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The Excellent Leadership Podcast interviews sports and entertainment CEOs, Presidents, General Managers, Athletics Directors, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes and Performers. We explore their career journeys, experiences, and advice as leaders in the world's most exciting and competitive industry. You will gain key insights on high performance, championship cultures, team management, leadership, and transformation. The podcast is hosted by Chad Biagini, President of Excel Search & Advisory at Ex ...
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Robert Vilahamn (Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur Women) on What Energizes Him About Being A Coach, Where Women’s Game Will Be In 5 Years
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Robert Vilahamn (Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur Women) on What Energizes Him About Being A Coach, Where Women’s Game Will Be In 5 Years This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty sixth guest, Robert Vilahamn (Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur Women) on…
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Olivier Létang (President of LOSC) on His Vision For Lille, Scouting with Smaller Budgets, Differences in Iconic Players, Academy Growth
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Mark Mayleben (Executive, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our twenty fifth guest, Olivier Létang (President of LOSC) on to discuss:Intro (:02)Strangest part of a player negotiation & The start of his professional caeer (…
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Andy Loughnane (President & CEO Austin FC) & Brad Alberts (President & CEO Dallas Stars) LIVE From SXSW Sportico House
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2 and with our First Live Episode! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty third & twenty fourth guests, Andy Loughnane (President & CEO Austin FC) & Brad Alberts (President & CEO Dallas Stars) LIVE From SXSW Sportico House on to discuss:Intro (:02)A …
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Tom Garfinkel (Vice Chairman & CEO Miami Dolphins & Managing Partner of The F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix) on Bringing F1 To Miami, Hard Rock Stadium
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our twenty second guest, Tom Garfinkel (Vice Chairman & CEO Miami Dolphins & Managing Partner of The F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix) on to discuss: Intro (:02) How …
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Cathy Engelbert (WNBA Commissioner) on on League Marketing, Expansion Teams, A Meeting with Kobe Bryant, Building Boardroom Culture
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Kari Goodwin (Executive Recruiter, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our twenty first guest, Cathy Engelbert (WNBA Commissioner) to discuss: Intro (:02) Being from Philadelphia & Human bias in sports/courtrooms (1:…
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Peter Hirschmann (Chairman & Co-Founder LOVB) on Building From The Community Up, Creating A League, Projecting 3 Years From Now
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Matthew Rogers (Executive, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our twentieth guest, Peter Hirschmann (Chairman & Co-Founder LOVB) to discuss: Intro (:02) The moment where the dream of LOVB started to develop & how th…
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CEO of FootballCo on Going Public at DAZN, Goal.com Growth, AI Shaping Sports Media, Raising Capital & Creating Innovative Culture ft. Juan Delgado
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty second guest, Juan Delgado (CEO of FootballCo) to discuss: Intro (:02) The business smashing since The World Cup & Studying civil engineering (1:07) Curiosity for the digital sports space outside of graduate …
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CEO & Vice Chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. on Discovering Player & Coaching Talent Formula, Managing Budgets For Success ft. Paul Barber
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty first guest, Paul Barber (CEO & Vice Chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.) to discuss: Intro (:02) The weirdest thing a coach or player asked for in a negotiation & The most ridiculous transfer rumor for o…
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Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus & Italian Football Legend) on Culture In A Championship Locker Room, Being A Captain, Moving To MLS & His Executive Future
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Eymeric Moura (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our seventeenth guest, Georgio Chiellini (Juventus & Italian Football Legend) to discuss: Intro (:02) Who he would want to tackle again & Trash Talk on the …
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Founder/President of Excel Sports Management on Tennis To Basketball Representation, Seeing A NBA Opportunity Globally ft. Jeff Schwartz
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our nineteenth guest, Jeff Schwartz (Founder/President of Excel Sports Management) to discuss: Intro (:02) Single sport athlete youth & Having Self Awarenes…
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Mel Raines (CEO Pacers Sports & Entertainment) on Working 6 Political Conventions & The Super Bowl, Indiana Pacers & Fever, Arena Renovation
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our sixteenth guest, Mel Raines (CEO Pacers Sports & Entertainment) to discuss: Intro (0:00) Her start in politics & political journey before sports (1:00) …
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Peter Feigin (President of Milwaukee Bucks & Fiserv Forum) on How The Bucks Were Sold, Getting The President Position, Selling NetJets for $800m
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our seventeenth guest, Peter Feign (President of Milwuakee Bucks & Fiserv Forum) to discuss: Intro (:02) Working with Arthur Ashe at 23 & starting his caree…
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Detroit Pistons President of Business Operations on Conquering Imposter Syndrome, Joining Nike & Leading Jordan Brand, New Dream Job ft. Melanie Harris
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our seventeenth guest, Melanie Harris (Detroit Pistons President of Business Operations) to discuss: Intro (:02) Being a record holder at Yale & Being an at…
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Steve Phelps (President of NASCAR) Embracing Innovation, New Media Partnerships, Daytona 500, Team Content Initiatives, New Celebrity Ownership
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our fifteenth guest, Steve Phelps (President of NASCAR) to discuss: Intro How to become a professional driver & the expense to make it happen Young talent &…
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Jim Frevola (President of Business, A.F.C. Bournemouth) on How An Executive Gets To Premier League, Being Approachable In The Community - EPISODE 14
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our fourteenth guest, Jim Frevola (President of Business Operations, A.F.C. Bournemouth) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:04) - How An American Executive Makes It To The Premier League & Moving To London (10:19) - Getting The Life …
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Damien Comolli (President, Toulouse FC) on How Relegation Helped The Culture,Toxicity In An Organization & The Need For High Performance - EPISODE 13
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chat Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our thirteenth guest, Damien Comolli (President, Toulouse FC) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:35) - How His Passion For Football Began at A Young Age & Playing In Academy (3:31) - How A Scout Spends A Day & Priorities In Scouting …
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Pablo Longoria (President, Olympique de Marseille) on Becoming CEO at 35, A Roster That Didn’t Work & Building Culture In A Global Sport - EPISODE 12
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twelfth guest, Pablo Longoria (President, Olympique de Marseille) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:35) - Becoming CEO at 35 & Getting His First Job (4:02) - Balance of Finding Talent in Soccer & Working with Newcastle As A Scou…
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Greg Grissom (President of Houston Texans) on The Business Side of An NFL Team, Defining The Values of The Texans Throughout The City - EPISODE 11
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our tenth guest, Greg Grissom (President of Houston Texans) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:55) - Where Greg Spends His Time & Focusing On The Business Side of Football (3:33) - The Most Motivating Days At Work & Allowing For Your…
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Ryan Poles (General Manager of Chicago Bears) on Getting A Job with The Kansas City Chiefs, Winning A Super Bowl, Becoming The Bears GM - EPISODE 10
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our tenth guest, Ryan Poles (General Manager of Chicago Bears) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:10) - Deciding To Play Football & Becoming A College Football Player (4:31) - Life After Football & Working At Boston College (7:33) - …
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Will Kuntz (General Manager of Los Angeles Galaxy) on From The Yankees To MLS, Department Philosophies, Planning For Championship Success - EPISODE 9
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our ninth guest, Will Kuntz (General Manager of Los Angeles Galaxy) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:10) - Being A College Basketball Champion Player at Williams College & Working For The Yankees For A Decade (2:59) - Writing A Let…
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Belinda Moore (Chief Executive Officer, Premiership Women’s Rugby) on Hiring For A Startup League, Executive Competition of Senior Roles of Men vs. Women - EPISODE 8
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President,Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our eighth guest, Belinda Moore (Chief Executive Officer, Premiership Women’s Rugby) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:22) - Being Rubbish at Sports & Her First Job In Sports (4:07) - Biggest Learnings From Working In Television & Th…
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Larry Freedman (Co-President of Los Angeles Football Club) on Creating A MLS Expansion Team, LAFC Selling Every Ticket, A Championship Win - EPISODE 7
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our seventh guest, Larry Freedman (Co-President of Los Angeles Football Club) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:01) - How Larry Got To Where He Is Today & Deciding To Become a Lawyer at Age 8 (5:25) - Working in The Technology Space…
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Jack Buckner (CEO, UK Athletics) on His Journey From Athlete To Executive, Curiosity As A Leader, Preparation For Paris Olympics 2024 - EPISODE 6
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our sixth guest, Jack Buckner (CEO, UK Athletics) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:14) - Jack’s Journey As An Athlete & Becoming The 2nd Best at 5000m In The World (2:20) - Transitioning From Athlete To Business World & The Importa…
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Martin Jarmond (Athletic Director - University of California, Los Angeles) on BIG TEN Move, Athlete Recruitment, Jordan Brand Sponsorship - EPISODE 5
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our fifth guest, Martin Jarmond (Athletic Director - …
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Max Siegel (CEO USA Track & Field) on Logistics of Paris Olympics Games, Rebuilding The Business of USTAF, Striking A $500M Deal with Nike - EPISODE 4
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Co-Host Darius Walker (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our fourth guest, Max Siegel (CEO USA Track & Field) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:30) - Growing up in a Music Industry Family & How He Got To Where He Is Today (3:23) N…
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Ivan Gazidis (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) on Being Employee 2 at MLS, Joining The Premier League, Developing Cultural Dexterity - EPISODE 3
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our third guest, Ivan Gazidis (Former CEO of AC Milan…
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Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) on The Power of Observation, Engaging with Fans, & more - EPISODE 2
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our second guest, Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:15) - How Catie Ended Up with The Seattle Mariners &…
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Mark Donovan (President, Kansas City Chiefs) on A Goal To Become “The World’s Team”, Defining Culture On The Business Side of A Team - EPISODE 1
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our first guest, Mark Donovan (President, Kansas City Chiefs) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:18) - From A Kid In Pennsylvania To Where He Is Today (5:46) - Working At…
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