The BEYOND Podcast

Aleksandra King

Fearless long-form conversations about power, resilience and the truth behind success. On The BEYOND Podcast, Aleksandra King, host and producer, sits down with founders, athletes, investigators and cultural provocateurs for the stories they rarely tell: the decisions, setbacks and relationships that shape high performers. A video interview podcast on YouTube with audio everywhere you listen, each episode goes past the polished version and into confidence, status, money, attraction and shame, so you can build a stronger career and a life that holds up under pressure. Aleksandra, a British female podcast host and former BBC The Apprentice candidate who famously walked out, asks what others will not. New episodes every 2 weeks at thebeyondpodcast.com.

  1. 1d ago

    Steve Featherstone: The British Army Officer's Case Against Comfort

    Most people spend their lives avoiding discomfort, and former British Army officer Steve Featherstone believes that is exactly why they struggle when life turns difficult. He joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to share the mindset lessons that transformed his life, from deliberately confronting childhood fears to serving in the military and helping leaders develop resilience under pressure. If you have been looking for a Steve Featherstone podcast conversation on mental strength, this one offers practical strategies you can apply immediately, whether you are leading a business, navigating uncertainty or simply working to become mentally stronger. In this conversation:Why comfort quietly weakens resilience.A practical framework for overcoming panic.How fear can become your greatest teacher.Why purpose matters more than motivation.What military leadership teaches about thriving under pressure. Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Steve Featherstone: The British Army Officer's Case Against Comfort

  2. Jul 16

    Anthony Flynn: The Hidden Psychology of Style, Success and Status

    Before you have said a word, you have already made an impression, and behaviour and financial expert Anthony Flynn has spent years studying why. He joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to explore the psychology behind style, confidence and first impressions, and how the way we present ourselves can open or close doors before we speak. Far from a conversation about fashion, this Anthony Flynn podcast episode examines how clothing influences perception, shapes identity and changes how we carry ourselves, and why dressing with intention can help you show up with greater confidence and purpose. In this conversation:Why first impressions form so quickly.How style influences confidence, behaviour and self-perception.The psychology behind luxury brands, status and identity.Whether success really has a dress code.Why authenticity is more powerful than following trends. Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Anthony Flynn: The Hidden Psychology of Style, Success and Status

  3. Jul 1

    Geoff White: How Cybercrime Became a Global Industry

    Investigative journalist Geoff White has interviewed fraudsters and money launderers the world over, and he joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to reveal how hacking has evolved into a sophisticated global industry worth billions. This is a journey inside the hidden world of organised cybercrime, from the gangs behind ransomware to the laundering networks that clean their profits. Drawing on years of investigative reporting for the BBC, Channel 4 and The Sunday Times, Geoff explains how cyber weapons once developed by governments found their way into criminal hands, why ransomware has become one of the world's most lucrative crimes, and how today's cyber criminals operate more like multinational businesses than lone hackers. If you want a Geoff White podcast conversation that goes past the headlines into the economics, psychology and infrastructure of cybercrime, this is it. In this conversation:How cybercrime became a billion-dollar global industry.The rise of organised cyber criminal networks.Ransomware and the mechanics of digital extortion.Government cyber tools now in criminal hands.Practical lessons for protecting yourself online. Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/cybercrime-nothing-is-missing-everything-is-compromised/ Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Geoff White: How Cybercrime Became a Global Industry

  4. Jun 17

    Lara Morgan: Building Pacific Direct to a £20M Exit

    Lara Morgan, entrepreneur, investor and founder of Pacific Direct, built and sold a business for £20 million, and she joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to unpack how she did it. Her answer starts with resilience, humility, hard work and a willingness to embrace failure. As a child she watched her father struggle financially and eventually go bankrupt. Rather than leaving her afraid of risk, that experience forged the mindset that later helped her build, scale and successfully exit a global business. In this Lara Morgan podcast conversation, she and Aleksandra King explore leadership, sales, confidence, teamwork and decision-making, the case for taking action before you feel ready, and the philosophy behind her bestselling book More Balls Than Most. In this conversation: How childhood experiences shaped her relationship with money and successWhy failure is one of life's greatest teachersThe sales habits that helped build a £20 million businessWhy successful people put themselves in uncomfortable situationsHow to build high-performing teams and avoid a life of regret Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/how-lara-morgan-built-and-sold-a-ps20m-business/ Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Lara Morgan: Building Pacific Direct to a £20M Exit

  5. Jun 4

    Cordell Jeffers: From School Exclusion to Award-Winning Changemaker

    Cordell Jeffers grew up in one of Birmingham's most deprived communities and was written off by the school system before he ever had a chance. On The BEYOND Podcast he tells Aleksandra King how that boy became an award-winning speaker, entrepreneur and changemaker recognised by King Charles. Cordell opens up about being misunderstood at school, growing up around adversity, and the mindset shifts that changed the trajectory of his life. Together he and Aleksandra explore identity, purpose, education, resilience, sales, leadership and personal responsibility, and why qualities labelled weaknesses in childhood can become our greatest strengths in adulthood. This Cordell Jeffers podcast conversation is about refusing to let your circumstances define your future. In this conversation: Why the traditional education system does not work for everyoneThe dangers of toxic environments and how to leave themWhy communication and sales are life-changing skillsHow to take ownership of your futureTurning adversity into purpose, confidence and recognition Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/the-boy-the-system-wrote-off-jeff-cordells-incredible-journey/ Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Cordell Jeffers: From School Exclusion to Award-Winning Changemaker

  6. May 21

    Derrick McManus: Shot 14 Times in a Police Siege

    Derrick McManus, a former South Australian STAR Group police officer, was shot 14 times during a high-risk operation in 1994 and survived. He joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to relive the siege that changed his life, from the moment the call came in to facing death in the line of duty. Derrick and Aleksandra explore survival, trauma, resilience and leadership under pressure, and the mindset that allowed him to rebuild after unimaginable adversity. He now teaches sustained optimal performance through Human Durability, the company he founded. This Derrick McManus podcast conversation is about courage, perspective and what it truly means to keep going when everything changes in an instant. In this conversation: The ordinary day that became a fight for survivalWhat facing death in the line of duty demandsThe mindset behind surviving 14 gunshot woundsRebuilding life and leadership after extreme traumaWhat sustained optimal performance means in practice Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/derrick-mcmanus/ Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Derrick McManus: Shot 14 Times in a Police Siege

  7. May 6

    Matthew Matheson: A Speaking Coach on Communicating with Confidence

    Speaking coach Matthew Matheson joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to unpack why communication is the most important skill in business and in life. Matthew has helped people across industries speak with clarity, confidence and impact, and this conversation gets to the root of why so many capable people still struggle to be heard. Together, Matthew and Aleksandra explore what stops a message landing, how overthinking feeds speaking anxiety, and the mindset shift that lets you hold attention in any room or on any video call. If you have ever felt overlooked in conversations or found yourself overthinking what to say, this Matthew Matheson podcast episode offers a practical and honest perspective. In this conversation:Why communication is the foundation of every relationship in business and lifeWhat stops people being heard and understoodHow to simplify your message and speak with clarityThe mindset shift behind confident communicationWhy so many video calls fail to engage, and how to fix yours Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/how-to-communicate-with-confidence-in-any-situation/Aleksandra King, host and producer

    Matthew Matheson: A Speaking Coach on Communicating with Confidence

  8. Apr 22

    Jenny Tschiesche: Why Nutrition Advice Is Confusing Everyone

    Nutritionist and author Jenny Tschiesche joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to ask why eating well has come to feel so complicated. A New York Times bestselling contributor known for simplifying nutrition in a world of conflicting advice, Jenny steps back from rigid rules and quick fixes to look at the bigger picture: how we think about food, how we have been conditioned to approach it, and why clarity has become so hard to find. From ever-changing trends to wellness noise, healthy seems to mean something different every week, and Jenny and Aleksandra unpack how that confusion is created and what to do about it. Anyone searching for a Jenny Tschiesche podcast conversation on realistic, practical eating will find a grounded starting point here. In this conversation:Why nutrition advice feels so inconsistent and overwhelmingHow trends, labels and wellness noise shape what we buyHow confusion around food is created and sustainedWhy the simplest approaches are so often overlookedHow to build a more balanced, realistic relationship with food Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/why-healthy-eating-is-confusing-everyone/Aleksandra King, host and producer

    Jenny Tschiesche: Why Nutrition Advice Is Confusing Everyone
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Fearless long-form conversations about power, resilience and the truth behind success. On The BEYOND Podcast, Aleksandra King, host and producer, sits down with founders, athletes, investigators and cultural provocateurs for the stories they rarely tell: the decisions, setbacks and relationships that shape high performers. A video interview podcast on YouTube with audio everywhere you listen, each episode goes past the polished version and into confidence, status, money, attraction and shame, so you can build a stronger career and a life that holds up under pressure. Aleksandra, a British female podcast host and former BBC The Apprentice candidate who famously walked out, asks what others will not. New episodes every 2 weeks at thebeyondpodcast.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Aleksandra King
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aleksandra King
  • Show Website
    The BEYOND Podcast