Business Leader’s team of top journalists – Graham Ruddick, Sarah Vizard, Josh Dornbrack and Dougal Shaw – take a second look at stories of success and failure, provide masterclasses from world-leading experts and guide you through what matters in the business world.
Recent Episodes

Jordan Schwarzenberger: The opportunity on LinkedIn is staggering
Jordan Schwarzenberger shares his advice on how to connect with Gen Z and stand out on social media as a business leader.

Zenobe: The British unicorn leading the energy revolution
Zenobe co-founder James Basden talks through the story behind one of the UK's fastest-growing companies and much more.

How Stuart Machin turned around Marks & Spencer (part two)
Stuart Machin, the chief executive of Marks & Spencer, he discusses his leadership style and why he has concerns about the UK economy and government in 2025

How Stuart Machin turned around Marks & Spencer
Stuart Machin's focus on the in-store experience, products and culture of the business have proved key to boosting the retailer's fortunes

John Cleese on creativity: Lessons from a Monty Python mind for business leaders
John Cleese reveals how creativity isn’t just for the arts — it’s a vital skill for problem-solving, strategy and innovation in business

Paul McKenna on the science behind strategic thinking
Behavioural scientist and hypnotist Paul McKenna explains the powerful role that manifestation can play in business success

Docusign CEO on the AI revolution
How does a tech leader navigate a post-pandemic slump and harness AI to redefine an industry? Allan Thygesen shares how he’s steering the company

Our predictions for business in 2025
The Business Leader editorial team look at the year ahead, the trends we expect to see, what leaders should stop doing and much more

Deliveroo’s Will Shu on founder mode v manager mode
Will Shu, the chief executive and co-founder of Deliveroo, weighs in on the founder mode debate and shares what he wishes he had done differently

Top investors offer their predictions for business in 2025
We talk to some of the UK's top investors on the business world in 2025 and whether they are optimistic or pessimistic about the outlook for the UK