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Business Leader

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Business Leader's team of top journalists - Graham Ruddick, Sarah Vizard, Josh Dornbrack, Dougal Shaw and Lucy McPhee - look at stories of success and failure, provide masterclasses from world-leading experts and guide you through what matters in the business world

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Thea Green, the founder of Nails.INC, is one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs in the beauty and self-care space. Her early background was in journalism, but she spotted a gap in the fashion market back in the late 1990s – and grabbed the opp... more

Iwoca is one of the UK's most promising new businesses. It has a fascinating mission - to finance one-million small businesses. Christoph Rieche and James Dear founded Iwoca in 2011 to solve one of the biggest problems facing the UK economy - how to ... more

Most people measure success in likes and views — but not Amelia Sordell. In this unfiltered discussion, she sits down with Lucy McPhee and Josh Dornbrack to explain why virality is meaningless without credibility and connection. Sordell shares the fr... more

Jack Zhang founded Airwallex in 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. It has now gone global and is valued at more than $6bn by investors. Zhang has moved to London in order to help Airwallex scale globally. He tells Dougal Shaw why there was a unique window... more

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Recent Guests

Amelia Sordell
Personal branding expert, entrepreneur, and LinkedIn top voice
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Episode: The truth about personal branding and what leaders get wrong
Matt Dawson
Former England and British & Irish Lions Scrum Half, part of the England World Cup-winning side in 2003
JLL
Episode: The mindset behind a World Cup winner
Zygi Kamasa
A veteran in the film industry, previously CEO of Lionsgate UK and now founder of True Brit
True Brit
Episode: Zygi Kamasa: How to build a movie business
Rochelle Humes
Founder and creative director of My Little Coco, former pop star with S Club Juniors and The Saturdays
My Little Coco
Episode: From pop star to founder: Rochelle Humes on reinvention and resilience
Francesca Brown
Award-winning international speaker, Princes Trust ambassador, activist, and founder of Goals4Girls Development Programme.
Goals4Girls
Episode: Beyond the Game: Francesca Brown on leadership, sport & social impact
Saul Klein
Prominent investor in UK and European businesses and co-founder of LoveFilm.
Phoenix Court
Episode: Saul Klein: The top investor in promising businesses
Simon Vincent
Executive Vice President at Hilton Hotel Group
Hilton Hotels Group
Episode: Hilton Hotels
Thierry Garnier
CEO of Kingfisher, previously with Carrefour
Kingfisher
Episode: How Thierry Garnier turned around Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix
Bill Canady
Turnaround specialist with over three decades of experience leading businesses worldwide and author of 'From Panic to Profit'.
Episode: The 100-day blueprint for business turnarounds

Hosts

Dougal Shaw
Host of the Business Leader Podcast
Graham Ruddick
Host of the Business Leader Podcast
Josh Dornbrack
Host of the Business Leader Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • World class

    A really good podcast with amazing, world class guests. Very detailed business discussions. No fluff. Just pure business strategy all the way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NeekyUK
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast - business studies an apt name!

    This is a terrific podcast. It’s a great historical look at some of the biggest stories from enterprise and commerce over the years.

    Anyone who is studying for an MBA or business studies will benefit from listening as real life case studies are unpacked with all the benefit of hindsight!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmys Jobs
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Fascinating debut

    A great debut podcast. Looking forward to the next episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    richardhfletcher
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The content is praised for its focus on real-world applicability and relevance to business professionals.
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The mindset behind a World Cup winner
Q: What made your Lions tour so special?
It had a rich history and tradition, and it was a goal that drove Matt Dawson to push himself harder throughout his career.
The mindset behind a World Cup winner
Q: How do you reflect on the coaches that you've had during your playing career?
The coaches who took time to understand their players were the most successful, and they often provided valuable personal development alongside rugby insights.
Founder of $6bn fintech unicorn who moved to London
Q: How do you view the UK as a place to do business?
Zhang sees the UK as a fast-growing region for Airwallex, noting that London serves as their EMEA headquarters and facilitates expansion across Europe.
Founder of $6bn fintech unicorn who moved to London
Q: What challenges did Airwallex face in its early stages of growth?
The company faced regulatory challenges and nearly went bankrupt multiple times, relying on bridge rounds of funding to survive.
Founder of $6bn fintech unicorn who moved to London
Q: What was your motivation to start Airwallex?
Zhang felt compelled to leave his previous job and start Airwallex after realizing he hadn't achieved anything that would make his daughter proud.

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What is Business Leader about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series explores the complexities of leadership and the fine line between success and failure in the business world. With episodes featuring insights from prominent figures in various industries, discussions encompass topics such as innovative business strategies, emotional intelligence, and modern market dynamics. The hosts engage with guests to reveal authentic stories behind major brands and transformative business practices, focusing on actionable intelligence for leaders looking to navigate challenges and foster growth. Noteworthy themes include the integration of technology in traditional sectors, fostering corporate cultures of innovation, and the critical need for adaptability in an ever-changing environment. The content is desi... more

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