In this episode of AltitudeX: The Business Leaders' Podcast, Holly Clarke sits down with Tom Rivers, Brand Director at Speechmatics, to talk about failure. While some of us might feel embarrassed to have “how to deal with failure” in our search history, Tom Rivers believes embarrassment in the face of failure is ill-founded. The term “squiggly careers” would be an understatement to describe his career journey as a leader—from the highs of launching a venture capital-backed start-up alongside giants like UiPath and Tide, to false starts, failures and lowered expectations. Tom’s incredible story calls leaders to rethink failure, ambition and resilience.

In this episode of AltitudeX: The Business Leaders' Podcast, Holly Clarke and Paula Browning dive into a lively chat about the real heart of business leadership—emotional intelligence. Paula, a powerhouse in operations and strategy, shares her personal leadership journey, filled with moments of learning and growth. From the power of truly listening to understanding what makes each team member tick, they get real about the difference between just managing people and really leading them. Packed with relatable stories and down-to-earth advice, this episode is a must-listen for any business leader looking to boost their emotional intelligence and build stronger, more connected teams with high motivation.

Welcome to AltitudeX: The Business Leaders’ Podcast, where we uncover the untold stories of extraordinary business leaders. In each episode, we sit down with a prominent business leader, giving you exclusive access to their personal journeys. We’ll explore what it really takes to rise to the top and how to keep winning when you get there. Join us for candid conversations with incredible leaders on everything from AI to personal development, relationships, management and more. This podcast is brought to you by Peak, the only AI platform for inventory and pricing optimization that delivers real commercial gains for business with millions to billions in revenue.