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Hard-earned lessons from people who've faced the worst and come back stronger. Hosted by Andy Coulson. Follow for weekly insights into the art of the rebuild. Crisis What Crisis? is powered by Kingsley Napley — the lawyers you want in your corner when the pressure is on. Visit kingsleynapley.co.uk

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Dame Anya Hindmarch started her global fashion business on a gap year trip to Italy aged just 18. Four decades on, she is the founder of one of Britain's most recognisable brands – worn by the Princess of Wales and a new holder of a royal warrant fro... more

Dame Anya Hindmarch started her global fashion business on a gap year trip to Italy aged just 18. Four decades on, she is the founder of one of Britain's most recognisable brands – worn by the Princess of Wales and a new holder of a royal warrant fro... more

Esther Ghey's 16-year-old daughter Brianna was murdered in a park near their home in Warrington in February 2023. What followed — the campaigning, the memoir, the forgiveness, the compassion — has made her one of the most consequential reform voices ... more

In February 2023, Esther Ghey's 16-year-old daughter Brianna was murdered in a park near their home in Warrington, in a premeditated attack by two 15-year-olds. Today, Esther is a bereaved mother, but she is also one of the most significant voices fo... more

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Anya Hindmarch
Fashion designer and entrepreneur
Anya Hindmarch brand
Episode: ANYA HINDMARCH “Everyday is a crisis when you’re running a business”
Esther Ghey
Founder of Brianna Ghey Legacy Project and Peace in Mind UK; author of Under a Pink Sky
Brianna Ghey Legacy Project; Peace in Mind UK
Episode: ESTHER GHEY'S CRISIS COMPASS
Kate Bowler
Author of Joyful, Anyway; Duke University professor
Duke University
Episode: KATE BOWLER'S CRISIS COMPASS: 4 points of navigation for when life flips upside down
Nick Wheeler
Founder of Charles Tyrwhitt
Charles Tyrwhitt
Episode: CHARLES TYRWHITT FOUNDER: The uni bedroom business that now does £400 million in sales | Nick Wheeler
Jenni Murray
British broadcaster and author
BBC Women's Hour / Journalist
Episode: Dame Jenni Murray (1950 – 2026)
Ryan Holiday
Author and Stoic thinker invited to share practical lessons
Author (Stoic philosophy advocate)
Episode: RYAN HOLIDAY'S CRISIS COMPASS: 4 tools of a stoic philosopher
Tom Freston
Co-founder of MTV; former CEO of Viacom
MTV Networks / Viacom
Episode: MTV CO-FOUNDER: building a $7bn Media Empire with ZERO experience in TV | Tom Freston
Sir Trevor Phillips
Broadcaster, writer, and influential voice in modern British public life
Episode: SIR TREVOR PHILLIPS'S CRISIS COMPASS: 4 tools for surviving grief and intense pressure
Greg Jackson
Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, recognized for his leadership during the UK energy crisis.
Octopus Energy
Episode: OCTOPUS BOSS: “I became the face of the energy crisis”

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 411 ratings
  • Shocking

    Absolutely horrendous and heinous this man is given a platform. Having watched The Hack on ITV I didn’t realise how vile Coulson’s actions were.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    brighteyes79
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Always a new perspective on life

    Andy’s work is inspirational. He and his guests offer moments of intense emotions that help tackle the challenges of life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjachille
    Italy9 months ago
  • Scaramucci Episode

    A total winner. A must for all ages. Honest. Incisive and vital advice. Brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Money Maze Podcsdt
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Just listened to the Paul McKenna interview and thoroughly enjoyed this podcast! Looking forward to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Logues27
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic & motivational

    What a show - its amazing having such a class interviewer as Andy Coulson and the brilliant repertoire of motivating & empowering stories from a broad range of people. Andy steers things in a diplomatic, highly respectful yet engaging way each interview. 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
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    Liwat
    Australiaa year ago

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A few critiques mention audio quality or balance issues in some episodes.
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ANYA HINDMARCH “Everyday is a crisis when you’re running a business”
Q: How do you balance family life with leading a growing company, especially in difficult times?
She emphasizes openness, kindness, and transparency with family, leveraging routine and a strong support network; she also discusses how personal challenges reframed her perspective on business priorities.
ANYA HINDMARCH “Everyday is a crisis when you’re running a business”
Q: What sparked your entry into the fashion industry and the idea that became your brand?
An old girl's discussion about being in fashion, combined with a childhood fascination with a handbag and the mood-boosting power of well-made goods, inspired her to pursue leather work in Florence and ultimately start her own line.
ESTHER GHEY: The fight to free children from their phones
Q: Why did you decide to write a memoir and go public with your story?
Esther explains that writing the memoir and sharing her journey was a way to help others in similar grief, to normalize seeking help, and to turn private pain into public action that could prevent harm and inspire resilience.
ESTHER GHEY: The fight to free children from their phones
Q: What was Brianna like as a person?
Esther describes Brianna as deeply loved, funny, and creative, whose struggles with mental health and online pressures culminated in her tragic death, which catalyzed Esther to advocate for safer digital spaces and mindfulness in schools.
NICK WHEELER'S CRISIS COMPASS: 4 tools for navigating crisis
Q: What is the greatest piece of advice that you've ever received?
Not to stress about things you can't change and to focus on what you can influence, because energy is wasted on the unchangeable, while taking action on controllable factors leads to progress.

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This series centers on resilience, leadership, and rebuilding after crisis, through in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, and public figures who've steered through setbacks. Episodes frequently explore practical frameworks for navigating upheaval, personal journeys from vulnerability to growth, and the emotional and strategic work behind recovery. Notable throughlines include crisis-management tactics, mindset shifts, and the balance between public scrutiny and authentic leadership, often illustrated with industry-specific case studies from fashion, media, tech, and philanthropy.

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4. Nick Wheeler
5. Jenni Murray
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