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Nick and Pat - the Fantasy World Order (FWOrder.com) bring you great, entertaining fantasy baseball analysis and break down the game you love from all angles. Twitter - @patrickfwo and @nickfwo FWOrder.com and FWOrderblog.wordpress.com
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The Leaders of Transformation is a podcast, a community, and a movement. Want to build a purpose-based business? Transform people's lives? Make a greater positive impact in the world? Every week our host Nicole Jansen interviews transformative business leaders and difference makers who are changing the world one conversation at a time. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of leadership, transformation, overcoming obstacles, and global impact. From transforming the way we do business and relate ...
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Ladies of Metal model & radio personality Karle Gwen interviews metal bands in 30 minutes or less! instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow instagram.com/hairmetalx https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theladiesofmetalshow/support
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Have you ever been in a room with James and Mark while they talk about basketball and other stuff and thought "wow, I want to hear more of this"? No? Well, this is your chance. benchunits.substack.com
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Ray Shah and Kyle Manning of ThinkDesign interviews Startup Founders. You'll get to hear their unique stories of what building a startup company is really like.
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550: Transform Your Next Vacation: Volunteer Abroad and Create Lasting Impact with Kimberly Haley-Coleman
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44:24What if your next vacation could transform lives—including your own? In this inspiring episode of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, host Nicole Jansen welcomes Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and executive director of GlobeAware - an award-winning nonprofit that has mobilized volunteers across more than 25 countries through service adventures …
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549: Triple Win Leadership Coaching: Building Extraordinary Leaders, Teams and Results with Will Linssen
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31:14How do you coach at scale - and still achieve measurable results? In this practical and results-driven episode, join us as Nicole Jansen sits down with Will Linssen, globally recognized leadership coach, CEO of Global Coach Group, and author of Triple Win Leadership Coaching. With his approach impacting over a million leaders across more than 30 co…
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548: Freedom Over Fortune: Life Lessons from ZICO Founder Mark Rampolla
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44:04Have you ever chased success, only to realize it didn't give you the freedom or fulfillment you hoped for? In this transformative episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Mark Rampolla - founder of ZICO Coconut Water, co-founder of Groundforce Capital, and author of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Freedom: 7 Steps to Living Beyond Limits. Mark shares…
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547: Every Family Has a Story: The Power of Heritage Films with Chance McClain
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45:37If someone were to make a documentary about your life, what moments would you want them to highlight? In this heartfelt episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with master storyteller, creative entrepreneur, and Heritage Films founder Chance McClain. With a background as diverse as his documentaries—army veteran, sports radio pioneer, musician, and filmma…
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546: How to Succeed as a New Manager: Lessons from UPS and Beyond with Noel Massie
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51:43What if the secret to thriving as a new manager is not found in your title, but in how you show up—day after day—for your peers and team? In this hands-on episode of Leaders of Transformation, we sit down with Noel Massie, former VP of US Delivery Operations at UPS and author of the essential guide Congrats! You've Been Promoted. Drawing on over fo…
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545: Transforming a Simple Idea Into a $75M Success Story | Collars & Co Founder Justin Baer
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37:08How do you turn a personal frustration into a $75 million brand—with no experience in the industry? In this episode of Leaders of Transformation, host Nicole Jansen interviews Justin Baer, founder of Collars & Co., who transformed a simple idea—a dress-collar polo shirt—into one of the fastest-growing luxury menswear brands in America. With no back…
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544: Unlocking Human Potential with AI: Steve Cadigan on Learning, Loyalty, and Workplace Transformation
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43:07How can reframing your approach to talent, technology, and learning future-proof your entire organization? In this episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Steve Cadigan—renowned talent strategist, former LinkedIn VP of Talent, and author of Workquake—to unlock what it means to truly lead in an era where work is being reinvented at lightning speed. Dr…
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543: Resilience, Honor and Commitment: Leadership Lessons from POW Survivor Lee Ellis
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43:02What does it take to build lasting resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity? In this inspiring episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Lee Ellis—leadership coach, award-winning author, Air Force veteran, and former POW in North Vietnam for over five years. Drawing on his extraordinary experiences of captivity, Lee shares practical wisdom…
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542: Choosing Faith Over Fear: Bold Business Moves with Tamara Jackson
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39:48How do you build a business that reflects your faith, fuels your purpose, and still drives results? In this power-packed episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Tamara Jackson—former Fortune 500 VP, CEO of Lead Reviver, founder of Beaconship, and creator of the GRASP faith framework. Tamara shares her journey of leaving corporate comfort to follow Go…
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541: The Future of Giving: Adapting for the Next Generation with Jonathan Beck
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37:39How do you grow predictable revenue for your non-profit initiative? In this value-packed episode of Leaders of Transformation, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Jonathan Beck, founder of WeGive—a powerful SaaS platform transforming how nonprofits and faith-based organizations engage donors and fuel their missions. After co-founding PayStand, a glob…
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540: Leading with Grace: Lessons from a Trailblazing Female CEO with Kash Rocheleau
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35:59How do you lead a $30M company, raise a family, and break barriers in a male-dominated industry—all before 40? In this inspiring episode of Leaders of Transformation, Nicole Jansen sits down with Kash Rocheleau, the trailblazing CEO of Icon Foods. Kash's unconventional journey—from stay-at-home mom to the youngest CEO in her industry—turns traditio…
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539: Saving Lives with Clean Water Solutions with Kurt Avery
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37:40How do you create world-changing impact and lasting profits at the same time? In this inspiring episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Kurt Avery, the founder of Sawyer—the company renowned for its cutting-edge products protecting people against sun, bugs, waterborne disease, and injuries worldwide. But Sawyer's story isn't just one of innovati…
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538: How to Lead in High-Stakes Environments with Jeffrey Sanow
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47:11How do you lead under pressure—when the stakes are higher than ever? Join host Nicole Jansen as she welcomes Jeffrey Sanow—a highly decorated former senior CIA intelligence officer and social skills instructor—for a rare, behind-the-scenes exploration of negotiating, leading, and communicating in the world's most demanding environments. Drawing on …
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Koen Jansens: Australia's NWBL & WNWBL 2025 Season Preview
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1:21:39It’s not every day a club from the other side of the world gets in touch out of the blue and volunteers a legend of the sport to give you the low-down on their continent’s upcoming season. In an episode recorded on 13th June, Mark is joined by Koen Jansens. Koen’s list of attributes contains gold and silver Paralympic medals, but most recently his …
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U23 Worlds/Anfernee Simons Emergency Trade Podcast (Not Really)
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1:11:33Aaaand season. For our last recorded episode of the 20245/25 season, we break down the final standings and dramatic closing games, of the U23 World Championships. We try and pick out what Germany's crowning as champion might mean in the big picture, and pick out some potential future stars. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts! Get full ac…
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The U23 World Championships are reaching boiling point. Ahead of today's semifinal action, we bring you our takes on the competition so far and predictions of how the medal games are going to pan out. We also give a nod to the newly-crowned French Champions after a stunning finals series. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Get full acce…
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537: Cultivating Servant Leadership in Sales with Max Cates
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43:57What if sales could be transformed from a high-pressure, toxic grind into an uplifting, collaborative, and deeply rewarding experience? In this insightful episode of Leaders of Transformation, host Nicole Jansen welcomes Max Cates—award-winning author, nationally recognized sales leader, and founder of Servant Leaders in Sales—for a powerful conver…
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Spain concludes the season with a Final Four that lead to one final, seemingly inevitable, clash of the titans. And a team lifting the trophy after going 35-2 across all competitions. In France, we got two do-or-die second legs of the playoff semi-finals, culminating in two of the gutsiest wins of the year as the matchup is set for the Finals. To c…
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536: Navigating Leadership Shock with Pete Steinberg
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29:07What if the key to thriving in leadership isn't doing more—but leading with greater intention and authenticity? In this compelling episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with executive coach and former USA Women's Rugby head coach Pete Steinberg, author of Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success. Drawing on d…
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This week we ponder an existential question: why do we even play the games? Spain’s Final Four is locked in, with the same semifinal matchups as last year. Meanwhile, two longtime stalwarts of the league are each halfway to the French Finals. If it sounds familiar, that's because there are only two certainties in wheelchair basketball: the same tea…
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Weekend Round-Up: Happening In A Simulation
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1:17:11In Italy and Germany, we have our champions! In Spain and France, our final four is set! Get full access to Bench Units at benchunits.substack.com/subscribeBy Bench Units
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535: Unbreakable Spirit: The Inspiring Journey of Martial Arts Grandmaster Lawrence Stone
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49:43What could you achieve if you let go of all excuses and limiting beliefs? In this deeply motivational episode, Nicole Jansen welcomes Lawrence "Stoney" Stone—a remarkable martial arts grandmaster, published author, stunt coordinator, rock band singer, and cancer survivor whose life story is anything but ordinary. Born with congenital hip problem, l…
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Champions Cup Review: Overwhelming Underdogs and Underwhelming Overdogs with Ben Fox
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1:06:20Death, taxes, and Albacete winning the Champions Cup. We're pleased to be joined by a long-time friend of the show, as Ben Fox stops by to discuss the most recent (and maybe unlikeliest) continental cup win of his Amiab tenure. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts! Get full access to Bench Units at benchunits.substack.com/subscribe…
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534: Anchored Leadership in a Shifting World with Rusty Rueff
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36:04What if lasting success isn't about what you achieve—but who you become? In this powerful episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Rusty Rueff—renowned tech executive, startup advisor, philanthropist, and co-author of Faith Code—to explore how inner purpose and spiritual identity provide the only truly unshakable foundation for life and leadershi…
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"Angry Letters": The Euro Cup Review
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1:43:2354 games, 24 teams, 3 levels of competition. We tear our eyes away from game footage long enough to digest the key takeaways from probably the single most important big-picture-painting weekend in European basketball. We do our best to square the biggest risers, fallers, surprises and lessons learned from an intense 3-day blur. Available now, where…
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The season’s annual spring clean of the continental standings is here. We work our way up from a top-heavy EuroCup 3, through an incredibly condensed EuroCup 2, to the impending massacre that is EuroCup 1. We also voice our grievances with the NBA App and give our picks for the new Pope. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts! Get full acces…
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533: Distributing Hope to Over a Million Children Every Year with Lynn Margherio
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34:55What if unlocking a child's full potential began with something as simple as a clean, well-fitting set of clothes? In this inspiring episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Lynn Margherio, the visionary founder of Cradles to Crayons. Each year, Lynn's organization provides over a million packages of essentials—clothing, shoes, diapers, school su…
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Weekend Round-Up: Wreckless Speculation
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1:28:42I Germany, Turkiye and Italy, we get five teams go up 1-0 in their respective playoff series and five opponents looking for a chance to even things up this coming weekend. In Spain, we get a step closer to clarity around which team is going to make the final four. We also talk about what it would be like if we took over an NBA team as the Coach & G…
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532: From Invisible To Unstoppable: Shaping the Next Generation of Leaders with Dr. Abraham George
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35:57What does it take to break the cycle of social discrimination in India? In this inspiring episode, host Nicole Jansen is joined by the visionary philanthropist and social entrepreneur, Dr. Abraham George. As the founder of the Shanti Bhavan School in India, Dr. George has dedicated his life to empowering children of the most marginalized communitie…
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This week: Italy Final Four is set! German Pokal Champions crowned! Turkish Finals matchup decided! Spanish 4th place is a Royal Rumble! France is heating up! Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to Bench Units at benchunits.substack.com/subscribeBy Bench Units
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A statement win punctuates the end of the German regular season, as the standings fall into their final state. One team punches their ticket to the Turkish Superleague Finals, while we go to overtime to force a deciding game on the other side of the bracket. The mother of all shooting-variance upsets puts the top 3 spots in the Italian League stand…
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531: Leveraging the 3 Mega Forces in Business Today with John Rossman
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37:09How Can Leaders Prepare for the Next Era of Business Transformation? In this high-powered episode, host Nicole Jansen dives into the dynamic forces shaping American business with distinguished guest John Rossman. As a former Amazon executive and author of the acclaimed "Amazon Way" series, John Rossman brings a wealth of knowledge on innovation, le…
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Today's core question: Why does nothing that happens at EuroCup have any bearing on the immediate results once all those same teams get back to their domestic competitions? We tour this question around Spain, Germany, Italy and Turkiye! Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to Bench Units at benchunits.substack.com/subscrib…
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Weekend Round-Up: Eurocup Review 2025
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1:30:02Well, that was eventful. In an absolute sizzler of a weekend, we saw the final fields set for all four levels of the EuroCup Finals. There we too many moments to even begin to list here, so saddle up and listen! Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to Bench Units at benchunits.substack.com/subscribe…
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530: How to Land Your Next Perfect Job with Stephanie Brown
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39:37What if losing your job is the key to unlocking your next perfect role? In this encouraging episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Stephanie Brown, the dynamic founder of Creative Career Level Up. As a former senior marketing executive at Nike and Apple, Stephanie's journey is a testament to resilience, transformation, and finding purpose. She provi…
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Weekend Round-Up: Reviews and Previews
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1:15:31In the last week of action before teams head to their respective EuroCup rounds, we try and use the results to predict some almost-totally-unrelated outcomes in a different competition. Turkish playoffs, Italian standings, German statement games, and hosts’ picks for games to watch in EuroCup. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts! Get full…
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Weekend Round-Up: Favourite Cups and Cup Favourites
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1:19:49We've got some mid-season champions! In Spain, Ilunion reclaimed the Copa del Rey throne after several years. The field was as strong as it's ever been during their march to the Gold, as Albacete and Murcia took Silver and Bronze. In Italy, Porto Torres continued their stunning season by claiming the first Coppa Italia in the club's history, perhap…
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529: Ending the Cycle of Poverty with Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene with Shilpa Alva
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30:55What can we do to help end the cycle of poverty in the world? In this compelling episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge For Water. Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, Shilpa shares how her organization delivers safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health solutions to communi…
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Weekend Round-Up: We'll Tell You When It's Already Happened
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1:03:27As domestic leagues resume, we deploy the age-old rest vs rust battle in the aftermath of EuroCup. Spain saw a pair of one possession wins further middle the middle of the pack, and a reminder of who resides in the top tier until proved otherwise. Germany saw a clear case of weekend-off benefits vs EuroCup hangover, and a bid for a second straight …
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528: Reshaping Financial Crime Detection with AI, with Peter Reynolds
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38:16How is AI revolutionizing financial crime detection? In this informative episode, host Nicole Jansen engages in a deep conversation with Peter Reynolds, the visionary CEO of ThetaRay. As an industry leader in AI-powered anti-money laundering, Peter and his team are on a mission to reshape financial crime detection. Dive into this episode to underst…
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Well, that was eventful. With 3 qualifying groups for Champions Cup and 2 more for EuroCup 1 having taken place, concurrently, across 2 days, we have a lot to go through. We break down all 5 group stages and look ahead to how the next rounds have begun to take shape! Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to Bench Units at b…
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Weekend Round-Up: One For The Books
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1:10:06Tough week to be favoured. Bilbao take down Albacete Mideba hang 96 on Gran Canaria Vigo take down red-hot Malaga Köln with the first win over Lahn-Dill in the club's history EuroCup opening weekend has a lot to live up to! Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to Bench Units at benchunits.substack.com/subscribe…
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527: The Anti-Hustle Approach to Entrepreneurial Success with Chad Brown
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43:25What key question will be the catalyst for your success in 2025? In this mind-expanding episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Chad Brown, the anti-hustle coach and founder of the Founder's League. Chad is committed to helping creative entrepreneurs grow sustainable and scalable businesses while leading fulfilling personal lives. In their conversati…
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Weekend Round-Up: Unexplained Absence
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1:22:57No, you disappeared for over a month during the season. We get back into the swing by looking at some recent bodies of work and teams that have been noticeably trending up or down lately. We talk Hyeres French Cup victory, Malaga crashing the party, a Lahn-Dill statement, Porto Torres being the ultimate wildcard, Reggio Calabria discovering new dim…
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526: Embracing Leadership and Cultural Fluency with Jane Hyun
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35:46How do we become more culturally fluent leaders? In this episode, Nicole Jansen invites global leadership strategist Jane Hyun to explore empathy and cultural fluency in leadership effectiveness. As a coach to Fortune 500 companies and author of pivotal works such as "Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling," Jane Hyun brings a wealth of knowledge on inclusive…
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525: It's Time to Thrive in 2025! with Nicole Jansen
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14:07What if 2025 is the year you truly thrive? In this uplifting solo episode, Nicole Jansen, host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, presents a special New Year's message focused on transforming past disappointments into future victories. Nicole passionately articulates how 2025 can be your year to thrive, filled with hope, transformation, and …
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524: What You Need to Know When Buying a Business with Richard Parker
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41:24How do the most successful entrepreneurs buy good businesses at a great price? In this episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Richard Parker, a seasoned expert in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) who has acquired 14 companies and advised on transactions worth over $2 billion. Richard shares the secrets behind his successful program, How to Buy a …
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Weekend Round-Up: "Who Knows, And Arguably Who Cares?"
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1:15:30After a couple of weeks off for impersonal reasons, we're back to show that we've learned nothing. We start off by breaking down Ilunion’s repeat effort in winning Spain’s not-quite-yet-all-that-prestigious SuperCopa tournament, as they took down Bilbao & Albacete in dramatic fashion. Next up, we quick-hit a handful of topics from elsewhere in Euro…
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523: Worthy: From Cornfields to the Corner Office of Microsoft with Jane Boulware
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34:53Where Does Your Self-Worth and Resilience Come From? This week, we had the privilege of speaking with Jane Boulware - a global business leader, former Microsoft VP, and now an inspiring author of the new book WORTHY. From her humble beginnings in the cornfields of Iowa, Jane defied expectations to lead billion-dollar businesses and rise to the top …
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522: Love, Trust, and Influence: Leadership Insights from Dr. Sam Adeyemi
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39:38How do we unleash our leadership potential and transform the world around us? In this heart-centered episode, we explore the principles of love, leadership, and influence with Dr. Sam Adeyemi, a distinguished leader, author, and speaker. Dr. Adeyemi has inspired millions through his transformational leadership approach and deep understanding of hum…
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