Best Commonwealth Partners Podcasts (2026)

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Tiffany Nwahiri - Founder & CMO of 3rd & Taylor 56:55

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Tiffany Huddleston Nwahiri is a B2B Marketing Leader, Founder & CMO of 3rd & Taylor, Board Advisor, and Speaker. She is the Founder & CEO of 3rd & Taylor, a strategic marketing agency that specialises in helping B2B tech companies grow through data-driven marketing strategies. To read more about Tiffany Huddleston Nwahiri, please visit- https://bus…

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Fusion News - Top Stories of 2025 10:09

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A compilation of the top Fusion News stories from 2025, plus an overview of the year's major industry and policy advances by FIA CEO Andrew Holland. Thanks for tuning in with us all year! We look forward to covering more milestones in 2026.As always, links to the stories covered are included below.Late-breaking news: TAE Technologies merges with TM…

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#65 The Middle of a Good Story 4:05

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Most people know how to start a story. But few know how to keep people listening once they’re in it. In this episode, we break down what actually makes the middle of a story work, using a Nate Bargatze clip (played in the episode) as the case study. Key ideas: Why great storytellers rely heavily on dialogue How two or three details can paint an ent…

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Graham Stephen - CEO and Co-Founder of bizval + James McLaughlin - UK Partner for bizval 1:21:19

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Graham Stephen is a Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience across financial services, business development, pricing strategy, optimisation, and valuation. Graham is the CEO and Co-Founder of bizval, a platform that provides an independent, data-driven, and human-led valuation service to help businesses plan for growth, prepare for…

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TAE & UKAEA partner up; Kyoto Fusioneering completes conceptual design for “FAST”; ITER adds third sector module into tokamak pit 7:10

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December 10, 2025 Adrian Carrillo, master’s student at the University of Washington, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below: 1. TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t…

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Carles Solà-Vila - CEO & Co-Founder of ArtDott + Robert (REUKO) Milus - REUKO Milus Studio AS 1:11:59

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Carles Solà-Vila is a passionate art collector and forward-thinking digital transformation leader with over 20 years of experience in the fashion, luxury, and emerging technologies. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Artdott, a company established in January 2023, a company focused on integrating technologies like AI, spatial computing, and blockchain…

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#64 How to Start a Story People Want to Hear 4:12

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The hardest part of storytelling is knowing where to begin. Most people start with way too much setup… or none at all. Use one simple formula to fix it: “So…” + Specific Time + Person + Action + Place + Goal/Tension Why it works: your listener instantly knows what’s happening and why it matters. A good opening line buys you attention for the next 9…

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Joanna Moczadlo - Ravinder Singh Johal - Dream Homes Investment - Ballantines LLP 54:25

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Joanna Moczadlo is a dual-qualified lawyer, authorised to practice in both the UK and the US, with a distinguished cross-border practice spanning Corporate and Commercial Law, Data Privacy and Information Governance, Technology and AI, and Public Sector and Public Procurement. Joanna provides legal support on AI, blockchain, and smart contracts, he…

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Zap Energy fusion device generates huge pressure; Tokamak Energy magnet breakthrough; fusion dialogues from COP30 7:56

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November 26, 2025 Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. Zap Energy ramps up the pressure in its latest fusion device https://tech…

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Dr. Konstantin Pavlidis - Founder - Orassy Health 1:43:50

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Dr. Konstantin Pavlidis, founder of Orassy Health. He is a pioneering cognitive scientist, integrative medical practitioner, author, metaphysicist, science educator, and international award-winning speaker with over 40 years of experience in various fields, including scientific research, therapy, traditional medicine, and movement arts. To read mor…

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Mobin Rafiq - Co-Founder and Chairman - Global and Commonwealth SMEs Club (GCSME) 1:25:28

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Mobin is also the Founder and Chairman of the Global and Commonwealth SMEs Club (GCSME). Under his guidance, the organisation has significantly advanced SMEs, particularly in developing nations, by addressing global poverty, promotes inclusive and impactful SME-driven economic development across 80+ countries. The Global and Commonwealth SME Club (…

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Germany announces major fusion investments; U.S. think tank calls for one-time $10 billion injection into fusion; AI betting big on fusion 5:39

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November 12, 2025 Abdus Shaik, PhD student at Imperial College, London, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. Germany announces major national investment plan for fusion energy https://www.dw.com/en/nuclear-fusion-germany-b…

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Karin Volo - CEO of Evoloshen 1:10:14

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Karin Volo, Chief Joy Bringer, is an expert in employee engagement, organizational development, and bestselling author. With 20+ years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies globally, she has insights on business building, cultural transformation, and high performance. Karin is the CEO of Evoloshen, an organisation that provides corporate…

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#63 Focus on What We Control 2:42

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Summary Over the last 25 years, American politics has swung back and forth like a pendulum—every “permanent majority” has proven temporary. From Bush’s “thumpin’” in 2006 to Trump’s return in 2024, one truth stands out: no single win defines the next one. This episode is a reminder to focus on what we can control. Key Points 2000: Florida recount a…

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Kevin O'Donovan - Technology Evangelist - Founder of 'A Bit of This & That' 1:37:18

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Kevin O'Donovan is the founder of A Bit of This & That, a consultancy specialising in technology advocacy and advisory services. He has worked in senior leadership roles at major companies such as Intel, HP, and Compaq. He served as Intel’s Worldwide Sales Director for the Energy Industry and helped drive the adoption of innovative technology solut…

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#62 Letting Voters Change Their Minds 4:30

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Twenty days before the 1980 election, Reagan’s team debated one question: should he face Carter again? A memo warned his biggest hurdle was proving he was competent, compassionate, and not dangerous. In the final debate, Reagan asked, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” That single question swung the race and gave voters permission t…

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U.S. Department of Energy releases fusion roadmap; CFS-Google DeepMind partnership; Nordic study of siting a fusion power plant 9:12

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October 29, 2025 Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below.1. Energy Department Announces Fusion Science & Technology Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion Powerhttps://www.energy.gov/artic…

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Eric Piscini - CEO of Hashgraph 1:19:44

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Eric Piscini is a global technology executive, an entrepreneur, an investor, and a trusted advisor with over 25 years of experience in leading strategic innovation and transformation across industries. Currently serving as the CEO of Hashgraph, he is responsible for steering the company’s growth and the acceleration of Hedera, a leading public netw…

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#61 Spiking Your Audience’s Attention 5:15

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Even the best speakers lose people after 90 seconds. To keep attention high, use attention spikes—moments that re-engage your audience. Think of attention like a power line: if you go too long between interesting moments, it sags. Add “power poles” every 6–10 minutes to lift energy and reset focus. Five ways to create attention spikes: Tell a Story…

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'It's a matter of when, not if, fusion comes online'; Eni inks power purchase agreement with CFS 7:17

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October 15, 2025 Jeff Peachman, PhD student at the University of Washington, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. Nuclear fusion, the 'holy grail' of power, was always 30 years away -now it's a matter of when, not if, fusi…

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Melissa Aarskaug - Global Vice President - Bulletproof 48:30

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Melissa Aarskaug is a Tech & Cyber Growth Strategist, Speaker, Host and Community builder with over 17 years of experience. Melissa is currently serving as the Global Vice President at Bulletproof, a GLI company, is a global IT and cybersecurity firm. The company is a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and holds a Micro…

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#60 The Power of a Memorable Line 4:06

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In June 1984, Hal Riney sat at a bar and began to write. Over the course of a few hours, he drafted the scripts for what would become the most iconic ads of Ronald Reagan’s reelection campaign. One of them was Morning in America. The ad came out at a precarious moment. Over the past four years, the U.S. economy had started to recover from a deep re…

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Sunjeh Raja - Director & CEO - International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai), Foodverse 55:27

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Sunjeh Raja is the Director & CEO of the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai), an international award-winning and world-class culinary training centre established in 2005. ICCA Dubai with 12,000+ Students, 20+ Countries, Countless Inspiring Stories is renowned for its high standards in culinary education, offering globally recognised…

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Aanshul Bafnaa - Founder - The ModMonk Consultancy 1:36:51

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Aanshul Bafnaa, also known as "ModMonk” or “Modern Monk” is the founder of ModMonk and CEO of the ModMonk Consultancy. With over 17 years of experience, she is a business psychologist, spiritual coach, professor, mystic, hypnotherapist, mindfulness coach, healer, and yoga expert, Aanshul provides corporate training in areas such as mythology, leade…

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General Atomics completes ITER magnet; DOE announces funding to advance fusion leadership; study shows Super-X design results for handling hot exhaust 8:42

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September 17, 2025 Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. General Atomics marks completion of ITER’s superconducting fusion magnet https://www.ans.org/news/2025-09-04/article-7345/gene…

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#59 Why the Person with Paper Wins 5:31

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In this episode, we revisit the power of the one-pager as a persuasion tool. No matter how much things change, the person with a piece of paper usually wins. We walk through the core elements of an effective one-pager: Start with the bottom line. Write one sentence to summarize and one to state the action you want. Define the problem from your audi…

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James McLaughlin - Membership Advisor - Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) 1:10:56

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James McLaughlin is a business advisor with over 35 years of experience. He is the Membership Advisor for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), where he facilitates connecting small businesses with services that will support their long-term success. James is also the UK Partner for BizVal, a professional business valuation service, expanding Bi…

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#58 Mini Golf for Email: Fun, Fast, and Memorable 5:52

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The Mini Golf Story: Garnet Carter created first Tom Thumb Golf course as temporary solution for delayed full golf course Added obstacles: logs, rocks, things to shoot around More popular than full-size course when it opened Franchised thousands of courses across the country Success: simple, affordable, easy to replicate Why Mini Golf Worked: Took …

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises $863 million; New fusion company is launched; Fusion funding and power purchase agreements ramp up 4:20

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September 3rd, 2025 Abdus Shaik, PhD student at Imperial College in London, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises $863 Million https://cfs.energy/news-and-media/commonwealth-fusion-systems…

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Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE, The House of Lords Spokesperson for Science, Innovation & Technology 1:10:44

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Lord Timothy Clement-Jones, CBE is a Liberal Democrat House of Lords spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology. He is the Former Chair of the House of Lords Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence which reported in 2018 with "AI in the UK Ready Willing and Able?" and its follow-up report in 2020 "AI in the UK: No Room for Complacency"…

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#57 Say It Till It Sticks 4:00

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The Rock City Story: 1936: Garnet Carter needed to advertise his tourist attraction on Lookout Mountain During the Depression, couldn't afford traditional advertising Hired painter Clark Byer to paint "See Rock City" on 900 barns across 19 states Offered free barn painting in exchange for advertising space Win-win: farmers got painted barns, ticket…

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Marathon Fusion claims it can turn mercury into gold with fusion reactions; AI enabling fusion systems improvement 5:43

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August 20, 2025 Jeff Peachman, PhD student at the University of Washington, gives this week's Fusion News update - summarizing behind the headlines of recent fusion energy news articles. Links to the stories discussed are included below. 1. Marathon Fusion claims it can turn mercury into gold while creating clean energy https://phys.org/news/2025-0…

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Christopher Perkins - Managing Partner and President - CoinFund 55:55

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Christopher Perkins is on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee and its Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee, providing policy advice on digital assets and Web3 technology. Christopher Perkins is the Managing Partner and President of CoinFund, a digital asset investment firm focused on supporting the develo…

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#56 Being Popular Doesn’t Balance the Budget 3:44

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"Being Popular Doesn't Balance the Budget": The Challenge: Governor Josh Shapiro positions himself as moderate but governs as liberal Most popular politician in PA due to political talent and millions spent on public persona Voters don't like his policies, especially the budget Largest proposed budget in PA history: over $50 billion with $5 billion…

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Helion Energy starts fusion power plant construction; Germany advances fusion plans in High-Tech Agenda; Avalanche Energy hits milestone for fusion machine development 6:49

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Fusion News: August 6, 2025 Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. Helion Energy starts construction on nuclear fusion plant to power Microsoft data centers https://www.reuters.com/business/ene…

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Anthony Scaramucci - Founder & Managing Partner - SkyBridge 44:55

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Anthony Scaramucci is an American financier, author, speaker and thought leader, and broadcaster who briefly served as the White House communications director. Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm offering multi-strategy hedge fund products and advisory services for individuals an…

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Penny Power - Founder of Business is Personal - BIP100 Club 1:35:10

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Penny Power is an entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and community builder with over 25 years of experience. Penny Power is the founder of Business is Personal, a platform dedicated to helping business owners thrive through authentic networking, emotional intelligence, and peer-powered growth. She is a co-founder of BIP100 Club, a private commu…

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#55 How You're Being Lied to with Statistics 5:39

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Historical Context: 1965: Darrell Huff testified before U.S. Senate about misleading statistics Author of "How to Lie with Statistics" - best-selling statistics book ever Secret: Tobacco industry paid him to discredit smoking-cancer studies Was working on unpublished book: "How to Lie with Smoking Statistics" Three Quick Tests to Spot Misleading St…

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Erik Schwartz - Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of Elysia.ai Labs - The Future of AI in Business 1:20:46

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Erik Schwartz is a technologist and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the tech sector, specialising in AI, information search and retrieval, and knowledge discovery. Erik is the Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at Elysia.ai Labs. integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI into search technologies, offering autom…