Setbacks aren’t terminal, they define success

Tom Beahon, co-founder and CEO of sportswear brand Castore, explores the unique qualities that set successful entrepreneurs apart

14 August, 2024

Tom Beahon

Female business leaders and the confidence conundrum

Women in business face a confidence paradox, where they are perceived as either lacking confidence or overdoing it, never fitting the typical leader's mould

13 August, 2024

Zara Nanu

Swingers and the rise of ‘competitive socialising’ 

Matt Grech-Smith talks about how Swingers leveraged pop-up spaces and social media to create a thriving business with a £39m turnover and plans for further expansion on the Business Leader podcast

13 August, 2024

Dougal Shaw

The CEO factory: Why some companies can’t stop producing world-class leaders

Some companies have become as famous for training the next generation of leaders as the services they provide. We explore what makes a good C-level training facility and whether they are still relevant in today’s business landscape

9 August, 2024

Julia Finch

The secret sauce behind Gail’s Bakery

From energy trading to artisan bread, meet the man behind Gail's Bakery

8 August, 2024

Andrew Lynch

Adaptability over ideology: How Carlo Ancelotti has redefined leadership

In an era where philosophical fervour in sports rivals that of political debate, football managers like Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti exemplify differing approaches to the game

7 August, 2024

Ed Smith

Moneypenny CEO on why we need an American mindset to failure

Talking on the Business Leader podcast, Joanna Knight, CEO of Moneypenny, urges the UK to adopt a more American mindset towards failure, viewing it as a stepping stone to success

6 August, 2024

Graham Ruddick

The 3Ps that provide the key to long-term motivation

Catherine Baker explores the "three Ps" that drive long-term success and how these principles can help maintain motivation and achieve sustained performance in any field

5 August, 2024

Catherine Baker

Sage’s CEO on learning to lead as an introvert

Steve Hare admits he found the transition from finance boss to CEO hard, but says he has learned to be more aware of the impact he has on people around him

2 August, 2024

Graham Ruddick

The power of taking time off

As we’re into the summer holidays, it's crucial to remember the profound health benefits of taking time off

1 August, 2024

Jake Humphrey

The art of turning absurd ideas into achievable goals

Mark Beaumont is a record-breaking cyclist, adventurer, documentary maker and writer. Now he is using his expertise in endurance, team building and resilience to help start-ups grow

31 July, 2024

Graham Ruddick

Who really runs Britain?

Business Leader’s head of membership, Craig Wilmann, considers where the real power lies in our country

29 July, 2024

Craig Wilmann

Anthesis CEO: My hiring tips if you want to scale

Stuart McLachlan, co-founder and CEO of Anthesis, shares his personal business advice

29 July, 2024

Dougal Shaw

ClicknClear CEO: The skills to start a business can come from anywhere

For entrepreneur Chantal Epp, a passion for the sport of cheerleading led to her business breakthrough

22 July, 2024

Dougal Shaw

Swingers CEO: Use pop-ups to test your big idea

Indoor, inner city mini golf combined with a boozy night out sounded like a crazy idea, but a pop-up in east London gave it a chance with customers and investors

15 July, 2024

Dougal Shaw

5 things I wish my 20-year-old self knew about business

As Caspar Lee reaches the big 3-0, he reflects on what he's learned about founding, building and investing in businesses

11 July, 2024

Caspar Lee

Hawksmoor CEO: I believe in ‘casual professionals’

Will Beckett, co-founder and CEO of Hawksmoor restaurants, shares his personal business advice

8 July, 2024

Dougal Shaw

Is fear a useful emotion in business?

Fear can be useful in the short term to drive performance, but be careful it doesn't become engrained in your business or team

4 July, 2024

Catherine Baker

PureGym’s CEO on why leaders need a sense of healthy paranoia

The sin of complacency undoes many good businesses, says PureGym CEO Humphrey Cobbold. To avoid it, leaders must ask themselves the hard questions

3 July, 2024

Humphrey Cobbold

Big Zuu’s big vision: Innovating music, TV and the water industry

The rapper and TV presenter is a larger than life character who has turned a tough start into a mould-breaking success story

3 July, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

7 reasons why workplace equity audits can be game-changing for SMEs

Equity audits can be a cost effective way to ensure legal compliance, boost employee engagement, enhance reputation, attract top talent and increase productivity

28 June, 2024

Zara Nanu

The tragedy behind one angel’s public success

Angel investor and entrepreneur Peter Cowley talks about how his business success has come despite enormous personal tragedy

27 June, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

Growth Engines: Accelerating Ginetta into the future

The racing and sports car manufacturer has ambitious targets to triple production but will need to combine great products with excellent customer experience to do so

25 June, 2024

Pavlo Phitidis

Hims & Hers CEO: Hire people smarter than you

Andrew Dudum, co-founder and CEO of online health and wellness company Hims & Hers, shares his personal business advice

24 June, 2024

Dougal Shaw