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Description: In this executive-level webinar, Codurance, in partnership with VirtualNonExecs.com, explored how AI can create measurable enterprise value across the private equity lifecycle. The discussion covered AI's impact on due diligence, risk assessment and investment decision-making, as well as how investors and portfolio leaders can unlock value in the first 100 days and prepare for exit readiness. The session also shared practical steps for turning AI potential into measurable value, with insights from Rob Gray, Commercial Director at Codurance; Steve Lydford, UK Managing Director at Codurance; and Gary Pearson, Technology CEO at Newthistle Consulting.

Send us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodePublic relations used to be seen as the function that shaped the message after the decisions were made. That is not enough anymore. In a world shaped by geopolitical shocks, cultural division, AI disruption, and rising reputational risk, communications leaders are being pulled closer to the centre of power. They are no longer just storytellers or spokespersons. They are becoming strategic sensemakers: the people expected to read the moment, interpret the pressure, and help leadership decide what to say, what to do, and sometimes whether to say anything at all. Our job is evolving to help brands survive the storm.If you work in PR, corporate affairs, or communications leadership, this episode will feel familiar fast, because it names the job as it is now, not as it used to be. And if you have not yet felt that shift in your own role, you will soon.  Listen For3:00 How Has the PR Professional Evolved into a Strategic Sense-Making Role?5:58 When Should CEOs Speak Out. And When Should They Stay Silent?10:23 What Is Strategic Ambiguity, and Why Are Companies Using It Now?13:09 What Skills Do Future PR Professionals Need to Succeed?15:01 How Do Communication Leaders Really Feel About AI?Guest: Tom Fife-Schaw, Uk Managing Director of Corporate Reputation, IpsosEmail | LinkedIn | Navigating Through Turbulence Report DougSubstack | Website | LinkedInFarzanaSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeStories and Strategies is the Official Podcast Sponsor of IABC World Conference in Toronto June 14-16, 2026Click here to check it out https://wc.iabc.com Support the show

What happens when an industry that has barely changed for generations suddenly finds itself at the center of one of the biggest shifts in modern work? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Kate Hayward, UK Managing Director at Xero, for a conversation about how accounting is being reshaped by technology, education, regulation, and changing expectations from clients and talent alike. Kate describes this moment as the largest reorganization of human capital in the history of the profession, and as we talk, it becomes clear why that claim is gaining traction. We explore how AI is shifting accountants away from pure number processing and toward higher-value advisory work, without stripping away the deep financial understanding the role still demands. Kate shares why so many practices are reporting higher revenues and profits, and how technology is acting as a catalyst for rethinking long-standing workflows rather than simply speeding up broken ones. We also dig into research showing that pairing AI with financial education strengthens analytical thinking while leaving core calculation skills intact, a useful counterpoint to the more dramatic headlines about machines replacing people. Our conversation moves into the practical reality of how firms are using tools like ChatGPT today, from scenario planning to preparing for difficult client conversations, while also discussing where caution still matters, particularly around data security and core financial workflows. Kate also explains how government initiatives such as Making Tax Digital and the digitization of HMRC are changing client expectations and deepening the relationship between accountants and the businesses they support. We also spend time on the future of the profession, including how hiring strategies are evolving, why problem-solving and communication skills are becoming just as valuable as technical knowledge, and why private equity interest in accounting is accelerating digital adoption across the sector. Kate rounds things out by sharing how Xero is thinking about product design in 2026, what users can expect next, and why keeping the human side of the profession front and center still matters. So as accounting moves further into an AI-assisted, digitally native future, how do firms balance efficiency, trust, identity, and long-term relevance, and what lessons can other industries take from this moment of change? Useful Links Follow Kate Hayward on LinkedIn Accounting and Bookkeeping Industry Report Xero Website Follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram

Wizz Air's UK Managing Director, Yvonne Moynihan, has been telling me about the year so far; Wizz Air's new "Class" product that will emulate British Airways' Club Europe on some routes from Luton; and plans for being the first airline back into Ukraine.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week for The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth sits down with Kate Hayward, UK Managing Director at Xero. Kate talks about how AI can make life easier for small business owners, the new skills the next generation of accountants will need, and how organisations can manage maternity leave for the benefit of everyone. On this episode, Kate and Gareth discuss how gymnastics breeds discipline, why Britons are generally lacking in financial literacy, and the three things Kate looks for when starting a new job. Timestamps: Good Leadership and Early Career (1:45) Xero – The "Gangly Teenager Phase" (9:00) Career or Family, or Both… (13:00) Discipline and Gymnastics (20:30) Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship (24:20) Xero and AI (31:35) New Skills for Accountants (42:30) Tips to stay Organised, and Advice for 21-year-old Kate (45:45) Hopes and Fears for Future of AI (48:00) https://www.bedigitaluk.com/

Launched in 2014 in the US, Tubi is one of the fastest growing Ad-supported Video On-Demand (AVOD) services, now reaching over 100million monthly active users. Last year Tubi announced it is coming to Europe and entered the UK market with blast. Join us in this new episode of MediaTalks as we discuss with Ross Appleton, the UK Managing Director, about the UK launch, their success thus far, and their vision for the longer term.

On today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, we're making the most of this being Episode 501, and we're stepping up to the oche to discuss darts and brand deals with BetMGM!Joe Streeter is joined by Gethin Evans, UK Managing Director of BetMGM to discuss everything from double tops to brand drops. Joe and Gethin discuss the explosion in popularity and commercial value of darts, BetMGM's sponsorship of the Premier League Darts, what inspired the partnership, the advantages of sponsoring darts against other sports, the concept of 'always on' sponsorship, potential for darts to take off in the US and Asia, and the opportunity Premier League Darts has to allow BetMGM to tap into a new audience. Gethin also tells Joe about the power of Sky Sports and its synergy with the PDC and what this brings to the table for them, the fan resonance with the players, exciting moments such as nine-dart finishes creating brand opportunities for BetMGM and activation strategies around the sponsorship deal. Lastly, Gethin tells us what his darts walk on song would be!Host: Joe StreeterGuest: Gethin EvansProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Scott FultoniGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

In today's episode, we explore how innovative fintech partnerships are tackling the UK's massive £4 billion energy debt crisis through compassionate collections and flexible payment solutions.I speak with Fliss Berridge, UK Managing Director and Co-Founder at Ordo, and James Sharpe, Sales Director, Digital Native Business at Eviden. We talk about their groundbreaking partnership creating an intelligent recommendation and notification engine that helps consumers manage utility payments in a way that matches their actual income patterns, not arbitrary monthly billing cycles.Their solution combines open banking, AI, and a deep understanding of customer behavior to transform how utilities collect payments while making financial management more accessible and humane for consumers struggling with the cost of living crisis.

Live from Advertising Week Europe 2025 at 180 Studios in London, this episode of the AW360 Podcast features Marko Johns, UK Managing Director and Head of Agency International at Seedtag, in a compelling conversation about the future of contextual advertising. With experience spanning Spotify, ITV, and Yahoo, Marko shares why he made the leap to … Continue reading "Context Is King: Marko Johns on the Rise of AI-Powered Advertising"

In this episode of Leading by Nature, Giles Hutchins is joined by Will Howard, UK Managing Director at GrowUp Farms. The fourth series begins with Will explaining the circular nature of vertical farming, the journey the organization has been on, and then Will shares about his own journey as a leader, and insights he's gleaned along the way.For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business.Also, watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI-driven automation is transforming how insurers process data, streamline workflows and improve decision-making. In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks with Graham Asquith, UK Managing Director at mea Platform, about how AI-powered document ingestion is changing the game for underwriting and claims. With advanced machine learning models trained on millions of insurance documents, mea platform enables insurers to extract key information instantly—reducing manual processing, improving accuracy and accelerating business decisions. Robin and Graham also discuss the rise of algorithmic underwriting, the role of AI in digital distribution and what's next for the insurance industry as automation becomes a competitive necessity. Key Talking Points: From consulting to AI – Graham's career path and transition into insurance technology How mea platform extracts data from insurance documents using AI and machine learning Automating underwriting workflows – turning unstructured data into actionable insights The rise of AI-driven ingestion – why it's becoming a must-have for insurers Three approaches to document processing – build, generic IDP, or insurance-specific AI Speed and accuracy – how mea achieves high extraction precision out of the box Scaling AI in insurance – implementing solutions quickly without heavy IT investment Beyond ingestion – how automation and intelligence are shaping underwriting and claims Partnering for success – mea's collaborations with Lloyd's, Accenture, and Solos Consulting The future of insurance AI – from digital trading to algorithmic underwriting and beyond If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn. You can also contact Graeme Asquith on LinkedIn to start a conversation! Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning. Continuing Professional Development This InsTech Podcast Episode is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme. By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives: Specify the differences between generic document processing tools and insurance-specific AI solutions. Define the challenges insurers face in handling unstructured data and the benefits of automation. List the key inefficiencies in manual data extraction and how AI-powered solutions address them. If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 342 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast. To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.

Jerry Mulle, UK Managing Director, OhpenIt is said the most stressful thing any of us is likely to do is buy a property. Why is this so and what can be done to make the UK mortgage experience faster and less painful? Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Jerry Mulle, UK Managing Director of Ohpen, about the mortgage process and about how bringing core banking into the cloud makes it easier for financial institutions to innovate, modernise and grow. 

Literary agent and UK Managing Director of Literary, Anna Dixon joins us for the first episode of 2025! Listen in for some great insights into the publishing industry as well as Anna's day to day approach to agenting, looking at query letters and working with authors.

Join David Powell, Founder and UK Managing Director of Evolution Partners, as he welcomes Glen Maxwell-Heron for a thought-provoking conversation on transformation in this episode of Evolutionary Exchanges. Glen, Founder of Springboard to the Future, shares insights from his diverse career spanning roles as an Engineering Officer in the Royal Navy, a consultant in financial services, and an entrepreneur. Together, they explore Glen's transition from military to corporate life, including the key lessons learned. They then discuss how culture impacts transformation efforts, with perspectives from Glen's experience in Japan. This conversation is full of insights for anyone interested in leadership, organizational change, or navigating diverse cultural landscapes.

John Harrison, UK Managing Director and Global VP of Marketing at Schaffner, a global company specialising in providing solutions for EMC and power quality, joins the latest episode of the Marketing B2B Technology podcast. In the episode, John discusses the challenges and benefits of balancing two job roles and emphasises the importance of aligning sales and marketing to strengthen the brand and drive sales. He believes in leading with a forward thinking approach, understanding customer needs, and staying ahead of industry trends, particularly in the niche area of EMC.   About Schaffner Schaffner plays a vital role in building a sustainable future in the new era of electrification. Headquartered in Switzerland and with subsidiaries around the world, Schaffner is a global leader in electromagnetic solutions that ensure the efficient and reliable operation of electronic systems. The Schaffner Group are experts in EMC filter solutions, harmonic filters, electromagnetic components and electromagnetic solutions. Our passionate and knowledgeable employees empower our customers to develop reliable electronic devices and systems that meet compliance standards and deliver increased energy efficiency. This is how we deliver… MORE POWER TO YOU.   About John Harrison John Harrison joined Schaffner in April 2022.  He is the UK MD and Global VP Marketing.  He has spent 25 years in the electronics industry primarily within the connector space for Molex.  John has extensive international experience having lived and worked across Europe and the US, covering a range of markets from Industrial to transportation.  His most recent experience prior to Schaffner was within the IOT space for Ramtech heading up their Global Marketing and Sales activities. John is passionate about EV and increasing speed of adoption across the globe.    Time Stamps [00:43:0] – John provides some background to his career. [03:30.8] – John discusses how he manages the demands of both the UK Managing Director role and Global VP of Marketing role. [05:04:7] – John shares his views on whether he thinks marketing and sales should be closer together or not. [06:05:2] – John talks about what he's looking for from marketing to make the role of MD more successful. [13:38:9] – John shares his approach of trying to get salespeople, marketing people and engineers working more closely. [19:31:0] – John talks about how he sees his role changing with technology over the next five years. [20:49:1] – John shares some advice to those looking to get into marketing.   Quotes “Marketing and sales need to be closer together. The ultimate aim for both is to drive more customers and value for the brand. We need to focus on the customer's needs, whether it's through direct interaction or brand messaging.” John Harrison, UK Managing Director and Global VP of Marketing at Schaffner. “From a sales perspective, it's not just about leads. It's about ensuring the brand is seen as a partner and thought leader, especially in specialised areas like EMC.” John Harrison, UK Managing Director and Global VP of Marketing at Schaffner. “It's crucial to put yourself in the customer's shoes. If a piece of marketing material doesn't resonate with the customer, it's not effective. Marketing should be about creating content that truly addresses the customer's needs.” John Harrison, UK Managing Director and Global VP of Marketing at Schaffner   Follow John: John Harrison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-harrison-3552ba14/ Schaffner website: https://www.schaffner.com/ Schaffner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schaffner-gruppe/   Follow Mike: Mike Maynard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaynard/ Napier website: https://www.napierb2b.com/ Napier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/napier-partnership-limited/   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to our podcast for more discussions about the latest in Marketing B2B Tech and connect with us on social media to stay updated on upcoming episodes. We'd also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Want more? Check out Napier's other podcast - The Marketing Automation Moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/ua/podcast/the-marketing-automation-moment-podcast/id1659211547          

 In this episode we look to a very specific nuclear technology that reuses nuclear waste. You'll hear from Andrew Murdoch, the Managing Director of UK Ops for newcleo as he talks through the structural and market changes that would support wider use of nuclear as a clean energy.  Key takeaways to listen out for:  What it takes to create a zero carbon nuclear SMR plant?How the technology originated – what were the roots of resuing nuclear waste as a fuel? You'll hear about the timeline to selling the first clean power from newcleo's tech?Which markets or offtakers are signing MOUs and most likely to support the growth of this market? Acquiring companies along the value chain – what's the plan and how does it support expansion? Show links: -        Learn about newcleo's development activities around lead-cooled fast reactors the at the ENEA-Brasimone centre in Italy (where they are working on all the non-nuclear aspects of their design)-        Find out about newcleo and its leadership team-        Get in touch with Andrew Murdoch, UK Managing Director of newcleo-        Get in touch with Alex Cameron of Decarb Connect on LinkedIn if you'd like to guest host a podcast episode Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors.  Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars.  If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. You could the community of leading decarbonizers at conferences in Berlin (June), Boston (Our TechInvest event in September), Toronto (November), the UK or Houston or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.  

In Episode 96 of the Alfa Romeo Driver podcast - brought to you by the Alfa Romeo Owner's Club - Editor Guy Swarbrick sits down with Jules Tilstone - managing director of Alfa Romeo UK - to talk about his background, his plans for the UK retail network and the new Alfa Romeo Junior. If you were expecting Jamie Porter, talking about becoming a racing driver, that episode will now be released in July.

In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we're joined by Bivu Das, UK Managing Director at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, to discuss how the crypto landscape has evolved in the UK in the two years since the government laid out its vision for the country to become a global crypto asset technology hub. Bivu and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle take a look at the progress the country has made so far and what more can be done to achieve this goal, the state of play of UK crypto regulation and how the country compares to other nations, the key use cases or focus areas for crypto and Web3 technology, and the potential role crypto can play in the UK's financial system moving forward. And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Bivu wants to throw into our Fintech Jail! Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for editorial and journalistic purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, and should not be treated as such. Cryptocurrency is a volatile and high-risk asset and FinTech Futures does not recommend investments of any kind.

In this episode of the NDA Meets podcast, New Digital Age Editor Justin Pearse sits down with Theo Theodorou, UK Managing Director at Microsoft Advertising, to discuss the topic of digital transformation.Theodorou, in his second stint at the tech giant, talks about the role of AI in the new era of digital transformation, how the technology is impacting the different stakeholders within the advertising ecosystem, and how Microsoft is empowering businesses through Copilot. Based on his more than two decades of experience, he also shares advice on how people within the industry can best navigate the rapidly changing world.

This week on the Revenue Insights Podcast we are joined by Chris Turner-Green, Vice President of Sales, EMEA at TechnologyAdvice. In this episode, Lee and Chris explore B2B media sales, discussing how it differs from wider B2B sales and how it is shifting towards being more similar to B2C sales. They also touch on how to become a thought leader and the impact of AI on both business and buyers. Chris is the current VP of Sales, EMEA at TechnologyAdvice, a full-service B2B media company delivering marketing and data for over 600 technology companies. Prior to this he was UK Managing Director at G+J iMD (International Media Sales) and Head of Title & Campaign Management at News UK.

In this latest episode of the Demystify Podcast, Sam Everington, CEO of Engine by Starling and Carlton Hopper, UK Managing Director of GFT, discuss their partnership. Sam outlines their strategy to scale by having partnerships like GFT implement their platform so that his team at Engine can focus on being the best banking platform company. He highlights that this not only accelerates their geographic reach but also allows them to address different markets. Carlton explains that the partnership works on trust and a shared vision and that GFT's extensive experience in Financial Services means that they were adding value to implementations from day one. Please note that there were a few problems with the sound quality of the recording, most of which our excellent production team have ironed out, but please excuse the odd glitch or two. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Backgrounds 02:50 Understanding the GFT and Starling Bank Partnership 09:29 The Importance of Trust and Shared Vision in Partnerships 19:17 The Role of Competition and Consumer Demand in Replatforming 23:50 The Global Market Opportunity for Digital Banking 27:53 The Genesis of Starling Bank's Engine

How could you leverage AI to earn growth from customer referrals?Andy Cockburn, CEO of Mention Me, took his knowledge and experience of working with Bain and with Fred Reichheld during the infancy phase of NPS's launch to create an AI tool that does just that.The Earned Growth Model, advocated by Reichheld in Winning on Purpose, posits a very specific point of differentiation from other growth models.  It states that the customers who love you the most are where you can mine the most future growth.  But how?Andy unveils how he pioneered a model to translate into customer love into earned growth.In this episode: Importance of Earned Growth and Referral ProgramsLeveraging earned growth as a vital metric for successOptimizing Customer Journeys for AdvocacyInsights gained from referral networks about customer behaviorThe Concept of Extended Customer RevenueUsing AI to assess customer propensity to refer and predict revenueRelying on advocacy for organic growth and stronger business relationships...and so much moreThis episode is packed with gems!Meet Andy!Andy Cockburn is CEO and Co-Founder of Mention Me, the Customer Advocacy platform empowering brands to turn fans into a powerful growth driver. Since co-founding the business  in 2013, he's scaled Mention Me to employ more than 120 advocacy experts who have delivered over USD $2.2bn in revenue for more than 500 clients, including Puma, Charlotte Tilbury, Michael Kors and other major brands worldwide.Prior to Mention Me, Andy was the UK Managing Director of VRBO, the world's largest market-place for vacation rentals (that floated on the NASDAQ for $3bn), and formerly the founder and CEO of Wigadoo, a technology start-up in the social payment space. He has an MBA from INSEAD and MA from Cambridge University.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycockburn/Subscribe to The Delighted Customer Podcast so you don't miss an episode: https://www.empoweredcx.com/podcast Subscribe to The Delighted Customer Newsletter for practical tips and insights: https://www.empoweredcx.com/delightedcustomersnewsletter

In this episode, I dive into the intricacies and untapped potential of digital adoption in small businesses with Alex von Schirmeister, UK Managing Director of Xero. With a recent report from Xero and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) shedding light on small businesses' hurdles in fully embracing technology, Alex offers invaluable insights into how we can collectively work towards a more digitally inclusive business environment. Our conversation will explore the report's startling findings, highlighting the disparity between the digital uptake of small businesses and larger SMEs. The report reveals an eye-opening perspective: if small businesses were to digitalize at the pace of the most tech-forward 20%, there could be a £77.3 billion increase in turnover and the creation of 885,000 jobs. This statistic alone underscores the immense value and urgency of digital integration. Alex discusses the challenges hindering this digital transition, addressing the reasons behind the reluctance of many businesses to adopt new technologies. He'll articulate the compelling case for digital adoption, drawing a direct correlation between embracing technology and enhanced economic growth. We'll hear about the remarkable difference in revenue growth between rapidly digitalized SMEs versus those that have lagged behind. However, this episode isn't just about identifying problems; it's about providing solutions. Alex will share pragmatic advice for small businesses caught in the 'digital drag,' offering strategies to overcome resource limitations and make meaningful steps towards digitalization. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of digital adoption among small businesses, the barriers they face, and the profound economic impact of embracing digital tools. Alex's insights will also highlight the importance of balancing technological advancements with maintaining human connections, particularly as we look toward emerging trends and the digital landscape of 2024. Whether you're a small business owner, a tech enthusiast, or someone interested in the intersection of technology and business, this episode promises to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to be part of the digital revolution. Join us for an engaging discussion that bridges the gap between technology and business growth and discovers how small businesses can harness digital tools to unlock their full potential.

Suki Fuller was recently named the most influential woman in UK technology by Computer Weekly. What's got Suki to this point in her career, and who or what were her inspirations? How is she trying to help the next generation of industry leaders? Also on today's episode we hear from Richard Davies, UK Managing Director at Netcompany. He's keen other leads pay attention to the lessons to be learned from the IT failures at the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67503126 The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com

In this episode, Ruth Robertson explores how the NHS elective care waiting list can be managed in a way that improves health equity with Dr Mark Ratnarajah, UK Managing Director at Precision Healthcare, Sharon Brennan, Director of Policy and External Affairs at National Voices and Dr Polly Mitchell, Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Bioethics and Public Policy at King's College London. Related resources Tackling health inequalities on NHS waiting lists: learning from local case studies Waiting times for elective (non-urgent) treatment: referral to treatment (RTT)

We already spoke about the benefits of red light therapy and how to choose a device with Dr. Zulia Frost. You should really listen to that podcast in the shownotes. But we didn't really cover red light sauna use, so I found an expert who can share with us the benefits, the drawbacks, all in the context of a woman going through menopause. She will clear some confusion on all the different types of saunas out there, she will share with us how to choose one and what we can do to get similar benefits if we can't find one in our area, don't have the space for one or just can't afford one yet. Joie had her own struggles with health, which led her down the road studying at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London and the Hippocrates Institute in the US. Through this study, she discovered infrared saunas and her healing journey began with a transformative experience. Her transformation was so profound she landed a job with Sunlighten saunas, which makes infrared saunas, and worked her way to UK Managing Director. Today she shares what women in peri and post menopause need to know about infrared saunas – the risks and the benefits and more. Use code HACKMYAGE and this link £200/$200/€200 off MENOPAUSE ENERGY REBOOT PROGRAM ⁠Group program⁠ starting October 1, 2023 https://hackmyage.com/energy-reboot/ ⁠Self guided program⁠ https://hackmyage.com/energy-reboot-self-guided/ Use code EARLYBIRD for 30% off until September 12, 2023 Contact Joie Risk & Sunlighten Website: ⁠https://www.sunlighten.com/gb-en/saunas⁠ Instagram: http://instagram.com/Sunlighten.uk Facebook: http://facebook.com/SunlightenSaunasUK Phone: +44 0330 808 1203⁠ WhatsApp: 07308 332 833⁠ Email: uksales@sunlighten.com Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : ⁠⁠⁠http://facebook.com/hackmyage⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: Biohacking Menopause Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/hackmyage⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.hackmyage.com⁠⁠⁠ Hack My Age VIP Group: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/hackmyage⁠⁠⁠ Email: zora@hackmyage.com Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.hackmyage.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is edited by ⁠⁠⁠jonathanjk.com⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Trinh Tu Takeover! Trinh gives Keiran, Cameron and Holly a well-deserved break and takes the reins on this episode of Politics Talk. Trinh is joined by Ben Marshall, Ipsos housing expert and James Fransham, Data Journalist at The Economist. James has recently written a piece for The Economist on the Green Belt, which referenced our very own Ipsos survey. - https://econ.st/3stdKdH Trinh and Ben are joined by James to chat through his analysis, Ipsos' findings on public sentiment towards housing, and what this means for the Green Belt and housebuilding. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date with Politics Talk episodes and other Ipsos content. Listen to Ipsos UK Podcast: Politics Talk, wherever you get your podcasts - http://bit.ly/3jt1INd +++ Trinh Tu, UK Managing Director, Public Affairs, Ipsos trinh.tu@ipsos.com @TrinhIpsosUK Ben Marshall, Research Director, UK Public Affairs, Ipsos ben.marshall@ipsos.com @BenIpsosUk James Fransham, Data Journalist, The Economist @JamesFransham

On the Best of Today podcast, Felicity Hannah talks with Debbie Weinstein, the UK and Ireland Managing Director of Google. Debbie talks about Google's new Artificial Intelligence training programme and explains why she thinks the UK needs a national skills service. They discuss the problems Bard, Google's AI-powered chatbot, experiences with false information, known as “hallucinatons". They also talk about the Online Safety Bill, which could have big implications for tech companies, particularly with regards to how they stop images of child abuse being shared.

I chatted with the wonderful Rajeev Nayyar, UK Managing Director of Aareon Group (the largest property management software group in the UK, including Arthur, FixFlo and Aereon UK) and Co-Founder of FixFlo, the leading repairs and maintenance software used for more than 1 million properties in the UK.  Highlights include: The late shift to focusing on customer wants and needs in real estate The three types of asset maintenance, and how tech can be used to make them smoother across dispersed portfolios The future of AI and IOT in real estate  Guest website: https://www.aareon.co.uk/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeev-nayyar-19616155/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/ Host website: greenresi.com

In our final episode of our CineEurope 2023 series, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle check in with Russ Fischer to get his parting thoughts from UNIC's annual convention for the European exhibition industry. In the sponsored segment, Christie's VP of Engineering David Kiers joins Rebecca Pahle in a conversation covering the cinema tech leader's latest plans and priorities. And in our feature segment, Rebecca is joined by Crispin Lilly, the exhibition veteran who was recently named as Showcase Cinemas' UK Managing Director.    Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: ICE Theaters Christie What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 03:08 The Flash didn't work? 04:34 Latest box office numbers 07:16 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to face challenges 15:25 CineEurope 2023 recap 18:18 Piracy problems in Europe 26:06 Christie products and solutions 31:54 What is an integrated media block?  33:47 High frame rate movies evolution 35:56 Lessening the carbon footprint 37:48 Early years in the cinema industry  41:28 Reopening after the pandemic lookdown 45:53 What was your cinema growing up? 49:00 Why customer service is fundamental 51:49 Slow but steady market recovery

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On this episode of Public and Society, Trinh Tu, UK Managing Director of Public Affairs, Ipsos, is joined by Sunder Katwala, British Future and Peter Walsh, Migration Observatory. They will be discussing our global data conducted for World Refugee Day. Subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel to stay up to date with Public & Society episodes and other Ipsos content. 00:00-01:55 - Introduction 01:55-12:15 - Attitudes towards refugees 12:15-17:31 - Refugees and public services 17:31 - 34:46 - Integration 34:46-47:09 - Policy

Today Susanna is joined by Co-Host Luke Smith, and guest Amy Morris, UK Managing Director at Oakleaf Partnership Limited. Amy is known for her dedication of fair representation in the workplace and she discusses how she fell into recruitment, how it became a career that held a purpose beyond making money, and her path up the ladder from that moment on. Susanna and Luke continue discussing loads of topics with Amy including the lack of representation of women in the C-Suite, company culture, how Covid changed men's perspectives, the HR dilemma, the pro's and con's of working in-house, advice on how to progress in your career, and so much more. ' Connect with Amy here Connect with Susanna via Chime Search

Today's guest is Matt Andrew, UK Managing Director and Partner at Ekimetrics. The global data science consultancy helps brands improve their marketing performance, understand customers, and enhance operational excellence through analytics and data science.  Ekimetrics uses econometrics as a basis and employs triangulated methods such as Marketing Mix Optimisation (MMO) to ensure that brands make consistent decisions. Matt Andrew has worked with Google and Meta on solutions like MMO, helping clients make more confident decisions.  I learn more about how The UK team at Ekimetrics grew by 60% last year and has over 400 data scientists worldwide. The ongoing development and expansion of its Data Science Transformation, Customer Centricity, and MMO solutions are helping some major brands with holistic measurement globally at scale. In this episode, we explore the potential of emerging technologies such as the Metaverse, web 3.0, and AI. We also discuss the true potential of digital as an integral part of marketing. Sustainability is high on Ekimetrics' agenda for 2023, and we discuss their plans in this regard. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of data science and marketing effectiveness with Matt Andrew of Ekimetrics. Sponsored VPN Offer https://www.piavpn.com/techtalksdaily

Avaya filed for bankruptcy protection on February 14, its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in six years.  This is a big deal because Avaya is a big company with lots of enterprise customers. Listen to this 15-minute podcast as Laura McDonald, a Senior Partner at LB3, and Mark Sheard, TC2's UK Managing Director discuss the implications of Avaya's bankruptcy with Joe Schmidt.  Laura and Mark provide background on the situation and offer guidance on what enterprises need to do. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing and Success Stories webpages.

Welcome to the PRmoment Podcast.Today we're chatting with 3 Monkeys Zeno UK managing director Jo Patterson about the encouraging trend of female leaders occupying more of the big PR agency roles in the UK.When Jo and I talked about this in our pre-show chat it got us thinking and here is a non-exhaustive list of top female PR agency leaders in the UK:We've got Jo at 3 Monkeys Zeno, Jo-ann Robertson at Ketchum, Jo Carr at Hope&Glory, Nicola Todd at Ogilvy PR, Pippa Arlow at Smarts, Ruth Kieran at Cirkle, Ruth Allcurch at WE, Sian Morgan at Cow, Sharon Bange at Kindred, Rebecca Grant at BCW, Ali Maynard at Manifest, Cath Taylor at Taylor Herring, Angie Moxham at The Fourth Angel, Kate Stevens at Axicom, Georgina Blizzard and Nicky Regonzonni at The PR Network, Mandy Sharp at Tin Man and Emma Kane at SEC Newgate, Fenella Gray at Porter Novelli and Bibi Hilton at Creative Access.And to be clear there are loads more I could mention - but you get the point. There seem to be more female leaders in top agency positions than there have been in recent memory - perhaps than there has ever been before. And one of the things Jo and I will talk about on the show today is the potential reasons for that.For those of you that are not aware 3 Monkeys Zeno has a fee income of £9m in the UK and 80 employees. Zeno started out as Edelman's conflict shop but has grown into a global agency with a fee income of about $150 m. About 70% of Zeno's revenues are in the US.Jo became the UK MD of 3Monkeys Zeno in October 2020. Previously she was UK MD at Porter Novelli and a board director at Red.Zeno bought 3 Monkeys in 2016. I always think of Zeno as a fairly new agency but for any PR agency history buffs out there, it was founded in 1998.Before we start do check out our latest free-to-attend webinar “The State of Social 2023: Channel Disruption, Influencer Growth and The Great Data Integration Challenge.”Thanks as ever to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors The PRCA. Here is a summary of what Jo and I discussed:3 mins Jo talks about why we're seeing more women PR agency CEOs.“We're (women) still only tracking at about 40% for leadership roles.”7 mins Jo talks about the benefits of female leadership traits in a progressive working environment.“It's the people you surround yourself with… charismatic leaders who are prepared to stand up and shape their organisations…and having the freedom to do that.”10 mins We've probably seen a rise of misogyny in society. There seems to be an upward trend of obnoxious macho culture.13 mins How do we make sure that in PR we don't lose those gains that we've made?“Greater protection for the challenging life stages that people go through”“Enshrining policies into governance”“Openness and confidence go hand in hand”17 mins Jo talks about the role models that have helped her in her career - Lesley Brend at Red, Fenella Gray at Porter Novelli and Barby Siegel at Zeno.“I like working with good people regardless of gender”20 mins How is the Zeno business doing both globally and in the UK?“About 50% of our work now is global”21 mins In the UK 3 Monkeys was known for its consumer work, how has that evolved since the acquisition?23 mins You are the first leader of the business in London who wasn't part of the original 3 Monkeys team. Has that been an advantage or disadvantage for you do you think?25 mins When an agency like Zeno buys an agency li

It isn't every day that an entirely new mass participation racing concept emerges that can take the world by storm. But, that's exactly what's happened over the past few years with the rise of HYROX, a new racing format, combining functional fitness and endurance in an indoor mass participation race.Launched in Germany in 2017 by veteran multisport race organizer Christian Toetzke with the help of co-founder Moritz Fuerste and a select team of colleagues, HYROX has exploded in popularity to become the fastest growing mass participation fitness concept in the world. So what is HYROX? What makes it so special? How does it relate to other race formats out there like obstacle racing? And, how does the highly lucrative business of HYROX work? Well, we're going to be going through all that and more today with the help of my guest, HYROX USA & UK Managing Director, Douglas Gremmen.In this episode:Combining fitness and endurance in coming up with the HYROX concept/formatThe history of fitness racing before HYROXBringing mass participation racing to gym goers (and giving gym goers something to train for)Rolling out HYROX in Europe, the US and the rest of the worldObstacle races vs HYROX: differences and similaritiesHYROX in the Olympics?Designing a scalable race format: making workouts accessible, safe, easy to monitor and easy to transport between venuesRace timing in a HYROX race (it's complicated!)Getting thousands of people around an indoor racing courseHow large can a HYROX race get?What it costs to enter a HYROX event (and what you get for it)Involving spectators in the HYROX race experienceGrowing HYROX internationally through franchiseesHYROX' gym partnerships driving growth and secondary revenueA look at HYROX' growing competitionThanks to RunSignup for supporting quality content for race directors by sponsoring this episode. More than 26,000 in-person, virtual, and hybrid events use RunSignup's free and integrated solution to save time, grow their events, and raise more. If you'd like to learn more about RunSignup's all-in-one technology solution for endurance and fundraising events visit runsignup.com.You can find more resources on anything and everything related to race directing on our website RaceDirectorsHQ.com.You can also share your questions about HYROX, the business of races or anything else in our Facebook group, Race Directors Hub.

As we start 2023, global economic uncertainty remains; so, in this episode of Talking Talent, we're taking a look at how labor market trends are impacting different regions around the globe. Over the past three years, we've heard a lot of the same words and phrases repeatedly: unprecedented, uncertainty, new normal and the list goes on. We would all prefer if these words stop echoing around in the backs of our minds, but we're not there yet. However, if we look at what is happening in different regions around world, we can gain a better understanding of where we stand globally. What are the biggest challenges and opportunities? What can we learn from each other? In this episode, we hear from three of PeopleScout's senior leaders, Managing Director of the Americas, Rick Betori, UK Managing Director and Head of EMEA Operational Delivery, Jon Porter, and Managing Director of APAC, Tim Powell.

On today's episode, Alicia, Chris, and Patrick are chatting with Vonjy Rakajoba, UK Managing Director at Robert Bosch. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services and employs roughly 402,600 associates worldwide. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Bosch believes that hydrogen has a bright future as an energy carrier, and is making considerable upfront investments in this area. From 2021 to 2024, the company plans to invest around 600 million euros in mobile fuel-cell applications and a further 400 million euros in stationary ones for the generation of electricity and heat. Vonjy is here with us to discuss more about what Bosch's expansion into the hydrogen energy sector will look like and how the company expects the market to grow moving forward.Links:Bosch website: https://www.bosch.com/UtilityDive article on Bosch fuel cell manufacturing: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/bosh-invests-200m-to-produce-fuel-cell-stacks-in-us/631538/

How was it for you? That's the question we're asking in this final episode of 2022, in our review of the year in the sports business.Our guests are Sanjay Bhandari, who you just heard, Preeti Shetty, Joel Seymour Hyde and Matt Cutler. Sanjay is a lawyer, investor and Chair of Kick It Out, the football anti racism charity.Preeti is non executive board member of Brentford Football Club and founder of tech firm Upshot System.Joel Seymour Hyde is UK Managing Director of the sports marketing agency Octagon. And former SportBusiness editor Matt Cutler was until this week, the head of comms at Two Circles from where he's branching out in to new things in 2023.The recording took place at Two Circles offices in London.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter @UnffclPrtnr

For this episode of the eTech podcast Ryan Maughan speaks to Dr Craig Fisher from MaxPower Semiconductor. As the Semiconductor shortage is still causing significant disruption in the automotive world we thought it would be good to find out some more from someone with expert knowledge of wide band gap semiconductor devices.Craig is the UK Managing Director of Max Power Semiconductor, a US based company that specialises in the design and supply of advanced Silicon Carbide based MOSFETs for power switching applications.Craig did a PhD at the University of Warwick looking at the design of semiconductor devices then went on to a number of exciting roles in industry. He has been working with Max Power since 2020 helping them expand into the European market.Ryan and Craig talk about SiC devices and future technology developments that will affect that industry. To find out more check out the podcast!Dr Craig Fisher LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-a-f-26518212/Max Power corporate website: https://maxpowersemi.com/Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/eTech website – https://www.etech49.com

This is the first of a two-part series where I spent time down at the Headquarters of Rosenbauer UK.In this episode Managing Director, Nick Uwins took us for a walk through the facility and went into some depth about many of the products and vehicles created by this Rosenbauer UK is the sales and service contact for Rosenbauer on UK shores enabling direct supply to the UK's Fire & Rescue Services with municipal and industrial fire appliances, aerials and fire fighting equipment. The company is based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire which sits in close proximity to Manchester.Rosenbauer is an international group and a reliable partner to fire services around the world. The company develops and produces vehicles, fire extinguishing systems, fire and safety equipment and digital solutions for professional, industrial, plant and volunteer fire services and systems for preventive fire protection. All of the main sets of standards are covered by products manufactured in Europe, the US and Asia. With revenues of € 1,044,2 million, around 4,000 employees (as of December 31, 2020) and a sales and service network in over 120 countries, the Group is the world's largest firefighting technology provider.The listed family company is in its sixth generation and has served fire departments for more than 150 years. A strong customer focus, innovative strength and reliability are Rosenbauer's key assets.you can find out more by visiting their website HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.William Wood WatchesHAIX FootwearYou can register for the ALWAYS READY MOTORCYCLE draw with William Wood Watches by clicking HEREGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HEREFollow the podcast onYoutubeFacebookInstagram

This week we are joined by Mattan David, the UK Managing Director of Digipal, an innovator in the next generation of plastic pallets. We discuss how sustainable plastic pallets - as well as trackable ones - are game-changers. Years of coping with the limits of RFID tracking - clumsily monitoring movement as pallets enter and leave storage facilities - is being replaced by the superpower of Bluetooth tracking? Learn how this newer technology will transform the way Digipal - and others - keep track of their pallets and prevent loss or theft of goods.We're rapidly entering a new era where returnable transport items are never lost or held up in transport.The 3rd song Mattan mentioned can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FcdvdPX5p8 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz speaks with Alex Cadier, UK Managing Director of NewsGaurd, an organization that digitally combs the internet to rate news and websites. Their new report sheds light on the social media app Tiktok, and how it helps disinformation on the war in Ukraine go viral. They cover how the video platform can serve to undermine democracy and COVID vaccines, and new tools to combat the multi-billion dollar disinfo industry. How to Install Newsguard to help combat disinformation and promote reliable sources: https://www.newsguardtech.com/how-it-works/

How is it possible we keep on seeing creative agencies make the same mistakes time and time again? My guest today Dino Myers-Lamptey breaks it down step by step as well as going further to explain how agencies can actually change if they so choose but it won't be easy. About Dino Myers-Lamptey:Dino Myers-Lamptey is the Founder of The Barber Shop, a strategy-led creative company that aims to solve the biggest business problems through new models of creativity and collaboration, across media and tech. Dino was formerly UK Managing Director of Mediahub, part of the MullenLowe group who have been awarded the UK Effies Most Effective Agency Award for 2016 & 2017. With over 17 years experience in the media industry working at agencies including the7stars, Rocket, M&B, and Mediacom, he has produced award-winning work for challenger brands including Suzuki, Channel 4 and Eurosport. He currently sits on the IPA Council and was listed as one of the UKs Top 10 Media Planners in 2017 by Campaign Magazine and is part of the recently formed Media For All diversity initiative. Dino is also a board member of the UK Effies committees and a NED for the Brixton Finishing School. In 2019 Dino was recognised as a Top 10 Media Planner by Campaign. Resources: Company Website: https://www.wearetbs.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dinosaw Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedinosaw SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK You can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once youve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support!

How is it possible we keep on seeing creative agencies make the same mistakes time and time again? My guest today Dino Myers-Lamptey breaks it down step by step as well as going further to explain how agencies can actually change if they so choose but it won't be easy. About Dino Myers-Lamptey:Dino Myers-Lamptey is the Founder of The Barber Shop, a strategy-led creative company that aims to solve the biggest business problems through new models of creativity and collaboration, across media and tech. Dino was formerly UK Managing Director of Mediahub, part of the MullenLowe group who have been awarded the UK Effie's Most Effective Agency Award for 2016 & 2017. With over 17 years' experience in the media industry working at agencies including the7stars, Rocket, M&B, and Mediacom, he has produced award-winning work for challenger brands including Suzuki, Channel 4 and Eurosport. He currently sits on the IPA Council and was listed as one of the UK's Top 10 Media Planners in 2017 by Campaign Magazine and is part of the recently formed ‘Media For All' diversity initiative. Dino is also a board member of the UK Effies committees and a NED for the Brixton Finishing School. In 2019 Dino was recognised as a Top 10 Media Planner by Campaign. Resources: ·         Company Website: https://www.wearetbs.com/ ·         Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dinosaw ·         Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedinosaw   SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK You can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher  Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.  I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you've listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk   I appreciate you and your support!

Create a Better Work Environment as an Authentic Leader with Clare Clough It's International Women's Day! What better way to commemorate this day than by celebrating our true and authentic selves? As leaders, it can be challenging to be completely authentic in the workplace — that applies for all of us, not just women. We fear that revealing too much of ourselves might invalidate us. However, showing your authenticity and vulnerability can be good for others and your business! So how exactly can we be a more authentic leader?  In this episode, Clare Clough joins us to talk about improving your work environment by bringing your authentic self. We discuss how you can look after yourself and others. Clare also shares the lessons that made her a stronger leader and her absolute secret to success. If you want to learn more about the key to creating better work environments, then tune in to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how being an authentic leader can improve your work environment and grow your business.  Learn how to maintain energy and resilience for yourself and others. Find out Clare's absolute secret to success.  Resources Visit Pret A Manger's website for freshly prepared food and organic coffee! Check out Clare's favourite Pret coffee, Oat Flat White.  Try out Angela's favourite Pret coffee, Coconut Flat White. Coaching with Angela Episode Highlights [03:02] Clare's Top 3 Proudest Moments First, Clare is proud of going to university and having a clear path by pursuing a Food Technology course. Second, she's proud of being appointed UK Managing Director at Pret A Manger despite not coming from an operations background. Lastly, Clare is proud that their business could bounce back from the pandemic's challenges.  [13:41] How to Be an Authentic Leader Listen to your co-workers. The only way to learn about people is to listen. Create an environment where people are comfortable with being authentic and vulnerable. Connect and empathise with people to be a more effective leader. [19:03] Maintaining Energy for Yourself and Others Your reserves of resilience can only take you so far. Find that balance of conserving energy and putting it in the right places. Looking after yourself enables you to look after others.  Be thoughtful and sensitive to what people need, but also recognise when to apply pressure or expectations. Cultivate a culture of openness in your work environment to allow positive peer-to-peer support. [24:25] Being a Stronger Leader and a Better Human For Clare, being in a job that she loves allows her to perform well. She enjoys the job she's currently in before thinking about the next opportunity. Ask for feedback and learn from mistakes.  Do not wallow on your mistakes: this can be counterproductive and detrimental to your well-being.  Conversely, accept that mistakes are going to happen to make it easier to bounce back from them.  When faced with adversity, finding a way to go forward is the best thing you can do. [30:38] What Traits to Look for in Other People Look for people who can challenge your thinking. Clare likes people who are different from her and can fill her blind spots. She also looks for people who are similar to her and can play more of a cheerleader role. [32:29] Keeping Your Mental Health in a Good Place Working at home can blur work-life boundaries, so Clare doesn't bring her phone in the bedroom. Be kind to yourself by listening to yourself. Forgive yourself if you weren't able to follow your plans for the day.  [34:06] The Best Coffee Clare's favourite coffee is Pret's Oat Flat White. Angela is a decaffeinated Coconut Flat White drinker.  [36:43] The Absolute Secret to Success For Clare, authenticity is the absolute secret to success in different avenues of life. Being yourself brings better results more quickly in whatever situation.  5 Powerful Quotes [09:40] 'It was also hugely significant because I was really the first person who hadn't come from a pure operations background that had held that role previously. So I felt really proud when people sort of talk to me about what you've broken a bit of new ground here as well.' [10:49] 'The most important thing was to just get close to the people in our shop. [14:07] 'I wanted to create an environment for everyone in practice, to authentically be able to ask for help and stuff that they didn't know to know that it was possible to grow your career.' [21:33] 'So one of the values that I've always held dear to me, is always to treat people how you would like to be treated. And I think I've pulled on that a lot during the last year and, and tried to be thoughtful and sympathetic to people's circumstances or where they are. . . we've all been through the curve at different times at different speeds for different reasons' [26:56] 'I still do that I still sometimes have that sort of plunge to a depth of despair of I'll probably need to beat myself up for a week before I come up for it. But. . .you have to wonder what value that adds to you. And actually, it's detrimental, isn't it?' About Clare  Clare Clough is Pret A Manger's UK Managing Director. She oversees over 400 shops and is responsible for leading Pret in its ambition to turn into a multi-channel business.  In 2017, Clare led the development of Pret's new brand concept, Veggie Pret. She also oversaw the incorporation of full ingredient labelling into Pret's allergy plan. Clare has almost 20 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry and is passionate about developing well-knit teams.   Want to know more about Clare's work? You may connect with her through LinkedIn. If you want to learn more about Pret, visit their website.   Enjoy this Podcast? Maintaining a good work environment became more challenging because of the pandemic. But with Clare's tips, you, too, can make yourself better to establish a harmonious workplace. If you enjoyed today's episode of The Mindset Mentor Meets..., then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast episode, then don't hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your family and friends so they can feel empowered to be their authentic selves! Have any questions? You can contact me through LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website. You can also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Podbean.  To meeting inspiration, Angela  

This week we welcome Matt Brooke MD of Spartan Race U.K. and Tough Mudder U.K. to the podcast.    Join us as we discuss Spartan/Tough Mudder's place in the U.K. OCR space, his plans for 2021 and Matt's opinion of the Tough Mudder/Spartan ambassador program   Follow Spartan UK on Instagram at @spartanraceuk Visit their website  Obstacle Course Races | Spartan Race Follow Tough Mudder UK on Instagram at @tough_mudder Visit their website Tough Mudder UK - The World's Best Mud Run and Obstacle Course Outro song courtesy of The Farm – All together now

Welcome to The Real Life Buyer.In this episode I am exploring the world of high precision bearing manufacture and distribution. If you need to buy bearings what do you need to know? Purchasing professionals need to make sure their bearing supplier delivers proven product performance, on time, time after time.ABOUT THE GUESTNick O'Neill has worked his way up through the ranks of NTN to now become the UK Managing Director. He started his 31 year career with NTN in 1989 as an Internal Sales Administrator, he then moved in to Engineering in 1997 before moving in to the commercial world of sales in late 1998 becoming the Head of UK Sales in 2004. Having proven himself since then in a number of career positions, he took the position of Managing Director at the end of March 2020.ABOUT THE HOSTMy name is David Barr.I have been working as a Purchasing Manager for over 20 years and have had the joy of working in various manufacturing industries throughout this time.I have signed contracts for many millions of pounds Sterling over these years across a range including, but not limited to Capital Equipment; Recruitment services; Finished, semi finished and raw products including castings, machined parts, fabricated parts, moulded parts, rolled and extruded products; PPE; Carriage and Logistics services; Printed books and boxes; Gaming materials; Contractor Services including building, plumbing, roofing, AC, maintenance etc. I am passionate about saving money, buying quality goods and services, developing positive and effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues and driving improvement through out the supply chain.Now I wish to share this knowledge and that of highly skilled and competent people with you, the listener, in order that you may hopefully benefit from this information.CONTACT DETAILS FOR NTN UK LIMITEDWebsite: www.ntnglobal.comEmail: ukdistsales@NTN-europe.comOffice telephone number: 00 44 1543 445 000CONTACT ME, The Real Life Buyer @Email: david@thereallifebuyer.co.ukWebsite: www.thereallifebuyer.co.ukFind and Follow me @reallifebuyer on Facebook, Instagram and TwitterDisclaimerThe views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are those solely of the host and guest(s) involved and do not reflect the views of any other individual or company. This podcast does not constitute professional advice or services. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information is strictly at your own risk and we will not be liable for any we will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with any information provided.