In the landscape of UK private equity, few firms possess the longevity and track record of YFM Equity Partners. Having been in operation for 43 years, YFM has seen the evolution of the British entrepreneurial spirit firsthand. On this episode of the…
Success in the world of private equity is often a matter of preparation meeting the right personality. In this episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, our host Aleksandra sits down with Jamie Roberts, the Managing Partner and Chairman of the In…
In this episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, Aleksandra explores a provocative question: Can psychopathy be a business superpower? Her guest is Lewis Raymond Taylor, a man who defies the typical CEO profile. He is a diagnosed psychopath, a f…
In a truly unprecedented episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, host Aleksandra King sits down with a guest unlike any other: Lewis Raymond Taylor, a diagnosed psychopath and star of The Psychopath Life Coach. The atmosphere is charged fr…
In this feature, we explore the origins of "Emma Taylor Presents," a consultancy built on the foundation of professional performance. Emma Taylor is actor-trained and brings the discipline of the theatre into the corporate world. While we often assu…
Public speaking is often cited as a top fear, but according to Emma Taylor, a public speaking coach with 21 years of experience, it is a skill that can be shopped for and improved just like any other. In last week's episode of the Beyond the Boardro…
The Unconventional Rise of Debra Mitchell In this episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, host Aleksandra King (podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, influencer, media commentator) sits down with Deborah Mitchell, the founder of the global skincare br…
The Philosophy of Heaven Skincare Heaven Skincare, also known as the Royal A-List brand, is the creation of beauty innovator Deborah Mitchell, a fully qualified beauty therapist who designs all of her products. Her philosophy centres on pro…
Lewis Ellis founded Hussel Marketing, a business built entirely around his bold, attention-grabbing personal brand. The company specializes in PR stunts, experiential marketing, and grabbing attention in "weird and wonderful ways". Lewis’s abi…
Lewis Ellis, former Apprentice star and founder of Hussel Marketing, joined Aleksandra King on the Beyond the Boardroom podcast to discuss his unconventional path to business success. From his time on Reality TV, Lewis is known for his bold, unapolo…
Aleksandra's interview with acclaimed sports broadcaster Ian Stringer entails a journey from a tough upbringing to a successful career. While many know him from The Apprentice, Ian has built a robust and award-winning career in broadcasting, using t…
This episode of Beyond the Boardroom podcast with Aleksandra, welcoming sports broadcaster and former Apprentice contestant Ian Stringer, offers a deep, honest conversation about career, media scrutiny, and the profound personal traumas that ultimat…
On this episode, Aleksandra invited the former 'The Apprentice' candidate Shahin Hassan to discuss his experience on the show, his multi-faceted professional life, and the grounding values that keep him motivated. Shahin, a chartered engineer, prope…
If the end of this season of The Celebrity Traitors has left a 'traitors-shaped' hole in your heart, then this may be the episode for you. Last week, The Traitors UK Season Two finalist Andrew Jenkins, known for his corporate background and resilien…
This week, Andrew Jenkins, known to many as a finalist from The Traitors UK Season Two, joined the Beyond the Boardroom podcast with Aleksandra King to share a deeply personal and powerful story of survival, physical comeback, and mental health awak…
Aleksandra sits down with Mike LaCorte, a highly-respected professional who prefers the term "professional international investigator" over the outdated label "private investigator". Mike, President of the Association of British Investigators and CE…
Mike LaCorte, CEO and co-founder of Conflict International, views his industry not as one of secretive private eyes, but as a discipline of professional international investigators. His firm specializes in providing "distressed purchase" services fo…
In a compelling episode of Beyond the Boardroom, entrepreneur Michael Howard offered a rare, unvarnished look at the true engine of his success: a childhood shaped by poverty and chaos. Known for his incredible business credibility and low-profile, …
Imagine Cruising, the successful international cruise holiday business founded by Robin Deller, is built on a strategy of curation and value, not simply being cheap. The company focuses on creating cruise holidays with a compelling "value propositio…
On Thursday's episode, entrepreneur Robin Deller takes us through a remarkable journey from a "failed apprenticeship" to building companies sold to giants like Virgin Holidays and the Emirates Group. Deller, a global multimillion-pound CEO , reveals…
Jane Couper's impressive portfolio includes being the founder of Red Wolf Technologies Limited and the co-founder and CEO of Novello Healthcare. Her business ventures are not merely commercial successes; they are a direct manifestation of her "stron…
Jane Couper, the accomplished co-founder and CEO of Novello Healthcare, joined the Beyond the Boardroom podcast with Aleksandra King to share a journey that is as difficult as her professional achievements are significant. Her candid conversation of…
In an episode of the "Beyond the Boardroom podcast," guest Michael Howard, a celebrated, yet private, entrepreneur, offered a deep dive into the practical philosophies that underpin his successful multi-million-pound business. His company, Maris Int…
In this illuminating episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, host Aleksandra King speaks with Professor Robin Dunbar, a renowned anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist, about the science behind our social lives. The conversation focuses o…