The Tim Castle Show

Lose your job — or think you might? This is not the moment to panic.

It is the moment to negotiate your future.

In this powerful episode, globally recognized negotiation expert Tim Castle breaks down the exact blueprint for what to do if you’ve been let go, made redundant, or sense change is coming.

This is not theory. This is a strategic reset.

Tim has helped countless professionals rebuild their confidence, articulate their value, ne...

What does world-class negotiation actually sound like?

In this special episode, we curate a compilation of pure insight from some of the most respected minds in modern negotiation — distilled from powerful conversations with Dr. Keld Jensen, Professor Giuseppe Conti, Mike Inman, Alexandra Carter, and Tim Castle himself.

No filler. No theory overload. Just expert guidance you can apply immediately.

Inside this high-impact mashup, you’l...

In this forward-looking episode, I sit down with Stephen Honight, Founder of LMo7, a company operating at the frontier of AI search and next-generation digital discovery. Together, we unpack the seismic shift from traditional SEO to a new paradigm powered by artificial intelligence, AEO, GEO and Agentic Commerce.

We explore:

• What AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and AI Search really mean — and...

Todays guest is one of the most respected voices in modern negotiation.

She’s a professor at Columbia Law School, a negotiation trainer to the United Nations, and the bestselling author of Ask for More - a book that has changed how millions of people think about advocating for themselves.

Her work challenges a deeply ingrained myth: that negotiation is about confrontation, pressure, or power.

Instead, she teaches something far more ef...

In this gripping episode, Tim Castle sits down with Tracy Hall, author, keynote speaker, and former global marketing executive to explore the shocking true story behind her memoir and story, The Last Victim.

After a 25-year career leading brand and marketing for companies like eBay, GoDaddy, and WooliesX, Tracy’s life took a devastating turn when she fell victim to one of Australia’s most notorious con men, a serial fraudster who ma...

In this special episode, I sit down with my 8-year-old son for a powerful, honest conversation about resilience, courage, and why quitting is rarely the answer. With refreshing clarity and zero filters, he shares what never giving up looks like through a child’s eyes — and it might be the most grounded advice you’ll hear all year.

This isn’t about hustle.
It’s about belief.
It’s about trying again when things feel ...

In this powerful and insightful episode of The Tim Castle Show, Tim sits down with bestselling author and behavioral expert Thomas Erikson to explore one of the most counterintuitive truths in leadership: high achievers don’t always make great leaders.

We’ve all seen it — the rock-star salesperson, the brilliant engineer, the top-performing executive who suddenly struggles once they step into a leadership role. Why does excellence i...

I don't think I have ever been as engaged, as obsessed, as when I heard Maz speak. I knew I had to have her on the show to share her goodness with you. 

I sit down with Maz Farrelly - one of the most fascinating minds in media, storytelling, and influence.

Maz is the global powerhouse behind Maz Speaks Global. She has produced some of the most famous shows in the world including Big Brother, Celebrity Apprentice, Big Breakfast, ...

In the last episode I did something special, a quick fire round where I grilled Thomas Erikson at speed on the 4 major personality types to understand how to interact with others, build trust fast and communicate more effectively with everyone. 

I've added it here for your listening pleasure.

Enjoy,

Best,

Tim

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Incredible conversation, so much FUN, with Thomas Erikson on the show. His phenomenally exceptional book Surrounded By Idiots and the Surrounded By Series have done very well indeed and for good reason.

Thomas is charming, charismatic and a heck of a lot of fun. We had such a good time recording this. I could do it all over again!

Welcome back to The Tim Castle Show - the podcast where we decode human behaviour, master influence, and...

If you want to win more clients, close bigger deals, and influence at the highest level in 2026, there is one skill that will separate the heavy hitters from the rest:

Action-Driven Storytelling.

In this video, I break down how to tell powerful stories that don’t just entertain — they empower people to move.
Stories that create clarity.
Stories that build trust.
Stories that unlock belief in what’s pos...

Unreasonable Hospitality Explained | Will Guidara with Tim Castle

Throwback to one of my favourite conversations from 2023 — and one that every new subscriber needs to hear.

In this episode, I sit down with Will Guidara, author of incredible book Unreasonable Hospitality and former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, to unpack what world-class hospitality really means — and why it’s one of the most powerful competitive advantages in bus...

Most people wait for motivation. High performers take action first — and anchor it in gratitude.

In this episode, Tim Castle breaks down the simple daily practice that creates momentum, sharpens focus, and changes the way opportunities show up in your life and work. This isn’t about positive thinking. It’s about disciplined action, grounded presence, and using gratitude as a force multiplier for performance, sales, and leadership.

Yo...

Today I’m joined by someone who truly lives and breathes negotiation and influence.

Giuseppe Conti has led commercial and procurement teams for some of the world’s biggest multinationals — from Procter & Gamble to Novartis and Firmenich — and he now teaches negotiation at Europe’s top 10 business schools (including INSEAD, Oxford and Bocconi) while running CABL, Conti Advanced Business Learning, a training firm that’s shaping th...

Join me for a high-energy and deeply insightful conversation with global marketing trailblazer Siew Ting Foo. With 25 + years in the game and leadership roles at the likes of Unilever, Mars Incorporated, Diageo, and HP Inc., Siew Ting has built some of the world’s most enduring brands — and now she’s distilled her wisdom into her book Building Brands with Soul. 

In this episode we traverse the shifting terrain where brand meets inte...

The Power of Purpose with Cindy Sirinya Bishop.

In this episode, I sit down with Cindy Sirinya Bishop — Actress, Advocate, and CEO of Dragonfly 360, Asia’s leading summit on conscious leadership and inner transformation.

Cindy’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From winning Miss Thailand World 1996 to hosting Asia’s Next Top Model, she has evolved from being one of Asia’s most recognisable faces to one o...

This must be one of the most incredible conversations I have had the privilege of having to date on the show. 

That's because it was just that, a conversation, not rehearsed or scripted, just two practitioners of influence discussing a topic they love. 

I wanted to get this out to you asap, because it is filled with actionable and practical tweaks you can make to your communication that can dramatically boost your persuasive abi...

What does it really take to negotiate billion-dollar deals across six continents?
In this episode, Tim Castle sits down with Mike Inman - a global negotiation trainer who’s led over 1,000 commercial deals worth more than $1 billion, trained 8,000+ professionals, and transformed how organizations think about value, influence, and trust.

Mike has had a dynamic career, MGM International Resorts, American West Airlines, to IAC. 

Now ...

How to Stay Unshakable When the Pressure Hits

Ever felt your pulse quicken mid-negotiation? That moment when your brain fogs, your ego flares, and logic slips through your fingers?

In this episode, Tim reveals the hidden emotional mechanics behind staying cool when the stakes are high. You’ll discover how elite negotiators keep their composure, turn tension into clarity, and transform pressure into power — even when everything’s on t...