
MEET THE SPEAKERS


MARS COWLEY-SMYTH
STAGE 10
RED PLANET MARKETING, LONDON
What’s your secret “superpower” skillset?
Reading the room and people's body language.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone who has recently been advanced to leadership, what would it be?Practice like a maniac and be mentally prepared to fail
How do you stay sharp — podcasts, mentors, training, book recommendations etc?
I read a lot lot lot!
Which moment in your career felt like your real “level-up”?
Most days sometimes 😂 but probably when I became more involved in running the UK.
What’s the “north star” that keeps you moving forward in your career?
Personal philanthropy
What song is on every pump-up playlist you make?
Little bitty pretty one by Thursten Harris but its from the 1950's so doubt anyone will know it! 😂
If you could host the next meet up anywhere in the world, where would it be — and why?
Italy or Fiji. Italy for the gorgeous food, countryside and people. Fiji because it's so beautiful and would love to share it with people.

SAQIB RANA
STAGE 6
MANZIL MARKETING, BRIGHTON
What’s your secret “superpower” skillset?
Influence and driving sales
If you could give one piece of advice to someone who has recently been advanced to leadership, what would it be?
Do not wait until you're 'good/better at sales' before you start coaching, Coach straight away.
How do you stay sharp — podcasts, mentors, training, book recommendations etc?
Sleep
Which moment in your career felt like your real “level-up”?
We advanced 4 stage 4s and 1 stage 5 in one Quarter - Saved £20k that month
What’s the “north star” that keeps you moving forward in your career?
Competition & being number 1
What song is on every pump-up playlist you make?
Any Rick Ross tune
If you could host the next meet up anywhere in the world, where would it be — and why?
Morocco - it's got a bit of everything

PIERRE KIPLE
STAGE 6
HYPE MARKETING, LYON
What’s your secret “superpower” skillset?
Hit 36 - 3 points shoot in a row in basketball
If you could give one piece of advice to someone who has recently been advanced to leadership, what would it be?
No plan B, trust the business and trust yourself - put ALL IN to have no regrets
How do you stay sharp — podcasts, mentors, training, book recommendations etc?
The diary of a CEO - S. Bartlett
School of Hard knocks - YouTube
Legends Business - French
Finary - French
Which moment in your career felt like your real “level-up”?
As stage 4 - Been selected for the first ever test in USA and Highrolled there.
As stage 6 - Two stage 5 promoted in one quarter and being number 1 on the country for months now.
Being able to take my family 10 days in great Holidays in Punta cana
What’s the “north star” that keeps you moving forward in your career?
Being able to run the country.
What song is on every pump-up playlist you make?
Drake - God’s plan
Bad bunny - Moscow mule
Travis Scott - Sicko mode
If you could host the next meet up anywhere in the world, where would it be — and why?
New York City - love the vibe there

TRISTAN ESCUTARY
STAGE 6
EMPOWER CORP, RENNES
What’s your secret “superpower” skillset?
Developing a strong mindset in people and pushing them to become tougher, more resilient, and stronger.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone who has recently been advanced to leadership, what would it be?
Don’t try to be perfect — be consistent. Your team need a captain who shows up every day and leads by example.
How do you stay sharp — podcasts, mentors, training, book recommendations etc?
Podcasts on the way to the office (Thinkerview, Comment Investir)
Books and audiobooks before bed (Biographies of historic figures, L’Art de la Victoire, Good to Great, Comment se faire des amis)
Which moment in your career felt like your real “level-up”?
When I understood the power of expectations — and how setting them the right way completely transformed the way I run my business.
What’s the “north star” that keeps you moving forward in your career?
Freedom. Freedom of time, freedom of choice, and freedom to decide who I work with.
What song is on every pump-up playlist you make?
Turn Down for What 🎶
If you could host the next meet up anywhere in the world, where would it be — and why?
Stockholm — because I think Sweden looks like a cool place to go!

HALIL ÖZCAN
STAGE 7
HZC LEGACY, HASSELT
What’s your secret “superpower” skillset?
Action talking, self talk, self awareness
If you could give one piece of advice to someone who has recently been advanced to leadership, what would it be?
Act like you have got 3 months left to get promoted
How do you stay sharp — podcasts, mentors, training, book recommendations etc?
Religion, Self talk, Self education
Which moment in your career felt like your real “level-up”?
Sitting in a room full of people with 10+ year experience as a 20 year old
What’s the “north star” that keeps you moving forward in your career?
My ambition to inspire and impact thousands of young people in their personal and business life
What song is on every pump-up playlist you make?
I don’t really listen music but if i do it’s usually a mix of R&B, white girl music or rap
If you could host the next meet up anywhere in the world, where would it be — and why?
Türkiye because Istanbul was amazing (and it’s my country) 😂🇹🇷

YOUNES BELLIL
STAGE 6
YBM GLOBAL, DARTFORD
What’s your secret “superpower” skillset?
Building longterm relationships
If you could give one piece of advice to someone who has recently been advanced to leadership, what would it be?
Focus on improving your skillset don’t chase stages or criteria
How do you stay sharp — podcasts, mentors, training, book recommendations etc?
Two podcasts I’d recommend are High performance podcast & Dairy of a CEO
Which moment in your career felt like your real “level-up”?
Getting to 45 BA’s as a stage 5
What’s the “north star” that keeps you moving forward in your career?
Put my family in a position where money is never an issue or a thought and provide them with the highest quality of life
What song is on every pump-up playlist you make?
Talkin the hardest - Giggs
If you could host the next meet up anywhere in the world, where would it be — and why?
Japan because it looks cool and they have good food