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Road To 100 Series: Season 6 - The Take Over

Road To 100 Series: Season 6 - The Take Over

Season 6 wasn’t just another chapter…It was the moment everything levelled up.This is our official lookback episode on the season where The Stripped Back Podcast stepped into new territory — bigger conversations, bigger guests, and a bigger impact than ever before.We didn’t just stay in our lane… we widened it.This season we dived deep into the conversations that really matter:Equality in the workplace, Mental health, Eating disorders and the realities facing asylum seekers.Life behind the scenes for people often unheardAlongside that, we welcomed an incredible mix of TV personalities, music artists, sports stars, and industry v...

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2026 February 2

Road To 100 Series : Season 5 - The Expansion Begins

Road To 100 Series : Season 5 - The Expansion Begins

<b>Season 5 Lookback | Road To 100</b> SeriesSeason 5 felt different… in the best way.<br />This was the season where the conversations got deeper, the stories got more personal, and the doors opened wider than ever before.As part of our <b>Road To 100 series</b>, we’re taking a step back to reflect on a season that brought us into rooms we never expected — sitting down with guests from <b>sport, music, finance, trades, and beyond</b> — all with one thing in common… real, honest life experience.We talked:Mental health, Recovery, Career setbacks ,Reinvention, Resilience and what it really takes to c...

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2026 January 23

7. Animal Urine

7. Animal Urine

<p>One creature’s trash is another’s cash. Zachary Crockett flushes out the numbers with a man who found profit in pee. This episode was originally published on June 25th, 2023.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2026 January 22

The Science of Friction-Free Sustainability Wins

The Science of Friction-Free Sustainability Wins

<p>In this practical and uplifting solo episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow kicks off 2026 with a powerful reframe for sustainability professionals exhausted by negativity, what-aboutism, and constant battles over every small change. </p><p>Drawing on groundbreaking research published in Nature Food, Emma demonstrates how clever behind-the-scenes switches can deliver massive carbon reductions (30% in one study) without guilt, arguments, or removing anyone's choices. This episode is essential listening for anyone tired of making sustainability harder than it needs to be.</p><p>Emma introduces research by Flynn et al. titled "Dish swap across a weekly menu can...

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2026 January 12

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NEXT: Momentum, Meaning, and Discipline

NEXT: Momentum, Meaning, and Discipline

<p>That call didn’t go your way? NEXT. The relationship stalled? NEXT. The mistake keeps replaying in your head? NEXT. This episode explores why saying NEXT isn’t avoidance or indifference, but acceptance with direction. By clearing emotional drag first, you regain control of your Most Valuable Resources: time, attention, energy, and money.</p><p>The conversation then maps the NEXT mindset across the six key areas of life—Family, Community, Career & Personal Finance, Wellbeing, Personal Development, and Peace of Mind—showing how momentum without meaning leads to burnout, while meaning without momentum leads to stagnation. This is about stopping...

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2026 January 31

Lew Frankfort: building a billion-dollar brand

Lew Frankfort: building a billion-dollar brand

<p>When Lew Frankfort joined Coach, it was a family run, wholesale handbag business worth six million dollars.</p><p>He spent 35 years at the company, from opening the company's first shop to growing the business now valued at over five billion dollars.</p><p>We find out what led Lew to an unlikely career in fashion and how a chance meeting with a US president sparked his social consciousness.</p><p>If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk</p><p>Presenter: Ed Butler Producers: Hannah Bewley and Hannah...

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2026 January 23

My Launch Failed - Here's How I Fixed It

My Launch Failed - Here's How I Fixed It

<p>You know that sick feeling in your stomach when something you worked really hard on just doesn’t land? That was me. My big launch — the emails, the build-up, the offer — it totally flopped. I was staring at the numbers thinking, What happened?</p><p>But here’s the thing. Launches fail even if you're experienced. Even if you’ve done this a hundred times. And yes, it stings. But it happens to all of us.</p><p>This episode is going to walk you through the exact step-by-step system I use to fix a failed launch. Not just mine. I us...

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2026 January 28

S8 E10 - To Build A Home with Shay Lally

S8 E10 - To Build A Home with Shay Lally

Season 8 Episode 10, The Season Finale featuring Shay Lally on Restoration, Renovation and The Reality of Costs.<br />We get into:The truth about renovation budgets (and why transparency matters)Managing client expectations the right way.Hidden costs people don’t see comingWhy trust and honesty are everything in this game.<br />Season 8… wrapped. And what a journey it’s been.Before we get into the guest Interview, we kick things off with The Overload, taking a trip down memory lane and reflecting on the road that brought us here.Taking in the 100+ episodes, unforgettable guests, big conversations, industry laughs, lessons learne...

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2026 January 26

The 2026 Email Marketing Blueprint for Coaches

The 2026 Email Marketing Blueprint for Coaches

<p>Hold up. Before you send another email using that dusty old launch template, you need to hear this. If you’re a coach or a course creator, the world of email marketing is shifting under your feet. What worked in 2024? Dead. What crushed in 2025? Already going cold.</p><p>Inboxes are filled with AI-written spam. Open rates are falling. Attention is vanishing. But right in the middle of this chaos? A big, shiny, golden opportunity for the coaches who know how to be real. This isn’t the time to panic. It’s time to rise.</p><p>This is you...

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2025 December 31

Why You Feel Unfulfilled Even When You Keep Winning | Hamza Selfimprovement

Why You Feel Unfulfilled Even When You Keep Winning | Hamza Selfimprovement

<p>Why You Feel Unfulfilled Even When You Keep WinningHamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads alongside Hamza Advanced episodes & FULL GUIDES!Follow The Podcast Right Now & Turn On The Notifications.Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your self-improvement journey!--- ------</p><p>--------------------------</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

55 min

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2026 February 1

The Secret to Success: Psycho-Cybernetics - Book Summary 📚 Success Advice: Change Your Mindset First

The Secret to Success: Psycho-Cybernetics - Book Summary 📚 Success Advice: Change Your Mindset First

<p>Turn On The Podcast Notis rn by following the podcast! Rate this podcast with a 5 star! Hamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads! Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your selfimprovement journey!----------------- -------------------------------------</p><p>---------</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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2026 February 1

5. Sports Mascots

5. Sports Mascots

<p>We’re not sure what that creature cavorting on the sidelines is — but it doesn’t come cheap. Zachary Crockett gets the ballpark figures on everyone’s favorite ballpark figures. This episode was originally published on June 11th, 2023.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2026 January 15

Is Climate Anxiety Actually Healthy? Understanding Climate Psychology and Workplace Splitting with Steffi Bednarek

Is Climate Anxiety Actually Healthy? Understanding Climate Psychology and Workplace Splitting with Steffi Bednarek

<p>In this profound and paradigm-shifting episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow sits down with Steffi Bednarek, Director of the Centre for Climate Psychology and author of Climate Psychology and Change, to challenge one of sustainability's most damaging narratives: that feeling anxious about climate change represents a disorder requiring treatment.</p><p>Steffi flips this entirely, asking instead what is wrong with people who do not feel distressed, exploring workplace splitting that forces us to leave our values at the office door, and revealing how psychological frameworks can help sustainability professionals become "systems ninjas" rather than burnt-out martyrs...

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2026 February 2

Can an island of flowers become a global chip hub?

Can an island of flowers become a global chip hub?

<p>Forty years ago Japan made more than half of the world's semiconductors. Today, it produces just over 10%. But the country has big ambitions to turn that around.</p><p>We hear from the CEO of a company at the centre of the government's high-stakes gamble to revive its semiconductor industry, and more broadly, its tech power.</p><p>And we'll learn how the island of Hokkaido is now the site of billions in investment to turn what has long been an agricultural powerhouse into a global chip manufacturing hub.</p><p>If you'd like to contact the programme, our...

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2026 January 22

Hope is a Verb

Hope is a Verb

<p>Hope is a disciplined relationship with the future that makes action possible despite uncertainty…something I’m implicitly confident we could all use a little more of. </p><p>George G talks about how uncertain times demand personal agency, and an understanding that success is never a straight path. Hope can be your secret weapon for getting what you want and need!</p><p>George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: <br>https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 </p><p>Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate...

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2026 January 28

Copy This Email Style, It’ll Blow Up Your Business

Copy This Email Style, It’ll Blow Up Your Business

<p>If you're tired of stressing over what to write in your emails, wasting hours on design, and still not making the sales you want, you're about to discover the most powerful email strategy you've never heard of.</p><p>This isn’t guesswork. This is a tried-and-tested formula that’s quietly made millions in sales, built massive trust with subscribers, and helped coaches, course creators, and online entrepreneurs turn their email list into a profit machine.</p><p>Forget what you’ve heard about complicated sequences, AI-generated newsletters, and long-winded value bombs. This method is simple, real, and wildly effect...

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2025 December 25

Unveiling Creative AI: Insights with Maya Ackerman

Unveiling Creative AI: Insights with Maya Ackerman

<p >In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by the Learnovate Centre, Aidan McCullen speaks with world-renowned AI researcher and Creative Machines author Maya Ackerman about the rise of generative AI and its impact on human creativity.</p> <p > </p> <p >The conversation explores the hidden history of AI-generated creativity, from early computational creativity pioneers to modern large language models. Maya explains how scientists define creativity — novelty, value, and surprise — and how machines are beginning to operate inside that same creative space.</p> <p > </p> <p >The episode also examines the capabilities and limitations of generative AI, the ethica...

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2026 February 1

Design for How People Learn with Julie Dirksen

Design for How People Learn with Julie Dirksen

In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we dive deep into the principles of effective learning with special guest Julie Dirksen, author of 'Design for How People Learn' and 'Talk to the Elephant.' Julie and host explore topics such as designing impactful learning experiences, the role of habit formation, and the importance of understanding learner objectives. Julie shares insights on overcoming resistance to change, leveraging AI in learning, and the importance of bridging knowledge gaps. This engaging conversation is a must-watch for educators, instructional designers, and leaders aiming to create meaningful...

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2025 July 15

Exploring Learning Innovation with Graham Brown-Martin

Exploring Learning Innovation with Graham Brown-Martin

<p>In this episode, we delve into the world of learning innovation with Graham Brown-Martin, author of 'Learning Reimagined'. Graham shares his journey from working on mainframe computers at the Open University to pioneering educational technology in the 1980s. We explore key topics such as the contrast between instructionism and constructionism, the evolution of the education system, the impact of neurodiversity, and the future of work in the age of automation. Graham's unique insights highlight the need for a systemic transformation in education and the crucial role of diverse thinking in driving innovation. Join us for an enlightening conversation on...

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2025 April 2

Part 1: Darwinbox’s Rohit Chennamaneni on leading without a CEO, the ‘show don’t tell’ product mindset, and why resilience beats intelligence

Part 1: Darwinbox’s Rohit Chennamaneni on leading without a CEO, the ‘show don’t tell’ product mindset, and why resilience beats intelligence

<p><br>In part 1 of the 50th episode of First Principles, Rohit Chennamaneni, co-founder of Darwinbox, joins the show to talk about what changes after the early chaos of a startup fades.</p><p><br>He explains how Darwinbox has operated without a CEO for years, how the 3 founders divide ownership of decisions instead of debating everything together, and why this structure helped them move faster as the company grew.</p><p>Rohit also gets specific about product building. He talks about designing HR software that does not need training sessions or long explanations, why adoption matters more than feature...

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2026 January 12

Episode 596 - Leading with the End in Mind

Episode 596 - Leading with the End in Mind

Leading with the end in mind helps leaders make clearer decisions, avoid short term traps, and build outcomes they are proud to stand behind. This episode breaks down how long term thinking shapes stronger leadership behavior.<br /><br />Host: Paul Falavolito<br />Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTube<br /><br />View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com<br /><br />Books by Paul Falavolito<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG<br />The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf<br />The 7 M...

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2026 January 27

Copy This Email Style That Makes Sales (Email Copywriting Masterclass)

Copy This Email Style That Makes Sales (Email Copywriting Masterclass)

<p>How do you write emails that appeal to people who will actually buy from you? Not just people who reply with kind words. Not just people who say they enjoyed your email. But people who are ready to take action and spend money.</p><p>Most email marketing creates goodwill, not sales. And while goodwill is nice, it does not pay the bills.</p><p>There is a very simple switch you can make in how you write your emails that changes this completely. Once you understand it, your emails start producing sales naturally, without feeling pushy or awkward.<...

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2026 January 21

Part 2: Indiagold's Deepak Abbot on turning a nation's 'dead asset' into credit scores and working capital

Part 2: Indiagold's Deepak Abbot on turning a nation's 'dead asset' into credit scores and working capital

<p><br>Hello, listeners, and welcome back to First Principles, Episode 48, or the 7th episode of season 3. This is part 2 of the conversation.</p><p><br>The host, Rohin Dharmakumar, first crossed paths with Deepak Abbot back in April 2015, even before The Ken had been founded. Rohin was chasing down an insightful breakdown of the tech ecosystem's huge user numbers during the Free Basics debate, and Deepak, a veteran operator and former product head at Paytm, was the go-to source for his data-filled, analytical posts.</p><p><br>That same data-driven curiosity is what led Deepak to walk away from...

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2025 November 17

Integrating AI and Gamification for Engaging Education: Insights from Kahoot!'s Sean D'Arcy

Integrating AI and Gamification for Engaging Education: Insights from Kahoot!'s Sean D'Arcy

<p >In this episode of Inside Learning, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, host Aidan McCullen is joined by Sean D'Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!—Europe’s largest EdTech platform.</p> <p >They explore the post-pandemic challenges in education, including dwindling student attention and motivation, and how tools like Kahoot! are helping teachers reimagine engagement through gamification, interactivity, and now AI.</p> <p >Sean shares how Kahoot! supports both K-12 and higher education through AI-powered quiz creation, student-led learning, and real-time feedback. The conversation also dives into the role of AI in personalized education, how workplace learning is evol...

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2025 November 29

Episode 598 - Strategy in One Sentence

Episode 598 - Strategy in One Sentence

Clear strategy creates alignment, momentum, and better decisions. In this episode, Paul explains why every leader needs a one sentence strategy and how clarity eliminates confusion and burnout.<br /><br />Host: Paul Falavolito<br />Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTube<br /><br />View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com<br /><br />Books by Paul Falavolito<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG<br />The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8...

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2026 January 29

Episode 600 - The New Wave of Digital Leadership Tools

Episode 600 - The New Wave of Digital Leadership Tools

Digital leadership tools are reshaping how accountability, transparency, and decision making show up at work. This episode explains how strong leaders use modern tools to expose problems, speed decisions, and lead with clarity instead of control.<br /><br /> Host: Paul Falavolito<br /> Connect with me on your favorite platform: https://www.facebook.com/paulf..., https://x.com/paulfalavolito, https://www.instagram.com/paul..., https://www.tiktok.com/@paul_falavolito, https://www.linkedin.com/in/pa..., https://substack.com/@paulfalavolito?utm_source=user-menu, https://bsky.app/profile/pfala..., https://www.threads.com/@paulfalavolito, https://linktr.ee/paulfalavoli..., https://www.youtube.com...

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2026 January 31

The Price of Kindness

The Price of Kindness

<p>Did you know it’s now a crime to de-claw your cat in California?</p><p>George G talks about how the best of intentions can lead to the worst outcomes, where compassion and common sense fit in, how to interrogate your value system, and why everything matters!</p><p>George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: <br>https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 </p><p>Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: MyMeaningfulFew.com</p><p>You...

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2026 February 1

How country music became cool

How country music became cool

<p>Country music is in the midst of a grand renaissance. The genre - whose popularity was previously confined to the American South - is now climbing the charts, grabbing the attention of Gen Z audiences, and changing the perception of what it means to be a country listener. Streaming of the genre in the US rose by nearly 110% in the five years to 2024. And it’s taking over markets all around the world. In the UK, the genre more than doubled its share of the singles market in two years. And Australia is now the third largest country music ma...

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2026 January 27

2. Girl Scout Cookies

2. Girl Scout Cookies

<p>How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett digs in. This episode was originally published on January 29th, 2023.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2026 January 5

Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur

Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur

<p>Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur</p> <p>What if the best way to learn isn’t to get it right the first time—but to fail first?</p> <p>In this episode of Inside Learning, we’re joined by Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure. Kapur introduces a radical shift in how we think about education and training: instead of shielding learners from mistakes, we should intentionally design for failure as the gateway to deep understanding.</p> <p>We explore:</p> Why traditional Direct Instructionoften fails even when delivered by excellent teachers. How novices “can’t see wha...

23 min

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2025 September 18

Part 1: Kalpana Morparia on the culture of dissent, the 90-day NYSE race, and why ambition requires self-redundancy

Part 1: Kalpana Morparia on the culture of dissent, the 90-day NYSE race, and why ambition requires self-redundancy

<p>Hello, listeners, and welcome back to part 1 of the 51st episode of First Principles.</p><p>Ms. Kalpana Morparia reached out to us via email after the bro-ification episode. It was the most pleasant surprise and we immediately knew we had to get her on the podcast.</p><p>Here's someone who joined ICICI in 1975 as a lawyer, had absolutely no background in finance, and was then asked to run Treasury. She was terrified but her colleagues told her: "You do not say no to Mr. Kamath and live to have a great career in ICICI."</p><p>So...

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2026 February 2

Disney Spent $4.4 Billion to Learn This Email Marketing Mistake (I'll teach you in 14 mins for free)

Disney Spent $4.4 Billion to Learn This Email Marketing Mistake (I'll teach you in 14 mins for free)

<p>Imagine spending $4.4 billion, yes, billion with a B on a shiny, magical dream project, only to nearly watch it flop. That’s what happened to Disney when they opened their Paris theme park. They had the magic, the money, the characters, the castles… but they almost lost it all. Why? Because of a massive marketing mistake.</p><p>Now here’s where it gets real: coaches and course creators are making the exact same mistake every single day. You could have the best product in the world, the most powerful transformation, the juiciest offer, but if you mess this up, it...

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2026 January 14

10. Michelin Stars

10. Michelin Stars

<p>Only the finest restaurants have a chance to bask in their glow. Sometimes, it’s a bit too bright. Zachary Crockett squints at the menu. This episode was originally published on July 16th, 2023.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2026 February 2

Episode 593 - How Small Wins Stack into Big Leadership Moves

Episode 593 - How Small Wins Stack into Big Leadership Moves

Small leadership wins compound into trust, credibility, and influence over time. This episode breaks down why consistent, everyday leadership actions matter more than bold gestures when pressure hits.<br /><br />Host: Paul Falavolito<br />Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTube<br /><br />View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com<br /><br />Books by Paul Falavolito<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG<br />The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8...

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2026 January 24

120. An update on the show

120. An update on the show

<p>The Economics of Everyday Things is going on an indefinite hiatus.</p><p> </p>SOURCES:Zachary Crockett, host of The Economic of Everyday Things.<p> </p>RESOURCES:Zachary Crockett on Substack.<p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2025 December 29

How Does System Change Actually Work? The 3 Rules That Accelerate Net Zero Without Going Solo

How Does System Change Actually Work? The 3 Rules That Accelerate Net Zero Without Going Solo

<p>In this essential and clarifying solo episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow demystifies one of sustainability's most intimidating concepts (system change) by walking listeners through a practical framework from Nigel Topping's Race to Zero TED Talk that has been stuck on her office wall for years. </p><p>With three simple visual rules (ambition loops, exponential goals, and shared action pathways), Emma transforms system change from an abstract scary concept into actionable strategy that helps businesses set appropriate ambition levels, plan for technological disruption properly, and avoid the painful trap of plowing their furrow solo whilst competitors...

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2026 January 26

This Has REPLACED Sales Calls for High Ticket Coaching

This Has REPLACED Sales Calls for High Ticket Coaching

<p>If you’re a coach selling a high-ticket program, this might be the most important thing you read all year.</p><p>Because there’s a brand new way to close $10,000 clients. It doesn’t use sales calls. It doesn’t require a closer. And it doesn’t rely on pressure or pushy tactics.</p><p>Instead, it works by showing your dream clients exactly what it’s like to be coached by you before they ever pay a penny.</p><p>It’s working right now. It’s real. And it’s completely changing how high-ticket sales are done.</p><p>Let’s...

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2026 January 7

The 80-25 Rule: Why You Only Need to Activate 25% of Your Workforce to Transform Sustainability Culture

The 80-25 Rule: Why You Only Need to Activate 25% of Your Workforce to Transform Sustainability Culture

<p>In this game-changing solo episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow reveals the counterintuitive strategy that's transforming how organisations achieve climate action: forget trying to convince everyone and focus on activating just 25% of your workforce to create unstoppable momentum.</p><p>Emma unpacks the frustrating paradox facing sustainability professionals everywhere: if 80% of UK adults care about climate change (DESNZ 2025) and 73% of businesses say they're prioritising net zero (Net Zero Business Census 2025), why does driving action feel so impossibly difficult? </p><p>The answer lies in understanding tipping points, social norming, and the critical mass needed to shift organisational...

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2025 December 1

Part 1: Trilegal's Rahul Matthan on the firm, the partnership, and the principles

Part 1: Trilegal's Rahul Matthan on the firm, the partnership, and the principles

<p>In this episode, Rohin Dharmakumar sits down with Rahul Matthan, a co-founder of Trilegal, one of India’s largest and most successful full-service law firms. While Rahul starts by questioning if a lawyer can be an entrepreneur, the conversation unfolds into a masterclass on the patient, principled art of building a lasting institution.</p><p>Rahul provides a rare, inside look into the unique challenges of building a professional services firm—a business where the people are the product. He breaks down the counterintuitive models Trilegal adopted to foster a culture of collaboration over individual stardom. We explore their radi...

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2025 September 15

25 to 30 Years Old: Years That Decide Your Next Decade | Hamza Selfimprovement

25 to 30 Years Old: Years That Decide Your Next Decade | Hamza Selfimprovement

<p>25 to 30 Years Old: Years That Decide Your Next DecadeHamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads alongside Hamza Advanced episodes & FULL GUIDES!Follow The Podcast Right Now & Turn On The Notifications.Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your self-improvement journey!--- ------------------</p><p>---------</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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2026 February 1

Road To 100 Series: Season 3 - Finding Our Voice

Road To 100 Series: Season 3 - Finding Our Voice

Road To 100 Series – Season 3 | Finding Our VoiceSeason 3 marked a real turning point for Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast.This was the season where the numbers started to grow and, for the first time, people were reaching out asking could they come on the show. The conversations were landing, the message was resonating, and it became clear that what we were building was connecting with the trade community.We began to mix things up creatively and started to truly own our craft, improving our storytelling, sharpening our interviewing style, and letting conversations flow more naturally. Season 3 was about confidence, rhythm, and le...

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2026 January 17

Don't Waste Good Food: Fighting Food Insecurity and Climate Crisis in the Caribbean with Sian Cuffey-Young

Don't Waste Good Food: Fighting Food Insecurity and Climate Crisis in the Caribbean with Sian Cuffey-Young

<p>In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow sits down with Sian Cuffey-Young, founder of SAEL Environmental in Trinidad and Tobago, to explore the intersection of food waste, food security, and climate action in Caribbean island states.</p><p>With 20 years of experience in waste management and a mission statement that "waste is sexy," Sian brings infectious energy and unflinching honesty to one of the most overlooked sustainability challenges: the fact that our largest waste stream receives the least attention whilst people go hungry.</p><p>Sian's journey into food waste began with composting...

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2026 January 5

How global conflict's changing air travel

How global conflict's changing air travel

<p>Global conflict areas are growing.</p><p>One of the world’s largest airline groups has told Business Daily that airspace closures, due to war zones, are now forcing substantial rerouting of flights. </p><p>Lufthansa says the ban on using Russian and Ukrainian airspace is having a measurable cost impact on its long haul network, with typical detours of one to two hours.</p><p>A recent Conflict Intensity index report shows that areas affected by armed fighting have grown by 89% over the past five years, that's one and a half times the size of the European Union.</p>...

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2026 January 26

Just Do It...But How?

Just Do It...But How?

<p>Marcus Aurelius instructed “Do not disturb yourself by imagining your whole life at once.” Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy. They fail because they’re overwhelmed by a future that hasn’t happened yet.</p><p>George G talks about overcoming overwhelm, determining what deserves focus, and executing happily!</p><p>George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: <br>https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 </p><p>Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: MyMeaningf...

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2026 January 24

Life Update: I Miss The Old Hamza | Hamza Selfimprovement

Life Update: I Miss The Old Hamza | Hamza Selfimprovement

<p>Life Update: I Miss The Old HamzaHamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads alongside Hamza Advanced episodes & FULL GUIDES!Follow The Podcast Right Now & Turn On The Notifications.Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your self-improvement journey!-------- -----------------------</p><p>---------------</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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2026 February 2

Inside B&Q's Net Zero Transformation: From Plant Pots to Supplier Collaboration, How to Make Sustainability Stick

Inside B&Q's Net Zero Transformation: From Plant Pots to Supplier Collaboration, How to Make Sustainability Stick

<p>In this practical and inspiring episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow sits down with Sanita Garley, Net Zero Transition Plan Lead at B&Q, to explore the often-discussed but rarely-demonstrated journey from setting net zero targets to actually implementing change across a major retail organisation.</p><p>With over 20 years in buying and product development before transitioning into sustainability three years ago, Sanita brings a refreshingly commercial perspective to the sustainability challenge, proving that expertise in carbon science matters far less than understanding how to get things done within business realities.</p><p>Sanita's transition into sustainability...

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2025 December 22

3. My Sharona

3. My Sharona

<p>Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out. This episode was originally published on February 2nd, 2023.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2026 January 8

S8 E9 - Sign Of The Times with Harry Maharaj

S8 E9 - Sign Of The Times with Harry Maharaj

This episode marks a huge milestone for the podcast, 100 episodes. Stephen and Keith celebrate it with a conversation that perfectly reflects what the show is all about: real stories, real people, and real journeys.For this landmark episode, they sit down with Harry Maharaj of Kilkenny Architectural Salvage, who shares the evolution of one of Ireland’s most distinctive salvage yards. Harry talks through the family legacy behind the business, his personal journey within it, and how architectural salvage has shifted from being viewed as scrap to becoming a cornerstone of sustainable, character-led design.The conversation explores the importance of au...

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2026 January 12

Top 5 Carbon-Cutting Switches: Simple Actions That Slash Your Carbon Footprint (Plus £332 in Savings and Bonuses)

Top 5 Carbon-Cutting Switches: Simple Actions That Slash Your Carbon Footprint (Plus £332 in Savings and Bonuses)

<p>In this action-packed solo episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow delivers exactly what sustainability-conscious listeners have been asking for: five straightforward switches that make the biggest dent in your personal carbon footprint, complete with referral codes, money-off promotions, and practical bonus links worth £332 to remove every excuse for inaction.</p><h1>Top 5 Carbon‑Cutting Hacks</h1><h2>1. Switch Bank 💰🌍</h2><p>One of the biggest instant switches you can make - though it’s rarely included in carbon footprint tools!</p>£10k saved in a high‑street bank (e.g. HSBC, Barclays) = over 2 tonnes CO₂The same amount with Nati...

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2025 December 15

Copper theft: A growing economic problem

Copper theft: A growing economic problem

<p>Demand has been surging for copper around the world - from renewable energy projects, to AI data centres, to infrastructure networks. </p><p>Production, however, has struggled to keep pace, pushing prices close to record highs in late 2025 and early 2026.</p><p>As the value of the metal has risen, criminals have increasingly targeted copper for theft - stripping it from telephone cables, railway power lines and solar panels. The resulting damage and disruption is costing economies billions.</p><p>If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk</p><...

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2026 January 28

Watch This If You’re Inconsistent On Self Improvement | Hamza Selfimprovement

Watch This If You’re Inconsistent On Self Improvement | Hamza Selfimprovement

<p>Watch This If You’re Inconsistent On Self ImprovementHamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads alongside Hamza Advanced episodes & FULL GUIDES!Follow The Podcast Right Now & Turn On The Notifications.Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your self-improvement journey!------------------------------- --------------------</p><p>--------</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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2026 February 1

He Who Waits, Masturbates | Hamza Selfimprovement

He Who Waits, Masturbates | Hamza Selfimprovement

<p>He Who Waits, Masturbates</p><p>Hamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads alongside Hamza Advanced episodes & FULL GUIDES!</p><p>Follow The Podcast Right Now & Turn On The Notifications.</p><p>Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your self-improvement journey!</p><p>--------</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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2026 February 1

Episode 597 - Fixing the “Us vs. Them” Culture Divide

Episode 597 - Fixing the “Us vs. Them” Culture Divide

“Fixing the Us vs. Them Culture Divide” explains how leadership behavior, communication, and consistency determine whether teams unite or fracture. This episode gives practical steps leaders can use immediately to rebuild trust and alignment.<br /><br />Host: Paul Falavolito<br />Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTube<br /><br />View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com<br /><br />Books by Paul Falavolito<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG<br />The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Surviv...

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2026 January 28

Part 1: Ixigo's Aloke Bajpai on using empathy, customer experience, and resilience to both survive and thrive

Part 1: Ixigo's Aloke Bajpai on using empathy, customer experience, and resilience to both survive and thrive

<p>Hello and welcome back to First Principles. This is the part 1 of the 49th episode since we started, or the 8th episode of season 3.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO of Ixigo, one of India's fastest-growing and most downloaded travel platforms. While most Indian OTAs followed the Western template of flights-first followed by hotels, Aloke and his co-founder Rajnish took a radically different path. The one that would take nearly 14 years before Ixigo became a full-blown OTA.</p><p>Aloke takes us through Ixigo's unconventional journey, starting as a meta-search engine in 2007...

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2025 December 15

I’ve been on a dopamine detox for a few days, here's an interesting realization | Hamza Selfimprovement

I’ve been on a dopamine detox for a few days, here's an interesting realization | Hamza Selfimprovement

<p>I’ve been on a dopamine detox for a few days, here's an interesting realization</p> <p></p><p>Hamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads alongside Hamza Advanced episodes & FULL GUIDES!</p><p>Follow The Podcast Right Now & Turn On The Notifications.</p><p>Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your self-improvement journey!</p> <p>---</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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2026 February 1

S8 E9 - Sign Of The Times with Harry Maharaj

S8 E9 - Sign Of The Times with Harry Maharaj

This episode marks a huge milestone for the podcast, 100 episodes. Stephen and Keith celebrate it with a conversation that perfectly reflects what the show is all about: real stories, real people, and real journeys.For this landmark episode, they sit down with Harry Maharaj of Kilkenny Architectural Salvage, who shares the evolution of one of Ireland’s most distinctive salvage yards. Harry talks through the family legacy behind the business, his personal journey within it, and how architectural salvage has shifted from being viewed as scrap to becoming a cornerstone of sustainable, character-led design.The conversation explores the importance of au...

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2026 January 12

An Innocent Bystander (Don’t Be This in Your Own Life)

An Innocent Bystander (Don’t Be This in Your Own Life)

<p>No doubt you’ve heard that life is shaped by our interactions with others—but have you ever stopped to consider the role your decisions play inside those moments? </p><p>George G explores why a good life isn’t built by perfect circumstances, but by making meaningful decisions in real time, how indecision quietly shapes our fate, and how focusing on the Meaningful Few restores clarity, agency, and direction.</p><p>George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: <br>https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 </p><p>Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful...

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2026 January 30

Episode 601 - The Power of Stopping Mid-Sentence

Episode 601 - The Power of Stopping Mid-Sentence

In this episode, Paul Falavolito explains why intentional silence and stopping mid-sentence can be one of the strongest tools a leader uses. Learn how restraint builds accountability, sharpens influence, and changes the dynamic in meetings and conversations.<br /><br />Host: Paul Falavolito<br />Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTube<br /><br />View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com<br /><br />Books by Paul Falavolito<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG<br />The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf<br />T...

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2026 February 1

From Drained to Driven: A Year‑End Straight Talking Reset

From Drained to Driven: A Year‑End Straight Talking Reset

<p>In this powerful year-end compilation episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow revisits the three solo episodes that resonated most strongly with listeners in 2025, addressing the thorniest challenges facing sustainability professionals today.</p><p>From navigating conversations with climate sceptics to avoiding the "evangelical trap" that alienates colleagues, to breaking free from the paralysis caused by knowing business-as-usual will not save us, these episodes tackle the psychological and practical barriers that prevent meaningful climate action.</p><p>After training over 800 people in carbon literacy and working in the sustainability sector for nearly 30 years, Emma knows that technical knowledge...

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2025 December 29

New Boss, Same As the Old Boss

New Boss, Same As the Old Boss

<p>No doubt you’ve promised yourself that this year will be different—but have you ever noticed how quickly the “new you” starts acting like the old one? </p><p>George G breaks down why most New Year’s resolutions fail, how real change isn’t about adding more but stripping away what no longer belongs, and why meeting the “new boss” requires dismantling the old system first—through the lens of The Meaningful Few.</p><p>George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: <br>https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 </p><p>Feeling busy but unfulf...

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2026 January 27

The Traffic Source That Brings In Paying Coaching Clients (Not Freeloaders)

The Traffic Source That Brings In Paying Coaching Clients (Not Freeloaders)

<p>Think a huge audience is the only way to build a real coaching business? Think again. A thriving, profitable business doesn’t come from chasing followers or posting every day. It comes from reaching the right people — the ones who already want help and are ready to pay for it.</p><p>There’s a better way to grow. A smarter way. It starts with zero and leads to real results. No ads. No complex tech. No social media grind.</p><p>It all begins with building an email list of people who are ready to take action. Not just a...

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2025 December 10

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

<p>No doubt you’ve asked yourself “what if” more times than you can count—but have you ever stopped to consider what that hesitation is really costing you? </p><p>George G explores why we don’t fear failure as much as we fear discovering our own capability, how fear disguises itself as wisdom, and why deciding what matters is the first step toward a meaningful life.</p><p>George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: <br>https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 </p><p>Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify wh...

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2026 February 2

4. Used Hotel Soaps

4. Used Hotel Soaps

<p>Hotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? Zachary Crockett discovers what happens when we love ’em and leave ’em. This episode was originally published on February 12th, 2023.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2026 January 12

Why She Was Interested At First, Then Pulled Away | Hamza Selfimprovement

Why She Was Interested At First, Then Pulled Away | Hamza Selfimprovement

<p>Why She Was Interested At First, Then Pulled Away</p> <p></p><p>Hamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads alongside Hamza Advanced episodes & FULL GUIDES!</p><p>Follow The Podcast Right Now & Turn On The Notifications.</p><p>Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your self-improvement journey!</p> <p>---</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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2026 February 1

The Road To 100: Season 1 Where It All Began

The Road To 100: Season 1 Where It All Began

Season 1 is where it all began.Before the studio upgrades, the big guests, and 100 episodes of stripped-back conversations, there was simply an idea: to have honest, unfiltered chats about life in the trade. The good, the bad, and the bits no one really talks about.In this bonus compilation episode, Stephen and Keith take a look back at Season 1, revisiting the conversations, topics, and guests that helped get Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast off the ground.You’ll hear moments from early chats that set the tone for the podcast:Real conversations about life on the toolsThe realities of running a...

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2026 January 14

More Will Take Everything You Give It (Episode 2500)

More Will Take Everything You Give It (Episode 2500)

<p>Hi. My name is George.<br>And I do too many things.</p><p>In this landmark 2,500th episode of LifeBlood, George Grombacher reflects on the quiet force that shapes modern life: more.</p><p>More commitments.<br>More projects.<br>More noise.<br>More responsibility—often without a clear decision.</p><p>Building on the confession and recovery framework introduced in Episode #2500’s companion conversation, this episode explores why “more” never stabilizes on its own, why subtraction feels so uncomfortable, and why meaning does not emerge naturally—it must be protected.</p><p>Using examples from bureaucracy, leadership, and everyd...

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2026 January 26

America's affordability question

America's affordability question

<p>In the second of two programmes, we look at Donald Trump's record on the economy one year into his second presidential term. Today, we are asking is the United States still facing a cost of living crunch?</p><p>Its economy - the largest in the world - is still growing faster than most others and the stock markets are hitting record highs, yet many Americans say they are still struggling to make ends meet. What's going on? We get the view from our North America business correspondent, Samira Hussain; a data scientist; an economist; and consumers from across...

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2026 January 20

Road To 100 Series: Season 4 - Video Games

Road To 100 Series: Season 4 - Video Games

Season 4 was a big one for us.<br />In this compilation episode, we look back at some of the best moments from Season 4 as part of our Road to 100 Series. From the standout guest interviews to classic Overload Segment chats that had us laughing, debating, and thinking out loud.<br />This season marked a huge turning point for The Stripped Back Podcast. For the first time, we introduced video interviews, taking the podcast in a completely new direction. With that came new challenges, getting comfortable in front of the camera, figuring out lighting setups, re-learning sound, and adapting our flow...

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2026 January 19

Episode 599 - Replacing Self-Doubt with Data-Driven Confidence

Episode 599 - Replacing Self-Doubt with Data-Driven Confidence

In Episode 599 of the 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul Falavolito explains how leaders can replace self doubt with data driven confidence to improve decision making and close dangerous culture divides. This episode delivers practical ways to use evidence, patterns, and clarity to lead with calm authority.<br /><br />Host: Paul Falavolito<br />Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTube<br /><br />View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com<br /><br />Books by Paul Falavolito<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG<br />The L...

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2026 January 30

8. Delaware License Plates

8. Delaware License Plates

<p>Vanity plates might be 2KUL4U, but in the Blue Hen State, low-digit plates command high-digit prices. Zachary Crockett sums up a big market in a small state. This episode was originally published on June 2nd, 2023.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2026 January 26

How To Reach Thousands Of Businesses Through Authentic Sustainability Marketing

How To Reach Thousands Of Businesses Through Authentic Sustainability Marketing

<p>In this insightful and energising episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow sits down with Crista Buznea, Head of Sustainability Marketing at Ecologi, to explore how effective communication can transform sustainability from a worthy burden into an engaging, dopamine-filled journey that drives real business action.</p><p>With a background spanning tourism marketing at Heathrow and TUI before transitioning into sustainability leadership, Crista brings unique perspective on what actually works when trying to bring sustainability to the masses through authentic storytelling, strategic listening, and remarkably, the occasional use of negative messaging.</p><p>Crista's career transformation began during...

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2026 January 19

Debunking AI Myths: Insights from Sangeet Paul Choudary on the Future of Work

Debunking AI Myths: Insights from Sangeet Paul Choudary on the Future of Work

<p>Welcome to another episode of The Inside Learning Podcast brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, where we explore the impact of AI on the future of work. In this episode, we are joined by Sangeet Paul Choudary, the author of 'Reshuffle,' to debunk common fallacies about AI, such as 'AI won't take your job, but somebody using AI will.' </p> <p>Sangeet dives deep into understanding how AI restructuring workflows, altering organizational logic, and redistributing power. Using real-life examples from various industries, he explains how we should refocus from task-level to system-level thinking to truly understand t...

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2025 October 10

Why you buy what you buy

Why you buy what you buy

<p>We lift the curtain on how everyone from toothpaste brands to the United Nations is using science to influence your choices in ways you’re probably not aware of. Behavioural science has even made its way into TV drama. </p><p>How does it work? And why is it so effective?</p><p>If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk</p><p>Presented and produced by Rowan Bridge</p><p>Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From sm...

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2026 January 29

Contingent Leadership with Victoria Pelletier

Contingent Leadership with Victoria Pelletier

<p>In this episode, we discuss the concept of contingent leadership with Victoria Pelletier, author of 'Influence Unleashed' and 'Unstoppable.' We delve into Apple's history with Steve Jobs to illustrate the evolving nature of leadership and the necessity for businesses to adopt flexible, future-oriented workforce strategies. Victoria shares insights on the importance of combining talent acquisition methods, the gig economy, and the need for a mindset shift in both leadership and HR practices. Additionally, she emphasizes the role of personal branding and innovation in today's dynamic work environment. Tune in to learn how to future-proof your workforce and adapt...

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2025 May 3

Episode 594 - 72-Hour Crisis Recovery Roadmap

Episode 594 - 72-Hour Crisis Recovery Roadmap

A practical leadership guide to navigating the first 72 hours after a crisis, focusing on stabilization, communication, accountability, and trust rebuilding. Designed for leaders who need clear actions when pressure is highest.<br /><br />Host: Paul Falavolito<br />Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTube<br /><br />View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com<br /><br />Books by Paul Falavolito<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG<br />The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bi...

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2026 January 25

The Brain, Learning, and the Future of Work with Dr. Helena Boschi

The Brain, Learning, and the Future of Work with Dr. Helena Boschi

<p>In this episode of 'Inside Learning,' brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, Dr. Helena Boschi, author of 'Why We Do What We Do,' delves into the mysteries of the human brain and its pivotal role in learning and behavior. Host Aidan McCullen explores with Dr. Boschi the brain's function as a 'prediction machine,' its adaptation in the digital age, and the impacts of technology on cognitive abilities and attention spans. Key insights include practical neuroscience-backed techniques for enhancing learning and memory, the importance of physical exercise, and maintaining social connections for brain health. Dr. Boschi...

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2025 June 9

The New Funnel High-Ticket Coaches Use Instead of Webinars

The New Funnel High-Ticket Coaches Use Instead of Webinars

<p>If you sell a coaching program priced between $2,000 and $8,000, you’ve probably followed the usual advice: host a webinar, book strategy calls, and nurture leads over weeks of emails or DMs. It’s time-intensive, often unpredictable, and easy to burn out.</p><p>Now imagine skipping all of that, no live events, no calls, no outreach, and still converting total strangers into high-ticket buyers.</p><p>That’s what the Reward Funnel is built for. It turns cold traffic into high-ticket buyers through a self-paced journey, no calls, no DMs, no pressure. If you want a simpler way to sell...

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2026 February 2

6. T. rex Skeletons

6. T. rex Skeletons

<p>How do they emerge from the Upper Cretaceous period to end up in natural-history museums and private collections? Zachary Crockett digs for answers. This episode was originally published on June 18th, 2023.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2026 January 19

The man who built Africa's largest AI firm

The man who built Africa's largest AI firm

<p>From the deserts of Tunisia to the boardrooms of global tech giants, we meet Karim Beguir, the mathematician who turned two laptops and 2000 dollars into Africa’s biggest AI firm. </p><p>We hear how his company, Instadeep, caught the attention of Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, and how it helped to track dangerous new variants in the Covid pandemic using large language models.</p><p>If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk</p><p>Presenter: Ed Butler Producers: Niamh McDermott and Hannah Mullane</p><p>Business Daily is the...

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2026 January 30

What's Next for Venezuela? None. Of. Your. Business

What's Next for Venezuela? None. Of. Your. Business

<p>It’s natural to be curious about events happening all over the world, but our attention is priceless and limited.</p><p>George G talks about how journalism has changed, what happened to investigative journalism, and why it’s incumbent upon us to protect our own peace and monitor what we’re allowing in!</p><p>George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: <br>https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 </p><p>Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more...

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2026 January 23

Part 2: Trilegal's Rahul Matthan on the firm, the partnership, and the principles

Part 2: Trilegal's Rahul Matthan on the firm, the partnership, and the principles

<p>Hello and welcome back to First Principles. This is the 47th episode since we started, or the 6th episode of season 3.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Rahul Matthan, a co-founder of Trilegal, one of India’s largest and most successful full-service law firms. While Rahul starts by questioning if a lawyer can be an entrepreneur, the conversation unfolds into a masterclass on the patient, principled art of building a lasting institution.</p><p>Rahul provides a rare, inside look into the unique challenges of building a professional services firm—a business where the people are the...

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2025 September 22

Do More in Four: The Case for a Four-Day Workweek

Do More in Four: The Case for a Four-Day Workweek

In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we explore the concept of a four-day workweek with experts Joe O'Connor and Jared Lindzon. They discuss the historical roots of the five-day workweek, the productivity and well-being benefits of a shorter workweek, and how AI could reshape our approach to work. Learn how both individuals and organizations can adopt this innovative work model to improve productivity, foster a better work-life balance, and retain talent. Tune in to find out why a four-day workweek isn't just possible, but necessary in today's evolving work environment. 00:00 Introduction t...

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2025 October 31

9. Bowling Alleys

9. Bowling Alleys

<p>Once America’s favorite recreational activity, bowling has been in the gutter for decades. But some surviving alleys are resetting the pins. Zachary Crockett laces up. This episode was originally published on July 9th, 2023.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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2026 January 29

How To Start Self Improvement | Hamza Selfimprovement

How To Start Self Improvement | Hamza Selfimprovement

<p>How To Start Self ImprovementHamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads alongside Hamza Advanced episodes & FULL GUIDES!Follow The Podcast Right Now & Turn On The Notifications.Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your self-improvement journey!--- ----------------------------</p><p>------------------------------</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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2026 February 1

Part 1: Indiagold's Deepak Abbot on turning a nation's 'dead asset' into credit scores and working capital

Part 1: Indiagold's Deepak Abbot on turning a nation's 'dead asset' into credit scores and working capital

<p><br>Hello, listeners, and welcome back to First Principles, Episode 48, or the 7th episode of season 3. This is part 1 of the conversation.</p><p><br>The host, Rohin Dharmakumar, first crossed paths with Deepak Abbot back in April 2015, even before The Ken had been founded. Rohin was chasing down an insightful breakdown of the tech ecosystem's huge user numbers during the Free Basics debate, and Deepak, a veteran operator and former product head at Paytm, was the go-to source for his data-filled, analytical posts.</p><p><br>That same data-driven curiosity is what led Deepak to walk away from...

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2025 November 10

Episode 602 - Conducting a Pre-Mortem to Avoid Disaster

Episode 602 - Conducting a Pre-Mortem to Avoid Disaster

Episode 602 explains how leaders can use pre-mortems to identify risks early, improve decision quality, and avoid preventable failures before they occur.<br /><br />Host: Paul Falavolito<br />Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTube<br /><br />View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com<br /><br />Books by Paul Falavolito<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG<br />The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8y<br />The Leader's Book of Se...

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2026 February 2

Email Subject Line Formula For Coaches

Email Subject Line Formula For Coaches

<p>One tiny change in your emails could explode your sales, and most coaches have no idea it even exists. Want 18 times more sales from your emails? It starts with your subject line.</p><p>You might think the magic is in the body of your email, the offer, the call-to-action, the clever copy. But none of that matters if no one opens your email.</p><p>And what decides that?</p><p>Your subject line.</p><p>It’s your first impression. It’s the blinking sign outside your store. If it doesn’t pop, they don’t stop. If it do...

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2025 December 17

Part 2: Ixigo's Aloke Bajpai on using empathy, customer experience, and resilience to both survive and thrive

Part 2: Ixigo's Aloke Bajpai on using empathy, customer experience, and resilience to both survive and thrive

<p>Hello and welcome back to First Principles. This is the part 2 of the 49th episode since we started, or the 8th episode of season 3.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO of Ixigo, one of India's fastest-growing and most downloaded travel platforms. While most Indian OTAs followed the Western template of flights-first followed by hotels, Aloke and his co-founder Rajnish took a radically different path. The one that would take nearly 14 years before Ixigo became a full-blown OTA.</p><p>Aloke takes us through Ixigo's unconventional journey, starting as a meta-search engine in 2007...

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2025 December 22

If You're Lazy, Choose THIS Video | Hamza Selfimprovement

If You're Lazy, Choose THIS Video | Hamza Selfimprovement

<p>If You're Lazy, Choose THIS VideoHamza Fan Podcast With Old Adonis & Jeffery Animated Daily Uploads alongside Hamza Advanced episodes & FULL GUIDES!Follow The Podcast Right Now & Turn On The Notifications.Listening to this podcast daily will help you to stay locked in throughout your self-improvement journey!---------------------- -----------------------------------</p><p>-------</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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2026 February 1

Road To 100 Series - Season 2 - Continuing To Build

Road To 100 Series - Season 2 - Continuing To Build

Road To 100 Series – Episode 2 | Season 2: Continuing To BuildIn Episode 2 of our Road To 100 series, we take a proper look back at Season 2 of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, a season where the foundations were laid and the momentum really started to build.Still recording audio-only episodes, Season 2 saw us significantly expand our reach, not just across Ireland, but into the UK trade industry as well. We were fortunate to sit down with a number of high-profile guests from across the sector, tackling important conversations and shining a light on topics that matter, with a strong focus on mental health awareness wi...

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2026 January 16

Work On Your Life, Not Just In Your Life

Work On Your Life, Not Just In Your Life

<p>No doubt, you’ve heard the saying, “You have to work on your business, not in your business.” But why not apply that to your life?</p><p>George G talks about how to interrogate your beliefs and assumptions, ask and answer the question “Is there more for me?” and how to start proactively getting what you want!</p><p>George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: <br>https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 </p><p>Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intentio...

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2026 January 29

Building a Career in Sustainability: Why Mastery Beats Passion and How to Navigate the Skills Gap with Nick Valenzia

Building a Career in Sustainability: Why Mastery Beats Passion and How to Navigate the Skills Gap with Nick Valenzia

<p>In this career-focused episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow sits down with Nick Valenzia, co-founder of Leafr (the world's largest marketplace for sustainability skills), to unpack the brutal realities facing sustainability professionals today: unclear career pathways, exhausting job searches, and the dangerous myth that passion alone will get you ahead.</p><p>Nick reveals how Leafr was born from his own frustrating experience trying to freelance in sustainability after his master's degree, unable to find a single platform connecting independent consultants with companies needing short-term expertise.</p><p>Despite launching with an "embarrassing website" (his words), the...

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2025 December 8

Small country, auto giant

Small country, auto giant

<p>When Slovakia was part of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, the cars it made were noisy, thirsty and slow by western standards at the time. But when Volkswagen bought the car-maker Skoda, that was the beginning of a major change. </p><p>Now, Slovakia makes almost a million cars a year and with Volvo opening a factory here in 2027, it’ll be a quarter of a million more. Extraordinary for a country of five million people. </p><p>We visit a factory and find out why this small nation is attracting so much car industry investment. </p><p>If you'd li...

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2026 January 21

AI, Skills Gaps and The Future of Work with Calum Chace

AI, Skills Gaps and The Future of Work with Calum Chace

<p>In this episode of Inside Learning, host Aidan McCullen speaks with Calum Chace, an expert on artificial intelligence and the author of several bestselling books, including 'Surviving AI' and 'Pandora's Brain'. They discuss the concept of two singularities: the Economic Singularity, where AI renders many jobs obsolete, and the Technological Singularity, where AI surpasses human intelligence. Calum highlights the potential impacts of these advancements on society and the necessity for proactive planning to avoid negative outcomes. They also delve into the challenges and opportunities of AI in education and the importance of developing skills for an unpredictable future. Calum...

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2025 March 6

Get 10x More Testimonials! Copy This Automated System For More Sales

Get 10x More Testimonials! Copy This Automated System For More Sales

<p>Tired of chasing testimonials? You're not alone. Most people miss their chance because they ask too late or forget to ask at all. But what if you had a system that grabbed glowing feedback at the perfect time, without you lifting a finger?</p><p>In this guide, you'll learn the exact automated method that pulls in high-quality testimonials fast using simple tools, smart timing, and zero awkward follow-ups. Whether you’re selling courses, memberships, or coaching, this will get your happy customers talking and your sales pages converting like crazy.</p><p>You don’t need to beg for...

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2026 January 29

Part 2: Darwinbox’s Rohit Chennamaneni on leading without a CEO, the ‘show don’t tell’ product mindset, and why resilience beats intelligence

Part 2: Darwinbox’s Rohit Chennamaneni on leading without a CEO, the ‘show don’t tell’ product mindset, and why resilience beats intelligence

<p><br>In the 2nd part of the 50th episode of First Principles, Rohit Chennamaneni, co-founder of Darwinbox, joins the show to talk about what changes after the early chaos of a startup fades.</p><p>He explains how Darwinbox has operated without a CEO for years, how the 3 founders divide ownership of decisions instead of debating everything together, and why this structure helped them move faster as the company grew.</p><p>Rohit also gets specific about product building. He talks about designing HR software that does not need training sessions or long explanations, why adoption matters more than...

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2026 January 19

Episode 595 - Your Brain Is Lying to You

Episode 595 - Your Brain Is Lying to You

Your brain is wired for comfort, not accuracy, and that can quietly derail leadership decisions. This episode breaks down how leaders can recognize mental shortcuts, challenge assumptions, and lead with clarity under pressure.<br /><br />Host: Paul Falavolito<br />Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTube<br /><br />View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com<br /><br />Books by Paul Falavolito<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG<br />The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf<br />The 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Gu...

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2026 January 26

The Overload - End Of Beginning

The Overload - End Of Beginning

In this final episode of 2025, Stephen Buckley reflects on a year of significant growth for Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, highlighting the increase in listeners, the depth of conversations, and the importance of community support. He expresses gratitude for the guests and listeners who have contributed to the podcast's success, celebrates the achievements of the trade community, and looks forward to exciting developments in 2026, including the potential for in-person events. Stephen highlights the connection he has with his Cousin and Co Host Keith, and how the podcast is where it is because of their shared determination to elevate the trade...

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2025 December 17

First Principles, second look: The 2025 wrap

First Principles, second look: The 2025 wrap

<p>What a year it's been.</p><p>After a long hiatus and when we thought we'd closed the curtains for good, First Principles came back in April 2025 for Season 3. And what made this comeback so special? Simple: Rohin was genuinely excited to be back in the interviewing chair.</p><p>That excitement is infectious. It showed up in every conversation and every question. This year, he sat down with eight incredible CEOs and founders who opened up about their journeys, their philosophies, their wins, and their struggles. These were deep, candid conversations about what it really takes to build...

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2025 December 29

Can Starbucks regain its buzz?

Can Starbucks regain its buzz?

<p>It’s probably the world’s best-known coffee chain but just over a year ago, business wasn’t doing well. Sales had slipped, customers were drifting away and the buzz had gone. </p><p>Newly-arrived CEO Brian Niccols was handed a tough task: stop the fall and make the coffee shops somewhere people wanted to return to. </p><p>In an interview with our North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury, he explains why customers are returning and seem to be giving the company another shot. </p><p>If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email addres...

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2026 February 2

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