Best Stephan T Podcasts (2025)

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Flex and The City with Stephanie Eckermann - Episode 77 23:33

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I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Dr. Stephanie Eckermann, Executive Board Member of Deutsche Börse AG and Chairwoman of Clearstream entities, for Flex and the City. We talked about career paths, female leadership, attracting young talent to finance, AND the surprising link between running a global post-trade business and hosting a great B…

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Flex and The City with Stephane Pesch - Episode 76 27:21

4M ago27:21

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In this new episode of Flex and the City, I sit down with Stéphane Pesch, CEO of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA). He’s not just navigating Luxembourg’s private capital space — he’s shaping it. And he’s doing it with values, vision, and a deep belief in people. 💥 In this episode: ➡️ From liquid funds to private equ…

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Flex and The City with Florent Albert - Episode 75 25:04

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In this week’s episode of Flex and the City, I’m joined by Florent Albert, CEO of Utmost, for an insightful conversation on the art of leading through change. Florent’s journey spans the globe—Provence, New Caledonia, Paris, Leeds, the US—and each chapter has shaped his unique approach to leadership. From navigating mergers and acquisitions to unde…

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Flex and The City with Paul Chapman - Episode 74 29:20

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In the final episode of Flex and the City for 2024, I have the pleasure of connecting with the visionary Paul Chapman, Managing Director of HornbyChapman! 💼✨ Paul shares his invaluable insights on why the next generation of Financial Services professionals—especially Gen Z—must embrace AI and sharpen their sales skills to thrive in this dynamic ind…

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Flex and The City with Brian Godins - Episode 73 26:53

10M ago26:53

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In the latest episode of Flex and the City, I had an inspiring conversation with Brian Godins, Chief Commercial Officer at Callistone. His 31-year journey through financial giants like Morgan Stanley and HSBC offers insightful wisdom for every listener. The Chief Commercial Officer of Calastone shares what financial services can learn from Doods th…

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Flex and The City with Philippe Renard - Episode 72 16:12

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𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🚀 In my latest episode of Flex and the City, I engaged in an enlightening conversation with Philippe Renard, Deputy CEO of Caecis and former CEO of RBC in Luxembourg. Philippe shares his remarkable journey from engineering to finance, offering valuable insights that resonate …

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Flex and The City with David Sarfas - Episode 71 19:39

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I'm thrilled to share our latest episode of Flex and the City, where I had the privilege of speaking with David Sarfas, The Managing Director at CSC. 🎙️ ✨ In this episode, David Sarfas, Co-Head of Global Funds and UK Country Head at CSC, shares his thoughts on the future of financial services. He emphasises that if the industry wants to win gold, i…

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Flex and The City with Aric Faber - Episode 70 27:00

1y ago27:00

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Dave Micallef dives into an engaging conversation with Aric Faber, the dynamic President and CEO of SalesPage, on the latest episode of Flex and the City. From starting with Aric Faber's background, leadership philosophy, and experiences in business. To emphasising the importance of authentic leadership, influenced by his early experiences in sport…

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Flex and The City with Emanuele Vignoli - Episode 69 20:09

1y ago20:09

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Had an amazing interview with Emanuele Vignoli, the CEO of HSBC in Luxembourg on Flex and the City, and it did not disappoint! 🎙️✨ Emanuele dives deep into “Gender Finance” and his passion for boosting diversity in financial services. He stresses the importance of authentic leadership, continuous development, and staying curious in our ever-changin…

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Flex and The City with Francesca Prym - Episode 68 17:55

1y ago17:55

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🎙️ Today on Flex and the City, we took a virtual trip to Bella Italia with Francesca Prym! As the CEO of UBS Fund Management in Luxembourg and Head of UBS Mancos Europe, Francesca brought one important thing—ENERGY. You’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, energised, and reassured by her incredible insights and passion for the industry.…

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Flex and The City with Kirsty Watson - Episode 67 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

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In this special edition of Flex and The City, Dave Micallef engages in an eye-opening conversation with none other than Kirsty Watson, the powerhouse Chief Operating Officer of Advisors at abrdn. Kirsty takes us on a journey from her roots in Dunfermline, Scotland, to her unexpected path into the world of financial services. Drawing inspiration fro…

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Flex and The City with Bhagesh Malde - Episode 66 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bhagesh Malde, the Global Head of SS&C GlobeOp, for a great new Flex and the City conversation. From starting his life in Kenya and then beginning his working career in The City of London to his journey across multiple continents, Bhagesh's story is one of adaptability, resilience, and a relentless p…

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Flex and The City with Craig Blair - Episode 65 26:21

1+ y ago26:21

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I had an incredible conversation with Craig Blair, the Country Head of Franklin Templeton Luxembourg on Flex and The City. Craig is authentic, humble and thoughtful in his approach to leadership. He speaks from the heart and believes that everyone can be successful. We spoke about his childhood in Belfast, the impact of the "troubles" and the stren…

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Flex and The City with Falk Fischer - Episode 64 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

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It was a pleasure to host Falk Fischer on Flex and the City, where we delved into his 6 C’s: Cuba, China, Culture, Connection, Change, and Camping. Falk and I discussed the continual nature of change, encouraging us to take control and steer it. He also stressed the importance of understanding various cultures, arguing that this comprehension is cr…

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Flex and The City with Enrique Sacau - Episode 63 20:37

2y ago20:37

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Had a fantastic time interviewing Enrique Sacau on Flex and the City! As the Group CEO of Kneip, Enrique shared his insightful thoughts on appreciating what we have and avoiding making things too complex in general and also in the fund industry. He also shed light on the importance of flexibility and adaptability in the ever-changing business and g…

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Flex and The City with Benjamin Collette - Episode 62 24:55

2y ago24:55

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Had a fantastic time interviewing Benjamin Collette on #FlexandtheCity. 🎙️ ✨ We delved into how the financial industry can learn from the kitchen—just as the right mix of ingredients makes a great dish, diversity in financial services teams can lead to great success. 🥘 🚀 He also shed light on the preconceived notions surrounding financial services …

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Flex and The City with Elaine Chim - Episode 61 20:19

2y ago20:19

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Wonderful to interview Elaine Chim from Apex Group who brings both Yin and Yang to financial services. Elaine was born and raised in Glasgow to Asian immigrants and after starting her career in London has spent the last decade in New York Yin and Yang is the symbol of harmony that reminds us that life is a balancing act and we are most fulfilled wh…

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Flex and The City with Martin Vogel - Episode 60 30:16

2y ago30:16

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Flex and the City is back after the summer vacation and who better to interview than Martin Vogel the Global Strategy Officer of Waystone. 🎧 🎙️ 🌟 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. Plus, we'll be discussing his 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 …

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Calling upon the light within - Part 7 32:46

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Recordings from a weekend in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Calling upon the Light within - Part 6 23:20

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Recordings from a retreat in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Calling upon the light within - Part 5 35:13

2+ y ago35:13

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Recordings from a retreat in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Flex and The City with Norbert Schmitz - Episode 59 22:07

2+ y ago22:07

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Flex and the City is coming to you from Switzerland🇨🇭 today, where we had the fantastic opportunity to sit down with the self-proclaimed "fund nerd" Norbert Schmitz. Norbert shares his unique perspective on leadership and communication in the funds industry, drawing from the intriguing analogy of pets and their owners. He believes that, much like t…

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Calling on the light within - Part 4 18:46

2+ y ago18:46

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Recordings from a weekend retreat in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Flex and The City with Michael Fox - Episode 58 29:11

2+ y ago29:11

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I loved interviewing Michael Fox - he gave me real goosebumps. From discussing his humble beginnings to his unwavering passion for encouraging new talent to join the financial services industry, Michael's story is truly remarkable. Michael discusses the importance of social mobility and highlights key elements of great leadership: effective communi…

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Flex and The City with Claire Marshall - Episode 57 21:33

2+ y ago21:33

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Claire Marshall is an agent of change driven by doing the right thing. From beginnings in the North of England and "meandering" her way to the role of Chief Internal Auditor for abrdn, Claire shares her views on harnessing the collective, the power of diversity of thought and the need for resilience (huge positives in that word meandering but you n…

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Flex and The City with Sarah Sinclair - Episode 56 18:40

2+ y ago18:40

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Sarah Sinclair is baking a new future for the financial services industry. 🎂 I met Sarah less than a month ago and it was quickly evident we shared alignment and passion on many subjects. As a result, I invited her to record this wonderful interview. Sarah stands for putting people at the heart of the financial services industry. As a leader in tec…

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Flex and The City with Janusz Lorenc - Episode 55 32:50

2+ y ago32:50

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I'm grateful to know Janusz Lorenc, and every time I meet him, I learn something. It was such a joy to interview him. Janusz is the epitome of humility and sage wisdom who talked to me about the importance of values, understanding human beings, and the power that “flow” can bring to the financial services industry. Janusz knows the importance of co…

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Flex and The City with Rob Williams - Episode 54 23:00

2+ y ago23:00

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Rob Williams is someone I met as a 21-year-old starting out in the asset management industry. In this great podcast, Rob talks about the critical importance of values-based leadership and changing the language in asset management to better connect with consumers. His company, Royal London Asset Management, was originally formed in 1861. Driven by t…

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Calling on the Light within - Part 3 37:45

2+ y ago37:45

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Recordings from a weekend retreat in Sweden.By Stephan Pende Wormland

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Flex and The City with Catherine Battershill - Episode 53 24:23

2+ y ago24:23

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Catherine Battershill is a profoundly passionate leader who talks about the need to build trust in asset management with the public. As an ex-marketeer, Catherine believes more can be done to re-write the script when it comes to how asset management markets itself. From true board diversity, how great leaders drive culture, direction, and motivatio…

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Calling on the LIght within - Part 2 - Meditation 35:11

2+ y ago35:11

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Recordings from a weekend retreat in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Calling on the Light within - Part 1 59:32

2+ y ago59:32

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Uncovering the Light within by feeling your feelings. Recordings from a weekend retreat in Sweden.By Stephan Pende Wormland

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Spiritual Bypassing - Part 2 22:42

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Spiritual bypass or spiritual bypassing is a "tendency to use spiritual ideas and practices to sidestep or avoid facing unresolved emotional issues, psychological wounds, and unfinished developmental tasksBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Spiritual Bypassing - Part 1 34:11

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Spiritual bypassing is a tendency to use spiritual ideas and practices to sidestep or avoid facing unresolved emotional issues, psychological wounds, and unfinished developmental tasks.By Stephan Pende Wormland

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Finding a place of Rest - Part 8 - Standing meditation 59:39

2+ y ago59:39

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Guided Standing Meditation followed by Self-inquiry. Recordings from a weekend in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Flex and The City with Peter Brown - Episode 52 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

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Peter Brown cares. He cares about community, collaboration, and the importance of contacts (relationships). He is deeply passionate about harnessing the collective and how financial services can really act as a force for good in the world. He shares wonderful stories about how the power of incrementalism, leadership, and a "one team" approach can h…

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Finding a place of Rest - Part 7 - Self-inquiry 44:44

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Recordings from a meditation weekend in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Finding a place of Rest - Part 6 - Body scan into Being 37:13

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Recordings from a weekend retreat in Sweden.By Stephan Pende Wormland

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Finding a place of Rest - Part 5 1:15:22

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Recordings from a weekend retreat in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Finding a place of Rest - Part 4 30:21

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Recordings from a retreat in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Finding a place of Rest - Part 3 1:51:21

3y ago1:51:21

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Recordings from a weekend retreat in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Flex and the City with Steven Van Tuijl - Episode 51 21:58

3y ago21:58

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Steven Van Tuijl is a Leader. Human, Humble and Honest. A man born in the flatlands of the Netherlands, he shares his passion for taking inspiration, energy and perspective from the Swiss Alps. He shares stories of the great Ray Dalio as well as the incredible ability Michael Schumacher had to harness the collective within the team to ensure succes…

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Finding a place of Rest - Morning Meditation 30:08

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Recordings from a weekend retreat in SwedenBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Finding a place of Rest - Part 1 1:03:26

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Recordings from a weekend retreat in Sweden. IntroductionBy Stephan Pende Wormland

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Flex and the City with Kavitha Ramachandran - Episode 50 21:16

3y ago21:16

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Kavitha Ramachandran is a legend in the Luxembourg financial services industry. In this podcast, Kavitha shares her story of growing up in Chennai, coming to Europe and joining the financial services industry. Kavitha embodies a growth mindset. She is deeply curious, authentic, open-minded and prepared to step out of her comfort zone. Courageous an…

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Flex and the City with Micaela Forelli - Episode 49 26:16

3y ago26:16

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Micaela Forelli is the first Italian to be interviewed on Flex & the City. As with many Italian greats, she is innovative, kind and visionary. 🇮🇹 Micaela talks about the critical importance of continuous innovation in financial services, plus how some of the softer leadership skills such as caring, being inclusive, getting curious, and maintaining …

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Karma and Trauma - Part 10 1:21:14

3y ago1:21:14

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Rely on Silence. Recordings from a weekend about trauma-informed Dharma practice.By Stephan Pende Wormland

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Flex and the City - Chris Edge - Episode 48 27:55

3y ago27:55

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For anyone who has worked in the financial services industry in Luxembourg, you will undoubtedly have heard of, worked for or met the inimitable Chris Edge. Chris shared the importance of doing the right thing and supporting others without fear. Chris talks about the need to take opportunities as they come up and for leaders to embody an "entrepren…

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the mix 88.9 1:00:04

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cool vibes and music!

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Karma and Trauma - Part 9 48:35

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Changing the relationship with the content of your experience. Recordings from a weekend about trauma-informed Dharma practice.By Stephan Pende Wormland