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Leading Sustainably | Claire Brown | The Unlikely Executive
Jun 5, 2026
31m 44s
I How to Lead at Pace in Construction & Infrastructure | Roselyn Unegbu | The Unlikely Executive
May 22, 2026
28m 48s
Life After Redundancy: How Leaders Rebuild & Reinvent Themselves | The Unlikely Executive
May 8, 2026
7m 18s
A Leader's Journey to Independence | Chris Waine | The Unlikely Executive
Apr 23, 2026
27m 56s
Finding a Place in a System not Built for You | Leadership & Belonging | The Unlikely Executive
Apr 9, 2026
29m 59s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/5/26 | ![]() Leading Sustainably | Claire Brown | The Unlikely Executive✨ | sustainability leadershipconstruction+5 | Claire Brown | Turner & Townsend | UK | sustainabilityconstruction+7 | — | 31m 44s | |
| 5/22/26 | ![]() I How to Lead at Pace in Construction & Infrastructure | Roselyn Unegbu | The Unlikely Executive✨ | leadershiphigh-performing teams+5 | Roselyn Unegbu | Thames WaterProjects in PRISM+1 | — | leadershipaccountability+5 | — | 28m 48s | |
| 5/8/26 | ![]() Life After Redundancy: How Leaders Rebuild & Reinvent Themselves | The Unlikely Executive✨ | redundancyidentity+3 | — | Glee Coaching | — | redundancyidentity+3 | — | 7m 18s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() A Leader's Journey to Independence | Chris Waine | The Unlikely Executive✨ | leadershipcorporate transition+4 | Chris Waine | Hive Projects | — | leadership decisionssenior leaders+5 | — | 27m 56s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() Finding a Place in a System not Built for You | Leadership & Belonging | The Unlikely Executive✨ | career developmentgender inclusion+4 | Nike Folayan | WSPAssociation for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE UK) | — | engineeringleadership+5 | — | 29m 59s | |
| 3/20/26 | ![]() From the Bottom to the Top | Colin McEllin | The Unlikely Executive✨ | leadershipmanagement buyout+4 | Colin McEllin | Clan ContractingSmart Hire Tools+1 | — | leadershipmanagement+7 | — | 28m 03s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() Being Master of Your Own Destiny| Learie Gonsalves| The Unlikely Executive✨ | resiliencedetermination+3 | Learie Gonsalves | Blackbird Property SurveyorsGlee Coaching Ltd | — | property surveyingresilience+3 | — | 22m 27s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Owning the title CEO| Renee Preston | The Unlikely Executive✨ | leadership in constructionmentoring+4 | Renee Preston | Gallaway Construction | — | women in constructionleadership+3 | — | 25m 24s | |
| 2/5/26 | ![]() A fulfilling career in Aviation| Tim Walder| The Unlikely Executive✨ | aviationcareer purpose+5 | Tim Walder | Glee Coaching LtdThe Unlikely Executive | — | aviationcareer progression+6 | — | 24m 20s | |
| 1/22/26 | ![]() From Geologist to Global Growth: Kathleen Abbott's Leadership Journey | The Unlikely Executive✨ | career journeyconstruction industry+4 | Kathleen Abbott | Glee Coaching LtdShawmut+2 | — | career planningconstruction challenges+3 | — | 25m 33s | |
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| 1/9/26 | ![]() Creating a Blueprint for a Sustainable Future: With Alan Brookes✨ | sustainabilityleadership+3 | Alan Brookes | Arcadis | ChesterWarrington | sustainable transformationquality of life+3 | — | 34m 22s | |
| 12/19/25 | ![]() No Linear Path: From Journalist to Charity CEO✨ | career transitionleadership+3 | Anne Spackman | Glee Coaching LtdCareer Ready+4 | — | career changecharity leadership+3 | — | 33m 53s | |
| 11/7/25 | ![]() Beyond 9 to 5: Finding Fulfilment in a Second Hustle | Eric is a man on a mission. Having lived in the UK since 2011 he has seen the effects of 'left behind towns' those places once celebrated now forgotten. An academic and a place maker Eric is committed to making universities and places better through research, engagement and teaching. Specialist knowledge in left-behind places, civic engagement, 'third mission', impact, and academia as a profession linked to a wider system of professions.Founder and editor-in-chief of the open-access journal, Civic Sociology, applying sociological insights within policy, higher education and public engagement contexts.Winner of the 2019 Bennett Prospect Policy Prize for proposal to 'move the knowledge economy' to left-behind regions.Currently researching relationships between different 'civic ecologies' - place-based systems of business, government, learning and other fields - and how to make these more socially generative.Established the social enterprise CivED CIC to pursue this work through business and policy engagement, including an exciting project to redevelop an historic arcade in Southport for hybrid working.For more information, please visit:Company Website: https://www.arcade-project.com/Guest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lybeck/barbra@gleecoaching.com | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | ![]() Leaving to Leading: Trusting your Gut and Business Start-Ups | With over 35 years of experience in Financial Services including Fintech, Pensions and Investment, Steve is a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people maximise their retirement. He is the Managing Director of Pension Potential, a digital at-retirement guidance and advice solution that empowers members and employees to make informed decisions about their retirement. He is a regular writer and speaker on intergenerational working, retirement, and older worker business management issues, and has published several business books about intergenerational managment and inclusive culture. He is committed to developing an inclusive culture in the workplace, where people of all ages and backgrounds can thrive and contribute.For more information, please visit:Company Website: https://www.puntersouthall.com/Guest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbutler/?originalSubdomain=ukbarbra@gleecoaching.com | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | ![]() Constructing Compassion: A CEO's Path from Small Team to Major Mission | Trisha is the CE of CRASH, The UK’s construction industry charity supporting Adult Homelessness and Adult and Children’s hospices with vital construction projects. She joined CRASH on 1st May 2024 after 19 years in the hospice sector having held various management roles but most recently as Director of Business Development, Operations and Performance. Trisha has a wealth of experience across a vast number of business disciplines including Income generation, commissioning, governance, risk management and has the experience of two charity mergers. With a background and qualification in Finance she has the ability to understand and explain numbers to people at all levels.Prior to working in the charitable sector Trisha worked in the corporate sector in varying management positions including Financial Controller.For more information, please visit:Crash Company Website: http://www.crash.org.uk/Crash Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/CRASH-Charity-100084249190718/Trisha Pickersgill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crash-charity/barbra@gleecoaching.com | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() A Village of Care: Standing Beside Families in Need | Sophie joined Little Village as CEO in February 2021 after spending over twenty years in the social sector including as the founding CEO of City Year UK, a charity enabling young people to tackle inequality through doing a year of voluntary service in schools and as Deputy CEO of the Private Equity Foundation (now Impetus-PEF).Most recently she was Managing Director of Trustees Unlimited, a B-Corporation focused on strengthening and diversifying charity boards.Sophie was the Chair of Trustees at Little Village from 2018 until September 2020 and was previously Co-Chair and Co-Founder of Generation Change, and a Trustee of the Royal Voluntary Service. She was awarded an MBE for services to charity in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours!For more information, please visit:LinkedIn: sophielivingstoneWebsite: https://littlevillagehq.org/barbra@gleecoaching.com | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.If you are kind enough to leave a review, please do let Barbra know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at barbra@gleecoaching.comIf you enjoyed this one please hit Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of The Unlikely Executive is released.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | ![]() Big 4 to Big Change: Natasha's Journey to a Sustainable Future | A great job, a great life, a life partner. Then things changed. Hear how Natasha moved from one of the Big 4 Accountancy Consultancies into following her passion to help people and contribute to international equity. Now an experienced not for profit leader with a proven track record of ambitious strategic development and transformational change.Passionately and ambitiously creating a more sustainable, people focussed world directly and through people whose lives she touches.After an early career as an auditor, Natasha (she/her) moved into the charity sector to work towards a more sustainable people focused world. Twenty years on and she’s held a variety of Executive and Trustee roles in a range of mid-sized charities including Farm Africa, Forum for the Future, Transparency International UK, The Institute of Development Streets and most recently at Living Streets. She has not regretted the move for a single moment since.For more information, please visit:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashaclaytonnfp/?originalSubdomain=ukbarbra@gleecoaching.com | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.If you are kind enough to leave a review, please do let Barbra know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at barbra@gleecoaching.comIf you enjoyed this one please hit Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of The Unlikely Executive is released.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | ![]() Embracing Creativity: An Appreciation for Art | Patrick Fox (he/him), youngest in the family, only one interested in art from a young age. He is Chief Executive and founding Director of Heart of Glass - a northwest based community arts organisation. He is a producer, commissioner and senior arts leader who supports artists to engage with communities of place/ interest to create contemporary work that reflects the politics of our times. He is former director of Create, Ireland’s national development agency for Collaborative Arts and the former Head of Collaborations and Engagement at FACT Liverpool, leading the acclaimed arts and older people project tenantspin as part of his portfolio.Useful links: https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-fox-707739333/barbra@gleecoaching.comwww.gleecoaching.co.uk(17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.If you are kind enough to leave a review, please do let Barbra know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at barbra@gleecoaching.com If you enjoyed this one please hit Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of The Unlikely Executive is released Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/4/25 | ![]() We Are Radical Change Makers: From Barriers to Breakthroughs | Emma is radical - in the way she sees the world and the spirit she brings into what she does. With two start up organisations to lead, Emma is a strong story teller with a purpose.The first organisation is Radical Recruit which is the UK's only charitable recruitment, CSR, ESG and Social Value partner for businesses that want to level the playing field for Radical people and communities. Founded by Emma and Jude (Em's mum) in October 2019, the Radical team has placed over 750 people who are furthest from the labour market ‘Super Radicals’ - into good jobs, that offer fair pay in exchange for meaningful work. B Radical, the second organisation helps businesses - big and small - to turn their diversity, Corporate Social Responsibility and 'Environmental Social and Governance' rhetoric into meaningful action by levelling the playing field for Radical people and communities.For more information, please visit:B-Radical Website: https://www.b-radical.co.uk/Radical Recruit Website: https://radicalrecruit.co.uk/barbra@gleecoaching.comwww.gleecoaching.co.uk(17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.If you are kind enough to leave a review, please do let Barbra know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at barbra@gleecoaching.comIf you enjoyed this one please hit Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of The Unlikely Executive is releasedSubscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | ![]() Changing the Lives of Others | Sabiene didn't need to have left her financially rewarding job in Private Banking, and Financial Analysis: but she did. After spending time raising money on behalf of Huntingdon Disease charity she reflected on where she was at and what she could offer the world. This saw her leave her secure job and start to have a small role fundraising for Be Free Young Carers. Listen to the podcast to find out how she became CEO. What she brings to the role and what her challenges are. Maybe something in what she says will resonate for you. With at least 3 children in every classroom in Oxfordshire identified as young carers we need to do more to support and nurture their happiness and talent. Be Free Young Carers not only allows them a space to be children, but also equips them with life-changing skills such as first aid training, cookery, and mindfulness. The aim is to provide peace of mind and wellbeing skills to help them maintain a positive outlook on their lives and achieve in their education and future careers.For more information, please visit: https://befreeyc.org.uk/ barbra@gleecoaching.comwww.gleecoaching.co.uk(17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedInIf you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.If you are kind enough to leave a review, please do let Barbra know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at barbra@gleecoaching.com If you enjoyed this one please hit Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of The Unlikely Executive is releasedSubscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/25 | ![]() Bringing Southport Together: The Devotion Behind the Community | Alan Adams was told that he wouldn't amount to much by his teachers. He is now leading a charitable organisations that delivers the UK's largest flower show - Southport Flower Show every year, as well as managing one of the North West's premier outdoor event spaces - Victoria Park. Listen to him talk about his journey and what he thinks makes a good leader.For more information, please visit:Company Website: https://southportflowershow.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportFlowerShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/southportflowershow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-adams-2a93068a/Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/9/25 | ![]() A Transformative Approach to Women's Sport | Leah Godfrey is a distinguished leader with 30 years of international commercial and community-building expertise across multiple sectors. As Chief Operating Officer of Neurodiverse Sport, founder of L2 Foundry and Alt Elle, and Head of Events and Campaigns at BAMREF, she leads transformative approaches in women's sports and organisational development.Her strategic consulting spans diverse sectors, leveraging her ability to drive innovation across Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 companies, academic institutions, governmental bodies, sporting clubs and communities and non-profit organisations. Alongside her entrepreneurial focus she applies her industry-agnostic experience to empowering young female founders, demonstrating her commitment to holistic cross-sector transformation and systemic change. Beyond the game itself, it is her belief that the rise of female sports is a sociocultural revolution that can activate wider societal gender, racial and neurodiverse equity.A multi-award-winning professional, she infuses commercial strategy with social impact, particularly in women's sports and extensive equality work. Her leadership transcends traditional boundaries, leveraging her neuro-spicy approach to challenge institutional paradigms and generate innovative solutions prioritising equality, sustainability, and holistic organisational growth.For more information, you may find this via the link below:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahagodfrey/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/youandmebothmate?igsh=c2xxZXUwcjFseDFv&utm_source=qrSubscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/25/25 | ![]() Beyond Limits: Pushing Past Physical Challenges | Matt Cliff is transforming lives by teaching vital living and mobility skills to people navigating sight loss. But this isn’t just about support—it’s about empowerment. As Director of Bradbury Fields, Matt has turned his own challenges into fuel, building a vibrant community hub where others with similar barriers can live boldly and confidently.“If I’m honest, I didn’t want to be disabled. I didn’t want to live with sight loss. I didn’t want to try blind sports,” Matt shares.Yet, through embracing the unpredictable nature of life, he’s carved out a path full of purpose and impact.Tune in for a raw, inspiring, and unexpected journey—one that proves physical limitations don’t have to limit how loud, proud, and full your life can be.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/14/25 | ![]() From Admin to CEO: The Motivation for Change | Sean died in 2019. He wanted help, he wanted to get better. The type of support he needed didn't exist. There was nowhere men could go to to feel good about themselves. His sister Debbie, felt a fire in her to create change, so that men, like her brother, didn't take their own liives. Five years later, Debbie - who previously worked in school administration, has ensured that Sean's Place is a thriving mental health service for men. Debbie shares her leadership journey, and gives insight into how to be a leader in a new and growing non-profit organisation which supports over 400 people a week.Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/31/25 | ![]() Transformation Comes in Many Ways | Cohan follows his purpose with a very clear passion. A passion to increase diversity within the Tech sector. Cohan had experienced the sector and knew that there was more diverse talent that could be tapped into to accelerate the tech sector as well as the careers of highly talented individuals. After being made redundant he bit the bullet and set up Equity in Tech, to support others to excel. In our latest podcast Cohan talks to us about how mental wellness impacted his decisions, and how, as a start-up, there are lots of arrows to be throwing all at the same time and in different directions! For more information, you may find this via the link below:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/cohanleondaleyuk/Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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