Best Lisa Bartlett Podcasts (2025)

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161 Tanya Arnold: Knowing When It's Just Time - The Sports Presenter Who Said "I'm Done" 56:44

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So many people I’m speaking to at the moment are describing themselves as stuck in their careers – often they’ve built a very successful career in one area of specialism and now face into a very big question – “now I have different choices, is this what I really want to do?” You might know today’s guest Tanya Arnold from her TV career – a BBC sport…

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160 Rory Cellan-Jones: The Box Of Keys - Letters From His Mother That Unlocked Everything 50:29

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In this powerful episode, legendary BBC journalist Rory Cellan-Jones tells the story of the day he discovered a box of letters from his mother that changed everything he knew about his upbringing. Recorded live in London, this powerful and moving testimony from a master storyteller will stay with you for a long time. Today he is as famous for his r…

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159 Rajeev Peshawaria: Leadership Is About Creating A Better Future 33:59

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When I first met Rajeev I was struck his clarity, his humility. A perspective on leadership that is seductive and compelling. To find something bigger than yourself. To find meaning. To find purpose. As he says, leadership is about creating a better future. A hugely successful leader himself, now he's helping others to discover their own Steward Le…

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158 Chris Cooper: "You Must Be Joking!" In Pursuit Of Elevation 39:35

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A memorable encounter aged just 13 with the CEO of British Steel was Chris Cooper's Unlock Moment. The moment when he knew there was more for him in life than to follow his father into the steelworks. Often those formative moments that shape our sense of purpose happen early in our lives. Many years later Chris is a leadership strategist, a speaker…

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157 Julie Carrier: You Are The Leader Of Your Own Life - Inspiring The Leaders Of The Future 49:20

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We think of leadership development and coaching as something for the workplace, right? But what if you could use those same approaches in young people to help them develop their capabilities as a leader right from the time when they're in school? Well that's what former Pentagon and UN advisor Julie Carrier has been doing for years. She's been feat…

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156 Feargal Moorhead: How Your Childhood Environment Influences Your Career Choices 34:41

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Storytelling at its best, the gentle Irish lilt of senior tech leader Feargal Moorhead is compelling as he tells his story from growing up in Ireland to leading roles at Intel and Amazon. He draws connections between the unique culture of County Clare and how it influenced his most recent career pivot from autonomous vehicles to his new venture sup…

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155 Luis Velasquez: Ordinary Resilience - Prepare Yourself For Whatever Life Throws Your Way 42:54

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A remarkable conversation with a remarkable coach, who pulled himself up from his darkest moment to find new stability and to help others discover their Ordinary Resilience. Luis Velasquez grew up in poverty in Guatemala, became a Professor of Genetics, overcame a brain tumour and is today one of the world’s leading coaches working with executives …

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154 Lisa Bodell: I Wasn't Broken, Work Was - Maybe The Answer Is Not More But Less 41:08

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I haven’t got time. I’ve been in too many meetings. I just don’t know where to start. We’ve all been there – overwhelmed with volume and complexity, unable to find a simple path through. Making life and business simple is one of the hardest things you can do, and also the most freeing. Today’s guest is a world-leading expert on how to make things s…

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153 George Butler: Remember Also Me, Drawing The People Of Ukraine 44:06

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A remarkable story with a remarkable artist. The kind of illustrator who walks into danger to tell people's stories through the power of his art. George Butler is an award-winning illustrator but has reinvented the role of the Artist Reporter drawing conflict zones, climate issues, humanitarian crisis and social issues for the news. His drawings ar…

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152 Hortense le Gentil: A Dream That Sparked The Search For The Path Of Roses 41:26

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What is your path of roses? For world-leading coach Hortense le Gentil, a dream sparked her search for balance and fulfilment which took her on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Why you should listen: In a world where we place too much value on material things and spend too little time prioritising ourselves, our contentment and our freedom, …

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151 Andrew Jenkins: Left For Dead - The 'Traitor' Who Overcame Major Trauma And Found A New Purpose 56:55

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My wife and I are huge fans of the highly successful Traitors TV show. And if you’ve watched it then in Season 2 of the UK series you’ll remember the big-hearted Welshman Andrew Jenkins, playing a Traitor and whose banishment at the last round table set the series up for a memorable finale. But the story of Andrew’s journey starts long before he wa…

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Weelsby Academy - Our Vision of A Greener East Marsh 21:43

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As proud recipients of Project Grant Funding from Create NEL, East Marsh United were able to run workshops with a class of Year 5 pupils from Weelsby Academy, working with The Colour Foundry to imagine a rewilded local landscape. Using sound recordings, mark making techniques and digital art, they created a magical space to be explored. 'Wild Pixel…

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150 Anna Mathur: The Uncomfortable Truth - How To Stop Living Your Life As A Half Life 1:10:09

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This raw, unflinching account of burnout and recovery from leading psychotherapist Anna Mathur is one of the most emotionally-charged conversations I've had to date here on The Unlock Moment. Anna is widely celebrated for her accessible mental health advice she offers across her platforms – including her Instagram page, incredibly popular podcast ‘…

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149 Dominic McGregor: The Co-Founder of Social Chain On Why He's Never Drinking Again 38:04

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Recorded LIVE at the Climb24 Investor Summit in Leeds, UK. Dominic McGregor is today a successful investor with Fearless Adventures, investing and driving growth in entrepreneur-led e-commerce businesses. But he's most famous for co-founding Social Chain with Dragon's Den star Steven Bartlett in 2013, and after six years selling that business and e…

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148 Michael Rutland: The Man Who Taught A King - Extraordinary Stories From The Kingdom Of Bhutan 1:30:37

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I’m sure most of us can think of an inspirational teacher who helped to guide us in our journey from childhood to adulthood. Mine was Mr Rutland, my enigmatic physics teacher who revelled in turning complex concepts into memorable moments. He also started me on my journey in public speaking, teaching me and my friends the skills required to be impa…

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147 Sama Daw: Movement Is Life - How A Remarkable Young Arab Dancer Is Breaking Down Barriers In Israel 43:36

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Here in summer 2024, the world is more uncertain and unstable than it has been for many years. And I have always believed in the power of the arts to transcend politics, to transcend conflict, to show us a light and to give us hope for a better future. Today it is my privilege to welcome to the podcast an incredibly talented young dancer who epitom…

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146 Faisal Hoque: The Journey Of Reinvention Is A Pilgrimage 43:37

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In these most volatile of times, it feels as though the only certainty in business and life is that change is the new normal. So today I’m delighted to welcome a world-leading thinker and author on transformation and change to The Unlock Moment. Faisal Hoque is an accomplished entrepreneur, a noted thought leader, technology innovator and advisor t…

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145 Dr Francoise Orlov: Coaching in Neurodiversity - The Art of Great Listening 31:09

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I met today’s guest last year, a world-leading coach and the kind of deep thinker that I love to spend time in conversation with. I know you will enjoy hearing from her too. Dr Francoise Orlov, who holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Strasbourg in France, is an accredited Master Coach, Mentor, and Coaching Supervisor. She is a published…

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144 Jenny Fernandez: How The Desire To Play In A Bigger Game Inspired The Columbia Professor 49:53

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Today we are meeting a top marketing executive, a leadership and branding coach and a top business school professor – the many-hatted Jenny Fernandez. Jenny is an award-winning executive and team coach, Columbia and NYU faculty, and brand strategist. She works with senior leaders and their teams to maximise their impact by becoming more curious, co…

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143 Jess Kaur & Krupa Pattani: The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal and "Mr Bates Vs The Post Office" 46:54

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The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal represents the biggest single series of wrongful convictions in British legal history. Brought to life in the hit ITV series "Mr Bates vs. The Post Office", the story hit the headlines in early 2024 and at the time of publication is the subject of a major public inquiry. Faulty equipment and computer software made…

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142 The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #25: There Are Always Multiple Paths 3:25

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The other day it was my huge honour to deliver the commencement address at the University College London (UCL) MBA Graduation. Sitting in the front row and wearing my university robes for the first time in 20 years, I was humbled to hear from the graduating students how much they had sacrificed to complete their studies over four years alongside bu…

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141 Topaz Adizes: The Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker Searching For Home 1:28:05

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Enjoy this remarkable extended podcast episode with Emmy Award-winner Topaz Adizes, in which he chronicles the search for home, his exploration of questions and his pursuit of the transformative power of deeper human connection. We’ve had many wonderful guests and today is no exception – a master in the art of powerful storytelling. Topaz Adizes is…

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140 The Unlock Moment Box of Keys #24: We Have No Time To Stand And Stare 2:53

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Many years ago, when I was studying medicine and going through some challenging times, I took solace in poetry. I had never been the kind of person to study literature when I was growing up, but I set myself the challenge of learning some poems and I would go out for evening walks and recite the poetry to myself. I can’t recite them from memory any…

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139 Dorie Clark: How To Become A Recognised Expert, By The World's Leading Authority On Personal Brand 54:01

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When your guest has over 300,000 LinkedIn followers, you know that they've got something incredibly valuable to share. This powerful interview with the inspirational Dorie Clark is a classic and I'm delighted to bring it to you here on The Unlock Moment! These days I’m working with more and more leaders in different countries, cultures and contexts…

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138 Aoife O'Brien: How To Be Happier At Work - In Conversation With Dr Gary Crotaz 1:29:38

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Usually at this point I say - welcome to another episode of ‘The Unlock Moment’ podcast. But today is really exciting because I’m joined by hit podcaster Aoife O’Brien and we’re bringing together two great leadership and careers podcasts into one, as The Unlock Moment and Happier at Work come together for us to talk about really how to find work an…

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137 Steven Rogelberg: Glad We Met - The Art Of Truly Seeing Your People In A 1:1 Meeting 29:10

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There are an estimated 1 billion meetings held every day somewhere on this planet. And yet so often when it comes to connecting in the workplace, so many people say “I hate meetings!” – and that includes the people organising them as well as those forced to attend! So how do we meet better, connect better, build relationships and get things done, s…

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136 Madelyn Blair: The Gardener Coach - How A Family Crisis Unlocked A Mission To Build Resilience In Others 29:53

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A brilliant storyteller, Madelyn Blair's powerful and personal story about how she dealt with her daughter's brain tumour diagnosis is a model of resilience in action. Madelyn is all about helping you navigate life's twists and turns with resilience and grace. She’s host of Unlocked on YouTube, e360tv and LinkedIn, where she gives out tips for embr…

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135 Megan Gluth-Bohan: Everyone Was Around But No-One Was There - From Addiction To Authentic Leadership 53:19

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One of the most remarkable episodes we have ever recorded on The Unlock Moment, Megan Gluth-Bohan's journey from a difficult childhood through addiction to becoming one of the most successful female CEOs in the US is a powerful one. She's a brilliantly vulnerable storyteller and, if you're like me, you'll be drawn in to the vivid pictures she paint…

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134 Adam Pacifico with Dr Gary Crotaz: The Leadership Enigma meets The Unlock Moment 53:58

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In this very special episode, Adam Pacifico of The Leadership Enigma podcast got together with Dr Gary to talk all things The Unlock Moment. We talked about Gary's personal journey and how he discovered purpose in coaching, speaking and podcasting. And we discovered a powerful Unlock Moment in Adam's own journey, the day he dropped his daughter off…

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133 Andy Martiniello: Accountability Untethered - How To Stop Struggling And Take Action To Retake Control 44:47

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This episode is a fascinating journey of deep discovery with top leadership coach Andy Martiniello, which had us landing on the idea of 'Accountability Untethered'. Join us on this wonderful exploration of a true Unlock Moment. Andy Martiniello is an accomplished Executive Coach with over 25 years of business development and team leadership, bringi…

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Lisa Bartlett from Foresight 31:33

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Continuing our journey along Freeman Street, we pass by The Warehouse. A quick left turn into Newmarket Street, and we chance upon the unassuming frontage of Foresight. Opening the door, we enter a labyrinth of wonderful people doing wonderful work... Foresight is a dedicated organisation committed to meeting the needs and requirements of disabled …

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132 Maika Leibbrandt: Feature-Length Sequel to Ep 42 - From Scarcity To Abundance, The True Power Of An Unlock Moment 1:44:06

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Hi, it’s Gary here. Welcome to a very special episode of The Unlock Moment. This is something we’ve been planning for a long time, and at the same time it’s something we didn’t plan at all. Something quite remarkable that gets right to the heart of The Unlock Moment. Back in October 2022 I was joined by Maika Leibbrandt in Episode 42 of The Unlock …

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131 Febronia Ruocco: How Cultural Insights Led To Curious Exploration For The Insights Specialist 23:44

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A coach, a mentor and an expert in strategic insight, Febronia Ruocco’s career has taken her around the world. A career history that includes such world-leading brands as McDonalds, Heineken, GSK and Twinings Tea, she’s an expert in knowing what’s going on in the market and how to find out if you don’t know. So in our quest to navigate uncertainty …

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130 Prof Rebecca Jones: The Professor Who Went Back To School - How To Activate A Growth Mindset 51:48

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Back in 2019/2020 when I started on this journey of coaching, speaking, podcasting and writing, I had the great privilege of training on the Henley Business School coaching programme here in the UK. My guest today is an esteemed Professor at Henley and I was fascinated by her recent choice to trade places and become a student on the same programme …

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Carolyn Doyley, The Toy Library & Tree Planting 26:25

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And we're back for 2024! In today's episode, recorded last December, Dan talks with EMU's own Carolyn Doyley about a couple of projects that go live this week. First they discuss 'The Toy Cupboard' - our new venture with our friends at the NSPCC. This is a beautiful little spot in Freeman Street Market where parents and carers of pre-school childre…

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129 Michael Bungay Stanier: The Power Of An Accidental Joke, How Embracing His Uniqueness Won Him The Rhodes Scholarship 50:30

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Today’s guest is one of the very top coaches in the world. Michael Bungay Stanier grew up in Australia, was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and now lives in Toronto. His work centres around coaching and curiosity, the challenges of change at an individual and organisational level, and how to stay focused on work that matters. In 2023 Michael was awarded…

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128 Donna Easton: Words Can Hurt, How A Journey Of Bulimia And Alopecia Roused The Joyologist 50:17

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Last year it was my great pleasure to speak at Carfest, a huge summer festival here in the UK where the health and wellbeing zone Spafest brought together many leading lights in the areas of holistic wellbeing, mindfulness and the general pursuit of happiness. And twas there that I met the force of nature that is Donna Easton. Donna is a Joyologist…

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127 Davin Salvagno: On Discovery Of Purpose - How To Find Your Purpose And Use It To Impact Others 44:36

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My regular listeners will know that The Unlock Moment is a podcast about leadership, but more importantly a podcast about purpose. By diving into the moments of remarkable clarity when we suddenly figured out the path ahead, we unlock new connections and understanding of those deepest drivers of our fundamental purpose. It’s been fascinating to tra…

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126 Samuel Haughton: Sequel to Ep 1 - How The Pursuit Of Happiness Brought Sam To His Biggest Stage 52:33

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Hello dear listener and welcome to another episode of ‘The Unlock Moment’ podcast. And what a special episode. It’s our first returner, and a chance to welcome back my very first guest on the podcast, the hugely talented and all-round master of merriment Samuel Haughton. I can’t tell you how many people from all walks of life have reached out to te…

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125 Geeta Sidhu-Robb: Escaping - From Unimaginable Wealth To Poverty, And The Determination To Build A New Life 49:39

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This is a difficult story, but a powerful one. It’s a story of having it all, losing it all and finding the strength to build again, from the very beginning. It’s a story of struggle, of grit, of commitment in pursuit of freedom and empowerment for a mother and her three children. When she walked out on her husband with three children in tow, she l…

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124 Dr John Blakey: How A Walk In The Forest Ignited A Powerful Force For Good 48:46

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One of the books that fundamentally changed my outlook early in my coaching journey was Challenging Coaching, by John Blakey and Ian Day – one of the UK’s best-selling leadership books. It explores a way to bring powerful challenge into the coaching conversation in a way that resonates strongly with senior leaders and helps them to accelerate their…

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2023 Recap & Looking to 2024 in Lighting 41:36

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Navigating the shifting tides of the lighting industry is no small feat, and as I peer into the rearview mirror of the past year, I'm struck by our collective resilience. Even as we missed the zenith of success from previous years, there's a spark of optimism for what 2024 holds, despite the perplexing economic signals and the shadow of an election…

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123 Inga Stasiulionyte: How The Olympian Mindset Helped Her To Face Cancer Head On 1:00:24

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Genuinely one of the most remarkable people I have ever had on the podcast, Inga Stasiulionyte is an Olympian and an elite performance and leadership coach, whose passion and prowess for throwing the javelin took her to the Beijing Olympics back in 2008 representing Lithuania. I was very kindly introduced to Inga by fellow Olympian Joe Jacobi who y…

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122 Ken Pasternak: Exploding Turkeys and Spare Trousers - Adventures In Global Business 40:19

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Now there are many reasons why I knew that today’s guest would be someone you’d really enjoy learning from, not least the title of his most recent book, “Exploding Turkeys and Spare Trousers, Adventures in Global Business”! Ken Pasternak has a unique background that combines executive education, keynote speaking, management consulting, institution …

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We are ONE Foundation 28:47

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In today's episode we leave the cosy confines of the East Marshian Chronicles studio, and take our mobile unit out for the first time. After a short walk up Freeman Street, turning onto Newmarket Street we come upon We are ONE Foundation - a grassroots charity staffed solely by volunteers, which works to provide support for people facing food pover…

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121 Tony Martignetti: I'm Going To Leave This Room To Change This Room - Reigniting The Spark With Authenticity 48:20

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On this podcast I learn about many different types of Unlock Moment. Some of them are subtle – the voice in your head telling you “this isn’t the right path for me.” Some of them are clear – the doctor telling you you have to change your lifestyle or suffer significant consequences. And some are dramatic – a sudden, remarkable clarity that leads to…

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Implementation Update & Service Add-ons for Showrooms 34:52

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If you noticed there was no LWL episode last week, it is because I was mid-implementation of NetSuite with not an ounce of energy to spare. Listen now for an update on our process PLUS a great listener tip that I elaborate on to drive add-on services (and a much needed margin boost and competitive advantage) for your showroom. What add-ons does you…

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120 Dr Oleg Konovalov: Fishing In The Arctic - How To Find The Clarity Of Thought To Unlock Visionary Leadership 37:33

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These days so many people, so many leaders I work describe themselves as stuck on the hamster wheel, firefighting the daily crises and struggling to find time, get their head up and properly look to the future. So it is perhaps timely that today I’m welcoming one of the world’s foremost authorities on vision and visionary leadership to the podcast.…

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119 Dean Miles: The Undercover Coach - How Listening To A Loved One Unlocked A Bold New Career Path 48:58

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In a world where organisations are facing into huge volatility, challenge and uncertainty, we need leaders who can dig deep and go searching for the powerful truths that unlock the potential in all our people. And if you’re looking for someone who is an expert in going digging, find yourself a person who cut their teeth as an undercover agent in th…

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Social Media : The Hard Truth 36:39

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Are you weary of cookie-cutter content and impersonal posts that are plaguing your social media experience? Do you feel like the lighting industry is lagging behind in effectively harnessing social media's full potential? Yeah, I am too. So heading into 2024, let's rethink our approach, identify our end goals, and shake things up a bit to tap into …