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After Dinner Leadership104: Vocal Facilitation...with...James SillsIn this episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast, Simon is joined around the virtual dinner table by vocal facilitator and “empowerist” James Sills. Together, they explore the transformative power of music—especially singing—as a tool for fostering connection and authenticity. James shares three leadership lessons he wishes he’d learned earlier in his journey: it’s okay to be yourself, seek support when you need it, and setting clear boundaries.Pull up a chair and join the conversation!James SillsBantam of the OperaSend us a textConnect...2025-05-1238 min
Visionary Voices PodcastThe Path to Purposeful Leadership Ft Simon FaggIn this conversation, Simon Fagg shares his journey from a sales manager to a successful entrepreneur in the leadership consultancy space. He emphasizes the importance of purposeful leadership, values-driven business practices, and the significance of active listening in effective leadership.Simon discusses the challenges of transitioning from employee to business owner, the importance of maintaining a strong company culture, and the key traits that define successful leaders. He also highlights the necessity of understanding one's purpose in leadership and the impact it has on team dynamics and overall success.In this conversation, Aqil...2025-04-3043 minAfter Dinner Leadership103: Leadership and Change...with...Andrea Di VettaIn this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined around the After Dinner Leadership Table by university lecturer Andrea Di Vetta. With a front-line view from the lecture theatre, Andrea shares fresh insights into how young people see leadership and what they’re challenging us to rethink. They explore leadership misconceptions and the power of reflection in learning.Pull up a chair and join the conversation.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on Yo...2025-04-2840 minAfter Dinner Leadership102: The One Thing That Changes Everything...with...Stephen M. R. CoveyJoining Simon around the After Dinner virtual table is author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey. Together, they reflect on the life lessons Stephen learned from his parents, including his father, Stephen R. Covey, and explore the transformative power of Trust.They discuss building self-trust, the impact of keeping commitments, and the importance of extending trust as a leader, especially the courage it takes to go first.Episode Links:Speed of TrustTrust & InspireStephen M. R. CoveySend us a text2025-04-1447 minAfter Dinner Leadership101: The Power of Coaching...with...Rachel Varrilly GierulaJoining Simon around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table is Rachel Varrilly Gierula, coach tutor and executive coach. In this episode, Rachel shares her inspiring journey from her previous career into the world of coaching, reflecting on the profound transformation that led her to where she is today. Together, they explore the power of coaching as a life skill, uncovering how it can unlock potential, deepen relationships, and empower others to thrive. Whether you're a leader looking to enhance your impact or someone curious about the art of coaching, this conversation offers invaluable insights and practical wisdom.2025-03-3138 minAfter Dinner Leadership100: 100th Episode Special...with...Simon FaggTo celebrate 100 episodes of The After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon gathers around the virtual dinner table to reflect on the podcast's origin story, highlight key lessons shared by our incredible guests, and reinforce our mission to inspire aspiring leaders to recognise that they can lead now.Pull up a chair and join the conversation.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast...2025-03-1718 minAfter Dinner Leadership099: Your Energy Matters...with...Spencer HoltIn this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon sits down with Spencer Holt, Chief Experience and People Officer at Merlin Entertainment. Together, they explore the three leadership lessons Spencer wishes he had learned sooner and dive into the power of energy, the meaning of 'soulful curiosity,' and the journey to finding purpose. They also discuss the vital role communities play in shaping our lives.Pull up a chair and join the conversation!Spencer HoltSmall Things Make A Big Difference - PodcastSend us a textConnect...2025-03-0335 min
The Voice of InsuranceSp Ep Ross Wirth, CyberCube & Simon Fagg AdvantageGo: The Future of Cyber UnderwritingCyber insurance has been on an epic growth journey in the past decade and in that time has been transformed from a new and exciting product into a maturing pillar of the global specialty insurance and reinsurance market.
This is a class of business that has come so far that is now developing its own catastrophe treaty reinsurance and Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) markets
Those developments has been made possible in large part due to the enormous investment that the broader Cyber ecosystem has made in researching, protecting, remediating and modelling the risk that underwriters and...2025-02-2551 minAfter Dinner Leadership098: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You...with...Stephanie ChungIn this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by the esteemed international speaker, board member, and author, Stephanie Chung. Together, they delve into the three leadership lessons Stephanie wishes she had learned earlier and uncover how we can elevate those around us by leading with intention—asking, listening, learning, and taking meaningful action.Pull up a chair and be part of the conversation!Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like YouStephanie ChungSend us a textConnect with us on...2025-02-1734 minAfter Dinner Leadership097: Transformational Journaling...with...Daryl WatsonIn this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by executive coach and founder of ConsultF5, Daryl Watson. Together, they uncover the three leadership lessons Daryl wishes he had learned sooner, dive into the power of coaching and goal setting, and explore his disciplined journaling habit—revealing the profound impact it has had on his journey.Pull up a seat and join the conversation!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube ...2025-02-0338 minAfter Dinner Leadership096: The Unseen...with...Vivian AcquahIn this episode, joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is inclusion strategist Vivian Acquah. Together, they explore the three critical leadership lessons Vivian wishes she had learned earlier and dive deep into the unseen challenges that people face in the workplace.Vivian shares practical insights into creating inclusive workplaces and highlights key areas where leaders can elevate their impact by fostering belonging and representation. Pull up a seat and join the conversation!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us o...2025-01-2038 minAfter Dinner Leadership094: 2024 Review...with...Simon FaggJoin us around the After Dinner Leadership table as Simon reflects on the year gone by, sharing three standout leadership lessons he’s recognised in 2024.Pull up a chair and be part of this conversation as we set the table for an astonishing 2025!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube...2024-12-2015 minAfter Dinner Leadership091: Why After Dinner Leadership...with...Simon FaggIn this short but powerful episode, host Simon Fagg shares the heart and soul of After Dinner Leadership. Discover why this podcast was created, why the podcast is called what it is and how it aims to inspire leaders at every stage of their journey to lead with purpose and mentor with patience.Join us as we set the stage for a new season of valuable insights from extremely inspiring individuals.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram 2024-11-2004 minAfter Dinner Leadership090: Winning Begins at Home...with...Randy GravittYou can’t delegate your presence. In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon sits down with author Randy Gravitt to delve into the balancing act between work and home life and how we can be truly present in each. Randy also reveals three leadership lessons he wishes he’d learned earlier, offering practical insights to help us bring our best selves to both work and home.Show LinksWinning begins at homeLead Every DaySend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn ...2024-10-2837 minAfter Dinner Leadership089: Bite-Size: Speak Like a Leader...with...Simon LancasterOne year ago, Simon welcomed author, speechwriter, and renowned speaker Simon Lancaster to the virtual After Dinner Leadership table. In their conversation, Simon shared insights into the power of rhetoric and, more broadly, the vital role communication plays in effective leadership. In this bite-sized episode, we explore Simon’s six steps for a powerful speech, discover tips for helping our children become better communicators, and uncover the often-overlooked strategy that can elevate your communication as a leader to the next level.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn ...2024-10-0709 minAfter Dinner Leadership087: Essentialism & Effortless (Part 1)...with...Greg MckeownIn this episode of The After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon is joined by New York Times bestselling author and speaker Greg McKeown. In part one, Greg discusses the three key leadership lessons he wishes he had learned sooner and opens up about his most important relationship.Greg MckeownEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessEffortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters MostThe Greg Mckeown PodcastSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram 2024-09-0927 minAfter Dinner Leadership088: Essentialism & Effortless (Part 2)...with...Greg MckeownIn this episode of The After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon is joined by New York Times bestselling author and speaker Greg McKeown. In part two, they dive into Essentialism and Effortless, two of Greg’s bestselling books that guide you in the disciplined pursuit of less and making it easier to focus on what truly matters.Greg MckeownEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessEffortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters MostThe Greg Mckeown PodcastSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn 2024-09-0929 minAfter Dinner Leadership086: Reframing Failure...with...Irene RiadIn this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by Founder of SightCET and Executive Coach Irene Riad, who shares the three leadership lessons she wishes she had learned sooner: letting go of others' opinions, not taking failure personally, and the power of building strong relationships. Irene also discusses the importance of trauma recovery in the workplace and the essence of conscious leadership. Reflect on your journey: How can you reframe failure in your leadership journey? How can conscious leadership transform your approach to leading others?Join us in learning from Irene's experiences!2024-08-0935 minAfter Dinner Leadership084: Brand Yourself...with...Emma DonovanIn this After Dinner Leadership Podcast episode, seasoned Entrepreneur Emma Donovan joins Simon, in sharing insights about Branding yourself. They explore key topics such as: quiet confidence, authentic alignment and having honest conversations.Join us in learning from Emma, and pull up a seat to join our After Dinner leadership conversation!Episode Links:Atomic Habits - James ClearBook of Joy - Delai Lama, Desmond TutuBecome Dapper - Discount CodeSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us o...2024-07-0136 minAfter Dinner Leadership083: Dad Mode...with...Tal EyreIn this After Dinner Leadership Podcast episode, consultant and author Tal Eyre joins Simon, in sharing insights about what is arguably the most important leadership role. From his experience with fatherhood, we learn the impact of being an authoritative leader and discover what it means to truly connect. Join us in learning from Tal, so please pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation!Episode Links:Tal Eyre's website In Praise of Shadows Shadow Work with Richard RohrDad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Children Sen...2024-06-1038 minAfter Dinner Leadership082: Bitesize: Avoiding Venture Pitfalls...with...Simon GibsonThis Bitesize episode continues last week's podcast, featuring Simon Gibson. As a man with experience in helping entrepreneurs succeed, Simon shares 10 observations of why many business ventures fail. Take a listen and enjoy learning from this After Dinner Leadership conversation!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank yo...2024-05-0203 minAfter Dinner Leadership081: Persistence with the Right Idea...with...Simon GibsonIn this episode, Simon Fagg is joined by the Chairman of the Alacrity Foundation and CEO of Wesley Clover, Simon Gibson, who delves into the topic of entrepreneurship and shares lessons which have impacted his career journey.Listen as our guest explores the necessity of sharing ownership, sharing success and sharing vision. Enjoy learning from this After Dinner Leadership conversation!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would l...2024-04-2438 minAfter Dinner Leadership080: Bitesize: What's your intent?...with...Simon FaggIn this Bite-size episode, Simon Fagg shares some ideas on how we can better prepare ourselves to address difficult conversations and the importance of anchoring our intent; an idea mentioned previously by our podcast guest, Chris Molnar. Join us in listening out for 3 insightful self-coaching questions and suggestions for navigating crucial conversations, where there are high emotions and high stakes.019: Intent Counts More Than Technique...with...Chris MolnarSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram2024-04-1107 minAfter Dinner Leadership079: Be Different...with...Marty StrongIn this episode, Simon Fagg is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by retired SEAL officer and best-selling author Marty Strong. As a returning guest, Marty shares some of the impactful leadership lessons he has learnt throughout his professional career. He also shares with us the benefits of taking the unconventional way when responding to challenges.Join us in learning from Marty's insights, so pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation!Be Different - Marty StrongSend us a textConnect with us on...2024-04-0334 minAfter Dinner Leadership078: Bitesize: The Trust Equation...with...Simon FaggIn our latest Bite-size episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon Fagg shares how we can establish greater trust with others, including those within our team. We explore an idea mentioned previously by our podcast guest, Lukas Grech, as he highlights how we can build this level of trust in others, to allow for greater dependency.Join us in listening out for 3 insightful self-coaching questions and an equation which helps us evaluate our own trustworthiness!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us o...2024-03-2509 minAfter Dinner Leadership077: Capacity for Compassion...with...Scott SchuteIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by founder and author Scott Shute. He delves into the true meaning of compassion and its role in the workplace. Scott also shares with us some of the profound leadership lessons he has learnt throughout his career.Join us in learning from Scott's insights, so pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation!The Full Body Yes by Scott ShuteChanging WorkSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn ...2024-03-1333 minAfter Dinner Leadership076: Bite-size: It Mostly Works...with...Simon FaggIn our latest Bite-size episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon shares some tips on how we can progress in our pursuit of excellence rather than perfection; an idea mentioned previously by our podcast guest, Chris Wayne-Wills. Join us in listening out for 3 insightful coaching questions and a powerful method in avoiding perfection in decision-making. 030: Authenticity is Everything...with...Christ Wayne-WillsSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe...2024-03-0613 minAfter Dinner Leadership075: What do you need?...with...Deb BarryIn this episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon is joined by Deb Barry who devotes her time to helping those in need. From her inspiring stories and experiences, we learn about the impact of our unconscious bias and the significance of always asking others "What do you need?". Join us in learning from Deb, so please pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram ...2024-02-2733 minAfter Dinner Leadership073: Bite-size: Having Vision...with...Simon FaggSimon has always had a passion for helping others to develop a 'vision', especially within their team. In this Bitesize episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, he shares his experiences and tips on how to have greater team alignment, by doing so. So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on t...2024-02-0706 minAfter Dinner Leadership071: Bite-size: Word of the Year...with...Simon FaggIn our latest Bitesize episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon shares about the personal impact of having a 'Word of the Year'; an idea mentioned by a previous podcast guest, Johnny Lympus. Join us, as we learn new ideas about how to have a year filled with greater focus and deeper thinking.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on...2024-01-2210 minAfter Dinner Leadership069: 2023 Reflections...with...Simon Fagg and Ryan SpoorsIn this episode, Simon is joined by his colleague Ryan, who is brought from behind the scenes. Ryan has produced and edited the episodes of the After Dinner Leadership podcast in 2023 and now, together, they share their reflections on the lessons that have impacted them this year. Here, at the turn of the year, they take a look at their learnings from the guests who joined them in 2023. We're grateful to all of the guests who joined us throughout this year, for bringing so many valuable personal learnings that will help us all on our quest to b...2024-01-0822 minAfter Dinner Leadership068: Inclusive Language...with...Suzanne WertheimIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by Suzanne Wertheim. Simon talks with Suzanne about the power of inclusive language, the masks that we wear and when they are most useful. We also delve into the three leadership lessons that Suzanne wished she learnt earlier.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on...2023-12-2243 minAfter Dinner Leadership067: Coach Yourself!...with...Antonia BowringIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by Antonia Bowring. Simon talks with Antonia where they discuss embracing feedback and how risks are part of learning. We also delve into the three leadership lessons that Antonia wished she learnt earlier.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation.Episode LinksSteal like an Artist - Austin KleonAntonia BowringAB StrategiesSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow...2023-12-1144 minAfter Dinner Leadership066: Inner Objectives...with...Gerardo SegatIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by Gerardo Segat. Simon talks with Gerardo where they discuss the importance of establishing inner objectives and delve into the three leadership lessons that Gerardo wished he learnt earlier.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation.Episode Links:Ivy PodcastSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If...2023-11-2743 minAfter Dinner Leadership065: Story Spotting...with...David PullanIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by David Pullan. Simon talks with David about the power of storytelling and how leaders can tap into the power of story as they lead organisations and themselves effectively. They also look at three leadership lessons that David wishes he learnt earlier.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation.Episode Links:The transformative power of classical music | Benjamin ZanderBring on the learning revolution! | Ken RobinsonThe Art of Possibility: Transforming...2023-11-1349 minAfter Dinner Leadership064: Everybody Leads...with...Tim LupinacciIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by Tim Lupinacci. Simon talks with Tim about the importance of giving back and helping the world around us to be a better place. They also look at three leadership lessons that Tim wishes he learnt earlier.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation.Episode LinksImpact Players by Liz WisemanThe 4 Disciplines of Execution by by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, and Sean CoveySend us a text2023-10-3045 minAfter Dinner Leadership063: Speak Like a Leader...with...Simon LancasterIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by author, speechwriter, and speaker, Simon Lancaster. Simon talks with Simon about the power of rhetoric and more broadly the power of communication in leadership. They also look at three powerful leadership lessons that Simon wishes he learnt earlier.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation.Episode Links:Speak Like A Leader - TED TalkSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow...2023-10-1653 minAfter Dinner Leadership062: Work-Life Bloom...with...Dan PontefractIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with Dan Pontefract. Simon talks with Dan about the links between agriculture and leadership. They also discuss some of the phrases we commonly use in Leadership and management.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast...2023-10-0248 min
For All The Saints With Ben Hancock4 Principles To Help You Lead Like Jesus Christ - Simon Fagg | 05Simon Fagg is the host of the 'After Dinner Leadership' Podcast and a Leadership Expert training corporations and leaders in his company 'With Leadership.'Although Simon primarily focuses training in secular settings, today I wanted to speak to him about what he has learned (and what we can learn) about leadership from Jesus Christ in scripture. With Simon's expertise in leadership as well as spending time around leaders constantly, he is well equipped to guide us in the topic of Christlike leadership.Some highlights from this episode are how Simon defines leadership, how a...2023-10-021h 24After Dinner Leadership061: Aligning With Values...with...Andy BrownIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with Andy Brown. Simon talks with Andy about the three leadership lessons he wished he learnt earlier. The conversation moves to a powerful topic of aligning with personal values and how that can help govern our actions and decision-making processes.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation.Episode LinksThe Lonely Century - Noreena HertzSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn 2023-09-1849 minAfter Dinner Leadership058: Bite-size: Blame Fixing...with...Matt FourieThis Bite-Size episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast takes us back to episode 14 and focuses on the importance of not blaming others when there is a problem and the power of self-responsibility.What brave initiative are you taking in the face of adversity and problems? Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@w...2023-08-1905 minAfter Dinner Leadership057: Bite-size portion, Leadership is all about Learning...with...Sile WalshThis bite-size episode focuses on Sile's third leadership lesson she 'wished she learnt earlier': that leadership is all about learning. Leadership is not something you are ever finished with, but continually develop through opportunities to receive feedback and the process of continual learning in our leadership quest.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership...2023-07-3112 min