Business Without Bullsh-t

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

EP 239 - Rina is Founder of Voice At the Table, a diversity and inclusion consultancy who help organisations tap into the diversity of their people and offer training in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.Rina unpacks what Equity, Diversity and Inclusion actually is, how it differs from equality, and how it's applied in the workplace. We discuss gender, ethnic and cultural bias, the effects of divisive mentalities and language, and how we can learn to become more empathetic. Rina explains her 8 Inclusive Behaviours program which facilitates better diversification, and explains why female leadership programs qualify for the big bin of bullshit!We also get to her about why Rina began her work in this space, her long term goals and biggest f**k ups.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:50 Understanding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion02:24 Exploring the Concept of Equitable Law04:49 Impact of Language and Culture in Business06:08 Journey of Diversity in Business08:55 Role of Inclusion in Business11:10 Importance of Equity in Business Systems16:10 Power of Diverse Teams in Business20:09 Long Term Goals and the Origin of Voice at the Table21:02 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Speaking Up22:55 Misunderstandings and Opportunities26:44 The Problem with Female Leadership Programs32:47 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Rina34:49 Recommendations and Final Thoughtsbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

Serial tech entrepreneur and Mitra co-founder Ashok Suppiah is in the hot seat this week with a hilarious anecdote about office nap pods in Taiwan!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Ashok talks about his aim to start a tech foundation for the underprivileged. Inspired by his father's work, he wants to fund and run eduction and training programs for people who lack opportunity due to poverty in Siri Lanka and the UK. He's currently trialing programs through one of his businesses MitraiWe also discuss the future of AI and Machine Learning. And Ashok tells us about a recent startup investment failure which ended up being one of his biggest learning curves so far. He also shares the best advice he's been given which is the basis of his entire work/life balance.Ashok's recommendations:Anything by James C. Collins (author)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Ashok is a serial tech entrepreneur who's 20 years deep and has built several successful businesses including Virtusa Corp which he helped to grow to $280M and 5000 people. He was also the Chief Architect of eDocs an online bill presentment product that was sold to Oracle for $180M.We discuss the reality of raising money and the key differences between venture capital and private equity. Ashok gives advice on how to strategise best for the process.We also discuss one of Ashok's current businesses Experienz which makes it easier and more sustainable for companies to gather ESG data, create reports and action plans. Ashok explains the reality of ESG in large corporates vs. SMEs and what can be done to improve performance. And gives advice on what companies can be doing to help with climate change.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

David talks about life before photography and his journey to becoming a full-time artist. He shares stories about life on the road and what happened when he met the Head of the Tate Gallery (it wasn't what he expected) and had dinner with George Bush. He also talks about the importance of real trust in business and why Richard Oury is his number 1 go-to man. David's recommendations:The Offer - The Making Of The Godfather (film)The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil Money and Power - Daniel Yergin (book)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

David is a British fine-art photographer, conservationist and author. His photography subjects include sport stars, world-renowned models, wildlife, indigenous communities and landscapes.David talks about the biggest mistake artists make when selling their work. His business USP and what it takes to be successful in today's industry. He also shares the truth about conservationism in Africa and how it differs to the mainstream narrative. And talks about his past life working in finance and why he gave it up to become a professional photographer.David also shares his best advice for the up-and-coming and explains why certain sayings in business conversation qualify for the big bin of bullshit.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me