Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra

Aleksandra King
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Fearless long-form conversations on power, resilience and the messy truth behind success. Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra goes past glossy LinkedIn stories into the real decisions, trauma and relationships that shape high performers. Each week Aleksandra, entrepreneur, media personality and former BBC The Apprentice candidate who famously walked out, sits with founders, athletes and cultural provocateurs to dissect confidence, status, money, attraction and shame so you can build a stronger career, healthier relationships and a better life.

  1. "They Are Not Extraterrestrial": The Interdimensional Theory of UFOs & The Grey Agenda | Philip Kinsella

    4 DAYS AGO

    "They Are Not Extraterrestrial": The Interdimensional Theory of UFOs & The Grey Agenda | Philip Kinsella

    Is the "Deep State" suppressing evidence of interdimensional intelligence? In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, we move beyond "ghost stories" to conduct a forensic examination of the UFO phenomenon. Joining the show is award-winning researcher and psychic medium Philip Kinsella, who argues that what we call "aliens" may not be extraterrestrial at all—but interdimensional. We dissect the biological nature of "The Greys," the mechanics of abduction through solid matter, and the geopolitical reasons why the Pentagon refuses to release crash retrieval data. Discussion Points: The "Grey" Hypothesis: Are these entities actually soulless biological clones? Mechanism of Action: Analyzing the physics of the 1989 abduction case. Theology vs. Ufology: The connection between Gnostic "Archons" and modern UAP sightings. The Cover-Up: Why the economic establishment fears disclosure. About The Host: Aleksandra King is a media personality and business leader known for her direct, analytical approach to complex subjects. Famous for prioritizing values over fame on The Apprentice UK, she now explores the psychology of power and resilience.

    1h 11m
  2. The “Don’t Talk About Money” Culture That Holds You Back

    31/12/2025

    The “Don’t Talk About Money” Culture That Holds You Back

    Jamie Roberts sits in the seat most founders fantasise about. He decides who gets the money.Jamie is Managing Partner and Chair of the Investment Committee at YFM Equity Partners. He sees around 1,500 opportunities a year and invests in roughly 1% of them.In this episode, of beyond the boardroom, Jamie and Aleksandra, pull back the curtain on how investors actually think, why “the default is no”, and what separates a business that gets funded from one that gets politely parked.We get into:1. Why investors back people over products, almost every time2. The fastest deal-killer: misrepresentation and broken trust3. The myth of investors “opening doors” — and what they actually expect you to do4. Risk, reward, and what “success” really looks like behind the scenes5. Negative money culture, and why it quietly limits ambitionFeedback, ego, and the difference between coachable founders and stalled onesIf you’re building a business, pitching investors, or you simply want to understand how money really moves, this one is for you. Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of Aleksandra, the podcast, or its producers. This podcast is for entertainment and general discussion only.

    1h 17m
  3. Inside the Mind of a Psychopath Who Chose to Change

    17/12/2025

    Inside the Mind of a Psychopath Who Chose to Change

    “I’ve never interviewed a psychopath before.” In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Lewis Raymond Taylor — the entrepreneur featured in Netflix’s The Psychopath Life Coach — for a rare, unsettling, and deeply intelligent conversation about psychopathy, responsibility, and choice. Lewis was diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. He speaks openly about growing up with violence, addiction, and chaos, serving multiple prison sentences, and living without fear, remorse, or emotional empathy. But this conversation isn’t about shock value — it’s about what happens when someone becomes self-aware enough to stop blaming the world and take control of their behaviour. This episode explores what psychopathy actually is (and what it isn’t), why extreme traits don’t automatically lead to evil, and how logic, discipline, and education can redirect even the most destructive patterns. Lewis reflects on fatherhood, accountability, masculinity, and the uncomfortable truth that success doesn’t automatically bring fulfilment — especially when emotional connection is absent. Aleksandra holds the space for a calm, unflinching conversation about power, restraint, and responsibility, asking the questions most people avoid and refusing to reduce complex psychology into headlines. This is not a redemption fantasy.It’s a conversation about wiring, awareness, and the decision to live differently. In this episode, we explore: What it really means to be a psychopath The difference between emotional empathy and cognitive responsibility Violence, addiction, and the search for sensation Prison, punishment, and why rock bottom isn’t always transformative Education as a turning point, not a miracle cure Why success doesn’t equal fulfilment How extreme traits can be redirected rather than denied A challenging, intelligent listen for anyone interested in human behaviour, masculinity, power, and the psychology behind reinvention. 🔗 Watch the full video episode and explore more conversations on Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3iQHE-qteJING9jXVVuVUdDa-9qqer7J 🎬 Produced by video podcast production company – Aleksandra Mediahttps://aleksandra.media

    1h 22m
  4. Stop Being Boring: An Expert’s Guide to Confident Communication | Emma Taylor

    05/12/2025

    Stop Being Boring: An Expert’s Guide to Confident Communication | Emma Taylor

    Beyond the Boardroom: Emma Taylor – The Public Speaking Hacks That Change Everything What if public speaking wasn’t a talent you’re born with – but a skill you can learn faster than you think? In this episode, former BBC Apprentice candidate Aleksandra sits down with actor-trained public speaking coach Emma Taylor, who has spent 21 years coaching everyone from MPs and CEOs to lawyers, chess champions and nervous parents at school events. Emma breaks down exactly how to go from anxious, rambling and overlooked… to clear, confident and in control – whether you’re giving a wedding toast, a boardroom pitch or speaking up on a Zoom call. What You’ll Learn: • Why every speech is a “gift” – and how to make yours feel truly considered • The biggest public speaking mistake people make (and how to fix it instantly) • How to use eye contact to control the room – in person and on Zoom • Simple techniques to cut filler words, calm nerves and stop your voice shaking • How to structure a powerful 30–60 second contribution that people remember • Real-world advice for wedding speeches, funeral eulogies and high-stakes keynotes For anyone who’s ever gone blank in a meeting, dreaded unmuting on Zoom, or avoided opportunities because of nerves – this conversation shows you how to build a stronger speaking muscle at any age. Takeaways: Which tip are you going to try first – eye contact, breathing, or cutting the “ums” and “you knows”? Comment “SPEAK” if you’re ready to finally sort your public speaking out. Full episode → Emma Taylor | Public Speaking Confidence

    58 min
  5. She Didn’t Find Heaven – She Built It | Deborah Mitchell | Heaven Skincare

    28/11/2025

    She Didn’t Find Heaven – She Built It | Deborah Mitchell | Heaven Skincare

    Beyond the Boardroom: Deborah Mitchell – Building a Beauty Empire from Bee Venom and Belief What happens when a bullied, dyslexic girl from Shropshire turns her kitchen-table facial experiments into a world-renowned luxury skincare brand? In this fearless video podcast interview, Aleksandra⁠ sits down with Deborah Mitchell—founder of Heaven Skincare—whose story has gone from heartbreak to royal treatment (literally). From creating anti-aging formulas in a converted disabled toilet to being dubbed the “Bee Venom Queen” and treating Queen Camilla herself, this vodcast is a wild ride through grit, genius, and global ambition. What You'll Learn: What happened when her skincare formulas were stolenHow she built a multi-million pound brand with no investorsThe moment the palace came calling (and how she handled it)Why resilience beats perfection—and how to build yoursHow she got Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow as fans.For anyone wondering if they're "too sensitive" to succeed, or "too late" to start—Deborah proves you're neither. This isn’t a fairy tale. It’s a talk show podcast about doing the impossible when no one believes in you yet. Especially when you’re a woman. Takeaways: Which moment hit home for you? Comment ‘Bee’ if you believe in second chances—or ‘Boss’ if you’re building your own. Full episode → Deborah Mitchell | Heaven Skincare

    1h 13m
  6. Surviving Death and Rebuilding Life | Andrew Jenkins | BBC Traitors

    21/11/2025

    Surviving Death and Rebuilding Life | Andrew Jenkins | BBC Traitors

    Andrew Jenkins was pronounced dead at 21 after a catastrophic car crash. Doctors said he’d never walk again — but he rebuilt his body and mind and later walked 1,200 km across four countries to prove what resilience really looks like. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with the BBC Traitors (UK, Season 2) finalist to go far beyond reality TV and into the quiet courage it takes to start over. From waking up after a four-week coma to relearning how to walk, leaving a safe banking and insurance career, and confronting “toxic masculinity,” Andrew opens up about identity, grief, men’s mental health, and what it really costs to live authentically. We go beyond Traitors and BBC Traitors — into trauma, resilience, vulnerability, and how to rebuild a life that actually feels like yours. 🔗 Highlights: Declared dead at 21: the day everything stopped — and the first steps back to walking. Beating the prognosis: how mindset, micro-goals, and pain tolerance outperformed medical predictions. Beyond “toxic masculinity”: why burying feelings nearly broke him — and how he learned to be vulnerable without losing strength. The Traitors effect: the hidden pressure of reality TV, herd mentality at the round table, and how it messes with identity. Walking away from “safe”: leaving banking and insurance to build a life driven by purpose, not just a paycheque.🎧 Watch the full episode with Andrew Jenkins 🧠 Key Search Phrases: Andrew Jenkins interview, Andrew Jenkins Traitors, BBC Traitors, The Traitors UK Season 2, resilience after trauma, mindset and micro goals, toxic masculinity and emotions, men’s mental health, vulnerability vs strength, identity after injury, 1,200 km charity walk, authenticity and self-worth, business podcast with famous guests, inspiring business stories podcast, charismatic business interviewer, YouTube business show UK Join the Conversation What did Andrew say that you needed to hear today? Drop your takeaway in the comments — I read them. 📣 Featured Press: Digital Spy on Aleksandra walking out of The Apprentice 🤝 Work With Aleksandra Want to co-create branded podcast content, explore corporate podcast sponsorship opportunities, or build your company’s visibility through inspiring conversation? Get in touch directly to discuss guest opportunities, co-branded episodes, or corporate partnerships. 📬 Stay in the Loop Want more episodes, behind-the-scenes clips, and early guest drops? Subscribe at aleksandra.media/subscribe 🔗 Connect with Aleksandra Follow Aleksandra for updates on new episodes, live recordings, and brand partnership news.

    1h 3m
  7. Robin Deller on Building a £200M Travel Empire from Nothing

    14/11/2025

    Robin Deller on Building a £200M Travel Empire from Nothing

    Robin Deller went from a failed apprenticeship to building a £200 million global travel empire. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with the founder of Imagine Cruising — part-owned by The Emirates Group — to unpack what it really takes to scale without selling your soul. From borrowing £65K from family to selling companies to Virgin Holidays, Robin shares the risks, reinventions, and radical honesty behind his business journey — including the “traffic-light system” that helps him lead decisively. With offices across the UK, Australia, South Africa, and soon the US, his wisdom on hiring, money, and loyalty is as practical as it is inspiring. Learn more about Imagine Cruising. We go far beyond boardrooms — into failure, faith, and the mindset required to scale with integrity. If you’re leading a team, launching a brand, or seeking purpose in your growth, this one’s for you. 🔗 Highlights: The £65K leap: how a family loan turned into unstoppable drive From rejection to redirection: Robin’s failed apprenticeship and early career lessons Global scale with values intact: offices on 3 continents, but culture first Selling to Virgin Holidays: what he learned from major corporate partnerships Hiring by gut: why CVs take a backseat to honesty and instinct🎧 Watch the full episode with Robin Deller 🧠 Key Search Phrases:business podcast UK, global entrepreneurship, Imagine Cruising founder, honest leadership, branded podcast content, podcast sponsorship UK 📣 Featured Press:Daily Mail on Aleksandra’s game-changing exit from The Apprentice 🤝 Work With AleksandraWant to co-create branded podcast content, sponsor the show, or build your company’s visibility through inspiring conversation?Get in touch directly to discuss guest opportunities, co-branded episodes, or corporate partnerships. 📬 Stay in the LoopWant more episodes, behind-the-scenes clips, and early guest drops?Subscribe at aleksandra.media/subscribe 🔗 Connect with AleksandraFollow Aleksandra for updates on new episodes, live recordings, and brand partnership news.

    1h 30m
  8. Gavin Stone: Spy Secrets of Human Behaviour — Reading People, Power & the Animal Instincts of Influence

    07/11/2025

    Gavin Stone: Spy Secrets of Human Behaviour — Reading People, Power & the Animal Instincts of Influence

    Chameleons, Lions & Lies: Spy-Grade Deception Decoded — Gavin Stone on Statement Analysis & ControlWatch: Full Episode | Trailer A high-signal masterclass in human behaviour with Gavin Stone — an ex-intelligence officer, body-language expert, and real-world spy strategist. Alongside host Aleksandra King, he decodes the animal instincts behind human influence: bold lioness energy, cheetah-like calm, chameleon adaptability, and the “wolf” that won’t be trained. You’ll hear practical spy-grade tools for negotiations, leadership, and sales — and a few secret agent-level insights for reading people fast and gaining the upper hand. Aleksandra — a charismatic business interviewer — isn’t one to tolerate deception or BS; she even walked out of BBC’s The Apprentice rather than compromise her values. Now she finds common ground with Gavin’s espionage-honed approach to reading people. Together, they explore how mastering deception detection can give you more control in the boardroom and beyond. What You’ll Learn One tell is not enough: Why a single cue (like a gaze drop or arm fold) means little on its own — and how clusters of 3+ signals (e.g. compressed lips, fidgeting, blinking fast) expose real lies. Baseline before judging: How to “calibrate” someone’s normal behavior across different contexts (home vs. work vs. high-pressure) before labeling any behavior as deceptive. Instant room reads: A 10-second trick to gauge group dynamics — ask a tough question and watch where everyone’s eyes go to immediately spot the key players and power balance. Body’s stress signals: What a spike in blink rate and whether someone is chest-breathing or belly-breathing reveals about their stress level (and how calm, controlled people breathe) — plus why even a polygraph machine only detects stress, not lies. Statement Analysis 101: The difference between answers that pacify (“I wouldn’t do that”) vs. answers that truly deny wrongdoing (“I did not do that”) — and why it matters. Identity-based influence: Why people “buy who they are,” how tribes and an owner’s-club mentality drive decision-making, and how to frame your message to fit someone’s identity.Subscribe for More: Don’t miss upcoming episodes — subscribe here for updates and exclusive content. Get in Touch: For sponsorship opportunities or to apply as a guest on the show, please contact us. Follow Aleksandra on LinkedIn for behind-the-scenes updates and insights.

    1h 8m
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Fearless long-form conversations on power, resilience and the messy truth behind success. Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra goes past glossy LinkedIn stories into the real decisions, trauma and relationships that shape high performers. Each week Aleksandra, entrepreneur, media personality and former BBC The Apprentice candidate who famously walked out, sits with founders, athletes and cultural provocateurs to dissect confidence, status, money, attraction and shame so you can build a stronger career, healthier relationships and a better life.

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