In this special episode, I sit down with my 8-year-old son for a powerful, honest conversation about resilience, courage, and why quitting is rarely the answer. With refreshing clarity and zero filters, he shares what never giving up looks like through a child’s eyes — and it might be the most grounded advice you’ll hear all year. This isn’t about hustle. It’s about belief. It’s about trying again when things feel hard. Sometimes the simplest truths are the ones we need most. If you’re a p...
In this powerful and insightful episode of The Tim Castle Show, Tim sits down with bestselling author and behavioral expert Thomas Erikson to explore one of the most counterintuitive truths in leadership: high achievers don’t always make great leaders. We’ve all seen it — the rock-star salesperson, the brilliant engineer, the top-performing executive who suddenly struggles once they step into a leadership role. Why does excellence in execution so often fail to translate into excellence in lea...
I don't think I have ever been as engaged, as obsessed, as when I heard Maz speak. I knew I had to have her on the show to share her goodness with you. I sit down with Maz Farrelly - one of the most fascinating minds in media, storytelling, and influence. Maz is the global powerhouse behind Maz Speaks Global. She has produced some of the most famous shows in the world including Big Brother, Celebrity Apprentice, Big Breakfast, Ready Steady Cook, Dragons Den, Strictly Come Dancing, and s...
In the last episode I did something special, a quick fire round where I grilled Thomas Erikson at speed on the 4 major personality types to understand how to interact with others, build trust fast and communicate more effectively with everyone. I've added it here for your listening pleasure. Enjoy, Best, Tim Follow Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/thomaseriksonwriter/?hl=en Check out Surrounded By Idiots https://www.surroundedbyidiots.com/en/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/surrou...
Incredible conversation, so much FUN, with Thomas Erikson on the show. His phenomenally exceptional book Surrounded By Idiots and the Surrounded By Series have done very well indeed and for good reason. Thomas is charming, charismatic and a heck of a lot of fun. We had such a good time recording this. I could do it all over again! Welcome back to The Tim Castle Show - the podcast where we decode human behaviour, master influence, and learn what it really takes to win in business, negotiation,...
If you want to win more clients, close bigger deals, and influence at the highest level in 2026, there is one skill that will separate the heavy hitters from the rest: Action-Driven Storytelling. In this video, I break down how to tell powerful stories that don’t just entertain — they empower people to move. Stories that create clarity. Stories that build trust. Stories that unlock belief in what’s possible. Whether you're selling, leading, coaching, negotiating, or inspiring change… your ...
Unreasonable Hospitality Explained | Will Guidara with Tim Castle Throwback to one of my favourite conversations from 2023 — and one that every new subscriber needs to hear. In this episode, I sit down with Will Guidara, author of incredible book Unreasonable Hospitality and former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, to unpack what world-class hospitality really means — and why it’s one of the most powerful competitive advantages in business, leadership, and sales. This was the #1 restaurant in ...
Most people wait for motivation. High performers take action first — and anchor it in gratitude. In this episode, Tim Castle breaks down the simple daily practice that creates momentum, sharpens focus, and changes the way opportunities show up in your life and work. This isn’t about positive thinking. It’s about disciplined action, grounded presence, and using gratitude as a force multiplier for performance, sales, and leadership. You’ll discover: Why action creates clarity (not the other way...
Today I’m joined by someone who truly lives and breathes negotiation and influence. Giuseppe Conti has led commercial and procurement teams for some of the world’s biggest multinationals — from Procter & Gamble to Novartis and Firmenich — and he now teaches negotiation at Europe’s top 10 business schools (including INSEAD, Oxford and Bocconi) while running CABL, Conti Advanced Business Learning, a training firm that’s shaping the next generation of leaders. He’s known not just for his fra...
Join me for a high-energy and deeply insightful conversation with global marketing trailblazer Siew Ting Foo. With 25 + years in the game and leadership roles at the likes of Unilever, Mars Incorporated, Diageo, and HP Inc., Siew Ting has built some of the world’s most enduring brands — and now she’s distilled her wisdom into her book Building Brands with Soul. In this episode we traverse the shifting terrain where brand meets intelligence, strategy meets soul, and leadership meets chan...
The Power of Purpose with Cindy Sirinya Bishop. In this episode, I sit down with Cindy Sirinya Bishop — Actress, Advocate, and CEO of Dragonfly 360, Asia’s leading summit on conscious leadership and inner transformation. Cindy’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From winning Miss Thailand World 1996 to hosting Asia’s Next Top Model, she has evolved from being one of Asia’s most recognisable faces to one of its most courageous voices. As a UN Women Regional Ambassador and founder o...
This must be one of the most incredible conversations I have had the privilege of having to date on the show. That's because it was just that, a conversation, not rehearsed or scripted, just two practitioners of influence discussing a topic they love. I wanted to get this out to you asap, because it is filled with actionable and practical tweaks you can make to your communication that can dramatically boost your persuasive abilities which in turn radically changes the trajectory o...
What does it really take to negotiate billion-dollar deals across six continents? In this episode, Tim Castle sits down with Mike Inman - a global negotiation trainer who’s led over 1,000 commercial deals worth more than $1 billion, trained 8,000+ professionals, and transformed how organizations think about value, influence, and trust. Mike has had a dynamic career, MGM International Resorts, American West Airlines, to IAC. Now he's one of the top negotiation trainers in the world, Mike...
How to Stay Unshakable When the Pressure Hits Ever felt your pulse quicken mid-negotiation? That moment when your brain fogs, your ego flares, and logic slips through your fingers? In this episode, Tim reveals the hidden emotional mechanics behind staying cool when the stakes are high. You’ll discover how elite negotiators keep their composure, turn tension into clarity, and transform pressure into power — even when everything’s on the line. If you’ve ever lost a deal because you reacted inst...
Want to become magnetic when you speak? In this video, I break down how the best communicators in the world trigger the brain’s “feel-good” chemistry — oxytocin, dopamine, and endorphins — through authentic, emotionally charged storytelling. We dive into the psychology of oxytocin and how trust chemistry shapes every conversation. These aren’t random buzzwords — they’re the biological keys to trust, motivation, and connection. When you learn how to use storytelling to stimulate ...
EQ predicts negotiation performance (beyond IQ and personality). Plenty of studies have demonstrated that emotional intelligence is a significant predictor of individual and join outcomes in negotiations. In this video I break down the top 7 moves to master negotiations under pressure - when it matters most. This is about Trust building in integrative deals, emotional cues and the fact they are harder to read online and teachable EQ behaviors that work. The fact is humans...
When I think of Sales trainers, I think of Jeb Blount. He's top of his game, the best in class, CEO and Founder of Sales Gravy and author of 18 incredible books. His new book The LinkedIn Edge (out now) allows you to successfully cut through the noise, delivering a hands-on, no-fluff playbook that is immediately actionable. It allows you to treat LinkedIn as the powerful professional data tool it is. If you've spent any time in sales you'll know you get access to LinkedIn Sales Navigato...
What a privilege this was. On the show today we have none other than Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin. From New York Times Magazine to Wired and Newsweek Gary has covered a wide range of topics balancing deep research with ethical concern. We discuss his new book AI Valley where he shadows the top thinkers in the field of Artificial Intelligence, introducing the breakthroughs and developments that will change the way we live and work. In AI Valley, Gary brings us deep into ...
Today on the show we have a seasoned journalist I have long admired. Having met in Singapore over 5 years ago, I've seen Justin take on new challenges and counties, daring to tackle topics and go deep into the latest innovations and trends. He's the type of reporter you want to read, giving you the no fluff insight you've been looking for and shining a light on power stories at the leading edge. That's why this conversation goes deep, its a treasure trove of strategies and advice ...
This is very special episode, one that everyone MUST listen to deeply - it could change your life! Business leaders need to find inner peace if they are to create an inspiring and sustainable future. Fabrice Desmarescaux former partner at McKinsey & Company, Fabrice has practiced meditation, taught yoga, and led spiritual retreats for two decades. Fabrice looks after leadership development at McKinsey & Company. The first half of his life is a very classic business background, e...