Podcasts about Unilever

Today, we are joined by Ben Curtis, Global Brand Vice President for Rexona—the brand known as Degree in the US, Sure in the UK, and Shield in South Africa. Ben oversees the global strategy for a brand that Unilever identifies as the "cultural engine" of its Personal Care business group, making it the primary vehicle for activating their massive FIFA and UEFA partnerships.As the marketing world prepares for the unprecedented scale of the FIFA World Cup in North America, we are diving deep into the strategic blueprint required to activate at this level. This isn't just a conversation about logos on LED boards; it is a masterclass in how a global giant moves a brand from a three-second-a-day consumer habit into a "culturally sticky" space where it can build a genuine emotional connection with an audience of billions.In this episode, we explore:The Strategy of Confidence: How Rexona is leveraging the concepts of science, performance, and control to align with elite sport and solve the "problem" of sweat and odor on the world's biggest stage.Managing Global Complexity: The challenge of maintaining distinctive brand assets (DBAs) across fragmented brand names like Rexona and Degree, and why the "tick" and the "it won't let you down" promise are the keys to global consistency.Activation at Scale: An inside look at the "House of Fresh" content studio, limited edition player-ambassador packs featuring stars like Vinny Jr., and the "world-first" in-game authentications being planned with FIFA.The Gender Balance: Why Unilever is giving equal billing to the Men's and Women's World Cups, treating the 2027 tournament in Brazil as a major commercial priority rather than a mere "purpose play".For any executive navigating the geopolitics, logistical hurdles, and cultural nuances of a 48-team World Cup in the US, Ben provides a rare look at the high-stakes decision-making happening inside one of the world's most sophisticated marketing organizations.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 and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 500 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series and live events, you can reach us via the website.

Today's guest is Jade Howes, Brand Marketing Lead for Little Freddie and an experienced marketer who parented through different corporate environments. In this raw and honest conversation, Jade dives into the difficult and often isolating journey of working motherhood. She shares her experience navigating formal and informal support systems at both a massive corporate business (Unilever) and a smaller, founder-led company (Little Freddie).Jade talks candidly about the fear and "self-inflicted" anxiety around pregnancy announcements early in her career, confronting the "stigma against young mums," and the huge challenges of returning to a restructured, remote work environment on the literal first day of lockdown. She also shares the deeply isolating experience of managing Hyperemesis Gravidarum during her second pregnancy and the lack of support and understanding for this "crippling condition."Despite the hardship, Jade reveals the profound, almost "oxymoronic" truth: facing these challenges created a "powerhouse of a skillset" that ultimately fuelled her professional confidence and drive.We also dive into:The difference between formal support in large corporates and the "freedom of expectation" in smaller businesses.Why the internal pressure and fear of judgement were tougher than any reality at work.How enduring Hyperemesis Gravidarum became a tipping point for self-belief.The "Phoenix Imposter Syndrome" and the continuous, complex web of "mum guilt."This episode is a must-listen for anyone who understands that parenting and career success is less about "having it all" and more about muddling through a "whole hot mess."As mentioned in the episode, for support regarding Hyperemesis Gravidarum, here is the link to the charity: Pregnancy Sickness Support

Alison Taylor is Clinical Professor at the NY Stern School of Business – her Linkedin profile describes her as having “lots of other hats and even more opinions”. She is the author of “Higher Ground – How Business can do the right thing in a Turbulent World”, and has a successful Substack as well as being a member of multiple governance oriented boards such as the FT Moral Money Advisory Board as well as holding senior advisor roles at KKR and Unilever. Our conversation starts out with her career journey, in which before joining the academic world she had such intriguing roles as a fraud and corruption investigator in the US and the Middle East. We discuss how this framed her mindset entering the corporate world, and then the pathway that led her to Stern School of Business.Moving then to the central theme of corporate governance and corporate responsibility we discuss what it means to do the "right" thing, and some of the challenges that performative responsibility has led to. We speak about the prime importance of leadership and culture, and Alison emphasizes the need to focus on group behavior and predictable actions rather than individual morality. The importance of authenticity is noted as well as the need for credible and defensible approaches to diversity and sustainability.Alison notes the trend of thinking becoming a luxury good and the need for offline, in-person events to foster critical judgment and EQ and we discuss the impact that AI will have on all of that.Finally we discuss Alison's recent launch on Substack and the reception that that kind of engagement has received compared to Linked In.This podcast is kindly sponsored by Evanston Capital and Alvine Capital. For over 20 years Evanston Capital has had a key focus in identifying early-stage investment managers it believes are capable of generating long-term, value-added returns in complex, innovative strategy areas. Alvine Capital is a specialist investment manager and placement boutique with a particular focus on alternative assets with significant presence in London and Stockholm. 

What does it really mean to “be more strategic”? And why are so many talented leaders told they need this skill - without being shown how to develop it? In this episode I'm joined by Charlie Curson, strategy consultant, leadership coach, and author of Be More Strategic. Together, we unpack why strategy so often feels intimidating, how it's different from planning, and how leaders can build the confidence to think and act more strategically - even in uncertainty. In this episode, we explore: Why “be more strategic” is such common (and unhelpful) feedback for leaders The difference between strategy and planning — and why confusing the two causes problems How creativity plays a vital role in strategic thinking (even if you don't see yourself as “creative”) Practical ways to manage uncertainty — without needing all the answers Why future-focused thinking doesn't come naturally to everyone (and how to develop it) Decision-making styles, procrastination, and how to make better calls with imperfect information Charlie's four-level framework for becoming more strategic — from self-awareness to scaling impact This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder. Work with Carla: 1:1 Leadership Coaching with Carla – get support to help you get your voice heard at work, lead with confidence and develop your career. Book a discovery call About Charlie Curson Founder of Mandarin. Strategic advisor, investor, facilitator and accredited leadership coach with 25+ years across 250+ organisations (including VISA, McDonald's, Unilever, Experian, Volkswagen Group, L'Oréal, Barclays). Lifelong “tinkerer” obsessed with making things faster, better, smarter, who challenges assumptions and turns clarity into action. He helps leaders and teams build strategic capability and momentum. Author of Be More Strategic: 12 Essential Practices to Build the Life and Career You Want. Find out more, and get your copy Take the Be More Strategic Quiz

Donna McGeorge is a speaker, bestselling author and productivity provocateur who has spent her career helping people and organisations stop drowning in complexity and start focusing on what really matters. Donna McGeorge Donna's journey is as eclectic as it is impactful. She began her career managing theatre and concert tours across the UK, where she learned the art of engaging audiences, telling compelling stories and keeping the show moving no matter what. From there, she shifted to the corporate stage, leading organisational development for global giants like Ford in Shanghai. It was here she saw first-hand how leaders and teams overload themselves with unnecessary effort, systems and processes that do little more than drain energy. Today, Donna works with organisations around the world, with a trademark blend of no-nonsense practicality and good humour. She has a knack for making complex ideas feel not only simple but also irresistibly doable. She is the author of more than a dozen books, including her acclaimed It's About Time series, the bestselling ChatGPT Revolution, and her latest work, “Red Brick Thinking”.  Donna's insights have been featured on Channel 9's Today show, Channel 7's Sunrise, and in respected publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, Smart Company, The Age and Boss Magazine. Clients who trust Donna with their people include L'Oréal, Unilever, Jetstar, Ernst & Young, Seek, Xero, and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.  Red Brick Thinking “Red Brick Thinking” emerged serendipitously from her LEGO bridge workshop, where participants instinctively added a brick to fix an uneven structure instead of removing one. This revealed a deep “addition bias”—the reflex to solve problems by adding more. The red brick became a metaphor for questioning that instinct and asking: what could we remove instead, to solve problems? The author positions Red Brick Thinking as a mindset manifesto rather than a traditional how-to guide, organising the book into emotional, structural, and cultural “red bricks”. Each chapter invites readers to examine hidden habits shaped by consumerism, inherited scarcity, and workplace norms, and to rethink how subtracting entrenched behaviours can solve problems, restore energy and balance through intentional living. Donna believes that subtraction is at one level simple to contemplate, but perhaps harder to execute, especially with “big red bricks” embedded in identity, systems, and relationships. She recommends starting with small removals to build momentum, creating space for transformational change. Ultimately, the movement aims to help people reclaim time and meaning—making decisions today that their future selves will thank them for. Run time – 00:51:02 mins. Links for Subhanjan  subhanjan@pitch.link  https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhanjansarkar Links for Donna McGeorge: d@donnamcgeorge.com www.donnamcgeorge.com Donna McGeorge – LinkedIn Red Brick Thinking Book The One-Day Refund Book Connect with Donna McGeorge LinkedIn

This week, Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose tackle one of the boldest statements in recent marketing memory. The CEO of Unilever says big brand advertising is dead. Is he right? Or is this a Trojan horse for something much bigger? Big Brand Advertising: Dead or Disguised? When the head of one of the largest consumer goods companies in the world questions traditional brand advertising, it's not a throwaway comment. Joe and Robert unpack what's really happening: Are we witnessing the collapse of mass brand-building? Or is this a pivot toward creator-led, performance-driven, and retail media strategies? Is "brand is dead" just cover for short-term earnings pressure?     Facebook's Creator Monetization Shift Next, the hosts examine Facebook and its evolving creator monetization programs. Here's the surprising part: most of the creators earning real money aren't in the U.S. or Europe. What does that signal? Is Facebook optimizing for lower-cost content markets? Is this about global growth or cheaper engagement? Does this open the door to more synthetic and AI-generated content? Joe and Robert debate what this means for marketers investing in creator partnerships and for Western creators assuming they're at the center of platform economics. AI Actors, Hollywood, and Trademarking Yourself A fascinating conversation between Matthew McConaughey and Timothée Chalamet sparks a larger discussion: what happens when AI enters the craft of acting? Will we eventually see: Best AI Actor? Best Synthetic Film? Or entirely new creative categories? Joe raises a bigger issue for marketers and creators: should you trademark your name, image, and likeness? As AI-generated replicas improve, protecting your identity may become a business necessity rather than a vanity move. Winners and Losers Winner: The Creator Betting on Landline Phones Joe highlights a surprising trend: a creator sells old-school landline phones. Marketing Loser: U.S. Men's Hockey Robert explains why the United States men's national ice hockey team earns this week's marketing "L." Brand positioning, expectations, and execution all come under scrutiny. Rants, Raves, and Heated Debate Robert dives deep into Anthropic and its recent moves around AI safety. Is the company quietly shifting away from its core safety mission? Then things get heated. Joe and Robert spar over an article by Matt Shumer on the future of AI. Is exponential acceleration inevitable? Are we underestimating the timeline? Or overhyping the disruption? Subscribe and Follow: Follow Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose on LinkedIn for insights, hot takes, and weekly updates from the world of content and marketing.  ------- This week's sponsor: Did you know that most businesses only use 20% of their data? That's like reading a book with most of the pages torn out. Point is, you miss a lot. Unless you use HubSpot. Their customer platform gives you access to the data you need to grow your business. The insights trapped in emails, call logs, and transcripts.  All that unstructured data that makes all the difference. Because when you know more, you grow more. Visit https://www.hubspot.com/ to hear how HubSpot can help you grow better. ------- Get all the show notes: https://www.thisoldmarketing.com/ Get Joe's new book, Burn the Playbook, at http://www.joepulizzi.com/books/burn-the-playbook/ Subscribe to Joe's Newsletter at https://www.joepulizzi.com/signup/. Get Robert Rose's new book, Valuable Friction, at https://robertrose.net/valuable-friction/  Subscribe to Robert's Newsletter at https://seventhbearlens.substack.com/ ------- This Old Marketing is part of the HubSpot Podcast Network: https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork

Grote voedselreuzen doen alsof ze midden in een eiwitrevolutie zitten. Maar wat stellen hun beloften voor? Hoeveel geld gaat werkelijk naar plantaardig, en hoeveel blijft steken in vlees en zuivel? We onderzoeken Danone, Nestlé, Unilever, FrieslandCampina en VION.  Research en interview: Irene van den BergDownloads:Eiwitportefeuilles Big FoodSchriftelijke Antwoorden VoedingsbedrijvenLees het volledige transcript van de afleveringAudio mixage: Marlon van der Pas, Nothing BlankHelp ons het plantaardige nieuws te verspreiden: deel deze podcast.Ga naar studioplantaardig.nl en volg ons via BlueSky, Mastodon, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & #StudioPlantaardigGeef onze podcast ook een rating en schrijf een mooie recensie. Alvast enorm bedankt!

In this episode, we sit down with Richard Bowden, Marketing & Digital Director at Boots No7 Beauty Company, to explore how modern marketing is evolving, from AI and agencies to influencers and leadership.Richard shares lessons from his career across major global brands including Unilever, and the transformation of No7 into a science-led skincare powerhouse.

Nvidia heeft vorig kwartaal weer alle verwachtingen overtroffen. Op een omzet van 68 miljard een winst van 43 miljard dollar. Dat is al ongekend, helemaal dat het bedrijf met gigantische cijfers blijft groeien. Een omzetstijging van tientallen procenten. Het is alweer de 14e keer dat het bedrijf analisten aftroeft.En dan komt Nvidia óók nog eens met goed nieuws over de komende maanden. Ook dat ziet er super uit. Al nemen aandeelhouders dat niet helemaal van Nvidia aan: het aandeel gaat fors onderuit. Is die reactie terecht of stellen beleggers zich aan? Deze aflevering nemen we ruim de tijd voor alle vragen die er over Nvidia (en de kwartaalcijfers) zijn.Hebben we het ook over de topman van Ahold Delhaize, Frans Muller. Die kan een hele lekker bonus tegemoet zien. Als het plan van de raad van commissarissen wordt goedgekeurd. Ze willen namelijk dat Muller beter beloond wordt. Als dat plan er doorheen komt, dan kan hij zo'n 10 miljoen bonus krijgen. Per jaar! Verder hebben we het over de cijfers van Paramount én het bezoekje dat de baas van Netflix aan het Witte Huis moet brengen. Allemaal vanwege de overname van Warner Bros, waar beide bedrijven achteraan zitten.Schakelen we ook de hulp in van Noud Broekhof. De man achter de Nationale Autoshow vertelt alles over het historische verlies van autobouwer Stellantis en een lichtpuntje. Of is dat lichtpuntje er toch niet? Te gast: Marc Langeveld van Antaurus BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neste episódio do CMO Playbook, Rapha Avellar recebe Daniela Pereira, Diretora de Mídia na Unilever, para uma conversa reveladora sobre transformação organizacional e estratégias de mídia que realmente impactam. Neste episódio, você vai descobrir:- Como a Unilever está liderando a revolução do Social First.- Por que conhecer profundamente o seu time é essencial.- A diferença entre brand say e other say na comunicação moderna.- O que significa ter influência como parte estratégica da mídia.---✨ Sobre o PodcastO CMO Playbook é um podcast que busca entender como grandes líderes de marketing enfrentam desafios, repensam modelos de gestão, testam novas abordagens e antecipam movimentos do mercado.É o espaço onde CMOs, Heads e Gerentes das maiores marcas e agências do país discutem tendências, estratégias e decisões com profundidade técnica e visão de futuro.Um podcast feito para quem está na linha de frente da transformação — que inspira, provoca e busca conversas profundas para liderar com inteligência na nova era da publicidade.---

Nvidia heeft vorig kwartaal weer alle verwachtingen overtroffen. Op een omzet van 68 miljard een winst van 43 miljard dollar. Dat is al ongekend, helemaal dat het bedrijf met gigantische cijfers blijft groeien. Een omzetstijging van tientallen procenten. Het is alweer de 14e keer dat het bedrijf analisten aftroeft.En dan komt Nvidia óók nog eens met goed nieuws over de komende maanden. Ook dat ziet er super uit. Al nemen aandeelhouders dat niet helemaal van Nvidia aan: het aandeel gaat fors onderuit. Is die reactie terecht of stellen beleggers zich aan? Deze aflevering nemen we ruim de tijd voor alle vragen die er over Nvidia (en de kwartaalcijfers) zijn.Hebben we het ook over de topman van Ahold Delhaize, Frans Muller. Die kan een hele lekker bonus tegemoet zien. Als het plan van de raad van commissarissen wordt goedgekeurd. Ze willen namelijk dat Muller beter beloond wordt. Als dat plan er doorheen komt, dan kan hij zo'n 10 miljoen bonus krijgen. Per jaar! Verder hebben we het over de cijfers van Paramount én het bezoekje dat de baas van Netflix aan het Witte Huis moet brengen. Allemaal vanwege de overname van Warner Bros, waar beide bedrijven achteraan zitten.Schakelen we ook de hulp in van Noud Broekhof. De man achter de Nationale Autoshow vertelt alles over het historische verlies van autobouwer Stellantis en een lichtpuntje. Of is dat lichtpuntje er toch niet? Te gast: Marc Langeveld van Antaurus BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Mark Longo breaks down today's "Retail Giant" scan, highlighting high-volume retail activity in Sony (SONY) and Unilever (UL). We dive into the massive 8% rally in MicroStrategy (MSTR), volatility shifts in AMD and Meta, and the high-stakes positioning in Nvidia (NVDA) ahead of their major earnings announcement. Key Highlights: Retail Scans: Sony, Unilever, and MercadoLibre. The Monster: Analyzing the MSTR $130 call surge. Earnings Watch: Breaking down the NVDA $200 par strike. Visit TheOptionsInsider.com for more.

In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 57, our guest is The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand. A typical Kiwi upbringing was a hallmark of young Christopher Luxon’s life. The oldest of three brothers, he grew up in Christchurch and later Auckland, with working parents and a work ethic that was obvious early. He was a sports mad kid, but it didn’t stop there. Walking home one afternoon he decided to cold call the neighbourhood homes to see if he could sell his services as a window cleaner. A business was born. It’s owner-operator just 14 years old. He returned to his hometown of Christchurch for his university studies before his corporate career took hold. Starting as a management trainee with global consumer goods giant Unilever, it was a company and a career that took him around the world. He worked in Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA before his eventual appointment as President and CEO of Unilever Canada. In 2011, he returned to New Zealand for a senior executive role at Air New Zealand and a year later he was appointed CEO, a role he held for seven years. That he walked away from such a spectacular business career is a story in itself. Within four years, and after just three years as a Member of Parliament, he became New Zealand’s 42nd Prime Minister. In the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast, Christopher Luxon talks openly with Bruce Cotterill about his short but spectacular rise in New Zealand’s political scene. He is surprisingly open about his successes and failures in government to date and equally forthright about the assembly and operation of a coalition that has held together better than many expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In deze podcast kijkt Hein Knaapen, een van Europa's meest ervaren HR‑leiders, terug op veertig jaar praktijkervaring en hoe deze van pas komt in andere bedrijven.“Echte impact komt van een paar consistente keuzes, jarenlang volgehouden.”Knaapen⁠⁠, managing partner bij CEO Works Europe en voormalig senior HR‑leider bij onder meer Unilever, KPN en ING, ontrafelt waarom bedrijven te vaak kiezen voor actie-obsessie in plaats van echte impact. Hij deelt scherpe inzichten over talentmanagement, value creation en leiderschap. Waarom HR te weinig zakelijk denkt, hoe je als CHRO in de boardroom écht invloed krijgt, en waarom de meeste ‘transformaties' mislukken.

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Michelle Breyer, Chief Marketing Officer at SKU, to explore the powerful ecosystem at the center of a consumer product accelerator.Founded in Austin 15 years ago, SKU was built specifically to support emerging consumer product brands with education, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Michelle shares how the accelerator evolved from an in-person, Austin-focused program into a national hybrid model—unlocking access to top-tier mentors from companies like Coke, Mars, Pepsi, Whole Foods, L'Oréal, and more.The conversation dives into what makes mentorship truly transformative, how SKU intentionally builds seven-to-nine person mentor teams around each founder, and why community—not curriculum—is the real secret sauce.Michelle also shares her own entrepreneurial journey, including building and selling NaturallyCurly.com, one of the first online communities for textured hair. Her firsthand experience as a founder shapes how she supports brands navigating fundraising, scaling, and sustainable growth today.If you're interested in accelerators, community-building, or scaling consumer brands the right way, this episode is packed with insight.Guest BioMichelle Breyer is the Chief Marketing Officer at SKU, a leading accelerator dedicated to consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands.Before joining SKU, Michelle co-founded NaturallyCurly.com in 1998, one of the earliest online communities and e-commerce platforms dedicated to textured hair. What began as a passion project grew into a media, e-commerce, and market research powerhouse serving millions of users monthly. In 2018, the company was acquired by Richelieu Dennis, founder of SheaMoisture, following SheaMoisture's billion-dollar sale to Unilever.At SKU, Michelle leverages her entrepreneurial experience to help emerging brands scale sustainably through education, mentorship, and strategic connections.TakeawaysSKU was built specifically to serve the unique needs of consumer product brands.The accelerator model combines structured education with highly curated mentorship teams.Each brand receives 7–9 mentors with specific subject matter expertise.Community and connection are the true long-term value of accelerator programs.The pandemic accelerated SKU's shift to a hybrid model, expanding access nationally.Sustainable growth requires strong unit economics and operational clarity.Authenticity is essential when building a community—audiences can sense when it's forced.The best communities are built around real pain points, not trends.Founders benefit most when they don't have to “recreate the wheel.”Alumni engagement strengthens and perpetuates the ecosystem.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Michelle Breyer 00:34 What SKU Is and How It Started 02:00 The Pivot to a Hybrid Accelerator Model 03:02 How SKU Builds Mentor Teams 04:35 The Power of Long-Term Community 06:36 Michelle's Role as a Connector 07:52 The NaturallyCurly.com Origin Story 09:52 Scaling a Community into a Business 11:28 What Makes a Community Thrive 14:20 Authenticity vs. Opportunism in Community Building 17:41 Scaling SKU's Impact 18:00 Why Unit Economics Matter for Founders 19:59 The Ongoing Power of the SKU Network 21:15 Mentor Culture and Alumni Engagement 23:00 How to Get Involved with SKULinkedInFollow Michelle on LinkedIn Follow Vince on LinkedIn

Welcome back to The Sleeping Barber Podcast — and to the Barber's Brief, where Marc and V step into the shop, sweep up the last couple weeks of headlines, and figure out what's actually worth keeping (and what belongs in the bin).In this episode, we break down four stories shaping marketing right now:PepsiCo's creator-led “Flavor Swap” drop (and why TikTok Shop is turning distribution into the strategy)Traditional search vs. the “age of answers” (SEO → AEO, and what it means to be trusted by machines, not just ranked by Google)Live sports on streaming (why sports is becoming the centerpiece of streaming ecosystems and ad-supported growth)Unilever's “big brand ads are over” claim (and why it's really an “and” story — not an “either/or”)Then, for Ad of the Week, we revisit one of the most iconic campaigns ever: Cadbury's Drumming Gorilla — the ad that almost never aired… and became a masterclass in selling a feeling.If you're new here: this isn't a news recap. It's context — what's changing, who benefits, and what it means for marketers trying to navigate platform mood swings.Episode TakeawaysPepsiCo is leveraging creators to connect with Gen Z.The traditional search model is being replaced by AI-driven answers.Brands must adapt to the zero-click economy to maintain visibility.Sports content is surging on streaming platforms, creating new advertising opportunities.The era of big brand ads is evolving towards more agile, localized storytelling.Emotional connections in advertising can significantly enhance brand perception.The Cadbury Gorilla ad exemplifies the power of creative storytelling in marketing.Brands need to balance long-term consistency with fast-paced content creation.The importance of being a trusted source for AI-driven search results is growing.Marketing strategies must evolve to meet changing consumer behaviors and preferences.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:44 - PepsiCo's Innovative Creator-Led Product Launch04:11 - The Shift from Traditional Search to the Age of Answers11:11 - The Rise of Sports Content on Streaming Platforms16:29 - The Evolution of Brand Advertising in the Digital Age20:44 -Throwback: The Iconic Cadbury Gorilla Ad

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I examine how AI-powered partnerships are redefining growth and desirability in the consumer economy. Highlights 00:15 — I want to talk today about how Google Cloud, the number one company on the Cloud Wars Top 10, has partnered up with its longtime customer, Unilever, to develop what I'm calling an AI-powered marketing and fulfillment engine for the AI economy. 00:59 — The focus about AI on large language models and tokens is incredibly important, but not the end goal. The end goal is the business outcome. And I think this is a very healthy thing to see the conversation shift from being heavily focused on the technology to being focused on the desired business outcomes. 02:07 — They said, we are working together in this partnership to create a new model for how consumer packaged goods brands are discovered and shopped. How consumers find them, look for them, shop for them, pay for them, and create growth for these companies. Technology has moved to the core of value creation. 02:52 — Consumers are going to be looking for, finding, and engaging with products via AI. [Unilever's Head of Supply Chain and Operations] said, we now have to be the company that presents them our products, services, possibility, our value to them in the AI context. This goes beyond a tech vendor supplying products and services to a big customer. 03:50 — They're going to use all of Google's vast AI portfolio, from Vertex AI to Gemini on the model side, so from platform to model. They're going to move a lot of Unilever's enterprise applications and data platform over to Google Cloud to allow this better end-to-end capability. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

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What Next? Leadership Conversations for a Better Future examines how leaders can build future-fit economies in a time of accelerating technological and societal change. This episode looks at the power shifts created by AI and digital systems - asks where real agency still lies. Hosts Lindsay Hooper and Marc Kahn sit down with Thomas Lingard, who previously founded Unilever's Global Advocacy team to influence international public policy on sustainable development and who now heads the Centre for Future Generations, to explore where the real opportunity and agency exist to ensure that emerging technologies are used in the best interest of humanity. The discussion probes how digital power is concentrating, why regulatory systems are struggling to keep pace, and what it would take to steer emerging technologies toward societal benefit rather than narrow commercial gain. Thomas highlights the leadership capacities that now matter most: ethical judgement, systems intelligence, and the confidence to question deterministic narratives about technology. The episode asks a central question: how do we build an economy where technology strengthens society - and who has the responsibility and agency to shape that path? In partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and Investec. Investec Focus Radio SA

We start with copper miner Antofagasta (ANTO), whose shares have soared over the past year on the back of big gains for the red metal. It released full-year figures earlier this week, and Alex Hamer discusses its prospects, as well as Rio Tinto and Glencore now the mega-merger is off. Alex also explains some of the equity raises that have taken place lower down the cap scale in recent weeks.Erin Withey then joins us to discuss caterer Compass (CPG), which has been struggling of late. That's led to calls for a slight rethink of its strategic priorities. Lastly, we look at one of the UK's newest listings, albeit in the form of a business that sits outside the FTSE 350. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (MICC) spun off from Unilever in December and has just reported its 2025 results. Mark Robinson examines the outlook for frozen sweet treats.Read more:Antofagasta doubles dividend as profits hit new recordCheaper Compass shares put buybacks on the menuMagnum Ice Cream fails to impress in maiden resultsTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:24 Copper mining15:09 Compass Group23:25 Magnum ice creamInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Het lijkt wel andersom dag. Een chipmachinemaker die daalt, en juist een luchtvaartmaatschappij die scoort. Besi komt met het prachtige nieuws dat alle belangrijkste markten eindelijk weer aantrekken. Vier jaar hebben ze daar op gewacht. Maar beleggers zijn er allesbehalve van onder de indruk. Het aandeel wordt gedumpt. Waarom? Dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Dan hebben we het dus ook over die luchtvaartmaatschappij die wel de wind mee heeft. AirFrance-KLM is dat. Al is het niet dankzij KLM. Het Nederlandse onderdeel weet ondanks bezuinigingen geen centimeter vooruit te gaan als het over winst gaat. Hoe vruchtbaar is de samenwerking tussen die twee eigenlijk nog? Verder hoor je waarom de Federal Reserve opeens nadenkt over renteverhogingen. In de laatste vergadering blijkt daar best wel wat animo voor te zijn. En onze gast houdt een vurige betoog tegen de nieuwe box-3 regeling, want anders zou hij de uitzending gaan saboteren. Te gast: Arend Jan Kamp van Stockwatch.nl en de podcast het Beurscafé BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij BNR Zakendoen en de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on a replay episode, Traci welcomes Bianca Best to discuss what actually stops burnout and why values alignment matters more than sleep, exercise, or vitamins.Bianca Best is a globally recognized speaker, author, and strategist whose career includes collaborations with Google, Amazon, Deloitte, Barclays, and Unilever. She's dedicated to empowering professionals to achieve extraordinary results without sacrificing their health or happiness. Her book Big Impact Without Burnout offers actionable strategies to help leaders align purpose with performance while thriving sustainably.(00:00) Meet Bianca and What This Episode Is Really About(03:11) From Side Hustle to Entrepreneurship: How the Burnout Cycle Started(08:14) Why Your Last Burnout Happened in 2015—And What Changed(10:30) The Missing Piece Nobody Talks About(15:10) That Feeling in Your Gut That Something's Wrong(22:08) Energy Management as Your Foundation(24:16) Why Where You Work Actually Matters(26:24) How Gender Changes the Burnout Equation(30:32) What the Workforce Is About to Look Like(34:27) The One Question That Changes Everything About Your CareerThis conversation will change how you think about your career, your values, and what burnout really costs you. If you're feeling stuck between ambition and exhaustion, this is for you. Connect with Bianca Best: Website: BiancaBest.com  Book: Big Impact Without Burnout (endorsed by Arianna Huffington)Connect with Traci: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen. Share this with someone on your team who's running on empty.Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

We welcome to the Warrior Community Anouk Pappers, Brand Anthropologist and Online Presence Architect. She has published over 15 books, bringing interviews from around the globe to life, and discovered an opportunity to shine light on leaders who were outside of the spotlight. She created a platform, Signitt, to focus on the needs of business and social leaders to define their personal brand, craft their narrative, and build their online presence. Anouk shares her playbook with us, giving us the tools and powerful stories that we will find value in and some might even resonate with our own experiences.  In 2002 Anouk started a storytelling expedition: Around the World in 80 Brands. The goal was to support brands and companies convey their message through storytelling. She traveled the world in search of brands with a purpose and people with a vision. Having started CoolBrands in Amsterdam, she later expanded to Dubai, São Paulo, and New York, working with companies such as PepsiCo, Apple, Google, Mercedes, Harley Davidson, and Unilever. She has interviewed over 900 CEOs, CMOs, and business leaders across the globe and published 15 books chronicling their stories.  In 2015, Anouk founded Signitt to focus on the needs of business and social leaders to define their personal brand, craft their narrative, and build their online presence. Drawing on her global experience and insights, Anouk has seen first-hand how clarity of brand and story can transform careers. She has dedicated much of her work to supporting leaders better position themselves for the future and “use Google as their wing(wo)man.”  A sought-after, engaging speaker, she shares practical insights and tactics to help individuals take control of their narrative and grow their visibility in a digital-first world.(3:23) Anouk shares her own story with our community, how she started working with entrepreneurs to give them a platform to share their own stories.  (6:22) What does the word branding mean to Anouk and the work she does?  (11:17) How has storytelling evolved, both professionally and personally, over the years?   (13:10) Anouk shares an experience in her own life, that was sparked her journey of curiosity and learning about other people, cultures and their experiences.  (15:50) Anouk shares how she sparks some of that same curiosity in the people that she works with.  (18:40) How does Anouk work with others to help them begin storytelling for themselves, sharing their own experiences.  (20:27) How is authentic storytelling holding up in our world, often addicted to optimization, AI and digital “noise”?  (24:21) What does Anouk notice, in her work, that helps people to accept and move through the transformational work that she does?  (30:06) What part of her story that Anouk rarely shares, but that has shaped her the most?  (32:17) What does Anouk want to make sure resonates and can be actionable for our WAW community?  (35:48) Anouk shares some steps on creating your own story.  (38:10) What is next for Anouk?  What mark does she want to leave on the world?Connect with Anouk Pappershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anoukpappers/    Subscribe: Warriors At Work PodcastsWebsite: https://jeaniecoomber.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

Over the course of Jeffrey Bowman's career, his work has impacted brands like Pepsi, P&G, Unilever, Dell Technologies, Verizon,  Wyndham, United, British Airways, Restaurant Associates,  Prudential, MetLife, Gap, Sears, IKEA, Whirlpool, Delta Faucet,  Behr Paint, Unilever, Planned Parenthood, Estee Lauder and  CoverGirl to name a few. Bowman is an industry thought leader, two-time award-winning Wiley published author,  Campaign US 40 Over 40, pocstock 2025 Top 50 Future of Black America and recipient of the David Ogilvy Beacon Award. Prior to starting Reframe Consulting Services in 2015, Bowman was a senior partner, managing director at Ogilvy, where he disrupted the $1T industry by starting the first cultural agency while pioneering a change operating system - The Total Market Approach that helped leaders accelerate growth that reflected the total addressable audience.

Magnum Ice Cream reported its first full-year results since its December demerger from Unilever, but posted a disappointing 3% drop in sales volumes in the fourth quarter but is it down to the widespread use of GLP-1 drugs? AJ Bell's Investment Director, Russ Mould joins Bobby to discuss.

"Deze reorganisatie is vooral watertrappelen, de winst op peil proberen te houden in een markt die voor hen gewoon moeilijk is", zegt Robbert Manders van het Antaurus Europe Fund. Die reorganisatie werd tegelijk met de jaarcijfers aangekondigd. "In veel markten heeft Heineken een nummer 2 of 3 positie. Ze hebben best veel brouwerijen." AB-Inbev, de grote concurrent brouwt efficiënter in minder, maar grotere brouwerijen. Wim Zwanenburg van Stroeve Lemberger constateert ook: "Het dalende biervolume, dat is het grote probleem, de productiviteit moet worden opgekrikt." Dat dalende biervolume raakt natuurlijk ook AB-Inbev, maar Heineken heeft er meer last van. AB-Inbev profiteert van grotere schaalvoordelen. Bij Unilever gaat het een stuk beter dan bij Heineken. Het bedrijf zag op een aantal fronten de volumes toenemen en het aandeel doet het goed, dit jaar al 12 procent in de plus. Wim Zwanenburg, die in het verleden kritisch was over Unilever, krijgt nu meer waardering voor het bedrijf. Concurrent Nestlé zit in een moeilijke fase, wellicht is dit het Unilevermoment. Verder in de podcast aandacht voor (on)houdbare staatsschuld van Frankrijk, de problemen in de softwaresector en veel cijfers. Zo bespreken we onder anderen Philips en Adyen. Ook de luisteraarsvragen komen aan bod en de experts geven hun tips. Wim geeft een algemene tip, Robbert tipt een Nederlandse financiële instelling en geeft daar een zeer uitgebreide analyse bij. Geniet van de podcast! Let op: alleen het eerste deel is vrij te beluisteren. Wil je de hele podcast (luisteraarsvragen en tips) horen, wordt dan Premium lid van BeursTalk. Dat kost slechts 9,95 per maand, 99 euro voor een heel jaar. Abonneren kan hier!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoje recebemos Renata Rivetti que é pesquisadora na ciência da felicidade, palestrante do TEDx, LinkedIn Top Voice e autora de O Poder do Bem-Estar. Renata é administradora formada pela FGV e pós-graduada em Psicologia Positiva e Estudos da Felicidade. Deixou a carreira executiva para se dedicar à transformação do trabalho. À frente da Reconnect, atua com felicidade corporativa, liderança humanizada e redesenho do futuro do trabalho, impactando empresas como Unilever, Itaú, Natura e Grupo Boticário. Vamos falar de felicidade, que tal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoje recebemos Renata Rivetti que é pesquisadora na ciência da felicidade, palestrante do TEDx, LinkedIn Top Voice e autora de O Poder do Bem-Estar. Renata é administradora formada pela FGV e pós-graduada em Psicologia Positiva e Estudos da Felicidade. Deixou a carreira executiva para se dedicar à transformação do trabalho. À frente da Reconnect, atua com felicidade corporativa, liderança humanizada e redesenho do futuro do trabalho, impactando empresas como Unilever, Itaú, Natura e Grupo Boticário. Vamos falar de felicidade, que tal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Operating Principles from This Conversation 1. White space is now dynamic, not staticWhite space used to be analyzed every 18 months. Today, Ryan is seeing strategy cycles compress to quarterly—or even monthly—reviews. Not because leaders love churn, but because technology and culture are moving too fast for set-and-forget thinking.White space isn't always a massive blue ocean. More often, it's a small, highly specific intersection of your value proposition, your customer's real needs, and what you can actually execute well, right now. 2. AI works best when it supports judgment — not when it replaces itRyan offers one of the clearest, most useful frames I've heard for AI and small business:Don't ask AI for big, sweeping answers.Ask it a series of small questions you can common-sense check, and let those answers ladder up.This takes longer. It requires thinking. And it keeps humans in the loop.That matters because for a small business, one AI mistake isn't annoying; it's expensive. One missed email, one misrouted opportunity, one wrong automation can cost real money.Interestingly, Ryan is also seeing large corporations pull back from “AI everywhere” toward controlled automation and fixed workflows. The lesson? We're not at the point where we can responsibly turn everything over, and pretending we are is risky. 3. Community is now a strategic advantageRyan makes a compelling case that small business owners should be in their local business community at least once every two weeks, not to network performatively, but to gut-check reality, compare notes, and stay human.Some of the most valuable insights right now are coming from people with just a few years of experience, because they're in it, learning fast, and willing to share what's actually working.You never stop learning. And you don't need decades of experience to contribute. You just need a clear point of view and an open mind. The Bigger PictureDespite uncertainty, Ryan is seeing more optimism in business than he has in years. Not blind optimism, earned optimism.As he puts it, we have more control than we realized last year. But control only matters if we use it.This is a conversation about:Staying human in an increasingly automated worldUsing powerful tools wisely instead of stupidlyShowing up—locally, imperfectly, consistently—for the world we want to createWe're the ones we've been waiting for. Connect with Ryan EdwardsCamino Five: camino5.comRyan Edwards on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryanedwardsConnect with John Batesjohnbates.comexecutivespeakingsuccess.comlivelikealeader.show This episode makes no difference without you. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a five-star rating and share it with someone who's navigating leadership, strategy, or AI right now. That's how we learn from — and support — each other on the journey. Thank you! ----- Ryan Edwards is the co-founder of Camino5, a strategy consultancy built on a simple belief: insights create strategy and strategy creates growth.With more than 15 years of experience across digital, brand, and customer experience, Ryan's career began in web design and programming before evolving into creative and CX leadership roles. Over the last decade, his work has focused on understanding how people actually engage with brands across platforms, moments, and decisions, turning that understanding into strategies that move businesses forward.At Camino5, Ryan leads work through Paired Perspective™, the firm's approach to connecting customer behavior across a fragmented landscape. The goal isn't channel optimization in isolation, but strategic clarity that enables speed, alignment, and action.Ryan has partnered with global brands including Disney, P&G, NBCUniversal, Unilever, Chase, Nike, and Kaiser Permanente, as well as high-growth startups and emerging category leaders. His work has supported multiple unicorns, driven category-defining launches, and contributed to research that led to $20M-per-month business turnarounds.Ryan works with companies that believe strategy should create momentum and that growth starts with seeing the customer clearly. --------John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-person and online. He also gets 92+ Net Promoter Scores for his large and small group leadership development trainings at organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Google, Intuit, Boston Scientific, and many more. Find more at https://executivespeakingsuccess.com.Sign up for his weekly micro-trainings for free at https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings and create a great leadership communications habit that makes you the kind of leader who inspires trust, loyalty, and connection.

Zo erg als de vorige keer was het nog net niet, maar het was toch weer een horrordag voor Adyen en hun beleggers. Het aandeel verloor een vijfde van z'n waarde. En dat allemaal dankzij een paar tegenvallers. De omzet was totaal niet naar verwachting. Waar de CFO in november nog uitging van 20 tot 25 procent, kwam die uit op 17. Wanneer gaat Adyen écht leren hoe goed verwachtingsmanagement werkt? Of zijn het de beleggers die veel te veel fantaseren? Dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Verder hebben we het over het duo dat afscheid van elkaar nam, maar toch tegelijk met de cijfers komt. Unilever en Magnum. Die eerste sluit het jaar prima af, maar wel met de sidenote dat het verkopen van onderdelen vrij duur blijkt. En ook Magnum voelt daar de kosten van. Dat draait op de voor de kosten van de afsplitsing en dat is toch wel even slikken voor beleggers. Je hoort ook nog over Box 3. Schoorvoetend stemt de Tweede Kamer in met een vernieuwing van de belasting op jouw aandelen en obligaties. We vertellen je wat de veranderingen voor jou betekenen. En dan kom je ook nog te weten wie Apple achterna komt omdat het bedrijf 'te links' zou zijn. Wie zou dat toch zijn???? Te gast: Hans Oudshoorn van Saxo BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij BNR Zakendoen en de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to AI, just about everyone is experiencing some “fear of missing out” right now, says Melissa Reeve. “It's not just executives. It's not just your average individual. It's even people who are writing the code.”Humans are “not equipped to absorb these changes so quickly,” she says.Melissa is the creator of the Hyperadaptive Model and author of Hyperadaptive: Rewiring the Enterprise to Become AI-Native. She spent 25 years as an executive and Agile thought leader, which led to pioneering work in Agile marketing and her role as the first VP of Marketing at Scaled Agile. She also co-founded the Agile Marketing Alliance.In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Melissa discusses how organizations can shift into a 21st Century model with AI integration.Tune in to learn:What an AI-native organization looks likeWhat most organizations are missing when it comes to AI integrationWhat precedence can teach us about how to integrate AIUsing examples like McDonald's, Unilever, and Moderna, Melissa shows that AI isn't just for programmers–it's a leap forward that can improve organizational operations and work environments for everyone.Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.—Listen to The Leadership Growth Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/6tYdz1gQAxHIQMeNXtkA3z?si=5cf424f1e2954749https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-growth-podcast/id1726606341—Resources and LinksHyperadaptive: Rewiring the Enterprise to Become AI-Native (IT Revolution link) (Amazon link)“The Five Stages of Becoming AI-Native: The Hyperadaptive Model” (article)Hyperadaptive Solutions websiteMelissa Reeve LinkedIn“The Overlooked Key to Leading Through Chaos,” MIT Sloan Management Review “Sensemaking” Article #leadership #podcast #leadershippodcast #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoachingIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Natasha Chawla spent 25+ years in the corporate world working on brands like Coca-Cola and Unilever before launching Greens&Beans — a line of vegetable-packed, allergen-free pasta sauces born from her own kitchen.What started as a mom's mission to feed her allergy-prone, hockey-playing son healthy meals turned into a full-fledged CPG brand now landing on shelves across British Columbia and beyond.In this episode, Natasha shares the real journey: the R&D nightmare of scaling from 10 litres to 300 (when her sauce turned into dessert), the pivot from glass bottles to shelf-stable pouches for e-commerce, and the hard lesson that getting into a store is only half the battle — you still have to sell it.Kenny and Phil also dig into the practical side of growing a food brand the right way: why training your distributor matters, how to pace your retail pipeline so you don't outgrow your co-packer, and the power of collaboration with complementary brands.Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this conversation is packed with real talk about what it actually takes to get a sauce from your kitchen to the shelf.

Hub van Bockel shares his story with Richard Harpin about founding Tenzing, a natural energy drink brand inspired by Himalayan sherpas. Drawing on his marketing background at Unilever, MTV, and Red Bull, van Bockel explains how he identified a gap in the market for low-sugar, plant-based alternatives to artificial energy drinks. But how do you take on incumbents in such a competitive space? He explains his bootstrapping strategy, which to begin with focused on niche communities like climbing and running. He also explains how he slowly wooed major retailers like Tesco and Sainsbury's. But it all really began with a pitch deck he presented to convince his wife of the risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kwartaalcijfers van Ahold, Randstad, Adyen, NN Group, Heineken, ABN Amro, Philips, Unilever én Magnum: allemaal leuk en aardig, maar het overschaduwd volgens Jean-Paul van Oudheusden een Duits bedrijf om op te letten. Die kijkt uit naar de resultaten van Siemens Energy. Dat is niet het deel van Siemens dat die telefoontjes maakte. Dit onderdeel focust zich op wind- en gasturbines. Met een enorme nood aan energie zitten de orderboeken al propvol. Te gast: Jean-Paul van Oudheusden, van eToro en Markets are Everywhere BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij BNR Zakendoen en de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: In Beurs in Zicht stomen we je klaar voor de beursweek die je tegemoet gaat. Want soms zie je door de beursbomen het beursbos niet meer. Dat is verleden tijd! Iedere week vertelt een vriend van de show waar jouw focus moet liggen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThis week on the Creator Economy Live Podcast, we're joined by Dana Paolucci, Head of PR & Influence for Dove North America. Dana walks us through a decade-long evolution of Dove's influencer strategy—from one-off campaigns to always-on, community-driven creator programs. We dig into standout activations (Crumbl, the GRAMMYs, Bridgerton), the rise of earned creator content, and why “influencer in every zip code” isn't about follower count—it's about trust.

APAC stocks were mostly lower following the continued tech selling stateside and flip-flopping regarding US-Iran talks, while commodities were pressured overnight with silver prices dropping by a double-digit percentage.Earnings saw Alphabet shares fall 2.0%, ARM Holdings slip 8.6%, and Qualcomm slump 10.3% after market.US President Trump said not much doubt that interest rates will be lowered and thinks that Warsh wants to cut rates anyway.US BLS rescheduled the January employment report for Feb. 11th, while it rescheduled December job openings and labour turnover report for February 5th, and rescheduled January CPI to February 13th.Looking ahead, highlights include German Factory Orders (Dec), EZ Retail Sales (Dec), US Challenger (Jan), Weekly/Continuing Jobless Claims, Revelio PLS, ECB Announcement, BoE Announcement & MPR, Banxico Announcement, CNB Announcement. Speakers include BoE's Bailey, ECB's Lagarde, Fed's Bostic, BoC's Macklem & RBA's Bullock. Supply from Spain & France.Earnings from Amazon, Strategy, Roblox, Reddit, Bloom Energy, ConocoPhillips, Bristol Myers Squibb, Barrick Mining, Cigna, Linde, Shell, Unilever & UniCredit.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

The way organizations think about artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has shifted dramatically over the past few years. While early conversations centered on isolated experiments and technological hype, organizations now face the much harder task of integrating AI into the fabric of how work gets done. We welcome Melissa Reeve, author of “Hyper Adaptive: Rewiring the Enterprise to Become AI Native,” to discuss what AI adoption really means for people, processes, and culture.Melissa tackles some tough questions about organizational complexity, shifting operating models, and the critical role of culture and systems thinking in successful AI integration. Listeners will get candid advice on starting small, experimenting with purpose, and preparing for the rewiring ahead. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...03:38 Integrating AI into organizations12:47 AI Native enterprise structure15:51 Dynamic AI governance framework18:58 AI implementation foundations23:56 Process mapping for AI integration29:44 Balancing efficiency and leadership focus37:02 Start small with value streams40:59 Innovative organizational funding models42:14 Starting a skills-focused organization47:03 Digital Twins in Product TestingNavigating the AI Revolution at WorkMelissa Reeve's journey began on the factory floors of Toyota, learning firsthand how small process shifts can drive system-wide change. Building on years of research and influence from Lean, Agile, and DevOps practitioners, Reeve authored a five-stage maturity model she calls hyperadaptive, designed to guide organizations through the incremental steps needed to become truly AI-native.The five stages of Melissa's model:Foundation – Build organizational understanding of AI; create dynamic governance structures and clarify guardrails. Optimization – Identify and optimize business processes for AI interactions; move beyond basic experimentation. Agents & Automation – Develop and manage AI agents that execute tasks and processes autonomously. Rewiring – Shift organizational architecture from rigid hierarchies to flexible, value-stream teams funded and incentivized differently. Hyperadaptive – Fully sense-and-respond organizations capable of real-time adaptation.Melissa splits these into two main categories: Basecamp (the first three stages, where most companies currently operate) and the Emerging Frontier (rewiring and hyper adaptivity).Why Organizations Struggle with AI IntegrationAccording to Melissa, most organizations are stuck because they underestimate the support structures required for successful AI adoption. It's not just about updating technology, in fact, 70-80% of AI success depends on people, culture, and processes, not algorithms. Companies often rush to deploy AI agents or experiment without a clear North Star, leading to pilot fatigue and an 80% failure rate. Many organizations haven't even finished laying the foundational groundwork, such as establishing unified governance or mapping work processes.Another common pitfall is the tendency to try everything at once. Pressure for fast results drives teams to bite off too much, resulting in burnout and costly errors.Moving from Experimentation to Purposeful TransformationPlaying with AI is not a strategy. While experimentation is necessary, organizations must put bounds on these efforts, know why they're experimenting, what hypothesis they're testing, and what success will look like.One necessary precursor is getting to grips with how your organization actually works. Many leaders lack visibility into workflows, decisions, and skillsets, making process optimization difficult. Reeve suggests collaborative process mapping—sometimes supported by AI tools—to unlock tacit knowledge and identify where AI can augment or reinvent workflows.Organizing Around Value StreamsOne of the most transformative elements is the shift from function-based silos to cross-functional value stream teams. Melissa draws on examples from Toyota, Zappos, and Unilever—organizations that reimagine workflows, funding mechanisms, and team incentives to deliver value rather than preserve hierarchy. Dynamic budgeting, focused experimentation, and flexible team structures help organizations scale AI success without tearing up everything at once.Culture, Upskilling, and Durable SuccessAI's impact will be decided by how well organizations invest in people. Unilever's Future Fit program exemplifies this approach, aligning reskilling efforts to individual purpose and business needs. It's not algorithms that set successful organizations apart, but their ability to create cultures and support systems that empower people to adapt, reinvent themselves, and thrive amidst change.Start small, experiment with purpose, invest in support structures, and prepare to rewire not just technology, but how your organization thinks about work itself. AI may be the catalyst, but people, empowered and organized around value, are the key to lasting transformation. Resources & People MentionedHyperadaptive: Rewiring the Enterprise to Become AI-Native Connect with Melissa ReeveMelissa M. Reeve on LinkedIn Connect With Red Thread ResearchWebsite: Red Thread ResearchOn LinkedInOn FacebookOn TwitterSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES

Jon Wild shares his insights into how to create a growth engine for a business. From Pet Circle and Groupon, to Hotel Club, Unilever and O2 to name a few.  He shares why and how he distills data to discover a true insight, creates focus for competitive advantage, and rallies resources and teams to run tests successfully at scale. Across all the Ps of true marketing.  Jon emphasizes the need for simplicity in strategy, the significance of understanding unit economics, and the evolving landscape of customer engagement through personalization and effective marketing strategies. Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/managing-marketing/id1018735190   Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75mJ4Gt6MWzFWvmd3A64XW?si=a3b63c66ab6e4934   Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/managing-marketing   Listen on Podbean: https://managingmarketing.podbean.com/    For more episodes of TrinityP3's Managing Marketing podcast, visit https://www.trinityp3.com/managing-marketing-podcasts/   Recorded on RiversideFM and edited, mixed and managed by JML Audio with thanks to Jared Lattouf.

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Lindsay Pinchuk discuss:   How to reinvent your career after 40  How to protect your boundaries when you are in a career transition  How to find the community YOU need to thrive  "When you don't want to put yourself out there, when you want to cancel the girl's night out and stay in, the answer is always NO. GO. Get in front of your girlfriends. Go on the girls trip. ALWAYS say yes. You need other women to thrive." -Lindsay Pinchuk   Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, and small business mentor who's among the less than 1% of female founders to successfully lead her company through an acquisition. She built her first company, Bump Club and Beyond, from just $500 into a 7-figure brand with partnerships that included Target, Nordstrom, Huggies, and Unilever, reaching over 3 million people every month before selling the business to a large agency holding company. Today, Lindsay is the founder of Dear FoundHer..., a top 1.5% podcast and community supporting women business owners over 40. Through her podcast, newsletter, mentorship program, and her signature SWEEP framework, she helps entrepreneurs simplify their marketing, grow their businesses, and build long-term success.   Newsletter Website   The Boundaries Blueprint, my new, short, on-demand course, is designed to be your toolkit for making small changes that add up to a big reset. In just three easy modules, you'll walk away with your personal plan to: Stop the daily drains on your energy, Set boundaries that stick, Protect a pocket of time that is yours (no excuses). This isn't about overhauling your entire life. It's all about the small shifts that bring powerful change. It's simple, practical, and takes less than one hour! Brave Balance is about transforming your professional and personal life in a safe, small group setting. You will grow deep in self-awareness, set clear boundaries, and develop strong time management skills to create the work-life balance you desperately need (and deserve). Change your mindset to let unhealthy behaviors go, and create long-lasting work-life control so you can live well on YOUR terms. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

Stacey Andrade-Wells, Chief Marketing Officer of Liquid I.V., shares how her background at Procter & Gamble and Unilever shaped a data-driven, purpose-led approach to building a culturally relevant hydration brand and executing its first Super Bowl advertising moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is needed to truly move the needle on health? Create more research, more trials on nutrient density, more advocacy? Or, as Martin Reiter, founder of RARE argues, create the next regen Nestlé or Unilever: a 100 billion (yes, that's a B) regenerative consumer goods conglomerate, with only better-for-you and better-for-the-planet brands. The demand is there; the current incumbents are unable to innovate in regen, as they are built on chemical ingredients.The story usually goes like this: a group of people sets up a food (or cosmetics) brand that is better for you and better for the planet. Much better ingredients, honest sourcing, actually healthy, not UPF, etc. Then they need some money and raise funds, keep building, scaling, and at some point, 10–15 years down the road, the founders get tired and want to take some money off the table. and their existing investors need to get out and return money to their LPs.Currently, their only option is to sell to an incumbent, which then unfortunately usually screws it up. They start tweaking the ingredients, squeezing farmer margins, etc. The original founders leave after a few frustrating years.Is there a better way? A permanent home for regen, good-for-you, good-for-the-planet brands? A regen Nestlé or Unilever, if you will?More about this episode.==========================In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.==========================

Jeannette sits down with seasoned growth leader and plural board director Emma Woods to unpack a 30-year career spent scaling iconic brands like Unilever, Pizza Express, and Wagamama.  Emma shares candid reflections on transitioning from a "hands-on" CEO to a strategic board advisor, the psychological drivers behind consumer behaviour, and the profound personal resilience she developed navigating corporate crises and personal grief. From the importance of "revelling in your greatness" to the strategic power of saying "no," this conversation offers a masterclass in authentic leadership and the evolving landscape of female representation in the boardroom. You'll Learn: How to transition successfully from an executive leadership role to a non-executive director (NED) or chair position. The psychological principles of consumer behaviour and how they drive product innovation in the food and leisure sectors. Why the most effective leadership involves "lifting others as you climb" and fostering a culture of mentorship. The strategic importance of brand authenticity and why consumers today are quicker than ever to "sniff out" a lack of integrity. Practical techniques for building personal resilience, including daily gratitude rituals and seeking professional coaching. This episode is living proof that no matter where you're starting from — or what life throws at you — it's never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now

Peter Wilken is an award-winning brand strategist, celebrated author, and the creator of The Lighthouse Brand Strategy Academy. With over three decades of experience, Peter has run agencies for three of the world's top creative networks, including Ogilvy and Leo Burnett, and served as Head of BBDO Asia Pacific. He has worked with some of the world's top creative and strategic minds on brands including Coca-Cola, Shell, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Unilever, BMW, Shangri-La, and many more. As the co-founder of The Brand Company, one of the world's first specialist brand consulting firms, Peter pioneered innovative approaches to brand strategy, including the widely recognized Brand Centred Management™ 4Ds process.A winner of the prestigious Cannes Gold Lion - considered the Oscars of the Advertising world - Peter is renowned for his creative excellence and strategic insight. His book Dim Sum Strategy is hailed as a must-read for serious brand professionals. Known as a constructive disruptor and ‘Father of Brand DNA,' Peter's work has impacted thousands of professionals globally, redefining how brand-builders connect with their audiences and how organisations centre their business around their brand. Today, he consults with a small cadre of clients through his private consulting firm, Dolphin Brand Strategy, and speaks on Creative Strategic Thinking and Brand-Building. His CBO Masterclass represents the culmination of a storied career, offering invaluable insights drawn from his depth of experience at the forefront of advertising and brand-building, with a focus on practical implementation in the real world. Originally hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, he has lived in nine countries, including the UK, USA, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, and now calls Vancouver, B.C., home. He is married to Regina, and they have three adult boys.Master Brand Strategy, build a thriving brand-centered business, and earn CBO certification. Click this link: https://www.peterwilken.com/brand-strategy-masterclass Click here to access the Complete Dim Sum Strategy Audio Book for FREE: https://www.peterwilken.com/dimsum-strategy-free-audibook Connect with Peter Wilken:Website: https://www.peterwilken.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/63psdkyx5wVlsK0H7GO0WE TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

Today I'm joined by neuroscientist and mitochondrial health expert Siobhan Mitchell to cut through the noise around mitochondria, inflammation, NAD, and what actually matters for energy, recovery, and brain health in midlife We unpack why mitochondria are not just “battery packs”, they are a master regulator of oxidative stress, immune signalling, and cellular aging. Siobhan explains the difference between hormetic stress that upgrades your system (like training) versus chronic stress that drains it WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • What mitochondria actually do, beyond “energy production”  • Mitophagy and mitochondrial biogenesis, and why both decline with age  • The difference between hormetic stress (exercise) and chronic stress (modern life)  • Why mitochondrial dysfunction can drive inflammation and immune overactivation  • How brain energy demand and oestrogen loss intersect in menopause symptoms  • CD38, inflammation, and why staying lean matters for NAD preservation  • Why NAD precursors can be wasted, and what supports conversion inside the cell  • The practical take on timing, training, and recovery support TIMESTAMPS 00:01 Mitochondria, ATP, and the oxidative stress trade-off  04:14 Mitophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis, and aging  16:13 Mitochondria as immune regulators, inflammation and cytokines  23:09 Brain energy, menopause, oestrogen, and cognitive decline mechanisms  29:33 NAD explained, CD38, and why NAD drops with age  48:56 NAD, GLUT4, insulin sensitivity, and perimenopause metabolism  53:19 Where to learn more, discount code, and closing VALUABLE RESOURCES ⁠Join The High Performance Health Community⁠ ⁠Click here⁠ for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible Get 10% off MitoQ NAD+ - www.mitoq.com with code ANGELA Get 35% off Timeline Mitopure by visiting this link while the offer lasts - https://www.timeline.com/promotions/angela35 Upgrade your cellular health - get 20% off Beam Minerals at http://beamminerals.com/ANGELA & use code ANGELA at checkout ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Siobhan Mitchell - Chief Scientific Officer - MitoQ Siobhan is the Chief Scientific Officer at MitoQ. She completed her PhD at SUNY Albany and a post-doctoral fellowship in brain ageing at the University of Washington. Siobhan has held roles at the three largest food companies in the world (Unilever, Nestlé, and PepsiCo), where she conducted trials in Europe, North America, and Asia, investigating the effects of nutrition on cognitive decline, mood, and performance. Additionally, she was Senior Director of Research at Noom, where she led a team investigating the behavioural and health effects of weight loss and mental health ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up .without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.

The Secretary General of NATO has been dubbed the Trump whisperer after talks with Donald Trump at Davos appeared to help trigger a sudden U-turn on Greenland and threatened tariffs. Mark Rutte was born in The Hague in 1967, began his career in business at Unilever and entered politics in 2002 eventually becoming the Dutch prime minister where he steered the Netherlands through economic turmoil, domestic crises and global shocks. Appointed Secretary General of NATO in October 2024 he has led the organisation through a tumultuous time in global politics. Mark Coles takes a closer look at Mark Rutte's life. Production Team Presenter: Mark Coles Producers: Keiligh Baker, Katie Solleveld, Sally Abrahams Production Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele & Gemma Ashman Sound: Neil Churchill Editor: Justine LangArchive: Guardian News, 2024 Sky News tv47 BBC TV Bloomberg News

It started with a massive pile of razors sitting in a Rancho Cucomonga warehouse, and Michael Dubin's chance meeting of the man who wanted to get rid of them.In 2010, Michael was working in marketing in Los Angeles, producing online video content. As a hobby, Michael took improv comedy classes.At a holiday party, he met a man named Mark Levine. Mark was looking for ideas to sell razors he had imported, but didn't know how to unload.Michael's background in video and comedy helped him create a viral launch video for his spontaneous idea: an internet razor subscription brand called Dollar Shave Club.Five years after launching, Dollar Shave Club sold to consumer products behemoth Unilever for a reported $1 billion in cash.This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in Los Angeles.What you'll learn:How Michael's early career at NBC in New York exposed him to a world of video production - and comedyThe fateful party where Michael had to decide whether to start a company to sell razors - or to sell cake slicersHow Michael's gut feeling was that shaving was a sector that could use disruption - even though it meant facing down daunting incumbent players like GilletteMichael's viral launch video was so good, it brought investors on boardHow to DIY fulfillment to keep an overnight success on trackHow expanding their offerings into other men's grooming products caught the attention of Unilever and led to an acquisition offerListen now to hear the amazing backstory of one of the best-known early DTC brands.------------Hey—want to be a guest on HIBT?If you're building a business, why not get advice from some of the greatest entrepreneurs on Earth?Every Thursday on the HIBT Advice Line, a previous HIBT guest helps new entrepreneurs work through the challenges they're facing right now. Advice that's smart, actionable, and absolutely free.Just call 1-800-433-1298, leave a message, and you may soon get guidance from someone who started where you did, and went on to build something massive.So—give us a call.We can't wait to hear what you're working on.—-----------This episode was produced by Casey Herman with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

COMMERCE AND THE ORIGINS OF THE FELLOWSHIP Colleague Charles Spicer. The Anglo-German Fellowship was headquartered at the Metropole Hotel in London in 1935, immediately attracting major business interests, including Unilever, which had vast assets in Germany and sought to avoid war to protect its commercial empire. While business leaders were initially anxious about the brutality of the Nazi regime, the stabilization following the Night of the Long Knives led optimists to believe the regime could be civilized. Ribbentrop took credit in Berlin for the Fellowship's success, which gave members extraordinary access to Hitler. The organization also attracted Germanindustrialists like Robert Bosch, who despised the Nazis but joined the Berlin counterpart, the Deutsch-Englische Gesellschaft, hoping to maintain international ties and prevent conflict. NUMBER 2 1945-46. TWO GERMAN ADMIRALS ACCUSED  N THE NUREMBERG TRISL

PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT UNILEVER AND THE ANGLO-GERMAN FELLOWSHIP Colleague Charles Spicer. Corporations like Unilever, fearing war and seeking to protect massive profits, formed the Anglo-German Fellowship to maintain dialogue with Berlin. Spicer explains how business leaders, hoping to "civilize" the Nazis, misinterpreted events like the Night of the Long Knives as signs of a stabilizing, less brutal regime. DECEMBER 1945 WAR CRIMES TRIBUNAL NUREMBERG GERMANY: THE ACCUSED PRIDONERS