‘What It's Taken’ by David and Jenny Harkin

‘What It's Taken’ by David and Jenny Harkin

David and Jenny Harkin

Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
33%
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About This Podcast

‘What It's Taken’ will seek to understand the common traits from exceptional leaders from across industries. David and Jenny Harkin, two entrepreneurs, co-founders and husband and wife have been so lucky to meet and work with amazing people over the decades, so this will be an opportunity to share their stories with the world and look to see if they can study and learn what common traits exist to get to the top of a variety of fields.

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Recent Episodes

S2E18 018 What It’s Taken: Adam Ramsay-Peaty OBE - 'Being Better Than Yesterday'

Jun 03, 2026 59m

In this episode we’re joined by Adam Ramsay - Peaty OBE, Olympic champion, world record holder, and one of the most dominant athletes the sport of swimming has ever seen.Adam’s journey began at a…

S2E17 017 What It’s Taken: Anita Gleave – ‘Education Must Evolve With The World’

May 26, 2026 58m

In this episode we’re joined by Anita Gleave, one of the most influential and forward-thinking leaders in independent and international education.With nearly four decades of experience across…

016 What It's Taken: Agnes Cserhati - 'Don't Be Afraid To Stand Out But Don't Seek It'

Mar 20, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode we’re joined by Agnes Cserhati, internationally recognised leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Performance Advantage. With more than 25…

S2E5 015 What It’s Taken: Aatif Hassan, Founder and Chairman of Dukes Education - 'Big Vision, Big Heart'

Dec 02, 2025 50m

In this episode, we’re joined by Aatif Hassan, the founder and chairman of Dukes Education, whose story moves in that quiet, surprising way where one decision changes the entire direction of a…

S2E4 014 What It's Taken: Sally Orange MBE - ' Pain Into Purpose'

Nov 19, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode, we sit down with Sally Orange MBE, someone who somehow manages to be both utterly extraordinary and completely human at the same time.A former British Army Major, world…

S2E3 013 What It's Taken: Edwina Dunn OBE – 'I’ll Show Them'

Nov 10, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode, we’re joined by Edwina Dunn OBE, one of the most influential leaders in data and a pioneer of transformational change.Edwina helped revolutionise the world of retail and consumer…

S2E2 012 What It's Taken: Julius & Fabian Cowdrey, Co-Founders of Joyna - 'Allow yourself to be imperfect'

Oct 31, 2025 1h 9m

This episode, we are joined by twins Julius and Fabian Cowdrey, boys from the Cowdrey cricket family. With backgrounds spanning entrepreneurship, music, professional sport, and even reality TV, the…

S2E1 011 What It's Taken: Sue Atkins, Parenting Expert – 'Pause to Ponder'

Oct 24, 2025 1h 7m

We kick off the new season of What It's Taken, with Sue Atkins - internationally recognised parenting expert, bestselling author, broadcaster and leading voice in modern family life.A familiar face…

S1E10 010 What It's Taken: Series One Finale: 'The Power of Leaning In'

Oct 13, 2025 27m

In this special wrap-up episode of What It’s Taken, hosts David and Jenny Harkin reflect on the incredible journey of Series 1 - a collection of nine conversations with extraordinary guests from…

S1E9 009 What It's Taken: Tom Munday - ' To Be Human'

Sep 15, 2025 1h 4m

🎙️ In this episode of What It’s Taken, we’re joined by Tom Munday – entrepreneur, storyteller, and one of the founders of LUX Rewards, a tech start-up in the payment-linked rewards space.Tom helped…

S1E8 008 What It's Taken: Jeroen van de Waal, CEO & Founder BlueBeat Group – 'Work-Life Flow'

Jul 18, 2025 1h 3m

🎙️What It's Taken – Episode 008: Jeroen van de Waal – 'Work-Life Flow' In this episode of What It s Taken, we’re joined by Jeroen van de Waal – mechanical engineer turned global CEO, and now a…

S1E7 007 What It's Taken: Hugo Mitchell-Heggs MBE – 'Normalising The Extraordinary '

Jul 04, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode of What It's Taken, we’re joined by Hugo Mitchell-Heggs MBE, Royal Navy Marine Engineering Officer, submariner, and founder of HMS Oardacious – the fastest serving military team to…

S1E6 006 What It's Taken : Tom Whittle, Founder of Mission – ' Becoming Incredibly Comfortable With Failure '

Jun 27, 2025 58m

🎙️ What It's Taken – Episode 006: Tom Whittle, Founder of Mission – 'Becoming Incredibly Comfortable With Failure 'In this episode of What It's Taken, we’re joined by Tom Whittle, the record-breaking…

S1E5 005 What It's Taken: Chris & Jess, Co-Founders of Vizzy – ‘Polite Persistence’

Jun 03, 2025 1h 6m

🎙️ What It's Taken – Episode 005: Chris & Jess Woodward-Jones, Co-Founders of Vizzy – ‘Polite Persistence’In this episode of What It's Taken, we’re joined by Chris and Jess Woodward-Jones, the…

S1E4 004 What It's Taken : Sir Clive Woodward – 'Passion for Knowledge'

May 16, 2025 1h 6m

What It's Taken – Episode 004: Sir Clive Woodward – 'Passion for Knowledge'In this episode of What It's Taken, we sit down with Sir Clive Woodward, the visionary coach who led England to their…

003 What It's Taken : Dr. Sherylle Calder, Sports Scientist - 'Maintain Forever Learning'

May 02, 2025 54m

🎙️ What It's Taken – Episode 003: Dr Sherylle Calder, Sports Scientist – “Maintain Forever Learning”In this episode of What It's Taken, we speak with Dr Sherylle Calder, renowned sports scientist and…

S1E2 002 What It's Taken: Baroness Nicky Morgan - 'It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint'

Apr 23, 2025 51m

🎙️ In this episode of What It's Taken, we're joined by The Right Honourable the Baroness Morgan of Cotes (Nicky Morgan) – a former Cabinet Minister, trailblazing MP, and now a member of the House of…

S1E1 001 What It's Taken : Emma Watkinson, CEO Silkfred - ‘The Power of Silence’

Apr 03, 2025 1h

🎙 Welcome to What It's Taken! If you're passionate about uncovering the key traits that define extraordinary leaders, you're in the right place! 🚀In our very first episode, we’re joined by Emma…

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