The Executive Edge

The Executive Edge

The Executive Edge is the podcast that gives you an edge in life and business with practical skills that you can apply to achieve and maintain success. Hosted by UK psychologist and business adviser, Sue Firth. The show is a mix of interviews, tips, business insights and inspiration.

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December 10, 2025 30 mins

Episode 223

Released December 11, 2025

Guest: Alejandra Ramirez, Founder of Ready Cultures


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Episode 222

Released November 27, 2025

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Episode 221

Released November 13, 2025

Guest: Ted Santos, Business Strategist and Founder of Turnaround Investment Partners

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In this episode, I sat down with Ted Santos, a business strategist who has pioneered a disruptive leadership model that challenges how executives think about change, adversity, and organisational transformation. Ted's approach isn't just theoretical – it's forged from personal experience that would break...

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Episode 220

Released 2025-10-30

Building Your Resilience Plan with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier

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Episode 219

Released 2025-10-16

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Episode 218

Released 2025-10-02

Episode Overview

In this episode of The Executive Edge, host Sue Firth sits down with confidence coach and entrepreneur Tara Lafon Gooch to discuss building authentic confidence, personal branding, and the transformative power of gratitude. Tara shares her journey from corporate burnout to becoming a TEDx speaker, author, and CEO, offer...

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Episode 217

Released September 18, 2025

Guest: Jose Berlanga - From Trauma to Triumph: Building Multiple Successful Businesses

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September 3, 2025 40 mins

Released September 4, 2025 | Episode 216

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Episode 215

Released July 24, 2025

 Interview with Candice Elsmore - Former Investment Banker turned COO, Strategic Partnerships Expert

Guest Background

Candice Elsmore brings extensive international experience across four continents:

  • South African origins: Grew up in Johannesburg
  • Education: London Business School, Wharton (US)
  • Career progression: Investment banker at Goldman Sachs → COO roles → Strategic partnership...
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Episode 214

Released: July 10, 2025

The Story

Freddie Rostand's wife Liz has MS and was declining rapidly - could barely walk ¾ mile before collapse. Traditional medicine offered little hope, according to Freddie. An Australian journalist friend shared how bovine colostrum got his wheelchair-bound wife walking again. Within weeks, Liz could walk miles and her life transformed.

What is Colostrum?

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June 25, 2025 31 mins

Episode 213

Released June 26, 2025

Episode: Leadership is a Skill, Not a Position

Guest: Andy Coley - Leadership Development Expert & TEDx Speaker of the Year


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Join Sue Firth as she interviews Andy Coley, a leadership development expert who transitioned from tech to transforming how people think about leadership. Andy shares his personal journey from IT professional to TEDx Speaker of the Ye...

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Episode 212

Released June 12, 2025


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    Episode 212

    Released May 29, 2025


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    In this episode, Dr. Sharon Melnick reveals the critical difference between being "in power" (having a position) versus being "in your power" (having personal agency). Drawing from her 10 years of research at Harvard Medical School and extensive coaching experience, she provides practical strategies for leaders to manage stress, prevent burnout, and maintain peak pe...

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    🎙️ The Executive Edge – Episode 210
    Guest: Professor Adam Boddison, CEO of the Association for Project Management
    Host: Sue Firth

    Released: May 15, 2025


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    In this episode, Sue Firth is joined by Professor Adam Boddison to unpack the underestimated power of project management in modern business. As the CEO of the Association for Project Management, Adam shares his unconventional career journey — from teaching ...

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    Episode 209

    Released May 1, 2025

    In this compelling episode, Jeff Bogensberger, a former corporate executive turned purpose-driven entrepreneur, shares his candid story of transformation after hitting a life crossroads at age 50.

    Jeff opens up about the personal losses, disillusionment with corporate life, and global events that pushed him to radically change direction. Fueled by a desire to make people happier and life more fun, J...

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    Episode 208 

    Released April 17, 2025

    Millennials aren't broken — the leadership model is.

    In this week's podcast, bestselling author & exec coach Susan Inouye joins Sue Firth to unpack how a gift-centered leadership approach is the future of work.

    Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more.

    Also, connect with Sue on:
    LinkedIn 
    YouTube 

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    April 2, 2025 30 mins

    Episode 207

    Released April 3, 2025

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    Episode 206

    Released March 20, 2025

    In this episode of The Executive Edge, host Sue Firth interviews Anders Inset, a business philosopher and author of "The Viking Code." Anders shares insights on building high-performance cultures rooted in values, drawing from Norwegian principles that have led to succe...

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    March 5, 2025 31 mins

    Episode 205

    Released March 6, 2025

    This week's guest is Rani Al Hajji,

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    February 19, 2025 29 mins

    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

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