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The Lighting Fires Podcast

Julie Williams

Booking Overview

An interview-led executive coaching and leadership show featuring Julie Williams’s coaching clients, typically founders, business leaders, HR professionals, and education leaders reflecting on career transitions, confidence, change, and sustainable growth. Credible pitch candidates include accessible executives, entrepreneurs, and specialist professionals with firsthand leadership challenges or meaningful transformation stories; booking difficulty is low to medium because guests are accomplished practitioners rather than major public figures, though strong personal relevance and an authentic coaching or development angle are important.

Metrics

Episodes: 21

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

julie@lightingfires.co.uk

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Host

Julie Williams - Julie Williams MSc is an executive coach and founder of Lighting Fires, with more than 10 years of experience running her coaching practice and 15 years of experience in marketing leadership roles....

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, senior business leaders, education leaders, HR professionals, lawyers, consultants, and other experienced practitioners with firsthand leadership or career-development experience.
Required Achievements:  
Built or scaled an organisation or consultancy, Held senior leadership responsibility, Navigated a significant career transition or professional challenge, Developed practical expertise in leadership, coaching, HR, law, education, or sustainable business

Recent Guest Discussions

Sophie Greenaway - Leadership Development, Imposter Syndrome, Coaching Cultures, Difficult Conversations, Authentic Leadership, And Balancing Professional And Family Responsibilities

Paul Whitby - Business Growth, Delegation, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Working, Purpose-driven Entrepreneurship, Systems And Processes, And Selling A Business

Amanda Lennon - Leadership Confidence, Resilience, Workplace Conflict, Career Transitions, Entrepreneurship, Values, Imposter Syndrome, And Navigating A Male-dominated Environment

Recent Topics

Executive Coaching, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Career Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Lighting Fires Podcast
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S3 E7- Bonus Episode with Dr Tatiana Rowson- Who are you now? Identity, midlife and career change

October 07, 2026

Host: Julie Williams MSc, Executive Coach & Founder of Lighting Fires Guest: Dr Tatiana Rowson, Associate Professor at Henley Business School Welcome to a special bonus episode of The Lighting Fires Podcast, supported by Henley Business School. In this episode, Julie is joined by Dr Tatiana Rowson, Associate Professor at Henley Business School, for a fascinating conversation about identity, career transitions and what happens when the life or career we've built no longer quite fits. Drawing o...

S3 E6- Becoming the leader only you can be, with Sophie Greenaway

July 08, 2026

Host: Julie Williams MSc- Executive Coach & Founder of Lighting Fires Guest: Sophie Greenaway- Headteacher In this episode of The Lighting Fires Podcast, supported by Henley Business School, Julie is joined by Sophie Greenaway, Headteacher at Thameside Primary School, Reading, who shares her journey from teacher to headteacher, the challenges of following in the footsteps of a highly respected predecessor, and how coaching helped her overcome imposter syndrome and develop confidence in her...

S3 EP5- From Lumberjack to Conductor: Paul Whitby's Leadership Story.

June 24, 2026

Host: Julie Williams MSc – Executive Coach & Founder of Lighting Fires Guest: Paul Whitby – Founder and Managing Directory of The Ecology Co-op In this episode of The Lighting Fires Podcast, supported by Henley Business School, Julie is joined by ecologist, entrepreneur and nature enthusiast Paul Whitby for a fascinating conversation about leadership, business growth, coaching and finding a more sustainable way to work. Paul shares how a childhood fascination with wildlife led him to build...

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How do I get in touch with The Lighting Fires Podcast?

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What is the email for The Lighting Fires Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Lighting Fires Podcast: julie@lightingfires.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Lighting Fires Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Lighting Fires Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Lighting Fires Podcast?

The Lighting Fires Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, senior business leaders, education leaders, HR professionals, lawyers, consultants, and other experienced practitioners with firsthand leadership or career-development experience. Common among recent guests: Built or scaled an organisation or consultancy; Held senior leadership responsibility; Navigated a significant career transition or professional challenge. Recent guests include Sophie Greenaway, Paul Whitby, and Amanda Lennon.

How hard is it to get booked on The Lighting Fires Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Lighting Fires Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Executive Coaching, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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