Phil Jansen: “What Leading BT & WPP Taught Me About Pressure, People, and Perspective”

Phil Jansen — former CEO of BT and current Chair of WPP — joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to explore the mindset, moments, and lessons that shaped one of Britain’s most respected business leaders.

From his early days at Procter & Gamble to leading global companies through transformation and pressure, Phil’s story reveals how leadership evolves — and how perspective keeps it grounded.

In this conversation, Phil shares the turning points that defined his career — the mentors who shaped him, the challenges that tested him, and the mindset that’s guided every big call.

You’ll learn:

• Why Procter & Gamble taught him to lead with focus and integrity — and how those lessons stayed for life
• How competition inside teams can be healthy — if led with purpose
• W ...