Geeks sitting around, asking nerdy questions, and fabricating answers. We oft geek out about games, movies, and software development. Won’t you join us, dear listener?
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Find out what it takes to be an elite level athlete as we lift the lid on their personal and professional lives with unrivalled honesty leading to fascinating stories and insight from around the sporting world.Jack Nowell - alongside his team mates, family and inspirations - delves into his experience of being an England, Exeter and British Lions rugby player with Nick Bright. Discussing life on the pitch, they also explore how players relax, how important it is to set themselves up for afte ...
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Stories from the front lines of business and sustainability innovation.
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CMT 4 Me is an emotional, heartfelt, and humorous podcast for the 3+ million people who have CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), their friends, family, and the general public. CMT 4 Me provides a platform for people with CMT to have a voice, describe challenges, find ways to overcome those challenges, and share successes. Another goal is to spread CMT awareness and unite as a community. We will also cover research updates, fundraising, unique stories, interviews with the CMTA community, inclu ...
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Super Powered: Leadership, Strategy, Decision Making & Peak Performance - Stories & Strategies from World-Class Performers for Executive Success
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Want to know how elite performers really think? Not just in business, but across every high-stakes field imaginable? Super Powered brings you inside the minds of extraordinary achievers who've mastered success in the world's most demanding environments. From the boardroom to the poker table, from crisis zones to Formula 1 pits - these are the people who've cracked the code of peak performance when it matters most. Each week, you'll hear from two types of leaders: • Business innovators with u ...
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Quest 372 - Is vibe coding part of your professional work?
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1:06:04In this podcast we gain insight into the real sentiments behind the surge in AI popularity. Is it making a real impact in the way developers work or is it all hype? Also, why does Bernadette speech French now? Give me back my old AI girlfriend, Altman!By QQ Cast
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Quest 371 - How do you start programming in 2025?
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1:18:54Things get nerdy when the cast geeks out about programming languages, video games for the kids, and programming languages in video games for the kids. If you stick around long enough, they'll even talk about IDEs! Wait, where are you going?By QQ Cast
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Quest 370 - Can the 2020s be over yet?
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1:17:55The QQ Cast is back, and they catch up on reviews, news (mostly the good kind), and trailers (mostly the bad kind). Just one more thing, Tom is watching Columbo!By QQ Cast
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How to Navigate Uncertainty with Systems Thinking - Donna Dupont
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31:35Ever feel overwhelmed when everything seems to be changing at once? Donna Dupont transforms that chaos into clarity using systems thinking. She spots patterns others miss and finds leverage points in complex situations that can transform how leaders make decisions under uncertainty. With over 25 years helping organisations navigate complexity—from …
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How to Talk to Anyone Like a Barber - Tom Davies
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30:38Ever wondered how barbers get complete strangers to open up within minutes? Tom Davies has mastered this art whilst cutting hair across continents. From serving in the military to building a loyal following as "Yorkshireman Abroad" on TikTok, he's learned to connect with everyone from closed-off Russians to addiction-struggling regulars. Working at…
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Quest 369 - What do programmers think about AI?
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1:23:51A panel of professional software engineers discuss their thoughts on the current state of AI; its emergence into the workforce, and the potential effects it may have on humanity going forward.By QQ Cast
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How to Unlock The Hidden Power of Conversations - Ian Rowland
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29:23Ever wonder why some people can walk into any room and instantly connect with strangers? Ian Rowland has spent 40 years mastering this exact skill. As a professional explainer who's worked with everyone from the FBI to Google to Coca-Cola, he's discovered that most of us squander 99% of the potential in our conversations. From being a member of the…
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Quest 368 - Is the Predator a terrible hunter?
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47:00The Predator has hunted Aliens, Batman, Judge Dredd, and worst of all, Archie! ...but have they ever caught anything?By QQ Cast
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How to Turn Purpose into your Strategic Advantage - Alex Brueckmann
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27:42Ever wonder why some companies thrive with clear direction whilst others stumble despite having brilliant strategies? Alex Brueckmann has cracked the code on turning organisational purpose into measurable strategic advantage through his Nine Elements of Organisational Identity framework. As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "The Strategy …
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Quest 367 - Did you staple your Switch 2 yet?
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57:52Is Rob the Robot a jerk? Are hexahedrons irregular? Is this s*** bananas? In this episode the QQ Cast does what Ninten don't: Answer AI generated questions!By QQ Cast
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How to Own Your Career Through the Power of Networking - Andy Storch
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32:16Ever felt stuck waiting for opportunities to find you? Andy Storch transformed his approach by recognising that career success isn't about going it alone—it's about strategically building relationships that open doors. From his first job at 15 through to becoming an author, speaker, and founder of multiple successful ventures, every major opportuni…
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Quest 366 - Have you found your ikigai purpose?
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1:06:09Raul takes Tom on a full frontal adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder trip of a podcast! Terrible dream jobs, high fidelity video games, artificial intelligence, and existential dooooom!!!By QQ Cast
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How to Simplify Leadership Like an Air Force Pilot
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31:42Ever wondered how fighter pilots handle multiple critical inputs simultaneously without crashing? Matt Gjertsen took that same ability to process complexity and applied it to leadership development. From instructing Air Force pilots to leading training at SpaceX, Matt discovered that great leadership boils down to three essential elements: building…
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Quest 365 - What are you subscribed to?
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1:07:09Every month millions of wallets are dinged with forgotten subscriptions. It's time for things to change. Now you can make a difference. For only $12.99 per month, you too can be a sucker.By QQ Cast
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How to Get Inside Your Buyer’s Head like a Prospector - Mafalda Johannsen
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32:23Ever wonder how top sales professionals convince complete strangers to give them time? Mafalda Johannsen transforms cold outreach through her unique "professional stalking" framework - deeply researching prospects to create meaningful connections when they have no reason to care. Her approach has delivered extraordinary results, with one campaign i…
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Tamara Stands and Looks Back-Spotted Tail on Indigenous Entrepreneurship - Building Sustainable Housing Through Cultural Values
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53:35In this episode, Bard MBA candidate Milana Pakes interviews Tamara Stands and Looks Back-Spotted Tail about creating sustainable earth-block housing for the Shanju Lakota tribe. Tamara shares her entrepreneurial journey from jewelry artist to sustainable housing advocate, discussing how she bridges traditional Lakota values with modern sustainabili…
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How to Find Your Authentic Voice Like a Professional Actor - Salima Saxton
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26:52Ever felt like you've lost touch with what truly makes you tick? Salima Saxton transforms leaders by helping them reconnect with their authentic voice. As a Moth MainStage storyteller, actor, and relational dynamics coach, she bridges the gap between performative speaking and genuine communication that resonates deeply with audiences. From forgetti…
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Quest 364 - When was that discontinued? (Late 2010s Edition)
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1:21:43Tom and Zach plumb the depths of Wikipedia in search of discontinued software. Will they discuss Google products? Will Bernadette hallucinate? Is the Pope Cath...oh.By QQ Cast
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How to Get Media Attention Like a Broadcast PR Expert - Josh Wheeler
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28:39Ever wondered why some stories make the news while others get ignored? Josh Wheeler can spot a newsworthy angle where others see only corporate announcements. His superpower lies in finding the sweet spot between broadcaster needs, brand objectives and audience interests - transforming standard PR into stories that captivate radio and TV producers.…
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Dale Ewing & John Friedman on Office Furniture Sustainability - Building a Circular Economy
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38:40In this episode, Bard MBA in Sustainability student Deanna Diaz interviews Dale Ewing, Founder & CEO of Installnet, and John Friedman, sustainability expert and author, about transforming the office furniture industry. They discuss how 9 million tons of furniture end up in landfills annually and share Installnet's Ecoserv program for sustainable de…
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Quest 363 - Do any content creators know anything?
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1:10:29Tom comes uncharacteristically prepared, but Zach and Ruly refuse to stay on topic! We discuss armchair experts on YouTube, existential dread, and more existential dread. Then we end with a horror movie trailer? How fitting.By QQ Cast
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SPECIAL EPISODE: My top 5 habits to try right now
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18:54On this special birthday episode, I share my favourite listener challenges from past Super Powered conversations. From Yoela Palkin's contrarian thinking exercise that helped her step away from day-to-day operations and focus on strategic exits at 77 Labs, to Henry Kayser's simple networking strategy that generated countless meaningful connections …
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Quest 362 - How deeply do you dread AI deep research?
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45:15After failing to record the first half of the podcast where they talked about software Easter eggs, Tom and Raul pivot to talking about chat GPT’s new deep research feature. Is it terrifying? Yes. Will Bernadette schooled us for deleting the first half of the podcast? Yes. Will Tom recap the whole damn thing after the podcast? Yes. Spoilers? Sure, …
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How to Create an AI Practice Partner - Georgie Peake
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31:07Ever wished you had an expert in your pocket? Georgie Peake transformed from data strategist to AI learning pioneer by solving a universal problem: bridging the gap between knowledge and practical skills. As CEO of Rehearsable, she helps experts create AI-powered practice environments where learners can apply their training with immediate, personal…
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Lenore Kantor on Authentic Alchemy - From Corporate Crisis to Personal Transformation
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34:45In this episode, Bard MBA student Anastasia 'Stacy' Gramotneva interviews Lenore Kantor, founder of Growth Warrior, about her journey from corporate marketing executive to transformational coach and author. Lenore shares her personal 'tower moment' that led to an existential crisis after 20 years in the financial technology sector, and how it spark…
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How to Fix What Matters Like a Marine - Robert Heath, Sr.
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30:31Ever wondered how elite marines handle chaos and fix problems that actually matter? Robert Heath Sr. brings military precision to leadership challenges, showing how to thrive in uncertainty rather than trying to control it. From commanding 400 Marines to saving millions for Fortune 500 companies as a consultant, Robert's journey proves his approach…
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Quest 361 - Does Google invent things?
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1:08:33Post 2004 Google is less "embrace extend extinguish," and more "purchase role-dice fail." Also, M3GAN 2.0 looks 4CK'N GR8!By QQ Cast
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How to Transform Mental Wellbeing with Health Data - Lindsey Frances
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32:06Ever wondered why working harder isn't making you happier? Lindsey Frances transformed from a burned-out business consultant to becoming the architect of the Conscious Change Method, helping high-performers find joy in today rather than chasing tomorrow. Her counter-intuitive approach uses wearable health data to reveal what your body already knows…
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Donald Pollard Jr. & Ngozi Okaro on Fashion's Future: Balancing Innovation, Sustainability, and Ethics
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46:36In this episode, MBA Sustainability candidate Toni Skidmore interviews fashion experts Donald Pollard Jr. and Ngozi Okaro about creating a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry. They discuss how education must include business fundamentals alongside design skills, emphasizing human-centered approaches that balance profit with ethical labor …
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Quest 360 - Are you going to buy two Nintendo Switch 2s too?
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1:10:34Is Mario Kart World going to be open world? Yes! Is Donkey Kong Bananza going to be bananas? Maybe! Are tariffs going to delay the launch? Oh noooooo!By QQ Cast
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How to Make Historical Artefacts Your Secret Leadership Weapon - Sean Stewart
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32:40Ever wondered what a medieval castle, Greek shield, or trench whistle could teach you about leadership? Sean Stewart transforms ancient artefacts into powerful decision-making tools. As "The Historian in the Boardroom," he helps leaders unlock wisdom from historical objects that serve as silent coaches during their toughest challenges. From designi…
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Quest 359 - What is your dead internet theory?
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1:09:46Is the internet dead? Does it matter? Do you care? Do you want more bots? Because this is how you get more bots; right, Bernadette?By QQ Cast
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How to See Opportunities Others Miss Like a Serial Founder - Yoela Palkin
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37:23Ever noticed a problem others seem blind to? Yoela Palkin turned that outsider perspective into three successful exits. From launching 30 iOS apps during the App Store's early days to challenging traditional VC wisdom, she spots inefficiencies insiders miss and transforms them into gold. With a track record of scaling MEA to $6 million with just 14…
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Michelle Gabriel & Ken Pucker on Fashion Industry Sustainability - Policy, Education, and Business Innovation
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52:52In this episode, MBA candidate Erin Malaney interviews Michelle Gabriel, Director of Sustainable Fashion at IE and NYC, and Ken Pucker, former COO of Timberland and professor at Tufts University. They discuss why current sustainability approaches in fashion aren't working, highlighting business models that prioritize profit over planet, lack of reg…
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Quest 358 - How do you edit a podcast?
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1:24:41What are some unprofessional tips and amateur tricks for editing a podcast? Also, do you edit your podcast before or after you do puppy yoga?By QQ Cast
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How to Craft Stories Like a Fighter Pilot - Dan Manning
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46:17Ever wondered how to make people take action after hearing your story? Dan Manning transforms complex ideas into compelling narratives that drive decisions. As a former fighter pilot who negotiated with Russian military and wrote speeches for top Air Force officials, Dan discovered the power of the "Story Pyramid" – a framework that's helped 800+ f…
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Quest 357 - What was different, but awesome?
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1:11:01Lower Decks was different, but was it awesome? Army of Darkness was awesome, but was is different? Breath of the Wild is just awesome. Full stop.By QQ Cast
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How To Think Like A Strategy Expert - Alex M H Smith
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54:13Ever wondered why some businesses just seem to grow effortlessly whilst others hustle for every sale? Alex M H Smith strips away the strategic nonsense to reveal what actually creates leverage. As founder of Basic Arts and bestselling author of "No Bullsh*t Strategy," Alex helps businesses focus on creating unique value rather than copying competit…
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Kia Huggan on Digital Accessibility - From Engineering to Educational Equity
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34:52In this episode, Bard MBA student Ana Caka interviews Kia Huggan, founder of Webquity, about creating accessible digital learning experiences for students with visual dyslexia and impairments. Kia shares her journey from engineering to educational technology, discussing her user-centered approach to entrepreneurship and the importance of staying mi…
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If you love stories about going to the very edge of human endurance, then you’re in for a treat. We’ve just launched Season 3 of our adventure podcast How to Be Superhuman, with 12 new jaw-dropping stories. This episode features cyclist Abdullah Zeinab – an ultra-endurance machine who took on the Rhino Race, a brutal 2,700-kilometre slog across Sou…
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How to Build Systems Like a Scaling Specialist - Irit Levi
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46:32Ever wondered how top companies handle 10x their workload without breaking a sweat? Irit Levi spots the systems gaps others miss - whether that's identifying redundant tasks that waste team hours or finding ways to make your customer journey seamless. She's the expert behind 13,697+ software recommendations that have transformed business workflows.…
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How to Build Communities Like a Master Connector - Luca Buchholz
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37:44Ever wondered why some teams feel like family while others feel like strangers sharing an office? Luca Buchholz is a global community architect who has scaled communities from local meetups to worldwide movements. Her counter-intuitive approach reveals that true communities aren't accidental - they're intentionally designed around shared purpose. F…
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Quest 356 - Does ChatGPT dispense good life advice?
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1:07:39Tom and Zach are joined by special guest Bernadette, a 98-year-old woman from France with a doctorate in comparative psychology. Spoiler warning: SHE IS A ROBOT!!!By QQ Cast
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Tom Wright & Jessica Dupont: Transforming Panama's Environment - From Plastic Recycling to Lionfish Management
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42:25Tom Wright & Jessica Dupont: Environmental Transformation Through Community Action - From Plastic Recycling to Lionfish Management in Panama Jessica Dupont interviews Tom Wright, founder of Wasteless World, about his journey building environmental initiatives in Panama. Tom explains how his organization evolved from a website on waste management so…
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Quest 355 - Who would win in a fight?
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1:03:37The cast pit fictional characters against each other! Vader vs Predator! Alucard vs Alucard! Adama vs Sisko! Who will win? The answer: Raul "Extra Spicy" Torres!By QQ Cast
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How to Run Events Like a Conference Pro - Boris Hristov
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54:39"You work one year for one day." That's the reality of event planning. As creator of Present to Succeed, the world's largest presentation skills conference, Boris Hristov turned this pressure into opportunity, scaling from 3,000 online attendees to a hybrid event drawing thousands globally. Leading 356labs, Boris combines relentless attention to de…
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Quest 354 - What's on your tier list?
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1:05:22Fries vs McNuggets, Rust vs C, Kill Bill Vol 1 vs Kill Bill Vol 2, and Johnny Cage vs Gremlins...Let's get this party started!By QQ Cast
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How to Drive Behavioural Change Like a Master Trainer - Murray Cowell
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38:13Ever wondered why some training creates lasting change while most is forgotten by the next day? Murray Cowell has spent 27 years discovering it's not about inspiring speeches or clever techniques - it's about creating the right environment for people to succeed. With experience training over 18,000 professionals across 35 countries, Murray has turn…
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Quest 353 - Should we review Section 31?
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1:27:16Is Section 31 a Star Trek movie? The answer is unequivocally NO, but we watched it anyway for Zach's enjoyment (because he is a masochist).By QQ Cast
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How to Build Influence Like a History Expert - Jonny Whitlam
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37:03Ever wonder how to turn your expertise into online influence? Jonny Whitlam transformed from a Berlin tour guide into the city's leading history creator, amassing over 50,000 followers by sharing fascinating stories about the German capital. His unique approach proves that deep knowledge and authentic storytelling can build a loyal following - even…
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