Podcasts about Belden

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Stuart Wallace, Chief Executive of Forth Ports Limited, about what it takes to lead critical national infrastructure at a moment of profound transition — and what a long career inside one organisation teaches you about strategy, culture, and purpose.Stuart joined Forth Ports in 2002 as financial controller for its Scottish operations, making a habit of getting to know people in other roles and ‘what makes the business tick.' He became COO in 2016 and Chief Executive in 2024, having held nine different roles across the group. Today, Forth Ports handles around 30 million tonnes of cargo a year across eight sites, employs over 1,300 people, and holds statutory harbour authority responsibility for the Forth and Tay estuaries.In their conversation, they discuss:• What ports do, and what's at stake if they don't work, particularly for an island nation like the UK.• The purpose of Forth Ports to act as an economic driver for trade and their other areas of operation, and how this purpose is supported by their strong values of collaboration and dependability.• How Forth Ports approached the energy transition: recognising that the market was pivoting to renewables and investing in offshore wind infrastructure at Dundee without a single contract in place. They are now delivering foundations for a 1.2 gigawatt wind farm out of Leith.• The discipline of long-horizon strategy: why a port operator can take infrastructure risk that other businesses can't, and how Stuart thinks about investment decisions for assets that will still matter many decades from now.• What it means to lead a business that is simultaneously commercial, statutory, and community-rooted, and how Stuart has made the organisation's values felt on the ground, not just posted on a wall.Forth Ports: https://www.forthports.co.uk/Menkus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a senior strategic advisory practice that provides strategic clarity for businesses with a public remit, where scrutiny is high, governance is complex, and the answers aren't obvious. His McKinsey training combined with more than 30 years working at Board and ExCo level gives him both the analytical rigour and the relational experience that complex, high-stakes leadership situations demand.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast. It explores how senior leaders bring purpose to life through strategy and reflects the same questions that drive the consulting work.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Ben Fletcher, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, about what it means to be the voice for an industry that employs 2.7 million people, makes up around 8–9% of the UK economy, and underpins almost every aspect of daily life.Ben came to Logistics UK from Make UK, the trade association for manufacturing, where a decade of experience at the intersection of government, policy, and industry left him convinced that logistics was the missing link in the UK's economic growth story. In their conversation, they discuss:• Why logistics is the precondition for economic growth, not simply a contributor, and why Ben believes government has yet to fully grasp that dependency.• The organisation Ben inherited: 22,000 member organisations spanning SMEs and global firms, 350 staff, 130 years of history, with a well-regarded vehicle inspection and compliance business operating in a competitive market.• A strategy for becoming the single voice for an industry covering road, rail, air, and sea transport — and on making an economy-wide argument, not just a sector-specific one, to put logistics at the centre of national policy debate.• The role of data and anecdote in political influence: how data gets you in the room, and how the right story from a member gets things done.• COVID as a test of the sector's public purpose — and what it revealed about an industry whose people kept going when most others stayed home.• How AI and technology can be transformative for efficiency in logistics, without replacing the human judgment that still sits at the controls of vehicles, trains, planes, and ships.• Both challenges and optimism for the workforce: an ageing industry, a compelling social mobility story, and a lobbying agenda that's pushing back on the assumption that a university degree is the only route to a successful career. Logistics UK: https://www.logistics.org.uk/Menkus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a senior strategic advisory practice that provides strategic clarity for businesses with a public remit, where scrutiny is high, governance is complex, and the answers aren't obvious. His McKinsey training combined with more than 30 years working at Board and ExCo level gives him both the analytical rigour and the relational experience that complex, high-stakes leadership situations demand.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast. It explores how senior leaders bring purpose to life through strategy and reflects the same questions that drive the consulting work.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Colin Walsh, founder and Board Chair of Civitas ID, about the foundational struggle for the world's millions of displaced people: the ability to prove their identity across borders, and the infrastructure needed to enable it.Colin's career in financial services, including as CEO of Varo Bank, taught him that some of the most difficult problems of exclusion are upstream of banking access, and lie in proving identity. He is tackling this problem with Civitas through building open-source digital public infrastructure for the roughly 123 million people currently living in a state of forced displacement. In their conversation, they discuss:Why identity is a foundational barrier for displaced people trying to access work, banking, healthcare, and education, and how documentation failures trap people in limbo.The structure of Civitas (a US nonprofit) and Etymos (a public benefit corporation): how the two organizations work together to serve both the public good and the private sector participants, banks, lenders, employers, whose engagement is essential to facilitating inclusion.Why technology is not the only factor: how Colin and his team stress-test ideas directly with displaced communities, why policy reform and advocacy matter as much as technology, and what genuine listening, as opposed to validation-seeking, looks like in practice.Kenya and Colombia as pilot markets, and what the contrast between the two markets reveals about pace, partnership, and the conditions that enable systemic change.Civitas ID: https://www.civitasid.org/Etymos: https://www.etymosid.com/Menkus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a senior strategic advisory practice that provides strategic clarity for businesses with a public remit, where scrutiny is high, governance is complex, and the answers aren't obvious. His McKinsey training combined with more than 30 years working at Board and ExCo level gives him both the analytical rigour and the relational experience that complex, high-stakes leadership situations demand.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast. It explores how senior leaders bring purpose to life through strategy and reflects the same questions that drive the consulting work.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Sarah Waddington, Chief Executive of the PRCA, the world's largest professional body for public relations and communications. She discusses what it means to represent the PR sector through uncertain times, and why the moment calls for a renewed understanding of what PR is and what it does.Sarah brings two decades of experience across agency leadership, governance, and industry development, and she discusses how she has reoriented the PRCA's mission and unify the membership body through changing times. In their conversation, they discuss:· Why public relations is not media relations or crisis management, but a strategic management discipline — and why that distinction matters enormously for how organisations use it and what they get from it.· What Sarah found when she stepped into the CEO role, and how she rebuilt confidence by renewing the vision, mission and values and making them the basis for every decision.· The PRCA's two-pronged strategy: First, to increase understanding of what PR is and does, backed by a new industry definition. Second, to build a sector that is inclusive by default.· The AI and reputation challenge — why organisations that are not actively managing their brand narrative and monitoring for misinformation are exposed in ways they may not fully appreciate, and what a strategic PR adviser can do about it.· What drew Sarah to the role: her conviction, built over years of industry engagement, that PR has a larger contribution to make — not just to commercial outcomes, but to the wicked problems of fractured communities, damaged trust, and the narratives that either divide or bring people together.PRCA: https://www.prca.org.uk/Menkus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a senior strategic advisory practice that provides strategic clarity for businesses with a public remit, where scrutiny is high, governance is complex, and the answers aren't obvious. His McKinsey training combined with more than 30 years working at Board and ExCo level gives him both the analytical rigour and the relational experience that complex, high-stakes leadership situations demand.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast. It explores how senior leaders bring purpose to life through strategy and reflects the same questions that drive the consulting work.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Scott Heath, CEO of DJH, about what it takes to grow a professional services firm at pace without losing the culture that made it work in the first place.Scott joined DJH in 2003, and has led its transformation from a £4.5 million turnover business to one approaching £80 million in revenue across 16 UK sites. In their conversation, they discuss:· Why culture comes before strategic fit in every acquisition decision — a lesson learned from a formative early experience when a cultural mismatch caused a team to walk out.· The discipline of running lean: how managing the business tightly during early growth instilled principles that still govern how DJH operates today.· How DJH used the first year of PE investment to build the operational platform — governance, technology, and client service infrastructure — before scaling further, and how that foundation now enables robust AI deployment and a specialist-led service model at scale.· What Scott has learned about leadership as the firm has grown, particularly the shift from ‘doing' to ‘listening,' the power of ‘people-first' values, and the importance of surrounding oneself with experts in their domain. DJH: https://www.djhaccountants.co.uk/Menkus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/ Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a senior strategic advisory practice that provides strategic clarity for businesses with a public remit, where scrutiny is high, governance is complex, and the answers aren't obvious. His McKinsey training combined with more than 30 years working at Board and ExCo level gives him both the analytical rigour and the relational experience that complex, high-stakes leadership situations demand.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast. It explores how senior leaders bring purpose to life through strategy and reflects the same questions that drive the consulting work.

Boards are pushing CIOs to commit to AI strategies built on contracts written for an entirely different era of enterprise software. In this episode, John Belden, Chief of Research and Strategy at UpperEdge, breaks down the six dimensions of uncertainty CIOs now face when weighing major AI and ERP commitments, and explains why the next five years are about flexibility, not productivity. The conversation covers the case for tighter SI accountability around adaptability, the practical role of contractually-protected optionality, and the difference between performance theater and the kind of continuous learning that keeps a transformation honest. This episode is sponsored by UpperEdge. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at go.emerj.com/partner

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Patrick Heath-Lay, CEO of People's Partnership, about how the organisation behind The People's Pension has grown into one of the UK's largest workplace pension providers, and what it takes to build a system that works for millions.They explore the organisation's transformation from its roots in the construction industry, the impact of automatic enrolment, and how a not-for-profit, profit-to-member model shapes decision-making at scale.In their conversation, they discuss:• What a master trust pension is and how it works in practice.• How legislative change forced a strategic reinvention of the organisation.• Balancing commercial discipline with member outcomes in a purpose-driven business.• Why the pensions system must work for those who don't actively engage with it.People's Partnership: https://peoplespartnership.co.uk/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/ Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a senior strategic advisory practice that provides strategic clarity for businesses with a public remit, where scrutiny is high, governance is complex, and the answers aren't obvious. His McKinsey training combined with more than 30 years working at Board and ExCo level gives him both the analytical rigour and the relational experience that complex, high-stakes leadership situations demand.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast. It explores how senior leaders bring purpose to life through strategy and reflects the same questions that drive the consulting work.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Will Gardiner, CEO of Drax, about leading through the complexity of the energy transition and what it takes to operate in a system under growing pressure. They explore the strategic choices required as demand for electricity accelerates, the realities of managing a more volatile, renewables-led system, and how the narrative around energy is evolving beyond net zero.In their conversation, they discuss:• Why flexibility is critical in a system increasingly shaped by intermittent wind and solar.• How Drax's strategy has evolved from multiple growth bets to a clearer focus on generation and volatility.• The challenges of grid constraints, misaligned incentives, and building infrastructure at pace.• How rising demand, particularly from AI and data centres, is reshaping the energy landscape.• Why leaders must do more to communicate the value of energy and rebuild public trust.Drax: https://www.drax.com/Blueprint for Business: https://www.blueprintforbusiness.org/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

The AI gold rush is continuing to change the future of infrastructure, but at what cost? In this episode of the Tech Field Day News Rundown, Alastair Cooke is joined by Vincent Celindro to break down the biggest enterprise tech stores of the week. Belden's $1.85B acquisition of RUCKUS Networks signals a major push toward full-stack IT/OT convergence, Meanwhile, Broadcom rolls out VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1, promising lower costs and AI-ready private cloud at scale. Google backs Anthropic with up to $40B, while Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta prepare to pour a combined $725B into AI infrastructure. Are winners being decided before the race is over? They also explore IBM's Envizi API tackling carbon reporting complexity, TSMC's warning of prolonged chip shortages despite massive expansion, and how Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology are already pushing toward DDR6.This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Alastair Cooke and Vincent Celindro. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open 0:26 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:05 - Belden's $1.85B RUCKUS Deal Signals Push to Become a Full-Stack Networking Powerhouse3:03 - Broadcom VCF 9.1 Update Provides Lower Costs, AI-Ready Cloud7:02 - Google Commits Up to $40B to Anthropic in AI Power Play9:47 - IBM Targets Carbon Accounting Chaos with New Envizi Emissions API13:10 - TSMC Plans $56B Fab Spending Surge—But AI Demand Is Still Outpacing Supply15:47 - DDR6 Development Begins: Next-Gen Memory Could Double Performance18:48 - Big Tech's $725 Billion AI Gamble Is Redefining the Future of Infrastructure24:05 - The Weeks Ahead25:29 - Thanks for WatchingTune in every Wednesday for the IT news of the week with a variable degree of snarkiness. Guest Host: ⁠⁠Vincent Celindro, Director of Strategic Sales and Technology, Quantum Foundry Follow our hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom Hollingsworth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alastair Cooke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Foskett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Tech Field Day ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Get ready to dive back into the neon-soaked streets of L.A. and beyond! In this episode of Elton Reads A Book A Week, Elton takes on the ambitious crime epic Heat 2—the novel that somehow manages to be both a prequel and a sequel to Michael Mann's legendary 1995 film.Ever wondered what made Neil McCauley so cold or how Vincent Hanna became a "hyper-caffeinated" detective with a failing personal life? This episode breaks down the twelve-year arc that takes these iconic characters from the shadows of Chicago to the heat of Paraguay and Mexico. Elton also digs into the fascinating true story that inspired the original film, involving a real-life high-stakes meeting in a Chicago deli between a meticulous detective and a professional thief who lived by a 30-second rule.Expect plenty of Elton's signature "cinephile" rants, some very questionable theories about whether Chicago actually exists, and a recurring battle with his producer, [BLEEP], over whether the show needs more machine-gun sound effects. It's a deep dive into world-traveling heists, burning wreckage, and the "urban opera" of Michael Mann's universe.Listen in for:The Real Heat: The gritty 1960s true crime origins of the McCauley/Hanna rivalry.A Master at Work: A look at director Michael Mann's journey from driving cabs to "engineering" cinematic masterpieces.Behind the Pages: How a film director and a thriller novelist teamed up to expand a world millions already loved.Just... maybe don't take any actual life advice from the heist parts.GET THE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠From Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From an Indie Book Seller⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN Elton Reads A Book A Week CONTRIBUTOR HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elton Reads A Book A Week Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tips!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠This is the LINK TREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord server!⁠⁠EMAIL: eltonreadsabookaweek@gmail.comThe following section is reserved for the people, places, things, and more that Elton probably offended in this episode--THE APOLOGIES SECTION: Clowns...again, flatulence, New York...again, those that get easily tricked, Penthouse Forum, and much, much more.A special thanks to Diedrich Bader and Jenna Fischer for all their inspiration."Expanding on the lives of characters like Vincent Hanna, Neil McCauley, and Chris Shiherlis before and after the movie's events. The book follows the formative years of the main characters and continues the story with new heists and characters, exploring their lives in the years leading up to and following the film's iconic bank robbery. It's known for its cinematic action, rich characterization, and fast-paced, hard-boiled style, becoming a #1 New York Times bestseller. "Heat 2, Michael Mann, Meg Gardiner, Heat Movie Sequel, Vincent Hanna, Neil McCauley, Chris Shiherlis, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Crime Fiction, Heist Novel, North Hollywood Shootout, Chuck Adamson, Chicago Crime History, Belden's Deli, Urban Opera, Heat 1995, Movie Trivia, Literary Analysis, Book Review, Comedy Podcast, Elton Reads A Book A Week, Pop Culture Commentary, GTA V Inspiration, The Dark Knight Influence, Miami Vice, Crime Thriller Books, Cinema History, Hard-Boiled Fiction.#Heat2 #MichaelMann #Heist #BookReview #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #Cinema #TrueCrime #NeilMcCauley #VincentHanna #Literature #CrimeFiction #ActionMovies #EltonReadsABookAWeek #MovieHistory #Sequel Review #books #reading #booktok #comedy #Heat #movie

Our great friend Kristy Belden of Orlando's Bishop Moore Catholic shares some great tips on the college recruiting process - THIS is WEDNESDAY WISDOM on The Educational AD Podcast! Thanks as always for Listening and Sharing!

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Kevin Bennett, CEO of Premier Christian Media, about leading a mission-driven media organisation in a rapidly changing technological and cultural landscape. What began in 1995 as a single London AM radio station has grown into the UK's largest Christian broadcaster, reaching around 1.8 million listeners weekly across multiple radio stations, alongside a global podcast, digital, magazine, and events presence.In their conversation, they explore:• How a purpose-led organisation measures impact beyond financial metrics.• The role of discernment in leadership decision-making.• Balancing commercial sustainability with ministry mission.• Why live radio still matters in a digital, on-demand world.• How Premier is approaching AI with responsibility, transparency, and human creativity at the centre.Premier: https://www.premier.org.uk/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Phill Robinson, co-founder of Boardwave about the structural challenge of scaling technology businesses in Europe and the leadership infrastructure required to compete in the age of AI. What began as a small, founder-led community sketched at a kitchen table has grown into a pan-European network of more than 2,500 tech founders, CEOs, and Chairs, spanning the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Nordics, and the Netherlands.In their conversation, they explore:• Why Europe has struggled to scale global software and AI leaders.• The widening growth gap between AI-native and non-AI tech firms.• How community, mentorship, and shared experience accelerate scale.• The leadership shift from experience-led to adaptive decision-making.• Why the next decade represents a critical window for European tech.Boardwave: https://www.boardwave.org/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Harry Belden is an American actor. He's best known for being the current voice of Morty in Rick and Morty. In this episode Harry and I discuss his career, Rick and Morty, vocal health, home studios, conventions, getting star struck, personal hobbies, and superheroes.Harry's website and social media: https://www.harrybelden.com/https://www.instagram.com/harrybeldenactor/

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Lindsey MacDonald, CEO of Magic Breakfast — a national charity working to ensure children at risk of hunger start the school day with a nutritious breakfast, ready to learn and thrive. What began more than two decades ago with bagels delivered from the boot of a car now supports over 350,000 children and young people across 1,000+ schools in England and Scotland, combining direct provision with advocacy to tackle child morning hunger at scale.Lindsey explains how Magic Breakfast is navigating a pivotal policy moment, as government moves toward universal school breakfast provision. She reflects on the organisation's dual role — delivering food while shaping the systems that will ultimately sustain access — and why the “magic” lies not just in nutrition, but in belonging, wellbeing, and school community. From operational innovations like the Magic Menu to the charity's long-term Nourishing Futures strategy, she shares how the organisation is evolving to meet growing demand without losing focus.In their conversation, they explore:• How breakfast provision impacts attainment, wellbeing, and whole-school outcomes.• The shift from “schools can” to “schools must” — and what it means in practice.• Why stigma-free, universal access is critical to success.• How Magic Breakfast is balancing delivery, research, and advocacy.• What it takes to scale impact while systems — and organisations — evolve.Magic Breakfast: https://www.magicbreakfast.com/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Geraint Evans, Chief Executive Officer of UK Major Ports Group—the organisation representing the UK's nine largest port-owning groups, responsible for around three-quarters of the nation's maritime trade. Sitting at the intersection of infrastructure, trade, and national resilience, UK Major Ports plays a critical role in shaping decisions that will influence the UK economy for generations. Since taking on the role in 2023, Geraint has brought a distinctive perspective shaped by senior experience in government and strategic consulting.Geraint shares how the ports sector is navigating a pivotal moment: balancing long-term investment, sustainability, and competitiveness while remaining anchored in the regional communities ports serve. He reflects on why ports are often overlooked despite being foundational to supply chains, energy transition, and national resilience—and how leadership, trust, and clarity are essential when competitors, policymakers, and investors must align around shared challenges.In their conversation, they explore:• Why strategy is a process rather than an event—and what that means for execution.• How to lead effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder systems.• The importance of trust, pace, and clarity when competing interests sit around the same table.• Why government and the private sector often struggle to align, even when using the same language.• The role of ports in enabling the energy transition, including floating offshore wind.• How decisions made today will shape the UK's economic resilience for the next hundred years.UK Major Ports Group: https://ukmajorports.org.uk/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Helen Drayton, CEO of Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, a full-service UK and international law firm with more than 300 years of history. With offices across the UK, Europe, and Asia and FY25 revenue of £120 million, the firm is focused on purposeful growth, guided by its ambition to become ‘the most human law firm.'Helen shares how she is leading the firm through evolving client expectations, all while keeping people, values, and sustainability at the core of the firm's decision-making. Helen also shines light on how the firm is thoughtfully integrating AI and aligning its three-year strategic plan around what clients truly value.In their conversation, they explore:· How ‘the most human law firm' became the organising ambition for Penningtons' strategy and culture.· The role of Project Alaska in defining the firm's values and identity.· Why strong foundations –brand, collaboration, innovation—drive sustainable commercial performance.· How the firm is integrating AI to support quality, sustainability and client value.· Why authenticity, accessibility, and trust sit at the heart of Helen's leadership.· How the firm is shaping its long-term strategy following the Thomas Cooper merger.Penningtons Manches Cooper: https://www.penningtonslaw.com/Menkus & Associates website: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Douglas McCormick, Chief Executive Officer of Pegasus Group — one of the UK's leading independent multidisciplinary development consultancies, bringing together planning, design, environment, infrastructure, and heritage. Since stepping into the role in 2024, Douglas has guided Pegasus through a period of strategic growth, building scale and capability while preserving what makes the firm distinctive: its boutique feel, deep expertise, and exceptional people.Douglas shares how Pegasus is expanding its services, strengthening its influence across the built environment, and growing client relationships that endure beyond any single individual. He reflects on the challenge of balancing creative ambition with commercial discipline, and how clarity of purpose acts as an anchor for decision-making.In their conversation, they explore:• How to scale a thriving specialist consultancy without losing its character or values.• Why purpose must define strategic boundaries, investment choices, and behaviour.• How to balance design creativity, client ambition, and return on investment.• Why “people buy people” — and how culture, trust, and listening sustain growth.• How to create places people love to be in, from community spaces to service stations.• The role of courage, generosity, and assertive conversations in leading through change.Pegasus Group: https://www.pegasusgroup.co.uk/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks withJim Islam, Chief Executive Officer of OneFamily, one of the UK's leading financial mutuals. With a 50-year history and 1.5 million customers, OneFamily exists to inspire better futures—helping individuals and families build long-term financial resilience through inclusive savings, investment, and protection products.Jim shares how OneFamily has reinvented itself while staying true to its founding purpose—diversifying its offerings, investing in technology, and redesigning customer experiences to make long-term financial products more accessible for new generations. He reflects on the challenge of leading transformation in a sector built on trust and long time horizons, and why collaborative strategy, people-centred innovation, and cultural alignment are essential to sustainable change.In their conversation, they explore:· How mutuals and purpose-led organisations are experiencing a cultural resurgence.· Why deeply collaborative strategy-building creates genuine buy-in during transformation.· How people-centred process design can drive innovation across an entire sector.· The role of financial institutions in enabling social mobility and long-term resilience.· How to adopt new technologies, including AI, without compromising customer trust.· Why a possibilist mindset is essential for leadership in periods of uncertainty and change.One Family: https://www.onefamily.com/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Joe Seddon, Founder and CEO of Zero Gravity — a mission-driven technology company helping talented students from low-income backgrounds reach elite universities and careers. What began with the last £200 of Joe's student loan has become a fast-scaling organisation of 25 colleagues, more than 40 enterprise partners, and over 15,000 students supported into higher education.Joe explains how Zero Gravity has reimagined a sector traditionally dominated by charities by building a new commercial model. Through a mobile-first platform that turns university preparation into a habit, the company partners with institutions to identify exceptional talent, while generating data that shows where ability is being overlooked. Joe reflects on how entrepreneurial discipline and knowing what not to do have enabled the organisation to scale impact without scaling its team.In their conversation, they explore:· How a for-profit model can unlock new incentives for social change.· What it means to compete for young people's attention against major consumer platforms.· Why collecting data early enables future breakthroughs.· How impact and organisational growth are not the same thing.· How technology can scale opportunity with precision — and change lives at scale.Zero Gravity: https://www.zerogravity.co.uk/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Jay Shen, Founder and CEO of Transreport, the purpose-driven technology company reshaping accessibility in travel. What began as a single conversation about inequality has grown into the Passenger Assistance app—now used across the UK rail network, recognised as one of the most accessible apps on iOS, and forming the foundation of Transreport's rapid international expansion.Jay shares how Transreport's mission—to remove barriers and make travel work for everyone—drives both the company's product design and its culture. He reflects on the importance of involving people with lived experience at every stage, why accessibility can't be an afterthought, and how balancing innovation with thoughtful design creates technology that genuinely improves lives. From navigating the complexities of 24 UK rail systems to adapting the platform for Japan, Jay offers an inside look at building a scalable, global model for inclusive travel.In their conversation, they explore:• The origin story behind Transreport and the inequality that sparked its creation.• How a hybrid B2C/B2B model maximises customer experience and operational value.• Why lived-experience users play a central role in product development.• The trade-offs between speed of innovation and accessible design.• How Transreport adapted its platform for Japan's transport systems and communities.• The potential for AI to transform accessibility and rethink how disabled people interact with technology.• Why mission-aligned investors matter for long-term stability and purpose.• How prioritising accessibility ultimately creates better experiences for all passengers.Interested in learning more?Transreport: https://transreport.co.uk/Menkus and Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

I remember when I started my veterinary career: someone told me that, although I was skilled and had just graduated from vet school, the older local veterinarian had more experience. I responded that just because he was old doesn't mean he was aware of the new techniques and knowledge I had just learned. This dynamic remains unchanged, and it seems just as misguided now as it did back then. I now realize that, while horses haven't changed much over the thousands of years they have coexisted with humans, our approach to their care has evolved significantly. I often turn to the wisdom of my elders to deepen my understanding of modern horse veterinary care. One of my key mentors in this area is my friend, Dr. James Belden. He returns for the third time to share his invaluable insights from decades of work with horses.  Just because Dr. Belden has been a veterinarian for over 65 years doesn't mean he isn't up to date with today's research. He is truly brilliant and will impress you with his current knowledge on many horse-related topics. I am grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday tradition of spending time with Dr. Belden. I'm thankful you're carving out a spot in your busy lives to listen to this replay. 2 minutes 11 seconds -  [Deep Digital Flexor Tendon injury and diarrhea] I would love a fresh perspective on rehabbing a DDFT injury. It has been almost 3 years since the injury occurred. I have had PRP and shockwave done, and 4 rounds of stem cells. One distal perfusion and 3 subcutaneous injections spaced out over a year. "How hard do you push," and can pain cause stomach upset, i.e., diarrhea? 16 minutes 57 seconds - [Equine Herpes Virus - 1 neurologic form outbreak, prevention] Thoughts on the EHV-1 outbreak. When traveling with our horses, what precautions should we consider when they are in stalls at an event? I think next time I may spray the stall walls with a bleach solution. Ideas? Of course, I always bring my own buckets, etc. 26 minutes 35 seconds - [Skin condition with severe itching, mites] I continue to struggle with MITES… with the cold weather, my horse has become itchier and has dandruff in the mane, tail, neck, head, and ears…E S! He is itching his ear nonstop. It has dandruff and sores at the base. Ivermectin has resolved some of the problems. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks 44 minutes 10 seconds - Various topics and stories with Dr. Belden. ********** Community.TheHorsesAdvocate.com is a place to learn about horses, horse barns, and farms. Its information is free, and there is a membership side that allows horse owners to attend live meetings to ask questions and deepen their understanding of what they have learned on the site. Membership helps support this message and spread it to everyone worldwide who works with horses. The Equine Practice, Inc. website discusses how and why I perform equine dentistry without immobilization or the automatic use of drugs. I only accept new clients in Florida. Click here to make an appointment. The Horsemanship Dentistry School is a place for those interested in learning how to perform equine dentistry without drugs on 97% of horses. Please give a thumbs-up or a  5-star review and share these everywhere. I know horse owners worldwide listen, and the horses need every one of you in "Helping Horses Thrive In A Human World."

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Daniel Hayter, Managing Director and Vice President for Europe at Axiom Law, the global pioneer of flexible, on-demand legal talent. With more than 3,500 legal departments supported worldwide—and over 1,500+ legal professionals in Europe alone—Axiom is reshaping how in-house teams resource, scale, and adopt new technologies.Daniel shares how he's helping steer Axiom through a rapidly evolving legal landscape shaped by economic pressures, technological disruption, and changing expectations from legal talent. He discusses Axiom's four-pillar model, their ability to pilot and deploy AI tools at pace, and why flexibility is no longer “alternative” but increasingly the norm.In their conversation, they explore:• How Axiom's strategy sits at the intersection of economic reality, technology disruption, and talent evolution.• Why flexibility is becoming the default model for in-house legal teams—and what this means for the profession.• The biggest misconceptions law leaders have about AI, and why organisational readiness matters more than tool selection.• How Axiom uses rapid piloting, data, and client feedback to drive innovation and value.• What it will take for legal leaders to seize the current moment of turbulence as an opportunity rather than a threat.Axiom: https://www.axiomlaw.com/en-gb/Menkus and Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Jeremy Butler, Chief Executive Officer of King Edward VII's Hospital—one of London's most prestigious independent hospitals, known for its exceptional care and longstanding charitable mission supporting veterans. Since taking on the role in early 2025, Jeremy has led the hospital through a period of strategic renewal, balancing clinical excellence with sustainability and purpose as it enters a new phase under Bupa ownership.Jeremy shares how the hospital is modernising its model while protecting what makes it distinctive: its ethos of compassion, equity, and service. He reflects on the challenges of sustaining a legacy institution in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, and how clarity of purpose, consistent leadership, and trust form the foundation for meaningful transformation.In their conversation, they explore:• How to lead legacy organisations through change without losing their soul.• Why clarity of purpose drives effective strategy and execution.• How to align operational rigour with humanity and kindness in leadership.• The importance of trust, mentorship, and consistency in building strong teams.• How to ensure innovation solves real problems and delivers measurable value.• Why supporting people to grow—both within and beyond the organisation—strengthens culture and impact.King Edward VII's Hospital: https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/ Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Salem, Oregon has always been a city of secrets—but few run as deep as those hidden within the Delaney-Edwards House. Before this graceful landmark hosted seances and afternoon tea, it was the stage for greed, betrayal, and one of the most shocking crimes in Oregon's early history.When wealthy settler Daniel Delaney Sr. was gunned down just outside his front door in 1865, the investigation pulled back the curtain on a frontier community built on contradictions—prosperity and prejudice, freedom and bondage.The killing set off one of Salem's first sensational murder trials, culminating in Oregon's first double hanging. But behind the spectacle lay a deeper story—one that exposes the uneasy truths of race, power, and “justice” in a young state still defining its conscience.At its heart is Rachel Belden Brooks, the woman Delaney once enslaved and brought to Oregon in defiance of the territory's laws. Years later, she would take his estate to court, demanding wages for decades of unpaid labor and claiming her own measure of justice. And there was Jack DeWolf, the young Black boy whose brave eyewitness testimony helped bring two killers to the gallows—though the memory would haunt him, and the city itself, for life.From whispered fortunes and back-room confessions to the gallows built beneath Salem's oak trees, this story unearths the complicated legacy of a place where law and morality often diverged. If the walls of the Delaney-Edwards House could talk, they'd have plenty to say about gold, guilt, and ghosts—and the many lives intertwined within its walls that refused to be forgotten.GET TICKETS to Ghosts of the Grand! (Use code: CULTMEMBER for $5 off). You're invited into the shadowed halls of Salem's historic, 125-year-old Grand Theatre for an unforgettable haunted experience. Step beyond the stage and into the darkness, where immersive storytelling, chilling performances, and eerie surprises await around every corner.  Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us atpnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

That's right! Rick and Morty's Harry Belden and Chris Parnell are BACK on Funbearable! Plus - Spencer Grammer and Ian Cardoni for the very first time! Chuck moderates a panel live at Colorado Comic Con with these wonderful people - stick around after for a normal mini-Funbearable ep! Video edit by Craig Depina Audio post-production by Ray Long funbearablepod.com / @funbearablepod #rickandmorty #chrisparnell #adultswim #panel #comiccon

In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Belden Batiste, candidate for New Orleans City Council District D in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 20, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized

The modern workforce expects leaders to be coaches, not commanders, so why do we still manage change like it's 1970?In this week's episode of the Only Constant, Annemie Verrijken (VP Change Management, Belden) discusses with Nellie Wartoft how COVID accelerated the shift toward people-first change management, why speaking senior leadership's language about ROI and risk is crucial for getting buy-in, and her proven strategies for creating "pull" rather than "push" when building organizational change capabilities.----Connect with:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tigerhall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chair of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nellie@tigerhall.com

This week's THINK TANK guest is Kristy Belden, CAA - the Associate AD for Bishop Moore Catholic in Orlando. Kristy does a great job at her school and she's shares a little bit about her experience as a THINK TANK Member and why YOU should join her! It's FREE and by the way, you also get Paid! This is The Educational AD Podcast!

Our guest on "Exclusively Van Halen" is none other than the Van Halen tone king himself — Jim Gaustad! A lifelong disciple of the Brown Sound, Jim's obsession with Eddie Van Halen's tone began the moment he dropped the needle on Van Halen I. From gigging at age 12 to reverse-engineering Marshalls and launching the Brown Sound Quest YouTube channel, Jim has spent a lifetime chasing that iconic tone. Now, Jim Gaustad & IK Multimedia bring that passion and precision to “The Brown Sound 78/79,” the first in a limited series of three TONEX Signature Collections. This set dives deep into the explosive sonic DNA of Van Halen I and II — with 50 meticulously modeled tones that feel like the records.

What happens when a man spends decades surviving, but never truly living? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, poet, coach, and men's trauma specialist Rick Belden joins us to explore how childhood wounds - especially those inflicted by emotionally absent or unsafe parents - can shape and limit a man's entire adult life. Rick shares his journey from high-achieving student to sawmill worker, reluctant software engineer, and ultimately, to a man who rediscovered his true self through art, writing, and inner work. This is a raw and resonant conversation about masculinity, trauma, and healing. Rick speaks candidly about the "father wound" and "mother wound," the toll of survival strategies adopted in childhood, and the long path toward reconnecting with a lost inner voice. He discusses the role of creativity, dreamwork, and journaling in recovering authenticity, and offers wise, grounded advice for men who feel stuck, shut down, or disconnected from who they really are. For anyone navigating the emotional fallout of midlife or searching for meaning after years of suppressing their truth, this episode offers rare insight, compassion, and hope. If you want to find out more about Rick, his art and writing, visit his website https://www.rickbelden.com/, or for information on his coaching, visit https://www.rickbeldencoaching.com/.

On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from the Connected America conference, where we dive into the latest in broadband innovation and policy. First, we hear from Belden Precision Optical Technologies, a company that was recently acquired by Belden, about how this shift is driving new opportunities in fiber connectivity. Then, we sit down with Eric Frederick, Chief Connectivity Officer of the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI), to discuss how Michigan is navigating BEAD funding and broadband expansion in a time of transition. Don't miss these key insights into the future of connectivity!Recommended Links:Howard Trinh LinkedInAnna Depoian LinkedInBelden/Precision WesbiteTakeover storyEric Frederick LinkedInMIHI Website

Welcome to the Explorer Poet Podcast. This episode will be a bit different. Rather than one guest, this is a group call, with a discussion facilitated by Rick Belden, who was first on the podcast back in Episode 51. He returns here for what was a virtual night of exploring personal stories, the processing of grief, and the pathway to healing. On the call, we discussed questions such as - What is a Mother Wound? What is a Father Wound? What is our inner child? How can we access and heal earlier versions of ourselves? And how do we become connected to those inner selves? Rick is an artist, poet, and coach who works with men to solve difficult emotional, personal, and relational challenges. He's a great listener, is full of insights and experience, and I truly enjoyed my evening with Rick and the others who joined the call. Episode Details: Guest Name: Rick Belden Website: https://www.rickbeldencoaching.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/rickbeldencoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickbeldenpoet Twitter: https://x.com/rickbelden Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RickBelden Article: Men and the Mother Wound Poem: "motherspace" Poem: "the grief I will not let myself feel" Poem: "tears never cried" Image: "Grief is a gateway to mature masculinity" Gong Sound: 68261__juskiddink__bell4.wav Where to find The EXPLORER POET Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexplorerpoet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheExplorerPoet Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQxs0F0mGoEJYNNJx4ph5g  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z9WKzUIWbq5qOJE1zmRJQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-explorer-poet-podcast/id1621189025  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ead95bf9-2f53-4965-8c29-b787a198891c/the-explorer-poet-podcast  Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MmM5ZTY5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjA6v_KhPn3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA

This podcast is a special Rounds With Doc T with my friend and colleague, Dr James Belden. Usually, Rounds are for members of The Horse's Advocate, but as an annual Thanksgiving treat, it is available for everyone to watch or listen to. Dr Belden graduated from Cornell's veterinary school in 1964. He has worked on horses in 30 countries, many Triple Crown winners in the Thoroughbred racing world, and many elite show horses in Wellington, FL. He has also competed with his reining horses. His knowledge comes from working on hundreds of thousands of horses in all sports categories. Dr Belden tells stories of his work with horses, blending his experience into impactful ideas for all to use with their horses today. Practical advice sparkles throughout as he also answers questions from the audience. I hope you enjoy and learn from this veterinary treasure. Timestamps: 0:53:14 - A question about equine sarcoid treatment. 0:58:59 - "What forgotten treatments or old timely treatments and remedies are as effective or maybe more effective than newer advanced treatments and pharmaceuticals and supplements used? What things do you wish people would do instead of spend money, and aggressively go after things that, you know, like when is ice better, for instance? And what are the simple things that still really, really work?" 1:08:22 - "Would you guys say that there's a difference in the growth or maturity rate between a filly and a colt?" 1:11:23 - "Do you see the difference in the maturity if you leave a male horse intact longer, say maybe 4 to 5 years old, or rather than cut them at a long yearling or a two-year-old, do they mature any differently?" 1:18:32 - "A pre-purchase exam. What were they like in the 60s, 70s, the 80s? And do you think they actually help buyers? Obviously, there's obvious things that you can find, like a blind horse, things like that. But yeah, people are looking for such subtle changes. What's your whole thought on this? Give us a little bit of history of pre-purchase exams and what you think of them now." 1:32:34 - "Any suggestions for non sweater?" ********** TheHorsesAdvocate.com is a website for learning about horses, horse barns, and farms. Its membership side allows horse owners to attend live meetings to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of what they have learned on the site. Membership helps support this message and spread it to everyone worldwide working with horses. HorsemanshipDentistry.com is a website that discusses how and why I perform equine dentistry without immobilization or the automatic use of drugs. I only accept new clients in Florida. TheEquinePractice.com/appointment HorsemanshipDentistrySchool.com is a website for those interested in learning how to perform equine dentistry without drugs on 97% of horses. There are eight spots a year for interested students PLUS, there is a separate online course for those wanting to learn how to do this but can never get to South Florida for hands-on training. Show support for The Horse's Advocate by wearing a hat or shirt or drinking from a cup, all with the official logo. For our swag, go to this link: (https://the-horses-advocate.creator-spring.com/). Please give a thumbs up or 5-star review and share these everywhere. I know horse owners worldwide listen, and the horses need every one of you in "Helping Horses Thrive In A Human World."

 Isaac is a husband, a father, and a veteran. A business owner with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic and a military background has given him the ability to be decisive without being impulsive, confident without being arrogant, and tactful without being timid. He's worn a lot of hats in his professional life and has taken on such roles as sales management, team leadership, supply chain management, quality control, and everything in-between. Through all of his experiences, he believe he's learned what is truly important in life: putting others first, using your time wisely, being aware of your surroundings, helping those around you because they may one day be there for you too. Entrepreneurship is his passion which is why he founded a nonprofit organization that has successfully supported veterans who seek a new mission through business ownership. He's read books lately like.... Oh wait that was someone else....

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Anne Belden, Paul Gullixson, and Beth Eurotas-Steffy as guest to the show. About "Inflamed": “Inflamed” is a story about the abandonment of more than 100 senior citizens at a luxury senior living complex during a catastrophic wildfire in California's Wine Country in 2017. The book offers an hour-by-hour account of the desperate attempts by family members and others to reach and rescue their loved ones from Villa Capri, an assisted living and memory care center, and Varenna, a massive independent living community. The book then chronicles the battle for truth and accountability against the facility's powerful owners who tried to deny what happened and silence their critics, going as far as financing a million-dollar recall of the district attorney who investigated the botched fire evacuation. About Anne Belden: Anne Belden runs the journalism program and advises the newsroom at Santa Rosa Junior College. Before teaching, she spent 18 years as a journalist, working as a reporter and editor on the San Francisco Peninsula where her news, feature, and investigative articles were recognized by the California Newspaper Publishers Association, San Francisco Peninsula Press Club, and Parenting Publications of America. Anne holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication from UCLA and a master's degree in media studies from Stanford University. She lives in Sebastopol, California. About Paul Gullixson: Paul Gullixson is a seasoned journalist with more than 35 years of experience working for West Coast newspapers, including The Press Democrat, the San Francisco Chronicle and other Bay Area newspapers. As columnist and editorial writer for The Press Democrat, he played a key role in the newspaper winning the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the October 2017 fires. Paul currently serves as Communications Manager for the County of Sonoma. He lives in Santa Rosa, California.

Far too often, eldercare reform is presented as a binary choice between mortal adversaries: providers who believe that regulators are out to get them, and regulators who assume every provider is up to no good. The truth is obviously more complicated, and leaders like Jennifer Belden prove that there are ways to protect residents' rights while also working with providers to improve the lives of elders. With a long background in health care, Belden brings both on-the-ground experience and a healthy dose of compassion to her work as director of Michigan's Bureau of Survey and Certification. She joins “Elevate Eldercare” to discuss her role and her ideas for a future where regulators and forward-thinking providers can achieve the shared goal of quality care and quality of life. Attend our conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. this November: https://thegreenhouseproject.org/2024-conference/ Register for the last webinar in our 2024 Conference Preview Series — go inside a unique dementia care model on Thursday, October 24: https://thegreenhouseproject.org/projects/community-innovations-when-professional-becomes-personal

Send us a text31 minutes of today's full show link below, I tell you about my experience with Milton and what is happening on the ground in Florida. I am triggered by Michael Butler from Southern charm, being in a Sarasota home, struggling to recover from a second stroke when a hurricane barrels into his area, I wonder about how he's doing and how other older people in these are being addressed. There are so many horror stories and coverups happening surrounding under represented people or elderly people in disaster being left behind to die. Therefore I invite award-winning authors and Anna Belden and Paul Gullixson to talk about their book inflamed. It occurs to me with my experience with Milton that now is a good time to have this conversation about the elderly being abandoned during catastrophic events. There book tells the harrowing story of how elderly were left to die in October 2017 wine country fires and thus also happened during hurricanes in Florida. I tell you about a horrific coverup and retaliation by rich people to protect their political agendas so they can keep cutting corners and getting rich while our elderly parents and grand parents suffer. It takes a lot for me to get activated But when I finally learned the truth, I can't help myself and neither will you! Today's show is a little off the beaten path, but given Milton right on point. Todays show will make you mid  look Inflamed. Also mentioned in this episode is Hawaii Fires and Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills.Here the cover up, listen to the full show and join our awesome community!https://www.patreon.com/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkey#michael the butler, #coverups #elderlyabuse #miltonhurricane #southerncharmed #bravotv #peacocktv #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #podcast #winecountry #hurricane #florida #danawilkey #patriciaaltschul #southerncharm #books #inflamed #podcast #murdernews #rhobh #hulu #abcnews #california #hawaiifiresSupport the showDana is on Cameo!Support me in buying my merch, you can buy anything on this website and if you type in "dana" in coupon code you get free shipping and I get 50% of proceeds. https://shop.blingisthenewblack.com/collections/danawilkeyFollow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

Vid It's here! Our Rick and Morty panel from NJ Contropolis with Chris Parnell and Harry Belden! Chuck and Brad talked to two of the Smith family voices about starting the show (Chris), joining the team (Harry), the audition process, and why Harry didn't end up playing Rick!Stick around after the panel for over 45 more minutes of podcasting with Ray, Chuck and Brad! Video edit by Craig Depina @funbearablepod / funbearablepod.com #rickandmorty #chrisparnell #snl #adultswim #cartoon #voices #panel #comiccon

What makes Magnolia Street so magickal? It's the Patrons, of course!! Our neighbors here on Magnolia Street are some of the kindest, most fascinating people we've had the pleasure of getting to know! And now we want YOU to get to know them too! In this episode we sit down with Magnolia Street OGs Amber Belden & Summer Lightfoot! They gush about their favorite things about the podcast and also tell us why Alice Hoffman's tale of Practical Magic is so special to them and the significant roll it plays in their lives today. TIMESTAMPS: 01:27 Amber Belden 31:33 Summer Lightfoot SOCIALS: ⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠MEET OUR PATRONS ON OUR HERO SOURCE PAGE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman's: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.  The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman's work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

Learn how Belden Colme went from surviving multiple heart attacks to reversing his chronic diseases and losing over 100 pounds. His simple yet powerful approach to nutrition could be the key to transforming your health too! In this episode, you'll discover: How can understanding your body as a chemical system improve your health? What are the four jars in Belden's revolutionary diet approach? Why is stopping food addictions completely more effective than gradual reduction? How quickly can you expect to see results with the Four Jars Diet? What's the connection between gut health and mental wellbeing? For more information on Belden's work and the Four Jars Diet, visit belldoncolme.net. ________________ Get your copy of 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE. Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit/ Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here: https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠ Here's a link to some of the gear my clients and I use to workout successfully at home: https://www.beginwithin.fit/gear⁠

Listen as Dr. London Smith (.com) and his producer Cameron discuss Hartnup Syndrome with special guest Henry Almond (Jim Belton). Not so boring! https://www.patreon.com/join/jockdocpodcast Hosts: London Smith, Cameron Clark. Guest: Jim Belden. Produced by: Dylan Walker Created by: London Smith

A recognized significant challenge for autistic and neurodivergent families and individuals and families is maintaining a lifestyle that supports physical health and well-being. Belden Long and Kara Wilkinson, as professionals and with expertise in addressing physical health, report on findings of their research as well as their personal experience in supporting autistic individuals and families. From their work, they provide practical suggestions. Learn more on our website

Wolfgang Schenk, VP of M&A at Belden   Opportunistic M&A can lead to bad acquisitions that don't align with the company's overall strategic goals. This creates a disjointed portfolio and integration challenges that could cause massive value leaks.    In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Wolfgang Schenk, VP of M&A at Belden, discusses the art of executing programmatic M&A to increase chances of M&A success.   Things you will learn in this episode: • Benefits of programmatic M&A • Required team for programmatic M&A • Collaborating with the M&A team • Transitioning to programmatic M&A • Achieving team alignment   This episode is sponsored by DealRoom. Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to manage each stage of the deal process? See how DealRoom can facilitate your next deal at https://dealroom.net ****************** Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:57 Programmatic M&A 10:32 Benefits of programmatic M&A 12:39 Formulating the strategy 15:32 Challenging the strategy 16:24 Required team for programmatic M&A 18:37 Collaborating with the M&A team 24:02 Transitioning to programmatic M&A 26:08 Achieving team alignment 28:23 Success metrics in programmatic M&A 31:32 Pitching deals to executive 32:23 The hardest part of doing programmatic M&A 33:18 AI in M&A 40:45 Craziest thing in M&A

Send me a text message!Today's conversation concerns an important wellness topic that is not frequently addressed – the connection between faith and healing. I am so excited to be joined by an incredible group of chiropractic doctors who have much to say about this topic – Nick Belden, Luke Werth, Sam Wetherell, and Micah Sasser. We discuss topics including recognizing the importance of having an eternal perspective when facing an illness, how to know when to wait on God & when to act, how God heals, and trusting God to clean up after our messes. This was one of my favorite conversations to date, and I hope that it blesses and encourages you as much as it did me!Suggested Resources:Dr. Nick Belden, DC  Website | Instagram | Gut Check Radio PodcastDr. Luke Werth, DC Facebook | Hill City ChiroDr. Sam Wetherell, DC  | InstagramDr. Micah Sasser | Facebook | First Step Family WellnessThis episode is proudly sponsored by Wedderspoon, my go-to source for pure manuka honey. They're offering WellnStrong followers 15% off with the code “wellnstrong” at checkout!Join the WellnStrong mailing list for exclusive content here!Want more of The How To Be WellnStrong Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Jacqueline: Instagram Pinterest TikTok Youtube To access notes from the show & full transcripts, head over to WellnStrong's Podcast Page