Conversations with business founders, leaders and experts, examining the changing landscape of leadership, purpose, business growth, Scaling Up, resilience and change with business leaders and owners in mind. We cover a mix of topics designed to ignite (or re-ignite) your spark one conversation at a time. Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/ Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank: https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/ Connect with your ho ...
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We’re 100! – Celebrating 100 episodes of Sparks
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23:33In this special 100th episode of Sparks by Ignium, host Phil Rose reflects on five transformative years since the podcast’s inception in 2019. Our business growth podcast with a difference has reached its centenary, and we couldn’t be happier or more proud. It’s given us a chance to share space with forward-thinking and successful entrepreneurs who…
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From Surgeon to Entrepreneur: Mastering Mindset, Communication & Business Growth with Arturo Almeida
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1:02:20‘My last coach was not a business coach. She said I can help you become a better person and perhaps that will help your business. Oh boy was she right!’ It's time for an honest question. Could you be the bottleneck in your business success? If so, what can you do about it? Often, when we seek answers about what’s standing in our way, we highlight e…
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No-brainer: the smart shift in USP your business needs to stand out, with Chantal Cornelius
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46:07Is it time to rethink everything you’ve ever learned about the USP (or unique selling point)? What is a USP in business and do they work? How do you know? What’s the alternative? In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, speaker and author Chantal Cornelius explains why she abandoned the concept of USP in business growth long ago. After twenty-five year…
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Slaying the Dragons of Business and Storytelling with Richard Mulholland
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59:34“Innovation doesn’t happen when you start doing something new, it happens when you stop doing something old.” The human Summary (from the lovely Amanda Fearn): Our second podcast episode of 2025 features Richard Mulholland, author of Here Be Dragons, a deliberately easy-to-digest book on the power of stories to sell, persuade and connect. If one of…
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Building Real Relationships and Authentic Connections with Mo Fathelbab
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1:11:35For the first show of 2025, we have a life-affirming story about the power of ‘forums’ in transforming the lives of entrepreneurs and leaders from a very human standpoint. Mo Fathelbab talks to our host Phil Rose about his journey and what led him to found the International Facilitators Organisation. A renowned speaker and author, Mo outlines how f…
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Engaging people: five tried-and-tested ways to strengthen your team with Eric Stone
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36:31A vital component of scaling a business successfully is getting the right people on board – and making sure they love coming to work. Performance is intrinsically linked with how well your team gels and communicates as problems are dealt with and new ideas are brought to life. So join us for another insight-rich discussion with Eric Stone, veteran …
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Employee Engagement – the vital role of coaching in this, with Eric Stone
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44:36In the first of two episodes with author and speaker Eric Stone, our host Phil Rose discovers practical answers to the issues many businesses struggle with while scaling up. They draw on Eric’s 26 years with Enterprise Holdings which led him from its infancy to being one of the most decorated Regional VPs in the company’s history. It’s a value-pack…
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Stand Out and Succeed: Marketing Strategies with Chantal Cornelius
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42:54In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, Phil Rose sits down with Chantal Cornelius, founder of Appletree Marketing, to dive deep into marketing strategies that help businesses stand out. With over two decades of experience, Chantal is known for guiding clients with her unique "standout strategies" designed to ensure authentic and effective marketing. …
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‘Tender on people, tough on results’ – the radical approach to leadership development your business growth plans are looking for? With Urs Koenig
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32:34Internationally renowned speaker, author, peacekeeper and coach Urs Koenig introduced us to the phrase in his first conversation with Phil Rose. In his second round on the Sparks by Ignium Podcast, Urs uses stories and experiences to show what this principle looks like in real life and how you can embed it into your leadership development. We learn…
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Radical Humility: How to be human in leadership and get results with Urs Koenig
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49:08Does humility belong in leadership? In this episode, Phil Rose talks to author, international speaker, UN peacekeeper and performance athlete Urs Koenig who presents a compelling argument for staying humble while driving results. A tricky line to walk but thankfully Urs has plenty of practical information on how to do it taken from his life journey…
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Making the numbers count: a real-life story of purpose-fuelled success with Hugh Massie
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38:57Welcome back to part 2 of the discussion with renowned behavioural finance strategist Hugh Massie. In this episode, we learn more about the man behind DNA Behavior International. Losing your father when you’re a year old might set some people back in life. Instead, Hugh Massie turned his difficult childhood experiences into an international success…
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How behavioural solutions unlock the power of purpose with Hugh Massie
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41:20In the first of a 2-part episode, Founder of DNA Behaviour International Hugh Massie and podcast host Phil Rose explore where the spheres of money and human behaviour meet. In particular, they look at human behaviour and how it drives business outcomes, particularly in financial contexts. Hugh shares his insights as a Behavioural Solutions Architec…
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Engaging voices – how to expand your business through strategic speaking
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43:55‘When someone is working for a greater mission, it fuels all of our work.’ In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, Phil Rose talks to strategic speaking expert Blair Bryant Nichols about ensuring our message is heard loud and clear. It’s not just what we say that makes the magic, it’s how we purposefully connect it to our audience. We’re not all publi…
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Why embracing ego is your key to success – and it’s not what you think it is
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38:04Sometimes sorry seems to be the hardest word. How much time and energy could we save if we owned up and apologised more often? We discover that it’s only the right thing to do but it’s the best thing to do if you’re trying to build a team that will expand your business. Welcome to round two with the ego. This is the second podcast discussion betwee…
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The power of two: why when we turn monologue into dialogue we double our chances of success.
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20:53In this episode, Phil Rose explores the dynamics of listening to ourselves as much as others. A celebration of the art of the podcast, host Phil Rose invites you, the listener, to join in the conversation. Highlights include: · How you can have your say with ideas for future episodes or questions you’d like answered. (Spotify has a handy participat…
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Growing your business AND being present for those you love: David Braithwaite Part 2/2
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36:27Phil Rose talks to David Braithwaite Part 2: Growing your business AND being present for those you love Welcome back to Sparks by Ignium and our second conversation with Strategic Coach and entrepreneur David Braithwaite. In this lively conversation, Phil Rose and David discuss why creating a life that makes sense is imperative to business success.…
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From having a ‘JOB’ to running multiple businesses: the power of coaching to create freedom: David Braithwaite Part 1/2
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46:45From having a ‘JOB’ to running multiple businesses: David Braithwaite on the power of coaching to create freedom In this episode of the Sparks by Ignium Podcast, Phil Rose talks to David Braithwaite from Strategic Coach about his experience and advice to entrepreneurs in helping them find the balance they are looking for in their lives. Amongst som…
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Unlocking the Power of Storytelling: Insights from Jeff Bartsch on Creativity & Communication - Part 2/2
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31:04In this episode of the Sparks by Ignium Podcast, Phil Rose continues the discussion of storytelling, communication, and creativity with Jeff Bartsch. Jeff shares his journey from music to communication development, emphasizing the importance of understanding audience desires. They explore infusing soul into work, strategic storytelling elements, an…
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Unlocking the Power of Storytelling: Insights from Jeff Bartsch on Creativity & Communication - Part 1/2
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45:44Unlocking the Power of Storytelling: Insights from Jeff Bartsch on Creativity & Communication In this episode of the Sparks by Ignium Podcast, Phil Rose discusses storytelling, communication, and creativity with Jeff Bartsch. Jeff shares his journey from music to communication development, emphasizing the importance of understanding audience desire…
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Ego Unleashed: Mastering Leadership Through Mindful Choices – Coach Phil Rose talks to Christie Garcia
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55:59In this episode of Sparks by Ignium, Phil Rose talks to Coach Christie Garcia. The conversation includes a detailed discussion about the impact of ego management on leadership and team dynamics. Christie provides insights into the nature of ego as the unconscious brain and its pervasive influence on communication, stress management, and decision-ma…
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From Columbia to Culture: Lessons in Organizational Change - Phil Rose talks to Dr Laura Gallaher
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58:40In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Laura Gallaher about organisational psychology and its role in understanding and predicting behaviour in the workplace. They discuss the challenges of predicting behaviour in complex adaptive systems and the importance of leaders being open to introspection and self-awareness. They also talk ab…
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Thriving in Sports and Business: Keys to Elite Performance with Sam Bishop and Phil Rose
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53:52In this first guest episode of 2024 we talk to Sam Bishop. Sam has over 10 years experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams and so this conversation covered many areas of his experience and how that translates to the world of ‘business’. Sam Bishop and Phil delve into the topics of managing energy, dealing with …
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Phil Rose Of Clarity Leadership On The Importance Of Leadership Development, Mindset And Taking Risks In Building Culture
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48:40In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to… Phil Rose. Yes, the other Phil Rose is also a coach, author and business leader. I first met Phil while I was running many years back. Phil was, among other things, organising a 10K cross country run at the time. I later learned that we both did similar things, and even ended up working for di…
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Building a culture grounded in psychological safety with Max Sather
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53:35In this fascinating conversation Phil and Max delved into the themes of purpose, customer centricity, and self-organization in business, discussing how they can help rekindle passion and engagement in business leaders and their teams. The conversation emphasized the importance of building the human side of business and creating a movement for posit…
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From Marketing to recruitment to Henka – Rachel Treece’s journey!
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50:54In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Rachel Treece, host of the “Flex in the City” podcast, which aims to showcase human leaders in the financial services industry and make it a more attractive sector for younger people. Rachel is also founder of the Henka Institute and FTS Global. Rachel shares how she got into the financial serv…
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Creating a purposeful life with Irene Riad
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50:23In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Irene Riad about her journey from Saudi Arabia to Albania, and Creating a purposeful life with Irene Riad. They also discuss the concept of legacy and how it can be used to create a meaningful life. Irene’s journey of self-discovery and exploration helped her create a coaching model that integr…
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Scaling with Purpose and Mastery – Phil Rose and Dom Monkhouse
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38:45This podcast discusses various topics related to building a strong foundation for a business. Phil Rose and Don Monkhouse highlighted the importance of talent assessment, culture, and deliberate hiring policies in building a strong foundation for a business. They also emphasized the significance of weekly one-to-one coaching and small group lessons…
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The Power of Dreams in Life, Business… and copywriting!
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45:54In this Podcast Episode Phil Rose and Amanda Fearn discuss the power of dreams and how they can influence our direction in life. They also discuss various topics related to copywriting, coaching, branding, and personal growth. Amanda explains that copywriting involves more than just writing words and that there is a lot of work that goes on before …
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In this episode Phil Rose talks to Andre Norman about life since he realised he had to make the choice of how to lead his life. He could either stay with the gang culture that lead him to prison, or change his attitude, realise his purpose and make a different choice. He had to challenge himself and understand the positive impact he could have on o…
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On Purpose towards Accelerating Sustainable Change with Action Net Zero
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44:24Phil Rose talks to Pam Barbato about her experience conceiving and driving Action Net Zero – an organisation she founded in 2020 to help us all work towards becoming Carbon Neutral. The mission of Action Net Zero is to empower communities, people and businesses with easy, affordable actions to achieve a healthier and greener world, where carbon emi…
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Why putting systems in your business is good for you AND your business
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58:09Phil Rose talks to Alexis Kingsbury on today’s show about how he created AirManual through a focus on purpose and systems. AirManual helps you run your business smarter, something Alexis and his co founder wanted based on his experiences of failing to do it first time round. As a serial entrepreneur Alexis realised he needed to put systems in place…
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Learning how to get out of your comfort zone with Deniz Kayadelen
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1:00:40Phil Rose talks to Deniz Kayadelen about her experiences and thought processes that enable her to push herself out of her comfort zone in both her work and personal life. As two times world champion of Ice swimming Deniz has a message we can all learn from – as a swimmer she excels when it comes to managing her own mind in extreme circumstances. I …
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Moving to Intentional Mastery with William Buist
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1:13:23(Some of) The main points for listeners: • What can you do to move to mastery, intentionally • Seeing the glass half full versus half empty • How not buying into the recession will save your business • What’s in your control and what CAN you control – it’s a matter of focus • Start with knowing you own skills… • You cannot NOT market • What we can …
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Learn how John Ratliff drove employee engagement through focussing on culture and how that multiplied the value of his business long term
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1:10:56In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks in-depth to John Ratliff. John built, scaled and exited Appletree Answers as a 23 year old in his back room to an international business with 650 employees for a multiple 5 times that of other similar businesses. He first met Verne Harnish in 2005 as part of the Birthing of Giants programme. He is…
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Phil Rose on finding your PURPOSE and overcoming your FEAR
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13:10In this episode Phil Rose talks openly about finding PURPOSE and overcoming his FEARs to swim in cold dark lakes… (Some of) The main points for listeners: · False Expectations Appearing Real · Finding my purpose… my WHY for the podcast · Getting in the lake… at 3.9 degrees… · Learning to swim · My purpose… challenge… to do it, or not to do it… · Ou…
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Verne Harnish, founder of EO and Scaling UP on playing to WIN vs playing not to lose…
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40:12Verne Harnish is founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), with over 16,000 members worldwide, and chaired for fifteen years EO’s premiere CEO program held at MIT, a program in which he still teaches today. Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, a global executive education and coaching company with over 200 partners on six continents…
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Chutzpah – have you got what it takes to lead and grow…
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1:12:08(Some of) The main points for listeners: • CHUTZPAH – it’s something anyone can develop • Introvert or extravert – both can have it… • Sisu, Chutzpah – it’s the same… • Carpe Diem • Handling Objections • What we can learn from the success and mistakes of Blockbuster • Uncovering Needs • Why do dogs put up with laying on rough objects? Because the p…
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Bill Gallagher shares his thoughts on how you can take time out of your business and Scale at the same time
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47:31Bill Gallagher shares his thoughts on how you can take time out of your business and Scale at the same time Summary: In this episode Phil Rose talks to Scaling Up Coach Bill Gallagher about his experiences running is own businesses and helping others scale theirs. Bill made a significant shift in his own life when he realised that to truly be able …
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Phil Rose on “Scaling You business, Sustainably” – being purpose led and driving change
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18:19In this shorter episode Phil Rose talks about all things purpose led, from ESG principles to engaging your teams through aligning your values and your actions. (Some of) The main points for listeners: · It’s our gift as business owners to change some of the biggest problems… · Purpose and prosperity · The UN sustainability goals: how you can use th…
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Align your business Purpose, Goals and Activities to drive your success
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50:39Align your business Purpose, goals and activities to drive your success Summary: In this episode Phil Rose talks Eugene Terk. Eugene is VP Business Development and General Counsel for Align – creator of the Scaling Up Scoreboard Software. His role is to find, foster and nurture strategic partnerships with coaches, consultants and implementers of pr…
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So do you really think you know what keeps your business alive?
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57:52So you think you know what keeps your business alive? Summary: In this episode Phil Rose talks Jonathan Mond. Jonathan is an accountant turned business coach. If you want to know more about the levers to pull in your business to make it more successful you must listen to this! (Some of) The main points for listeners: • The 7 Drivers of financial su…
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What symptoms in your health are also showing up in your business?
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43:44In this episode Phil Rose talks again with Dr Nicole Rivera, integrated practitioner and business coach. She is an expert in functional medicine and business – a unique combination where she (and her husband) help both diagnose and then ‘cure’ health and business issues to create sustainable benefits. Dr Nicole discusses: Don’t Guess, Test! And pro…
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What advice would you give yourself if you were labelled ‘slow’?
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41:43In this episode Phil Rose talks Matt Cox. Matt is a serial entrepreneur, coach and consultant who was once labelled ‘slow’ by teachers at school. That prompted him, after a number of years, to look at the choices he really had in life. He could live with the label as a burden or look for ways to make the most of the gifts he has. (Some of) The main…
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Growth Sucks Cash… and it’s fear that stops us getting OUR cash
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45:13In this more commercially focussed episode Phil Rose talks with Nicki Kinton of Confident Cash Flow. Nicki helps businesses get money in faster so you can grow… Remember Growth sucks Cash and if you haven’t got cash… you can’t grow which means you might not achieve your purpose… (Some of) The main points for listeners: • How can you get your money …
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Phil Rose on Purpose – being purpose led and driving change
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12:38In this shorter (week 4) episode Phil Rose talks about, among other things … the podcast and how we want to support purpose led businesses to scale. (Some of) The main points for listeners: · From marketing to having a real purpose · It’s our gift as business owners to change some of the biggest problems… · Purpose and prosperity · Driving change, …
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What you can learn from being a rally driver to help you build and develop yourself further?
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33:45What you can learn from being a rally driver to help you build and develop yourself further. In this episode Phil Rose talks for a second time with communications and leadership expert Dean Heffta of Clarus Results. Dean is a coach and speaker based in Peoria Illinois. (Some of) The main points for listeners: • Challenges from the global anxiety in…
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How do you know if you’re in a toxic relationship with your business. A conversation with Dr Nicole Rivera: committed to giving entrepreneurs their lives back.
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58:57In this episode Phil Rose talks with Dr Nicole Rivera, integrated practitioner and business coach. She is an expert in functional medicine and business – a unique combination where she (and her husband) help both diagnose and then ‘cure’ health and business issues to create sustainable benefits. (Some of) The main points for listeners: • How to bui…
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Why the purpose of Patagonia is to “save the home planet”, and how it helps us all grow. What’s your purpose and does it really engage you and your ‘team’?
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54:30In this episode Phil Rose talks with John Rosling, CEO of Contexis about activating your Purpose. We all know what purpose means (don’t we?) but how many business owners have a purpose that fully engages humanity? (Some of) The main points for listeners: • What do we mean by ‘purpose activation’? o Its all about living your purpose actively and aut…
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What we can all learn from Superman and other stories that create emotion for the reader
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1:02:12In this episode Phil Rose talks with Andrew Ryder about his take on content creation. Andrew is an investor – in relationships – with others and with himself. Andrew’s 3 top tips really create a useful mechanism we can all use to help us get more creative: (1) Get Clarity on the content you are consuming – who do you allow to influence you? (2) Cur…
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This is part three of a three part podcast with Natural Netwalking founder, Jackie Jarvis. We recorded it in January 2022 and now as I listen to it with the War continuing in Ukraine it feels strange reflecting on some of the conversation. We talked about how we can take responsibility for what’s going on around us and I now wonder how true that re…
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