The Company Doctor

Welcome to The Company Doctor; the podcast that diagnoses business challenges, and prescribes practical, forward-thinking solutions.The show is a biweekly, 25-minute hit of eye-opening, horizon-expanding advice, knowledge and key takeaways to implement straight away - all expertly curated for those at the forefront of leading growth and change within business. From accelerating start-up entrepreneurs and ambitious leaders inspiring teams, to managers implementing growth solutions - wherever you're starting from, we’ll give you the shortcuts and knowledge you need to navigate the ever-changing business landscape, by helping companies improve performance, and people, their careers. https://thecompanydoctor.com/

The Company Doctor is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 112 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Company Doctor, a business show with 112 episodes published.

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  Episode #111

  10 Years, No Shortcuts: How to build a business that lasts With Gary Gamp & Niall Anderson #110

  Aug 10, 202633 min

  In this special milestone episode, we turn the tables on our very own host, Gary Gamp. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Smart/Tasking —the boutique business consultancy Gary co-founded with Niall Anderson—George Clode sits down with both co-founders to dissect what it really takes to build an enduring B2B business. Gary and Niall pull back the curtain on their decade-long journey. They discuss how they broke the traditional consulting model by focusing on execution and outcomes rather than just giving advice, how they have kept their co-founder relationship strong over a 25-year working history, and the tough business pivots they had to make along the way. From the realities of "active" consulting to navigating a massive post-COVID restructure, this episode is a raw, practical masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience. Plus, Gary and Niall share the three core pillars required to survive ten years of market changes, and explain why the rise of AI means we must focus on "assistive intelligence" rather than complete automation. Key takeaways from this episode: Outcome Over Activity: Customers don't buy features; they buy results. Building a lasting business means being ruthlessly obsessed with delivering the ultimate outcome, rather than just tracking hours or compiling reports. The Power of Reflective Learning: Those who are reflective learn faster. To survive market shifts, a business must constantly look back at what went well, what could be improved, and make proactive, conscious decisions to pivot. Aligning the Value Stack: A successful partnership or team relies on shared values. You must be prepared to challenge one another without taking it personally, and be selective enough to walk away from clients or associates who don't fit your core culture. AI as an Assistive Motor: Don't treat AI as a magic bullet. Fix your data and process foundations first, then use AI as "assistive intelligence" to automate the mundane so your people can focus on human-centric strategy and relationship building. Send us Fan Mail Links & references: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/ Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygamp George Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclode Gary's new book, Career Catalyst - available online now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Career-Catalyst-Secret-Skills-School-ebook/dp/B0DFYVG6XY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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  Episode #110

  Human by Design, AI by Default: Rewriting the Way We Work With Nick Walker & Emma Coleman #110

  Jul 20, 202636 min

  Don’t fear losing your job to AI—fear losing it to someone who knows how to use AI better than you. It's time to stop treating AI as a tool and start treating it as your default way of working. Human by Design, AI by Default: Rewriting the Way We Work #110 What does it actually look like to rebuild a global, legacy brand with years of technical debt into a completely AI-native business from the ground up? As it turns out, it isn’t just a technological challenge—it is fundamentally an HR and communications mountain to climb. This week, Gary and George are doubly thrilled to welcome back Groupon’s Chief People Officer, Nick Walker (marking his record third appearance on the show!), alongside Groupon's VP of Comms, Engagement, and Inclusion, Emma Coleman. Together, they take us behind the scenes of Groupon's massive cultural and structural transformation under their AI-savvy CEO, Dushan. From reshaping employee mindsets and restructuring traditional departments into lean "speedboats" to managing the psychological fear of redundancy, Nick and Emma share the unfiltered reality of rewriting the way we work. They discuss why AI adoption is actually a massive transfer of power from legacy systems back to human beings, and how human judgment remains the ultimate corporate superpower. Key takeaways from this episode: Speeding Fines vs. Parking Tickets: To build an AI-native culture, leaders must encourage risk-taking. Groupon welcomes "speeding fines" (mistakes made while pushing boundaries and moving fast) but has zero tolerance for "parking tickets" (complacency or refusing to try). Ditch the "Hand-Off Tax": Legacy organizations slow down because of continuous hand-offs between bloated, siloed teams. By structuring operations around "speedboats"—lean teams of 2 to 3 people running a complete workflow—you eliminate the friction and move exponentially faster. Close the Execution Gap, Not the Judgment Gap: AI is incredibly efficient at closing the execution gap (handling processes and grunt work). However, humans still own the judgment gap. Your ability to understand context, see around corners, and apply emotional intelligence is irreplaceable. Prompt Engineering is a Non-Negotiable Skill: Good inputs yield rich outputs. Investing time in mastering prompt engineering (sometimes spending up to an hour crafting a single prompt) is a major career differentiator that prevents "sloppy AI work." Send us Fan Mail Links & references: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/ Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygamp George Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclode Gary's new book, Career Catalyst - available online now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Career-Catalyst-Secret-Skills-School-ebook/dp/B0DFYVG6XY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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  Episode #109

  Managing Expectations Without Being a People Pleaser #109

  Jun 29, 202622 min

  In this "Walk & Talk" episode, Gary and George tackle the fine line between professionally managing expectations and falling into the people-pleasing trap. It’s incredibly easy to promise the world to avoid disappointing a client or a boss, but kicking the can down the road with unrealistic deadlines always bites you in the end. Gary breaks down why delivering bad news honestly is the ultimate trust-builder. We explore how to "clean your own house" so you can push back constructively, why fake promises ruin your reputation, and the simple "pause" technique that recovering people pleasers can use to stop overcommitting. Key takeaways from this episode: The truth will set you free: Don't invent fake deadlines just to soften the blow. Tell the honest truth, set a realistic timeline, and then work hard to overachieve on it. Clean your house first: Before you push back on a client or colleague (like asking for missing data), make sure you and your team are executing flawlessly on your end first. The People Pleaser's Pause: If you naturally hate confrontation, stop committing in the moment. Simply say, "Let me look into it and come back to you," so you can gather the facts and set an expectation you can actually meet. Trust earns you the tent: When you consistently do what you say, you build trust. Once you have trust, you get "inside the tent," meaning people actually care about your opinion and give you leeway when things go wrong. Send us Fan Mail Links & references: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/ Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygamp George Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclode Gary's new book, Career Catalyst - available online now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Career-Catalyst-Secret-Skills-School-ebook/dp/B0DFYVG6XY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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  Episode #108

  The Evolving Role Of The COO Linked To Diversity In Tech #108

  Jun 15, 202624 min

  Welcome to another episode of The Company Doctor! This week, we are thrilled to be joined by Fiona Richards, Group COO of the Ephelia Group. With a career spanning traditional banking giants like Deutsche Bank and HSBC, Fiona now sits at the bleeding edge of payment technologies, blockchain, and AI. The role of the Chief Operating Officer is evolving fast. It’s no longer just about back-office efficiencies and controls; it’s about knitting together technology, compliance, customer service, and commercial priorities to execute a founder's vision. But how do you build a culture capable of delivering that? And how do you navigate "crypto bro" stereotypes to build a genuinely diverse tech workforce? In this episode, Fiona faces the George Clode Grill, sharing her operational wisdom on everything from unlearning old banking habits to using AI to elevate (not eliminate) entry-level talent. Plus, she explains why "diversity of thought" will always be the ultimate competitive advantage. Key takeaways from this episode: The Modern COO: The role has shifted from just back-office control to managing a complex spectrum of technology, compliance, and commercial verticals. Flexibility is the name of the game. Visions aren't "Eureka" moments: A vision evolves over time. If the people executing the strategy aren't involved from the get-go, delivery becomes nearly impossible. Diversity of Thought Wins: Corporate diversity initiatives are a good start, but the real prize is diversity of thought—creating a culture where constructive challenge and asking questions are actively encouraged by the C-Suite. AI Elevates the Entry-Level: Automating the "grunt work" doesn't destroy entry-level roles; it actually gives junior talent the opportunity to take on higher-value, diverse tasks much earlier in their careers. Send us Fan Mail Links & references: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/ Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygamp George Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclode Gary's new book, Career Catalyst - available online now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Career-Catalyst-Secret-Skills-School-ebook/dp/B0DFYVG6XY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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  The Company Doctor

  Fireside Chat: Confidence Trick - How to reclaim your value in an AI Obsessed market #107

  May 18, 202623 minS0

  <p>Every time you open the news right now, another major company is announcing mass layoffs and blaming "AI." It’s easy for the workforce to feel completely paralyzed by the wave of automation. But is this just a handy excuse for CEOs to trim the fat, or is it a genuine technological revolution that we need to adapt to?</p><p>In our very first (and very cozy) "Fireside Chat," Gary and George sit down to provide a roadmap through this murky, AI-obsessed terrain. Gary explains why companies need to shift their mindset from "Artificial" to "Assistive" Intelligence, and wh...

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