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.

Episodes

June 26, 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


Episode Overview

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


    Episode Overview

    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


    Episode Summary:
    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

    In t...

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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 6, 2025 31 mins

    Episode 205

    Released March 6, 2025

    This week's guest is Rani Al Hajji,

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    February 20, 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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    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 on...

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    January 22, 2025 35 mins

    Episode 202

    Released January 23, 2025

    A conversation with Lauri Smith on the power of voice and the magic that happens when you speak speak authentically and powerfully. 

    The conversation naturally turns to business and leadership and the work Lauri does helping clients express themselves.

    With a focus on authenticity, connection and oneness, Lauri believes that leadership comes, as she says, from "being present in the moment and a...

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    January 8, 2025 38 mins

    Episode 201

    Released January 9, 2025

    Nutritionist Dr Emily Prpa is this week's guest. Emily, who is an academic, speaker, and at Yakult, talks about the fundamental importance of good gut health and how gut microbiome impact our well-being. 

    Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more.

    Also, c...

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    Episode 200

    Released 19 December, 2025

    This week it’s just me behind the mic. 

    Instead of an interview, I discuss Steven Bartlett’s book “The Diary of a CEO - The 33 Laws of Business & Life”, highlighting some of the key points it raises. 

    Drawing on examples taken from my own life, as well as things I’ve come across during my work as a speaker and business psychologist, I suggest some of the things that you, the listener, might wa...

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    December 4, 2024 39 mins

    Episode 199

    Released December 5, 2024

    Guest: Michael Forman – Networking Expert, Author & Professional Speaker

    Episode Overview
    Michael Forman shares practical strategies for effective business networking, drawing from his extensive experience as a speaker and author of "Networking Unleashed: Mastering the Art of Professional Networking."

    Key Takeaways
    - Navigating your first networking event with confidence
    - Building meaningful c...

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    Episode 198

    Released November 21, 2024

    Ugo Arinzeh is founder and Managing Director of Onyx Property Consultants. She has an MBA in finance and spent over 10 years with Bank of America Merrill Lynch structuring and negotiating real estate transactions.

    Over the years she has personally bought, sold and managed properties both in the US and London.

    On the show she shares her journey from Nigeria to New Jersey to London, where after ...

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    November 6, 2024 29 mins

    Episode 197

    Released November 7, 2024

    This week's guest is Mike Lane-Evans from Forefront Coaching

    Visit www.suefirthltd.com for shownotes and more.

    Also, connect with Sue on:
    LinkedIn 
    YouTube 
    Instagram

    Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

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    October 23, 2024 34 mins

    Episode 196

    Released October 24, 2024

     

    An interview with Dennis Franczak, 20 Year CEO with experience in building companies, leading business transformation, maximizing operations efficiency, driving revenue growth, increasing profitability and increasing valuation for M&A.

    He is also founder of brightmatteradvisors.com.

    Dennis talks about his experience of burning out, hitting the wall, his role as a business leader and the impac...

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    October 9, 2024 36 mins

    Episode 195

    Released October 10, 2024

    This week's guest is Steve Smith, a professional business coach in Orange County, CA.

    Steve's mission, as he says, "is to provide an extraordinary coaching experience that helps business professionals develop a keen sense of clarity, confidence and belief about being able to achieve what is most important to them and their organizations."

    The show breaks down just what he means by this and look...

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    September 25, 2024 37 mins

    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, Ell...

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