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Mentor

Mentor

Written by: Viral Tribe Entertainment
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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. Economics Politics & Government Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Kerry Glazer OBE on Reinventing Leadership & Changing the Industry From Within

    Kerry Glazer OBE on Reinventing Leadership & Changing the Industry From Within
    May 13 2026
    Kerry Glazer joins MENTOR to share the leadership lessons that shaped her extraordinary journey from NHS nurse to one of the most respected figures in the UK advertising industry. Former CEO of AAR and recipient of an OBE for services to advertising and charity, Kerry reflects on the moments, mentors and challenges that defined her career across nearly five decades. She explains why the best leaders lead with kindness, why shaking up the status quo is essential for real change, and how resilience, empathy and generosity became the foundation of her leadership style. Kerry also opens up about imposter syndrome at the highest levels of business, balancing leadership with motherhood, creating healthier workplace cultures, and the industry-wide work behind Time To, the initiative tackling sexual harassment in advertising. Honest, thoughtful and full of practical wisdom, this is a conversation about leadership, culture, courage and building a career that creates lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Alessandra Bellini OBE: What Tesco Taught Me About Leadership

    Alessandra Bellini OBE: What Tesco Taught Me About Leadership
    May 6 2026
    Alessandra Bellini joins MENTOR to share what it really takes to lead through constant change at some of the world’s biggest consumer brands. From starting as an advertising apprentice in Italy to leading customer strategy at Tesco and spending more than two decades at Unilever, she reflects on the defining moments, mistakes, and leadership lessons that shaped her career. She explains why marketers must think like business leaders, how to build trust and influence at board level, and what she learned navigating COVID, Brexit, and the cost-of-living crisis at Tesco. Honest, thoughtful, and packed with practical wisdom, this is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and keeping your feet on the ground when the pressure is highest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Matt Brittin - What It Takes to Lead at Google

    Matt Brittin - What It Takes to Lead at Google
    Apr 29 2026
    Matt Brittin joins MENTOR to share what it really takes to lead one of the world’s most influential companies. From Olympic-level sport to running Google across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, he reflects on the highs, failures, and defining moments of his career. He breaks down how to build high-performing teams, why owning mistakes matters, and the simple leadership principle he learned from Larry Page: put the best people on the most important work—and get out of the way. Straight-talking and full of insight, this is leadership without the fluff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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