The Podcast for Fellow Ambitious Minds!
Welcome to Ambitious Minds, where Jay uncovers the inspiring stories of relatable, ambitious individuals who are all looking to leave a mark in their industry - whether they’re climbing the corporate ladder, launching startups, or reinventing their careers.
Each episode covers key topics such as career growth, entrepreneurship, overcoming impostor syndrome, networking, personal branding, business strategy, and the relentless pursuit of success. Expect raw, relatable insights from rising stars and industry disruptors who are turning their passion into progress.
If you're an ambitious mind looking for career advice, business inspiration, or motivation to take the next step, I hope this show brings you some inspiration and relatability, and helps you see yourself in aspects of these stories.
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Martin Mason is the co-founder of Talent Mapper, a company he built to solve a problem experienced by millions in the corporate workplace: internal mobility.
Talent Mapper is a platform that uses dat…
It wasn’t until I started working in the financial industry that I understood how essential investing was for building long-term wealth.
This week, I’m joined by Andrew Craig, founder of Plain English…
In this week’s episode, I’m delighted to welcome back Rory MacFdyen, co-founder of Reflo, a sustainable performance wear brand.
Rory was one of the podcast's very first guests, so it was a pleasure to…
In this segment, Romy van der Merwe shares actionable steps to help you identify and overcome imposter syndrome. We explore how imposter syndrome manifests, its distinction from self-doubt, and the c…
Nicole Soames is an executive coach and trainer who specialises in helping individuals thrive in their careers and become exceptional leaders.
In this conversation we discuss how leadership styles in …
After a decade working for a Big 4 Accountant, Jonny made the decision to walk away from the high salary, status, and career trajectory we’re often taught to chase, choosing instead to pursue his own…
Colin is a high performer, with a full time job as a sales director, a top 1% podcast host and sales trainer in his spare time, he’s really mastered productivity!
In this discussion, Colin shares his…
Dan Lipman’s story is a masterclass in entrepreneurship. From working in a corporate environment to joining a startup, and ultimately launching his own venture that was acquired in just eight months,…
Have you ever wondered what it was like to grow up in post-World War 2 London?
This week’s episode is a special one - I had the privilege of interviewing my grandparents following 60 years of marriag…
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Scott Foley, a long-time colleague and a close friend.
Scott is one of the most ambitious and curious people I know. We’re constantly talking about new technology…
Sleep doesn’t need much of an introduction. We all do it, but despite spending nearly a third of our lives sleeping, many of us still wake up feeling drained, which can impact our mood and productivi…
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Phil Fraser - entrepreneur, angel investor, podcast host, and a sounding board for fellow entrepreneurs.
Phil brings a wealth of experience to this conversation,…
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Nicolò Donà dalle Rose, a friend who works for a start-up in the space industry.
This episode really encapsulates the concept of ambitious minds, as our conversat…
The UK used to be a place where opportunity could thrive, but something feels a bit different recently.
In this weeks episode, I’m joined by David Belle, the founder of Fink.Money.
In this conversation…
We all know LinkedIn is essential for business growth; whether you're looking to land new clients, scale your business, or secure the best talent in the market. Yet, many of us aren't leveraging its …
In this week's episode, I’m joined by Mitch Hahn, the captain of Team GB football team, who made an unexpected transition into the world of accountancy following his time as a professional footballer…
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Kane and Ashley from Progressive Media, the UK's largest podcast agency and hosts of the Podcaster's Podcast.
We dive into their personal journeys - from building…
Did you know that ceremonial-grade cacao, the purest form of chocolate, has a range of health benefits? From improved sleep and heart health to lower stress, better skin, and a natural mood boost.
Th…
In this week’s must-listen episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Harry Kimberley-Bowen, co-founder of Spacebands and the 2022 Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
From selling sweets in sch…
Booking a physio appointment is one of those things we know we should do but we rarely actually do it.
In this episode, I’m joined by David Thomas, the founder of Kaizen Physiotherapy & Performance.
Da…