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What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?Discipline for a start. Not just in your work but how you stay true to your values and the way you lead your life. It’s one of the reasons why Keaton Hoskins, my guest in this episode, has successfully scaled a number of multi-million dollar businesses.Keaton discusses how he identifies unmet needs to generate businesses and what it takes to scale them. He gives incredible insight into where you need to focus your time to be a successful serial entrepreneur. He also explains the principles needed to guide wise decisions in business and how he takes care of his mental health in this demanding lifestyle.“I spent a lot of time cultivating in myself value. Value that I could bring to the table.” – Keaton HoskinsYou'll hear about:·      Where do Keaton's business ideas come from?·      How Keaton successfully scaled businesses·      Are all of his businesses stand-alone?·      How far ahead is Keaton looking with his brand?·      Where does Keaton's discipline come from?·      How to know where to focus your time·      Principles needed to guide wise decisions·      Keaton on generating outbound leads·      How Keaton works on his mental health·      Who does Keaton learn from?·      What helps Keaton have his best days?About Keaton Hoskins:Keaton is a serial entrepreneur, Millionaire Mindset Mentor, and TV star of the Diesel Brothers Show. His ‘Limitless Society’ club has grown to over 1000 members in less than a year and produced 8 millionaires (one worth $35 million). He has launched and scaled 30 businesses reaching 8 figures. He has also co-authored a book 'The hardest thing about divorce: going to war with yourself'.His goal is to ‘create a society where people no longer believe in any limits and to help others grow in their dreams, goals, and aspirations.His resources:Profile: https://limitlesssociety.com/themuscle/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.muscleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.muscleLimitless Society: https://limitlesssociety.com/My resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead. Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you’re looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).

Have you ever felt stale, overwhelmed or directionless? You might be performing well, but something's missing. The voice inside your head is getting louder, asking you questions about what your purpose is in life, what you are here to do, and who you are here to serve. My guest in this episode is Tammy Gooler Loeb and she helps people find answers to be able to craft their job, career, and indeed life in a way that is more intentional and fulfilling.  Tammy has worked with executives on how to overcome this inertia to forge more fulfilling careers and lives. She discusses why people go stale in their careers and how you can jolt yourself out of it. She also gives insights into ways to build a career with a sense of purpose and how you can create career optionality and begin to trust yourself with your choices. “When people are feeling a little stale or stuck it’s usually because they don’t have all the information they need.” – Tammy Gooler Loeb You'll hear about: ·      Why do people go stale mid-career?·      What can jolt you out of the staleness?·      How to build a greater sense of purpose·      The importance of trusting yourself·      How executives can create career optionality·      How executive success is being redefined·      The life lessons Tammy has learned·      How do you keep yourself fresh? About Tammy Gooler Loeb: Tammy is an Executive and Career Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host who brings determination and focus to her work with clients who aim to develop greater satisfaction in their careers and work relationships. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach by the Co-Active Training Institute, a graduate of the Co-Active Space Leadership Program, and holds an MBA from Boston University.  Her award-winning book is called ‘Work from the Inside Out: Break through nine common obstacles and design a career that fulfils you.’ Her resources: • Profile and services: https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com• Book ‘Work from the Inside Out’: https://www.workfromtheinsideout.com• Workbook: https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/workbook My resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you’re looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).

How should we be using AI positively and constructively?AI is part of our lives both personally and professionally whether you like it or not. Any senior executive or entrepreneur should be learning more about how best to use AI in their organisation, but there are many implications of its use that need to be considered. In this episode Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner share their wisdom, expertise and considerable research on this topic to give us a nuanced perspective of its use. We talk about fascinating applications of AI, not just generative. How much control we have over it, or think we do, in particular the data it uses. We also talk about how we can build trust in the algorithms and systems and how we can mitigate bias and what companies and governments should be doing more of.“I don’t know where it’s going to go but I am glad to be alive at this moment.” – Juliette PowellYou'll hear about:●      What is Artificial Intelligence?●      The implications of illusory control●      What is the AI dilemma●      Data privacy solutions with AI●      Behaviours developers of AI need to change●      How can leaders create AI debate space?●      How should governments use AI●      The biggest myths about AIAbout Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner:Juliette is an independent researcher, strategist, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker at the intersection of technology and business. She has delivered live commentary on Bloomberg, BNN, NBC, CNN, ABC, and the BBC and presentations at institutions like The Economist, Harvard, and MIT. She was a cofounder with Intel Labs of the research network WeTheData.Art is a writer, editor, and entrepreneur who focuses on machine, organizational, and human behaviour, the neuroscience of leadership, content strategy, and the strategies and insights needed in business to manage complex dilemmas. His books include The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management and The Wise Advocate: The Inner Voice of Strategic Leadership.Their resources:The book ‘AI Dilemma’: https://kleinerpowell.com/Profiles:  Juliette - https://kleinerpowell.com/juliette-powell and Art - https://kleinerpowell.com/art-kleiner.My resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you’re looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).

Guest Suzanne Heywood, who sailed around the world starting at age seven, shares the highs and lows of her childhood, including isolation, hunger, and a lack of education. She discusses her three superpowers and what she's learned from her experience, inspiring us to tackle difficult decisions, situations, and people. Topics include highlights of living around the world, challenges of boat life, breaking free from a relationship with parents, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma.

What can we learn from Chinese entrepreneurs?China is home to some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and companies. Yet, much of the management thinking and practices we use comes from Western companies.This episode fills this gap by delving into what it takes for companies to thrive in this dynamic, unpredictable, and hyper-competitive market. Aldo and Sandrine share their collective experience of 60 years of working and living in China, outlining tactics strategic leaders can master, whether operating in China or elsewhere. They discuss the importance of adaptability, customer focus, data, and having a hunger to succeed. They also reveal the mistakes companies make that lead to failure, especially Western companies looking to enter the Chinese market.“In the West a thinker is highly revered. In China an observer is highly revered.” – Aldo SpaanjaarsYou'll hear about:·      Why was the book called Dragon Tactics?·      Company success stories in the Chinese market·      Sources of systemic failure in Chinese markets·      The biggest business myths·      The emperor decides but agility rules·      Transformational vs incremental innovation·      Is there results-driven ruthlessness in China?·      Who should we learn from in China?·      The biggest disagreement when writing Dragon Tactics·      How to go from OK to great in China·      The biggest gift of working in ChinaAbout Sandrine Zerbib & Aldo Spaanjaars:Sandrine is the President of Baozun Brand Management and the President of Baozun Europe. Previously she was President of Adidas Greater China and the CEO of Chinese Group Dongxiang and created her own e-commerce operation industry, which was acquired by Baozun.Aldo manages his own China advisory firm, Dragon Strategies. Until end 2022 Aldo was Executive Vice President, Outdoor at Anta Sports, China’s #1 domestic sportswear company.Over his 25-year career in China, Aldo also held senior leadership roles at Fosun Fashion Group, Lacoste, Adidas Greater China, and J.Walter Thompson.Their resources:Sandrine’s LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/sandrine-zerbibAldo’s LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/aldospaanjaarsRead their book ‘Dragon tactics’: https://www.dragontactics.com/My resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you’re looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).

How do you connect in a virtual world? The virtual world was thrust upon us all with the pandemic and it has since become a way of working life. That doesn’t mean everyone makes their virtual work engaging, inspiring and thought provoking. Robbie Samuels is the perfect guest to talk to about creating virtual events people will remember. He talks about the challenges we all face working in virtual environments, from the sessions themselves to how we can have those sensitive conversations with team members. He busts myths around the virtual working experience and what you can do to ensure your team sees the value in them. He gives the fundamental things we need to remember to make the audience experience an enjoyable one from the technical setup to the body language we use. “I need people to recognise that sometimes virtual is the optimal option.” – Robbie Samuels You'll hear about: ·      The challenges of working virtually                ·      Busting myths about working virtually·      What are the main skills needed in virtual working? ·      The best moments of Robbie's virtual experiences·      How to read body language in a virtual session·      How to keep informal interactions going·      Having sensitive conversations virtually·      What does Robbie's best day look like? About Robbie Samuels:  Robbie is an event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, with a passion for creating engaging and unforgettable experiences. He is the best-selling author of three books, the latest being "Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events". Robbie is also a professional speaker, HBR contributor, and the host of the Schoomze podcast (since 2016). Resources:Robbie Samuels profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels/Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Break-Out-Boredom-Low-Tech-Solutions-ebook/dp/B0BXCHJZZZ Resources (newsletter, free masterclasses): https://robbiesamuels.com/start-here/My resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you’re looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).

How does nutrition impact strategic leaders?This episode is all about feeding your brain and body with the right stuff. In other words, how can you enjoy a good nutritious diet, and why it matters for our performance and wellbeing at work, and indeed in life. Dana Chapman, a leading nutritional therapist joins me to share her advice on how to do this.Dana explains food’s role as a source of nutrients rather than a source of fuel and how understanding this has profound impacts on both our physical and mental health. She gives practical advice on how to make changes to your diet to improve your gut health as well as how to have good eating habits and the triggers that can lead to poor nutritional choices.“A lot of it is people seeing food as fuel, rather than people seeing food as a source of nutrients and a source of raw materials that help our bodies to perform the best” – Dana ChapmanYou'll hear about:●      What is poor gut health?●      What does good nutrition look like?●      What are good eating habits?●      What steps can you take to improve nutrition?●      Triggers that cause poor nutrition●      Does nutrition affect mental health●      Dana's views on supplements●      What is Dana's Gut Safe Model?●      Dana's biggest nutritional changes●      What helps Dana do her best work? About Dana Chapman:  Dana is a health and wellness expert, a nutritional therapist, and founder of DC Nutrition. She works with organisations and individuals who want to take control of their mental health. Empowering people with knowledge about how their bodies work, and how this knowledge can help you feel better, think better and perform better. Her training is in Nutrition Science, which incorporates elements of how genetics, stressors, environment, food, movement and sleep all impact how we feel, think, and perform. Her resources:Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-chapman-85b73316/Resources, newsletter: www.dc-nutrition.co.ukGut safe model: https://www.dc-nutrition.co.uk/downloads My resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you’re looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).

How do you develop a reinvention mindset?Who better to talk with than Aidan McCullum, who's used this mindset as he's moved from being a professional rugby player, to commentator, to innovation leader, to transformational consultant, keynote speaker, and host of the successful Innovation Show. He talks about what it takes to reinvent yourself, how to think about your mindset (your ‘software’) and how to look after yourself as you experience discomfort and anxiety. Aidan emphasises the importance of a ‘fuzzy’ vision to help guide you as you make important decisions. “You can't change business models until change mental models. You don't change what people do until they change how they think.” – Aidan McCullenYou'll hear about: ·     What is mindset?·      How to manage yourself to make wise decisions·      Improve yourself to reinvent yourself           ·      Managing anxiety as you go through reinvention·      The importance of a vision·      Aidan's process of learning story telling        ·      What has most inspired Aidan from his podcast?     ·      Misconceptions about discipline and innovation·      What does Aidan struggle with?·      What impact does Aidan want to have on the world?About Aidan McCullen:  Aidan is a transformational consultant, leading workshops and giving keynote speeches. He is the host of the Innovation Show podcast and the author of the book ‘Undisruptable: a mindset reinvention for individuals, organisations, and life’. He is an Adjunct Professor at Trinity College, Dublin and a non-executive director of various organisations. Previously, he held innovation leadership roles at RTE and Communicorp and was a professional rugby player. His resources:Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen/ The Innovation Show: https://theinnovationshow.io/about/ The Thursday Thought Blog: https://theinnovationshow.io/blog/ Undisruptable Book: https://theinnovationshow.io/undisruptable-book/My resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you’re looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).

How do you stimulate innovation?In this episode, Alex Osterwalder, CEO and Founder of Strategyzer, talks about what it takes to stimulate and pursue innovation in a difficult and dynamic context. He talks about why CEOs need to invest at least 40% of their time on innovation activities, how they should use new measures (AKIs that complement OKRs), and how to develop inclusive, high performing teams. Alex also talks about the implications for AI in innovation - how it can help develop prototypes and how it will encourage innovation professionals to up their game. “If you’re not producing innovation results you’re doing innovation theatre.” – Alex OsterwalderYou'll hear about:How organisations practise innovationWhy OKRs don't workSeparating exploration and exploitationCreating an innovation mindsetShould CEOs have split roles? The impact of ecosystems on innovationHow AI is being used in innovationDeveloping high performance inclusive teamsWhat are Alex's strengths?What is Alex's leadership style?The biggest sacrifices Alex has madeAbout Alex:  Alex is the CEO and Founder of Strategyzer, the company that provides corporate innovation strategy advice, tools, and training. He’s the co-author of five books, including the Invincible Company and the Business Model Canvas. He is also a Visiting Professor at the IMD Business School. Ranked No. 4 of the top 50 management thinkers worldwide, Alex also holds the Thinkers50 Strategy Award.His resources:●      Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osterwalder/●      Strategzer: https://www.strategyzer.com/●      Books: https://www.strategyzer.com/booksMy resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you’re looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).

How do you lead creative people in a high profile organisation like the BBC?Tom Fussell is the CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC’s production and distribution business. Most recently, his team was responsible for the coverage of the King’s Coronation and the Queen’s Funeral. It doesn’t get much bigger or more under the spotlight than that. In this episode, Tom discusses how he’s creating the conditions for people to feel empowered to do their best work, often in high pressure situations like these. He covers how he’s scaling the business whilst maintaining coherence, including how he makes partnerships work successfully. He reflects on his leadership approach, the tough calls he's made, and how he looks after himself. “The standard is perfection, and that’s the only standard the world will accept.” – Tom Fussell You'll hear about: ·      What is Tom Fussell's leadership style?·      Positioning BBC Studios in the BBC·      How to lead creative people·      Maintaining coherence whilst scaling the BBC·      Making partnerships work·      How to evolve an inclusive and diverse culture·      Challenges of being CEO of BBC Studios·      The importance of giving people space·      How Tom keeps fresh as a leaderAbout Tom Fussell:  Tom Fussell is the CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC’s production and distribution business. He is on the BBC Executive Board, reporting into Director General, Tim Davie. Tom became CEO in October 2021 after holding the interim position for 13 months. Prior to this Tom was CFO at BBC Studios, starting the role in 2017, having held the same position at BBC Worldwide since May 2016.He has previously held leadership roles in Shine, Harper Collins UK,  Random House, and the BBC.His resources: Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfussell/ BBC Studios: https://www.bbcstudios.com/ My resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you’re looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).