Gina Gardiner & Friends

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Mike Wade

About Sebastian Sebastian traded his 15+ year career in corporate leadership for following his passion for coaching. Only to find that he (!) was the most difficult boss to work for. It took several years of clearing up his (hidden) stories of self-doubt and fear of failure to (re)connect with his own emotions, align with his true self, and find the courage to help others do the same. Sebastian now supports coaches and entrepreneurs in getting over the unconscious and irrational fears that blocks them from taking action, but he is also providing executive coaching in ‘Big Corporate’. LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/chiefmindsetter?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Know Your Self-Worth

Maxcene is an inspiring CEO and Founder of MCFM Global, MCFM Global Academy and UK Managing Director of Globe Williams International with over 30 years of solid experience gained through operational, procurement, and strategic facilities management roles. She helps organisations create an impact through education, sharing knowledge, and implementing strategies and solutions for facilities management. She holds a number of awards in entrepreneurship, and she is the author of Becoming the Best, a book that shares insights and best practices for mobilising supply chains and operational teams across multiple industry sectors such as Retail, Investment banking, commercial real estate world-wide. Maxcene is known for her strong relationship management skills and the ability to build rapport rapidly with new clients and team members. Passionate, with a ‘can do flexible’ attitude to work and life. She is also an International speaker, show host, industry advisor, and mentor, with a passion for collaboration, connecting, and driving positive change that inspires, energises, and enhances the customer experience journey. Website: https://maxcene.com

Meet Jill Lublin Boost your business with high-impact publicity! Don’t waste your time and money with strategies that don’t work. Learn from the expert. As your personal publicity consultant, Jill will help you leverage every facet of your business to fuel your business success. With 200+ speaking engagements each year, master publicity strategist and consultant, and bestselling author, Jill Lublin, consistently wows audiences worldwide with her entertaining and interactive keynotes, seminars, and training programs on publicity, networking, kindness and influence marketing. Jill has shared her powerful networking and publicity strategies on the stages of Tony Robbins, T. Harv Eker, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Loral Langemeier, James Malinchak, Lisa Nichols, Richard Simmons, and many others. Additionally, thousands of people have attended her popular Publicity Crash Course. Over the past 25 years, Jill has worked with ABC, NBC, CBS, and other national and international media as a highly regarded publicity expert. She has been featured in The New York Times, Women’s Day, Fortune Small Business, Entrepreneur, Forbes and Inc. magazines. Website: https://jilllublin.com

Nadey Hakim is a general surgeon specialising in transplant and bariatric surgery. Supported by an expert team of professionals, he is based exclusively at the Cleveland Clinic London for his general surgery practice and exclusively at the Cromwell Hospital for transplant work. Website: https://www.hakim.surgery

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Self-Worth in A Comparison Culture

Erica Mackay is an accomplished professional with a robust background in marketing strategy, business development, and strategic planning. Erica's early professional journey involved significant roles that honed her skills in understanding all aspects of the customer journey. This includes her unlikely journey from BodyGuard to Marketing Guru and is an incredible transformation story of a woman who transitioned from the high-stakes world of personal security to the dynamic field of marketing. Discover how she leveraged his unique skills and experiences to become a marketing mastermind. https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-mackay/ www.themarketingdetectiveagency.com

About Kristy Marketing That Connects. Impact That Lasts. Kristy Fontelera-Morris is a creative-first marketer with more than 13 years of experience building purpose-driven brands across industries ranging from hospitality and fashion to nonprofit and social impact. As a creative consultant and fractional CMO for mission-driven organizations, she leads global campaigns, designs brand experiences, and develops marketing that doesn’t just convert—it connects. For the past seven years with Funds2Orgs, Kristy has spearheaded marketing initiatives that have helped thousands of nonprofits and community groups raise funds through shoe drive campaigns. From building SEO-rich content strategies and digital funnels to shaping national advertising and creative direction, she transformed the way the company engages with schools, churches, animal rescues, and civic organizations. Her leadership elevated brand visibility and empowered local groups to raise millions collectively—all while advancing sustainability by keeping shoes out of landfills and supporting global micro-enterprises. Today, Kristy’s work spans signature initiatives like Sneakers4Good, where she partners with sustainability leaders such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Boston Athletic Association to give sneakers a second life while creating measurable impact. She is also a contributing author for NonProfit PRO, where she writes the monthly column Marketing IRL—a no-fluff resource for changemakers who want smarter marketing and impact that lasts. What sets Kristy apart is her ability to blend agency-level strategy with hands-on execution, bringing a storyteller’s intuition and a CMO’s mindset to every project. Whether curating brand activations, designing campaigns, or helping nonprofits show up with purpose and personality, her focus is always on marketing that matters. When she’s not leading creative teams or writing her column, you can find her traveling the globe, hosting dinner parties, or blasting Fleetwood Mac with her two dogs at her side. Website: https://sneakers4good.com

Colin Jackson, CBE, is our Sporting Champions Ambassador and, as legitimate athletics royalty, few can rival him as a mentor, motivator and a guide. Twice a World Champion at the 110m hurdles, and long-time world-record holder for both the 110m outdoor and the 60m indoor events, he’s gone on to forge a successful media career as both a commentator and pundit for the BBC, as well as appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing on Ice. As a Sporting Champions Ambassador, Colin’s role is to pass his knowledge, experience and expertise on to the next generation of super-talented athletes – both to our Elite athletes and those entering the scheme at the Sporting Champion level. Colin will be available to the athletes at several mentoring days throughout the year, each of which focus on different topics that will impact an up-and-coming sports person’s life, such as learning how to talk to the media, nutrition and managing your finances as a self-employed athlete. Everyone Active and Colin have enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship both within and outside the Sporting Champions programme. As well as playing a key role in the scheme, Colin is also frequently seen at centre open days across the country, encouraging people – young and old – to take up activity; a subject he’s incredibly passionate about! Website: https://ea-champions.com/champions/colin-jackson-ambassador/

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Julian Whiting

TINA BE BAKEHOUSE IS A INTUITIVE COMMUNICATION COACH, FORMER PROFESSOR, INTUITIVE GUIDE, STORYTELLING NERD, THEATRE KID AT HEART, AND NOW — FREESTYLE FLOW ENTHUSIAST. Her journey has taken her from academia to improv stages, from rural pastures to cities, from structure to surrender. Through every twist and transformation, one truth has stayed the same: Your voice is your power. Not the polished version someone else told you was “professional.” The real one. The wild one. The one that’s honest and alive. Website: https://tinabe.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Dorothy O' Gardy

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Fear or Values Who Is In Charge Of Your Decisions

Brandon Leibowitz is the founder and operator of SEO Optimizers. His digital marketing company is dedicated to assisting small and medium-sized businesses in driving more online traffic, leading to increased clients, sales, and valuable leads. His journey in digital marketing began in 2007, right after he graduated from California State University, Long Beach with his Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. His initial job involved managing the marketing aspects of an e-commerce website. Back then, he had limited digital marketing knowledge, and so did the company he worked for. He had no idea what he was doing and neither did they! He spent a lot of time reading books, watching videos, talking to other marketers, reading blogs, joining digital marketing forums, etc. to learn as much as possible about this new type of marketing. During that time, both he and the company attended classes and workshops together, greatly benefiting from the shared knowledge. This experience has influenced him to personally teach SEO workshops as well. You can find details about upcoming SEO and digital marketing classes here. Website: https://seooptimizers.com

Rashmi Dubé is an award-winning UK disputes and ESG lawyer, international mediator, Chartered Director, and speaker who works with founders, leaders, and boards navigating high-pressure decisions, conflict, and change. With a career spanning complex business disputes since 1997, and since 2009, mediation, governance advisory, and entrepreneurship. She has also served in the UK Cabinet Office for the SME Advisory panel. Rashmi is known for helping people communicate clearly when emotions are high and the stakes are real. Her work focuses on judgment, presence, and the human side of leadership, especially in moments where a single conversation can shape outcomes, reputations, and trust. Rashmi has advised businesses across sectors on disputes, strategy, and governance, and brings a rare combination of legal insight, board-level experience, and emotional intelligence. She is a Chartered Director, a trained international mediator, and has certified at MIT Sloan and CSAIL in Artificial Intelligence and its implications for business strategy, giving her a pragmatic lens on how technology, ethics, and human judgment intersect. Alongside her legal and advisory work, Rashmi is a columnist for The Yorkshire Post, a podcast host, and the author of Making a Splash: A Personal Guide to Networking. She regularly speaks on leadership communication, difficult conversations, executive presence, and navigating uncertainty with confidence and clarity. “The human emotion and judgement”. At the heart of Rashmi’s work is a simple belief: when people slow down, listen properly, and communicate with intent, they make better decisions, for themselves, their organisations, and the communities they serve. Her conversations are grounded, practical, and human, offering listeners not just insight, but reassurance, perspective, and tools they can use immediately in their own lives and leadership. Website: https://www.rashmidube.com

Gabriel Cian is a serial entrepreneur and B2B expert. He founded 3 bootstrapped and profitable marketplaces. He is a graduate from the Ecole Polytechnique and Telecom Paristech which is among the best institute in France. He envisions for a bigger picture to provide quality products in B2B market with the new age technologies. Presently, He is a co-founder of GetEmail.io an AI and big data based email search platform. It made it to 500k+ customers worldwide. Some of the smartest companies in the world use GetEmail.io.

Communication - Wounding or Healing

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Mark Bramah

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Why IQ Simply Isn't Enough Anymore

Meet Louisa Havers Louisa Havers is a globally recognized Wealth Energetics Expert & Trusted Guide dedicated to empowering CEOs, Leaders, & Coaches to break free from their income ceilings and achieve extraordinary financial results. Drawing on her mastery, as the Visionary Creator of The Helix Method®, expertise as a Master Akashic Record Channel, and years of guiding high-level entrepreneurs, Louisa bridges the worlds of energy mastery, business strategy, and spiritual alignment. With this unique approach, Louisa empowers six- and seven-figure CEOs, business owners, and coaches to unlock new levels of financial success, clarity, and personal growth. Her proven methods have transformed the lives of visionary leaders across industries, enabling them to surpass their goals and accelerate their success at an extraordinary pace. Website: https://louisahavers.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Nicola Maria Rose

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Authenticity & Who Would You Be If You Stopped

Mary Chan is a Podcast Strategist, Voice Coach, and Voice-Over Artist who believes in empowering underrepresented humans to build a community of belonging through podcasting. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada to immigrant parents, Mary was told to stay quiet. Today, Mary gives historically marginalized communities the self-confidence with their voice because she felt that she didn't have one growing up. After working in radio for 20 years, she struck out on her own and founded Organized Sound Productions, a podcast production and consulting company.

Dwain Chambers, a British track sprinter, is the sixth fastest man over 60 metres and one of the few sprinters to run a sub-10second 100meters. Currently, he is the fastest 45-year-old in the world. Inspired by a last place in a running race when he was a teenager, Dwain set a goal, trained, and ultimately became the fastest British Teenage sprinter. In his 30-year career, Dwain has competed and had significant success at the British European and World Championships as well as the Olympics. Dwain now coaches and inspires athletes and individuals, to promote sports, fitness and a mindset focused on achievement and success. Dwain's passion, drive and experience help him, as he inspires others, using sport, to teach life skills – discipline, overcoming setbacks, problem-solving and how to set and achieve goals.

Dwain Chambers, a British track sprinter, is the sixth fastest man over 60 metres and one of the few sprinters to run a sub-10second 100meters. Currently, he is the fastest 45-year-old in the world. Inspired by a last place in a running race when he was a teenager, Dwain set a goal, trained, and ultimately became the fastest British Teenage sprinter. In his 30-year career, Dwain has competed and had significant success at the British European and World Championships as well as the Olympics. Dwain now coaches and inspires athletes and individuals, to promote sports, fitness and a mindset focused on achievement and success. Dwain's passion, drive and experience help him, as he inspires others, using sport, to teach life skills – discipline, overcoming setbacks, problem-solving and how to set and achieve goals.

Gina Gardiner Story - There Are So Many Little Things Which Can Change

Meet Dr. Bob Houle The Happiness Life Coach, where lasting happiness isn’t just a dream — it’s achievable. Led by Dr. Bob Houle, our science-based coaching program helps you break free from what’s holding you back and rediscover a life filled with meaning, confidence, and real joy. A former counter-intelligence special agent in Saigon and recipient of the FBI Special Award, Dr. Bob isn’t your typical life coach. He’s a member of the American Psychological Association who studied directly with Dr. Carl Rogers, founder of Humanistic Psychology. This unique blend of real-world experience and proven psychological insight means you’ll get guidance that few others can offer, helping you navigate your journey with empathy, honesty, and results. For more information, visit Dr. Bob. Website: https://thehappinesslifecoach.com

Dr. Noah St John I grew up poor in a rich neighborhood. (Yes, cliché, but totally true.) You see, I was raised in a little town called Kennebunkport, Maine—one of the wealthiest communities in New England—but my family was dirt poor. My earliest childhood memories are of my parents arguing. About what? You’re right—money (and the fact that we didn’t have any). I hated that life of poverty, fear, and not-enoughness. That’s why, from a very young age, I began a lifelong quest to answer the question: “What’s the secret of success that highly successful people are keeping from the rest of us?” One day I was browsing in my church bookstore when an audiotape set fell off the shelf and landed at my feet (I swear I’m not making that up). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. I listened to it over and over again. I decided to become a speaker and author, so I could help people transform their lives around the world. But I didn’t know how to do that yet. Then in 1997, I had two epiphanies that changed my life… The first was “The Shower That Changed Everything” when I discovered my AFFORMATIONS® Method. You can learn more about AFFORMATIONS at Afformations.com My second epiphany was when I discovered the condition of SUCCESS ANOREXIA that causes self-sabotage and the “foot on the brake” syndrome. You can learn more about SUCCESS ANOREXIA at PowerHabitsBook.com Website: https://noahstjohn.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - The Hidden Cost of Unhealed Patterns

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Dawna Campbell

Pulk & Peak Cold Fronteer Expedition at the beginning of February 2026 Michael Cullen - (Speedo Mick - walked well over 2000 miles in just his speedos and footwear. He raised awareness and over 1 million pounds) raising money for his foundation to support those with mental illness, the homeless and disadvantaged children Fatima Whitbread MBE - international World Record Holder and multiple Olympic medalist, a survivor of the care system and founder of Fatima's UK Campaign which focuses on bringing about positive change to the Care System in the UK raising money for Fatima's Uk Campaign David Liddle - Leader of the expedition, scout leader and mortgage broker.

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Madeline Black

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Thomas Power

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Shane Mulgrew

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Joseph Frankie III

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Phil Street 2nd Interview

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Paulette Rigo

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Dr. Olayinka Fayomi

Chris Freer I’ve never had a straightforward path. I was born prematurely in 1959. Medical staff back then suggested my mum terminate the pregnancy because she had been very ill with the previous conceptions and in their opinion, only one of us would survive the birth. This wasn’t the case however, as we both survived. When I think of it now, that early fight set the tone for much of my life, defying the odds, getting back up, and pushing through challenges I thought I couldn’t handle. Growing up in East London, life was pretty typical for the time – my mum stayed home, my dad worked long hours. I didn’t see much of him, and when I did, it wasn’t easy. Our relationship became strained and, at times, violent. I was terrified of him, to be honest. School didn’t make things better. I struggled with reading, couldn’t spell to save my life, and constantly got labelled “thick.” Teachers said it, my dad repeated it, and eventually, I believed it. I was shoved into the bottom sets, called a troublemaker, and often bunked off school. No one seemed to care much, so I found other ways to feel useful- cleaning cars, ferreting for rabbits, and selling them to pubs! I discovered I could work, I could make money, and that gave me something school never did – confidence. I then got a job on Romford Market at first putting up the stalls and eventually working on various different stalls, life was good. When I left school I had no qualifications, but I did manage to get myself an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer and found I could learn in this environment. It was a practical work based apprenticeship with only one day of college a week, I qualified. When I was about 13 to 14 years of age I started to play Snooker and much of my free time was spent in the snooker club in Romford I loved the game and found I was good at it, rising in the ranks and played matches for money often being backed by adults I did play a best of 9 match for £1000 a lot of money back then, and won. By my 30s, I looked like a success story. I had built multiple businesses, made great money, but under the surface, I was exhausted, constantly stressed, and ignoring all the warning signs. I kept pushing, telling myself I’d rest later. Then, in 2002, I got hit with the reality – Multiple Sclerosis. It took years to diagnose. My marriage fell apart, I sold the businesses, and ended up in a wheelchair, told there was nothing more they could do. In 2007, I hit rock bottom. I tried to take my own life. I didn’t see a way forward. That was the lowest point in my life, but what I didn’t realize at the time was that it would become a turning point for me. In the months that followed, something shifted. The way I thought, the way I saw life, everything began to change. My actions, and the consequences of them, had a profound impact on me, and set me on a completely different path. Website: https://chrisfreer.co.uk

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Johann Hoschtialek

Kevin D. St.Clergy Author and Podcast Host of Beyond Blind Blaming Creator of Beyond Blind Blaming™ Coaching & Certification Our mission: Help 100,000,000 people find the root cause of a problem they can't see. Because when you stop blind blaming, everything shifts. Not just in your life or business, but in everyone you touch. Real transformation creates ripples. And ripples become waves. Waves change society. Kevin has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders break the patterns keeping them stuck. His Beyond Blind Blaming™ framework gives you the clarity and process to see what you've been missing, create breakthroughs on demand, and build the business you actually want. Through his book, podcast, coaching programs, and the Blind Blaming Specialist™ certification, Kevin is building a global movement of professionals trained to help others see their blind spots. Website: https://www.blindblaming.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Gina's Story Part 15

My all time comic hero is Stan Laurel. He was the 1st comedian, comic actor and 'vaudevillian' that really made me laugh. I was 7 years old and living in Uganda at the time and I've been grateful to Stan Laurel for his positive influence ever since. As my inspiration, compass and as a general 'style guide' to everything I do, Stan Laurel reminds me to keep it funny and engaging - to keep it clear and accessible - and above all else - to keep it kind, underpinned by generosity, humility and warmth. BACKGROUND I trained initially as a Drama Teacher at the Central School of Speech & Drama in London, before going on to do the 2 Year Postgraduate Acting course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, from where I was awarded the Peter Akerman Prize for Comedy. Since 1988 I have pursued a portfolio career combining all of the transferable skills of being an actor, teacher, trainer, comedy improvisation performer & coach and applied them to my proposition, as to who I am and what I do. I draw on all of my performance disciplines to inform what has been described as my "unique and powerful approach" to communication skills training and coaching. ACTOR & VOICEOVER Since 1988 I have worked extensively in theatre, radio, television, short films & voiceovers. I have a particular passion for Comedy Improvisation. I am Artistic Director of the highly acclaimed Comedy Improvisation & Corporate Entertainment company, Instant Wit. Website: https://www.chrisgrimes.uk

KERRY’S STORY From battling eczema to building StackedSkincare. Since childhood, I battled severe eczema, a relentless struggle that began when I was just five years old. By eight, it had spread to my eyes and lips, leaving me feeling isolated and insecure. While many children grow out of eczema, mine only worsened. I endured monthly steroid shots, sleepless nights with ice packs, and even medication to stop the scratching. In 2008, my skin struggles reached a breaking point. I woke with excruciating elbow pain that turned out to be a severe MRSA infection. I spent five days in the hospital, three months unable to use my left arm, and later two months unable to walk because the infection had spread to my leg. These experiences forced me to confront my health head-on. Determined to find solutions, I began experimenting in my own kitchen — searching for answers I couldn’t find anywhere else. At 40, I left my career in tech at Microsoft and Google’s DoubleClick to pursue a license in esthetics. During my training, I invested in advanced technologies, experimented with active ingredients, and developed a unique philosophy: layering treatments, tools, and serums to transform skin health over time. What started as my personal fight to heal my skin became the foundation for StackedSkincare. I built this company from the ground up, self-funded and driven by passion, creativity, and problem-solving. My mission is simple: to empower others to achieve their best skin through professional-grade products and at-home rituals that actually work. Website: https://stackedskincare.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - There Are So Many Little Things Which Can Change Life For The Better

Gina Gardiner & Friends and Jade Anderson

Frans Campher Co-Founder & CEO "My commitment is that we will do everything we can to build a trusting relationship with you based on mutual respect, where we deliver real value and results to you and your organization. We will meet you where you are, first seek to understand and create a deep partnership in service of your objectives. Our purpose is to equip your leaders with a way of being, mind-set and capacities that foster an engaging, agile, creative, and collaborative environment, producing extraordinary and sustainable results for themselves and your stakeholders." Website: https://www.ildynamics.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Annikka Hall

Unshaken - The Quiet Power Of Integrity