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Cet été 2026, Connecting Leaders met à l'honneur une sélection d'épisodes BEST OFF : une sélection de conversations pour prendre du recul, questionner votre manière de diriger et nourrir une vision plus engagée du leadership. Bonne écoute !En France, devenir parent ne se vit pas de la même façon selon qu'on est une mère ou un père. Et ça se voit dans les chiffres.Je reçois Lucile Quillet, journaliste, autrice de Les Méritantes et coach professionnelle pour les femmes. Ensemble, on décortique comment la parentalité creuse les inégalités professionnelles entre femmes et hommes.Au programme :→ Pourquoi la parentalité est-elle le premier moteur d'inégalités hommes-femmes au travail ?→ Le mythe du "bon moment" pour faire un enfant : quand l'entreprise dicte ta vie privée→ Quel rôle peuvent jouer les managers pour réduire les inégalités liées à la parentalité ?→ Parentalité et performance économique : pourquoi mieux accompagner les parents est rentable→ Santé des femmes au travail : le grand angle mort des entreprises→ Les 3 leviers prioritaires pour réduire les inégalités en entreprise→ Ce qui donne de l'espoir : vers une nouvelle génération de pères et de managersAprès cet épisode, tu ne verras plus la parentalité en entreprise comme une simple question d'organisation personnelle.C'est un enjeu systémique, économique et culturel.Retrouve Lucile Quillet sur LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucile-quillet-a7426517/?originalSubdomain=fr
De derde van vier bijzondere afleveringen waarin we de beste fragmenten uit zeven jaar De Ongelooflijke Podcast laten horen. Dit keer over de wereld - want de wereld van zeven jaar geleden bestaat eigenlijk niet meer. We maakten opnieuw een grote oorlog in Europa mee, zagen Amerika veranderen, China in duizelingwekkend tempo opkomen en een internationale orde wankelen waarvan we lang dachten dat die min of meer vanzelfsprekend was. Wat is er precies aan het verschuiven? Wat betekent dat voor ons in Europa? En welk wereldbeeld, welke ideeën - misschien zelfs welk geloof - gaan er schuil onder de machtspolitiek van dit moment? In deze aflevering hoor je de beste inzichten over Rusland, de VS, China en Europa: * Joris Luyendijk over de grootste geopolitieke verandering van zijn leven. * Rob de Wijk over de terugkeer van de negentiende eeuw, de ‘Bokito-wereldorde'. * Beatrice de Graaf over de wereld als biljarttafel, waarop Amerika, Rusland en China tegen elkaar botsen, en waarom Europa zelf een grote biljartbal zal moeten worden. * Hubert Smeets over waarom een land als Rusland ook 'te veel geschiedenis' kan hebben. * Katya Tolstaya over de doop van vorst Vladimir in 988, de overweldigende kerkdienst in Constantinopel en hoe gevaarlijk het wordt als machthebbers in hun eigen misbruikte mythes gaan geloven. * Beatrice de Graaf over de radicalisering van Poetin. * Maarten van Rossem over het Chinese industriële wonder sinds 1979, de Thucydides-val en reuzen op lemen voeten. * Beatrice de Graaf over de wereldorde die China aanbiedt. * Stefan Paas over hoe democratieën meestal niet met tanks en een staatsgreep verdwijnen, maar van binnenuit langzaam worden uitgehold. * James Kennedy over de morele aantrekkingskracht van Donald Trump * Bart Groothuis over waarom we op de schouders van reuzen staan en het belang van meer cultureel zelfvertrouwen. * Paul Schenderling over de 'ziel van Europa'. * En tot slot Stefan Paas over wat je kunt doen wanneer oorlog en angst ineens heel dichtbij komen. We gaan weer live (https://shop.paylogic.com/2b0761efb13645ffb598c9a69ae5555f/de-ongelooflijke-podcast-live-in-ede)met De Ongelooflijke! Dinsdagavond 22 september staan we in het theater van de Reehorst in Ede, met astrofysicus Heino Falcke. Hij is een van de wetenschappers achter de eerste foto van een zwart gat. Falcke neemt ons mee door de geschiedenis van het heelal en langs de grote vragen van het leven. Bestaat God, denkt hij? Kaarten zijn te boeken via eo.nl/ongelooflijke. (https://meer.eo.nl/de-ongelooflijke-podcast)
Nigel Gould-Davies is a senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London. Between 2010 and 2013 he held senior government relations roles in the international energy industry. Previously he has also served in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, where his roles included head of the Economic Section in Moscow, ambassador to Belarus, and project director in the Policy Planning Unit. He is author of Tectonic Politics: Global Political Risk in an Age of Transformation (Brookings, 2019).----------LINKS:https://twitter.com/Nigelgd1https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-gould-davies-5347b51a?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.iiss.org/people/russia-and-eurasia/dr-nigel-gould-davies/https://gsas.harvard.edu/person/nigel-gould-daviesBOOKS:Tectonic Politics: Global Political Risk in an Age of Transformation (2019)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tectonic-Politics-Insights-Critical-International/dp/0815737130https://www.chathamhouse.org/2019/05/tectonic-politics-global-political-risk-age-transformationARTICLES:https://spectator.com/article/does-russias-exiled-opposition-want-whats-best-for-europe/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/11/soviet-dissidents-understood-what-russias-exiled-opposition-has-forgotten-a93458https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2026/05/the-coming-crisis-in-russias-political-economy/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00396338.2024.2332057https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/12/09/biden-putin-ukraine-appeasement-deterrence-donbass/----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------
Commercial Property Finance - Products, Structure and Strategy
With the rise of AI, it's time to have it interview Michael on all things Development Finance! ▶︎ Website - www.thepropertyfinancecollective.co.uk▶︎ The Host - With a passion for creative finance and the ability to structure deals for Finance, I love helping first time Developers and Investors to get deals packaged for the finance needed to push Property Careers forward, and to date I have raised over £500 million for Developers and Investors. I first got into property at the age of 18 when I got into Conveyancing straight out of school. I then went into Estate Agency, back into Conveyancing and I then got into brokering at the age of 22. I decided a year and a half later that I wanted to work for myself and try and shake up the market place! At the age of 24 I set up The Property Finance Guy and became the youngest owner of a Commercial Finance Brokerage in the Country, and alongside this I now also have a successful Training Company, educating Investor and Developers on how to raise finance, and a successful Podcast.I am a keen public speaker and have delivered training and speeches to over 1000 investors and developers over the past 2 years.Follow Michael:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thepropfinguy/▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepropertyfinanceguy/▶︎ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-primrose-886a365b/?originalSubdomain=ukListen to the Podcast on:▶︎ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-property-finance-podcast/id1448207494▶︎ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7JiDtm7hc0EfSW9LjCXDaO▶︎ YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thepropertyfinanceguy▶︎ Disclaimer - With the market changing so quickly, the content could be out of date at the time of listening.This Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
Some Gold Coast pockets are up 85% in five years. So the question everyone's asking is fair enough, trees don't grow to the sky, so is the market about to crash?Matt gives his honest answer: this is a market normalising, not crashing. He explains why the Gold Coast doesn't boom and bust the way a mining town does, and the two things he rarely says publicly because people don't want to hear them.We also get to your questions on what AI will and won't replace in a buyers agent's role, the minimum spend for quality commercial property in an SMSF, and whether townhouses are a good first investment.Got a question for the show?We mention a dedicated email in this episode — that's still in the works. For now, the fastest way to get your question answered is to drop it in the YouTube comments or send us a DM on Instagram: @buyinggoldcoast or @matt_srama. We pull the questions for these Q&A eps straight from there.
De tweede van vier bijzondere afleveringen waarin we de beste fragmenten uit 7 jaar De Ongelooflijke Podcast aan je laten horen. Deze keer buigen we ons over een van de grootste maatschappelijke vraagstukken van dit moment: De Zingevingscrisis. Waarom leef ik eigenlijk? Waar doe ik het allemaal voor? En wanneer is mijn leven geslaagd? Ongeveer een kwart van de Nederlanders kampt met psychische klachten, bij jongvolwassenen voelt zelfs 1 op de 3 zich chronisch eenzaam of overprikkeld. We wonen in een van de rijkste, veiligste en meest welvarende landen ter wereld, maar in de spreekkamers klinkt steeds vaker dezelfde existentiële leegte. Hoe komt dat? Wat gebeurt er als traditionele gemeenschappen en geloofskaders wegvallen? En waar vinden we een nieuw fundament dat wél richting, betekenis en hoop geeft In deze aflevering hoor je: * Wouter van Noort die uitlegt wat de zingevingscrisis volgens hem behelst. * Dirk de Wachter over de leegte die hij niet alleen in zijn spreekkamer, maar in de hele samenleving herkent. * Esther van Fenema over het ‘verlaten individu' dat zichzelf tot middelpunt van het universum heeft gemaakt * Menno de Bree over de dood van God, de druk om zelf de architect van je leven te zijn en waarom ‘volg gewoon je hart' volgens hem een vorm van emotionele verwaarlozing kan zijn. * Doortje Smithuijsen over de zuurdesem-processie, ironie als schild tegen cynisme. * Kiza Magendane over de rust die hij als vijftienjarige vluchteling uit Congo had - en de spirituele armoede die hij ondanks succes en aanzien later ging ervaren. * Tim Hofman over de dwang van 'nuttig zijn' en het nihilisme als een bevrijdende schone lei (tabula rasa). * Beatrice de Graaf & Stefan Paas over het wegvallen van grote verhalen, maar wat is dan wel een goed, groot verhaal? * Rogier Hoenders over zingeving als keiharde medische noodzaak. * Katie Vlaardingerbroek met een troostrijke slot-boodschap. Worstel je zelf met sombere gedachten of heb je het gevoel dat je er alleen voor staat? Blijf er niet mee lopen. Je kunt dag en nacht gratis en anoniem chatten via 113.nl of bellen met 0800-0113. We gaan weer live (https://shop.paylogic.com/2b0761efb13645ffb598c9a69ae5555f/de-ongelooflijke-podcast-live-in-ede)met De Ongelooflijke! Dinsdagavond 22 september staan we in het theater van de Reehorst in Ede, met astrofysicus Heino Falcke. Hij is een van de wetenschappers achter de eerste foto van een zwart gat. Falcke neemt ons mee door de geschiedenis van het heelal en langs de grote vragen van het leven. Bestaat God, denkt hij? Kaarten zijn te boeken via eo.nl/ongelooflijke. (https://meer.eo.nl/de-ongelooflijke-podcast)
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, features and data editor Aaron Astle and editorial director for events Mariam Ahmad talk through the latest games industry news on the 100th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:Key takeaways from our trip to ChinaJoy and PGC Summit Shanghai.Devolver Digital's proposal to go private.Tripledot's acquisition of Supersonic.EA's sale to a PIF-led consortium.Nintendo's use of its mobile apps to promote Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.How Arknights: Endfield surpassed $125m in six months on mobile.** Let's Connect **
Is the Central Gold Coast about to change forever?In this episode of Buying Gold Coast, Matt Srama sits down with Luke Altschwager, former professional golfer and Managing Director of Palm Valley, to unpack one of the most ambitious projects ever proposed on the Gold Coast, and what it signals for the property market heading into 2026 and beyond.Luke shares how a tired, rundown golf course in Parkwood became the blueprint for a 234-dwelling precinct combining a world-class surf park, golf, wellness, hospitality and lifestyle living, 800 metres from the Health and Knowledge Precinct and minutes from the M1.They also break down where the Gold Coast property market is really heading, why the central and northern Gold Coast is primed to grow, and how you can get beachfront lifestyle and amenity without paying beachfront prices.
Commercial Property Finance - Products, Structure and Strategy
A little throwback again, as this has come up so much this past few weeks...It's how to pitch a JV successfully! ▶︎ Website - www.thepropertyfinancecollective.co.uk▶︎ The Host - With a passion for creative finance and the ability to structure deals for Finance, I love helping first time Developers and Investors to get deals packaged for the finance needed to push Property Careers forward, and to date I have raised over £500 million for Developers and Investors. I first got into property at the age of 18 when I got into Conveyancing straight out of school. I then went into Estate Agency, back into Conveyancing and I then got into brokering at the age of 22. I decided a year and a half later that I wanted to work for myself and try and shake up the market place! At the age of 24 I set up The Property Finance Guy and became the youngest owner of a Commercial Finance Brokerage in the Country, and alongside this I now also have a successful Training Company, educating Investor and Developers on how to raise finance, and a successful Podcast.I am a keen public speaker and have delivered training and speeches to over 1000 investors and developers over the past 2 years.Follow Michael:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thepropfinguy/▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepropertyfinanceguy/▶︎ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-primrose-886a365b/?originalSubdomain=ukListen to the Podcast on:▶︎ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-property-finance-podcast/id1448207494▶︎ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7JiDtm7hc0EfSW9LjCXDaO▶︎ YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thepropertyfinanceguy▶︎ Disclaimer - With the market changing so quickly, the content could be out of date at the time of listening.This Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
David Gens is an award-winning entrepreneur, fintech leader, and Founder & CEO of Merchant Growth, one of Canada's leading online small business finance companies. From humble beginnings in his apartment, David built the company into a national organization with offices in Toronto and Vancouver, helping thousands of Canadian small businesses access the capital they need to grow and succeed. With deep expertise in alternative lending, financial technology, and scaling businesses, David is driven by a mission to make funding more accessible through innovative digital solutions. In addition to leading Merchant Growth, he is the founder of BankFlow AI, where he is pioneering AI-powered technology designed to transform the financial services industry. A recognized voice in entrepreneurship and fintech, David frequently shares insights on business growth, digital lending, and the evolving landscape of small business finance. His practical experience and forward-thinking perspective make him a compelling and valuable guest for entrepreneurs, business owners, lenders, and finance professionals alike. During the show we discuss: Why getting funding in Canada has been historically difficult—and what's changing How alternative lending provides faster, more flexible funding options What lenders actually look for when approving small business funding How to position your business to qualify for funding more easily The role of FinTech in simplifying and speeding up approvals How revenue-based funding and modern lending models work What separates businesses that get approved vs. denied How to leverage funding to actually grow your business (not just survive) Resources LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmvgens?originalSubdomain=ca Merchant Growth: https://merchantgrowth.com/ BankFlow AI: https://bankflow.ai/
Dit is de eerste van vier bijzondere afleveringen waarin we de beste fragmenten uit zeven jaar Ongelooflijke Podcast aan je laten horen. Deze keer staan onze mooiste geloofsgesprekken centraal. Waarom gelooft de een wel en de ander niet? En wat gebeurt er als je wereldbeeld opeens kantelt? Zie deze aflevering als een bloemlezing en een unieke duik in ons archief, met onder anderen: * Arjen Lubach over de utopie van een atheïstisch Nederland en een tosti-ijzer. * Herman Finkers over de schoonheid van het onbegrijpelijke en geloof als geaardheid. * Aafke Romeijn over opgroeien in een seculier nest en waarom geloven nu 'punkrock' is. * Tim Hofman over zijn bewondering voor de 'linkse, gezellige man' Jezus. * Typhoon (Glenn de Randamie) over verslaafd zijn aan zoeken en de bevrijding van durven kiezen. * Ernst-Jan Pfauth over waarom hij jaloers is op gelovigen. * Rik Peels over 'de gok van Pascal' en leven alsof God bestaat. * We eindigen met dichter en schrijver Lieke Marsman, die op 3 juni 2026 overleed aan de gevolgen van kanker. Tijdens een regenachtige wandeling op de Veluwe overkwam haar iets wat ze zelf omschreef als een ervaring van God. Uiteraard hoor je ook vaste gast theoloog Stefan Paas, hoogleraar aan de VU in Amsterdam en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht. We gaan weer live (https://shop.paylogic.com/2b0761efb13645ffb598c9a69ae5555f/de-ongelooflijke-podcast-live-in-ede)met De Ongelooflijke! Dinsdagavond 22 september staan we in het theater van de Reehorst in Ede, met astrofysicus Heino Falcke. Hij is een van de wetenschappers achter de eerste foto van een zwart gat. Falcke neemt ons mee door de geschiedenis van het heelal en langs de grote vragen van het leven. Bestaat God, denkt hij? Kaarten zijn te boeken via eo.nl/ongelooflijke. (https://meer.eo.nl/de-ongelooflijke-podcast)
In this special compilation episode of Espace Montréal, host Axel Monsaingeon brings together some of the most valuable insights from previous conversations with Mark Sinnett, Jason Ansel, Patrick Laurin, and Alex Sills. Together, these commercial real estate leaders explore where Montreal's market stands today, how institutional capital is reacting to today's economic environment, why office demand may be entering a new phase of growth, how workplace technology is helping companies adapt, and where experienced investors see the greatest opportunities in the years ahead. Whether you're an investor, developer, broker, owner, or business leader, this episode provides a practical overview of the forces shaping the future of commercial real estate in Quebec. This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace. Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses. Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers. Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: margaux@avenirproperties.ca Topics and timestamps
Cet été 2026, Connecting Leaders met à l'honneur une sélection d'épisodes BEST OFF : une sélection de conversations pour prendre du recul, questionner votre manière de diriger et nourrir une vision plus engagée du leadership. Bonne écoute !Et si le congé maternité devenait un levier de performance plutôt qu'un risque à gérer ?Dans cet épisode, j'échange avec Amandine Braillard, experte en parentalité en entreprise, sur un moment clé trop souvent négligé : le départ et le retour de congé maternité.Ce n'est pas qu'un sujet d'organisation ou de RH opérationnelle. C'est un enjeu stratégique pour la fidélisation, l'engagement et la culture d'entreprise.Mal accompagné, il peut mener au décrochage, au désengagement ou au départ. Mais bien structuré, il renforce la confiance, la loyauté et la performance durable.Ancienne DRH en startup, Amandine partage des leviers très concrets pour transformer ce passage en opportunité de fidélisation, d'engagement durable et de performance collective.On parle ici de formation des managers, de processus simples mais puissants, et de la nécessité de changer de regard sur la parentalité au travail.Au programme :◾️ Pourquoi les retours de congé parental sont un révélateur de culture ?◾️ Comment anticiper un départ en congé maternité sans improviser ?◾️ Que faire pendant le congé pour maintenir le lien ?◾️ Comment organiser un retour progressif et efficace ?◾️ Les 3 conseils clés pour les managers◾️ Pourquoi les transitions de vie doivent devenir un sujet stratégique ?◾️ Comment structurer un accompagnement parentalité efficace ?Un épisode à écouter absolument si tu veux transformer un sujet souvent tabou en levier RH puissant.Retrouve Amandine Braillard sur LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandine-braillard/?originalSubdomain=fr
Commercial Property Finance - Products, Structure and Strategy
Part 4 of our Day after Drawdown series is here, and we join Ed Clarke on site, inside his pub conversion that sold in just 6 days! ▶︎ Website - www.thepropertyfinancecollective.co.uk▶︎ The Host - With a passion for creative finance and the ability to structure deals for Finance, I love helping first time Developers and Investors to get deals packaged for the finance needed to push Property Careers forward, and to date I have raised over £500 million for Developers and Investors. I first got into property at the age of 18 when I got into Conveyancing straight out of school. I then went into Estate Agency, back into Conveyancing and I then got into brokering at the age of 22. I decided a year and a half later that I wanted to work for myself and try and shake up the market place! At the age of 24 I set up The Property Finance Guy and became the youngest owner of a Commercial Finance Brokerage in the Country, and alongside this I now also have a successful Training Company, educating Investor and Developers on how to raise finance, and a successful Podcast.I am a keen public speaker and have delivered training and speeches to over 1000 investors and developers over the past 2 years.Follow Michael:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thepropfinguy/▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepropertyfinanceguy/▶︎ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-primrose-886a365b/?originalSubdomain=ukListen to the Podcast on:▶︎ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-property-finance-podcast/id1448207494▶︎ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7JiDtm7hc0EfSW9LjCXDaO▶︎ YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thepropertyfinanceguy▶︎ Disclaimer - With the market changing so quickly, the content could be out of date at the time of listening.This Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
Hij is een van de bekendste buitenlandcommentatoren van Nederland: historicus Arend Jan Boekestijn. Maar… hij gaat nu officieel met pensioen! Geen zorgen: hij gaat gewoon door met zijn podcasts Boekestijn en De Wijk en Europa Draait Door. Wel heeft hij na bijna veertig jaar zijn laatste college gegeven aan de universiteit. En dat noopt natuurlijk tot reflectie. Welke lessen heeft hij zelf geleerd? Over welke onderwerpen is hij van gedachten veranderd? En welke denkers hebben zijn blik op politiek, macht en geloof gevormd? Boekestijn was ooit Kamerlid voor de VVD maar adviseert tegenwoordig Volt. Is hij linkser geworden? We gaan terug naar Boekestijns gereformeerde jeugd in Amstelveen, zijn grote bewondering voor zijn vader en de invloed van de befaamde theoloog Harry Kuitert, die geregeld bij hen over de vloer kwam. Ook spreken we over de Amerikaanse theoloog Reinhold Niebuhr — de favoriete denker van Barack Obama — en over wat juist deze denkers Donald Trump zouden kunnen leren over macht, twijfel en zelfoverschatting. Boekestijn maakt zich grote zorgen: „Ik ben bang dat de Amerikaanse democratie er gewoon aan gaat.” En aan het eind komen we uit bij zijn eigen godsverlangen, en het enige godsbewijs waar hij in gelooft. David Boogerd spreekt Arend Jan Boekestijn uiteraard samen met vaste theoloog Stefan Paas, hoogleraar aan de VU in Amsterdam en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht. We gaan weer live (https://We%20gaan%20weer%20live%20met%20De%20Ongelooflijke!%20Dinsdagavond%2022%20september%20staan%20we%20in%20het%20theater%20van%20de%20Reehorst%20in%20Ede,%20met%20astrofysicus%20Heino%20Falcke.%20Hij%20is%20een%20van%20de%20wetenschappers%20achter%20de%20eerste%20foto%20van%20een%20zwart%20gat.%20Falcke%20neemt%20ons%20mee%20door%20de%20geschiedenis%20van%20het%20heelal%20en%20langs%20de%20grote%20vragen%20van%20het%20leven.%20Bestaat%20God,%20denkt%20hij?%20Kaarten%20zijn%20te%20boeken%20via%20eo.nl/ongelooflijke.%20%20
Krisen gehören zum Leben und sie machen auch vor unserem Berufsalltag nicht halt.Ob wirtschaftliche Unsicherheit, Veränderungen im Unternehmen oder persönliche Herausforderungen: In solchen Momenten verändert sich oft nicht nur unser Denken, sondern auch unsere Kommunikation.In dieser Folge von Happy Business spreche ich darüber, warum gerade in unsicheren Zeiten Klarheit, Vertrauen und bewusste Kommunikation entscheidend sind. Denn Menschen reagieren unterschiedlich auf Krisen, z.B. mit Rückzug, Widerstand, Aktionismus oder scheinbarer Gelassenheit. Doch was brauchen Teams, Kundinnen und Kunden oder Kolleginnen und Kollegen wirklich, wenn noch nicht alle Antworten vorliegen? Gemeinsam werfen wir einen Blick darauf, wie Führung auch ohne perfekte Lösungen gelingen kann und warum Schweigen häufig mehr Unsicherheit erzeugt als ehrliche Kommunikation.In dieser Folge erfährst du: Warum Menschen auf Krisen ganz unterschiedlich reagieren Weshalb Schweigen Unsicherheit oft verstärkt Wie bewusste Kommunikation Vertrauen schaffen kann Warum Führung nicht mit Antworten, sondern mit Orientierung beginnt Mein Impuls für dich:Du musst nicht auf jede Frage sofort eine Antwort haben.Aber du kannst entscheiden, wie du kommunizierst. Menschen erwarten in Krisenzeiten nicht Perfektion – sie wünschen sich Ehrlichkeit, Orientierung und das Gefühl, ernst genommen zu werden. Genau dort beginnt Vertrauen. Reflexionsfrage der Folge:Gibt es in deinem beruflichen Umfeld gerade ein Thema, das alle beschäftigt, aber noch niemand laut ausgesprochen hat? Und was würde passieren, wenn genau du den ersten Schritt gehst?Mein FazitKrisen lassen sich nicht immer vermeiden.Doch wir können entscheiden, wie wir ihnen begegnen.Mit Klarheit. Mit Empathie. Und mit einer Kommunikation, die Menschen verbindet, statt sie in ihrer Unsicherheit allein zu lassen.
Commercial Property Finance - Products, Structure and Strategy
Another revisit this week, as we go back to an episode all about dealing with cost overruns! Something we are definitely seeing more of again! ▶︎ Website - www.thepropertyfinancecollective.co.uk▶︎ The Host - With a passion for creative finance and the ability to structure deals for Finance, I love helping first time Developers and Investors to get deals packaged for the finance needed to push Property Careers forward, and to date I have raised over £500 million for Developers and Investors. I first got into property at the age of 18 when I got into Conveyancing straight out of school. I then went into Estate Agency, back into Conveyancing and I then got into brokering at the age of 22. I decided a year and a half later that I wanted to work for myself and try and shake up the market place! At the age of 24 I set up The Property Finance Guy and became the youngest owner of a Commercial Finance Brokerage in the Country, and alongside this I now also have a successful Training Company, educating Investor and Developers on how to raise finance, and a successful Podcast.I am a keen public speaker and have delivered training and speeches to over 1000 investors and developers over the past 2 years.Follow Michael:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thepropfinguy/▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepropertyfinanceguy/▶︎ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-primrose-886a365b/?originalSubdomain=ukListen to the Podcast on:▶︎ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-property-finance-podcast/id1448207494▶︎ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7JiDtm7hc0EfSW9LjCXDaO▶︎ YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thepropertyfinanceguy▶︎ Disclaimer - With the market changing so quickly, the content could be out of date at the time of listening.This Content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 98th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:- Epic and Google's decision to withdraw their Play Store settlement in the US.- The Top 30 China Game Makers of 2026.- How Go Fest 2026 saw Pokémon Go revenue skyrocket.- The top mobile game genres for H1 2026.- Why a California-led coalition seeks to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.- UKIE's 2025 UK Games Industry Workforce Demographics Survey.** Let's Connect **
Een primeur: dit is het eerste uitgebreide interview op NPO Radio 1 met een predikant uit de Gereformeerde Gemeenten. Een reformatorisch kerkverband dat buitenstaanders al snel als ‘zwaar' en ‘streng' bestempelen. Maar kloppen die vooroordelen wel? Hoe is het er nou écht? Wijnand Zondag maakte een bliksemcarrière aan de universiteit. Hij promoveerde cum laude en werd voor zijn dertigste hoogleraar arbeidsrecht aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Hij kon ook rechter worden, kortom: de wereld lag aan zijn voeten. Tot zijn leven een onverwachte wending nam. Hij werd 'geroepen', gooide het roer volledig om en werd predikant. Een paar jaar later sloeg het noodlot toe. "Het zal je dochter maar zijn," zei Wijnand Zondag op een zondagavond, in een preek over het verliezen van een kind. De volgende dag kwam zijn eigen dochter Rhodé (14) bij een verkeersongeval om het leven. Hoe kan je daarna nog verder? Als mens, als vader, als gelovige? Wijnand Zondag is predikant in Dordrecht en hoogleraar aan de Theologische Universiteit Apeldoorn. David Boogerd spreekt hem uiteraard samen met vaste gast theoloog Stefan Paas, hoogleraar aan de VU in Amsterdam en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht. We gaan weer live (https://shop.paylogic.com/2b0761efb13645ffb598c9a69ae5555f/de-ongelooflijke-podcast-live-in-ede)met De Ongelooflijke! Dinsdagavond 22 september staan we in het theater van de Reehorst in Ede, met astrofysicus Heino Falcke. Hij is een van de wetenschappers achter de eerste foto van een zwart gat. Falcke neemt ons mee door de geschiedenis van het heelal en langs de grote vragen van het leven. Bestaat God, denkt hij? Kaarten zijn te boeken via eo.nl/ongelooflijke. (https://meer.eo.nl/de-ongelooflijke-podcast)
What does it take to turn next-generation solar technology into a bankable commercial product?Swift Solar is closing the U.S. heterojunction and perovskite tandem solar cell gap. Dr. Gunter Erfurt, managing director at Swift Solar and former Meyer Burger CEO, joins Tim Montague and John Weaver to explain why U.S. module capacity sits near 50 gigawatts while domestic cell capacity trails at 5 gigawatts.Following Swift Solar's acquisition of Meyer Burger's technology, intellectual property, manufacturing equipment, and engineering team, Dr. Erfurt shares how the company plans to accelerate U.S. solar manufacturing while preparing for the future of perovskite tandem solar cells. John Weaver presses Erfurt throughout on tariffs and real project pricing, drawing on his own current commercial bid.The conversation explores why heterojunction (HJT) technology is the ideal foundation for perovskites, why bankability matters as much as efficiency, and how domestic solar manufacturing can strengthen energy security and supply chain resilience.Whether you're a solar developer, EPC, utility professional, investor, policymaker, or clean energy enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into where the solar industry is heading over the next decade.In this episode, you'll learn:Why Swift Solar acquired Meyer Burger's manufacturing assets and IPHow heterojunction technology supports the future of perovskite tandem solar cellsWhy Swift Solar plans to commercialize HJT modules before launching tandem productsThe importance of reliability, bankability, and long-term module performanceWhy glass-glass solar modules outperform traditional glass-backsheet designsHow domestic U.S. solar manufacturing is evolving, and why module capacity still outpaces cell capacity by a factor of tenThe challenges of scaling advanced solar cell manufacturingWhy the utility scale market is Swift Solar's primary focusHow electrification is expected to triple or quadruple global electricity demand, and why Tim and Dr. Erfurt believe solar, wind, and batteries scale faster than nuclear to meet itJohn Weaver's pushback on tariffs, grounded in real project pricing, and Dr. Erfurt's counter on how the IRA tax credit shaped domestic manufacturing growthWhat the next five years could look like for solar manufacturing and clean energyAs electrification accelerates and global electricity demand climbs toward a projected tripling or quadrupling in the coming decades, the solar industry faces real pressure to build technology that is efficient, reliable, and ready to scale. This conversation with Dr. Gunter Erfurt, joined by Tim Montague and John Weaver, offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to move breakthrough innovations from the research lab into commercial production. From heterojunction technology and perovskite tandem cells to domestic manufacturing, bankability, and long-term reliability, this episode provides valuable insight into the engineering and business decisions that will shape the next generation of solar. Connect with Dr. Gunter Erfurt on LinkedIn.https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunter-erfurt-55103850?originalSubdomain=de Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.comCorporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com
Zet je schrap voor een indrukwekkend en rauw verhaal - gelukkig ook met veel humor. Mirjam Polak is net terug uit Libanon, waar ze woont en werkt, en beleeft in Nederland een cultuurshock. Als kind wilde Mirjam dolfijnentrainster worden, maar dat liep nét even anders. Het werd forensische criminologie, klinische psychologie en religiewetenschappen, met een focus op het Midden-Oosten. Ze groeide op in een reformatorische omgeving, met een grote liefde voor Israël. Nu woont ze in Libanon: een land dat door Israël gebombardeerd wordt, en waar christenen, druzen en moslims naast elkaar leven - maar soms ook lijnrecht tegenover elkaar staan. Wat heeft dat haar geleerd over angst, geloof en vijandschap? Over Israël en de islam? En misschien ook wel over Nederland, waar religie vaak iets ongemakkelijks is geworden? Mirjam Polak is oprichter van hulporganisatie Light of Dawn en werkt als studentencounselor aan de Haigazian University in Beiroet. David Boogerd spreekt haar uiteraard samen met vaste gast theoloog Stefan Paas, hoogleraar aan de VU in Amsterdam en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht. We gaan weer live (https://shop.paylogic.com/2b0761efb13645ffb598c9a69ae5555f/de-ongelooflijke-podcast-live-in-ede)met De Ongelooflijke! Dinsdagavond 22 september staan we in het theater van de Reehorst in Ede, met astrofysicus Heino Falcke. Hij is een van de wetenschappers achter de eerste foto van een zwart gat. Falcke neemt ons mee door de geschiedenis van het heelal en langs de grote vragen van het leven. Bestaat God, denkt hij? Kaarten zijn te boeken via eo.nl/ongelooflijke. (https://meer.eo.nl/de-ongelooflijke-podcast)
Je hoort het vaak: we leven in het tijdperk van de sterke man. Poetin, Trump en Xi Jinping: leiders die beloven hun land weer groot te maken, en weinig moeten hebben van tegenspraak, instituties en de vrijheid van anderen. Maar is die sterke man eigenlijk wel zo sterk als hij lijkt? Poetin bijt zich stuk op Oekraïne. Trump krijgt Iran niet zomaar naar zijn hand. En ook China heeft problemen. Misschien laat onze tijd niet alleen de terugkeer van de sterke man zien, maar ook zijn zwakte. Misschien hebben tirannen wel niet het laatste woord. En misschien zijn die oude, trage, ogenschijnlijk gezapige democratieën wel krachtiger dan we denken. David Boogerd bespreekt het met hét Ongelooflijke duo: historicus Beatrice de Graaf van de Universiteit Utrecht en theoloog Stefan Paas van de VU in Amsterdam en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht. Het werd een fascinerend gesprek over Poetin, Trump, Calvijn, het Wilhelmus, 250 jaar Amerika en een visioen over reuzen op lemen voeten. We gaan weer live (https://shop.paylogic.com/2b0761efb13645ffb598c9a69ae5555f/de-ongelooflijke-podcast-live-in-ede)met De Ongelooflijke! Dinsdagavond 22 september staan we in het theater van de Reehorst in Ede, met astrofysicus Heino Falcke. Hij is een van de wetenschappers achter de eerste foto van een zwart gat. Falcke neemt ons mee door de geschiedenis van het heelal en langs de grote vragen van het leven. Bestaat God, denkt hij? Kaarten zijn te boeken via eo.nl/ongelooflijke (https://meer.eo.nl/de-ongelooflijke-podcast).
Adam McQuire and Holly Tann are British humanitarian volunteers from Liverpool who co-founded the non-profit organization Casus Pax. They have made numerous trips to Ukraine, delivering medical supplies, first-aid equipment, and educational materials to front-line regions including Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk.Beyond delivering life-saving aid, they have integrated into the local community and educational institutions in Zaporizhzhia, conducting first-aid and search-and-rescue training. Their specific contributions include: educational support, providing teaching equipment and STEM kits to secondary schools. First Aid Training: operating emergency skills classes for civilians, educators, and university staff. Academic Roles: serving as visiting professors at institutions like the National University “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”.Their grassroots organization relies on donations and business sponsorships to sustain its ongoing supply runs. You can follow their relief efforts and humanitarian missions on the Casus Pax Instagram or view their latest updates via the Casus Pax Facebook page.----------LINKS:https://casuspax.org/https://www.instagram.com/casuspax/https://www.facebook.com/p/Casus-Pax-100087930990574/https://buymeacoffee.com/casuspaxhttps://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/cpaxukrainehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/casus-pax/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://physicsworld.com/a/from-the-lab-to-ukraines-front-line/https://zp.edu.ua/all-news/treninhy-navychky-nadannia-pershoi-dopomohy-v-ekstrenykh-sytuatsiiakh/----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/summer-sunshine-trucks-2026-malcolm-nancehttps://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/summer-sunshine-trucks-2026-silicon-curtain----------We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------
Hoe houd je stand tegen de 'machten' van deze tijd? We zoeken allemaal naar geluk. In ervaringen, spullen, carrière, of misschien wel die vakantie die bijna voor de deur staat. Maar wat als we daardoor juist een grotere bron van geluk missen? Een verborgen schat? Daarover gaat het nieuwe essay (https://deongelooflijke.substack.com/p/de-verborgen-schat-die-echt-geluk?triedRedirect=true) van econoom Paul Schenderling, al voor de zesde keer te gast in De Ongelooflijke, omdat hij altijd een goed verhaal heeft. Hoe vind je vreugde? Waarom voelen veel mensen een soort onvrede, een onbehagen? En waarom blijven we zoeken naar geluk op plekken waarvan we ergens wel weten dat ze ons niet echt vervullen? Volgens Paul leven we niet alleen materialistisch, we kíjken ook materialistisch naar de wereld. En die blik houdt ons gevangen. Want, zo betoogt hij, er is een hele geestelijke werkelijkheid die we mislopen. Het essay (https://deongelooflijke.substack.com/p/de-verborgen-schat-die-echt-geluk?triedRedirect=true)dat Paul schreef is gratis te lezen op onze Substack: deongelooflijke.eo.nl. (https://deongelooflijke.substack.com/) David Boogerd spreekt Paul Schenderling - ook schrijver van het boek Continent van de kwaliteit - uiteraard samen met vaste gast theoloog Stefan Paas, hoogleraar aan de VU in Amsterdam en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht. We gaan weer live (https://shop.paylogic.com/2b0761efb13645ffb598c9a69ae5555f/de-ongelooflijke-podcast-live-in-ede)met De Ongelooflijke! Dinsdagavond 22 september staan we in het theater van de Reehorst in Ede, met astrofysicus Heino Falcke. Hij is een van de wetenschappers achter de eerste foto van een zwart gat. Falcke neemt ons mee door de geschiedenis van het heelal en langs de grote vragen van het leven. Bestaat God, denkt hij? Kaarten zijn te boeken via eo.nl/ongelooflijke (https://meer.eo.nl/de-ongelooflijke-podcast).
Are you a senior tech leader, VP, or enterprise software director completely exhausted by the over-moderated, polished corporate environment that actively dilutes your authentic voice ? In this transparent and highly provocative guest conversation, host Billy Keels sits down with Carsten Nitschke, a veteran general manager overseeing operations across Germany, Austria, and Southern Europe for a legacy three-letter enterprise software titan. Carsten shares the exact moment he realized his greatest career asset was refusing to brutally force himself to "fit in" to traditional mainstream expectations. Discover how to completely eliminate corporate text script dependencies, use unfiltered honesty to command voluntary influence instead of rigid organizational control, and build a elite, high-performing culture where you successfully shelter your frontline team while executing massive business outcomes.
Misschien ben jij ook wel een nationalist? Bij nationalisme denk je al snel aan vlaggen, opzwepende politici en bloederige oorlogen. Maar nationalisme zit veel dieper. In ons dagelijks leven: in ons eten, ons landschap, onze gebouwen, onze huisdieren en natuurlijk in sport – denk aan het WK voetbal. En misschien zit het vooral in ons hoofd. We vinden landen zó vanzelfsprekend dat we bijna vergeten hoe jong het idee van de natiestaat eigenlijk is: nog maar zo'n 250 jaar oud. En toch heeft dat idee vrijwel de hele wereld veroverd. Waarom is nationalisme zo succesvol? Waarom komt het juist nu weer zo sterk terug? En wat bedoelen mensen eigenlijk als ze bij AZC-demonstraties roepen: “Wij zijn Nederland”? In deze aflevering spreekt David Boogerd met historicus Eric Storm, verbonden aan de Universiteit Leiden en auteur van het imposante boek Nationalisme. Een wereldgeschiedenis. Samen met vaste gast theoloog Stefan Paas, hoogleraar aan de VU in Amsterdam en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht, gaan we op een hitorische tocht langs natiestaten, grenzen, burgerschap en identiteit. En natuurlijk gaat het ook over een echte Ongelooflijke vraag: is nationalisme misschien een soort seculiere religie geworden – een verhaal groter dan jezelf, met rituelen, helden en offers. Een leerzaam en verrassend gesprek waarin nogal wat vanzelfsprekendheden sneuvelen.
Olena Halushka is a is a board member of the Ukrainian NGO “Anti-corruption Action Centre”, and co-founder of the International Centre for Ukrainian Victory. She has also worked as a chief of international advocacy at the post-Maidan coalition of 80 CSOs “Reanimation Package of Reforms”. Olena is a contributor to the Atlantic Council, Kyiv Independent. She has also written op-eds for the Washington Post, the Foreign Policy, and the EU Observer – but it's a major article she wrote for the UK's Guardian newspaper that we'll be discussing today.----------LINKS:https://twitter.com/OlenaHalushka https://twitter.com/AntAC_ua https://twitter.com/ICUVua https://www.linkedin.com/in/olena-halushka-b7342259/?originalSubdomain=ua https://ukrainianvictory.org/experts/olena-halushka/ https://www.fpri.org/contributor/olena-halushka/https://cepa.org/author/olena-halushka/https://archive.kyivpost.com/author/olena-halushkahttps://foreignpolicy.com/author/olena-halushka/----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------
Stel je voor: je krijgt een chip van Elon Musk in je hersenen, waardoor je met je gedachten een computermuis of robt kunt besturen. Klinkt als sciencefiction, maar het gebeurt nu al. Maaike Harmsen sprak met prak met de man die als eerste die chip kreeg geïmplanteerd. Musk wil met zo'n chip de mens verbeteren, en hij staat daar bepaald niet alleen in. Misschien heb je het nog niet door, maar er woedt op dit moment een strijd om wat een mens eigenlijk is. Ook AI – kunstmatige intelligentie – speelt daarin een grote rol. Of je het nou gebruikt of niet, de ontwikkelingen gaan razendsnel. En ze zijn fundamenteel. Een van de oprichters van Anthropic, een van de grootste AI-bedrijven ter wereld, zei onlangs: “Dit zijn niet de koude, berekenende robots die ons beloofd waren. Ik zal eerlijk zijn: we blijven dingen tegenkomen die mysterieus, of zelfs verontrustend zijn.” Opvallend genoeg zei hij dat terwijl hij naast de paus zat. Want ook paus Leo XIV mengt zich in dit debat. Hij schreef een fascinerende encycliek over AI, menselijke waardigheid en technologie. Maar misschien zijn de reacties daarop nog wel interessanter: daarin botsen drie totaal verschillende mensbeelden op elkaar. Dat gaan we bespreken met AI-kenner en theoloog Maaike Harmsen. Zij promoveert op de grote filosofische en theologische vragen die nieuwe technologie oproept. Ze leidt ook een bijzonder leven: ze woonde en werkte in Papoea-Nieuw-Guinea en China, en gaf les in Noord-Korea. David Boogerd spreekt Maaike Harmsen uiteraard samen met vaste gast theoloog Stefan Paas, hoogleraar aan de VU in Amsterdam en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht.
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger welcomes back returning guest Mike McGarry of Urban Lumber in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. What started as a one-man pilot project to prove to three levels of government that diseased urban trees could be safely salvaged has grown into what may be one of the largest urban tree recycling and hardwood production operations in the country, processing three to four thousand trees per year with a team of eleven employees. Mike walks through the early days of navigating government roadblocks, building chain of custody tracking, and developing disease mitigation protocols for working with Dutch elm disease wood. He explains how the elm bark beetle carries the fungal spores, why getting the bark off within five days is critical, and how Winnipeg's brutal winters actually work in his favor. The conversation shifts to how Urban Lumber evolved from a sawmill operation selling raw lumber into a fully vertically integrated company. Today, ninety percent of the lumber they produce stays in-house for custom furniture, architectural millwork, boardroom tables, and floating shelves sold online across Canada. Mike talks about the equipment upgrades that made this possible, including a modified Wood-Mizer LT40 extended to handle massive urban logs and an iDry Turbo vacuum kiln that finally solved the challenge of drying American elm without excessive degradation. Jennifer and Mike also dig into the business side: why your next hire should be a dedicated marketing person, how to build a company culture that keeps people around, the economics of smaller bandsaw blades when you're hitting metal every day, and why staying nimble keeps Urban Lumber insulated from market volatility. They close with a candid conversation about the economic climate between Canada and the US, cross-border tariffs on blade prices and shipping, and shifting species trends from maple to walnut to white oak. Chapters 00:00 The Origin Story: From Forestry Student to Urban Lumber Founder 02:29 Government Roadblocks and the Pilot Project 04:19 Disease Mitigation: Dutch Elm, Bark Beetles, and Chain of Custody 08:03 Scaling Up: Equipment, Employees, and Closing the Waste Loop 13:46 Kiln Drying Breakthroughs with the iDry Turbo 15:05 From Sawmill to Fully Vertically Integrated Operation 19:01 Custom Furniture, Architectural Millwork, and the Shaper Origin 21:04 Building a Team and Keeping the Culture 25:20 Marketing, Inventory, and the Business of Running It All 29:01 AI in the Shop: Time Savings and Cautionary Tales 30:56 What Keeps Mike Coming Back Every Morning 33:15 Economic Fears, Tariffs, and Staying Nimble 35:38 Species Trends: Elm, White Oak, and Shipping Challenges The Woodpreneur Podcast brings stories of woodworkers, makers, and entrepreneurs turning their passion for wood into successful businesses - from inspiration to education to actionable advice. Hosted by Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger For blog posts and updates: woodpreneur.com See how we helped woodworkers, furniture-makers, millwork and lumber businesses grow to the next level: woodpreneurnetwork.com Empowering woodpreneurs and building companies to grow and scale: buildergrowth.io Connect with us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawmillsnearme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodpreneurnetwork/ Join Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneurnetwork Join our newsletter: https://substack.com/@woodpreneurnetwork You can connect with Mike at: https://www.urban-lumber.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/urban_lumber_mb/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcgarry-967152166?originalSubdomain=ca
Nigel Gould-Davies is a senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London. Between 2010 and 2013 he held senior government relations roles in the international energy industry. Previously he has also served in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, where his roles included head of the Economic Section in Moscow, ambassador to Belarus, and project director in the Policy Planning Unit. He is author of Tectonic Politics: Global Political Risk in an Age of Transformation (Brookings, 2019).----------LINKS:https://twitter.com/Nigelgd1https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-gould-davies-5347b51a?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.iiss.org/people/russia-and-eurasia/dr-nigel-gould-davies/https://gsas.harvard.edu/person/nigel-gould-daviesBOOKS:Tectonic Politics: Global Political Risk in an Age of Transformation (2019)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tectonic-Politics-Insights-Critical-International/dp/0815737130https://www.chathamhouse.org/2019/05/tectonic-politics-global-political-risk-age-transformationARTICLES:https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2026/05/the-coming-crisis-in-russias-political-economy/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00396338.2024.2332057https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/12/09/biden-putin-ukraine-appeasement-deterrence-donbass/----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------
Zijn naam behoeft eigenlijk geen introductie: historicus Maarten van Rossem. Zeven jaar geleden was hij al eens te gast in De Ongelooflijke Podcast, maar sindsdien is de wereld flink veranderd. In zijn boek De 21e eeuw – die volgens Van Rossem eigenlijk al in 1979 begon – beschrijft hij de afgelopen vijftig jaar als een strijd tussen grote machten. Maar onder die machtspolitiek schuilt vaak iets anders: geloof in de markt, in de natie, in Amerika, China of Europa – en soms ook geloof in gevaarlijke sprookjes. Tegelijk noemt Van Rossem zichzelf een ongelovig mens. Het leven heeft volgens hem "geen enkele zin". Maar is dat wel zo? Leeft hij ook daadwerkelijk alsof niets betekenis heeft? En kunnen samenlevingen eigenlijk zonder grote verhalen? Daarnaast vertelt Maarten over een mystieke ervaring die hij ooit had, en vertelt hij spontaan over zijn favoriete kerkgebouwen (https://www.instagram.com/deongelooflijke/). David Boogerd spreekt historicus Maarten van Rossem uiteraard samen met vaste gast theoloog Stefan Paas, hoogleraar aan de VU in Amsterdam en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht. ⛪Kom ook naar Dit is de Bijbel live (https://www.eo.nl/podcast/dit-is-de-bijbel/overzicht)! Dit is de Bijbel bestaat vijf jaar. Op woensdagavond 10 juni nodigen we je uit voor het 'Dit is de Bijbel Event' in de Grote Kerk in Hilversum. Arnold Huijgen, Almatine Leene en Stefan Paas zullen daar - onder leiding van David Boogerd - live praten over Arnold's nieuwe boek Inferno, over de hel. Daarnaast is er muziek en de Grote Dit is de Bijbel-Quiz. Kaarten zijn te boeken via eo.nl/ditisdebijbel.
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James Currier is back to strip away the delusion that the market is coming to save you and dive hard into what it takes to actually build a sustainable freight strategy! In this episode of the podcast, we break down why a spike in spot market rates doesn't fix a broken capital structure, the critical role of fleet utilization through online platforms, and how carriers can survive the relentless pressure of rising fuel costs and tightening line of credit constraints from commercial banks. It's time to stress test your equipment and focus on real profitability and cash flow over top-line hype, so tune in to our conversation! About James Currier James Currier is the Chief Revenue Officer at Finloc USA, where James leads the sales team across the country in a relentless pursuit for increased market share in the equipment finance field. After starting his professional career as a Business Analyst in the healthcare field, James came to realize that his passions were best suited to dealing with people and organizations aiming for growth. After a two year contract was completed with Fraser & Interior Health Authorities in British Columbia, a career change ensued and James has not looked back since. Combining the analytical fundamentals learned in healthcare and a natural gravitation towards people and business development, James has thrived in a sales career since 2012, leading, managing, and training dozens of people over the past several years. Subsequent to the completion of a >$400MM acquisition at his previous company, James made the jump to Finloc where he was first tasked with hiring and redeveloping the Ontario, Canada market. James was then assigned to manage the US division for Finloc as a player/coach, originating new asset-based financing opportunities and finding, attracting, and training new talent. James has worked in an exceptionally diverse range of roles since the age of 15, starting as a minor hockey league referee. His openness to new experience has allowed James to experience positions as a head of high-profile security, high-adventure whitewater rafter guide, Corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces Infantry Reserve, business analyst, VIP/Private security operative, personal support worker, guitar teacher, and sales leader. As a well-versed hobbyist who enjoys learning and new experiences, James enjoys coaching/playing/watching hockey, swimming, guitar, hunting, fly fishing, boating/canoeing, cycling, hiking, woodworking, motorcycling, reading, DIY projects, and evening walks with his wife, 2 boys, and golden retriever. Connect with James LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-currier-clfp-232b0842/?originalSubdomain=ca Email: james.currier@finloc.com
Forget the slow, feel-good advice of traditional financial gurus. The snowball method is fundamentally flawed and costing you a fortune. In this explosive episode, learn the precise four-step blueprint that can transform you from carrying fifty grand in debt to becoming a self-made millionaire in just four years. By aggressively attacking high-interest liabilities, flipping your mindset to pay yourself first, eliminating emotion-driven retail therapy, and unlocking uncapped income streams through sales and entrepreneurship, you will stop scraping by and start building compounding wealth BEST MOMENTS "What you do is you pay off your highest interest debt first. And that's a big difference." "Start paying yourself first, Cause if you do it the other way around and you spend first, you'll have nothing left." "Spend money on things that really give you value in your life, and don't spend money on the whim of an emotion." Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
Dane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in reversing Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dane's story ignited through a life-threatening case of Crohn's/Colitis which nearly took his life December 2014. Since committing his life to natural healing he has remained surgery and medication-free while eliminating IBD symptoms. To date, Dane and his passionate team of specialists and coaches have created 500+ success stories for reversing IBD symptoms using his signature S.H.I.E.L.D. Program. His international IBD consulting firm is one of the few organizations in the world that only treat IBD, and see roughly 100+ international IBD cases a week despite any unique needs! Dane and his team have successfully worked with of IBD clients despite surgery, age, medication, past experiences, diet preferences, extreme cases, world location or culture. His passion, unique experience, and niche in the field of IBD have empowered him to create unparalleled value for real, long-term symptom relief for those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crohnscolitis_lifestyle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3Yhapgc2Qb16_MP7f-DuQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crohnscolitislifestyle.com/?originalSubdomain=th Website: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com Healing Journal: https://healingjournal.crohnscolitislifestyle.com/?el=CarnivoreDietPodcast Free IBD Strategy Session: https://www.cclworkshop.com/application?source=CarnivoreDietPodcast&el=CarnivoreDietPodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:38 Introduction 04:06 Facing life-threatening surgery 09:12 Microbiome and autoimmune issues 12:25 Optimizing gut health and digestion 15:42 The cycle of poor digestion 18:22 Customizing plans for global clients 22:16 IBD diagnostic tests 24:42 Challenges with IBD treatments 26:36 Improving health through exercise 32:45 Understanding colonic dysbiosis issues 35:01 Poor quality whey protein issues 38:40 Effects of poor diet on gut health 42:06 Engaging with patient support groups 43:30 Supporting people with IBD 46:46 Researching Crohn's treatments 48:08 Where to find Dane Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs #Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.
Seif El-Sahly walked away from a comfortable, six-figure engineering career working in -50 degree northern mines to start a construction and renovation business in Hamilton, Ontario. Today, New Fort Inc. generates multiple seven figures a year, and Seif is breaking ground on massive 22-unit developments after successfully partnering with Home Depot and shooting a pilot for HGTV.In this episode, Seif sits down with Ryan Atkinson to reveal how he transitioned from a mindset of "known variables" to mastering the unknown world of real estate investing and contracting. He breaks down his exact strategy for capitalizing on the booming ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and garage conversion market—a niche that is solving the modern housing affordability crisis while generating premium rental income for investors.Whether you're looking to buy your first investment property or scale a massive construction team, Seif delivers a masterclass on failing fast, taking action, and underwriting your deals the right way.
In this remarkably candid episode, former jewellery tycoon Gerald Ratner recounts the infamous 10-second speech that wiped out his £1 billion empire and made him public enemy number one. He details the mechanics behind the business's collapse; from the £1 billion bank debt triggered by a share price drop to the painful process of losing 2,500 stores and his own name. But Gerald also reflects on the harsh lessons of ego, the power of a joke, and his resilient journey back into the trade, proving that while failure is public, the drive to start over is personal. BEST MOMENTS "I was public enemy number one. I couldn't believe the hostility that that joke caused. But they didn't believe it to be a joke. What they thought was that I have contempt for my customers." "The annoying thing is that when I was running a successful company, I didn't jump up and down and say, 'Isn't life wonderful?' Looking back on it, I wasn't particularly happier than I am now, which is ridiculous." "When I got the phone call to say my cancer screening was clear, I felt much happier than any deal that I've ever done. It makes you realise what's important in a way." Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
Going Long Podcast Episode 627: From Corporate Burnout to Breathwork - Sylvia Keijzer ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) Billy welcomes Sylvia Keijzer to the show, who brings 25 years of pharmaceutical leadership across brand strategy, global operations, and organizational transformation. She has worked and lived across multiple continents, and today she works with pharma executives and emerging leaders, helping them stay sharp, strong, and clear when it matters most. Currently calling Barcelona her home, there's more than one thing Sylvia has in common with Billy, as they cover topics that will help all those looking to mazimise their optionality! In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 02:28] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Sylvia Keijzer. [02:28 - 06:01] Billy asks Sylvia to share how the end of her corporate relationship helped to open up a world that she hadn't been thinking about at the time. [06:01 - 08:04] Sylvia describes her experiences of first being in different countries and cultures. [08:04 - 12:04] Billy asks Sylvia to share insights into some of the transferable skills and experiences she has been able to take forward from corporate. [12:04 - 13:40] Sylvia shares some of the more taxing elements of being in a totally new environment and country. [13:40 - 18:39] Billy asks Sylvia to describe how she came to realise that she wanted to help other people in stressful corporate roles by starting her own new service. [18:39 - 22:37] Sylvia describes the different ways people reacted to the news that she was moving away from corporate to start her own entrepreneurial project. [22:37 - 27:57] Sylvia shares how mentors can help you on your entrepreneurial path. [27:57 - 33:22] Billy asks Sylvia to share details about the specific services she provides, and also to explain all about her own podcast. [33:22 - 36:14] Sylvia tells us the message she would like to hear from herself three years from today. [36:14 - 39:09] Billy sums up all we've learned from Sylvia today and asks her to share the best ways we can get in contact and find her online. [39:09 - 39:51] Billy wraps up the show. How best to get in touch with and find out more about Sylvia Keijzer LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sylvia-keijzer?originalSubdomain=es Website: https://keijzeracademy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylviakeijzer_/ If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at: www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI Be sure to connect with Billy! He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites: Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels
Rob breaks down the fundamental psychology of selling, challenging the UK's often reserved culture around "the pitch". He explains the nuanced differences between sales and marketing and reveals his controversial take that selling is ultimately an act of love and service. From practical tactics like the Sandler Technique and the importance of post-close silence to leveraging AI for personalised sales funnels, this episode provides a comprehensive roadmap for anyone ready to master the art of the deal. BEST MOMENTS "Build it, sell the f*** out of it, and then maybe they will come." "Selling is an act of love. At its highest level, selling is an act of service." "The first person to speak loses!" Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
Stop playing by the banks' rules and start making them work for you. In this high-stakes episode, former Independent Financial Advisor turned whistleblower Chris Rowell pulls back the curtain on the "Credit Ladder" strategy that most banks hope you never discover. From leveraging 0% interest purchase cards to the infinite loop of fee-free balance transfers, Chris explains exactly how to build a bulletproof credit profile that can unlock limits exceeding £1 million. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for leverage or just someone tired of paying interest, this is your masterclass in financial engineering and institutional arbitrage. BEST MOMENTS "Bad debt is dumb... but credit has to be good because it gives you leverage, it gives you the ability to make more choices in life, and it gives you a lot more freedom." "The system that the banks design is on purpose to lure you in... they want you just to not be able to pay that last month, or just forget to pay, and then you're bang on your 25% or 30%." "It's just like driving a car. That would be scary if you're going down the motorway and never had any lessons... but if you know what you're doing, it's easy peasy." Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
Merci à Matthieu Degli Innocenti d'être venu sur Legend.Ancien promoteur immobilier, banquier d'affaires et gestionnaire de fortune, Matthieu Degli Innocenti a choisi de réinventer les codes de l'investissement en créant Tokimo, une application qui permet d'investir en toute sécurité dans l'immobilier en quelques clics à partir de seulement 100 €.Collaboration commercialeRejoignez Tokimo ➡️ https://link.influxcrew.com/tokimo-legendRetrouvez les réseaux sociaux de Tokimo par ici ⬇️Le compte Instagram ➡️https://www.instagram.com/tokimo_officiel/ Le compte Youtube ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@Tokimo_official Le compte Facebook ➡️https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083639314942 Le compte LinkedIn ➡️https://www.linkedin.com/company/tokimo/?originalSubdomain=fr Pour prendre vos billets pour le LEGEND TOUR c'est par ici ➡️ https://www.legend-tour.fr/ Retrouvez la boutique LEGEND ➡️ https://shop.legend-group.fr/ Pour toutes demandes de partenariats : legend@influxcrew.com Retrouvez-nous sur tous les réseaux LEGEND !Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/legendmediafr Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/legendmedia/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@legend Twitter : https://twitter.com/legendmediafr Snapchat : https://www.snapchat.com/@legendcm75017 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
The EXCLUSIVE Disruptors Watch: https://robmoore.com/tenth Timepiece master,Jonny Garrett joins Rob to dive deep into the world of luxury horology, debating whether a high-end watch is a smarter investment than a traditional savings account. From the arrogant sales tactics of luxury brands like Hermès and Ferrari to the controversial rise of the Apple Watch, Jonny breaks down what makes a timepiece truly valuable… BEST MOMENTS "If you pick the right model and you get in at the right time... quite possibly, a Rolex is better than a savings account." "You almost want the price to be extravagantly high to make it feel like you have access to an inaccessible brand." "The one thing that watches and cars have that nothing else has is the passion... if you're passionate about it, you shouldn't be focused on whether the price is going to go up and down." Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
Grenade co-founder Al Barratt reveals the raw, unfiltered journey of disrupting the global confectionery industry with nothing but a £500 startup loan and a refusal to fail. Al breaks down the high-stakes world of private equity, the gut-wrenching personal sacrifices of choosing a business over a marriage, and the tactical genius behind out-selling legendary brands like Mars and Cadbury from the back of petrol stations. Whether he's discussing the scams of the fitness industry, the brutal truth about the UK tax system, or the adrenaline of a £200 million deal, Al provides a masterclass in staying simple, staying gritty, and knowing exactly when to cash your chips. BEST MOMENTS "The reward for good work is more work... I just don't need to work behind a desk" "I think if you don't do it, you've already failed. You've just got to fail quickly, take the learnings from it, and go again" "I never dream that we'd basically overtake Cadbury... but then when we got into the top 20 of confectionery. We overtook Twix and stuff. I had no idea how many Twixes were selling, but I was surprised we were selling more." Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
What if your biggest competitor this holiday season isn't another brand, but an army of AI-powered scammers stealing your customers and destroying your brand equity before you even know they exist?Agility requires not only building a brand that can pivot with market trends, but also one that can defend its value and customer trust against threats that evolve just as quickly.Today, we're going to talk about the dark side of digital engagement, including the rapidly growing threat of brand impersonation, counterfeit goods, and AI-driven scams that target the customers marketers work so hard to attract. This isn't just an IT security issue; it's a fundamental threat to customer experience, brand trust, and revenue.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Yoav Keren, CEO and Co-founder at BrandShield. About Yoav Keren Yoav Keren has 24 years of experience in financial management, marketing, and business development. He is currently a member of the anti-counterfeiting committee at INTA and was formerly a Council Member at ICANN. Yoav was a senior advisor to a minister in the Israeli government and was the head of the Technology branch of the Israeli military's Information Security Department. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg & Recanati business school (Northwestern University & Tel-Aviv University) and a BA in Economics and Physics from the Tel-Aviv University. Yoav Keren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoavkeren/?originalSubdomain=il Resources BrandShield : brandshield.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703 Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if your biggest competitor this holiday season isn't another brand, but an army of AI-powered scammers stealing your customers and destroying your brand equity before you even know they exist? Agility requires not only building a brand that can pivot with market trends, but also one that can defend its value and customer trust against threats that evolve just as quickly. Today, we're going to talk about the dark side of digital engagement, including the rapidly growing threat of brand impersonation, counterfeit goods, and AI-driven scams that target the customers marketers work so hard to attract. This isn't just an IT security issue; it's a fundamental threat to customer experience, brand trust, and revenue. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Yoav Keren, CEO and Co-founder at BrandShield. About Yoav Keren Yoav Keren has 24 years of experience in financial management, marketing, and business development. He is currently a member of the anti-counterfeiting committee at INTA and was formerly a Council Member at ICANN. Yoav was a senior advisor to a minister in the Israeli government and was the head of the Technology branch of the Israeli military's Information Security Department. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg & Recanati business school (Northwestern University & Tel-Aviv University) and a BA in Economics and Physics from the Tel-Aviv University. Yoav Keren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoavkeren/?originalSubdomain=il Resources BrandShield : brandshield.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703 Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
We often talk about the "generational gap" as if it's a vast, empty canyon, but what if it's actually filled with truths we've simply forgotten how to hear? In a world that demands resilience but rarely teaches it, how do we move from merely surviving to truly thriving? In this episode, your host, Cindy Watson sits down with Carlamay Sheremata, they will be talking about Youth Truths And Feminine Power. Carlamay is a cancer survivor, an author, a single parent, and a fierce advocate for PTSD awareness. From the halls of our schools to the depths of the feminine spirit, it's time to uncover the truths our youth are carrying and the power we all have to lead them. In this episode, you will learn: Why youth struggle so much to talk to the people that they love the most? The biggest misconceptions about negotiating difficult conversations with kids. The biggest unspoken issues that youth are dealing with right now. How to navigate your career in a male dominated world? Where to find resilience when everything felt like it was falling apart? And many more! Learn more about Carlamay: Website: https://www.carlamaysheremata.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamay-sheremata/?originalSubdomain=ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlamay.sheremata/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlamaysheremata/ Email: carlamay@carlamaysheremata.com Checkout her book: Youth Truth: Engaging in Conversations That Can Change Lives If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artofFeminineNegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca
With cash payments in the UK plummeting to just 9%, Rob argues that the transition to Central Bank Digital Currencies isn't about convenience. It's about absolute control. From the "programmable money" that can be frozen or expired at a whim to the hidden transaction fees lining the pockets of banking giants, this is a raw look at how your financial freedom is being dismantled and what you must do right now to protect your wealth. BEST MOMENTS "The system is tricking you into handing over full control of your wealth for the price of convenience" "The Bank of England is designing a digital pound that could be programmable, meaning they could make money expire, they could limit what you spend" "Once cash is gone, there is no turning back and the control shifts to the governments and central banks fully and permanently. So resist, diversify, protect your wealth, care about cash, and support small business." Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
Connor Teskey is the new CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world's largest investors, managing about a trillion dollars across infrastructure, power, real estate, private equity, and credit. In this exclusive in-depth interview, his first as CEO, we explore his approach to capital allocation, isolating variables, and building a business designed for long-term growth. Discover why effective investing begins with minimizing losses, how waiting for perfect information can result in missed opportunities, the strategies Brookfield uses to manage market risk while maintaining upside potential, and the key insights he gained working alongside Bruce Flatt. This discussion goes beyond investment strategies, offering a glimpse into Connor's perspective on decision-making in an uncertain environment, mentorship, culture, positioning, and talent. It's a rare inside look at the operations of one of the world's most tight-lipped firms. Enjoy! ----- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:05) State of the Union for Brookfield (04:14) Nature of Investing (07:24) The Rise to Brookfield (12:06) Your Work Ethic is in Your Control (17:30) Ad Break (19:00) Data Center Deep Dive (22:22) How Does a Deal Come to Be? (29:34) Taking Bets Against Consensus (32:00) What Happens Post Business Acquisition? (40:44) Ad Break (41:55) Lived Experience Through Crashes (43:44) Where Does Talent Matter the Most at Brookfield? (47:10) Identifying Talent (58:18) Using AI to Increase Value Not Cut People (01:01:58) When Was Brookfield the Underdog? (01:03:38) Personal Ambition Over the Next 20 Years (01:10:34) Behind The Scenes of Oaktree (01:15:17) Work and Life Harmony (01:17:54) Time Allocation (01:19:58) The Most Fun Deal to Work On ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at fs.blog/newsletter ------ Follow Shane Parrish: X: https://x.com/shaneparrish Insta: https://www.instagram.com/farnamstreet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183/ Follow Connor Teskey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-teskey-67931326b/?originalSubdomain=uk ------ Thank you to the sponsors for this episode: +Granola AI, The AI notepad for people in back-to-back meetings: https://www.granola.ai/shane Check out the Granola Notes: https://notes.granola.ai/t/b0c2c94e-a330-4f0f-a62d-beb3c946a539-009c2hma +Download The League App today and find your perfect match! https://click.theleague.com/qmhm/0vdzsmj5 +Shopify: https://shopify.com/knowledgeproject Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do some people get promoted while others stay stuck—despite working just as hard? In this powerful re-release episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with workplace expert Michelle P. King Ph.D. to break down the hidden dynamics behind career advancement, promotions, and success at work. If you're looking to grow your career, strengthen your leadership skills, and stand out in today's competitive workplace, this conversation is packed with insights you can start using right away. Dr. King shares key concepts from her book How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, including how informal networks, self-awareness, and social dynamics play a major role in who advances—and why. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why some people get promoted faster than others The hidden factors influencing career advancement How to build and leverage informal networks at work The role of self-awareness in leadership and career growth Common relationship dynamics that create stress at work Practical ways to improve how you work with others Why high performers don't always get ahead—and how to change that A powerful approach to asking better questions for feedback Whether you're an emerging leader, seasoned professional, or someone looking to take the next step in your career, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. ABOUT MICHELLE KING Ph.D: Dr. Michelle P. King is a globally recognized expert on inequality and organizational culture. Based on over a decade's worth of research, Michelle believes that we need to learn how workplaces work, so we can make them work for everyone. She is the host of a popular podcast called The Fix. Michelle is the author of the bestselling, award-winning book: The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers that are Holding Women Back at Work. Her second book, How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, publishes internationally on October 10th, 2023 (HarperCollins). Michelle is an award-winning academic with five degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology, a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, a Master of Business Administration, a Postgraduate Degree in Journalism and a PhD in Management. Michelle is pursuing a post-doctoral research fellowship with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. In addition, Michelle is an award winning speaker, having spoken at over 500 events worldwide including conferences like the Nobel Peace Prize Conference, Ellevate Network Conference, The Massachusetts Conference for Women, Texas Conference for Women, SXSW, She Summit and the Pennsylvania Conference for Women. Michelle is represented by London Speakers Bureau and regularly hosts keynotes, fireside chats or masterclasses with companies like, Amazon, FIFA, Guardian, Dior, FedEx, Netflix, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Met Life to name a few. Michelle is the founder of The Culture Practice, a global consultancy that provides leaders with the assessment, development, and inclusion coaching needed to build cultures that value difference. In addition, Michelle is a Senior Advisor to the UN Foundation's Girl Up Campaign, where she leads the NextGen Leadership Development Program, which enables young women to navigate and overcome the barriers to their success. Before this, Michelle was the Director of Inclusion at Netflix. Before that, she was the head of UN Women's Global Innovation Coalition for Change, which includes managing over 30 private sector partnerships to accelerate the achievement of gender equality and women's empowerment. Michelle has two decades of international experience working in the private sector. Website: https://www.michellepking.com Book: https://www.michellepking.com/how-work-works/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellepenelopeking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepenelopeking/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellepking LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepking/?originalSubdomain=uk Hosted by Kristel Bauer, keynote speaker, author, and performance expert. Book Kristel for Your Event or Team Bring these strategies to your organization:
What if the biggest threat to your brand's integrity isn't a competitor, but the sheer volume of unmanaged, ungoverned, and untraceable content your own teams are creating every single day? Agility requires more than just speed; it demands a solid foundation of control and intelligence. It's the ability to create, adapt, and deploy content at the pace of the market without sacrificing governance, consistency, or compliance. Today, we're going to talk about the content paradox facing modern enterprises. While the demand for personalized, omnichannel experiences is causing content creation to accelerate at an unprecedented rate, the systems to manage, govern, and measure its impact often can't keep up. We'll explore how to turn this content chaos into a competitive advantage, the role of AI not just as a creation tool but as a workflow agent, and why the future of marketing will be measured in outcomes, not output. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Luke Roberts, Global Director, Digital Strategies & Growth at Bynder.About Luke Roberts Luke Roberts serves as Global Director of Digital Strategies and Growth at Bynder, a global leader in AI-powered enterprise DAM. With nearly two decades of experience across local, regional, and global roles at Mazda Corporation, he brings first-hand experience in complex content ecosystems and digital transformation. Today, Luke helps brands overcome content complexity and deliver exceptional content experiences at scale with strategically deployed AI-powered DAM. Luke Roberts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-roberts-5ba3941a?originalSubdomain=nl Resources Bynder: https://www.bynder.com/en/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://www.thecrmc.com/ The 2026 State of DAM Report will be available on 2/10 - stay tuned!Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://advertalize.com/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company