Episodes
You've got to be in it to win it and you've got to be in it to affect change. Herman is joined by a leader, member of the social-economic task force and chair of independent education, Stephanie Boyce. Together they discuss how to achieve your goals whilst remaining your authentic self, why you need to use failure as a lesson and how to utilise the law of attraction.
Published 07/12/22
Published 07/12/22
  Do you ask yourself powerful questions or just the easy ones? Join Herman in this episode with Simon Alexander Ong, a coach, speaker and author, as they discuss purpose, the difference between success and fulfillment and how you become who you truly are.     KEY TAKEAWAYS   Many of us are exhausted. But not because we are doing too much but actually because we are doing too little of the things that matter to us and that we enjoy.   The financial crisis of 2008 was a catalyst for...
Published 06/29/22
Herman is joined by Eric D. Collins, prolific serial investor, CEO, author , TV presenter and tech expert. He has rubbed shoulders with the Obama’s having previously served on Barack Obama's Small Business Administration's Council on Underserved Communities. He  co-founded Impact X Capital, a venture capital fund designed to aid entrepreneurs across Europe particularly people from underrepresented communities, with a particular focus on people of colour and women. In 2021 he began presenting...
Published 06/21/22
Herman is joined by Daniel Alexander, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer, editor, and writer who has worked with BBC, BFI, ITV, Sony, MTV, Apple, Channel 4 and more. Daniel shares his extraordinary journey. Explaining how wanting to help young people led to him discovering that he could tell stories that inspired using the moving image and the career he has today. Daniel is passionate about what he does and works tirelessly to ensure that more people can access the industry and...
Published 06/14/22
In this episode, Herman is joined by the Vice President of IBM Cloud, Andrew Diaper. Join an insightful discussion as Andrew shares his journey and how his idea of success has changed over time. Learn how to take control of your life, why it’s important to reflect and change and how to allow your talent to flourish.   KEY TAKEAWAYS     We are all talented in so many different areas, but sometimes we don’t allow our talent to flourish because it’s a skill outside of work.   Society...
Published 06/07/22
Herman is joined by Rara Plumptre, a serial Ambassador for companies including UMBRA international, Finito, Forte Financial Group, Under One Sky, KidsOut and Brimoncourt Champagne among many others.
Published 05/31/22
You need to be prepared to risk something because if you risk nothing, then you actually risk everything. Herman is joined by an international speaker, two-times best selling author and a leading property investor, Samuel Leeds. They discuss the entrepreneurial mindset, the science of making a deal and how to achieve financial freedom.
Published 05/24/22
In today’s episode, Herman is joined by the founder of The GFA Exchange and The Cludean group and the president of Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, Joel Blake OBE. Together they discuss what it takes to be a founder, how to master your emotional intelligence, why you need to embrace the challenges you face in life and how evolution is everything.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Don't underestimate people because when you've got your own perception of people you don’t know the journey they’ve been...
Published 05/17/22
In today’s episode, Herman is joined by producer, director, mentor and founder of ‘Fast Track to Fearless’ Tracy Forsyth. Together they discuss Tracy’s journey from actor to leader, what it means to be a self-critical overachiever and how to be fearless.
Published 05/10/22
Suki Fuller is Herman’s guest in this episode and talks about growing up, her identity and the world of possibilities she is a conduit for in her industry
Published 05/03/22
Herman’s guest is Lord Dr Michael Hastings CBE. He is the Professor of Leadership at the Stephen Covey institute and Former head of citizenship at KPMG international and discusses his journey and commitment to his purpose - to speak up for the poor and bend the power of the prosperous to the potential of the poor He explains why if we could live by a different perspective based on equity it would be possible to create a more open clear-sighted society. This is  a fascinating insight into...
Published 04/26/22
Author, educator, and poet Casey Bailey is with Herman talking about how he combines his very different passions. Casey discusses how important and powerful it is to play a part in other people’s journeys of transformation and how anyone’s journey is made up of many inspirations and defining moments This is an inspirational listen and an insight into how we need to understand and see young people beyond the constraints of their environments and support them in accessing opportunities and...
Published 04/26/22
Jas Rohel is the Founder and CEO of The Education Awards and the Education Expo, bringing Business and Education together.  Alongside the awards night, Jas works with numerous event sponsors to develop and implement projects in education that directly contribute back to the outstanding work of teachers and educational organisations. Jas is also a Chamber Council Board Member at Solihull Chamber of Commerce. In support of her drive to create more business links in the education sector, Jas is...
Published 05/23/21
Business strategist and all-round disruptor Ketan Makwana has been working on business growth, strategic management and talent development for over 20 years. Ketan has extensive expertise in Tech, Electronics and Healthcare, with a passion for people and processes Ketan has worked across all business levels within enterprise eco-systems including economic policy advisory to governments and ministries across the globe. As CEO of Enterprise Lab, Ketan is the visionary behind the company’s...
Published 05/16/21
Harriet Green is the former Chairman & CEO, Asia Pacific at IBM. She is a global executive with extensive, multi-channel business leadership experience, having lived and worked on four continents. She was CEO of both Thomas Cook Group plc and the leading high service technology distributor Premier Farnell plc. Harriet is on the advisory council for King’s College London, Board Member at Red Badger and Executive Chair of Mission Beyond. She was awarded an OBE in 2010 for services to...
Published 05/09/21
Professor Kerensa Jennings FRSA is a digital impact specialist, senior adviser at BT, a Trustee and Company Director at the Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology (CAST), and Visiting Professor of Media, Strategy and Communications at the University of Huddersfield. She is also a bestselling author and award winning strategist, and chairs the DCMS Tackling Loneliness Network Digital Inclusion Group. Kerensa was previously CEO of the Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award (iDEA), an...
Published 05/02/21
FINDING YOUR PATH with Dan Ilett Dan is an expert in global marketing and digital product growth. He has advised IBM, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Samsung and Cisco and others on messaging and go-to-market strategy. He has led digital banking transformation for Virgin Money and Thomas Cook. He implemented a major cornerstone of the UK Government’s China-trade strategy, launching the UK-China TechHub. Dan is an award-winning tech and business journalist who has written for the Financial...
Published 04/25/21
Sue is the parenting expert on ITV’s ‘This Morning’ programme, offering practical guidance to bringing up happy, confident, resilient children from toddler to teen. Sue is the parenting expert for Disney Family UK, regularly appearing on BBC Radio, Sky News and LBC, all whilst working with brands and organisations as a Parenting Consultant. Sue is the author of the Amazon bestseller 'Parenting Made Easy - How To Raise Happy Children' as well as 'Raising Happy Children for Dummies' - one in...
Published 04/18/21
Called 'The Expert's Expert' David's work has been featured in a range of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fast Company, and Forbes. Born in Michigan, David lived in Guatemala with a tribe of Mayan Indians until he was eighteen years old, after which he moved to the United States. His educational background is in ancient languages and theology, and he’s taught at both the undergraduate and graduate level. He also owns RockBench Publishing Corp., a traditional and...
Published 04/11/21
Dr. Rhianna C. Rogers is an associate professor of Interdisciplinary Studies (History and Anthropology) and coordinator of the Global Indigenous Knowledge (GIK) program at SUNY Empire State College. She teaches in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the School of Arts & Humanities, the School for Graduate Studies, and the Center for International Education. Rogers has won awards for her innovative approach to teaching and learning, including the 2020-2021 & 2019-2020 SUNY...
Published 04/04/21
Paul is Equality Adviser to the Premier League board and led on the development of the League’s No Room for Racism Action Plan. He is also a non executive board member at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and National Citizen Service Trust and an adviser to Sainsbury’s and Metropolitan Police. Previously he spent 16 years as a partner at PwC, the global professional services firm, where he served on the Management Boards of the firm in both the UK and in Africa. He also provided...
Published 03/28/21
Ying is a qualified accountant with a background in investment banking, working for UBS, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs. A successful entrepreneur, he is the founder and chief executive of Dynamo one of the largest mortgage brokers in the UK. Having secured significant investment from an FTSE 250 company – Ying and his team lead the way in the industry, providing expert knowledge and unbeatable service to numerous homeowners and property investors in the UK.
Published 03/21/21
Shereen Daniels is an advocate for anti-racism in business, Shereen is Vice Chair of the Black Business Association for London Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Founder + Managing Director of HR rewired. As a wonderfully accomplished HR leader who is a sought after speaker and advisor, Shereen has been featured in Forbes, BBC Worklife and voted one of LinkedIns Top Voices for 2020. Shereen accelerates Board-level knowledge to implement strategic impactful actions to think differently...
Published 03/14/21
As Managing Director at graduate recruitment and employability consultancy SRS, Sophie Milliken is a recruitment and employability expert. She has worked with employers such as M&S, JP Morgan, Expedia and AXA to design and deliver their graduate recruitment campaigns. SRS is also the leading provider of assessment-centre simulations for universities and has trained over 30,000 students at these events. A merger in 2019, saw Sophie take on an additional group role in the newly formed...
Published 03/07/21