Episodes:

On the Beyond the Boardroom podcast with Aleksandra, The Traitors' Andrew Jenkins discusses his transformation from a Faithful to a Traitor and from a corporate banker to a mental health advocate. Andrew shares details of his near-fatal car crash, his four weeks in a coma, and his years of struggling with grief and loss of identity.

Robin Deller, CEO of Imagine Cruising, sits down with podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, influencer, and media commentator Aleksandra King on the Beyond the Boardroom podcast to detail his entrepreneurial path. Learn how Deller mastered "brutal" cold calling before building a business sold to Virgin Holidays and then establishing Imagine Cruising, now 51% owned by the Emirates Group.

On the Beyond the Boardroom podcast with Aleksandra King (podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, influencer, media commentator), Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International, demystifies the world of international investigation. Mike explains the shift from the "private investigator" stereotype to the current high demand from legal teams and family offices. He exposes how the easy access to hidden cameras necessitates services like counter-surveillance.

Entrepreneur Jane Couper opens up about her turbulent path, marked by depression starting in her teens , a feeling of not fitting in , and years of hiding her sexual identity. She details how the party scene in Manchester led to heavy drug and alcohol abuse as an escape. Jane discusses her multiple suicide attempts and the pivotal moment of her father's death, which became her motivation to get better.

Professor Robin Dunbar, famous for Dunbar's Number (the 150-person maximum for meaningful relationships), dives deep into the architecture of your social network. Learn the specific frequencies of contact that define the layers, like seeing your inner core of five friends at least once a week. Dunbar details the heavy time investment needed to forge and maintain friendships, the expense of romantic relationships replacing friends/family, and the key role of trust and shared cultural markers.

In a rare and candid interview, CEO Michael Howard, who runs a successful office and educational space design firm, dissects the true drivers of entrepreneurial success. Howard is motivated by escaping the pain of poverty and the memory of a difficult, broke childhood, not by a desire for luxury. He shares why every business person, from a "one-man army" to a multimillion-pound company, faces a struggle and requires immense resilience and hard work.

Former intelligence officer and author Gavin Stones unpacks the science of non-verbal communication for business and life. He reveals why most people over-interpret cues and how to correctly identify deception clusters (three or more tells). Learn the vital steps to baseline any person in any environment and understand your own "tells" to avoid subconscious mistakes. Don't miss his powerful tips for calm authority and handling silent responses.

Join us as Brande Roderick details her transition from a Baywatch star alongside Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff to a dynamic entrepreneur and independent film director. Learn how she used creative networking (Starsky and Hutch casting stories) and grit to combat the "dumb blonde" stereotype. Brande shares untold stories of life with Hugh Hefner , her insights on men and confidence , and how she applies the resilience philosophy of "Bounce Don't Break" to business and divorce.

Uncover the most dangerous beliefs holding you back with mindset expert and author Rebecca Nwankwo. Drawing on her Global Executive MBA experience working with leaders from 27 nations , Rebecca dissects the inner critic and vulnerability doubt that chips away at success. Learn powerful habits like journaling negative thoughts , strategic visualization , and using neuroplasticity to rewire your mind.

Sam Vanderpump reveals the secrets behind his success, from working on a building site to founding Vanderpump FX and exchanging millions. Sam addresses the toxic "Nepo Baby" label, clarifying he self-funded his businesses and took on debt and risks. He shares candid advice from his aunt, Lisa Vanderpump , on leveraging reality TV for business, discusses loyalty and trust in relationships , and explains the crucial sepsis symptoms everyone must know.

Dive into Mohammad Al-Ubaydli's world, where he shares why big ideas—like sharing medical records with patients —fail unless the problem is obsessed over. He details the power of self-teaching and seeking challenges. Learn how his experience with a rare immune disorder fuelled his entrepreneurial mission to give patients independence. This episode is a masterclass in applying scientific curiosity to business, highlighting autonomy as the key to fixing the NHS and personal health.

Nicola Vaughan (MSc Physics) answers top search questions: Is food the reason you're exhausted? Learn the non-negotiables like protein with every meal and why you need a 14-hour fasting window for cellular repair. Nicola demystifies blood sugar balance and why feeling sleepy after eating is not normal. Plus, understand why calorie counting fails , how to rewire your metabolism , and the connection between insulin and diseases of prosperity.