The Executive Edge – Details, episodes & analysis

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 businesses need to optimise their results measurement to drive success. 

Visit  www.suefirthltd.com for more. 

Also, connect with Sue on:
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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

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 belonging, Bernadette has been spotlighted by the New York Times, National Public Radio, CNN, and the Today Show, and she’s been named one of Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives by Crain’s Chicago Business.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more.

Also, connect with Sue on:
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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 194

Released September 26, 2024

This week's guest is Amy Taylor. 

Amy is a dynamic American model known for her striking presence and versatile talent. Amy’s journey in the modeling industry is marked by her unique blend of beauty, charisma, and professionalism.

Amy has graced numerous high-profile publications like GQ, Elle, LOfficiel and collaborated with top industry professionals.

Beyond modeling, she is an advocate for body positivity and empowerment, often sharing her journey and insights with her dedicated followers.

On the show Amy discusses being a sex worker, overcoming people's preconceptions of sex workers and how we need to think differently. 

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more.

Also, connect with Sue on:
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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 193

Released September 12, 2024

This week's guest is Scott Grates, a national best-selling American author, podcast host, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and successful coach for small business owners.

Scott discusses how he has built his success both as a business owner, coach and author, around his commitment to building better relationships.

Scott's business mindset is not "sales". It's about building meaningful connections and nurturing relationships. 

Although the majority of his career has centered around the insurance and real estate industries, this week's episode gives every listener food for thought. 

Even if you're not a business owner, it's important to recognise the imporance of relationships when it comes to selling services and building trust.

Learn more about Scott at: www.scottgrates.com

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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 192 

Released August 29, 2024

The guest this week is Liz Clifton, a calm coach.

www.lizclifton.co.uk

Liz talks candidly about how a 15-year dysfunctional relationship left her lonely and without a voice of her own. 

She describes making better choices and emotionally healing from that situation and how that led to her becoming a Reiki professional and ultimately a "calm coach".

Liz also talks in depth about how the process of rehabiliting her dog, helping it recover and bond with her, led her to feel calm and more comfortable with herself. 

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Also, connect with Sue on:
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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 191

Released August 15, 2024

This week's guest is Sean Johnson, CEO at Madison – an agency which helps market personal services firms.

Sean talks about how he helps executives grow their businesses through the clear identification of their Point of View and the creation of Authority Marketing programs that turn them into trusted advisors.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more.

Also, connect with Sue on:
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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 190

Released August 1, 2024

This week’s guest is Dr Bruno Roque Cignacco.

Bruno is an international business consultant, TEDx speaker, lecturer, and best-selling author.

For over 30 years, he has advised and trained businesses on international trade activities and social marketing.

We discuss his new book and belief that it is compassionate businesses that thrive.

• TEDx talk The art of compassionate business at Bonn Square Salon (Oxford, UK)
• Bruno’s book
• Bruno’s website
• Bruno on Linkedin

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more.

Also, connect with Sue on:
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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 189

Released July 25, 2024

For full show notes, please visit Episode 189 shownotes.

Or visit www.suefirthltd.com for more.

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Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Re-released July 18, 2024

Originally released March 16, 2023

This week's guest is Ashley Quinto Powell. Ashley is a sales and revenue consultant. She’s also a keynote and TEDX speaker, author, and start-up founder.  She is a self-professed champion of mums, and a relentless supporter of entrepreneurs.

Ashley is passionate about Women in business “having it all without doing it all.”  

On the show, she discusses the idea of the cultural expectation women have of doing everything and how this often leads to women taking on a lot more. They do this both physically and mentally.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for the full show notes.

Also, connect with Sue on:
* LinkedIn 
* YouTube 
* Twitter

Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 187

Released July 11, 2024

This week's guest is Alan Lazaros, a coach and consultant, who shares the incredible story of how a  horrific car accident at the age of 26 led him along the path to success and fulfilment. 

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more.

Also, connect with Sue on:
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YouTube 
Instagram

Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall