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Leonard Curtis Director joins ‘Where Sharp Minds Compete’ podcast
Leonard Curtis Director, Iain Nairn joins an episodes of Johnston Carmichael’s podcast ‘Where Sharp Minds Compete’ hosted by Paul Shields.
Based in our Gateshead office, and supporting businesses across the North East, Iain draws on his experience as former England Disability cricket captain, and the skills it taught him, daily.
The podcast episode explores the responsibility of managing the elite sport and his full-time professional career.
Iain shares insight into his ability to deal with setbacks and find solutions, and the importance effective communication plays in doing so: ‘Communication as a leader, in whatever it is you do, is really important. Listen to where someone is at and explain where you can take them.’
Combining sporting achievement with practical business insight, Iain provides the episode with a valuable perspective for leaders navigating growth, responsibility and performance in the North East and beyond.
Iain contributed to the Leonard Curtis Cricket Finance Report 2025, as part of our connection to the sport. To read the full breakdown of the financial sustainability of county cricket click here.
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