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In this episode, Nick Travis chats to Sir Rod about finding confidence in his early years, family values and his inner determination that shaped his career.Sir Rodney Aldridge founded Capita Group in 1987 and built it to become a FTSE 100 company. Today, his focus is on improving the education system that let him down, through the Aldridge Foundation.The Aldridge Foundation is a charity built on a desire to open the minds of young people, equipping them with essential, transferable employability and life skills and developing an enterprising mindset so that they will have the ability to create better life chances for themselves. And become catalysts for positive change in their communities.Rod is also using his wealth and time to get involved in mental health projects, being deeply involved in a business called Frog Systems.Frog Systems which offers a video based mental health and wellbeing solution that captures the power of the lived experience to offer hope and support to those in need.To find out more about Rod, head to our Hall of Fame page LINKS:Aldridge Foundation: www.aldridgefoundation.com/about/our-story/You’re Better than They Think You Are They book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Better-Than-They-Think/dp/1786065738Frog Systems: frogsystems.co.uk/SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter @SmithWilliamsonLinkedIn @Smith&WilliamsonCREDITS:Hosts: Nick Travis, Rod AldridgeProducer: Laura BurrowsGET IN TOUCH:Have any feedback? We're listening, email us at: podcast@smithandwilliamson.comWant to know more about our Entrepreneur Services and how we can help you? Head here for more info: https://smithandwilliamson.com/en/solutions/entrepreneurs/ This episode was recorded on 18/03/2021This S&W The Pulse podcast is of a general nature and is not a substitute for professional advice. No responsibility can be accepted for the consequences of any action taken or refrained from as a result of what is said. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the presenter or of Smith & Williamson or any of its affiliates. No reproduction of this podcast may be made in whole or in part for professional or recreational purposes. No action should be taken based on this podcast and we accept no liability if we change your views on any of the subjects mentioned.