{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sparks by Ignium","title":"What advice would you give your younger self?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1645,"description":"It’s time to wrap our business podcast for entrepreneurs for 2025. In the year we’ve turned 100 (episodes that is) we’ve had some inspiring guests with fresh, timely and uplifting ideas for human and business success alike.We know that great podcasts rely on great questions, but what’s the one that makes every one of our guests pause and think?‘What would you tell your younger self?’ We’ve welcomed founders, intrepid adventurers, networking specialists, coaches, leaders, thinkers and even a happiness expert and a surgeon to our podcast for entrepreneurs in 2025, and they’ve all given their insightful and honest answers. Usually the one asking the questions, host Phil Rose turns this on himself for the last episode of the year and unveils five facts he’d like to send back in time. So join us as he goes through each of his major learning points in turn and reflects on what he’s learned from the people he’s spoken to. It’s an ideal opportunity for you to catch up on any episodes you’ve missed for a little refreshing Christmas listening.Five things Phil would tell his younger self:Ask for help. Phil reflects on his insightful episode on small business resilience with former McKinsey advisor Sri Kaza. Are we asking for help and inviting others to join us on an exciting, purposeful journey of cooperation and shared vision?Take responsibility and accountability because nobody is coming to rescue you – that said, community is key. Phil looks back at the episode when he sat down with networking expert Helen Nicholson to learn about why introverts win at networking and why we should be farming, not hunting.Give meaning, purpose and fun the space they deserve, and you’ll reap the rewards. Because regardless of what they say, success does not have to come at the expense of health, wellbeing and life balance. Phil recalls when he spoke to expert Nic Marks about the data-backed case for putting happiness at the heart of business strategy.Invest in your network. Phil remembers...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yDHv2qxP6FC6kuI6nPuY0_RYfLW2nnYaGAbz7DmOgzU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEyNzUxLzE2MjY3/ODI5MTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}