Winning

‘Winning’ is a new podcast that explores the mindset, strategy, and resilience behind high performance across law, business, sport, and the arts. Hosted by Ian Rosenblatt OBE, Founder and Senior Partner of Rosenblatt Law, each episode of this six-part series features candid conversations with exceptional individuals who have achieved success, climbing to the very top of their fields.

Winning is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #5

  Winning isn't what you think it is: Sir Ian Blatchford on curiosity, success and fulfilment

  Aug 13, 20261h 10mS3

  Success. Money. Prestige. Why would anyone walk away? In this episode of Winning, Ian Rosenblatt OBE speaks to Sir Ian Blatchford, Director and CEO of the Science Museum Group, about the risks and rewards of choosing the less obvious path. From his early years in banking to leading one of Britain's largest museum groups, Sir Ian shares candid insights on career choices, leadership, influence, public scrutiny and the moments that changed the course of his life. In this episode, he explains: ◼️ Why growth only happens when you're pushed beyond your comfort zone ◼️ How being the first in his family to go to university changed the trajectory of his life ◼️ Why he walked away from a successful career in banking ◼️ The hidden danger of becoming too comfortable in your career ◼️ Why the higher you rise, the less people tell you the truth ◼️ How great leaders stay connected to what's really happening inside their organisations ◼️ Why money alone is a poor guide for making life's biggest decisions ◼️ The mindset that has helped him navigate leadership, change and public scrutiny for over three decades Music: "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. I. Allegro" by Mozart, performed by Mira Ma, Eric Jacobsen and Odyssey Orchestra. Licensed via Epidemic Sound.

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  Episode #4

  "The worst thing you can do for your health is retire” – Lyndsey Simpson on longevity, work and reinvention

  Aug 6, 20261h 5mS3

  What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a question most of us stop asking after childhood. Lyndsey Simpson thinks that's a mistake. In this episode of Winning, Ian Rosenblatt OBE sits down with the founder and CEO of 55/Redefined to discuss why longer lives are changing everything we thought we knew about careers, ambition, retirement and success. Lyndsey reflects on a career that has taken her from the world of banking and entrepreneurship to becoming one of the UK's most influential advocates for age inclusion and later-life careers. Along the way, she shares lessons from navigating the financial crisis, leading businesses through periods of uncertainty, challenging conventional thinking and building a company around one of society's biggest untapped opportunities The conversation covers everything from resilience and leadership to purpose, longevity and why many people may be retiring far too early. Lyndsey also explains why businesses that overlook older workers are leaving talent, experience and value on the table, and why the traditional model of education, work and retirement no longer reflects how most of us will live our lives. In this episode, you'll learn: ▪️ Why retirement may be one of the most outdated ideas of modern life. ▪️ How to think differently about ambition, reinvention and personal growth. ▪️ What the 2008 financial crisis taught Lyndsey about resilience and leadership. ▪️ Why experience is one of the most undervalued assets in business today. ▪️ How changing your mindset about ageing can change your future. Whether you're building a business, considering a career change, approaching retirement, or simply curious about what comes next, this is a thought-provoking conversation about possibility, purpose and making the most of the opportunities still ahead.

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  Episode #3

  The myth of the self-made leader: Matthew Westerman CBE on winning, leadership and resilience

  Jul 30, 20261h 14mS3

  Matthew Westerman CBE has spent his career operating at the highest levels of global finance, but his story is about much more than banking. In this episode of Winning, Ian Rosenblatt OBE sits down with Matthew to explore the experiences, setbacks and lessons that shaped his remarkable career. From losing his father at a young age to being rejected by firms he desperately wanted to join, Matthew reflects on the resilience, ambition and self-belief required to succeed. Together, they discuss leadership under pressure, the importance of culture, and why the most successful people never stop learning. Matthew also shares why he believes business leaders should embrace mentorship in the same way elite athletes embrace coaches, drawing on his work with Global Mentors GroupThe conversation also explores his time at Goldman Sachs and HSBC, his experiences living and working in China, and his commitment to preserving history through his work with the Imperial War Museum and the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation. This episode explores:▪️ Learning through loss: Why setbacks, rejection and failure often provide the foundations for long-term success. ▪️ The power of mentorship: Why business leaders need coaches and mentors just as much as elite athletes do. ▪️ Leading under pressure: How to make decisions, build culture and inspire teams in high-stakes environments. ▪️ Thinking long-term: Why history, memory and responsibility are essential ingredients of effective leadership.Above all, Matthew shares his philosophy on winning that you can only truly understand success if you've learned how to deal with the consequences of failure.Music: "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. I. Allegro | by Mozart, performed by [Mira Ma, Eric Jacobsen, Odyssey Orchestra], sourced via [Epidemic Sound]. Licensed under Epidemic Sound

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  Episode #2

  From refugee roots to the House of Lords: Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger on faith, free will and social change

  Jul 23, 202659 minS3

  What happens when one of Britain's most influential religious leaders refuses to accept easy answers? In this episode of ‘Winning’, Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger DBE joins Ian Rosenblatt OBE for a candid conversation about faith, leadership and a lifetime spent challenging convention. From her family's escape from Nazi Germany to becoming one of the UK's first female rabbis, Julia reflects on the experiences that shaped her career and the principles that continue to guide her today. The discussion explores her unconventional route into the rabbinate, her belief in free will over divine intervention, and the role she played in advancing opportunities for women within religious life. Julia also shares her experiences working across healthcare, public policy and the House of Lords, offering a fascinating perspective on how meaningful change happens, often slowly, but sometimes in ways that can transform society. Along the way, she speaks openly about anti-Semitism, interfaith relations, ageing, end-of-life care and why understanding people matters just as much as understanding ideas. Whether discussing theology, social reform or the realities of leadership, Baroness Neuberger demonstrates the power of combining intellectual rigour with humanity. In this episode, you will learn: ▪️ Why free will, not fate, sits at the centre of Baroness Neuberger's worldview. ▪️ How becoming one of Britain's pioneering female rabbis helped challenge attitudes towards women in religious leadership. ▪️ What years spent working in healthcare taught her about ageing, death and what really matters to people. ▪️ Why change is most effective when it is built on dialogue, curiosity and human connection. Thoughtful, warm and refreshingly honest, this is a conversation about service, conviction and the importance of using the opportunities we have to make a difference. Thoughtful, warm and refreshingly honest, this is a conversation about service, conviction and the importance of using the opportunities we have to make a difference. Music: "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. I. Allegro | by Mozart, performed by [Mira Ma, Eric Jacobsen, Odyssey Orchestra], sourced via [Epidemic Sound]. Licensed under Epidemic Sound

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  Episode #1

  “I turned down Michael Jackson”: Inside the mind of a hitmaker to the stars

  Jul 16, 20261h 1mS3

  How does a boy from North London with severe visual impairment go on to become one of the most influential music producers of his generation, shaping global hits and defining the sound of an era? In this episode of ‘Winning’, Ian Rosenblatt OBE sits down with Sir Robin Millar CBE to explore a remarkable life lived through determination, instinct and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence. The conversation traces Robin’s unconventional route into the music industry, from early inspiration in blues music to chance encounters that changed the course of his career. He offers a rare insight into the mindset behind producing global artists, explaining why success is as much about discipline, commercial awareness and emotional authenticity as it is about raw talent. From turning down opportunities with the world’s biggest stars to backing his own judgement in pivotal moments, his story is one of conviction and clarity. In this episode, you will learn about: ▪️ Redefining limitation: How navigating disability built adaptability, confidence and a unique perspective. ▪️ The business behind creativity: Why talent alone is never enough and how marketing and instinct drive success. ▪️ Backing your judgement: The importance of knowing when to say no, even to the biggest opportunities. ▪️ The power of precision: How obsessive attention to detail became a defining competitive advantage. Whether you are a creative, a leader, or simply curious about the realities behind success, Sir Robin Millar’s story offers a powerful reminder that winning is rarely linear and always deeply personal. video description: Sir Robin Millar and Ian Rosenblatt seated on a sofa during an interview, with Ian on the left of the screen and Robin on the right, both facing slightly towards each other.

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