The Octopus Of Enterprise

Do you have an office pet as part of your business? Join Diana as she gets together with Charlotte Corner (Crunch Corner) and Katrina Starkie (Dryden Enterprise Centre) to discuss the the joys, trials and tribulations of having and integrating a pet into your business and a non-remote office. 

Can you have success without failure? Join Diana as she speaks to Hannah Roberts (Hannah Roberts Coaching) and Martin Sandhu (nuom) about the importance of experiencing failure within business.

Does your business ‘spark joy’? Join Diana as she chats to Debbie Clarke (debbiedooodah) and Sheryl Andrews (Step by Step Listening) about the joy of business; debating where it comes from and how to keep it in your day-to-day entrepreneurial life.

When is it and when is it not a ‘leader’s’ business? Join Diana, as she catches up with Barbara Armstrong OBE (Three P Business Development) and Megan Powell Vreeswijk (NTU Enterprise); discussing what it really means to be a successful and respected leader in business. Spoiler Alert! It has a lot to do with trust and developing yourself and your team.

Branding and Marketing – What's the difference, and which one comes first? Join Diana as she speaks to Emma Glover (Victress) and Al Squires (Just BS) as they discuss the role of marketing and branding within businesses.

We all know the saying, but have you applied it to your business? Join Diana as she chats with Charlie Ball (Senior Consultant/"Data Monkey", Jisc), John Starkie (Freelance Video Editor, editeasy) and Ursula Kelly (Ursula Kelly Photography and Personal Branding Coach) about making New Year’s Resolutions in business, discussing the different forms a resolution can take, as well as the advantages an...

What's on your Christmas list this year? Join Diana as she catches up with Deshaun Hancock and Caitlin Craven-McCoo; discussing The Octopus Of Enterprise's top 8 sustainable gift suggestions for 2021! From a Woodwatch to a Scratch Map of the UK, The Octopus of Enterprise is here to help with all your gifting needs this festive period. We wish you all both a (hopefully) snowy and sus...

Do you prefer remote or office working? Join Diana as she has a one-to-one discussion with Adam Bird (Cronofy) about the uses of office spaces pre- and post-pandemic; chatting not only about the differences, but advantages and disadvantages of remote and office working. Exploring what the future might look like for office spaces post-pandemic.

Does creativity ‘suit’ business? Join Diana as she catches up with fellow creatives Debbie Bryan (Debbie Bryan) and David Parrish (T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity); discussing the identity of a creative entrepreneur and exploring some of the sectors within the cultural and creative industries. To find out more about the ingredients for business innovation click here &nbsp...

Ever had something not go to plan? Join Diana as she makes the most out of an unplanned situation - seeing a postponement of our podcast recording as a great opportunity to ask you, the listener, for your opinions on The Octopus Of Enterprise. Tell us your thoughts and feelings about the podcast, what you like, what you don’t like, and what you want more of in the future. The easiest way to do thi...

Call yourself an entrepreneur? Join Diana as she chats with Alison Grade (Freelance Bible), Gareth Jones (Town Square) and Jane Brown (NTU Enterprise Advisor) debating the  identity of an entrepreneur. They discuss a more universal definition of the label, looking at skills and attributes and the benefits of entrepreneurial thinking. After listening you might just realise you are an entrepren...

Ever heard the saying ‘nothing personal, just business’? Well, this episode is here to tell you otherwise! Join Diana and guests Rob Pittam (Robin Hood Media), Lisa Newport (Lisa Newport Style and President Professional Speaking Association EM) and James Barry (RD Content) as they discuss the technique of storytelling in business; exploring not only the power behind a good story, but why and how e...

You’ve worked your way up the steps of funding and finance – what's next for you and your business? Are you looking for investment to grow? Join Diana as she catches up with Jenny Tooth OBE (UK Business Angels), Josh Winfield (NatWest) and Kiran Mehta (Mercia Asset Management), discussing all things investment. From the different types of investments available for businesses, to the different kind...

Are mentors the secret to moving your business forward? Join Diana as she chats with Bertie Cordingly (BertieCord), Georgina Fairhall (WAC) and Victoria Prince (Touchpoints Marketing), all about the role and relationship of a mentor and mentee in business. Along the way touching on topics such as, the chain-reaction of mentoring, finding the right mentor for your business, and whether or not there...

Does your business wear a badge of honour? Join Diana and guests Charlotte Raffo (Monkey Puzzle Tree), Mike Turner (Bird and Blend Tea Co.) and Adrian Williams (Enterprise Advisor), debating the role of badges and pledges in business; discovering the real reasons why entrepreneurs might choose to accredit their companies and/or products.

Is this the age of women in enterprise? Join Diana as she chats with Jayne Mayled (True Story/White Hot), Jyoti Chadda (My Wellness Company), Sarah Maloy (Shop Zero) and Claire Bale (Oo! That’s a bit Racey!) discussing the ages and stages of women thriving in the world of business!

How can taking care of yourself, mean taking care of your business? Join Diana as she gets together with Andy Cope (Art of Brilliance), Pam Burrows (People Booster), Dominika Rekas (Rising Issue) and Michelle Briggs (Counselling West Bridgford) as they discuss what it really means to be mindful in business; along the way touching on topics such as, time-management, guilt through comparis...

What's going on in your world? Join Diana as she speaks to Oli Barrett (‘The Most Connected Person in Britain’) and Fiona Duncan-Steer (RSVIP) about the importance of networking in business. For them making long-lasting connections is all about going back to basics – so that's exactly what we did, chatting all the about the importance of asking simple, curious questions such as ‘what's k...

How do you find funding and finance without facing the Dragons' flames? Join Diana as she catches up with NTU graduates Sean Ali and Charlotte Bailey (SuperU), Phil Clarke (Enterprise Advisor) and Lewis Stringer (British Business Bank), as they discuss the steps to funding and finance, along the way hearing all about Sean and Charlotte's visit to the Dragons' Den! Sean and Charlotte got support fr...

What does an Octopus have to do with Enterprise? Join Diana and Megan as they get down to business, talking about all things The Octopus of Enterprise! Revealing the origins of the podcast’s name, introducing what it’s all about and giving you a sneaky peek of what’s to come!