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High Performance Leadership and Wellbeing Podcast

The iGaming Leader Podcast with Leo Judkins uncovers the human side of the industry's most respected leaders. Each week, our guests share their journey to the top, leadership philosophies, and strategies for sustainable success in our dynamic sector.

Our 30-minute episodes focus on the crucial balance of high performance and wellbeing, delivering actionable insights for any leader in the fast-paced world of iGaming.

Podcast Episode 20: Facing Scandals and Industry Wars with Paris Smith Mar 26, 2025

In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Paris Smith, former CEO of Pinnacle and one of the most influential leaders in the iGaming industry. 

Paris shares her journey from sports betting to leading a powerhouse brand, highlighting the challenges, leadership lessons, and industry sh...

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Podcast Episode 19: Naive or ballsy? Building a company from scratch in an industry you don’t know with Helen Walton Mar 19, 2025

In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Helen Walton, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder of G Games, an online casino studio. 

 

Helen shares how she went from working on household brands to co-founding a gaming business that supplies games to over 800 operators. 

 

The con...

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Podcast Episode 18: Drowning the voices of Imposter Syndrome with Simon Pilkington Mar 12, 2025

In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Simon Pilkington, former CEO of KaFe Rocks and experienced iGaming executive. 

Simon shares his transformative journey, from navigating imposter syndrome and career shifts to prioritizing his health and well-being. 

They go deep into leaders...

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Podcast Episode 17: You don’t get the corner office…You TAKE it: Britt’s Leadership Journey in iGaming Mar 05, 2025

In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Britt Boeskov, an experienced executive in iGaming and digital transformation. 

Britt shares her journey from starting as a management trainee to becoming a C-level leader in a fast-paced and highly regulated industry. The conversation explor...

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Podcast Episode 16: Stand for yourself and believe in yourself — Leadership lessons from Elena Chambers Feb 26, 2025

In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Elena, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in business transformation and leadership. 

Elena shares her journey from starting as a PA to leading billion-pound transformation projects in highly regulated industries. 

The conversati...

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Podcast Episode 15: Resilience, Growth & Leadership in iGaming with Georgia Parry Feb 19, 2025

In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Georgia Parry, Director of Key Accounts at Blueprint, to discuss her incredible career progression, overcoming adversity, and her leadership philosophy.

Georgia shares how she went from an office administrator to a director in just seven year...

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Podcast Episode 14: The Keys to iGaming Leadership Roles with Andrew Bulloss Feb 12, 2025

In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Andrew Bulloss, Partner at Odgers Berndtson, to explore the evolution of leadership in the iGaming industry. Andrew shares his journey from sports recruitment to building one of the most influential executive search practices in betting and ga...

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Podcast Episode 13: How to Lead Major Industry Events – Alex Pratt on Balancing Success with Well-Being Feb 05, 2025

In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Alex Pratt, Group Managing Director at Clarion Gaming, to discuss leadership in large-scale events, business resilience, and the mindset shifts needed to sustain long-term success.

Alex shares his journey from sales to leading some of the mos...

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Podcast Episode 12: From Burnout to Unstoppable Entrepreneurship: Lessons in Leadership and forging your own path with Robert Lenzhofer Jan 29, 2025

In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Robert Lenzhofer, Co-Founder & CEO of Hölle Games, to discuss his 20-year journey in the gaming industry, from his early days at Bwin to leading his own tech-driven company. Robert opens up about the lessons he learned from burnout, the power ...

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Podcast Episode 11: Extreme Ownership: Roger’s Insights on How Accountability Can Transform Your Career Jan 22, 2025

In this inspiring episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk, VP at IDnow, to discuss his remarkable journey from his strenuous beginnings to becoming a prominent leader in the iGaming industry. 

Roger shares his unique insights about overcoming personal and professional...

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Podcast Episode 10: From Police Raids to Transforming iGaming Events — Pierre Lindh’s Story Jan 15, 2025

In this episode of the iGaming Leader podcast, Leo speaks with Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Next.io. Pierre shares his entrepreneurial journey, from founding a poker club in his teens to leading Next.io through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation explore...

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Podcast Episode 9: The Real Cost of Success as a Founder – Pini Yakuel Jan 08, 2025

 

In this candid and thought-provoking episode of iGaming Leader, host Leo Judkins sits down with Pini Yakuel, founder and CEO of Optimove, to uncover the real cost of success in the world of entrepreneurship. From his early days as an ambitious young entrepreneur to building a company that now ...

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