Ambitious Minds
by Jay Lawrence
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About this podcast
The Podcast for Fellow Ambitious Minds!
Welcome to Ambitious Minds, where Jay uncovers the inspiring stories of relatable, ambitious individuals who are all looking to leave a mark in their industry - whether they’re climbing the corporate ladder, launching startups, or reinventing their careers.
Each episode covers key topics such as career growth, entrepreneurship, overcoming impostor syndrome, networking, personal branding, business strategy, and the relentless pursuit of success. Expect raw, relatable insights from rising stars and industry disruptors who are turning their passion into progress.
If you're an ambitious mind looking for career advice, business inspiration, or motivation to take the next step, I hope this show brings you some inspiration and relatability, and helps you see yourself in aspects of these stories.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 96 episodes
- WEALTH: How to Stop Britain KILLING Economic Growth — Damian Pudner | Ep. 89 · 1 h 5 minBritain has some of the highest taxes in decades, soaring national debt and a generation struggling to buy homes or build wealth. In this episode, Damien Pudner explains why he…
- BUSINESS: Why Most People Will Lose To AI & How to Win — Matt Lamb | Ep. 89 · 1 h 10 minCan AI replace lawyers? Matt Lamb thinks it can replace far more of the legal process than most people realise. After building startup programmes inside major law firms, Matt…
- Fuel Your Ambition: Why Some High Earners Never Build Wealth · 7 minMost people assume that earning a high income automatically leads to financial security. In reality, many high earners still feel stuck. In this episode, financial planner…
- WEALTH: Why Ambitious People Are Choosing Business Over a Salary — Phil Rozier | Ep. 88 · 1 h 9 minPhil spent over 20 years helping build and scale a business before leading a private equity-backed management buyout and eventually stepping away as CEO. In this episode, we…
- WEALTH: How Big Government is Quietly Destroying Britain’s Economy — Andrew Craig | Ep. 87 · 1 h 19 minWhy are young people being priced out of everything? In this episode, Andrew breaks down the real reason the cost of living is spiralling, why house prices are unaffordable, and…
- Fuel Your Ambition: Why Public Speaking Terrifies Almost Everyone | Susie Ashfield · 9 min🔗 Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast…
- CAREER: Why Smart People Communicate Badly - Susie Ashfield | Ep. 86 · 1 h 20 minCommunication coach Susie Ashfield explains why most people overcomplicate speaking, presentations and interviews. We talk about public speaking fear, imposter syndrome…
- WEALTH: How to Build Wealth When Property Is So Expensive — SOLO | Ep. 85 · 18 minFor decades, buying property in the UK was the safest bet you could make. But the conditions that made it work — falling interest rates, rising incomes, cheap debt — may never…
- Fuel Your Ambition: Renting vs Buying — What’s Actually Better? | Curtis Anderson · 8 minIs renting really a waste of money? In this clip, we break down the modern property debate, discussing why renting isn’t always a bad financial decision and why buying a house…
- WEALTH: What Advising Premier League Footballers Taught Me About Wealth — Curtis Anderson | Ep. 84 · 1 h 11 minFormer Manchester City goalkeeper and England U17 World Cup winner Curtis Anderson discusses the reality of football money, earning six figures at 17 and why so many professional…
- Fuel Your Ambition: Why University Is a Broken Promise to Young People | Mark Coggins · 7 min🔗 Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast…
- Fuel Your Ambition: How Cash ISAs Cost Britain £500 Billion | Andrew Craig · 7 min🔗 Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast…
- WEALTH: Building Wealth in the UK Is Easier Than You Think — SOLO | Ep. 83 · 7 minMost people think building wealth is about earning more money… but it’s not. Two people can earn the same salary and end up in completely different financial positions. In this…
- WEALTH: Britain’s £1 Trillion Student Debt Crisis — Mark Coggins | Ep. 82 · 1 h 3 minMark Coggins scaled Kaplan from £1M to £80M EBITDA and 25,000 students across Asia. Now he's calling out the UK education system for what it is - broken. From student debt…
- CAREER: What Separates Successful Leaders — Colin Miles | Ep. 81 · 1 h 26 minWhat actually separates successful people from those who stay stuck? In this episode, senior leader Colin shares how he went from answering phones in customer service to leading…
- WEALTH: The Biggest Wealth Transfer in History Is Coming — Sean Standerwick | Ep. 80 · 1 h 29 minWhat does real wealth actually mean? In this episode, financial planner Sean explains why money alone doesn’t create happiness, how business owners should think about selling…
- CAREER: AI — Adapt or Be Replaced? — Hannah Maude | Ep. 79 · 1 h 10 minIn this episode we explore the real impact of AI on jobs, businesses, and society. From automation fears to the rise of AI-powered companies, we break down what’s actually…
- BUSINESS: The Traits That Make Entrepreneurs Successful — Jack Zambakides | Ep. 78 · 1 h 6 minIn this episode, I sit down with the founder of D Louise, a jewellery brand that grew from a lockdown side project into a multi-million pound business. We talk about early…
- CAREER: The Price of Inaction — Why I Left a 6-Figure Job at Google to Start From Zero — David Richards | Ep. 77 · 1 h 23 minDavid Richards had what most people would call a dream job. A six-figure salary at Google. Prestige. Security. A career path most ambitious professionals would never walk away…
- BUSINESS: We Built a Padel Business Before the Boom — Toby Bawden | Ep. 76 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 76In this episode, I sit down with Toby, co-founder of Hexa Padel, one of the leading padel court installers in the UK. We talk about spotting early market opportunities, scaling…
