After Dinner Leadership
Episodes
122: The Emotional Intelligence Advantage...with... Amy Jacobson
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by Amy Jacobson, author of The Emotional Intelligence Advantage, to explore why EQ is esse...
121: Our Guiding Principle for 2026...with...Simon Fagg
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join in as Simon and Ryan discuss their word for the year in 2026 and what excites them heading into the new year.Send us a textCo...
120: 2025 Reflections...with...Simon Fagg
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us around the After Dinner Leadership table as we talk about all things 2025 and reflect on the journey of this podcast and some of the interesti...
119: Motivate, Inspire, Transform...with... Amos Balongo
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast, Simon sits down with Amos Balongo, a keynote speaker and communication coach. Together, they e...
118: Bitesize - Leadership Lessons...with...Greg McKeown
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we return to episode 87 and delve more deeply into the three leadership lessons Greg McKeown wishes he had learnt earlier and he shar...
117: The Power of Belief...with...Carolina Pola
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon on this episode of After Dinner Leadership is Carolina Pola, CEO of STAb Therapeutics. Together, they talk about the importance of being...
116: The Resilience Mindset...with...Terry Healey
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is business strategist Terry Healey, who at just 21 was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer th...
115: Untangling Communication...with...Maria Garaitonandia
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon around the virtual dinner table in this episode is communication strategist and author Maria Garaitonandia. Together, they explore the t...
114: Fully Present...with...Niels Jensen
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon at the After Dinner Leadership table is Niels Jensen, who currently leads the DACH region for C3 AI. Together, Simon and Niels explore t...
113: The Elephant in the Family Room...with...Rene Sonneveld
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is a Leadership and Family Coach, and author of The Elephant in the Family Room. Together, they...
112: The Generous Leader...with...Joe Davis
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Joe Davis, a former Boston Consulting Group Managing Director & Senior Partner who once ...
111: Leadership Aroma...with...Tim Lupinacci
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Returning around the virtual dinner table with Simon Fagg is Tim Lupinacci, CEO of Baker Donaldson. Together, they explore the idea of “leadership a...
110: Rebel Roots and Future Routes...with...Alex Porter
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair for another serving of After Dinner Leadership, as Simon welcomes returning guest Alex Porter back to the table. After years at the he...
109: Dance Your Own Steps....with... Hillary Spiritos
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table as he’s joined by Hillary Spiritos, founder of Bat Outta Hell.In this episod...
108: Clear & Compelling...with...Salvatore Manzi
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Salvatore Manzi, a renowned communications coach and author of Clear and Compelling.Salvator...
107: Grow Yourself, Grow the Business...with...Logan Naidu
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Logan Naidu, Founder and group CEO of Kernel Global, a trailblazer in the world of recruitme...
106: Listening 2.0...with...Oscar Trimboli
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, joining Simon around the After Dinner Leaderrship table is returning guest Oscar Trimboli. The pair dive deep into the evolving role ...
105: Fellow Humans...with...Jared Keir
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table this week is Jared Keir — entrepreneur and founder of Fellow Humans.They talk about what it m...
104: Vocal Facilitation...with...James Sills
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast, Simon is joined around the virtual dinner table by vocal facilitator and “empowerist” Jame...
103: Leadership and Change...with...Andrea Di Vetta
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined around the After Dinner Leadership Table by university lecturer Andrea Di Vetta. With a fr...
102: The One Thing That Changes Everything...with...Stephen M. R. Covey
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon around the After Dinner virtual table is author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey. Together, they reflect on the life lessons Steph...
101: The Power of Coaching...with...Rachel Varrilly Gierula
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Simon around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table is Rachel Varrilly Gierula, coach tutor and executive coach. In this episode, Rachel sh...
100: 100th Episode Special...with...Simon Fagg
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate 100 episodes of The After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon gathers around the virtual dinner table to reflect on the podcast's origi...
099: Your Energy Matters...with...Spencer Holt
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon sits down with Spencer Holt, Chief Experience and People Officer at Merlin Entertainment. Together, ...
098: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You...with...Stephanie Chung
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by the esteemed international speaker, board member, and author, Stephanie Chung. Together...
097: Transformational Journaling...with...Daryl Watson
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by executive coach and founder of ConsultF5, Daryl Watson. Together, they uncover the thre...
096: The Unseen...with...Vivian Acquah
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is inclusion strategist Vivian Acquah. Together, they explore the three critic...
095: Planning & Prioritising...with...Antonia Bowring
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us around the virtual dinner table with Antonia Bowring, author of The ADHD Success Planner, as we dive into the principles of planning, prioriti...
094: 2024 Review...with...Simon Fagg
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us around the After Dinner Leadership table as Simon reflects on the year gone by, sharing three standout leadership lessons he’s recognised in...
093: Be True...with...Barry Rellaford
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the self we should be true to, and how do we figure that out? Join us around the virtual dinner table with Barry, the Chief Encouragement Offic...
092: Power to Choose...with...Emma Wiggs MBE
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us around the virtual dinner table with 12x World Champion and triple Paralympic gold medalist Emma Wiggs MBE. In this inspiring episode, we expl...
091: Why After Dinner Leadership...with...Simon Fagg
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this short but powerful episode, host Simon Fagg shares the heart and soul of After Dinner Leadership. Discover why this podcast was created, why t...
090: Winning Begins at Home...with...Randy Gravitt
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t delegate your presence. In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon sits down with author Randy Gravitt to delve into the balancing ...
089: Bite-Size: Speak Like a Leader...with...Simon Lancaster
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One year ago, Simon welcomed author, speechwriter, and renowned speaker Simon Lancaster to the virtual After Dinner Leadership table. In their convers...
088: Essentialism & Effortless (Part 2)...with...Greg Mckeown
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon is joined by New York Times bestselling author and speaker Greg McKeown. In part two, th...
087: Essentialism & Effortless (Part 1)...with...Greg Mckeown
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon is joined by New York Times bestselling author and speaker Greg McKeown. In part one, Gr...
086: Reframing Failure...with...Irene Riad
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by Founder of SightCET and Executive Coach Irene Riad, who shares the three leadership les...
085: Be Yourself...with...Stephen Cornes
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Stephen Cornes, an expert consultant, coach and external facilitator, shares three pivotal life lessons he wishes he had ...
084: Brand Yourself...with...Emma Donovan
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this After Dinner Leadership Podcast episode, seasoned Entrepreneur Emma Donovan joins Simon, in sharing insights about Branding yourself. They e...
083: Dad Mode...with...Tal Eyre
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this After Dinner Leadership Podcast episode, consultant and author Tal Eyre joins Simon, in sharing insights about what is arguably the most impor...
082: Bitesize: Avoiding Venture Pitfalls...with...Simon Gibson
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Bitesize episode continues last week's podcast, featuring Simon Gibson. As a man with experience in helping entrepreneurs succeed, Simon sha...
081: Persistence with the Right Idea...with...Simon Gibson
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon Fagg is joined by the Chairman of the Alacrity Foundation and CEO of Wesley Clover, Simon Gibson, who delves into the topic o...
080: Bitesize: What's your intent?...with...Simon Fagg
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bite-size episode, Simon Fagg shares some ideas on how we can better prepare ourselves to address difficult conversations and the importance o...
079: Be Different...with...Marty Strong
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon Fagg is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by retired SEAL officer and best-selling author Marty Strong. A...
078: Bitesize: The Trust Equation...with...Simon Fagg
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest Bite-size episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon Fagg shares how we can establish greater trust with others, including th...
077: Capacity for Compassion...with...Scott Schute
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by founder and author Scott Shute. He delves into the true meaning o...
076: Bite-size: It Mostly Works...with...Simon Fagg
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest Bite-size episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon shares some tips on how we can progress in our pursuit of excellence rat...
075: What do you need?...with...Deb Barry
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon is joined by Deb Barry who devotes her time to helping those in need. From her inspiring...
074: Stop the Shift Show...with...Scott Greenburg
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast with Scott Greenburg, we hear about his experience responding to challenges in his life, ...
073: Bite-size: Having Vision...with...Simon Fagg
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon has always had a passion for helping others to develop a 'vision', especially within their team. In this Bitesize episode of the After...
072: The Credibility Crisis...with...Debbie Jenkins
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast with Debbie Jenkins, we hear insights about how to tackle the current credibility crisis ...
071: Bite-size: Word of the Year...with...Simon Fagg
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest Bitesize episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon shares about the personal impact of having a 'Word of the Year'...
070: Meet with Impact...with...Tom Russell
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast with Tom Russell FRSA, we hear insights about effective decision-making and how to make t...
069: 2023 Reflections...with...Simon Fagg and Ryan Spoors
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined by his colleague Ryan, who is brought from behind the scenes. Ryan has produced and edited the episodes of the After ...
068: Inclusive Language...with...Suzanne Wertheim
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by Suzanne Wertheim. Simon talks with Suzanne about the power of inc...
067: Coach Yourself!...with...Antonia Bowring
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by Antonia Bowring. Simon talks with Antonia where they discuss embr...
066: Inner Objectives...with...Gerardo Segat
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by Gerardo Segat. Simon talks with Gerardo where they discuss the im...
065: Story Spotting...with...David Pullan
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by David Pullan. Simon talks with David about the power of storytell...
064: Everybody Leads...with...Tim Lupinacci
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by Tim Lupinacci. Simon talks with Tim about the importance of givin...
063: Speak Like a Leader...with...Simon Lancaster
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by author, speechwriter, and speaker, Simon Lancaster. Simon talks w...
062: Work-Life Bloom...with...Dan Pontefract
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with Dan Pontefract. Simon talks with Dan about the links between ag...
061: Aligning With Values...with...Andy Brown
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with Andy Brown. Simon talks with Andy about the three leadership le...
060: Bite-size: Personal Drive...with...Mike Adams
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in tou...
059: Bite-size: Not Having all the Answers...with...Amanda Capon
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Bite-Size episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast takes us back to episode 11 with Amanda Capon and focuses on not having all the answers ...
058: Bite-size: Blame Fixing...with...Matt Fourie
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Bite-Size episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast takes us back to episode 14 and focuses on the importance of not blaming others when the...
057: Bite-size portion, Leadership is all about Learning...with...Sile Walsh
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This bite-size episode focuses on Sile's third leadership lesson she 'wished she learnt earlier': that leadership is all about learning...
056: Unhurried Conversations...with...Johnnie Moore
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with Johnnie Moore. Simon talks with Johnnie about the three leaders...
055: Why 10x is easier than 2x...with...David Braithwaite
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with David Braithwaite. Simon talks with David about the growth of b...
054: Adaptive, Relational, Behavioural...with...Richard Claydon
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with Dr. Richard Claydon. Simon talks with Richard about leadership ...
053: Right Leader, Right Time...with...Robert Jordan
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with the CEO of InterimExecs, Robert Jordan. They discuss patterns...
052: The Long-Distance Team...with...Kevin Eikenberry
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, Kevi...
051: Bet on Yourself...with...Colin Stewart
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with good friend, Colin Stewart. They discuss the leadership lesso...
050: Finding Clarity...with...Marc Lesser
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What brings you here? What really brings you here?Marc Lesser is a great human and the author of the book "Finding Clarity". Years ago, Marc...
049: Your Company is Your Castle...with...Sandeep Chennakeshu
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lifelong student and aspiring teacher, Sandeep Chennakeshu joins Simon around the after dinner leadership table. Sandeep is the author of "Your c...
048: The Conscious Workplace...with...Shaara Roman
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur & Author Shaara Roman joins Simon around the after dinner leadership table. Shaara is the author of "The Conscious Workplace&quo...
047: Tell Me More About That...with...Rob Volpe
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author, Speaker & Empathy Activist, Rob Volpe joins Simon around the after dinner leadership table. Rob is an Empathy activist. What is an empathy...
046: Forward...with...Elizabeth Moran
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon is joined by Elizabeth Moran who is a self-proclaimed "change nerd". Elizabeth shares with us insights from her lates...
045: Stop Great Ideas Failing...with...Andrea Pacini
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Presentation coach and head of Ideas on Stage UK, Andrea Pacini shares passionately his ideas on the topic of communicating ideas effectively.Listen a...
044: The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership...with...Helen Appleby
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women's corporate leadership consultant and author, Helen Appleby delves deep into the topic of Women's leadership, and navigating the workp...
043: How to Listen (part 2)...with...Oscar Trimboli
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
REQUEST FOR HELP!Towards the end of our conversation with Oscar Trimboli (Episode 042), Simon asked an important question: "what did you notice a...
042: How to Listen (part 1)...with...Oscar Trimboli
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you listen like a sponge, trampoline or a battery? Author, keynote speaker and host of the apple award winning podcast: deep listening, Oscar Tri...
041: Be Visionary...with...Marty Strong
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Poise under fire. Former Navy SEAL Officer and Author, Marty Strong delves deep into the topic of respect; what it looks like for leaders, and how to ...
040: Hiring Great People...with...Lou Adler
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“There's nothing more important than hiring great people.” Through his powerful story telling, CEO of The Adler Group, Lou Adler shares his ...
039: Look Forward, not Backward...with...Sarah Meier
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s not about what you tell them, it’s about what you do.” ‘Crusader’ Sarah Meier, Founder and CEO of Parents@work expresses her passio...
038: Show them the Way...with...Alex Porter
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never stop learning. Performance Volleyball Coach, Alex Porter talks about learning from everyone and the power of looking at areas outside of your fi...
037: Emotionally Strong Leaders...with...Carolyn Stern
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do your feelings tell you about you? Emotional Intelligence expert, Carolyn Stern navigates us through emotions in the workplace. From leading wi...
036: It all Starts with Relationships...with...Kim Sizemore
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you nurture a team? Global Talent Management Leader, Kim Sizemore shares the ins and outs of building relationships. Listen as they explore po...
035: Take a Breath...with...Clive Triance
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you lead through tragedy? Inspiring leader Clive Triance draws on his experience leading at Cantor Fitzgerald during the events of 9/11, in imp...
034: Staying Connected...with...John Spencer
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We connect inspiring leader John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, and aspiring leader Ryan Spoors to explore cre...
033: Recalibrate...with...Richard Madden
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast, inspiring leader Richard Madden and aspiring leader Jula Spoors discuss the importance of self...
032: Dare to Un-Lead...with...Celine Schillinger
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we need to learn how to un-lead. In this episode of The After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Inspiring leader Celine Schillinger and Aspiring Le...
031: Everyone has an Untold Story...with...Shaun Laubscher
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an untold story in everybody. Shaun Laubscher of Spirax-Sarco Engineering discusses encouraging vulnerability, and bonding with people throu...
030: Authenticity is Everything...with...Chris Wayne-Wills
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From base camp to summit, Chris Wayne-Wills navigates us through the journey of leadership. He challenges the notion that leaders lead from the front....
029: The Fable of the Dark Forest...with...Jamie Dixon
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What stories have you created for yourself, and how do they influence the way you live? Jamie Dixon of Shaping Paths Consulting challenges that perhap...
028: Space To Think...with...Ruth Barnes
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t over collaborate- especially if you’re a natural collaborator, is one of the leadership lessons that Ruth Barnes, Divisional HR Director of ...
027: Being Human...with...Tavneet Bhalla
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does your network look like? Tavneet Bhalla argues that building, maintaining, and interacting with your network is the most powerful tool at a l...
026: The Upside of Failure...with...Stefanie Flecke
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investing time in the right elements is one of the leadership lessons Stefanie Flecke, Managing Director of Simdustry, wishes that she had learned ear...
025: Below the Surface...with...Abhinav Garg
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership without biases is a principle of leadership that Abhinav Garg of Schindler India wishes that he had learned earlier. They explore intent vs...
024: Business Leadership Under Fire...with...Pepyn Dinandt
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of having a healthy ego is one of the leadership lessons Pepyn Dinandt, Global CEO & Leader, wishes that he had learned earlier. Pe...
023: Commit First, Then Act...with...Johnny Lympus
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing to commit before taking action is one of the leadership lessons Johnny Lympus of Achieve Breakthrough wishes that he had learned earlier. Joh...