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Series 10 of Taking Care of Business is here! In this preview episode, host Paul Cheetham-Karcz discusses what he's learnt over the past 9 series' of Taking Care of Business, as well as looks ahead to a series featuring: Alastair Campbell British journalist, author, strategist, broadcaster and activist known for his roles during Tony Blair’s leadership of the Labour Party. Tracey Neville Former England netball international and Commonwealth Games gold medalist as England head coach. Mike Bates The Atlantic Grappler and former Royal Marines Commando Lily Shippen Founder of Lily Shippen Recruitment Abbie Day Brand owner at Gypsabella Chris Brindley MBE Former MD of Metro Bank and elite sports business mentor to the likes of Heineken, Sport England, the PFA and Man Utd. Kevin Stewart Professional footballer for the likes of Blackpool and Liverpool, as well as host of the Money Game Podcast A new episode will be dropping every Wednesday from 8th June onwards, so subscribe, share and tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.

What are the common traits amongst the world's serial winners and leaders?  That's the topic up for debate in this episode, as host Paul Cheetham-Karcz welcomes to Taking Care of Business a man who knows a thing or two about both winning and leading - Alastair Campbell. Alastair is a British journalist, author, strategist, broadcaster and activist known for his key roles during Tony Blair’s leadership of the Labour Party.  The pair discuss what Alastair learnt from the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Arsène Wenger whilst writing his book 'Winners', as well as the strategies and objectives (or lack of) in the current Conservative and Labour parties. Paul and Alastair also chat about social media's impact on politics, the trend of sportspeople infiltrating the political landscape, dealing with criticism and what the future holds for Alastair Campbell. Taking Care of Business is available to listen to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Can't find your platform? Head to www.sedulo.co.uk/tcob

How do you create a winning team that demonstrates persistent excellence? The answer to that question lies within building a culture and environment geared towards high performance; a topic which former England netball international and Commonwealth Games gold medalist as England head coach, Tracey Neville, knows all too well about. Tracey joins host, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, to discuss everything from how she created winning environments as England netball's Head Coach to preparing and winning gold medals. Tracey also discusses the impact of sport on her childhood, as well as the childhoods of brothers Gary and Phil, and transitioning her career post-playing days.

What does it really feel like to be a business owner in the thick of a growing brand? That's the question put to the next guest on the Taking Care of Business podcast. The founder of Gypsabella, Abbie Day, joins host Paul Cheetham-Karcz, to talk about everything from the early days of founding her fashion brand, through realising she might be on to something, and onto dealing with the challenges that come with growing a successful business. Abbie also talks about the future for Gypsabella and her plans to build a sustainable business which pushes boundaries, whilst also looking after herself.

Can you be a good person and still win in business? The art of being a better leader in business begins at home; that's the topic for episode one of the ninth series of the Taking Care of Business podcast as host and business advisor, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, discusses the concept of becoming an "everyday athlete" to become a better person, in turn creating a better organisation. Joining Paul for the discussion are rugby league legends - and perennial leaders in their respective sport - Kevin Sinfield MBE and Jamie Jones-Buchanan. Both men led Leeds Rhinos to their golden era of Super League triumphs, as they recount the behaviours and values that created their sporting success and how it can apply to everyday life. We want to hear from you! Once you have listened to the podcast please let us know what you think and leave a review. 

What does it take to turn an idea and opportunity into a multi-million-pound business? That's the story of this episode of Taking Care of Business, as host and business advisor Paul Cheetham-Karcz welcomes Jimmy Hill - one of the founders of haircare brand, Hairburst - to Series 9 to talk about the journey of growing a consumer brand from nothing, as well as the pressures of closing the majority stake sale of Hairburst to global retailer, JD Sports. The guys also chat about what lies ahead for Hairburst on the back of JD Sports' first steps into the UK’s beauty market, as well as Jimmy personally and professionally. Find Jimmy on Insta 👉 @J1mmyhill We want to hear from you! Once you have listened to the podcast please let us know what you think and leave a review. 

This is the theme of episode three of series nine of the Taking Care of Business podcast. Host and business leader, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, discusses with Christina Taylor - CEO and founder of the Aim Sky High Company - how her community-first approach has given her purpose and allowed her to make real positive change. They also delve into the importance of having a purpose, how education can be a tool for social mobility and what they perceive their responsibilities are as leaders and mentors.

"What are you going to do about it?" This is the question Luke Ambler asked himself after losing his brother-in-law to suicide and this week he joins Paul Cheetham-Karcz to share the story of the answer - Andy's Man Club. This episode explores how the club aims to save lives through talking groups, how to balance your mindset and why asking yourself tough questions is important for development. The episode also delves into a discussion about finding purpose and measuring achievement based on personal growth rather than the set goal.

What are the personality traits required to not only reach an elite performance level, but to maintain that level across a career? That’s the topic up for discussion as host and business leader, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, welcomes Olympic gold medal-winning British triathlete, Alistair Brownlee, to the Taking Care of Business podcast. Also covered in the conversation is the debate between competition vs participation, the difference between confidence and self-belief in all walks of life and the lessons sport can teach us on the necessity to be ruthless. Alistair also gives us his account of THAT moment where he carried his heat-exhausted brother, fellow triathlete Jonny Brownlee, across the finishing line at the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico.

What does it take to build a brand and business that stands the test of time? That's the theme of this episode of Taking Care of Business, as host Paul Cheetham-Karcz talks to the founder of Barber Barber, Johnny Shanahan, on how he has managed to create a brand amongst a very trend-heavy industry that has grown across the UK and shows no sign of slowing down. Also up for discussion are how a business can be authentic on whatever their stage is, how the barbering industry has changed in the face of recent challenges and Johnny tells us how he has approached the task of transitioning Barber Barber from a purely service-driven business to one that also supplies products.

How does behaviour affect those around you and ultimately shape an organisation? That’s the theme of this episode of Taking Care of Business, as host and Sedulo Managing Partner, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, talks to Chief Executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, exploring events surrounding Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer and Everton FC, as well as drawing on personal experience

Former British middleweight and super-middleweight boxing champion, Paul Smith, is no stranger to the nerves, tension and anxiety around a big fight that are needed to propel a professional athlete to the top. But how do athletes turn these emotions into a positive when they’re often feared in so many other situations?   That’s the topic up for discussion in the first episode of Series 8 of the Taking Care of Business, as Paul delves into the mindset needed to manage stress and fear on the world’s biggest stages, as well as the lessons and coping mechanisms the ‘everyday workplace’ can learn from the experience of an elite athlete.   Paul also covers Smith’s move into becoming a boxing manager following his retirement at 38 years old, as well as how he’s working to advise his boxing brothers to fulfil their career aspirations.