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Episode Guest

Meet Will Stratton Morris, UK CEO at Caffè Nero.

Will Stratton-Morris has a 30-year career in branded, customer-focused service industries, specializing in transformational leadership in multi-site businesses. Currently, he is the UK CEO of Caffè Nero UK, previously serving as divisional CEO at SSE and holding leadership roles at InterContinental Hotels, Disney, and British Airways. His early career included roles in branding, marketing, and franchise management, starting with Marks & Spencer. Will also serves as Non-Executive Chair at BeEV and Advisor to Splendid Hospitality Group, actively engages in leadership development, coaching, and lecturing, and is passionate about sports, family, and mentoring.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 The Importance of Love and Discipline in Leadership 03:12 Navigating Career Paths and Work Experience 06:02 Leadership Techniques: Intellect, Energy, and Empathy 08:52 The Value of Ground-Level Experience 11:48 Lessons from the Navy: Leadership Training 15:09 Building Community and Culture in Organizations 18:02 The Role of Leaders in Shaping Workplace Dynamics 21:10 The 10 Fs: A Framework for Leadership 23:55 Personal Insights: Faith, Fun, and Authenticity 26:45 Invisible Success: The Unseen Contributions of Leadership 30:08 Conclusion: The Energy of Leadership

Episode Partner easyJet streamlines affordable travel for all, with every role crucial in connecting millions via Europe's top airline network. With an innovative culture, easyJet empowers you to shape travel's future.

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Episode Guest

Meet Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO at IRIS Software Group.

From growing up in communist Albania to leading IRIS Software Group, Elona Mortimer-Zhika's journey is one of resilience and inspiration. Her path to becoming a CEO wasn’t easy; she overcame language barriers and economic hardship, driven by her passion for tech, diversity, and making a social impact. Now, she leads a team of 3,500, empowering businesses with mission-critical software while advocating for equal opportunities for underrepresented backgrounds.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Understanding Equality vs. Equity

06:47 The Journey from Albania to the UK

10:50 Resilience and the Power of Opportunity

15:46 The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion

20:29 Leadership and Passion in Business

25:41 Building a Strong Company Culture

30:52 Empowering the Next Generation

Episode Partner

Founded more than 45 years ago, IRIS Software Group (IRIS) is a leading global provider of mission critical software and services, and one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. IRIS is a trusted partner to more than 100,000 customers across 135 countries, empowering finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy practices of all shapes and sizes to look forward with certainty and confidence.

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Episode Guest

How does a barrister end up running a cutting-edge fintech company? Will Marwick, CEO of IFX Payments, shares his unique career journey from law to leading a $40M fintech business. In this candid interview, Will reveals how IFX Payments started in a farm stable and how their innovative fintech solutions are driving rapid growth. He also explains how his legal background has equipped him to navigate the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of finance.

Learn from Will’s story as he discusses the leap from law to fintech leadership, fun facts about IFX’s humble beginnings with horses, and practical career advice for young professionals looking to break into fintech. Will also shares how to build a business with strong culture, values, and vision. Are you ready duvet flippers? Let's explore Will's unconventional and exciting career journey!

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Authenticity and Self-Discovery

02:10 Career Beginnings and Lessons Learned

08:43 Emotional Awareness in Professional Life

13:04 Curiosity and Continuous Improvement

18:58 Effective Communication and Trust in Leadership

23:12 Job Interviews and Understanding Value

26:00 IFX Payments: A New Era in Fintech

33:09 Cultural Attitudes Towards Money

40:26 Investing in Yourself for Financial Freedom

42:24 Life Lessons and Future Aspirations

Episode Partner

Founded in 2005, IFX Payments is a leading global provider of foreign exchange, payment, and financial technology services. IFX offers advanced solutions for corporate payment, treasury, and financial management needs, as well as customised FX solutions for individuals seeking trusted partners for their unique exchange requirements. Their mission is to build an accessible, frictionless, and complete digital payments experience that removes the burden of managing complex treasury processes and empowers businesses to realise their true potential by focusing on the things that really matter to them