Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Dormant
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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About This Podcast

The WABChats Podcast is all about hearing and learning from those who, like us, are doing things differently.


From pioneers, innovators and masters of craft to cultural trailblazers, academics and professional sportspeople – we believe there are lessons, solutions and perspectives, transferable to your context, to be found in all sorts of places.


We hope that these conversations will provide transferable insight into the different challenges, questions and opportunities that businesses are facing today, inspiring you to embrace transformation in your own organisation and keep doing things differently.


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Recent Episodes

S2E23 Andrew Steele - Calculated Risks, Lasting Value

Jul 08, 2025 32m

In this episode, Andrew Steele, former Team GB Olympic bronze medallist, shares his journey from the traumatic experiences of missing the home games of London 2012 to an unexpected leap in…

S2E22 Rhodri Darch - Powering the Past, Driving the Future

Jun 12, 2025 46m

In this episode, Rhodri Darch, Co-CEO of Everrati Cars, a revolutionary Oxford-based company meticulous in its craft of restoring and electrifying iconic classic cars. Rhodri offers an inside line…

S2E21 Michelle Niziol - Empowering Growth

May 22, 2025 41m

In this episode of WABChats, we speak with Michelle Niziol, a serial entrepreneur and a leading voice for women in business. Michelle shares her remarkable journey, starting her first business at 18…

S2E20 Richard Kennell BEM - Empowering Potential

May 24, 2024 37m

Richard Kennell is the founder and CEO of the charity SOFEA. SOFEA is all about helping young people for whom traditional schooling doesn’t click find their spark, the thing that is going to unlock…

S2E19 Piers Daniell - Scammers, smart homes and solving problems

May 03, 2024 44m

Piers Daniell is an entrepreneur in the world of energy, property and, more recently, politics. Piers set up his first business aged just 15 and hasn't looked back since then. Piers founded internet…

S2E18 Omid Moallemi - Creating and Capturing Value

Feb 18, 2024 42m

As the Co-Founder of the social gifting app Prsnt, Omid shares his journey from furniture design and his own consultancy, BlueSix Design, to developing a patented next-generation nicotine device that…

S2E17 Mihir Warty - Engaging the World

Feb 08, 2024 56m

In this episode of WABChats, we speak with Mihir Warty, Chief Strategy Officer for World Rugby.Drawing on his background as an economist and management consultant, as well as his experience at Sport…

S2E16 Francesca Muston - Understanding Tomorrow's Market

Dec 15, 2023 49m

Francesca Muston is Vice President of Fashion at the world-leading trend forecasting company WGSN, the leading authority in consumer trend forecasting.Francesca shares how WGSN leverages expert…

S2E15 Duncan McKay - Beyond Measurement

Dec 01, 2023 42m

In this episode, we chat with Duncan McKay, the Founder & CEO of Aistetic, an innovative Oxford University spinout looking to revolutionise the fashion industry.Duncan shares how Aistetic’s…

S2E14 Leo Campbell - Driven by Purpose

Nov 17, 2023 49m

In this episode, we speak with Leo Campbell, Co-Founder of Modern Baker, a company recognised for pioneering truly healthy baked goods in the UK. Leo shares the journey behind Modern Baker’s…

S1E13 Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell - The Strategic Imperative of Diversity

Aug 04, 2023 44m

In this episode, we chat to the remarkable Rebecca Aycheng Ajulu Bushell, CEO of the 10,000 Interns Foundation and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.Rebecca’s journey is one of exceptional achievement,…

S1E12 Peter Higgins - From B2C to B2B

Jul 21, 2023 39m

Peter Higgins is Co-Founder and now Non-Exec Director of Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts, which is a multi-channel clothing retailer, specializing in smart and smart casual wear. He is former director of…

S1E11 James Wilkes - Human Intelligence in the Age of AI

Jul 06, 2023 1h 18m

James Wilkes is a highly experienced trouble shooter in global shipping, marine and international trade. He has been helping companies manage issues arising from corporate malfeasance, criminal…

S1E10 Jess Annison OBE - Building Team Resilience

Jun 23, 2023 43m

In this episode, we chat to Jess Annison OBE, a leadership expert with a distinguished career across the Civil Service (including her OBE for the 2012 Olympics), education, and management consulting.…

S1E9 Dominic Hare - The Integrated Value Model

Jun 02, 2023 49m

In this episode, we chat to CEO of Blenheim Palace Dom Hare. Born in Liverpool and studying Law at Oxford, Dom spent ten years in corporate finance and investment banking before becoming Finance…

S1E8 Erin Kennedy MBE - Compartmentalising for Success

May 12, 2023 37m

In this episode, we chat to the remarkable Erin Kennedy, OBE, a Paralympic Champion and decorated Coxswain with the GB Rowing Team. Erin shares her incredible journey of achieving peak performance in…

S1E7 Will Proger – Maximising Your Exit

Apr 21, 2023 38m

William Proger is the Founder and CEO of William and Partners. We discuss spotting opportunities and starting a business in the middle of a global pandemic, how the pandemic led William and Partners…

S1E6 Witney Ladies Hockey - Rapid Ascent

Mar 30, 2023 37m

In a special episode of WABChats, we speak with Katie, the 14-year Captain, and rising stars Harriet and Lili from the Witney Women’s 1st XI hockey team. Sponsored by White & Black, their…

S1E5 Karim Sekkat - Engineering Innovation

Mar 24, 2023 51m

We chat with the CEO and Chairman of Oxford Engineering, Karim Sekatt. We discuss what world-class really looks like, what Lego has to do with switching from batch to one-piece flow manufacturing and…

S1E4 Tess Taylor - Change is Brewing

Mar 10, 2023 39m

In this episode of WABChats, we speak with Tess Taylor, Co-Founder of The Tap Social Movement, an Oxford-based craft brewery and hospitality social enterprise with a unique approach to workforce…

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WABChats has published 24 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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