๐๏ธ Empowering Business Leadership with Vision, Strategy for Sustained Growth โ with Michelle Lestas
The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show In this inspiring episode, Lord Russell Baker welcomes Michelle Lestas, CEO of Michelle Lestas Associates and Executive Chair of MENTupLEADup, to explore the art of empowering business leaders through vision, strategy, and business leadership excellence.
Michelle shares her journey from growing up in a family business to becoming a renowned business turnaround specialist, author of In Business With Yourself, and creator of the Executive Identity Model.
With over 25 years of experience, she offers practical insights into driving productivity, profitability, and sustainable growth for SMEs and high-growth startups.
๐ Key Topics Covered:
- The MENTupLEADup technique for leadership and business growth
- Strategic mentoring vs coaching vs consulting
- Building executive identity for small business leaders
- Michelleโs work with ABM Ireland, Catalyst Inc., and Women in Business NI
- Her media presence on Belfast 89FM and Irish News
- Insights from her collaborations with business influencers like Theo Paphitis and Bobby Kerr

๐ Whether you’re a startup founder, SME leader, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and leadership wisdom to help you thrive.
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Also available on the Lord Russell Baker YouTube Channel and the Norfolk Lord Website.
I look forward to seeing you all on the inside.
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