Best Marc Priestley Podcasts (2024)

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#137 Franz Smit - Founder PilotInsure 56:22

11M ago56:22

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Franz Smit is a pilot and founder of PilotInsure, a leading loss of licence insurance company based in South Africa. Franz grew up in the small town of Tarkastad, in the Eastern Cape. As a young boy, he regularly watched airliners fly overhead en-route to Johannesburg. This captivated his imagination and drove him to pursue a career in flying. Alon…

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#136 André Viljoen - Founder, Woodstock Brewery 1:01:19

11M ago1:01:19

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Andre Viljoen studies Accounting in Johannesburg, but shortly after finishing articles, he headed East to explore life and the world of Finance. After spending many years in emerging markets banking, Andre made his way back to South Africa in Cape Town. He was looking for a new business challenge and that is when he began Woodstock Brewery, amidst …

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#135 Jon Foster-Pedley - Dean of the Henley Business School 1:06:28

12M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Jon is back on the podcast today! As the Dean and Director of Henley Business School, Africa, Jon has been leading the growth and transformation of the institution for over 12 years, with the vision "To build the people, who build the businesses, that build Africa." Jon is also a passionate advocate for ethical and sustainable business practices, a…

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#134 Captain Annabel Vundla - Presidential & Airline Pilot 49:20

12M ago49:20

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Annabel has been flying Since 1999. She earned her Air Force Wings before learning to drive a car. Throughout her career, Annabel has been challenged to jump extra hurdles. President Nelson Mandela, knew not only her name, but also her parents names. Annabel has that effect on people. Her sparkling personality is warm, friendly and inviting, but do…

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#133 Noah Lieberman - Founder, LogTen Pro 1:09:24

1y ago1:09:24

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Noah Lieberman was excited by flight from his first experience flying on a DC3 around Mexico as an 8 year old. Affectionately known as the Gooney Bird, the DC3 has found a warm spot in a lot of our hearts. Noah was keen to become an aerospace engineer. He also wanted to learn how to fly. Shortly after beginning his pilot training as a teenager, he …

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#132 Marc Priestley - McLaren Formula 1 Mechanic and author 1:11:36

1y ago1:11:36

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Marc Priestley is the author of The Mechanic, an insider look at life on the formula one circuit. Marc joined the McLaren Formula 1 team in 1999 while Mika Hakkinen was reigning world champion and later defended his title with McLaren, making it a back to back championship. McLaren we’re on the upswing and about to revolutionise the sport for the n…

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#131 Calvin Collett - CEO Melon Mobile 1:00:29

1y ago1:00:29

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Calvin is the Founder and CEO of Melon Mobile, South Africa’s newest Mobile Network. While the service is recent on the scene, the team have been building the product for the past two years. Calvin has more than two decades experience combining entrepreneurship, internet service provider and providing efficient simple solutions to everyday life. Ca…

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EP60 - The F1 Argument For & Against Practice 57:12

1+ y ago57:12

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In this week's episode, the last of Season 6, we explore the dilemma that F1 teams face, just like many of us, in deciding when we're prepared enough, as close to perfection as can be, versus the alternate view of just launching the car or project as soon as is viable and learning more rapidly in the 'real world feedback loop'. I'd love any feedbac…

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EP59 - Chasing F1 Perfection & Racing Driver Relationships 57:33

1+ y ago57:33

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This week, I'm looking at the way F1 teams manage the relationships between drivers, particularly when things get tense in the heat of a championship and what we can learn from it. Plus, With Red Bull having what many describe as the 'perfect' F1 car, I'm questioning the very concept of perfection in F1 or anywhere in life. Enjoy. Follow me on Twit…

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EP58 - Learn To Be A Better Listener Through F1 1:00:17

1+ y ago1:00:17

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This week, I'm sharing some of the skills of being a good communicator that F1 teams use to debrief drivers , to help you form and grow strong relationships in business and personal life. Enjoy. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/f1elvis ...and Insta: https://instagram.com/f1elvis Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/F1Elvis/..…

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EP57 - Using F1 Strategy In Your Life 1:01:56

1+ y ago1:01:56

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Sometimes even the best laid plans don't quite work out as we expect and that even happens to F1 teams. But when it does go that way, what do those F1 teams do about it? Thinking about strategy and how we adapt it could be the key to turning failure into success. Enjoy. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/f1elvis ...and Insta: https://instagr…

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EP56 - How Understanding McLaren's F1 Problems Could Help Us all 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

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This week, I'm looking at the way an F1 team like McLaren gets to the root cause of its car problems to find a fix, rather than simply just treating the symptoms that show up on the surface and how we should all do the same. Enjoy. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/f1elvis ...and Insta: https://instagram.com/f1elvis Subscribe on YouTube: ht…

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EP55 - The Power Of Understanding F1 Body Language 54:53

1+ y ago54:53

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This week, we look at F1 testing and I share some insights into what we can learn from understanding the body language and other layers of communication that lie behind the official press releases and interviews. Studying and interpreting things like the subconscious language our bodies give off in difficult moments can give a fascinating extra dim…

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EP54 - Overcoming Nerves & How To Get What You Want In Life 1:00:35

1+ y ago1:00:35

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In this week's episode I've got some useful tips for getting closer to whatever you want out of life. I'm looking at F1 race strategy as a model for building your own strategy for navigating the path from where you are now, to where you want to be. Plus, in part two, I'm reflecting on my own experience of debilitating nerves during pitstops and giv…

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#130 Ricky de Agrela - World Adventurer 1:48:58

1+ y ago1:48:58

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In this episode I talk to Ricky de Agrela, the first man to ever travel to all the continents in the World using only a Microlight. He speaks about the great memories, of the adventure and also the tragedy that struck during his trip, when his close friend Allan, lost his life to the cause. We follow Ricky's story to see where he is now years after…

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EP53 - How To Bring The Right People Into Your Life 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

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This week, I'm looking at how we bring the right people into our businesses and lives to help us achieve success and I propose a radical take on the traditional recruitment process that we could all benefit from. Also, during F1 'launch season', I'm asking, is it actually the right decision for teams to launch a 'fake' car to the public in this day…

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EP52 - Making The Right Choices & Managing Time More Effectively 57:06

1+ y ago57:06

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This week I'm looking to the world of F1 to help us to become more intentional about the many decisions we make every day that feed into the success or failure we see further down the line. Plus, as time management and efficiency become even more critical in today's Formula One, what can we learn to help ourselves manage our own busy diaries? Enjoy…

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EP51 - How To Create A New Positive Habit 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

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In this episode, the first of Season 6, we look at why most new year resolutions fail and how we can learn from the way F1 teams go about forming new habits and processes that last. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/f1elvis ...and Insta: https://instagram.com/f1elvis Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/F1Elvis/?sub_confirmati…

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#129 Erika Armstrong - Business Aviation Pilot 1:07:24

1+ y ago1:07:24

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In this episode I chat with Erika Armstrong. She is currently flying in the Business Aviation sector, and through her influence in the Aviation industry is inspiring and training new recruits. Listen as we talk about the passion needed to be in the Aviation industry and take some tips for yourself. Let me know what you think? Do you have any listen…

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#128 Ron Rutland - Adventure Cyclist 1:26:11

1+ y ago1:26:11

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In this episode I chat with Ron Rutland. An average guy who decided to brave the challenge of cycling from Cape To Cairo and his life has never been the same. Rob now officially delivers the Rugby World Cup Game Whistle by hand and gets there on his Bicycle. Listen as Rob inspires us to take a renewed look at life and shares some of his experiences…

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#127 - Darren Robertson - Prostate Cancer survivor 1:07:15

1+ y ago1:07:15

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This episode is all about Darren Robertson and his outlook on life after surviving Stage 3 Prostate Cancer. He tells us about his journey through life and shares about his passion for surfing. He now serves as a Financial Advisor to help others make the most of their finances. You can get hold of Darren on email at darren@darrenrobertson.co.za Let …

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#126 - Luke Dillon - Business Coach 1:15:18

1+ y ago1:15:18

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This is a conversation with Luke Dillon on Business Coaching. He shares with us his rich life experiences as an entrepreneur and some insights in to the world of Coaching small to large businesses. This episode will educate you on how to reach out to a coach as well as becoming a coach yourself. Let me know what you think? Do you have any listeners…

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#125 - Gidyon Lankers - The Business of Creativity 51:46

1+ y ago51:46

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This is a conversation with Gidyon Lankers, the 27 year old digital marketing entrepreneur who helped me build and launch this podcast. We explore the world of content; how to create it, how to make it go viral, and how to approach it from a business perspective. This episode will inspire you to reach out to that one person you've been wanting to c…

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EP50 - Perform At A Higher Level Everyday With F1 Techniques 56:32

1+ y ago56:32

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In this final episode of Season 5 I'm looking at the topic of recovery, both at the end of a long gruelling F1 season, but also every single day of our busy and stressful lives. We also take a closer look at relationships, both when it comes to F1 drivers and teams as we look ahead to a new season with people moving to new roles, but also the relat…

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EP49 - Creating Your Own F1 Data Analysis 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

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This week I'm passing on something I learned at McLaren in 2007, which led to winning the F1 World Championship in 2008 with Lewis Hamilton and how the same thing continues to help me every day and can help you too. In this week's episode, after a personal experience myself, I'm appreciating the benefits of putting some care and attention into the …

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EP48 - The ROI Of Looking After Your Team 1:00:16

1+ y ago1:00:16

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In this week's episode, after a personal experience myself, I'm appreciating the benefits of putting some care and attention into the needs of your team. Plus, two words uttered by Sebastian Vettel to a friend of mine this week, have highlighted their much under used power. Enjoy and don't forget to check out my new partners, Car Gods Detailing. Li…

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EP47 - Winning By Being Kind 58:34

2y ago58:34

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In this week's episode I'm asking is it possible that we can utilise kindness to become one of our biggest strengths and if we want to win in sport, business, or life in general, could, or even should, kindness be a key cornerstone of our long term strategy? Enjoy and don't forget to check out my new partners, Car Gods Detailing. Links below. Car G…

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EP46 - How To Find & Embrace Your True Identity 59:15

2y ago59:15

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In this week's episode I'm looking at how brands and businesses harness their individual identities to drive sales and keep customers and clients coming back and asking, "why can't we do the same?". Plus, I'll give you a tip from F1 for helping to figure out exactly what your true identity really is and how you can use it to your advantage. Enjoy a…

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EP45 - Turning Mental Health Into A Performance Advantage 56:49

2y ago56:49

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In this week's episode, I'm helping a listener to decide whether to take her dream job in F1 and after World Mental Health Day, does the advice we give sufferers offer key performance advantages to us all in striving for high performance? Enjoy and don't forget to check out my new partners, Car Gods Detailing. Links below. Car Gods Detailing: https…

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EP44 - Managing Money & Disappointment Like An F1 Team 1:02:52

2y ago1:02:52

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In the week when Max Verstappen becomes F1 World Champion for the second time, I'm asking what do the other drivers now do, with many races still to go, yet zero possibility of reaching their goal of becoming World Champion? How should we react when our targets become unachievable? Plus, looking at the F1 budget cap ands seeing what we can learn ab…

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EP43 - Think Like An F1 Team When Making Big Decisions 59:05

2y ago59:05

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This week I'm looking at the example of Red Bull's very difficult call to box Max Verstappen from an almost certain pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix and asking how they came to that tricky conclusion and then how can we learn from it to help us make the difficult choices in our lives. Enjoy and don't forget to check out my new partners, Ca…

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EP42 - Making The Perfect F1 Cake 1:02:09

2y ago1:02:09

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This week, we look at F1's focus on creating the right image and giving offf the right impression to clients and ask how can we do the same to get us closer to the success we want? Plus, if F1 teams need ALL the ingredients to win and even one missing stops that happening, how can we apply a similar mentality to our own lives? Enjoy and don't forge…

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