Big Fish with Spencer Matthews

S2 E17: Mayor Sadiq Khan: From a London council estate to one of the top jobs in politics

Jul 26, 2023

49:46

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Episode notes

Introduction

3min

How to Deal With Death Threats

3min

The Fine Balance Between Leadership and Fellowship

3min

How to Avoid Making Mistakes in the Election

3min

The Importance of Being Authentic

2min

The Ambition of a Prime Minister

2min

How to Be a Mayor for All Londoners

3min

The Problem With Politicians

2min

The Importance of Proprietary Voting in Parliament

2min

10.

The Importance of Collective Responsibility in Politics

3min

11.

How to Trust Your Family in Your Work

2min

12.

The Price of Sacrifice

3min

13.

The HAVA Word Campaign Reflects on the Experience of Girls and Women in Our Country

5min

14.

How to Make Women Feel More Comfortable

3min

15.

How to Deal With a Misogynistic Friend

5min

16.

The Culture of the Police Service

3min

17.

The Importance of Safety in a Campaign

3min

Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London, one of the top jobs in British politics. He is extremely ambitious and has achieved huge success in his career, previously working as a Labour MP and a human rights solicitor. But Sadiq came from humble beginnings. He grew up on a council estate in Tooting with 7 siblings. I absolutely loved my conversation with the Mayor. We discussed how to make tough decisions, whether sacrifices are necessary for a successful career, why more CEOs aren't in politics and his new campaign to make London safer for women.

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