Beyond Breakeven

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Beyond Breakeven is a Xeinadin podcast designed to inspire and educate, by bringing together leaders, game-changers, and innovators from various fields, offering fresh perspectives on success and growth. Each episode explores the personal journeys, challenges, and breakthroughs of remarkable individuals and conversations go beyond numbers and spreadsheets, diving into lessons that can be applied in business, leadership, and personal development.  Tune in for inspirational guests, practical take-aways and actionable insights that can fuel your own growth journey. Last but not least, tune in for great conversations.

  1. 6d ago

    No Way Out But Forward: Lessons From Rowing an Ocean

    Businesses talk endlessly about resilience, teamwork, leadership and high-performance culture. But what do those concepts really look like when the pressure is real? In this episode of **Beyond Breakeven**, we meet members of **The Only Way Is Rowing**, a team of women who took on the extraordinary challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. With no engine, no support boat and no shortcuts, the challenge stripped leadership and teamwork back to their fundamentals: **trust, accountability, communication, resilience and a shared determination to keep moving forward**. What happens when there are no escape routes and no traditional hierarchy to fall back on? How do teams perform when success depends entirely on collaboration, adaptability and mindset? And what can business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs learn from operating in one of the world's most demanding environments? Discover practical insights on: ✅ Leadership under extreme pressure ✅ Building high-performing teams ✅ Developing resilience and mental toughness ✅ Effective communication and decision-making ✅ Trust, accountability and team culture ✅ Managing different personalities within a team ✅ Navigating uncertainty and adversity ✅ Maintaining focus on a shared goal From confronting brutal Atlantic conditions to learning how to have difficult conversations and support teammates at their lowest moments, this is a powerful exploration of what great teamwork actually looks like when it is tested. Whether you're a CEO, business owner, entrepreneur, manager or aspiring leader, these experiences offer leadership lessons that extend far beyond the ocean. 00:00 Welcome to Beyond Breakeven Season 2 00:39 Why Row Across the Atlantic? 05:20 Leadership Without Traditional Hierarchy 07:50 Building Communication and Trust 10:25 Understanding Different Personalities 12:30 Why Honest Conversations Build Stronger Teams 15:30 Teamwork When Things Go Wrong 18:10 How Teams Support Each Other Under Pressure 20:15 What the Challenge Taught Them About Life 21:20 Creating a Legacy for Other Women 22:25 The Charities Behind the Challenge 26:50 One Stays, One Goes 28:55 Why More Women Aren’t Taking on These Challenges 30:55 Creating More Opportunities for Women 32:40 Final Lessons on Leadership, Business & Resilience Subscribe to Beyond Breakeven for more conversations exploring business leadership, entrepreneurship, growth and the realities of building something that lasts. #BusinessLeadership #Leadership #Teamwork #Entrepreneurship #BeyondBreakeven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Mar 6

    Leading with Impact: Celebrating Women in Tax

    To mark International Women’s Day, this episode of Beyond Breakeven brings together seven standout women from Xeinadin’s UK & Ireland tax advisory teams to share their journeys into tax and why the work matters. From R&D tax relief and succession planning to global mobility and long-term pension and wealth strategy, the conversation aims to highlight how trusted advice helps SMEs grow, protects family legacies, and supports clients through life’s biggest decisions. Expect practical insight, honest reflections on accelerating progress for women in the profession and career advice for the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Jan 28 ·  Bonus

    IT: AI adoption and digital transformation

    AI is everywhere, but what does it really mean for professional services and ambitious businesses today? In this mini-series episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay is joined by Xeinadin’s IT Director, Georgina Barber, to cut through the hype and talk honestly about AI adoption, digital transformation and cybersecurity. From boosting productivity and enhancing advisory work to managing risk, data quality and real-world cyber threats, this conversation explores how businesses can embrace technology in a practical, people-first way, without losing the human touch that matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Jan 13 ·  Bonus

    Tax Advisory: Strategy for the Future

    This mini-series episode, Tax Advisory: Strategy for the Future, goes beyond compliance to explore how proactive tax planning can unlock growth, protect value, and support long-term decision-making. In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay, Marketing Director at Xeinadin, is joined by Adam Owens, Head of Tax Advisory (UK North & Midlands) and Dave O’Brien, Head of Tax Advisory for Xeinadin Ireland. Together, they unpack the real difference between tax compliance and tax advisory, why forward-looking strategy matters, and how businesses can avoid costly surprises as they scale, innovate, and expand internationally. From R&D tax credits and succession planning to holding companies and cross-border growth, this conversation offers practical insights for ambitious business owners looking to plan smarter and grow with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 12/16/2025 ·  Bonus

    Corporate Recovery: From challenge to opportunity

    When a business faces financial distress, the path forward can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of our Beyond Breakeven miniseries, host Alex Deakin- Mckay sits down with Xeinadin’s Corporate Recovery specialists in the UK, Alan Fallows and Jess Barker to demystify what corporate recovery really means. From early warning signs and director responsibilities to restructuring options, emotional support, and real-world turnaround stories, this conversation goes beyond the stigma and into the strategy. Discover why early advice matters, how businesses can regain stability, and why insolvency doesn’t have to be the end, but can often be the beginning of renewed success. A must-listen for business owners, advisers, and anyone navigating uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. 12/02/2025 ·  Bonus

    Cloud Accounting: Preparing for MTD

    In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with two of Xeinadin’s Cloud Accounting specialists, Katie McTear and John Howarth, to demystify cloud accounting and uncover what Making Tax Digital (MTD) really means for self-employed individuals and landlords. From real-time financial visibility to smarter tax planning, Katie and John share practical insights on what cloud accounting actually is (without the jargon), who will be impacted by MTD and when, how to prepare now to avoid last-minute stress as well as the role advisors play in making the transition smooth, simple and confidence-building Whether you’re a sole trader, landlord, or a business owner focused on future growth, this conversation is packed with clarity, encouragement and actionable advice. Tune in and get ready for April 2026 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 11/18/2025 ·  Bonus

    Indirect Tax - The Hidden Game Changer

    In the first episode of our Beyond Breakeven miniseries, Xeinadin’s Marketing Director Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with VAT experts Liz Maher OBE (Partner) and Drew Shrimpton (Associate Director) from Xeinadin’s Cardiff office. They unpack why VAT is simple in theory but complex in practice, the costly pitfalls (exemptions, property, international trade), and where the real opportunities lie. You’ll hear how case law, Brexit-era changes and upcoming policy shifts shape decisions today, plus a candid take on why “Google isn’t your friend when it comes to VAT.” If you’re growing, expanding overseas or restructuring, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. 10/01/2025

    Season 1: Reflections

    Season finale time 🎉 In this highlights episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Xeinadin regional leaders Sandra Clarke( Managing Partner – Republic of Ireland)  and Giles Murphy (Managing Partner - UK South) to revisit the best insights from Season 1: growing in volatile markets, creating true alignment (hello, North Star), setting BHAGs (with realism), rewarding and engaging teams, the ROI of DEI, and the cash-flow levers SMEs can’t ignore. It’s practical, people-first growth from founders and leaders across the UK & Ireland. Listen, review, and get ready for our service-led mini-series next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Beyond Breakeven is a Xeinadin podcast designed to inspire and educate, by bringing together leaders, game-changers, and innovators from various fields, offering fresh perspectives on success and growth. Each episode explores the personal journeys, challenges, and breakthroughs of remarkable individuals and conversations go beyond numbers and spreadsheets, diving into lessons that can be applied in business, leadership, and personal development.  Tune in for inspirational guests, practical take-aways and actionable insights that can fuel your own growth journey. Last but not least, tune in for great conversations.

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  • Creator
    Xeinadin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Copyright
    © Xeinadin
  • Show Website
    Beyond Breakeven