The Dog Ate My Strategy Show

Is the grass greener on the other side? What does it take to walk away from a successful corporate career and build something with real purpose? In this special episode, Ashleigh Wells and Mark Goddard share their journey from senior roles at US Fortune 500 Company, to launching WG Healthcare , a business built on trust, expertise and a commitment to doing things differently. They talk openly abou...

Why do so many capable people stay silent in the moments that matter most? In this episode, Gary Cox talks with Leena Dattani about confidence, visibility and how to speak up in high-stakes rooms. From the boardroom moment, that changed everything, to the practical habits that helped her find her voice, Leena shares honest, useful advice for anyone who has ever held back at work. You’ll hear ideas...

This episode has a bit of everything: career reinvention, Shakespeare, community, a BAFTA-winning video game performance… and an Easter egg dilemma that probably didn’t need this much strategic thinking.   In  Part 2 of my conversation with Karen Dunbar , we talk about what it really means to trust yourself when the plan changes. Karen shares brilliant insights on moving from TV into theatre, taki...

What does it really take to stay relevant in a brutal, fast-moving industry for decades? If nerves never fully go away, how do you still deliver? In this episode of The Dog Ate My Strategy Show , Scottish comedy icon, actress and BAFTA winner Karen Dunbar joins Gary and David for a funny, honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the unglamorous work behind “overnight success”. From r...

In this episode,  The Dog Ate My Strategy Show  looks at what every day professional life can learn from a high‑stakes environment where calm, composure, and people skills aren’t “nice to have” — they’re essential. We hear from the brilliant, Natalie McQuire, Veterinary Surgeon and Director at Sandbeck Veterinary Centre in Wetherby about: Clear judgement without perfect information Communicating h...

It all starts here! In our very first  specially extended episode , Gary shares the origin story of the show, introduces the panel, and explains how Emma learning a new skill somehow led to Gary abandoning tea in favour of coffee. Discover why a Yorkshire man willingly spent five painful days creating a theme tune, hear a special guest panellist share a powerful story of creativity and resilience...

Listen to the trailer of, The Dog Ate My Strategy Show. A show with, 30 minutes of entertainment , laughs and thought-provoking stories. Real people drop in to share their funniest, wildest, and most surprising stories about finding success and happiness at work. Through entertainment and some extraordinary guests, we aim to help you be the best you can in any environment or maybe even think about...