The Self Realised Leader with Sam Wigan

How Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL broke the mould and won in the game of business - and life.

From an impoverished background and a career marked by workplace bias, abuse and inequality, Susie elevated herself to become a successful entrepreneur at 55. She’s since been invested as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by King Charles, served as an advisor to Government, taken Non-Executive Director roles at leading UK institutions, and become a champion for business across the UK.

In this candid conversation, Susie reflects on her remarkable career in design, marketing, and leadership - alongside her award-winning entrepreneurial journey. She also shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped her powerful book Swimming on My Own - a raw account of inequality, resilience and survival.

We talk about the power of humour, values-driven leadership, and why real success isn’t about ego or volume but about showing up, keeping going, and making change with respect and humanity.

What is The Self Realised Leader with Sam Wigan?

The ease podcast - helping to increase your impact as a leader, with more ease. Sam Wigan, Leadership Coach for £1bn+ businesses, talks to leaders about creating impact in their own lives and the lives of others, helping you to implement their practices into your own daily lives and realize your leadership potential.

Sam is the founder of 'Self-Realized Leadership,' a framework for leadership development designed to integrate within the bold strategic agendas of your business, tailored to each tier of leadership. Based in principles of Psychology and Neuroscience, Self-Realized Leadership is a practical methodology that enables high achievers to access their full potential, bring others with them and enjoy the journey as they do it. Learn more at samwigancoaching.com and find out how Sam can work with you, your teams and your organisation.