In this episode of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, we explore the fast-evolving world of health tech with Dr Krish Ramdoo, former ENT surgeon turned CEO and founder of Tympa Health. After more than a decade in the NHS, Krish identified a critical gap in patient access to ear and hearing care - a challenge that inspired him to build a digital-first solution now transforming the sector. Krish shares his journey from operating theatres to boardrooms, including how he developed the idea over years of clinical experience, navigated the leap into entrepreneurship, and scaled Tympa Health to support 45,000 patients a month across the UK and beyond. We discuss the global hearing health crisis, the link between hearing loss and dementia, and why purpose-driven innovation matters. With insights on leadership, resilience, and building a mission-led business, this episode offers practical advice for clinicians and entrepreneurs alike, plus a look at how technology is reshaping healthcare for the future.

In the season two premiere of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, we gain a rare behind-the-scenes look at Apple’s creative engine, as Laura speaks to Sam Oliver, a highly successful and respected creative director whose six years at Apple saw him help launch some of the most iconic products in tech history, including the iPhone and iPad. With a background in global advertising agencies like Ogilvy and BBH, Sam shares how he built collaborative teams, navigated creative leadership at scale, and adapted to the fast-paced culture of Silicon Valley.

Welcome to the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS - season two!

In the season one finale of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, Laura speaks with Helen Hodgkinson, Chief People & Places Officer at law firm TLT. A passionate HR professional, Helen discusses the evolving role of HR in modern business, the importance of human-centric leadership, and the strategies she uses to create meaningful change within organisations.

Join us for episode five of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, where Laura meets Naz Sarkar, former CEO of Global Issuer Services at ComputerShare and experienced crisis navigator. Today, the pair discuss Naz's experience of leading a global company through the COVID-19 pandemic, balancing operations with employee wellness and the importance of businesses 'doing the right thing'.

Join us for episode 4 of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, where Laura is joined by Marti Burgess, a partner at Knights Solicitors, chair of the South West Black Network, and a co-owner of the legendary Lakota Nightclub in Bristol. In this conversation, Marti dives into her passion for driving change and increasing representation in professional spaces, her career in Law and how her experiences of growing up in a predominantly white community as a woman of colour shaped her career.

Join us for episode three of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, where Laura speaks with Steve Hewitt, a business leader involved in one of the UK’s most recent global success stories. As the former CEO of the retail super brand, Gymshark, he helped guide the business to unicorn status and international acclaim. He is now the Founder of Whanau, an organisation which helps businesses to find and maintain their purpose as they scale.

In this, episode two of the Thoughtful Leadership podcast, Laura is joined by Ian Workman, Chief Customer Officer at Homes England. Ian has a wealth of experience in leadership and change, having previously served as Head of SME at Barclays Bank. In this conversation, Ian speaks in depth about businesses can be profitable with purpose and provide real social impact and value to their communities. He also speaks around leadership in the modern world, and why established leaders should look to work closely with and learn from the next generation of workers.

In the first episode of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, Laura sits down with Zara Nanu - a prominent advocate for workplace equity and a leader in the field of gender pay gap analytics. The pair discuss how Zara's upbringing helped shape her passion for women’s rights and gender equality, how data analytics can help close the gender pay gap, and her transition from human rights campaigner to entrepreneur and business leader.

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