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.
All content for Mentor is the property of Viral Tribe Entertainment and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
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.
Why You MUST Run Towards Adversity with Simon Daglish
Mentor
52 minutes
1 month ago
Why You MUST Run Towards Adversity with Simon Daglish
In this episode of Mentor, Rachel and Marco sit down with media legend and ITV exec Simon Daglish – or Dags, as he’s known across the industry. From raising £1 million for charity, to going bankrupt, Dags shares the raw truth about resilience, leadership, failure, and finding purpose in adversity.
Chapters
00:00 – Meet Dags: Media Legend, Charity Founder, Polar Explorer
05:36 – From Millionaire to Bankrupt: The Hardest Lesson
12:00 – Leading with Trust: Why You Shouldn't Do It All
17:30 – Run Towards Adversity: The Story Behind Walking With the Wounded
20:40 – Yes, That’s Prince Harry… and a Muff
23:15 – Degrees Don’t Matter: What Really Makes You Employable
30:00 – Project 84: Turning a Statistic Into a Movement
33:55 – The Power of Real Conversations and TV Storytelling
38:30 – Listen to the Little Guy: Staying Connected as a Leader
42:15 – Feed Them, Entertain Them: The Morrisons Moment
48:00 – Regrets, Resilience, and Radiators vs. Drains
50:00 – Final Advice from Richard Curtis (and Dags)
Follow The Zoo on TikTok and Instagram
Produced by Viral Tribe Entertainment
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
