Leila McKenzie-Delis, founder and CEO of DIAL Global (Diverse Inclusive Aspirational Leaders), and a passionate thought leader chats to host Esther Stanhope about confidence. How to get, how to boost it, how to keep it, and how to share it. Her upbringing has inspired her passion. Originally born in Hong Kong, Leila was adopted as a baby by a British couple and grew up in Harrogate, Yorkshire. As one of the relatively few non-white people in her school and the local area, Leila began to think about the nature of identity, race, and professional ambition. DIAL Global’s purpose is to foster a m ..read more

Penny Haslam is one of the UK's best (& most vivacious) motivational keynote speakers of all time!     She's an award-winning motivational speaker who inspires audiences with her keynote talks about communication and confidence. Her impressive background in broadcasting means she brings relevant, useful, inspiring content, AND she's completely amazing on camera! She's a former BBC business journalist from the UK who presented on BBC Breakfast, News Channel, Radio 4, and Radio 5 Live. She is the author of Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous, a business ..read more

Melinda Messenger, a popular TV personality turned therapist, and Esther Stanhope, an international speaker and award-winning author have teamed up to create this fab podcast. Melinda became famous as a model and television personality in 1997, appearing on This Morning, Loose Women, Dancing on Ice and many more high-profile shows. Now she's a practicing psychotherapist who helps people bounce back and build resilience – ideal for the PC (Post-Covid) world we live in today. Esther Stanhope is an international speaker, author, podcast host and expert on personal impact & confidence. For man ..read more

Kim Arnold, author of "Email Attraction: Get what you want every time you hit send" is seen regularly in media outlets including; Professional Marketing Magazine, HR Zone, Coaching Perspectives, and Business Bunker Radio.  Kim is a sought after speaker on marketing, comms and writing.  She's also a Panel Tutor at the University of Cambridge Institute Of Continuing Education ..read more

Gill Whitty-Collins spent 26 years with Procter & Gamble (P&G), latterly as Senior Vice President, running leading global brands such as Olay, Always and Pantene. She now works to drive gender equality and diversity as a key lever to build stronger businesses and stronger societies. Her story and vision will inspire you to join the force to make inequality history. ‘Why Men Win at Work’ is her first book, published in August 2020 ..read more

Emma Kenny is a psychologist, TV presenter, writer, and expert media commentator. She is best known for her role as a resident psychologist on ITV’s This Morning. Her Youtube True Crime series is becoming one of the most-watched on the platform. Her serial killer next door tour is coming in 2021 across the whole of the UK. She is the founder of Appy the health and wellbeing social media app. She has been featured on popular podcasts including Russell Brand's Under the Skin and True Geordie ..read more

The Presenter Coach, Graham Davies is the UK's top public speaking consultant.  Senior executives, professionals, and politicians who need to communicate effectively under pressure in front of millions of television viewers turn to him for advice.  His book, The Presentation Coach, is one of the most popular books on the subject in the UK. This has made him a regular choice as a speech analyst on the BBC, CNN, ITV, and Sky News. Visit www.grahamdavies.co.uk to learn more about Graham. Public Speaking Anxiety Expert Olivia James helps people with performance anxiet ..read more

How do you make it to the top?  How do you ask for money? And what did it feel like getting an OBE at Buckingham Palace? These are all on Esther’s agenda with her fantastic guest (who wrote the foreword to Esther’s book ‘Goodbye Glossophobia – Banish Your Fear of Public Speaking Esther’s guest is Vanessa Vallely OBE is the CEO and founder of WeAreTheCity.com and WeAreTechWomen. Vanessa has won 22 awards for her work in finance, gender equality, entrepreneurship, and charity. She has helped to upskill over 12,000 women and has raised over £1m for various charities. Vanessa is also the auth ..read more

Funny, enlightening, and highly entertaining from three leaders who’ve learnt how to fake it ‘til you make it. Pamela Jones is a London city veteran, having worked for Investment Banks and Brokerage houses globally for the last 25 years. She is a coach and mentor to senior women in leadership roles within the financial services sector. Pamela is passionate about the education and representation of the younger generation, with a specific focus on black girls. Georgie Dickins is a sought-after Coach and Mentor in London. Her clients are top performers, successful entrepreneurs, ascending stars ..read more

Liu (pronounced Lee-you) Batchelor is a presenter, creative producer, and TEDx curator. She is passionate about exploring new ideas and the psychology of innovation. She was recruited by Nike to front a year-long women’s sports campaign, before launching a fundraising challenge for Sports Relief to do 100 (different) Sports in 100 (consecutive) Days. She hosted a 100+ episode live chat show called The Big Ideas Show, presented a regional FM radio show, and is currently working on a book called "How to Speak When You Don’t Know What to Say ..read more