James Reed: all about business

What is the biggest mistake people make when writing a CV? And how can yours land you an interview in 7 seconds?
In this episode of All About Business, James is joined by Libby White, Senior Consultant at Reed specialising in marketing, communications, PR and design recruitment.
While some people claim the CV is becoming outdated, Libby explains why it remains a critical tool for getting interviews and how small changes can dramatically improve your chances of standing out.
Drawing on her experience screening CVs every day, Libby shares practical advice on how candidates can present their experience more effectively, highlight measurable achievements, and tailor their CV for different roles.
From structuring your professional summary to avoiding common mistakes (including over-reliance on AI-generated CVs), this episode is packed with actionable tips for job seekers at every stage of their career.
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What’s the difference between chasing the next job and building a long-term career?
In this episode of All About Business Shorts, James Reed speaks with Sophie Clarke, recruitment expert at Reed, about how professionals can think more strategically about their careers.
Sophie explains why focusing only on job titles or salary increases can sometimes distract from long-term career growth. Instead, she argues that understanding your strengths, motivations, and the skills you want to develop is key to making smarter career decisions.
The conversation explores how building a strong personal reputation — through reliability, communication, and trust — can open doors throughout your career. Sophie also shares why asking better questions when considering new opportunities, and thinking beyond the immediate job move, can help professionals make decisions that compound over time.
This is a practical discussion about career strategy, personal brand, and making job moves that support long-term professional growth.
Timestamps
01:37 Progression not job hopping
04:44 CV turnoffs and AI
08:35 Numbers beat responsibilities
13:15 Formatting and what to remove
17:29 Hobbies out systems in
21:44 Junior CVs and early experience
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How do you build world-class standards in hospitality and then lead at the highest level of business?
In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with Stuart Gillies, chef, restaurateur, and former CEO of the Gordon Ramsay Group, about building excellence in hospitality and leading through growth, crisis, and reinvention.
Stuart shares his journey from starting out in kitchens through international experience in Sweden, Italy, and New York, to becoming a senior leader at the Gordon Ramsay Group. He reflects on the discipline, attention to detail, and resilience he developed early in his career, and how those lessons shaped his transition from chef to CEO during one of the toughest periods in hospitality.
The conversation explores leadership under pressure, making hard commercial decisions, closing and opening businesses, and why devolving responsibility builds stronger teams. Stuart also shares what it’s really like to run a family hospitality business with his wife Cecilia, navigating COVID as founders, and why consistency, standards, and purpose matter more than ever in building a business that lasts.
A grounded conversation about leadership, craftsmanship, and building high-performance teams in one of the toughest industries in business.
Timestamps
00:00 Start: Stuart Gillies Former CEO Gordon Ramsay Group & Restaurateur
04:30 Early Career Journey: YTS Scheme to International Kitchen Experience Sweden Italy
15:43 New York Daniel Restaurant: Career Catalyst Working With Top French Chefs
22:17 CEO Transition: Leading Gordon Ramsay Group Business Strategy & Restaurant Decisions
36:43 COVID Challenge: Launching Bank House Chislehurst & Number Eight Sevenoaks
38:30 Family Business Success: Working With Wife Cecilia & Teaching Kids Work Ethic
50:00 Couple Business Partnership Advice: Building Strong Marriage Before Business Venture
59:00 Leadership Lessons: Comfort Zone Growth Mindset & Future Hospitality Vision
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How do you build a creative agency that cuts through in a crowded, fast-changing media landscape?
In this episode of All About Business, James talks with Gregory Nice and Jack Stanton, co-founders of NICE Productions. Together they discuss growing a modern creative agency in the age of social-first content, multi-channel marketing, and AI disruption.
Gregory and Jack share how they built NICE Productions from weekend side projects into a London-based creative agency producing campaigns across TV, social, radio, cinema, and out-of-home. They reflect on starting young, balancing creativity with commercial reality, and how long-term client relationships helped them survive industry shocks, from COVID, to strikes, and shifting media budgets.
The conversation explores how creative agencies can stand out in a saturated market, why multi-channel campaigns now matter more than single-format ads, and how low-budget, high-impact content can outperform expensive campaigns when it connects culturally. They also discuss the real impact of AI on creative work, why human creativity still matters, and how young people can break into the industry with fewer barriers than ever.
This is a candid conversation about building a creative business, staying relevant in a disrupted industry, and creating work that cuts through in a noisy world.
Timestamps
02:42 Launching Nice Productions
08:12 Rebrand to ‘Nice’
18:44 Standing out in a crowded market
22:05 AI disruption in content
37:53 Why big ideas cost big money
46:43 Turning virality into new business
57:34 Landing big clients
01:02:38 How they generate ideas
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How do you turn a bold idea into a national institution that changes lives?
In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with Jenifer Rosenberg OBE, entrepreneur in fashion and social impact leader, about building purpose-driven organisations that create lasting change.
Jenifer shares her journey from spotting a gap in support for families facing serious illness, to co-founding Heart Cells Foundation and growing it from a kitchen-table startup into a nationally recognised charity. She reflects on navigating funding challenges, building credibility with clinicians and policymakers, and leading through the emotional realities of mission-led work.
The conversation explores scaling a purpose-driven organisation sustainably, balancing commercial discipline with social impact, and the importance of governance, partnerships, and long-term strategy. Jenifer also shares lessons from stepping back from founder leadership, earning an OBE, and staying resilient while driving systemic change.
A thoughtful conversation about entrepreneurship with purpose, leading with conviction, and building something that truly lasts.
Timestamps
02:18 From post room to senior role
08:07 Quality and innovation with Marks & Spencer
16:28 Branching out into fashion
26:40 The power of innovation
30:23 A personal journey with heart failure
35:24 Founding the Heart Cells Foundation
48:37 Maintaining energy and health
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