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The Rebel PerspectiveWhy Your Purpose is Probably Broken (and How to Fix It) with Norma Dove-EdwinPurpose gets talked about endlessly. Very few leaders know how to use it.JP and Neil are joined by Norma Dove-Edwin who has worked at some of the biggest companies on the planet; Shell, BP, British American Tobacco and HSBC. This is a no-theory conversation about what purpose really means inside organisations, and why it so often fails to land.This isn’t about bullsh*t mission statements or corporate slogans. It’s about clarity, consistency, and the leadership behaviours that either bring purpose to life or quietly undermine it.If you’...
2026-01-1349 min
The Rebel PerspectiveMerry Christmas: A Rebel ReviewThe end of the year is supposed to be about, Christmas parties, slowing down or getting everything done in time. But not at Rebel HQ.In this Christmas mash-up of The Rebel Perspective, Christoph returns to join JP and Neil to look back at some of the biggest ideas from the series so far and ask a dangerous question: why are organisations still behaving like time, talent, and truth are infinite resources?From p*ssing about at prioritisation to measurement madness, this episode pulls together the lessons leaders keep learning the hard way, usually after...
2025-12-2250 minThe Rebel PerspectiveAdaptability and agility for high performance with Sarah FoxtonTransformation isn’t a buzzword. It’s a discipline, and, let’s be honest, most organisations are winging it.JP and Neil pull back the curtain on what real high performance looks like with Sarah Foxton, a Performance Coach and Transformation Leader. She’s got a lot to say on the subject especially borrowing from the world of elite sport and applying it to the chaos of organisational change.Forget talent worship, buzzword bingo, and strategy decks thicker than a phone book. This conversation goes straight to the behaviours, mindsets, and leadership decisions that actually shift pe...
2025-12-0447 minThe Rebel PerspectivePower and Influence with Jemima Bird and Helen WebbSick of leadership talks that sound less like a motivational speech but more like propaganda for a leader’s ego? You’re not alone.This episode of The Rebel Perspective rips the glossy veneer off “inspirational leadership” and gets real about what it actually takes to lead with guts, clarity, and a good dose of humanity.Hosts JP and Neil dives into the messy, human side of leadership with Helen Webb OBE and Jemima Bird, two leaders who’ve cut their teeth at Co-Op, ASDA, Sainsbury’s and beyond. Together, they unpack servant leadership, empowerment, and why auth...
2025-10-2350 minThe Rebel PerspectiveBreaking organisational Inertia with CEO, Jeremy Schwartz We’ve all had enough of leadership books that bang on about “vision” and “synergy” while your teams quietly plot their escape on LinkedIn. So what do you do it about it?This episode takes a sledgehammer to the old-school management playbook and shows you what real leadership transformation looks like, the kind that actually turns businesses around instead of just creating more PowerPoint slides.Hosts JP and Neil sit down with a heavy-hitter who’s been in the trenches, driving change at household names like Sainsbury’s and Pandora. This isn’t theory, it’s har...
2025-09-2551 minThe Rebel PerspectiveWhy your network is your net worth with Benjamin Chilcott Tired of “networking” that feels like a limp speed dating session with business cards? Same.This episode cuts through the awkward handshakes and LinkedIn spam to get real about what networking actually means; building relationships that actually matter to you and those around you.JP and Neil Finnie team up with Benjamin Chilcott, a man who knows the difference between collecting contacts and creating connections that change careers. He describes himself as a connector, catalyst and enabler.We’re talking about authenticity, trust and why introverts have just as much of an edge as ext...
2025-08-2853 minThe Rebel PerspectiveThe AI implementation Game: Why it’s time to get real about AIMost companies are p**sing away their AI budgets. Yours might be next.Let’s cut the crap: AI isn’t magic, and slapping “generative” on your latest initiative won’t save it from being a glorified tech demo. Right now, businesses everywhere are throwing money at AI with zero strategy, sh**ty data, and no clue what success even looks like.In this episode, we rip into the bulls**t that's dominating boardrooms, where AI is more about trend-chasing and LinkedIn posturing than solving real problems. If your organisation’s AI "transformation" feels like a buzzword p...
2025-07-311h 08The Rebel PerspectiveThe Prioritisation Paradox; Calling Bulls**t on doing it allSick of watching your teams drown in chaos while you juggle priorities like flaming swords—blindfolded? This episode is your antidote to the madness.JP dives into the messy world of prioritisation with guests who don’t just talk theory—they’ve led through the fire. We're talking real stories, hard truths, and practical insights on why most organisations get prioritisation wrong.You’ll hear how lack of trust torpedoes collaboration, how vague priorities kill motivation, and why measuring capacity and value isn’t optional—it’s survival. Forget buzzwords. This is about building a culture that fac...
2025-07-0353 minThe Rebel PerspectiveThe art of measurement: Why most folks start transformations in the wrong damn place Tired of getting fluffy, feel-good advice on measuring transformation while your organisation burns through budget faster than a teenager with a credit card? You’re in the right place; this very first Rebel Perspective episode cuts through the corporate measurement theatre that's plaguing businesses everywhere.Here's the brutal truth: measurement isn't just some nice-to-have dashboard you glance at during quarterly reviews. It's the difference between transformation success and becoming another cautionary tale whispered about in boardrooms.In this no-bulls**t conversation, host Jonathan Potter (JP to anyone who doesn't want to sound like they're in th...
2025-06-0554 minThe Rebel PerspectiveTrailerThe pace of change in business over the next 10 years will outstrip anything we've seen in the last 100. Is your organisation ready? Spoiler alert: most aren't.At PerfectRebel, we believe leaders must think differently to get different results. This isn't your grandfather's business landscape - it's a volatile, uncharted world where the old rules have been torched.Our mission? To help businesses lead with agility, adaptability, and resilience in a world that doesn't give a damn about your five-year plan. We'll give you a clear path to sharpen your strategy execution in today's VUCA world...
2025-05-3002 min