Best Flash Communications Podcasts (2024)

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325: Why Being Too Serious Marks You As A Floppy Disk Not A Flash Drive 10:58

9m ago10:58

10:58

Are you sabotaging your executive presence by taking yourself too seriously? Today’s episode dives into why chasing gravitas might be holding you back, even as the corporate landscape demands more human connection from leaders. If you’re a high-achieving leader, you know the pressure to “look serious” at all times. But while your focus is on provin…

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328: The 3 Indispensable Secrets to Boost Your Charisma in a Crowd 11:08

7m ago11:08

11:08

Have you ever wondered how to create a magnetic, unforgettable presence in a crowd? Imagine a big event, a major conference, or a high-stakes business gathering—your presence could open doors to lasting connections and exciting new opportunities. This episode is about mastering those moments where charisma and executive presence can change everythi…

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David Seymour: Act Party leader on hikoi heading to Parliament 5:04

13h ago5:04

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Tens of thousands of people are expected to join a nine-day hīkoi, which has left from Cape Reinga bound for Parliament. It will follow the route taken by Dame Whina Cooper in the 1975 Māori land march. The Act Party leader says he hasn't got any extra security, and doesn't think he will need it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Heather Verry: Diabetes NZ Chief Executive on rise in diabetes cases 3:27

13h ago3:27

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Since 2021, there have been nearly 96,000 new cases of diabetes in New Zealand - bringing the total to 324,000. Diabetes NZ says this is a "worst case scenario" which will only get worse. CEO of Diabetes NZ Heather Verry joins Ryan Bridge with more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2024 34:32

2h ago34:32

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 11th November 2024, David Seymour talks ahead of the planned hikoi against his Treaty Principles Bill. Diabetes is on a rapid rise in New Zealand, Diabetes NZ CEO Heather Very shares her concerns on the latest statistics. Ryan vents about what has him riled up this Monday including …

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Sage Steps for Youth 5:12

3h ago5:12

5:12

SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of ex…

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Sage Steps to Crush Your Saboteurs 12:28

8h ago12:28

12:28

SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of ex…

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327: The Incredible A-list Charisma Potential of a Thank-you Note 11:21

6h ago11:21

11:21

Did you know a single thank-you note can elevate your executive presence? Yes, just one note can set you apart and command any room—discover how I used a real-life Duchess’s thank you note to unlock the secret. As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader, you know the power of relationships. But are you missing the opportunity to build lastin…

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Duncan Webb: Labour's Justice Spokesperson on the Treaty Principles Bill being introduced earlier than planned 3:58

3d ago3:58

3:58

Labour's questioning the Government's decision to bring forward the introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill. The bill was introduced to the House yesterday ahead of its first reading next week. If adopted, it would set treaty principles into law to be used when interpreting legislation. Labour's Justice Spokesperson, Duncan Webb, told Ryan Bridg…

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Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the impact of Donald Trump's import tariffs on the NZ meat sector 4:16

3d ago4:16

4:16

The meat sector is bracing for the impact of a Donald Trump presidency. The President-Elect has campaigned on tariffs of up to 20% on all imports, with higher tariffs for imports from China. The US is our largest market for red meat. Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy told Ryan Bridge the tariff plan will hit the sector pretty hard. He says…

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Ryan Bridge: The Kiwi trying to stop the Trump tariffs 1:57

4d ago1:57

1:57

Rosemary Banks – remember that name. She now has one of the most important jobs for New Zealand – a potentially $2 billion job. She's woman in Washington DC, our ambassador to the United States. Her mission: get us an exemption from Trump's tariffs. The scale of the problem: massive. Early estimates show that at 20% it could cost us $1.7 billion ev…

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Appian CTO on Process Automation in an AI World 48:58

2h ago48:58

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Enterprise workflows and tools are likely to see a dramatic shift as AI adoption and prowess grows, and the intensifying race to roll out AI could have implications for enterprise productivity, collaboration and process automation. In this episode of the Tech Disruptors podcast, Appianco-founder and CTO Michael Beckley joins Sunil Rajgopal, senior …

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Full Show Podcast: 08 November 2024 34:31

3d ago34:31

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of November, what could Trump tariffs mean for our red meat industry? Nathan Guy from the Meat Industry Association speaks to Ryan. New details on the Treaty Principals Bill which has been introduced to Parliament. Labour's Duncan Webb joins the show to discuss. Can the All Blac…

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Crush the Judges in Your Team 10:26

8h ago10:26

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SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of ex…

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Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2024 34:10

25m ago34:10

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7th of November, in a historic win - Donald Trump is set to head back to the White House for a second term. Former Prime Minister John Key talks to Ryan about why a Trump victory is good for the economy. Famous Election Analyst Sean Trende discusses the win for Trump and Republica…

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Matt Terrill: Marco Rubio's Former Chief of Staff on the Republicans claiming control of the Senate, eyeing control of the House 4:39

5d ago4:39

4:39

It’s been a successful night for the Republican Party. While control of the House is still up for grabs, Republicans have won control of the Senate, and Trump has claimed the Presidency. Trump says his return to the White House will usher in a ‘golden age’ for America. Matt Terrill, Marco Rubio’s Former Chief of Staff, told Ryan Bridge Trump has be…

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Ryan Bridge: This is Trump unleashed 1:46

2d ago1:46

1:46

In the space of 12 hours the whole world has changed. Not only is Trump back baby, but he's more powerful than ever. Republicans have flipped the Senate and are on track to retain the House of Representatives. That gives the GOP enormous power to set budgets, start or stop funding wars, and impose tariffs on anyone they like. Kiwi farmers and prima…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the impact of Trump's success on investors, international markets 2:43

5d ago2:43

2:43

Having a clear winner so early in the US Election process could give some certainty for investors. Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, having claimed more than the 270 Electoral Votes needed. Markets are reacting strongly to the win, the US dollar surging in value, and bitcoin hitting a record high. But, Infometrics Principal Economis…

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the mood of the Democrats, Republicans after Election Day 1:42

5d ago1:42

1:42

There’s a range of emotions in the United States following Election Day. Donald Trump has claimed a likely win, securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure the presidency. While Kamala Harris is yet to formally concede, CNN projects that Trump will secure 276 votes, and Harris only 223. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Rya…

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Sean Trende: Political Analyst on Trump's success in the US Election, the impact on the Democratic Party 4:28

5d ago4:28

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It’s been a tense night in the United States as the vote were counted. While the House is still up for grabs, CNN projects Republicans will win control of the Senate and Trump will win the popular vote. Political analyst Sean Trende told Ryan Bridge the result has exposed some real pressure points for the Democrats. He says that Trump won one in fo…

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Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister talks Donald Trump's victory and impact on NZ 6:21

5d ago6:21

6:21

Donald Trump's victory in the United States is being hailed as historic. He is promising to turn around America, upon his return to the White House. While Kamala Harris is yet to concede defeat, CNN projects Trump will secure 276 votes, while Kamala Harris will secure 223. Plus, CNN projects the Republicans will win control of the Senate, while con…

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Your Team is a Mixed Bag of This 10:29

4h ago10:29

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SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of ex…

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326: How Managing Your Energy Makes or Breaks Your Charisma and Your Leadership Communication 29:08

1h ago29:08

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Are you running on empty while pushing through endless tasks, wondering why you lack executive presence and charisma? As a high-performing leader, you pride yourself on getting things done—but have you considered that neglecting your energy inflow could be the very thing derailing your progress? This episode digs into why ignoring your own energy l…

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Leveraging Entrepreneurship to Drive Positive Change in Latino Communities with Marisela Barbosa 21:50

16m ago21:50

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If anyone knows about the importance of grit and determination, it’s immigrants. Hispanic people are the fastest growing worker group in the US, and young Hispanic people attending college and universities are truely the workforce of tomorrow. Despite this, Latina and Latino voices are grossly underrepresented in the biggest rooms of power. Marisel…

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Photography, Curiosity, and Connection with Monica Baddar 30:34

2h ago30:34

30:34

Summary The guest for this episode is Monica Baddar. If that name sounds familiar, you might be remembering Monica from Episode 3 of the Flash Drive Files, the miniseries podcast from our friends at VeryBusy.io that drops in this feed. Monica was kind enough to record for both podcasts over the summer, so full disclosure this episode was recorded a…

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Bill Derrough: Former Democratic Party Treasurer on the high tensions on Election Day 3:59

5d ago3:59

3:59

The US is bracing for protests, regardless of who wins today's election. The race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is expected to go down to the wire, with the final result being determined by key battleground states like Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Washington DC is installing reinforced fencing in the Capitol, over fears of protests if …

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Ryan Bridge: The Government is stuck between a rock and a hard place 1:38

6d ago1:38

1:38

Trying to control kid criminals – you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. This week, a document from children's minister Karen Chhour on the subject was leaked. It says giving military-style boot camp providers the power to use force in extreme circumstances would be controversial. Well, of course it would. But what are you meant to do? L…

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the latest unemployment figures 3:10

6d ago3:10

3:10

New data out this morning is expected to show the job market has caught up with the economy. Stats NZ is releasing the latest unemployment rate at 10.45. Economists believe it will rise from 4.6% in the June quarter to about 5% in the September quarter. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge that until now, employment has been holding up…

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Nick Harper: FSN Correspondent on the potential claims of voter fraud in the US Election 3:45

6d ago3:45

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Claims of voter fraud are already hanging over the US election as millions of Americans head to the polls. Almost a third of eligible voters have cast an early ballot. Experts say the result could go either way, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris still neck-and-neck in the key battleground states. FSN Correspondent Nick Harper told Ryan Bridge the…

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Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2024 34:17

1h ago34:17

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 6th of November, it's Election Day in the United States. We're live to New York with the Democrat's Former Treasurer Bill Derrough, to get his thoughts ahead of the polls closing tonight. Nick Harper joins us live from Washington D.C. where Kamala Harris will be holding her elect…

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Postscript’s CEO on Taking SMS to New Heights 33:15

3h ago33:15

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Postscript differentiates itself through SMS marketing and sales software that can power brands to increase engagement with customers and understand them better, Adam Turner, CEO and cofounder, tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Tech Disruptors podcast, Turner sits down with Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Niraj Patel to discuss th…

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Leaders Big Responsibility 11:03

6h ago11:03

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SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of ex…

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Kyle Brewerton: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President on the Government's new math tutoring trial 3:51

6d ago3:51

3:51

Principals are welcoming a new method for bringing students’ failing maths back up to standard. The Government's announced a trial programme over the first two terms of next year, for about 2000 Year 7 and 8 students behind in maths learning. It will use small-group tutoring and supervised online tuition for 30 minutes, up to four times a week. Auc…

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Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on the growing number of people who doubt they'll ever own a home 4:10

6d ago4:10

4:10

Homeownership continues to be the dream for most Kiwis, but a growing number of us think we'll never achieve it. Kiwibank's latest State of Home Ownership Report has found 85% of people want to own a home, with most believing it's the key to getting ahead. But over two-thirds of non-homeowners doubt they'll ever own a home, with millennials particu…

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent ahead of the Melbourne Cup 2:34

6d ago2:34

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Get out your fascinators and place your bets: it's Melbourne Cup Day. The 164th running of the Melbourne Cup begins about 5pm. Donna Demaio is Newstalk ZB's Melbourne Cup correspondent at Flemington. She told Ryan Bridge there are 24 horses in the final field for this year's big race. They include three trained in New Zealand: 'Trusting You', 'Posi…

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Thomas Coughlan: Herald Deputy Political Editor on the latest polls on the eve of the US Election 4:18

6d ago4:18

4:18

America is heading to the polls as a nation deeply divided down partisan lines. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their final pitch to voters on the eve of election day, with latest polling showing the pair remain locked in a tight race. Harris has strong support from women voters, while Trump has been gaining ground with Hispanic voters, e…

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Ryan Bridge: Youth Court is a good idea – when it works 1:39

7d ago1:39

1:39

The Youth Court is a good idea because it tries to steer kids away from adult prisons and a life of crime. But when it fails, it fails spectacularly, and we all pay the price for leniency. Take teenager Dontae Eden. When he was 16, he bashed a 78-year-old man nearly to death while the old guy slept in his bed. A Youth Court judge gave him a warning…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2024 34:23

3h ago34:23

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 5th of November, it's Election Eve in the United States, so what's happening in the critical swing states, and has a new poll put Iowa back in play? Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan joined live from the swing state of North Carolina. New government maths tutoring is o…

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Ryan Bridge: Donald Trump will win the US Presidential Election 2:01

8d ago2:01

2:01

Of course, Donald Trump is going to win the US election, of course he is. I've been saying that since July on this programme, not that anyone will listen to me. He would have also whipped Biden like a bottle of cream. Too many Americans are hurting with the cost of living, and that's all the motivation you need really to get out and vote, isn't it?…

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Anthony O'Brien: Associate Professor in Mental Health Nursing at University of Waikato on Police dialling back on mental health callouts 3:51

8d ago3:51

3:51

From today, Police are dialling back the number of mental health callouts they will attend. Phase One of the reduced service will see Police complete faster handovers in the Emergency Department. Transport requests and attendance at mental health facilities will need to meet a higher threshold. Four phases are set to be implemented by September nex…

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Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on angry crowds throwing mud at Spanish King and UK Royals finances revealed 3:25

8d ago3:25

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Angry crowds of people have confronted Spanish King Felipe VI in Valencia, a town that has been severely affected by flash floods. A hostile crowd threw mud at him and shouted “murderer”, in response to what they say has been a woeful response to the tragedy that has killed at least 210. UK & Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Ryan Bridge many a…

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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sportsreader on Black Caps win in India, Liam Lawson Sao Paulo F1, All Blacks Twickenham win 4:19

8d ago4:19

4:19

The Black Caps took out an unprecedented clean sweep in India, Liam Lawson races in the Sao Paulo F1 and the All Blacks scraped by with a tight result in Twickenham. Newstalk ZB Sportsreader Andrew Alderson joins Ryan Bridge to recap the weekend’s packed sporting schedule. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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