Adam (Active Internet Marketing) and Jon (Octopus Computers) sit down with leadership coach and motivational speaker Pete Rushmore from Flagship Partners. Pete shares how he helps business owners and senior leaders unlock performance through clarity, confidence, and accountability. He explains why great leadership comes down to direction, skills, and energy - and how understanding your people through motivation mapping can transform culture and results. Pete also talks about burnout, delegation, and how his own journey from corporate life to running a successful training and consultancy business shaped his leadership philosophy. He gives a sneak peek into Director’s Edge 2026, a one-day event designed to help directors lead with purpose, confidence, and energy.

Director's Edge event details:

📅 21st November 2025

📍 Crown Lodge, Downham Road, Outwell, Wisbech PE14 8SE

🕤 9:30 – 16:35

🔗 Book your place: https://www.inslatt.co.uk/booking-form/

Key points from the episode:

- Why leadership success depends on direction, skills, and energy.

- How motivation mapping helps teams stay engaged and fulfilled.

- Lessons from scaling a family business with structure and communication.

- The HERO framework for developing confident, high-performing leaders.

- Why burnout is often a symptom of unclear purpose, not workload.

If you’re a business owner or director looking to strengthen your leadership, energise your team, and lead with greater purpose, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world advice.

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