Best Goodwork Podcasts (2025)

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What after Woke? With Sue Garrard 31:59

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3M ago31:59

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The latest interview in our series What After Woke?, in partnership with Echo Research, is with Sue Garrard. Sue was one of the masterminds behind Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan 2010-2020, and together with her then-CEO Paul Polman, made Unilever the poster child for corporate responsibility. That led her into many projects in the developing wo…

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What after Woke? With Sir Howard Davies 23:51

3M ago23:51

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We have a new short podcast series, in partnership with Echo Research - "What After Woke: Are we witnessing a great reset in corporate activism, DEI, and ESG – or just a glitch?" The first interviewee is Sir Howard Davies, who has just stepped down as Chairman of NatWest after a gruelling nine-year stint. He founded the FSA, was director general at…

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Connect with Chetan Ahuja, Founder of ARI. Finance & Advisory 17:28

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In this episode of the Connect podcast, we chat with Chetan Ahuja, founder of ARI. Finance & Advisory, about his transition from the corporate banking world into entrepreneurship. Chetan shares the personal and professional lessons he’s learned along the way—from navigating risk and starting his own business, to becoming a solutions-based advisor f…

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Connect with Steven Franks, Higher Purpose Accounting 16:45

4M ago16:45

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In this episode of the Connect podcast, Steven Franks, founder of Higher Purpose Accounting, shares his journey from a 25-year career in corporate finance to consulting for small businesses. Drawing on his extensive experience, Steven explores how business owners can gain clarity and confidence with their numbers, especially those operating in the …

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Connect with Guy Weerarathne, Smart Wealth Financial Services 8:35

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In this episode of the Connect Podcast, we’re joined by Guy Weerarathne from Smart Wealth Financial Services to talk about the importance of personalised advice when it comes to finance, especially in the areas of home loans, refinancing, and SMSF lending. Guy explains why his approach focuses on long-term relationships with clients rather than qui…

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Leading with Values: HR, Culture and Growth with Steven Ford from Goodwork HR 21:22

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In this episode of the Connect Podcast, we’re joined by Steven Ford, founder of Goodwork HR, for an honest and insightful conversation about what it really takes to build a strong team and a healthy business culture. Steven shares lessons from his own journey—starting out solo, growing a team, and rebranding to reflect a shared identity—but the dis…

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Connect with Dianna Jacobsen, Shine at Business 21:08

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In this episode, Dianna Jacobsen from Shine at Business discusses her journey from a farming background to creating a business that integrates financial services with a focus on supporting rural and small businesses. She emphasises the importance of personalised relationships, the need for cohesive financial planning, and the unique challenges face…

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Connect with Michael Messner, Vantage Accounting 24:37

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In this episode of the Connect Podcast, we interview Michael Messner from Vantage Accounting, who shares insights on various business structures, including sole traders, companies, and trusts. Michael emphasises the importance of understanding these structures for asset protection and tax benefits, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SME…

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Dazed and Confused: Where next for UK plc on the global stage? Jericho Conversations with Nick Baird 1:02:32

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In case you missed it, we recently interviewed Nick Baird, as part of our Jericho Conversations series. We explored Britain's evolving role in global affairs, examining its past, present, and future trajectory. If, in 1946 Britain had lost an empire but was yet to find a role, things are now even more complex for a medium-sized nation trying to go …

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Franchising Unleashed: Brian Keen's Guide to Business Expansion 31:55

12M ago31:55

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Tired of playing small? It's time to blow up your business – franchise style. Brian Keen, the rebel founder of Franchise Simply, is here to detonate everything you thought you knew about scaling your company. Forget cookie-cutter advice and corporate jargon. This is raw, unfiltered strategy for transforming your single-location dream into a multi-u…

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Brand Strategy Uncensored: Jack Ferguson Reveals Industry Secrets 27:08

1y ago27:08

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Buckle up, business owners! In this episode of Connect, we're diving headfirst into the world of brand strategy with none other than Jack Ferguson, the mastermind behind the Push podcast and a brand strategist extraordinaire. Jack spills the beans on his journey from pharmacy student to marketing maverick, and trust us, it's anything but ordinary. …

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Smashing Glass Ceilings: How Shaye Thyer is Revolutionising Women's Financial Empowerment 27:28

1y ago27:28

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Buckle up for a game-changing episode with Shaye Thyer, the innovative founder of Pallas. Shaye's not your average accountant - she's on a mission to flip the script on women's financial independence. In this eye-opening episode, Shaye shares her journey from corporate burnout to empowering women entrepreneurs through strategic financial guidance. …

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From Volunteer to Visionary: Tim Limmer's Journey with FMYC 22:01

1y ago22:01

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Join us on the Connect podcast as we dive into the inspiring world of non-profit leadership with Tim Limmer, Chairperson of FMYC (Frederick Marsden Youth Center). Discover how a simple act of volunteering as a gardener led Tim to become a pivotal figure in an organisation with a rich 90-year history of community service. In this captivating episode…

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Tech Made Simple: Jackie Van Baren's Guide to Business Automation 24:55

1y ago24:55

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Buckle up, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts! The Connect Podcast brings you Jackie Van Baren, the innovative mind behind JVB Connect – the startup that's transforming how Australian businesses use automation and technology. In this eye-opening episode, Jackie spills the beans on: Her wild ride from South Africa to the UK to Australia's Gold Coast…

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Unlock Explosive Growth: Action Coach Bill Stack's Business Acceleration Secrets 20:29

1y ago20:29

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Attention ambitious business owners! The Connect Podcast is serving up a game-changing episode with Bill Stack from Action Coach. Forget feel-good fluff – this is your wake-up call to transform your company and dominate your market. In this high-octane session, Bill delivers: Unfiltered truths about conquering new markets The real reason most busin…

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Disrupting Down Under: How a UK Carpenter is Revolutionising Aussie Tradie Payments 27:49

1y ago27:49

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Buckle up, innovators and risk-takers! The Connect Podcast brings you Reece Barnes, the audacious mind behind Wediate – the startup that's shaking up Australia's construction industry to its core. In this no-holds-barred episode, Reece spills the tea on: How he ditched his UK construction gig for the Aussie dream – and stumbled upon a multi-million…

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Workplace Safety Unleashed: Kev Perry's Game-Changing Strategies 24:13

1y ago24:13

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In this eye-opening episode of the Connect Podcast, we're joined by Kev Perry, the driving force behind PERSEC Services. With a background that reads like an action movie script - from guarding prime ministers to high-stakes conflict resolution - Kev's here to shake up how you protect your business and your people. Prepare to have your mind blown a…

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Disrupting the Architecture Scene: Bojan Tasic’s Game-Changing Approach to Home Design 21:29

1y ago21:29

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Step into the world of innovative residential architecture with Bojan Tasic, founder of Tasic Designs. In this illuminating episode, Bojan shares insights from his journey of creating stunning homes across Australia. Discover: How Tasic Designs transforms confined spaces into open, luxurious living areas The evolution of design trends, from "shades…

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Rewriting the Rules of Workplace Safety: How Security Maverick Andrew Csabi is Revolutionising Business 25:47

1y ago25:47

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Buckle up for a game-changing episode of Connect as we dive into the high-stakes world of security with industry maverick Andrew Csabi, Director of AGC Pro Tech. From a fearless 22-year-old startup founder to a security powerhouse, Csabi pulls no punches in revealing how he shook up the industry. He's not just talking alarms and guards - he's redef…

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Unleashing Financial Freedom: Aaron Van Der Meulen's No-BS Guide to Entrepreneurship 21:13

1y ago21:13

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Brace yourself for a high-octane dive into the cutthroat world of finance and entrepreneurship. Aaron Van Der Meulen, a property investment maverick turned finance industry disruptor, rips the lid off his journey from corporate drone to business titan. This isn't your typical success story - it's a raw, unfiltered masterclass in seizing control and…

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Our Future is Biotech Jericho Conversations with Andrew Craig 1:00:07

1y ago1:00:07

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In case you missed it, we recently interviewed Andrew Craig, as part of our Jericho Conversations series. Andrew Craig, the founder of Plain English Finance, has been featured in numerous national and specialist financial publications including The Mail on Sunday, The Mirror, CityAM, The Spectator, Shares and MoneyWeek magazines, YourMoney, This Is…

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The Power of Authentic Communication: Overcoming Obstacles with John Maybury 25:45

1y ago25:45

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Buckle up for a no-holds-barred ride through the treacherous terrain of business communication. John Maybury, a man who conquered his stutter to become a communication titan, rips open his playbook and exposes the raw, unfiltered secrets to crushing it in business. This isn't your feel-good, cookie-cutter advice. Maybury hits you with the brutal re…

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Adventures in Democracy - Jericho Conversations with Erica Benner 59:02

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In case you missed it, we recently interviewed Erica Benner, as part of our Jericho Conversations series. Erica is a political philosopher and historian of ideas who has taught at Oxford, the LSE, and Yale. Adventures in Democracy is the title of Erica's new book which offers insights into the complexities of democracy and provides guidance on how …

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An Uneasy Interdependence: When Science Meets Power - Jericho Conversations with Sir Geoff Mulgan 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

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We recently interviewed Sir Geoff Mulgan, as part of our Jericho Conversations series. Geoff Mulgan is one of our smartest thinkers. He was Director of the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit (and before that Director of the Performance and Innovation Unit); Director of Policy at 10 Downing Street under British Prime Minister Tony Blair; Co-founder and …

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The Business and Democracy Commission Interim Report Launch 1:03:52

2y ago1:03:52

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The Business and Democracy Commission is an ambitious initiative led by Jericho, Ipsos and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations to help recast the relationship between business and democracy. With the Commissions Interim Report set to launch this September, Jericho's Matthew Gwyther, was joined for a panel discussion led by the Commission's …

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Doing It On Purpose - In conversation with Giles Gibbons 43:12

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In this conversations episode, Matthew Gwyther and Giles Gibbons discuss where sustainability is now, what non-financial audit is likely to mean for corporates in the next few years, what Giles thinks about the ever-increasing squadrons of ESG consultants selling their wares, why Good Business has remained relatively small and what Giles makes of t…

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Ahead of the Curves - Expertise: Don't Die of Ignorance 43:39

2+ y ago43:39

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The latest podcast in the Ahead of the Curves series, supported by Stifel Europe, is on the subject of Experts and Expertise. Responding to an AI enthusiast who had Tweeted a picture of 'what the rest of the Mona Lisa looked like' the picture above appeared as a response with the caption - "Ever wonder what Venus de Milo's Arms look like? With the …

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Ahead of the Curves - Is Democratic Capitalism on the skids? 1:20:21

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Time stamps: Martin Wolf 1.35 Nouriel Roubini 27.37 Ben Page 51.10 Eithne O' Leary 66.14 The latest podcast in this series supported by Stifel is on the subject of the crisis of democratic capitalism. This is the title of the new book by The Financial Times’ lead economics commentator Martin Wolf. His book analyzes in great detail what he thinks ha…

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Is now the time for Business to reconsider its relationship with Democracy? Jericho Conversations 1:04:28

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An Interview with Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, US Business Editor at the Financial Times This latest conversation is part of Jericho’s work to launch a new Business and Democracy Commission in 2023. We will ask difficult questions, break new ground, explore whether there is a new consensus and set out practical steps for a more effective corporate an…

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Ahead of the Curves - An Ambition For Growth 1:04:09

3y ago1:04:09

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The British Government couldn’t have made its intent more clear – it’s grow or bust. But are the measures suggested to pep up the UK economy a fairy tale or genuinely sound ideas stymied by a coalition of antis? With the exception of Extinction Rebellion (and who has heard much about them recently), most of us approve of growth. Of our salaries, ou…

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Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century – In Conversation with Professor Helen Thompson 59:57

3y ago59:57

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If you want to understand this incredible geopolitical moment then Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy, is your person. Steeped in the history of how global energy interests and finance policy have interacted to shape the 21st century – not least in Ukraine – Helen offers an unrivalled analysis of the times we live in. Helen has been at …

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Ahead of the Curves - What is the S in ESG? The difficult jam in the sandwich? 41:36

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As glaciers melt and dodgy peddlers of cryptocurrency go bust, we hear a lot about the “E” and “G” in ESG but rarely the “S” which is the essential jam in the sandwich. It’s the stranded middle child. Even classifying exactly what it means is complicated and open to widely differing interpretations. And even when benchmarks are created, how on eart…

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Putin: What is to be done now? - In conversation with Bill Browder 47:59

3+ y ago47:59

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The first Jericho Conversation of 2022 took place on April 21st. We were joined by Bill Browder, New York Times Bestseller and the founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, which was the investment adviser to the largest foreign investment fund in Russia until 2005 when Bill was denied entry to the country and declared a “threat to national …

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Ahead of the Curves - Insecurity & Globalisation: The Return of Onshoring - Interview with Guillaume Meyzenq 13:27

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Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged during the first COVID lockdown – part of a determination to use moments of crisis to pivot towards a better, fairer, more equitable and sustainable future for all. By popular demand, we have reignited the series to help find surprising and refreshing solutions and i…

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Ahead of the Curves - Insecurity & Globalisation: The Return of Onshoring - Interview with Erik Britton 18:19

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Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged during the first COVID lockdown – part of a determination to use moments of crisis to pivot towards a better, fairer, more equitable and sustainable future for all. By popular demand, we have reignited the series to help find surprising and refreshing solutions and i…

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Ahead of the Curves - Insecurity & Globalisation: The Return of Onshoring - Interview with Anand Menon 14:53

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Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged during the first COVID lockdown – part of a determination to use moments of crisis to pivot towards a better, fairer, more equitable and sustainable future for all. By popular demand, we have reignited the series to help find surprising and refreshing solutions and i…

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Ahead of the Curves - Insecurity & Globalisation: The Return of Onshoring - Conclusions from Matthew Gwyther 1:06

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Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged during the first COVID lockdown – part of a determination to use moments of crisis to pivot towards a better, fairer, more equitable and sustainable future for all. By popular demand, we have reignited the series to help find surprising and refreshing solutions and i…

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Ahead of the Curves - Insecurity & Globalisation: The Return of Onshoring - Introduction from Matthew Gwyther 3:25

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Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged during the first COVID lockdown – part of a determination to use moments of crisis to pivot towards a better, fairer, more equitable and sustainable future for all. By popular demand, we have reignited the series to help find surprising and refreshing solutions and i…

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Ahead of the Curves - The Difficulties in Doing the Right Thing 31:34

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Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged during the first COVID lockdown – part of a determination to use moments of crisis to pivot towards a better, fairer, more equitable and sustainable future for all. By popular demand, we have reignited the series to help find surprising and refreshing solutions and i…

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Interview with Nicholas Moore - Ahead of the Curves: Post-Covid what does the future of healthcare look like? 29:46

4y ago29:46

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Post-Covid what does the future of healthcare look like? Nick Moore is the Managing Director, Biopharma, Healthcare, Stifel and has more than 20 years’ experience in the Healthcare industry. He trained originally as a medical doctor at Cambridge University and Harvard Medical School. In December 2013, Nicholas was named as one of the Top 40 Under 4…

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Ahead of the Curves: Post-Covid what does the future of healthcare look like? 54:46

4y ago54:46

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How do we ensure the nexus of technology, common sense and wellbeing to target today's challenges of an ageing population, chronic illness, mental health, loneliness and isolation? How do we spend health money better and more intelligently? When it comes to increasingly complex diagnostics what's the best way to the most positive outcomes? What abo…

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The Future of the Professions - Interview with Giles Gibbons 14:23

4y ago14:23

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Giles Gibbons can make a reasonable claim to have invented ESG consulting in the United Kingdom. He founded Good Business with his then partner Steve Hilton way back when the talk was of Corporate Social Responsibility. He believes professionals worldwide have a public duty to step up, find a public interest calling and help solve the greatest chal…

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The Future of the Professions - Interview with Samantha Mangwana 12:13

4y ago12:13

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Samantha Mangwana practices employment law in Sydney, Australia. She qualified and practised in London where she developed a strong reputation conducting very high profile whistleblowing and discrimination against financial institutions, and less visibly, acting for partners in their disputes with global law firms. She knows what makes lawyers tick…

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The Future of the Professions - Interview with Anthony May 14:45

4y ago14:45

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Anthony May was the founder of Hedley May, a high end corporate headhunter with a specialism in the legal profession. He founded Catalyst Lex in 2021 to advise major law firms on their most challenging and sensitive decisions and he advised law firms, Big Four accountancy firms, FTSE 100 corporates, financial institutions and Government entities on…

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The Future of the Professions - Interview with Gareth Hunt 15:37

4y ago15:37

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Gareth Hunt leads the Law Firms and Litigation Finance advisory team in Investment Banking at Stifel in London and is one of the sharpest outside observers of the legal profession in the UK. He was one of the team that successfully raised DWF’s initial public offering, from which it raised £95m at a valuation of £366 million which made it the bigge…

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The Future of the Professions - Introduction from Matthew Gwyther 4:02

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Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged during the first COVID lockdown – part of a determination to use moments of crisis to pivot towards a better, fairer, more equitable and sustainable future for all. By popular demand, we have reignited the series to help find surprising and refreshing solutions and i…

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COVID & Brexit: The Double-Wicked Challenge - Interview with Simon McDougall 17:01

4y ago17:01

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This podcast is part of The Double-Wicked Challenge; COVID and Brexit conversation series, curated by Jericho on behalf of Stifel Europe, with Stifel CEO Eithne O'Leary For further information or to get involved, please contact Programme Director, Becky Holloway. Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged dur…

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COVID & Brexit: The Double-Wicked Challenge - Interview with Wendy Jephson 14:58

4y ago14:58

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This podcast is part of The Double-Wicked Challenge; COVID and Brexit conversation series, curated by Jericho on behalf of Stifel Europe, with Stifel CEO Eithne O'Leary For further information or to get involved, please contact Programme Director, Becky Holloway. Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged dur…

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COVID & Brexit: The Double-Wicked Challenge - Interview with Ruth Sunderland 15:45

4y ago15:45

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This podcast is part of The Double-Wicked Challenge; COVID and Brexit conversation series, curated by Jericho on behalf of Stifel Europe, with Stifel CEO Eithne O'Leary For further information or to get involved, please contact Programme Director, Becky Holloway. Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged dur…

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COVID & Brexit: The Double-Wicked Challenge - Interview with Lesley Smith 11:34

4y ago11:34

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This podcast is part of The Double-Wicked Challenge; COVID and Brexit conversation series, curated by Jericho on behalf of Stifel Europe, with Stifel CEO Eithne O'Leary For further information or to get involved, please contact Programme Director, Becky Holloway. Jericho Conversations is one of a number of initiatives that spontaneously emerged dur…