Fearless Forward Podcast

Rebuilding retail against the odds

With Emma Draper, 28.03.25

Emma Draper faced a huge challenge when her life suddenly changed. Her marriage ended, she became a single parent to three boys, and her business was struggling. On top of that, the pressures of keeping her home and supporting her family felt overwhelming. She also battled long Covid, which left her physically drained for years. […]

A development path you wouldn’t choose, but…

With Matt Dean, 14.03.25

It’s all too easy to get caught up in work, achievement, or the daily grind. If we’re not careful, we can lose sight of ourselves and the love we have to give and receive. The way forward is to focus on kindness. This means being kind to others and, just as importantly, to ourselves. Matt […]

Leaping from success and security into the magical unknown

With Tierah Lothbrok, 28.02.25

Responsibility can be hard to let go of when we’re used to being the one everyone relies on. This burden often leaves no room for joy, creativity, or the things that truly fulfil us. We get stuck in patterns of doing what we think we should do, rather than what we deeply want to do. […]

Never give up – there is always a way through

With Pablo Ettinger, 14.02.25

Sometimes as leaders we face situations that feel overwhelming, whether it’s uncertainty, financial struggles, or the fear of letting others down. These challenges can take a toll on our mental and physical health, and even our confidence in moving forward. But we can overcome these tough moments by staying focused, being resourceful, and never giving […]

The courage to look for the love

With Georgina Jones, 31.01.25

When Osian was born after only 23 weeks, he had to fight through countless medical complications. For his mother, Georgina, it was an exhausting time filled with uncertainty, pushing her to her limits as a parent and caregiver. Despite this, Georgina focused on creating a life filled with love, joy, and connection for Osian. She […]

How to avoid an avalanche

With Arno de Jong, 17.01.25

Imagine yourself high up in the mountains on a 48-hour hike with an old friend. Light snow is forecast and you’ve prepared for that. But when the snow comes it’s far heavier than expected, and avalanche risk is all around… This is what happened last winter to mountain leader Arno de Jong and his closest […]