Evolve to Succeed

Co-founder and CEO of AQai, Ross Thornley, talks entrepreneurial mindset, pushing tech innovation and the importance of creating new perceptions.

On his second appearance on the show, Matthew Barker explains how a 2005 fire that razed his factory to the ground has put him in good stead to deal with the current crisis. He also gives a refreshing view on the crisis, citing it as an opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial mindset to seek new opportunities and collaboration. 

The first guest of the Evolve to Succeed podcast returns to give insight into how the Covid-19 crisis is affecting the hospitality industry, and discusses his personal and professional approach to the current situation.

In this podcast - recorded live at Evolve's event space in Poole - guests Andy James and Kelly Butler of Podcast Labs, and podcasters Mark Cribb (Human of Hospitality) and Sarah Choudhury (Curry Queen) discuss the marketing potential of the medium, amongst other things.

In this special episode, Steve Jones discusses ways you and your staff can best deal with the Covid-19 crisis. 

Chris Manning discusses resilience, mental health and fatherhood, and talks about his amazing experiences on the set of '1917'.

Director of Captiva Homes, James Pink, talks about the highs and lows of the property business. 

Jon Webb is the principal of St. Aldhelm's Academy in Poole. Under his leadership, the school was transformed from near-closure - it achieved the worst GCSE results in England in 2012 - into a top-performer. Webb reveals how he did this.

Ric Exley, managing director at Jimmy's Iced Coffee, talks recruitment, product development and the importance of having fun.

In this special episode, Inspire and Evolve founder Warren Munson reflects on his own entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he's learned from it.

Founder and MD of Tops Day Nurseries, Cheryl Hadland, talks Scuba diving, disposable nappies and leaving a legacy, and how every business can take small but effective steps to be more sustainable.

Barker Group managing director Matthew Barker discusses the complexities of being part of a family business, ethical capitalism and how he got back on his feet after his business burnt to the ground.

WeMove founder Adam Maton talks about how turning away from comfort and contentment to pursue his own journey led to him disrupting the removals business.

David Chamberlain, director of Performance Climate System, talks human potential, the importance of team culture and dealing with hard time in business.

Alex Shepherd, co-founder of Kids Love Nature kindergartens, talks about the importance of early-years education, building relationships in China and how he came to build a nursery school in a zoo.

Among other things, Barbara talks about how her travels in Japan influenced her approach to nutrition, making healthy options more accessible, the importance of corporate wellness, and reveals a great method for implementing healthy lifestyle habits. 

Andrew Skipsey, managing director of M12 Solutions, talks about his time in the Royal Marines, the importance of a competitive spirit and his definition of success.

Life coach Becki Houlston discusses the impact of stress on body and mind, and how to moderate it.  

Mark Cribb, founder of Urban Guild, talks about how travelling the world sparked his love for hospitality, the challenges of running a seasonal business, balancing personal and business success and, finally, his inordinate love for pineapples.