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Dougal Shaw
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I'm senior correspondent for Business Leader in the UK. I make original features about entrepreneurship and business life. I'm a reporter who does it the 'mojo' way (mobile journalism) - I make my videos and podcasts all from my iPhone.
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What is the new EPR tax on businesses?

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November 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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The next episode of My Business Leader Secret will be with Anthony Eskinazi, founder and president of @justpark.bsky.social

This will be the 63rd episode in the series. Watch them all here: lnkd.in/eusH7ccv
October 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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"It doesn't make any damn sense that we are willing to prioritise seven-figure health bills at the expense of an early detection programme."

Hear about Steve Roest's inspiring story in my latest podcast for Business Leader.

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October 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Top chef Chris Galvin explains to me that we’re in “turbulent times” for restaurants with the cost of ingredients “soaring”

Full interview for @businessleader: youtu.be/Goofo1iq8TM?...
October 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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The next episode of My Business Leader Secret will be with Edwin Brenninkmeyer, CEO of Oriens Aviation.

This will be the 61st episode in the series. Watch them all here: businessleader.co.uk/content/seri...
September 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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You've almost certainly heard of WD-40. But do you know what it actually is, or the story behind it?

I sat down with the CEO to find out.

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September 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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The next episode of My Business Leader Secret will be with Tim Fung, CEO of Airtasker, airing on Monday.

This will be the 60th episode in the series I make for @businessleader.bsky.social. Watch them all here:

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September 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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The next episode of My Business Leader Secret will be with Steve Brass, CEO of WD-40 Company.

This will be the 59th episode in the series. Watch them all here: lnkd.in/eusH7ccv
August 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Go behind the scenes to learn how I make the My Business Leader Secret video series for Business Leader. I share tips on how to use your smartphone to craft business videos for LinkedIn.

#business #entrepreneur #ceo #leadership #video #mojoai

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August 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Why does Gen Z ❤️ the gym? I spoke with Will Orr of The Gym Group for @businessleader.bsky.social

More: businessleader.co.uk/content/arti...

#MondayMotivation #mojo #business
July 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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What causes mental health burnout in business leaders and how can it be prevented? This man should know.

My latest podcast for Business Leader.

Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/24My...

#mentalhealth #ceo #business
July 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Business Lesson #54: What happened when SurveyMonkey decided to change its name?

All lessons: businessleader.co.uk/content/seri...

#MondayMotivation #mojo #video #business
July 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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The next episode of My Business Leader Secret will be with Caroline Seton, co-founder of Forest bikes.

This will be the 53rd episode in the series. Watch them all here: lnkd.in/eusH7ccv
July 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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New: I sat down for a great 30min podcast interview with advertising legend Sir John Hegarty for Business Leader.

Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/6Cbl...
July 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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📣 New My Business Leader Secret from @businessleader

Tom Crowley, CEO of @Popeyes in the UK, explains his philsophy on staff culture.

"The pot wash is the most important person in the business."

businessleader.co.uk/content/arti...

#mojo #business #video
July 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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New: I speak with Tim Cadogan, the Brit leading the global crowdfunding platform GoFundMe from California, for the Business Leader podcast.

open.spotify.com/episode/1pEN...

#gofundme #crowdfund #business #podcast
July 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Wendy Wu explains how her travel tour company survived the Covid-19 pandemic and pivoted during the process to scale

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June 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Entrepreneurs need to take note of the rise in "social shopping" - our latest My Business Secret video with Dessi Bell of Saint and Sofia

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June 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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"What you want to do is constantly work with the odds."

In the latest edition of our award-winning Business Leader podcast, I speak with Nick Grey, the founder and owner of Gtech.

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#business #entrepreneur #mojo
June 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Want to get better at presenting and communicating? Check out the thoughts of improv star Neil Mullarkey, who I spoke to for Business Leader

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June 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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A special meeting room with massage chairs, so you can truly relax while on a video call! Want.

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May 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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I caught up with Sir Chris Hoy to discuss the Skarper e-bike invention and his Tour de 4 event.

#tech #business #cycling

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May 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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The next episode of My Business Leader Secret on Monday will be a special edition with Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy.

This will be the 46th episode in the series. Watch them all here: lnkd.in/eusH7ccv
May 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Pause. Take a breath. Smile. Did you know you can remove 'ums' and 'ahs' in your speech pattern? If you want to get better at presentations, you need to listen to this.

My latest podcast for Business Leader is with Improv star
Neil Mullarkey.

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comedian neil mullarkey standing next to journalist dougal shaw
May 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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He built his multi-million pound business betting on the rise of Uber. Listen to Gurinder Dhillon's advice on the My Business Leader Secret series.

More: businessleader.co.uk/content/arti...

#business #video #mojo #london
May 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM