Growth Stories in Progress

Have you ever wondered when choosing your outfits, why some colours make you glow while others wash you out? Or why certain colours can affect how people perceive you in meetings, interviews or even influence your own mood? Probably you’ve heard that it’s recommended to choose a blue shirt when going to an interview instead of a red one. Today’s guest is a talented expert in her field, helping pro...

In this episode of Growth Stories in Progress , we sit down with Neil Rodger , Founder of Lifted Communications and former Head of Communications at UCL . With decades of marketing expertise and a career that began in a completely different field, Neil’s journey proves it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. While working in a retail store, Neil began asking himself: Is this all there is for me?...

In this episode, I sit down with Fabrizio Boaron , an investment banker, entrepreneur, and inspiring thinker, to uncover the mindset behind a three-decade-long career in finance. From his early start in Silicon Valley to building his business in the UK, Fabrizio shares hard-won lessons on leadership, career pivots, and resilience. If you're navigating your own professional journey, this episod...

Today’s guest, Wenceslyne Ong , the Founder of Elite Lvl Services headquartered in London, has spent two decades climbing the ranks of tech - holding senior roles at Google, Rackspace, and other global companies as Head of Operations. But behind every promotion was a deeper story of grit, resilience, reinvention, and eventually… a leap into entrepreneurship. In this episode, she shares: How she ha...

What really makes a brand sell? In this episode, I’m joined by Eddie Webb, founder of Oh So Studio and a seasoned brand strategist who helps companies stop blending in and start standing out. We break down the myths around startup and personal branding - why logos aren't enough, why founders must show up on socials, and how authentic and bold storytelling is must have. Eddie shares insights fr...

Leadership isn’t what it used to be, and today’s most successful leaders know that authenticity, empathy, and adaptability are non-negotiable. In this episode of Growth Stories in Progress , we sit down with Steve Barrett , founder of Black Flag Coaching and former senior leader. Steve shares what it takes to lead in a world defined by constant change - from managing conflict and layoffs to hiring...

What if one small shift in how you communicate could unlock a pay rise, open new opportunities, and land the resources you need? Do you really understand how people perceive leadership -and how that affects your impact? 🎙️ In this week’s episode of Growth Stories in Progress , I sit down with Amy Combrinck , founder of Fireflying Ltd , who brings 17 years of experience in digital media and tech to...

You're listening to a Growth Stories: Community Spotlight - where we shine a light on the people behind the purpose. In this special less than 10-minute episode - we’re joined by Shaunak Sirodaria , a London-based product leader with roots in mathematics and data science. From numbers to narratives, Shaunak shares how he's shaped his career, what drives his growth, and why product leadersh...