40 Minute Mentor
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings40 Minute Mentor is on a mission to raise aspirations and inspire the next generation of category-defining Founders, through powerful career stories and inspirational mentorship. From purpose-led Founders to Olympic champions; learn first-hand from today’s successful leaders on what it takes to be brilliant, all in just 40 minutes. 40 Minute Mentor is one of the UK’s top Business and Careers podcasts and can be found on all popular podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Stitcher.
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Building The Uber of Volunteering & Starring on Dragons’ Den with Sanjay Lobo MBE, Founder & CEO of OnHand
September 13, 2023 03:55 - 43 minutes"There's some horrible sacrifices in the first few years to get it to a place where it's got to survive..." Today's 40 Minute Mentor epitomises what it means to be Tech for Good. We’re joined by Sanjay Lobo MBE, the Founder & CEO of OnHand - the all-in-one tool to engage your team in volunteering and environmental action. Dubbed the ‘Uber of volunteering’, OnHand lets employees learn and take action on the issues that matter. You may even recognise Sanjay from his recent appearance on BBC's...
World Suicide Prevention Day Special with Clarke Carlisle
September 11, 2023 03:55 - 16 minutes⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains topics of mental health and suicide attempts, that may be harmful or traumatising to some audiences. If you’re affected by any of the topics discussed, please make sure you reach out to the helplines listed below. ⚠️ Suicide is a major public health problem, with far-reaching social, emotional and economic consequences. According to the World Health Organisation, there are currently more than 700,000 suicides per year worldwide. Following yesterday...
From Being The First Female Managing Partner at SoftBank to Building a Portfolio Career with Catherine Lenson, Angel Investor, Founder and Venture Partner at LocalGlobe
September 06, 2023 03:55 - 48 minutes“Everything I have done has centred around teams and individuals, and how do you get the most out of them…” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is the brilliant Catherine Lenson, Angel Investor, Founder, Venture Partner at LocalGlobe and CEO of Andante Advisory. Catherine has had a hugely successful career, having spent her formative years at UBS and becoming the first female Managing Partner at SoftBank. Today, Catherine is the Founder and CEO of Andante Advisory, a boutique consultancy firm which o...
Building A Robust Go-To-Market Strategy with Tarun Gidoomal
September 04, 2023 03:55 - 20 minutes“The most impactful piece of advice I got early on in my career was - You need to grow where you're planted.” In today’s bite-sized 40 Minute Mentor episode, we take a deep dive into a core component of any successful startup - the Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy. To guide us through the essential components of building and executing a GTM strategy, we’re joined by Tarun Gidoomal. Tarun has led some of Europe’s most notable tech Scaleups, including Next Jump, where he led its international expa...
Limiting The Stress Of Debt with Tim Chong, Co-Founder & CEO of Yonder
August 30, 2023 03:55 - 50 minutes"Founders are made to look like superheroes. They get up at 4am, meditate, take ice baths, work 100 hours a week… I think it's a super unhealthy culture." Today's 40 Minute Mentor shines a light on the realities of Founder life, and his passion for reframing how the world sees and perceives credit. We are excited to welcome Tim Chong, Co-Founder and CEO of Yonder, to the podcast. Yonder is on a mission to build a credit experience that empowers young people to live their best lives and build...
The Rise of The Generalist, with Milly Tamati, Founder of Generalist World
August 28, 2023 03:55 - 24 minutes“The traditional definition (of a Generalist) has been a ‘Jack of all trades’, which often comes with a negative connotation.” In today’s bite-sized 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by Milly Tamati to explore the rise of the Generalist. Milly is not only a Generalist, but a Community builder and Founder of Generalist World. Before leaning into all things Generalist, Milly built businesses all over the world, including co-owning a hostel in Thailand, a wine tour in Australia and an ill...
Lessons Of Resilience: Scaling Love Koffee To Exit and Living Through Made.com’s Collapse with Dimple Patel, CEO of Trouva
August 23, 2023 03:55 - 43 minutes“We had one month to refinance the business, or lose our home….” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is Dimple Patel, exited Founder, Advisor and CEO of Trouva - the leading global marketplace for independent boutiques. With roots at Goldman Sachs, Dimple’s story is one of endless resilience, having navigated recessions, a major re-brand that almost cost her her home, a global pandemic and multiple acquisitions, including Made.com’s collapse. In today’s episode, we dive into all of the above, plus: ➡...
A Deep Dive Into The CPO Role with James Routledge, VP of Product at Converge
August 21, 2023 03:55 - 30 minutes“If you don't work well with other teams, everyone else's problem will become a product problem.” In today's episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of Product… To do so, we’re joined by Product legend, James Routledge, VP of Product at Converge. James has tons of experience, including helping a NASDAQ business go from 100 million to $250 million revenues and working with 400 person Series B businesses. The role of the CPO has evolved significantly over the last few years, so we l...
Demystifying Angel Investing with Andy Ayim MBE, Founder of Angel Investing School
August 16, 2023 03:55 - 47 minutes“So many people are suffering from a lack of knowing who they are and what their worth is, so they downplay and restrict it to a job role.” Welcome back to 40 Minute Mentor, and a brand new series… Kicking off Series 10, we’re joined by one of the most requested guests on the podcast - the brilliant Andy Ayim, MBE. You may have come across Andy through his DE&I work in tech, or his angel investing training programs at the Angel Investing School, which empowered over 350 new angels. Andy ha...
Saving The Planet Through Carbon Removal, with Marta Krupinska, Co-Founder & CEO of CUR8
August 14, 2023 03:55 - 22 minutes"One doesn't leave the best job in the world for anything less than an opportunity that can genuinely, if we're lucky, save the planet." As we’re kicking off Series 10, we’re also introducing our Monday Startup spotlight series. In our first instalment, we’re joined by a familiar face - Marta Krupinska, Co-Founder and CEO of carbon removal startup, CUR8. Marta has previously come on the podcast, in Series 7, when we talked about her Founder journey and her role with Google for Startups - f...
Series 10 Trailer
August 09, 2023 03:55 - 3 minutesSuccesses, mistakes and lessons learned… We cover all of the above and more in our BRAND NEW series of 40 Minute Mentor…coming to a set of headphones near you, next week! Inspiring conversations with category-defining Founders, CxOs and Investors, who have been through it all…the good, the bad and the in between, along the way. Resilience. Angel Investing. Burnout. Saving the planet. Plus, SO much more.... Get a little taster of what's to come this series, in today's trailer. Series 10, we ar...
From Uni Friends to Mentorship - A Lesson In Boundaries with Béa Fertility Founder, Tess Cosad and Executive Coach, Chloé HC
August 02, 2023 03:55 - 44 minutes"She comes to the table with no judgement and all curiosity and allows me to explore in a way that I do my best thinking because I feel safe to do it.” This week is the final episode in our mentorship feature series, and what a four weeks it has been! In this series finale, James and Hannah are joined by the dynamic duo of Tess Cosad and Chloé HC. Tess is the Co-Founder and CEO of Béa Fertility, the ambitious FertilityTech startup, focused on democratising access to safe, affordable fertility...
The Power of Community & Mentorship with Startup OG Peter Nixey & AJ, CEO of Foundrs
July 26, 2023 03:55 - 42 minutes"What I try to do is listen to the problem, understand how it fits stuff I've seen before, then relate how I think it'll play out…” In this week's 40 Minute Mentor episode, we're joined by a mentorship duo connected by their love and passion for the startup world. Peter Nixey - serial entrepreneur and OG of the UK Startup scene, joins us together with his mentee, AJ, who has been the CEO of the invite-only community, Foundrs. Peter founded Clcikpass.com which raised investment from YC and se...
Mentorship vs Coaching, with Ashleigh Tennent, Founder of More Happi & Lisa Rodwell, CEO at Daye
July 19, 2023 03:55 - 41 minutes“You want someone who's lived that same experience, and hopefully they can pass on what worked for them, but also what didn't work for them.” The golden mentorship moments keep on coming as we head into episode two of our new mentorship feature series. This week, James and Hannah are joined by Ashleigh Tennent, Founder of the coaching platform, More Happi and Lisa Rodwell, the CEO of Daye, the company bridging the gender gap in medical research and innovation. Together, the four discuss how...
From Line-Manager To Mentor. A Mentorship Deep Dive with Freddie Fforde & Varun Vassanth from Patch
July 12, 2023 03:55 - 39 minutes“Do it because you care. Find out who you are, where you can be most useful, and how you want to go about it, but only do it if you care.”Mentorship can truly change people’s careers and lives. We’re big believers in the power of mentorship, it’s why we started this podcast! In this brand new feature series, we’ll take a deep dive into the different forms and shapes of mentorship and answer some of your most common questions, e.g. How do you approach a mentor? How do you manage the day to d...
Building Lasting Founder-Investor Relationships with Yvonne Bajela, Partner at LocalGlobe & Venture Partner at Impact X
July 05, 2023 03:55 - 32 minutes“If you can be very clear in articulating what you are trying to do, why the world needs it and why you are the best person to work on it, the money will follow.” And just like that, we come to the end of our 40 Minute Mentor VC feature series. BUT, before we kick off our next series, we have one more VC mentorship packed episode in store for you…. Today, we’re joined by Yvonne Bajela, Partner at LocalGlobe and Latitude, and Venture Partner at Impact X Capital. Yvonne talks about her journ...
From Operator To VC - Navigating A Challenging Market with Rosie Barnett, Principal at Delin Ventures
July 03, 2023 03:55 - 22 minutes“It’s a really great time if you want to learn how to be a disciplined Investor and to really be able to hunt down the best Founders and best opportunities.” In the final part of our bite-sized VC feature series, Rosie Barnett, Principal at Delin Ventures, talks to us about navigating the current landscape and shares tangible advice for any Founders, looking to fundraise. This episode is jam packed with advice - no matter, if you’re a Founder looking for investment or an aspiring VC, lookin...
From Building A Unicorn To Investing In Them with Suranga Chandratillake OBE, General Partner at Balderton Capital
June 28, 2023 03:55 - 44 minutes“If you think there’s something that needs to be changed in the world, I think that starting a company is the best and easiest way to achieve that change.” For our penultimate episode in this VC feature, we’re joined by Suranga Chandratillake OBE, former engineer and entrepreneur, now General Partner at Balderton Capital, one of Europe's leading early stage technology venture capital firms. Before joining the world of VC, Suranga founded blinkx, an intelligent video search engine, which he t...
From Operator To VC - Adapting To The Industry with Rosie Barnett, Principal at Delin Ventures
June 26, 2023 03:55 - 12 minutes“Spend some time with the team to shadow and see what they actually do day to day, before you join. It’s invaluable because it gives you an opportunity to try before you buy.” In part 3 of our bite-sized ‘Operator to VC’ feature, Rosie Barnett, Principal at Delin Ventures, talks to us about making the transition to VC. We hear the criteria Rosie looked at when deciding which VC to join and the crucial steps she took to adapt to the new industry. She also shares some of the great communitie...
Investing In FinTech, Crypto & Emerging Markets with Zeynep Yavuz, Partner at General Catalyst
June 21, 2023 03:55 - 30 minutes“If you have the passion to solve a problem, you will find a way to solve it, no matter what comes in your way.”Next up in our VC feature series, we’re joined by Zeynep Yavuz, Partner at General Catalyst. General Catalyst is a top-tier VC that invests from early stage through to growth equity stages, having backed some of the world's biggest tech companies, including Airbnb, Warby Parker and Stripe. Having grown up in Turkey with entrepreneur parents, Zeynep saw first-hand that a more matur...
From Operator To VC - Skills & Resources For Your Move Into VC with Rosie Barnett, Principal at Delin Ventures
June 19, 2023 03:55 - 24 minutes“Founders want to work with investors who can understand what they are going through.” Welcome back to week two of our popular VC feature, where we’re joined by the biggest movers and shakers in the industry, with stellar mentorship for anyone looking to get into VC and guidance for any Founders currently fundraising. We’re back today with another bite-sized episode with Rosie Barnett, Principal at Delin Ventures. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on practical advice for Operators transitio...
Quantum Physicist Turned VC Partner, with Sasha Vidiborskiy, Partner at Atomico
June 14, 2023 03:55 - 44 minutes“The most successful companies are the ones that went against what is considered the status quo.”In our inaugural episode of our latest VC feature series, we’re joined by someone who is inspired by Founders that don't see limits in what could be achieved with the help of technology…Today, we’re joined by Sasha Vidiborskiy, a quantum physicist turned VC Partner at Atomico. Atomico is a $5bn+ AUM VC fund, investing in ambitious tech Founders at Series A and beyond, with a particular focus on E...
From Operator To VC - Busting Industry Myths with Rosie Barnett, Principal at Delin Ventures
June 12, 2023 03:55 - 18 minutes“You can still have an incredibly successful business, without it being a triple decker Unicorn.” This week we’re launching another series of our popular VC feature, where we’re joined by the biggest movers and shakers in the industry, sharing exclusive market insights, mentorship for anyone looking to get into VC and guidance for any Founders currently fundraising. Alongside our Wednesday episodes, we are also launching four bite-sized episodes on Monday, taking a deep dive into one of the...
Community & Purpose - A Series 9 Roundup
June 07, 2023 03:55 - 12 minutes"Community for me has always been - What is our purpose? Why do we exist? What's it all for? Why does it even matter?”There are two popular topics that come up time and time again when we interview our 40 Minute Mentors and when we speak to JBM clients and candidates. These topics are: Building communities and sticking to your purpose. In this week’s episode, we’ve rounded up some of the best advice from our most recent Series, including: ➡️ Vanity metrics vs Impact - Nikki Wicks, CEO of T...
The Truth About Diets & Nutrition Advice For Busy Execs with Rhiannon Lambert
May 31, 2023 03:55 - 39 minutesTW: This episode includes conversations around eating disorders and extreme quick fixes that are not recommended or endorsed. If you are struggling with the topics covered, please seek professional help. "A Mediterranean style diet can be more effective than anti-depressants." The nation's health is arguably the worst it's been in generations, and that predominantly comes down to our relationship with food…. What if everyone knew the truth about fad diets? Are calories actually to blame? Is ...
Boosting Your Financial Wellbeing with Vivi Friedgut, Founder of Blackbullion
May 24, 2023 03:55 - 42 minutes“Most people listening need to understand that the government is not coming to save us. There is not going to be a huge pension when we retire. What you have is what you will have.” With interest rates on the rise, and the cost of living higher than ever, all of us are feeling the strain of financial stress… To help us get money smart and enhance our financial wellbeing, we’re joined by Vivi Friedgut, the Founder of Blackbullion - a financial wellbeing platform that equips young people with ...
From Burnout To Improving Team’s Mental Health with Sançar Sahin, Co-Founder of Oliva
May 17, 2023 03:55 - 41 minutes“Everybody has something, everybody is travelling through this thing called life, and life is not all sunshine and rainbows.” Did you know, around 12 billion working days globally, are lost every year to depression and anxiety? These staggering stats find us amidst a mental health crisis, and a huge demand for increased support for employee wellbeing… What gives you energy? And what takes it away? What boundaries do you set? Figuring this out is at the heart of wellbeing for this week’s 40 M...
The Power Of Digital Detox with Hector Hughes, Co-Founder of Unplugged
May 10, 2023 03:55 - 35 minutes“When people and companies are on the verge of burnout, then it’s just this busyness epidemic.” You’re in a cabin, in the middle of no-where, for 3 nights. And your phone has been locked away, until you leave. It’s just you, nature, and your mind. This is not the start of a horror movie script. Although being without our phones can be a super scary thought… Today, we’re kicking off our new wellbeing feature series with Hector Hughes, the Co-Founder of Unplugged. Unplugged are solving the b...
Series 9 Roundup: Tech Layoffs, Building Category-Defining Businesses & Founder's Mental Health
May 03, 2023 03:55 - 10 minutesAs we approach 1 million downloads and wrap up Series 9 of our 40 Minute Mentor podcast, we wanted to reflect on the brilliant career mentorship we received over the last 12 weeks. From building a bootstrapped global fitness brand, to the end of HR, a CBD drink phenomenon to mental health and football, we really covered a spectrum of golden nuggets in the world of startups and scaleups. Not to mention some candid life lessons along the way. In today’s episode, we hear the very best moments f...
Putting Women In Control Of Their Reproductive Health with Alice Pelton, Founder of The Lowdown
April 26, 2023 03:55 - 37 minutes“Hiring the wrong people teaches you more about your culture than hiring the right people...” Did you know a third of women in the UK do not have easy access to contraception? And 80% of those who are using contraception have reported side effects… Following her own experience of having devastating side effects of being put on the wrong contraception, today’s 40 Minute Mentor, Alice Pelton, decided to take matters into her own hands. That’s why she started The Lowdown - the UK’s leading sex...
Behind The Scenes Of SVB’s Collapse with Dom Hallas, Executive Director of Coadec
April 24, 2023 03:55 - 25 minutesThere won’t be many Founders out there who weren’t affected by the roller coaster weekend of the SVB collapse. Even if you weren’t banking with SVB yourself, the chances are high that your clients, investors or suppliers were. Although we all got to breathe a sigh of relief with HSBC acquiring SVB, many questions remain: Why did SVB collapse? How did we get to this outcome and who was behind it all? What happened behind the scenes during this weekend? To answer all of this and more, we’re j...
From Professional Poker To Making Sustainable Living Easy with James Mishreki, Founder of Skin+Me and Life Supplies
April 19, 2023 03:55 - 42 minutes“Poker teaches you resilience, because it’s a complete rollercoaster. It is very humbling, it’s a bit like running a startup. Experience outweighs theory, just like being a Founder.” From wanting to be an entrepreneur since the school yard days, to a self-set mission of building two billion pound brands in his 30’s, today’s guest is no stranger to the rollercoaster life of startups. And he’s never had a job. This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is James Mishreki, Founder of popular skincare brand Sk...
Becoming A More Confident Negotiator with Selena Rezvani
April 17, 2023 03:55 - 19 minutesNo matter whether you’re negotiating your salary, promotion, a new project or a deal with a client or investor - today’s episode will help you get it across the line. For this 40 Minute Mentor bite-sized episode, we’re joined by Selena Rezvani, award-winning journalist, coach, speaker and author of ‘Quick Confidence’. Ahead of her book launching on May, 9th 2023, Selena shares with us some easy to follow mentorship on: ➡️ The fundamental pillars of building your confidence ➡️ What makes s...
From The Premier League To Mental Health Advocate with Clarke Carlisle
April 12, 2023 03:55 - 54 minutes⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains topics of mental health and suicide attempts, that may be harmful or traumatising to some audiences. If you’re affected by any of the topics discussed, please make sure you reach out to the helplines listed below. ⚠️ “Nothing prepared me for that loss of identity that I had without football.” Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a professional footballer in England? And what life looks like once you decide to retire from your career in spo...
Building Lasting Human Connections with Simone Heng
April 10, 2023 03:55 - 11 minutesIf there’s one thing that became obvious during the pandemic and the various different lockdowns, it’s the importance of human connection. But what happens to us when we get disconnected from our peers? How do we build actually lasting connections? And what are the best ways for team leaders to facilitate and create opportunities for human connection in an increasingly hybrid world? To answer all of these questions, we’re joined by Simone Heng, a human connection specialist and author of ...
Building The UK’s Fastest Growing Soft Drinks Brand with Olivia Ferdi, Co-Founder of TRIP
April 05, 2023 03:55 - 46 minutes“You need to recognise that your mental health is a muscle and it’s not a case of doing a 30 day cleanse and mediations and you’re all good. That’s not how it works.” What started off as a new way to eliminate the daily stresses of life in the city, turned into the UK’s favourite soft drinks brand. This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Olivia Ferdi, the Co-Founder of popular CBD brand, TRIP. Coming from a law background, there were plenty of early stage challenges Olivia and her Co-Founder and h...
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Public Speaking with Alex Merry
April 03, 2023 03:55 - 14 minutesPublic speaking - an instrumental skill to perfect for any Founder and executive. It’s also one of the most dreaded aspects of being a business leader. To help make your next presentation a less stressful experience, we’re joined by Alex Merry, former COO, turned public speaking coach. Alex doesn’t only help leaders deliver high-stakes presentations at work and globally recognised conferences, through his coaching and online speaking club, MicDrop, but he’s also published his advice in h...
Building The World’s First IVF Insurance with Nader AlSalim, Founder & CEO of Gaia
March 29, 2023 03:55 - 42 minutes“I don’t want Gaia to be seen as a women’s health business. 50% of the cases that we see are male factor infertility. This is a family building problem that affects men and women equally.” 1 in 6 couples are affected by fertility issues, but with aspiring parents spending over £14k on average on their treatment, only 1 in 7 people in the UK who require IVF, end up accessing it. One Founder on a mission to change that and make fertility treatment more accessible is today’s 40 Minute Mentor, ...
How To Successfully Build A Fractional Career with Ben Sanders
March 27, 2023 03:55 - 17 minutesOne of the biggest trends we’ve seen in hiring over the last year has been the rise of fractional careers. It doesn’t just give talent more flexibility and freedom, but also gives Founders the opportunity to hire highly experienced operators at a fraction of the cost, and even try before they buy. To discuss how you actually build a fractional career, the benefits to both talent and employers, plus the downfalls you might want to consider before pursuing a portfolio career, we’ve invited JB...
Tackling The Energy Crisis with Zoisa North-Bond, CEO of Octopus Energy Generation & Octopus Energy for Business
March 22, 2023 04:55 - 36 minutes“If I’m doing exactly the same things this year, in exactly the same ways that I did last year, then I’m failing.” It’s been a turbulent year for the energy sector and many of us have seen the aftermath in our energy bills. To get first-hand insights into the energy crisis and the movement towards greener and more sustainable energy sources, we’re joined by Zoisa North-Bond, the CEO of Octopus Energy Generation and Octopus Energy for Business. In today’s episode, Zoisa shares with us: ➡️ Her ...
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition with Amir Nooriala, Managing Partner at Aurias
March 20, 2023 04:55 - 12 minutesFor this week’s bit-sized 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by Amir Nooriala, the Managing Partner of Aurias. Amir has previously joined us on the podcast, sharing his experience as COO of Callsign and OakNorth Bank. This time, he’s telling us more about his new venture, Aurias, offering business owners a retirement pathway that ensures the legacy of their company and employees. In today’s episode, you’ll find out: ➡️ Amir’s career journey to COO and angel investor ➡️ How this experi...
Making Packaging Disappear with Earthshot Prize Winner Pierre Paslier, Co-Founder of Notpla
March 15, 2023 09:11 - 36 minutes“Plastic has its use cases. In the medical industry, it saves lives every day. But for takeaway uses, where it’s used for a short amount of time, that’s where it’s a real issue.” For today’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by Pierre Paslier, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Notpla, a sustainable packaging startup. To this day, Notpla have partnered with the likes of Lucozade, to replace single use plastic cups and bottles at the London Marathon, and JustEat, to launch a food container c...
History’s Leading Female Black Voices, presented by Samuel Tholley
March 13, 2023 04:55 - 17 minutesFollowing on from our pledge last year to continue shining a light on History’s influential black voices, beyond Black History Month, we welcome back Samuel Tholley, the Founder of Hidden Pages - a zine discovering hidden Melanated history & lists of sources exploring the Melanated/"Black" experience. Today, and in continuation of celebrating International Women’s Day, beyond March 8th, Samuel shares two stories of female trailblazers with us, who have significantly shaped the world we live ...
Social Media For A Better World with Sue Fennessy, Founder & CEO of WeAre8
March 08, 2023 04:55 - 46 minutes“The only way that the world will see women and diversity differently, is when we create something that is so big and transformational that people will never underestimate women again.” In today’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, and to mark this year’s International Women’s Day, we’re joined by Sue Fennessy, the Founder & CEO of WeAre8. WeAre8 is a hate-free community that is built upon the idea that collective change and daily actions can make the world a better place. The team have been on an ...
Embracing Equity - International Women's Day 2023
March 06, 2023 04:55 - 20 minutesRecruitment and Tech are both not industries with the best reputation when it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity. That’s why JBM and 40 Minute Mentor are on a mission to change that. With our podcast specifically, we’re always looking to feature unique and inspiring stories, especially giving underrepresented voices a platform to share theirs. We’re very much still a work in progress and are always looking to improve series on series and year on year. With that in mind, we have had...
Why HR Is Dead with Anouk Agussol, Founder of Unleashed
March 01, 2023 04:55 - 47 minutes“The best way of treating people is not as if they're a resource, but by working with them to create something amazing.” In today’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by Anouk Agussol, the Founder and CEO of Unleashed. Unleashed are on a mission to gear up early stage and scaling companies for speedy and sustainable success, through people and culture. They help create thriving businesses and great places to work, through leadership programmes, coaching, bespoke people projects and embe...
Celebrating World Book Day with our 40 Minute Mentor Authors
February 27, 2023 04:55 - 14 minutesIn today’s bite-sized 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re taking a look back on some of our most popular 40 Minute Mentor author episodes. Just in time for World Book Day, later this week, we’re going to hear about the journeys our 40 Minute Mentor authors have been on and how they’ve taken their best-selling books from ideation to launch, and all the ups and downs in between. Whether you’re thinking about writing your own book yourself, or you’re simply looking for some new books packed with men...
From Google To Building The Fastest Growing Healthy Meal Subscription Business with Simmy Dhillon, Founder of Simmer
February 22, 2023 04:55 - 46 minutes“I was finally getting all of these jobs that I always wanted, but I was always more passionate about my own business and would keep working on it outside of my normal hours.” Landing a role at Google as a graduate will make most people put thoughts about their next moves on hold. Not for today’s 40 Minute Mentor. We’re joined by the brilliant Simmy Dhillon, Founder of Simmer, the meal subscription service on a mission to nourish and delight through food by making eating well everyday easy ...
Becoming a Chief of Staff, with Emily Good, Libby Dangoor and Simon Rodrigues
February 20, 2023 04:55 - 19 minutesIn this week’s bite-sized 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re looking at a role which has gained increasing popularity within the Startup and Scaleup world over the last 12 months - the Chief of Staff role. To help us explore more of the day to day and the skills any aspiring CoS needs, we’re joined by: 📌 Emily Good, Chief of Staff at Lantum. 📌 Libby Dangoor, Chief of Staff at Multiverse. 📌 Simon Rodrigues, former Chief of Staff at Curio, now Founder & CEO at Saber Works. They share tons of ...
“From Layoffs To Lemonade” with Abadesi Osunsade, DE&I Leader and Founder & CEO of Hustle Crew
February 15, 2023 04:55 - 51 minutes“It’s sad when you go into something with the idea of building a legacy and then that gets cut off. You have to realise, this is happening because you take risks, and that’s a good thing.” In this week’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by Abadesi Osunsade, DE&I leader and Founder & CEO of Hustle Crew, a inclusion education provider on a mission to create a world in which businesses are centred on inclusion, belonging and redistributing power. Before building Hustle Crew, Abadesi foll...