40 Minute Mentor

“Founders often don’t have someone outside of the business that they can be really vulnerable with…that’s where an advisor can help.”For our final episode in our career spotlight feature series, we’re taking a deep dive into an increasingly popular, yet often unspoken about role - the advisory role. To help us cover the ins and outs of the role, how you can land your first gig and the benefits to Founders, we’re joined by JBM Principal, Marina Maxwell and Chris Seigal, Advisor to D2C brands. So, whether you’re already an advisor, you’re starting to think about making the move into advisory work or you’re a Founder thinking about making this hire - this episode will cover some of the most frequent questions we get asked. Episode chapters: ➡️ What is a Startup advisor? [3:42]➡️ The rise and power of advisory roles [6:02]➡️ From side-hustle to full-time advisor [8:44]➡️ The rewards and benefits [9:39]➡️ What to expect from the day-to-day [11:57]➡️ How Founders benefit [14:28]➡️ Positioning yourself when starting out [17:26]➡️ Being transparent and navigating pricing [18:43]➡️ Working with headhunters [22:00]➡️ The value of high-quality advisors [25:24]➡️ Ready to hire? Advice for Founders [29:44]➡️ Building a curious culture [31:18]➡️ Hone the pitch, build momentum, gain confidence [33:28]➡️ Navigating imposter syndrome [35:24]⛳ Helpful links:➡️ For more career mentorship, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbm-consulting-ltd/?viewAsMember=true➡️ Find out more about our team and mission here: https://jbmc.co.uk/ ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You need to be able to own what you do have, but even more so, what you don’t have.”Following last week’s episode on building a stand-out CV and personal brand on LinkedIn, we’re now focusing on the next crucial stage in the recruitment process - the interview.Very often, the interview stage can feel quite daunting, but a lot of it comes down to preparation and doing the work upfront. In today’s episode, we’ll hear from our wonderful JBM team who lift the curtain on the secret to nailing the interview stage and share some of the most common mistakes they see people make, when it comes to interviews. So, whether you’re job hunting right now or starting to think about the next step in your career, this episode will help set you on the right path… Episode chapters: ➡️ Different methods to prepare for an interview [1:05]➡️ Communicating your strengths [2:21]➡️ Getting your questions answered [4:19]➡️ Bringing relevant experience to the table [5:48]➡️ Getting the basics right [06:55]➡️ A reminder on working with your headhunter [07:25]➡️ Focusing on the human side in interviews [08:17]➡️ Key skills for Startups [08:48]➡️ The power of curiosity: a non-negotiable [10:54]➡️ How to let the conversation flow [13:21]➡️ Do you feel drained or energised? [13:59]➡️ Every failure is a redirection [16:58]➡️ Common interview mistakes [18:45]➡️ The biggest faux pas: Yes it happens! [20:23]⛳ Helpful links:➡️ For more career mentorship, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbm-consulting-ltd/?viewAsMember=true➡️ Find out more about our team and mission here: https://jbmc.co.uk/ ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tips on creating an exceptional CV and building a personal brand on LinkedIn, communicating achievements effectively, creating a standout CV with a well-designed format, building a strong LinkedIn profile, and building confidence to start posting content online.

Just like that we’re closing another year of 40 Minute Mentor. This year, we surpassed our 200 published episodes mark and are fast approaching 1 million downloads. Before we kick off a brand new feature series in the new year, we asked some of our biggest 40 Minute Mentor fans for their nominations for the best episode of 2023.From scaling teams to Founder mistakes and investment advice, our guests may range across industries but they all align on one thing - sharing pocket-sized career mentorship with you all. So, for one final time this year, join us to discover the best episodes of the past 12 months. We’d also love to know YOUR favourite episode, so feel free to drop our producer Hannah a note on hannah@jbmc.co.uk ⛳ Helpful links:➡️ Follow JBM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbm-consulting-ltd/?viewAsMember=true➡️ Find out more about JBM: https://jbmc.co.uk/ ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we’re nearing the end of the year, your 40 Minute Mentor Host, James Mitra, takes a moment to reflect on the last 12 months of podcasting and what the year ahead may have in store. A huge thank you for all your support over the last 12 months - we wouldn’t be where we are without you! If you have any feedback, topic or guest ideas for 2024, please get in touch on hannah@jbmc.co.uk - we always love hearing from you! For now, all that’s left to say is - Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas (if you’re celebrating!) and see you next Wednesday for more pocket-sized mentorship! ⛳ Helpful links:➡️ Follow JBM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbm-consulting-ltd/?viewAsMember=true➡️ Find out more about JBM: https://jbmc.co.uk/ ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The thing I love a lot about startups, it’s like a personal self-development course at a rapid rate.”For our final episode in our Replay series, we’re joined by Sharmadean Reid MBE, Founder of The Stack World, a platform for the women’s creator economy to buy and sell from each other. In this candid episode, we chat about Sharmadean’s Founder journey from a nail salon to a global mecca for aspiring entrepreneurs, and ultimately starting The Stack World. We discuss the lessons she learned, the mistakes she’s made and her vision for the future, including: ➡️ How her childhood and education influenced her career [03:52]➡️ The start of her Founder journey, opening her first nail salon [06:27]➡️ First time challenges of a startup Founder [10:14]➡️ The problem with saying yes to everything [11:01]➡️ Reflections on her time at WAH London [12:14]➡️ The beauty of failing fast [14:26]➡️ Business trauma: the realities of starting a second venture [15:48]➡️ A closer look at VC backed startups [17:54]➡️ Leadership evolution: being a magpie of information [19:20]➡️ The core reason for friction in the workplace [20:20]➡️ Navigating a new business amidst the COVID pandemic [22:42]➡️ How the pandemic affected women in the workplace [26:36]➡️ The Stack World: Creating a network of mission-driven women [28:18]➡️ Gender equality and representation across industries [30:57]➡️ Finding the balance in mentorship [32:59]⛳ Helpful links:➡️ Connect with Sharmadean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmadeanreid/➡️ Find out more about The Stack World: https://www.thestack.world/ ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The importance of the team around you, having focus and discipline and the awareness of facing setbacks… it’s been great to bring the things I’ve learned from sport into the business world.”From the 2012 Olympic poster girl to Founder of FemTech brand, Jennis… today’s 40 Minute Mentor Replay episode is with none other than Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill.In this episode we talked about the ins and outs of Jess’s phenomenal sporting career and her pivot into the business world with Jennis - a women’s hormonal health platform, with the goal to help women understand what’s happening hormonally. Tune in to the full episode to explore: ➡️ The realistic road to success [04:32]➡️ Jess’ introduction to sport and falling into athletics [05:52]➡️ Dealing with pressure and making sacrifices [07:52]➡️ How to support children without being a pushy parent [09:39]➡️ Reliving the ups and downs of Super Saturday [13:03]➡️ Focusing on one event at a time and taking home Gold [15:04]➡️ Exploring the other side of success [16:40]➡️ Motherhood and Jess’s motivation to get back out there [17:23]➡️ Coping with retirement and starting again [23:05]➡️ From athlete to FemTech Founder, how Jennis began [26:56]➡️ The Jennis mission - putting women first [29:11]➡️ Closing the gender data gap in women’s health [30:55]➡️ Transitioning from sport to Startup life [32:18]➡️ Aligning personal values with company culture [34:09]➡️ The emotional rollercoaster of fundraising [36:37]➡️ Providing mentorship for the England Rugby team [39:13]➡️ The humble insights into being a role model [43:20]⛳ Helpful links:➡️ Connect with Jess: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dame-jessica-ennis-hill-a84b5420b/➡️ Find out more about Jennis: https://www.jennis.com/ ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I was most unhappy at work when I was making the most money and the biggest amount of success.” From a successful career at Google, to the journey of making 1 billion people happy.That is the story of Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google X, author of Solve for Happy and Founder of One Billion Happy. It’s an episode full of wisdom, honesty and candid reflections. In today’s 40 Minute Mentor Replay, Mo shares his incredible story, including spending 25 years in tech and the devastating experience of losing his son in 2014 which set him on a completely new path. Today’s episode topics: ➡️  Heartbreak and loss, finding a new purpose in pain [04:31]➡️  The beginning of his happiness journey [06:34]➡️  Going viral with 1 Billion Happy [07:44]➡️  Committed acceptance in the face of grief [09:29]➡️  Anger lessons from Gandhi’s grandson [13:26]➡️  Mo’s work as a happiness engineer [15:27]➡️  The three ingredients for success [20:14]➡️  Finding your purpose by knowing what doesn’t resonate [23:12]➡️  The infinite game called life [25:08]➡️  Finding micro-purposes in the everyday [27:40]➡️  The power of making happiness a choice [33:05]➡️  Definition of happiness is and the golden age of compassion [34:32]➡️  Allowing yourself to be a mentee, using your circle of support [37:31] ➡️  The problem with being remembered… [39:34]⛳ Helpful links:➡️ Connect with Mo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mogawdat/➡️ Find out more about One Billion Happy: http://onebillionhappy.org/➡️ Listen to Mo’s podcast, Slow Mo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slo-mo-a-podcast-with-mo-gawdat/id1508914142 ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Globally, a third of all the food we produce each year gets thrown away. Meanwhile, 800 million people go to bed hungry, who could be fed with a quarter of the food we waste in the Western world.” Did you know that roughly one third of the world's food is wasted?Meanwhile, 1 in 9 people on our planet are either starving or malnourished...This is something today’s 40 Minute Mentor is on a mission to change. In today’s replay episode, we’re joined by Tessa Clarke, the Co-Founder and CEO of the popular sharing app Olio. Tessa’s career has taken her down many paths, including consulting and publishing to MD of eCommerce at Dyson. We first shared this episode three years ago, and the message is as important as ever, if not more so. Tune in to explore:➡️ Pivoting from consulting to Startup Founder [02:30]➡️ Creating your path in consulting [05:06]➡️ Transitioning from consulting to industry [06:40]➡️ The excitement of feeling the fear in new roles [08:15]➡️ Taking Dyson on a digital journey [09:14]➡️ Leadership lessons from James Dyson [12:53]➡️ The importance of surrounding yourself with people who will challenge you [14:06]➡️ Building a mission-driven career plan, Tessa’s journey to entrepreneurship [15:20]➡️ The lightbulb moment that started Olio’s journey [17:08]➡️ Tackling the food waste pandemic [18:19]➡️ Ambassadors helping you scale your mission-driven business [19:45]➡️ We are ‘theoretically more connected’ but more lonely - a focus on community [23:21]➡️ Championing diversity and prioritising at the board level [24:34]➡️ Advice for diverse Founders tackling biassed questions in fundraising [27:28]➡️ Recruiting from your community to tackle the hiring challenge [30:05]➡️ Top tips: How we can all contribute to combat the global food waste problem [32:54]➡️ Finding mentorship organically and learning from your peers [35:55] ⛳ Helpful links:➡️ Connect with Tessa Clarke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tecook/➡️ Find out more about Olio: https://olioapp.com/en/➡️ Check out Tessa’s ‘Where Are They Now’ episode: https://jbmc.co.uk/insights/40-minute-mentor/tessa-clarke-scaling-olio/ ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir Clive Woodward, World Cup winning England Rugby coach, discusses topics such as learning from failures, handling pressure, creating psychological safety, and the transferable learnings between sport and business. He also emphasizes the importance of mentorship, learning from different perspectives, and embracing a fun and inclusive team culture.