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
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...
Episode 217
Released September 18, 2025
Guest: Jose Berlanga - From Trauma to Triumph: Building Multiple Successful Businesses
Released September 4, 2025 | Episode 216
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...
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?
- Firs...
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...
Episode 212
Released June 12, 2025
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...
🎙️ 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 ...
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...
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.
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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...
Episode 205
Released March 6, 2025
This week's guest is Rani Al Hajji,
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.
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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...
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...
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.
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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...
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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