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Burnout among founders is at an all-time high, I’m shocked at how many in our community are struggling. As a self-confessed health hacker, I’ve spent years experimenting with strategies to prevent burnout, boost cognitive focus, and manage stress. Here are my top hacks to avoid burnout and thrive in ’25.

It’s that time of year when I’m reminding myself of the lessons learned and battle scars made over the last twelve months and reflecting on how they can help me launch into 2025 with a renewed sense of focus, grit and determination. So in the spirit of being transparent, I wanted to share them here in case they resonate with you and help you win the year.

What a coup for our latest Disruption Diaries interview, as JD&Co’s Jo Dalton catches up with global citizen Doron Meyassed, the straight-shooting Co-Founder & CEO of the world’s leading curated homestay collection, Plum Guide.

A board can be a valuable asset, but only when built at the right time, for the right reasons, with the right people. In this article, I go through the 5 things you need to know before handing out board seats.

Bringing in new leadership really is like embarking on an adventure. So, once you’ve recognised your business has outgrown its current leadership, what are those next steps? How do you move forward? In order to support you in your search for that next generation of impactful leaders, I’ve created this 5-step guide to help clear the path and set you on course to find that perfect-for-you leadership structure.

In today's Investor Spotlight article, we are talking with one of the UK's most influential investors, Giles Brook. As a trailblazing disruptor in F&B and wider consumer goods investing space, Giles is responsible for growing some of the fastest growing household brands.

I often get asked how I got into advising startup founders and get to work with so many cool entrepreneurs so I thought I would share some reflections and a helpful guide. From talking to peers, lots of really seasoned advisors are turning their back on the startup ecosystem or stepping back from advisory work altogether so that is why its more important than ever, to usher in the new generation of advisor talent to bring startups a fresh perspective.

After two decades immersed in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, working with countless founders to hire and build exceptional leadership teams, I’ve learned that true leadership isn’t always about holding on - sometimes it’s about knowing when to let go…

The job market has never been tougher. Global elections, recessions, and a cost of living crisis are contributing to a lack of opportunities for leaders looking to move their career along. We know how hard it’s been for those navigating career transitions and struggling to gain visibility. We're here to help you outsmart the competition and stand out from the crowd, and position yourself so unadvertised vacancies find their way into your inbox.