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Timo Boldt

Gousto CEO: Becoming a coach made me a better leader

The CEO of recipe box company Gousto says that becoming a certified coach made him a much better business leader

Dougal Shaw

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Meeting makeover: What you can learn from the power of introverts

By embracing the unique strengths of introverts, we can unlock a more inclusive and effective way of working but it's also just better for business

Josh Dornbrack

Guide on how to build an effective board

How to build an effective board

An effective board of directors plays a critical role in the success of a business, but knowing when and how to set one up is tricky

Sarah Vizard

Nick Bolton

Ordnance Survey CEO: Ask three questions before proposing a new business idea

The CEO of the mapping service says too many would-be entrepreneurs jump in blind without having done enough research

Dougal Shaw

Paul McKenna - photo credit - Steve Shaw

Paul McKenna manifestation masterclass: Rewire your brain for success

The author and behavioural scientist reveals how the misunderstood art of manifestation – grounded in science and strategy – can unlock creativity, drive and success

Josh Dornbrack

Allan Thygesen

Docusign CEO: Networking isn’t about cocktail parties

Allan Thygesen believes networking is misunderstood as something shallow, when really it's about being relevant and meaningful to people

Dougal Shaw

Pip Murray

Pip & Nut CEO: How to build luck into your business

The founder and CEO of the Pip & Nut food brand explains how you can make your own luck in business

Dougal Shaw

Robot hand pointing at candidates

How AI can help businesses hire better

Could artificial intelligence unpick the knottiest problems – or create more issues than it solves?

Josh Dornbrack

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Lessons from a former Disney exec on using creativity to unlock innovation

Duncan Wardle, former Disney innovation chief, believes that companies need to ask 'what if?' to unlock innovation

Josh Dornbrack

Rebecca Robins

How to get different generations working together, better

Well-intentioned multigenerational workforce strategies can sometimes backfire, creating division rather than collaboration. Here's how to spot them and remedy the problems

Josh Dornbrack

Eshita Kabra-Davies

By Rotation CEO: Don’t seek early perfection

Fashion entrepreneur Eshita Kabra-Davies explains why getting feedback from early users is important in building a successful business

Dougal Shaw

Amy Walters Cohen

The five paradoxes that could unlock your leadership potential

As leadership evolves, Amy Walters Cohen has examined how a handful of challenges can change how you approach running a business

Josh Dornbrack

Chet Kapoor

DataStax CEO: Business success is all to do with people

Tech CEO Chet Kapoor explains an important lesson he has learned about recruitment and team building

Dougal Shaw

From founder to successor: How to know when it’s time for a new leader

When your business hits a plateau, it’s natural to blame external factors, but sometimes the biggest barrier to growth is you

Josh Dornbrack

Joanna Reynolds

The Folio Society’s CEO: Consider the power of lateral thinking

Publisher Joanna Reynolds explains how a diagnosis of dyslexia in her 20s helped her to forge her own leadership style.

Dougal Shaw

Person putting a post-it note on a board

How to unlock the power of purpose

Executive coach and author John Blakey provides his strategies to empower leaders to navigate challenges, inspire teams and amplify their impact

Graham Ruddick

Josh Silverman

Barbie mania: Meet the architect behind the branding blitz

Josh Silverman explains how he orchestrated the marketing drive behind the Barbie film

Dougal Shaw

Nicola Hodson

IBM’s UK CEO: Keep your pit crew close

Nicola Hodson discusses the importance of building a team of mentors in developing leadership skills

Dougal Shaw

How to become a customer-centric organisation

True and lasting customer focus is very hard to achieve. So how can businesses make it a reality?

Ellen Hammett

My Business Leader Secret - David Abrahamovitch, founder and CEO of Grind

Grind CEO: Reinvent and replace yourself

David Abrahamovitch, CEO of Grind, discusses the impact of a growing business on the founder

Dougal Shaw

Logos of Puma and Serie A are seen on the Serie A official match ball Puma

Marketing masterclass: How Serie A plans to reclaim global glory

The Italian football league, Serie A, is using marketing to grow its audience rather than simply relying on what happens on the pitch

Graham Ruddick

My Business Leader Secret - Joanna Carman, director of Plusnet

Plusnet director: There’s a craving for individuality at work

Joanna Carman, director of broadband provider Plusnet, explains how she learned to develop an authentic leadership style

Dougal Shaw

A group of young people in a business meeting

How to do market research well

Research should be the foundation of any growing business, but it is fraught with pitfalls that companies need to avoid

Sarah Vizard

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John Cleese’s guide to creativity and how it can transform your business

Comic genius John Cleese has some straight-talking advice on how to unlock your creativity and boost your business

Josh Dornbrack