Season 1 Episode 8

In this powerful conclusion to their conversation with Dr. Chuma Osuchukwu, performance coach Chris Gault and NLP/neuroscience expert Oliver Thompson go deeper into the mindset of elite leadership.

They discuss how the best business leaders train their internal systems, thoughts, emotions, and language to lead with clarity, influence, and impact. If you have ever wondered how neuroscience and NLP apply to business leadership, this episode connects the dots.

What you will discover:

• What neuroscience tells us about leadership under pressure
• How to self-coach through fear, ambiguity, and noise
• The role of mental rehearsal and embodiment in peak performance
• Why communication is your most powerful leadership tool

Part 2 brings practical tools and deep insights every leader can apply today.

Short-form Summary

Part 2 explores how neuroscience, mindset, and language shape high-performance leadership, featuring practical strategies from three of the UK's leading business coaches.

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Season 1 Episode 7

What does it take to lead, perform, and decide clearly when everything around you is in flux?

In this dynamic episode of The GLB Podcast, Dr. Chuma Osuchukwu, founder of the Global Leaders and Business Awards is joined by Chris Gault, a performance coach who specialises in helping leaders thrive under pressure, and Oliver Thompson, a leadership coach, a neuroscience expert and master NLP practitioner. Together, they unpack what truly happens in the mind and body when pressure hits and how high-performing leaders are trained to handle it. This is elite coaching empowering performance when it matters most.

What you will learn:

• How pressure affects the executive brain and what to do about it
• The difference between coping and performing under stress
• Why language and mindset shape performance outcomes
• Real examples of coaching leaders through high-stakes business moments

This episode is a must for CEOs, founders, C-Suite leaders, business leaders and entrepreneurs who want to grow under pressure, not just survive it.

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Season 1 Episode 6

From Albania to London, Juliana Shalla has built a remarkable journey defined by courage, resilience, and leadership. As CEO of Jei Education and Work Services Limited, Juliana shares how she turned her own challenges as an immigrant into a platform for empowering others.

In this episode, Juliana opens up about:

• Overcoming the challenges of moving from Albania to the UK
• Founding Jei Education and Work Services to support students and professionals
• Preserving culture through education and events
• Meeting King Charles and gaining recognition for her contributions
• Why perseverance, networking, and continuous learning are key to success

Juliana’s story is an inspiring example of breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and redefining leadership through service and innovation.

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Season 2 - Medicine and Allied Healthcare Episode 2

In Part 2, Dr. Larisa Corda explores the future of reproductive medicine, emphasising the power of blending Eastern and Western models to support fertility and emotional wellbeing.

From epigenesis to nutrition to spiritual support, Larisa advocates for a patient-first, whole-person approach to helping women on their fertility journey. Visit her online coaching programme for more information @ www.theconceptionplan.com.

Guest: Dr. Larisa Corda, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a Specialist Interest in Reproductive Health; Author of The Conception Plan.

Host: Dr. Chuma Osuchukwu, author, The Learning Leader and the 5 Perspectives of Change Leadership, 3rd Edition, Founder, Global Leaders & Business Awards and GLB Podcast.

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Season 2 - Medicine & Allied Healthcare Episode 1

In episode 1 of this two-part conversation, Dr. Larisa Corda reveals how her own experiences with working in the National Health Service, her discovery, faith, and the shortcomings she observed in the mainstream medicine shaped her commitment to helping women conceive through more holistic, personalised care.

She shares the importance of looking beyond the purely physical aspects of medicine and fertility to the need for a more compassionate, integrative approach.

Guest: Dr. Larisa Corda, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a Specialist Interest in Reproductive Health; Author of The Conception Plan.

Host: Dr. Chuma Osuchukwu – Author, The Learning Leader abd the 5 Perspectives of Change Leadership, 3rd Edition; Founder, Global Leaders and Business Awards & the GLB Podcast

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Guest: Professor Matthew Cooper | CEO Mentor, Board Advisor & Institutional Change Expert

In this powerful second half of our two-part conversation, Professor Matthew Cooper delves into the deeper dynamics of what makes or breaks high-level leadership. From navigating corporate culture to building institutional trust, this episode reveals what real leadership looks like in moments of pressure and pivot.

In This Episode:

• The CEO’s responsibility to build and protect culture
• How trust becomes a performance driver
• Lessons from turning around failing institutions
• When data lies—and how great leaders read beyond the metrics
• Why your board may be your biggest risk or your greatest ally

💬 "You can’t outsource trust. You build it every day, by what you say, and more importantly, by what you do. – Prof. Cooper

Whether you are a CEO, founder, policymaker, or rising executive, this episode will challenge and equip you to lead at the highest level.

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#Leadership #BusinessTransformation #ExecutiveStrategy #GLBPodcast #InstitutionalChange

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Guest: Professor Matthew Cooper
Host: Dr. Chuma Osuchukwu
Presented by the GLB Podcast

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Season 1- Business Transformation Leaders - Episode 2

In Part 2, Dr. Collyer goes deeper into the mechanics of business transformation—revealing how to diagnose underperformance, realign leadership priorities, and embed a culture of accountability during moments of high-stakes change.

You will hear:

• Warning signs that a business is failing before the numbers show it
• How to balance short-term turnaround with long-term growth capability
• Case studies of mergers and acquisitions where transformation required hard truths and bold moves

And if you didn’t catch them in Part 1, he revisits the three traits he believes every innovator must have—are you still guessing?

#BusinessLeadership #OrganisationalResilience #GLBPodcast #CultureAndCapability #DisruptionLeadership #LeadershipStrategy

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