Brave Bold Brilliant

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).

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.

You'll Learn Why:

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" framework (Ditch, Delegate, Delay, Do) helps eliminate busywork and frees up critical head space.

You can effectively reclaim your schedule by using external solutions and outsourcing, even without a massive team or budget.

Honest self-assessment of where your hours are actually going—versus where they must go—is the key to making lasting, impactful growth decisions.

Whether you're a founder, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, startup leader or executive, these lessons will help you make smarter hiring decisions and build a stronger, more successful business.

🚀 Want to accelerate your business growth?

Join Rise Academy today and gain access to expert business coaching, leadership training, proven growth frameworks, live coaching sessions, and practical strategies designed to help you build a thriving business.

About Jeannette Linfoot

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

Podcast Description

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.

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.

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.

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 niche and standing still to gain clarity is the ultimate key to professional and personal success.

You'll Learn Why:

A successful brand is a promise your business must deliver on, representing what people say about you when you're not in the room rather than just your visual assets.

Transitioning from audio-only podcasts to dynamic, video-integrated shows across multiple digital platforms fuels maximum audience growth and reach.

Focusing deeply on a specific target audience establishes authority and commands higher value, whereas trying to serve everyone often leads to serving no one effectively.

Pausing the constant hustle allows you to address core challenges, gain true intentionality, and align your decisions with what you truly want out of life.

Whether you're a founder, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, startup leader or executive, these lessons will help you make smarter hiring decisions and build a stronger, more successful business.

🚀 Want to accelerate your business growth?

Join Rise Academy today and gain access to expert business coaching, leadership training, proven growth frameworks, live coaching sessions, and practical strategies designed to help you build a thriving business.

About Jeannette Linfoot

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

Podcast Description

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.

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.

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.

You'll Learn Why:

Boldness is not a fixed personality trait, but a dynamic skill that any leader can learn, practice, and master over time.

Moving fast in business doesn't mean moving blind, as true bold decision-making relies on using all available data rather than skipping your homework.

High-stakes risk requires evaluating whether a choice is reversible and asking who is genuinely bearing the brunt of the outcome.

Failure should be treated as neutral feedback rather than a personal identity, allowing you to build resilience and refine your decision-making process.

Whether you're a founder, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, startup leader or executive, these lessons will help you make smarter hiring decisions and build a stronger, more successful business.

🚀 Want to accelerate your business growth?

Join Rise Academy today and gain access to expert business coaching, leadership training, proven growth frameworks, live coaching sessions, and practical strategies designed to help you build a thriving business.

About Jeannette Linfoot

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

Podcast Description

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.

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.

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.

You'll Learn Why:

Communication is the single most consistent foundation of effective leadership across every industry and role.

Building a personal brand requires staying humble, accepting yourself, and grounding your pitch in key business values.

Overcoming public scrutiny and industry pushback requires facing challenges head-on and letting your results do the talking.

Adapting to changing work cultures—including the rise of side hustles and flexible, part-time models—is essential for long-term growth.

Whether you're a founder, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, startup leader or executive, these lessons will help you make smarter hiring decisions and build a stronger, more successful business.

🚀 Want to accelerate your business growth?

Join Rise Academy today and gain access to expert business coaching, leadership training, proven growth frameworks, live coaching sessions, and practical strategies designed to help you build a thriving business.

About Jeannette Linfoot

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

Podcast Description

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.

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.

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.

You'll Learn Why:

High-level metrics and solid profit numbers can easily make leaders complacent, hiding operational flaws or aggressive competitive threats.

A fear of repercussions or the pressure to deliver results often stops employees from sharing bad news or pointing out critical issues.

Relying on outdated processes or overusing familiar strengths leaves leaders completely unaware of gaps that hinder progress.

A third-party diagnostic helps you step back, benchmark objectively, and confront the brutal realities needed to execute a bold growth strategy.

Whether you're a founder, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, startup leader or executive, these lessons will help you make smarter hiring decisions and build a stronger, more successful business.

🚀 Want to accelerate your business growth?

Join Rise Academy today and gain access to expert business coaching, leadership training, proven growth frameworks, live coaching sessions, and practical strategies designed to help you build a thriving business.

About Jeannette Linfoot

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

Podcast Description

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.