Best Penny Power OBE Podcasts (2025)

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BIP Chat with Tim Meadows-Smith - Bringing Lost Joy to Founders 29:02

17d ago29:02

29:02

Penny chats to Tim Meadows-Smith, an Enterprisation Architect, with Multiple Non-Executive Director and Chairman roles. Tim is a Champion of StartUp Suffolk and Investment Partner at K2 Business Partners and saves businesses by making them work productively. As Tim says, "Exceptional, positive, tenacious, problem-solving people should be joyous, no…

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BIP Chat with Jo Ann Sweeney - The A-Z of finding a Non-Exec Role 26:01

27d ago26:01

26:01

Penny chats to Jo Ann Sweeney, a company founder, charity trustee and school governor who provides stakeholder engagement consultancy, training and mentoring to executives in multinational organisations undergoing digital transformation. Are you considering morphing into a non-executive role? But not sure if this is a good move? During this chat Pe…

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BIP Chat with Iain Cox - Building a Responsible AI Strategy 24:54

2M ago24:54

24:54

Penny chats with Cloud Optimisation, Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security expert, Iain Cox. Building a Responsible AI Strategy is crucial for organizations to harness AI's transformative power ethically and sustainably. It ensures AI systems are fair, transparent, and accountable, minimizing risks like bias, data privacy breaches, and severe …

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BIP Chat with Peter Stansbury - Achieving the exit you want from your business 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

Penny chats to Peter Stansbury, an Exitologist – helping founders build their business and achieve their exit goals. In this engaging conversation, Penny explored with Peter the aspects of exit planning that many founders overlook. Peter shared how successful exits address both the hard business metrics - valuation, timing, deal structure - and the…

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BIP Chat with Geoff Sober - From Fear of Failure to Flying High 23:03

3M ago23:03

23:03

In this chat Penny Power OBE and Geoff Sober discussed why it is so difficult for people to change when they want to change. People are surrounded by personal growth memes, books and courses on self-development abound and yet many struggle to know what they want or if they know what they want then they put up barriers to the attainment of their goa…

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BIP Chat with David Pugsley - Being more human in the world of AI 28:41

4M ago28:41

28:41

Penny chats to storyteller and success strategist, David Pugsley. How do you bring the human-ness we all desire into social media? In this conversation Penny and David talk about the rise of AI in social media platforms and how you can create a better experience by being more human in your outreach. They cover the best ways to build great conversat…

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BIP chat with Alexis Goldfinch - 5 Costly Mistakes Businesses Make with their T&Cs 23:23

4M ago23:23

23:23

Penny chats to Commercial and IP/IT Lawyer and Fractional GC, Alexis Goldfinch. In this chat, Alexis takes us through the 5 most common mistakes business owners make with their terms of business and the consequences that come with those mistakes. From incomplete terms to non-compliance with legal requirements, Alexis explained why terms of business…

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BIP Chat with Jo Parker - When The F**K Did I Become Old? 25:58

5M ago25:58

25:58

Penny chats to Jo Parker. Jo is co-host (with psychotherapist Gaylin Tudhope) of 'When The F**k Did I Become Old?' podcast, and an estate agent for Fine and Country in The Surrey Hills. "When the F**k Did I Become Old" is a no-holds-barred podcast for those who've suddenly found themselves on the other side of 60. This unapologetic series dives hea…

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BIP Chat with Sally Rule - Your house holds the key to a successful sale 27:35

5M ago27:35

27:35

Penny chats to Sally Rule, The Home~ologist – the expert with your home. Moving home is an emotional and financial commitment. Homeowners often feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or even stuck, wondering why their property isn’t attracting the right buyers. The frustration of endless viewings, unhelpful feedback, or a lack of offers can be disheartening.…

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BIP Chat with Adam Mangan - Marathon Mindset: Running Your Way to Business Success 22:22

6M ago22:22

22:22

Penny chats to Adam Mangan, an entrepreneur specialising in growing businesses through strategy, sales, and marketing, with a track record of helping venture obtain impactful results. Penny and Adam explore the fascinating parallels between building a business and training for and completing a running race. From setting clear goals to creating a st…

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BIP Chat with Keith Langbo - Redefining The Recruiting Experience 38:44

8M ago38:44

38:44

Penny chats to Keith Langbo, an expert in talent acquisition, engagement & retention…and company culture. Is there anything more important than the people we recruit? The conversation centres on the idea that talent acquisition is personal, critiquing the current system as overly transactional and neglecting the human element. Keith discussed this …

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BIP Chat with Lee Rennie - Website are human too... 18:53

8M ago18:53

18:53

Penny chats with website conversion expert and live chat specialist, Lee Rennie. Websites are digital, but people prefer to buy from people. Calling and form-filling appeals to some visitors, but what about the growing number that are ready to engage, but don't like these traditional communication methods? It's more than likely they'll go back to G…

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BIP Chat with Rebecca Sutherland - The 5 Qualities Investors Seek Before Backing a Business 32:53

9M ago32:53

32:53

Penny chats to Rebecca Sutherland. Rebecca is an investor and entrepreneur focused on finding growth opportunities in unexpected places, helping "boring" businesses evolve into successful ventures. Rebecca has a strong track record in business acquisitions and turnarounds, always looking to unlock potential through strategic direction and practical…

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BIP Chat with Onur Ibrahim - Stop the Overwhelm, Boost sales & loyalty with ease & enjoyment 29:48

9M ago29:48

29:48

Penny chats to Customer Experience Architect, B2B Lead Generation Expert, Onur Ibrahim. If you're ready to scale effortlessly and enjoy the process, this episode is a must-listen. So much money mis-spent, tune in and transform your business today! Onur placed his first FB commercial advert in 2004 and has been a Google partner for over 20 years. Di…

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BIP Chat with Liz Jackson MBE - What are the KPIs that matter when you're scaling a business to sell? 34:29

9M ago34:29

34:29

Penny chats to Liz Jackson, MBE, the Sales and Marketing Director of employee-owned corporate finance company, Initium. Initium’s focus is supporting ambitious entrepreneurs and adding exceptional value before, during and after the deal. In this chat, Liz shares hints and tips on why focusing on KPIs that matter today can have a massive impact on v…

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BIP Chat with Sharon Eden: How to turn midlife discontent into upgraded you? 31:35

9M ago31:35

31:35

Penny chats with Sharon Eden, The Wild Elder, Spiritual Psychotherapist Coach. The sense of freedom we experience when we truly meet ourselves is amazing. The midlife crisis has been the butt of many a comedian’s joke. But what if it were anything but? What if it was a sacred rite of passage for you to evolve into a more refined and revitalised you…

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BIP Chat with Toby Freeman: What businesses can learn from charities 34:27

10M ago34:27

34:27

Penny chats to the Robin Cancer Trust charity founder and CEO, Toby Freeman. In this chat Toby and Penny deep dive into the top three lessons businesses can learn from the charity sector (plus much more) 1. Creating an empowered and impactful workplace culture. 2. Innovating services and identifying needs. 3. Connecting with customers through cause…

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BIP Chat with David B. Horne: FACE – Fund, Acquire, Consolidate, Exit – an advanced strategy for exponential growth 30:46

1y ago30:46

30:46

Penny chats to David B. Horne, a Finance, fundraising and M&A Expert, Award-winning author and speaker. They explore the journey that led David B Horne to develop his FACE methodology – Fund, Acquire, Consolidate, Exit – and discussing how today he works exclusively with entrepreneurs, supporting them in achieving exponential growth that goes way b…

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BIP Chat with Jeff Gosling: Could you scale a more valuable, profitable, cash generative business? 36:00

1y ago36:00

36:00

Penny chats with Business Strategy, Scale-Up & Prep to Sell Specialist, Jeff Gosling Join Penny and Jeff in an enlightening session on scaling your business. Discover how to enhance its value and appeal to investors and lenders. We feature insights from two cutting-edge software solutions Jeff’s clients utilise, offering a fresh perspective on your…

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BIP Chat with Lesley Thomas: Financial Literacy for our Teens – a need to have 33:14

1y ago33:14

33:14

Penny chats to Money Coach & Financial Literacy expert, Lesley Thomas, the Founder of the Money Confidence Academy. If Financial Literacy were taught to children from a young age, this would add £200Billion to the UK Economy by 2050. With so many teenagers and young people, fearful about their financial futures, worried that they will be worse off …

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BIP Chat with Helene Sewell - Helping neurodivergent entrepreneurs unlock their potential 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

38:22

Penny chats to Helene Sewell, a business mentor and coach, helping neurodivergent entrepreneurs build a successful business without overwhelm or burnout. After 20 years working in corporation as a finance business partner up to Finance Director level, Helene set up as a business mentor to help purpose driven businesses succeed. She helps her client…

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BIP Chat with Alex Pink - Storytelling through moving image and the ages 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

29:26

Penny chats with Alex Pink, a film maker who works on both storytelling and production. Alex explains how to understand storytelling and the language of moving image, and why he started an animation studio business in 2020. Learn how AI is impacting the moving image production industry and gain a big picture perspective on the direction of travel f…

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BIP Chat with Paula Petry - A Perspective on the New Human Story: Unlocking Today’s Science and Consciousness 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

54:17

Penny chats with Paula Petry, PhD, CEO of Alexis Holistic Learning, Inc, Educator and Practitioner of Energy Medicine and her guest Peter Merry, PhD the CEO of Ubiquity University and Founder of Wyrd. Step into this podcast episode, where an educator and practitioner of energy medicine and a quantum field scientist converge to share the intricacies…

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BIP Chat with Jamie Harrison - How To Balance Business and Health 42:35

1+ y ago42:35

42:35

Penny chats to Executive Health Coach, Jamie Harrison. Their conversation covers the importance of prioritising your health and fitness, even when at your busiest and the practical methodology of how to act on this. In our fast paced world of business, career development and personal development our health often gets lost and forgotten until all of…

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BIP Chat with Adrian Lomas - Helping you get what you want from your business with EOS 27:11

1+ y ago27:11

27:11

Penny chats to Adrian Lomas, the former founder and CEO of Digital Agency Blueleaf, now a Professional EOS implementer. If you’re hitting the ceiling with your business and don’t know how to break through, you need to listen in as Adrian will chat with Penny and Thomas and share ideas to help you to focus on three things Vision: helping your team g…

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BIP Chat with Jonathan Andrews - Deliver growth through purpose driven partnerships 24:02

1+ y ago24:02

24:02

Penny chats to corporate-charity partnerships expert, Jonathan Andrews. Business leaders are always on the lookout for new growth opportunities. Jonathan believes that sharing your business purpose is the best way to drive long-term growth. Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of Blackrock, said “Purpose is not the sole pursuit of profits but the animating…

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BIP Chat with Matt Turner - The more you give, the more you get! 31:47

1+ y ago31:47

31:47

Penny chats to Matt Turner. Matt is an investor, and the CEO and Founder of Creative Pod, an award winning design and marketing agency. Matt says "Marketing should be at the heart of every successful business no matter the size, and being charitable can form a major part of your brand. Over the past 18 years we have generated/donated over £1m for c…

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BIP Chat with Richard Brown: Great property deals start with meaningful conversations between real people 50:16

1+ y ago50:16

50:16

Penny chats to Richard Brown, aka The Property Voice, residential property investor, business owner and knowledge sharer. People often ask “how can I find great property deals?”. That’s not the right question; this is: “How can I have meaningful conversations with property owners to achieve a win-win outcome?” Shifting the emphasis from the transac…

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BIP Chat with Dr Elmar Jung: The Hidden Harmony - How Your Oral Well-Being May Shape Your Overall Health 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

43:55

Penny chats to Dr Elmar Jung, a Holistic Dentist, Author, Podcaster & Speaker. Unlock the enigmatic connection between the state of your oral health and your holistic well-being! Prepare to embark on a journey of revelation as we ponder the enthralling question: "Could your oral health be the secret conductor of your overall vitality?" Listen in as…

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BIP Chat with Erika Moralez-Perez: How your legal advisor should make you more than they cost you 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

Penny chatted with Erika Moralez-Perez, CEO and Commercial Solicitor at Iconos Group. Until today, you’ve never seen legal advice as anything but an unnecessary cost; a timely, stressful engagement for which you’ll pay dearly and never reap a benefit! But that’s all about to change! Many businesses fail to realise the importance of having good lega…

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BIP Chat with Meera Shah - Is having a fixed mind-set limiting the goals you are setting for yourself? 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

38:23

Penny chatted with Meera Shah, a Mindset and Empowerment Coach, Speaker and Trainer. A fixed mind-set can be very polar, telling you either you can do something or you can't. This can really limit how you view yourself and the goals you set yourself (or don’t set yourself). A growth mindset in comparison can set you free! It is your best self-champ…

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BIP Chat with Baiju Solanki - How to make a game-changing impact 35:09

2y ago35:09

35:09

Penny chatted with Baiju Solanki. An award-winning businessman and former Businessman of the Year, Baiju is also a TEDx speaker, reflecting a career that surpasses the boundaries of traditional enterprise. His training as a psychologist, combined with roles as a lecturer, speaker, and author, allows him to push leaders to unlock their inherent pote…

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BIP Chat with Carolyn Boddington - Why Harnessing the Power of Campaigns in your Go-to-Market Strategy is Rocket Fuel 29:36

2y ago29:36

29:36

Penny chats to Carolyn Boddington, a strategic marketing consultant. They discussed ‘Why harnessing the power of campaigns in your Go-to-Market strategy is Rocket Fuel’. Carolyn says, "Marketing strategies are often deployed through standalone tactics (random acts) or latest trends and bandwagons, expecting significant returns from individual email…

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BIP Chat with Nick Cramp - Why (uncontrolled) business growth can be detrimental to a business’s future and an owner’s wellbeing 29:27

2y ago29:27

29:27

We chat with business coach and NED, Nick Cramp about why (uncontrolled) growth can be detrimental to a business’s future and an owner’s wellbeing. Nick works with Founders/MDs/CEOs to embed a 'Better Before Bigger' approach in adolescent stage businesses. We talked about the Success Trap that businesses often encounter after periods of sustained &…

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BIP Chat with Brian Schuster - Don’t Launch A Tech Initiative: Experience From A Startup Builder 50:07

2y ago50:07

50:07

We chat with Self-taught Developer, Growth Lead and Mentor, Brian Schuster. Brian is focused on creating and building technology-enabled organizations. Technology is one of the most powerful forces enabling change in the business world. From OpenAI to Tesla to Apple, technology is one of the key drivers of growth for major organizations. Leaders kn…

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BIP Chat with Nick Griffith - Increasing Profits: Increase your enquiries & lower your cost per enquiry 39:08

2y ago39:08

39:08

We chat with Nick Griffith, a digital marketing expert, and did a deep into some key areas that can revolutionize your business and bring outstanding results. Are you looking to supercharge your profits and drive remarkable growth? Nick chatted to us about: - How engagement scorecards and quizzes can effectively increase customer enquiries while re…

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BIP Chat with Phil Rothwell & Carolyn Boddington - Google Ads and ChatGPT: Generate Business & Improve Efficiency 37:55

2y ago37:55

37:55

Our guest on this chat was Phil Rothwell, an expert in ecommerce and online marketing, and he was joined by fellow BIP100 Club expert, strategic marketing consultant Carolyn Boddington. In this BIP Chat, Phil and Carolyn dived into the world of Google Ads and ChatGPT. They explored how they could be used to generate business and improve efficiency.…

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BIP Chat with Aileen Ryan - Sustainability and Climate Action – what, why and how 45:31

2y ago45:31

45:31

We chat with Aileen Ryan, an expert in business sustainability. As Aileen says, we’re all aware that the climate change clock is ticking, and – not trying to be overly-dramatic – the time left to avoid climate catastrophe is growing shorter. There is a lot we can do, both in our personal and our professional lives, to make a real difference. We cov…

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BIP Chat with Jane Thomas - The importance of linking physical and mental wellbeing to motivation 50:10

2+ y ago50:10

50:10

We chat to Mental Health, Wellbeing Trainer and Motivational Map Senior Practitioner, Jane Thomas, about the importance of linking physical and mental wellbeing to motivation. Jane Thomas is the Director and lead trainer of Premier Life Skills Ltd, a UK-based training company that specializes in providing training, coaching, and consulting services…

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BIP Chat with Gareth Martindale - Building a Brand: Navigating the new age of identity and impact 43:47

2+ y ago43:47

43:47

We chat with graphic designer, brand consultant and agency owner, Gareth Martindale. Gareth explored with us some innovative strategies for building a powerful brand presence, from leveraging AI-driven insights to maximising your impact on social media. He shared experiences, insights, and cutting-edge techniques to help you craft a compelling bran…

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BIP Chat with Christopher Sigmond - The Power of Listening 51:45

2+ y ago51:45

51:45

We chat to Personal Philosopher, Christopher Sigmond. When we are fully present and really listen our experience opens up and gets richer for all involved. So, what does it mean to “really listen”? As a Personal Philosopher, Christopher spends a lot of time listening actively to really understand what is being said. Based on that he asks informed a…

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BIP Chat with Melanie Attwater - What is a personal, independent estate agent? 33:21

2+ y ago33:21

33:21

We chat to personal and independent estate agent, Melanie Attwater. She shared with us what you should be looking for in an estate agent. Melanie's purpose is to deliver expertise and personal care for her clients, so she talks to us about what that entails and how marketing and negotiation are key. Connect with your expert here: https://www.linked…

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BIP Chat with Colin McGregor-Paterson - engaging and motivating individuals to lead fulfilling lives. 42:33

2+ y ago42:33

42:33

We chat with Colin McGregor-Paterson, CEO of The Oasis Partnership, a charity based in Buckinghamshire providing high quality social and psychological support services to improve people’s health and wellbeing. https://oasispartnership.org/ Our chat covers a brief overview about this substance misuse charity, some of the issues faced in their commun…

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BIP Chat with Chris Daems - How to put your money in perspective and live the life you deserve 38:22

2+ y ago38:22

38:22

We chat to chartered financial planner, podcast host and author, Chris Daems. We discussed how to put your money in perspective and live the life you deserve. Money is a vital topic but often we either avoid focussing on our financial situation, or we obsess over it. However, how do we put money into perspective and plan for our financial futures i…

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BIP Chat with Jake Liddell - Leveraging automation for small businesses 44:22

2+ y ago44:22

44:22

We chat to digital marketer and small business automation expert, Jake Liddell. www.linkedin.com/in/jakeliddell One of the best ways to free up your precious time as a small business owner is to look into more automation. There was a time when only the largest companies could afford to leverage the power of what was called Business Process Automati…

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BIP Chat with Thomas Orths - Leadership & Team Alignment: the heart of WellCeleration to excel as a unit 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

45:28

We chatted with Thomas Orths, the 'Wellcelerator' who enables remarkable people to excel. 'Wellceleration' works in all areas of life, business and personal and Thomas says 'There is no separation between personal and business development. To excel in one area and ignore the others equals self-sabotage.' We discussed how to create: - more profit wi…

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BIP Chat with Ben Mekie - Finance for Founders: Check the financial health of your business 44:29

2+ y ago44:29

44:29

We chatted with Ben Mekie, an FD and CFO expert, and founder of Acuity Associates. Do you really know the true financial health of your business? Ben and his guest, Rob Fisher discussed the tools you can use to understand where the weaknesses may be in your financial infrastructure, benchmark yourself against competitors, get a 'state of the nation…

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BIP Chat with Lucas Root - Community Owners Wanting Profit 45:21

2+ y ago45:21

45:21

We chatted to Business Strategy consultant, coach and speaker, Lucas Root about his love of Community, how it impacts business owners and 'Community Owners Wanting Profit'. Lucas is a regular podcaster with his Elements of Community show in which he talks with community leaders about what makes their community thrive and bring value to both the lea…

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BIP Chat with Nicole Posner - We Need to Talk: Managing Tough Leadership Conversations 45:19

2+ y ago45:19

45:19

We chat to BIP100 expert, Nicole Posner, about how to have a difficult conversation. No-one relishes the prospect of a difficult conversation but in business and leadership, there are a host of situations that require skilful communication and careful management. These require tact, expertise and confidence. In our chat with Conflict and Communicat…

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BIP Chat with Craig Goldblatt - Living On Purpose 44:43

3y ago44:43

44:43

Are you living your purpose at the deepest level? Are you committed to deliver an inspired and impactful life? Do you believe you can fulfil your potential in this lifetime? These are some of the themes that we discussed with leadership and inspirational coach, Craig Goldblatt. There is always a need for these nudges and having been to and enjoyed …

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