No Straight Lines

No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable explores what it really takes to succeed.This isn’t just about the wins — it’s about the effort, the setbacks, and the resilience to keep going when life throws you off course.I'll be talking to leaders from business, sport, entertainment, and the community about their proudest wins, toughest challenges, and the determination that carried them through.Each episode uncovers defining moments, comebacks, and the grit behind the headlines.Real stories of courage, growth, and strength — because success is never a straight line

No Straight Lines is a business podcast hosted by Laurence Winmill, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Laurence Winmill hosts No Straight Lines, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Episode 19 - Robert Jones MBE | The 1989 Lions, the “99 Call” & Life at the Highest Level of Elite Rugby

  Sep 27, 202651 min

  Few rugby tours have achieved the legendary status of the 1989 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia . It was a tour defined by incredible rugby, huge personalities and some of the most brutal physical confrontations the gamehas ever witnessed. At the centre of it was the now-famous “99 call” — the Lions’ signal for coordinated retaliation that sparked one of the most infamous moments in rugby history. And right in the middle of that extraordinary series was Welsh scrum-half Robert Jones , locked in a fascinating battle with Australia’s Nick Farr-Jones. Two outstanding playmakers. Two leaders. Two scrum-halves controlling territory, tempo and composure while the pressure around them reached extraordinary levels. In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable , Robert Jones MBE takes us behind the scenes ofone of rugby’s most talked-about tours and reflects on what it was really like to play at the very highest level. We talk about the 1989 Lions, the rivalry withNick Farr-Jones, the infamous “99 call”, leadership, pressure, resilience and the experiences that helped shape an outstanding rugby career. This is a conversation about much more than rugby. It’s about performing under pressure, dealing with adversity and what it takes to remain composed when everythingaround you is going off-script. ️ No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable Hosted by Laurence Winmill If you enjoy the episode, please like,subscribe/follow and share it with someone who loves rugby, leadership, resilience and great stories about elite sport.

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  Episode #18

  Episode 18 - Daniel Hoare

  Sep 3, 202639 min

  No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable | Daniel Hoare – Global Commercial Leader & Founder of RocketFuel Strategies What does it take to build global brands, lead explosive commercial growth and continually reinvent yourself at the highest level? In this episode Laurence Winmill sits down with Daniel Hoare ,international commercial leader, founder of RocketFuel Strategies , and one of the driving forces behind the growth of some of the world's fastest-growing challenger brands. Born and raised in Australia, Daniel's journey has taken him across North America, Europe, APAC and the Middle East, building a career founded on resilience, ambition and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Together, they discuss Daniel's remarkable journey - from his early years in retail and fitness to leading international commercial operations with Predator Nutrition and Congo Brands , where he played a pivotal role in the growth of globally recognised brands including Prime Hydration and Alani Nutrition . His experience of launching brands, entering new markets and building high-performing commercial teams has made him one of the UK's most respected commercial growth leaders. Today, through RocketFuel Strategies , Daniel partners with ambitious founders and leadership teams as an external CEOand Chief Commercial Officer, helping businesses scale, transform and unlock sustainable growth through commercial strategy, market expansion and operational excellence. In this episode, we explore: • Building global challenger brands from theground up • The leadership mindset behind commercial success • Scaling businesses across international markets • Learning through adversity and continual reinvention • Why discipline and high standards outperform talent alone • Mentoring the next generation of business leaders • The courage to embrace discomfort and seize opportunity Daniel also shares the personal experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy, the mentors who influenced his life, and why he believes success belongs to those prepared to outwork the competition while empowering the people around them. This is an inspiring conversation for entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, sales professionals and anyone looking to build a career without limits. Because success is never a straight line. No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable is hosted by entrepreneur, business coach and speaker LaurenceWinmill , featuring candid conversations with high performers from business, sport, entertainment and community leadership. Every episode explores the defining moments, setbacks and breakthroughs that shape extraordinary lives. Follow, subscribe and share to be inspired bymore stories of resilience, leadership and success.

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  Episode #7

  Series 2 - Episode 7 - Ian Owen

  Jul 14, 202644 minS2

  In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, Laurence Winmill speaks with Ian Owen, Director of Owens Group— one of the UK’s leading family-owned logistics businesses. Ian shares his journey from joining the company after school and learning the business from the warehouse floor,through to helping lead a nationwide operation employing over 1,000 people across transport, warehousing and distribution. The conversation explores leadership, resilience, operational growth, family business culture and the major cyber-attack that threatened the future of the company — and how the business fought back. A powerful discussion on hard work, adaptability and building success from the ground up.

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  Episode #6

  Series 2 - Episode 6 - Paul Gwilym

  Jun 25, 202645 minS2

  <p> In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, I sit down with Paul Gwilym, Founder and CEO of Boomerang Cardiff — a community-led charity built on dignity, responsibility and practical action.</p><p>Paul’s leadership is shaped by lived experience. He has faced business failure, financial loss, homelessness and a moment of profound personal crisis that brought him to the very brink.</p><p>At his lowest point, overwhelmed by pressure and shame, Paul drove to the Severn Bridge intending to end his life. </p><p>What followed was not a quick fix, but a long and...

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  Episode #5

  Series 2 - Episode 5 - Tim Edds

  Jun 10, 202643 minS2

  <p>In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, I sit down with Tim Edds, Partner at Browne Jacobson and one of Wales’ leading experts in public and administrative law.</p><p>Growing up in Milford Haven with no family background in law, Tim discovered his passion through courtroom TV programmes and pursued his ambition with determination — sending over 50 letters to law firms before finally securing atraining contract.</p><p>Tim’s career journey has taken him through criminal law, in-house government roles and major advisory work with Environment Agency Wales. </p><p>Along the way, he played...

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