Sarah Hayward is one of the hottest names in British cooking. Her meteoric rise from apprentice to head chef in under 10 years speaks for itself, and in 2023 her culinary accomplishment was recognised as she was crowned Michelin's Young Chef of the Year. Most days Sarah can be found in the kitchen of The Coach in Marlow, a Michelin-starred gastropub owned by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and renowned for its creative and seasonal British cuisine. Streamly spent the day with Sarah, finding out about the milestones, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her remarkable career.

Effective decision-making in the workplace is crucial for strategic alignment, resource optimisation and problem-solving. Good decisions can help to manage risks and promote growth, and organisations look to their leaders for clear direction on the next move. Joseph Bikart is author of The Art of Decision Making and he sat down with Streamly to discuss what good decision-making looks like and how you can learn to to it.

'Just BE confident.' If only it were as easy as saying those three words. Confidence Coach Lizi Jackson-Barrett's story begins with losing her hair to alopecia in 2017, and leads to her becoming a successful confidence coach and leader. So what got her to this point? Jackson-Barrett joins us in the Streamly Studio to delve into her key steps on how to go from 'zero confidence to full confidence' as a leader.

In the debut episode of our newest series "Young Leaders", we hear the personal stories of extraordinary young individuals carving out their paths and the pivotal moments distinguishing them from their peers. Meet Sonya Barlow, BBC presenter, TED speaker, author, UK Entrepreneur of the year, and award-winning Founder of a social inclusion network. Sonya's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Listen as she shares the ups and downs that shaped her journey, from early challenges to making career choices that paved the way for her remarkable success.

Anne Boden doesn't fit the usual mould of a young, risk-taking entrepreneur chasing the next big thing. She was a well-respected senior executive at the height of her corporate career when, at 54, she left to set up a digital challenger bank. Starling Bank went on to win the Best British Bank award in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. So how did Boden know she'd make more impact by stepping outside of the corporate world?

Leaders that understand emotional intelligence and the psychology of motivation are often the most effective according to Catherine Sanderson, Professor in Life Sciences at Amhurst. Sanderson spoke to Streamly about the true value of EI, emphasising empathy, internal motivation and social skills, while also looking at where it can be misused.

After fleeing Nazi Germany as a child refugee, Dame Stephanie Shirley faced a crusade of feminism in the workplace, took on the all-encompassing challenge of starting a business overnight and created one of the best special schools in Britain. Defying the odds, Dame Shirley has become a trailblazer for women in business and a pioneer of information technology. "I was never going to let them get me down."

Despite significant gains in the past decade, women still hold only 20% of executive board positions in FTSE100 companies in the UK. Clearly, more needs to be done to improve gender equality in leadership roles. In this must-watch video, Fiona Hathorn, CEO of Women on Boards UK, outlines why having more women in the boardroom is crucial and how to make it happen by challenging the traditional approach of personal networks, transparent advertising of board roles, and honest conversations about the benefits of diverse boards.

Are people born leaders or is it a learned skill? These are the widely debated questions that no one leader can quite agree on. We reached out to leaders from across the globe to get their perspectives. Each of the speakers in this video is a member of CenterStage, the reward and resource programme for Streamly experts and Informa Connect event speakers. Find out more here: https://informaconnect.com/center-stage/

To stay competitive, businesses must embrace change—but managing it effectively is the real challenge. In episode one of this brand new series, Shradha A.H. Ahuja, a seasoned expert with 20+ years of experience, shares practical strategies to simplify complex transitions and drive success. Episode two coming soon.

The Power of Obsession: Insights from Serena Williams. Serena Williams, 23x Grand Slam Tennis Champion, Mother, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Founder at Serena Ventures discusses the crucial role of obsession in achieving success, drawing parallels between her illustrious tennis career and the entrepreneurial journey. You can watch the full interview with Serena Williams over on SuperReturn 2025 - https://streamly.video/video/an-interview-with-serena-williams

Meet Akeim Mundell BEM, who at 28 became the UK's youngest assistant principal. After losing a friend to gun violence at 13, Akeim began a mission to become a positive force in his community, first creating and running a number of youth initiatives and later moving into education. Streamly visited Akeim at home in Moss Side, Manchester, capturing his inspiring story of transformation and community impact.

Few roles offer a view across the entire landscape of a business. But Financial Officers need complete strategic insight if they are going to get the numbers right, and that means accessing all areas. In this quick guide for aspiring finance professionals, Glenn Cooke explains the key facets of the role and shares the personal traits that helped guide his journey to Chief Financial Officer at Informa Connect.

Most companies now enforce diverse to-do lists, yet white males still dominate the average boardroom. A veteran chairman of many top-line companies, Martin Gilbert shares his three-decades-long experiences and highlights the importance of diversity in boardrooms.

The Chief Marketing Officer in any modern corporation needs a strong understanding of data and digital, as well as the more traditional focus on the customer. Fortunately, Jill Dougan's breadth of experience has given her the perfect foundation for taking on the role of CMO at Informa Plc. In this latest episode of Meet the Leaders, Dougan shares the path that led her to the C-suite of a FTSE100 company with dozens of brands and businesses across 30 different countries.

In every company the leadership team set the strategy for whole business. But what do each of the individual C-suite roles bring? Nancy Harhut is Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at HBT Marketing and tells us it takes to be a great CCO.

There's one thing people often assume about leaders but get wrong - they don't have all the answers! Pharmaceutical industry leader Andy Plump discusses balancing being a leader and letting go of control. In partnership with LeadersIn.

In every company sits a leadership team that guides the strategy. Have you ever wondered what your C-Suite team was responsible for and how they got there? In the latest episode of our leadership series, Emma Davies, Chief Culture and People Excellence Officer at Masafi LLC. explains what it means to be a CCPEO and how to succeed in the role.

Any company wanting to grow needs to produce content, whether through the job advertisements they post or the social pieces they share. Developing a consistent identity takes a careful strategy spearheaded by the Chief Content Officer. But what is life really like in this lesser-known C-Suite role? Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer at Marketing Props, explores how vital the role is today.

Meet Adina Grigoriu who started her career as a trader and is now CEO of the company she helped to found. She gives us her insider perspective on the role and talks about what makes a good CEO.