Swim Against The Tide



Ben Fennell has spent his whole career learning and developing as a leader from those around him. Whether that was his early days in London agencies, to working across every market and culture in Asia, to then meeting some of the biggest sports stars in the world and hearing what drives them succeed.

In this conversation he shares his journey from aspiring rugby player to becoming the CEO of The Growth House, reflecting on his experiences at BBH and the lessons learned in leadership, team dynamics, and client relationships. 

He discusses the importance of cultural understanding in advertising, the challenges of starting a new business, and the insights gained from writing a book on high-performance teams with Will Greenwood called World Class.

The conversation emphasises the significance of communication, collaboration, and building strong relationships in both business and personal growth.

The SATT Team :) 

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What is Swim Against The Tide?

The idea behind Swim Against The Tide podcast is to meet founders and leaders of businesses who have launched and operate in competitive markets, taking the bigger, more established players head on. It is about exploring what drove them, how their brand stood out, what they had to do to win and what lessons they have learned that they can share with the listeners to hopefully inspire them to take their own journey.

The show is presented by Steve Henry, Co-Founder of the specialist marketing group Audience Collective. Steve has enjoyed a 30-year career in advertising helping 100s of brands win and grow. He is passionate about telling these stories and sharing their journeys, both good and bad, to help the next generation learn and encourage them to one day start their own challenger brand.

If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email satt@thisisaudience.com and we will be in touch.