Podcast appearances and mentions of paul adamson

The journalist and author Dave Keating talks to Paul Adamson about his book 'The Owned Continent - How to Free Europe from American Military, Economic and Cultural Dependence'.

Aingeal O'Donoghue, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union, talks to Paul Adamson about the key priorities of Ireland's upcoming presidency of the EU.

Philip Rycroft, Former Permanent Secretary at the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU), talks to Paul Adamson about the need for a long term vision of EU-UK cooperation.

Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Surviving Chaos - Geopolitics When The Rules Fail'.

The author, broadcaster and commentator, John Kampfner, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Braver New World: The Countries Daring To Do Things Others Won't'.

Philippe Etienne, Former Ambassador of France to the U.S., Germany and Romania and former Permanent Representative to the EU, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book "Le Sherpa: Mémoires d'un diplomate aux avant-postes de l'Histoire" and France's evolving influence in Europe.

Most people overcomplicate leadership. They're looking for the next framework, trying to do technical leadership that just doesn't work. Paul Adamson spent 25 years sailing yachts around the world—including two years circumnavigating with Eddie Jordan on an Oyster 885—and he learned that leadership isn't about theory. It's about making decisions without all the information, leading from the front, and remaining calm when the pressure is on. Then he walked into Oyster Yachts (the manufacturer of those luxury yachts) when it went into administration, won it out of admin by deliberately breaking the rules, and rebuilt it from zero to a £200M order book with 700 employees in four years.In this episode, Paul reveals why great leaders are energy-rich (not uninspiring boring managers), why you can't KPI great leadership, and why the three levers of state management—focus, inner dialogue, and movement—underpin everything in business. He shares his Virgin Atlantic story about blagging a gold card, getting upgraded to upper class by a flight manager who knew when to break the rules, and how copying Richard Branson into an Instagram post led to a phone call that changed everything. He also opens up about being diagnosed with lymphoma two weeks after leaving Oyster, how he applied everything he'd taught for years to his own health challenge, and why that gift led him to help raise £3M for follicular lymphoma research that could unlock cures for pancreatic cancer, leukaemia, and other incurables.What you'll learn:⚡ Why great leaders are energy-rich and how to manage your state (focus, inner dialogue, movement)

Glenn Micallef, the European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, talks to Paul Adamson about intergenerational fairness in EU policy making and cyber bullying.

Steve Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent covering Europe for the New York Times, talks to Paul Adamson to assess Donald Trump's grip on power.

Patrizia Nanz, President of the European University Institute in Florence, talks to Paul Adamson about the EUI's strategy for the next five years and its new research agenda on 'Reimagining Europe'.

In this engaging conversation, Paul Adamson discusses the importance of optimism, leadership, and personal growth as we enter 2026. He shares insights from his experiences as a sailor and a leader, emphasizing the need for clarity, alignment, and energy in effective leadership. The discussion also introduces the Shine method, a framework designed to help leaders navigate challenges and foster high-performing teams.In this episode we discuss:Optimism as a leadership superpowerLeadership starts with emotional stateLessons from leadership at seaThe SHINE leadership frameworkEnergy rich leadership transforms teamsWith podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stanley Pignal, author of the 'Charlemagne' column at 'The Economist' and Brussels Bureau Chief, talks to Paul Adamson about the EU's attempts to deal with a changing world order.

Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director, Europe, Eurasia Group, talks to Paul Adamson about the main challenges Europe faces in 2026.

Pierre Vimont, former Ambassador of France to the US and to the EU and first Executive Secretary General of the European External Action Service, talks to Paul Adamson about France's position in Europe's new Geopolitics

Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine and Nobel Peace Prize Laureat, talks to Paul Adamson about Europe's role in defending Ukraine from Russia's full-scale invasion.

What if the real leadership crisis wasn't strategy or vision—but emotional regulation?In this episode of Future Human+, we sit down with Paul Adamson, a leadership strategist who works with Fortune 500 companies to rethink how they lead in today's high-stress, tech-driven world.

Peter Foster, World Trade Editor of the Financial Times, talks to Paul Adamson about world trade, transatlantic relations and the EU-UK 'Reset'.

Anna Cavazzini MEP, Chair of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee of the European Parliament, talks to Paul Adamson about the new power dynamics in the EP.

Catherine Day, former Secretary General of the European Commission and Chairperson of the High-Level Reflection Group on the Future of the European Commission's Civil Service, talks to Paul Adamson about the need for the European Commission to adapt to new tasks and challenges.

José Manuel Barroso, Prime Minister of Portugal from 2002-2004 and President of the European Commission from 2004-2014, talks to Paul Adamson about the strategic challenges facing Europe.

Pascal Lamy, former Director General of the World Trade Organisation and former European Commissioner for Trade, talks to Paul Adamson about Trump, tariffs and the weaponisation of interdependence.

Tom McTague, Editor of The New Statesman, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Between the Waves - The Hidden History of a Very British Revolution 1945-2016'.

Nick Clegg, the former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK and former President of Global Affairs at Meta, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'How to Save the Internet - The Threat to Global Connection in the Age of AI and Political Conflict'

The writer and journalist Tom Baldwin talks to Paul Adamson about his updated biography of Keir Starmer and his first year as UK Prime Minister.

The writer and journalist Giles Merritt talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Time Bomb: When Ageing Explodes' on the enormous and largely undiscussed demographic challenges facing Europe.

Victoria Main, Media Strategist at SEC Newgate EU, talks to Paul Adamson about the rapidly evolving EU media scene in Brussels.

Pawel Karbownik, Poland's Deputy Finance Minister, talks to Paul Adamson about his country's new politics after the recent presidential elections and his concerns about driving the EU's competitiveness agenda.

Barry Andrews, Member of the European Parliament since 2020, talks to Paul Adamson about EU-UK relations post Summit, the European Parliament's reaction to the EU's new 'deregulatory' agenda and insights into Ireland's presidency of the EU in the second half of 2026.

Kim Darroch (Lord Darroch of Kew), UK Ambassador to the U.S. 2016-2019, talks to Paul Adamson about the differences between the first and second Donald Trump presidencies.

Anand Menon, director of the academic think thank 'UK in a Changing Europe', talks to Paul Adamson about the upcoming EU-UK Summit and how the UK and EU are reacting to the Trump administration.

Patrick Wintour, Diplomatic Editor of The Guardian, talks to Paul Adamson about an emergng new world order.

Daniela Schwarzer, the leading expert on European and International Affairs, talks to Paul Adamson about Germany's new stance on defence and the ramifications for Europe.

Sandro Gozi MEP, co-chair of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (and former Under-Secretary for European Affairs in Italy), talks to Paul Adamson about Europe's new defence challenges and the particular role of the UK.

João Vale de Almeida, former EU Ambassador to the US, the UN and the UK, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'The Divorce of Nations: A Diplomat's Inside View as the Global Order Collapses'.

Dame Emily Thornberry, Labour MP and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, talks to Paul Adamson about how the Labour government is acting to repair Britain's international reputation.

Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director, Europe and co-head of the London Office of the Eurasia Group, talks to Paul Adamson about the new challenges facing the EU in 2025 and assesses its new leadership.

Marietje Schaake, Fellow at Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence and the Cyber Policy Center, talks to Paul Adamson about her new book 'The Tech Coup - How To Save Democracy From Silicon Valley'.

Peter Foster, Public Policy Editor at the Financial Times, talks to Paul Adamson about the impact of the Trump victory on EU-UK relations and his assessment of the UK government's 'reset' with the EU.

Timothy Garton Ash, Professor of European Studies at the University of Oxford and the author of 'Homelands: A Personal History of Europe', talks to Paul Adamson about the rise of the hard right in Europe and the impact of Trump's election victory.

Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair's Chief of Staff 1997-2007, and Founder and CEO of the charity Inter-Mediate, talks to Paul Adamson about how No 10 operates, the Labour government's performance to date, and Britain's standing and reputation in the world post Brexit.

Bruce Stokes, Visiting Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund, talks to Paul Adamson about the U.S. presidential elections and the future of transatlantic relations.

David McAllister, Chair of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, talks to Paul Adamson about the rise of the AfD, Germany's influence in the EU, new Commissioner parliamentary hearings and the future of EU-UK relations.

Ann Mettler, Vice President, Europe, at Breakthrough Energy, talks to Paul Adamson about the pressing need for the new European Commission to rethink fundamentally its approach to helping the EU's economy become more competitive.

László Andor, Secretary General of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) and former European Commissioner from Hungary talks to Paul Adamson about the rise and influence of Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, the new balance of power in the European Parliament and Keir Starmer's potential influence in Europe.

Simon Kuper, author and journalist at the Financial Times, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Good Chaps: How Corrupt Politicians Broke Our Law and Institutions - And What We Can Do About It'.

We are joined on this episode by Paul Adamson, founder and owner of High Flyers Dental. He joins us to discuss the importance of training and the success that it leads to with your team. We also discuss the key factors that go into creating an incredible patient experience. Enjoy this episode!

Mike Clancy, General Secretary of the UK trade union Prospect, talks to Paul Adamson about modern trade unionism and how a newly elected Labour government should engage with the European Union.

Vĕra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Values, Transparency and the Rule of Law, talks to Paul Adamson about disinformation on the eve of elections to the European Parliament and the challenges in dealing with Hungary.

Paul Adamson Joined Amazon in 2020 as a dual Site Financial Controller in the South East Region. He currently serves as Finance Manager for the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion team. Additionally, Paul serves as the Global Co-President for the Black Employee Network serving over 20,000 employees with financial guidance, budgeting, strategic planning, and financial literacy programming. In addition to his work at Amazon Paul leads a financial literacy coaching business called 247K Investments. The mission of 247K investments is straightforward “to be intentional about closing the 247K Wealth Gap through Education and Community.”   Prior to Joining Amazon Paul worked in the aviation industry for 7 years. Most recently he served as the Financial Controller of Flight Operations in the United Airlines system for Express Jet Airways. Additionally, Paul served as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Delta Airlines system managing over 90 contracts for regional airports in the North West and South East regions.   Paul received a BA in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from Morehouse in 2012. Born and raised in Boston Massachusetts Paul currently lives in the greater Atlanta area.   Paul's Resources:   https://www.247kinvestments.com/   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Monique is joined by Paul Adamson, a San Francisco-based architect, writer, educator, and preservation advocate. Join them as they explore his journey into architecture, his family's artistic legacy, and the lessons on sustainability found in Eichler homes. Discover the passion and advocacy that drives Paul's work, while unraveling the influences of his architectural heroes and mentors.    “Where is more important to have good work than in a dwelling: this is the background for ones life... and having a great circumstance, even if it's modest in scale, to live in when you're growing up can be the foundation of a beautiful life” - Paul   If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty to learn more.   ----- Let's Connect!    Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com   Follow Me On:    Instagram: @mcmwithmonique     Facebook: facebook.com/mcmwithmonique    -----   Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Worthen Foundation AIASF Design Competition AIASF - Shape Your City   Eichler: Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream By Paul Adamson