S04 EP10 Julian Lorenzo Farrapeira

What makes a great leader — and who helps shape one?

In this episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie speaks with Julian Lorenzo Farrapeira, leadership expert, author, founder of Wellbeing Leadership, and former HR leader working with global companies. Based in Brazil and originally from Spain, Julian shares the five most influential people in his life and how they helped shape his purpose, leadership philosophy, and mission to bring wellbeing and leadership together.

Julian reflects on the people who influenced his journey, including legendary leadership thinker Marshall Goldsmith, his first boss Santiago Vazquez, emotional intelligence expert Richard Boyatzis, accountability partner Susie Burke, and his parents — who helped instill discipline, emotional intelligence, service, and ambition.

This is a thoughtful conversation about:

• leadership and wellbeing
• emotional intelligence
• mentorship and legacy
• accountability and feedback
• purpose-driven success
• self-awareness, service, and personal growth

Julian also shares how surfing, meditation, and intentional living have shaped the way he leads — and why the future of leadership must include both performance and wellbeing.

• Leadership and wellbeing are inseparable — Julian makes a strong case that wellbeing is not a “nice to have,” but central to business results and sustainable leadership.
• The power of mentorship — several of Julian’s most influential people are mentors who saw his potential early and helped shape his direction.
• Service as leadership — a recurring theme across all five people is generosity, humility, and helping others grow.
• Intentional living — Julian talks about defining his “ideal self” and then building his life around that vision.
• Walking the talk — he believes leaders must embody the wellbeing and values they ask of others.

Julian's Five:-

1. Marshall Goldsmith A world-renowned leadership thinker whose generosity and “pay it forward” mindset deeply shaped Julian’s purpose. He inspired Julian to serve others and build a legacy through developing people.
2. Santiago Vazquez (First Boss) Julian’s first boss who proved that wellbeing and performance can grow together. He gave Julian belief, high standards, and the foundation for his future work.
3. Richard Boyatzis A leading expert in emotional intelligence who introduced Julian to the idea of designing his “ideal self.” This helped Julian intentionally shape his life, career, and global path.
4. Susie Burke An accountability partner and trusted voice who challenges Julian with honesty and care. She represents growth through feedback, connection, and consistent self-improvement.
5. His Parents His father instilled discipline, ambition, and strength, while his mother brought emotional intelligence and a deep sense of care for others. Together, they shaped his balance of performance and humanity.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianfarrapeira/

https://www.wellbeingleadership.com/

S04 EP09 Felicity Reed

In this episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie sits down with psychotherapist Felicity Reed, a therapist specialising in ADHD, trauma, and leadership in complex environments.

Felicity has spent her career working across psychotherapy, forensic mental health, homelessness services, and leadership training — helping individuals and organisations understand human behaviour, inequality, and resilience.

In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Felicity reflects on the five most influential people in her life, sharing powerful stories about love, courage, social justice, and leadership.

From the bravery of her partner Rachel, to lessons in leadership from a mentor in a homeless hostel, Felicity explores how relationships shape who we become.

This episode touches on ADHD, mental health, inequality, identity, parenting, and the transformative power of empathy.

It’s a conversation about what it means to lead with humanity — and how the people around us shape our courage and purpose.

• ADHD and mental health
• Leadership and psychological safety
• Social inequality and lived experience
• Therapy and personal transformation
• Courage, compassion, and resilience

Rachel W. – Partner and advocate whose lived experience in the care system shaped Felicity’s understanding of courage and inequality. Stuart (“Monkey”) – Former husband who taught her ambition, pragmatism, and how to build a compassionate blended family. Her daughter (“Scruff”) – A mirror for honesty and growth who continually challenges her to be authentic. Her mother – A teacher of the deaf who instilled a love of books, curiosity, and openness beyond class expectations. Len Charles – A mentor who taught Felicity leadership and how to face fear in high-pressure environments.

People Are Everything is a podcast where each guest reflects on the five people who shaped their life.

Hosted by Julia Duthie.

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S04 EP08 Bill Zeeb

What happens when a Lean Six Sigma leader, stakeholder-centred executive coach, and extreme endurance athlete reflects on the 5 most influential people in his life?

In this episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie speaks with Bill Zeeb (based near Geneva, Switzerland/France) about the people who shaped his life and work — from mastering process improvement and leadership measurement, to the power of coaching, human development, and the mindset shift that comes with life’s hardest challenges.

Bill shares:

• The mentor who shaped his Lean Six Sigma mastery and leadership training of 2,000+ leaders
• The coaching influence of Marshall Goldsmith and the “no growth, no pay” approach
• The leadership framework work of Bob Anderson and Bill Adams (Leadership Circle)
• The lived impact of being supported by his wife Jordan, especially through health challenges
• Funny moments (Maggie the dog!) plus a surprising “million dollar note” offer…

This is a conversation about growth, accountability, energy, and living on purpose — and why the people around us change everything.

1. Renée (Lawrence Renée) French – Bill’s key influence in Lean Six Sigma, apprenticeship, and human-centred leadership.
2. Marshall Goldsmith – stakeholder-centred coaching, “pay it forward,” measurable behaviour change, and “did I do my best to…” daily questions.
3. Bob Anderson – leadership stages (reactive → creative → integral → unity), Unity Academy, and deep development work.
4. Bill Adams – scaling leadership measurement and systems through Leadership Circle; community-building across Europe.
5. Jordan (Bill’s wife) – life partner through light/dark, shared coaching world, and a grounded counterbalance (plus training girls to say “no”).

This is a conversation about growth, accountability, energy, and living on purpose — and why the people around us change everything.

Because at the end of everything — people are everything.

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