Mind The Business Gap

What separates a memorable brand from a forgettable one? In this episode, Doug Main shares insights on branding, logo design, typography, storytelling, creative careers, hiring designers, and the tools shaping modern design. Whether you're a designer, marketer, founder, or business leader, this conversation offers practical perspectives on building brands that connect with people and stand the...

From royal gardens to building a multi-brand business 🌱In Episode 9 of Mind the Business Gap, we sit down with Dean Bolton-Grant, the mind behind Grant Horticulture, Urban Grow UK, and the Northern School of Gardening. What started as a deep-rooted connection to plants and nature has evolved into an award-winning design practice and a growing business ecosystem across design, retail, and training...

Most organisations think they’re inclusive. Very few actually are. Episode 8 of Mind the Business Gap challenges a simple but uncomfortable question: Are the DEI policies in your workplace impactful, or just performative? In this conversation with Tanya M., Director at Lennox Learning and Development, we unpack why so much of DEI today looks like progress, but doesn’t translate into real impact, t...

In this episode, we dive into the transformation stories behind some of the world's most iconic brands (Caffè Nero, IHG, Disney & British Airways), uncover the key traits our guest looks for when hiring exceptional talent, and reveal the two productive habits you need in your life to perform at the absolute best level. About the guest : A highly experienced senior executive with over 30 years...

Vinyl is making a comeback, sustainability is becoming part of the music conversation, and building a business across industries often reveals more similarities than we think. In this episode of Mind the Business Gap, Karen Emanuel shares her journey through the music industry, including confronting misogyny early in her career and mentoring women in a field where they are still underrepresented....

In this episode, we sit down with Jon Geldart, Director General of the Institute of Directors, to unpack what modern leadership really looks like at the highest level. We discuss: What a day in the life of the Director General of the IoD actually look like– What makes a great leader in today’s world? – The importance of networks and community in career progression – Authenticity in senior leadersh...

From the most common CV mistakes to what actually makes recruiters stop, read, and remember you, straight into a rapid fire that gets real, this episode with Ummama Mahmood is insight, honesty, and fun in one unfiltered conversation. Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mindthebusinessgap Ummama's LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ummama-mahmood-212299b2/ LinkedIn : https://...

An insightful conversation with Darren Needham of Ark Media Agency on why physical media still has a powerful role in modern marketing. Guided by Ark’s motto,  No egos. No fuss. We just do it all. Well. T his episode explores how out of home and other tangible channels cut through a digital landscape crowded by doom scrolling and short attention spans. Darren shares practical perspectives on brand...

Nathan Lyken proves discipline isn’t something you talk about, it’s something you do. Sales,startups and showing up even when it burns. That’s the mindset gap we’re closing. Follow us on Instagram :   / mindthebusinessgap   Connect with Nate :   / nathan-lyken-b6120a24a   My Linkedin :   / rohit-prasad-070970141  

Nathan Lyken proves discipline isn’t something you talk about, it’s something you do. Sales,startups and showing up even when it burns. That’s the mindset gap we’re closing. The episode is set to release in January 2026. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/mindthebusinessgap/ for more updates. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@MindtheBusinessGap

In the first episode of Mind the Business Gap, I sit down with Chris J. Bennett, Head of Strategy at Fablr, to talk about what really drives B2B growth and why marketing keeps getting locked out of the boardroom. With 17 years in the game, Chris shares how he went from being a “terrible designer” to shaping strategies that have driven over millions in revenue, and why a strategy is worthless if it...