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Barry Eustance talks to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things that will engage and inspire you.Entrepreneurs, business leaders, musicians, thought leaders, actors, developers, pilots, - anyone who's gone out and "done it".Why they've done it, how they've done it, and how you can do it too.Sometimes instructional, sometimes emotional, always fascinating, and endlessly inspiring.

Jun 19

Decision Quality Under Uncertainty - and Executive Decision Acceleration (EDA)

In this discussion, Barry Eustance and Rick Leander explore one of the most important leadership challenges facing organisations today: How do we make high-quality decisions when operating under uncertainty? The conversation explores: - bias and behavioural decision-making - the concept of "noise" - confirmation bias - anchoring - sunk-cost fallacy - groupthink - the importance of structured challenge - why organisations often struggle to separate signal from noise In an increasingly complex world, leaders are surrounded by more information than ever before. Yet better decisions do not necessarily come from more information. They come from better judgement. This discussion aligns closely with The Sixsess Consultancy's Executive Decision Acceleration (EDA) approach: Executive Decision Acceleration (EDA) Effective Judgement Under Pressure Make Better Decisions. Faster. Learn more: https://sixsess.org/ I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful. Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !! I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments. Many thanks Kindest regards Barry

5 min
Jun 2

Ryanair's Competitive Advantage: What Airline Leaders Must Learn in 2026

Airline Strategy, Cost Leadership and the Future of Aviation In this aviation strategy discussion, former airline CEO and Stratos 12 Partner Remco Althuis joins former airline captain, consultant and Stratos 12 Partner Barry Eustance to examine the growing pressures facing airlines worldwide. From rising fuel prices and geopolitical instability to airline consolidation and fleet modernisation, aviation leaders are being forced to make increasingly complex decisions in a rapidly changing operating environment and why Executive Decision Acceleration is so important. The discussion explores: - Why Ryanair continues to outperform many European competitors - The impact of fuel prices on airline profitability - How airline consolidation is reshaping Europe - Why smaller airlines face growing strategic challenges - The role of boards and executive teams during periods of disruption - How airlines can improve resilience and decision-making - Future trends in aviation leadership and airline strategy - The importance of structured Executive Decision Acceleration (EDA) As operating costs rise faster than ticket prices, airlines must rethink their networks, fleet strategies, governance structures and long-term business models. For airline boards, executives and investors, the message is clear: agility, strategic alignment and experienced leadership have never been more important. About Stratos 12 Partnership https://stratos12.com/ Stratos 12 Partnership is an international aviation consultancy providing airline leadership, strategic advisory, operational transformation and board-level support to airlines, airports, governments and aviation stakeholders worldwide. Connect with Stratos 12 to discuss: - Airline strategy - Aviation transformation - Board advisory services - Airline restructuring - Operational excellence - Executive leadership support - Structured Executive Decision Acceleration (EDA) 00:00 Introduction: Aviation's New Reality 02:55 Rising Fuel Prices and Airline Economics 03:27 How Airlines Respond to Fuel Cost Shocks 04:43 Airline Consolidation Beyond Europe 05:25 The Future of Smaller Airlines 07:10 Ryanair's Competitive Advantage 09:07 Are More Airline Failures Coming? 09:28 Fleet Modernisation and Boeing vs Airbus 10:16 Why Is IAG Moving Vueling Towards Boeing? 12:26 What Happens Outside Europe? 12:50 The Challenge Facing Island Airlines 13:49 Rethinking the Airline Business Model 15:06 What Should Airline Boards Be Doing Now? 15:52 Strategic Decision-Making in a Crisis 17:54 Leadership, Governance and Operational Resilience 18:52 Why Ticket Prices Must Rise 21:05 Winners and Losers in Global Aviation 21:28 What Ryanair Gets Right 22:07 Future-Proofing Airlines in Uncertain Times 23:07 Closing Remarks #AirlineStrategy #AviationConsulting #AirlineLeadership #AviationIndustry #AirlineTransformation #Ryanair #AirlineConsolidation #AviationStrategy #AirlineManagement #Stratos12 #ExcutiveDecisionAcceleration #EDA I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful. Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !! I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments. Many thanks Kindest regards Barry

25 min
May 14

AI risk management is now one of the biggest leadership and governance challenges facing modern organisations

In this episode of The Just Great People Podcast, Barry Eustance from The Sixsess Consultancy is joined once again by Michael Glanville from Michael Glanville Executive Coaching. Together they discuss: - AI governance and board accountability - Cyber security risks linked to AI - Business continuity planning - Operational resilience - AI adoption in SMEs and enterprise organisations - Leadership responsibility in digital transformation - The risks of shadow AI inside organisations - Why people still remain at the centre of successful businesses This conversation explores how organisations can embrace AI innovation while protecting operational stability, data security and organisational culture. If you are a CEO, founder, senior leader or business owner navigating AI transformation, this episode offers practical leadership insight. Useful links: The Sixsess Consultancy https://www.sixsess.org Michael Glanville Executive Coaching https://www.michaelglanville-executive-coaching.com/ Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/ Timestamps - AI, Cyber Security and Leadership Risk 00:00 - AI risk, ransomware and cyber security concerns 01:13 - Introduction to the podcast with Michael Glanville 02:02 - Retail and Hospitality Showcase insights on AI and cyber risk 03:10 - The disconnect between boardroom AI strategy and employees using AI 04:36 - The rise of shadow AI inside organisations 05:45 - AI innovation, entrepreneurship and new technology opportunities 06:40 - Will AI replace jobs and reshape industries? 07:35 - AI governance, corporate risk and cyber threats 08:43 - How AI strengthens cyber criminals and bad actors 09:05 - Regulation, compliance and AI decision-making risks 10:55 - AI hallucinations and accuracy concerns in business 12:14 - Agentic AI, CRM automation and operational efficiency 13:03 - Organisational dependency on AI systems and suppliers 14:05 - Confidentiality, NDAs and trust in AI systems 15:20 - What happens if AI systems fail? 16:16 - AI incidents versus cyber incidents 17:21 - Why AI governance belongs in the boardroom 18:15 - Cyber security is not just an IT responsibility 19:15 - The rise of cyber emergency response services 20:28 - Why every business needs operational resilience planning 21:20 - Can your business survive without the internet? 22:26 - What happens if critical infrastructure fails? 24:13 - Using AI for organisational risk assessments 25:45 - GEO versus SEO - how AI is changing search and rankings 27:05 - LinkedIn, AI-generated content and authenticity online 29:21 - Why authentic human content still matters 30:08 - The future of LinkedIn and human business relationships 31:23 - Why YouTube still supports authentic communication 32:26 - People buy from people - leadership and relationships matter 33:34 - Final thoughts and closing comments #AI #CyberSecurity #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #RiskManagement #BusinessContinuity #DigitalLeadership #TheSixsessConsultancy #EDA #ExecutiveDecisionAcceleration I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful. Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !! I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments. Many thanks Kindest regards Barry

35 min
May 5

World Class Performance Mindset: Leadership Lessons from a Pilot Journey

What creates a world class performance mindset? In this episode, Simon Hartley shares how his journey to becoming a pilot reveals powerful leadership lessons. This conversation explores: - Decision making under pressure - Leadership resilience - Empowerment and confidence - The law of persistence If you lead teams or make high-stakes decisions, this episode is essential. 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Becoming a pilot 02:16 Early failure and setbacks 04:20 Persistence and obstacles 07:29 Composure under pressure 09:56 Mental performance in leadership 10:33 High pressure decision making 1 5:23 First solo and confidence 18:29 Empowerment in leadership 21:36 Turning back and risk management 27:50 Confidence scale 31:00 Law of persistence 36:34 Strategy and planning 39:20 Final lessons Keywords world class performance mindset, leadership mindset, resilience, decision making, business growth, performance psychology, leadership skills, Executive Decision Acceleration, EDA Learn More About Executive Decision Acceleration Visit The Sixsess Consultancy's website: https://sixsess.org/ Simon' Hartley's Be World Class Home Page: https://be-world-class.com/ I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful. Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !! I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments. Many thanks Kindest regards Barry

43 min
Feb 26

Decision Quality Under Uncertainty: Bias, Noise and Executive Decision Acceleration

There has never been more data. Yet decision quality appears to be declining. In this episode of The Just Great People Podcast, Barry Eustance is joined by Rick Leander to explore Decision Quality Under Uncertainty in a world shaped by AI, geopolitical instability and cognitive bias. Rick draws on his background in international banking, fintech leadership and behavioural economics to unpack why most poor outcomes are not caused by external forces but by flawed decisions. They discuss: ● Why confirmation bias is amplified by large language models ● The growing confusion between data, information and actionable intelligence ● How “noise” corrupts executive judgement ● The behavioural economics behind anchoring, sunk cost fallacy and groupthink ● Why most startups fail through decision error, not market conditions The conversation also touches on how structured executive decision acceleration can improve clarity and confidence in senior teams without encouraging recklessness. If you are a CEO, founder or board member navigating uncertainty, this episode provides practical insight into improving strategic decision making under pressure. Barry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/ The Sixsess Consultancy - Executive Decision Acceleration (EDA): https://sixsess.org Rick Leander's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcleander/ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and background 03:55 – Decision making in geopolitical uncertainty 06:11 – AI, confirmation bias and large language models 09:28 – Data vs information vs intelligence 14:28 – The realities of entrepreneurship 17:30 – Noise vs bias in executive decisions 20:30 – The devil’s advocate discipline 25:46 – Strong opinions loosely held 27:02 – Challenging untouchable assumptions 29:14 – Final reflections Subscribe for deeper conversations on leadership, growth and executive performance. I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful. Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !! I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments. Many thanks Kindest regards Barry

31 min
12/04/2025

Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working Anymore – And What To Do About It!

Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working Anymore – And What To Do About It! In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance sits down with Tracy Borreson to unpack one of the biggest issues facing leaders, marketers and founders today: modern marketing has become so complex that it’s stopped working. Tracy argues that businesses are drowning in tools, automations and data, yet starving for the one element that has always driven sales and brand loyalty: real human connection. Tracy explores how businesses replace meaningful conversations with automated funnels, and why this shift has weakened customer insight, reduced conversion rates and created overwhelmed teams. She explains why organisations must simplify their systems, redesign the way they speak to customers and return to the fundamentals of relationship-led communication. Barry and Tracy discuss everything from micro-experiments in marketing to why junior marketers are being set up to fail, and how legacy skills like curiosity, listening and live customer conversations outperform any CRM workflow. They also examine why entrepreneurs should think like they’re standing at a farmer’s market: what would make someone stop, pay attention and talk to you? This is a practical and provocative episode for leaders who want better performance, simpler systems, and marketing that actually generates a return. To explore how authentic communication and customer understanding strengthen performance and culture, visit The Sixsess Consultancy: Home: https://sixsess.org/ Insights Blog: https://sixsess.org/insights/blog/ Connect with Tracy Borreson and learn more about her advisory and coaching work: Tracy Borreson: https://www.tlbcoaching.com/ Prostate Cancer UK: https://prostatecanceruk.org/ Tracy and Barry's Previous Just Great Peopl Podcast: https://youtu.be/b3xVdq9MOpI?si=ltMHR5Sr-y0ngWKI Keywords authentic marketing strategy human-centred marketing customer insight for leaders simplifying marketing systems marketing and sales alignment customer research methods leadership communication skills micro-experiments in marketing return on marketing investment relationship-based selling modern marketing challenges digital overwhelm in business I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful. Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !! I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments. Many thanks Kindest regards Barry

38 min
12/03/2025

Europe’s Small Airlines: Why the Economics No Longer Add Up

Europe’s Small Airlines: Why the Economics No Longer Add Up – A Just Great People Conversation with Stratos 12 Description In this Just Great People deep-dive, Barry Eustance and aviation specialist Remco Althuis explore the real state of Europe’s small airline sector. This is the first in a new series of conversations between The Sixsess Consultancy and Stratos 12, offering straight-talking analysis on the operational realities facing the aviation industry today. Remco and Barry take a frank look at the structural disadvantages small carriers operate under: thin networks, fragile balance sheets, high exposure to shocks and limited access to capital. They walk through the performance of Air Baltic, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines and Tarom before examining niche but essential players like Loganair, Binter Canarias, Emerald Airlines, Air Corsica and Widerøe. The discussion also covers the recent collapses of Play, BRA, CityJet and Eastern Airways – and the recurring reasons why small carriers fail. Across every example, one theme comes through clearly: standalone regional airlines are running out of room. Cost pressures, labour shortages, fuel volatility and fleet renewal demands are making consolidation the only realistic path for survival. Widereøe’s acquisition by Norwegian is one example of what the future now looks like. This episode is a clear, grounded and accessible explanation of the pressures shaping European aviation – and why the economics of small airlines no longer add up. What we cover in this episode - Why small airlines operate with structural disadvantages - Performance trends across key European regional carriers - Niches that work – and the ones under growing pressure - The truth behind recent airline collapses and restructurings - Why ACMI is unstable unless the customer is stable - Consolidation, group protection and long-term survivability - Why the market needs small airlines, yet struggles to sustain them Useful Links Just Great People Podcast – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mLL4YkJ9LEUPsjaZwBLAjoR-h8YEXpu The Sixsess Consultancy – https://sixsess.org PEOPLE Change Leadership and Management Framework – https://sixsess.org/training/people-change-management-leadership-framework-course/ Stratos 12 Aviation Consultancy – https://stratos12.com/ Keyword List European small airline sector regional airlines Europe airline consolidation Europe small airline financial pressure aviation operational risk European airline performance analysis airline restructuring Europe ACMI carrier risks Air Baltic performance Air Serbia aviation strategy Brussels Airlines financial results Tarom restructuring challenges Loganair operations Scotland Binter Canarias inter-island network Emerald Airlines ATR operations Air Corsica connectivity Widerøe Norwegian acquisition airline failures Europe Play collapse BRA restructuring CityJet ACMI operations Eastern Airways administration aviation consulting services airline operational insight aviation industry analysis regional airline strategy airline cost structure support I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful. Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !! I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments. Many thanks Kindest regards Barry

34 min
11/25/2025

Pain, Fear and What It Takes to Swim the 7 Oceans!!

Pain, Fear and What It Takes to Swim the 7 Oceans Discover the mindset and resilience behind one of the toughest endurance feats on the planet: the Ocean 7. In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Adam Walker shares the truth about pain, fear and the psychological demands of swimming the world’s most dangerous channels. From hypothermia and Portuguese Man O' War stings to 30-hour training weeks and life-changing mindset work, Adam explains how he transformed from a UK sales manager to the first Briton to complete the Ocean Seven challenge. His insights into resilience, visualisation and overcoming fear are powerful lessons for leaders, founders and anyone facing personal or professional pressure. In this episode: The mindset formula Adam used to compete the Ocean 7 The science of resilience when facing extreme adversity How Adam reframed pain, fear and self doubt What really happens during long-distance ocean swims Why ordinary people can achieve extraordinary outcomes Listen and connect: Website: The Sixsess Consultancy: https://sixsess.org/ Podcast: Just Great People Podcast https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mLL4YkJ9LEUPsjaZwBLAjoR-h8YEXpu&si=e5PecB4kuCaiAg3D Guest: Adam Walker, Ocean Walker Academy https://oceanwalkeracademy.com/ Man Versus Ocean: Adam Walker's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Man-Ocean-Journey-Worlds-Toughest-ebook/dp/B0DHYNHCZ7/ref=sr_1_1 The Be World Class Performance Conference Show Reel: https://youtu.be/LAgq1euEtzk?si=L0J0lDXMKcVK2Noh The Be World Class Performance Conference 2025: https://be-world-class.com/world-class-performance-conference-2025/ Keywords mindset and resilience Ocean Seven Challenge swim the seven oceans Adam Walker swimmer open water swimming endurance mindset overcoming fear resilience stories extreme endurance swimming ocean swimming challenges what it takes to swim the seven oceans mindset for open water swimming how Adam Walker completed the Ocean 7 resilience lessons from extreme athletes overcoming pain and fear in sport mindset and resilience Ocean Seven Challenge overcoming the impossible impossible challenge challenge myself overcoming fear of public speaking glossophobia I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful. Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !! I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments. Many thanks Kindest regards Barry

55 min

Barry Eustance talks to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things that will engage and inspire you.Entrepreneurs, business leaders, musicians, thought leaders, actors, developers, pilots, - anyone who's gone out and "done it".Why they've done it, how they've done it, and how you can do it too.Sometimes instructional, sometimes emotional, always fascinating, and endlessly inspiring.

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The Sixsess Consultancy
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

60
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Clean
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