The Value of Interruptions with Janis Burl

Team Simon here! As we take a short hiatus, A Bit of Optimism will return with brand-new episodes on March 24, 2026. Until then, we’re revisiting some of the conversations you loved and we still think about long after the microphones turned off. This week, we’re rewinding to Simo ...  Show more

Scott Galloway and I don’t always see the world the same way, but our friendly debates almost always lead us back to common ground. It’s probably why we enjoy talking to each other as much as we do. If you haven’t heard my friend Scott’s name before, he’s known for being brillian ...  Show more

This moment is a compilation of some of the most successful women to ever appear on The Diary Of A CEO, discussing the biggest hurdles that women have to overcome on the road to success. Karen Brady CBE, former managing director of Birmingham City F.C tells how on her first away ...  Show more

Jess is a marketer by heart for more than 15 years. In 2007, she joined OMD, a top global agency in media communications. Throughout her time there, she's had the opportunity to work on a variety of businesses and brands across the Middle East and North Africa.We talked about her ...  Show more

In this episode, we share a conversation with Danielle Weber. We discuss how to navigate the delicate balance between professional drive and personal relationships, uncovering the challenges of ambitious living. We delve into the strategic structuring of business for enduring suc ...  Show more

This week I am joined by Iris Smit, the innovative beauty queen behind game-changing brands Quick Flick and Beauty Fridge. Today we chat all things from doing a degree you don't end up working in, running a business before entrepreneurs were trendy, how innovation for quick flick ...  Show more