Bad Managers, Mortgage Mistakes & The Four-Day Week

Bad Managers, Mortgage Mistakes & The Four-Day Week

Tim answers your questions on three of the biggest challenges people face at work and in life. What do you do when a bad manager is making you dread a job you actually enjoy? Should you stretch yourself to buy a bigger home, or prioritise financial security? And is a four-day week really the key to a better work-life balance, or could it end up costing more than you think? Drawing on his own experiences and lessons from some of the incredible people he's met throughout his career, Tim shares practical advice on navigating difficult bosses, making smarter financial decisions, and building a career that works for the life you want. In this episode: How to deal with a bad manager without walking away too soon The mortgage mistake that could leave you financially trapped Whether a four-day week is worth the trade-off Have a question for Tim? Email reworking@bauermedia.co.uk [reworking@bauermedia.co.uk] and it could feature in a future bonus episode.

Timo Armoo: I Made an 8-Figure Exit. Here's Why YOU Should Stop Living on Autopilot

How can changing your mindset change your life? In this episode Tim talks to Timo Armoo - someone who was never supposed to be a millionaire. Timo was born onto a council estate in London but by the age of 30 he had sold his business for 8 figures. He now advises billionaires on how to exit effectively and is a Sunday Times number one bestseller. In this episode Tim and Timo discuss: * How he felt after he’d earned his first £1 Million * Why we need to create our purpose in work and life * How to find passion in what we do * The need to become your own cheerleader * How mindset shifts and changing your environment can transform your fortunes * Why parents should encourage their kids to use AI * How money made Timo a better person If you’re looking for cheat codes to success, this episode will provide stories and examples of how to change your circumstances for the better. Credits: Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks Camera Operator - Garry Brown Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton 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

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]