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13. Taking on a family zoo business and making a success of it | Reggie Heyworth
How do you keep wildlife business running in the face of social, political and cultural change?In this episode of All About Business, I speak to Reggie Heyworth, the owner of one of the UK’s biggest wildlife parks. Cotswold Wildlife Park, which was started by his father all the way back in 1969. We discuss how he took over the business from his father, how they kept the animals alive during the pandemic as well as his thoughts on the ‘anti-zoo brigade.’ Reggie grew up in the Cotswold Wildlife Park, a business his father started in 1969, and which has grown into one of the UK’s largest wildlife parks. For several years, he worked as a conservationist on the African continent. In 2012, he returned to the UK to take over the running of the park. He created the park’s famous gardens, and also runs a number of initiatives, including Keeper for the Day, where you can learn about the animals and how they are looked after. 01:13 The Origins of the Wildlife Park04:03 Early Challenges and Successes10:29 Modern Zoo Practices and Conservation21:07 Reggie's Return and Leadership22:16 Impact of COVID-19 on the Wildlife Park27:17 Navigating the Reopening Challenges28:29 Reassessing Business Strategies32:15 Difficult Decisions During the Pandemic35:51 Leadership and Team Building Insights37:44 The Importance of Loving Animals41:19 Future of Wildlife Conservation43:23 Creating a Beautiful Environment47:01 Looking Ahead: Five Years from Now48:07 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsVisit Cotswold Wildlife ParkFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk
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12. How to deliver social impact to drive more profit | Isabel Kelly, Founder of Profit with Purpose
With new sustainability laws coming into play, how can you make sure your organisation is ESG-ready, without sacrificing your bottom line? In this episode of All About Business, I’m joined by Profit with Purpose founder Isabel Kelly, where we discuss all things ESG. We explore how you can meet your social and environmental goals while still remaining profitable, and how you can develop an authentic strategy that goes hand in hand with your brandIsabel is the Founder of Profit with Purpose, a consultancy firm that works with companies to create and embed social impact strategies into businesses and brands. Isabel is a non-executive director at TPXimpact, an AIM-listed tech company where she Chairs the ESG Committee. She is also a member of the board at The Big Give and is a social impact careers advisor for MBA students at the Said Business School, Oxford University.Timestamps00:57 Introducing Isabel Kelly and Profit With Purpose02:12 The Origin Story of Profit With Purpose03:03 Integrating Social Impact in Business06:42 Defining Authentic Purpose09:02 Challenges and Resistance in Purpose-Driven Business13:45 Navigating ESG Legislation and Reporting24:57 The Role of B Corps in Purpose-Driven Business31:56 Airlines and Vaccine Financing32:53 Promoting ESG in the Workplace33:33 Salesforce's Environmental Journey35:26 Challenges and Controversies in ESG37:36 Purpose-Driven Business Strategies39:50 Becoming a B Corp42:12 Consulting for ESG and Purpose48:30 Diversity and Inclusion in Boards52:07 Metrics and Reporting for ESG55:58 Final Thoughts and Future GoalsLinksFollow Isabel Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelkelly-pwp-esgx/Check out Profit with Purpose: https://profitwithpurpose.co.uk/ Explore the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goalsFollow James Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chairmanjames/All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk
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Bonus Ep: The Darker Side of Journalism: One Woman's Journey to Fleet Street | Shorts with Sue Douglas part 3
In this episode of 'All About Business', James is joined by Sue Douglas, who transitioned from a medical journalism background to becoming a top Fleet Street editor. She discusses her move to apartheid-era South Africa as a reporter for the Rand Daily Mail and witnessed significant historical events firsthand. Returning to the UK, she navigated her way through the competitive media landscape, encountering both setbacks and successes, ultimately finding her place in the vibrant and chaotic world of Fleet Street journalism.Timecodes:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:28 Guest's Career Beginnings00:38 Journey to South Africa01:22 Reporting in South Africa03:05 Return to Fleet Street03:50 Joining News of the WorldFollow Sue Douglas on LinkedInFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk
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Bonus Ep: Balancing Business Leadership and Family Life | Shorts with Sue Douglas part 2
In this bonus episode of 'All About Business,' Journalist, Tech CEO and Entrepreneur, Sue Douglas, explores the complexities of balancing business management and leadership with personal life responsibilities. Sue delves into the gender dynamics within professional settings, the historical and biological roles of men and women, and the struggle for achieving a balanced work-life equilibrium. The conversation also touches upon personal anecdotes about parenting, societal expectations, and the implications of more women entering the workforce. Timecodes:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:27 Gender Differences and Career Choices01:12 Balancing Career and Family02:21 Reflections on Parenting03:29 Community and Work-Life Balance05:14 Gender Pay Gap and Workplace Inequality07:02 Concluding Thoughts on Gender RolesFollow Sue Douglas on LinkedInFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk
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Bonus Ep: Breaking the Blood Scandal | Shorts with Sue Douglas part 1
In this bonus episode of 'All About Business,' James is joined by Journalist, Entrepreneur and Tech CEO Sue Douglas. She delves into a chilling investigation from the 1980s when, as a young medical correspondent she uncovered a story about potentially AIDS-contaminated blood used for transfusions, risking public health. She describes the challenges, including government hesitation, media backlash, and the impact of her ground-breaking report that led to a public inquiry 40 years later. Timecodes:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:28 A Chance Encounter Leads to a Big Story01:58 Investigating the Blood Contamination04:09 Breaking the Story06:28 The Aftermath and ReflectionFollow Sue Douglas on LinkedInFollow James Reed on LinkedInAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.comThis podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk
'James Reed: all about business' puts you at the heart of fun, dynamic, candid conversation with business leaders, philanthropists and charitable celebrities as they use their journeys to give clear, actionable advice.
Hosted by James Reed CBE, the Chairman and CEO of Reed Group, you’ll hear the highs and lows of what it means to be a true business leader to empower you to implement smarter, more meaningful strategy in your business or career.
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