Best Pirelli Podcasts (2026)

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677: 6 Things You Need To Know About Cycling In 2026 | GCN Show Ep. 677 23:29

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Welcome to the final GCN Show of the year, where Si and Dan dive into the trends that will shape the cycling world in 2026! We tackle the big debate: has Tadej Pogačar officially surpassed Eddy Merckx as the greatest male cyclist in history? From the rise of "gromestiques" and 32-inch mountain bike wheels to the shifting science of Zone 3 training,…

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676: Tadej Pogačar Just Got Even Better: Everybody Should Be Scared | GCN Show 676 39:52

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Welcome to a special Christmas edition of the GCN Show, where we analyze Tadej Pogačar’s "scary" early-season form after he obliterated the famous Coll de Rates KOM during a massive training ride in Spain. We also take a look at the bold new 2026 kit reveals from Ineos Grenadiers and Canyon-SRAM, plus the news of a controversial billion-dollar bike…

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How Ben Healy Became The Breakaway Master 15:16

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Ben Healy has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting riders in the pro peloton, known for his relentless aggression and long-range attacks. We sat down with the EF Education-EasyPost star to discuss exactly how he masters the art of the breakaway, from his "almost perfect" stage wins to his obsession with aerodynamics. Plus, Ben re…

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675: Does Cycling HAVE To Be Dangerous? | GCN Show Ep. 675 35:37

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This week on the GCN Show, we weigh up the risks of riding to ask: does cycling always have to be dangerous? We also take a first look at the new 2026 World Tour team kits, break down Tadej Pogačar's surprisingly light race schedule ahead of the Tour, and catch up on Mathieu van der Poel's return to cyclocross. Plus, we have all your usual favorite…

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Hungry for Learning: Wendy’s Will Croushorn 31:34

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On today’s episode, Wendy’s product manager Will Croushorn joins Sam to share how FreshAi, the fast-food restaurant’s voice-based AI ordering system, is reinventing the drive-through experience for millions of customers. From handling 200 billion ways to order a Dave’s Double burger to making fast food more accessible for guests in multiple languag…

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#187 – GST recap and The State of Sales Mindsets 48:57

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This week on The Sales Transformation Podcast Phil sat down with Will to discuss some of their highlights from Global Sales Transformation XX a few weeks ago. They also discuss Phil’s new White Paper, “The State of Sales Mindsets”, which contains the results of interviews and research conducted this year investigating how customers want to be sold …

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674: The Mistake Most Of Us Make When Training | GCN Show 674 40:18

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In this week's GCN Show, Si and Dan discuss the dreaded "Grey Zone" and why doing too much riding at this middle intensity might be making you tired without actually making you faster. We also look at a new study linking the world's happiest countries to cycling, and discuss the controversial new documentary narrated by Lance Armstrong. Plus, stay …

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Science, Innovation, and Economic Growth: OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji 30:24

22d ago30:24

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On this episode, OpenAI’s chief economist Ronnie Chatterji describes how artificial intelligence is reshaping both the economy and scientific innovation. Ronnie discusses the dual economic impacts of AI — the near-term boost from infrastructure investments like chips and data centers, and the longer-term productivity gains as AI tools integrate int…

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#186 – Aligning marketing insights with sales strategies w/ Dr Philip Styrlund & Shakeel Bharmal 54:40

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On this week’s episode of the Sales Transformation Podcast we are joined by Dr Philip Styrlund and Shakeel Bharmal, who are CEO and Senior Vice President of the Summit Group, respectively. Their discussion with Phil Squire centres around how the critical interface between marketing and sales is more essential than ever. In particular, they focus on…

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673: We Can’t Believe We Used To Use These Products | GCN Show 673 42:45

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Welcome to GCN Show 673! This week, we're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane to discuss cycling products we happily used to ride with, but wouldn't dream of touching now. From ancient gearing to questionable accessories, join us as we explore how far cycling tech has come, alongside big news from the world of pro cycling, urban cycling, and m…

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672: Cyclists Should Be Allowed To Run Red Lights | GCN Show Ep. 672 44:52

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This week on the GCN Show, we dive into a controversial debate: is it time to legalize cyclists running red lights and stop signs? We also take a look at a bonkers new "6-in-1" GPS head unit that uses AI and inflates your tires, plus we analyze the highest VO2 Max potentially ever recorded. Finally, we discuss why over 6,000 people have signed a pe…

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Creating More, Not Less, With AI: GeekWire’s Todd Bishop 27:40

1M ago27:40

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AI isn’t taking jobs — it’s changing what jobs are. On today’s episode, GeekWire’s Todd Bishop joins host Sam Ransbotham to dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, learning, and creativity — not by replacing humans but by amplifying what we can do. From classrooms where students use AI on exams to newsrooms rethinking how news stor…

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#185 – Consalia Roundtable: One week until GST XX! 44:34

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This week on The Sales Transformation podcast Will, Phil, and Jesus sat down to discuss a few Consalia updates ahead of our Global Sales Transformation XX event next week. As well as talking about GST (10 days away at time of recording but now less than a week away!), they also cover our new partnership with Aviso and Phil’s recent research project…

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671: I'm 42, Should I Know Better? | GCN Show Ep. 671 43:35

1M ago43:35

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This week on the GCN Show, Si explains the story behind his cuts and bruises after a nasty cyclocross crash! We investigate a new report that claims cycling is the most dangerous sport in America, ahead of basketball and football. Plus, Mathieu van der Poel could be taking on an Ironman, we check out the world's first aluminum velodrome.…

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#184 – Sales Frequency: Winning Over the CFO with Data-Backed Selling w/ Maxim Tarasevich 59:50

2M ago59:50

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This week on The Sales Transformation podcast we’re bringing you a recording of our Sales Frequency episode from a few weeks ago with special guest Maxim Tarasevich, EVP of Sales at Aviso. He joined Jesus and Will to discuss how it’s more important than ever for salespeople to appeal to CFOs and finance teams during their pitches, and how they can …

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670: 5 Reasons Why Gravel Suspension Is Inevitable | GCN Show 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Is full-suspension the inevitable future of gravel cycling? With Trek launching a new full-suspension gravel bike, the GCN Show presenters debate the five reasons why we'll all end up on one, and the arguments against. Plus, we cover the latest in cycling news, including a major bike recall, Mathieu van der Poel's 'Best Cyclist' crown, and the end …

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From Rabbit Holes to Recommendations: Reddit’s Vishal Gupta 25:09

2M ago25:09

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Vishal Gupta, engineering manager, machine learning at Reddit, joins the podcast to explain how the social media community platform uses artificial intelligence to improve user experience and ad relevance. Much of the advertising work relies on increasingly sophisticated recommender systems that have evolved from simple collaborative filtering to d…

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#183 – Best of GST XIX 45:06

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Ahead of Global Sales Transformation XX later this month, here are some highlights from last year’s GST XIX. Click here to buy tickets to GST XX on 27th November. Join the discussion in our Sales Transformation Forum group. Make sure you're following us on LinkedIn and Twitter to get updates on the latest episodes! Also, take our Mindset Survey and…

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669: Are Exhibition Races Good for Cycling? | GCN Show Ep. 669 33:18

2M ago33:18

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This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the weird world of predetermined races—should fixed post-Tour criteriums be banished to the history books, or are they a bit of fun that should be celebrated? We discuss the origins of these races, share our own experiences, and debate the end-of-season ASO-run criteriums in Singapore and Japan. Plus, we've g…

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Personalization and Innovation in a Regulated Industry: Experian’s Kathleen Peters 31:40

2M ago31:40

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Kathleen Peters brings a background with digital communications companies and tech startups to her role as Experian’s chief innovation officer. On this episode, Kathleen shares a bit about Experian’s Innovation Lab, outlining some of its projects and explaining how the recent democratization of generative AI tools has made even more innovative thin…

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#182 – Mastercast: Embedding a coaching culture in sales teams w/ Sherry Nematalla 50:33

2M ago50:33

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We have another Mastercast episode for you this week on The Sales Transformation Podcast as Phil is joined by Sherry Nematalla, Global Accounts Manager at Vodafone. Sherry explains how she came to write her dissertation, stressing the differences between mentoring and coaching and how embedding a coaching culture can transform sales teams as well a…

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667: Change Is Coming Are You Ready For It? | GCN SHOW 667 38:34

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The cycling world is changing fast! This week, we dive into the big debates: should electric cargo bikes share your local cycle lanes, and are full-suspension gravel bikes the future? Plus, we catch up on all the latest pro cycling drama, including the surprise end to the Strava vs. Garmin lawsuit , the latest on team mergers and closures, and some…

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#181 – Webinar: Pipeline Health and Sales Mindset w/ Ofer Zilberman 1:02:32

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This week on The Sales Transformation Podcast we’re bringing you a recording of our recent webinar with our AI partners Aviso on the topic of cutting through coverage myths and KPI games. Phil joins Aviso CPO Ofer Zilberman to discuss the ways in which many traditional pipeline stats can be misleading, and how the Sales Mindsets can help you stop p…

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666: Pogačar Finally beaten… By GCN | GCN Show 666 38:13

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The race we've all been waiting for finally happened: Tadej Pogačar took on GCN's very own "best climber" and lawyer, Andrew Feather, at the Pogi Challenge—we've got the full breakdown of how it went! Plus, we bring you all the news from the Gravel World Championships, a look at some fascinating new cycling tech and laws, and recap a huge milestone…

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Never Fight a Megatrend: Cisco’s Jeetu Patel 32:57

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Cisco is well known for its data, networking, security, and collaboration products. On today’s episode, Cisco’s president and chief product officer, Jeetu Patel, joins Sam for a discussion about artificial intelligence, a “megatrend” Jeetu sees as perhaps more significant than the development of the internet or the automobile because of its ability…

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#180 – Best of Q3 2025 1:02:26

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We’ve officially entered Q4, so this week we’re bringing you some of the best moments from July, August and September on The Sales Transformation Podcast! Join the discussion in our Sales Transformation Forum group. Make sure you're following us on LinkedIn and Twitter to get updates on the latest episodes! Also, take our Mindset Survey and find ou…

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665: Is This The End Of Strava? Strava Sues Garmin | GCN Show Ep. 665 42:10

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Strava is suing Garmin, demanding they stop selling nearly all of their fitness and cycling products - a shocking move against their biggest long-term partner. We dive into this massive lawsuit, breaking down what Strava is claiming, what Garmin is asking for, and the real-world impact this corporate conflict could have on your riding and your favo…

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664: The UCI Have Unbanned Stuff! What’s Next? | GCN Show Ep. 664 36:56

3M ago36:56

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The UCI has made some U-turns! This week, we dive into the rule reversal on handlebar width and the ban on time-trial helmets in road races - is it a positive step, or are they still not helping themselves? Plus, we celebrate Tadej Pogačar's historic season and discuss the surprising new full-suspension gravel bike from Trek. Finally, don't miss ou…

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Protection, Provenance, and Prompts: YouTube’s Angela Nakalembe 27:46

3M ago27:46

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A chemical engineer by training, Angela Nakalembe worked in the sciences and management consulting before landing at YouTube as the company’s engineering program manager for trust and safety. At YouTube, Angela explains, AI has become a first line of defense against harmful content. The technology not only accelerates content moderation tasks but m…

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#179 – Sales Frequency: Helping Salespeople Work With AI – And AI With Salespeople w/ Ofer Zilberman 59:39

3M ago59:39

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Following the announcement of our partnership with Revenue Intelligence platform, Aviso, hosts Jesus Llamazares and Will Squire welcome Ofer Zilberman, Chief Product Officer at Aviso, to mark a bold new partnership between Consalia and Aviso. Together, they explore how to integrate AI authentically into sales processes — and how to equip salespeopl…

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663: What Separates The Good From The Great? | GCN Show Ep. 663 31:32

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Is being a champion just about power numbers and genetics, or is there more to it? We dive into what truly separates the best in the peloton from the rest, with insights from our time as professional cyclists. We also discuss the latest cycling news, from the insane valuation of Strava to the UCI's legal challenges, and share some of the best cycli…

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#178 – Webinar: Apprenticeships from entry to expert with the Institute of Sales Professionals 34:20

4M ago34:20

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This week on The Sales Transformation Podcast we’re bringing you a webinar recording from last week, where Dan Hodgetts from the Institute of Sales Professionals hosted Consalia’s Dr Louise Sutton and Natalie Murray, along with current Level 6 Sales Apprentice Charlotte Smith from Experian. Louise and Natalie introduce the Level 6 degree apprentice…

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662: Why Are We Obsessed With Weight When It Doesn't Actually Matter? | GCN Show Ep. 662 40:35

3M ago40:35

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In this episode of the GCN Show, we discuss the biggest topics in cycling this week. We dive into London's cycling chaos, the weight debate in professional cycling, and why Mathieu van der Poel's mountain bike dream didn't go as planned. Stick around to find out how you can win a pair of Elite Drive 2 carbon wheels! Ride with Dan 👉 https://www.zwif…

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Challenging the Average With Open-Source AI: Hugging Face’s Thomas Wolf 34:24

3M ago34:24

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Thomas Wolf is the cofounder and chief science officer of open-source AI platform Hugging Face, which provides access to thousands of pretrained AI models that can be downloaded and run locally. With over 10 million users, getting started on the site can be a daunting task. Thomas explains how the company aims to improve its accessibility through d…

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#177 – Mastercast: How mindfulness and spirituality can influence leadership w/ Rajesh Patil (2025) 54:11

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We have another Mastercast episode for you this week on The Sales Transformation Podcast as Phil speaks to Rajesh Patil from Adobe. Rajesh’s Master’s dissertation explored leadership from an unusual point of view: that of mindfulness and spirituality. He explains how meditation and texts like the Bhagavad Gita have guided his leadership style, and …

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661: Proof That Riding More And Riding Slower Gets You Faster | GCN Show Ep. 661 40:31

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Geraint Thomas and Ellen van Dijk bow out of professional cycling, but their long careers are a testament to the benefits of consistent training. This week, we dive into new evidence that suggests long, easy rides are the key to success and check out the latest tech from Wahoo, plus we round up all the cycling news and a new world record attempt! W…

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#176 – Talking sales leadership on the Scared So What Podcast w/ Dr Grant Van Ulbrich 33:48

4M ago33:48

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This week on The Sales Transformation Podcast it’s Dr Grant Van Ulbrich’s turn to interview Phil in a conversation that originally appeared on Grant’s Scared So What Podcast! Grant and Phil discuss leadership, coaching, and transformation within the sales industry, including the critical role of leadership in managing change. There’s also discussio…

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660: Is Van Der Poel About To Crash And Burn? | GCN Show Ep. 660 42:37

4M ago42:37

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Has Mathieu Van Der Poel bitten off more than he can chew? We dive into his quest to become a mountain bike world champion and whether he can succeed after a string of recent crashes. Plus, we've got the latest cycling news, a brand new giveaway, and your best hacks and bodges! Enter the Insta360 giveaway here 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNInsta360Comp…

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659: 7 Things We Wish We’d Known About Cycling Sooner | GCN SHOW Ep. 659 34:41

4M ago34:41

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Join Si and Conor as they reflect on their cycling careers and share what they wish they'd known from the very beginning. From training tips and maintenance tricks to the unwritten rules of the road, the GCN team is talking about the lessons learned over a lifetime on two wheels. You might be surprised by what they've discovered! 🧡 If the Zwift Rac…

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658: Does Cycling Have A Problem With Elitism And Snobbery? | GCN Show Ep. 658 30:06

4M ago30:06

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Welcome to the GCN Show! This week, we issue another apology after viewers criticized our perceived snobbery in the last episode. We ask if cycling has a wider problem with being unfriendly and elitist, and if so, what can we do about it. We also have an update on the world of cycling, including a naked bike thief and cycle lanes that were ripped o…

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657: Are Pros Ruining Gravel For The Rest Of Us? | The GCN Show Ep. 657 35:52

4M ago35:52

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Is gravel racing becoming too extreme? In this episode of the GCN Show, Si and Dan are debating whether the sport needs rules to protect it from itself, as some racers are pushing the boundaries with controversial bike setups. We also cover a MAJOR cycling transfer, new health benefits of cycling, and reveal the winner of our caption competition. P…

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#175 – Mastercast: Cross-cultural sales leadership dynamics w/ Joanna Hillman (2022) 53:18

4M ago53:18

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In this episode of the Sales Transformation Podcast's Mastercast series, Phil speaks to Joanna Hillman, Director of European Development at Reed & Mackay, about her Master’s dissertation on leading cross-cultural teams. Jo explains how her dissertation broadened her understanding of cultural nuances, and how taking these differences into account ca…

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#174 – Purpose, presence, and other qualities of a great leader w/ Stacey Hughes 41:14

5M ago41:14

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This week on The Sales Transformation Podcast Phil speaks to Stacey Hughes, Vice President, Learning & Development at Medscape about some of the important traits of an excellent leader. They talk about Medscape’s own podcast, Hear From Her, which highlights women in leadership roles within the healthcare industry, before moving on to the importance…

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#173 – Consalia Roundtable: The transformational power of coaching 34:02

5M ago34:02

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It’s the Academy team’s turn to take to the microphones this week on The Sales Transformation Podcast as Dr Louise Sutton, Hilary Watkinson, and Natalie Murray discuss the power coaching has to transform careers. The team discuss some of the misconceptions around coaching, and share their personal experiences with coaching including some of their f…

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#172 – Best of Sales Frequency May–July 2025 43:59

5M ago43:59

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Sales Frequency is on a break for the summer, so this week on The Sales Transformation Podcast we’re bringing you some highlights from the series so far. Jesus and Will will be back in September for more episodes, so stay tuned! Connect with Jesus Llamazares on LinkedIn Connect with Will Squire on LinkedIn Join the discussion in our Sales Transform…

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656: Why My New Bike Is Dangerously Fast | The GCN Show Ep. 656 35:31

5M ago35:31

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This week on The GCN Show, we're asking a serious question: are modern bikes TOO good? After a ride on his new superbike, Dan argues that the incredible speeds of today's bikes could be dangerous in the wrong hands. We debate whether you need to "pay your dues" before riding the best tech. Plus, we've got all the latest news, including the incredib…

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#171 – Mastercast: Rethinking sales onboarding w/ Nick Rose (2022) 52:20

5M ago52:20

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In this episode of the Sales Transformation Podcast's 'Mastercast' series, Phil welcomes Nick Rose, Sales Director at Sharp UK, to share insights from his master's dissertation on the impact of sales onboarding on business success. Nick discusses his personal journey into sales without structured training, the high attrition rate in sales, and the …

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655: Tour de France Ratings Are Down. Should We Be Worried? | GCN Show Ep. 655 32:09

5M ago32:09

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Welcome back to the GCN Show! This week, we're diving into the big story: new data shows that TV viewing figures for the Tour de France are in decline. We analyse the numbers, discuss the "Pogačar effect," and ask the crucial question: should we be worried about the future of the sport? PLUS! We've got a mind-blowing new double Everesting World Rec…

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#170 – Consalia Roundtable: Review of the year so far 53:17

5M ago53:17

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As we’re now over halfway through 2025 Will, Phil, and Jesus sat down to discuss the year so far in this week’s Roundtable episode of The Sales Transformation Podcast. How has Jesus found his first six months at Consalia? Have the predictions Will and Phil made back in January come to pass? And what do the team think the rest of the year will have …

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654: The One Record Tadej Pogačar Hasn't Broken | GCN Show Ep. 654 36:39

6M ago36:39

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Welcome to the GCN Show! This week, we're asking a big question: Is there still one record that Tadej Pogačar can't break? We dive deep into his incredible climbing performance on Hautacam at the Tour de France and compare it to the legendary, controversial record set by Bjarne Riis back in 1996. We also discuss the difficult topic of doping in cyc…