//podcastplus.net/feed/the-alternative-leader-podcast~3e047eec The Alternative Leader Podcast, hosted by the award-winning Coach, Therapist and Mediator Mari Williams, The Mind Architect - "The Alternative Leader" has a mission: to enable the powerful insights and learnings of real people from all walks of life to be shared; to help us and our leaders of today to lead with new-found strength, humanity, determination and compassion, whilst achieving healthy life balance. The alternative leaders have learned from their successes and mistakes; now they're ready to share those lessons with Mari and all of us. How can we gain resilience? How can we make better decisions? How can we all become happier people? How can we lead, better?We focus on challenge and resilience by getting to the grit and discovering the gold in in-depth conversations on real life and its lessons: Leaders including, CEO's and entrepreneurs, actors and athletes, key influencers and key-workers; those alternative leaders who've forged their own path, those who've crashed and burned and risen again.. all share their stories with Mari.Hosted by the award-winning Coach, Therapist and Mediator Mari Williams, The Mind Architect -voted Best Executive Coach UK, co-author of "Fit for Purpose Leadership", author of "The Alternative Leader" (book due out this year) & regular BBC radio contributor. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:58:51 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17197657-jamie-urquhart-from-chip-design-to-global-innovation.mp3 In this weeks episode, Mari Williams is joined by Jamie Urquhart, co-founder of ARM Holdings, sharing his remarkable journey from chip designer to technology innovator.  Through candid storytelling, Jamie reveals the leadership principles, personal challenges, and strategic insights that helped transform ARM into a global technology powerhouse. Jamie Urquhart was part of the founding team of ARM Holdings from its inception in November 1990 until November 2002.  He helped deliver extraordinary revenue growth, continuous technology innovation and built an industrial ecosystem in a business of global importance.  His roles at ARM included VP of Sales and Marketing, Chief Operating Officer when the company floated on NASDAQ and the LSE, and latterly Chief Strategy Officer.  Today 99% of the worlds smartphones are based on ARM technology.  After ARM, he became an angel investor, before joining Pond Venture Partners as a Venture Partner, investing in highly scalable, early-stage companies in the fi... Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17197657-jamie-urquhart-from-chip-design-to-global-innovation.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17197657-jamie-urquhart-from-chip-design-to-global-innovation.mp3 In this weeks episode, Mari Williams is joined by Jamie Urquhart, co-founder of ARM Holdings, sharing his remarkable journey from chip designer to technology innovator.  Through candid storytelling, Jamie reveals the leadership principles, personal challenges, and strategic insights that helped transform ARM into a global technology powerhouse. Jamie Urquhart was part of the founding team of ARM Holdings from its inception in November 1990 until November 2002.  He helped deliver extraordinary revenue growth, continuous technology innovation and built an industrial ecosystem in a business of global importance.  His roles at ARM included VP of Sales and Marketing, Chief Operating Officer when the company floated on NASDAQ and the LSE, and latterly Chief Strategy Officer.  Today 99% of the worlds smartphones are based on ARM technology.  After ARM, he became an angel investor, before joining Pond Venture Partners as a Venture Partner, investing in highly scalable, early-stage companies in the fi... Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17197657-jamie-urquhart-from-chip-design-to-global-innovation.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17153110-optimising-health-sleep-lifestyle-and-personal-wellness-with-gabriela-rosa.mp3 Gabriela Rosa is a world-renowned fertility specialist, author, and reproductive health educator. Gabriela is the founder and director of the Rosa Institute—an organization dedicated to helping couples create healthy babies, despite previous reproductive challenges. Since 2001 Gabriela and her team of clinicians blend evidence-based science into a holistic, supportive, and education-focused approach to fertility treatment.  Her proven and effective methodology (shown to deliver a 78.8% live birth rate when other treatments have failed) is the underlying foundation of all of Gabriela’s signature programs.  Gabriela and her team have now provided reproductive education and empowerment to over 140,000 couples in more than 110 countries worldwide.  In 2021, Gabriela launched the TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa podcast to educate and explore holistic conversations with other researchers and experts around desire, pleasure, and satisfaction, aiming to create a new path of self-discovery for those on a... Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17153110-optimising-health-sleep-lifestyle-and-personal-wellness-with-gabriela-rosa.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17153110-optimising-health-sleep-lifestyle-and-personal-wellness-with-gabriela-rosa.mp3 Gabriela Rosa is a world-renowned fertility specialist, author, and reproductive health educator. Gabriela is the founder and director of the Rosa Institute—an organization dedicated to helping couples create healthy babies, despite previous reproductive challenges. Since 2001 Gabriela and her team of clinicians blend evidence-based science into a holistic, supportive, and education-focused approach to fertility treatment.  Her proven and effective methodology (shown to deliver a 78.8% live birth rate when other treatments have failed) is the underlying foundation of all of Gabriela’s signature programs.  Gabriela and her team have now provided reproductive education and empowerment to over 140,000 couples in more than 110 countries worldwide.  In 2021, Gabriela launched the TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa podcast to educate and explore holistic conversations with other researchers and experts around desire, pleasure, and satisfaction, aiming to create a new path of self-discovery for those on a... Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17153110-optimising-health-sleep-lifestyle-and-personal-wellness-with-gabriela-rosa.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17117025-conducting-life-leadership-lessons-from-an-orchestra-maestro-with-roit-feldenkreis.mp3 Roit is a trailblazing orchestra conductor and sought-after performance coach.  With over two decades of experience leading world-class orchestras across Europe, Israel, and beyond, she has built a remarkable career that seamlessly integrates artistic excellence with transformative leadership development. As the founder of BHZ Consulting Group, Roit developed the MAESTRO Method,  a cutting-edge approach that applies the principles of orchestra conducting to the corporate world. Roit is celebrated as a conductor for her visionary programming, which blends classical masterpieces with world premieres by contemporary artists.   Her collaborations with world-class soloists, choirs, and dancers have resulted in groundbreaking performances that captivate audiences of all kinds. Roit’s tenure as founder and music director of the Israeli Moshavot Chamber Orchestra highlighted her entrepreneurial spirit.  Recognized for her achievements, Roit is the recipient of the prestigious 2nd Prize at the London Sol... Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17117025-conducting-life-leadership-lessons-from-an-orchestra-maestro-with-roit-feldenkreis.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17117025-conducting-life-leadership-lessons-from-an-orchestra-maestro-with-roit-feldenkreis.mp3 Roit is a trailblazing orchestra conductor and sought-after performance coach.  With over two decades of experience leading world-class orchestras across Europe, Israel, and beyond, she has built a remarkable career that seamlessly integrates artistic excellence with transformative leadership development. As the founder of BHZ Consulting Group, Roit developed the MAESTRO Method,  a cutting-edge approach that applies the principles of orchestra conducting to the corporate world. Roit is celebrated as a conductor for her visionary programming, which blends classical masterpieces with world premieres by contemporary artists.   Her collaborations with world-class soloists, choirs, and dancers have resulted in groundbreaking performances that captivate audiences of all kinds. Roit’s tenure as founder and music director of the Israeli Moshavot Chamber Orchestra highlighted her entrepreneurial spirit.  Recognized for her achievements, Roit is the recipient of the prestigious 2nd Prize at the London Sol... Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17117025-conducting-life-leadership-lessons-from-an-orchestra-maestro-with-roit-feldenkreis.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17064880-anne-bailey-s-journey-from-career-confusion-to-social-impact.mp3 In this inspiring episode of the Alternative Leader Podcast, Anne Bailey, CEO of Form the Future, shares her personal story of navigating career challenges after graduating from Harvard.  She reveals how her own struggles with finding meaningful work led her to create a nonprofit that supports young people in discovering their potential and career paths.  Anne discusses the importance of mentorship, challenging self-limiting beliefs, and breaking through societal expectations to create a purpose-driven career that makes a real difference. About Anne: Anne Bailey, CEO and Co-founder of Form the Future CIC, leads a not-for-profit careers and employment organisation. With a background in communications and experience running her own PR agency, Anne made her way into the careers and skills sector, inspired by her time managing BT’s CSR education programme.  This role sparked the vision for Form the Future—a social enterprise dedicated to guiding young people from education into employment and... Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17064880-anne-bailey-s-journey-from-career-confusion-to-social-impact.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17064880-anne-bailey-s-journey-from-career-confusion-to-social-impact.mp3 In this inspiring episode of the Alternative Leader Podcast, Anne Bailey, CEO of Form the Future, shares her personal story of navigating career challenges after graduating from Harvard.  She reveals how her own struggles with finding meaningful work led her to create a nonprofit that supports young people in discovering their potential and career paths.  Anne discusses the importance of mentorship, challenging self-limiting beliefs, and breaking through societal expectations to create a purpose-driven career that makes a real difference. About Anne: Anne Bailey, CEO and Co-founder of Form the Future CIC, leads a not-for-profit careers and employment organisation. With a background in communications and experience running her own PR agency, Anne made her way into the careers and skills sector, inspired by her time managing BT’s CSR education programme.  This role sparked the vision for Form the Future—a social enterprise dedicated to guiding young people from education into employment and... Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17064880-anne-bailey-s-journey-from-career-confusion-to-social-impact.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17022813-threads-of-change-stacey-grant-canham-s-feminist-fashion-revolution-with-black-and-beech.mp3 Stacey Grant-Canham, founder of Black and Beech, discusses her journey from a part-time side hustle to a mission-driven fashion brand.  Inspired by her father's brain aneurysm and her own experiences, Stacey emphasizes the importance of integrity, feminism, and sustainability in her business. She transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship, driven by the need for safety and security.  Black and Beech focuses on ethical practices, supporting positive industry changes, and fostering a community of like-minded individuals. Despite challenges, Stacey aims for continuous improvement, balancing profitability with her values, and advocates for systemic change, particularly in political leadership and climate action. Black & Beech was created by Stacey as a part-time side hustle whilst on maternity leave with her first son. Since then, Black & Beech has evolved into a brand with a mission: to fuse a passion for feminism and activism with a commitment to provocative, ethical, and sustaina... Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17022813-threads-of-change-stacey-grant-canham-s-feminist-fashion-revolution-with-black-and-beech.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17022813-threads-of-change-stacey-grant-canham-s-feminist-fashion-revolution-with-black-and-beech.mp3 Stacey Grant-Canham, founder of Black and Beech, discusses her journey from a part-time side hustle to a mission-driven fashion brand.  Inspired by her father's brain aneurysm and her own experiences, Stacey emphasizes the importance of integrity, feminism, and sustainability in her business. She transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship, driven by the need for safety and security.  Black and Beech focuses on ethical practices, supporting positive industry changes, and fostering a community of like-minded individuals. Despite challenges, Stacey aims for continuous improvement, balancing profitability with her values, and advocates for systemic change, particularly in political leadership and climate action. Black & Beech was created by Stacey as a part-time side hustle whilst on maternity leave with her first son. Since then, Black & Beech has evolved into a brand with a mission: to fuse a passion for feminism and activism with a commitment to provocative, ethical, and sustaina... Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1811631/episodes/17022813-threads-of-change-stacey-grant-canham-s-feminist-fashion-revolution-with-black-and-beech.mp3