MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries.
In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation.
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MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries.
In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation.
Brought to you by TheZoo.London and Viral Tribe.
How to Take the Leap – And Land It: Lessons from Colin Gottlieb
Mentor
50 minutes
1 month ago
How to Take the Leap – And Land It: Lessons from Colin Gottlieb
Colin Gottlieb has shaped the media world for decades – but he’s not done yet. From building agencies to transforming LADbible, to collaborating with the Muhammad Ali Center and exploring AI’s future, Colin shares stories and career-defining advice with Marco and Rachel.
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Chapters:
02:20 – Meet Colin Gottlieb: Media icon and restless innovator
03:30 – Career in 60 Seconds (ish): From TBS to the top
09:00 – The origin story of Manning Gottlieb Media
13:00 – Taking the leap: Conviction, courage, and starting an agency
17:00 – The Omnicom acquisition & the power of staying focused
21:00 – Why change is opportunity (and how to spot it)
23:30 – The Muhammad Ali Center & Colin’s spiritual side
25:30 – Transforming LADbible & embracing the future
30:00 – Collaboration, creativity, and client-first thinking
33:20 – AI agents, future tools, and creating efficiency
36:30 – What to do when you get ghosted (and how to stay relevant)
39:30 – Colin’s advice to those considering the leap
42:30 – Colin’s biggest f***-up (and what he learned)
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Mentor
MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries.
In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation.
Brought to you by TheZoo.London and Viral Tribe.
