The Business Compass

About The Business Compass

We're here to help you navigate your way through the world of business law and commercial property with essential advice and information from our expert lawyers at Ison Harrison Solicitors.

Publisher

Ison Harrison Solicitors

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2023

Latest episode

6 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2025

   Episode 32: Why Employee Ownership Works: James de le Vingne on Building Better Businesses

   In this episode of The Business Compass, host Richard Coulthard speaks with James de la Vingne, CEO of the Employee Ownership Association (EOA), to explore the rise of employee-owned businesses in the UK. From succession planning to social impact, their conversation reveals why more founders are embracing employee ownership, and what it means for the future of work.

2. 

   1 Sept 2025

   Episode 31: From Temp to CFO of a Billion-Dollar Enterprise: Lessons from Helix Electric’s Michael Stone

   In the latest episode of the Business Compass podcast, Michael Stone, CFO of Helix Electric, shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Leeds to steering one of the largest non-union electrical contractors in the United States. His story offers valuable insights into leadership, operational strategy, and the evolving role of finance in large-scale construction.

3. 

   4 Aug 2025

   Episode 30: Lead Smarter: How Solution-Focused Thinking Drives Real Results in Business and Charity with Andrew Gibson

   In this episode, Richard Coulthard sits down with Andrew Gibson - author, coach and founder of Business Services Leeds and look at some of the key takeaways from the episode, including solution-focused coaching, outcome-driven delegation, powerful storytelling, and sustainable business development. Whether you're leading a team, running a charity, or building a business, Andrew’s practical insights can help you create momentum and long-term growth.

Who has been a guest on The Business Compass

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

• Helen Butters
• Richard Coulthard
• Carly Chaffer

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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

Quality

30

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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