“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.

“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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“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!

“If I bring 100%, this boat is going to go badly”

In this episode, Andrew Triggs Hodge OBE shares his journey from self-described “awful sportsman” to a three-time Olympic medal winning rower.

Host Peter Jackson and Ian Teare hear about the importance of individual and team performance, the unique dynamics of rowing teams, and the psychological aspects that contribute to a successful crew. Andy also opens up about overcoming glandular fever and the lessons it taught him.

Peter and Ian reflect on the similarities between a harmonious rowing crew, and a smooth sailing business team.

“ Let's prevent, rather than just trying to treat cancer”

Dr Sacha Howell is a leading oncologist and researcher specialising in the detection and prevention of breast cancer in young women. Dr Howell was the consultant to Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud.

Hosts Peter Jackson and Michael Wright from Hill Dickinson hear about the challenges of predicting breast cancer risk in younger women, and the importance of sensitive medical communication when dealing with a broad range of patients and research subjects.

Peter and Michael reflect on the impact of misinformation in the medical field, and draw comparisons to their own work in the legal sector.

‘You need to be thinking about the future every day'

Henry Coutinho-Mason is a futurist; a global keynote speaker and co-author of “The Future Normal”. He helps companies better understand customer needs and opportunities, by examining how the world might look tomorrow.

Hosts Peter Jackson and Jamie Foster from Hill Dickinson hear why Henry advises that everyone in business needs to be thinking about this subject, rather than simply leaving it to tech specialists. They explore how AI is already reshaping industries, particularly healthcare, the legal profession, and, more broadly, the world of work.

Peter and Jamie also reflect on how work and technology have evolved throughout their careers; the safeguards Hill Dickinson implements regarding AI, and the increasing importance of human fact-checkers in verifying AI-generated information.

People say - ‘you made me feel closer to the club.’

Peter Moore is the former CEO of Liverpool Football club. He began his career as a PE teacher, and went on to work as a director at some of the world's biggest sportswear companies. His first big career change led him to work in tech - as an executive at SEGA, followed by Microsoft and EA sports.

Then came the offer of a lifetime: to return to his hometown and lead the club he’d loved since childhood — Liverpool FC.

Hosts Peter Jackson and Lizzie Jones hear how a lad from Liverpool launched an extraordinary global career. They discuss the legacy that Peter Moore wants to leave behind, after a life changing experience of heart surgery; the challenges of leadership, the emotional weight of his role, and the 3:00am conversations that have shaped his life.

“What drives me is injustice.”

Dame Jasvinder Sanghera is a leading authority on forced marriage and honour-based abuse. Jasvinder herself is a survivor of forced marriage and ran away from home, aged 16, to escape “having to marry a stranger”.

She later founded Karma Nirvana, a national award-winning charity that supports people affected by these injustices and crimes. Her acclaimed memoir “Shame”, became a Times Top Ten Bestseller, and was described in the House of Lords as a “political weapon”, which influenced the enactment of the Forced Marriage Act 2007.

Hosts Peter Jackson and Anjon Mallik, hear about Jasvinder’s early life and the cultural pressures she faced; the emotional impact of being disowned by her family, and how she turned personal trauma into a lifelong mission to advocate on behalf of abuse victims of all kinds.