CEO Sessions

Tom Weaver

On this week’s episode of CEO Sessions, we’re joined by Tom Weaver, an experienced CEO and board chair, to explore the true role of a CEO.

Drawing from his own experiences, Tom shares candid insights on leadership, the importance of building the right team, and creating a supportive environment for growth.

He emphasises the value of hiring people smarter than you, managing board relationships, and the need for passion and enjoyment in your work. Whether you're already a CEO or charting the course to become one, this episode offers practical advice on leading with authenticity and building a successful organisation.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership, innovation, and navigating real-world challenges that come with running a company.

Charlotte Casebourne Stock

In this episode of CEO Sessions, we’re sitting down with Charlotte Casebourne Stock, a seasoned CEO now leading her third company. We take a look into her reflections on leadership, exploring what it truly means to be a CEO.

Charlotte challenges the traditional "hero CEO" narrative, advocating for a leadership style centered on enabling teams and stepping away from ego-driven decision-making.

We discuss the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing world, the value of setting guiding principles, and how to build resilience within a company. Charlotte also shares insights from her journey with Theolytics, highlighting the need for transparency, curiosity, and the courage to course-correct when needed.

As Charlotte prepares for her next venture, she reflects on integrating work and life in a more easily sustainable way, moving away from the myth of work-life balance, and pushing teams to achieve more than they think possible.

 

Tony de Fougerolles

Welcome to another episode of CEO Sessions!

This week we’re joined by Tony de Fougerolles, a CEO with a fascinating journey through the biotech world. Tony's been at the helm of several companies, sits on multiple boards, and has seen the role of a CEO from many different angles - from securing funding, to building strong company cultures and navigating the ups and downs of the industry.

In this episode, Tony shares what it’s really like to be a CEO—what the job actually entails beyond the title. We’ll talk about the challenges of leading people, the importance of clear communication, and how to balance it all while keeping your company on track.

Tony's story is full of valuable lessons, whether you’re a CEO, aspiring to be one, or just curious about leadership.

Emma Banks - ramarketing

In the very first episode of CEO Sessions, I’m joined by Emma Banks, CEO of ramarketing. We explore the realities of leading a company today, from the challenges of hybrid work to staying true to yourself as a leader.

Emma shares her experiences in the pharma industry, the impact of leadership programs like Vistage, and the lessons she’s learned while leading a private equity-backed business. If you’re interested in what it takes to be a great CEO, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for insights, challenges, and strategies from the top.

Preface

Before we launch into CEO Sessions fully, I wanted to share a little about why I'm doing this podcast and what we're trying to achieve with it.

 

Come along and join the Session, and I'll tell you a bit about my journey as a CEO so far, as well as where I think we're heading.