Best Mike McFall Podcasts (2024)

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Why should you put people, love, and relationships at the heart of business? With John Hibbs of CoEfficient 39:03

7d ago39:03

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by John Hibbs, the Co-Founder of CoEfficient, a company that helps organisations grow from the human perspective. It does this by gathering genuinely useful feedback from those who work for an organisation and then deploying this intelligence in the most productive…

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How can you tell if you should invest in a media company? With Ian Whittaker of Liberty Sky Advisors 48:34

21d ago48:34

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Ian Whittaker, one of the leading financial and commercial analysts covering the media and advertising sector. Ian is the managing director and owner of Liberty Sky Advisors, has twice been the City AM Analyst of the Year – first in 2014 and again in 2019 – and …

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Why does marketing need to become more like engineering? With Sorin Patilinet from Mars, aka The Marketing Engineer. 49:10

1M ago49:10

49:10

In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by Sorin Patilinet, Senior Director of Marketing Effectiveness at Mars. Sorin is also known as the Marketing Engineer. Our conversation was recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, on 4 April 2024. Thanks to Joe Hickey for production support. Podcast artwork by …

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A Jack of All Trades is a Master of Integration 40:25

1M ago40:25

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Dive into this enlightening episode of The Teamwork Advantage as we sit down with Joe Curcillo, a man of many talents. For the better part of his career, Joe was often asked, “What do you specialize in?” This question reflects a common belief many of us were taught: to narrow our niche, not to generalize. Joe challenges this notion, drawing from hi…

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How can experts provide the public with risk information that works? With Olivia Jensen, Director of the Institute for Public Understanding of Risk 50:07

2M ago50:07

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by Olivia Jensen, Director of the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) based at the National University of Singapore. Our conversation was recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, on 13 March 2024. Thanks to Joe Hickey for production support. Po…

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How can we best communicate risk in our uncertain, post-truth world? With Sir David Spiegelhalter, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge 53:42

2M ago53:42

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by one of the world’s finest data storytellers, David Spiegelhalter, the statistician and public communicator of his generation. Although he claims to have been retired for five years, the Emeritus Professor of Statistics from Cambridge University is working harder than e…

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The data planets align. The more guests we welcome to Data Malarkey – and the more different their jobs and categories – the more we’re able to join the dots between how those who use data smarter do so ... 53:14

3M ago53:14

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After our fourth collection of six great guests, it’s a wrap for Season Four of Data Malarkey – the podcast about using data smarter. Your host, master data storyteller Dr Sam Knowles, picks out common themes and chooses his highlights from a lively series of conversations – recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, between July and Decemb…

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Walking the Walk (featuring Ryo Zsun) 57:00

3M ago57:00

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GUEST BIO: Ryo Zsun is the culture maestro for the Zappos family of companies, as well as a keynote speaker and thought leader on the power of cultivating healthy workplaces. Everywhere he goes, he shares Zappos’ message of putting people first. Links LinkedIn CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [0:35] - Back to Work (Without the Awkwardness) Comparing sabbatic…

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What happens when you mash-up the history of bands, films, and politics with the iconography of the London Underground? With Mike Bell of Mike Bell Maps 42:48

4M ago42:48

42:48

In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Mike Bell, the first data visualiser to feature in almost 30 episodes of the podcast. Mike is the Founder and Owner of a thriving new business called Mike Bell Maps which describes itself as “Tube maps of bands and other stuff”. Our conversation was recorded rem…

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Bridging Visions 55:17

4M ago55:17

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Bridging Visions Workplaces, parenthood, and the quest for fulfillment CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [1:49] - The Power of Visioning Looking forward to look backward Laura shares a personal story about how a visioning exercise led her to reconsider her stance on having children, illustrating how professional tools and exercises can profoundly influence pe…

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How is it possible to understand everything that the world’s Governments want to buy? With Ian Makgill 37:44

4M ago37:44

37:44

In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Ian Makgill, the Founder of Spend Network. Ian and his company are on a mission to improve the global public sector procurement market. Spend Network’s website boldly claims that it can help users to “Unlock the $13 trillion global procurement market through the…

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Start Running & Keep Running (featuring Caitlin Townsend Lamb) 1:12:32

4M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Start Running & Keep Running (featuring Caitlin Townsend Lamb) Discussions on where inspiration meets discipline GUEST BIO: Caitlin Townsend Lamb is the Director of People Advancement and Continuous Improvement Systems at Cascade Engineering, where she has dedicated over 14 years to putting people first. Starting her journey as an executive assista…

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How can Kevin de Bruyne be worth 100 Leah Williamsons? With Kieran Maguire, Professor of Football Finance, University of Liverpool 48:42

4M ago48:42

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles welcomes Kieran Maguire, an acclaimed expert in football finance. Kieran’s a chartered accountant, academic, author, and podcaster. For the past decade, he’s been a lecturer in football finance at the University of Liverpool’s Management School. He often appears in print and…

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A Mission Beyond Coffee (featuring Jon Sell and Norma Pyscher) 1:07:24

5M ago1:07:24

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A Mission Beyond Coffee (featuring Jon Sell and Norma Pyscher) Two franchisees discuss leadership, legacy, and leaning on employees for wisdom GUEST BIO: Jon Sell is a seasoned entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for positive workplace culture. With a background as an environmental scientist, Jon transitioned from the corporate world to become a…

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What can business learn from military logistics? With John McFall, ex-RAF and Amazon Web Services 48:50

5M ago48:50

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles welcomes John McFall, a master of logistics and Founder of the business SupplyChainWise. Logistics – a term that originated in the military – is defined as: “the process of coordinating and moving resources – people, materials, inventory, and equipment – from one location to…

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HR: Human Revolution (featuring Katrina Ghazarian) 1:14:28

5M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

HR: Human Revolution (featuring Katrina Ghazarian) Putting the human back in human resources GUEST BIO: Katrina Ghazarian is a dynamic CEO of Gameday HR, known for her innovative approach to human resources and workplace culture. With a background that spans from banking to HR, she brings a unique blend of practical experience and insightful leader…

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Brett Putter - Decoding Team Culture: Insights for Building Resilient Organizational Identities 47:14

5M ago47:14

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Unlock the secrets to understanding and transforming your team's culture in this thought-provoking episode of The Teamwork Advantage. Explore the concept of team culture as a dynamic entity that evolves, influenced by external factors and internal dynamics. Gain valuable perspectives from Brett Putter, CEO of Culture Gene, on navigating the complex…

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How can a beginner’s mind and a collaborative approach make you win at the team sport of “insight”? With Mark Montgomery, Novartis’ Head of Integrated Insights 35:41

5M ago35:41

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Mark Montgomery, Vice President and International Head of Integrated Insights at Novartis, a role he’s held for the past three years. Mark has a rich and varied career in pharma, having served as the Global Head of Commercial Analytics and Insights at GSK before…

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Words, Actions, and Where They Meet (featuring Alisha Beck, Jeremy DeRuiter, & Brie Roper) 1:19:40

5M ago1:19:40

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Words, Actions, and Where They Meet (featuring Alisha Beck, Jeremy DeRuiter, & Brie Roper) A dive into the principles guiding the Life You Love LaboratoryTM GUEST BIO: Alisha Beck, originally from southeast Michigan, has a rich background in people-oriented roles. Starting her career at Dunkin Donuts, she transitioned to BIGGBY® COFFEE where she ha…

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Dr. Carla Fowler - Unleash Your Performance Potential 42:48

6M ago42:48

42:48

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Performance Science expert Dr. Carla Fowler brings a fresh perspective on individual performance and motivation, akin to how athletes train for peak performance in their sport. Blending her unique background in medicine and psychology, Dr. Fowler shares why aligning your work with your passions is crucial …

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How can we ensure public, political, and media debate is based on evidence? With Tracey Brown, OBE, Director of Sense About Science 40:46

6M ago40:46

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Tracey Brown, the director of Sense About Science, a role she’s held since its founding in 2002. Scientific evidence can be a powerful tool for insight, accountability, and change. Yet in public life – particularly in politics and the media – debate often revolv…

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Reading Between the Lines (featuring Tom Belongia) 1:05:46

6M ago1:05:46

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Reading Between the Lines (featuring Tom Belongia) A franchise owner shares the simple power of listening GUEST BIO: Tom Belongia is an influential franchise owner and area representative for BIGGBY® COFFEE in Wisconsin. His journey from working at Pilot Travel Centers to becoming a key player at BIGGBY® COFFEE showcases his dedication to community…

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Don’t Wait for Perfect (featuring Jodi Latuszek) 1:06:06

6M ago1:06:06

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Don’t Wait for Perfect (featuring Jodi Latuszek) The best way to end up with a great culture is to start trying GUEST BIO: Jodi Latuszek is BIGGBY® COFFEE's Vice President of HR, Legal, and ESG Programming. In her own words, her job is to “help our company support people better.” She’s responsible for ensuring that all of BIGGBY® COFFEE's practices…

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Very different – yet spookily very much the same: on the radically different types of data used in different jobs in the modern knowledge economy, but the very similar approaches we all deploy to solve ... 53:47

7M ago53:47

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After our third set of six great guests, it’s a wrap for Season Three of Data Malarkey – the podcast about using data smarter. Your host, master data storyteller Sam Knowles, picks out common themes and chooses his highlights from a lively series of conversations – recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, between April and September 2023.…

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If You Want to Change the World (featuring Nathan Havey) 1:00:39

7M ago1:00:39

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If You Want to Change the World (featuring Nathan Havey) Nathan Havey on conscious capitalism, leadership caps, and more GUEST BIO: Nathan Havey is on a mission to redefine success in the business world. He's also the mastermind who helped transform BIGGBY® COFFEE into a beacon of conscious capitalism. He's since developed a network of over 65 top-…

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How can you use data to make a business runner better, faster, with less friction? With Alexis Kingsbury, AirManual 50:30

7M ago50:30

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by serial entrepreneur, business simplifier, and podcaster, Alexis Kingsbury. Alexis is the co-founder of AirManual, a company that helps businesses document their processes, onboarding, and training so that employees can take on new responsibilities and deliver hi…

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Amir Rashidian - Stress Less, Thrive More 42:23

7M ago42:23

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Welcome to The Teamwork Advantage! In this episode, Gregg is joined by chiropractor and stress management expert, Dr. Amir Rashidian. Together, they explore the profound impact of workplace stress and unveil practical strategies for its management. Dr. Rashidian, with his unique perspective, emphasizes the vital link between physical and mental wel…

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Welcome to Love in Leadership 44:08

7M ago44:08

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Welcome to Love in Leadership Our first episode introduces the themes and mission of this podcast CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [0:39] - BIGGBY® COFFEE and the LifeLabTM Telling the story of how we got here At the episode’s start, Laura and Mike dive into a brief history of BIGGBY® COFFEE, LifeLabTM, and the concept of Love in Leadership. After a handshak…

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How can you use data to provide a first-class customer experience? With Shai Reichert, Experience Design Studio (XDS) 34:24

8M ago34:24

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Shai Reichert, Co-Founder of XDS – a US-based business also known as the Experience Design Studio. Shai has almost 20 years’ experience working in web development, user and customer experience. He has held senior roles on both the client side (for Comcast and Ro…

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How Brexit broke the structure of British politics. With Andrew Cooper 47:58

8M ago47:58

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles talks to Andrew Cooper, President and Senior Advisor at Yonder Consulting. A research, data, and insights man through and through, Andrew founded the market research company Populus more than 20 years ago, which helped to reinvent the way polling is done in the wake of the 2…

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Love in Leadership Podcast Trailer 1:23

8M ago1:23

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At the Life You Love Laboratory and BIGGBY® COFFEE, we’re out to prove that financial success and healthy workplace culture aren’t two separate goals. BIGGBY® COFFEE's own cultural transformation is proof that not only is it possible to have a successful company where people aren’t miserable at work, but that the happier your people are, the more y…

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“Better than CSI”. How can you use contradictory and incomplete data to solve cold murder cases? With Professor Angela Gallop, CBE 46:25

9M ago46:25

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles meets Professor Angela Gallop, CBE, the forensic scientists’ forensic scientist. Over the past four decades, the teams she’s led have solved some of the most complex, difficult, and intransigent cold cases in British criminal history: Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common, Robe…

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How can you leverage data to be a diversity, equity, and inclusion change maker? With Sabrina Shadie 40:06

9M ago40:06

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles meets Sabrina Shadie, a multi-award winning ethics and equity change maker; a diversity and inclusion advocate; and, a resilience champion. Sabrina’s the founder of the D’Rose Development Consultancy, a company that aims to simplify ethics and equality regulations so that ca…

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How can you blend AI and data science with creativity and win an Emmy? With Les Guessing 50:26

10M ago50:26

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Les Guessing, a 360-degree creative and marketer. Les is an Emmy Award-winning copywriter, video virtuoso, and self-professed data fool. He describes himself as a creative director “with a passion (some would say ‘personality disorder’) for using aspects of data…

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The Stockdale Center: A Beacon for Ethical Leadership 50:59

10M ago50:59

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Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the realms of ethical leadership with Joe Thomas, Director at the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the US Naval Academy. Ethics, extending beyond moral philosophy, encompasses applied ethics and the pivotal role leaders play. In this enlightening episode, Joe expertly distinguishes leadership fro…

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On the Curse of Knowledge, the opportunities and risks of AI, and why data scientists need to speak the same language as business. A look back on Season Two of Data Malarkey – the podcast about using data ... 57:49

10M ago57:49

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After our second set of six great guests, it’s a wrap for Season Two of Data Malarkey – the podcast about using data smarter. Your host, master data storyteller Sam Knowles, picks out common themes and chooses his highlights from a lively series of conversations – recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, between March and May 2023. Thanks…

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How can you apply AI and data science to inform business decision-making? With Jean-Baptiste Bouzige, Ekimetrics 44:21

11M ago44:21

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Jean-Baptiste Bouzige, the CEO of Ekimetrics. The company describes itself as “a pioneering leader in data science and AI-powered solutions for sustainable business performance”. Jean-Baptiste is one of the founders of Ekimetrics, a business he launched in 2006 …

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Is it possible to clean up the digital advertising market, providing the same level of information for both buyers and sellers? With Stijn Gimbrère, Media Futures Market 35:26

11M ago35:26

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It’s fair to say that one of the markets that has become most complex and least transparent in the digital age has been advertising. The market was described in 2016 by Marc Pritchard – the Chief Brand Officer of Procter & Gamble, both the world’s biggest consumer goods business and the world’s highest-spending advertiser – as “murky at best, fraud…

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Chris Caldwell - Mastering Teamwork for a Sustainable Future: Navigating Climate Change Challenges 45:59

11M ago45:59

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In this enlightening episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Chris Caldwell, CEO of renewable energy company United Renewables, masterfully illustrates the powerful correlation between climate change and teamwork, shedding light on the dynamic relationship between these two crucial elements. Through thought-provoking insights, Chris highlights the immen…

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Mike McFall - GRIND to GROW: Creating a Purpose-Driven Culture 48:50

11M ago48:50

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In this captivating episode of The Teamwork Advantage, we are joined by Mike McFall, CEO of the prominent regional coffee house, Biggby Coffee, as he shares his incredible journey. Despite achieving financial success, he felt unfulfilled, prompting a profound realization. Mike's insights offer valuable lessons in personal success and cultivating a …

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What does it take to be a data leader in business today? With Elizabeth Press, D3M Labs 37:13

11M ago37:13

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles talks to Elizabeth Press, the creator and owner of D3M Labs – “the Data-Driven Decision Making Blog”. Elizabeth is an experienced data leader, having held data and business intelligence leadership roles with a variety of different businesses in Europe, particularly Berlin, i…

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How do you know what matters and what you can ignore when it comes to online reputation? With Sam Michelson, Founder & CEO, Five Blocks 31:13

12M ago31:13

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles talks to Sam Michelson, Founder & CEO of Five Blocks – a technology and a consulting firm specialising in digital reputation management. He and his team of more than 50 truly do make smarter use of data to understand what the world says and thinks about companies, brands, an…

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Kelly McGinley - From Purpose to Progress: Empower Collaboration Through Effective Meetings 55:01

12M ago55:01

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Welcome to "The Teamwork Advantage" podcast, where we explore the intersection between Teamwork, Leadership, and Culture. In this episode, Kelly McGinley brings extensive experience in the non-profit and education sectors, as well as a profound knowledge of project and process management, shedding light on the crucial topic of meetings. Discover th…

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How can smarter use of data mean that the doctor comes to you rather than you having to go to the doctor? With Tim Jobson, consultant gastroenterologist and Medical Director at Predictive Health Intelligence ... 47:22

1y ago47:22

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles talks to Tim Jobson, a consultant gastroenterologist at the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in South West England. Tim truly is a product of Oxbridge, having studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge for three years and then Medicine at Oxford for a further three. He went on to ta…

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How can we avoid the Curse of Knowledge? With Steven Pinker, Harvard professor of psychology 49:10

1y ago49:10

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To kick-off the second season of Data Malarkey, Sam Knowles talks to one of the all-time greats of academic psychology – Steven Pinker, the Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. An experimental psychologist interested in all aspects of language, mind, and human nature, Steve is one of the most important public intellectual…

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On digital balance, neurodiversity, and cat food. A look back on Season One of Data Malarkey – the podcast about using data smarter 47:13

1y ago47:13

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After six great guests, it’s a wrap for Season One of Data Malarkey – the podcast about using data smarter. Your host, master data storyteller Sam Knowles, picks out common themes and chooses his highlights from a lively series of conversations with his mixed bag of academics, marketers, a leading voice in clearing down space junk, and a coach help…

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Joey Havens - The Power of Magnetic Culture 46:27

1y ago46:27

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Welcome to "The Teamwork Advantage" podcast where we explore the realms of Teamwork, Leadership, and Organizational Culture, uncovering the secrets to creating high-performing, successful, On-Purpose Teams. In this engaging episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Joey Havens, former executive partner of HORNE, a top 25 accounting firm known …

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Could you live without your smartphone? With Anastasia Dedyukhina, Chief Inspiration Officer of Consciously Digital 45:23

1y ago45:23

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles talks to Anastasia Dedyukhina, the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Consciously Digital. Consciously Digital is a coaching, training and development company – it’s more than that; it’s a movement – that’s looking to build a world in which technology brings out the be…

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What’s the connection between Harvey Keitel’s Winston Wolf, 200g pouches of cat food, and neurodiversity? The answer is marketer, coach, and podcaster Mark Evans 43:08

1y ago43:08

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles talks to Mark Evans, one of the most successful marketers of his generation. Mark worked for ten years at Mars, rising to be Brand Director of Petcare Europe, before spells at 118118 Media UK and HSBC. In 2012, Mark joined leading UK insurance business Direct Line Group wher…

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How can brands find suitable environments where they can advertise successfully? With DoubleVerify’s Laetitia Zinetti 38:09

1y ago38:09

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles talks to Laetitia Zinetti, Regional Vice President for Southern Europe of software company DoubleVerify. The company is on a mission to build a better advertising industry, helping brands to improve the effectiveness of their online ad spend, giving them clarity and confiden…

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