Authentic Resilience, powered by ICP Search
Authentic Resilience shares inspirational stories from the world of technology, media, business and sport. We talk to guests about their journeys — where they started, the challenges they faced, the wins, and the moments that shaped who they are today.
But it’s not just about the past. Each guest is a leading expert in their field and offers honest, practical insights from their work now. Whether it’s leadership, innovation, or performance, you’ll get a real sense of what drives success in their world.
Our mission is simple: to inspire, educate, and help people unlock their potential. We believe that authenticity, humility and resilience are key to overcoming obstacles and building lasting success.
Created and hosted by ICP Search, you can find Authentic Resilience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and through our website and LinkedIn. It’s for anyone curious about the stories behind success and how being authentic builds real resilience — in life and work.
We hope you enjoy listening!
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High Performance, Purpose & the People We Become with Dean Curtis
In this episode, Dr. Jacob Naish and Gary Peters sit down with Dean Curtis, an incredible leader whose story is as honest, human and impactful as they come.
Dean is Chief Executive Officer at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a division of RELX, one of the UK’s top FTSE 10 companies. He's a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams and is committed to making the world a better place utilising data and technology.
Dean talks so openly about growing up in a tight community, building a career without a degree, and the simple philosophy that’s guided him throughout: “You become the people you touch.” His approach to leadership is rooted in energy, integrity and genuine connection, not titles.
He also shares the most difficult chapter of his life: losing his sister to cancer. Helping her write an ethical will for her children reshaped his values, his definition of success, and the way he now lives “two lives every day.”
Expect to hear insights on:
💠 The difference between performance and results and why most organisations get it wrong
🎯 How to stay authentic when the pressure is highest
🧭 Why purpose matters more than job titles
📘 How loss, resilience and reflection can transform the way you lead
🔍 Drains vs radiators — and why the people around you shape everything
🤝 What it means to “touch” people in the right way, every day
This is a grounded, deeply human conversation for anyone leading teams, raising a family, navigating tough moments or simply trying to do their best with what they’ve got.
It stays with you long after it ends. We hope you enjoy it.
