The third seat with Rebecca Morley

The Director’s Take with Third House - Rebecca Morley & Trina Curry #8

In this season one finale, Rebecca is once again joined by her business partner Trina for a “Director’s Take” on the series so far.  Together they dig into the leadership journeys of some brilliant guests including Dave Allen and Will Bosanko from Brandpie, Lucas London from Lick and Nicola Piercy from Stripe & Stare. Whilst their businesses couldn’t be more different, the leadership themes coming out of their stories are remarkably similar.  In this episode you will discover: * Why hand-picking high talent isn’t enough if you don’t have the right system to support them. * The “Bin Test” for culture - hiring doers who are willing to muck in and solve problems that aren’t in their job descriptions. * Understanding the timeline of a new hire - from initial investment to the point where they truly start delivering for the organisation.  * The importance of having brave conversations as the business outgrows its original team.  The biggest takeaway from this series? Who you are is how you lead. If you can get the person, the role and the system in alignment, the business hits a stride that feels like magic.  Thank you for joining us on this journey through season one - we can’t wait to show you what we have lined up for next time. We’ve saved you a seat.  🔗 Connect with us * Rebecca Morley, LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/] * Trina Curry, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-curry-922aa145/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-curry-922aa145/] 📕  References mentioned * Malcolm Gladwell's book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0141014598 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0141014598] Discover more about Third House: https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/ [https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/] Connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/] https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/]

Calm in the Chaos: The Art of Pragmatic Leadership with Stripe & Stare's Co-Founder, Nicola Piercy #7

This week on The Third Seat podcast, Rebecca sits down with Nicola Piercy, Co-Founder of Stripe & Stare to explore a leadership journey defined by radical pragmatism. From selling their first pair of sustainable knickers in 2017 to reaching over 50 employees and a million pairs sold, Nicola and her business partner Katie have navigated exponential growth with an “unflappable” mindset. Nicola shares the behind-the-scenes reality of what happens when your brand lands on Oprah’s “Favourite things!” list, and why she ultimately decided to step back from the day-to-day to let the business thrive.  In this conversation Nicola and Rebecca discuss: * Why Stripe & Stare only hires “doers” who are happy to muck in, irrelevant of their seniority. * How Nicola and Katie use their “yin and yang” skillsets to build total trust and clear lanes of responsibility * The arrival of an outside CEO and how Nicola navigated stepping back from operations  If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be a “hero” leader, or struggled with the chaos of a fast-growing team, Nicola’s refreshingly grounded approach is a masterclass in lead-by-example pragmatism. Tune in now! 🎧 Nicola Piercy, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-piercy/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-piercy/]Stripe and Stare: https://stripeandstare.com/ [https://stripeandstare.com/] Discover more about Third House: https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/ [https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/] Connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/] https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/]

Scaling Through Hands-Off Leadership with Lick's CEO & Co-Founder, Lucas London #6

In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Lucas London, Co-Founder & CEO of Lick, to get under the skin of a leadership style that’s as refreshing as a new coat of paint.  Launched on the very first day of the covid lockdown, Lick didn’t just survive the chaos - it thrived, growing from a scrappy DTC startup into a mature, multi-channel brand.  Lucas reflects on his transition from “doing” to “building”, showing how a hands-off leadership style actually provides more support for a senior team by protecting their focus and clearing the path for them to execute.  In this conversation, Lucas and Rebecca discuss: * Why Lucas stays out of the way to protect his team’s focus. * How stepping out of the details actually accelerates your growth.  * Using technology to empower your team rather than replace them. * Why every process must be designed for future scale.   If you’ve ever felt like you’re getting in your own way as a founder, Lucas’ take on high-trust leadership is a must-listen.  🔑 Key Themes * The evolution from DTC to multi-channel * Hiring for maturity * Resilience against macro chaos. * Hands-off leadership * Implementing AI to empower team career development 🔗 Connect with us Rebecca Morley, LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/] Lucas London, Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-london/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-london/] Lick: https://www.lick.com/uk [https://www.lick.com/uk] Discover more about Third House: https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/ [https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/] Connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/] https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/]

Leading the Next Chapter with Brandpie CEO’s, Dave Allen & Will Bosanko #5

“I don’t think anybody can ever really prepare you for your first venture into a Chief Executive position.” - Will Bosanko Today’s Third Seat episode explores the high-stakes world of succession planning through a rare joint interview with Dave Allen, the Founder and Global CEO of Brandpie and Will Bosanko, the newly appointed EMEA CEO.  After a year of navigating this transition they sit down with Rebecca to discuss how to handover a business without losing the magic that built it, whilst allowing it to evolve into its next chapter.  In this conversation Dave, Will and Rebecca discuss: * Why Dave believes finding a successor is a CEO’s most difficult task. * The importance of “soundings” with your team to ensure the timing of the transition is right.  * Why true leaders focus on 3-4 impactful decisions a year.  * How to maintain a culture continuity whilst expanding a global footprint.  * Whether you are a Founder looking for an exit strategy or a rising leader stepping into a CEO role, this episode provides a guide for an intentional, successful leadership takeover. Tune in now - we’ve saved you a seat!  🔑 Key Themes * Starting succession planning years before the transition. * Unleashing new energy through next-generation leadership. * Authenticity in stepping-up. * Building trust and visibility during leadership handovers.  * Rejecting age as a barrier to leadership conviction. 🎯 Action Items for Listeners 1. Start the process early 2. Always be succession planning  3. Look for “natural” leaders 4. Prepare for a transition “dip” 5. Focus on high-impact decisions.  🔗 Connect with us * Dave Allen, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/] * Will Bosanko, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bosanko/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bosanko/] * Brandpie, Website: https://brandpie.com/ [https://brandpie.com/] Discover more about Third House: https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/ [https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/] Connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/] https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/]

The Director’s Take with Third House - Rebecca Morley & Trina Curry #4

In this special reflection episode of The Third Seat, host Rebecca Morley is joined by her business partner, Trina Curry.  After three deep-dive conversations with founders at various stages of their journeys, Rebecca and Trina sit down to connect the dots and identify the universal pain points of every successful founder. Whether you are scaling a team of 50 or 150, this conversation explores the unpolished reality of leadership development. You will learn: * How to spot a “culture drop” before it leads to disengagement.  * Why your early-stage work ethic becomes a bottleneck to scaling. * How to empower your team properly.  * Why “slowing down to speed up” is the only way to move forward.  * How to have brave conversations that build deep connection rather than demotivation.  Rebecca and Trina strip away the polished corporate narrative to offer raw coaching insights on how to transition from accidental leadership to intentional scaling. We’ve saved you a seat.  🔑 Key Themes * The culture drop * Hero vs Architect * The founder identity crisis * Decision-making bottlenecks * Process vs Agility * Conditions for success 🎯 Action Items for Listeners 1. Audit your “bottleneck” status; Recognise if your desire to stay in the detail is preventing the business from being scalable. 2. Dedicate time to define your strategy and values. 3. Recast your role every six months; Ask yourself “what does the business need from me right now?” 🔗 Connect with us Trina Curry, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-curry-922aa145/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-curry-922aa145/] Discover more about Third House: https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/ [https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/] Connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/] https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/]