The Be World Class Performance Conference 2025 – Facing and Achieving the "Impossible" | Barry Eustance & Simon Hartley | The Sixsess Consultancy Barry Eustance, Founder of The Sixsess Consultancy, is joined by Simon Hartley, performance coach and founder of Be World Class, to reflect on the Be World Class 2025 Conference held at Lord’s. This powerful conversation captures the spirit and lessons from a day that brought together extraordinary speakers – including: - Adam Walker - ...

Why AI Implementations Fail – and How PEOPLE Can Fix It | Barry Eustance & Mark Blackwell Barry Eustance, Founder of The Sixsess Consultancy, joins Mark Blackwell, Partner at Arkaro Consulting (Geneva), to explore one of the most revealing findings in the current AI landscape – why up to 95% of AI implementations fail. Drawing on evidence from Gartner, Kotter International, Hilary Scarlett’s neuroscience-based framework and Julie Hodges' People-centric Organizational Change, Barry and M...

Building Authentic Brands Through People and Purpose – Barry Eustance & Tracy Borreson | The Sixsess Consultancy | Be World Class 2025 In this Just Great People conversation, Barry Eustance from The Sixsess Consultancy speaks with Tracy Borreson about how authenticity, purpose, and leadership combine to create people-centred brands and stronger organisational cultures. They explore why personal brand is not about image or visibility, but about alignment, trust, and authenticity. ...

European Aviation in Focus – Rising Costs, Tight Margins, and the Road Ahead | Barry Eustance & Remco Althuis In this detailed discussion, Barry Eustance from The Sixsess Consultancy speaks with Remco Althuis (former CEO of Air Seychelles and Nordic Aviation Group) about the realities facing European airlines in 2025. They explore the paradox of rising costs and record passenger demand, the pressure of post-COVID labour expenses, and the razor-thin margins defining today’s airline indus...

Coaching, Change and Confidence – Tiffany Barnard on Supporting High-Performing Leaders Just Great People podcast – Barry Eustance in conversation with Tiffany Barnard In this episode of Just Great People, Barry Eustance is joined by global leadership coach Tiffany Barnard for a candid and compelling conversation about leadership, change, confidence, and why even the world’s top performers need support. Drawing on her international background in hospitality and coaching, Tiffany shares her...

High-Stakes Strategy - Lessons in Organisational Clarity from Airline Leadership with Richard Nanton of Nanton Aviation Consulting in conversation with Barry Eustance from The Sixsess Consultancy. In this episode of Just Great People, Barry Eustance is joined by Richard Nanton, Director of Nanton Aviation Consulting, for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on what organisations can learn from the high-stakes world of aviation. Richard shares insights from a career spent navigating co...

Unlocking the Secrets of Thought Leadership - Barry Eustance and Simon Hartley Summary In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance speaks with Simon Hartley of Be World Class, diving into Simon’s book Key to the Door. Together, they explore the foundations of thought leadership, the emotional challenges of public speaking, and the realities of personal development. The conversation reveals that successful leaders often begin with uncertainty, fear and curiosity – an...

AI, Leadership and the Human Element – A Strategic Conversation with Adrian Stratta In this extended conversation, Barry Eustance of The Sixsess Consultancy speaks with Adrian Stratta – experienced interim director, leadership advisor, and author of Dusty Boots to Boardroom – to explore the rapidly shifting landscape of leadership, organisational change, and the rise of AI. Together, they unpack the real tensions between machine capability and human responsibility. They ask: What can...

Raising Awareness on Hearing Health in the Workplace Barry Eustance and David Miller – Just Great People Podcast Summary In this conversation, Barry Eustance and David Miller explore an often-overlooked aspect of employee well-being – hearing health. Despite its essential role in communication, collaboration and productivity, hearing is rarely part of the workplace health conversation. David explains how subtle deterioration in hearing often goes unnoticed, particularly in quiet workplace...

Transforming Teams Through Coaching - with Marjory Mair Just Great People Podcast Hosted by Barry Eustance, The Sixsess Consultancy In this episode, Barry Eustance speaks with Marjory Mair, a leadership and team coach with over 23 years of experience. Together, they explore what holds teams back from high performance and how real change is achieved through honest conversations, trust, and psychological safety. Marjory explains why conflict, when understood and managed well, is essen...

In this insightful episode of Just Great People, Barry Eustance speaks with Michael Glanville - executive coach and former CEO - about the realities of leading through change in complex organisations. They explore how leaders can embed lasting cultural change, bring people with them on the journey, and maintain clarity of purpose while navigating the pressures of growth, technology and transformation. With over two decades of leadership experience, Michael shares practical lesso...

Jean-Marc Yukana-Ichard – CEO, Uplifting Aviation Host: Barry Eustance – The Sixsess Consultancy Episode Summary In this episode of the Just Great People Podcast, Barry Eustance speaks with Jean-Marc Yukana-Ichard, CEO of Uplifting Aviation, to explore the realities of managing and financing complex aviation transactions. Jean-Marc shares his transition from aerospace engineering into entrepreneurship, and what he's learned over two decades in the aviation sector. They discuss the i...

Now available: the newly released 3rd edition of Hilary Scarlett’s essential guide to brain-aware change leadership. https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/neuroscience-for-organizational-change-9781398621282 In this special episode of the Just Great People podcast, Hilary Scarlett joins Barry Eustance to explore the science and practice behind her acclaimed book, The Neuroscience of Organizational Change – now in its third edition. Drawing from the latest research and real-w...

Listen to the episode, be inspired - and explore the learning that powers people-led transformation. In this special episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance sits down with Professor Julie Hodges to mark the release of the third edition of her landmark book: Managing and Leading People Through Organisational Change -Kogan Page https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/managing-and-leading-people-through-organizational-change-9781398621480 Julie’s thinking has helped sh...

Summary In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance and Adrian Stratta discuss Adrian's new book, 'Dusty Boots to Boardroom: Follow Your Dreams.' The conversation explores Adrian's journey from a military career to an adventurous road trip across Africa, highlighting the challenges faced, the resilience required, and the lessons learned along the way. They delve into the cultural experiences, the people met during the journey, and the reflections on leadership...

In this episode, Barry Eustance speaks with Mark Blackwell about the growing role of AI in consulting, and why human leadership remains central to successful organisational change. While artificial intelligence offers powerful tools for data management and strategic modelling, both Barry and Mark Blackwell emphasise that real transformation depends on people. They explore how consultants can use AI to enhance their work - but not replace human judgement, empathy, or cultural understan...

In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance speaks with Adrian Stratta - interim leader and manager, leadership specialist, and former military parachutist - about what it takes to lead through complex change. Adrian’s journey from military operations to organisational leadership offers a sharp perspective on why empowerment, clear communication and cultural engagement are essential for driving successful change and transformation. He shares how interim leaders can brin...

What happens when a long-haul airline captain steps away from the cockpit and into the boardroom - not to retire, but to “re-fire”? In this thought-provoking episode, Paddy Nolan speaks with Barry Eustance - a former senior airline captain turned management consultant - about what it means to reinvent yourself at 65. Far from winding down, Barry launched The Sixsess Consultancy with a mission: to put people back at the centre of leadership, change and organisational performance. Barry s...

What do successful organisations do differently when facing change? In this high-impact episode of Just Great People, Barry Eustance speaks with two of the UK’s leading authorities on organisational change - Professor Julie Hodges (Durham University) and workplace neuroscience expert Hilary Scarlett. Together, they dismantle the common myths of change management and expose why so many transformation efforts fall flat. The real problem? Leaders too often treat change as a process, ...

In this episode, Barry Eustance speaks with Nick Himowicz, an independent innovation coach, about how real innovation starts with choosing the right customers and understanding market needs. They explore what it takes to build an Invincible Company - one that balances short-term pressures with long-term thinking. Drawing on takeaways from the Reinvention Summit and case studies like Simpals, Nick shares practical advice for leaders, founders and teams looking to create sustainable, cus...