Jumeirah Golf Estates, a place full of beautiful homes, stunning golf courses and a lifestyle that makes this is true community.
But what makes a community... The people!! There are some incredible people within and connected to the community so now it's time to hear from them with our show JGE Talks.
Hosted by Lee & Kelly Johnston, we will be talking in detail with those associated with the community to hear about their journey, successes, ups and downs, what has brought them to JGE and much much more.
Available on all major podcast platforms
Sponsored by Fairway Homes Real Estate
A roaring success story from the Olympics to business owner in London and Dubai
A three time olympian and founder of Roar Fitness, Sarah Lindsay has had the competitive edge from a young age, helping her to thrive in the worlds of sport and business.
Now calling Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai home, finding a new passion in the form of golf and continuing the success of Roar Fitness in London and Dubai, Sarah shares her story openly and honestly as we discuss the successes along with a few challenges faced along the way.
An inspiration to many and an all round great person to work and spend time with.
Connect with Sarah via instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/roarfitnessgirl/)
10 Oct 2025
Back to back JGE Club Championships whilst navigating clients through the Dubai property investment world
A well known member of the Jumeirah Golf Estates Club thanks to his success on the course winning back to back mens club championships in 2024 and 2025 along with the Mens Open in 2024
Tom Stephenson can clearly play golf but he's also heavily involved with the Dubai Real Estate market, guiding investors from all over the world through the process and advising them on what to look out for as well as what to avoid.
Discussing his journey to Dubai, ways of doing business in the city and top tips for the golf course including a slightly more unconventional, yet successful, way of preparing for the round.
Connect with Tom via LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-stephenson-mba-3b165b9b/)
26 Sept 2025
Who Dares Wins: Turning Breaking Points into Breakthroughs
In this episode, we dive into the Who Dares Wins mindset — forged in the world of Special Forces and applied to everyday life. From surviving extreme pressure on the battlefield to breaking through mental barriers in business and personal growth, discover how turning breaking points into breakthroughs can redefine what’s possible.
We also discuss how life in Dubai and calling Jumeirah Golf Estates Homes is propelling Ollie to new heights both personally and professionally as he thrives amongst like minded individuals within the city.
Expect raw lessons on resilience, fear, performance, and the power of daring to go beyond your limits.
Connect with Ollie via instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/ollie.ollerton/?hl=en) and find out more about BreakPoint here (https://break-point.com/)
12 Sept 2025
Revolutionizing the fitness industry for women in Saudi Arabia on her way to becoming CEO of PureGym Middle East
Jumeirah Golf Estates resident Susan started her Middle East journey in Saudi Arabia, helping to set up the first chain of women's gyms in the kingdom on her way to becoming CEO of the hugely recognizable fitness brand PureGym, all whilst traveling back and forth from the UK before eventually settling on Dubai as a place to call home, eventually growing her family as well as continued professional success.
A passionate fitness enthusiast and a powerhouse in the boardroom, Susan shares her story of combining her passion with the challenges faced building a fitness revolution for women and a well known British brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
With Jumeirah Golf Estates now a place she appreciatively calls home, Susan after stepping down from PureGym, continues her fitness journey with Precision Health Group (https://prcnhealth.com/about/) and continues with her drive to impact the industry and the lives of many.
Connect with Susan via Linkedin here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-turner-8b4978a/)
29 Aug 2025
A day in the life as Club Manager at the famous Jumeirah Golf Estates Golf & Country Club
From London to Scotland to Saudi and now to Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dan Naudo is thriving in his role as Club Manager at JGE bringing a wealth of experience and having a truly positive impact since his arrival to the club in January 2025
Dan shares his story on the journey so far which has seen him work at some of the best golf courses in the world on his way to becoming an integral part of the growth at JGE. We discuss the experiences, challenges, family life, why Dubai and JGE caught his eye, how he manages life with his family currently in a different country, the DP World Tour Championship as Club Manager and of course... what's next for the club at JGE
You can connect with Dan via his LinkedIn profile here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-naudo-ccm-pga-2041963a/)
15 Aug 2025
The trials and tribulations of life as JGE Ladies Club Captain with Tanya Harrison
Honored as JGE Ladies Club Captain 2025, Tanya shares the behind the scenes insight as ladies club captain as well as the story of her journey to Dubai.
From South Africa, to the UK and then to Dubai, Tanya thrives by managing family life with her endless commitment to the golf club at JGE and in particular the ladies section, whilst also finding time to sharpen her golf skills... which happen to be pretty good as they are.
We also touch on the upcoming DP World Tour Championship and the role of a club captain during the week.
A truly well respected and thought of member within the community of JGE, pleasure to have Tanya on the show.
Connect with Tanya via LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-harrison-6a17574a/)
25 Jul 2025
Episode 6 - Andrew Dawber
From Wigan to Dubai, from the football pitch to the golf course at Jumeirah Golf Estates... Former professional footballer Andrew has spent a faced past year in Dubai and has now become a fully fledged member of JGE and the community.
We talk about the similarities between pro football and real estate, find out what his proudest moment in Dubai so far might be and where the love for Jumeirah Golf Estates came from.
When he's not on the golf course at JGE, you can also find and connect with him via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-dawber-52584a148/) and/or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andrew.dawberdxb/)
3 Aug 2024
Episode 5 - Dr Corrie Jonn Block
Do you have meaning at work? Dr Corrie John Block joins us on the latest episode of JGE Talks to discuss and share his passion for helping others find their meaning at work through c-suite executive coaching which is improving the productivity and results of individuals and organizations that he engages with.
Corrie is also a best selling author with three published books and two more in the making, a TEDx speaker and an all round great guy plus a long term JGE resident with no plans to leave the area anytime soon.
We discuss the journey to Dubai, inspiration behind his best selling books, the busy day to day life, why he chose to make JGE home and much much more
Connect with Corrie here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/corrieblock/) or visit his website https://corrieblock.com/
9 Jul 2024
Episode 4 - Bani Singh & Joanna Bloodworth
Founder Bani and Managing Partner Joanna, of Grounded Design, join us to share their story of how a vision became a reality with their hugely successful interior design company which is heavily prominent within not only the community of JGE but throughout Dubai and internationally.
Successful business women and both JGE residents, we discussed their journey in Dubai, the ethos and values behind the company, why JGE became home for them and their families plus much more
Grounded Design is a boutique interior design studio that is specialized in High-end Residential, Commercial and Hospitality projects. The studio was founded in 2017 by Bani Singh who is building on her Scandinavian heritage by creating perfectly balanced designs. The base is Grounded Design.
Find out more and contact the team at Grounded Designs here (https://www.grounded.design/about)
24 May 2024
Episode 3 - Peter Turner
Join us for an insightful podcast episode featuring Peter Turner, a partner and senior executive coach at the award-winning 2b Limitless.
As a keynote speaker, head of coach training and accreditation, and creator of the transformative APC program, Pete brings a wealth of expertise in leadership, high-performance, and executive coaching. With a background in education, applied psychology, and elite sports coaching, he leverages cutting-edge performance psychology to inspire leaders and teams worldwide.
Tune in to discover his innovative approach to unlocking human motivation and achieving remarkable success.
Connect with Pete here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-charles-turner-55a37131/)
11 May 2024
Episode 2 - Stephen Hubner
From golf professional to club manager, Stephen Hubner has had a fantastic journey so far in Dubai from a personal and professional perspective.
Highly regarded and respected by both his colleagues and members of Jumeriah Golf Estates, Stephen shares insights into his leadership style, day to day life as the club manager, how you can bring a community together, what is next for the club at JGE and much more
Delighted to have had Stephen Hubner join us on JGE Talks.
Connect with Stephen via LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-hubner-456ab793/)
5 Apr 2024
Episode 1 - Steve Drake
Having spent almost 20 years in Dubai, Steve has certainly seen it all. Vastly experienced in the world of business through various roles including a 26 year tenure at PWC before founding Middle East Advisory Partners (https://www.me-advisorypartners.com/) along with other businesses, Steve is well placed to share what it takes to succeed in the region whilst enjoying community life in JGE on and off the golf course.
A single figure handicap golfer, the first ever club captain at Jumeriah Golf Estates and a genuinely all round great guy. We find out what really goes on behind the ropes of the DP World Tour Championship at JGE, how much of an honour it was to be captain and the the keys to business success in Dubai.
A pleasure to have Steve Drake join us on JGE Talks!
Connect with Steve via LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-drake-b9399514/)
30 Mar 2024
JGE Talks - Introduction
Jumeirah Golf Estates, a place full of beautiful homes, stunning golf courses and a lifestyle that makes this is true community.
But what makes a community... The people!! There are some incredible people within and connected to the community so now it's time to hear from them with our show JGE Talks.
Hosted by Lee & Kelly Johnston, we will be talking in detail with those associated with the community to hear about their journey, successes, ups and downs, what has brought them to JGE and much much more.
Available on all major podcast platforms
Sponsored by Fairway Homes Real Estate (https://fairwayhomes.co/) your Jumeirah Golf Estates property specialists.
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