Blog Posts
Robin Deller | From Failed Apprentice to $200M CEO: The Power of 'Marmite' Honesty
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…
Features | Jane Couper and Novello Healthcare's Purpose-Driven Model for NHS Cost Reduction
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 | Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose After Tragedy
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…
Features | Michael Howard's Office Design & Fit-Out Company: Scaling to 250 People by Rejecting Bad Clients and Focusing on Core Metrics
In an episode of Beyond the Boardroom, 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 Interiors, specia…
Robin Dunbar | The Science of Friendship: Dunbar's Number and Social Circles
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…
How to Forge and Maintain Lasting Social Bonds
In this compelling discussion on the Beyond the Boardroom podcast with Aleksandra King, Professor Robin Dunbar delves into the mechanics of social bonding—specifically, the time, cognitive effort, and fundamental similarities required to culti…
Features | Gavin Stone’s SPYQ Training: Psychological Skills from the World’s Leading Intelligence Agencies
Former intelligence officer Gavin Stone has built a unique career by applying the principles of intelligence gathering to corporate boardrooms and government negotiations. In his conversation with podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, influencer, media comm…
Gavin Stone | Master the Art of Reading People: Ex-Intelligence Officer's Top Cues to Trust and Deception
Former intelligence officer and communications expert Gavin Stone sits down with podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, influencer, media commentator Aleksandra King on the Beyond the Boardroom podcast to decode the non-verbal world. Drawing on his experienc…
Decoding Your Health: Nicola Vaughan on Rewiring Your Metabolism and Conquering Chronic Fatigue
In this landmark episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, host Aleksandra King sits down with Nicola Vaughan, a registered Nutritional Therapist and scientist with a unique background. Nicola, who holds a first-class degree and Masters in Physic…
Features | NV Health & Nicola Vaughan: Applying Aerospace Precision to Nutritional Therapy
The journey of NV Health, founded by Registered Nutritional Therapist Nicola Vaughan, is rooted in science, not trends. Nicola's background, which includes a first-class Masters in Physics and years spent as an aerospace engineer, informs the rigoro…
Rebecca Nwankwo | Lessons from a Global Executive MBA
Aleksandra King sits down with Rebecca Nwankwo, an executive from a high-flying London real estate firm and a graduate of one of the world's most prestigious Global Executive MBA programs, for an eye-opening episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podca…
Features | Rebecca Nwankwo : Coaching, Mindset, and The Lies We Tell Ourselves
The "Beyond the Boardroom podcast" host, Aleksandra King, renowned podcaster and speaker (who has been referenced by outlets including The Mirror and The Sun), recently spoke with Rebecca Nwankwo about her book, The Lies We Tell Ourselves, and her w…
Features | Brande Roderick's Entrepreneurial Vision: From Hollywood Starlet to Director of 'Wineville'
On the "Beyond the Boardroom podcast," host Aleksandra King explores the robust entrepreneurial streak of Brande Roderick. Beyond her iconic roles, Brande's focus on creating and building has led her to diverse ventures, culminating in her latest ro…
Brande Roderick on Confidence, Resilience, and Post-Baywatch Life
In this episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, host Aleksandra King dives deep with, former Playboy Playmate of the Year, actress and entrepreneur Brande Roderick. Brande, known for roles in Baywatch and Starsky and Hutch (2004) , shares candi…
Brande Roderick | Baywatch, Playboy, and Film Direction
On this episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, host Aleksandra King sits down with actress, entrepreneur, and former Playboy Playmate of the Year, Brande Roderick. The conversation offers a deep look into Brande's iconic career, her mindset,…
Features | Inside Vanderpump FX: The Foreign Exchange Brokerage Transacting £10 Million a Month
The Beyond the Boardroom podcast with Aleksandra King provides a rare glimpse into the serious business ventures of high-profile figures. In this episode, we spotlight Vanderpump FX, the Foreign Exchange brokerage founded and operated by Sam Vanderp…
The Two Lives of Sam Vanderpump: From Chelsea Star to Self-Made CEO
Reality TV offers only a “small snippet” of a person's life, often hiding their true grit. On this powerful episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, podcaster, YouTuber, and speaker Aleksandra King hosts Sam Vanderpump, a star of Mad…
The Real Sam Vanderpump: Trading Chelsea Drama for Currency Exchange and Resilience
On this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, we're excited to welcome Samuel Vanderpump, a name that sparks instant recognition thanks to the Made in Chelsea cast. But if you think you know who is Sam Vanderpump from his TV persona, think again. At Sam …
Features | The Patient-Controlled Revolution: Why Patients Know Best Is Disrupting Global Health Records
What happens when a physician, a programmer, and a patient realize that every major tech company is "doing it wrong" when it comes to healthcare data? You get Patients Know Best (PKB). On the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, host podcaster, YouTuber, s…
The Code of Survival: Dr. Mohammad Al-Ubaydli’s Journey to Founding a HealthTech Revolution
On the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, Aleksandra sits down with Dr. Mohammad Al-Ubaydli, a man whose life story is a compelling blueprint for how personal adversity can fuel global innovation. Dr. Al-Ubaydli, the CEO of Patients Know Best, reveals ho…
Dr. Mohammed Al-Ubaydli: A Journey Forged in Crisis
This week on Beyond the Boardroom, we sit down with an extraordinary guest: Dr. Mohammed Al-Ubaydli, the CEO and Founder of one of the world’s largest personal health records companies, Patients Know Best. His journey from a childhood in confl…