Sparks by Ignium
Conversations with business founders, leaders and experts, examining the changing landscape of leadership, purpose, business growth, Scaling Up, resilience and change with business leaders and owners in mind. We cover a mix of topics designed to ignite (or re-ignite) your spark one conversation at a time.
Episodes
The long-run: lessons in persistence with Garnet Morris
TL;DR:Why would anyone tape their goals to the fridge, embrace ambitions that make them sick to their stomach or give their employees’ children $5k to travel before they settle down? Find out as Saskatchewan-born author and entrepreneur Garnet Morris talks to Phil Rose about his journey from a 300-pound-plus chain smoker to a 71-year-old who’s not ready to give up doing hard things on pur
The Delegation Trap: Atiba de Souza talks about the Hero, Villain, Guide Framework for Scaling
TL;DR:Atiba de Souza — author of The Delegation Trap and founder of an AI-powered video marketing agency serving cash-based medical practices — joins Phil Rose on Sparks for Growth to unpack why so many founders can't let go, and what it actually takes to stop being the bottleneck. Atiba built and sold his first company's search engine in 1996, ran a boutique SEO agency for fifteen years,
Are You Holding Your Own Business Back?
TL;DR:Corporate construction executive-turned-SME growth expert Nicola Anderson explains why when you're scaling, ambition isn't enough. If you're serious about it, there are brave decisions to be made, both personally and structurally. Discover how to protect your health and wellbeing, your business and your relationships as you reshape your inner and outer reality. Sometimes the key to
2026 Sparks Half-Year Roundup, Ep 2: Internal Combustion — How to Build Business Momentum From Within
TL;DR:In this deeply personal follow-up to his first-half 2026 review, Phil draws on six months of conversations with guests from around the world (plus his own family's story and the recent loss of his mother) to introduce three words now central to how Ignium works: Spark, Scale, Sustain. Using the mechanics of an engine as his guide, Phil explores why businesses with all the right ingr
Introducing Sparks for Growth: What We'd Tell Our Younger Selves
TL;DR:In the first of our 2026-so-far roundups, Phil Rose recaps our guests’ responses to the question ‘What would you tell your younger self?’ Discover the four themes that have run throughout, voiced by successful entrepreneurs, authors and coaches alike. Find out Phil’s own raw answer to the question, along with the tried-and-tested methods you can put in place today to make your futur
The CRIT Framework: Geoff Woods on Using AI for Strategic Decisions — Not Just Productivity
The CRIT framework — Context, Role, Interview, Task — is the method Geoff Woods uses to help executive teams make decisions in minutes that used to take months. In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, Phil Rose sits down with Geoff, author of The AI-Driven Leader and the strategic advisor who helped grow Jindal Steel & Power's market cap from $750 million to over $12 billion in four year
The Secret to Getting Further, Faster (and Having More Fun While You're Doing It) with Dana Theus
TL;DR: The premier episode of the newly rebranded Sparks for Growth podcast features executive coach Dana Theus, who reveals that the ultimate investment for scaling a business is coaching — because leaders, not systems or tech, are most often their own limiting factors. Dana addresses common barriers like founder’s syndrome, blind spots, and how a lack of leisure time limits women from t
When purpose is a superpower: a journey from writing club to global ecosystem with Shraddha Varma
TL;DR:Shraddha Varma, co-founder of Fuzia, shares her journey of scaling a girls’ writing club to a global economic commercial ecosystem. Today, it’s a powerful tool for female empowerment, and she talks about how it bridges the gap between creative talent and financial independence. The conversation highlights her transition from corporate pharmaceutical sales to building a platform that
Scaling a Business Like Clockwork: Leadership, Systems and Clarity with Sam Goodner
TL;DR:Sam Goodner is a Swiss-American serial entrepreneur who co-founded Catapult Systems in 1993 with just $17,000 and scaled it into Microsoft's number one global partner — before later growing Flash Parking from 12 employees to unicorn status. In this episode, Sam joins Phil Rose to share the leadership principles behind sustainable business growth, drawing on three decades of entrepre
Stop Doing What You Love (and Fix What You Hate): Lessons in Relevance with Richard Mulholland
TL;DR:In this episode, serial entrepreneur Richard Mulholland challenges ambitious leaders to scrap traditional business rulebooks in favour of relentless relevance. Shifting away from the 'do what you love' myth, Richard argues that true success comes from identifying and fixing what frustrates you. He explores how AI should be used to drive radical efficiency, the importance of T-shaped
Confidence in Transformation: Mastering Change Management Techniques with Karen Ball and the ADKAR Advantage
In this episode, Phil Rose is joined by Karen Ball — Senior Fellow at Prosci, global authority on change management, and author of The ADKAR Advantage. With over 40 years of experience helping organisations navigate change, Karen brings warmth, rigour and real-world stories to a conversation that is as reassuring as it is practical. Key takeaways: why ROI depends on adoption, not installa
Don't Grow Broke; Grow Focused – How to Scale a Business Sustainably
In this episode, Phil Rose speaks with Pete Martin, author of Scale Up Faster. Drawing on three years of rigorous research — studying over 32,000 companies and interviewing nearly 100 CEOs — Pete uncovers what the fastest-growing bootstrapped businesses in America actually had in common. What were the keys to their success? Discover how they proved that sustainable scaling doesn’t require
Enough is enough: Breaking Free from the Emptiness of Success with Dr Sharon Spano
The saying goes, we always seem to have either time or money – but never both at the same time. But is this really the case? Are all people abundant in one, really lacking in the other? If someone has the balance right, what’s their secret? If you want to unlock next-level success in your business, career or leadership, then this podcast has the answers you’re looking for. Phil Rose talks
Who’s really in charge? The unconscious mind and better leadership with Manny Fiteni
When it comes to what you say and do as a leader, who’s really in charge? Your conscious, or subconscious mind? If it’s the latter, you may be surprised to hear that your brain could be serving the ten-year-old you – not the leader you are today. And if you’ve ever asked, ‘How can I become a better leader?’ then this conversation offers some helpful answers.Author and personal development
From vision to value: the no-bullshit guide to scaling with success
TLDR:In this straight-talking episode, Phil Rose sits down with Alex MH Smith to ask one crucial question: Do you really know what your business is for?Most business owners don’t. And that’s a problem.Alex breaks down why many leaders get strategy completely backwards—and how to flip the script by cutting through complexity, embracing difference, and reverse-engineering a business model t
What advice would you give your younger self?
It’s time to wrap our business podcast for entrepreneurs for 2025. In the year we’ve turned 100 (episodes that is) we’ve had some inspiring guests with fresh, timely and uplifting ideas for human and business success alike.We know that great podcasts rely on great questions, but what’s the one that makes every one of our guests pause and think?‘What would you tell your younger self?’ We’v
The Happiness Equation: Building Successful Teams with Nic Marks
Don’t have the time, energy or cash to invest in happiness? The truth is, it’s already affecting your bottom line. Nic Marks, speaker, author and statistician with soul, shows how emotions and numbers absolutely do mix, revealing the real ROI behind happiness strategies he has used everywhere from NHS trusts to the National Grid to smaller Scale Up businesses.. In this smile-inducing epis
Grounds for Growth: How Coffee, Culture, and Coaching Fuelled Alan D’Nacio’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Alan D’Nacio’s journey from corporate leader to purpose-driven coach and coffee entrepreneur is a rich blend of cultural insight, strategic thinking, and human connection. In this episode, he shares the power of embracing diversity, the often-missed step in effective coaching, the unifying traits of entrepreneurs, and how language learning and a love for coffee led to a business rooted i
Rowing through the storm: leadership lessons from the mid-Atlantic with Sally Kettle
TLDR: Leadership, resilience, and letting go of control—lessons from the middle of the Atlantic. In this powerful episode of Sparks by Ignium, Phil Rose is joined by professional adventurer-turned-executive coach Sally Kettle, the first woman to row the Atlantic Ocean twice from East to West—once with her mum! From navigating literal 20-foot waves to navigating team dynamics in the high-p
The unconventional 3Ps of small business resilience and growth - with Sri Kaza
If times are tough for large organisations, what chance do small businesses have? Surprisingly, not only can they survive, they can thrive. In this episode, we talk to Sri Kaza, author of Unconvention, a book that examines the habits and superpowers of winning small business owners during the most testing of times: the recent pandemic. After years at McKinsey advising multinationals, Sri’
Cashflow Is King: Why Every Business Must Tell Its Financial StorySummary with Alan Miltz
Cashflow Is King: Why Every Business Must Tell Its Financial StorySummary: Don’t grow broke. Safeguard your company’s future and increase its value by understanding the whole picture and making the complicated simple. Do this by measuring, charting and planning how you’re going to get from A to B in a way that everyone can follow and they can get excited about. It’s about the numbers show
Scaling Up for Impact: Verne Harnish on Purpose, Agility, and 10X Thinking (2025)
Verne Harnish joins Phil Rose to unpack Scaling Up, the daily huddle rhythm, BHAGs, and the one metric leaders must protect to scale purpose and profit in 2025.Guest: Verne Harnish — founder of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and creator of the Scaling Up framework Host: Phil Rose, Sparks by IgniumWhy this conversation matters now (2025): Leaders are operating in a world of persistent ch
How to connect with purpose: networking, personal brand and becoming your own hero with Helen Nicholson
In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, our podcast created to help you scale your business with purpose, Phil Rose talks to author, mindfulness expert and Networking Queen, Helen Nicholson. If the thought of networking finds you heading for the nearest exit, you’ll be surprised to hear that introverts have a distinct advantage over extroverts when it comes to building connections that last
Leadership through the lens of experience, with Mark Fritz
In this episode, Phil Rose digs into the experience vault of veteran leader Mark Fritz. Now an author and speaker across 50 countries, Mark spent 25 years as a leader at Kodak and shares his very unique, tried-and-tested methods.‘From my bosses, I only wanted two things: freedom and visibility,’ he says about his early career. These themes became a basis for success over the decades.Learn
From Inbox to Impact: Purposeful Marketing with Erika Robinson
In this insightful episode of Sparks by Ignium, host Phil Rose speaks with Erika Robinson, from Constant Contact, about how small businesses and entrepreneurs can build powerful customer relationships through intentional marketing and meaningful email communication.Drawing on experience across global brands Erika shares a strategic, human-centred approach to digital marketing. Her insight
We're 100! Pt. 2 - The Seven Constants of Scaling Up
What are the 7 constants of successful scaling, regardless of what the world is doing around you? In the second 100th episode of Sparks, Phil Rose draws on his experience as a business owner, Scaling-up coach, and podcast host to explore why these super 7 themes keep showing up in sustainable business growth. Even against the odds. ‘The world is changing but it doesn’t mean your purpose h
We’re 100! – Celebrating 100 episodes of Sparks
In this special 100th episode of Sparks by Ignium, host Phil Rose reflects on five transformative years since the podcast’s inception in 2019.Our business growth podcast with a difference has reached its centenary, and we couldn’t be happier or more proud. It’s given us a chance to share space with forward-thinking and successful entrepreneurs who have added value to their businesses whil
From Surgeon to Entrepreneur: Mastering Mindset, Communication & Business Growth with Arturo Almeida
‘My last coach was not a business coach. She said I can help you become a better person and perhaps that will help your business. Oh boy was she right!’It's time for an honest question. Could you be the bottleneck in your business success? If so, what can you do about it? Often, when we seek answers about what’s standing in our way, we highlight external factors when what’s needed is a de
No-brainer: the smart shift in USP your business needs to stand out, with Chantal Cornelius
Is it time to rethink everything you’ve ever learned about the USP (or unique selling point)? What is a USP in business and do they work? How do you know?What’s the alternative?In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, speaker and author Chantal Cornelius explains why she abandoned the concept of USP in business growth long ago. After twenty-five years of achievement in her own marketing compa
Slaying the Dragons of Business and Storytelling with Richard Mulholland
“Innovation doesn’t happen when you start doing something new, it happens when you stop doing something old.”The human Summary (from the lovely Amanda Fearn):Our second podcast episode of 2025 features Richard Mulholland, author of Here Be Dragons, a deliberately easy-to-digest book on the power of stories to sell, persuade and connect. If one of the things at the top of your list for 202
Building Real Relationships and Authentic Connections with Mo Fathelbab
For the first show of 2025, we have a life-affirming story about the power of ‘forums’ in transforming the lives of entrepreneurs and leaders from a very human standpoint.Mo Fathelbab talks to our host Phil Rose about his journey and what led him to found the International Facilitators Organisation. A renowned speaker and author, Mo outlines how forums work, why purpose is prosperity, and
Engaging people: five tried-and-tested ways to strengthen your team with Eric Stone
A vital component of scaling a business successfully is getting the right people on board – and making sure they love coming to work. Performance is intrinsically linked with how well your team gels and communicates as problems are dealt with and new ideas are brought to life. So join us for another insight-rich discussion with Eric Stone, veteran exec of Enterprise Holdings as he and ho
Employee Engagement – the vital role of coaching in this, with Eric Stone
In the first of two episodes with author and speaker Eric Stone, our host Phil Rose discovers practical answers to the issues many businesses struggle with while scaling up. They draw on Eric’s 26 years with Enterprise Holdings which led him from its infancy to being one of the most decorated Regional VPs in the company’s history. It’s a value-packed conversation covering: The five fact
Stand Out and Succeed: Marketing Strategies with Chantal Cornelius
In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, Phil Rose sits down with Chantal Cornelius, founder of Appletree Marketing, to dive deep into marketing strategies that help businesses stand out. With over two decades of experience, Chantal is known for guiding clients with her unique "standout strategies" designed to ensure authentic and effective marketing. From sharing her journey to explaining ho
‘Tender on people, tough on results’ – the radical approach to leadership development your business growth plans are looking for? With Urs Koenig
Internationally renowned speaker, author, peacekeeper and coach Urs Koenig introduced us to the phrase in his first conversation with Phil Rose. In his second round on the Sparks by Ignium Podcast, Urs uses stories and experiences to show what this principle looks like in real life and how you can embed it into your leadership development. We learn about:His secret to getting the ear of d
Radical Humility: How to be human in leadership and get results with Urs Koenig
Does humility belong in leadership?In this episode, Phil Rose talks to author, international speaker, UN peacekeeper and performance athlete Urs Koenig who presents a compelling argument for staying humble while driving results.A tricky line to walk but thankfully Urs has plenty of practical information on how to do it taken from his life journey so far and his book Radical Humility. He
Making the numbers count: a real-life story of purpose-fuelled success with Hugh Massie
Welcome back to part 2 of the discussion with renowned behavioural finance strategist Hugh Massie. In this episode, we learn more about the man behind DNA Behavior International. Losing your father when you’re a year old might set some people back in life. Instead, Hugh Massie turned his difficult childhood experiences into an international success story – as well as founding an organisat
How behavioural solutions unlock the power of purpose with Hugh Massie
In the first of a 2-part episode, Founder of DNA Behaviour International Hugh Massie and podcast host Phil Rose explore where the spheres of money and human behaviour meet. In particular, they look at human behaviour and how it drives business outcomes, particularly in financial contexts.Hugh shares his insights as a Behavioural Solutions Architect and explains how understanding, measurin
Engaging voices – how to expand your business through strategic speaking
‘When someone is working for a greater mission, it fuels all of our work.’ In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, Phil Rose talks to strategic speaking expert Blair Bryant Nichols about ensuring our message is heard loud and clear.It’s not just what we say that makes the magic, it’s how we purposefully connect it to our audience. We’re not all public speakers but we are all business owners
Why embracing ego is your key to success – and it’s not what you think it is
Sometimes sorry seems to be the hardest word. How much time and energy could we save if we owned up and apologised more often? We discover that it’s only the right thing to do but it’s the best thing to do if you’re trying to build a team that will expand your business. Welcome to round two with the ego. This is the second podcast discussion between leadership coach, speaker and author Ch
The power of two: why when we turn monologue into dialogue we double our chances of success.
In this episode, Phil Rose explores the dynamics of listening to ourselves as much as others.A celebration of the art of the podcast, host Phil Rose invites you, the listener, to join in the conversation. Highlights include:· How you can have your say with ideas for future episodes or questions you’d like answered. (Spotify has a handy participation feature.)· Twenty years as
Growing your business AND being present for those you love: David Braithwaite Part 2/2
Phil Rose talks to David Braithwaite Part 2: Growing your business AND being present for those you loveWelcome back to Sparks by Ignium and our second conversation with Strategic Coach and entrepreneur David Braithwaite.In this lively conversation, Phil Rose and David discuss why creating a life that makes sense is imperative to business success.Key points to listen out for:• How can you
From having a ‘JOB’ to running multiple businesses: the power of coaching to create freedom: David Braithwaite Part 1/2
From having a ‘JOB’ to running multiple businesses: David Braithwaite on the power of coaching to create freedomIn this episode of the Sparks by Ignium Podcast, Phil Rose talks to David Braithwaite from Strategic Coach about his experience and advice to entrepreneurs in helping them find the balance they are looking for in their lives. Amongst some of the things discussed he provides valu
Unlocking the Power of Storytelling: Insights from Jeff Bartsch on Creativity & Communication - Part 2/2
In this episode of the Sparks by Ignium Podcast, Phil Rose continues the discussion of storytelling, communication, and creativity with Jeff Bartsch. Jeff shares his journey from music to communication development, emphasizing the importance of understanding audience desires. They explore infusing soul into work, strategic storytelling elements, and effective audience communication.Summar
Unlocking the Power of Storytelling: Insights from Jeff Bartsch on Creativity & Communication - Part 1/2
Unlocking the Power of Storytelling: Insights from Jeff Bartsch on Creativity & CommunicationIn this episode of the Sparks by Ignium Podcast, Phil Rose discusses storytelling, communication, and creativity with Jeff Bartsch. Jeff shares his journey from music to communication development, emphasizing the importance of understanding audience desires. They explore infusing soul into wor
Ego Unleashed: Mastering Leadership Through Mindful Choices – Coach Phil Rose talks to Christie Garcia
In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, Phil Rose talks to Coach Christie Garcia. The conversation includes a detailed discussion about the impact of ego management on leadership and team dynamics. Christie provides insights into the nature of ego as the unconscious brain and its pervasive influence on communication, stress management, and decision-making processes. They also explore the sig
From Columbia to Culture: Lessons in Organizational Change - Phil Rose talks to Dr Laura Gallaher
In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Laura Gallaher about organisational psychology and its role in understanding and predicting behaviour in the workplace. They discuss the challenges of predicting behaviour in complex adaptive systems and the importance of leaders being open to introspection and self-awareness. They also talk about the Columbia shuttle accident and its
Thriving in Sports and Business: Keys to Elite Performance with Sam Bishop and Phil Rose
In this first guest episode of 2024 we talk to Sam Bishop. Sam has over 10 years experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams and so this conversation covered many areas of his experience and how that translates to the world of ‘business’.Sam Bishop and Phil delve into the topics of managing energy, dealing with pressure, and building trust in sports and
Phil Rose Of Clarity Leadership On The Importance Of Leadership Development, Mindset And Taking Risks In Building Culture
In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to… Phil Rose. Yes, the other Phil Rose is also a coach, author and business leader. I first met Phil while I was running many years back. Phil was, among other things, organising a 10K cross country run at the time. I later learned that we both did similar things, and even ended up working for different clients in the same venue at some
Building a culture grounded in psychological safety with Max Sather
In this fascinating conversation Phil and Max delved into the themes of purpose, customer centricity, and self-organization in business, discussing how they can help rekindle passion and engagement in business leaders and their teams. The conversation emphasized the importance of building the human side of business and creating a movement for positive change, ultimately changing the world
From Marketing to recruitment to Henka – Rachel Treece’s journey!
In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Rachel Treece, host of the “Flex in the City” podcast, which aims to showcase human leaders in the financial services industry and make it a more attractive sector for younger people. Rachel is also founder of the Henka Institute and FTS Global. Rachel shares how she got into the financial services industry through a combination of fa
Creating a purposeful life with Irene Riad
In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Irene Riad about her journey from Saudi Arabia to Albania, and Creating a purposeful life with Irene Riad. They also discuss the concept of legacy and how it can be used to create a meaningful life.Irene’s journey of self-discovery and exploration helped her create a coaching model that integrated mind, body, and soul. She created the
Scaling with Purpose and Mastery – Phil Rose and Dom Monkhouse
This podcast discusses various topics related to building a strong foundation for a business. Phil Rose and Don Monkhouse highlighted the importance of talent assessment, culture, and deliberate hiring policies in building a strong foundation for a business. They also emphasized the significance of weekly one-to-one coaching and small group lessons in helping teams understand how to opera
The Power of Dreams in Life, Business… and copywriting!
In this Podcast Episode Phil Rose and Amanda Fearn discuss the power of dreams and how they can influence our direction in life. They also discuss various topics related to copywriting, coaching, branding, and personal growth. Amanda explains that copywriting involves more than just writing words and that there is a lot of work that goes on before the actual writing, including branding an
Andre Norman: Ambassador of Hope
In this episode Phil Rose talks to Andre Norman about life since he realised he had to make the choice of how to lead his life. He could either stay with the gang culture that lead him to prison, or change his attitude, realise his purpose and make a different choice. He had to challenge himself and understand the positive impact he could have on others. There’s learnings in there for all
On Purpose towards Accelerating Sustainable Change with Action Net Zero
Phil Rose talks to Pam Barbato about her experience conceiving and driving Action Net Zero – an organisation she founded in 2020 to help us all work towards becoming Carbon Neutral. The mission of Action Net Zero is to empower communities, people and businesses with easy, affordable actions to achieve a healthier and greener world, where carbon emissions are reduced and the climate is no
Why putting systems in your business is good for you AND your business
Phil Rose talks to Alexis Kingsbury on today’s show about how he created AirManual through a focus on purpose and systems. AirManual helps you run your business smarter, something Alexis and his co founder wanted based on his experiences of failing to do it first time round. As a serial entrepreneur Alexis realised he needed to put systems in place to enable his businesses run without him
Learning how to get out of your comfort zone with Deniz Kayadelen
Phil Rose talks to Deniz Kayadelen about her experiences and thought processes that enable her to push herself out of her comfort zone in both her work and personal life. As two times world champion of Ice swimming Deniz has a message we can all learn from – as a swimmer she excels when it comes to managing her own mind in extreme circumstances. I loved this conversation on many levels. T
Moving to Intentional Mastery with William Buist
(Some of) The main points for listeners:• What can you do to move to mastery, intentionally• Seeing the glass half full versus half empty• How not buying into the recession will save your business• What’s in your control and what CAN you control – it’s a matter of focus• Start with knowing you own skills…• You cannot
Learn how John Ratliff drove employee engagement through focussing on culture and how that multiplied the value of his business long term
In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks in-depth to John Ratliff. John built, scaled and exited Appletree Answers as a 23 year old in his back room to an international business with 650 employees for a multiple 5 times that of other similar businesses. He first met Verne Harnish in 2005 as part of the Birthing of Giants programme. He is now the CEO of Align 5 where his team he
Phil Rose on finding your PURPOSE and overcoming your FEAR
In this episode Phil Rose talks openly about finding PURPOSE and overcoming his FEARs to swim in cold dark lakes…(Some of) The main points for listeners:· False Expectations Appearing Real· Finding my purpose… my WHY for the podcast· Getting in the lake… at 3.9 degrees…· Learning to swim · My purpose… challenge… to do it, or not to do it…· Out of your C
Verne Harnish, founder of EO and Scaling UP on playing to WIN vs playing not to lose…
Verne Harnish is founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), with over 16,000 members worldwide, and chaired for fifteen years EO’s premiere CEO program held at MIT, a program in which he still teaches today. Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, a global executive education and coaching company with over 200 partners on six continents, Verne has spent the past four decade
Chutzpah – have you got what it takes to lead and grow…
(Some of) The main points for listeners:• CHUTZPAH – it’s something anyone can develop• Introvert or extravert – both can have it… • Sisu, Chutzpah – it’s the same…• Carpe Diem• Handling Objections• What we can learn from the success and mistakes of Blockbuster• Uncovering Needs• Why do dogs pu
Bill Gallagher shares his thoughts on how you can take time out of your business and Scale at the same time
Bill Gallagher shares his thoughts on how you can take time out of your business and Scale at the same timeSummary:In this episode Phil Rose talks to Scaling Up Coach Bill Gallagher about his experiences running is own businesses and helping others scale theirs. Bill made a significant shift in his own life when he realised that to truly be able to take time away from his business he need
Phil Rose on “Scaling You business, Sustainably” – being purpose led and driving change
In this shorter episode Phil Rose talks about all things purpose led, from ESG principles to engaging your teams through aligning your values and your actions. (Some of) The main points for listeners:· It’s our gift as business owners to change some of the biggest problems…· Purpose and prosperity· The UN sustainability goals: how you can use them to help…·
Align your business Purpose, Goals and Activities to drive your success
Align your business Purpose, goals and activities to drive your successSummary:In this episode Phil Rose talks Eugene Terk. Eugene is VP Business Development and General Counsel for Align – creator of the Scaling Up Scoreboard Software. His role is to find, foster and nurture strategic partnerships with coaches, consultants and implementers of processes that help businesses scale. Align
So do you really think you know what keeps your business alive?
So you think you know what keeps your business alive?Summary:In this episode Phil Rose talks Jonathan Mond. Jonathan is an accountant turned business coach. If you want to know more about the levers to pull in your business to make it more successful you must listen to this!(Some of) The main points for listeners:• The 7 Drivers of financial success• Price i
What symptoms in your health are also showing up in your business?
In this episode Phil Rose talks again with Dr Nicole Rivera, integrated practitioner and business coach. She is an expert in functional medicine and business – a unique combination where she (and her husband) help both diagnose and then ‘cure’ health and business issues to create sustainable benefits. Dr Nicole discusses: Don’t Guess, Test! And provides advice on how to ‘heal’ your busine
What advice would you give yourself if you were labelled ‘slow’?
In this episode Phil Rose talks Matt Cox. Matt is a serial entrepreneur, coach and consultant who was once labelled ‘slow’ by teachers at school. That prompted him, after a number of years, to look at the choices he really had in life. He could live with the label as a burden or look for ways to make the most of the gifts he has. (Some of) The main points for listeners:• Makin
Growth Sucks Cash… and it’s fear that stops us getting OUR cash
In this more commercially focussed episode Phil Rose talks with Nicki Kinton of Confident Cash Flow. Nicki helps businesses get money in faster so you can grow… Remember Growth sucks Cash and if you haven’t got cash… you can’t grow which means you might not achieve your purpose…(Some of) The main points for listeners:• How can you get your money in faster? Listen further to fi
Phil Rose on Purpose – being purpose led and driving change
In this shorter (week 4) episode Phil Rose talks about, among other things … the podcast and how we want to support purpose led businesses to scale. (Some of) The main points for listeners:· From marketing to having a real purpose· It’s our gift as business owners to change some of the biggest problems…· Purpose and prosperity· Driving change, driving me, d
What you can learn from being a rally driver to help you build and develop yourself further?
What you can learn from being a rally driver to help you build and develop yourself further.In this episode Phil Rose talks for a second time with communications and leadership expert Dean Heffta of Clarus Results. Dean is a coach and speaker based in Peoria Illinois. (Some of) The main points for listeners:• Challenges from the global anxiety in our communication•
How do you know if you’re in a toxic relationship with your business. A conversation with Dr Nicole Rivera: committed to giving entrepreneurs their lives back.
In this episode Phil Rose talks with Dr Nicole Rivera, integrated practitioner and business coach. She is an expert in functional medicine and business – a unique combination where she (and her husband) help both diagnose and then ‘cure’ health and business issues to create sustainable benefits. (Some of) The main points for listeners:• How to build a business AND maintain you
Why the purpose of Patagonia is to “save the home planet”, and how it helps us all grow. What’s your purpose and does it really engage you and your ‘team’?
In this episode Phil Rose talks with John Rosling, CEO of Contexis about activating your Purpose. We all know what purpose means (don’t we?) but how many business owners have a purpose that fully engages humanity? (Some of) The main points for listeners:• What do we mean by ‘purpose activation’?o Its all about living your purpose actively and authentically• If Pu
What we can all learn from Superman and other stories that create emotion for the reader
In this episode Phil Rose talks with Andrew Ryder about his take on content creation. Andrew is an investor – in relationships – with others and with himself. Andrew’s 3 top tips really create a useful mechanism we can all use to help us get more creative: (1) Get Clarity on the content you are consuming – who do you allow to influence you? (2) Curate what you are consuming; (3) Creation
Natural Netwalking with Jackie Jarvis
This is part three of a three part podcast with Natural Netwalking founder, Jackie Jarvis. We recorded it in January 2022 and now as I listen to it with the War continuing in Ukraine it feels strange reflecting on some of the conversation. We talked about how we can take responsibility for what’s going on around us and I now wonder how true that really if you are in a war zone? I hope you
What prompted you to do that? Because no one else stepped up to do it… Phil Rose learns more in conversation with Flavilla Fongang
In this episode Phil Rose talks with Flavilla Fongang. Flavilla is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, an international and multilingual keynote speaker (in English & French), a neuroscience brand expert covering strategy, design, marketing and customer experience. She is also the founder of 3 Colours Rule, an award-winning branding and marketing agency. Above all she’s an enabler w
Be patient as you build your business, some things take time to scale – you need to plant the seeds, nurture and water them before you reap the rewards…
Phil Rose talks to Karie Kaufmann about vision, planning, creating a theme and working towards that to build your business. We also discuss systems and how to empower and trust your team to work to support and scale the business. Karie Kaufmann is a master coach and facilitator, having coached over 1,000 high growth companies since 2005. Her clients have achieved double and triple-digit g
Leadership is a journey not a destination: it takes time to build Credibility, Competence and Relationships
Phil Rose talks to Michael Tanner about building leadership so that people genuinely want to follow. From his 28 years experience in both military and corporate roles Michael has seen what it takes to truly lead people – and it’s not about rank, title or authority – it’s about true Servant leadership.Key Points in the Show:• Servant Leadership and the servant coach – the mos
Scale your Business and prepare your business for exit
Darryl Bates-Brownsword is on a mission to build the ‘exit industry’ in the UK. Originating from Australia Darryl has been in the UK since 2005 helping business owners grow the value of their business. He realised that many business owners who wanted to sell their businesses (prior to working with Succession Plus) went through an earn out period that often never came to fruition. This lea
