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Mark is a podcaster and content creator living in Olds, Alberta - a hub for Mountainview County art and culture, and the halfway point between the beautiful cities of Calgary and Red Deer. He shelved his career as a pipefitter in the Alberta energy industry in favour of finding his own path to a fulfilling life and financial freedom. Now Mark spends his time talking to artists, content creators, musicians and other entrepreneurial visionaries who post-pandemic are finding new and exciting wa ...
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Lavender Mafia

Lavender Mafia Podcast

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Lavender Mafia is a conversational queer spirituality podcast hosted by Jess Grace Garcia and Jack Bates. Jess is a filmmaker, music producer, and worship pastor. Jack is a drag queen, theologian, and comedian. We have conversations exploring what it means to be fully queer and Christian. We get into theology, sexuality, politics, culture etc. So we talk about some deep topics...and, the deeper the better. :) We hope you’ll join us in figuring out what integrating queerness and religion—or n ...
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The Drunken Boxing Podcast

The Drunken Boxing Podcast

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A podcast which features causal discussion with people who are involved in martial arts and related culture and lifestyle practices, while we have a few adult beverages. Support this channel and all my projects: https://www.patreon.com/mushinmartialculture
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The stories behind the medals. As the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics approach, comedian Eliza Skinner and athletics commentator Ed Harry interview remarkable athletes about the journeys they took to the Games. Basketball champion Breanna Stewart and shot-putter Raven Saunders explain why they use the platform sport gives them to act as advocates. Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis and rower Brigit Skarstein share how sport helped them rebuild their futures after life-changing events, while John ...
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Welcome to Live and Learn, hosted by Video Arts. Join us as we explore the good, the bad and the ugly of L&D with industry experts, with a few helpful tips and tricks along the way.
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Project Peak Performance

David Gibbons, Ian Macbeth, Rob Brady, Alex Willis, James Humphries-Stone

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Where we embark on a journey to accelerate and educate a community of driven individuals. We are here to inspire and uplift, sharing captivating stories of real-life human experiences in the realm of peak performance. Join our pack and immerse yourself in a world of remarkable achievements. Dive into our captivating podcast, where experts from various fields share their insights and wisdom, guiding you on your own path to greatness. But it doesn't stop there. We believe in the power of commu ...
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My name’s Dr Gary Crotaz, I’m an international speaker, an executive coach, and I coined the term The Unlock Moment. An Unlock Moment is that flash of remarkable clarity when you suddenly know the right path ahead. Unlock Moments define us. They teach us about ourselves. And we remember them decades later. In exploring Unlock Moments on this podcast and in my speaking and coaching work, I’ve discovered how we can see ourselves through a new lens, how we can make new and powerful connections, ...
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Penny Wincer is not too busy to write. Except of course, sometimes she is too busy to write as much as she would like. Join Penny as she has conversations with other writers about writing, publishing and creativity whilst juggling all the demands on them such as motherhood, caring and other paid work. Penny Wincer is the author of Tender (Hodder, June 2020), a mother of two, a non-fiction writing coach and an Australian and long-term resident of London. She’s currently writing her second nar ...
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Uncovering the Truth Behind Entrepreneurship: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Challenges and Triumphs of Business Owners The leaky bucket podcast takes a look behind the scenes of entrepreneurs' businesses into what really happens and goes on. We uncover the real truth rather than the social-media-ready posts that make things look amazing. We uncover and understand the trials and tribulations that business owners face and what it takes to go from challenge to challenge with renewed vigour. I ...
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Jesse Moore, the CEO and co-founder of M-KOPA. M-KOPA, a leading technology startup in Kenya, helps underbanked low-income African households unlock essential products and services that improve their life qualities with fair and flexible financial choices. M-KOPA has built one of the world’s most advanced connected financing platforms, deploying $1…
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Last week we were lucky enough to sit down with Arushi Sharma Frank, the policy wizard who while at Tesla Energy helped turn Texas into one of the DER capitals of the world. She gives us the in depth history of of how ERCOT’s VPP program was forged — a story our co-host James was also a part of. We also talk about the rest of her time at Tesla, cas…
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Send us a Text Message. What if redefining masculinity could save you from a midlife crisis? Join us as we unpack an insightful conversation with Mike Bates, a man who knows a thing or two about life's challenges, from his extraordinary Atlantic rowing adventure to his profound understanding of modern masculinity. In this episode, we dissect Mike's…
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The Drunken Boxing Podcast #058 Strider Clark is a recognized instructor in the Yin Cheng Gong Fa Association, under Zhang Yun and the late, great Wang Peisheng. Strider is an early pioneer who not only traveled to China to learn the arts of Bai Yuan Tong Bei, Wu Style Taiji and Yin style Bagua but studied directly under Wang Peisheng prior to his …
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In these most volatile of times, it feels as though the only certainty in business and life is that change is the new normal. So today I’m delighted to welcome a world-leading thinker and author on transformation and change to The Unlock Moment. Faisal Hoque is an accomplished entrepreneur, a noted thought leader, technology innovator and advisor t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this inspiring episode of Project Peak Performance, Dave and Rob sit down with Mike Bates, a real-life 'James Bond' whose extraordinary journey encompasses covert counter-terrorism operations, solo ocean rowing, and redefining masculinity. After a distinguished 20-year career with the Royal Marines and the MOD, Mike trans…
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We’re back! This time with Charlotta Holmquist, President and Co-Founder of Blixt. Blixt is based in Sweden and just closed a fundraise led by Union Square Ventures. Their solid state circuit breaker and x-verter technology have the potential to fundamentally change how we approach building the grid. We’ve never left a conversation so excited about…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode pack hosts Dave, Ian, and Alex sit down to discuss the ongoing trials and triumphs in transforming their children's breakfast habits. The trio dives deep into the importance of moving away from sugary cereals to kickstart the day in the healthiest way possible. They share personal stories and strategies, emph…
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Joseph Rehmann is the Founder & Group CEO of Victory Farms. By rebuilding the fish value chain from scratch, Victory Farms drastically reduced the cost of protein in Africa. Through this journey, Joe and his team have built one of the first truly regenerative aquaculture farms in the world: all while improving biodiversity, sinking carbon, and supp…
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Ntando Mahlangu was born with fibular hemimelia, a condition that meant his legs didn't develop fully below the knees. After spending his childhood in a wheelchair, he made the decision to undergo amputation aged 10. When he received his first set of prosthetic "blade" legs, his whole world changed - and four years later, he was on the podium at th…
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Men's pole vaulting has been part of the Olympics since the inaugural modern Games in 1896 - but there was no women's competition until more than a century later. When America's Stacy Dragila became the first woman to win gold in the event at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, it was the culmination of years of campaigning from athletes and coaches, who'…
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Jess Learmonth was a talented junior swimmer, but aged 15, she decided she'd had enough. Over the next few years, she and her partner worked in supermarkets, and travelled through Asia. When they returned home, Jess realised she wasn't done with sport yet - but she didn't expect that her desire to get back into shape would eventually lead her to th…
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John McFall's life changed forever when, at the age of 19, he lost the lower part of his right leg in a motorcycle accident. His dream of joining the British Army was over - but sport gave him a way to find the challenges he'd been seeking. A little over eight years later, he sprinted to bronze at the Beijing Paralympics. Then he left the track beh…
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Send us a Text Message. Join James, Ian, Dave, and Rob this week as they reflect on their previous episode featuring elite athletes Dan and Jess. The discussion delves into the profound impact of their guests' insights on achieving peak performance. The episode explores the concept of a limitless mindset and how crucial environments are for nurturi…
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We’re back for our first solo pod in months! We talk about what everyone is talking about these days… VPPs and load growth from AI. Is all this hype and talk about our space a good thing? Tune in to hear the Task Force unpack and set the narrative straight. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access…
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Eliza Skinner and Ed Harry meet more amazing Olympic and Paralympic athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. New episodes from Thursday 27 June. Paralympic sprinter John McFall left athletics behind to become an orthopaedic surgeon - and is now setting his sights on outer space. Triathlete Jess Learmonth nearly abandoned her sporting dreams to work …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on the Project Peak Performance Podcast as we discuss the world of elite athletics with Jessie Tappin and Dan Putnam, founders of Limitless Coaching. In this episode, hosts Dave and Rob engage in a conversation with Jessie and Dan, uncovering the secrets behind their success and how they are transforming athletes thr…
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I met today’s guest last year, a world-leading coach and the kind of deep thinker that I love to spend time in conversation with. I know you will enjoy hearing from her too. Dr Francoise Orlov, who holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Strasbourg in France, is an accredited Master Coach, Mentor, and Coaching Supervisor. She is a published…
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of Project Peak Performance, Pack members Dave and Ian sit down with fellow Pack member Rob as he recounts his recent transformative experience at the Wim Hof Method Center in Stroe, Netherlands. Rob takes listeners on a captivating journey through the serene forest setting of the centre, equipped wit…
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We’re back, this time with Allison Bates Wannop, DERTF’s policy lead! We cover an absolute ton of stuff in this one: * Allison's background and introduction, Mother's Day acknowledgments * Mary Powell's influence, DER advocacy, the significance of FERC v. EPSA in shaping energy policy * Favorite DER categories, Vermont initiatives, impact of extrem…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another insightful episode of Project Peak Performance! Today, Ian and Dave explore the intricate world of business culture and freedom, focusing on core values, mission, and purpose-led businesses. Our previous episode with Mark Burgess from Iceberg offered a unique perspective on how internal culture can empower…
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Jess Bates and Sarah Mian are back to prove with SMEs are essential in learning today. The sheer volume of content around today can be overwhelming at the best of times, so here's how to avoid all the, frankly, crap content and race straight for the good stuff! Thanks for listening to Live and Learn! Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch Live and Lea…
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Learn how to be an influencing pro in this intriguing episode with Chris Robinson! From getting senior leaders on your side, to getting everyone to take part in a dress up day...Chris shares some sure-fire ways to ensure your influencing efforts don't go a-miss. Thanks for listening to Live and Learn! Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch Live and Le…
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Today we are meeting a top marketing executive, a leadership and branding coach and a top business school professor – the many-hatted Jenny Fernandez. Jenny is an award-winning executive and team coach, Columbia and NYU faculty, and brand strategist. She works with senior leaders and their teams to maximise their impact by becoming more curious, co…
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A bit of L&D royalty for this episode of Live & Learn as we are joined by Nick Holmes to discuss human centric leadership. Nick shares his experiences and tips with us in a brilliantly insightful conversation around how to make work not suck for everyone. Thanks for listening to Live and Learn! Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch Live and Learn epi…
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For this episode, we're joined by Jess Bates and Sarah Mian of The Access Group to show us how fun compliance training can be (no, seriously!). Sharing their experiences and hints and tips on how to get it right, there's plenty in this episode to prove that compliance training doesn't necessarily deserve its boring stereotype... Thanks for listenin…
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One of our clients, Chris Robinson of Octopus Energy, joins us to share his many pearls of wisdom around presenting and how to do it with impact. Gone are the days of boring slide decks that send everyone to sleep - check out Chris' tips on making your presentations a little more interesting... Thanks for listening to Live and Learn! Subscribe to u…
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James Farrell is back to discuss how to make learning actually stick. A question that has plagued many an L&D Manager over the years, James has some big opinions on how we can change up our approach to learning to ensure it's actually effective in developing employees. Thanks for listening to Live and Learn! Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch Live…
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James Farrell joins the Live and Learn podcast to share is wisdom and expertise around performance, and how to build high performing teams. James' wonderfully relatable way of speaking is truly a treat for the ears! Thanks for listening to Live and Learn! Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch Live and Learn episodes. Visit us at: www.videoarts.com Fo…
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Nick Holmes joins us once again to share his framework for boosting workplace resilience. In this truly insightful discussion around the future of the workplace, leadership and management, Nick shares many a nugget of wisdom in his enthusiasm for making our work lives that little bit more enjoyable. Thanks for listening to Live and Learn! Subscribe…
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Send us a Text Message. In this engaging episode, Dave and James sit down with Mark Burgess, a leader in the technology space in estate agency to discuss his impressive journey and innovative approach to business and leadership. We dive into his strategies for creating peak-performing, globally unified teams and the critical role of core values in …
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The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal represents the biggest single series of wrongful convictions in British legal history. Brought to life in the hit ITV series "Mr Bates vs. The Post Office", the story hit the headlines in early 2024 and at the time of publication is the subject of a major public inquiry. Faulty equipment and computer software made…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore the dynamic relationship between elite sports performance, wellness strategies, and lifestyle optimisation. We kick off by examining the influence of Gary Brecker and renowned athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo. Discover Ronaldo's rigorous physical and dietary routines, his mental resilience, and rec…
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The other day it was my huge honour to deliver the commencement address at the University College London (UCL) MBA Graduation. Sitting in the front row and wearing my university robes for the first time in 20 years, I was humbled to hear from the graduating students how much they had sacrificed to complete their studies over four years alongside bu…
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Last week we sat down with Dave Riess, the CEO and co-founder of Wunder. They’re working hard to scale mid-sized commercial solar projects, where they believe the real TAM is in this market. Dave is an awesome guy who’s been grinding in the space for years now, so we naturally had a ton to talk about. * (00:02:55) Introduction and Guest Overview: I…
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Enjoy this remarkable extended podcast episode with Emmy Award-winner Topaz Adizes, in which he chronicles the search for home, his exploration of questions and his pursuit of the transformative power of deeper human connection. We’ve had many wonderful guests and today is no exception – a master in the art of powerful storytelling. Topaz Adizes is…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Project Peak Performance," hosts Ian Macbeth and Alex Willis discuss the intricacies of success, focus, and fulfilment. They begin by examining how mental focus, including the unique perspective of ADHD, can enhance productivity and goal attainment rather than being viewed solely as a disorder. The discus…
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