What advice would you give your younger self?

About this episode

In the final episode of the year, host Phil Rose reflects on the advice he would give his younger self, drawing insights from various guests throughout the podcast's journey.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Phil Rose

Topics covered

• self-reflection
• entrepreneurship
• business advice
• personal growth
• community support

Keywords

• younger self
• business podcast
• entrepreneur advice
• personal development
• life lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ignium Consulting Ltd

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