Working Class to World Class

About Working Class to World Class

Breaking through the barriers of adversity, this series celebrates the dreamers, the fighters and the underdogs who despite coming from ordinary backgrounds and facing numerous challenges along the way, have managed to achieve extraordinary success. Each week I find out what drives my remarkable guests, the invaluable lessons they have gained and their advice in helping you, in your own journey to being world class! Also available @ https://www.workingclasstoworldclass.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHDlBIK0yyZZXytb0fFrMw

Publisher

Lynn Lester

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Oct 2022

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Series 3, Episode 7: From a Dundee Newsroom to Lord Sugar’s Toughest Interviewer, with Mike Soutar

   Mike Soutar, the interviewer who has put The Apprentice candidates through the wringer for over a decade, shares his rise from Dundee journalist to Smash Hits editor and Shortlist Media founder. He’s also the author of Next Gen CEO: panmacmillan.com/authors/mike-soutar/next-gen-ceo/9781035095728

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Series 3, Episode 6: From Working Class Cumbria to the Most Fearless Voice in Marketing, with Mark Ritson

   Mark Ritson, one of the most famous people in the marketing sector, shares his childhood upbringing, personal tragedy, and his rise to success.

3. 

   9 Mar 2026

   Series 3, Episode 5: From Grassroots Scotland To Global Sensation, with Jenny Colgan

   From growing up in Scotland to becoming a bestselling author read around the world, Jenny Colgan has built a global career through creativity and grit. In this episode, she reflects on her early life, finding her voice, and what it really takes to turn writing into lasting success.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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