Tim Campbell on The Apprentice & Leadership

Want your own Brand or Business Podcast? Try out our NEW Podcast Calculator: www.boxlight.io Tim Campbell MBE was the first-ever winner of The Apprentice and now sits beside Lord Sugar in the boardroom. But what really happens behind the scenes? In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Tim reveals what it takes to win, what’s changed in The Apprentice since his time as a contestant, and what Lord Sugar is really like when the cameras stop rolling. We also dive into his business ventures, the biggest lessons he’s learned, and why he believes young professionals today have it harder than ever. Plus, Tim shares his insights on the future of work, entrepreneurship, and the skills that truly matter. If you’re an Apprentice fan, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what happens behind closed doors in the boardroom, this one’s for you. Watch now and let us know in the comments—do you think The Apprentice still picks the best winners? #TheApprentice #TimCampbell #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship #CareerAdvice 00:00 The Apprentice’s First Champion – Where Is He Now? 00:54 How I Went from Public Sector to The Boardroom 02:12 The Truth About Winning The Apprentice 04:03 Why Young People Are Struggling More Than Ever 06:48 The #1 Skill You Need to Succeed Today 09:58 Inside Tim Campbell’s Business Empire 12:08 Social Media Will Make or Break Your Career 13:56 The British Dream: Does It Still Exist? 19:40 Why Failure Is the Secret to Success 29:23 The Business Cheat Code: Collaboration & Diversity 31:29 How to Make Better Decisions in Business 31:58 My Favorite Apprentice Tasks (And the Hardest One!) 33:35 How to Negotiate Like a Pro 34:40 Should The Apprentice Let the Public Vote? 36:24 The Boardroom vs. The Real Business World 37:30 How to Spot Talent & Hire the Right People 40:38 My First Jobs & What They Taught Me 42:52 The High Street is Dying – Can We Save It? 47:46 Neurodiversity, Education & The Future of Work 54:07 My Next Big Move – Here’s What’s Coming 59:37 My Advice for Future Apprentice Winners ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter Editor: Sunny Winter Junior Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices