Brilliant Minds in Conversation

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet, to find out their history, and what makes them "Brilliant Minds".Alice talks to Martin Elliot, now Provost of Gresham college, charting his incredible career in Cardiothoracic Surgery, and how he brought ideas from other high performing industries into the operating room.Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet, to find out their history, and what makes them "Brilliant Minds".Alice talks to Chris Hunter QGM, one of the world’s leading authorities on bomb disposal, resilience, and risk. A former British Army intelligence officer and special forces bomb disposal specialist in Iraq and Afghanistan, he was described as having “the most dangerous job in the world, in the most dangerous place in the World.”Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet, to find out their history, and what makes them "Brilliant Minds".Alice talks to the very first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line. Mandy Hickson has over 30 year aviation experience, and has completed expeditions for the summit of Kilimanjaro, Find out what drives Mandy, and how fighter pilots make high risk decisions in critical situations in this fascinating podcast.Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a captivating conversation, Damian Hughes, an international speaker and bestselling author known for his work in sports and organizational development, shares insights from his upbringing in a boxing gym. He highlights the lessons learned from high performers and contrasts feedback cultures between sports and corporate life. Damian discusses defining a winning mindset, the importance of self-awareness, and how to build self-esteem through evidence. His journey from corporate HR to consultancy reflects a commitment to fostering growth and unlocking potential.

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet, to find out their history, and what makes them "Brilliant Minds".This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at the Brilliant Minds Showcase in London.Alice talks to Nick Greenstock from Gatehouse about how he and his team interpret global events and their impact on business. Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet, to find out their history, and what makes them "Brilliant Minds".This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at the Brilliant Minds Showcase in London.Alice talks to accomplished pilot Christian Gleave about how the Red Arrows are selected, and about a notorious mission in Helmand Province Afghanistan. Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet, to find out their history, and what makes them "Brilliant Minds".Record breaking gold medalists Liz and Eilish McColgan talk candidly about their careers, and what drives them to succeed!Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet, to find out their history, and what makes them "Brilliant Minds".11 Golds, 4 silvers, and a bronze. A stunning career in sport, and now still flying high in her political career, meet Tanni Grey-Thompson.Get to know how Tanni became so successful, and her rise through incredible sporting achievement to become 'Dame' Tanni Grey Thompson, and Baroness Grey-Thompson, of Eaglescliffe in the County of Durham. Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet, to find out their history, and what makes them "Brilliant Minds". James Cracknell is one of Britain’s most successful athletes of all time, with two Olympic Gold medals and six World Championship titles.His Olympic rowing finals – in Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 – were epic battles, won by inches. But it is since retiring from his 13 year international career that James has distinguished himself as a very special sportsman. Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.