAS). Discover mindset shifts, practical tools, and stories that help you move from expert-mode to impactful communicator.

Three practical ways to grab attention and hold it from the start. She introduces the idea of an “attention tariff” – the cost of being heard in a world full of distractions and explains why your first few seconds matter more than ever.

Dee Clayton describes the Simply Amazing Structure (SAS) – a simple, repeatable tool to engage audiences, sharpen messages and inspire action. Whether pitching, presenting or leading, Dee shares practical strategies to save time, boost confidence and deliver with impact. Transform how you communicate and achieve the outcomes you want.

Dee Clayton and Will Grover from Simply Amazing Training share powerful, real-life stories—from late-night book discoveries to early routines, from accidental coaching to conscious choices that changed everything. Dee reveals how a car accident ignited her passion for mindset and NLP. Expect memorable ideas like "three fingers back" and "seeds in the concrete," plus insights on readiness for change, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Packed with humour, metaphors, and practical tips, this episode will leave you motivated to take your next small step toward growth.

Think your succession plan is solid? It might not be. In this episode of The Dee-Brief Show, multi award-winning executive coach Dee Clayton is joined by leadership expert and certified Motivational Maps practitioner Susannah Brade-Waring to explore the hidden mindset and motivation challenges that derail even the best-laid plans. If you're responsible for leadership coaching for executives or involved in executive and leadership coaching, this conversation offers practical insights to spot potential issues early and develop future leaders who thrive.

Hybrid work seems fine — but is it really? Cracks are showing: too many meetings, silent disengagement, and unclear expectations. Dr Gwen Stirling Wilkie shares how to build clarity, trust and effectiveness in a changed world. If hybrid feels ‘fine’ but progress is slow, this episode is for you.

What if you could read minds in meetings? Face Whisperer Adrianne Carter joins us on The Dee-Brief Show to explore micro-expressions, leadership, and communication. Fresh from her TEDx talk, she’ll share how face reading helps you pause, proceed, or pivot — with confidence and a few laughs.

Think you nailed it but didn’t get the yes? You’re not alone—it could be your communication style. On The Dee-Brief Show, we uncover Style Blindness: your default “town,” how overused strengths stall careers and teams, why leaders plateau, and how to flex your style so your message resonates clearly, powerfully.