EP1: Nick Leeson - The original Rogue Trader's thoughts on Covid19 and how it might impact the world.
To kick of my first episode I couldn't think of a better guest than Mr Nick Leeson. Over 25 years ago Nick was responsible for racking up over £832M of losses at Barings bank in Singapore, which ultimately led to the bank going bust. Following a 4.5 year prison spell, he returned to London to try and piece together his life. In 2005 he moved to Galway and began to build a new life for himself. Today Nick talks about his life experiences to companies and at events right around the world. He is an excellent communicator and in his own very humble and unique way, has a passion for helping people learn from their mistakes. In this conversation, we speak a little bit about Barings, but more about what is happening right now in the world with the spread of C19, and it's potential impact both on a human and economic level. Nick sets out some practical measures people might want to consider, given the fact we are all pretty much locked up in our homes right now. The overriding message I hope you take from this conversation is that it's not what happens to you in life that is important, more how we all react to what happens, which will determine how all of our lives play out. I hope you enjoy this conversation.