Best Michael Phair Podcasts (2025)

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Danielle DiMartino Booth: The Fed is Derelict in it’s Duty to the American People 49:05

4d ago49:05

49:05

Tom Bodrovics once again engages in an interesting conversation with Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, former Fed Insider, and author of the book “Fed Up.” The conversation focuses on the ongoing recession that likely began in Q1 2024. Danielle highlights key data points, such as job losses starting in Q2 2024, whi…

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Ronald Stöferle: Gold has Entered the Public Participation Phase 49:08

5d ago49:08

49:08

Ronnie Stöferle, researcher and fund manager at Incrementum and author of the In Gold We Trust report, emphasizes that gold remains a critical asset as its role evolves alongside shifting global dynamics. Over nearly two decades, Stöferle has observed significant changes in how gold is perceived and demanded, particularly driven by emerging markets…

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Tony Greer: Gold is Trading like a Prophecy, What are the Risks? 46:20

10d ago46:20

46:20

Tom Bodrovics welcomes back Tony Greer, trader, editor of The Morning Navigator , and co-founder of the MacroDirt podcast, to discuss the current state of global markets. The conversation begins with an overview of the chaotic economic landscape, including regime change dynamics, inflationary pressures, and market volatility across sectors like bon…

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Chris Whalen: Inflated – Money, Debt, and the American Dream 57:39

11d ago57:39

57:39

Tom Bodrovics introduces Chris Whalen, author of Inflated: Money, Debt, and the American Dream, which has been re-released in a second edition with significant updates. The conversation focuses on the current state of markets, the impact of President Trump’s tariff policies, and the challenges posed by the federal debt and inflation. Chris explains…

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David Skarica: Mega Returns – Profiting from Maximum Pessimism 1:03:28

12d ago1:03:28

1:03:28

David Skarica discusses his book “Mega Returns: Profit from Maximum Pessimism,” highlighting key themes such as the end of asset price inflation driven by excessive debt and government spending. The conversation begins with an exploration of how COVID-19 and the 2008 financial crisis fueled a period of unprecedented debt, leading to inflated asset …

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Lyn Alden: Trump Team’s Attempts at Cutting the Deficits Will Fail 1:01:30

17d ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Tom welcomes back Lyn Alden, Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, to the show to discuss the intricacies of trade deficits, the role of the US dollar as a global reserve currency, and the broader economic implications for the United States. Lyn explains that a trade deficit occurs when a country imports more than it exports, and while some cou…

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Brett Heath: Silver’s Big Moment – Is a Market Reversal Coming? 40:52

18d ago40:52

40:52

Tom Bodrovics welcomes back Brett Heath, CEO of Metalla Royalty and Streaming, to discuss the current state of the gold industry. Brett highlights a strong bid under gold, driven by macroeconomic factors such as shifting perceptions around US assets and central bank diversification into gold. He notes that emerging market economies are reducing the…

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Michael Gentile: The Perfect Storm in Mining – Record Gold Prices and Undervalued Stocks 1:00:53

19d ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Michael Gentile, strategic investor in the junior mining sector and co-founder of Bastion Asset Management, discusses the current state of the gold mining industry and its potential for mean reversion. He highlights that gold mining stocks are trading at depressed levels despite record-high gold prices, creating a compelling entry point for investo…

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Luke Gromen: Gold Can be Used to Rebalance the Global Economy Without a World War 1:23:12

25d ago1:23:12

1:23:12

Tom welcomes back Luke Gromen of Forest For The Trees back to the show. The discussion delves into complex economic and geopolitical dynamics, focusing on how global powers might navigate a transition away from the dollar-based system towards a neutral reserve asset like gold. He begins by highlighting that the current dollar-centric system is unsu…

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Chris Vermeulen: Gold is Signaling a Financial Reset is Upon Us 52:07

26d ago52:07

52:07

Tom welcomes back Chris Vermeulen, the founder of The Technical Traders, to discuss the highly volatile year of 2025 so far. He notes that volatility has been extreme across various asset classes, driven by factors like geopolitical tensions, AI advancements, and fears of an impending recession. Vermeulen emphasized that while day traders thrive in…

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Byron King: Gold is Being Remonetized, Like It or Not 1:12:00

27d ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Tom welcomes back geologist and newsletter writer Byron King for a discussion on various aspect of the mining industry and the impacts of tariffs. They touch upon the fact that central banks are buying large amounts of gold and the impact this has on gold prices. They also mention the neglect of mining shares in comparison to the rise in gold price…

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John Johnston: America’s New Bull Market and the Unknown Top for Gold 56:32

1M ago56:32

56:32

Tom Bodrovics welcomes John Johnston (JJ), a seasoned trader with over 47 years of experience and 30-Years on the Comex and Nymex.John expresses a bullish stance on gold, emphasizing its long-term potential despite near-term volatility. He acknowledges silver's struggles due to contango and high costs but remains optimistic about its eventual rebou…

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Josh Phair: The East Vs. West Race for Metals and Miners is Heating Up 46:45

1M ago46:45

46:45

In this episode of Palisades Gold Radio, host Tom Bodrovics interviews Josh Phair, CEO of Scottsdale Mint and Wyoming Reserve. The discussion centers on the current state of global finance, particularly the role of gold as a reserve asset and its implications for central banks, markets, and investors.Phair highlights that central banks are increasi…

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Tavi Costa: Gold’s Revaluation – This Could Be History in the Making 49:42

1M ago49:42

49:42

Tom welcomes back Tavi Costa, Portfolio Manager at Crescat Capital, to discuss the current state of gold, silver, mining stocks, and broader economic trends. Costa emphasizes that despite technical indicators suggesting overbought conditions in gold, the underlying macroeconomic factors point to continued strength in precious metals.He highlights t…

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David Kranzler: This is the Start of a Healthy Long-Term Gold Bull Cycle 1:11:48

1M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Tom welcomes back David Kranzler of Investment Research Dynamics to the show. Dave discusses his perspectives on various risks that he sees in the current economic and geopolitical landscape. He expresses concerns about the growing federal debt load in the US and the potential implications of the dollar losing its status as the world's reserve curr…

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Peter Goodburn: The Rise and Fall of King Dollar 1:11:42

1M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Tom welcomes back Peter Goodburn from WaveTrack International to discuss his analysis of the financial markets. Goodburn's focus is on Elliott Wave analysis and he believes that the current market environment can be understood as a binary relation to tariffs. If tariffs continue, stock markets will decline, and gold prices will rise. Conversely, if…

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Jaime Carrasco: The Biggest Opportunity For Any Investor Right Now 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

In this episode on Palisades Gold Radio, Tom Bodrovics welcomes back Jaime Carrasco. Jaime is Senior Portfolio Manager & Senior Investment Advisor at Harbourfront Wealth Management.Jaime discusses the current economic landscape and the implications for investors. Carrasco emphasizes the importance of understanding the paradigm shift in the monetary…

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Michael Pento: Markets are Collapsing and Recession is Here – Gold is the Answer 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

Tom welcomes back Michael Pento, from Pento Portfolio Strategies. The discussion revolves around the current economic landscape, highlighting the Federal Reserve's challenges in balancing inflation control and recession fears. Pento argues that the Fed is constrained by a "Gordian knot" of conflicting mandates, emphasizing its focus on bailing out …

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Martin Armstrong: The World is Heading Towards War and Gold is Responding 1:19:35

2M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Tom welcomes back Martin Armstrong from Armstrong Economics to explore current global economic trends, geopolitical tensions, and market reactions. Armstrong discusses how governments worldwide are facing declining trust due to progressive agendas, citing examples like Germany's shift toward far-right parties and Europe's struggles with migration.A…

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Simon Hunt: The Trade War and Tensions with China are Escalating 58:07

2M ago58:07

58:07

Tom welcomes back Simon Hunt, an expert on global economics, China, and the copper industry. Hunt discusses the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, driven by Trump's tariff policies and geopolitical ambitions. He explains that these tensions could lead to regional conflicts, with significant implications for global markets and supply cha…

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John Rubino: This is the End of the Credit Supercycle, Chaos is Unavoidable 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

Tom welcomes back John Rubino, Former Wall Street Analyst, Author & Substacker for a discussion on the current economic landscape and its implications for investors. Rubino discusses the end of a credit supercycle, highlighting the risks of hyperinflation, deflation, and stagflation due to global fiat currency systems. He emphasizes the importance …

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Tim Price: Rules for Understanding and Investing Through a New Bretton Woods Moment 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Tom welcomes back Tim Price, Director at Price Value Partners. The discussion begins around the importance of filtering information in today's overwhelming media landscape. He suggests turning off legacy media and instead seeking alternative sources like Substack or Twitter for deeper insights. Price warns against over-financialization and the risk…

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J.E.S.: Why A Positive Jobs Number is a Negative for the Economy 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Tom Bodrovics welcomes back J.E.S. to delve into the complexities of the current economic landscape, highlighting several critical issues. JES begins by challenging the notion that rising job numbers indicate economic strength, arguing instead that they may reflect desperation as people are forced to work due to financial hardship and soaring livin…

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Keith Weiner: 2025 is the Perfect Storm for Gold 56:56

2M ago56:56

56:56

Tom Bodrovics welcomes back Keith Weiner for a discussion on the growing interest in gold as a hedge against economic instability and the risks associated with fiat currencies. Weiner highlighted that while some investors are drawn to gold due to its rising price momentum, others view it as a long-term insurance against the flaws inherent in govern…

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Florian Grummes: Gold No Longer Cares About The Dollar 59:03

2M ago59:03

59:03

Tom Bodrovics welcomes Florian Grummes back to the show to discuss his outlook for silver, gold, and the broader economic landscape. Grummes, a veteran technical trader and analyst, set a target of $50 per ounce for silver by late spring 2025, noting that silver often lags behind gold but tends to surge at the end of a bull market. He highlighted s…

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Jeff Clark: The Big Prospects for Metals Mining Investors is Still Ahead of Us 43:32

2M ago43:32

43:32

Tom welcomes Jeff Clark back to the show! Jeff is the Founder of TheGoldAdvisor.com and author of the new book "Paydirt.". Jeff discusses the current state of the mining industry. He emphasizes that while gold is in a bull market, mining stocks have lagged behind, creating an opportunity for investors and highlights historical trends where mining s…

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Vince Lanci: The Silver Squeeze and Why Banks Are Looking at Miners 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Tom Bodrovics welcomes back Professor Vince Lanci, MBA Finance and Publisher of the Goldfix Substack, and all-around nice guy for a discussion into the complexities of gold and silver markets, particularly focusing on shorting positions in ETFs like PSLV and SLV. Lanci explains that these metals are ideal for carry trades due to their indestructibl…

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Doomberg: Geopolitics, Debt, & Big Promises. How Trump is Reshuffling the World Order 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Tom Bodrovics welcomes back Doomberg, head writer for the Doomberg Substack, to discuss a range of topics including Trump's presidency, national debt challenges, energy policy, and global geopolitical dynamics.Doomberg begins by analyzing Donald Trump's first 58 days in office, highlighting his whirlwind pace of executive actions. He notes that Tru…

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James Anderson: This is a Run to Gold over Bonds 40:11

2M ago40:11

40:11

Tom welcomes James Anderson back from SDBullion to discuss the significant developments in the precious metals market. James delves into the recent all-time highs for gold at $3,000 per ounce, highlighting its historical significance and the potential implications for investors.Anderson emphasizes that breaking through key price levels like $1,000,…

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Chris Irons: Gold Outpacing the S&P, Just the Start? 1:23:11

3M ago1:23:11

1:23:11

Tom Bodrovics welcomes back the always forthright Chris Irons host of Quoth the Raven podcast host and author of QTR's Fringe Finance Substack.The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from economic policies to mental well-being. They discuss the inefficiencies of government-run services compared to private sector alternatives, using examples…

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Talking with... Jonny Mallabar, Head of Architecture at ACCA 1:12:40

6M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

For this episode of Talking with Tech Leaders, we’re getting to grips with the challenges of optimising architecture teams for a platform and SaaS world – with Jonny Mallabar of ACCA. That means we’re delving into the world of architecture once again. And we couldn’t ask for a better guide. Jonny has had a fascinating career, having led teams at Ha…

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Talking with... Steve Orrin, Federal CTO at Intel 1:15:07

7M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

What if your childhood hobby could propel you into a leading role in one of the world's top tech companies? Join us as Steve Orrin, federal CTO at Intel, shares his extraordinary journey from hacking on a TI-994A and Apple IIe to steering cutting-edge security initiatives at a global scale. Initially set on a path in medical research, Steve's fasci…

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Talking with... Pete Dale, Club Exec (MD) at AND Digital 1:28:45

9M ago1:28:45

1:28:45

It’s often said that change is a constant in the tech sector. But it’s not constant: the big leaps in technology are coming faster than ever. Just think about the last few years. Cloud, mobile, AI – the pace of change is extraordinary. Pete Dale knows all about digital transformation, not only in his role as Club Exec (think MD) at AND Digital Alme…

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Talking with... Dwayne Pascal, Chief Product Technology Officer at flatfair 1:37:54

11M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

Success in software development – perhaps in any sphere of technology – demands a fine balance of customer focus and engineering skill. Getting it right is easier said than done, with different skills, priorities and goals to wrangle into order. But our guest for this episode of Talking with Tech Leaders knows better than most how to find that bala…

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Talking with... Amanda Philpott, CEO of Ear Gym 39:03

12M ago39:03

39:03

From senior manager in the NHS to tech founder & entrepreneur: it sounds like a leap from one end of the spectrum to the other. But, after 28 years working with the health service – a career culminating in roles as CEO and Board Member – that’s the move that Amanda Philpott, our guest for this episode of Talking with Tech Leaders, made. When she pe…

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Talking with... Neil Burnett, CTO at Arria NLG 57:49

1y ago57:49

57:49

While this podcast has often touched on the topic of AI – it would be hard not to – rarely have we got so far into the nuts and bolts of how it works and what it can do. That’s because Neil Burnett and his team at Arria NLG are doing some incredible work in natural language generation, or the process of transforming data into human-readable text an…

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Talking with... Jem Anderton, Chief Architect at Student Loans Company 1:13:30

1y ago1:13:30

1:13:30

For this episode of Talking with Tech Leaders, we’re talking Architecture. And there are few more qualified to talk about the subject than Jem Anderton. As the Chief Architect at the Student Loans Company, he’s a member of the Technology Group leadership team, heads up a team of 25 architects and plays a key role in modernising an organisation with…

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Talking with... Jonathan McNamee, Digital Automation & Transformation Specialist 1:07:00

1y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

In our latest episode of Talking with Tech Leaders, our host Michael Phair chats with long-time colleague, client and friend, Jonathan McNamee – a seasoned pro and leading voice in digital strategy, continuous improvement and automation. They discuss the ins and outs of Jonathan’s career, tracing his path from Dublin City Universe to the likes of S…

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Talking with... Richard Lennox, former COO of Current Health 1:40:56

1+ y ago1:40:56

1:40:56

If you asked an expert on Scottish tech for a list of the biggest success stories of the past few years, you can bet that Skyscanner (a true Scottish unicorn) and Current Health (sold to US retail giant Best Buy for $400m) would top it. Richard Lennox played a big part in both – working his way up to Senior Director at the former, before joining th…

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Talking with... Kirsty McIntosh, Head of Partnerships at the Scottish Tech Army 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

57:25

Our latest episode is all about the power of tech to do good for our communities, as we meet Kirsty McIntosh of the Scottish Tech Army. The charity was founded during the pandemic to bring tech-savvy volunteers together with third-sector organisations in need of support – on everything from managing websites to bolstering cyber security. With over …

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Talking with... Allan Mayberry, Director of Engineering at Planet DDS 1:08:16

1+ y ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In this episode of Talking with Tech Leaders, Alan Mayberry chats host Michael Phair through his journey from the early days of his career in his hometown of Dunoon to the top tier of software engineering with Planet DDS today. It’s quite the journey, not only stopping off at the places you might expect, with roles at the likes of Brightree, Amec a…

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Talking with... Hamish Grierson, Founder & CEO of Thriva Healthcare 55:15

1+ y ago55:15

55:15

In many ways, Hamish Grierson is the archetypal tech entrepreneur: sharp, single-minded and innovative. But, as this episode of Talking with Tech Leaders shows, that’s really just a tiny part of his story. For starters, we chat through a career that is varied, to say the least – from studying international politics and paying his way through univer…

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Talking with... Brian Reid, Director of Corporate Transformation & Workplace at the Scottish Government 58:41

1+ y ago58:41

58:41

For most of the tech leaders we’ve interviewed on this show, one career is enough. But Brian Reid, Director of Corporate Transformation & Workplace at the Scottish Government, seems to be onto his fourth or fifth career now. In this episode of Talking with Tech Leaders, he tells us all about the story of his first career – with the 30+ years he spe…

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Talking with... Nikola Kelly, CEO of Be-IT 49:20

2y ago49:20

49:20

When we’re not Talking with Tech Leaders, we’re at our day jobs at Be-IT – Scotland’s largest independent Technology Recruiters. And, if you’ve heard anything about Be-IT, you’ve probably heard that we’ve recently celebrated our 10th birthday. So, to mark the milestone, we’ve had a chat with our very own Tech Leader: our CEO, Nikola Kelly. Having s…

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Talking with... Loral Quinn, CEO of CodeClan 47:14

2y ago47:14

47:14

As you might expect, we are huge fans of CodeClan. After all, they’re in the business of bringing talent into Scotland’s tech sector, and that’s something that drives us every day in our recruitment day jobs. So it’s a real privilege to have CEO, Loral Quinn, as our guest for episode 29 of Talking with Tech Leaders. We take a tour of Loral’s career…

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Talking with... Karen Meechan, CEO of ScotlandIS 45:49

2y ago45:49

45:49

Let’s face it, a show about the Tech Sector in Scotland probably should’ve had Karen Meechan on a whole lot sooner. As the CEO of ScotlandIS, she has an insight and understanding of our world that few others do. She knows the country’s challenges, problems and priorities when it comes to IT & Digital jobs – which this episode well worth your time, …

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Talking with... Tony McClelland, CIO of the ACCA 1:09:52

2y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

It’s always fun to consider how far computing has come, even in the space of one career. When Tony McClelland was getting started, programming was a skill you could learn with punch cards, industry ran on paper tapes and rendering cute cartoons involve a supercomputer and a sleeping bag. Which is to say that Tony has some incredible experience. And…

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Talking with... Andy McMahon, Head of ML Ops at NatWest 1:10:44

2y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

For this episode of Talking with Tech Leaders, we’re talking all about the insights and values to be gleaned from the bits and bytes flowing through our everyday lives – to paraphrase our guest, Andy McMahon. The award-winning Data Scientist and Machine Learning expert takes us through his own career journey, from his academic roots with Imperial C…

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Talking with... Scott Mackay, CTO, Technology Strategist and CRM Guru 1:20:01

2y ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Just for a second, think about the biggest challenge you might face in your career. How’s about launching a digital TV service? Or integrating two colossal financial institutions? Or facing a year-long multi-million-pound high court case? You might say that Scott Mackay – CTO, Technology Strategist and CRM Guru – has seen more ups and downs in tech…

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Talking with... Simon Sear, Chief Innovator & Technical Evangelist 56:33

2+ y ago56:33

56:33

Technical innovation is nothing without the human application. How the two elements work together is what the podcast is all about, which is what makes Simon Sear – Strategy & Innovation Expert – such a fascinating guest for episode 24. Joining host Michael Phair, Simon discusses how his education in Psychology played a role in his early career, ta…

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