The Wonderful Leaders Podcast

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Bob Edmiston, a successful businessman with over 50 years of experience. Bob shares insights into his daily routine, his early career, and the formative experiences that led to the founding of the IM Group, a company with international reach. He discusses the intersection of his faith and business, including his profound commitment to evangelism through Christian Vision (CV). Bob offers advice for young Christian entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of strategy, hard work, and maintaining Christian values in business. He also reflects on the responsibilities of stewardship and the challenge of passing on a legacy of faith and generosity. This episode is packed with wisdom, motivation, and practical advice for anyone looking to integrate their faith with their professional life. 00:00 Introduction and Daily Routine 03:41 Early Career and Business Beginnings 06:23 Faith and Business Journey 07:14 The Birth of IM Group 09:26 Challenges and Successes 16:24 Founding Christian Vision 20:28 Global Impact and Media Outreach 27:37 Reflecting on Personal Limitations and Faith 28:45 Advice for Young Christian Entrepreneurs 30:11 The Importance of Strategy and Hard Work 31:40 Navigating Business Challenges with Faith 35:18 Wisdom from Experience: Partnerships and Integrity 36:43 Staying Grounded and Finding True Satisfaction 41:06 Passing on Wisdom and Legacy 46:58 Final Thoughts and Encouragement About our Guest: Born in India in 1946 and raised partly in Kenya, Lord Edmiston's early experiences shaped a global worldview. Beginning as a bank clerk, he went on to establish the IM Group, a UK-based conglomerate in automotive distribution, property, and finance, with a turnover of approximately £650 million. In 1988, he founded Christian Vision, a charity now active in over 20 countries, committed to digital evangelism and discipleship. He also sponsors three academies in the UK through the Grace Foundation, integrating Christian values into education. His story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurial vision driven by faith and the desire to see cultural renewal through leadership.   Join us at the Wonderful Summit in London on 13th June at Hackney Church More info on The Summit North - https://wonderfulsummit.com/ Book your tickets here - https://wonderfulsummit.com/summit-london-2025/   Listen Now: Join Dan Maudhub and guests as they discuss key topics on Christian leadership, especially where business, society and Christianity come together. Sign up to the Wonderful Leaders Newsletter Sign up to the Wonderful WhatsApp Community

Building a Kingdom Legacy: The Power of Long Obedience In this episode of the Wonderful Leaders podcast, Dan engages in a profound conversation with Sara-Louise Martin (SL). Dan, SL and a small group of people swapped baking banana bread for building The Wonderful Summit during lockdown.  As the first returning guest, SL shares her insights on cultural renewal, spiritual formation, and the principles entrepreneurs and leaders need to be agents of change. The discussion delves into the importance of pursuing wholeness, spiritual practices, and long-term commitment to developing healthy leadership practices. It also touches upon the challenges and experiences of being a female leader in male-dominated industries and the need for building strong, collaborative teams. The episode sheds light on the significance of community and support systems for Christian entrepreneurs, emphasising the role of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Wonderful Summit in fostering a global network of faith-driven leaders. Join us at the Wonderful Summit North in Bradford on 20th March at Life Church! More info on The Summit North Book your tickets here Summary 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:05 Guest Introduction: Sara-Louise Martin 00:51 Exploring Cultural Renewal 01:48 Key Principles for Entrepreneurs 02:38 Pursuing Wholeness and Spiritual Formation 04:47 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction 05:59 Impact of Spiritual Practices on Business 07:59 Challenges of Entrepreneurship 10:18 Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Mission and Vision 11:57 Building Community and Collaboration 14:52 Leadership Dynamics: Team vs. Leader 20:44 Women in Leadership 24:14 Partnering for Impact: FDE and Wonderful Summit 28:31 Future Vision and Conclusion About our Guest: Sara-Louise Martin is a strategic ecosystem builder with a passion for impact-driven startups. She is the Co-Founder of Impact Central and currently serves as the Director of Europe & MENA for Faith Driven Entrepreneur, where she helps cultivate a thriving network of purpose-driven leaders. As a director, co-founder, and board trustee for multiple organizations, she plays a pivotal role in shaping ecosystems that drive meaningful change. Recognised as a WISE Top 100 Woman in Impact, Sara-Louise is a dedicated convenor and OPUS member, committed to empowering entrepreneurs and creating sustainable, purpose-led ventures. Some stats on investment in female start-ups: In 2021, female entrepreneurs received only 1% of venture capital financing in Europe, compared to 2% in the United States, the smallest share since 2016. Female-founded businesses generate double the revenue per euro invested, even while obtaining less than half the venture capital of their male counterparts All-female-led companies represented 20% of all businesses in the UK in 2022, up from 16% in 2018 £250 billion could be added to the UK economy if women matched men in receiving business investment. You can read more on the investing in women code here Invest in women Taskforce Female Founders Fund Gender Investment Gap Listen Now: Join Dan Maudhub and guests as they discuss key topics on Christian leadership, especially where business, society and Christianity come together. Sign up to the Wonderful Leaders Newsletter Sign up to the Wonderful WhatsApp Community  

In this episode of the Wonderful Leaders podcast, Dan speaks with Stewart McCulloch, CEO of Christians Against Poverty (CAP). Stewart shares his personal and professional journey, from humble beginnings in Coventry to leading international and charitable organisations. He highlights the transformative power of the local church and the importance of developing faith and character in leadership. The discussion also delves into the increasing financial crises people face today, specifically with debt, CAP's community-driven approach, and the critical role entrepreneurship can play in building resilient, flourishing communities. The discussion also covers the upcoming Wonderful North Summit event scheduled for 20th March in Bradford at Life Church, focusing on themes like innovation, restoration, and community effort.    Summary Theme of Fresh Hope, Fresh Growth Finding God in Troubled Times Journey from Poverty to CEO Personal Transformation and Faith Balancing Success and Faith Impact Stories and Client Transformations Current Financial Crisis and CAP's Role About Our Guest: Stewart became CEO of CAP on 2 January 2024, bringing extensive leadership experience in the charity and financial sectors. Previously, he led Stewardship through a period of significant growth, including acquiring Kingdom Bank, and served as Global Insurance Director for VisionFund, where he launched the world's largest non-governmental climate insurance scheme, now benefiting 10 million people in 27 countries   Listen Now: Join Dan Maudhub and guests as they discuss key topics on Christian leadership, especially where business, society and Christianity come together. Sign up to the Wonderful Leaders Newsletter Sign up to the Wonderful WhatsApp Community  

In the final episode of the Wonderful Leaders podcast for 2024, Dan turns the spotlight on himself as he is hosted by Rich Martin. They discuss the inspiration and journey behind starting the podcast, the Wonderful Summit, and the other initiatives within Wonderful. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey from his first business in 2005, the challenges faced, and how his faith played a pivotal role. The conversation also touches on the importance of integrating faith in business, the upcoming Wonderful Summit North, and the impact they hope to make on the next generation of entrepreneurs. Join us as we wrap up a year filled with inspiring conversations and look forward to 2025. In this episode: Dan's Entrepreneurial Journey Challenges and Faith in Business Mentorship and Early Business Lessons Founding the Wonderful Creative Agency Integrating Faith and Business The Church's Role in Supporting Entrepreneurs Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs The Wonderful Summit: A Gathering of Like-Minded Individuals Expanding the Summit to the North Preparing the Next Generation for the Future   About Dan Dan is the Founder of the Wonderful Group and his passion is to see the communities of entrepreneurs and innovators all around the country, all around Europe, working together, praying together, supporting one another to make an impact on culture.   Listen Now: Join Dan & Rich Martin as they discuss key topics on Christian leadership, especially where business, society and Christianity come together.   Sign up to the Wonderful Leaders Newsletter Sign up to the Wonderful WhatsApp Community

Dan is joined by Ryan Collins, president of Bethel School of Technology and author of "The God of Tech." In this episode Ryan shares his remarkable journey from building corporate education partnerships to leading the first Christian coding boot camp. Discover how faith and technology intersect, and learn about the impact of Bethel Tech in the tech industry. Ryan discusses the importance of spirit-led innovation, the role of technology in God's plan, and the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.    In this episode: A Day in the life of Ryan Collins Ryan's journey to Bethel Tech Technology and God's plan Advice for aspiring tech entrepreneurs The Moonshot Activation Guide   About Our Guest: Ryan is the CEO of Bethel School of Technology, a senior leader at Bethel Church in Redding, CA and the author of The God of Tech. With more than a decade of experience in higher education and corporate partnerships, Ryan now leads the first online Christian coding bootcamp, focused on equipping students with in-demand tech skills while embodying kingdom values.   Listen Now: Join Dan Maudhub and guests as they discuss key topics on Christian leadership, especially where business, society and Christianity come together. Sign up to the Wonderful Leaders Newsletter Sign up to the Wonderful WhatsApp Community

Dan is joined by Georgie Delaney MBE, Co-Founder of The Great Outdoor Gym Company, who shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, faith, and the particular challenges of being a female entrepreneur. Georgie shares her journey from early career to starting with a bold idea inspired by the legacy of London 2012, to building an internationally recognized brand of sustainable, community-driven outdoor gyms. In this episode: A day in the life From idea to international success Entrepreneurship & community Unique challenges for female entrepreneurs   Faith as a guiding force About Our Guest: Georgie Delaney is the co-founder of The Great Outdoor Gym Company Ltd (TGO), the global leader in outdoor gym installations. A graduate with First Class Honours in Industrial Design from University College London, Georgie founded TGO in 2007. The company has installed over 3,000 gyms worldwide, including in iconic locations like London's Olympic Park and Sydney's Bondi Beach. TGO is known for promoting health and wellbeing, with 26% of its users new to exercise, and has pioneered safety standards for outdoor gyms. Their innovative green energy gyms, which generate electricity, have been featured on CNN and presented at global climate conferences. In 2021, Georgie was awarded an MBE for Services to International Trade and Export. Listen Now: Join Dan Maudhub & guests as they discuss key topics on Christian leadership, especially where business, society and Christianity collide. The Wonderful Leaders Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts / iTunes, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Sign up to the Wonderful Leaders Newsletter Sign up to the Wonderful WhatsApp Community

Dan is joined by Jo Colman, Chief Mint Officer at Summerdown, to discuss the intersection of entrepreneurship, cultural renewal, and regenerative growth. Jo shares insights on how his family business has cultivated a unique approach to farming and business that prioritizes sustainability, creativity, and community impact. In this episode: Balancing life as an entrepreneur and family man Summerdown's legacy & sustainable farming    Building a multi-generational business Faith & business B Corp certification and sustainable practices About Our Guest: Jo is the Chief Mint Officer of Summerdown. Summerdown are the Peppermint People who grow, harvest and distill their rare English Black Mitcham peppermint on their family farm in Hampshire. Before joining the family company his Grandfather founded, Jo worked in Westminster at both a political think tank and for an MP. He then worked for another Hampshire based company - Jude's Ice Cream. Now Jo spends his time working to connect what happens at an ecological level on the farm with how the Summerdown brand seeks to grow in a sustainable and regenerative manner... Read More Sign up to the Wonderful Leaders Newsletter Sign up to the Wonderful WhatsApp Community  

Dan is joined by Pete Greig, Founder of 24/7 Prayer who shares his unique lifestyle split between a barge on the River Wey and an island retreat on the Isle of Wight. As a senior pastor, he delves into his diverse weekly routine, balancing local church duties and running multiple outreaches and movements. The conversation explores the intersection of faith, creativity, and cultural renewal, emphasising the transformative power of big ideas rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this episode: A unique lifestyle Balancing fast-paced leadership and creative space     Cultural renewal through faith Christian innovation and creativity Encouragement for christian entrepreneurs Find out more about 24/7 Prayer here About Our Guest: Pete is a best-selling author, pastor and bewildered instigator of the 24-7 Prayer movement which has reached more than half the nations on earth. He is also the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd, Guildford, England, an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, and teaches at St Mellitus Theological College in London. For 7 years Pete served with the senior leadership team at HTB and Alpha International. Pete's publications include ‘Red Moon Rising‘, ‘God on Mute‘, ‘The Prayer Course', and ‘Dirty Glory'.  He loves art galleries, live music and knocking down walls…  Read More Sign up to the Wonderful Leaders Newsletter Sign up to the Wonderful WhatsApp Community  

Dan is joined by Matt Parfitt, CEO of Grace Enterprises, who shares his surprise entrepreneurial story that took him from primary school teacher to serial entrepreneur. Hear the business journey that began with gardening and grew to cleaning, events and now biscuits. Be inspired by Matt's incredible motivation behind starting each business and gather leadership advice from a leader of multiple businesses. In this episode: The weekend Matt quite his profession    Finding business models to fit the employment demand Managing multiple businesses and leadership lessons learnt Not 1 but 2 professions quite This isn't it, more businesses to come Find out more about Grace Enterprises here. About Our Guest: Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur, having given up his teaching career in 2007 to follow the call of being a ‘Godly employer'. He has a vision for seeing the church re-enter the world of business, creating opportunities and resources for the kingdom. Matt has now started 3 social enterprises: Radiant Cleaners, Jubilee Events and Half the Story, each a sustainable business providing real jobs for people who have multiple barriers to work...   Read More

Tim Nelson, CEO at Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance, shares about the vital work they do and their ambition to bring an end to modern slavery. Be inspired by Tim's tenacious ambition in the face of overwhelming challenges and find out how you can support this life changing work. In this episode: Tim's background and formative experiences The unshakable realisation of the issue of modern slavery Starting and growing a non-profit Managing emotional pressure on a daily basis About Our Guest: Tim Nelson is the co-founder and CEO of Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance. Hope for Justice is an international charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking and offers an effective and proven model that is replicable, scalable, and award-winning. The charity's vision is to live in a world free from slavery and its work across five continents and in 7 countries is focused on preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society...  Read More

Dan and James Poulter (aka JP), CEO at Vixen Labs, discuss the hype and issues surrounding AI and its impact for faith communities. Listen to this thought provoking conversation and be inspired to take a proactive approach and join the discussion.  In this episode: Becoming an entrepreneur The hype cycle and AI Taking a proactive approach Finding inspiration Find out more about the Ecclesiai community here.  Vixen Labs AI Consumer Index 2023 About Our Guest: James Poulter is the founder and CEO of Vixen Labs one of the UK's leading Voice Technology companies and is a thought-leader and speaker on Innovation Culture, the Future of Work and Emerging Technologies (including the metaverse). Previously as Head of The LEGO Group's Emerging Platforms & Partnerships team as part of the Digital Consumer Engagement division, James pursued new technologies, platforms and partners to build digital consumer engagement with LEGO customers, shoppers and consumers on a global basis...  Read More

Dan is joined by Ben Towers, Co-Founder and CEO of Happl, who shares his inspiring entrepreneurship journey that started at age 11. Now tackling ill-mental health across the world, Ben gives advice on finding the right mentor and how to stay grounded. In this episode: What makes an entrepreneur The founding story of Happl Finding the right mentor Faith and entrepreneurship Staying grounded  About Our Guest: Ben Towers is one of ‘the most influential entrepreneurs on the planet' whilst still only being 24 years old. Ben started in business aged 11 and has since successfully exited his marketing agency, invested in disruptive start-ups...    Read More

Dan and James Perry, Co-Chairperson of COOK, continue their conversation from their Wonderful Summit session to discuss how business can be a force for good. Be inspired by James' stories of overcoming challenges to build a company that has a tangible impact on its employees and the community. In this episode: The start of COOK and the early challenges Building a company on values Initiatives for impact Building a strong team through value led hiring Leadership lessons About Our Guest: James is co-Chairman of COOK, a certified B Corp since 2013. He co-founded the B Corp movement in the UK. He is also a Founding Partner of...   Read More

Dan is joined by Robert Netzly, President and CEO of Inspire, who shares his passion for biblically responsible investing. Listen and be encouraged as Robert tells of the growth and favour that proceeded his step of faith into business. In this episode: Discovery of biblically responsible investing Stepping out in faith  Holding true to the core values Lessons from the journey About Our Guest: Robert Netzly is the CEO and Founder of Inspire. He is responsible for strategic vision and keeping the firm fanatically focused on our mission to inspire transformation for God's glory throughout the world by providing biblically responsible investments that create meaningful change in the lives of people across the globe....   Read More

Dan is joined by Dan Bladen, Co-Founder and CEO of Kadence, who shares his passion for impacting the future of work. Listen to his career story that led him to becoming a Silicon Valley tech start-up founder, hear how his faith fuels his purpose and gain advise for the early stages of business. In this episode: The experience that sparked a business idea Brand evolution and the growth of Kadence The future of work Advise for business in the start-up world About Our Guest: Dan is Co-founder & CEO of Kadence, where he and the Kadence team are building the operating system for hybrid work (used by 370+ companies worldwide). Dan is a patent author and has served on the leadership teams...   Read More

Al Gordon, Vicar of Saint Church in Hackney, shares how our understanding of God as Creator influences our ability to be creative and how that impacts the community around us. Be inspired by Al's vision for seeing the Church reclaim their identity as image bearers of a Creator God and take away tips on how to kindle the fire and stay inspired. In this episode: Al's story so far on his leadership journey The vision for the Church to be cathedrals of creativity in the community The importance of collaboration Tips for fostering creativity and staying inspired   Read More

In this episode, Rev. Pete Wynter, Vicar of St. Paul's Hammersmith, Director of Leadership College London and Founding Director of Onelife Leadership, shares his incredible leadership advice. With leadership coaching experience spanning the corporate, ministry and sporting worlds, Pete shares his journey to where he is today and describes the key to being a great leader. Listen for tips and practical steps for growing in your leadership. In this episode: Pete's leadership journey Principles for leadership for growth Leadership keys: character, competence, chemistry The need for creative leaders for bringing a message of hope Holding balance in life About Our Guest: Pete Wynter is Vicar at St Paul's Hammersmith, Director of the Leadership College London, and Founding Director at Onelife Leadership, a charitable company working with young leaders around the UK and beyond. Pete speaks and coaches into a range of leadership competencies, with the specialism of increasing capacity...   Read More

Dan is joined by a very special guest, Busola Sodeinde, CEO of Bearings Point Media. Busola is a very inspiring individual, not just for her incredible personal achievements, but also for how she is taking everything she has learnt from her experience in the corporate, entrepreneurial and investment world and helping others go further in the areas where she has pushed the boundaries. Be inspired by her story and learn from her wisdom and advice. In this episode: How Busola's personal purpose is reflected in her daily life The pivotal moment that took Busola into the entrepreneurial world Busola's core leadership style and how it translates into all her areas of influence Advice for entrepreneurs at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey About Our Guest: Busola Sodeinde's career started off in financial services, holding senior positions in banking, including CFO for the Global Markets business in EMEA for State Street Bank. In 2019, Busola founded Dysh and Bearings Point Media and her career transitioned...   Read More

This episode with Gordon Eichhorst, Co-Founder of Impact Central, has amazing insights for entrepreneurs and investors who want to see business accomplish more than solely produce profit. With incredible career experience, Gordon reframes how businesses could work, introducing a shift from traditional success definitions while offering advice on walking the line of bold faith.  In this episode: Gordon's career journey into the impact business space The vision of Impact Central Startup success stories Lessons on faith in the workplace Leadership advice  About Our Guest: Gordon Eichhorst is a co-founder of Impact Central, an accelerator for impact start-ups (for-profit businesses that also try to solve urgent social and environmental issues). Working with more than 50 impact start-ups over the last four years, he is convinced that an attitude of abundance instead of scarcity can create solutions that utilise our resources to their fullest effect...   Read More

In this special bonus episode, Heidi shares about her personal investment into the lives of those in need and the life journey she's been on. Raw and impacting, we hear about the current struggles faced by the people, and especially Christians in Mozambique. This episode offers incredible insight and spiritual wisdom from a wonderful servant leader, Heidi Baker, President and Co-Founder of Iris Global. In this episode: The reality of living in a war zone Prayer for Mozambique Heidi's call to ministry Advice for leaders About Our Guest: Heidi Baker founded Iris Global in 1980 with her husband Rolland, and began ministering together in Asia. In 1995 they were called to the poorest country in the world at the time, Mozambique, and faced an extreme test of the Gospel. They began by pouring out their lives among abandoned street children, and as the Holy Spirit moved miraculously in many ways a revival movement spread to adults, pastors, churches and then throughout the bush all across Mozambique's ten provinces. Heidi is now “Mama Heidi” to thousands of children, and oversees a broad holistic ministry that includes Bible schools, medical clinics, church-based orphan care, well drilling, primary schools, evangelistic and healing outreaches in remote villages and a network of thousands of churches. She has BA, MA and PhD degrees, has authored four books and travels the world as a conference speaker.

Jam packed with tips and advice for entrepreneurs and leaders, Henry Costa, Co-Founder and CEO of Glorify, tells of his inspiration, the story so far and lessons from the journey. In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: A day in the life of a Glorify CEO Henry's background The inspiration for Glorify Leadership lessons Tips for entrepreneurs About Our Guest: Henry Costa is the co-founder and CEO of Glorify, an app designed to help Christians strengthen their daily connection with God. As the son of Ken Costa, a veteran investment banker and christian leader, Henry was surrounded by Christianity his whole life and experienced first-hand how people struggled with their daily quiet time and were unsure of where to begin. With the burgeoning popularity of meditation apps, Henry also was struck... Read more

Sara-Louise Martin, Co-Founder of Impact Central, delivers a 6 month accelerator and mentor programme for businesses solving social and environmental problems.  Her previous experience was forged in professional services and she has traversed roles across Comms and Marketing, including roles as Head of Social and Head of Comms at a number of organisations. Sara-Louise is a creative, entrepreneurial and people-orientated marketing & comms director with a track record in driving integrated cross-channel campaigns. Currently, she is Chief Communicator at Impact Central, Trustee of Fields of Life and Member of The 20:40 Network. Sara-Louise is passionate about living authentically and doing work that aligns with purpose. If you spoke to her today, she may try to evangelise you on the benefits of cold water swimming and you would certainly encounter her fun-loving personality and Irish humour.    This episode is a lesson on being truly authentic, as she shares honestly and vulnerably about the murder of her father as a young child and how that unique experience has shaped her life and driven her on a journey to living a life of purpose. In this episode: The journey so far  Lessons in aligning work and purpose  Experiences that have shaped her life Living authentically Leadership keys

Henry Kaestner, shares wisdom and advise from his incredible depth of experience in business and ministry. This episode feels like a pep talk for walking your faith out in the work place. Listen for Henry's advise and keys for faithfulness.  About Our Guest: Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through... Read more

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Lauren Pinkston, Assistant Professor of Business as Mission at Lipscomb University, shares her contagious passion for mission and cultural honour through stories of her own experiences in business. Be inspired by her belief in the potential business holds for expanding the Kingdom and her work developing strategies for effective economical change. About Our Guest: Dr. Lauren Pinkston is an Assistant Professor of Business as Mission. She came to Lipscomb University via Southeast Asia, where she lived from 2014-2019 combining community development philosophies with... Read more

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Nicki Sims, Senior Leader at Skylark Church in Chelmsford and Skylark International, shares her experience of co-leading with her husband while giving practical tips on maintaining balance between ministry and family life. Listen to Nicki's inspiring leadership story of taking one faith step after the next and hear her advice for being the leader that's needed in the world.  About Our Guest: Nicki Sims is Senior Leader of Skylark Church in Chelmsford, a vibrant congregation committed to taking God's love and hope into every arena of society. A visionary leader, Nicki is passionate about the role of the local church as a change-agent in the world. Along with her husband Pete, she also leads Skylark International, a network of churches, charities and ministries. They have two young daughters, Aria and Seren, who keep them on their toes!  Read more

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Arianna Walker, CEO Mercy UK, tells her incredible journey of responding to God's call and pioneering a ministry in the UK. Listen for principles for maintaining emotional wholeness as Arianna shares humbly about her growth as a leader.  About Our Guest: Arianna Walker is a pioneer- a sought after communicator, author and leader with over 25 years' experience in developing people, leading teams and coaching individuals – especially in the area of mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. She is the CEO of Mercy UK, a Christian charity that runs a residential home for young women with life controlling issues, as well as providing support, training and discipleship resources to churches and individuals across the UK and Europe. Read more

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Catherine De Souza, Pastor at City Church Cardiff, paints the picture of co-leadership as the leadership model in her life. Listen in for keys to healthy leadership and developing leadership in others. About Our Guest: Catherine De Souza and her husband Dominic are the Senior Leaders of City Church Cardiff. She is a Trustee Director of Tearfund, is a member of the Evangelical Alliance Council, and is Kyria Network's National Leader for Wales. Catherine co-chairs the Elim Justice Forum and serves on Elim's Regional Team for Wales. She lives in Cardiff and has two daughters aged 4 and 2. Read more    

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored, talks us through the weaving together of her leadership story and how God used her history to bring restoration to many. Be inspired by her story of courage to overcome the challenges she faced along the way. About Our Guest: Bekah Legg is CEO of Restored, a Christian organisation with a mission to speak up about violence against women and equip the Church to stand against domestic abuse and with survivors. She is married to Steve and together they have raised their five fabulous girls and fostered more in a glorious if sometimes crazy blended family. Read more    

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Kathleen Colussy, Professor Emeritus of Fashion, provides gems of spiritual insights and wisdom as she takes us through her leadership journey, including the role of intercession for marketplace leaders and the importance of hearing God personally. Be prepared to be challenged and inspired to partner with God on the assignment He has for you.   Read More

Fiona Stewart, Founder and CD of Foolproof Creative Arts, takes us through the twists and turns of walking out her calling in the creative industry. Highlights include insights into how Fiona has developed her influence through creative leadership and embracing her own leadership style with a dose of humour. Read more.

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Shae Bynes, Co-Founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, shares with us about her journey and call to Kingdom leadership ministry. Highlights include what it's looked like over the last few years building from scratch, and her obedience leading to experiencing and approaching life according to the rhythms of God's grace.    

Amy Summerfield, CEO of Kyria, and Head of Development at Skylark International joins us for our 3rd instalment of the Women In Leadership Series. Highlights include insight into some of the challenges she's faced as a leader, the empowerment of women and campaigning for equality, and the hallmark traits God has called her to live by in her leadership life.

In This Episode: Chine McDonald, Head of Community Fundraising & Public Engagement at Christian Aid, writer, and influencer, joins us for an episode of our Women In Leadership Series. We hear about her newest book ‘God is not a white man', her unique perspective on racial discrimination and a bit about her leadership style. In This Episode: Chine McDonald is head of community fundraising & public engagement at Christian Aid. Prior to that, she led the media & PR team there and before that led in fundraising and communications roles in other faith-based charities. Writer, journalist, featured on BBC 4, read on...

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Ruth Afolabi, CEO of Magnify, joins us for the first episode of our Women In Leadership Series. This live recording includes a Q&A with the guests at our recording. We hear about Ruth's leadership life, inspiring and leading teams and the heart behind Magnify. She candidly shares about the challenges she has faced; using her positive outlook and dedication to the vision God has placed on her heart to stay on course.

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Dr. KP Yohannan, Founder of Gospel For Asia, shares about his life in leadership, challenging us on what true biblical discipleship looks like, reaching those in need, his many books, radio programmes, and the importance of humility in leadership. About Our Guest: Dr. Yohannan's radio program, Spiritual Journey, reaches more than 1 billion people in 110 languages and his Road to Reality radio program airs weekly on more than 200 radio stations in the United States, Canada and Europe. He served on the executive committee of World by Radio from 2004–2012 and as a board member with the National Religious Broadcasters Association (NRB) from 2013–2015.  Read more    

In This Episode: Anthony Kennada shares insights on his rise and impact in the world of tech and marketing, and covers topics including diversity and inclusion, living out his faith in the workplace and leadership advice he would give his younger self. About Our Guest: Anthony Kennada is the CMO at Hopin, the leading virtual event and digital experience company. Previously, Anthony was the CMO at Front, and also the founding CMO of Gainsight where he is credited with creating the Customer Success category — a novel business imperative, profession and software category.  Read more

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Richard Gamble shares with us about his diverse leadership journey, jumping in with both feet when God calls him to move and shares insight on his incredible latest project  - The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer.   About Our Guest: Richard Gamble is the visionary and Founder behind the colossal project to build Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer. Having the idea in 2004, he felt the go ahead to launch in 2015, and for the past five years Richard has shared the incredible concept all around the UK, rallying people behind the belief that one individual's answered prayer can be another person's hope. Read more about Richard here: https://wonderfulleaders.com/2021/04/30/episode-14-richard-gamble

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Gareth Russell shares with us about his leadership journey, and what it's like to run a Global PR company, working with clients to place them in big name media such as the BBC, The Times, The Telegraph, and Sky News, while existing to give voice and influence to faith-based organisations nationally, regionally and in Christian media.  About Our Guest: Gareth Russell is Managing Director of Jersey Road PR. As a business they exist to give voice and influence to faith-based organisations through national, regional and Christian media.  Since its formation, the company has worked with charities, businesses and churches in the UK...  Read more...: https://wonderfulleaders.com/2021/03/29/episode-13-gareth-russell/ 

Mike Signorelli, is lead pastor of V1 church, based in New York. We hear about his passion for people to “Become what you're created for” and go “From chaos to clarity” - and how he journey's this with leaders. Mike shares testimony of God using him to minister to those in need, through the rapid growth experienced by utilising digital platforms during the pandemic.   About Our Guest: Mike Signorelli is the lead pastor and founder of V1 Church based in New York City. Mike helps people to become what they were created for. His message - if you are a leader, entrepreneur, or even just a dreamer – you can go from chaos to clarity through a relationship with Jesus Christ. https://wonderfulleaders.com/2021/03/02/episode-12-mike-signorelli/  

In this episode, Dan chats to Mike Sharrow CEO of The C12 Group. He shares testimony on how God prepared theC12 Group for the pandemic, lessons from his leadership journey, and some amazing personal testimony of what God has taught him about himself, and the mission that He has called him, and us on. About Our Guest: Mike Sharrow, serves as the President & CEO for The C12 Group as well as serving on the Board of Directors. The C12 Group is the largest network of Christian CEOs and executives working together to increase company performance and integrate faith and business. Mike joined C12 as a member in 2010 while serving as an executive pastor for a large church in Texas and owner of a healthcare strategy consulting group. Prior to that he had served in a variety of leadership roles in both operations and sales corporately for the Walgreen Company, financial services as well as strategic development work with Health by Design. In 2011 he exited his commitments to join the local C12 practice in San Antonio as an associate chair serving CEOs across that market. In 2013 he and a partner acquired the greater Central Texas region and stewarded it as it grew to a team of 8 full-time chairmen serving nearly 150 leaders.  Mike is passionate about collaboration, strategic planning, Gospel initiatives and BHAG endeavors. Read more about Mike here: www.wonderfuleaders.com/2021/02/05/episode-11-with-guest-mike-sharrow-ceo-c12-group

In This Episode Of The Wonderful Leaders Podcast: Dan Maudhub chats to Ken Costa about his journey in leadership, from church involvement, to his work in the financial world, and more.  About Our Guest: Ken Costa, Born and raised in South Africa, Ken Costa studied law and philosophy at university in Johannesburg, where he was actively involved in the student protest movement against racial segregation in education....  Read more about Ken here

Dan chats to Nathan Blackaby about family life, the church, and about his ministry Christian Vision for Men (CVM). 

In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance (E.A). Chatting about what church life might look like after the pandemic, his journey of how he found himself working for the E.A. and some solid advice he'd give his younger self.

Join us for this episode of the Wonderful Leaders Podcast with guest speaker Amaris Cole, Senior Digital Communications Manager for the Church of England. Dan and Amaris catch up about leadership, expertise, and using her passion for all things digital to make a huge difference in the Church sphere. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Join Dan as he Interviews Shawn Quintero, Founder of The Legacy Tribe talking about “Investing In Your Leadership” amongst many other things. Enjoy!

Join Dan as he Interviews Neil Hart, Executive Head of the Mergon Foundation, about "Finding Your Leadership". We hope you are encouraged by this Podcast. The post Episode #5 Finding Your Leadership appeared first on Wonderful Leaders.

Join Dan in Episode 4, as he interviews Alex Afriyie, Senior Leader at London Network Church & Leadership Coach. The post Episode #04 Taking Action appeared first on Wonderful Leaders.

Join Dan in Episode 3, as he interviews Andy Brough, CEO, Brough Leadership Institute about personal character and leadership. The post Episode #03 Developing Leadership Character appeared first on Wonderful Leaders.

Join Dan Maudhub as he chats to Duro Oye, CEO of the 2020 Change Foundation about raising and empowering a generation. The post Episode 2 Raising and Empowering a Generation appeared first on Wonderful Leaders.

Join Dan Maudhub as he interviews Mike Davies about his life in politics, church, and business leadership.  The post Episode #01 Being A Kingdom Ambassador appeared first on Wonderful Leaders.

Listen in as Founder Dan Maudhub gives us a quick introduction to The Wonderful Leaders Podcast and what Wonderful Leaders is all about! The post Introduction To The Wonderful Leaders Podcast appeared first on Wonderful Leaders.