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World Padel Tour #17 and a Rising Star of the Men’s Professional Tour, Mike Yanguas (JOP9)

World Padel Tour #17 and a Rising Star of the Men’s Professional Tour, Mike Yanguas (JOP9)

by | Nov 1, 2023 | ,

Mike Yanguas began playing padel when he was just 7 years old. Now 21, playing right, he’s the 17th ranked player in the WPT. His partner for most of this year (and through the recording of this interview) has been the 44-year-old still-active doyen of padel, Fernando Belasteguín. On the WPT, he has a 68% win ratio. His best result this year was winning the Tau Cerámica Reus Costa Daurada Open 500, in Tarragona Spain. He has also reached 2 other semi-finals and 9 quarters. Enjoy this conversation with one of the stars of padel on the men’s tour.

Doing Business and Digital Trends in China, with Serial Entrepreneur, Thinkers50 Guru and Multi-time Author, Ashley Dudarenok (MDE541)

Doing Business and Digital Trends in China, with Serial Entrepreneur, Thinkers50 Guru and Multi-time Author, Ashley Dudarenok (MDE541)

by | Oct 22, 2023 | , , , ,

We discuss the Chinese digital landscape, what are some of the salient trends, what can Western brands learn from Chinese corporations, the place for ‘purpose’ in China, the sense of trust that Chinese citizens have with the Chinese companies, leadership challenges and management styles… and much more.

Take risks! Why risks are essential for your brand (and life!)

Take risks! Why risks are essential for your brand (and life!)

by | Oct 19, 2023 | ,

Why we should consider taking more risks in business (and in life). Whether it’s ever-tighter security requirements, endless small print on medication, news headlines that are frequently preceded with an advisory warning, or more prosaically a kettle or cup of coffee marked “Caution: May be hot,” we’re trying to make life so safe that we can all live longer, if duller lives… And the safer we make it, the less resilient I fear we are becoming.

Winner of the Pro Padel League in North America, Padel Player of the Year and British No. 1, Tia Norton (JOP8) 

Winner of the Pro Padel League in North America, Padel Player of the Year and British No. 1, Tia Norton (JOP8) 

by | Oct 18, 2023 | , ,

Tia Norton is Great Britain’s most recognisable professional padel player. The GB number 1 blazed a trail when, aged only 17, she became the first British woman ever to compete – and win – on the World Padel Tour, the international professional circuit. Since then she has enjoyed tournament success including the FIP London in 2022 and the inaugural Pro Padel League in June this year with the Las Vegas Smash. As the sport continues to grow in popularity in the UK, Tia is destined to become a household name, but the girl from Leamington Spa remains modest about her achievements. Now aged 20, her next goal is to break into the world top 100. Off court Tia is a passionate advocate for getting women and children into padel – a sport which, she says, has given her “so much enjoyment”.

Interview with Sir William Russell, prior two-term Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman, Board Member and Sportsman (MDE540)

Interview with Sir William Russell, prior two-term Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman, Board Member and Sportsman (MDE540)

by | Oct 15, 2023 | , , , , ,

We discuss his fascinating career, the influence of sports on his life, his appreciation of working for American companies, what makes an effective leader today, the important challenges for boards of governors, the impact of Brexit on Britain, as well as his experience in being knighted by the King.

Creativity for Scientists and Engineers, with Consultant, Speaker and Author, Dennis Sherwood (MDE539)

Creativity for Scientists and Engineers, with Consultant, Speaker and Author, Dennis Sherwood (MDE539)

by | Oct 8, 2023 | , ,

We discuss some fundamental questions about creativity, the mindset that’s needed for innovation, what makes a “good” idea, the threat of AI and the role of purpose in crafting innovation. We also discuss his book, “Missing the Mark: Why So Many School Exam Grades are Wrong – and How to Get Results We Can Trust,” where we look at how grading is done in the UK and how 1.5 million of 6 million grades (or marks) given out annually are inaccurate.

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