Best Alexis Mann Podcasts (2024)

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Bonnie Garmus: Lessons in Chemistry 56:21

1h ago56:21

56:21

After a male colleague took credit for her work, Bonnie Garmus channelled her rage into the unforgettable protagonist of Lessons in Chemistry Elizabeth Zott – a chemist-turned-celebrity cook who surreptitiously teaches housewives to subvert the status quo. With her debut, Bonnie became a multimillion-copy-bestselling novelist, whose novel has also …

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Fragile Democracy 51:27

2d ago51:27

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Australia has been a close ally of the United States since 1940, but what does this mean for contemporary politics when democracy is more fragile than ever? Donald Trump and his attacks on the US electoral system have raised red flags about the strength of American democracy. But in an age of disinformation and civic decline, signs of fragility are…

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E121: When Is The Right Time To Document A Process? 10:40

3d ago10:40

10:40

In this episode of De-stress Your Business, host Alexis Kingsbury discusses the ideal timing for documenting business processes. Sharing insights from his personal experiences and research, Alexis highlights how documentation should be done iteratively and in real-time, rather than as a homework task. He explains the importance of capturing process…

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In Conversation: 2024 Stella Prize Winner Alexis Wright 47:39

7d ago47:39

47:39

“Praiseworthy is mighty in every conceivable way: mighty of scope, mighty of fury, mighty of craft, mighty of humour, mighty of language, mighty of heart.” – Stella Prize Hear from the winner of this year’s Stella Prize, Alexis Wright, as she joins judging panel chair Beejay Silcox in conversation to discuss her creative inspirations, writing proce…

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Kopi Time E128 - Payments trends with Mastercard's David Mann 55:53

8d ago55:53

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We discuss global payment trends with David Mann, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Mastercard. From experiential travel to business events, there has been a dramatic change in consumer preferences since the pandemic, with the rise in cost of living playing a key factor. We talk about the patterns picked up from Mastercard’s extensive data on tra…

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Viet Thanh Nguyen: A Man of Two Faces 50:50

10d ago50:50

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“I am a spy, a sleeper, a spook, a man of two faces”, begins Viet Thanh Nguyen’s debut novel, The Sympathizer, the internationally acclaimed bestseller that was recently adapted into an HBO series starring Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. This duality is also at the heart of Viet’s highly original memoir, A Man of Two Faces, which details with sardo…

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E120: Should You Video Processes or Capture Them as Text? 13:52

10d ago13:52

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In this special episode of 'Destress Your Business,' Alexis Kingsbury, founder of AirManual, announces a hiatus of the podcast and shares insights on whether to use video or text for documenting business processes. He reflects on previous episodes with Marianne Page, Adi Clevitt, Adrienne Dorison, Mike Michalowicz, and Erin Mathie, and discusses th…

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Ann Patchett on Ordinary Joys 59:39

15d ago59:39

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“How other people live is pretty much all I think about,” writes Ann Patchett. Since her breakthrough novel, Bel Canto, won the Women’s Prize for Fiction, Ann’s clever, compelling and expertly crafted portraits of other people’s lives have enamoured readers and critics alike. The author of bookshelf staples like Commonwealth and The Dutch House ret…

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Closing Address: Kate Manne on the Future of Misogyny 42:13

17d ago42:13

42:13

[Content warning: misogynistic violence, sexual assault] When Kate Manne’s first book Down Girl, a tightly argued analysis of misogyny, was published shortly after the full exposé of Harvey Weinstein, she became ‘the philosopher of #MeToo’ – someone who could explain in crisp and compelling terms what misogyny is and how it works. With her trademar…

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E119: Affordable Talent, Without Hunting Unicorns 24:37

20d ago24:37

24:37

Are you tired of chasing unicorns in your hiring process? It’s time to shift your strategy and discover a more effective way to build your team! In episode 119 of the De-Stress Your Business podcast, we dive deep into the realities of finding affordable talent and why the hunt for the perfect "mini-me" is setting you up for failure. Join Alexis Kin…

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Kopi Time E127 - My commencement speech for Yale-NUS graduating class of 2024 8:11

20d ago8:11

8:11

Mdm Kay Kuok, Chair of the Yale-NUS Governing Board Members of the Yale-NUS Governing Board Professor Aaron Thean, Deputy President (Academic Affairs) and Provost of NUS Professor Joanne Roberts, President of Yale-NUS College Families, Yale-NUS community, and Friends And dear graduates, Most of you were the class of 2020 in high school, your gradua…

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E118: Why Your Work Ethic Is Killing Your Business, with Erin Mathie 45:05

27d ago45:05

45:05

Do you feel like your relentless work ethic is holding your business back? You're not alone. Many business owners find themselves trapped in a cycle of hard work that ultimately stunts their business growth. They become the bottleneck, trying to handle every task, from minor details to major decisions, which leaves them overwhelmed and their busine…

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Kopi Time E126 : Gen AI with Microsoft's Zia Zaman 47:00

27d ago47:00

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We hear about the subject of the moment from Microsoft’s Asia head of business development, Zia Zaman. We begin with the question if the world has been transformed in a comparable manner in the past year and a half as the smartphone and Appstore revolution achieved during 2007/08. Zia argues the transformation has been similar in influencing corpor…

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E117: Keep the Magic as You Grow 17:22

1M ago17:22

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Are you struggling to align your team with your business values and brand? Hanging a poster of your values on the wall isn’t enough to transform your business culture. Leaders often recognize the need to define core values and establish a strong brand identity. Yet, as teams grow, maintaining these standards can become a significant challenge. With…

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Kopi Time E125 : China from a US business perspective with Mitchell Presnick 57:38

1M ago57:38

57:38

Mitchell Presnick, a visiting fellow of practice at the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University, joins Kopi Time to bring much needed pragmatism to the China-US discourse. Mitch, researching the future of US- China commercial relations in the post-engagement era, is no China apologist. But his decades of doing business in China ha…

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Episode 116: Embrace Your Inner Control Freak 17:36

1M ago17:36

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Are you a bit of a control freak? (Like me!) 😬 Sometimes perfection and can be the enemy of greatness, particularly when it comes to delegation — holding us back from making progress because we need everything to be “just so”. 👌 However, sometimes leaders attempt to delegate, and find that the person they delegated to doesn’t do a good job. 🤦‍♂️ Th…

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Kopi Time E124 : Indonesia outlook with Reformasi's Kevin O'Rourke 43:41

1M ago43:41

43:41

Recorded in Jakarta, Kopi Time delves into Indonesia’s elections, domestic and foreign policy, investment environment, and economy with Kevin O'Rourke, Principle, PT Reformasi Information Services. Kevin’s team has provided independent political risk consultancy for many years, and he demonstrates his deep insights in this far-reaching conversation…

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E115: How to Create a Positive Culture, With Sophie Theen 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

Many business leaders wrestle with getting their employees to work collaboratively. Especially when it comes to finding the right balance between hitting day-to-day targets driving significant organizational changes. Navigating the shift from individualism to collaboration in your team can feel like trying to solve an ever-changing puzzle. And unde…

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Kopi Time E123 - Control Risks’ Nicolas Reys on Cybersecurity 44:13

2M ago44:13

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Today’s episode subject is in response to popular demand. Whether at work or at home, concerns on cybersecurity are elevated to say the least. Nicolas Reys, Partner leading Control Risks’ Digital Risks Americas and Global Threat Intelligence practices, begins by going the three kinds of cyberthreats out there—state sponsored, ransomware, and “hacti…

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E114: How to Master Product Design From the Inventor of Trunki 40:37

2M ago40:37

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Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of product design? Every business owner knows the stakes are high when bringing a new product to market, but common design mistakes can turn an exciting process into a stressful nightmare. What if there was a way to simplify this process and reduce the anxiety it brings? This week on De-stress Your Business, …

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E113: How to Empower Your Team to Solve Problems 24:18

2M ago24:18

24:18

In this episode of Destress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury discusses the importance of issue management in empowering teams to solve problems and freeing up leaders to focus on strategic growth. He introduces a three-component approach to issue management: the issue tracker, meeting rhythm, and empowering the team. Alexis emphasizes the need to av…

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Kopi Time E122 - Development Multilateralism with Atlantic Council’s Martin Mühleisen 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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Martin Mühleisen, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, returns to Kopi Time to talk about the state of multilateralism. He sees the recent IMF meetings marked by modest progress in securing greater funding for development and climate change, but much more remains to be done to give developing nations their requisite voice in global bo…

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E112: Scaling Your Business When You Are the Brand, with Chris Ducker 38:59

2M ago38:59

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Struggling to scale your business when your face is the brand? The journey from a personal brand to a thriving, scalable business can feel like navigating a complex labyrinth. That’s precisely why we invited Chris Ducker, the visionary behind transforming personal brands into prosperous enterprises, onto De-stress Your Business. Chris isn’t just a …

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E111: How to Make Delegated Tasks Stay Delegated, with Adrienne Dorison 38:25

3M ago38:25

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Tired of tasks bouncing back to you after you delegate them? Feeling trapped in a cycle of micromanagement, despite having a capable team? You're not alone. Every entrepreneur dreams of a business that runs smoothly without their constant oversight, but achieving this seems like a Herculean task. Enter Adrienne Dorison, the co-founder of Run Like C…

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Kopi Time 121 - IMF meetings takeaways with PwC's Dr. Alexis Crow 41:39

3M ago41:39

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We catch up in Washington DC with Dr. Alexis Crow, lead, Global Geopolitical Investing Practice, pwc. Recorded on the last day of the IMF-World Bank 2024 spring meetings, we go over the key takeaways from our interactions with policy makers and analysts. From a mild upgrade in global growth forecasts to taking stock of the scarring of the pandemic,…

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E110: Master the Art of Profitability, with Reza Hooda 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Feeling like you're constantly pushing a boulder uphill when it comes to your business's profitability? You're not alone. Many entrepreneurs pour their heart and soul into their ventures, only to find themselves trapped in a cycle of hard work with minimal financial reward. This relentless struggle can lead to burnout, frustration, and the haunting…

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E109: Step-by-step, How to Focus on a Specific Avatar 13:41

3M ago13:41

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Struggling to stand out in the crowded market? Dive into the power of niching down with our latest episode! Alexis shares his own twists and turns, moving from a broad approach to striking gold by focusing laser-sharp on accounting businesses with AirManual. Learn how zooming in on the perfect customer not only doubled conversions but also made the…

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Kopi Time E120 - Henny Sender on China, Hong Kong, and India 57:37

3M ago57:37

57:37

Henny Sender, after several decades of writing on international finance for the Finance Times and Wall Street Journal, presently runs Apsara Advisory, a New York-based consultancy. She joins Kopi Time to talk about her sense of the challenges facing the Chinese economy, especially the weakness in consumer sentiment. While recognising the wisdom beh…

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E108: How to Turn Stage Fright Into Stage Might, with Andrea Pacini 43:11

3M ago43:11

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What if the stage could be a place where you feel most alive, not terrified? Well, you can! Even though public speaking is at the top of the list of fears for most people, even greater than the fear of heights or spiders, it can be overcome. Meet Andrea Pacini, the presentation maestro who has elevated the art of public speaking into an empowering …

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Kopi Time E119 - Angela Mancini on Geopolitics and Business Risks 1:00:30

3M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Angela Mancini, Partner and Head of the Geopolitical Risk Analysis practice for Asia Pacific at Control Risks, returns to Kopi Time after four years. The issues haven’t changed that much in the interim—we talk about Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore’s elections and economic prospects, state of China-US friction in the context of business risks, an…

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E107: 3 Wastes of Time That Choke Your Business, with Lloyed Lobo 54:45

3M ago54:45

54:45

Making moves in your business, but hardly moving forward? Are you ready to stop sabotaging your own success? Today, we're delving into the harsh realities of entrepreneurship with our guest, Lloyed Lobo. His journey is a testament to resilience and success. From surviving the Gulf War to co-founding the fintech platform Boast.AI, empowering over 10…

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E106: Leveraging a COO to Go From Chaos to Freedom, with Emma King 56:14

4M ago56:14

56:14

Ever wondered about the game-changing role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) and how it could revolutionize your business? Join us as we dive deep into the power of the COO in your business, with the incredible Emma Cartmell, CEO of CHS Events and co-founder of COO Accelerator. Explore Emma's journey from the energy industry to heading a thriving …

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E105: One Life-Changing Habit to Get You More Time Back, with Jeff Gosling 50:13

4M ago50:13

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Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of work to be done, unsure of how to break free and reach your full potential? Well, you're not alone — managing time is arguably the most common problem everyone struggles with. Good time management comes from good habits. But what habits do we need in place? And how can we make it easier to adopt th…

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2024 Program Announcement: Annabel Crabb and Ann Mossop 37:41

4M ago37:41

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Join Annabel Crabb and Artistic Director Ann Mossop as they discuss the 2024 Sydney Writers’ Festival program. The pair talk about the 2024 Festival theme, Take Me Away, and how books let us escape into different worlds, live other lives and travel in time and space. The 2024 Sydney Writers' Festival is out now. Head to our website to explore the p…

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Kopi Time E118: Bert Hofman on China’s NPC, deflation, trade/tech war, industrial policy 51:51

4M ago51:51

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Bert Hofman, adjunct Professor at the East Asian Institute at National University of Singapore, returns to Kopi Time to comment on the National People’s Congress of China and the direction of policy in the coming years. We also talk about the property sector crisis, ways to revive business and consumer confidence, deflation risks, green transition,…

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E104: How to Delegate and Make Yourself Redundant, with Kirsty Darkins 49:13

4M ago49:13

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How do you scale business operations while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Delegation. But… it’s often hard to do. Even harder to make yourself completely redundant from the day-to-day tasks in your business. That’s why we're thrilled to have interviewed Kirsty Darkins, a Chartered Surveyor turned super successful property investment entre…

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E103: Close More Sales Without Being Pushy, with Matthew Elwell 48:07

4M ago48:07

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Are you still using traditional sales methods and wondering why don’t work? It might be time to rethink your approach. In the current market, where the effectiveness of old sales techniques is dwindling, businesses are searching for ways to remain competitive and successful. What's the secret to thriving in sales now? Meet Matt Elwell, a luminary i…

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Kopi Time E117 - Munib Madni on the Gigaton Coalition to Decarbonize 42:53

5M ago42:53

42:53

We welcome back Munib Madni, CEO of Singapore-based Panarchy Partners, a fund management company with responsible investing at its core. In this chat, Munib talks about latest developments and trends in the world of climate impact investing, while pointing out a gap in the current scene. Munib sees many listed equity companies setting laudable goal…

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E102: How to Scale a Consultancy Business, with Tony Lockwood 53:50

5M ago53:50

53:50

Are you running a consultancy or a other high-touch service-based business and find yourself at the center of every operation? Want to scale but feel like you're a bottleneck? In this episode of De-stress Your Business, we're joined by Tony Lockwood, an experienced consultant, founder of The Transformation Leaders Hub (TLH), and host of The Transfo…

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E101: Taking the Stress out of Enterprise Sales, with Zoltan Vardy 53:08

5M ago53:08

53:08

Tired of the long and uncertain hunt for large enterprise clients? Selling to big companies can be a daunting and stressful journey for B2B business, particularly tech startups — I’ve been there! This week on the De-stress Your Business podcast, Alexis is joined by Zoltan Vardy, a seasoned mentor and speaker who's mastered the art of enterprise sal…

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Daniel Lavery: Dear Prudence and more 57:08

5M ago57:08

57:08

[Content warning: Child sexual abuse] Join internet darling Daniel Lavery as he lifts the lid on his writing life and Dear Prudence, a collection of the weirdest and wildest questions received during his tenure as Slate’s agony aunt. Filled with his always sympathetic, thoughtful and good-humoured advice, it offers a good dose of sense and compassi…

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E100: The Best Bits from 99 Episodes 35:26

5M ago35:26

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Today, we're celebrating a major milestone - it’s our 100th episode! In this special episode, we're breaking away from the usual format to take a nostalgic look back at the lessons learned from our past 99 episodes. We'll revisit some of our team's favorite moments and engage in insightful discussions about the knowledge we've gained and the questi…

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Kopi Time E116 - Caesar Sengupta on the present and future of e-payments and investment 49:03

5M ago49:03

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We explore the present state of digital payments, their impact and potential, and tech-enabled investment platforms with Caeser Sengupta, CEO and co-founder of Arta Finance. Previously, Caeser spent a number of years at Google as VP & GM of Payments & the Next Billion Users initiative. In this podcast, we begin by discussing the economic and social…

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Tabitha Carvan on Finding Your Passion (For Benedict Cumberbatch) 40:01

5M ago40:01

40:01

The Curiosity Lecture series returns to the Festival with a line-up of our most thought-provoking speakers delivering one-time talks on topics of intrigue, interest and importance. In this entertaining talk, author Tabitha Carvan shares the story of how falling for Benedict Cumberbatch while stuck at home with two young children became an unlikely …

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E99: Funded vs. Non-Funded: What’s Best?, with Greg Head 1:06:35

5M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Are you ready to unravel the secrets of building a valuable company without the stress of big funding? Our latest 'De-stress Your Business' episode features none other than Greg Head, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the software business. Greg's impact is undeniable, having played pivotal roles in three companies that ge…

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E98: Letting Go, to Grow Your Business with Joe Siecinski 54:15

6M ago54:15

54:15

Feeling trapped in your business because you can't let go? Time to break free from the reins and scale up! Many leaders struggle with the fear of losing control, hindering growth. In this episode, Alexis is joined by Joe Siecinski, a mastermind in mentoring CEOs and executive teams for business success. Joe has transformed companies from within, fo…

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Real Selves 53:52

6M ago53:52

53:52

[Content warning: Sexual assault and paedophilia] Women and girls have long been pressured to conform to written and unwritten rules about how to think, act, look and feel. But a new generation of writers and activists are breaking down barriers to allow women and girls to show their real selves.  Hear from Wadjanbarra Yidinji, Jirrbal and African-…

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Kopi Time E115 - Vandana Hari on Energy Market Outlook and Risks 50:00

6M ago50:00

50:00

Vandana Hari, founder of Vanda Insights, a Singapore-based provider of intelligence on energy markets, returns to Kopi Time. She was with us in the early days of the podcast, when WTI futures was in negative territory, and then returned around the time of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Today, again, energy markets have no shortage of drama. Vandana …

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Andrey Kurkov: Diary of an Invasion 56:34

6M ago56:34

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Celebrated Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov has been one of the most important voices throughout the Russian invasion of his adopted homeland, releasing frequent dispatches from Kyiv and the remote countryside. See him in conversation about Diary of an Invasion, his searing on-the-ground account of the human toll of the war, the interrelated histor…

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E97: Growing Faster Using Simple Systems, with Adi Klevit 28:54

6M ago28:54

28:54

Is your business drowning in chaos? Desperately needing a lifeline to streamline operations? Join Alexis in a powerful conversation with Adi Klevit, the guru of business transformation through effective systemization! Adi, the brilliant mind behind the Systems Simplified podcast and founder of the Business Success Consulting Group, reveals the game…

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