What can a billion pound businessman teach you about getting ahead at work?

Richard Harpin is a British entrepreneur, investor and author.

He founded HomeServe in 1993, served as chief executive until 2023, then sold the company for £4.1 Billion.

Tim and Richard discuss:

• How he felt after the £4.1 billion sale of Homeserve

• The career advice Richard wishes he'd known 30 years ago

• Richard’s mission to build more billion-pound businesses

• How he survived after nearly running out of cash TWICE

• What his success cost him and his family

• The five characteristics everyone needs to succeed as an entrepreneur

• Why failure doesn’t mean it’s time to give up

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige
AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency
Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah
Social Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Ever feel like you're falling behind while everyone else seems to have life figured out? Most people aren't stuck because they lack ability. They're stuck because they're comparing themselves to everyone else.

This week, Tim tackles three of the biggest questions people face about work, money and starting over.

Should you change careers after spending years in the same job? Why is it so hard to save money, even when you're trying? And what do you do when you're 35 and feel like you've missed your chance?

Drawing on decades of business and leadership experience, Tim's got the practical advice to help you make confident decisions without comparing yourself to everyone else.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How to change careers without starting from scratch

• Why transferable skills matter more than qualifications

• The simple budgeting trick that actually works

• How to stop living paycheck to paycheck

• Why comparing yourself to others is holding you back

• Is it ever too late to reinvent yourself?

Have a question for Tim?

Email reworking@bauermedia.co.uk and it could feature in a future bonus episode.

The career ladder is broken. How do you future-proof yourself?

AI is disrupting the workplace; offering businesses and professionals efficiency gains, and putting jobs at risk.

In this episode Tim speaks with Jimmy McLoughlin, a former Special Advisor to then-UK Prime Minister Theresa May on business.

In 2020 he launched his podcast Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, and has spent the last six years talking with business experts from the Governor of the Bank of England to founders half his age.

Tim and Jimmy discuss:

• Jobs in 2026 and the ‘broken’ career ladder

• Which careers could be replaced by AI

• How 35-45 year olds are in the ‘sweet spot’ for learning AI skills

• Why human-to-human skills will be important in the future

• The ‘radical’ change required to sort UK unemployment

• Why the education system needs a bigger focus on entrepreneurialism

• What business leaders have told Jimmy about the future of work and AI

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige
AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency
Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah
Social Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Most people think the goal is work-life balance.

Tim disagrees.

He believes the happiest people aren't balancing work and life. They're building a life where work has purpose.

In this episode, Tim shares why he still works weekends, how he protects himself from burnout, and why fulfilment matters more than the number of hours you spend at your desk.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why Tim doesn't believe in traditional work-life balance

• The difference between burnout and hard work

• How to know if your job is actually making you unhappy

• Why "work-life blend" could change your career

• The biggest mistake people make when chasing success

• Practical ways to create healthier boundaries at work

Have a question for Tim? Email reworking@bauermedia.co.uk and it could feature in a future bonus episode.

How do you build a winning culture at work?

Succeeding as a team can often be overlooked within workplaces, but there’s one sector where teamwork is paramount for achieving success: Formula One.

In this episode Tim talks with Calum Nicholas, a former Senior Engine Technician at Red Bull Racing.

In 2025, he left the pits to become an ambassador for Red Bull, and launched his book about his career - Life In The Pitlane.

Tim and Calum discuss:

• How hard work and networking can lead to success in your career

• The winning culture at Red Bull that lead to consecutive F1 trophies

• How anyone can implement Red Bull’s winning formula

• What makes Max Verstappen one of the best F1 drivers

• Calum’s mission for more diversity in Formula One

• The performance benefits of working in a neurodiverse team

• Why you should focus on being an asset in your team

• The moment Calum decided to leave the Red Bull pit crew

• Why your background doesn’t have to determine your future
  

If you’re feeling stuck in your career or lacking the motivation to get where you want, this episode will give you the inspiration and impetus to go after your goals.

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige
AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency
Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah
Social Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

AI is changing the workplace faster than almost anything we've seen before, but are you actually using it to your advantage?

Tim answers your questions on AI, and shares exactly how he uses it every day to save time, organise his workload and make better decisions. Rather than chasing every new AI tool, Tim explains why the smartest approach is to solve one problem at a time.

You'll also hear how he built an AI system to manage over 83,000 emails, why AI should support your thinking rather than replace it, and the productivity habits that keep him focused.

You'll learn:

• Why you shouldn't try to "learn AI"

• The easiest way to start using ChatGPT and other AI tools

• How Tim uses AI meeting assistants

• Why curiosity will matter more than ever at work

Have a question for Tim? Email reworking@bauermedia.co.uk and it could feature in a future episode.

How do you stop self-doubt from affecting your career?

Whether it’s going for a job interview, pitching for a payrise, or your first day in a new role,

feeling like you’re not good enough can affect anyone.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Sara Davies - a businesswoman and entrepreneur who’s best known as a former Dragon on Dragon’s Den.

From launching her first business Crafter’s Companion while still at university, to sitting on one of the biggest stages on TV - she’s someone who’s experienced imposter syndrome in many business situations.

Tim and Sara discuss:

• How to overcome your imposter syndrome at work

• The power of mindset and taking control of your career

• Why empathy always beats entitlement

• The REAL value of university

• The secret to a winning pitch

• How AI is ‘the great leveller’ at work

• Why we need to teach entrepreneurialism in schools

• The power of the ‘unspoken negative’ in all situations

If you’re struggling with imposter syndrome in your career, this episode will empower you to overcome the feeling of not being good enough, and encourage you to take control of work on your terms.

Credits:
Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige
AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency
Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah
Social Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Tim answers your questions on three of the biggest challenges people face at work and in life.

What do you do when a bad manager is making you dread a job you actually enjoy? Should you stretch yourself to buy a bigger home, or prioritise financial security? And is a four-day week really the key to a better work-life balance, or could it end up costing more than you think?

Drawing on his own experiences and lessons from some of the incredible people he's met throughout his career, Tim shares practical advice on navigating difficult bosses, making smarter financial decisions, and building a career that works for the life you want.

In this episode:

How to deal with a bad manager without walking away too soon

The mortgage mistake that could leave you financially trapped

Whether a four-day week is worth the trade-off

Have a question for Tim? Email reworking@bauermedia.co.uk and it could feature in a future bonus episode.