From refugee roots to CEO — this is the story of how adversity built a global business.

In this episode of Mastering Business Growth, Paul Fernandez is joined by Ketan Dattani, founder and CEO of Buckingham Futures, to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to building one of the UK’s leading environmental recruitment companies.

Ketan opens up about how his early life experiences shaped his resilience, the lessons he learned from failure, and how his personal story became the foundation for a business built on purpose, inclusion, and social impact.

Key Highlights:

How adversity and resilience built the foundation for success
The challenges of growing a purpose-driven business
Why representation and inclusion matter in leadership
How to turn personal experience into professional strength
Lessons from building a global environmental recruitment brand

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn struggle into strength — this episode is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership and perseverance.

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They don’t teach you this at school.

In this episode of Mastering Business Growth, Paul Fernandez sits down with Gareth Shears—financial planner, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Sanctuary Financial Planning—to talk about the money lessons every entrepreneur needs but most never learn.

From why so many business owners end up paying themselves last, to the truth about savings, pensions, and risk, Gareth shares the raw realities of financial planning for entrepreneurs. With over 100,000 followers built through consistent content, he also explains how visibility and education can transform the way business owners think about money.

Key Highlights:

The financial mistakes most entrepreneurs make early on
Why “playing it safe” with money keeps you broke
How to pay yourself first without starving the business
Why business ownership can be less risky than employment
The content strategy that built Gareth’s 100k following
The money skills no one teaches you (but you need to know)

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Most digital transformations don’t fail because of the software. They fail because of the people.

In this episode of Mastering Business Growth, Paul Fernandez is joined by Dawn Coupe — ERP specialist, consultant, and business change expert—to unpack why so many digital projects collapse despite having the right technology in place.

Drawing on years of experience helping organisations implement ERP systems and manage complex change, Dawn explains why human behaviour, culture, and leadership are the real success factors. From corporate resistance to small business agility, she shares the truth about what it really takes to make transformation work.

🎙 Key Highlights:

Why technology isn’t the problem in digital transformation
The human behaviours that cause projects to fail
How to manage change in both small and large businesses
Why corporate culture often blocks innovation
The truth about AI and why it won’t “save” a failing project
How to put people first and make transformation succeed

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