re:WORKING with Tim Campbell

Tim answers three listener questions that explore some of the biggest challenges people face at work and at home.

 How can you give your children the best chance of success in an uncertain world?
 What did working with Lord Sugar teach Tim that business school never could?
 What's the best way to proactively go after a promotion?

Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, business leader, mentor and winner of The Apprentice, Tim shares practical advice on raising resilient young people, developing commercial instinct and taking ownership of your career progression.

Whether you're a parent thinking about your children's future, looking to sharpen your business thinking, or trying to take the next step in your career, this episode is packed with clear, actionable insights.

Got a question you'd like Tim to answer in a future Ask Tim Anything episode? Get in touch and you could be featured next. [email protected]

Is the 9-5 as we know it finished?

In this episode Tim talks with Anna Whitehouse: a journalist, editor, broadcaster, and flexible-working campaigner, best known as the founder of Mother Pukka and the Flex Appeal campaign.

In 2024, following years of her campaigning, the Flexible Working Bill was passed into law - meaning employees have a legal right to make a flexible working request each year.

That same year, Anna in the top 10 in The Independent’s 50 most influential women of the year.

In this episode Tim and Anna discuss:

• The realities of modern parenting: finding a work/life balance

• Real examples of flexible working in the NHS and major corporations

• The tragic impact of work on her health

• How flexible working can benefit staff and businesses’ balance sheets

• Why society needs to recognise the value of mothers

• The fight for six-week paternity leave in the UK

• Why we need flexible working by default

If you’re feeling frustrated by the work/life status-quo in the UK, this episode will empower you to find a new, flexible way of working.

Content Warning: This episode contains reference to miscarriage.

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Camera Operator - Alex Thompson

Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton

Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Tim takes on YOUR listener questions.

 - Should you be worried about AI taking your job?
 - What's the smartest path to earning a £100k salary?
 - What do you do when family commitments are holding back your career progression?

Drawing on his experience as a business leader, entrepreneur and winner of The Apprentice, Tim shares practical advice on building valuable skills, increasing your earning potential and making tough decisions when work and life are pulling you in different directions.

Whether you're thinking about how to future-proof your career, aiming for your next promotion, or trying to find the right balance between success and family, this episode is packed with honest reflections and actionable insights.

Got a question you'd like Tim to answer in a future Ask Tim Anything episode? Get in touch and you could be featured next. [email protected]

Have you ever let self-doubt hold you back?

In this episode, stand-up comedian Russell Kane reveals the secret to building confidence.

Russell has followed a very non-linear career path, and tried his hand at everything from copywriting to stand-up comedy, and creative strategy to book writing. He is now the co-founder of a supplements business, and is trying his hand at acting on stage.

Tim and Russell discuss:

• His journey to success: working his way from a council estate to a celebrity lifestyle

• Why he likes ideas that don’t make sense

• How businesses like Red Bull think differently

• Russell’s ‘river jumping’ technique to come up with new ideas

• The negative impacts of playing status games

• His ADHD diagnosis

• Why he and his wife launched a supplement business

If you’re looking for new, alternative routes to success, this episode offers real stories, ideas and examples to inspire your next move.

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

Camera Operator - Garry Brown

Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton

Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Tim answers three listener questions that get to the heart of some of the biggest career and business decisions people face.

 - Should you start a business or stick with your career?
 - What do you do when it feels like your employer is trying to push you out?
 - How do you handle a business partner who's holding the company back?

Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, investor, business leader and winner of The Apprentice, Tim shares practical advice, honest reflections and the questions you need to ask yourself before making your next move.

Whether you're thinking about going it alone, facing uncertainty at work, or navigating a difficult business relationship, this episode is packed with clear, actionable insights.

Got a question you'd like Tim to answer in a future Ask Tim Anything episode? Get in touch and you could be featured next. [email protected]

How can following the blueprint of YouTube’s biggest creators help you in your career?

In this episode we’re taking lessons from the man behind The Sidemen’s £100 million valuation.

Jordan Schwarzenberger is the co-founder of Arcade Media, who have helped The Sidemen build businesses including Side+, XIX Vodka, and Sides.

He was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2023, and he’s also an acclaimed LinkedIn influencer.

Tim and Jordan discuss:

- How to set yourself apart when it comes to social promotion
- Lessons from The Sidemen’s success
- Why lo-fi content is winning on socials
- How AI is changing audience behaviour online
- The benefits of thinking like a creator

If you’re trying to break through online, this episode will equip you with the motivation, tools and guidance you need to become a successful creator.

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji
Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency
Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman
Designer - Ben Watkins
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

This week, Tim tackles three questions that so many of us wrestle with: how to get noticed at work when you feel overlooked, why more money doesn't always lead to more happiness, and the interview preparation tips that can give you a real advantage.

Drawing on lessons from his career in business, his experience as the winner of The Apprentice, and years spent hiring, leading and mentoring people, Tim shares practical advice, honest reflections and actionable takeaways to help you move forward with more confidence.

Whether you're feeling stuck, chasing your next opportunity, or preparing for a big interview, there's something here for you.

Got a question you'd like Tim to answer in a future Ask Tim Anything episode? Get in touch and you could be featured next.

How do you SMASH a job interview? 

In this episode, Mike Soutar - the fierce interviewer from The Apprentice - reveals the three things you need to get across in any job interview, to secure the job.

From CV tactics to the big questions every interviewer will ask you, Mike and Tim discuss what you need to do to secure a job and the biggest mistakes people make in interviews.

Mike also explains why your digital footprint matters, why AI is the biggest challenge for all industries, and how being a leader in all areas of your life can help you succeed.

Plus, Mike reveals his biggest career regret…

If you’re getting ready for an interview, or about to make a big shift in your career, this episode will prepare you with everything you need to feel confident going into that moment.

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

Camera Operator - Alex Thompson

Junior Video Producer - Raphaelle Sanis

Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

How do you build a personal brand that actually changes your career?

In this episode of re:WORKING, Tim Campbell speaks to entrepreneur, investor and LinkedIn creator Lara Acosta about how she built multiple six and seven-figure businesses through personal branding, visibility and content creation.

Named the #1 female creator on LinkedIn, Lara explains why building a personal brand is no longer just for influencers or entrepreneurs, but a powerful tool for anyone who wants to get ahead at work, earn more money, attract opportunities or launch a business.

She shares the exact mindset shifts and strategies that helped transform her from a shy young woman with a stutter into a confident public speaker, founder and business owner.

Tim and Lara discuss:

• Why the most visible people often get promoted

• How to build confidence through “micro risks”

• The biggest mistakes people make on LinkedIn

• How to stand out at work without becoming fake

• Why hard work alone is no longer enough

• The personal branding strategy that helped Lara build multiple successful businesses

Whether you’re trying to grow your career, build an audience, start a side hustle or become more visible in your industry, this episode will show you how to build a personal brand people actually notice.

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

Camera Operator - Garry Brown

Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton

Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

How do you know when it’s time to back yourself?

In this episode Tim Campbell talks with James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu, the hosts of the ShxtsNGigs podcast, one of the top podcasts in the UK with more than two million subscribers on YouTube and eight million TikTok followers.

The pair explain what made them make the jump from their 9-5s to podcasting full-time, the challenges they’ve faced while building a business and a team, and what the next chapter holds for them.

In this episode, we also cover the realities of building a business with your best friend, the challenge of answering to your subscribers, and why being an employee is a win-win for many.

James and Fuhad also explain the figures behind their business, revealing what they really make each month.

If you’re feeling lost, perhaps at a dead-end in your job, or sitting on plans you’ve had for a long time, this episode will give you the confidence to make a move for the better.

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

Camera Operator - Garry Brown

Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton

Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave