re:WORKING with Tim Campbell

Dean Forbes is regarded as one of Britain’s most successful private equity and enterprise software CEOs.He’s known as an ‘exit master’ after achieving major business deals including the £1 Billion sale of software firm Forterro in 2022.But, Dean grew up facing severe financial insecurity and in his teenage years he failed to make it as a professional footballer.Left with £80,000 of personal debt, he swapped the training ground for an office and rose from a junior role in telesales to the CEO of global tech companies in under 15 years.Tim and Dean discuss privilege mindset, the cost of ego, and the lessons Dean’s learned from multiple major business exits. They also discuss:How Dean’s ‘disadvantage’ proved to be “the ultimate advantage”Luck & talent versus hard workDean’s childhood and what it taught himHow he learned about body language and emotional intelligenceThe story of Dean’s £1 Billion Deal‘Positive Friction’ and why he needs it in his lifeIf you’re looking for advice, inspiration, and practical takes on how to get ahead, this one’s for you.

How do you protect your time without being seen as difficult?And how do you switch off when your home has become your office and your boss never stops messaging?Today, Tim answers three more questions from you, challenging the idea that being a good colleague means always being available. Drawing on his own experience, he shares practical ways to manage expectations, protect your energy and take control of how you work. In this episode you’ll learn:Why a bad yes can damage your reputation more than a well-placed noThe simple rituals that can help you switch off when working from homeHow to challenge your boss's expectations without being seen as incompetentHave a question for Tim? Email [email protected] and it could feature in a future bonus episode.

Today, Tim is joined by technology journalist and presenter Georgie Barrat, best known for her seven years on The Gadget Show.AI is changing the way we work. But between the headlines about jobs disappearing and the pressure to keep up with every new tool, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, left behind or worried about what comes next.Georgie believes we've been thinking about AI all wrong.Rather than seeing it as a threat, what if we learned to use it as our own personal team of assistants, taking care of the repetitive tasks, helping us think bigger and giving us more time to do the work that really matters?Georgie breaks down how to get started with AI, how to make it genuinely useful in your working life and why your experience, judgement and creativity could become even more valuable as the technology advances. She also shares how she used AI as a career coach when returning to work, and explains how you can build your own to help you move forward.Tim and Georgie discuss:- Why we've been asking the wrong questions about AI- How to use AI to save time and get rid of boring work- Why you should talk to AI instead of typing- How to build your own AI assistant and career coach- How to get better results without mastering the perfect prompt- Whether AI really is coming for your job- Why your experience and human judgement still matter- The dangers of outsourcing your thinking to AI- How to use AI without losing your creativity or originalitySubscribe to the re:WORKING newsletter for Tim's take on each episode, plus extra tools, tips and worksheets you won't find anywhere else - https://reworkingpodcast.substack.com/

What does success really come down to?How do you know when it's time to step aside and let someone else take the lead?And what should you do when someone tells you you're not right for the job?Today, Tim answers three more questions sent in by you, sharing lessons from his own career about creating value, learning from difficult feedback and recognising when the advice you're given isn't the advice you need.In this episode you’ll learn:Why being good at your job isn't enough if you don't create valueHow to recognise when stepping aside is the best thing you can doWhy the right response to rejection might be to look for another opportunity, not give upHave a question for Tim? Email [email protected] and it could feature in a future bonus episode.

Ashley Walters is one of the best examples of someone who’s consistently got stuck, and unstuck.He pivoted from being an MC, to an actor, and is now about to release his debut feature length film as a director.But along the way he’s faced struggles; going to prison, battling with alcoholism, and overcoming anxiety and self doubt.Tim and Ashley discuss how he made the jump from one career to the other, what he did to avoid getting stuck, and what you can do to turn your setbacks into successes.They also discuss:Finding the positives in tough situationsAshley’s journey battling addictionWhat he learned from his early career god complexThe advice he got from Daniel KaluuyaHis pivot to becoming a directorAshley’s relationship with Stephen GrahamWhy he makes his mistakes visible Credits:Podcast Content Producer - Jon WeeksAV Technical Manager - Ayo IgeAV Technical Manager - Tom ShawSocial Lead - Yasmin CoonjahSenior Social Producer - Laura LaughlanSocial Producer - Demi BrockwayTalent Booker - Jo SheinmanDesigners - Ben Watkins & Krisna CumandraiProduction Coordinator - Poppy ThompsonProduction Manager - Sarah NichollsMix Engineer - John ScottExecutive Producer - Finn RyanHead of Production - Cat MoranChief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave