Max Fosh is a Youtuber and Stand-Up Comedian with 1.8 Million Youtube Subscribers and his known for the platforms most extravagant public stunts including running for London Mayor (and getting 0.4% of votes) and pretending to be a model an London Fashion Week. It’s an episode about creating your own luck by thinking differently. In this episode expect to learn about how Max: gained his own show on BBC Radio 1 by printing his car outside Radio 1 with his CV printed on it. became a member of the Royal Family for 43 minutes became officially the world’s richest man for 7 minutes Pranked passengers by creating a sign at Gatwick Airport that said “Welcome to Luton” Believes Youtube is meritocratic and that ideas are free and Max Fosh’s reflections on attending the “poshest” private school in the UK. Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**

This week my guest is Darren Lee. Darren is the host of #1 Careers Podcast in Ireland “Kickoff Sessions”. He is a product owner at Revolut. He is the founder of Podcast University and developer of the Podcast Accelerator. In this episode we speak about: Developing a senior career at Revolut at 26 years old The desired skills of the future and how to stay ahead of your colleagues How to take an unconventional approach to career success by leveraging your creativity The reality of remote work, working in Singapore and how we can rethink the benefits of working in an office The three pillars of a successful career -  Passion, Purpose and Fulfilment The litmus test to understand if you are cut out for Entrepreneurialism or Office Work Why podcasts are evergreen and why you should start one How to develop a personal brand outside of work to influence your career outcomes and Darren’s thoughts on Andrew Tate’s personal branding. If you love this podcast: Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Find Darren, his podcast and his services: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-lee1/ Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**

Nick Gatfield is a British Music Executive, Investor and Entrepreneur.  He is the Founder of Twin Music. He was the CEO/Chair at Sony Music and has held President positions at EMI and Polygram records. Nick, who was born in Surrey, shares his story from starting off a musician. He was part of the band Dexy’s Midnight Runners who had the number one hit “Come on Aileen”. Nick reflects on the reality and lifestyle of a touring artist, the cash he made and the story of flying  Concord to New York as 22 year old “kid”. Nick left the performance world and joined EMI records. He rapidly became their youngest ever Director and became Head of A&R (Artists and Repertoire). After a trip to Los Angeles, Nick was given the task to start his own label under Polygram/Polydor - Atlas Records before becoming President at Universal Music Group. In 2001, he was hired by Universal Music Group where he oversaw a complete revamp of the label through signings including Amy Winehouse, Keane, Busted and Sugababes. In 2008, he rejoined EMI as President of New Music and under his leadership they signed Swedish House Mafia, Deadmau5, Tinie Tempah and Emile Sande. He served as Chair/CEO of Sony Music UK in 2011 and reflects on why he shouldn’t have taken the role and the factors he wish he considered before saying “yes” to the money even though he signed One Direction. We touch on: What it was like to negotiate with Prince Meeting David Bowie Signing Amy Winehouse, One Direction, Radiohead, Sugababes, Busted and Keane Why Musician’s are start-up businesses What does a “record deal” look like for an Artist and how the deal is split What effect Spotify has had on the music industry Why Nick think’s the wellbeing of an artist is on the label and Nick’s thoughts on the Grime scene! — Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM *Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**

Today is my guest is Dr Yusef Smith. Yusef is a former NHS Doctor and co-founder / coach at Propane Fitness. Yusef is the business partner of episode 15 guest Jonny Watson. In this episode, expect to learn: Why Yusef left a desirable Investment Banking career to pursue meaning in Medicine The day in the life of a junior Doctor, the highlights and the lowlights. Yusef’s critical reflections on working in the NHS during COVID, thoughts on COVID conspiracies and his reflections upon leaving Why Yusef's  NHS Twitter thread got picked up by major news outlets A Doctor’s greatest productivity and life hacks to optimise your capacity for learning and to improve the rate you get things done The importance of having a side-hustle alongside your day-job/studies, how to strike a healthy balance and when to quit. Why speed-dating is the best test to understand how lucrative your career is And why you should take a book to the toilet.. If you like the sound of what Yusef & Jonny have to offer and some of the videos/resources mentioned: https://propanefitness.com/casestudy?el=developmentbydavid — **If you love this podcast:  Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd** Connect with Yusef: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/PropaneF... Twitter - https://twitter.com/PropaneFitness Insta - https://www.instagram.com/propanefitn... **ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**

Sir Tom Hunter is a Scottish businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. From the back of a van he founded Sports Division which he sold to JJB for £290m when it became Europe's largest retailer. Alongside his wife Lady Hunter he is the founder of The Hunter Foundation.  He is huge driver for Entrepreneurialism in Scotland so much so  The University of Strathclyde have named their Entrepreneurship Faculty after him. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. Tom became Scotland’s richest man and first billionaire. However, Sir Tom asked to be removed from the Sunday Time’s Rich List as he aims to give most of his wealth away. In this episode expect to learn: Sir Tom Hunter’s origin story from the mining town of New Cumnock, Scotland. Tom’s lessons from scaling a business from market stalls to millions of pounds. What it feels like to become a billionaire Tom’s most extravagant purchase What the “millionaire’s menopause” is and how Tom found a new purpose after exiting his business What is like to partner with Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Leonardo Di Caprio and George Clooney on charitable initiatives.  Tom’s greatest fears           AND - what a BILLIONAIRE has for dinner! Tom is an idol for me so this episode is very full circle! Thanks Tom. — This episode sponsored by Vybey. If you love this podcast - check out Vybey’s Website! From £1.50p a meal you can buy their delicious  products. Use “DMAC” for 15% off site wide! - https://vybey.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pCVBhCFARIsAGMxhAfFjpUDtu23df5YwMi9LAgsokoTO8a4qWhElRbh0O9uma6o-Fkc9qgaAmPJEALw_wcB Extra Stuff: Follow vybey on Instagram **Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vybey.uk/** ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**

Natalie Burrows is a Nutritional Therapist & Functional Medicine Health Coach. She is also the Founder of Integral Wellness After a decade of working in a highly pressured corporate environment where the effects of poor nutrition, lack of sleep, high stress and an overreliance on sugar, caffeine and alcohol were very apparent Natalie embarked on a journey to help people through food. As a nation, more and more medications are being prescribed – but no one is getting any better! To add to that, we’re surrounded by dominating food industry and very confusing wellness industry. The need for convenience as we race from one day to the next has detached us from the connection between food, lifestyle and health. This is why your gut and it's health matters.  Learn in this episode how your gut, how you treat it and what you put in it really effects how you think and feel! Thanks Natalie for coming on! If you love this podcast:  Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME: Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM *Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010** Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

Hamilton Souther is a Master Ayahuasca Shaman and Entrepreneur based in Peru.  He is also an Author, Speaker and Anthropology graduate.   Ayahuasca is a term we have seen pop up frequently over the last couple of years.  But what is?  In this episode - learn all things plant medicine from a man who has devoted 20+ years of his life of treating people from all over the world from his home in the Amazon.   Expect to learn what it's like to learn shamanism from the greatest masters in history, why plants have a place in a medicalised modern world, what sort of life a full time shaman lives in the jungle, Hamilton's full length description of how plant medicines work, his biggest awakening and  his near death experiences.  Thank you Hamilton  *Disclaimer - this podcast does not serve to promote the use of any drugs or substance*   If you love this podcast:  Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd   Extra Stuff:   ME: Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/   LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/   The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM   *Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

Paul McVeigh (MS.c) is an ex-Premier League Player (Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur), Performance Psychologist, Global Speaker, Author and Sports Pundit. In this episode, We speak about the psychological effects of growing up in West Belfast during the troubles and how that builds mental fortitude The route-to-premier league detailing a journey from Belfast to Tottenham Hotspur What it was like as an 11 year old to be accustomed to top flight football What is was like to play against superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo Paul’s reflections on scoring at Old Trafford The day in the life of a Premier League Footballer - including training, nutrition, rest and wellbeing Paul’s thoughts on Phil Mulryne leaving Norwich to become a priest and Paul’s funniest locker room stories Thank you Paul for an unforgettably funny podcast! If you love this podcast: Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM *Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010** Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

This week my guest is Paul Shields. A Stanford student, therapist, podcast producer, podcast host and previously gigging rock and roll artist.  ** Explicit Language and Topics Used**   This podcast is an account of growing up in the roughest part of Glasgow. During the 80s and 90s Paul was surrounded by working class culture, violence, drugs, mental health struggles and poverty. We speak about about how that shaped Paul and how he pulled strength from these circumstances but also the counterbalancing effects it had on him him later in life. Learn how the fear from his Dad mustered aggression in him and how he became hyper normalised to violence through gang fights and scheme wars.    Paul discovered drugs, guitar and his creative side which let him to parking his academic career for a decade. He toured the country playing in the some of the most renown stages in the UK supporting some of the craziest bands. Paul uncovers the reality of being a touring musician but also how his earlier childhood dictated his persona in the band - a persona he had to unwind later in therapy.   Paul lost his dad at 21. Learn about the promise Paul made to his dad to continue playing and pursuing music and how this led him to gigging in the same same week as as his Dad's funeral.   Paul then struggled with a porn addiction that led to erectile dysfunction at an alarmingly young age. Paul sought help from a therapist who unlocked in him the power of self-help through the works of world renown therapist David Burns.   Paul has went on to study to become a therapist over a decade after initially joining university and has become a practitioner in Glasgow whilst running a successful podcast studio.   Thanks Paul for such a raw story!    If you love this podcast:  Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff:   Reach out to Paul and his studio: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenroomglasgow/?hl=en ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/  LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/  The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM  **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

This one is for my Scottish listeners. Still Game is a sitcom shown on BBC dating back to the early 00s. In fact - Still Game is the most successful sitcom show Scotland has ever produced with millions of views combined. The show sold out two recording breaking tours at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow selling out 40+ combined dates. The show made a reappearance in 2016 and 2018. The show is based in the fictional town Craigland and captures the lives of a group of old aged pensioners who are young at heart. Jane plays the well loved “Isa” who is a well loved character. Isa is known for her hilarious outbursts, her love for gossiping and being a “gabshite”. In this episode: Learn Jane’s genesis story and how she navigated the acting profession in Scotland How turbulent and difficult the acting industry is - including salaries and sourcing work Jane’s introductions to Still Game’s writers Ford Kiernan (Jack) and Greg Hemphill (Victor) Jane’s job’s whilst acing for the BBC including sexual health clinic call centre and teaching The hilarious backstage stories and pranks of the Still Game cast and Will Still Game ever make a return at the Hydro or on the Screen? If you love this podcast: Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010** Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ