Episodes
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‘I live a life that prepares me for high performance’
Paul Cheetham is the co-founder and managing partner of the Sedulo Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing mid-tier business advisory firms. He’s an entrepreneur in the truest sense, growing Sedulo from the ground up, over 15 years.
He now works with highly ambitious people, who he takes inspiration from to create his own blueprint for success and resilience, while also utilising the methodologies employed by highly successful sportspeople and applying those learnings to the business world.
Paul also set up the Sedulo Foundation, a charity that works to improve the lives of children and young people across London and in the North of England.
Hosts Peter Jackson and Katie Austin hear how early rejection has contributed to Paul’s resilient nature and learn about his innovative strategies to manage anxiety and stress. This is a deep dive into how to achieve high performance, looking at the parallels between sport and business, offering insights into leadership, and the importance of maintaining good mental health.
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“We need the majority to bring change”
Dr Sally Penni MBE is a barrister, an author and a podcaster, who works tirelessly towards improving diversity in the legal profession. She’s the Joint Vice Chair of the Association of Women Barristers and the founder of Women in the Law UK, a networking organisation that provides members with support, events and resources.
Hosts Peter Jackson and Joanne Radcliff from Hill Dickinson hear how Sally uses humour as a way to counter racism and bias, and how she turns negative experiences into positive change.
They discuss the best ways to overcome barriers to career progression; the importance of having a healthy relationship between work and wellbeing and how Sally’s drive to learn has motivated her throughout her career.
This episode is an exploration of resilience, leadership, and the pursuit of justice.
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“I still struggle with some regrets”.
Andy Grant is a former Royal Marine who overcame life-altering injuries to become a motivational speaker and a world record-holding athlete.
Hosts Peter Jackson and Katie Austin from Hill Dickinson hear Andy’s incredible story of resilience; from losing his mother at a young age to surviving an IED explosion in Afghanistan and ultimately winning gold at the Invictus Games.
Andy later wrote a book about his experiences called You’ll Never Walk and also hosts The Leg It Podcast.
Despite all these achievements, in his 3:00 AM Conversations, Andy describes how he still suffers from self-doubt. Peter and Katie also get his tips on how to build resilience in the face of adversity.
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“Why didn’t you tell me you’d been shot at?!”
From the Hacienda to the Warehouse Project to Parklife, promoter Sacha Lord has thrown some of the biggest parties in the UK. Sacha’s first business venture was selling leather jackets on a market stall in Liverpool. He’s now Greater Manchester’s Night Time Economy advisor - and a best-selling author.
Hosts Peter Jackson and Joanne Radcliff from Hill Dickinson discover how success can come without following the traditional path. Over the course of discussing his 3:00 AM Conversations, Sacha opens up about his troubled relationship with his father; the challenges he faced in the nightlife industry, his thoughts on imposter syndrome and how he turned his love for hospitality into a thriving business.
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“It’s our job to inspire the next generation”
Ellie Threlkeld is Captain of the women’s cricket team, Lancashire Thunder. She achieved sporting success from a young age, making her senior debut aged only 14. By 23, she was the leader of an elite sports team.
Hosts Peter Jackson and Joanne Radcliff from Hill Dickinson, sit down with Ellie for a conversation about leadership and sporting success. What are the 3:00 AM Conversations that Ellie has had, on her journey?
As a trainee sports psychologist, Ellie shares the lessons she’s learnt from studying, experience and some great mentors.
Peter and Joanne also explore Ellie’s insights on difficult conversations; imposter syndrome, dealing with failure, and the importance of authenticity.
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