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Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE

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Sep 27, 2022 • 1h 13min

#229: Graham Brown & Jonathan Bowman-Perks on Health & Wellbeing

Join Graham and Jonathan as they discuss how you can enhance your high performance through aspects of health, well-being and brain health. These are topics that both feel so passionate about and are early adopters so have experimented with. You can hear about the macro view on: eat move sleep breathe focus and prosper. This month's session is on what you eat and your exercise regime. You can hear about longevity and the importance of the 'blue zones' where Graham has lived in a number of them around the world (Okinawa) with the importance of a sense of purpose exercise and social interaction. You may be interested in extreme endurance events like the double mountain marathons and ironman competition, which both hosts have completed, and what they learnt about managing inflammation. You will receive details about diet, illness, sickness, the 'stoic philosophy' and the importance that, between stimulus and response, you always have a choice. Happiness is about exercising CHOICE. You will receive recommendations about some of the hosts' favourite books on health and well-being and you can look forward to the next month where in part two they look into sleeping breathing mindfulness and yoga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 20, 2022 • 60min

#228: Lameen Abdul-Malik: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Lameen Abdul-Malik, Nobel Peace Prize (2005), Futurist Thinker, Coffeepreneur“Service to others is the rent you pay for your life here on earth” anonLameen has set himself a goal to impact one million people’s lives positively over the next 5 years and is subsequently spearheading efforts to support that ethos. One of which, is to launch 100 IDEAs cafe (a platform to source ideas to impact our world positively focusing on health, sustainability, technology and the youth). Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with his colleagues during his tenure at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2005 for which he worked for over 14 years, he focused on transferring the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology to meet its development goals in Africa. He considers his greatest achievements at the IAEA in using US$200,000 of the prize money from the peace prize, to help establish Zambia’s first cancer hospital, which opened in 2007 and treats about 1,500 cancer patients annually. In 2018, he developed a regional strategy to help Africa focus on three priorities in human health, food and agriculture and radiation safety in using nuclear science and technology to address its development challenges. More recently, from January to October 2021, he was headhunted to be Director of Think at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, where he oversaw the launch of a unique global infectious diseases index that tracks up to 60 pathogens daily, initiated a research agenda in line with the SDGs to highlight topical issues and launched the healthcare, sustainability and AI/Robotics roadmap, as well as guided the selection and curation of ideas aimed at alleviating global societal challenges.He is also very passionate about coffee, for which he has been writing for over 14 years under his personal blog www.fromcoffeewithlove.com and has been featured on CNNs website for Drinking Coffee in October 2020. In June 2019 he was invited by the International Coffee Organisation to participate in a EU Coffee Symposium on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where he interacted with industry giants like Starbucks, Illy and Nestle to discuss the coffee value chain and he documented his experience in an article on how Africa can benefit from the coffee value chain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 7min

#227: Lt Gen Sir Simon Mayall – ME Advisor

Lieutenant General (Retired) Sir Simon Mayall KBE, CB Much of General Mayall’s 40 year military career has been marked by a focus on the Middle East, and his experience and understanding of the region is long-standing and deep. In 1985, having learned colloquial Arabic, he was seconded to the Sultan’s Armed Forces, commanding an Omani tank squadron. He was the Operations Officer for the 1st (UK) Armoured Division in Operation DESERT STORM, the liberation of Kuwait. Before commanding his Regiment, 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, he went to Balliol College, and then St Antony’s College, Oxford, where he wrote a book on Turkish security policy. He subsequently completed an MA at King’s College, where his thesis was on Jihad philosophy and the ‘Civil War’ within Islam. He is also an avid student of Crusading history.As Commander of 1st Mechanised Brigade, he was deployed to Kosovo in 2002, and in 2006-2007 he was Deputy Commanding General of the Multi-National Corps (Iraq), based in Baghdad, during the period of the fight against AQ-I, the Sunni ‘Awakening’ and the ‘Surge’. The following year he was appointed Assistant Chief of the General Staff and then, in 2009, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Commitments) with policy responsibility for global operations, particularly in Afghanistan. With the election of the Coalition Government of 2010, he was appointed as the first Defence Senior Adviser Middle East (DSAME), responsible for re-energising the UK’s security relationships with partners in the Gulf, the Near East and North Africa. This period coincided with the complexities of the ‘Arab Spring’, the overthrow of Gaddafi in Libya, the Syrian ‘civil war’ and the rise of ‘Islamic State’. In 2014, after the fall of Mosul to ISIS, he became the Prime Minister’s Security Envoy to Iraq and the Kurdish Regional Government. He was instrumental in establishing the new Royal Navy base in Bahrain.General Mayall retired from the Army in July 2015, and was appointed Lieutenant of the Tower of London. He is a Senior Adviser with Greenhill, Coutts Bank, and Viaro Energy, and the Director of Sandcrest Consulting. He is a regular contributor on Middle East and Defence and Security issues on television, radio and in the press, and he lectures on related subjects to many academic and business fora. His book, ‘Soldier in the Sand – a Personal History of the Modern Middle East’, was published in late 2020. He was knighted in 2014, and has also received the US Legion of Merit for services in Iraq. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 9min

#226: Rene Yoakum - Chief Customer & People Officer at Remitly

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Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 11min

#225: Graham Brown & Jonathan Bowman-Perks

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Aug 23, 2022 • 1h 7min

#224: Harry Matovu QC - Barrister, Brick Court Chamber

Harry is Barrister and Queen's Counsel with a wide-ranging and substantial commercial practice in many fields, including energy and natural resources, public international law, cross-border disputes, civil fraud, finance, insurance/reinsurance and international arbitration.Named in The Lawyer ‘Hot 100’ List for 2021, nominated as Silk (QC) of the Year for International Arbitration in the Legal 500 Awards 2020, tier 1 ranked international arbitrator, and regularly appointed in high-value international arbitrations. Also instructed as Leading Counsel by states, major global corporations and other investors and companies in very high-value disputes.Harry Matovu is a Master of the Bench, Inner Temple, and recognised in the Powerlist 2021 as one of the most influential Black professionals in the UK.https://www.brickcourt.co.uk/our-people/profile/harry-matovu-qc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 16, 2022 • 58min

#223: Robert Vass - President of GLOBSEC

Róbert Vass is the president and founder of GLOBSEC, a leading nongovernmental organization in Europe dealing with international security, sustainability, and economic issues. Its mission is to make Europe and the world a safer, more prosperous and sustainable place by providing policy advise and putting together right people on an independent platform. GLOBSEC is organizing one of the largest international conferences in Europe with a focus on international security, economy, and other global social and economic issues, hosting annually over 1500 political, business, media and thought leaders from over 80 countries. Róbert has started his journey as a student of international relations at the University of Matej Bel in Slovakia. At that time, group of students established GLOBSEC conference to put Slovakia on the world’s diplomatic map. Róbert currently manages an international team of more than 80 people composed of 12 different nationalities with the headquarters in Bratislava and a satellite offices in Brussels, Vienna and Warsaw and plans to open office in Washington DC. The idea behind GLOBSEC comes also from Róbert’s view of Slovakia’s position in Europe. He wanted to prove that the ambition to make the world better is not limited by the size of the country you come from, or the place where you are, but by the power of ideas and determination to put them into practice. You do not have to be in London, Brussels nor Washington to shape the world. You can contribute to a global policy debate and make a global impact even from a small city or a small country as well. GLOBSEC has a strong value-based DNA that believes in democracy, free societies, rule of law and international cooperation. Such perception comes from the strong experience of a country that went through some tough eras of totalitarian regimes in the past.Although they have started just a little student project, nowadays they have created a recognizable global brand with hundreds of media coverage. Robert’s view on leadership is in sharing his vision with the rest of the team and showing them trust and offering high responsible roles within the organisation where they can enforce expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 9, 2022 • 47min

#222: Steven Kuhn - Author & Military Veteran

Steven Kuhn – Author of 'Unleash Your Humble Alpha'Steven is a U.S. Military combat veteran who has been hand-picked to consult with some of the most influential people in the world (rock stars, singers, actors, business leaders and politicians) to turn around their business and how to expand their brand, build value and loyalty and develop strategies for increasing beneficial relationships for increased revenue and achieving true Quality of Life (QOL). Steven is a best-selling author and has a new book that was just released with his partner and co-author Lane Belone, (Special Forces Green Beret veteran) with the title Unleash Your Humble Alpha                                                                                               Steven has trained, coached and participated in leadership roles in nearly every capacity: historical leadership of European Royalty, Military Combat Operations leadership, political leadership in Europe and the US, spiritual leadership from the Natives in North and South America, monks in Europe, having turning around hundreds of around the world. Leadership from nearly all walks of life, all synthesized into what he calls Humble Alpha Leadership. Steven Kuhn and Lane Belone helps leaders how to achieve their own version of quality of life with their Humble Alpha Leader Program. FAVOURITE LEADERSHIP QUOTE: Standard boring one: Delegate the task, never the responsibility  Awesome one: Focus on impact outside of yourself.  This is the path to make a real impact in the world and reach fulfilment in life. This includes the mission of you elevating others around and helping them step into their own greatness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 6min

#221: Chris Cecil-Wright - Yacht Broker & Explorer

Founder of Cecil Wright who spent his childhood messing about on boats, Chris Cecil-Wright never dreamt he would grow up to become one of the world’s preeminent yacht brokers.Having spent thirty years in the industry, during which time he was a founding partner of other yacht brokerages, such as Edmiston, today he’s renowned for running Cecil Wright, a boutique superyacht brokerage house specialising at the top end of the yachting market, to assist clients who wish to build, buy, sell, and charter large yachts.The company was founded around a central desire not to be the biggest brokerage but the best. Cecil Wright is very selective about who they work with, and this approach allows for the creation of exceptionally strong client relationships. Cecil Wright specialise in northern European yachts over 60m, and in particular has developed close working relationships with some of the most prestigious shipyards in the world, including Feadship, Royal Huisman and Nobiskrug.For Chris, career milestones have been the superyacht builds of MADAME GU, TANGO and HAMPSHIRE II but it is the relationships behind those constructions that have really left their mark. Shipyard owners and CEOs, designers, captains, project managers, lawyers, bankers and of course the Owners, all play an integral role in a project. Every completion ignites a shared sense of achievement. Ultimately, it’s about natural rapport and a mutual commitment to quality, integrity and authenticity. The Cecil Wright business is built on these principles.With offices in London, Monaco, Jersey and Hampshire’s New Forest, the team, many who have worked together for over 25 years, are perfectly placed to manage their client’s needs with high level of personal service.Leadership Tip“My first yacht sale helped clarify and shape future business plans for as I realised the most successful yacht brokerages were based on strong client relationships along of course with team credibility, delivering what you promise and excellent product knowledge.”Social Media  Instagram - @cecilwrightyachtsTwitter - @CWPyachtsLinkedIn - @cecilwrightWebsite – www.cecilwright.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 26, 2022 • 59min

#220: Graham Brown & Jonathan Bowman-Perks

220. Jonathan and Graham as two world-class Podcasters have a fascinating debate and share some latest thinking on integrity values beliefs and what you will and won't do. They pick up your questions as an audience such as our views on Boris Johnson- the recently sacked PM of the UK - and what about the toxic culture at UBER. You gain insights into their own values and when they fall short themselves and the lessons that they've learnt which could apply to your business and life. They share views on historic role models with high MQ and whether you agree that these people are high integrity or not. Who are you inspiring organisations - do you agree with them on the top companies and their shortcomings? Then they end with their favourite books that they recommend you listen to or read on the topic of integrity values principles beliefs. Jonathan can be found at www.jonathanperks.com and Graham at www.pikkal.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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