Misbehave

This episode features Nick Grantham, a leading sports and conditioning coach who has worked with everyone from Premiership football teams to Olympic athletes to the Royal Ballet. Together we delve into the intricacies behind high performance at elite levels, drawing on Nick's work, with world-class athletes in over 35 different sports. Connect with Nick: linkedin.com/in/nickgranthamconsultancyltd/...

In this episode, we are joined by Spence Gore, founder and CEO of The European Medical Journal, one of Europe's leading digital health communication companies. We talk about everything from balancing a business that is frequently ranked on the fastest growth list, to keeping values front and central in every decision, to the importance of building a culture of gold medal winners. Connect with Spen...

How To Plan Your Work Environment For High Performance - Laura Weaving and Sarah Callender Strategically planning your way environment for maximum productivity should be a nonnegotiable. Where people sit, who they work with, collaboration or non-collaboration, whether it's noisy or quiet, in the office or work from home, all impact workplace performance in big ways. In this episode, we discuss the...

This episode features Atul Malhotra, CEO of the hugely successful Malhotra Group. Now employing over 2000 people, Atul shares his journey, growing a 2nd generation family business with big aspirations. We talk about everything from Atul's unique behavioural mix to how he made his mark on an already successful family business to the essential lessons and support that have shaped his career. Malhotr...

In this episode we talk with Brinsley Sheridan, COO of Re:Gen the multifaceted regeneration specialist that has been ranked as one of the UK’s Fastest Growing companies. Brinsley shares his journey from playing professional football to re-training and going on to start his own business. We talk about everything from the parallels between elite sport and running a high-performing business to the re...

In this episode we sit down with Lindsey Kane, serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Jolt, the supplement brand reinventing longevity and anti-ageing. We talk about everything from developing her own identity outside of being Russell Kane’s wife, to the highs and lows of navigating change and the impact of self-development, to creating a purpose-led brand that drives real impact. Jolt: joltmyworld...

Do you really know how motivated your team are and exactly what motivates them to do their best work? In an era of quietly quitting, where at least 50% of employees globally are passively disengaged, purposefully driving motivation is more important than ever. In this episode, Laura and Sarah look at the three dominant motivations you will encounter in the workplace and the exact techniques you ca...

In this episode, we talk with Ummar Hanif, one of the youngest advisors to four Prime Ministers, a Special Constable, an entrepreneur and an extreme mountaineer. We talk about everything from relentless ambition and leading huge projects and teams at a very young age to breaking through success stereotypes and expectations to the drivers behind a life of purpose, variety and breaking of glass ceil...

This episode features Griselda Togobo, a three time author, international speaker and multi-faceted entrepreneur. Having been a qualified engineer, accountant and now the CEO of a 20,000 strong female network, we talk about everything from building a life by design to going against the grain of vanity metrics in business to the strive for financial freedom and a life of authenticity and purpose. F...

In this episode, we are joined by Nicola Elliot, owner and co-founder of Neom Organics the luxury, 100% natural wellness brand. Nicola shares her journey building NEOM around the four key needs states of stress, sleep, happiness, and energy, and how this went on to inform a wellness practice she has now written a much-anticipated book about. We talk about everything from the journey of building a...

This episode features Craig Heap, the former Olympic gymnast who made history by captaining the English Men's team to their first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal. We talk about everything from growing up on a dairy farm in rural Lancashire and being a kid in a not-so-cool sport, to the resilience that saw him overcome over 20 operations during his sporting career. Craig shares his approach to m...

In this episode, we speak with Brett Jacobson, CEO of Mediaworks, who are on track to become the no.1 independent digital agency in the UK. We talk about everything from the clarity of goals needed to grow a 200 plus person agency, to always having an eye on building the next team, to the calculated gambles that really paid off. Connect with Brett: linkedin.com/in/brettjacobsonmw/ Mediaworks: medi...

This episode features Anna and Kay Heslop, the mum and daughter team running one of the North Easts most established Lifeboat stations. We talk about everything from how to lead through the highest pressure search and rescue missions to running the UK's first all female lifeboat crew, to the key to navigating family relationships in the workplace with speck and clarity. Connect with Kay: linkedin....

This episode features Lucy Batley, AI expert, and founder of Traction Industries. In our conversation, we cover the future of AI and how to use it for maximum impact in your business, whilst also talking through the life lessons from running multiple businesses, the journey of self discovery and the role of purpose and focus. Connect with Lucy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucybatley/ Traction Indu...

This episode features Toby Bridges chair of NBT Group who grew his family business from 3M to 14M in 3 years and attained the North East’s 50 fastest growing company's list 2 years running. We talk about everything from the pivots in a 115 year old family business, to managing multiple non-exec and board roles, to leading the way in digital supply chain and bringing others with you on a journey of...

In this episode, we talk with Jeanelle Teves, President of Bugaboo, who has led the premiere Dutch design stroller company through successive years of double digit sales growth. Prior to her current role, Jeanelle had a decade long career in leadership at Nike, launching many of their now market leading products. We talk about everything from being unapologetically ambitious with young children to...

On this episode of Misbehave, we are joined by Joanna Feeley, owner, and MD of Global Future Trends Agency, Trend Bible. We explore Jo's transition from freelancer to CEO, what trend forecasting is, and how key principles can be applied in business. We talk about Jo's 6 week summer hiatus, the secrets to a highly productive team, and the belief that you can become a good manager, even if you're no...

This episode features Atte Miettinen a serial entrepreneur and extreme altitude mountain climber. From a career in the Finnish military to raising 500M across his last 5 startups to climbing the highest mountains of every continent, Atte inspires at every level. As one of just 100 people globally who have achieved the same in mountaineering, Atte has over 25 expeditions under his belt, including t...

This episode of Misbehave features Alla Ouvarova, Co-Founder and CEO at Two Chicks. After introducing egg whites to the UK market, Two Chicks are now the brand of choice in every supermarket. On the podcast, we talk about Alla’s big aspirations and the structure behind building a first to market success story into a multi-million-pound enterprise. Alla shares everything from the product concept to...

On this episode of Misbehave, we’re joined by Will Stewart, Founder of the UK’s fastest growing brand licensing agency, The Point.1888. From an extensive career in retail buying, including six years at John Lewis, Will has worked with dream brands including Innocent, Coca-Cola, and was pivotal in the launch of Trunki. On the podcast, we explore how meaningful purpose combined with misbehaviour and...

On this episode of Misbehave, we’re joined by Ayesha Nayyar, Founder and Principal Solicitor at Nayyars Solicitors. In her previous firm Ayesha was the youngest ever partner. Now, alongside her business, she has become a media personality as the legal expert on shows including Steph’s Packed Lunch, Rip-Off Britain, and the BBC’s Morning Live. The podcast features conversations on everything from i...

This episode of Misbehave features serial entrepreneur Rebecca Hartley. Rebecca is founder and director of Saving Grace Events. Her career includes over 20 years of corporate experience working for well-known brands, including Virgin Media and the Coop Group. Rebecca now candidly shares her journey of navigating through the peaks and troughs of her personal and professional life, which we talk thr...

On this episode of Misbehave, we’re joined by Steve Rawlingson, Founder and Group CEO of recruitment company Samuel Knight International. Samuel Knight are renewables specialists, placing candidates all around the world. In less than 10 years, Steve has grown his business from start up to £35 million annual revenue. In the episode, we talk about everything from organic growth to institutional inve...

This episode of Misbehave features Lee Chambers, founder of workplace wellbeing company Essentialise. Essentialise has an ambition to positively impact the health and wellbeing of millions of people. Lee has become known as a male ally for menopause and gender equity, has recently been inducted into the Black Cultural Archives, and has been named alongside Harry Styles and Tom Daley as a Future Sh...

Lara Morgan joins us on this episode of Misbehave. Straight-talking entrepreneur Lara built an international business, Pacific Direct, at the age of 23. 17 years later, she sold her majority share for £20 million. Now, Lara is a serial entrepreneur who co-owns and invests in wellbeing centric British brands, including Scentered, KitBirx, and Yogi Bare. In the episode, we cover everything from comb...