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Brave Bold Brilliant

Jeannette Linfoot

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

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18:51

Bold vs. Reckless: How to Take High-Stakes Risks...

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2026/07/31

Jeannette looks at the critical difference between making bold leadership decisions and falling into reckless ones. She busts the myth that courage is just an innate personality trait, framing true boldness as a learnable skill built on solid data, self-awareness, and emotional calm.Whether you are navigating massive strategic pivots or personal career moves, she shares a practical framework to help you move fast without losing control, assess risk responsibly, and lead with unwavering

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60:24

From Homeworking Myths to a 44,000-Advisor Empire |...

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2026/07/28

Jeannette sits down with Tricia Handley-Hughes, Managing Director of InteleTravel UK, Ireland, and UAE, to explore her four-decade career spanning retail, aviation, and home-working.Tricia shares candid leadership lessons on the power of clear communication, the importance of personal branding for home-based entrepreneurs, and how to stay grounded when navigating public scrutiny and industry disruption. She also offers an insider look into InteleTravel’s hybrid, community-focused business model

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21:56

Are You Flying Blind as a Leader?

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2026/07/24

Jeannette explores why so many business leaders are unconsciously "flying blind"—making critical strategic decisions without a clear, objective picture of their business’s true health.She breaks down how surface-level success can mask underlying problems, why team dynamics often hide uncomfortable realities, and how critical blind spots can quietly derail growth. She highlights the transformative value of an external, neutral diagnostic to help leaders confront the brutal facts, gain total

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35:54

From Classical Percussionist to £20M Immersive...

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2026/07/21

Jeannette sits down with Eddy Hackett, co-founder and executive producer of the Lost Estate, who shares his fascinating journey from training as a classical percussionist to scaling a thriving, multi-million-pound immersive theatre business. He dives deep into the realities of bootstrapping, the strategic value of looking for capital before you absolutely need it, and how an organisation can build a uniquely resonant brand by leading with its core, human centric identity. You'll Learn Why: A

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30:18

The Leadership Lessons You Were Never Taught

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2026/07/17

What does it truly take to transition from a great manager to an impactful leader? In this episode Jeannette shares key insights from her 30-plus years of business experience, spanning corporate CEO roles in global travel to managing her current business portfolio. She breaks down the foundational elements of leadership, explaining why technical excellence is rarely enough, how to build self-awareness using tools like psychometric profiling and 360 feedback, and the importance of lean energy

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72:57

How Adam Stott Built a Multi-Million Pound Business |...

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2026/07/14

In this episode, self-made multi-millionaire, entrepreneur, and business coach Adam Stott sits down to share his remarkable journey from a lost teenager working menial jobs to the founder of an eight-figure education empire. Adam opens up about how discovering sales at age nineteen transformed his confidence and completely changed his life's trajectory. He dives deep into the harsh realities of starting his first business, the lessons learned from overcoming nearly half a million pounds in personal

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68:29

How James Martin Built a £30M Business Empire After...

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2026/07/07

In this powerful episode, serial entrepreneur and property mogul James Martin opens up about his fascinating life and business journey. From being kicked out of school at 14 due to severe dyslexia to running a national tree surgery business by age 18, James shares the real, unfiltered truths behind his incredible track record of building and selling million-pound enterprises. Dive into an intense and vulnerable discussion that covers the dark side of severe learning difficulties, the emotional

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25:57

How to Build a High-Performing Team & Know Exactly...

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2026/07/03

Your business will only grow as strong as the team behind it. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs and business leaders make is hiring too early, too late, or for the wrong reasons. In this episode of Brave Bold Brilliant, Jeannette Linfoot shares the key principles behind building a high-performing team, recognising the right time to make your next hire, and creating a business that can scale without depending on you for everything. This exclusive insight is taken from Rise Academy, where

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57:40

How to Scale a Business Like a CEO | Leadership...

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2026/06/30

Jason Cotta didn’t take the classic corporate route to the boardroom. He left school at 16 with almost no qualifications and started on the very lowest rung of the retail ladder. Today, he is the CEO of Arcturus Group overseeing iconic hospitality brands like Pho, Rosa’s Thai, and Mowgli. In this episode, Jason shares his fascinating perspective as an "unlikely CEO", breaking down why your career isn't a linear ladder, how he handled massive commercial crises, and why real leaders always pull the

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22:29

The 5 Secrets of Success: Inside the Mind of a High...

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2026/06/26

Jeannette shares the five transformative traits that separate average business leaders from high performers, offering listeners a raw, honest look at what it truly takes to unlock the next level of success. You’ll Learn Why: High performers accept total accountability for their environment and results, rather than placing blame on external economic forces or their teams. Consistent, repetitive execution of even the most mundane daily routines is the foundational cornerstone of true business

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58:26

Why Women Over 40 Need To Rethink Health, Fitness &...

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2026/06/23

In this raw and revealing episode, serial entrepreneur Terry Tateossian sits down to discuss the hidden trials of balancing high-stakes business ownership with life-altering physical changes. Terry shares her profound awakening after a series of stress-induced health crises forced her to confront a massive weight gain, early perimenopause, and an emotional eating disorder. By stepping away from the "all-or-nothing" founder mindset and learning how to manage her body with internal empathy, she

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23:50

How To Build Teams During Uncertain Times

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2026/06/19

Jeannette goes inside the boardroom to explore why your people are the most valuable asset in your business. Facing tough macroeconomic pressures, global uncertainties, and shifting consumer confidence, leading through turbulent times requires a radical shift in how we approach teamwork.As she explains, high performance doesn't mean working harder. It means aligning behind a common purpose, clarifying roles, and building a culture where a team truly wins together or not at all You’ll Learn

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55:11

From Rags to Riches: How Nigel Lovering Built...

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2026/06/16

Jeannette is joined by entrepreneur Nigel Lovering to discuss his fascinating journey through the business world, and the story of how he transitioned from a chef and master baker to top telecom salesman, and eventually to a high-risk business owner navigating massive market changes. Nigel uncovers the critical role that strong human relationships, intentional employee trust, and an unshakeable appetite for risk play in sustainable business scaling. You’ll Learn Why: Over-delivering too much

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22:36

How to Stop Silent Burnout Before It Stops You

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2026/06/11

What happens when a business leader looks completely fine on the surface, but is secretly running on empty behind the scenes? In this episode, Jeannette dives deep into the concept of "silent burnout”, the subtle, creeping exhaustion that happens behind the LinkedIn posts, the boardrooms, and the strategy sessions… You’ll Learn Why: Silent burnout is arguably more dangerous than obvious burnout because it aggressively creeps up on you while you appear perfectly successful on the outside.

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44:52

Inside Virgin Atlantic’s Global Expansion Strategy |...

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2026/06/09

Juha Järvinen, Chief Customer Officer at Virgin Atlantic, joins Jeannette for a second time to discuss the airline’s latest shift from commercial strategy to end-to-end customer experience. He shares how Virgin Atlantic is maintaining its famous disruptive, entrepreneurial spirit while leaning into cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and predictive pricing. From navigating massive global industry disruptions with transparency to building unique brand partnerships like their recent loyalty

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19:40

Why Mentorship Is the Secret Weapon of Elite CEOs

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2026/06/05

Running a business or leading a team under pressure can often cause you to become reactive and make decisions based purely on emotion. In this episode, we dive into why having a mentor is the ultimate secret weapon for elite CEOs and business leaders—providing the focus, structure, and calmness needed to navigate difficult times and catapult your success.You’ll Learn Why: A mentor acts as a critical sounding board to combat the isolation and pressure that comes with leading an organisation.

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64:53

From Zero Experience to Building UK Business Giants |...

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2026/06/02

Entrepreneur James Ashwood sits down to debunk the glamorous myths surrounding modern entrepreneurship. Drawing from over three decades of a varied corporate and business career and the critical personal turning points that shaped it, James provides a refreshingly candid look at the emotional and financial realities of forging your own path. From the dark days of pandemic-driven business losses to the high-stakes world of large-scale event production, he offers invaluable insights on risk

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17:33

Overcoming Perfectionism and Quietly Leading the Way

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2026/05/29

Jeannette breaks down the common misconception that successful leaders and entrepreneurs possess a natural, unshakeable confidence, revealing instead that self-doubt and insecurity affect everyone behind closed doors. She examines the pressures of modern leadership in a hyper-visible social media age, warning against the traps of perfectionism and comparison that stifle progress You’ll Learn Why: True confidence is rarely a natural talent; it is a muscle built incrementally through practice,

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40:10

The Hidden Cost of Scaling: What Every Leader Learns...

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2026/05/27

Most people only see the success story. The growth.The revenue.The headlines.The scaling. But behind every successful business is a side of leadership that nobody talks about… The pressure.The burnout.The difficult decisions.The loneliness.The systems breaking.The people problems.The constant reinvention required to keep growing. In this special Brave Bold Brilliant compilation episode, Jeannette Linfoot brings together some of the most powerful conversations from founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs

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76:56

Catching the Sync: Why Non-Optional Collaboration is...

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2026/05/26

In this episode digital optimist, author, and global business executive Chris White joins the show to discuss his expansive 30-year career trajectory, notably highlighting his two decades at Cisco during its monumental growth from $1 billion to $50 billion. Drawing from deep, lived experiences in Silicon Valley and leadership structures across the globe, he breaks down the core concepts of his new book, Non-Optional Collaboration: Aligning Cross-Functional Teams Across Cultures. From drawing

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