Best GOGA Podcasts (2025)

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The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership with Dimitra Retsina 52:36

26d ago52:36

52:36

What does it take to lead authentically in a fast-paced, multicultural tech environment? In this insightful episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, Chris Parker sits down with Dimitra Retsina, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Sana Commerce, to explore the transformative journey of self-awareness and its impact on leadership. From cultural …

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Dwight Howard on Learning About His Induction Into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame, Growing Up in Orlando, and Life After Playing in the NBA 13:49

2M ago13:49

13:49

Dante and George sit down with Dwight Howard and discuss his induction into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame, moments that stood out from his time in Orlando and what he's been up to now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Pragmatism, People, and Problem-Solving with Kevin Flood 1:15:04

3M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

How do careers evolve in unexpected ways? In this episode of The Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker sits down with Kevin Flood, a longtime colleague and friend, to explore his fascinating career journey. Starting as an apprentice motor mechanic, Kevin navigated his way through the automotive industry, IT, compliance, cybersecurity, and …

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Becoming Your Own Hero with Candace Nkoth Bisseck 42:31

3M ago42:31

42:31

In this episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker sits down with Candace Nkoth Bisseck, a coach, leadership consultant, and advisor specializing in inclusive leadership. Candace shares insights on the power of creating environments where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive. She also dives deep into her personal trans…

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Dance In Freedom with Marie Emmanuelle Py 1:00:09

3M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

In this deeply engaging episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker sits down with Marie Emmanuelle Py, a leadership coach, former French Navy officer, and a fellow member of the Enablers Network. Their conversation takes an unexpected turn as they dive straight into profound topics without the usual prelude, discussing the true e…

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Relearning Love for Society, Business, and Self with Carlos Goga 1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

In this episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, Chris Parker sits down with Carlos Goga, founder of The School of We and author of Lovetopia. Together, they delve into how love can transform society, business, and the self. From playful explorations of love’s role in leadership to reimagining societal systems like education and governance, this…

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Finding Calm in Chaos: Leadership Through Mindfulness with Charlotte Mader 38:06

3M ago38:06

38:06

In this episode of The Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker welcomes back Charlotte Mader, a coach, trainer, and mindfulness expert, to explore the challenges of managing an overactive mind in today’s fast-paced world. Together, they discuss how founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders often struggle with constant mental overdrive due to the …

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Discovering Self-Leadership and Saying Yes to Life with Dorota Klop-Sowinska 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

In this episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker is joined for the second time by Dorota Klop-Sowinska, a purpose-driven career coach, counselor, and Chris's former coach. Together, they delve into the essence of self-leadership, self-discovery, and the journey from fear-based decision-making to leading with love. Dorota shares…

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Sustainable Smiles: Building Boombrush with Steve Koopmans 44:48

4M ago44:48

44:48

In this episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, Chris Parker chats with Steve Koopmans, Managing Director of Boombrush, the sustainable subscription toothbrush company based in the Netherlands. Steve shares the inspiring journey of Boombrush, a company revolutionizing oral hygiene with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplicity. From…

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Storybuilding with John Elbing 30:42

4M ago30:42

30:42

Does your brand truly connect with your customers? Most companies fall into the trap of talking about themselves, leaving potential customers to guess how they fit in. Storybuilding introduces a revolutionary approach to positioning your brand from your customer’s point of view. Using a series of interactive, canvas-based exercises, this book empow…

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Ryan Anderson on living in California, life after basketball, and his time in Orlando 1:10:16

4M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Dante, George, and Jake catch up with former Magic forward Ryan Anderson. They talk about Anderson's life after his NBA career, his assorted projects, and his relationship with the Wagner brothers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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“Out beyond wrongdoing and rightdoing” with Jaroslav Dokoupil 48:36

5M ago48:36

48:36

n this episode of The Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker engages in a deep and insightful conversation with leadership expert and coach Jaroslav Dokoupil. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, Jaroslav has supported thousands of leaders across sectors, helping them develop trust, inspire others, and build purposefu…

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Jalen Suggs on being the guy, how the injuries will make everyone better and the power of the Kia Center 25:42

5M ago25:42

25:42

Jalen Suggs joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss how his team has survived major injury issues and fought through to this point of the year, what being the top offensive option means to him while Franz and Paolo recover, what makes playing at home special and what his breathing technique at the free throw line has done for his game. See omnystud…

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Anthony Black on Personal Growth, Defensive Mindset, and Offensive Approach 24:24

6M ago24:24

24:24

Anthony Black joins Dante, George, and Jake to discuss his season so far, break down his style of play, and talk about his understanding of the game from year one to year two in the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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MCW on life after the league, games on the radio, Goga and more 32:14

6M ago32:14

32:14

Michael Carter-Williams joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss his post-playing career in broadcasting and what else he's been up to, how the current group can adjust to playing without Paolo Banchero, how to respond to being outside of the playing rotation and his relationship with Goga Bitadze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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‘Love embraces all’ with Didier Marlier 1:00:20

6M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In this episode of The Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Didier Marlier, partner at the Enablers Network. Didier is an advisor to business leaders and a specialist in navigating the Disruption Economy. Together, they explore the concept of “leading from love,” inspired by the teachings o…

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Jamahl Mosley Training Camp Check-In 29:41

7M ago29:41

29:41

Head coach Jamahl Mosley sits down with Dante, Jake, David, and George to discuss the mentality of the team, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's impact, and how the Magic can further develop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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'As you start to walk on the way, the way appears' with Lenka Pincot 34:10

7M ago34:10

34:10

In this episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker speaks with Lenka Pincot, Chief of Staff to the CEO at the Project Management Institute, about leadership and transformation. They explore the idea of “leading from love,” self-acceptance, and how leadership starts with understanding and trusting oneself. Lenka shares insights fr…

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"Lead from Love with Rumi" Book Announcement 53:50

7M ago53:50

53:50

In this special episode, Chris Parker takes listeners on an intimate journey behind the creation of his latest book, Lead from Love with Rumi. Drawing from his extensive experience as an international leader and coach, Chris reflects on the timeless wisdom of Rumi and how it shaped his leadership philosophy. He discusses the inspiration for merging…

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Jeff Weltman on KCP, that e-word (expectations) and how much game 7 stung 35:55

7M ago35:55

35:55

Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman joined Dante, David, Jeff and Jake to preview the 24-25 season for his young squad. He describes the scene in the locker room after last year's game 7 loss in Cleveland and how that pain can drive a young group to bigger things, what brought Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Orlando and how his young …

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Tristan da Silva on his game, his German and Brazilian heritage and more 16:30

11M ago16:30

16:30

Magic draft pick Tristan da Silva chats with Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman on his first full day in Orlando. The Colorado product discussed his time in Boulder, his upbringing in Munich, his favorite off-court activities, his favorite Brazilian dishes and tons more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Transforming lives: The journey of Get Out Get Active 27:38

11M ago27:38

27:38

Alex Johnston, Policy and Influencing Manager at Spirit of 2012, has been with Get Out Get Active (GOGA) since the idea came to him as a working title. As Funding Manager at Spirit of 2012, the London 2012 legacy funder, he has been a central part of the team that has seen GOGA support disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy being active together…

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Anthony Parker on a big offseason, the Magic's growth + when he knew about Paolo 38:02

11M ago38:02

38:02

Magic GM Anthony Parker joins Dante, George and Jake at the AdventHealth Training Center to discuss a season of growth for the young Magic, their offseason plans and options, his first calendar year as a General Manager and tons more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Future of Manufacturing Jobs: Insights from Factory Fix’s Patrick O'Rahilly 35:58

12M ago35:58

35:58

As AI begins to threaten traditional white-collar jobs, there's a growing appreciation for roles that involve building and creating with one's hands. The twist is that AI could help change how factory jobs are filled. In this episode of Future @ Work, we hear from Patrick O’Rahilly, founder and CEO of Factory Fix, a company revolutionizing the hiri…

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Revolutionizing Background Checks with Certn’s Evan Dalton 38:03

1y ago38:03

38:03

Background checks are a complicated piece of the HR puzzle before you even think about going global with it. So what if you could simplify this with the help of just one platform? Luckily, there are folks like Even Dalton, co-founder and CEO of Certn, a leading figure in the world of international background checks who are making sense of this meti…

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Emergency Game 6 Preview Pod + Can Paolo do it again? 38:45

1y ago38:45

38:45

Dante, George and Jake discuss what we learned about both teams from Game 5 in Cleveland, what Game 6 at Kia Center will be like, the Magic's quiet confidence even in defeat and how special it is when Paolo Banchero gets rollin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Hoops and dreams: the Nottingham City Lions' story 24:13

1y ago24:13

24:13

A wheelchair basketball club in Nottingham has gone from strength to strength, as club coach Rob Ghahremani tells the Active Together podcast.By GOGA

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Transparency in Recruitment & Talent Management with JobSage’s Jacob Rios 40:01

1y ago40:01

40:01

What if navigating the job market and enhancing workplace dynamics could be revolutionized? Meet Jacob Rios, the Co-founder and CEO of JobSage, a company transforming how people and talent teams recruit and retain employees. JobSage is setting a new standard, offering intuitive, cost-effective solutions that promise a more transparent and efficient…

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Jonathan Isaac on the Cavs, how far he's come and what the future holds 31:14

1y ago31:14

31:14

Jonathan Isaac joins Dante, George and David to discuss his journey to this point, what the Cavs series will come down to, Paolo and Franz's mentality and what Coach Mosley has meant to him and this team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Making waves: Diving into the inclusive world of WeSwim 21:48

1y ago21:48

21:48

Laura Clarke talks to the Active Together podcast about finding WeSwim, in Haringey, after her MS diagnosis.By GOGA

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Joe Ingles 39:36

1y ago39:36

39:36

Joe Ingles discusses being the extremely elder statesmen in the locker room, why Cricket wasn't for him (nobody to talk smack to,) why Franz and Paolo are so unique, what drew him to Orlando and why he loves DJ Burns Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Growing friendships: Veterans bond over a love of gardening 28:36

1y ago28:36

28:36

A stately home in Wiltshire has created a community garden that hosts veterans once a week to maintain the space. Hear from Andy Powlesland, a veteran who found friendship and support in a community garden.By GOGA

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Marcin Gortat 36:04

1y ago36:04

36:04

Former Magic big man and fan favorite Marcin Gortat joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss the role the late, great Brendan Malone played in his life and career, his impressions of the current Magic core, what he's up to now and when he realized he could have a long and successful NBA career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Making Spoken Accents More Understandable Through AI with Sayso's Ganna Tymko 39:19

1y ago39:19

39:19

What would it mean for teams to be able to communicate and understand each other better? Ganna Tymko is working to solve that right now as the Founder and CEO of Sayso. How are they doing it? They are at the cutting edge of generative speech AI, with a mission that strikes at the heart of human connection: enhancing verbal communication between peo…

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Franz Wagner 32:43

1y ago32:43

32:43

Franz Wagner joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss the ceiling for this young Magic team, seeing his brother break out this year, playing with Paolo Banchero and why playing every night is important to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby - a safe place for everyone 25:17

1y ago25:17

25:17

An inclusive rugby team in North Wales, Conwy Dragons, grew from just three members to playing a game at the Principality Stadium. Hear their story on the latest Active Together podcast.By GOGA

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Employee Wellness: More Than Just Company Benefits with On The Goga's Anna Greenwald 48:31

1y ago48:31

48:31

From thinking yoga wasn’t for her to founding an organizational well-being company based in yoga—this is Anna Greenwald’s founder story. As a founder, Anna sheds light on how caring about everything can both fuel initial growth and later become a stumbling block—a theme that resonates with my own experiences as a founder. She emphasizes the signifi…

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Jesse Mermuys - 3-7-24 35:00

1y ago35:00

35:00

Orlando Magic assistant coach Jesse Mermuys joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss his NBA journey, what makes Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner special, Jamahl Mosley's unique connection with his players, a great story about his time coaching Raptors 905 in the G-League and tons more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Pat Garrity - 2-9-24 31:34

1y ago31:34

31:34

Former Magic man and current NBA analyst for Stadium Pat Garrity joins the Squad to discuss his playing time in Orlando, the scoring surge in the NBA, the proper application of analytics and which current NBA superstar he thinks Paolo Banchero compares to. Lock in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The ultimate green exercise - what is Nordic Walking? 33:16

1y ago33:16

33:16

‘Inspiration of the year’ nominee Allyson Irvine and Nordic Walking instructor Catherine Hughes share a hidden gem of an activity session on the latest Active Together podcast.By GOGA

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Toby Egbuna: Better ERGs. Better Teams. Better Results. 39:15

1y ago39:15

39:15

What do basketball, founding a company, and employee resource groups (ERGs) all have in common? Meet Toby Egbunda, former UNC basketball player and now founder of the ERG software platform, Chezie. He and I sat down to discuss his founder journey, where the HR tech industry is headed, and what he sees for the future of Chezie. His past experiences …

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Pete D'Alessandro 2-15-24 37:25

1y ago37:25

37:25

Magic Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Pete D'Alessandro joins Dante and Jake to discuss his path to Orlando and who helped him along the way, plus some incredible stories about the We Believe Warriors team and how it almost never happened because of a wild trade deadline and one of the most amazing Shaq stories you'll hear, and wh…

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SEN Disco giving everyone a chance to dance 26:55

1y ago26:55

26:55

A lack of local opportunities saw Andrea and other parents come together to create a range of fun opportunities for their children to be active. Listen to what they are doing with Get Out Get Active (GOGA) in Amber Valley.By GOGA

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WorkTorch's Deborah Gladney on Perseverance and Innovation in Business 35:17

1y ago35:17

35:17

Staying true to your mission. Navigating growth and adversity. Maintaining your relationship with your sibling co-founder. Enter Deborah Gladney, CEO and Co-Founder of WorkTorch. She sits down with me to dive into her story of resilience and innovation in her 4 years of navigating founder life. She recounts WorkTorch's journey from setbacks to reva…

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Trade Deadline Review 2-9-24 45:49

1+ y ago45:49

45:49

Dante, George and Jake discuss the Magic standing pat at the trade deadline, preview Paolo Banchero's All-Star weekend and preview the final 30 games of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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All-Star Special with Paolo Banchero presented by Starry 2-1-24 14:54

1+ y ago14:54

14:54

The newly-named 2024 NBA All-Star Paolo Banchero joined Dante Marchitelli, George Galante and Jeff Turner to discuss hearing his name called, what it feels like to fulfill a life-long dream, what he feels this young Magic team is capable of and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Men's walk and talk in Bassetlaw 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

27:42

On Time to Talk day, Norman Shaw and Simon Booth, from Bassetlaw, share the benefits of a Get Out Get Active men’s walk and talk group that they lead. They describe how a walk and talk group is invaluable in helping to support men’s mental health. Norman Shaw and Simon Booth both lead walking groups in Bassetlaw that encourages men to join a group …

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Why Future @ Work? Origin Story with Qualifi’s Mikell Brothers 36:41

1+ y ago36:41

36:41

What are we doing here? Why am I talking to founders? Who’s the man behind the mic? I’m answering these questions and more in our first episode of Future @ Work. And no better guest could join me to do it than my co-founder (and brother), Devyn Mikell. From food trucks to HR Tech (Devyn’s story), from layoffs to scaling a team (Darrian’s story), an…

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Introducing Future @ Work with Darrian Mikell 1:46

1+ y ago1:46

1:46

Welcome to the Future @ Work podcast, where we explore the future of work through the eyes of the innovative founders shaping it. I'm your host, Darrian Mikell, a founder myself, passionate about revolutionizing the hiring process (what’s up, Qualifi). In this show, we dive into genuine conversations with founders in the HR and talent acquisition s…

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Goga Bitadze 1-25-24 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

Magic big man Goga Bitadze chats with Dante, George and Jake about his NBA journey, becoming a pro at 16, his native Georgia, the Green Goblins and what Coach Dejan Milojevic meant to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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