389. CEO EIE / Founder / Investor / Board Member Brian J Esposito

🎙️ Brian J. Esposito — a powerhouse of innovation and leadership — joins The Inspiring Leadership Podcast! Ranked among the Top 10 CEOs globally in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024 by The World CEO Rankings Awards, Brian is the visionary founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises (EIE) — a global empire of 115+ entities and 200+ joint ventures spanning 25+ industries.Honored as one of the Top 100 People in Real Estate (2021) and Top 100 Innovators & Entrepreneurs (2022), Brian’s journey is a masterclass in strategic vision, resilience, and sustainable success. His leadership brilliance shines through in his current role as CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals, Inc. ($DLMI), where he transformed the company from a $1M valuation to an incredible $413M market cap, elevating its share price from $0.35 to $13.00 through bold innovation and strategic partnerships.Tune in now to be inspired by a true visionary who turns ideas into empires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast: Meet Wing Commander Jacqui Wilkinson, a decorated senior leader in the British Royal Air Force, with over 20 years of service—and a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and transformation. 🎖️Beyond her military accomplishments, Jacqui is a certified hypnotherapist, mindset coach, international speaker, and fitness instructor, dedicated to advancing trauma-informed leadership and mental fitness. She serves on the UK Defence Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee and is a gold medallist in the military heptathlon, having led the RAF Athletics Ladies’ Team to four consecutive Inter-Service Championship titles.Holding four postgraduate degrees, including an MSc on trauma and socialisation, Jacqui blends deep academic insight with lived experience. In her memoir, Turning the Tables on Trauma, she shares her journey of surviving childhood adversity and empowers others to transform their pain into strength.Jacqui isn’t just a leader—she’s a warrior for healing, a voice for the unheard, and a guiding light for those on the path to recovery.Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on courage, compassion, and the true power of turning scars into strength. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌍 Kevin Godlington joined the army at 16 after a challenging childhood in state care. He served in the Royal Engineers, Special Forces, and the FCDO, operating globally before turning to entrepreneurship.He co‑founded Planting Naturals, creating the world’s largest organic palm oil cooperative, and later founded a private equity firm supporting entrepreneurs from low socio‑economic backgrounds. In 2022, he launched The Rewilding Company, restoring over 25,000 hectares of rainforest and mangrove ecosystems.A world‑record mountaineer, licensed pilot, and endurance racer, Kevin leads through action and vision. His story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless drive with leadership rooted in lived experience, service, and a bold vision for global impact. 🧭Tune in to hear how one man’s mission to rewrite his story is helping rewrite the future for thousands more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚀 Elke Anderl – Leading with Purpose, Passion & InnovationAs Chief Commercial Officer at T-Systems International, Elke Anderl brings over two decades of leadership across telecoms, tech, and global markets. Since stepping into her executive role in 2024, she’s been driving bold growth, customer-centric innovation, and a future-forward approach to digital transformation across Deutsche Telekom’s B2B units.From leading global sales to transforming service experiences, Elke’s leadership is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and strategic clarity. With international experience in Japan and Singapore, she shares how cultural awareness, consistent communication, and choosing your attitude consciously can turn customers—and teams—into true advocates. 💡A champion of female leadership and diversity, Elke offers invaluable insights into what it takes to lead with vision in a fast-changing world.Tune in now to discover how connection, innovation, and mindset can redefine modern leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Franklyn Butler is a trusted voice in family business, corporate governance, and the Bahamian capital markets . He began his career at the Milo Butler group, helping transform his family’s company and leading the transition from the second generation to the third. That journey was later featured on the cover of Family Business Magazine.Today Franklyn is President and CEO of Cable Bahamas. He also chairs AML Foods, the largest supermarket chain in the Bahamas, and Be Aliv, where he helped launch the country’s second mobile operator and built the ALIV brand. He serves on the boards of Arawak Port Development, RBC Royal Bank Bahamas, and the Bahamas Property Fund.Franklyn is the founder of the Butler Legacy Foundation, a member of the Young Presidents Organization, and co-host of the award-winning Butler Legacy Podcast 🎙️. Outside of business, he is a husband, father, and mentor who loves reading, traveling, and spending time on the water.Tune in now to hear his story of leadership, legacy, and building businesses that last across generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌍 Vishal Dalal – Leading Global Change Through InnovationFrom McKinsey to Citibank to Barclays, and now as Global CEO of Pismo, Vishal Dalal has built a career at the forefront of digital finance and tech transformation. With over 25 years of experience in core banking and card systems, Vishal brings deep expertise and a truly global perspective to modern leadership.Based in London and newly appointed in May 2025, Vishal shares how purpose-driven leadership, cross-cultural insight, and constant innovation are shaping the future of fintech and financial inclusion. 💡Tune in now to hear how a leader grounded in both engineering and empathy is helping redefine what global leadership looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ New Episode: Leadership with Purpose – Colonel Simon Hutchinson MBEFrom front-line deployments in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, and Afghanistan to strategic roles at the Pentagon and the City of London, Simon Hutchinson MBE has lived a life of leadership, service, and resilience. In this episode, Simon shares the powerful principles that have shaped his journey — from his Quaker-inspired leadership values to commanding signal regiments, advising on billion-dollar defence programs, and supporting charitable governance at the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Company.His story is a masterclass in humility, integrity, and putting people first. 💡Tune in now to hear why, after all the accolades, Simon’s greatest success is still: “Sandra and the boys.” 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Damian McKinney – Leading with a Commando MindsetFrom elite military missions to boardroom transformations, Damian McKinney brings a rare blend of leadership, grit, and global business insight. After an 18-year career with the UK Royal Marine Commandos—earning an MBE and rising to Lieutenant Colonel by age 35—Damian transitioned into the corporate world, founding the global consultancy McKinney Rogers. He’s since led major transformations for world-class brands like Walmart, Diageo, Pfizer, and Stoli Group.Now, as Founder and CEO of DioniLife, Damian is on a mission to revolutionize the beverage industry with a bold, non-alcoholic portfolio. His bestselling books Commando Way and Commando Entrepreneur capture his results-driven leadership philosophy, forged under fire and proven in business.🔥 Don’t miss this powerful episode on resilience, innovation, and building success under pressure.Tune in now and get inspired! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ On this episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we’re honoured to welcome The Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable — economist, author, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.From his early days in the Kenya Treasury and the Foreign Office to advising on global trade, climate policy, and sustainable development, Sir Vince’s career has spanned diplomacy, academia, business, and politics. 📚He reflects on leadership in government and global institutions, the future of economic policy, and how his experiences — from Shell to the House of Commons — shaped his views on resilience, reform, and responsibility. We also discuss his prolific writing career, including his upcoming book Eclipsing the West.🌍 With wisdom from decades at the intersection of politics, economics, and global affairs, this is a conversation not to be missed.🎧 Tune in now for insight, candour, and inspiration from one of Britain’s most influential public thinkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this compelling episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we speak with Chris Piehota, a retired FBI executive who spent nearly 25 years leading high-stakes global security operations at the highest levels of U.S. law enforcement and intelligence.As one of only eight senior executives in the FBI, Chris led complex national security programs and oversaw cutting-edge technical operations — often under intense pressure and scrutiny. Today, through his firm YF5 Solutions, LLC, he brings that same strategic mindset and calm leadership to organizations worldwide, helping them strengthen performance, leadership, and long-term success.With a doctorate in Human Performance Improvement, Chris shares powerful insights on navigating risk, leading through crisis, and building resilient teams — whether in national security or in the corporate boardroom.🎧 Tune in to discover what true leadership looks like when lives are on the line, and how those lessons can drive excellence in any organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.