re:WORKING with Tim Campbell

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 value

How to recognise when stepping aside is the best thing you can do

Why the right response to rejection might be to look for another opportunity, not give up

Have a question for Tim? Email reworking@bauermedia.co.uk 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 situations

Ashley’s journey battling addiction

What he learned from his early career god complex

The advice he got from Daniel Kaluuya

His pivot to becoming a director

Ashley’s relationship with Stephen Graham

Why he makes his mistakes visible

Credits:
Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks
AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige
AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw
Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah
Senior Social Producer - Laura Laughlan
Social Producer - Demi Brockway
Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman
Designers - Ben Watkins & Krisna Cumandrai
Production Coordinator - Poppy Thompson
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Mix Engineer - John Scott
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

What does success actually look like? Is it being brilliant at what you do, or making a difference that people genuinely notice?
How do you know when it’s your moment to lead, and when it’s time to pass the baton?
And what happens when someone tells you, “Sorry, you’re not the right fit”? Do you accept it, or find a different door to knock on?
In this bonus episode, Tim dives into three questions from you! Drawing on stories from his own career, he unpacks what it really means to create value, how to handle feedback that stings, and why sometimes the best advice is the advice you choose not to take.
In this episode, you'll discover:Why being great at your job isn’t enough if you’re not creating real value

How to spot when stepping aside is the smartest move you can make

Why rejection can be a sign to look elsewhere, not a reason to give up

Got a question for Tim?
Drop an email to reworking@bauermedia.co.uk and your question could feature in a future bonus episode.

This episode is all about preparing yourself for making a move in your career: leaving your job, making a leap, or changing paths to do something different.

Tim meets Elfried Samba, Gymshark’s Former Head of Social who took the business from 1.5 million followers, to 20 million followers, then left.

They discuss how to know when it’s time to move on in your career, and how to understand your purpose.

Maybe you’re thinking about quitting your job, changing career, moving internally or starting your own thing.

Elfried will help you understand what’s right for you, and how to get there.

Tim and Elf discuss:
- The true story behind his Gymshark journey and exit
- Elf’s mouse motivation analogy
- How to identify your purpose
- The ‘be kind, not nice’ method
- Dealing with failure and embarrassment
- Elf’s Linkedin tactics

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Starting a business doesn’t have to mean quitting your job and betting everything on one idea.

In this bonus episode of re:WORKING, in partnership with Tesco Mobile, Tim sits down with Shashi and Sanjay, the mother and son behind Spice Kitchen.

After 38 years running a shop with her husband, Shashi was bored in retirement. On Christmas Day she asked the family what she could do as a hobby, Sanjay suggested selling the spice tins her mum made in India online, they made their first sale on Boxing Day. Today Spice Kitchen is stocked in Selfridges, Whole Foods and Lakeland, and Shashi and Sanjay have been on Dragons’ Den and with the Hairy Bikers.

In this episode Tim, Shashi and Sanjay discuss:
- Why it’s never too late to start something new, Shashi is 75 and still learning
- Why starting small and testing an idea before investing too much protects you
- How to know when it’s time to leave your day job and go all in
- Saying yes to opportunities that push you out of your comfort zone
- What makes a family business work, and why keeping to your own roles matters
- If you’ve got an idea you can’t shake but you’re not sure when to take the leap, this episode will help you start on your own terms.

If you’re getting started on your business journey, Tesco Mobile offers flexible business deals, that are up to 40% cheaper than the big mobile networks, a welcome bonus, free access to the Help Hub and a quick sign-up. Find out more at TescoMobile.co.uk or in store.