Winning

Jeremy King OBE is the visionary behind some of London's most iconic restaurants, including The Ivy, Le Caprice, Arlington and Simpson's in the Strand.In this episode of Winning, Ian Rosenblatt OBE sits down with one of Britain's most influential restaurateurs to explore the ideas, decisions and relationships that shaped a career spanning more than five decades.From serving royalty, artists and world leaders to creating institutions that have become part of London's cultural fabric, Jeremy shares the lessons he's learned about ambition, partnership, resilience and success. He reflects on building businesses that stand the test of time, navigating setbacks, and why great hospitality is ultimately about making people feel welcome.He explains:◼️ How The Ivy, Arlington and The Park became institutions◼️ Why the best partnerships are built on trust, not ego◼️ What he learned from losing control of the business he helped build◼️ Why resilience matters more than talent in the long run◼️ The secret to creating places people return to for decades◼️ His surprisingly simple definition of winning◼️ Why recognition and success are not always the same thing00:00 What winning really means01:18 Why great restaurants are like theatre03:54 The secret to staying calm under pressure13:01 A difficult childhood and its lasting impact26:16 The school that changed everything32:49 Career crossroads 39:46 Risk-taking, gambling and the thrill of winning49:00 Why hospitality isn't really about food57:07 The secret to a lasting business partnership1:09:23 What royalty and celebrities really want1:16:04 Final reflections on a remarkable careerMusic: "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. I. Allegro" by Mozart, performed by Mira Ma, Eric Jacobsen and Odyssey Orchestra. Licensed via Epidemic Sound.

Success. Money. Prestige. Why would anyone walk away? In this episode of Winning, Ian Rosenblatt OBE speaks to Sir Ian Blatchford, Director and CEO of the Science Museum Group, about the risks and rewards of choosing the less obvious path. From his early years in banking to leading one of Britain's largest museum groups, Sir Ian shares candid insights on career choices, leadership, influence, public scrutiny and the moments that changed the course of his life. In this episode, he explains: ◼️ Why growth only happens when you're pushed beyond your comfort zone ◼️ How being the first in his family to go to university changed the trajectory of his life ◼️ Why he walked away from a successful career in banking ◼️ The hidden danger of becoming too comfortable in your career ◼️ Why the higher you rise, the less people tell you the truth ◼️ How great leaders stay connected to what's really happening inside their organisations ◼️ Why money alone is a poor guide for making life's biggest decisions ◼️ The mindset that has helped him navigate leadership, change and public scrutiny for over three decades Music: "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. I. Allegro" by Mozart, performed by Mira Ma, Eric Jacobsen and Odyssey Orchestra. Licensed via Epidemic Sound.

What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a question most of us stop asking after childhood. Lyndsey Simpson thinks that's a mistake. In this episode of Winning, Ian Rosenblatt OBE sits down with the founder and CEO of 55/Redefined to discuss why longer lives are changing everything we thought we knew about careers, ambition, retirement and success. Lyndsey reflects on a career that has taken her from the world of banking and entrepreneurship to becoming one of the UK's most influential advocates for age inclusion and later-life careers. Along the way, she shares lessons from navigating the financial crisis, leading businesses through periods of uncertainty, challenging conventional thinking and building a company around one of society's biggest untapped opportunities The conversation covers everything from resilience and leadership to purpose, longevity and why many people may be retiring far too early. Lyndsey also explains why businesses that overlook older workers are leaving talent, experience and value on the table, and why the traditional model of education, work and retirement no longer reflects how most of us will live our lives. In this episode, you'll learn: ▪️ Why retirement may be one of the most outdated ideas of modern life. ▪️ How to think differently about ambition, reinvention and personal growth. ▪️ What the 2008 financial crisis taught Lyndsey about resilience and leadership. ▪️ Why experience is one of the most undervalued assets in business today. ▪️ How changing your mindset about ageing can change your future. Whether you're building a business, considering a career change, approaching retirement, or simply curious about what comes next, this is a thought-provoking conversation about possibility, purpose and making the most of the opportunities still ahead.

Matthew Westerman CBE has spent his career operating at the highest levels of global finance, but his story is about much more than banking. In this episode of Winning, Ian Rosenblatt OBE sits down with Matthew to explore the experiences, setbacks and lessons that shaped his remarkable career. From losing his father at a young age to being rejected by firms he desperately wanted to join, Matthew reflects on the resilience, ambition and self-belief required to succeed. Together, they discuss leadership under pressure, the importance of culture, and why the most successful people never stop learning. Matthew also shares why he believes business leaders should embrace mentorship in the same way elite athletes embrace coaches, drawing on his work with Global Mentors GroupThe conversation also explores his time at Goldman Sachs and HSBC, his experiences living and working in China, and his commitment to preserving history through his work with the Imperial War Museum and the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation. This episode explores:▪️ Learning through loss: Why setbacks, rejection and failure often provide the foundations for long-term success. ▪️ The power of mentorship: Why business leaders need coaches and mentors just as much as elite athletes do. ▪️ Leading under pressure: How to make decisions, build culture and inspire teams in high-stakes environments. ▪️ Thinking long-term: Why history, memory and responsibility are essential ingredients of effective leadership.Above all, Matthew shares his philosophy on winning that you can only truly understand success if you've learned how to deal with the consequences of failure.Music: "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. I. Allegro | by Mozart, performed by [Mira Ma, Eric Jacobsen, Odyssey Orchestra], sourced via [Epidemic Sound]. Licensed under Epidemic Sound

What happens when one of Britain's most influential religious leaders refuses to accept easy answers? In this episode of ‘Winning’, Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger DBE joins Ian Rosenblatt OBE for a candid conversation about faith, leadership and a lifetime spent challenging convention. From her family's escape from Nazi Germany to becoming one of the UK's first female rabbis, Julia reflects on the experiences that shaped her career and the principles that continue to guide her today. The discussion explores her unconventional route into the rabbinate, her belief in free will over divine intervention, and the role she played in advancing opportunities for women within religious life. Julia also shares her experiences working across healthcare, public policy and the House of Lords, offering a fascinating perspective on how meaningful change happens, often slowly, but sometimes in ways that can transform society. Along the way, she speaks openly about anti-Semitism, interfaith relations, ageing, end-of-life care and why understanding people matters just as much as understanding ideas. Whether discussing theology, social reform or the realities of leadership, Baroness Neuberger demonstrates the power of combining intellectual rigour with humanity. In this episode, you will learn: ▪️ Why free will, not fate, sits at the centre of Baroness Neuberger's worldview. ▪️ How becoming one of Britain's pioneering female rabbis helped challenge attitudes towards women in religious leadership. ▪️ What years spent working in healthcare taught her about ageing, death and what really matters to people. ▪️ Why change is most effective when it is built on dialogue, curiosity and human connection. Thoughtful, warm and refreshingly honest, this is a conversation about service, conviction and the importance of using the opportunities we have to make a difference. Thoughtful, warm and refreshingly honest, this is a conversation about service, conviction and the importance of using the opportunities we have to make a difference. Music: "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. I. Allegro | by Mozart, performed by [Mira Ma, Eric Jacobsen, Odyssey Orchestra], sourced via [Epidemic Sound]. Licensed under Epidemic Sound