Brave Bold Brilliant
Brave Bold Brilliant is where business leaders, entrepreneurs and their teams come to be inspired, challenged and equipped with the tools for growth and success. Here on Brave Bold Brilliant podcast, Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first-hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant. From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself.
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Master Your Time, Multiply Your Impact
<p>Jeannette discusses actionable strategies to help busy professionals reclaim their most valuable, non-renewable resource: time. She breaks down a simple four-box priority matrix—categorising tasks by importance and urgency—and introduces the practical "4D" framework (Ditch, Delegate, Delay, Do). </p> <p>Tune in to learn how to stop reactive busywork, focus on high-impact strategic growth, and align your daily calendar with your long-term vision.</p> <p>You'll Learn Why:</p> Focusing only on what feels pressing often leads to neglecting the high-value strategic tasks that actually drive your career and business forward. Shifting from a simple list to the "4D" fr...
How to Build a Brand Through Podcasting with James Burtt | Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast
<p>Podcast strategist, broadcast expert, and entrepreneur James Burtt sits down with Jeannette for a wide-ranging conversation on the true nature of branding, the evolution of content creation, and the power of personal authenticity. </p> <p>From his early career as a Michael Bublé tribute act in Cyprus to launching over 190 podcasts for major brands and personal clients, James shares his personal journey and practical insights on building a brand that lasts. </p> <p>He dives deep into shifting from an audio-only mindset to a multi-platform "show" mentality, leveraging AI without losing the essential human connection, and why finding your nic...
Bold vs. Reckless: How to Take High-Stakes Risks Without Playing Blind
<p>Jeannette looks at the critical difference between making bold leadership decisions and falling into reckless ones. She busts the myth that courage is just an innate personality trait, framing true boldness as a learnable skill built on solid data, self-awareness, and emotional calm. </p> <p>Whether you are navigating massive strategic pivots or personal career moves, she shares a practical framework to help you move fast without losing control, assess risk responsibly, and lead with unwavering conviction.</p> <p>You'll Learn Why:</p> Boldness is not a fixed personality trait, but a dynamic skill that any leader can learn, p...
From Homeworking Myths to a 44,000-Advisor Empire | Tricia Handley-Hughes, InteleTravel MD
<p>Jeannette sits down with Tricia Handley-Hughes, Managing Director of InteleTravel UK, Ireland, and UAE, to explore her four-decade career spanning retail, aviation, and home-working. </p> <p>Tricia shares candid leadership lessons on the power of clear communication, the importance of personal branding for home-based entrepreneurs, and how to stay grounded when navigating public scrutiny and industry disruption. She also offers an insider look into InteleTravel’s hybrid, community-focused business model and explains why embracing new technology and fresh talent is essential for the future of travel.</p> <p>You'll Learn Why:</p> Communication is the single most consistent foundation of...
Are You Flying Blind as a Leader?
<p>Jeannette explores why so many business leaders are unconsciously "flying blind"—making critical strategic decisions without a clear, objective picture of their business’s true health. </p> <p>She breaks down how surface-level success can mask underlying problems, why team dynamics often hide uncomfortable realities, and how critical blind spots can quietly derail growth. She highlights the transformative value of an external, neutral diagnostic to help leaders confront the brutal facts, gain total clarity, and build an actionable plan to unlock their team's full potential.</p> <p>You'll Learn Why:</p> High-level metrics and solid profit numbers can easily make...
From Classical Percussionist to £20M Immersive Empire: Eddy Hackett's Bootstrapped Business Story | Brave Bold Brilliant
<p>Jeannette sits down with Eddy Hackett, co-founder and executive producer of the Lost Estate, who shares his fascinating journey from training as a classical percussionist to scaling a thriving, multi-million-pound immersive theatre business. </p> <p>He dives deep into the realities of bootstrapping, the strategic value of looking for capital before you absolutely need it, and how an organisation can build a uniquely resonant brand by leading with its core, human centric identity.</p> <p>You'll Learn Why:</p> A non-linear career shift can introduce creative squiggles that open unexpected and highly lucrative doors. Bootstrapping forces an organisation to a...
The Leadership Lessons You Were Never Taught
<p>What does it truly take to transition from a great manager to an impactful leader? </p> <p>In this episode Jeannette shares key insights from her 30-plus years of business experience, spanning corporate CEO roles in global travel to managing her current business portfolio. She breaks down the foundational elements of leadership, explaining why technical excellence is rarely enough, how to build self-awareness using tools like psychometric profiling and 360 feedback, and the importance of lean energy management. </p> <p>Whether you are leading a team for the first time or looking to sharpen your established leadership skills, this episode of...
How Adam Stott Built a Multi-Million Pound Business | Sales, Social Media & Scaling Success
<p>In this episode, self-made multi-millionaire, entrepreneur, and business coach Adam Stott sits down to share his remarkable journey from a lost teenager working menial jobs to the founder of an eight-figure education empire. Adam opens up about how discovering sales at age nineteen transformed his confidence and completely changed his life's trajectory. He dives deep into the harsh realities of starting his first business, the lessons learned from overcoming nearly half a million pounds in personal liabilities, and how a clinical approach to social media can unlock rapid business growth</p> <p>You'll Learn Why:</p> Simplicity is the...
How James Martin Built a £30M Business Empire After Leaving School at 14 | Entrepreneur Success Secrets
<p>In this powerful episode, serial entrepreneur and property mogul James Martin opens up about his fascinating life and business journey. From being kicked out of school at 14 due to severe dyslexia to running a national tree surgery business by age 18, James shares the real, unfiltered truths behind his incredible track record of building and selling million-pound enterprises. </p> <p>Dive into an intense and vulnerable discussion that covers the dark side of severe learning difficulties, the emotional roller coaster of management buyouts, the stark realities of hard work versus smart work, and what it truly takes to develop standard-defining c...
How to Build a High-Performing Team & Know Exactly When to Hire | Leadership & Business Growth
<p>Your business will only grow as strong as the team behind it.</p> <p>One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs and business leaders make is hiring too early, too late, or for the wrong reasons. In this episode of Brave Bold Brilliant, Jeannette Linfoot shares the key principles behind building a high-performing team, recognising the right time to make your next hire, and creating a business that can scale without depending on you for everything.</p> <p>This exclusive insight is taken from Rise Academy, where Jeannette helps ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders build profitable, sustainable businesses through practical...
