Rephonic
Artwork for Ambitious Minds

Ambitious Minds

Jay Lawrence
Leadership
Public Speaking
Pensions
Gymshark
Stock Market
Tax Efficiency
Padel
Noel Mack
Negotiation
United Kingdom
Emotional Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Watch Straps
Batch London
Property and Real Estate
Hexa Padel
Wealth Management
Property
Stocks and Shares ISA
Investing

The Podcast for Fellow Ambitious Minds!

Welcome to Ambitious Minds, where Jay uncovers the inspiring stories of relatable, ambitious individuals who are all looking to leave a mark in their industry - whether they’re climbing the corporate ladder, launching startups, or reinventing their careers.

Each episode covers key topics such as career growth, entrepreneurship, overcoming impostor syndrome, ... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes93Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BusinessEntrepreneurship

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Ambitious Minds

Latest Episodes

Phil spent over 20 years helping build and scale a business before leading a private equity-backed management buyout and eventually stepping away as CEO.

In this episode, we discuss what private equity actually looks like behind closed doors, why ma... more

Why are young people being priced out of everything?

In this episode, Andrew breaks down the real reason the cost of living is spiralling, why house prices are unaffordable, and how government policy is destroying wealth without most people realisi... more

Communication coach Susie Ashfield explains why most people overcomplicate speaking, presentations and interviews.

We talk about public speaking fear, imposter syndrome, storytelling, body language, why PowerPoints often fail, and how to land one cl... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Money Gains Podcast
The Money Gains PodcastThe Money Gains Podcast
Making Money
Making MoneyDamien Jordan & Timeyin Akerele from Most

Recent Guests

Susie Ashfield
Public speaking coach, author, and drama-school trained communicator
Author of Just Fucking Say It
Episode: CAREER: Why Smart People Communicate Badly - Susie Ashfield | Ep. 86
Curtis Anderson
Former professional footballer and financial educator
Ambitious Minds (guest)
Episode: WEALTH: What Advising Premier League Footballers Taught Me About Wealth — Curtis Anderson | Ep. 84
Colin Miles
Executive leader with a long IT and AI tech background, led pan-European to global delivery and services, and transitioned into high-level leadership roles.
Technology and AI companies (former CEO-level leadership in IT/AI services)
Episode: CAREER: What Separates Successful Leaders — Colin Miles | Ep. 81
Sean Standerwick
Wealth expert
MLP Wealth
Episode: WEALTH: The Biggest Wealth Transfer in History Is Coming — Sean Standerwick | Ep. 80
Jack Zambakides
Entrepreneur, founder of D Louise; jewelry and brand-building expert
D Louise
Episode: BUSINESS: The Traits That Make Entrepreneurs Successful — Jack Zambakides | Ep. 78
David Richards
Founder of a bespoke watch strap business built alongside a Google career
Self-funded entrepreneur
Episode: CAREER: The Price of Inaction — Why I Left a 6-Figure Job at Google to Start From Zero — David Richards | Ep. 77
Toby Bawden
Founder of Hexa Padel (main business)
Hexa Padel
Episode: BUSINESS: We Built a Padel Business Before the Boom — Toby Bawden | Ep. 76
Nicole Soames
Guest discussed in episode title
Episode: CAREER: Why Smart, Hardworking People Still Get Overlooked for Promotions — Nicole Soames | Ep. 75
Simon Jeffries
Former Royal Marine, Special Forces operator turned performance coach
Natural Edge / Simon Jeffries Coaching
Episode: CAREER: What the Special Forces Taught Me About Performing Under Pressure — Simon Jeffries | Ep. 73

Host

Jay
Host of Ambitious Minds

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • 5 Stars

    Came across your latest episode as a longtime listener of Colin’s pod.

    Really enjoyed your conversation. As an adviser, particularly enjoyed the way Jay weaved elements of the Dan Sullivan question into the interview.

    Top pod and looking forward to listening to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davey Lewis
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    This is such an inspirational podcast for anyone looking to progress in their career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen_Driscoll
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    This is amazing I love listening to inspirational stories about entrepreneurs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sonny Driscoll
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Really engaging

    I like how diverse the participants are and how real they are. It’s inspiring to know they’re just regular people doing interesting things. It’s really easy to follow and love Jay as the host!! Great job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KnowsOnions
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Relatable and Interesting podcast!

    Unlike many shows that spotlight high-profile executives, this podcast focuses on relatable, real-life stories of individuals who have transformed their passions into success. Each episode offers a compelling mix of personal journeys and practical insights, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the grit and determination behind emerging talents. If you're looking for inspiration from those who are navigating their own paths to success, Ambitious Minds delivers with authenticity and en... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bobthejob9485
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are relatable and diverse, offering practical insights for real-world growth.
Produced with high quality and tight editing, making complex topics accessible.
Listeners praise the host's down-to-earth style and engaging conversations.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CAREER: Why Smart People Communicate Badly - Susie Ashfield | Ep. 86
Q: How should someone structure a short preparation window without writing a script?
Focus on answering five key questions about the central message, practice those aloud, and let the talk flow around that core idea instead of scripting every word.
CAREER: Why Smart People Communicate Badly - Susie Ashfield | Ep. 86
Q: Why are two questions the foundation of preparing a talk?
Why are you doing this, and what is your one key message? If the why is clear and the message is tight, you can craft a talk that lands with the audience rather than bombarding them with data.
BUSINESS: How He Built The Silent Disco Company — Toby Burns | Ep. 61
Q: Do you plan to scale through venture funding or stay self-funded?
He emphasizes being self-funded unless acquisition or specific finance is strategically necessary, arguing VC often leads to loss of control, and advocating testing and organic growth first.
BUSINESS: How He Built The Silent Disco Company — Toby Burns | Ep. 61
Q: What kept you going through the pandemic and how did you adapt your product line?
He describes shifting to outdoor cinema packages and DIY sneeze screens, using cash flow from these pivot offerings to weather furlough and keep staff, illustrating agile decision-making in crisis.
BUSINESS: How He Built The Silent Disco Company — Toby Burns | Ep. 61
Q: How did you pivot from being a children's entertainer to running a high-end silent disco infrastructure company?
Toby explains starting with a low-risk test (200 headphones), learning from market demand, and gradually expanding while surrounding himself with entrepreneurial mentors who stressed innovation and sales-led growth.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Ambitious Minds

What is Ambitious Minds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Ambitious Minds features accessible, real-world conversations with rising stars and practical founders across industries. Episodes commonly explore career growth, entrepreneurship, leadership development, personal branding, and the realities of building and scaling ventures. Listeners often get candid stories about pivots, lessons from hands-on leadership, and actionable strategies for navigating career transitions, funding rounds, and market shifts. The show tends to spotlight relatable entrepreneurs and professionals, avoiding unattainable success narratives, which can make it especially appealing to mid-career listeners seeking actionable takeaways and inspiration. A notable strength is its steady focus on tangible, teachable moments—men... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Ambitious Minds?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Ambitious Minds. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Ambitious Minds and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Ambitious Minds get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Ambitious Minds, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Ambitious Minds?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Ambitious Minds, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Ambitious Minds have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Ambitious Minds has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Ambitious Minds?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Ambitious Minds:

1. The Money Gains Podcast
2. The High Performance Podcast
3. Making Money
4. The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast
5. UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews

How many episodes of Ambitious Minds are there?

Ambitious Minds launched 2 years ago and published 93 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Ambitious Minds?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Ambitious Minds?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Ambitious Minds from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Ambitious Minds?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Ambitious Minds. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Ambitious Minds?

Recent guests on Ambitious Minds include:

1. Susie Ashfield
2. Curtis Anderson
3. Colin Miles
4. Sean Standerwick
5. Jack Zambakides
6. David Richards
7. Toby Bawden
8. Nicole Soames

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days