Alastair Campbell - How to Influence When You’re Not in Charge
5/11/202658 min
Work is not just about being good at your job. It is about being heard, building influence, and knowing how to navigate the people around you.
In this episode, Alastair Campbell shares what decades at the highest levels of power taught him about influence, communication, and getting things done. From working alongside Tony Blair to shaping messages that cut through, he has seen first hand why some people get their way and others get ignored.
This is not about spin or manipulation. It is about understanding how influence really works and how you can use it in your own career.
We cover how to influence when you are not in charge, why being right is often not enough, and how to get people to back your ideas. Alastair also explains how to handle power dynamics at work, deal with difficult personalities, and say what needs to be said even when it is uncomfortable.
If you have ever felt overlooked, frustrated, or unsure how to make an impact at work, this episode will give you the tools to change that.
Credits:
Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks
Camera Operator - Alex Thompson
Junior Video Producer - Raphaelle Sanis
Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji
Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency
Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman
Designer - Ben Watkins
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave
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Transcript preview
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Alastair Campbell· Guest1:04
Have your own views, have your own convictions, but understand that ultimately the leader is the one who has to take the really big decisions Joining me for this episode is Alastair Campbell, someone who has indirectly influenced all of our futures Don't tell me politics doesn't matter He's a British journalist, best known for his role as Tony Blair's Director of Communications and Strategy Sometimes he lacked confidence. I knew right then at that time, that's what he needed to hear We're going to learn from him