EP22: Nick Leeson talks about his new company, the elephant in the room (Debt) and what Success means to him.

Former Rogue trader and Barings banker Nick Leeson is back on the show. Nick was my first guest way back in April, and it was good to pick his brain again regarding what's going on right now.  We talk about Covid, the economic impact, the importance of the vaccine roll out, the elephant in the room which is the debt bomb growing week on week,  and also, Nick shares with us how we all might deal with stress and anxiety.  Having spent 6.5 years in prison and overcoming Cancer twice, Nick knows a thing ot two about dealing with adversity. It's a wide ranging discussion with lots of value. We finish up the conversation talking about success, and the importance of having milestones when trying to navigate through the trials and tribulations of debt.  Make sure you follow Nick on line for his updates on the economy and markets etc.  In my thought of the week I talk about the relaunch of my recovery restructuring business GDP Partnership, and our Pandamic Recovery Team.  Given the challenges the business environment face next year, we have decided to reorganise ourselves to try and help people get through 2021. There is no doubt there will be much pain ahead for the business community, and given the fact we have a multi disciplined team in house and we have helped hundreds of people in the past come through the last crisis, we felt compelled to help, and we are looking forward to getting started.  For more information check our website at www.gdpni.com  In the second part of my thought of the week, I talk about a meeting I was invited to earlier this week regarding the economic benefits of a United Ireland. This debate is now playing out across the island, and as things start to pick up, the importance of people contributing and taking part is now key.  I have been tracking this discussion since the Brexit vote in 2016, and the argument for an economic United Ireland is quite compelling.  My own view is we now need to see people, probably from the Unionist side, to start and articulate what the key arguments are for NI to remain in the Union.  The Good Friday Agreement allows for a unity referendum at the request of the British Government.  The condition being they must deem there to be enough interest in N Ireland for that to be held.  There is now a huge groundswell of opinion towards that school of thought, given the backwater status Brexit puts NIPLC into. My suggestion to everyone is to get involved and take part.  It's our children's futures we are talking about - not our own.  If you enjoy this show, a review would be super wherever you get your podcasts.  Again look after yourself, and more importantly each other ! CD ☘  **You can reach me at [email protected]