Alex Payne | The Reality Of Scaling A Tech Business, Living His Dream In Sports Media & The Power Of Authentic Marketing | EP 7

Teddy Lee | Building Maki & Ramen, Scaling Fast & The Reality of Growth | EP 8

This week on Leaders Unlocked, Lewis interviews Teddy Lee, Founder & CEO of Maki & Ramen. From washing dishes at 13 to building a fast-scaling global restaurant group, Teddy’s journey is built on resilience, relentless work ethic and an obsession with getting better. In this episode,  Lewis & Teddy explore: 🔵 Moving to Scotland with nothing lined up and starting from scratch 🔵 Teaching himself how to make ramen on YouTube and travelling to Japan to master the craft 🔵 The mindset behind continuous improvement (Kaizen) and the power of small, consistent gains 🔵 The reality of scaling and why growth often exposes more problems than it solves 🔵 Why letting go as a founder is one of the hardest but most important steps in scaling 🔵 The vision for Maki & Ramen and why Teddy believes there is no limit to what it can become Tell us your opinion! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597262/fan_mail/new] LEADERS UNLOCKED PODCAST [https://linktr.ee/leadersunlockedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9b57e6ab-c5e4-4c98-807a-6b36479eed39] Weekly interviews where Lewis Ledingham unlocks insights from Leaders & Top Performers from Business, Sport and beyond 💡🎙️

Alex Payne | The Reality Of Scaling A Tech Business, Living His Dream In Sports Media & The Power Of Authentic Marketing | EP 7

CEO, presenter and podcast host for a conversation on building a career across sport, media and business. From living his dream in sports media to founding and scaling his tech business The Influence Room [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#], launching Blackeye Gin [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#], and building one of the leading podcasts in sport with The Good, The Bad & The Rugby [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#], Alex’s journey is anything but linear. In this episode, Lewis and Alex explore:  🔵 The reality of scaling a tech business - the setbacks, pivots and lessons along the way 🔵 The moment Alex realised he was living his dream in sports media 🔵 Performing under pressure and learning to stay calm when the stakes are high 🔵 Why authenticity is the most powerful currency in marketing and the insight that led to founding The Influence Room 🔵 Building and scaling one of the leading podcasts in sport 🔵 The importance of perspective and why caring less can sometimes lead to better performance 📖 Alex’s book recommendation: Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. Spencer Johnson. Tell us your opinion! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597262/fan_mail/new] LEADERS UNLOCKED PODCAST [https://linktr.ee/leadersunlockedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9b57e6ab-c5e4-4c98-807a-6b36479eed39] Weekly interviews where Lewis Ledingham unlocks insights from Leaders & Top Performers from Business, Sport and beyond 💡🎙️

Gill Wilkinson | Decision-Making Under Pressure, Leadership Lessons From The Army & Growing Up During The Troubles | EP 6

An insightful and thought-provoking conversation with Brigadier Gill Wilkinson, a senior leader in the British Army with nearly three decades of experience. From growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland to becoming a trailblazer for women in the Army, Gill’s journey is one of leadership, resilience and service.  In their conversation, Lewis & Gill explore: 🔵 What leadership really looks like when the stakes are high 🔵 How to make decisions under pressure with incomplete information 🔵 The concept of “disciplined initiative” and empowering decision-making at every level 🔵 What people get wrong about leadership, hierarchy and command 🔵 The realities of leadership in the Army versus common perceptions 🔵 How early experiences during the Troubles shaped her perspective on life, leadership and responsibility 📖 Gill’s book recommendation: Gravitas by Carolyn Goyder Tell us your opinion! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597262/fan_mail/new] LEADERS UNLOCKED PODCAST [https://linktr.ee/leadersunlockedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9b57e6ab-c5e4-4c98-807a-6b36479eed39] Weekly interviews where Lewis Ledingham unlocks insights from Leaders & Top Performers from Business, Sport and beyond 💡🎙️

Jack Scott | From Addiction to Elite Athlete: How Running Transformed His Life Forever | EP 5

A raw, honest and powerful conversation with Jack Scott- One of the World’s best ultra-endurance athletes. From rock bottom with a gambling addiction to the top of the running world- Jack’s story is inspirational.  In their conversation, Lewis & Jack explore: 🔵 Gambling addiction to elite ultra-runner — and the reality behind that shift 🔵 The epiphany on a run that changed the direction of his life forever 🔵 How running became the outlet that rebuilt his identity 🔵 The decisive moment during the 2024 Spine Race that led to a record-breaking run 🔵 How addiction doesn’t disappear… it often just changes form 🔵 The risks of becoming too tied to one identity or outcome 📖 Jack's book recommendation: From One Extreme to the Other by Mike Hartley. Tell us your opinion! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597262/fan_mail/new] LEADERS UNLOCKED PODCAST [https://linktr.ee/leadersunlockedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9b57e6ab-c5e4-4c98-807a-6b36479eed39] Weekly interviews where Lewis Ledingham unlocks insights from Leaders & Top Performers from Business, Sport and beyond 💡🎙️

Fergus Crawley | 10 Ironmans In 10 Days, Scaling A Global Fitness Brand & Optimising The Suboptimal | EP 4

Fergus Crawley, founder of OMNIA Performance, Endurance Athlete, YouTube Entrepreneur and Mental Health Campaigner. In this episode, Lewis & Fergus explore: * Why great leadership starts with embodying the mission * Project Tenacity, Fergus’ challenge to complete 10 Ironman distance triathlons in 10 days to mark 10 years since his suicide attempt. * The reality of building and leading a business while training 30+ hours per week. * Why the fitness industry has lost its way, and why the basics still win. * Why chasing views and vanity metrics is the fastest way to lose the game. * The mindset required to keep going when self-doubt, pressure and uncertainty show up. Donate here: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity [https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity] Fergus' book recommendation: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. Tell us your opinion! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597262/fan_mail/new] LEADERS UNLOCKED PODCAST [https://linktr.ee/leadersunlockedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9b57e6ab-c5e4-4c98-807a-6b36479eed39] Weekly interviews where Lewis Ledingham unlocks insights from Leaders & Top Performers from Business, Sport and beyond 💡🎙️