James Reed: all about business

With over a quarter of UK workers experiencing negative wellbeing because of work, how can you improve your own mental wellbeing, and stop being frazzled for good?In this episode of 'All About Business,' I sit down with comedian, writer and mental health advocate Ruby Wax OBE.We discuss how mindfulness can transform your mental health, how businesses can support struggling colleagues and the time Trump left her stranded in Arkansas.Ruby Wax OBE is an actress, comedian, writer, television personality, and mental health campaigner. In 2017, Ruby founded the Frazzled Cafe, a community based on the power of emotional openness that provides space where anyone can come and be listened to without judgment. Ruby has also released a range of best-selling books, including I’m Not As Well as I Thought I Was in May 2023. Ruby also offers leadership and management training, using workshops and practical exercises to enable business leaders to create trust and rapport and more skilled communication with clients and colleagues.02:59 The Ruby Wax Brand06:14 Mindfulness and Personal Growth15:31 Frazzled Culture and Authenticity28:24 Connecting with People in Business31:19 Rickman's Wisdom: Let People Come to You33:53 Managing Stress and Mental Fitness in the Workplace35:40 The Importance of Authenticity and Self-Management39:05 The Power of Community and Connection43:41 A Hilarious Encounter with TrumpJoin Frazzled CafeBuy Ruby’s booksVisit Ruby Wax’s websiteFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to get your brand heard, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

How do you keep wildlife business running in the face of social, political and cultural change?In this episode of All About Business, I speak to Reggie Heyworth, the owner of one of the UK’s biggest wildlife parks. Cotswold Wildlife Park, which was started by his father all the way back in 1969.  We discuss how he took over the business from his father, how they kept the animals alive during the pandemic as well as  his thoughts on the ‘anti-zoo brigade.’ Reggie grew up in the Cotswold Wildlife Park, a business his father started in 1969, and which has grown into one of the UK’s largest wildlife parks. For several years, he worked as a conservationist on the African continent. In 2012, he returned to the UK to take over the running of the park. He created the park’s famous gardens, and also runs a number of initiatives, including Keeper for the Day, where you can learn about the animals and how they are looked after. 01:13 The Origins of the Wildlife Park04:03 Early Challenges and Successes10:29 Modern Zoo Practices and Conservation21:07 Reggie's Return and Leadership22:16 Impact of COVID-19 on the Wildlife Park27:17 Navigating the Reopening Challenges28:29 Reassessing Business Strategies32:15 Difficult Decisions During the Pandemic35:51 Leadership and Team Building Insights37:44 The Importance of Loving Animals41:19 Future of Wildlife Conservation43:23 Creating a Beautiful Environment47:01 Looking Ahead: Five Years from Now48:07 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsVisit Cotswold Wildlife ParkFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

With new sustainability laws coming into play, how can you make sure your organisation is ESG-ready, without sacrificing your bottom line? In this episode of All About Business, I’m joined by Profit with Purpose founder Isabel Kelly, where we discuss all things ESG. We explore how you can meet your social and environmental goals while still remaining profitable, and how you can develop an authentic strategy that goes hand in hand with your brandIsabel is the Founder of Profit with Purpose, a consultancy firm that works with companies to create and embed social impact strategies into businesses and brands. Isabel is a non-executive director at TPXimpact, an AIM-listed tech company where she Chairs the ESG Committee. She is also a member of the board at The Big Give and is a social impact careers advisor for MBA students at the Said Business School, Oxford University.Timestamps00:57 Introducing Isabel Kelly and Profit With Purpose02:12 The Origin Story of Profit With Purpose03:03 Integrating Social Impact in Business06:42 Defining Authentic Purpose09:02 Challenges and Resistance in Purpose-Driven Business13:45 Navigating ESG Legislation and Reporting24:57 The Role of B Corps in Purpose-Driven Business31:56 Airlines and Vaccine Financing32:53 Promoting ESG in the Workplace33:33 Salesforce's Environmental Journey35:26 Challenges and Controversies in ESG37:36 Purpose-Driven Business Strategies39:50 Becoming a B Corp42:12 Consulting for ESG and Purpose48:30 Diversity and Inclusion in Boards52:07 Metrics and Reporting for ESG55:58 Final Thoughts and Future GoalsLinksFollow Isabel Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelkelly-pwp-esgx/Check out Profit with Purpose: https://profitwithpurpose.co.uk/ Explore the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goalsFollow James Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chairmanjames/All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

In this episode of 'All About Business', James is joined by Sue Douglas, who transitioned from a medical journalism background to becoming a top Fleet Street editor. She discusses her move to apartheid-era South Africa as a reporter for the Rand Daily Mail and witnessed significant historical events firsthand. Returning to the UK, she navigated her way through the competitive media landscape, encountering both setbacks and successes, ultimately finding her place in the vibrant and chaotic world of Fleet Street journalism.Timecodes:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:28 Guest's Career Beginnings00:38 Journey to South Africa01:22 Reporting in South Africa03:05 Return to Fleet Street03:50 Joining News of the WorldFollow Sue Douglas on LinkedInFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

In this bonus episode of 'All About Business,' Journalist, Tech CEO and Entrepreneur, Sue Douglas, explores the complexities of balancing business management and leadership with personal life responsibilities. Sue delves into the gender dynamics within professional settings, the historical and biological roles of men and women, and the struggle for achieving a balanced work-life equilibrium. The conversation also touches upon personal anecdotes about parenting, societal expectations, and the implications of more women entering the workforce. Timecodes:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:27 Gender Differences and Career Choices01:12 Balancing Career and Family02:21 Reflections on Parenting03:29 Community and Work-Life Balance05:14 Gender Pay Gap and Workplace Inequality07:02 Concluding Thoughts on Gender RolesFollow Sue Douglas on LinkedInFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

In this bonus episode of 'All About Business,' James is joined by Journalist, Entrepreneur and Tech CEO Sue Douglas. She delves into a chilling investigation from the 1980s when, as a young medical correspondent she uncovered a story about potentially AIDS-contaminated blood used for transfusions, risking public health. She describes the challenges, including government hesitation, media backlash, and the impact of her ground-breaking report that led to a public inquiry 40 years later. Timecodes:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:28 A Chance Encounter Leads to a Big Story01:58 Investigating the Blood Contamination04:09 Breaking the Story06:28 The Aftermath and ReflectionFollow Sue Douglas on LinkedInFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

Imagine losing everything. Then imagine turning it all around and becoming a multi-millionaire within 5 years. In this episode of 'All About Business', entrepreneur, property investor, and author Rob Moore shares his journey from being £50,000 in debt to becoming a multi-millionaire in less than five years. Rob discusses his philosophy on money as a store of time, value, and energy, the importance of finding opportunity, raising money, and building a business from scratch. We explore his views on the significance of hard work, the role of education in preparing future entrepreneurs and the critical aspects of building a personal brand in today's digital age. Timestamps01:44 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome03:34 Rob Moore's Early Life and Influences05:05 The Turning Point: Meeting a Business Partner09:23 The Rise of a Training Business14:47 University vs. Entrepreneurship27:11 The Essence of Money33:38 Recruitment and Team Building36:56 The Importance of Management Skills39:02 Integrity and Honesty in Recruitment41:42 The Role of LinkedIn in Personal Branding48:24 The Value of Hard Work and Entrepreneurship52:51 Rob Moore Foundation: Supporting Young Entrepreneurs59:20 Finding the Right Business Partner01:08:04 The Significance of Personal BrandLinksFollow Rob Moore on LinkedInFollow Rob Moore on InstagramVisit Rob’s websiteFollow James Reed on LinkedinAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

Are you ever too old to turn your favourite hobby into a brand-new business venture?In this very special episode of All About Business, James Reed is joined by his wife Nicola, founder of the successful drinks company, Beeble.Nicola shares how she turned her husband’s birthday gift into a thriving business, the ups and downs of bootstrapping a company with her daughter’s friend, as well as some rather disturbing facts about her bee colony.  Nicola is an artist, teacher, beekeeper and entrepreneur. She owns Beeble, a B-Corp that makes a wide variety of spirits with honey from her very own hives. Nicola has a Master's degree in Fine Art from St Martin's School of Art, a PGDip from Chelsea College of Arts and a teaching degree from University College London.01:37 Introduction02:27 Nicola Reed's Beekeeping Journey04:43 Turning Honey into Spirits07:45 The Beeble Brand and Business Growth13:22 Balancing Business and Passion for Bees23:54 Insights and Lessons from Beekeeping27:07 Beekeeping Courses and Techniques28:31 Personal Experiences with Bee Stings30:39 The Undertaker Bee and Bee Communication32:49 Challenges in the Spirit Business36:11 Marketing Strategies and Customer Feedback41:36 Beekeeping in Prisons43:17 The Joys and Challenges of Beekeeping46:03 Future Plans for Beeble48:25 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTry Beeble’s delicious honey whiskyTake a beekeeping courseFollow Nicola Reed on LinkedInFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

Climbing to the top of the ladder can be tough. With competition from peers, how do you stand out so you can get that promotion and even become Managing Director?In this episode of All About Business, James is joined by Donna Murrell, Managing Director of Reed in Partnership. Donna began her career at Reed as an entry-level employment advisor and worked her way up to the very top. In this conversation, she shares little known strategies for boosting your career, explains why diversity in leadership is so important and gives actionable advice for building your confidence no matter where you are in your career.Donna is the Managing Director of Reed in Partnership, a branch of Reed which delivers public services such as employment support, wellbeing advice and DVSA testing. Donna has been at Reed for over 20 years, starting as an Employment Advisor.00:58 Introducing Donna Murrell07:47 Expanding Reed in Partnership09:54 Leadership and team building13:08 Donna's management philosophy20:44 Going from Operations Director to Managing Director25:16 Advice for aspiring leaders29:51 Spotting and nurturing talent31:25 Creating Opportunities for Employee Engagement37:01 Embracing curiosity and learning39:30 Women in leadership: challenges and progress49:34 Preparing for career progression52:05 Building confidence and overcoming anxiety54:49 Reed interview roundFollow Donna on LinkedInFollow James Reed on LinkedInLearn more about Reed in PartnershipAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk 

With seventy percent of online buyers abandoning their shopping before checkout, how can you create a frictionless customer journey that only takes ten seconds?In this episode of All About Business, James Reed speaks to customer experience expert Todd Unger. Todd reveals why most customer journeys don’t work, how low-cost AI can help you understand your customers better, and the hit Ariana Grande song that could transform your approach to customer experience.Todd Unger is the Chief Experience Officer at the American Medical Association, overseeing membership, marketing and customer experience initiatives. His book, the ten-second customer journey explains how you can rapidly convert customers online, drawing on Todd’s 30 year career in marketing and customer experience.02:00 Meet Todd Unger: Chief Experience Officer03:27 The evolution of Customer Experience08:04 The four points of CXO10:50 The importance of frictionless experience18:07 Building effective digital services24:10 Building a culture of testing and experimentation26:17 The role of AI in modern testing26:44 AI's impact on the 10 second customer journey28:03 Leveraging technology partners for AI34:29 Practical applications and future of AI45:17 Customer experience advice for entrepreneurs48:27 Reed interview roundFollow Todd Unger on LinkedInVisit Todd Unger’s website: https://www.toddunger.com/Buy Todd Unger’s book Follow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk