The Company Doctor

So you’re out there job hunting - if only there were a formula to take control of your next steps… Whether you’re suddenly a free agent or you’re claiming agency of your career trajectory, bagging your dream job doesn’t have to be an aimless, scattergun scenario. Join us on The Company Doctor Podcast for an in-depth look into how to hunt for jobs and hustle your way into them. Key takeaways from t...

If you could control anyone at your whim, you’d get help, responses and advice in an instant - what a dream that is… Back in the real world, everybody has free will, so how exactly do you encourage people in your network to do what you want or need? In this latest bitesize episode, Gary delivers some invaluable advice on exactly that, which’ll serve you up a gratifying eureka moment! Key takeaways...

Health is more than the absence of disease, it’s the vibrance and vitality you exude every day. So how do you get your energy back? We’re in the midst of a personal energy epidemic, and Colette Heneghan is the amazing mind behind Optimum Living, supporting individuals and teams to achieve peak health and happiness. Join us on The Company Doctor Podcast this week to learn how you can be brilliant,...

The 1980s would have you believe that listening better is just a matter of willpower. They couldn’t be more wrong… It’s a three dimensional skill, consisting of IQ, EQ and XQ. If you’ve not a clue what any of those are, maybe revisit the IQ one… but for the other two, and the key to better conversations, listen up and catch this week’s episode of The Company Doctor Podcast. Key takeaways from this...

Changing careers is one of the biggest leaps of faith you could ever take, so how do you ensure that you’ll stick the landing? Pure motivation, values and commitment are essential ingredients in a sector shift, and these characteristics are exhibited in exemplary style by this week’s podcast guest, Alex Crossman. Once an investment banker, now an inspiring headmaster - Alex takes us through the ar...

Mergers & acquisitions flip the script in a way that few actions in business can… Buyers must sell themselves, and sellers must be choosy with whom they sell to, and that’s just one piece of the M&A puzzle. Fortunately, Bill Snow’s expertise helps him to distil it down to a fine art. Whether you’re buying a company or selling yours, the acclaimed author of Mergers & Acquisitions For Du...

From chartered surveyor to pizza purveyor, Claud Baker’s pandemic pivot is a story that’ll inspire you to follow your passion. The journey to creating The Social Dough Company through the most tumultuous time in recent history is utterly fascinating, and we learn how he took the plunge into business ownership on this week’s tasty episode of The Company Doctor Podcast. Key takeaways from this episo...

Getting people to tell you stuff is an often challenging task with a simple, elegant solution. In the first of our Eureka Moments series, where we deliver mind-blowing moments in bitesize episodes, we’re giving you the key to help people open up to you. Send us Fan Mail Links & references: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/ Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygamp George Clode: https://w...

There’s no more iconic role in business than that of a CEO, so what’s the secret to reaching the top of the proverbial ladder? It’s a role that Paula Cogan has held since January 2023, and the result of each step in a career teeming with leadership roles. Want to follow in these footsteps? Paula shares the highs and lows of her journey to becoming euNetworks’ CEO, and the key attributes that’ll he...

There’s a fine line between a nudge and a noodge, a line which nobody wants to cross. Whether it’s a proposal, a job application, or just staying fresh in your network’s mind, the art of a perfectly executed prod can make all the difference. Master the delicate dance of following-up without the noodge, as we share the psychology secrets behind the perfect nudge… Key takeaways from this episode: Lo...

On the way to a dream, sometimes the first hurdle to scale is just to get over yourself… Sally’s wholly unfiltered take on motivating yourself to seize your goals is a breath of fresh air, and we’re afforded a glimpse of her passion in this week’s episode of The Company Doctor Podcast. Tune in to hear how she’s overcome extreme adversity, grown a committed community, and why you need to start owni...

Your personal brand can be a secret weapon for both you and your team, so how can you increase your visibility to those within your company and beyond? Michael Burle is our sage for this week’s episode of The Company Doctor Podcast, where we break down how you can take control of your personal brand, and influence what others say about you when you’re not in the room… Key takeaways from this episo...

What’s the secret to a killer question? The Founder of Positive Momentum, Matt Crabtree, is a master of the ‘Bloody Good Question’, a skill which can take you to new spaces within your own mind if done right.  Join Matt as he offers the recipe to the best questions, explains why you should be more interested than interesting, and breaks down the magic of Michael Parkinson. Key takeaways from this...

The 6 month trial of the 4 day working week is finally over in the UK, and stats are emerging, but what could a 4 day week really mean in your business? Whether you’re an employer or an employee can bring different perspectives on a workplace idea that might’ve been unthinkable in decades past. That’s why Gary and George are here to bring you the bottom line on the trial, the nuances it’s yet to c...

Spiders. Heights. Public speaking. All terrifying horrors to some, and while we can’t cure arachnophobia, we can make presentation nerves vanish. Whether it’s presentations at work, or more general public speeches, Gary Gamp has a host of tips from simple attitude shifts to becoming a storyteller extraordinaire, that’ll give you the confidence to captivate your next audience. Key takeaways from th...

Financial Technology is moving at breakneck speed with digital banks, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence reimagining what we know about finance. Who better to shed light on this exhilarating sector, and how to keep up with its opportunities, than Visa’s Product Director, Piers Marais. We break misconceptions, gaze into the near-future with new technologies, and spot the pitfalls to watch o...

The key to making more sales is a complex, evolving art, and while nobody needs to be told the value that sales bring businesses, everyone wants to know how to achieve more… Joining us on The Company Doctor Podcast to unveil the secrets to sales acceleration is a bright mind and exceptional optimiser - Smart/tasking Founding Partner, Niall Anderson.  This episode of the show promises to dive into...

Many of us struggle with new year’s resolutions, desperately trying to summon the powers of consistency and persistency - if anyone can teach us these skills, it’s Jen Brown. Jen’s engaging brand of fun fitness elicits the joy that helps people commit to their physical and mental wellbeing, but how does she manage this for herself? The Founder of Meet You At The Barre and mother of 4 joins us on T...

Welcome back to The Company Doctor Podcast in 2023, and to the second half of this special surgery session. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur juggling responsibilities, or you’re at the top making board level decisions, there’s an abundance of advice to take from these questions submitted by our wonderful listeners. We’ll be covering business change, public speaking tips, how to handle big egos, t...

What’s a doctor without his surgery? We asked you for some pressing, top-of-mind topics, and you certainly delivered. Over the course of two special episodes, George takes the reins of the podcast and delivers Gary’s answers to your burning questions.  We’ll hear what separates average from exceptional, next steps if you don’t secure that anticipated promotion, and whether higher education carries...

Facilitating meetings can be an intricate dance, and it takes the art of romance and mind reading to keep the scales balanced. So how do you refine such a mystical skill? Whether you’re a sage on the stage or a guide on the side, Gary Gamp has his usual plethora of strategies to facilitate any meeting like a pro. Key takeaways from this episode: Research the topic and key players Facilitate - don’...

When you’re leading a business through the choppy waters of change, it’s important to have everyone on board… Those at the helm of a company about to implement change will know that it can be met with resistance, none more than this week’s podcast guest, Curtis Bateman. The author of ‘Who Rocked The Boat’ speaks to his experience with FranklinCovey, how micromanagement kills creativity, and why th...

Multitasking is tough, so when you find yourself spinning many plates it’s high time to reframe your world. If you struggle to multitask and need to find a new approach without creating yet another pesky to-do list, then this week’s episode of The Company Doctor will show you how to multitask like a consultant. Listen in to learn how to live like you’re going on holiday every day, how not to be a...

The push-pull of office vs home working is set to continue long into the future, but where might the cards lie in the coming years… In Part 1 of this two-part LIVE episode we heard Ray McGrath, Kate Aldridge and Andy Lopata weigh in on Gary & George’s views, but in Part 2 we throw our live audience’s pressing questions into the mix. Join us as we go deeper into the effects of WFH on carbon off...

There are so many nuances to the home/hybrid work discussion that are yet to come to light - we’ve only just scratched the surface… The Company Doctor has gone LIVE, and we’re diving deep into the effects of working from home on culture, promotions, mental wellbeing, productivity, and why a WFH solution sinks or swims. Join our specialist panel for part 1 of the inaugural live podcast episode, con...