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 About Maxim HaartsenMaxim Haartsen is the co-founder and CEO of eJaby, a groundbreaking e-commerce marketplace that provides premium overstock products at unbeatable value while reducing environmental impact. With a background in life sciences and a career spanning pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and business development, Maxim has combined his expertise with his entrepreneurial spirit to tackle one of the world's biggest challenges—food waste.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison sits down with visionary entrepreneur Maxim Haartsen to discuss his fascinating journey from a career in life sciences and big pharma to launching eJaby.Maxim shares how his upbringing, influenced by his entrepreneurial grandfather, led him to think beyond the constraints of the corporate world. He takes us through his global career journey, from the Netherlands to Japan and the UAE, and explains how his experiences shaped his approach to business.With food waste being a $64 billion problem in the MENA region, Maxim saw an opportunity to create a business that not only solves a critical issue but also provides real value to consumers and suppliers alike. He details how eJaby works, its impact on reducing waste, and how technology is playing a key role in transforming the supply chain.Quotes4:00 - My parents were obviously great examples for me, but it was always something from day one that kept pushing me in another space. 4:30 - I always saw the opportunities within the career path, but also in business. I always looked at different ways to get products promoted faster ways to boost turnover. 5:39 - I made a very bold decision to follow my heart and to follow the feelings that drive me and that make me happy.7:31 - I learn from everyone. I'm learning. I'm sure I will learn from this conversation today. It is very inspirational to me to be able to do that. It is very enriching as well. There's positives, obviously, and there's also a few, I would almost say, negatives.8:55 - E-commerce was kind of on the rise, but nothing like what I'll look like in the near future and we thought how can we use technology in order to circumvent this type of problem?12:11 - eJaby stands for positivity in Arabic, so it really aligns very well with what we believe, our brand values.12:50 - Our tagline is shop green and strike gold.16:05 - It's all about measuring the individual CO2 footprint, because we really can drill it down to an individual who is ordering from a job. So, when you order from a job, you will be able to see how much money you've saved and, at the same time, you're able to see how much CO2 you've avoided entering the atmosphere.25:58 - It really comes down to the needs and the expectations of the end consumers and our technology is the conduit. Our technology caters for that convenience.27:52 – It's through mistakes that you learn and you change and come to the solution.28:53 - I always say I've learned the most about myself the extreme cultures I've lived, I've worked, worked and I've actually let people through.28:53 - It has shaped my leadership style a lot, in the sense that I'm really trying to understand people from a culture aspect better before I would start making my decisions.30:36 - I'm blessed basically to have that in my veins to kind of understand the situation very quickly. But it really brought patience, and with patience also comes gravitas in leadership.31:10 - Follow your heart, because otherwise you woThe Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

 About Jeri WilliamsJeri Williams is a visionary entrepreneur and a trailblazer in the world of finance and business strategy. As the founder of Smooth Dubai, a firm specializing in company formation, tax, and accounting, she has redefined traditional accounting by bringing humor and innovation into the industry. Jeri's journey from starting a business in her UK garage with just a secondhand laptop and two babies in tow to leading thriving companies in both the UK and Dubai is nothing short of extraordinary. Known for her engaging personality and strategic approach, she has successfully expanded her business operations across two countries. In addition to her accounting ventures, she also founded the Digital Accountants Club, which helps accounting professionals streamline their processes and implement AI-driven solutions. With her vast experience in business setup and taxation, Jeri has become a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs navigating Dubai's business landscape.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison welcomes Jeri Williams, an inspiring entrepreneur who has built a successful accounting empire while balancing family life and embracing technology. Jeri shares her fascinating journey from her early career in accounting to taking the bold leap into entrepreneurship. She discusses the challenges of starting a business from scratch, her decision to move to Dubai, and how she identified a gap in the market that led to the creation of Smooth Dubai. Jeri sheds light on the common misconceptions people have about setting up businesses in Dubai, especially around taxation, and provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to expand in the UAE. She also talks about the role of AI in transforming the accounting industry and how automation is reshaping the way firms operate. The conversation touches on her approach to leadership, her strategies for balancing work and personal life, and her experiences in growing a personal brand on LinkedIn. Tune in to hear Jeri's expert advice on running a purpose-driven business, embracing technology, and making the most of opportunities in Dubai's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.Quotes1:16 - Despite one of my university lecturers trying to put me off of it, saying, "No, jeri, please, you go into marketing or something. Please don't go into accountancy. It's so boring, and you're so not boring," I was like, "No, it's what I want to do.3:32 - I was kind of doing everything my own way. I was doing everything as digital as I could, using technology as much as I could and kind of doing things a bit differently to the rest of the practice that I was working at.4:22 - I was nervous. But I'm quite a risk taker, and I think at the time I just planned to do a few sets of accounts from home. 5:30 I never planned to have staff or to have premises or like hundreds of clients.6:52 - People think they can set up a UAE business, not live in the UAE, and still benefit from zero tax, and that's not actually necessarily the case. Companies are taxed where they're controlled and managed from.8:30 - I have an amazing team, and I couldn't do any of it without them. You know, at the point that I moved to Dubai, my UK company was running without me.10:06 - We realized that actually all the stuff that we're doing—researching and implementing in Smooth—we could share this with other accountancy practice owners.11:04 - I think people might be a bit nervous of trying out AI, but, as you say, it reads the email for you. It helps you craft a suitable response in The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

About Mukta PurainMukta Purain is the visionary founder and CEO of Miss Palatable, a pioneering beauty platform dedicated to ethical, sustainable, and transparent beauty. With a background in finance and a passion for conscious beauty, Mukta has been instrumental in reshaping the beauty industry in the UAE by curating high-performance clean beauty brands and advocating for mindful consumption. Her journey from asset management to launching an industry-leading ethical beauty platform is a testament to her entrepreneurial drive and commitment to sustainable living.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison sits down with Mukta Purain to discuss her inspiring journey from the finance world to becoming a changemaker in the beauty industry. Mukta shares how personal experience led her to identify a gap in the UAE beauty market and how she turned that into an opportunity by launching Miss Palatable, a platform dedicated to clean, ethical, and sustainable beauty products.Mukta delves into the challenges of bringing clean beauty to the GCC market, from navigating regulations to educating consumers on the importance of mindful consumption. She highlights the shift in beauty standards and how Miss Palatable ensures transparency in its product curation by working closely with brand founders. The discussion also touches on the significance of slow beauty, the impact of fear-based marketing, and how authenticity and inclusivity are reshaping the industry.As an advocate for sustainability, Mukta emphasizes the importance of buying less but buying better, challenging conventional beauty norms. She provides valuable insights into what consumers should look for when choosing clean and sustainable beauty products and how purpose-driven businesses can thrive despite challengesQuotes3:23 - I find ourselves now becoming more of this hybrid platform where not only are we bringing in beauty brands, but we're also starting to work with homegrown brands and listing them on our website as well.4:33 - The industry here has always been dominated by extremely large players, so that was a huge challenge in bringing in brand awareness.6:10 - Transparency is even more important today than it was before.7:01 - It's our responsibility to be transparent and that's why, when I'm curating brands, I'm really looking at that.7:54 - I believe over the years we've built a level of trust with our customers and there's a certain expectation that comes out of products that we launch on Miss Palatable that it is our responsibility to make sure that we are very transparent in that sense.9:25 - When it comes under sustainability, we're always focused on, especially within the beauty industry.14:41 - Building a brand that is sustainable and ethical is probably the hardest type of brand to build. It's an extremely long journey.15:14 - When things are not going your way, it's even more important to remind yourself of why you are doing it and have that motivate you to keep pushing forward.15:45 - Keeping a balance is always a challenge. It is a work in progress.16:25 – Other thing I've learned is learning to say no.16:38 - Prioritizing where I have to be and where I cannot say no and where I don't really need to be and I should say no.18:10 - I at least try and get my steps in.18:32 - Enjoy the journey up ahead.18:46 – Trust in the universe, to trust that everything is going to come together in time and to keep going.Useful LinksWebsite:The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

 About Lamia TabinaLamia Tabina is the founder of Logo Co, a multi-seven-figure digital marketing agency that has helped over 2,000 entrepreneurs and 1,000 brands establish a strong online presence. From selling clothes in her basement to running a thriving business in the UAE, her journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and determination. Lamia is also a passionate advocate for women's empowerment, helping female entrepreneurs launch businesses and achieve financial independence through her Chic CEO initiative.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison sits down with Lamia Tabina, a dynamic entrepreneur who built a multi-million dollar digital marketing agency from the ground up. Lamia shares her incredible journey—from starting a small consignment business in her basement to leading a successful marketing firm in the UAE.She opens up about the key challenges she faced along the way, including navigating the competitive world of e-commerce, overcoming operational setbacks, and the importance of staying hands-on in her business. Lamia also delves into her passion for empowering women entrepreneurs, offering them practical strategies to build successful businesses while balancing family life.Listeners will gain valuable insights on digital marketing, the power of branding, and how to leverage social media for business growth. She also shares her thoughts on the evolving digital landscape, the rise of UGC (User-Generated Content), and why authenticity and relatability are now more important than ever in marketing.Quotes3:50 - One of the biggest mistakes I've seen businesses or entrepreneurs make is not having a business plan. 4:36 - I learned a lot beforehand in making contracts and how to make collaborations with suppliers. 5:31 - That was a big learning point for me. Always keep everything documented, have passwords for everything that has to do with my business and do not trust someone to run it for me. 7:35 - I provide consulting for aspiring female entrepreneurs to start businesses at home or online. I love being part of their success story and helping them establish their businesses from A to Z. 9:11 - I make sure they're going in the right direction. 13:53 - When I give motivational quotes and tips, maybe I'll aspire them and they can relate to the type of content that I'm putting out. 15:13 - Invest in consultation or get a mentor to guide you to where you want to be.  17:28 - I wish more people knew that starting a business does require a big investment. 18:56 - Start hiring more people and stop trying to do everything by myself.Useful LinksWebsite: https://logoandco.ae/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/logoandco.uae/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LogoandCoLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamia-tabina/The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

 About Liam James CollinsLiam James Collins is a certified NLP trainer, speaker, and entrepreneur who has transformed his life from delivering mail as a postman in Southeast London to building a $25 million global coaching app. As the co-founder of CoachApp, he has empowered over 10,000 individuals across 85 countries, helping them turn their passion into profit. With a deep-rooted background in life coaching and personal development, Liam is committed to making coaching accessible, impactful, and engaging for aspiring coaches worldwide.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison sits down with Liam James Collins to discuss his inspiring journey from various odd jobs to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the coaching industry. Liam shares how his mother's passion for NLP and personal development shaped his career path, leading him to create a thriving coaching platform. He delves into the challenges of scaling a business, the importance of hiring the right people, and why understanding core values is the key to happiness. Liam also provides invaluable advice for those looking to transition from unfulfilling jobs to meaningful careers and explains why adding value to others' lives is the ultimate key to success.Quotes1:02 - I always had a desire to do something great.4:40 - Think about life coaching like the term martial arts, and under martial arts there are all of these different styles like karate and kung fu and kickboxing.5:44 - I realized that I had all of these years worth of training in the coaching space that I wasn't using and I thought that would be the perfect self-employment small business to have.7:12 - I'd like to consider a new, vibrant way to train and it's wild the momentum that we've created over the last six years and I'm really excited to see what we're going to do over the next six years.10:59 - We wanted to create this space where everybody that was on the same journey could interact with each other, ask each other questions, get support from us and turn it into a real social platform.12:06 - There are lessons from the wins but there are considerably more lessons in the pitfalls and the problems.13:56 - People, in general, are the best and the most difficult part of growing a business.14:59 - The first step that they need to take is they need to follow an exercise which will help them uncover their top six core values.15:24 - I have this firm belief that uncovering your top six core values is the closest thing that we have to a formula for happiness.17:00 - If you've got a dream that you're pursuing, it's considerably easier to pursue that dream if, on a daily basis, you are engaged with something that you enjoy, that you like.18:00 - If you are going to pursue anything that makes you happy, you have to be aware of what they are.18:31 - Values being those things that we deem to be vitally important.19:39 - Don't ever make the assumption that the things that are important to you are important to everyone, because it's not the case. But you have to be aware of what is vitally important to you.20:38 - Those top six core values, that becomes the destination. That's the thing you have to follow.22:05 - What I think is really important is connecting with your reason as to why you would want to do that in the first place.26:29 - My personal definition of success is summed up so perfectly with this quote that I hold dear to my heart and that is the most successful person in the room is the one that needs the least, and I could not express to anyone hoThe Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

About Oleg EgorovOleg Egorov is the Chief Marketing Officer at Flowwow, a global gifting marketplace revolutionizing how customers connect with local shops. With nearly 20 years of experience in digital marketing, Oleg has played a crucial role in Flowwow's transformation from a flower aggregator to a thriving gifting platform. Having previously worked at Yandex, a leading tech company in the CIS region, he brings a wealth of expertise in scaling businesses, leveraging data-driven strategies, and driving growth. At Flowwow, he leads a team of almost 100 marketing specialists, ensuring the platform continues to support local entrepreneurs and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

About Lang MartinezLang Martinez is a homelessness advocate, public speaker, and a dedicated voice for those struggling with addiction and trauma. Having battled addiction, imprisonment, and life on the streets, Lang emerged as a symbol of hope and redemption. Now seven years sober, he is committed to using his experiences to support others in overcoming their struggles and finding a path toward recovery and self-sufficiency. Lang is currently working on a documentary and a book that shed light on his journey and the broader issue of homelessness and abuse.About This EpisodeIn this powerful episode, Lang Martinez shares his incredible story of resilience, transformation, and advocacy. From a troubled childhood to struggling with addiction and homelessness, Lang takes us through the darkest moments of his life and the turning point that led him to recovery. He talks about his commitment to helping others, his work in homelessness advocacy, and the upcoming documentary that will expose the realities of youth exploitation and abuse. Lang's journey is a testament to the power of faith, surrender, and unwavering determination. His story will inspire anyone facing adversity to believe that change is possible.Quotes2:24 - There was brokenness from the very beginning in my life.3:21 - There's always the underlying feeling of the brokenness and not belonging.5:08 - I can't regret the past. I can't make it as if it's the law. I need to take my past experiences and they're the key for the life that I have today.6:38 - A true surrender to your higher power, and I choose that higher power to be my Lord and Savior.9:50 - The first thing that happened that day is I had to surrender. I had to surrender and I had to be willing to go to any lengths to make this program work for me. I had to surrender, I had to surrender and I had to be willing to go to any lengths to make this program work for me.10:24 - I had to learn how to live life on life's terms and I had to listen to others before me that have done this before that could help take me down that road of recovery.11:15 - My Lord and Savior has never left me for those 55 years and he hasn't left me today. Every day I surrender and I ask him and I thank him, my higher power, for the light that I have today.13:01 - Everything is temporary, today could be a new day. We can't change the past, we don't have control of the future.13:14 - We need to let them know they're loved, that they are valuable, and one of the biggest sayings is to take this one day at a time. It's the first step. 14:54 - The story of my life is, Nobody Knows but Me, God Did.16:46 - I realized how far that I've come spiritually and I had to have and I had to be grateful for the life that I had.18:01 - It's difficult to take the narrow path because a lot of people choose the easy way and you know there are very few that seek the true path to get to eternal life, which requires sacrifice, it requires dedication. 18:26 - I made a promise that I'd continue to give back to God for the life that he's given to me.19:53 - Don't rely on your own thinking. Find a mentor, take direction, stay on the path of right and don't let somebody persuade you to do things that are wrong.20:57 – I'm free!Useful LinksInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/langmartinez7/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lang.martinez.940/Twitter:https://twitter.comThe Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

About This EpisodeIn this episode, we dive into what it takes to attract high-quality customers who are the right fit for your business. Abu shares how he 10X'd his leads and sales in 12 months using one powerful strategy.He also unpacks the biggest traps entrepreneurs fall into when trying to acquire new customers, how to qualify leads effectively, and why filtering prospects saves time, increases revenue, and enhances customer experience. If you're struggling with finding the right customers, this episode is a game-changer._Key TakeawaysNot All Customers Are Good CustomersCustomer Acquisition is a SkillHow a Quiz 10X'd Leads & SalesWhy Quizzes Are Underrated Marketing ToolsHow to Implement a Quiz in Your Business_Action StepsTake the Marketing Growth Assessment (MGA) Quiz at PowerYourLaunch.com to see how it works.**NEW** Watch this episode on YOUTUBE Write a review on Apple Podcasts if you're enjoying the episodes._Sponsored By:Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator | Get over 50% OFF your order with this special link {GET 50% OFF NOW}Interested in sponsoring? Go here: Support Permission to CEO _Follow us on social media:InstagramTwitterYoutubeThreadsTikTok_Here's how I can help you:Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator - The go-to program for entrepreneurs ready to master digital marketing and paid advertising. Learn how to build a scalable marketing system, generate leads, and turn ads into predictable revenue. Perfect for business owners looking to grow their audience and sales without burning out.The Growth Community - A community-driven space where entrepreneurs and marketers get real-world strategies to optimize their marketing, increase profits, and scale their business. Get access to expert insights, live discussions, templates, and resources to fine-tune your marketing and maximize ROI.Mentorship/Advisor/Consulting - When top entrepreneurs, CEOs, and creators need expert marketing strategies that drive real results, they turn to me. I work with a select number of high-level founders to refine their sales funnels, optimize paid advertising, and implement proven growth strategies that scale businesses efficiently.__Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts [CLICK HERE]"I love this podcast so much!" If that...

About BrendonBrendon Hansford is a globally recognized choreographer, creative director, and breathwork coach. With a career spanning choreography for top artists like Sam Smith, David Guetta, and Rod Stewart, Brendon has seamlessly blended the worlds of entertainment and wellness. His venture into breathwork led him to create IMD Breathwork, an immersive, multidimensional breathwork technique that has gained international traction, helping individuals achieve deep healing and transformation.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Namita Thakkar sits down with the incredibly versatile Brendon Hansford. From choreographing for global music icons to pioneering a holistic wellness movement through breathwork, Brendon shares his remarkable journey of creativity, self-discovery, and transformation.Brendon discusses his career beginnings as a dancer, his transition into choreography, and his experiences working with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He also delves into his unexpected but profound journey into breathwork, explaining its scientific and emotional impact, how it has changed his life, and how IMD Breathwork is revolutionizing holistic healing worldwide.This episode is filled with insights into creative expression, the science behind breathwork, and how mindful breathing techniques can improve mental and physical well-being. Tune in to discover how Brendon merges his artistic talents with wellness to create an international healing movement.Quotes2:25 - I wanted to do my own thing.3:45 - I've realized the potential in what I've created here in breathwork, and my focus has definitely shifted onto this and helping as many people as possible around the world.10:52 - For me, breath work is incredible.11:29 - The great thing about slowing down your breath, is you'll get more oxygen.12:01 - Trauma is a reaction to a memory.16:52 - I absolutely love what I'm doing right now 16:58- I'm using my knowledge from one industry to bring into another.17:53 - It doesn't have to be hard to heal.18:50 - Projection is perception.19:41 - I really like who I am today and I really love spending time with myself.Useful LinksWebsite:https://brendonhansford.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brendon_hansford/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendonhansford/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendonkhansford/The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

About Anand KumarAnand Kumar is the visionary Managing Director of Abra, a UAE-based leader in luxury retail fit-outs. His journey from intern to executive showcases his deep understanding of the luxury retail industry and his commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Under his leadership, Abra has expanded its footprint across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, redefining luxury retail spaces with a focus on quality, precision, and sustainability.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison chats with Anand Kumar, exploring his inspiring journey from intern to Managing Director at Abra. Anand shares the story of Abra's evolution from a small print shop to a leader in luxury retail fit-outs, highlighting key milestones such as expanding into Saudi Arabia and establishing a purpose-built facility in Dubai.The discussion delves into Anand's leadership philosophy, shaped by hands-on experience across various business functions. He emphasizes the importance of quality, sustainability, and innovation in driving Abra's success. Anand provides valuable insights into integrating sustainable practices, including solar energy utilization, biofuel-powered vehicles, and collaborating with clients on green material alternatives.Listeners will also gain practical advice on building networks and fostering meaningful connections, as Anand underscores the importance of relationships in business growth. He shares his experience with Corporate Connections UAE and how networking facilitated Abra's expansion into new markets like Saudi Arabia.The episode concludes with Anand's reflections on leadership, offering tips for aspiring leaders, including embracing challenges, seeking growth opportunities, and maintaining a balance between work and personal life.Quotes5:46 - Sustainability for us is a core driver of our strategy and it aligns closely with the values of many of our clients as well.8:13 - Quality has really been the cornerstone of our growth.10:01 - Your network is your net worth.12:15 – To build a network, start within your own circle, with colleagues in your office, with people within the industry.12:57 - Be proactive in seeking out opportunities to learn and grow. 13:14 - Focus on building a deep understanding of the business and industry while developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.13:27 - Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and don't to shy away from failure. 18:22 - Embrace the importance of balance between work and personal life, ambition and well-being.18:37 - Long-term growth and fulfilment come from prioritizing a sustainable way of growing, learning from failures and building meaningful connections along the way.Useful LinksWebsite:https://www.abravmsd.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/instanandgram/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anandkgovindanLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandkgovindan/The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

About Caroline BakkerCaroline Bakker is a certified fitness professional, mindfulness meditation teacher, and holistic health advocate. With a passion for fitness and mental well-being, Caroline has dedicated her career to helping others live healthier and more balanced lives. She combines her knowledge of fitness, mindfulness, and holistic strategies to empower individuals, particularly women managing ADHD and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), to overcome challenges and thrive.Caroline's journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery. Her approach integrates mindfulness as a way of life, emphasizing awareness, self-compassion, and the power of personalized strategies to support mental and physical well-being.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison engages in a heartfelt conversation with Caroline Bakker, delving into her inspiring journey of self-discovery and transformation. Caroline shares how her love for fitness inspired her to pursue a career in the field and how her interest in mindfulness meditation opened new avenues for helping others achieve balance and clarity.The discussion highlights Caroline's personal experiences with ADHD and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), including the realization of her diagnosis and the holistic strategies she adopted to manage her symptoms. From genetic-based supplementation to the integration of mindfulness into daily life, Caroline offers valuable insights into achieving mental and physical harmony.Caroline provides practical advice for embracing mindfulness as a way of life, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, listening to intuition, and overcoming life's challenges with resilience. She encourages listeners to embrace their unique journeys and use their experiences to fulfill their purpose and help others.Quotes3:54 - I realized that I loved fitness that much, that I really wanted to get into this, and so I decided to become certified and take that up as my career.5:20 - I decided to do a course on mindfulness meditation teachings and I really loved it that much and I actually completed the course.7:11 - Meditation is not about emptying your mind. Meditation is about becoming at peace with what's going on in the mind.9:32 - It literally was like the puzzle pieces were coming together and falling into place, because many women with ADHD they don't even realize they've got ADHD until they become.10:38 - It is about my journey, how I've uncovered, what I've uncovered to the holistic strategies that I've implemented, researched, found out about in order for me to live a healthier and happier life whilst managing the symptoms.20:51 - Talking about the way you feel and the way you experience things is very hard, especially if you don't know yourself exactly what's going on.23:20 - As soon as I started to supplement correctly according to my genetic makeup, my symptoms started to feel better.25:55 -Mindfulness is not, per se, something that you practice. For us, mindfulness is a way of life, it's the way we approach things.26:13 - Mindfulness is becoming aware of what's going on.30:47 - This too, shall pass.30:59 - Listen to your intuition, never take no for an answer31:35 - Everything is part of my life and part of my purpose, because I believe that the universe has given me what I need in order to find and then fulfill my purpose in that help others.31:45 - Everything that's happened with me, to me, as part of my life, has led me to where I am now stronger and better and able to The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

About Abdullah MadkhaliAbdullah Madkhali is an expert in talent management and corporate culture, with a particular focus on the Arab corporate landscape. His extensive insights into Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 highlight the importance of economic diversification and fostering global partnerships. Abdullah provides strategic advice on navigating the Saudi market, understanding its unique cultural nuances, and leveraging opportunities for growth and investment.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison dives into the journey and insights of Abdullah Madkhali. The conversation explores the importance of talent management and corporate culture, emphasizing the Arab corporate mindset, which values trust and relationship-building.Abdullah highlights the transformative objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the economy beyond oil by inviting global businesses and investors to explore the nation's rich culture, resources, and opportunities. He shares his expertise on navigating the unique business landscape of Saudi Arabia, focusing on building relationships and trust as key factors for success.The episode also offers practical advice for professionals and businesses aiming to enter the Saudi market. Topics include identifying potential industries for investment, overcoming challenges with a positive outlook, and leveraging leadership strategies to foster growth. Abdullah's discussion provides valuable insights into balancing cultural understanding with professional goals, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.The episode concludes with Abdullah's advice on maintaining positivity in the face of adversity and looking for opportunities within challenges.Quotes1:10 - My main focus is, as mentioned is to really give any kind of advice or support when it comes to talent management and strategy in general.1:37 - It gives me the opportunity to really interact with a variety of I would say colleagues, mindsets and backgrounds.2:56 - I did not focus mainly on the culture as a culture overall, but the corporate culture.3:04 - It's a little bit unique when it comes to the Arab, I would say mindset when itcomes to corporate culture. 4:13 - One of the main reasons is really to have a diverse economy away from oil.4:35 - Vision 2030 aims to diversify the economy away from oil.4:46 - It's inviting the world to really come and visit Saudi, see what Saudi has to offer. It's rich in culture, it's rich in resources, it's rich in every aspect.5:34 - Saudi Arabia is a part of the world.7:57 - In Saudi, it has its unique way of doing things, where you need to gain the trust to build a relationship.9:20 - They always look up to this person for support, for help, for guidance, for right.11:49 - I believe that the book is a good resource to really understand how Saudi and the Saudi market and the Saudi business landscape really is.14:40 - Have a look at Saudi as a whole and see what really works for you from an industry perspective, from a potential perspective or from an investment perspective.19:45 – Looking into things in a positive way, always thinking that whatever happens to you is for the future good that you can get.20:14 - I always try to see things in a positive way and whatever challenges or bad moments that can happen, it really gives me there is something good that is going to come afterwards behind this challenge.Useful LinksWebsite: https://abdullahmadkhali.comInThe Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

About Ben RousseauBen Rousseau is a visionary designer celebrated for his emotion-driven and visually captivating lighting installations and timepieces. Ben blends historical charm with futuristic innovation, crafting bespoke pieces for high-end residential, commercial, and luxury projects, including superyachts. His work reflects a commitment to sustainability and innovation, incorporating locally sourced materials and eco-conscious practices.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison explores the inspiring journey of Ben Rousseau. From his childhood in Colchester to being inspired by James Bond and Star Wars, Ben shares how these influences shaped his passion for futuristic design.Ben recounts his path into lighting design, starting with hands-on craftsmanship and experimentation. He highlights how his work evolved, from designing nightclubs to creating bespoke lighting-based timepieces that merge precision engineering with artistic storytelling.The episode dives into Ben's commitment to sustainability, including his use of recycled materials and his focus on designing products that last for generations. He also shares memorable projects, like collaborating with the Ice Hotel in Arctic Sweden and designing a Chanel catwalk in Paris.Listeners will gain valuable insights into Ben's creative philosophy, including the importance of balancing artistic vision with technical demands, and his dedication to fostering meaningful connections through his work.The episode concludes with Ben's advice to aspiring designers: embrace experimentation, draw inspiration from diverse sources, and prioritize sustainability in your craft.Quotes1:50 - I had this burning ambition to shape the future.4:57 - It really became like a secret ingredient for me to kind of see how lighting could change a space so easily, how it could change an emotion, you know when it's working with music, when it's working with an environment.5:57 – I want to encourage someone to have more excitement and more fulfillment in their lives. 6:09 - I want to bring something that makes people happy with my work.8:49 - They're very beautiful and innovative and the purpose behind those is I want people to have a connection.8:57 - I want people to stop for a moment and enjoy the moment, enjoy being in the present time.12:19 - I'm incredibly proud of it and look forward to continuing to develop it and really share it with the world.20:15 - The artistic work can take you down very different journeys. A wonderful thing.23:10 - I want to look after this planet.23:30 - Anything I can do as a designer, it really is our responsibility as designers to ensure that we are helping save the world.24:45 - It's our responsibility to ensure we're at the forefront of doing everything we can to look after the planet using processes that effectively mean where we are using up plastic from the ocean in certain parts.27:48 - I think there's a need to find the things that you naturally enjoy.29:50 - Life is about enjoying your experience.Useful LinksWebsite: https://benrousseau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_rousseau_studio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.rousseau.90/Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrousseaudesignThe Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

About Dr. Aarti Javeri MehtaDr. Aarti Javeri Mehta is a distinguished internal medicine specialist, a member of the Royal College of Physicians, and a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician. She is the founder of Sustain Health in the UAE, a platform focused on holistic well-being and evidence-based healthcare solutions. Dr. Aarti is a passionate advocate for personalized care, integrating lifestyle changes into modern medicine to combat chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity. With a background spanning Europe, the UK, and India, she brings a unique cultural and medical perspective to her work, empowering patients to achieve sustainable health through behavioral change and positive psychology.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Aarti Javeri Mehta about her journey from studying medicine in the UK to establishing Sustain Health in the UAE. Dr. Aarti shares how her experiences across continents shaped her approach to healthcare, leading her to focus on lifestyle medicine as the cornerstone of managing chronic diseases.Dr. Aarti delves into the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, connection, and substance abuse—and their impact on long-term health. She also discusses her innovative 12-week programs at Sustain Health, designed to create sustainable health outcomes through personalized care and community support. From tackling diabetes distress to addressing disordered eating, Dr. Aarti offers actionable advice and emphasizes the importance of mindset, progression over perfection, and self-compassion in achieving holistic wellness.Listeners will also gain insights into the role of epigenetics in preventing chronic conditions and how positive lifestyle changes can rewrite genetic predispositions. The episode wraps up with Dr. Aarti's reflections on embracing individuality, taking risks, and trusting oneself—advice she wishes she could give her younger selfQuotes1:41 - There's so much more to medicine than what we're learning in books.5:01 - Build a foundation so that we can provide patients with the care that they deserve and require.6:13 - Sustain Health is a platform where we focus on providing patients with behavioral change interventions and lifestyle medicine programs to improve outcomes.6:33 - I believe education is king.7:35 - Every single patient that we have is unique.14:41 - We can make changes to your lifestyle so that you can prevent, reverse and treat diabetes.15:47 - Adopt a mindset of progression over perfection. 16:36 - Provide yourself with self-compassion.21:09 - Don't be afraid to not fit in the box. Try to be daring. Start, pivot, fail, try again.21:15 - Give yourself trust, and trust that you won't have the answers at the very beginning, but keep trying.Useful LinksWebsite:https://www.sustain.health/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/draartijaverimehta/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aarti.javeri/Linked:https://www.linkedin.com/in/draartijaverimehta1/The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

 About Zoltan RendesZoltan Rendes is the Chief Marketing Officer and Partner at SunMoney Solar Group, a pioneering organization in the renewable energy space. As a climate pact ambassador for the European Union, Zoltan has passionately advocated for community-based solar programs that empower individuals while driving sustainable economic growth.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison sits down with Zoltan Rendes to explore his fascinating career journey from war correspondent to renewable energy advocate. Zoltan discusses the challenges of mobilizing collective climate action, the misconceptions about solar energy, and how he empowers individuals to make sustainable choices through SunMoney Solar Group.Zoltan shares his candid thoughts on the EU's climate initiatives, emphasizing the need for grassroots motivation and individual responsibility in tackling climate change. He highlights the power of solar energy, dispels common myths, and discusses the role of innovation in creating sustainable solutions.Listeners will also hear inspiring stories of youth engagement in climate action, Zoltan's perspective on the future of renewable energy, and his heartfelt reflections on raising his son to be an open-minded global citizen.Zoltan's “Green Pill moment” reveals how he would skip the corporate phase of his career to focus earlier on his mission to combat climate change and empower communities worldwide.Quotes1:41 - With my friends, we started to build this company and it upgraded my mission to save the whole wide world.2:27 - You cannot fight for sure if you don't start it. So, we need to try to win this fight even if it seems to be an unbeatable foe at this point.4:28 - More and more people don't look at it as something impossible anymore, and that's a good feeling for me.5:55 - We need to come to our senses that politicians will never save us and never save the world.7:30 - We are the ones who can save ourselves from us. 7:50 - To fight climate change, you need motivation.8:16 - We need to give the people motivation to fight against climate change. 8:45 - We need to motivate people with money. We need to sow them, teach them and make them enjoy the benefits of all the good things which are good for the planet too, like renewable energy.14:05 - I believe that we need to take care of our youth, not just in a financial way or to promote entrepreneurship, but to save that attitude for when they become adults.15:45 - I really believe that it's almost a mandatory thing for someone on this planet now who is  human being to do that. We don't expect anything back. 16:02 - Make no mistake, this planet will survive. 17:15 – Protecting, it means that we need to care about our environment. 21:25 - Don't hide from what's happening out there. Open up and try to be positive and bring positivity to your environment.21:51 - Happiness is virtual.22:15 - Ultimately, it's going to be love which will save the world as we again find each other on this mud bowl and start to work together for a better new world.28:12 - I'm just happy that I'm here. I want to use this opportunity to be grateful, not in the spiritual sense, but to be really grateful and give back to life.28:59 - Tomorrow the sun will come up, there will be a new day, do better or maybe even change the past or past mistakes.Useful LinksInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/Zoltan.Rendes/Linkedin: The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

About Ananda ShakespeareAnanda Shakespeare is the founder and CEO of Shakespeare Communications, a leading public relations firm in Dubai. A former journalist with extensive experience in corporate and consumer PR, Ananda is a passionate advocate for ethical communication. Her career journey includes stints at renowned organizations such as BBC Radio 4, Time Out Dubai, and Middle East Economic Digest. With a focus on storytelling and authenticity, Ananda has successfully transitioned from journalism to PR, building lasting client relationships and championing causes close to her heart, such as sustainability and veganism.About This EpisodeIn this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison sits down with Ananda Shakespeare to discuss her inspiring career journey. Ananda shares her transition from journalism to founding Shakespeare Communications, a move she describes as "accidental."She reflects on her early days as a journalist in the UK and her eventual move to Dubai in 2005, where she worked with notable publications like Time Out Dubai. Ananda delves into the evolution of the PR landscape in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of digital strategies, influencer-led PR, and maintaining strong media relationships.Ananda also discusses some of her most memorable campaigns, including the launch of cinemas in Saudi Arabia after a 35-year hiatus, and her involvement in COP28, advocating for plant-based initiatives. Her insights into networking, the power of storytelling, and ethical communication make this episode a must-listen for PR enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneursQuotes1:13 - I've always wanted to be a journalist.3:05 - I call myself the accidental PR.4:28 - I'm very deadline driven.4:48 - You have to really be able to pull out the stops and make things happen.5:11 - It's very helpful to know and understand exactly what journalists want, down to the very details.6:37 - There's more data-driven PR now, but still an emphasis on storytelling and authenticity.7:53 - I think those relationships are really, really important to media relations.8:58 - You really need to spend time networking I think that's vital and not always be at your desk.10:38 - Always go over and above.13:30 - Networking is key.13:47 - You've got to have a very broad network to win business.14:22 - Leverage your storytelling and your writing skills and you can build those networks and also go to industry associations and do courses to help your transition.14:51 - You have to keep learning new tools all the time.15:17 - There's also lots to learn, and for me, learning is one of my key values, so I enjoy learning new skills.15:52 - Having an agency background and not just working in-house is quite important, because you learn so much. You continue to learn with every client you have, so you can't replace experience. The best place to learn about PR is certainly in an agency because it's fast-paced, you're working over a variety of clients.17:55 - Internships experience, again vital. I'd really encourage the younger generation to come and work with us. We're not scary. We want to mentor. So, take the plunge, be brave.22:55 - I'd really encourage people to live their dreams and consider starting their own business. It's very rewarding.Useful LinksWebsite:https://www.shakespearecomms.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shakespearecomms/Facebook: The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this 2-part series, Dr. Osman Ahmed from the University of Chicago covers liver-directed therapies for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs or neuroendocrine cancer). In this second episode, he details the embolization techniques, including bland embolization (TAE), chemoembolization (TACE), and radioembolization (TARE, SIRT, y90). He discusses decision-making, sequencing, and follow-up after these procedures.TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVER-DIRECTED THERAPY PART 2:1. What do patients need to know about bland embolization (TAE)? a. What are the possible side effects? b. How do the size of beads play a role? c. When is this recommended? d. Do you always do both sides of the liver? If so, what is the timing and why? e. What is the recovery like? What is post-embolization syndrome?2. What do patients need to know about chemoembolization (TACE)?a. What drug is used & does this go through the whole body? b. What is the recovery like? What are the possible side effects?3. What do patients need to know about radioembolization (TARE, SIRT, y90)? a. In the era of PRRT, is there a concern with using y90 or radioembolization? How is the approach and technique used with radioembolization different than how it was done in the past? Is there a total lifetime limit of radiation?b. What is the recovery like? What are the possible side effects?4. Is there a limit to how much LDT one can do? Can they be repeated?5. How does one decide between the various types of liver-directed therapies?6. Is there a sequencing to treatments?7. Are there certain treatments that make you ineligible for other treatments? [PRRT, chemo, y90 etc] 8. If someone has had surgery such as a Whipple or surgery or procedures involving the bile duct, such as a stent in the bile duct or surgical removal of part of the bile duct, how does this weigh into the decision-making process for LDT?9. How do you determine if the treatment “worked?” What is the follow-up like? What scan might you do and in what timing?10. What do you see as the future of liver-directed therapy in neuroendocrine cancer treatment? MEET DR. OSMAN AHMEDOsman Ahmed, MD, is an expert vascular and interventional radiologist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions. Using image-guided technology and small, sophisticated instruments, Dr. Ahmed performs minimally invasive procedures for acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, peripheral vascular disease, liver/bone/lung/kidney cancer, spinal fractures, uterine fibroids and more. He also implants inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, which prevent a blood clot from traveling around the body or creating a blockage.In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Ahmed researches novel treatment options that improve outcomes for patients. His research on liver cancer, IVC filters and venous diseases has been published in several high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Radiology, Chest, Journal of American College of Radiology, and Journal of Surgical Oncology.Dr. Ahmed also believes in the importance of educating medical students, residents, fellowships and peers in order to enhance health care across the world. He has been invited to speak at a number of symposiums, practicums and national/international meetings about the newest advancements in interventional radiology.For more information, visit https://www.lacnets.org/lacnets-podcastFor more information, visit LACNETS.org.

Hello, and welcome to the second Collaboration Equation™ episode in Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd. Today's guest is Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator and the title of our conversation is Finding your Collaborative Edge™.Leaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories, and in our Collaboration Equation™ episodes their experience of collaborating and how they find their Collaborative Edge™ to encourage you to bring even more curiosity, care and courage to your leadership.  If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn our conversation we talk about the application of Collaboration Equation™ and Somya shares her experience of collaboration and offers valuable insights into:1. Bringing two teams together to get to know each other, to be able to have an open conversation, and how  this fast tracks success.2. Connecting through being vulnerable in sharing her experience of hearing loss and how this has created meaningful connection  with others. 3. Creating psychological safety that invites people to give and ask for help, getting what we need from each other and caring about each other.4. Building trust through being human and authentic with colleagues.5. Meeting people where they are at, and making time for everyone to have a voice, and for different thoughts and feelings to be heard.6. Creating a culture of care and connection whether working online or in person.To connect, follow and find out more about Somya:LinkedIn: Somya AgrawalInstagram: @somyaagrTo listen to more Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend visit my website www.annitownend.comA big thank you to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design and marketing of the podcast and to Tom at Brown Bear Studios for the excellent production of this episode.To contact Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd do email us on anni@annitownend.com and lucy@lucykidd.com, or via our dedicated email address connect@collaborationequation.comTo explore more about how to find your Collaborative Edge™,  visit our website www.collaborationequation.com, subscribe to our fortnightly Leadership Conversations and follow us on LinkedIn Collaboration Equation™.  We look forward to connecting and collaborating with you, thank you for listening.

ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this 2-part series, Dr. Osman Ahmed from University of Chicago covers liver-directed therapies for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs or neuroendocrine cancer). In this first episode, he outlines the types of liver-directed therapies and elaborates on ablative techniques including the newest technique, histotripsy. Listen to a frank discussion of how histotripsy works, when it might be used, and what its current limitations are.TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVER-DIRECTED THERAPY INCLUDING HISTOTRIPSY:What is liver-directed therapy? How does it work? Is this considered “surgery”? What is a surgery and what is a “procedure?”What are the types of liver-directed therapies used for neuroendocrine cancer? Which neuroendocrine cancers are they used for and when are they used? How do you decide who is a good candidate and if it will be effective?When are liver-directed therapies NOT used? Can someone who has had a Whipple undergo liver-directed therapy?What is the ablation zone? What is a heat sink effect?What is histotripsy? How does it work?When is histotripsy used (tumor grade, type of tumor - PNET/lung NET, size, number of tumor, location)? Can they be used for liver tumors even if there are tumors outside the liver?What are the limitations to histotripsy? What happens to the liver tissue after ablation? What are the results or success rates of patients being treated? Can histotripsy “cure” NET? How do you decide between the various types of liver-directed therapies? MEET DR. OSMAN AHMED:Osman Ahmed, MD, is an expert vascular and interventional radiologist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions. Using image-guided technology and small, sophisticated instruments, Dr. Ahmed performs minimally invasive procedures for acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, peripheral vascular disease, liver/bone/lung/kidney cancer, spinal fractures, uterine fibroids and more. He also implants inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, which prevent a blood clot from traveling around the body or creating a blockage.In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Ahmed researches novel treatment options that improve outcomes for patients. His research on liver cancer, IVC filters and venous diseases has been published in several high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Radiology, Chest, Journal of American College of Radiology, and Journal of Surgical Oncology.Dr. Ahmed also believes in the importance of educating medical students, residents, fellowships and peers in order to enhance health care across the world. He has been invited to speak at a number of symposiums, practicums and national/international meetings about the newest advancements in interventional radiology.Visit lacnets.org/podcast/38 for the podcast, transcript, and resources. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

 About Joe El HageJoe El Hage is a passionate audiopreneur with a deep love for music and sound. Growing up in a musical family, Joe's journey began at eight when he picked his first guitar. Over the years, his love for music grew, leading him to explore various genres, from blues to heavy metal. After completing a degree in industrial engineering, Joe took a bold step into the world of audio, culminating in his founding JH Audio and Consulting. Based in Dubai, Joe has worked with major brands like Etihad Airways and Maastricht Bank, crafting sonic identities that resonate with audiences on an emotional level. He is also the creator and host of the Voices of Dubai podcast, which highlights diverse and inspiring voices in the region.About This EpisodeIn this episode, Joe joins host Hilmarie Hutchison to discuss his journey from growing up in a musical family to becoming an audiopreneur. Joe reflects on how his love for music and sound evolved, sharing his experiences moving from Montreal to Dubai and the turning points in his career that led him to create Voices of Dubai. He talks about the power of sound in building emotional connections for brands and gives a fascinating insight into sonic branding.Joe also discusses his experience working with major brands to craft their audio identities and how he believes sound can help businesses enhance their brand presence. He explains the importance of strategic planning for young entrepreneurs and shares valuable advice on embracing risks and following one's passion while staying focused on long-term goals.The episode wraps up with Joe sharing his thoughts on Dubai's Music City and its opportunities for aspiring musicians and audio professionals in the region. Joe also offers a personal reflection on his Green Pill moment, sharing insights into how embracing failures and building strong networks have been key to his success.Quotes2:38 - Music to me wasn't just entertainment and showmanship. It was also a way for me to really disconnect from the pressures of life and truly relax. 8:57— to me, sounds have the power to instantly recall feelings and memories in ways that text and visuals simply can't.10:32—The more senses you use in your advertising, marketing, or communications, the more likely you are to be remembered by people who are watching your show, listening to your ad, or hearing your voice.14:37 - Be strategic in everything that you do.14:39—Passion is great. If you have passion, it will drive you, but planning and being strategic will ensure that you reach your goal. 17:24 - Success doesn't happen overnight.Useful LinksWebsite:https://www.jhaudio.ae/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jhaudioae/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.lepelerinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audiojoe/The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

Hiii! Thank you for listening to our podcast! We are almost at 5K DOWNLOADS!!!! When we do hit 5k, we will be doing a collab with another podcaster! AND WE ARE SO EXCITED! Also if you listen on Spotify, please answer the poll for this episode.ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this episode we discuss the possible friendships with characters from the series Wings of Fire (Tui T Sutherland) and Keeper of the Lost Cities (Shannon Messenger) If you haven't read the books or are very early in the series (before book 3) maybe don't listen to this episode or you can just SPOILER ALERT for some things. ENJOY!Also shoutout to Nanny the mannequin head! (cover for this episode!) SLAAAY! If you've made it this far reading good job! cause now it is time for the backstory of NANNY. Also Copilot AI wrote this story. Here it is: Once upon a time in the quirky town of Quirkville, two imaginative girls decided to embark on a peculiar project. Armed with a block of styrofoam, a box of makeup, and a wild sense of humor, they set out to create the most fabulous mannequin head the world had ever seen. They named her Nanny.Nanny started as a simple styrofoam block, but under the artistic hands of the girls, she quickly transformed into a masterpiece. They gave her bright blue eyeshadow that could be seen from space, rosy cheeks that looked like she had just run a marathon, and lips so red they could stop traffic. To top it all off, they glued on a wig that looked like it had been borrowed from a 1980s rock star.Nanny wasn't just any mannequin head; she had a personality. The girls decided she was a retired opera singer who now spent her days giving unsolicited fashion advice. They placed her on the living room table, and every time someone walked by, they would hear Nanny's imaginary voice saying things like, “Darling, those shoes with that dress? Bold choice!” or “Sweetheart, have you considered a different shade of lipstick?”One day, the family dog decided to join in the fun. He took a liking to Nanny and would often sit by her, wagging his tail as if he were listening to her stories. The girls imagined Nanny telling the dog about her glamorous days on stage, complete with dramatic paw gestures and high-pitched howls.Things took a hilarious turn when the little brother decided to introduce Nanny to his toy dinosaur, Rex. He was convinced that Nanny and Rex were destined to be best friends. He would set up tea parties for them, where Nanny would “sip” her tea with elegance, and Rex would clumsily knock over the teacups with his tiny arms.One evening, the family had guests over for dinner. As they sat around the table, Nanny's presence became the center of attention. The guests couldn't stop laughing at the absurdity of a styrofoam mannequin head giving fashion critiques and sipping imaginary tea with a dinosaur. It was the most entertaining dinner party they had ever attended.As the night came to an end, the girls tucked Nanny into her “bed” (a cozy spot on the bookshelf) and whispered goodnight. Nanny, with her fabulous makeup and rock star wig, had brought so much joy and laughter to their home. She was more than just a mannequin head; she was a beloved member of the family.And so, in the quirky town of Quirkville, Nanny the mannequin head continued to spread hilarity and happiness, proving that sometimes, the weirdest ideas can bring the most joy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiritwingspodcast.substack.com

About This EpisodeIn this episode, we sit down with Captain Sandy Yawn, known for her exemplary leadership on Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean. Captain Sandy shares her incredible journey from surviving life-threatening incidents to commanding a super yacht with grace and resilience. Sandy's stories illuminate the power of standing up for oneself, asserting with kindness, and how even the smallest acts of boldness can lead to significant personal and professional growth. Drawing lessons from her book Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm, she emphasizes the importance of treating people with respect and embodying leadership through actions. Personal growth and change are never easy, but Captain Sandy's journey through self-leadership and humility provides insight for us all. Tune in for a compelling episode filled with actionable insights and inspiring stories of bold leadership and personal development. About Captain Sandy YawnCaptain Sandy Yawn is a world-renowned captain in the yachting industry with over 30 years of experience.  Yawn's love for the ocean propelled her to achieve the highest status as a mega yacht captain in a male dominated industry. Yawn, always the professional, earned a United States Coastguard Masters of Oceans 1600T/3000T and the United States Coast Guard and Maritime Coast Guard Agency Class IV CEC. The undeniable resilience Yawn possesses has not only pushed her to the top of the yachting industry but also allowed her to focus on philanthropic collaboration, ocean advocacy, and children's education. She continually uses her experience and life's trials and tribulations to educate and help others. Yawn survived a life-threatening motorcycle accident, threat of pirates, and even cancer. She appeared on the Emmy Award winning talk show The Doctors in hopes of sharing her personal experiences to educate others about cancer and health. Yawn is currently the captain on Bravo TV's reality show Below Deck Mediterranean. Her unique leadership style of embracing teachable moments to train and educate her staff have earned her fan favorite accolades. Yawn is a hands-on type of Captain who leads by example and is not afraid to do whatever it takes to get the job done.   Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.captainsandyyawn.comLinkedIn: @CaptainSandyYawnInstagram: @captainsandrayawnSupport the Show.-------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Emma Harris, Finance Director, M&S Food, Property and Retail. Together we delve into: How to bring alignment in corporate worldThe importance of amplifying your strengthsStaying authentic in more challenging environmentsEmma's three key encouragements to leaders:Stay true to yourself and your valuesFind an environment where you can thrive…doesn't have to be easy, but you can bring value through your leadershipAmplify your strengths, that's where you'll get the highest ROIAbout Emma HarrisEmma is a senior finance leader, balancing living in Yorkshire with her partner and 2 boys, and working her London-based finance director role. Spending over 20 years in retail, leading finance teams, Emma is passionate about driving shareholder value for the organisation through commercial curiosity, leading great teams and her own self development. To connect, follow and find out more about Emma:LinkedIn: Emma HarrisTo listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend:www.annitownend.com/podcastTo contact me Anni Townend: Email me on anni@annitownend.com Visit my website www.annitownend.com Subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today.Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do.They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Chris Harte, Chief Executive and Commercial Real Estate Partner at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP - a leading Scottish law firm committed to providing straightforward advice, clarity on cost and to building strong trusting relationships with clients ensuring that their evolving needs are met with focus and care. Together we delve into:What it means to "Serve to Lead" and that leadership is not about you.The importance of Being Curious  and to remember firstly that "the issue is never the issue", and secondly ‘not knowing' all of the answers is a feature not a bug!How focusing our energy - not dispersing it - is key to strategy and that limitations can be useful, and helpful rather than a hindrance.Chris's three key encouragements to leaders1. Help others to succeed - be a leader - focus more on asking questions than providing answers;2. Identify priorities - use limitations to help focus minds on conscious choices;3. Retain a sense of perspective - keep a sense of humour close at hand and don't take yourself too seriously - a wee bit of humility goes a long way.To contact Chris:LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/chris-harteTo find out more about Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP follow them on linkedin and do go to their website.To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn. I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with my two guests, Susie Ballentyne an Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, a fellow podcaster, facilitator, leadership coach, and keynote speaker.We delve together into: The importance of continually developing your skills as a leader, both individually and as part of a team.The value of both mentors and coaches to leaders.The challenges of building, leading and inspiring teams in today's complex and convoluted working environment.The really key requirements of a good leader.Susie and Bob's Three key encouragements for leaders looking to grow and develop their leadership:Always remember that others have been there before you.  Very few, if any, challenges are genuinely new and unique and people will always be prepared to help you be your best self if you seek the right support.One of the key challenges for developing leaders is learning to let go of tasks that can be done by the team and freeing up time to focus on the larger issues.  The great thing is that by delegating well and empowering your team members you build trust and capability in them that they will really appreciate as they develop themselves.Pay attention to your relationships and your personal brand as absolute priorities.  They are fundamental to your future success and deserve to be given very special treatment. Connect with Susie and Bob:LinkedIn: Bob Judson and Susie BallentyneWebsite: Leading4LifeTo listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers. I have known Carolyn for many years and am a huge fan, she is a regular speaker on the Marketing Leaders Programme, and herself a huge fan of developing marketing leadership.Together we delve into:Embracing challenge Becoming compellingDriving simplicity…  Carolyn's Three Key Encouragements to Leaders Be a Skilled Sailor - Change your mindset about problems – see them as unique and amazing opportunities to make you better than you were yesterday. Be Compelling - What will make people follow you?  Jeff Bezos famously said ‘Your brand is what people say about you when no one is listening' - Do you know what that is for YOU? For your brand of leadership? Simplify - don't buy into the complexity. My Chief Marketing Officer talks about focusing on the OUTCOME and the simpler you make this for your team the better. Do the work to make it simple, NOT complex.  To contact Carolyn:LinkedIn – Carolyn Youdell (she is the only one!)Email: carolyn.youdell@specsavers.comAbout Carolyn:At work. I am a Marketer. I've spent over 20 years working agency and brand side. With and on world-famous brands.Across all Marketing, Communications & Digital disciplines. As Group Marketing Director for Specsavers I am working collaboratively across regions and teams to drive the synergies and value that can be derived from centrally led activity. I am passionate about well-run teams, well-rounded teams. At Life: I am a Mum. Partner. Sister. Daughter. Friend. Dog lover. Pilates poser. 5Ker. Book reader. Stuff Hoarder. Traveller. Chef. Wine drinker. Shoe fancier. To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.com.A big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy - built upon an ethos of stimulating brilliance through providing the space for people to engage in transformative and disruptive, and impactful fun learning experiences. Together we delve into:How do we create a learning environment that stimulates brilliance and the right to be your very best person, the very best version of yourself.How the quality of conversations that we have today has a direct correlation to who you will be in the next 5 - 10 years and beyond. The importance of disruption, and asking What happens if we do something differently, what is possible?Being intentional about our impact, and conscious of how the decisions we make now have a massive impact beyond what we are conscious of now.Akin's encouragements to leaders looking to create a learning environment which stimulates brilliance:We each have a key role to play in expressing our humanity and raising our organisational and social consciousness.Believe in yourself, you are brilliant, practise looking in the mirror and saying ‘I am brilliant' and share your gift that will bring warmth and light.About Akin ThomasI first met Akin at the Diversity and Inclusion Global Forum in May 2023. We, my colleagues and I, were blessed to have Akin and his team as our neighbours in the exhibitors hall. An experienced exhibitor used to sharing his wisdom and knowledge he readily shared with us. We spoke in passing about his being a guest on the podcast. Since then I have followed Akin on LinkedIn, and the prompt to ask him was a post in which he shared how he had been back to see his sister in Lagos and spent time researching his own history, including rediscovering his original name, Okukenu, which means ambition, independence, strength, reliability and determination.AKD Solutions is all about brilliance, helping people to develop their unique potential and is fuelled by these beliefs:Brilliance is in every person and organisationIn the uniqueness of every person and organisationIn the power of conversation to stimulate new thinking and changeIn developing meaningful and genuine relationshipsThat everything should be funAKD Solutions has a special sports division dedicated to helping people and organisations develop their full potential in physical activity.The AKD Team challenge a lot, laugh a lot, eat a lot - they have fun and are intentional in making a lasting impact in all that they do.Contact:LinkedIn: Akin ThomasWebsite: AKD Solutions

About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Karen Wilkinson, inspiring and award winning Marketing Director. We delve together into: The power of connecting with your Values & PurposeHow knowing your Strengths and not sweating your weaknesses is the best way to Focus and FlyWhy Courage & Belief and Stepping out of your comfort zone is all part of being BraveAdventure Seeking - On seizing the day and going for it!Karen's three key encouragements to leaders looking to Be Brave, Fly and Focus Unlock the power of maximising your strengths - Acknowledge what support you need to be at your best - people who compliment you, your support team. And be mindful of overusing your strengths! Feel the fear and do it anyway - The immense power in self belief, power of possible, managed risks, seeking growth opportunities, believing in others.  Accept not everything will go to plan...that's ok! Adapt, pivot, change if you need to…. That's all part of a Marketing Leaders toolkit.Stay curious, embrace adventure.. And smile - The world, our teams, our customers (next gen!)technology is all changing. Stay curious, we'll never ‘know it all', seek adventure and find enjoyment in all you do . After all, we work, love, live to find fulfilment, growth and connect with our values .. whilst having fun along the way! About KarenKaren is a passionate marketing leader - with over 25 years of experience working in consumer products and financial services & banking. Most recently Marketing Director for AkzoNobel, parent of Dulux for 9 years. Adding colour to lives and creating beautiful living spaces. Currently with Evergreen Garden Care as Marketing Director UK&I, where she continues to connect with her passions for colour, growth and being outdoors. She graduated from Dublin City University with BA in international marketing and languages, and has worked, lived and studied in Ireland, Spain, Germany, Austria and Slovenia. Karen lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband and is a parent to two teens. Their 19yr old son is on a solo adventure in Japan, and 18yr old daughter is preparing for A levels. Together they teach Karen to have fun, be brave and practise what I preach (to them!).  She loves being outdoors and being active… running, cycling, hiking, swimming, skiing, walking! And never says no to a challenge with friends. She is always seeking new learning, travel and adventures.. Ice skating, painting, and has climbed 2000m mountains, cycled through the Alps and Dolomites, enjoys kayaking and cold water swimming.Connect with KarenLinkedIn: Karen Wilkinson To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.com A big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production. To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn. I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and WalesWe delve together into: How as a leader the main tool in your leadership is yourself, which means you need to understand how you work - your strengths and weaknessesWhy getting the right team is crucial and making sure you recruit people who are different from you, and who have the right skills and personality to fit with the organisation and its needs.Why leadership is All about relationshipsAnd how there is no perfect leader, and the importance of knowing when good is good enough rather than aspiring to be everything all at once!Helen's Three Key Encouragements to Leaders Know when you need to dive into the detail on an issue (you can't/shouldn't be across everything) and signal to your team that's what you're doingBeing a leader is seeking to be a better version of yourselfIt can be lonely, have some support networksTo connect, follow and find out more about Helen:LinkedIn: Helen StephensonWebsite: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commissionTo find out more about Future Engage Deliver, www.futureengagedeliver.comBuy the book by Steve Radcliffe ‘Leadership Plain and Simple'https://www.pearson.com/en-gb/subject-catalog/p/leadership-plain-and-simple/To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend do go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.About Helen StephensonI was first introduced to Helen Stephenson by Steve Radcliffe, who thought we would partner well together in some Executive Team Coaching for Helen's team.  He was right! Helen and I have worked together with her leadership team over the past few years. We have introduced them to Future Engage Deliver, a leadership approach developed by Steve Radcliffe and wonderfully written about in his book Leadership Plain and Simple. And have gone on to share with my colleague Emily Court the Future Engage Deliver approach with the wider organisation of leaders, and their teams. It has been a privilege to work with Helen, and to be trusted by her to lead this programme - her commitment to developing people, and their leadership in particular has never wavered. On many occasions she has joined a development day, and been part of the welcoming and opening of the day sharing her leadership story, her values and beliefs, her passion and purpose. So I was thrilled when we agreed she would be a guest on my podcast, enabling listeners to learn from Helen, to be inspired and motivated in their leadership.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Julian Roberts, Executive Business Coach, Podcast Host of Helping Organisations ThriveWe delve together into: Why the need for resilience in leadership in today's workplace is greater than ever.How to create a resilient mindset to lead your team and organisation.And how to create resilient teams that are better equipped to navigate challenges and thrive in an ever-changing environment.Julian's Three Key Encouragements to Leaders Lead by example, through developing a resilient mindset and behaviours that inspire confidence in others, helping them to adapt to change; and as part of that foster a supportive work environment, one in which people are helped to navigate challenges and uncertainties effectively.  Create daily habits that build resilience as a leader all embedded within your purpose.Focus on the 3 P's of Purpose, Psychological Safety and Processes - Reduce, Regulate and RepairContact Julian:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesroberts/Website: https://www.julianrobertsconsulting.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesroberts45/To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.About Julian RobertsJulian Roberts, an Executive Business Coach with a background in commercial and sales, is passionate about people, resiliency, and business. He has held a number of senior strategic commercial positions for multinational corporations such as Heinz, Yoplait, and Johnson & Johnson, as well as for family-owned businesses.In 2017, he launched his coaching practice, working with individuals and teams from various industries, including food, FMCG, retail, media, engineering, financial services, legal, construction, and medical.

About This EpisodeIn a world where personal branding is not just a buzzword but a critical component of success, Dorie Clark stands as a guiding expert on reinvention, authenticity, and communication. Dorie shares her own bold journey, which has led her into defying norms and advocating for genuine self-representation. It's not just about creating a brand; it's about weaving your true identity into the narrative that you present to the world. Dorie describes the role leaders have in fostering an environment where being human is normalized and the common myths around striking a balance between professionalism and personal truth. She also provides insights into how best to create and leverage your personal branding through social media in a way that encourages you to find your unique voice, build social proof, and create content that resonates with your expertise and values. Dorie's personal branding method is not just about being seen; it's about being recognized for who you truly are and the value you bring to the table. Tune in for an actionable and insightful episode on building a brand that is authentically yours. About Dorie ClarkDorie Clark helps individuals and companies get their best ideas heard in a crowded, noisy world. She has been named three times as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. She was honored as the #1 Communication Coach by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards and one of the Top 5 Communication Professionals in the World by Global Gurus. She is a keynote speaker and teaches for Columbia Business School. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. She is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and consults and speaks for clients such as Google, Yale University, and the World Bank. Forbes has declared that “her insights connect marketing, social media, communications, learning technologies, and personal discovery to give us a blueprint for success in the future economy.” She is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, a producer of a multiple Grammy-winning jazz album, and a Broadway investor.  Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.dorieclark.comFree Long Game Strategic Thinking Self-Assessment: https://dorieclark.com/thelonggameDownload Your Recognized Expert Self-Assessment Toolkit: https://dorieclark.com/toolkitTwitter: twitter.com/dorieclarkLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doriec Facebook: facebook.com/dorieclarkauthorInstagram: instagram.com/dorieclarkYouTube: youtube.com/DorieClark

About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group, at the Department for Education, UK. John and I were invited to be in conversation by and for the annual Transform Applied Leadership Summit, held virtually this year on 8th March 2024. The title of our conversation Understanding Ourselves and Understanding Others - a leadership perspective is the title of the summit.(For listeners who don't know about Transform Applied Leadership I share their details at the end of the podcast, along with ways in which you can connect with John.)John and I delve together into: How becoming a leader is all about finding your own leadership The alignment between who we are, how we lead and why we lead, and what it means to be an authentic leaderThe importance of being aware of individual and collective leadership behaviour and the impact that it has on others 360 degree leadership and measuring our leadership achievements through the successes of othersJohn's three key encouragements for leaders looking to grow their leadership identity, build greater confidence and understanding in their leadership behaviours.We never need to create our leadership approach, or copy it from others - we just need to find it, observe it and look after itWe don't need to worry about making time for DOING leadership, only for THINKING ABOUT leadership - it's not an extra job, it's how we do the job we haveListen to others but trust your instincts - there is no right answerHow to connect with John Edwards on LinkedInThe Transform Applied Leadership Summit happens annually and is designed to stimulate new ways of thinking and behaving in our leadership. Delegates come from education and reflect upon their own leadership, have conversations with other leaders, and to hear speakers from different backgrounds.To find out more about the Summit, and Leadership Applied the leadership study and research; the leadership experts and about the Future Engage Deliver approach to leadership developed by Steve Radcliffe do go to the website:https://www.transformapplied.co.uk/leadership-appliedContact Anni Townend  anni@annitownend.com www.annitownend.comAbout John EdwardsHaving started out as a secondary school maths teacher, I've had the privilege to work in schools, local government and now central government - but still, when asked what I do, the word ‘teacher' is the first word that comes to mind.  11 years in three schools was followed by 14 years working in three different local authorities, responsible for the full range of education and skills functions in largely urban settings.  I now head up the Department for Education's Regions Group, covering improvement, intervention and capacity-building for schools, children's social care and SEND through 9 regional teams.I am proud to have grown up and lived all my life in the north - for more than 20 years in Sheffield where my wife and I both work and where my kids have grown up.  We have one rule in our house: there's always time for a hug.  When neither working nor hugging, I love watching cricket, riding my bike and walking on the beach or in the hills.

About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Tanya Shadrick - author of The Cure for Sleep: her memoir of a late waking life, a story of breaking free, and making a more creative life; Tanya is founder of the Selkie Press; editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed Wild Woman Swimming.  She is a community builder of writers and storytellers through Substack where she writes, and invites you to share your stories.We delve together into: What it takes - and costs - to build an authentic life of one's own, while continuing to honour our roles within families, workplaces, and communities.And explore four key themes:The voices around us - and the beliefs that we form about ourselves and our abilities because of what is praised or punished.Our Size and Shape - and how related to beliefs about ourselves, and our abilities, we (perhaps) make ourselves smallerWork - and how writing about work is central to Tanya's storytellingThe importance of service, of finding the best in ourselves, and each other, for the good of others, and to deliver use and meaning to othersThree key encouragementsLook how far you've come… We can forget how hard we once found things that are now a core part of our senior roles - public speaking, say, or preparing a visual presentation for stakeholders or investors. Write 500 words from the you of now to the twenty-something you once were, starting out. Be in dialogue. Remember the vivid details. It releases a kind of energy that helps us be better mentors and encouragers to our graduate staff and our career returners. A list of what you love…  spend an hour making a list of 100 things you love about your work life. It will seem impossible to get anywhere near that number. Your first few items might seem so simple, so insufficient - just a list of obvious things: the salary, the pension, the status, the holiday allowance. But as you persist, the process starts to yield surprising results - by the time you get to around sixty, or eighty, most people find themselves remembering their deepest values, their fiercest ambitions and so on.How do you talk about your job to those you don't work with?  This is a very different exercise from crafting ‘an elevator pitch' and its purpose is deeper, broader. Having a simple, authentic way to speak with quiet pride about what you do is one of the most useful ways to connect with other people - it extends to them the possibility of sharing what matters to them too: whether that's their paid work, their passion, or an unpaid voluntary role.Contact Tanya via her website, for writing resources, and podcasts:www.thecureforsleep.comhttps://tanyashadrick.substack.com/To contact Anni Townend anni@annitownend.com www.annitownend.comAbout Tanya ShadrickI first heard of Tanya through a friend that I met some years ago via Instagram. Knowing my love of life writing, and of memoir, she asked me if I had read, and did I know Tanya Shadrick.  I didn't. However the title of her book excited me, I wanted to know more about her, and about her writing. I read the book over a matter of days, snatching moments in my day to read, and was inspired by her openness and generosity of spirit. More recently she has shared via Substack and Instagram her experience of being with her mother at the end of her life, and her death. Tanya writes beautifully, poetically and is an inspiration to us to wake up, to make time to find and be creative, and to share our stories. 

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Moses Tai Founder and CEO African Development Choices (ADC), Author of ‘There Is Shade' and Speaker.We delve together into the working culture of African Development Choices, in particular how they encourage community and reflect who they are in what they do: Seeking and giving input, raising awareness of choiceShowing and taking initiative as part of sustainable changeCommitment to the organisation and its purpose through building belief and hope, and working togetherMoses' Three Key Encouragements to Leaders Develop a strong vision Recruit and retain talented people Build well structured teamsConnect with Moses Tai, and find out more about African Development Choiceswww.linkedin.com/in/mosestaihttps://mybook.to/TISHADEhttps://africandevelopmentchoices.org/To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.About MosesMy mission with the podcast is to be in conversation with people who have a passion and purpose (no matter how small or large), and, who want to make a difference through their leadership, and to give them a way of sharing their story to inspire, confidence, care and courage in you the  listener - far and wide. So when Taryn Weeks of Sparks Marketing suggested that Moses would be a great guest I contacted him, and bought a copy of his book ‘There Is Shade'. Moses is an inspiring leader, a passionate voice for sustainable change. 

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today.They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Roger Mortlock, Chief Executive Officer, CPRE, the countryside charity. Together we delve into what it means to lead:A heritage organisation, being openIn a federated structure, being humbleA campaigning organisation, being braveROGER'S THREE ENCOURAGEMENTS TO LEADERSDo it your way - learn from the leaders who help you grow as a person as well as a leaderFind and honour that which gives you joy at work, what you love - give yourself space to flourish as well as face into the challengeKeep making the time and space to imagine the futureTo contact RogerLinkedIn: Roger MortlockWebsite:  www.cpre.org.ukAbout Roger MortlockI first met Roger some twenty years ago and have had the privilege of partnering with him, and the teams he has led and been part of over the years.  To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

About This EpisodeIn this episode, Erica Rankin, the dynamic founder behind Bro Dough, a health-focused cookie dough brand, shares her entrepreneurial journey, leaving behind a traditional career path to start something new. She reveals how her passion for healthy living and her knack for baking merged into Bro Dough, a classic tale of identifying a gap in the market and filling it with a product driven by passion and purpose. Erica provides a candid look at the hurdles and triumphs associated with starting a business from scratch, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, strategic networking, and financial savvy—skills that she honed to transform her startup into the thriving company it is today. Erica's story underscores the significance of living one's truth and the fulfillment that comes from following the life you want. This episode serves as a blueprint for those hungry for personal and professional growth. About Erica RankinErica Rankin is the founder and CEO (Chief Everything Officer) of Bro Dough, a functional & nostalgic snack brand. They recently just launched their new natural & gluten free protein cookie dough bites which will be hitting shelves across Canada. Erica has built a community of almost 300k followers across her social channels completely organically, and bootstrapped Bro Dough for the first 2 and a half years. Her mission is to showcase the reality of entrepreneurship through social media and take her community along for the journey.  Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://eatbrodough.ca/LinkedIn: @EricaRankinInstagram: @eatbrodoughTikTok: @eatbrodough

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Tracey Wilkinson, host of the Investor Meets Innovator Podcast by Life Sciences Western Australia.About Investor Meets Innovator by LSWA:In this limited podcast series, we've brought together a series of conversations with experts from medical science to finance to help demystify investing in biotech, medtech and digital health (also known as the life sciences).This podcast has been brought to you by Life Sciences WA (Western Australia's Life Sciences Industry Association) in collaboration with Talking HealthTech. It has been possible with funding support from the West Australian government through the New Industries Fund and the REDI initiative, managed by MTPConnect on behalf of the Medical Research Future Fund and with the support of ANDHealth. For more, follow Life Sciences WA on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to the mailing list at lifescienceswa.com.au.About This EpisodeIn this episode of the Investor Meets Innovator Podcast, host Peter Birch is joined by Ian Brown, Executive Chairman, and Intan Oldakowska, Chief Scientific Officer, of Rex Ortho. They discuss the journey of Rex Ortho, a platform technology company focused on orthopaedic fixations, particularly in proximal femoral fractures.Intan shares the background of Rex Ortho, which started in 2012 when she and her co-founder, Matt Oldakowski, were approached by a surgeon with a need for a solution to fixation failures. Intan and Matt embarked on their PhD research, learning about biomechanical engineering, regulatory requirements, and commercialisation. After several pivots and investments, they are now preparing for a clinical trial.Ian, who joined the organisation later, talks about his decision to invest in Rex Ortho. He was drawn to the idea because it came from a surgeon with a genuine need, and he appreciated the effort and investment Intan and Matt put into understanding the market and gathering feedback from surgeons. Ian conducted his due diligence by interviewing surgeons and industry executives to assess the potential of the technology.Throughout the episode, listeners gain insight into the challenges and successes of launching a healthcare startup, the importance of collaboration between clinicians and engineers, and the balance between financial returns and positive impact in healthcare investments.To learn more about Rex Ortho and their innovative orthopaedic fixations, visit their website https://www.rexortho.com.au/ We'd love your feedback on this podcast series, please take a moment to complete this short survey: ​​https://forms.office.com/r/W0R1cEtMjh The LSWA Podcast is brought to you by Life Sciences WA. Stay updated on LSWA and connect by visiting our website https://www.lifescienceswa.com.auThis show is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network — the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.Check out more episodes from LSWA Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-sciences-wa-investment-series-investor-meets-innovator/id1660685214Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UEdKH8spewetYPt0GcxLJ

About This EpisodeIn this episode, we were honored to host Jeff Hamaoui, a visionary in the realm of wellness and longevity. As co-founder of Modern Elder Academy, Jeff offers insights into the beauty of aging and the richness of experience that comes with it. Modern Elder Academy's lens on aging is a powerful tool for realigning actions with core values and building the courage to forge a new path when necessary. Jeff's own tale, marked by a sudden move to Baja with his family and supporting regenerative communities, serves as an inspiration for those looking to navigate life's transitions with grace and boldness. We also explore the idea that life is a series of seasons, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities for growth. Along the way, Jeff discusses the keys to longevity, highlighting the three most important pillars: purpose, wellness, and especially community. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that will invite you to pause and reconnect your bold actions with your core values. About Jeff HamaouiJeff Hamaoui is Co-Founder and Chief Education and Innovation Officer of Modern Elder Academy, the first-ever ‘midlife wisdom school.' Dedicated to reframing the concept of aging, Modern Elder Academy (MEA) supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. With prior roles at NASA, IKEA, and Nike before permanently landing in Baja at MEA in midlife, Hamaoui is a seasoned teacher and master facilitator with an entrepreneurial mind, teacher's heart, and seeker's soul. Hamaoui is also the founder of Baja Sage, MEA's adjacent residential community. This new type of community utilizes regenerative principles to support flourishing and resiliency across the entire community. Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://www.meawisdom.comInstagram: @meawisdomFacebook: @MEAWisdomYouTube: @ModernElderAcademy

About This EpisodeIn the realm of high performance and personal development, few things resonate more deeply than the pursuit of authenticity and the boldness required to achieve it. Our latest episode featuring Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psychologist, delves into these very concepts, exploring the profound impact of a bold mindset on our capacity to excel in life's various arenas. Michael begins by deconstructing the notion of boldness, presenting it as a deep expression of one's true self, unencumbered by the fear of judgment or failure. Michael also dives into an exploration of mastery and the pivotal role mindset plays in achieving it. He draws an analogy with gravity—an invisible yet undeniable force—emphasizing that mastering a craft is not just about skill execution but about developing a profound understanding of oneself. Michael also discusses the concept of FOPO- fear of other people's opinions- and its effect on boldness and high performance. He delves into the neurological underpinnings of our desire for social acceptance and the psychological tug-of-war between the need for belonging and the pursuit of authenticity. Tune in for an inspiring call to overcome the weight of societal expectations, highlighting the power of truth-telling and the courage required to step into our authentic selves towards peak performance.  About Michael GervaisDr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, author and one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organizations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow organizations, teams and individuals to thrive in pressure-packed environments. Gervais' influence can be felt across many touchpoints of popular culture. His clients include the NFL's Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO's. Gervais has worked across three summer Olympic Games (Tokyo, Rio, London) and two winter Olympic Games as a high-performance psychologist supporting Team USA, most recently for USA Surfing in Tokyo 2021. Dr. Gervais is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast that explores the psychology of the world's most extraordinary thinkers and doers. In the top 1% of podcasts globally, Finding Mastery crossed the 25 million downloads milestone in 2021. Gervais has an upcoming book, The First Rule of Mastery, that's being published by Harvard Business Review Press in November 2023. Previously, Gervais wrote an Audible Original, Compete to Create: An Approach to Living and Leading Authentically, with NFL coach Pete Carroll (2020). A published, peer-reviewed author and nationally recognized speaker on optimal human performance, Dr. Gervais has been featured in premier media outlets including NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine. Dr. Gervais holds a doctorate degree in psychology, specializing in sport performance, and a master's degree in kinesiology. He completed his PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Bruce Ogilvie, often referred to as the father of American applied sport psychology. Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.findingmastery.netInstagram: @findingmasteryYouTube: @FindingMasteryLinkedIn: @FindingMastery

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Strategic Insights Professional, Executive Coach and MentorWe delve and explore together leadership values and skills, and the importance of these in Febronia's life, leadership, insights and mentoring work. In particular the values of:IntegrityCollaborationHonestyEmpathyFebronia's three encouragement to leaders:Bear in mind that people have gone through very difficult times: the pandemic, the economic crisis. Be kind with your feedback, with your encouragement, with your guidance, be supportive, have empathy for your teams, and try to instil in them a sense of safety so that they can come and they can share their views and perceptions freely. And also, if you have time, please do some mentoring. There are lots of young people out there at universities and schools, at the beginning of their jobs, who really could do with a guiding hand.How to contact FebroniaLinkedIn: Febronia RuoccoAbout FebroniaI first met Febronia through LinkedIn - she not only liked my podcast, but also commented, and messaged me personally. Febronia has her own podcast weekly roundup of the best listens, and it is a huge honour to have been chosen by her more than once! She is a Strategic Insights Professional and Executive Coach. And she is also a Leadership and Career Mentor for Undergraduates at Durham and Lancaster University. After several exchanges via LinkedIn we arranged a call and discovered that we shared similar passions, and had some shared experiences. I am delighted that she agreed to be my guest, and to share her leadership story.To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website: www.annitownend.com/podcastA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

About This EpisodeIn this episode, Dr. Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, discusses how we can best think about and practice failure. Amy distinguishes between the different types of failure while also clarifying preventable mistakes from intelligent failures- the latter being a byproduct of calculated risk-taking that often leads to significant insights and innovation. She encourages a reframing of our perception of failure, advocating for a healthy acceptance of intelligent failures as steppingstones in uncharted territories. Amy shares practical strategies for embracing vulnerability and harnessing setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth, acting as a guide for leaders, innovators, and anyone seeking to transform their approach to failure. Tune in as Amy encourages us to openly greet the unfamiliar and to recognize that within our boldest actions lies the key to our greatest achievements. About Amy EdmondsonAmy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful enterprises that contribute to the betterment of society. Edmondson has been recognized by the biannual Thinkers50 global ranking of management thinkers since 2011, and most recently was ranked #1 in 2021; she also received that organization's Breakthrough Idea Award in 2019, and Talent Award in 2017. She studies teaming, psychological safety, and organizational learning, and her articles have been published in numerous academic and management outlets, including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Harvard Business Review and California Management Review. Her 2019 book, The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation and Growth (Wiley), has been translated into 15 languages. Edmondson's newest book, Right Kind of Wrong (Atria), provides a framework for how we can think about, discuss, and practice failure wisely, using human fallibility as a tool for making ourselves and our organizations smarter.  Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: @AmyEdmondsonTwitter: @AmyCEdmondson

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already, please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Meera Craston, a highly experienced senior leader and executive coach; and co-founder of Next Brave Move. Meera is committed to supporting individuals, teams and organisations to thrive, demonstrate their impact and bring about positive change.Together we delve into:How understanding and embracing your heritage can enable you to more fully connect with your passion and purpose; How tuning into your strengths and into what comes naturally to you can open up new possibilities for exploring your leadership;The beauty of the ‘reset', and how discovering and using your ‘reset function' can help you in re-evaluating and ‘course correcting' your leadership as you go along.The importance of having a support network who act as ‘thinking partners' to help you stay ‘on course'. Meera's three key encouragements for leaders:1.  At times when you feel stuck, there's something very valuable about taking stock and weighing up whether you are holding onto an old narrative that was once very valuable but over time has become less relevant and is no longer serving you well 2.  Be true to yourself and recognise that careers do not need to be linear and that it's never too late to change direction and build new dreams3.  Creating space and being brave and exploratory can often lead to the most amazing opportunities.A huge thanks to Meera for sharing so much of herself, her  thoughts, insights and experiences.To find out more about Meera and Next Brave Move, find, follow and contact her at: LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meeracraston/WEBSITEwww.nextbravemove.com EMAILmeera@nextbravemove.com To contact me Anni Townend, do email me on anni@annitownend.comABOUT MEERAMeera is a deeply purpose-driven senior leader and executive coach, and co-founder of Next Brave Move. She is committed to supporting individuals, teams and organisations to thrive, demonstrate their impact and bring about positive change. Having worked as an evaluation, impact and policy design specialist for two decades, she is a strong advocate of evidence-based (and pragmatic) decision making, who understands the challenges of leadership, consultancy and making sense of complexity.Her recent experience includes leading the UK Evaluation Society as its inaugural Executive Director, and prior to this, co-leading Ipsos UK's Policy and Evaluation Unit. This involved strategic, operational & commercial responsibilities, and leading the people, talent development, and cultural aspects of the Unit.Looking forwards, her evolving portfolio of work brings together her leadership, consulting, and evaluation experience, and her longstanding interest in re-imagining the dynamics of work-life, effectively navigating transitions, and exploring the intricate evolution of mission and identity.

About This EpisodeIn this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of books and publishing with our special guest, Angela Engel. Angela is the powerhouse behind The Collective Book Studio, and she offers an inside look into the ever-evolving publishing industry. Fueled by the boldness inspired by her mother and grandmother, Angela's compelling narrative takes us through her journey to founding her own publishing house after a successful career in sales and marketing. She also discusses the role of boldness in leadership and how stories that connect people and provide inspiration hold the most power. Angela shares invaluable insights into the art of creating a captivating book and the essentiality of authenticity not only in the publishing world but in everything that you do. Tune in for an enlightening episode on the power of stories and being true to yourself. About Angela EngelAngela Engel grew up in Minneapolis, MN, and now calls Oakland, CA, home. For many years, she worked in sales and marketing for nationally known category leaders in publishing, including Chronicle Books, Ten Speed Press, Cameron + Company, Dwell Studio, and Moleskine. She has sold to key national and international retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Nordstrom, and Target and became a sought-after expert in the industry. Now, as founder of The Collective Book Studio, Angela has the opportunity to provide authors the support they need to get a book out into the world, from start to finish. Additional ResourcesGeneral Website: https://thecollectivebook.studio/Instagram: @thecollectivebookstudioLinkedIn: @TheCollectiveBookStudio Facebook: @TheCollectiveBookStudioTwitter: @CBS_Oakland

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their personal inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Martin Glover, HR Director for Morton Fraser - Martin is an advocate for fairness, equity and leadership development…..Together we delve into:What he really cares about, his values and beliefs, his passion and purpose - who, what and where have shaped him -  and how he lives these through his leadership : Why as leaders of organisations we should be prioritising Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging;Why targets in Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging aren't helping us get to where we need to be in organisationsAnd ask - Does improving diversity mean that inclusion and belonging will follow?Martin's three key encouragements for people looking to develop their leadership, and to lead intentionally and deliberately for diversity, inclusion and belonging.Think about the experience you are trying to create in your organisation - what do you want people to think and feel about your business Hire for the why (the Vision) this ensures people are aligned to what your organisation is trying to achieve Develop your own curiosity for difference in people and think about the value broadened outlooks like this can add to what you are trying to achieveTo find out about more about Martin, about the firm, find and follow him on: www.morton-fraser.comLinkedIn: Martin GloverTo listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, anni@annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.About MartinI first met Martin when he worked for a different organisation, and was thrilled when he contacted me at his next company to talk about leadership, and then when he moved to Morton-Fraser I moved with him! I think of myself very much as a Leadership Partner, and Martin is a true partner, a fantastic builder of relationships, he is passionate about inclusivity and diversity, and about community.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Justin Russell, Former Chief Inspector of Probation, a role that he finished in the Autumn of 2023 on the challenges and satisfactions of leading in the public sector.Together we delve into:His experience of Senior leadership in the Civil Service – the challenges and satisfactions of sharing the vision setting space with politicians and other parts of governmentOperational versus Policy leadership in the Public Sector - why most top civil service jobs go to policy specialists and why intellectual leadership is prioritised over emotional leadership in Whitehall.Justin's personal career challenge - as someone who loves policy detail and evidence - of getting the balance right between being ‘Hands off and hands on', of being on the balcony versus being on the dance floor. The challenge of engaging colleagues in an era of hybrid working – and how does remote working make leadership more or less easy / more or less satisfying? Justin's three key encouragements for leaders, whatever the sector they are working and leading in:Pay attention to your impact! Don't underestimate the shadow you cast  - or the difference it can make…………Say yes when people ask for help with career advice or mentoring – and don't be afraid to ask the people you admire for their help too. What goes around always comes around.Always keep yourself anchored by asking yourself first what is the right - fair and just -  thing to do when faced with a leadership or policy challenge – but don't beat yourself up too much if that can't be fully delivered. Leaders have to be pragmatists as well as idealists.About JustinJustin is the former Chief Inspector of Probation, a role that he finished in the Autumn of 2023. I had the privilege of partnering with him and his leadership team over a short period of time during 2023. Together we introduced the Future-Engage-Deliver approach to leadership, created by Steve Radcliffe to help the team get clear on their shared future, build bigger relationships with each other, and to deliver more now and later through others. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation's mission is to deliver ‘High quality probation and youth justice services that change people's lives for the better', their focus is on how the probation does things and on how probation makes a real life difference in the lives of the people they work with – something that has been a passion for Justin throughout his career.Contact Justin via LInkedIn, on Justin Russell, where he posts regularly.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today.Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do.They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Jane Mather, Make-up Artist and Personal StylistWe delve together into: 1How truly understanding our ‘uniqueness', and our ‘values', can help us shape our personal style and achieve our goals2How translating our ‘values' and defining our non-verbal communication skills helps us hone our personal style for success3 The importance of showing compassion to and being empowering of others.Three Key Encouragements1. The first step in honing your personal style is to identify your ‘core values' - really knowing what's important to you.The second step is understanding your impact and personal presence - addressing any concerns about your personal style to help you achieve your goals.  The third step is taking a ‘leap of faith' in and for yourself and in others!  You never know what opportunity might present itself or what you might discover!Learn more about Jane through her website:  www.janemather.co.uk, where you can also subscribe to her newsletter.Or follow Jane on Instagram: @janemather_makeupstyleTo listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.

About This EpisodeIn this episode, we delve into the bold founder's journey of Stephanie Sarka, the CEO and co-founder of 1 Atelier, a custom luxury brand dedicated to sustainability. Along the way, she shares her insights into the art of risk-taking and the importance of doing work that brings joy to you and to others. Having started in mergers and acquisitions, Stephanie quickly realized that she was more of a builder than a banker, and ultimately, went on to co-create the paid search model that has revolutionized the marketing and advertising industry and to found the custom luxury brand 1 Atelier. With her commitment to sustainability and the transformative power of technology, Stephanie has redefined what it means to be an innovative leader. About Stephanie SarkaStephanie Sarka is the Founder & CEO of 1 Atelier, the tech-enabled custom luxury brand which is disrupting the entire luxury experience and value chain. Graduating from Stanford, Stephanie started in M&A at Goldman Sachs. Realizing that she is a builder, not a banker, she spent a year running marketing for IFF in Paris before getting her MBA at HBS. She then worked at Coach for 7 years as Handbag Product Manager and GM of Mark Cross, the American luxury goods brand. Stephanie co-founded GoTo.com in 1998, where they invented the “Paid Search” business model. They took the company public in 1999 and grew it to ~$1 billion in revenue before selling it to Yahoo for $1.6 billion in 2003. This Fall, 1 Atelier is launching Farm to Arm, the first-ever luxury accessories offering that is carbon negative and biodegradable, as well as zero waste. Her mission is to heal the planet, one beautiful bag at a time. Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://1atelier.com/Check Out the New Collection Coming SoonInstagram: @1atelierluxuryLinkedIn: @StephanieSarka

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already - please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Beto Funari. Together we delve into: Acting as a humanist leader: Why human leadership matters to people feeling valued, enabled and motivated to contribute and create a better future, to learn and develop their potential; and how to do this through leading with empathy, actively listening, fostering diversity and inclusion Balancing Profit and Purpose: How balancing purpose and profit is at the heart of building a compassionate and prosperous business whilst financial success is essential it should not come at the expense of human well-being or ethical principles. Adopting a Customer-Centric Approach: How adopting a Customer-Centric Approach helps in understanding and meeting customer's needs, through building trust and loyalty and through delivering high-quality products or services. Three Key EncouragementsWhat are your three key encouragements for leaders looking to build hope and optimism?Cultivate Empathy and Deep Listening in your own leadership, be a role model to others and encourage them to cultivate empathy and deep listening, and open communication;Prioritise People through continuous learning and development;Balance Profit, Purpose, People and (Ethical) Principles, commercial success is essential however never at the expense of People and ethical Principles, have a Purpose that is bigger than Profit and includes People this will ensure sustainable successTo contact Beto, do so through LinkedIn, Roberto Funari.To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comTo contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Steen Broust Nielsen Senior Vice President Sales at Wood Mackenzie Power & RenewablesWe delve together into: 1 Trust – as a foundation for cohesive and high performing teams2 (Com)passion – caring is at the core of authentic leadership3 Meaning – fuels us all and gives us purpose4 Humility and resilience – knowing it is never about you - and that's okThree key encouragements What are your three encouragements that you would give to leaders?1. Be real – leaders are people too2. Be bold – if it matters to you it matters to others3. Be consistent – trust is earned with our teams as well as with our peersTo find out more about Steen and to get in touch with him do connect with him on LinkedIn, where he posts regularly .To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at The Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Cassandra Ogier.Together we delve into: 1. The power of presence2. Embodied leadership3. Deep listening/communicating from self-regulation4. Trusting the unfolding of lifeCassy's Three key encouragements, guiding principles for leaders to help them come home to their true nature….1. Be guided by your passion. What you love.2. Trust in yourself as a part of the whole experience of life.3. Life is happening for you, not to youTo find out more about Cassy and to get in touch with her do follow her on Instagram @thereflectivehorse and go to her website, www.thereflectivehorse.comA big thank you to my support team at The Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.About Cassandra OgierCassandra is the Founder & Director of The Reflective Horse®, providing embodied leadership experiences through partnering with horses. She is the pioneer of equine-guided programming with free-roaming horses. She created The Reflective Horse® in 2011 in the US, and has expanded her practice through The Reflective Horse® Mastery Program, teaching Practitioners, and widening the potential for free beings - horses and humans - coming together to experience a shift in perspective through somatic practices and Insight-Based mentorship. She is passionate about creating and collaborating on inspiring programming to support clients in reconnecting with their innate wisdom, and liberation from the conditioned mind. Originally from East Sussex, Cassandra moved to California with her family in 2007 where she actualized her dharma. She is the Mother of three incredible sons, of whom she is most proud and honoured to be sharing this life. She currently teaches in North and Central America and in Europe. To learn more about Cassandra visit her website, thereflectivehorse.com/about

Welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Ellie Norman, Chief Communications Officer, Manchester United Football Club. Together we delve into: How to manage your energies to be at your best, and to help others be their best through having people feel seen and validated;How connecting with people and building relationships is key to business success, whatever the business you are in;Why building a culture of belonging is so important, and what you can do to build one through hope and possibility.Ellie's Three Guiding Principles to have people feel seen and validated1) Bring the light. So be able to bring the light and to shine that light on every individual you meet.  Think about ‘How do you leave every person feeling good about themselves? ‘2) Challenge the status quo. So to ask ‘what if?'. 3) Recognise just how fortunate we are, so find that zest that fun and that energy, and to be able to bring that.About Ellie NormanI first met Ellie on the Marketing Leaders Programme, when she came to speak to the group of marketing leaders.  I was inspired by her passion and commitment to people, by her energy and enthusiasm to connect with people, and to put them at ease helping them to be their very best through learning. I love her passion for having everyone feel validated no matter where they are, or who they are or where they have come from.Recognised as customer-obsessed and target-driven, with demonstrable critical thinking skills and an ability to disrupt the status quo to achieve category beating growth. A broad, curious, perceptive thinker who combines creative and problem-solving skills to find new opportunities. Inspires teams to work with excellence, curiosity, and a ‘can do' attitude to deliver the business growth. Leads by example, able to embrace change and find a path through ambiguity, maintaining a sense of calm confidence, optimism, whilst balancing focus on long-term strategy.To find out more about Ellie and to get in touch with her do follow her on LinkedIn, where she posts regularly.To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team to the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

About This EpisodeIn this episode, Geri sits down with Tiffany Hurd, Microdosing Guide & Plant Medicine Facilitator. We explore microdosing with psilocybin and how to microdose to receive the most of your experience, the differences between microdosing and ceremonies, the benefits of working with a guide on your plant medicine journey, and the importance of integrating your psychedelic experience. Please note this episode was originally recorded on November 22, 2022.Time Stamps3:20 - Triggers: What they are and how they follow us.6:17 - What is microdosing? What's a plant ceremony?8:11 - A little history on psychedelics and plant medicine10:32 - Exploring different settings for psychedelic journeys16:38 - What it's like trying to describe your journey19:05 - The importance of post-medicine integration21:41 - Psylocibyn's impact on the body and nervous system28:44 - Accessing altered states of consciousness on your own30:58 - What is an ego death?35:07 - The Purge: Why do people vomit and poop during ceremony?39:26 - Benefits of Microdosing with a GuideAbout Tiffany HurdTiffany is a Microdosing Guide and Plant Medicine Facilitator. She guides people through Microdosing journey's and Ceremonies to shift patterns, beliefs, anxiety / depression and overall step into your most authentic expression. She focuses on getting to the root of what mental blocks are holding you back by identifying habitual patterns and limiting beliefs that have been collected over time, and shifting them through nervous system modalities such as breathwork and somatic practices.About Geri PaigeGeri is a leader in the art of personal freedom, working to create powerful catalysts for individual change and transformation. She is a nomadic entrepreneur, coach, and the founder of The Now Experiment. She is a creatrix with a degree in journalism and 15 years of experience as a professional content strategist and creator. Geri created The Now Experiment to help humans collectively reclaim what's ours - our freedom, time, energy, audacity, and all. You can find her on Instagram @geripaige.Guest LinksDownload a Free Mushroom GuideBook a Free Microdosing Call (Client Interest)Book a Free Ceremony Call (Client Interest)Tiffany Hurd InstagramWebsiteFacebook Host LinksAbundantly Curious InstagramGeri Paige InstagramThe Now Experiment NewsletterWork With Geri

Welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Rachel Eyre, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Morrisons. We delve together into: - How influencing starts with self-awareness, you are your own data bank - use it;- How leading with pride, courage, and conviction and not being a ‘paranoid overachiever' matter in leadership;- The importance of building your career around your strengths, whilst plugging the gaps;- The importance of being nice, and remembering we are all human beings.Rachel's Three Key Encouragements to Leaders and Marketing Leaders:Feel the fear and do it anywayBelieve in yourself, back yourself,  use your own data - you are your own data bank, draw on it, and replenish itBe a decent person, how you make people feel mattersAbout Rachel EyreI first met Rachel on the Marketing Leaders Programme and immediately warmed to her, was inspired and committed to her success. I have followed her leadership journey ever since and was thrilled in March 2023 to see Rachel listed as one of the top ten most powerful women in the supermarket industry! Her being included in and on this list was not a surprise, and look forward to seeing where her leadership takes her!To find out more about Rachel and to get in touch with her do follow her on LinkedIn, where she posts regularly.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Nina Holdaway, Managing Director at Accenture Song.   Together we delve into: 1. The energy flywheel, and how managing your energy is key to feeling inspiring and inspiring others2. Playing to strengths as part of being your best and helping others to be their best3. Being your authentic self and understanding human leadership and why this is more important than ever4.  How life and leadership are about the journey, not the destination, and making this journey and adventureKey EncouragementsWhat are your three or four key encouragements for leaders looking to Making Working Lives Better through their leadership.1. Look after yourself as a leader so you can bring your best every day 2. Provide clarity and direction - paint a picture of an exciting future ahead3. Create belonging: be there for people - physically & in spirit … positive role modelling goes a long way4. Be flexible, what & how Thank you, NinaTo find out more about Nina and to get in touch with her do follow her on LinkedIn where Nina posts regularly. To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team, the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with the marketing of the podcast, and to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

Welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Henrietta Norton, Founder of Wild Nutrition Together we delve into: Purpose - why purpose, instead of passion, is essential in sustainable leadership.Authenticity - and how this is really the greatest force we have. And how this is very much a personal journey that weaves the thread between personal and professional growth. Balancing being and doing - why carving out the space to be is the fuel that drives the being and how historically many work cultures have focused on the doing at the cost of beingHow Sustainable Leadership is really holistic leadership and is about supporting ourselves in all aspects of our being - body, mind, emotion and soul wellbeing.Three Key EncouragementsWhat are your three key encouragements for leaders looking to be more than do, and to lead sustainably with purpose.Value and diarise time to ‘be' - this gives you the opportunity….Be clear about the contribution you want to make - personally and for your business, to the worldGrowth, growth, growth - never stop growing as a leader and encouraging growth in your team. It's infectious, creative and empowering for everyone. To find out more about Henrietta Norton, and Wild Nutrition, to get in touch with them do go to their website wildnutrition.com and follow on Instagram.To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team Taryn Weeks of Sparkz Marketing and the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening/About HenriettaHenrietta is Co-Founder and Formulator of leading Food-Grown Supplement Brand Wild Nutrition.Wild Nutrition is an expert voice in Women's health, offering Award-Winning formulations for women at every stage of their health journey, from puberty to menopause, energy to stress and sleep. Henrietta is also the published author of Take Control of Your Endometriosis and Your Pregnancy Nutrition Guide. To find out more go to www.wildnutrition.com or find them on instagram at @wildnutritionltd. 

About This EpisodeIn this episode, retail executive Ron Thurston walks us through his impressive career and the bold moves he's taken along the way. Learning great leadership firsthand from his grandfather, who was the CEO of his own construction business, Ron strives, as a leader, to find the magic in other people and give them opportunities to grow. He discusses what it really means to be a student of the retail industry and the pivotal role of a store's general manager, all while discussing the perception of retail and debunking myths about the industry and online shopping. Ron also emphasizes the power of our purchasing decisions. The places where we choose to shop, particularly in-person versus online, have real impact, especially on the environment. So tune in to hear Ron's bold story and get the inside scoop of the retail industry. About Ron ThurstonRon loves retail. And he's proud of it. He is a highly accomplished retail executive and has proudly led the field teams for some of America's most beloved brands over the last three decades, including GAP, Apple, West Elm, Tory Burch, Bonobos Saint Laurent, and INTERMIX. From part-time sales associate to Vice President of Stores, Ron has put in the hard work that career in retail requires and wrote his first best-selling book, Retail Pride, in 2020 to share what he learned along the way. For the last three years, Ron was named one of the Top 100 Retail Influencers by Rethink Retail and was also recently recognized as one of the 2022 Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers by RITH. He served on the Board of Directors of Goodwill NY/NJ and currently sits on the Advisory Boards of several emerging retail technology brands, including Reflex and IMMERSS.  Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://www.retailpride.com/Check Out His Book, Retail PrideLinkedIn: @RonThurstonInstagram: @RetailPride

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Raj Kumar Interim CMO, SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) UK.We delve together into: - What being kind and being direct really means- How Raj's leadership has been shaped through being an explorer- Why Diversity, Equality and Inclusion matter, and Raj's personal experience of navigating these- What Marketing is, and why leadership and marketing go hand in hand.Three Top Tips - What are your three top tips for leaders looking to be kind, and to be direct in their leadership?Make choices, don't prioritise Never judge yourself by the performance review Seek out opportunities to learn and show upTo find out more about Raj and to get in touch with him do follow him on LinkedIn, Raj Kumar, where he posts regularly and re-shares posts to spark your interest and curiosity.To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team from the Conscious Marketing Group, for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.About RajI first met Raj on the Marketing Leaders Programme some years ago and admired his commitment from the outset to his own learning and development and that of others. The programme is a one year programme, made up of residential modules and coaching groups in between. Raj contributed wholeheartedly to everyone so much so that we regularly ask him to return as a speaker to delegates, inspiring them with his passion and purpose, his insightful questioning of and straightforward approach to marketing leadership.Raj is an award-winning marketing executive who has grown and transformed major global brands across sectors and geographies. His focus is on building an inclusive, open and curiosity driven culture that does not accept the status quo. Raj has delivered best in class results by combining the art of the creative together with a data driven commercial mindset.He was included as one of Campaigns Power 100 marketers, Top 100 most effective marketers by Marketing Week and voted Financial Services Forum marketer of the year 2020. He is a Fellow of the Marketing Society and is an active mentor for aspiring marketers from ethnic minority backgrounds.Raj is a dad, husband, son as well as a brilliant colleague and friend to many. 

Hello and Welcome to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast in which leaders share their personal leadership stories weaving together the threads of their life to encourage you to grow confidence and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Erika Behl, leader and builder of courageous teams, key-note speaker and storytellerWe delve together into: - Why every moment is a choice- How leadership burnout really does exist and what what we can do to navigate the leaders sometimes treacherous journey- How leaders can become more courageous so that their team can be more courageous Welcome Erika!Erika I would like to start by asking you about you, about who you are – your values and beliefs, passion and purpose - who are the people, places and experiences that have shaped you and made you who you are today?Tell me more about why every moment is a choice, and what this means especially when sometimes we don't feel like we have a choice.What makes leaders' journeys so treacherous with the dangers of real burnout and how can we navigate this?How have you become more courageous, what and who has helped you and how do you help teams to be more courageous?Three Top TipsWhat are your three top tips for leaders looking to build courageous teams, and to make every moment a conscious choice?As a leader, articulating your core values is a must.  Put in the work, do the self reflection, get feedback.  Whatever it takes to clearly discern what gives you conviction to live with your choices—not everyone will like your choices, but they will accept your leadership if you are authentic Any vision, strategy, or plan has to include the WIIFM (what's in it for me) for whomever you're counting on to execute it or transform as a result… this can also be a ‘heightened version' of themselves You need a moment—a space—in order to make a decision that's conscious and aligned with your values.  Learning not to react and to create that space for a response is one of the most powerful things you can choose as a leaderABOUT ERIKAErika is a powerful and courageous leader who I had the privilege of meeting on a leadership program some years ago. She stood out as a leader with huge potential to go far, and I remember sharing this with her over dinner one evening. Since then I have had the privilege of working with Erika, and following her leadership journey which as she says of others has not always been easy, and at times treacherous. Not only does she embody great courage in her leadership but also curiosity.  She is keen to learn and develop new ways of being and staying humble. She is passionate about sharing her learning of Customer Success journeys in the healthcare space engaging patients in their own health journeys whilst providing measurable outcomes for healthcare providers. She loves paddle boarding, is growing to love and believe in public speaking and storytelling, has two wonderful children and lives in Singapore.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Candace Gerlach, founder of The Conscious Marketing GroupWe delve together into: How collaborating with people who think differently and getting to know them is key to business – and brand -success.Why inspiring people along their journey through creating a set of guiding principles and then letting them find their own way matters more than ever.How being curious makes us better marketers – and better humans.Three Top TipsWhat are your three top tips for leaders looking to collaborate, to inspire and to be more curious in their leadership?  Don't be too hard on yourself – remember you are human – learn to let go of things rather than dwell upon them.Be curious and interested in what other people have to offer – encourage diversity of thought to get to a more rounded point of view.Be passionate! Be open and honest. Energy is infectious. Galvanise people behind a vision and common purpose – be they customers, colleagues, shareholders, or the wider community.ABOUT CANDACECandace is the founder of The Conscious Marketing Group (TCMG). Her mission and that of TCMG is to bring big brand thinking into the lives of small to medium sized business that are doing amazing things, and to problem solve collectively for brands that have so much to offer – for their customer, for people, and for the greater good.CONTACT CANDACETo find out more about Candace and The Conscious Marketing Group connect with her on LinkedIn, and go to her website www.theconsciousmarketinggroup.co.ukCONTACT METo contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into and weave together what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already, please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Alicia Ioannou, a policy senior manager in the Home Office who is currently enjoying new adventures on a career break in Switzerland!Together we delve into:1) What it means to be confident and to go for it!2) How to deal with stressful situations 3) The importance of being an explorer of new opportunities and skillsAlicia's Three Top TipsRemember to communicate, communicate, communicate – it is better to over communicate than under communicateBe inspired by others, by their stories and be inspiring in and for yourself with your own storyAlways give opportunities to the people in your team to explore, learn and growABOUT ALICIAAlicia has been a senior manager in the UK Civil Service for 19 years where she has designed and implemented policies for the UK Government on migration including aspects of the post Brexit immigration system; tackling illegal migration and managing the UK's Presidency of the G7 on Interior Security matters. Recently Alicia “went for it”, and moved to Switzerland on a career break where she is thinking through what is next for her career. Alicia is also enjoying rediscovering some of her early passions – piano, tennis and hiking in the mountains. To find out more about me go to my website www.annitownend.comTo listen to more leaders sharing their inspirational personal leadership stories, https://www.annitownend.com/leaders-in-conversation-podcastTo contact me Anni Townend, do email me on anni@annitownend.com

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Ayesha Murray, founder of Ayesha Murray Coaching and a podcast host herself of the brilliant The Parent Equation.We delve together into: How it is vital to become the leader of you when you decide to run your own businessWhy it is so important to help women in leadership manage Imposter SyndromeThe challenges and conflicts for working parents between wanting a career and being present for their familyAyesha's Three Top Tips for Leaders looking to become the leader of themselves when making a decision to set up their own business, or indeed anyone looking to pursue their passion and purpose:Stay in your lane, use comparison for goodBe Authentic, aligned to your valuesBe Curious and ask, What If?Thanks to my support team Taryn Weeks of Sparkz Marketing for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the excellent editing and sound production.And thank you to you the listener. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it – it really does help. Thank you!ABOUT AYESHAAfter many years in a successful corporate marketing role Ayesha realised her ambition to become a coach, focusing on working parents and helping them to manage the challenges and conflicts of pursuing a career and parenting. In 2020 she started her podcast The Parent Equation initially in order to stay connected to the working parents community during the pandemic and lockdowns.Ayesha lives in London with her husband and their two daughters, their Labrador dog and their cat. She loves being in nature, going for walks, watching box sets, good food, red wine and music.If you are wanting to go further with becoming the leader of yourself, struggle with Imposter Syndrome and with being present both for your career and your family do get in touch with Ayesha on www.ayeshamurray.com, and listen to her brilliant podcast The Parent Equation, and follow her on LinkedIn where she frequently writes about her own experience of working and parenting.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you.

About This EpisodeIn this episode, Carleen Haylett not only shares her bold professional moments, including the launch of her own ed tech company in 2020 to support school-aged kids, but also her bold personal moments, including moving to Italy in her late thirties and making the conscious decision to be a single mom. In 2009, Carleen needed a reset after her divorce and latest professional experience, so she sold her condo, put everything in storage, and bought a one-way ticket to Italy, where she would live for the next two years. She talks about overcoming fear and having to push through negative self-talk to go after what she really wanted and find the next step that was right for her new path forward. Fast forward a few years and after being inspired by her own experience as a single mom, Carleen founded her own company, EnrichedHQ, a virtual marketplace of educational and life skills-building programs for school-aged children in the 4th grade and up. Carleen discusses how she built up that bold muscle to become comfortable in the not knowing, especially through journaling and building self-awareness within. Tune in to hear about how Carleen was able to push through fear to make bold choices that brought her to Italy and also led to her starting her own company.  About Carleen HaylettCarleen Haylett is the Founder and CEO of EnrichedHQ, a marketplace of educational and life skills-building programs for school-aged kids. Her mission as a single mother and professional is to provide solutions to help families, especially mothers, thrive in their work and homelife. Carleen has spent 20+ years in enterprise technology leadership roles spanning development, sales, marketing and product development to help global enterprises address their most pressing technical challenges. Bringing together her personal and professional experiences has allowed her to successfully build EnrichedHQ to support working families.  Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://enrichedhq.com/Instagram: @EnrichedHQTwitter: @_EnrichedHQFacebook: @EnrichedHQ

ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Louise Barnes, Louise is Founder of Team-HOi, dedicated to helping people identify how to regain control over their own health. We delve into:How precious Time is and how investing in ourselves is within our control when we plan our time. The importance of human connection and community in which people help each other.How focusing on and being conscious of what we believe in needs doing will bring joy and how giving back is a great reminder of what is important.How making health habits easy, attractive and rewarding through new patterns of thinking and acting can make all the difference to company cultureLOUISE's THREE Top Tips for Leaders looking to regain control of their health and to feel healthy on the inside out. Find what makes you happy. What's your thing? If you had a full day to yourself, without any demands on your time. How would you spend it? Weave this into your life.Slow down to speed up. Identify what you need to stop doing. Many of us are doing two things at once.  Choose what you want to focus on and plan how to do thatGet comfortable feeling uncomfortable - constantly stretch your limits. Have the courage to step out of your comfort zone.  Chrissie Wellington the English triathlete said "many of us don't know where our limits are" ABOUT LOUISELouise is Founder of Team-HOi. She radiates warmth and understanding. With a joy for living which is contagious.  She enjoys connecting with people and uses her extensive experience from working in a busy corporate role to balance the ongoing pressures of working and home life..As a mother of four young children and lots of travel with her work, she has tried many approaches to staying active, fuelling her body and managing a positive mindset.ABOUT TEAM-HOiTeam HOi partners with companies who have moved to flexible and remote working to help prevent the physical and mental health issues that come with a lack of regular movement. They don't offer a portal or information resource, they schedule integrated live regular movement sessions, life coaching and mentoring with a focus on connecting remote people to each other and their organisation.HOME START the charity that Louise mentions, can be contacted on. https://www.home-start.org.uk/ For help in identifying how to regain control over your health, to reduce stress and to develop long term health habits then do get in touch with Louise at Team HOi, www.teamhoi.co.uk To contact me, Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com, visit my website annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn. I look forward to hearing from you, thank you for listening. 

ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Anna Reddy.  We delve into:How following your heart in times of uncertainty can really help you find your passion and your purpose; How managing your energy to win personally and professionally is key to performance and productivity; The impact on women of demands made of them in the workplace and the challenges that they have to overcome.ANNA's Three Tips for Leaders looking for workplace health solutions for productivity and performance: Be the orchestra for healthy wellbeing change Show the Real You, be vulnerableAttract and retain talent, through the things that matter to people right nowABOUT ANNA Anna is the founder of Leap Health, providing bespoke, innovative and simple solutions which optimise physical and mental health, accelerating personal and professional performance and happiness in organisations.  She has a wealth of experience and knowledge of delivering health solutions in many situations including 18 years in the pharmaceutical industry; she is passionate about fitness and is a qualified nutritionist. She is the mum to three energetic children, and loves being outside with them. Find out more about Anna and her wonderful work via the Leap Health website, www.leaphealth.co.uk and listen to her own podcast. To listen to more episodes of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend, go to my website www.annitownend.com To find out more about Future-Engage-Deliver (FED mentioned by Anna and I) developed by Steve Radcliffe, and wonderfully described in his book Leadership Plain and Simple, to go www.futurengagedeliver.com  To listen to Steve Radcliffe in conversation with me go to https://www.annitownend.com/leaders-in-conversation-podcast/steve-radcliffe To find out more about Anna and my colleague Helen Bessell whom we also mention, go to www.thegamechangercollective.com and follow her on LinkedIn.

About This EpisodeIn this episode of the Digital Marketing Victories podcast, Tony Kopetchny shares his insights on how to be persuasive in managing a digital transformation project - from reading the room to successfully handling moments of conflict with clients. "The reason everyone's getting upset with you isn't about the technology, it's because you're changing the culture."Tony Kopetchny is the co-founder and CEO of ParsonsTKO, an engagement architecture consulting firm that serves mission driven organizations. He holds a BA in Film from Temple University and an MA in International Communications from American University. He currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife, daughter and three doggies, Rocky, Apollo and Philly.In This Episode, You Will LearnHow technology affects people's behavior How to manage change within an organization The importance of audience segmentationConnect With TonyLearn about ParsonsTKOConnect with Tony on LinkedInFollow Tony on Twitter @tonykopetchnyResourcesFind on episode webpage.Get In Touch Tweet us at @dmvictories @kwatier Email us at admin@wostrategies.com If you'd like to know more about change-makers in digital marketing, celebrate their wins, and discover how they built a breaking ground career, subscribe, share and comment on the Digital Marketing Victories Podcast.Thank you for listening!

About This EpisodeIn this episode we talk to Morgan, the Director of SEO at Statwax and dive into how she managed to grow an SEO team from just her (and she was completely new to SEO) to a five member team in under two years. As an SEO, you'll never know everything. Know when to pull yourself out of the rabbit hole of absorbing information and start doing.– Morgan Petrov, Director of SEO, StatwaxIf you need to convince your agency or boss that you're underwater and need a team, or you're a young woman looking to advance your career in the SEO industry, this episode is for you.In This Episode, You Will LearnHow to advance from an SEO specialist to an SEO director in under two years.How to persuade your company or management to invest in SEO resources and hires.Morgan's strategy for growing and managing her team from one to five in less than two years.If you're new to SEO, how you can expand your network and understanding of SEO.Connect With MorganVisit the Statwax websiteConnect with Morgan on LinkedInFollow Morgan on TwitterResources MentionedSEO Skills Assessment TemplateWho to follow SEO - Twitter listSemrush AcademyBlueArray AcademyLearningseo.ioWomen in Tech SEO - Twitter and Slack CommunitiesProduct-Led SEO - BookOnline GeniusesBig SEO - Reddit Community for SEOs Big SEO Slack Channel SMX Advanced - Search Marketing ExpoBest of Mike King - PresentationsThank you for listening!If you'd like to know more about change-makers in digital marketing, celebrate their wins, and discover how they built a breaking ground career, subscribe, share and comment on the Digital Marketing Victories Podcast.

About This EpisodeIn this episode, we spend some time talking about empathy in the client/agency relationship with Will Russell of Russell Marketing. Along the way he highlights how having empathy for his clients (mostly entrepreneurs launching their first product via a crowdfunding campaign) is essential to ensuring their buy-in to his agency's marketing approach. And he's had HUGE wins with that agency including launches such at: WeatherFlow TEMPEST (a cutting-edge weather station that raised $2,149,547 at launch) and COFFEEJACK (a pocket-sized barista that raised $1,610,835 at launch).This episode is for you if you are launching a brand or product on crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo, Kickstarter, or if you want us to talk about how to create a culture of empathy among your employees and integrate that empathy into your work process.In This Episode, You Will Learn Using empathy can build stronger human relationships and be more persuasive.How to work with your clients to get them to buy into your work process.How to launch on platforms like IndieGoGo and Kickstarter with Russell Marketing's Five Step High-Profit Launch System (Validation, Audience Acquisition, Audience Engagement, Audience Conversation, Scale & Optimize).Connect With WillVisit the Russell Marketing websiteVisit the Russell Gives Foundation websiteConnect with Will on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterResources MentionedNever Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On ItCrowdfunding Calculator - How to hit your goalSocial Media Customer Service: Developing a process and planThank you for listening!If you'd like to know more about change-makers in digital marketing, celebrate their wins, and discover how they built a breaking ground career, subscribe, share and comment on the Digital Marketing Victories Podcast.

About Madhav DharBorn in Sharjah, UAE, Madhav Dhar has had over fifteen years of experience in a multitude of industries. Moving to the prestigious Doon boarding School in India in 1991, Dhar looks upon this experience as one that helped develop him to who he is today. Upon graduating in 1998, Dhar continued his A-level studies in the United Kingdom and from there, he relocated to Canada, at the age of 19, to study finance and marketing at Concordia University. Growing up between UAE, India, England and Canada, Dhar was introduced to several cultures that helped him embrace different traditions and ways of living.Beginning his real estate career in the UAE at DAMAC group, Dhar was entrusted with leading the marketing operations and sales activations across international markets. He later moved to The First Group and was second in command of their marketing department, driving brand development in new markets and managing lead generation strategies which directly impacted the bottom line of the organization. About This EpisodeIn this episode, Madhav talks about the completion of the construction of ZaZEN properties, as well as their plans for the future.Quotes"I'm still always learning and asking stupid questions, but that's how you grow. I'm not ashamed of looking silly as long as I get it right.”“When it comes to Real Estate Development, sustainability should be looked at as a value enhancement and not a cost.”“For me, sustainability goes beyond materials. It goes into the lifestyle and the experience that you want to create in the building itself.”“I would like to create sustainable environments. I would like to create a better way for people to live in Dubai.”"We are building for people to live, we are not building to sell.”“Our locations are strategic, we build with quality in mind, but we build for people to live and use the building and the apartment.” Useful LinksWebsite: www.zazen.aeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zazenuae/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zazenuae/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhavdhar/ The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/

About PrantikPrantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact. He is a regular columnist for Marketing Magazine, Campaign Asia, Economic Times, and Business Times on all things digital transformation and marketing and has trained over 500 enterprises in the region on this subject. Apart from his corporate role, he is an active angel & venture investor, mentor, advisor and speaker.About This EpisodeIn this episode Prantik shares about his journey as an entrepreneur, as well as the challenges encountered when creating a start-up.Tune in for a very exciting conversation!Quotes"The biggest obstacle to digital transformation is mindset and political will.""Any sort of change that needs planning with the prioritized roadmap that includes identifying budget and people.""If you wanna change direction, it takes time to change, it takes time and effort to change direction. It needs that push, it needs that heavy investment and certain investment that will be recurring over time.""The success or failure is not in your control, but you want to ensure the journey would be an interesting and a memorable one.""The goal is to sell for equitable access and opportunity."Useful LinksWebsite: https://pranmaz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pranmaz/The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/

About This EpisodeIn this episode, we're joined by Benjamin Bressington. Ben is the CEO of Behavior Sales, a leading personality intelligence company. He is an expert on using AI to hack influences & persuasion. In the interview, Ben shares about how you can use behavioral intelligence in sales and marketing to connect authentically and persuade more effectively.Ben is also an author of five books, including his latest, “People Ignorant: Unlocking Success, Confidence & Influence”. "Most people fail to actually probe deep enough to the emotional level to find out what the real problem actually is." - Benjamin BressingtonIf you want to understand and learn how to influence and persuade others more effectively and faster by using AI and behavioral intelligence, then this episode is for you.In This Episode, You Will Learn How to “read the room” and pivot your message so that it's heard on the other end.How to get to the “yes” for your digital strategy recommendations or sales pitch.What body language you should look for on Zoom as a sign that they have an objection to your sales pitch or presentation that you should address.Other sales techniques that you should be aware of to be a more persuasive digital marketer, or to ensure that you're only talking to clients that are a good fit for you or your agency.Connect With BenVisit the Behavior Sales websiteConnect with Ben on LinkedInFind him on FacebookFollow Ben on TwitterResources MentionedBen's latest book “People Ignorant: Unlocking Success, Confidence & Influence” + bonus videos and online training support. Get the digital eBook and resources for free by emailing the Behavior Sales team at help@behaviorsales.com and mention the Digital Marketing Victories podcast, or purchase the book on Amazon.Thank you for listening!If you'd like to know more about change-makers in digital marketing, celebrate their wins, and discover how they built a breaking ground career, subscribe, share and comment on the Digital Marketing Victories Podcast.

About Asma BakerAsma is a 33-year-old artist and a motivational speaker. She also writes short stories, poems and is currently working on her novel. One of her short stories has been published in the book ‘Traveller's Tales' which received much acclaim. Asma has not only been a representative on the organizing and steering committee for the Abu Dhabi Special Olympics World Summer Games that was held in March 2019 but also has given speeches, to promote tolerance and inclusion for People of Determination at schools and corporations, such as Dubai International Airport, and the Canadian International School. She has also collaborated with renowned brands for her artwork and been featured in their videos. Asma's artworks have been exhibited and sold at Mawaheb Art studio, Dubai International Airport, and put on merchandise with NOOR Bank. She has had her artworks sold at a Pop Art exhibition in Cuadro Fine Gallery, Dubai.About This EpisodeIn this episode Asma discusses her platform as a motivational speaker for People of Determination and the achievements she has received along the way.Tune in for an awe-inspiring conversation!Quotes"I stopped looking at things that what happened if I would go out. So, I emptied my mind, I closed my eyes and I started listening to the rhythm of my heart.""There were a lot of challenges to get to where I am today.""All my dreams are slowly coming true because of the support I have.""Treat the people of determination just like you treat everyone else because they're no different than you are.""To get out of my room, those 6 years were very hard but I still have gone out and seen the world, how it changes, how lovely it became." Useful LinksWebsite: https://tashkeel.org/artists/asma-bakerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/asmabaker/The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/

About This EpisodeIn this episode, I share with you 5 Powerful Ways To Stay Focused, so you can work on the work that matters and pushes you closer to your goals and objectives. SponsorsThis podcast is brought to you by Ozeal MediaIf you are looking to launch your own podcast to grow your business and message, click hereto book a discovery with Ozeal.Want to sponsor the show?Contact ozeal@ozeal.netDownload your FREE audio mixtape“Spark Your Zeal: Learn how to get unstuck and spark your zeal with these 3 powerful questions!”Click here

About This EpisodeIn this episode, I share with you why seeking external validation can be detrimental to your progress and work. SponsorsThis podcast is brought to you by Ozeal MediaIf you are looking to launch your own podcast to grow your business and message, click here to book a discovery with Ozeal.Want to sponsor the show?Contact ozeal@ozeal.netDownload your FREE audio mixtape"Spark Your Zeal: Learn how to get unstuck and spark your zeal with these 3 powerful questions!"Click here

About This EpisodeIn this episode, I share with you the different between thinking vs doing and how the change of mindset can be the true game changerSponsorsThis podcast is brought to you by Ozeal MediaIf you are looking to launch your own podcast to grow your business and message, click here to book a discovery with Ozeal.Want to sponsor the show?Contact ozeal@ozeal.netDownload your FREE audio mixtape"Spark Your Zeal: Learn how to get unstuck and spark your zeal with these 3 powerful questions!"Click here

About This EpisodeIn this episode, I share with you how to protect your energy from things and people that don't serve your purpose. SponsorsThis podcast is brought to you by Ozeal MediaIf you are looking to launch your own podcast to grow your business and message, click here to book a discovery with Ozeal.Want to sponsor the show?Contact ozeal@ozeal.netDownload your FREE audio mixtape"Spark Your Zeal: Learn how to get unstuck and spark your zeal with these 3 powerful questions!"Click here

About This EpisodeIn this episode, I share with you why seeking external validation can be detrimental to your progress and work. SponsorsThis podcast is brought to you by Ozeal MediaIf you are looking to launch your own podcast to grow your business and message, click here to book a discovery with Ozeal.Want to sponsor the show?Contact ozeal@ozeal.netDownload your FREE audio mixtape"Spark Your Zeal: Learn how to get unstuck and spark your zeal with these 3 powerful questions!"Click here

About This EpisodeIn this episode, we have Chris Green on the show to talk about SEO skills evaluation and how to create a plan to achieve your career goals. Chris also gives his best advice on finding the best mentor for guidance, how to assess your skills of persuasion and how to get started creating an improvement plan.“Very often one of the biggest challenges you as an SEO is that, really, you are friction for other business processes that are already happening.” - Chris GreenWhat You Will Learn AboutThe different SEO skills required based on the site or industry you work in. How can you fill the gaps if you're working on a site that needs skills outside of your skillset or your teams.What steps you can take to self-evaluate and grow your own skillset as you advance in your career.Where to find SEO resources for self-evaluation.How you can evaluate your team members and help them set goals for the year.How you can gain the skills to be more persuasive in giving SEO recommendations.Connect With Chris GreenVisit his personal websiteVisit the Torque Partnership websiteFollow Chris on TwitterConnect with Chris on LinkedInResources MentionedLearning SEOThe SEO MBALearn SEO by MozProfessional Focus for SEO SkillsThank you for listening!If you'd like to know more about change-makers in digital marketing, celebrate their wins, and discover how they built a breaking ground career, subscribe, share and comment on the Digital Marketing Victories Podcast.

Episode 31 of the Future Intelligence Leadership Podcast with Guests Elissa Farrow and Cathy HacklAbout Elissa FarrowElissa is the founder of “About Your Transition” which  was created to enable positive agency and adaptation. The organization as a proven track record in co-designing, assuring and delivering transformational and trans-contextual change in individuals, teams, organisations and communities. She is also a Ph.D. candidate exploring organisational adaptation implications and scenarios in the context of Artificial Intelligence futures. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/efarrow/)About Cathy HacklCathy is a leading tech futurist and globally recognized business leader specializing in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), & spatial computing. She is one of LinkedIn's top technology voices and BigThink named Cathy one of the top 10 most influential women in tech in 2020. She's been called the CEO's business guide to the metaverse. Cathy was included in the 2021 prestigious Thinkers50 Radar list of the 30 management thinkers most likely to shape the future of how organizations are managed and led. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl/)About This EpisodeIn todays episode we dive deep into the impacts of technology on leadership, the changing dynamics of human and machine interaction, the challenges of navigating and leading in an augmented future, the role of virtual beings in the human landscape, and how leadership can maintain high human touch in a hi-tech reality. www.haku.global

ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this episode, I share reasons and resources, and drop lots of knowledge on an education approach called "The Essential Oil Deep Dive."  In truth, you can apply this method to absolutely anything that you want to immerse yourself in for maximum learning; carriers, hydrosols, CO2s, etc.  There isn't anyone who won't benefit from listening to this episode.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhat Does the term "Deep Dive" mean in the context of education?How you can conduct your own Deep DiveWhat are the components that you should be paying attention to in a self-directed Deep DiveWhere To find Resources for your Deep DiveRESOURCES and LINKS New Live Trainings: Lift Your Spirit! 3 Essential Oil Deep Dives with Liz . Jan, Feb, March 2021

About This EpisodeIn today's world being able to tell the difference between real news and misinformation is difficult at best. The words 'media' and 'news' are used interchangeably and widely misunderstood in America today. What do the words media and news really refer to? How can the average person tell the difference between good information and misinformation? If these are questions you'd like answers to you'll definitely want to listen to episode 25! My GuestMy guest for this episode is Trinity Laurino of https://www.lkldnow.com/ (Lkldnow). LkldNow is a nonprofit, locally driven news organization whose mission is to educate community members and cultivates civic engagement by reporting and curating local news and community information in an accessible user-friendly digital format. Trinity's resume includes work at PBS, National Geographic, the BBC's Motion Gallery, CNN, and currently LkldNow. She serves as LkldNow's Community Engagement Director charged with growing awareness of the critical role local journalism plays in the civic health of a community and the urgent need to ensure the future of local news and its accessibility. Resources & Links we mentionedContact Trinity - Trinity@lkldnow.com https://www.lkldnow.com/ (LkldNow.com) https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/misinformation-has-created-a-new-world-disorder/ (Article: 'Misinformation has created a new world disorder' by Claire Wardle ) Associated Press: 'https://apnews.com/hub/not-real-news (Not Real News - A look at what didn't happen this week)' https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2020/0608/Who-should-judge-what-s-true-Tackling-social-media-s-global-impact (Article: 'Who Should Judge What's True - Tracking Social Media's Global Impact') by Lenora Chu https://www.snopes.com/ (Snopes) Thanks for listeningAre you enjoying the Sage Aging podcast and blog? Tell us about it! I'd really appreciate it if you would https://www.facebook.com/sageagingpodcast/reviews/ (leave a positive review) and share the sage aging podcast with a friend. If you have topic ideas you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@Sageaging.us

About This EpisodeIn this episode, Kandice Herndon examines how planning meetings that have a specific outcome and include the right stakeholders can lead to better and more timely business decisions. The spark for this podcast comes from McKinsey Quarterly's “Want a Better Decision? Plan a Better Meeting.”McKinsey & Company: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/want-a-better-decision-plan-a-better-meetingAbout Cinnamon SparksCinnamon Sparks is a facilitation services company that exists to help our clients create growth by serving their customers and community more effectively. We dig in with you to take an honest look at where your organization stands by involving the team members of your choosing in discovery. Then, we will break down big priorities into specific projects, engaging your team to generate ideas and, ultimately, a plan to get them done! Email - kandice@cinnamonsparks.comOfficial Website - https://cinnamonsparks.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cinnamon-sparks