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Podcast: The former journalist at centre of $40 billion tech giant

Business Leader looks at how Canva became one of the fastest-growing companies in the world and why a former Guardian journalist is leading its expansion in Europe

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The power of a story

Ed Smith, the former chief selector for the England cricket team, explores why data doesn't hold all the answers when trying to make a key decision

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The purpose paradigm: Fact or fiction?

A look at whether purpose really matters for businesses when trying to hire staff, and how to ensure that your team believes in it

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The sweet spot of confidence

Catherine Baker explores a question that is key to sustaining performance over the long-term in sport and business

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Experts

Zara Nanu

The infrastructure investment we're overlooking

By Zara Nanu

Emma Jones

The future of UK business support funding: Is it time to take a fresh approach?

By Emma Jones

Ed Smith

Process has its place but what adds real value is setting creativity free

By Ed Smith

Jake Humphrey

Five laws that spell success and can put you on top in a crowded marketplace

By Jake Humphrey

Catherine Baker

Elite sport shows us how to reach the top and stay there

By Catherine Baker

Niki Turner-Harding

Getting ahead in the battle to attract and retain top talent

By Niki Turner-Harding

Tom Beahon

Mentorship: Unleashing entrepreneurial potential

By Tom Beahon

Steven Swinford

Storm clouds over Number 10: The Sunak dilemma

By Steven Swinford

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