Best Aidan Smith Podcasts (2024)

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E110 - Aidan & Sam - The final Olympic wrap-up and ridiculous rambles 1:30:10

1h ago1:30:10

1:30:10

Just us this week with our reactions to the Boulder/Lead Olympic finals, if you're interested in our pre-comp predictions or our reactions to the semi-finals then those are both up as Patroon bonus episodes on the Patreon. We also end with 30 minutes of triple distilled idiocy for those who are sick of talking about the Olympics. If you're enjoying…

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We’re BACK! 38:00

2h ago38:00

38:00

On this episode we discuss this upcoming football season and if the Spartans can beat the Vegas over/under at 4.5 games this season. Plus we will give you our Top 5 MSU football moments of all time.

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William 'Bill' Damon - Crafting Purpose and Resilience 1:08:10

1d ago1:08:10

1:08:10

William 'Bill' Damon - Crafting Purpose and Resilience In this episode, we dive deep with William 'Bill' Damon, America's leading expert on adolescence and author of 'The Path to Purpose'. Bill discusses techniques for instilling purpose and fulfilment in today's youth. We explore his extensive research, including collaborative studies with Howard …

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William 'Bill' Damon - Crafting Purpose and Resilience 1:08:11

2d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

William 'Bill' Damon - Crafting Purpose and Resilience In this episode, we dive deep with William 'Bill' Damon, America's leading expert on adolescence and author of 'The Path to Purpose'. Bill discusses techniques for instilling purpose and fulfilment in today's youth. We explore his extensive research, including collaborative studies with Howard …

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E109: Matt Fultz - Sending multiple 8C+s, coaching, tactics and self-doubt 2:24:18

6d ago2:24:18

2:24:18

Big hitter Matt Fultz joins us this week. Matt's climbing resume speaks for itself, he's near the very top of the list when it comes to sending 8C+ boulders. He's achieved a huge amount and yet still it was fascinating to hear that he is not immune to the same moments of self doubt that the rest of us experience. Matt's a great guy and it was a ple…

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Kim, Erin and Jonathan Clark - Leading Through 1:04:56

7d ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Kim, Erin and Jonathan Clark - Leading Through: The New Paradigm of Leadership: Soul, Heart, and Mind In this episode, we delve into a profound moment of opportunity in human history, examining how organisations can harness leadership to help people and communities thrive. The discussion centres on the new book, 'Leading Through: Activating the Sou…

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Kim, Erin and Jonathan Clark - Leading Through 1:04:57

7d ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Kim, Erin and Jonathan Clark - Leading Through: The New Paradigm of Leadership: Soul, Heart, and Mind In this episode, we delve into a profound moment of opportunity in human history, examining how organisations can harness leadership to help people and communities thrive. The discussion centres on the new book, 'Leading Through: Activating the Sou…

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Innovating Corporate KPIs - Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant 35:18

10d ago35:18

35:18

Ellie Charles Mann Hummel Innovating Corporate KPIs - Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant Driving Progress with Mann+Hummel's Hunter Strategy In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, we dive into innovative business practices with Mann+Hummel's CTO/CDO Charles Vaillant and Digital Ventures Manager Ellie Amirnasr. The guests discuss the pit…

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Innovating Corporate KPIs - Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant 35:19

10d ago35:19

35:19

Ellie Charles Mann Hummel Innovating Corporate KPIs - Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant Driving Progress with Mann+Hummel's Hunter Strategy In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, we dive into innovative business practices with Mann+Hummel's CTO/CDO Charles Vaillant and Digital Ventures Manager Ellie Amirnasr. The guests discuss the pit…

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Carol Tavris - Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me 1:15:13

13d ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Carol Tavris - Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me The Psychology of Self-Justification with Carol Tavris In this episode, Aidan McCullen interviews Carol Tavris, co-author of 'Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me),' to explore the intricacies of cognitive dissonance, self-justification, and memory. They investigate why humans find it difficult to admit …

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Carol Tavris - Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me 1:15:14

13d ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Carol Tavris - Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me The Psychology of Self-Justification with Carol Tavris In this episode, Aidan McCullen interviews Carol Tavris, co-author of 'Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me),' to explore the intricacies of cognitive dissonance, self-justification, and memory. They investigate why humans find it difficult to admit …

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E108: Molly Thompson-Smith - Qualifying and preparing for The Olympics! 1:33:26

13d ago1:33:26

1:33:26

Molly has been through a hell of a lot since we last spoke! In that time she has successfully gone through the Olympic Qualifying Series and has booked her place at Paris 2024! We catch up about the hard work and mental pressure it took to get her there as well as what life is like for a member of Team GB. Really cool to be able to get a moment in …

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David Rogers - The Digital Transformation Roadmap Part 2 56:48

20d ago56:48

56:48

David Rogers - The Digital Transformation Roadmap Part 2 Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights from David Rogers In this engaging episode, Aidan sits down with David Rogers, the author of 'The Digital Transformation Roadmap'. They delve into the significant challenges and strategies for digital transformation within organisations. Key topics i…

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David Rogers - The Digital Transformation Roadmap Part 2 56:49

21d ago56:49

56:49

David Rogers - The Digital Transformation Roadmap Part 2 Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights from David Rogers In this engaging episode, Aidan sits down with David Rogers, the author of 'The Digital Transformation Roadmap'. They delve into the significant challenges and strategies for digital transformation within organisations. Key topics i…

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E107: Kyra Condie - Olympics, mindset and the supremacy of dank board training 2:01:21

20d ago2:01:21

2:01:21

A fellow podcast host and forever an Olympian, Kyra joins us and gives insights into her rather British-board-style training roots, her rock trips amidst busy seasons, her preparations for the Olympic games and her process for managing the psychological repercussions. Note: We take no responsibility for any subsequent competition retirement announc…

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#005 - DELTA THE LEO 1:21:08

22d ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Today, we welcome Delta the Leo, a three-time World Dance champion from the vibrant township of Alexandra, South Africa. A self-taught dancer who has risen to global acclaim, Delta is not only an athlete but also a pan-African musical artist, teacher, and motivational speaker. Taking every opportunity she has been granted, to give back to and exten…

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David L. Rogers - The Digital Transformation Roadmap Part 1 56:41

27d ago56:41

56:41

Unlocking Successful Digital Transformation: Insights from David L. Rogers In this episode, David L. Rogers, author of 'The Digital Transformation Roadmap' and 'The Digital Transformation Playbook,' joins Aidan to discuss the critical steps and challenges businesses face in their journey towards digital transformation. Rogers emphasises the importa…

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David L. Rogers - The Digital Transformation Roadmap Part 1 56:42

28d ago56:42

56:42

Unlocking Successful Digital Transformation: Insights from David L. Rogers In this episode, David L. Rogers, author of 'The Digital Transformation Roadmap' and 'The Digital Transformation Playbook,' joins Aidan to discuss the critical steps and challenges businesses face in their journey towards digital transformation. Rogers emphasises the importa…

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E106: Ben Bransby - Getting stronger in your 40s, ticking Stanage and making duct tape hold umbrellas 2:22:01

27d ago2:22:01

2:22:01

Legend of British Climbing Ben Bransby joins us on the pod this week! Ben is definitely not someone to blow his own trumpet but he has climbed very hard in trad, sport in boulder over the years. He's also put up some incredible first ascents, gone on winter expeditions and even competed! He's done it all so we thought we'd ramble on about some of i…

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Business Experiments with Sarah Spoto and Vincent Ducret 31:38

30d ago31:38

31:38

In the latest episode of the Corporate Explorer series, brought to you by Wazoku, we discuss the importance of balancing personal instincts with data and evidence in business decisions. Guests, Product Marketing Manager for Electric Vehicles & Customer Experience with Cadillac, Sarah Spoto and Vincent Ducret from ChangeLogic share their experiences…

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Business Experiments with Sarah Spoto and Vincent Ducret 31:39

1M ago31:39

31:39

In the latest episode of the Corporate Explorer series, brought to you by Wazoku, we discuss the importance of balancing personal instincts with data and evidence in business decisions. Guests, Product Marketing Manager for Electric Vehicles & Customer Experience with Cadillac, Sarah Spoto and Vincent Ducret from ChangeLogic share their experiences…

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Sally Susman - Breaking Through 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

The Power of Communication: Insights from Sally Susman, Author of 'Breaking Through' In this episode, Aiden welcomes Sally Susman, author of 'Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World' to discuss the vital role of communication in professional and personal settings. Sally shares insights from her extensive car…

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Sally Susman - Breaking Through 1:00:48

1M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

The Power of Communication: Insights from Sally Susman, Author of 'Breaking Through' In this episode, Aiden welcomes Sally Susman, author of 'Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World' to discuss the vital role of communication in professional and personal settings. Sally shares insights from her extensive car…

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Moneyball Pro-Am reactions: All aboard the MSU hype train 53:54

1M ago53:54

53:54

Apologies for being away so long (the last podcast was on April 22), but the Spartan Speak podcast is back with a vengeance! With the Moneyball Pro-Am kicking into high gear, Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari discuss MSU's basketball roster, newcomers and returners, and changing dyna…

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E105: Sam & Aidan's Eras tour, genetics, asymmetrical edge controversies and grasshoppers 1:43:13

1M ago1:43:13

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A true ramble pod this week bordering on the irreverent in the opening 20 minutes but we do calm down and have a proper discussion eventually! Amongst some wildly off-topic rambles we chat about climbing genetics and we eventually get to the main topic of the podcast which was to attempt to choose which decade of climbing we would have most liked t…

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Session - 0039 Karl Smith on Healing Trauma and much more....... 50:52

1M ago50:52

50:52

Karl Smith, an international hypnotist based in the UK, has a rich and varied background. Before embarking on his hypnotism career, Karl served 12 years in the British Army, experiencing an array of locations—both breathtaking and challenging—that most travelers would never encounter. Today, he operates on a global stage, leveraging his diverse exp…

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Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff - The Proximity Revolution 1:01:38

1M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

The Proximity Revolution: Transforming Industries and Daily Life In this episode, we delve into the proximity revolution with authors Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff. The discussion centers on how digital technologies are expediting the production and delivery of customized products, services, and experiences, vastly transforming industrie…

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Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff - The Proximity Revolution 1:01:39

1M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

The Proximity Revolution: Transforming Industries and Daily Life In this episode, we delve into the proximity revolution with authors Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff. The discussion centers on how digital technologies are expediting the production and delivery of customized products, services, and experiences, vastly transforming industrie…

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E104: Tom Herbert- Supplements, fueling and nutrition tips from an elite climbing nutritionist 2:38:32

1M ago2:38:32

2:38:32

Tom is back! Tom is a nutritionist that has worked extensively with climbers from all across the grade spectrum. He has a huge wealth of knowledge with all things nutrition but he also has a gift for cutting through the sciencey mumbo-jumbo and offering well simplified and usable advice. We cover a bunch of topics relating to body composition, how …

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EP531 Wendy Smith - Both/And Thinking Part 3 49:43

2M ago49:43

49:43

Understanding Emotional Dynamics for Creative Problem Solving with Wendy Smith In this episode, Aidan is joined by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking,' to discuss the crucial role of emotions in addressing creative tensions and solving tough problems. Wendy emphasises moving beyond cognitive approaches to engage the heart, recognising and…

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EP531 Wendy Smith - Both/And Thinking Part 3 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

Understanding Emotional Dynamics for Creative Problem Solving with Wendy Smith In this episode, Aidan is joined by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking,' to discuss the crucial role of emotions in addressing creative tensions and solving tough problems. Wendy emphasises moving beyond cognitive approaches to engage the heart, recognising and…

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Session - 0038 Stephen McGill on Marketing for Hypnotherapists 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

Today, we have a special guest, Stephen McGill, sharing expert insights on the power of video and digital marketing. We'll dive into the best practices for leveraging different social media platforms—LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok—and the importance of using video content to engage audiences. Stephen also introduces us to Opus.clip, a tool that efficie…

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E103: Sean Bailey - Cutting edge climbing, comps and grading 2:04:35

2M ago2:04:35

2:04:35

This week we were really excited to be joined by Sean Bailey! Sean is one of the world's best climbers. He is right at the cutting edge in both bouldering and sport climbing. We didn't go much into any of that though! We had a general chat about the state of climbing, including comps, grading and media. Definitely one of our 'we do chats not interv…

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EP530 Building an Ecosystem Playbook with Christine Griffin 20:53

2M ago20:53

20:53

Developing an Ecosystem Playbook for Corporate Innovation with Best Buy Case Study In this episode, we delve into the strategies corporate explorers need to develop successful partnerships and co-innovate to deliver value propositions to their consumers. Our guest, Christine Griffin, shares a six-step process for creating an ecosystem playbook, usi…

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EP530 Building an Ecosystem Playbook with Christine Griffin 20:54

2M ago20:54

20:54

Developing an Ecosystem Playbook for Corporate Innovation with Best Buy Case Study In this episode, we delve into the strategies corporate explorers need to develop successful partnerships and co-innovate to deliver value propositions to their consumers. Our guest, Christine Griffin, shares a six-step process for creating an ecosystem playbook, usi…

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Session - 0037 Peter McLaughlin Discovering Spiritual Hypnotherapy 55:17

2M ago55:17

55:17

Peter McLaughlin was a successful entrepreneur who ran his own security guard business, overseeing 50 employees. The nature of his business allowed him to manage it on autopilot with minimal daily input. During a challenging period when medical professionals could not determine the cause or cure for a particular type of leukemia, Peter dedicated 4 …

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Wendy Smith - Both/And Thinking Part 2 47:44

2M ago47:44

47:44

In this episode, we are joined again by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking: Embrace Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems.' Wendy elaborates on the nuances between dilemmas, paradoxes, and tensions, emphasising that these terms are not interchangeable and revealing the psychological and practical implications of recognising an…

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Wendy Smith - Both/And Thinking Part 2 47:45

2M ago47:45

47:45

In this episode, we are joined again by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking: Embrace Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems.' Wendy elaborates on the nuances between dilemmas, paradoxes, and tensions, emphasising that these terms are not interchangeable and revealing the psychological and practical implications of recognising an…

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