Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE

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Show summary.    Each week former British Army Officer, CEOs coach, Top Team coach and motivational speaker Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE brings inspiring leadership themes and guest interviews to you. Jonathan’s wide cross-section of guests vary from Generals to distinguished SAS Officers, CEOs and business leaders. This podcast appeals to the full cross-section of leaders: from younger aspiring leaders, Entrepreneurs, experience managers to CEOs, Partners, MDs and Chairs of businesses. Stories of inspiration, failures, hard won lessons, top tips and practical leadership advice for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    403. Fast Jet Pilot to Business Advisor with Air Commodore Rich Davies CBE

    A podcast that arose after a fortuitous meeting on a train, Air Commodore Rich Davies CBE is a retired RAF tornado pilot, Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty The Queen and now works as a Defence and Political Advisor (Air), providing strategic input across fast jet integration, future air combat capability, and defence engagement.     In this episode, Rich shares his journey and lessons learned along the way throughout his long and successful career in the RAF and now in the private sector.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  2. 402. Mindful Soldier: Ash Alexander-Cooper on Resilience, Recovery, and Purpose

    JAN 13

    402. Mindful Soldier: Ash Alexander-Cooper on Resilience, Recovery, and Purpose

    Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE is a former soldier, world-championship athlete, award-winning international musician and artist. During a 28-year regular and reserve career, Ash served as an airborne soldier, helicopter pilot, jungle warfare and counter-terrorist specialist, spending 82 months deployed on operations. Since retirement, Ash has been a Senior Partner at McChrystal Group, led international business development at Palantir, runs a Leadership Development firm and is VP EMEA & APAC for Dedrone by Axon. Wounded multiple times in combat, Ash is passionate about giving back and is proud to support several veteran and mental health charities. To that end, he has committed to donate all author profits from the sale of his upcoming book - Mindful Soldier: Building Resilience to Overcome Life’s Challenges – which publishes in the UK on 22 January 2026 and is available worldwide from 27 January 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  3. 401. Music Mogul and Jujitsu Black Belt - Nick Raphael

    JAN 6

    401. Music Mogul and Jujitsu Black Belt - Nick Raphael

    Nick started his career as a nightclub promoter, DJ, and recording artist in Leeds, later moving to his first corporate role at London Records in 1994. He co-founded NorthWestSide Records at BMG, where he signed Jay-Z for the UK market. He served as Managing Director of Epic Records UK and later relaunched London Records for Universal Music. Nick was President of Capitol Records UK from 2013 to 2021, signing and developing Sam Smith, 5 Seconds of Summer, and other major artists. After leaving Capitol, he founded NWS Music Group with Christian Tattersfield, focusing on records, publishing, and sync licensing. Impact and Current Activities - Raphael is recognised for signing and nurturing award-winning artists, with his roster achieving multiple UK No.1 singles and albums - He regularly serves as an executive advisor and mentor, for instance, joining the A&R talent group at Cre8ing Vision where he helps emerging music executives and artists - His entrepreneurial ventures continue to shape the UK and global music scene, with a focus on discovering new talent and maximising artist success Nick Raphael is widely regarded as a dynamic force in the music talent business, blending artist development, strategic vision, and A&R leadership across decades of executive roles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  4. 400. Navigating Turbulent Times with The CEO’s Compass - Leigh & Jonathan Bowman-Perks

    12/30/2025

    400. Navigating Turbulent Times with The CEO’s Compass - Leigh & Jonathan Bowman-Perks

    The 400th episode explores The CEO’s Compass as a practical framework of eight quotients – Moral, Purpose, Health, Emotional, Collective, Resilience, Brand and Legacy – distilled from over 400 leaders and 1,500 CEO conversations, to help leaders navigate uncertainty with clarity and courage.  Jonathan and Leigh Bowman-Perks discuss vivid stories and tips from leaders such as Horst Schulze, Sherilyn Shackell, Anna Hemmings, Deanna Oppenheimer, Ankur Sinha, Gavin Patterson, Stuart Haire and Lord Dr Michael Hastings, showing how values, purpose, wellbeing, emotional intelligence, diversity, resilience, feedback and stewardship translate into everyday leadership decisions. The conversation closes by inviting listeners to see their legacy as already being written, to use the book as a compass for themselves and their teams, and to “go, live it, lead it” with Inspiring Leadership at the heart. Through the profits of this new book, The CEO’s Compass: How to Navigate Your Team Through Turbulent Times, Jonathan and Leigh Bowman-Perks are proud to support the Inspiring Leadership Foundation charity. This special 400th-episode celebration of the Inspiring Leadership podcast marks a major milestone in sharing stories of courage, authenticity, and service-driven leadership across the world. The conversation behind this episode captures Jonathan’s lifelong mission: to equip CEOs and their teams to lead with clarity and compassion in turbulent times, while directly giving back to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities through the Foundation’s work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  5. 399. Phamily First: Leading AI-Driven Healthcare with Nabeel Kaukab

    12/23/2025

    399. Phamily First: Leading AI-Driven Healthcare with Nabeel Kaukab

    Nabeel Kaukab is the Founder and CEO of Jaan Health, a software company transforming chronic disease management with AI-powered virtual care. He brings over 25 years of experience bridging healthcare and emerging technology.  Before starting Jaan Health, he spent a decade as a Healthcare Investment Banker at UBS & Barclays Capital, where he advised on and executed IPOs, acquisitions and other financings worth more than $50 billion. Prior to that, Nabeel was an early-stage hire and software developer at Viant Corporation, where he helped build some of the earliest Internet applications and open several offices in the US and Europe, leading to the company’s successful 1999 IPO.  He has a BA in Neuroscience and Behavior from Columbia University and attended graduate school for Biotechnology & Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  6. 398. Sky Command: Leading Under Fire with Air Marshal Sir Stuart Atha

    12/16/2025

    398. Sky Command: Leading Under Fire with Air Marshal Sir Stuart Atha

    Stuart Atha is a Director with BAE Systems, responsible for the development and delivery of the Air Training Strategy, a remit that includes enterprise-wide multi-domain training.  He is a member of the Air Board, Chair of PPM, a high-tech entity, and Head of the UK delegation to the NATO Industrial Advisory Group.     Prior to joining BAE Systems in 2020, Stuart served in the RAF for 35 years.  His career centred on operations both in the cockpit and command, notably in the Balkans, Libya, the Gulf and Afghanistan.  He commanded at squadron, station and group level before serving as the Chief of Staff at the UK Permanent Joint Headquarters, Stuart completed his Service as Deputy Commander of the RAF, a tour dominated by the counter-ISIS campaign in Iraq/Syria and NATO’s response to a resurgent Russia.     Stuart is an Honorary Professor at the University of Nottingham, lecturing on contemporary air power, and patron of the Jon Egging Trust, a charity that seeks to inspire and develop young people. He is also the RAF Commissioner in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.  Married with 5 adult children, Stuart lives with his wife and a variable number of children in Teddington London.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  7. 397. Dyslexic Brilliance: Kate Griggs on Unlocking Minds & Changing the World

    12/09/2025

    397. Dyslexic Brilliance: Kate Griggs on Unlocking Minds & Changing the World

    Kate Griggs is a dyslexic social entrepreneur and Founder of global charity Made By Dyslexia. Kate is the world's leading voice on Dyslexic Thinking, a best-selling author, one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices and hosts the chart-topping podcast - Lessons In Dyslexic Thinking. Kate is also a course instructor on LinkedIn Learning and the University of Dyslexic Thinking - in partnership with Open University.      Kate’s award-winning work is re-defining dyslexia and inspiring a global movement for change. In 2022, Made By Dyslexia saw Dyslexic Thinking added as a skill on LinkedIn and a noun in the dictionary. Kate’s innovative approach to social change and advocacy has garnered global recognition, with her powerful TED talk  inspiring countless individuals and organisations to rethink how they perceive dyslexia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  8. 396. Everest Record Breaker, Special Forces and ThruDark Entrepreneur - Staz Staziker CGC

    12/02/2025

    396. Everest Record Breaker, Special Forces and ThruDark Entrepreneur - Staz Staziker CGC

    With an impressive 13 years of decorated military service, ten within the Special Forces and his last three years as a highly experienced chief sniper instructor and demolitions expert, ‘Staz’ is a distinguished Special Forces Operator who was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for Combat Actions conducted in Afghanistan in 2013. Staz moved away from the military and co-founded the multi-million-pound performance outerwear brand, ThruDark - one of The Sunday Times' fastest growing privately owned companies. Business aside, Staz is a published author and was part of the four-man team that set the fastest known time for a speed ascent of Mount Everest, travelling from London to the top of the world and back in just 7 days.    Everest and Recent Achievements  In May 2025, Staz completed a record-breaking ascent of Mount Everest, summiting and returning to the UK in just 7 days—a feat that typically takes 8-10 weeks. The expedition aimed to raise over £1 million for veterans' and armed forces charities, including support for bereaved military children. The climb utilised cutting-edge acclimatisation techniques and tested ThruDark's latest high-altitude gear.   Other Notable Work  Author of "The Hard Road Will Take You Home," which distils Special Forces lessons for business and personal success.  Advocate for veterans' wellbeing and mental health, sharing his journey through public speaking and media appearances.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Show summary.    Each week former British Army Officer, CEOs coach, Top Team coach and motivational speaker Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE brings inspiring leadership themes and guest interviews to you. Jonathan’s wide cross-section of guests vary from Generals to distinguished SAS Officers, CEOs and business leaders. This podcast appeals to the full cross-section of leaders: from younger aspiring leaders, Entrepreneurs, experience managers to CEOs, Partners, MDs and Chairs of businesses. Stories of inspiration, failures, hard won lessons, top tips and practical leadership advice for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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