Best Maria Díane Podcasts (2024)

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S6E09 - The Brain-SET formula for calmer brains and safer classrooms w/ Dr Kathryn Murray 46:14

10h ago46:14

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Join us this week as we chat to Dr Kathryn Murray, founder of Future Strong Education and creator of the Brain-SET Environments Formula. In the episode, Kathryn shares how her personal experiences, combined with her research into brain development, led to the creation of the Brain-SET formula, which focuses on designing educational environments tha…

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Backing operator-led startups and unlocking Africa’s tech growth – Maria Rotilu, founder, OpenseedVC 30:42

4h ago30:42

30:42

Maria Rotilu, founder and general Partner at OpenseedVC, discusses the thesis behind backing operator-led startups, and how Africa's large, youthful population - combined with decreasing barriers to innovation - is positioning the continent as a valuable investment opportunity. Rotilu is an operator-turned-investor and founder, specialising in back…

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Why the UK must not make the EU's AI ‘mistakes’ – Victor Riparbelli, CEO, Synthesia 30:05

3d ago30:05

30:05

Victor Riparbelli, co-founder and CEO of Synthesia, discusses the various appeals of AI-generated video content, the importance of startups implementing strict AI safety controls, and how the UK doesn't have to follow what he sees as the EU's mistakes in AI regulation. Riparbelli founded Synthesia along with Lourdes Agapito, Matthias Neissner and S…

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We’re Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong with Author ‘Diane Dimond’- Can ADR Help? 30:19

3d ago30:19

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Diane Dimond, a multiple award-winning freelance journalist, author, syndicated columnist, and former television correspondent who specialises in crime and justice issues, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. She wears many hats, so I have left the link …

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S6E08 - Supporting neurodivergent children and families in a neurotypical world w/ Cheryl Warren 53:59

6d ago53:59

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Join us this week as we chat to Cheryl Warren, an award-winning trainer and consultant from Aperion Training, specialising in neurodiversity in the early years. In the episode, Cheryl discusses her career journey and personal mission, sharing how her lived experience has shaped her professional approach. As a parent, Cheryl offers valuable insights…

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Why fixing the tech gender gap must start in the classroom – Claire Thorne, co-CEO, Tech She Can 29:32

8d ago29:32

29:32

Dr Claire Thorne, co-CEO of Tech She Can, discusses her expectations from the next government to revamp the education curriculum for technology roles. She also addresses the various factors that impact why girls don't get into STEM, why a third of women are leaving the sector and the importance of investors being more conscious of who they're inves…

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The possibilities and perils of legal sector AI adoption – Eleanor Lightbody, CEO, Luminance 27:21

15d ago27:21

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Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance, discusses the risks of businesses using ChatGPT, the importance of using the right AI model for the task at hand, and the need for flexible AI regulation that caters to different sectors. Founded by AI experts from the University of Cambridge in 2015, Luminance is an AI platform for lawyers. Built on a proprieta…

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Dispute Resolution | John Jay College of Criminal Justice- City University New York (CUNY); Dispute Resolution Program & Center with Director Prof Maria R. Volpe PhD 28:57

15d ago28:57

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking podcast with Professor Maria R. Volpe, PhD, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. She is a professor of Sociology, Director of the Dispute Resolution Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice - City University of New York, and Director of the CUNY Dispute Resolution …

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S6E07 - Learning English through rhythm, chanting and play w/ Jane Maria Harding da Rosa 36:26

21d ago36:26

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Join us this week as we chat to Jane Maria Harding da Rosa from Enriching ELT about English language learning and teaching. During our conversation, we learn about Jane's fascinating journey from mime and dance to her career in language education. Jane shares her research aimed at making language learning more memorable and engaging with rhythm, ch…

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Why climate tech needs more than private investment – Diane Gilpin, CEO, Smart Green Shipping 30:24

22d ago30:24

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Diane Gilpin, founder and CEO of Smart Green Shipping, discusses the astronomical climate impact of the shipping industry, why Scotland is the perfect place for a woman entrepreneur in climate tech, and why government funding is vital alongside private investment into the green technology space. Gilpin founded Smart Green Shipping in 2014. The star…

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Bringing ancient wellbeing to the AI age – Reeva Misra, founder, WONE 30:51

1M ago30:51

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Reeva Misra, founder and CEO of Walking on Earth, discusses how stress is often at the root of chronic health problems, the real science backing up ancient wellbeing practices, how attitudes to mental health benefits at businesses are changing for the better and how AI could improve personal happiness. Misra founded Walking on Earth (WONE), which u…

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S6E06 - Breaking barriers: inclusive pathways for autistic individuals w/ GMLPN and Digital Advantage 38:30

1M ago38:30

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Join us this week as Dean Blewitt, NCFE's Senior Innovation and Investments Manager, chats to Charlotte Jones, Operations and Project Manager from the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) and Seamus Mannion, Chief Operating Officer of Digital Advantage. In the episode, Charlotte and Seamus discuss their organisations' work on the In…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Early Dispute Resolution (EDR) with Co-Chair Ellie Vilendrer 33:56

1M ago33:56

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking podcast session with Ellie Vilendrer on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show. She is the Co-Chair of the Early Dispute Resolution (EDR) committee (2020-2024) of the American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution Section and Vice Chair of the Orange County Bar Association Le…

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Inside the race for AI business adoption – The Gadget Show’s Jason Bradbury 31:10

1M ago31:10

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Jason Bradbury, best known for presenting The Gadget Show, explains how businesses are “finding their feet” when it comes to AI, why he’s bullish on the metaverse, and recalls some of the zaniest product testing he’s done. Bradbury was a presenter on Channel 5’s The Gadget Show from its launch in 2004 to 2016, where he tested tech and participated …

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Advancing quantum with lasers made in Scotland – Graeme Malcolm, CEO, M Squared 26:38

1M ago26:38

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Dr Graeme Malcolm, CEO and founder of M Squared, discusses the current state of the quantum computing market, Glasgow’s growing tech sector, and tips for US expansion. Founded in 2006 by Malcolm and Dr Gareth Maker, M Squared develops laser technologies for a variety of use cases, such as quantum, biophotonics and chemical sensing. Its tech has bee…

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Episode 57: ADR and Arbitration: a UK Perspective with Ijeoma Ononogbu, FCIArb 28:54

2M ago28:54

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking podcast session with Ijeoma Ononogbu on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show. Ms Ononogbu has over fifteen (15) years of international legal experience from working with international law firms in London as a solicitor, specialising in commercial transactions and ADR processes…

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POD-CACHE ReView - Sustainable education and development: it‘s about more than climate change w/ Dr Diane Boyd 39:11

2M ago39:11

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Join us for this throwback episode of POD-CACHE and re-listen to Dr Diane Boyd on sustainability in education and childhood development. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 10 July. 00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:36 Introducing Diane Boyd 01:00 Sustainable education and development 14:39 Taking it into practice 25:35 Environmental aware…

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Why London is a global tech problem solver – Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the City of London 35:51

2M ago35:51

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Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the City of London, discusses why the UK capital is a global problem solver, explains why he believes politicians have launched AI regulations “without doing their homework”, and why space junk is a growing problem. The Lord Mayor of the City of London is the head of the City of London Corporation, the governing body…

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Reflecting on Tech Nation’s legacy & supporting high-risk spinouts – Gerard Grech, MD, Founders at the University of Cambridge 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

Gerard Grech, managing director of Founders at the University of Cambridge, reflects on the legacy of Tech Nation, explains how universities can support impact startups, and assesses the attractiveness of UK markets. Grech was the founding CEO of Tech Nation, leading the startup support organisation for over a decade until it was acquired by Founde…

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Housing Disputes US: Can ADR Help? Analysing the Case of Sarah Garrett et al. with Son-Dwydell 15:14

2M ago15:14

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During my time in Hamtramck, I had the privilege of participating in a stimulating and thought-provoking podcast with Dwydell Garrett, the son of Sarah Sims Garrett. He shared with me the details of a landmark case that lasted over five (5) decades, from 1968 to 2024 - the case of Sarah Sims Garrett et al. v City of Hamtramck. The case has far-reac…

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S6E05 - Empowering men to thrive in early years and childcare roles w/ Claudio Sisera 35:57

2M ago35:57

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Join us this week as we chat to Claudio Sisera from Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs In the episode, we discuss equality in early years employment and explore the challenges and opportunities for men working in early years and childcare roles. We also discuss gender inclusivity at work and the possible reasons that we still see such disparity in th…

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The North has all the ingredients to rival the Golden Triangle in tech – Duncan Johnson, CEO, Northern Gritstone 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

Duncan Johnson, CEO of Northern Gritstone, discusses why the north of England has all the potential required to rival the South East in commercialising science and innovation, the challenges of backing early-stage deep tech companies with very long investment journeys, and why ambition and resilience are so important in developing tech hubs. Johnso…

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Cultivating vertical farming’s full potential – Jamie Burrows, founder, Vertical Future 29:33

3M ago29:33

29:33

Jamie Burrows, founder and CEO of Vertical Future, discusses the many ways vertical farming can be used to address agricultural and environmental challenges, why space presents an exciting opportunity for farming and why VC funding isn't for everyone. Burrows founded Vertical Future in 2016. The company develops the technology to build automated ve…

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Series 1: Knock Knock- ADR Driving Innovation in US Housing Disputes with Alec Chapa 26:16

2M ago26:16

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking podcast with Alec Chapa on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. Alec is committed to helping groups of people work together more collaboratively, transparently, and effectively. An accomplished mediator, conflict resolution practitioner, and published researcher, he has work…

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S6E04 - Self-care strategies for caregivers w/ Sass and Kate from SelfCare Psychology 55:14

3M ago55:14

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Join us this week as we chat to Sass Boucher and Kate Collier from SelfCare Psychology, an organisation dedicated to providing support for practitioners at risk of professional trauma and fatigue. In the episode, we explore the complex challenges faced by those working in care through the lens of SelfCare's 'Umbrella of Professional Trauma and Fati…

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Taking surgical simulators from Merseyside to Tampa Bay – Elliot Street, CEO, Inovus Medical 27:49

3M ago27:49

27:49

Elliot Street, CEO and co-founder of Inovus Medical, explains how surgical training simulators can help fix the shortage of qualified surgeons, explores how robotics will change the future of surgery, and shares advice on expanding to the US. Founded in 2012, Inovus Medical designs and manufactures a surgical training platform that combines soft ti…

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How the AI boom mirrors the frenzied rise of the internet – Anne Glover, CEO, Amadeus Capital Partners 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

Anne Glover, co-founder and CEO of Amadeus Capital Partners, discusses the ways that the tech investment scene has changed since her firm launched in the late 1990s, how tech started as a niche sector but has since started to encompass everything, why AI hype is valid but there's more to it than just generative AI, and what the UK needs to do to sh…

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S6E03 - Revolutionising playwork practice with PARS feat. Dr Shelly Newstead 59:05

3M ago59:05

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Join us this week as we chat to Dr Shelly Newstead, practitioner, trainer, author, editor, publisher and researcher with over 30 years of experience in the playwork field, and the creator of the PARS model of playwork practice. In the episode, we chat about what PARS is, how it was developed and how pracitioners can start their journey with PARS. W…

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How modern science birthed the dawn of personalised health – Melissa Snover, founder, Nourished 30:31

3M ago30:31

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Melissa Snover, founder and CEO of Nourished, discusses how the advent of modern scientific data analysis has birthed the personalised health boom, why as an American expat she fell in love with Birmingham as a startup hub, and how women founders can fight the odds to close the funding gap. Snover is the founder of Nourished and Scripted, which pro…

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Mitchell Hamline School of Law Dispute Resolution Institute with Director Prof Sharon Press 30:38

3M ago30:38

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking podcast with Professor Sharon Press on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. She is the Director of the Mitchell Hamline School of Law Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI). She teaches Mediation and Negotiation (in both online and in-person formats).Professor Sharon is the Co-P…

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How to ensure the UK lives up to its startup exit potential – Husayn Kassai, co-founder, Onfido 31:02

4M ago31:02

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Husayn Kassai, founder of Onfido and Quench.ai, suggests what the UK can do to attract more IPOs and build more scaleups, reflects on providing a 320x return on investment for the University of Oxford, and explains why people should be wary of the “excessive romanticisation” of unicorn success stories. Kassai co-founded Onfido, a digital ID company…

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S6E02 - Navigating the food landscape for health and early years nutrition with Louise Mercieca 41:45

4M ago41:45

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Join us for this episode about navigating the food landscape, the relationship between food and wellbeing, and the importance of nutrition in the early years. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 15 May. Louise Mercieca, a nutritional therapist and early years nutrition consultant, emphasises the intricate relationship between food a…

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What does the future of flexible working look like? – Molly Johnson-Jones, CEO, Flexa 30:15

4M ago30:15

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Flexa CEO and co-founder Molly Johnson-Jones discusses the future of flexible working, how companies can “turn hiring into marketing” and why she thinks some corporate CEOs are using flexible working as a scapegoat for innovation failures. Flexa is a careers platform that aggregates a company’s workplace benefits to give job candidates more informa…

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How tech can bring a human touch to dealing with death – Sam Grice, founder, Octopus Legacy 28:28

4M ago28:28

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Sam Grice, founder and CEO of Octopus Legacy, discusses how the administrative side of death can make the grieving process much harder, why we need to be able to talk about death to plan our lives properly and keeping the ethos of his business alive after it was acquired. Grice founded the company, originally called Guardian Angel, in 2016 after fa…

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S6E01 - Positive parenting and effective intervention with Kathy Bowers 27:16

4M ago27:16

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Join us for this episode about positive parenting, making changes and setting boundaries in challenging environments. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 1 May. In this episode we meet with Kathy Bowers to talk about parenting, communication and relationship improvement work. Kathy discusses her experience in social care and family …

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Is the metaverse really dead? – Herman Narula, co-founder & CEO, Improbable 27:44

4M ago27:44

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Improbable CEO and co-founder Herman Narula makes the case for the metaverse amid claims it is dead before it started, unpacks his company’s recent commercial deals and explains the impact AI is having on virtual world-building. Improbable develops the infrastructure for virtual worlds. Backed by the likes of SoftBank and Andreessen Horowitz, the L…

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Series 1-TECH AND ADR: Disputesefiling.com with Director Tony Guise #uk 37:27

4M ago37:27

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Tony Guise on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. In different capacities, Tony Guise has been at the heart of every major civil justice reform of the past Thirty (30) years. Notable successes include the formation of the Civil Justice Council (CJC) in 199…

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Making lab-grown fat the secret ingredient to plant-based protein – Max Jamilly, co-founder, Hoxton Farms 32:05

4M ago32:05

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Max Jamilly, co-founder of Hoxton Farms, discusses why developing lab-based fat is the secret ingredient for the cultivated meat industry, why some people oppose lab-grown meat and how the regulatory progress for getting new alternative proteins in shops is going. Jamilly co-founded the London-based cultivated fat startup in 2020 alongside his life…

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POD-CACHE ReView -There's no such thing as bad weather, with Dr Helen Bilton 57:08

5M ago57:08

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In this episode we meet with Dr Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning and Play, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play and independent problem-solving, as well as how different early years settings can support outdoor learning. We also touch on the courses Helen has written for FutureLearn on Supporting Successful Learnin…

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Achievements of the American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution with Ana Sambold, Esq 23:49

5M ago23:49

23:49

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Ana Sambold, Esq, the Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution for the 2023-2024 on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast show.Ana Sambold is a California attorney, mediator, and arbitrator and one of the leading figures in the fie…

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Why AI regulation isn’t the enemy of innovation – Lord Tim Clement-Jones 30:27

5M ago30:27

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Lord Tim Clement-Jones, Liberal Democrat peer, explains why a lack of consistency from the government hasn’t helped startups, weighs in on the debate around using copyrighted material to train AI systems, and unpacks why regulation isn’t the enemy of innovation. Lord Clement-Jones was chair of the Liberal Party from 1986-1988. He was made CBE for p…

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Series 4: Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How can Employees in Belgium Report Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying without fear of losing their Jobs - Professor Barney Jordaan 29:58

5M ago29:58

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Title: Series 4: Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How can Employees in Belgium Report Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying without fear of losing their Jobs with Professor Barney Jordaan I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Professor Barney on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. He was a profes…

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Why Welsh tech is primed for growth – Louise Harris, CEO, Tramshed Tech 31:32

5M ago31:32

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Louise Harris, co-founder and CEO of Tramshed Tech, discusses the challenges and opportunities for the Welsh tech sector, unpacks the country’s sub-sector strengths from semiconductors to creative, and mulls what a changing political landscape might mean for businesses. Harris co-founded Tramshed with Mark John in 2015. It now has six co-working si…

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Why the UK can be an autonomous vehicles leader – Gavin Jackson, CEO, Oxa 32:27

5M ago32:27

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Oxa CEO Gavin Jackson explains why the UK is well-positioned to be a leader in autonomous vehicles, breaks down Oxa’s strategy for commercialisation, and unpacks who is liable in the event of an autonomous vehicle crashing. Oxa, formerly known as Oxbotica, is developing software for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2014, it is focusing on passenger …

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Series 3: Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How can Employees in the US Report Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying without fear of losing their Jobs with Herschenia Brown 33:20

5M ago33:20

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Herschenia Brown on the Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. She is a thought leader in workplace bullying and serves as the Vice Chair of Programming for the Diversity Committee of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution and on the Advisory Board for…

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Rewiring Whitehall for UK tech success – Allan Nixon, head of science and tech, Onward 30:08

5M ago30:08

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Allan Nixon, head of science of technology at Onward, shares his assessment of the Spring Budget, outlines steps he thinks Whitehall could take to improve tech sector growth, and compares the Labour and Conservative parties' approach to tech policy. Nixon joined Onward, a centre-right think tank, in April 2023. In this episode, he unpacks Spring Bu…

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The UK must act now to keep fintech crown – Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance 25:55

6M ago25:55

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Janine Hirt, CEO of Innovate Finance, unpacks what the UK must do to maintain its historical strength in financial technology, why clarity in regulation for crypto, BNPL and open banking is vital, and what needs to be done to tackle rising financial scams. Hirt has been with Innovate Finance, the UK fintech industry body, for the past nine years af…

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What ADR Book Are You Reading? 'The Magic in Mediation' with author Kenneth Cloke 33:50

6M ago33:50

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with the 'ADR Legend' Kenneth Cloke, on his latest book ', The Magic in Mediation', on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Show. Professor Ken Cloke is the Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution. He is a mediator, arbitrator, consultant, and trainer specialising in communic…

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Tackling the North-South tech funding gap – Jess Jackson, investment manager, Praetura Ventures 24:23

6M ago24:23

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Jess Jackson, investment manager at Praetura Ventures, discusses the challenges startups in the north face, the stark gender divide in the tech and investment industries and how the government should be supporting small businesses and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Jackson joined the Manchester-based venture capital firm in 2022 after years of man…

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Series 3-ADR and Ombuds: A US Perspective with Megan P. Willoughby 32:15

6M ago32:15

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Megan Willoughby on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. She is serving as the first faculty Ombudsperson for Villanova University. She is their confidential consultant for work-related conflicts. In 2021, the American Bar Association (ABA) awarded her a Di…

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