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3:00AM Conversations

3:00AM Conversations

Written by: Hill Dickinson
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What keeps you awake in the early hours of the morning? Everyone can relate to those lonely, vulnerable, dark hours when the soul-searching questions arise about life, work, family, and self. Everyone can. Including the people who seem to have “made it”. 3:00 AM Conversations is brought to you by the international law firm Hill Dickinson. Each month, it’s hosted by board member and former CEO Peter Jackson and a co-host from Hill Dickinson. Peter and his co-host speak to high achieving guests about what keeps them awake at night and how they handle those moments, so you can apply their insights to your own life. If you’ve ever been up at night, with your mind racing and your stomach churning, then this podcast will find some of the answers for you.Copyright 2026 Hill Dickinson Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Hayley Lever: Leadership reimagined
    Jan 28 2026

    “You should be able to love and care for your team”

    Peter Jackson and Helen Evans talk with CEO of Greater Manchester Moving Hayley Lever, who shares her 3AM Conversations around imposter syndrome, her path to leadership, and the initiatives her team supports to promote physical activity.

    Hayley also shares her thoughts on evolving leadership styles, the challenges of starting a movement, and what the future of leadership might look like.

    This episode offers valuable insights into leading with compassion, the importance of community engagement, and the ongoing efforts to foster a healthier and more active society.

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    1 hr
  • Blueprints and battles: Construction law, resilience and Parkinson’s
    Dec 17 2025

    “Bad things happen to everyone. It’s how you react to them that matters.”

    Peter Jackson and Joanne Raisbeck sit down with their colleague Brian Quinn, who shares his 3AM Conversations, an extraordinary journey of reinvention, resilience and hope.

    From his early days in Liverpool and a successful career in construction law to navigating corporate crises and ultimately facing a life-changing Parkinson’s diagnosis, Brian’s story is one of courage and adaptability.

    Brian tells Peter and Joanne about the impact his Parkinson’s diagnosis has had on his family, and how he maintains his resilience through fitness and sports, including playing walking football on the international stage.

    Their discussions highlight the importance of resilience, adaptability, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of adversity.

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    53 mins
  • Dan Booth: From office junior to CEO - Dan Booth on leading through adversity
    Nov 26 2025

    “If you break that one promise, you’re not coming back from it.”

    In this episode, Peter Jackson and Sean Lightfoot sit down with Dan Booth, CEO of professional services firm Leonard Curtis, to explore his remarkable journey from joining the firm as an office junior at the age of 16 to leading it through major challenges as CEO, including COVID and economic uncertainty.

    Dan reflects on the weight of responsibility that comes with leadership, why imposter syndrome can be a powerful motivator and how his Three Cs, confidence, commitment and consistency, help him to navigate tough decisions.

    You’ll hear insights on building a people-first culture, managing through crises, and creating a business that lasts beyond its current leaders.

    If you’d like to learn more about what it takes to lead with integrity and adapt in a changing world, then don’t miss this episode!

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    55 mins
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