Brave Bold Brilliant is where business leaders, entrepreneurs and their teams come to be inspired, challenged and equipped with the tools for growth and success. Here on Brave Bold Brilliant podcast, Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first-hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant. From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all…
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In this inspiring episode, former corporate CMO turned executive performance coach Dave Callan shares how stepping away from high-profile executive roles and embracing extreme endurance challenges transformed his understanding of mindset, leadership, and personal growth. Exploring the intersection where presence meets progress, Dave discusses the courage required to navigate major career pivots,…
Jeannette addresses a topic few leaders speak about openly: the intense isolation and weight of carrying top-level responsibility. Drawing from over 30 years of experience running global businesses, she breaks down why executive loneliness happens, the dangerous path to physical burnout when vulnerability is suppressed, and why relying solely on internal teams for support can blur crucial…
Jeannette welcomes Katie Partridge, CEO of the Sefeera Group and Founder of Johara Global, for an inspiring conversation on power, purpose, and international dealmaking. Drawing from over 25 years of experience across investment banking, asset management, and global advisory, Katie shares her journey from a young professional discovering the power of her voice in a room full of men to building…
Jeannette discusses actionable strategies to help busy professionals reclaim their most valuable, non-renewable resource: time. She breaks down a simple four-box priority matrix—categorising tasks by importance and urgency—and introduces the practical "4D" framework (Ditch, Delegate, Delay, Do). Tune in to learn how to stop reactive busywork, focus on high-impact strategic growth, and align your…
Podcast strategist, broadcast expert, and entrepreneur James Burtt sits down with Jeannette for a wide-ranging conversation on the true nature of branding, the evolution of content creation, and the power of personal authenticity. From his early career as a Michael Bublé tribute act in Cyprus to launching over 190 podcasts for major brands and personal clients, James shares his personal journey…
Jeannette looks at the critical difference between making bold leadership decisions and falling into reckless ones. She busts the myth that courage is just an innate personality trait, framing true boldness as a learnable skill built on solid data, self-awareness, and emotional calm. Whether you are navigating massive strategic pivots or personal career moves, she shares a practical framework to…
Jeannette sits down with Tricia Handley-Hughes, Managing Director of InteleTravel UK, Ireland, and UAE, to explore her four-decade career spanning retail, aviation, and home-working. Tricia shares candid leadership lessons on the power of clear communication, the importance of personal branding for home-based entrepreneurs, and how to stay grounded when navigating public scrutiny and industry…
Jeannette explores why so many business leaders are unconsciously "flying blind"—making critical strategic decisions without a clear, objective picture of their business’s true health. She breaks down how surface-level success can mask underlying problems, why team dynamics often hide uncomfortable realities, and how critical blind spots can quietly derail growth. She highlights the transformative…
Jeannette sits down with Eddy Hackett, co-founder and executive producer of the Lost Estate, who shares his fascinating journey from training as a classical percussionist to scaling a thriving, multi-million-pound immersive theatre business. He dives deep into the realities of bootstrapping, the strategic value of looking for capital before you absolutely need it, and how an organisation can build…
What does it truly take to transition from a great manager to an impactful leader? In this episode Jeannette shares key insights from her 30-plus years of business experience, spanning corporate CEO roles in global travel to managing her current business portfolio. She breaks down the foundational elements of leadership, explaining why technical excellence is rarely enough, how to build…