Insights from Successful People

Philip Anderson was highly successful in business and had a wonderful family life. He was struck down with a wasting condition in his muscles which has left him in a wheelchair and without the use of his limbs. His story is touching and uplifting.

Interview with a doctor telling the story of his journey from a village in Syria via Moscow and Abu Dhabi to becoming a leading keyhole surgeon in England.

Comedian, MC, songwriter and speaker Celia Delaney shares some stories about her journey from a Sheffield comprehensive school to Oxford University and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Billy Arcement from Louisiana is known as the Candid Cajun for his forthright homespun wisdom. He is a writer, speaker and businessman who has been a member of the National Speakers Association for over 35 years. He shares some great stories and insights.

Peter was on the staff of the BBC for 40 years. He began in the BBC’s overseas services with audiences of 100 million people when he read the news. He then transferred to BBC Television News where he spent 30 years as producer, reporter, interviewer, news presenter, and film-director. He shares some fascinating stories.

Gordon is an author and speaker on leadership. He shares some stories from his life and lessons on 360 degree leadership.

14 year-old Henry Coop describes his first year at England's top boarding school, Eton.

Ajaz is an entrepreneur, author and founder of innovation agency AKQA.

James Corrigan (born 1924) joined the Durham Light Infantry at the age of 17. He took part in the Sicily landing and the D-Day landing. He was mentioned in dispatches and was awarded the Legion d’Honneur and the Croix de Guerre. Here he recounts some of his memories to Paul Sloane.

Broadcaster, author and speaking coach, Jeremy Nicholas talks to Paul Sloane. He tells stories of some of his great interviews including when Brian Clough punched him and when he annoyed Christopher Lee. He explains why and how humour should be included in speeches.

Pam Warren became famous as the Lady in the Mask after she suffered horrific burns in the Paddington Train Crash. She tells Paul Sloane the story of how she recovered and became an eminent author and speaker.

At the age of five Richard McCann lost his mother; she was the first victim of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe. Despite other tragic incidents, drugs and prison, Richard turned his life around. He grew to become one of the UK’s top motivational speakers. Here he shares his story of his journey together with insights and lessons for speakers and anyone who faces adversity.

Paul Sloane interviews Brigadier Mike Roycroft. In a 30 year career in the British Army Mike rose to the rank of Brigadier. He served in Germany and Northern Ireland. He shares stories and lessons from the major change programmes he led both in the army and in the charities sector. He is now CEO of the St Raphael's Hospice in London.

Paul Sloane interviews David Gurteen, creator of the Gurteen Knowledge Cafe. He is an expert on knowledge management and organisational learning. Here he explains exactly what a knowledge cafe is. He tells us why he thinks most people do not have effective conversations. He shares stories and learnings from cafes he has run around the world.

Paul Sloane interviews Cary Hobbs who as a teenager hosted Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly on his radio show. He went on to a successful career in IBM and Ashton-Tate. He is an accomplished musician and entertainer.

Paul Sloane interviews his co-author Des MacHale, formerly professor of Mathematics at Cork University. Des talks about his life-long love of humour, puzzles and Maths. And he reveals the infamous joke told to him by his hero, Marshall McLuhan.

Paul Sloane interviews Brian McBride. He was the UK chief executive for Dell, T-Mobile and Amazon and a Director of Celtic FC. He is now chairman of ASOS and a popular speaker on Digital Marketing. He reveals the remarkable interview question which Jeff Bezos asked him.

Paul Sloane interviews Bob Archer, a former wrestling champion and music impresario. He ran music venues and nightclubs where he met the Beatles, the Who, Elton John and many others.

Paul Sloane interviews Peter Black an eminent architect who designed many buildings, was arrested by Uday Hussein (son of Saddam Hussein) and met Mother Theresa.

Paul Sloane interviews John Spiers, founder of Best Invest, CEO of EQ Investors. He is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, motor racer and croquet champion.