Lessons from Lord Sugar, NEETs and Earning a Promotion

Lessons from Lord Sugar, NEETs and Earning a Promotion

Tim answers three listener questions that explore some of the biggest challenges people face at work and at home.  How can you give your children the best chance of success in an uncertain world?  What did working with Lord Sugar teach Tim that business school never could?  What's the best way to proactively go after a promotion? Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, business leader, mentor and winner of The Apprentice, Tim shares practical advice on raising resilient young people, developing commercial instinct and taking ownership of your career progression. Whether you're a parent thinking about your children's future, looking to sharpen your business thinking, or trying to take the next step in your career, this episode is packed with clear, actionable insights. Got a question you'd like Tim to answer in a future Ask Tim Anything episode? Get in touch and you could be featured next. reworking@bauermedia.co.uk [reworking@bauermedia.co.uk]

Is the 9-5 finished? How Modern Work Punishes Parents: Anna Whitehouse

Is the 9-5 as we know it finished? In this episode Tim talks with Anna Whitehouse: a journalist, editor, broadcaster, and flexible-working campaigner, best known as the founder of Mother Pukka and the Flex Appeal campaign. In 2024, following years of her campaigning, the Flexible Working Bill was passed into law - meaning employees have a legal right to make a flexible working request each year. That same year, Anna in the top 10 in The Independent’s 50 most influential women of the year. In this episode Tim and Anna discuss: * The realities of modern parenting: finding a work/life balance * Real examples of flexible working in the NHS and major corporations * The tragic impact of work on her health * How flexible working can benefit staff and businesses’ balance sheets * Why society needs to recognise the value of mothers * The fight for six-week paternity leave in the UK * Why we need flexible working by default If you’re feeling frustrated by the work/life status-quo in the UK, this episode will empower you to find a new, flexible way of working. Content Warning: This episode contains reference to miscarriage. Credits: Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks Camera Operator - Garry Brown Camera Operator - Alex Thompson Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman Designer - Ben Watkins Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

The £100k Salary Path, Should You Fear AI? Work vs Family

Tim takes on YOUR listener questions.  - Should you be worried about AI taking your job?  - What's the smartest path to earning a £100k salary?  - What do you do when family commitments are holding back your career progression? Drawing on his experience as a business leader, entrepreneur and winner of The Apprentice, Tim shares practical advice on building valuable skills, increasing your earning potential and making tough decisions when work and life are pulling you in different directions. Whether you're thinking about how to future-proof your career, aiming for your next promotion, or trying to find the right balance between success and family, this episode is packed with honest reflections and actionable insights. Got a question you'd like Tim to answer in a future Ask Tim Anything episode? Get in touch and you could be featured next. reworking@bauermedia.co.uk [reworking@bauermedia.co.uk]

Russell Kane: Confidence, Fear and Faking It Till You Make It

Have you ever let self-doubt hold you back? In this episode, stand-up comedian Russell Kane reveals the secret to building confidence. Russell has followed a very non-linear career path, and tried his hand at everything from copywriting to stand-up comedy, and creative strategy to book writing. He is now the co-founder of a supplements business, and is trying his hand at acting on stage. Tim and Russell discuss: * His journey to success: working his way from a council estate to a celebrity lifestyle * Why he likes ideas that don’t make sense * How businesses like Red Bull think differently * Russell’s ‘river jumping’ technique to come up with new ideas * The negative impacts of playing status games * His ADHD diagnosis * Why he and his wife launched a supplement business If you’re looking for new, alternative routes to success, this episode offers real stories, ideas and examples to inspire your next move. Credits: Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks Camera Operator - Garry Brown Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman Designer - Ben Watkins Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Should You Start a Business? Are They Trying to Push You Out? Fix up or F**k Off!

Tim answers three listener questions that get to the heart of some of the biggest career and business decisions people face.  - Should you start a business or stick with your career?  - What do you do when it feels like your employer is trying to push you out?  - How do you handle a business partner who's holding the company back? Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, investor, business leader and winner of The Apprentice, Tim shares practical advice, honest reflections and the questions you need to ask yourself before making your next move. Whether you're thinking about going it alone, facing uncertainty at work, or navigating a difficult business relationship, this episode is packed with clear, actionable insights. Got a question you'd like Tim to answer in a future Ask Tim Anything episode? Get in touch and you could be featured next. reworking@bauermedia.co.uk [reworking@bauermedia.co.uk]