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Chinese language linguist, entrepreneur and the only male social anxiety coach on the Google; Ed Barton joined Thor on the show. Find out how you can legally live as a Zen Monk in Japan, how Ed conquered anxiety... hear about our contrasting Ayahuasca experiences and most of all, why neither of us eat cats, no matter how rude we might look to our hosts! Yes really. Here his sad yet entertaining life story and get super useful social anxiety busting tips on Ed's YouTube, www.youtube.com/@TheSocialAnxietyCoach Connect with Ed Barton on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ed-barton-a04044318 or his website thecrmethod.com Overcome your interview and career anxieties with Thor's Captain Your Career Checklist https://bit.ly/captain-your-career Help for your presentation anxiety with Thor's Pilot Your Presentation resource https://bit.ly/Pilot-Your-Presentation #anxiety #beatanxiety #socialanxiety #zen #zenmonk #presentationcoach #lifecoach #impostersyndrome #healthanxiety #ayahuasca #ayahuascascotland #ayahuascauk #linkedin

Emily sits down w/ her co-authors, Ed Barton and Rory Liebhart to talk about their new book, “On-Ramp to Exit: Your Guide to the Complete Private Equity Experience.”They explain what private equity is (and what it is not - hint: venture capital), how private equity influences business operations, with examples like increased reporting for CEOs and CFOs. Rory and Ed also talk about private equity's networking benefits, how partnerships help companies grow, and potential access to future investments.00:23 Meet the Guests: Ed Barton and Rory Liebhart00:51 The Story Behind the Book04:28 Understanding Private Equity07:05 Navigating the Private Equity World17:58 The Role of CEO and CFO in PE Partnerships22:47 The PE Experience: Challenges and Opportunities29:10 Success Stories and Lessons Learned34:02 The Future of Private Equity36:39 Conclusion and Book Release InformationWHO AM I?If we haven't yet before - Hi

The pod was delighted to welcome back special guest Ed Barton, Director at Caretta Research. Ed's field of expertise is in the digital media and entertainment markets, so they start by exploring some of the stuff that has caught his attention recently. They eventually move on to reflect on recent quarterly earnings announcement s from Ericsson and Nokia, before concluding with a critique of America's belligerent trade policy towards China.

In this episode, Emily sits down with her former CFO (and one of her all time favorite people), Rory Liebhart! They explore the multifaceted role of the Chief Financial Officer (CF) in today’s business landscape. ● Rory’s journey from selling t-shirts on a doc to a multi-time CFO, President and Director of PE-backed companies ● Collaborating with other executives to drive organizational success (while not avoiding productive tension) ● Navigating financial challenges including budgeting, forecasting, and managing cash flow ● Strategic decision making - balancing financial considerations with broader business objectives ● Adapting to change - how the CFO role has evolved over time ● Providing context and teaching - the importance of providing rationale for decisions ● Internal and external focus - a strong CFO operates both internally and externally (including engagement with investors board members) Rory Liebhart on LinkedIn Rory Liebhart is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer and private investor known for his exceptional ability to navigate the complexities of executive finance. With a diverse background that includes transforming from a streetwear entrepreneur to a financial maestro, Rory brings a wealth of experience in leading companies through strategic financial planning and analysis. His career, mentored by industry leaders like Ed Barton, has spanned private equity settings and public companies, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and trust in financial leadership. Rory's insights offer invaluable guidance for aspiring business leaders seeking to enhance their acumen. – – – – – Timestamps 01:05 Rory's Journey to Leadership 02:31 The Transition from Selling T-Shirts to CFO 04:55 The Role of a CFO 05:14 The Path to Becoming a CFO 08:45 The Importance of Teamwork in Leadership Roles 13:03 The Role of a CFO in a Business 16:19 The Importance of Complementarity in Leadership Roles 19:33 Interviewing for a CFO Role 23:08 The Importance of Trust and Open Conversations in a Team 25:01 Balancing the CFO Role: Being the 'Dr. No' and the Team Player 27:35 The Importance of Providing Context and Understanding Perspectives 30:48 Key Qualities of a Good CFO: Context, Understanding, Teaching, and Hiring 31:40 The Role of a CFO in Internal and External Communication 41:50 The CFO's Role in a Private Equity Backed Company 45:59 The Importance of Complementary Skill Sets in an Executive Team 48:27 Final Thoughts – – – – – Emily Sander is a C-suite executive turned leadership coach. Her corporate career spanned Fortune 500 companies and scrappy start-ups. She is an ICF-certified leadership coach and the author of two books, An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff and Hacking Executive Leadership. Emily works with early to senior executives to step into effective leadership with one-on-one coaching. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach. Get your free Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist here. Download your free Chief of Staff Toolkit here. To learn more about Emily and Next Level Coaching, click here. Follow Emily on LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, we chat with Ed Barton, an influential leader whose journey spans from the military to the boardroom. He highlights the impact of military discipline and 'Commander's Intent' on his leadership style. We explore the crucial role of a Chief of Staff in facilitating effective communication and collaboration. Ed also discusses mentorship and the concept of 'influence without authority' in the school of leadership. This episode offers valuable insights for both established leaders and those interested in business leadership. (0:00:06) - A leadership journey shaped by military discipline, continuous learning, and the 'Commander's Intent' principle. (0:08:48) - Mentorship experiences, and the implementation of the Chief of Staff role in his career. (0:17:49) - The responsibilities and importance of a Chief of Staff. (0:21:18) - Effective communication, collaboration, and conflict management between the CEO and the Chief of Staff. (0:25:56) - Exploration of 'influence without authority', a crucial skill for Chiefs of Staff to ensure team alignment and collaboration. (0:37:19) - Examination of the critical role of the Chief of Staff in strategic planning and as a confidential advisor. (0:46:30) - Discussion on essential tips for success in the Chief of Staff role. Ed's Book/Author Recommendations: John Maxwell, https://amzn.to/3tCl0UW Patrick Lencioni, https://amzn.to/3QapsSE Eliyau Goldratt, https://amzn.to/472qSWe Visit Ed's Website: https://edbarton.com/ Ed's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardjbarton/ – – – – – Emily Sander is a C-suite executive turned leadership coach. Her corporate career spanned Fortune 500 companies and scrappy start-ups. She is an ICF-certified leadership coach and the author of two books, An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff and Hacking Executive Leadership. Emily works with early to senior executives to step into effective leadership with one-on-one coaching. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach. To learn more about Emily and Next Level Coaching, click here. Follow Emily on LinkedIn

In this episode I have a very honest conversation with Ed Barton, cofounder of Curiscope, about what it's like to build a venture backed startup. What starts off as a classic tech startup story and a window into the world of venture capital evolves beautifully into a raw story of what it's like to be a leader at a personal level. We talk about the struggle and overwhelm that comes with investment and the need to grow. We also discuss how burnout can creep up on you and how difficult it is to recognise until you're on the cusp. Ed offers some very sage advice for any founder, whether you're running a non-profit or a rocketship, about how to make business life less hard and less effortful. Following on from the last episode on coping with struggle Ed's story is a real world case study of what it's like in and what you can do to make sure you thrive rather than just barely survive.

‘As an entrepreneur, you need to make the impossible possible’. Ed and I talk about managing your time, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and what it takes to get through it all.

Jamie’s back this week and he and Scott are joined by returning special guest Ed Barton, Analyst at Ovum who focuses on digital content. They start with a discussion on the rapidly-evolving subscription video on demand (SVOD) market, move on to examine whether or not digital content is a good area of investment for telcos and conclude with a quick look at the latest Ericsson rumours.

In this episode I have a very honest conversation with Ed Barton, cofounder of Curiscope, about what it's like to build a venture backed startup. What starts off as a classic tech startup story and a window into the world of venture capital evolves beautifully into a raw story of what it's like to be a leader at a personal level. We talk about the struggle and overwhelm that comes with investment and the need to grow. We also discuss how burnout can creep up on you and how difficult it is to recognise until you're on the cusp. Ed offers some very sage advice for any founder, whether you're running a non-profit or a rocketship, about how to make business life less hard and less effortful. Following on from the last episode on coping with struggle Ed's story is a real world case study of what it's like in and what you can do to make sure you thrive rather than just barely survive.

Have you tried growing Castor Bean? It's one of Michael Pollen's favorite plants. Check out the way he starts his article on the plant called, "Consider the Castor Bean" : "Pretty they are not, but a garden can labor under a surfeit "sur·fuht" of prettiness, be too sweet or cheerful for its own good. Sometimes what’s needed in the garden is a hint of vegetal menace, of nature run tropically, luxuriantly amuck. For this I recommend the castor bean." While most of us have heard of castor oil (extracted by crushing and processing the seeds), growing the castor bean plant can be a new adventure for gardeners. The castor bean plant is the only member of the genus Ricinus communis and belongs to the spurge family. Unlike other members of the euphorbia family, castor bean does not have that milky latex sap, the sap of castor bean is watery. The giant, tropical leaves and peculiar seed pods make the plant an exotic addition to your garden. A native plant from Ethiopia, castor bean can grow to 40 feet tall when it can grow year round. For most gardeners who grow castor bean as an annual in a single season, castor bean will grow quickly and vigorously but it will only reach about 8-10 feet.  If you grow castor bean, you need to be aware that the seeds are extremely poisonous. If you have kids around,  keep plants out of reach and eliminate seeds altogether by cutting off the flowering spike. As you probably suspected from the latin name, the toxin in castor seeds is ricin (RYE-sin), one of the world's deadliest natural poisons.  During the Cold War, the Bulgarian journalist, Georgi Markov, was killed when an umbrella rigged as a pellet rifle, shot a small BB into his leg as Markov stood in line at a bus stop. After he died in 1978, Scotland Yard investigated and found the BB; it was the size of a pinhead and it had been drilled with two holes producing an X-shaped cavity and the holes had been packed with ricin. The holes had been coated with a sugary substance  which trapped the ricin inside the BB. The coating was designed to melt at body temperature, at which time the ricin was free to be absorbed into the bloodstream and kill him.   Despite their unnerving history, castor beans are still good garden plants. They look beautiful with cannas, bananas and elephant ears for a tropical garden. They make a wonderful backdrop for grasses. And, they shine at the back of the flower border where they create a magnificent screen in no time. Castor Beans do best in full sun and they don't like wet feet - so plant them high and dry or in well drained locations.      Brevities   #OTD It’s the birthday of Emily Brontë who was born on this day in 1818.     Brontë wrote:   Reason, indeed, may oft complain For Nature's sad reality, And tell the suffering heart, how vain Its cherished dreams must always be; And Truth may rudely trample down The flowers of Fancy, newly-blown.     #OTD  It’s the birthday of Ellis Rowan, who was a well-known Australian artist and botanical illustrator, born on this day in 1848. In a 1994 newspaper article, Sarah Guest described Rowan this way:   "She was an explorer. She set off alone at 68, for Papua New Guinea - who died in 1922. She dyed her hair red; had a face-lift; left her husband (the suggestion is that she was bored); was a member of one of Victoria's great pastoralist families; was a much-admired, prolific, technically proficient and joyous painter of plants and birds; and a conservationist she campaigned to stop the slaughter of birds for the decoration of ladies' hats... in her day she was known as "Australia's brilliant daughter" which, indeed, she was."   Rowan discovered painting after her botanist husband. Frederick. encouraged her to develop a talent. Rowan developed her passion into her profession and it led her into unknown parts of Australia.  During the first World war Rowan was living in New Guinea. At one point, she painted 45 of the 62 known species of birds of paradise.   As a woman living during the mid-1800s, Rowan minded the dress code of her era. Wherever she went, whether on an exploration or back at home, she was always impeccably dressed; wearing heavy ankle length dresses, high collars with full sleeves - complete with crinolines, corsets, whalebone stays, and a hat.   Just before Rowan died, the federal parliament in Australia debated whether to buy 1,000 of her paintings despite the Australian artist and novelist, Norman Lindsay, who called her work vulgar art. Lindsey didn't think wildflowers were worthy of subjects of real art. Ultimately, the paintings were purchased for $5000 . They are now part of Australia’s national library.     #OTD And it was on this day in 1901 that the General assembly of Arkansas selected the apple blossom as the floral emblem. This selection was not without controversy. The Floral Emblem Society, led by Mrs. Ed Barton, had supported the apple blossom. The Arkansas Federation of women’s clubs wanted the passion flower. The disagreement between the two groups became known as the battle of the blooms.   Barton became a one woman crusader for the apple blossom; writing articles and memos to newspapers - even personally mailing letters to affluent citizens.  Whenever she mailed anything, she included a promotional pamphlet that she had created praising the apple blossom. In an ingenious move, she not only promoted the apple blossom, but she also dissed the passion flower; saying it was, "as pretty as a non-native of Arkansas", and saying that it would "grow anywhere the farmers hoe let it."  Ouch.   When the legislature was set to vote, Barton appeared at the capital wearing ... wait for it.... a bright apple red dress.   And, she pulled a Martha Stewart and personally gifted every lawmaker with an apple and a note that said, "These are the results of our beautiful apple blossoms. But, what is the result of a passion flower? A dried shriveled pod."   Indeed.     Unearthed Words "Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it."  - Russel Baker "Dirty hands, iced tea, garden fragrances thick in the air and a blanket of color before me,  who could ask for more?" - Bev Adams, Mountain Gardening   Today's book recommendation: Gertrude Jekyll at Munstead Wood by Martin Wood and Judith Tankard Gertrude Jekyll was one of the most influential garden designers of the early 20th century. This wonderful book explores her life and work at the home she created for herself at Munstead Wood in England. The book is a fantastic collection of all things Jekyll;  her writings and photographs, as well as personal accounts from friends and acquaintances.      Today's Garden Chore When you are done harvesting blackberries or boysenberries, it is time to do a little housekeeping.  Cut this years fruit bearing canes back to the ground and tie up the new green canes to take their place. Once all the fruiting has finished, you can begin to trim back your blackberries and boysenberries. The canes that just produced the fruit will start to dry and become woody and brown. Now, is the time to cut them right back to the ground.   While you’re at it, cut back any diseased or damaged canes.   Next, look for anything that is too long or out of control.  Try to make your plants have a nice, pleasant form.    Take the new canes and train them where you want them to go. Make sure to spread them out so that they get good airflow. Remember, taking the time to do this right now will make them easier to pick from next season   Thornless varieties make the job of pruning blackberries and boysenberries much easier. Don't forget: The fruit grows on new wood. And be sure to remove all dead or broken limbs - and suckers as well.     Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   It was on this day in 1932 that Walt Disney premiered his first academy award winning animated cartoon.   The short was called"Flowers and Trees" and it was the first cartoon to use technicolor.  Flowers and Treeswas supposed to be a black-and-white cartoon, but Walt Disney decided it would make the perfect test film for the new technicolor process. The vivid colors of the natural world were the perfect subject for a technicolor production   Meanwhile the Mickey Mouse short features were judged to be successful enough; they remained in black-and-white until 1935.    Flowers and Treespremiered at the Chinese theater in Los Angeles on this day and won the Academy award for animated short subject.   In the movie, the trees and flowers are  anthropomorphized; they wake up at the beginning of the day and begin lifting their heads and stretching.   In the short, a beautiful lady tree is wooed by suitor; while an evil old leafless tree attempts to steal her away.  The two trees dual and when the old tree loses the battle, he sets the forest on fire. The plants in the natural world work together to put the fire out. The two trees end up happily together and they get engaged in the final seconds of the movie. The lady tree is presented a ring made from a curled up caterpillar. As the trees embrace, the bellflowers begin to play the wedding march and the other flowers dance around the hugging trees.     Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

The last pod of the year sees Scott and Jamie joined by special guest Ed Barton from analyst firm Ovum. Ed starts by looking ahead to next year from a digital media perspective, including a look at the trend of telecoms companies trying to buy their way into content. They move onto a look at a Nokia managing to have a great week without doing anything and conclude with reflections on the rise of digital censorship. Along the way Jamie manages to pour coffee all over himself, which is amusing.

Such is our devotion to podcasting that we even did one from the MWC show floor in Barcelona. Scott and Jamie were joined by Dan Jones from Light Reading and Ed Barton from Ovum. They started with a look at the state of the megatrends that are 5G and IoT, with Scott reckoning talk around them got a lot more focused this year but some of the other guys were not so sure. Jamie has been focusing on artificial intelligence at the show, Dan has been all over the latest smartphone launches and Ed was intrigued by some of the latest moves concerning digital entertainment on mobile. We have pulled out all the stops to get this out to you in time for your flights home, so try to find some wifi and get downloading.

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Cheat Sheet The more work you do on your campaign before you launch the more success you will have. But no matter how much you plan, Global Politics (and other factors 100% out of your control) get a vote. Today’s guest, Ed Barton of Virtuali-Tee, saw his production costs go up 33% overnight after the UK voted for Brexit and the Pound collapsed. Setting up plans for likely contingencies is a great start. But when things break down (and they will) or a blind spot is revealed, that is when the real work begins! Communication is the key to weathering the inevitable storm of backer emails asking when their product is supposed to arrive. With the media surrounding Crowdfunding beginning to sour on projects not delivering, you have to do everything you can to not be lumped into that narrative.   About This Episode Imagine being able to look at your body, and see your heart beat, lungs breathe, liver processing, stomach churning, and intestines digesting, That is what you can now do with Virtuali-Tee, a new product from Curiscope that Founder and CEO, Ed Barton, hopes will help kids learn to love biology. The Virtuali-Tee uses your smartphone and a funky tee-shirt that looks like it is out of the 1980’s hit game, Space Invaders. The shirt is essentially an advanced QR-Code that, when you combine it with your smartphone or VR device, lets you look at a virtual representation of your anatomy ON your body. You can literally dive into your blood vessels and learn how the heart delivers oxygen to muscles and tissues. Crowdfunding is MADE for cool projects and creators like Ed and his team. For their successful launch, Ed was extremely well prepared by most standards: He had an email list He had a working prototype He lined up a manufacturer in the United States that could meet the high printing quality standards required to make the magic happen. He and his co-founder went to conferences, demoed their product and signed people up to their email list IN PERSON! Even then, Ed delivered the Virtuali-Tee to all backers about 6 weeks late, (“early” by Crowdfunding standards) and he wasn’t happy about it. Why’s that? As Ed puts it… “Business is a string of problems that you solve to get the successes along the way.” Some of these problems are foreseeable and contingencies can be planned. After Brexit, the Pound dropped 25% overnight. This caused his production costs go up 33% as a result (the maths, as the Brits say, works I swear) and meant that he had start from square one to source a new manufacturer able to meet the high standards required to make the magic happen. Communication is what saved his company’s reputation. Ed made it his policy to respond personally to all emails and Backer comments within 24 hours. The results of being on top of his communication, and ultimately delivering a great product, has meant hundreds of repeat orders from teachers all over the world and the beginning of what Ed hopes will revolutionise how kids are taught and engage in school.   Resources Mentioned Virtuali-Tee Kickstarter Campaign Curiscope.com The VR Great White Shark Video Curiscope Facebook Page Curiscope on Twitter Startup Podcast

In this episode we explore the virtual and augmented reality worlds, talk about the use of these technologies in the classroom and meet Ed Barton, CEO of Curiscope. https://www.curiscope.com/