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Ambitious Minds

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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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
71 minutes
Episodes
67
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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#46 - Career Progression Made Simple: How An Accidental Entrepreneur Is Solving Your Career Progression Challenges

#46 - Career Progression Made Simple: How An Accidental Entrepreneur Is Solving Your Career Progression Challenges

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…

01:06:43  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
#45 - How To Build Wealth: Lessons They Should Teach in School - Andrew Craig, Founder of Plain English Finance

#45 - How To Build Wealth: Lessons They Should Teach in School - Andrew Craig, Founder of Plain English Finance

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…

01:40:24  |   Fri 17 Jan 2025
#44 - Growing From Startup to Scale-Up - How Reflo is Bringing Genuine Sustainability to the Apparel Industry

#44 - Growing From Startup to Scale-Up - How Reflo is Bringing Genuine Sustainability to the Apparel Industry

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…

01:11:33  |   Fri 10 Jan 2025
Fuel Your Ambition: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Awareness, Strategies, and Confidence-Building

Fuel Your Ambition: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Awareness, Strategies, and Confidence-Building

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…

00:21:47  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
#43 - Become a Better Leader and Accelerate Your Career with Nicole Soames

#43 - Become a Better Leader and Accelerate Your Career with Nicole Soames

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 …

01:15:13  |   Fri 13 Dec 2024
#42 - Jonny Mills:

#42 - Jonny Mills: "How I Quit My Job and How You Can Too"

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…

01:14:30  |   Fri 06 Dec 2024
#41 - Mastering High Performance and Productivity with Colin Campbell

#41 - Mastering High Performance and Productivity with Colin Campbell

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…

01:17:00  |   Fri 29 Nov 2024
#40 - From Startup to Acquisition in 8 Months: Dan Lipman on Building a Business, Taking Risks, and Hiring the Right Team

#40 - From Startup to Acquisition in 8 Months: Dan Lipman on Building a Business, Taking Risks, and Hiring the Right Team

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,…

01:19:11  |   Fri 15 Nov 2024
#39 - 60 Years of Marriage and Life in 1950s London: Insights from My Grandparents

#39 - 60 Years of Marriage and Life in 1950s London: Insights from My Grandparents

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…

01:05:48  |   Fri 08 Nov 2024
#38 - Addressing Student Debt, Improving Financial Education, and Tips for Maximising ChatGPT with Scott Foley

#38 - Addressing Student Debt, Improving Financial Education, and Tips for Maximising ChatGPT with Scott Foley

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…

01:32:50  |   Fri 01 Nov 2024
#37 - How Quality Sleep Can Unlock Better Performance and Improve Your Life - Anna West, founder of Sleep2Perform

#37 - How Quality Sleep Can Unlock Better Performance and Improve Your Life - Anna West, founder of Sleep2Perform

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…

01:11:28  |   Fri 25 Oct 2024
#36 - Lessons from Entrepreneur Who Achieved a Multi-Million Pound Exit – Phil Fraser on Delegation, Big Goals, and Life After Exit

#36 - Lessons from Entrepreneur Who Achieved a Multi-Million Pound Exit – Phil Fraser on Delegation, Big Goals, and Life After Exit

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,…

00:57:06  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
#35 - Working in a Space Start-Up: Work-Life Balance, Personal Ambitions, and Misconceptions About Success

#35 - Working in a Space Start-Up: Work-Life Balance, Personal Ambitions, and Misconceptions About Success

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…

01:37:23  |   Fri 11 Oct 2024
#34 - Fixing the UK's Ambition Crisis - Drinking Culture, Politics, Investing and Business with David Belle

#34 - Fixing the UK's Ambition Crisis - Drinking Culture, Politics, Investing and Business with David Belle

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…

01:30:16  |   Fri 04 Oct 2024
#33 - Stand Out on LinkedIn & Boost Your Business Growth with LinkedIn Content Pro James Farnfield

#33 - Stand Out on LinkedIn & Boost Your Business Growth with LinkedIn Content Pro James Farnfield

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 …

01:14:28  |   Fri 27 Sep 2024
#32 - From Footballer to CEO: Leadership, Growth, and Success with Mitch Hahn, CEO of Nordens

#32 - From Footballer to CEO: Leadership, Growth, and Success with Mitch Hahn, CEO of Nordens

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…

01:28:07  |   Fri 20 Sep 2024
#31 - Alternative Career Paths and Ways to Build Wealth in Your 20s - Kane and Ash - Hosts of The Podcasters Podcast

#31 - Alternative Career Paths and Ways to Build Wealth in Your 20s - Kane and Ash - Hosts of The Podcasters Podcast

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…

01:42:17  |   Fri 13 Sep 2024
#30 - Why Cacao is the Healthier Coffee Alternative – Health Benefits & Building an Ethical Business with the Founders of Nature’s Joint

#30 - Why Cacao is the Healthier Coffee Alternative – Health Benefits & Building an Ethical Business with the Founders of Nature’s Joint

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…

01:07:13  |   Fri 06 Sep 2024
#29 - From Furlough to £300k Profit - Business Insights from a Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Harry Kimberley-Bowen - Co-Founder of Spacebands

#29 - From Furlough to £300k Profit - Business Insights from a Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Harry Kimberley-Bowen - Co-Founder of Spacebands

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…

01:03:13  |   Fri 30 Aug 2024
#28 - Insights from a Physiotherapist on Athletic Performance and Recovery - Featuring David Thomas, Founder of Kaizen Physiotherapy & Performance

#28 - Insights from a Physiotherapist on Athletic Performance and Recovery - Featuring David Thomas, Founder of Kaizen Physiotherapy & Performance

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…

01:30:18  |   Fri 23 Aug 2024
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