What does success really come down to?

How do you know when it's time to step aside and let someone else take the lead?

And what should you do when someone tells you you're not right for the job?

Today, Tim answers three more questions sent in by you, sharing lessons from his own career about creating value, learning from difficult feedback and recognising when the advice you're given isn't the advice you need.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why being good at your job isn't enough if you don't create value

• How to recognise when stepping aside is the best thing you can do

• Why the right response to rejection might be to look for another opportunity, not give up

Have a question for Tim? Email reworking@bauermedia.co.uk and it could feature in a future bonus episode.

Ashley Walters is one of the best examples of someone who’s consistently got stuck, and unstuck.

He pivoted from being an MC, to an actor, and is now about to release his debut feature length film as a director.

But along the way he’s faced struggles; going to prison, battling with alcoholism, and overcoming anxiety and self doubt.

Tim and Ashley discuss how he made the jump from one career to the other, what he did to avoid getting stuck, and what you can do to turn your setbacks into successes.

They also discuss:

• Finding the positives in tough situations

• Ashley’s journey battling addiction

• What he learned from his early career god complex

• The advice he got from Daniel Kaluuya

• His pivot to becoming a director

• Ashley’s relationship with Stephen Graham

• Why he makes his mistakes visible

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige

AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw

Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah

Senior Social Producer - Laura Laughlan

Social Producer - Demi Brockway

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designers - Ben Watkins & Krisna Cumandrai

Production Coordinator - Poppy Thompson

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Mix Engineer - John Scott

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

What does success actually look like? Is it being brilliant at what you do, or making a difference that people genuinely notice?

How do you know when it’s your moment to lead, and when it’s time to pass the baton?

And what happens when someone tells you, “Sorry, you’re not the right fit”? Do you accept it, or find a different door to knock on?

In this bonus episode, Tim dives into three questions from you! Drawing on stories from his own career, he unpacks what it really means to create value, how to handle feedback that stings, and why sometimes the best advice is the advice you choose not to take.

• Why being great at your job isn’t enough if you’re not creating real value

• How to spot when stepping aside is the smartest move you can make

• Why rejection can be a sign to look elsewhere, not a reason to give up

Got a question for Tim?
Drop an email to reworking@bauermedia.co.uk and your question could feature in a future bonus episode.