Looking at the future of business, Stepan explores how AI is transforming from conversational agents and back-office automation to hyper-personalised customer targeting. He unpacks the moral and strategic implications of AI, the skills needed for future workforces, and why leaders must act now to stay competitive.

For leaders navigating growth in tech-driven environments, Stepan reveals how early AI research, entrepreneurial grit, and a client-first mindset have shaped his leadership style. He discusses building high-performing teams, balancing technology and human creativity, and scaling sales in a consultancy.

In this episode, Rachael Smith reflects on purpose-driven leadership and her vision for a more inclusive wealth management industry. She unpacks the inequalities women face in building and managing wealth, the frameworks that guide her personal and professional purpose, and the leadership playbook needed to navigate crises and change. With energy and clarity, Rachael shows how aligning purpose with growth creates lasting impact for both organisations and society.

Rachael Smith, Head of Growth at Evelyn Partners and former EasyJet leader, shares how behavioural science, branding, and sales–marketing alignment can drive transformation in both aviation and wealth management. She explores lessons learned from nudge theory on flights, the power of client insight, and why a vertical approach is reshaping the industry. Rachael also discusses the urgent need to build a wealth management model that truly serves women as they become the fastest-growing segment of wealth holders.

Discover how to create growth frameworks that drive both immediate impact and long-term success, from commercial and marketing executive leader Rachael Smith. Leaders will find practical guidance on stakeholder mapping, onboarding, and navigating change with agility. For organizations, it explores how to align teams around client-focused strategies, establish growth enablers, and scale sustainably. Rachael shares innovative blueprints for change.

Stuart Dale, Founder of OrbitalX, leads a conversation focused on how the buyer journey has changed, with most decisions happening before prospects ever engage with sales. It stresses the importance of brand consistency, long-term narratives, and aligning marketing with sales to cut through the noise. Practical takeaways include improving audience quality, rebalancing content toward thought leadership, and using signals—large and small—to guide outreach and accelerate growth.

Stuart Dale, Founder of OrbitalX, explores the decline of the traditional “Predictable Revenue” model and the rise of AI-enabled, signal-led growth strategies. It highlights the balance between automation and human creativity, emphasising storytelling, proprietary insights, and thought leadership as the foundations of demand generation. Listeners gain practical ideas on how to build programmes around narrative, masterclasses, and unique data to stand out in a crowded market

This episode explores how organizations can move beyond traditional methods of measuring their impact to a data-driven growth initiative. SBR Consulting Data Insights Lead, Martin Zeman, emphasizes the importance of defining clear objectives, utilizing granular company data to identify genuine opportunities, and continuously monitoring key metrics throughout every project phase. By treating revenue operations as a strategic function and focusing on actionable insights rather than averages or brand reputation, leaders can drive accountability, improve decision-making, and ensure lasting business growth.