This episode is all about preparing yourself for making a move in your career: leaving your job, making a leap, or changing paths to do something different.

Tim meets Elfried Samba, Gymshark’s Former Head of Social who took the business from 1.5 million followers, to 20 million followers, then left.

They discuss how to know when it’s time to move on in your career, and how to understand your purpose.

Maybe you’re thinking about quitting your job, changing career, moving internally or starting your own thing.

Elfried will help you understand what’s right for you, and how to get there.

Tim and Elf discuss:
- The true story behind his Gymshark journey and exit
- Elf’s mouse motivation analogy
- How to identify your purpose
- The ‘be kind, not nice’ method
- Dealing with failure and embarrassment
- Elf’s Linkedin tactics

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Starting a business doesn’t have to mean quitting your job and betting everything on one idea.

In this bonus episode of re:WORKING, in partnership with Tesco Mobile, Tim sits down with Shashi and Sanjay, the mother and son behind Spice Kitchen.

After 38 years running a shop with her husband, Shashi was bored in retirement. On Christmas Day she asked the family what she could do as a hobby, Sanjay suggested selling the spice tins her mum made in India online, they made their first sale on Boxing Day. Today Spice Kitchen is stocked in Selfridges, Whole Foods and Lakeland, and Shashi and Sanjay have been on Dragons’ Den and with the Hairy Bikers.

In this episode Tim, Shashi and Sanjay discuss:
- Why it’s never too late to start something new, Shashi is 75 and still learning
- Why starting small and testing an idea before investing too much protects you
- How to know when it’s time to leave your day job and go all in
- Saying yes to opportunities that push you out of your comfort zone
- What makes a family business work, and why keeping to your own roles matters
- If you’ve got an idea you can’t shake but you’re not sure when to take the leap, this episode will help you start on your own terms.


If you’re getting started on your business journey, Tesco Mobile offers flexible business deals, that are up to 40% cheaper than the big mobile networks, a welcome bonus, free access to the Help Hub and a quick sign-up. Find out more at TescoMobile.co.uk or in store.

Today, Tim is joined by one of the world's most influential psychologists, Angela Duckworth.
Angela became famous for her groundbreaking work on grit — the idea that passion and perseverance matter more than talent when it comes to long-term success.

But after years studying high achievers, she's come to a surprising conclusion:

What if the problem isn't you? What if it's your situation?

In this conversation, Angela explains why so many ambitious people get stuck trying harder when what they really need is a different environment, different relationships, or a different way of thinking. From burnout and motivation to failure, confidence and career transitions, she shares the research that changed her own mind about achievement.

Tim and Angela discuss:
- Why trying harder isn't always the answer
- How your environment shapes your success
- Why failure feels so personal — and how to recover from it
- Why mentors matter more than most people realise
- The loneliness epidemic and what it's doing to us
- Why confidence doesn't automatically transfer into new situations
- How to design situations that make success easier

What should you do when a difficult conversation feels impossible?

How do you support a colleague who might be burning out?

And how do you earn respect when you're still early in your career?

In this bonus episode, Tim answers three questions sent in by the re:WORKING listeners, sharing practical advice on navigating some of the trickiest situations we face at work.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why negotiation isn't the same as conflict

• The subtle signs someone may be struggling with burnout

• How to build authority and influence before you have seniority

Have a question for Tim? Email reworking@bauermedia.co.uk and it could feature in a future bonus episode.

This episode is all about how you can get ahead. By learning to play, and win the games that we all know are there, but nobody talks about.

Tim meets Will Storr - an award-winning British author, investigative journalist, and narrative researcher, who’s an expert in two key things: Status and Storytelling.

They discuss the ways we can recognise and leverage status to get where we want at work, and even beyond that in our personal and everyday lives.

Maybe you’ve not thought about either in your career - but Will’s here to explain why they make up the fundamentals of how we interact with everyone around us.

Tim and Will discuss:

- The role of status at work

- The importance of adding value

- How leaders share status for the benefit of a company

- Why Will disagrees with ‘bringing your whole self’ to work

- How to use storytelling to increase your value and enjoyment at work

- The problem with victim mentality

- Why anyone going through a struggle is a hero

Most people know what they should be doing to get ahead at work.

Actually doing it is the hard part.

In this bonus episode, Tim Campbell puts himself through The Payoff, the five questions he normally asks his guests about the habits, failures and lessons that have shaped their careers.

They are…

1. STEAL THIS HABIT - One Habit that has been a game changer…
   

2. Productivity Hack - How do they get things done?
   

3. The Not-To-Do List? Something they’ve dropped that they used to do?
   

4. Greatest Failure and What You Learned From It?
   

5. One Piece of Advice They Wish They’d had?

Have a question for Tim? Email reworking@bauermedia.co.uk and it could feature in a future bonus episode.

Welcome back to a brand new season of re:WORKING


Today, Tim is joined by one of the UK's most recognisable and successful media personalities, Rochelle Humes.


From topping the charts with The Saturdays to becoming a television presenter, author, entrepreneur and founder, Rochelle has built a career that spans multiple industries. Millions of people know her from their TV screens, but behind the scenes she's spent years learning how to back herself, take risks and build businesses from the ground up.


Tim speaks to Rochelle about why so many people wait until they feel "ready" before making a move.


From her first jobs as a teenager to launching My Little Coco and her latest skincare brand, Rochelle shares the lessons she's learned from navigating fame, business and the pressure that comes with constantly stepping into something new.


Tim and Rochelle discuss:
- Why you don't need to feel confident before taking action
- The myth of being "ready" for the next opportunity
- Going from pop star to entrepreneur
- Why you shouldn't quit your job to start a business
- How to identify the things you're naturally good at
- The mistakes that taught Rochelle the most about business
- Why success can feel lonely


Credits:
Podcast Content Producer - Connor Gani
AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige
AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw
Camera Operator - Alex Thompson
Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah
Senior Social Producer - Laura Laughlan
Social Producer - Demi Brockway
Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman
Designers - Ben Watkins & Krisna Cumandrai
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Coordinator - Poppy Thompson
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Mix Engineer - John Scott
Trailer Editor - Phill Deacon
Episode Executive Producer - Laurence Bassett
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

What can a billion pound businessman teach you about getting ahead at work?

Richard Harpin is a British entrepreneur, investor and author.

He founded HomeServe in 1993, served as chief executive until 2023, then sold the company for £4.1 Billion.

Tim and Richard discuss:

• How he felt after the £4.1 billion sale of Homeserve

• The career advice Richard wishes he'd known 30 years ago

• Richard’s mission to build more billion-pound businesses

• How he survived after nearly running out of cash TWICE

• What his success cost him and his family

• The five characteristics everyone needs to succeed as an entrepreneur

• Why failure doesn’t mean it’s time to give up

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige
AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency
Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah
Social Producer - Adeola Oladeji

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