Best Birtles Podcasts (2024)

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Albums That Got Us Here (Feat. Gem Fair) 1:11:49

4d ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Prolific Pittsburgh hardcore musician, podcaster, and writer Gem Fair joins us for an episode about albums that are important to our experiences with hardcore. Not our favorite hardcore albums. But releases that opened us up to new sides of hardcore, got us into the genre, helped frame what we want out of it, etc. Bands we talked about: Terror, Cer…

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Hardcore and More (Feat. Convulse Records) 56:13

18d ago56:13

56:13

Convulse Records owner Adam Croft (who also drums in Destiny Bond) joins us for our first label profile episode. We talk to Adam about the eclectic DIY empire he's building with Convulse, his personal canon, the Denver hardcore scene, bands he wishes he could release music by, and more (including a preview of some unannounced Convulse material). ht…

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Indiana Straight Edge (Feat. Chance Allen) 1:07:22

1M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Chance Allen of What Counts, Full Stride, Velocity, RTR Tapes, and the Gulch Brigade joins us to discuss youth crew, Indiana's poppin' hardcore scene, his many bands, and more.

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Torture Poets Department (Feat. Hunter Winstead) 59:07

2M ago59:07

59:07

Hunter Winstead of Through N Through Printing joins us to talk about a bunch of recent shows we've attended. To start, we give a thorough first-hand account of the first Torture tour, and why that band's ascent in hardcore is so unprecedented. Then, we share our experiences seeing Velocity, Drain, Gatecreeper, Spy, and more. Intro song: Torture - "…

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A Reminder of What Counts (Feat. Pat Flynn) 1:24:30

2M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

Have Heart are reuniting to play some shows this summer, and the band's debut seven-inch 'What Counts' turns 20. So we talked with Have Heart frontman Pat Flynn about the band's pre-LP days. His teenage disillusionment with the attitude of hardcore, the Massachusetts scene he came up in, early 2000s hc minutia, and Have Heart's early days slogging …

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The State of Adjace (Feat. David Anthony) 1:19:08

3M ago1:19:08

1:19:08

Friend of the pod David Anthony returns to dig into the state of "adjacent" sounds in hardcore. We spend a lot of time talking about death metal's current place in the genre, and wonder whether "hardcore kids making death metal" is good for either hardcore or death metal. Then, we look at the more melodic side of the spectrum: Koyo, One Step Closer…

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If It Rains it 'Cores (Feat. Nick Birtles and Evan Stein) 1:01:40

3M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

We're joined this week by Nick Birtles and Evan Stein of the bands Anklebiter, Broken Vow, If It Rains, Attrition Rate, Ultimatum, and Pummel (RIP). First, we roundtable our three favorite hardcore releases of 2024 thus far. Then, we talk about each of the guys' bands, their influences, the current state of New England hardcore, and much more. Intr…

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Pittsburgh Style (Feat. Pain Clinic's Ty Dawson) 58:12

4M ago58:12

58:12

Last year, we read Samantha Sansone's new oral history of the Pittsburgh hardcore scene, 'Through Our Eyes' — and we finished the book with more questions than answers. So, we had Pain Clinic frontman Ty Dawson join us to fill in the gaps. What was it like seeing No Retreat and Built Upon Frustration back in the day? What are the defining features …

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Lockin' In (Feat. Mil-Spec's Matt LaForge) 1:16:02

4M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

The catalog of Lockin' Out Records is having an unavoidable resurgence right now, so we went deep on the label's stamp on hardcore history. We're joined by Matt LaForge, guitarist of the LOR signees Mil-Spec, who had a key vantage point to the rise of Lockin' Out, and spoke to us in great detail about how the label's flagship bands — Mental, Righte…

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Dance Floor Russin (Feat. Ned Russin) 50:19

5M ago50:19

50:19

Ned Russin (Glitterer, Title Fight, and many other bands) joins us for a conversation about how hardcore dancing has evolved over the ages. We watched videos of sets ranging from Bad Brains in '82 and Breakdown in '88, to Hatebreed in '94 and Rival Mob in '13, and then talked about the way the crowds behaved during those periods. Ned, being the har…

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Hardcore Music Time (Feat. Ace Stallings) 51:13

5M ago51:13

51:13

We're only a month into 2024 and there's already a bunch of new music to discuss. In this episode, we're joined by Ace Stallings — frontman of Mutually Assured Destruction and Sentinel, and host of the Forum of Passion podcast — to review a bunch of fresh releases by Apex Predator, Dimension Six, Lethal, Rejoice, and Live It Down. Intro song: Dimen…

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Metalcore's Back (Feat. Senti of Balmora and Jeff of Fallen God) 1:22:10

6M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

As we've mentioned on this show before, we're currently experiencing a resurgence in a particular strain of metalcore that's being welcomed under the hardcore umbrella. Bands like Balmora, Since My Beloved, Adrienne, A Mourning Star, Dying Wish and many others. In this episode, we're joined by Balmora frontman/Ephyra Recordings owner Senti, and Fal…

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HC in 2024: Democore, Deathcore, Decade Identity (Feat. Vince Guglielmi) 58:14

6M ago58:14

58:14

We're back, and we're joined in this episode by fellow hardcore scribe Vince Guglielmi. In the spirit of the new year, the three of us look ahead to where we envision hardcore's sound and culture going in 2024. We touch on democore, deathcore, the identity of the decade thus far, and make a few other predictions based on what we've been witnessing …

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Best Hardcore of 2023 (Feat. Tom Breihan and Andrew Sacher) 1:39:01

7M ago1:39:01

1:39:01

We talked about our favorite hardcore of 2023 with two fellow hxc scribes, Stereogum Senior Editor Tom Breihan and BrooklynVegan Edtior Andrew Sacher. We each counted down our 10 favorite hardcore albums/EP's of the year, and had fun discussing the overlap, the mixed feelings, and the outlier picks. Follow Tom on Twitter @tombreihan Follow Andrew o…

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The possibilities of a pivot with Alex Pott - The Potential for What? Podcast 23:31

8M ago23:31

23:31

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce. This week our host Jo Taylor speaks with Alex Pott, a former colleague of Jo's who is now Head of Commercial Management at Vodafone. Alex emphasises the importance of coaching, her love of the squiggly career and well as th…

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The Kids Had Their Say 53:15

8M ago53:15

53:15

First, we talk about our favorite hardcore sets we saw in 2023 — from Negative Approach to Vein. Then, in honor of its 40th anniversary reissue, we discuss SS Decontrol's 1982 debut 'The Kids Will Have Their Say,' as well as our more general thoughts on Boston's first important hardcore band. Intro song: Balmora - "Under the Weight" Outro song: SS …

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The problems with confusing the terms potential and success with Alex Birtles - The Potential for What? Podcast 27:43

8M ago27:43

27:43

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce. This week our host Jo Taylor speaks to CEO and co-founder of tech-for-good startup In Good Company Alex Birtles. In Good Company, is on mission to make it quick and easy for conscious consumers to find the best ethical, for…

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Hardcore Kid Metal 55:07

8M ago55:07

55:07

There're certain metal bands that, for whatever reason, hardcore fans love. Whether its their sound, their iconography, or just their aura, bands like Type O Negative, Bolt Thrower, Sepultura and even Slipknot have become as much a part of the hardcore milieu as actual hardcore originators like Circle Jerks and Agnostic Front. Eli had Hugo listen t…

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Self awareness and success with Fay Wallis - The Potential for What? Podcast 30:11

9M ago30:11

30:11

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce. This week our host Jo Taylor speaks with Fay Wallis, career and executive coach and founder of Bright Sky Career Coaching. Fay emphasises that unlocking potential is all about self awareness, and finding what what you enjoy…

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NYHC Before 'Victim In Pain' 49:04

9M ago49:04

49:04

Agnostic Front's 1984 debut, 'Victim In Pain', is commonly regarded as the benchmark NYHC album. Moreover, if you look at the history of early 80s hardcore, it's the first hardcore release from New York that really "mattered" outside of that city's streets. Plenty of hardcore scholars talk about the hotbed that NYHC became after 'Victim In Pain,' b…

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Killing Time Vs. Leeway 50:08

9M ago50:08

50:08

First, we review new albums from Magnitude and Broken Vow. Then, it's a late-Eighties NYHC showdown. Hugo loves Killing Time's 'Brightside', Eli loves Leeway's 'Born to Expire'. Which one is better? We discuss, you decide. Intro song: Broken Vow - "Propaganda of the Deed" Outro song: Killing Time - "Brightside"…

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7.Claire D’Abreu-Hayling, Chief Scientific Officer at Sandoz and a member of the Sandoz Executive Committee. Belonging, authenticity & the importance of intersectionality. 34:00

10M ago34:00

34:00

Claire D’Abreu-Hayling, Chief Scientific Officer at Sandoz and a member of the Sandoz Executive Committee talks to Elaine Herdman-Barker, Chair & Partner for Mutual Growth…and the search for the common good at Global Leadership Associates about what bringing our whole person to work looks like. Together, Claire and Elaine explore what sits above an…

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WTF Is Melodic Hardcore? (Feat. Jay Papandreas) 1:00:55

10M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

We're joined by blogger Jay Papandreas to talk about melodic hardcore. What is it? Who earns that designation? And which bands that frequently get called melodic hardcore don't belong in that pool? Check out Jay's blog https://www.listenupnerds.com/ Intro song: Lifetime - "Turnpike Gates" Outro song: Koyo - "Diamond One"…

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America's Hardcore 49:04

10M ago49:04

49:04

We listened to all five installments of the America's Hardcore compilation series that Triple B Records have been releasing since 2010. We debate how effective the comps are at capturing the moment of 2010s hardcore, which tracks are best, and what Triple B means to the fabric of contemporary hardcore. Intro song: Bitter End - "Disguised" Outro son…

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Discovering your unique potential with Soraia Cerqueira - The Potential for What? Podcast 20:17

11M ago20:17

20:17

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce. This week our host Jo Taylor speaks with Soraia Cerqueira, Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Warner Brothers Discovery. Soraia emphasises that potential is not just about leadership potential but also about indi…

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When Hardcore Bands Leave Hardcore 1:01:26

11M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

After some brief chatter on our recent listening habits, we dive into discussing a handful of albums from throughout hardcore history where bands "sold out" by making metal, pop-punk, or butt-rock records. From SSD, Earth Crisis, No Warning and beyond, we listened to those "failed swing" albums that bands pretend never happened, and see if they're …

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Northeast Coast Assault 56:07

11M ago56:07

56:07

After seeing one of Bane's reunion shows, we decided to do a dive into their discography and talk a bit about their legacy today. Does Hugo actually fuck with Bane now? Listen to find out. Then, we switch gears by reviewing the 1993 'East Coast Assault' compilation, which features early songs by Life of Agony, Merauder, Converge and more. It's a hu…

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6. Dr Jan Birtle, Fellow and Specialist Adviser in Coaching and Mentoring to the Royal College of Psychiatrists examines living with risk; ripples of fear and the power of connection 33:50

11M ago33:50

33:50

Living with risk. Ripples of fear & the power of connection – A view from Psychiatry. Dr Jan Birtle, Fellow and Specialist Adviser in Coaching and Mentoring to the Royal College of Psychiatrists talks to Elaine Herdman-Barker, Chair & Partner for Mutual Growth…and the search for the common good at Global Leadership Associates to discuss what it mea…

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Filing a Music Journalist Restraining Order 50:43

12M ago50:43

50:43

We review the new album from Restraining Order and then dive into a discussion about the way hardcore gets condescendingly covered by many music journalists (not us, of course). Intro song: Restraining Order - "Fight Back" Outro song: Restraining Order - "Another Better Day"

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The importance of processing emotions at work with Tracy Forsyth - The Potential for What? Podcast 22:46

1y ago22:46

22:46

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the importance of processing emotions in the workplace. This week Tracy Forsyth, a Leadership Coach & Mentor for Senior Talent in the Creative industry, is joined by Jo (MD at Let’s Talk Talent) to discuss her passion for coaching and mentoring talented individuals who have struggled with…

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Our War 1:10:50

1y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

We're joined by music journalist pal David Anthony to talk about Black Flag's 'My War.' Is this foundational record still relevant in modern-day hardcore? How influential is it actually? Is it even any good? All that and many other Flag-related digressions. Read David's blog Former Clarity https://www.formerclarity.com/ Read David's 2017 Noisey art…

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The role of improv in unlocking creativity and trust with Max Dickens - The Potential for What? Podcast 21:57

1y ago21:57

21:57

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore how improv can unlock creativity and trust. This week Max Dickens, author and founder of Hoopla Improv, is joined by Claire (Senior Consultant at Let’s Talk Talent) to have a conversation about the concept of potential and how it can be identified and realised in various different dimensi…

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Goin' Thru Some (New) Things 56:48

1y ago56:48

56:48

Hugo runs down a few thoughts he had on Tied Down Fest in Detroit. Then, we review new releases from Drain, Anklebiter, Envision and Never Ending Game. And finally, we look back on Shai Hulud's 2003 album 'That Within Blood Ill Tempered', just to see how it holds up. Intro song: Anklebiter - "Catharsis" Outro song: Never Ending Game - "Never Die"…

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Navigating Future Career Paths with Tiffany St James - The Potential for What? Podcast 22:51

1y ago22:51

22:51

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore navigating career paths that don't yet exist. This week Tiffany St James, a digital strategist and co-founder of Curate42 is joined by Jo (MD & Founder at Let’s Talk Talent) to discuss navigating future careers and the importance of staying on top of industry trends. You won’t regret join…

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S4 Ep. 4 - A Commissioner for Digital Money, A New Institution: Digital Pound Interview with Danny Kruger MP of Parliament's Treasury Select Committee 32:01

1y ago32:01

32:01

At the close of the Bank of England's consultation on the Digital Pound Barry interviews Danny Kruger MP, of the UK Parliament's Treasury Select Committee, who oversee the project, discussed the deep implications of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on financial stability and liberty. While Danny expressed concerns about the potential negativ…

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Favs, Underrated, Overrated: 2000s, 2010s, 2020s 1:09:33

1y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Picking up where we left off on our first episode, we reveal our favorite, most underrated, and most overrated hardcore albums of the 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. Stark differences and surprise common ground abound. Intro song: Trapped Under Ice - "Pleased To Meet You" Outro song: Fury - "Vacation"

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Diversity and talent development in the media industry with Mark Hudson - The Potential for What? Podcast 32:24

1y ago32:24

32:24

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the importance of diversity & talent development in the workplace. This week Mark Hudson, the Head of Early Talent at News UK joins Catherine Wilson (Senior Consultant of Let's Talk Talent) to discuss how to approach talent development and diversity in an organisation. Join us as we delve…

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Favs, Underrated, Overrated: 70s, 80s, 90s 1:07:18

1y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

For our first episode, we picked our personal favorite, most underrated, and most overrated hardcore albums of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Next episode, we do the same for the 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.

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S4 Ep. 3 - Interview with Jasmine Birtles on d£ and CBDCs 34:28

1y ago34:28

34:28

Summary Jasmine and Barry discussed the Bank of England's consultation on creating a digital pound. Jasmine expressed her concerns about central bank digital currencies, stating that they allow for too much control and monitoring by the government. Barry and Jasmine discussed the differences between cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currenc…

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Finding potential at work through mindfulness with Nick Hammond - The Potential for What? Podcast 14:25

1y ago14:25

14:25

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore how to unlock the potential of people. This week Nick Hammond a highly respected mindfulness teacher and speaker from MindfulnessMatters joins Jo Taylor (Managing Director of Let's Talk Talent) to discuss how mindfulness can help people meet their potential at work. Join us as we delve in…

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Potential shouldn't be a burden on individuals with Zara Whysall - The Potential for What? Podcast 19:56

1y ago19:56

19:56

This week Jo Taylor (Managing Director of Let's Talk Talent) is joined by Zara Whysall is Associate Professor at NTU & Director of Research & Impact at Kiddy & Partners. They talk about the volatility in the market now and how leaders can change the conversation around potential away from past or current success to how they can develop and grow pas…

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5. Kate Isler, Co-Founder and CEO of TheWMarketplace celebrates women’s contribution to society 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

Kate Isler, Co-Founder and CEO of TheWMarketplace - an e-commerce platform supporting women-owned businesses - talks to Elaine Herdman-Barker, Chair of Global Leadership Associates and Partner for Mutual Growth....and the search for the common good, about celebrating women’s contribution to society. She also speaks to the imbalance in their access …

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Traversing Peaks & Troughs of Potential with Matt Wallis - The Potential for What? Podcast 21:48

1+ y ago21:48

21:48

This week our host Jo Taylor is joined by Matt Wallis, HR Search Partner at recruitment agency Tucker Stone. They talk about the fluctuating recruitment market, how that has impacted searching for candidates and the double edged sword of potential in recruitment. Matt shares the importance of sponsors and mentors in the world of HR. And he also ask…

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Pause, Reconnect & Transition with Emma Dempsey - The Potential for What? Podcast 19:32

1+ y ago19:32

19:32

This week our host Jo Taylor is joined by Emma Dempsey of Stellar Conversations. Emma is a training provider who works with organisations and people to have better conversations. In this episode they discuss the role of self-awareness in unlocking potential, and the need for autonomy and self-belief to create the necessary changes. A very honest ch…

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4. James Cameron CBE, VP of Global Leadership and Learning in Walmart reflects on what ‘leading into your best’ really means 23:03

1+ y ago23:03

23:03

James Cameron CBE, Vice President of Global Leadership and Learning in Walmart talks to Elaine Herdman-Barker, Chair of Global Leadership Associates and Partner for Mutual Growth and the search for the Common Good to reflect on what ‘leading into your best’ really means. In an immense organisation, like Walmart, leaders have the opportunity to bett…

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Going a little out of your depth with Nikki Gatenby - The Potential for What? Podcast 21:14

1+ y ago21:14

21:14

In this podcast Jo Taylor MD of Let's Talk Talent and our guest Nikki Gatenby discuss how limiting beliefs can stop us from achieving our potential and how having someone to hold up a mirror and challenge these beliefs can help us to unlock our potential. They also discuss how to coach someone to live in the present but focus on the future and how,…

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Bill Birtles on Taiwan and Leaving China 27:40

1+ y ago27:40

27:40

Bill Birtles shares the story of his sudden departure from China in 2020, and discusses his book, "The Truth About China: Propaganda, Patriotism and the Search for Answers." — Bill Birtles is East Asia correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He was based in Beijing between 2015 and 2020, when he had to make a sudden departure as …

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Appetite for uncertainty with Alan Robertson - The Potential for What? Podcast 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

22:33

In this week's podcast, Jo Taylor MD of Let's Talk Talent speaks with Alan Robertson, creator of VoicePrint. Alan shares his definition of potential and discusses how he has used it in his career. He also speaks to the importance of compassionate leadership and the factors that organisations should be thinking about in order to realise someone's po…

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Potential is distinct from past performance with Alex Terry – The Potential for What? Podcast 15:38

1+ y ago15:38

15:38

This week Jo Taylor Founder & MD at Let’s Talk Talent welcomes Alex Terry who is a Business Psychologist and now Associate Client Partner at Korn Ferry. We talk about high potential programmes, how to avoid bias in them, and how you might go about understanding the difference between emergent leaders and effective managers. In today’s episode we ta…

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Nurturing potential (like a Bonsai Tree) with Richard Sinclair MBE - The Potential for What? Podcast Episode 4 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

19:11

This week Jo Taylor Founder & MD at Let's Talk Talent welcomes Richard Sinclair MBE, Chief Operating Officer at Zzoomm to the show. We talk about Richards eclectic and impressive career, how he hopes he hasn't reached his potential yet and how to avoid distractions. In today's episode we talk about: 🎓 The importance of education. 👂 Why listening is…

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