EP 249 - What's it like being a female CEO in a male dominated industry? Jody is CEO of Rowe Advisory, a consultancy firm providing support to the oil, gas and mining industries with offices in London, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, Australia.Jody is also podcast host of Tough Talks discussing all aspects of energy transition with industry leaders and experts. Her chat on our podcast ranges from how and why Rowe advisory began to why compliance qualifies for the big bin of bullshit via some f**k ups (as part of the chat, not f**k ups in the podcast).The word trepidatious also makes an unscheduled appearance.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:16 Getting to Know Jodie Rowe01:13 Jodie's Business Philosophy and Challenges02:39 Rowe Advisory's Operations04:11 Jodie's Journey into Entrepreneurship06:25 Importance of Trust in Business10:30 Jodie's Personal Life and Work Balance12:14 Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry14:13 Views on Business Growth and Networking16:53 Future of Rowe Advisory20:07 Jodie's Take on Industry Compliance20:57 Reflections on Success and Support21:35 Quickfire Round: Getting To Know Jodie27:12 Discussing Energy Transition and Jodie's Podcast28:18 Role of Gas and Offshore Wind in Energy Transition28:58 Potential of Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals30:32 Complexities of Energy Transition39:20 Impact of Offshore Wind on the EnvironmentJody's recommendations:Tough Talk with Jody Rowe (podcast)The Essential Entrepreneur - Richard Turner (book)The Mentor with Mark Bouris (podcast)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 248 - Author and Bloomberg News Senior Reporter for Climate Akshat Rathi is in this week's quiz seat explaining why quantitative easing is a good thing!Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:30 Thought Leadership: Business or Bullshit?00:47 Family Business in India01:35 Quantitative Easing: A Necessary Evil?02:52 Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)03:23 Personal Pronouns and Mandatory Breaks03:45 Hedge Funds, Lobbying, and Ethereum04:29 Foreign Espionage Risks and Work-Life Balance04:52 Conclusion and Farewellbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 247 - Akshat is an author and Senior Reporter for Climate at Bloomberg News.We discuss Akshat's new (debut) book - Climate Capitalism: Winning The Global Race To Zero Emissions - and how climate change is affecting business. We talk about what big business and government need to do to take climate action and get some advice for SMEs on how they can make a climate positive impact.Akshat also tells us why he thinks that social media qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Amazon link to Akshat's new bookChapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:31 Being a Climate Reporter01:41 Role of Climate Information in Business02:51 Akshat's new book 'Climate Capitalism'04:30 Success Stories from the Book07:00 Role of SMEs in Climate Change08:17 Importance of Government Intervention09:41 Akshat's Journey from Science to Journalism13:46 Role of Big Businesses and Regulators15:15 Global Investment in Developing Countries22:34 Akshat's Personal Journey and Future Goals23:34 Steps for SMEs to Combat Climate Change26:34 Importance of Fact Reporting28:18 Hustle of Working in India29:09 Importance of Work-Life Balance29:36 The Unexpected Joy of Exercise30:58 The Art of Negotiating Salary32:53 Impact of Social Media on Journalism36:38 Role of Journalism in Exposing Greenwashing39:14 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Akshat42:00 Book Recommendations and Final ThoughtsAkshat's recommendations:Bottled Lightening - Seth Fletcher (book)Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman (book)Is It Time To Break The Law - Chris Packham (documentary)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 246 - Noam jumps into this week's quiz seat with surprise cards being drawn from the deck, much to Andy and Pippa's humour and dismay!Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:37 Game Begins: Business or Bullshit01:43 Debating Disruptive Businesses02:22 Work-Life Balance and Founder Egos02:29 Business Etiquette & Face-to-Face Meetings02:53 Ethical Trade and Golden Handshakes03:07 Ratchets and Email Etiquette03:31 Family Dynasties and Episode Wrap-upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 245 - Noam is Chief Growth Officer of Wylde Market, an online platform enabling artisanal producers to sell directly to consumers. He also co-founded renowned artisan restaurant group Ottolenghi (you might have heard of it) where he currently is a Non Exec Director.We speak about why Noam got involved with Wylde and its commitment to supporting regenerative food producers. Noam tell us about the reality of today's farming practices and why food and health is such a passion point for him. We discuss the ethics of the beef industry and why eating meat shouldn't be deemed as bad.Noam also tells us why business marketing qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.*Head over to wylde.market and use BWB15 for £15 off your first order*Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:26 Understanding the Concept of Wild Market00:59 The Operational Process of Wild Market03:32 The Unique Selling Proposition of Wild Market07:31 The Challenges of Artisanal Business Growth12:42 The Ethical Considerations of Meat Consumption17:31 The Importance of Soil Health in Farming20:20 The Impact of Food Choices on Health21:38 The Business of Healthy Food23:47 The Importance of Quality Suppliers24:35 The Challenge of Packaging25:23 The Struggle of Finding the Right People26:55 Learning from Failures30:51 The Problem with Marketing Bullshit32:56 The Five Second Rule: Getting to Know Noam36:28 Final Thoughts and Wrap UpNoam's recommendation:The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles (book)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 244 - Mehreen's in the quiz seat this week having to deal with Andy's thoughts on Boris's office shenanigans and how he may have to follow suit!Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz00:33 Understanding ESG Investing00:47 Debate on Company Health Insurance01:01 China and Business01:23 Working in Your Garden: Business or Bullshit?01:46 TikTok: A Poison or a Business Tool?02:30 Staff No Dating Policies?03:43 Search Engine Optimisation03:55 Silicon Roundabout: A Startup Hub04:13 Right Wing and Conservative Government04:56 Intrapreneurship: A Business New Term?05:16 Loving What You Do: A Key to Success05:28 MBAs: A Worthy Investment or Not?05:51 Having More Than One Career or Job05:58 Fake It Till You Make It06:05 Quiz Conclusion and Winner Announcementbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 243 - Mehreen is a former teacher, broadcaster and author who is passionate about education and empowering young people. She emerged as an influential voice across a range of topics including education, race, gender equality and faith.We discuss Britain's state education and debate whether there should be just one schooling system instead of public and private. We discuss the current state of the curriculum: does it needs to change? and ask Is a good education is based on your parents, social class or meritocracy?Mehreen also tells us about her life goal, her biggest failure and why the media industry qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB01:04 Challenges of Teaching and Education System02:05 Need for Change in Education05:44 Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Education08:17 Role of Parents in Education11:46 Struggles of Teachers18:40 Importance of Career Advice in Schools25:06 Rewards and Challenges of Teaching26:57 Impact of Teachers on Students27:46 Experiences with Influential Teachers28:26 Transition from Teaching to Media29:50 Vision for 'Glow Up Your Grades'30:22 Challenges in Teaching31:24 State of Youth and Education32:04 Struggles of Young People32:29 Disconnect between Politics and Young People33:13 Struggles and Lessons in the Media Industry36:44 Unexpected Journey into Media40:10 Quickfire Round and Personal Insights45:41 The 'Glow Up Your Grades' InitiativeMehreen's recommendations:One Day - David Nicholls (book)The Secret Life Of Teachers (podcast)Serial (podcast)My Dad Wrote A Porno (podcast)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 242 - Barrister and Founder of Lawyers For Nature Paul Powlesland gets to road test our brand new deck of quiz cards with us.Chapters:00:11 The Rules of the Game00:38 The Quiz Begins - is it Business or Bullshit?01:55 Debate on Spending Time with Kids02:33 Stationery Cupboards and Asking Favours02:57 Self Actualization and Brexit03:28 Limited Liability Partnerships and Nature03:54 Quiz Results and Closing Remarksbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 241 - Should "nature" have a seat at the board table?Paul is a barrister and founder of Lawyers in Nature who aim to provide representation, campaigning and legal resources on environmental protection and rights for nature., particularly in a corporate setting.We talk about this (voluntary) work and why he does it. We chat sh*t and Thames Water and how it brings home the reality of our climate and environmental crisis. We discuss human rights vs. nature's rights and how they would be balanced in society's best interests. We also find out what it's like to be interviewed by Nigel Farage on something called GB News.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:44 Paul's Journey into Environmental Activism01:46 Discussion on Extinction Rebellion03:50 Paul's Work in Legal Profession and Climate Activism05:27 Concept of Legal Personhood for Nature05:44 Role of Law in Protecting Nature12:19 Impact of Infrastructure on Nature14:53 State of Britain's Natural Environment18:59 Role of Companies in Environmental Protection23:00 Nature Positive Corporate Governance24:31 Disconnect Between Humans and Nature25:29 Unsustainability of Modern Society27:05 Role of Corporations in Environmental Conservation28:47 Impact of Climate Change on Food Supply29:34 Challenges of Environmental Activism31:03 Importance of Protecting Nature31:56 Role of Politics in Environmental Conservation32:54 Power of Individual Action37:28 Role of Patriotism in Environmental Conservation38:47 Quickfire Round and Final ThoughtsPaul's recommendations:Spaceship Earth (podcast)Rights of Nature by David Boyd (book)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 240 - Voice At The Table CEO and Founder Rina Lynch is in the quiz seat this week with Andy and Pippa breaking open a brand new deck of quiz cards:Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz!00:35 Virtual Reality Meetings: Business or Bullshit?00:57 Hot Desking: Comfort or Chaos?01:25 Twitter: Useful Tool or Time Waster?02:18 Appraisals: Necessary or Nonsense?02:51 Accountants: Essential or Burden?03:12 Universal Basic Income: Future of Finance or Fantasy?03:39 Brainstorm Techniques: Creative Catalyst or Cliché?03:45 Language Sensitivity04:28 Quiz Conclusion and Score Revealbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark