The Architect of the Modern Men's English Premier League: Richard Scudamore CBE

This week's podcast, is with Richard Scudamore CBE, the visionary who sat at the helm of the Men's English Premier League from 1999 to 2018.

Over his nearly two-decade tenure, Richard didn't just manage football; he re-engineered the business of sport, overseeing a staggering increase in broadcasting rights and global reach.

In this podcast chat, we trace Richard's journey from the Yellow Pages to the ultimate boardroom, uncovering the leadership philosophy and tactical "pillars" that sustained the league's golden era.

In this episode, we explore:

• What skills do you need to be a CEO for a Football League?

• Richards shares how he went from the Yellow Pages to being the CEO of the English Premier League

• Richard explain's the 3 pillars to run a successful Football Club

• The Rise of the Underdog, a look at AFC Bournemouth, why their ascent remains one of the Premier League's most iconic football stories.

• Richard reflects on how his leadership style evolved to meet the demands of a rapidly changing digital and commercial landscape and much more.

Lead in the shadows with the power of role models

Joanna is a former USWNT star and the first player in Washington Spirit history to have her jersey retired. Beyond her 16-year professional soccer career, she is a global keynote speaker and the author of Raising Tomorrow's Champions.

In this episode, we explore:

• How role models bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

• Joanna's journey of turning the professional football dream into a reality against the odds.

• How to create a winning team chemistry in soccer and business?

• How playing alongside Crystal Dunn can ignite your own confidence and performance.

• Joanna shares how leading in the shadows with authenticity is a super power in soccer and business.

The Art Of A Goalkeeper: Trust, Pressure, and Ubuntu

In this episode, we explore the mental and emotional side of elite sport, including:

• The Goalkeeper's Journey: What first inspired Zala to step between the posts and pursue a professional career.

• Football as a Life Teacher: How the pitch serves as a classroom for essential life skills.

• The Power of Ubuntu: How the philosophy of "I am because we are" has transformed Al-Ittihad's team culture.

• Connection & Trust: Why building deep bonds off the pitch is the secret to defensive chemistry on it.

• Embracing the Unknown: Zala's advice on navigating career transitions and making bold choices.

• Thriving Under Pressure: A look inside the mind of a keeper who loves the high stakes of a penalty shootout and much more..