Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali

About Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali Social Entrepreneur, CEO of Pathway Group and proud Birmingham business leader, where he shares his insights and experiences on entrepreneurialism, having a growth mindset and getting the best out of people as well as useful information to help your grow your business, develop and build your team. Canny Conversations has now completed over 50 episodes making an impact on UK business Podcasts and demonstrating how sustainable business can benefit. In the third series Safaraz speaks with journalist Adrian Kibbler as well as some great guests sharing their thoughts and insights. In the fourth series Safaraz shares his own individual thoughts again. Canny conversations are intended to challenge and cannily captivate. Let us know if they do or otherwise! The topics covered in these conversations range from individual biographies & life stories to industry specific conversations as well as all things self development, enterprise & entrepreneurship and that’s just for starters. Previously we have received very good feedback on a number of our podcasts with topics such as; the importance of people, how to recruit them and get the best from them. It explores what makes a good leader and how to build strong teams within a winning culture. ‘Don’t expect to agree with everything but remain open and challenged. There is plenty to ‘chew on’ as Safaraz might say. Safaraz Ali is the author of Canny Bites books, the fourth book being the lates titled: ‘Successfully Scale Up or Exit Your Business’ which helps business owners and leaders know exactly what they need to consider when growing their business. It’s a workbook and a checklist for entrepreneurs to help put the foundations in place ensuring they have the right toolkits to make scaling an easier task. https://safaraz.co.uk/

Publisher

Safaraz Ali

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Mar 2021

Latest episode

20 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

147 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Aug 2026

   The Youth Futures Foundation - Part 2

   We are back this week with the second half of our chat with Chris Goulden and Nish Mayor from the Youth Futures Foundation where we will be exploring youth employment, AI and the power of better data with, asking what needs to change so more young people can access good work and brighter future. https://cannyconversationspodcast.co.uk/ (https://cannyconversationspodcast.co.uk/) https://safaraz.co.uk/ (https://safaraz.co.uk/) https://cannybites.co.uk/buy-the-book/ (https://cannybites.co.uk/buy-the-book/) https://www.1386audio.com/have-a-listen (https://www.1386audio.com/have-a-listen)

2. 

   13 Aug 2026

   The Youth Futures Foundation - Part 1

   We’ve had a bit of a breather, but we’re happy to return with a brand-new episode talking about youth employment, diversity and social mobility. We’re in Birmingham at the offices of Youth Futures Foundation with Chris Goulden and Nish Mayor looking into what actually works to help young people into good jobs, how employers can step up, why evidence matters, and how devolution and local partnerships are reshaping the whole system. https://cannyconversationspodcast.co.uk/ (https://cannyconversationspodcast.co.uk/) https://safaraz.co.uk/ (https://safaraz.co.uk/) https://cannybites.co.uk/buy-the-book/ (https://cannybites.co.uk/buy-the-book/) https://www.1386audio.com/have-a-listen (https://www.1386audio.com/have-a-listen)

3. 

   23 Jan 2026

   Andrew Hulbert FIWFM - Part 2

   In the second half of Safaeaz's conversation with Andrew Holbert we dive deep into the world of public speaking, personal growth, and the journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, particularly in the realm of public speaking. He highlights how speaking engagements, regardless of the audience size, can significantly enhance one’s confidence and skill set. Looking ahead, Andrew discusses his aspirations for the next five years, focusing on spending quality time with his children and continuing to invest in businesses. He also shares his passion for giving back, highlighting his commitment to blood donation and environmental initiatives, such as planting a forest. https://cannyconversationspodcast.co.uk/ (https://cannyconversationspodcast.co.uk/) https://safaraz.co.uk/ (https://safaraz.co.uk/) https://cannybites.co.uk/buy-the-book/ (https://cannybites.co.uk/buy-the-book/) https://www.1386audio.com/have-a-listen (https://www.1386audio.com/have-a-listen)

Who has been a guest on Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alex Birks
• Sofia Azam
• Joanna Hughes

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60