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Dougal Shaw
Dougal Shaw is senior correspondent at Business Leader. He is a digital journalist and multiplatform creative focused on entrepreneurship and how leaders succeed. He previously worked at the BBC and runs Business Leader's My Business Leader Secret video series.
Thea Green, one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs in the beauty and self-care space, shares her advice
Nick Grey's story is a tale of grit, design obsession and the strategic choices behind sustainable success
Viral collaborations, bold branding and a sharp eye for trends helped Nails.INC become a household name. Its founder opens up about the lessons learned along the way
What an iconic Olympian’s journey can teach today’s business leaders about clarity, teamwork and grit
The former Manchester United and England footballer on how to convince people to back your business ideas
Behind the company's growth lies a leadership lesson in turning customer complaints into brand advocacy
Natalie Campbell explains how the extended producer responsibility scheme is hitting her business
A building in Glasgow is testing out a new concept, combining a co-working space with accommodation for hotel guests and a hall of residence for students. Can they all get along?
Anthony Eskinazi is one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs in the sharing economy sector, but there's things he wishes he knew much earlier to scale.
The real value of artificial intelligence lies not in replacing people but in collaborating with humans’ unique creativity
The discipline it takes to be a top chef “also works well in the boardroom”, according to Chris Galvin, the chef patron of Galvin Restaurants
Edwin Brenninkmeyer, who is a qualified pilot as well as being a CEO in the aviation industry, shares tips from the cockpit
Australian entrepreneur Tim Fung believes that you should prioritise developing internal talent when growing a business
Steve Brass explains how he promotes psychological safety at work to foster innovation
Major career setbacks can be moments to take stock and recalibrate, according to US tech boss Sanjay Poonen
Communications specialist Tom Laranjo shares advice on how to integrate artificial technology into the workplace
Video games entrepreneur Gina Jackson explains a common trap developers can fall into when making games
Will Orr shares his insights into Gen Z’s changing attitude to health and fitness
Eric Johnson leads an online platform focused on the value of collecting feedback, a principle he applies to his own company
Ebike entrepreneur Caroline Seton explains why start-ups should withstand external pressures to change course
Tom Crowley explains his philosophy for running successful high street food businesses
The travel tour entrepreneur’s business is thriving after the pandemic because she listened to customers
Number one in our Growth 500 is a music promoter to the stars whose down-to-earth approach strikes a chord with industry greats
Fashion entrepreneur Dessi Bell explains why customers are looking for something different when they shop on the high street
The home appliances inventor and entrepreneur explains what he’s learned from sponsoring Brentford FC
Neil Mullarkey is an improvisational comedian who has a few tricks to teach the world of business
Hubert Viriot explains his approach to using technology in the hospitality industry
The advertising veteran believes that leaders need to listen to those around them to set the right course for the business
The Olympic cycling champion has brought lessons from his time in sport to his work in business
The auto industry entrepreneur believes smart pivots can be the start button to fire up business success
The hotel executive believes the hospitality industry needs to be proactive in hiring to reflect society
The legendary ad exec believes leaders should collaborate with the technology, rather than use it as a tool
Contestants from The Apprentice reveal the fundamental business lessons they learned from taking part in the TV show
The Business Leader team are joined by the political editor of The Times Steven Swinford to cover what you need to know about the tariffs
The woman leading the Sizewell C nuclear plant project explains her approach to building a diverse workforce
Pip Murray talks about how she took her idea from the kitchen table to supermarket shelves, through food markets, rigorous product testing and more
The healthtech entrepreneur runs a 'Last Friday' club where other leaders can book a session and ask him for advice
The fintech entrepreneur explains a key hiring strategy that has helped him scale a global business
The entrepreneur and angel investor explains a common issue she encounters with start-up founders
David Abrahamovitch built Grind from one cafe in Shoreditch to a multimillion-pound business that is now expanding beyond London. This is the story of how he did it.
LinkedIn is the leading social network for businesses around the world. Now it wants a stake in real-life interactions too.
Founder Timo Boldt explains how AI tech is embedded in Gousto and how coaching and mentorship have transformed him as a leader
The leader of the online fundraising platform says measuring your personal risk appetite is vital for success
IBM UK chair Nicola Hodson discusses how businesses can implement artificial intelligence, the state of Quantum computing and much more
The founder of the employee benefits platform says parenthood has improved her leadership style
Serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore shares how to develop original consumer products, hire the right people and much more.
The boss of the US tech unicorn says a key part of growing his business involves working hard to ensure that it doesn't lose customers.
The co-founder and CEO of the flower delivery specialist says mistakes with customers can be a chance to shine and even build advocacy
Jordan Schwarzenberger shares his advice on how to connect with Gen Z and stand out on social media as a business leader.
The fashion boss turned art gallery executive believes leaders should be open to having younger people coach and educate them
When Alla Ouvarova brough the concept of liquid egg white to the UK, she was surprised by who ended up buying the product
Timo Boldt says becoming a coach has helped him to better understand and support employees
How does a tech leader navigate a post-pandemic slump and harness AI to redefine an industry? Allan Thygesen shares how he’s steering the company
The Business Leader editorial team look at the year ahead, the trends we expect to see, what leaders should stop doing and much more
The CEO of the mapping service says too many would-be entrepreneurs jump in blind without having done enough research
Julie Chen was visiting a farm in China when she had the idea for building a business based on importing eco-friendly toilet paper