The Unlikely Executive

By Glee Coaching Ltd

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You know there’s more in you, more to explore, more to give, and more to live. 

 

Welcome to The Unlikely Executive Podcast, a bi-weekly show for people who want to make a difference both in their own careers and the world around them. You don't have to be failing to want more. If you are curious about how others have navigated the rocky road to leadership and fulfillment you are in the right place. 

 

This podcast is designed especially for the curious, the ambitious and the slightly nervous!

It is for those who are asking Now what?

Those at a crossroads, those with a desire to step up to the executive table and those who want to feel a sense of ownership in their own career. 

 

Every episode, host Barbra Carlisle, Founder of Glee Coaching Ltd, Accredited Coach, and Business Mentor, brings you candid conversations with people like you who are now leaders making a significant difference.

These are people whose journeys to where they are today were far from textbook. Challenges, self-doubt, and surprising turns all play a part. Yet, they’ve emerged with a sense of purpose, passion, and a desire to contribute positively to our wonderful and complex world. 

 

Through inspiring stories, actionable tips, and heartfelt moments, each guest reveals how they stepped into the unknown, discovered their purpose, and made a difference. 

 

If you’re ready to unlock your potential, challenge yourself, and take steps toward creating the impact you dream of, this podcast is for you. 

 

Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time. 

 

Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more. 


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Episode Date
Leading Sustainably | Claire Brown | The Unlikely Executive
Jun 05, 2026
I How to Lead at Pace in Construction & Infrastructure | Roselyn Unegbu | The Unlikely Executive
May 22, 2026
Life After Redundancy: How Leaders Rebuild & Reinvent Themselves | The Unlikely Executive
May 08, 2026
A Leader's Journey to Independence | Chris Waine | The Unlikely Executive
Apr 23, 2026
Finding a Place in a System not Built for You | Leadership & Belonging | The Unlikely Executive
Apr 09, 2026
From the Bottom to the Top | Colin McEllin | The Unlikely Executive
Mar 20, 2026
Being Master of Your Own Destiny| Learie Gonsalves| The Unlikely Executive
Mar 05, 2026
Owning the title CEO| Renee Preston | The Unlikely Executive
Feb 19, 2026
A fulfilling career in Aviation| Tim Walder| The Unlikely Executive
Feb 05, 2026
From Geologist to Global Growth: Kathleen Abbott's Leadership Journey | The Unlikely Executive
Jan 22, 2026
Creating a Blueprint for a Sustainable Future: With Alan Brookes
Jan 09, 2026
No Linear Path: From Journalist to Charity CEO
Dec 19, 2025
Opening Up Workforce Opportunities: Connecting Northumberland
Dec 05, 2025
Building Success Against All Odds: A Journey to Financial Freedom
Nov 21, 2025
Beyond 9 to 5: Finding Fulfilment in a Second Hustle
Nov 07, 2025
Leaving to Leading: Trusting your Gut and Business Start-Ups
Oct 23, 2025
Constructing Compassion: A CEO's Path from Small Team to Major Mission
Oct 09, 2025
Leading Out Loud: Tree on Neurodiversity in Action
Sep 25, 2025
Creating Change from Grief: How to Turn Loss into Leadership
Sep 11, 2025
From Passion Projects to Running a Business
Aug 28, 2025
A Village of Care: Standing Beside Families in Need
Aug 15, 2025
Big 4 to Big Change: Natasha's Journey to a Sustainable Future
Jul 31, 2025
Embracing Creativity: An Appreciation for Art
Jul 18, 2025
We Are Radical Change Makers: From Barriers to Breakthroughs
Jul 04, 2025
Changing the Lives of Others
Jun 20, 2025
Bringing Southport Together: The Devotion Behind the Community
Jun 05, 2025
Addressing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
May 23, 2025
A Transformative Approach to Women's Sport
May 09, 2025
Beyond Limits: Pushing Past Physical Challenges
Apr 25, 2025
Driven by Inclusion: Redesigning Mobility
Apr 10, 2025
Female Empowerment within the Tech Industry
Mar 28, 2025
From the Pitch to Purpose
Mar 14, 2025
Turning Grief into Compassionate Leadership| Rob Lapsley | The Unlikely Executive
Feb 27, 2025
From Admin to CEO: The Motivation for Change
Feb 14, 2025
Transformation Comes in Many Ways
Jan 31, 2025
Finding Downtime as a CEO| Marg Ollivier | The Unlikely Executive
Jan 17, 2025
Pivot for a Passion
Jan 03, 2025