Best Marketing Uncomplicated Podcasts (2025)

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#62 - The $20M Pay-Per-Call Playbook 40:39

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From Car Washes to $20M Funnels — Chris Shihadeh on Scaling Smart with Pay-Per-Call What do data lists, AI-generated ads, and a six-year-old’s car wash have in common? For Chris Shihadeh, they were all stepping stones on a journey to building Skylab Digital, a powerhouse in pay-per-call lead generation for the Medicare and insurance space. In this …

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Did Europe Just Surrender to Trump? 32:46

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Not so fast! We unpack the surprise EU-US trade deal that has everyone shouting sellout but we see it differently. In this episode, we take a deeper look at what really went down in the Trump-triggered tariff negotiations. The headlines scream defeat: Europe folds, Trump wins, 15% tariffs slapped on all EU goods while the US gets full access to the…

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When the Plan Goes Off Script (and Turns Out Even Better) with Suman Randhawa 50:39

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In this episode, I’m joined by my brilliant friend and client Suman Randhawa - award-winning Sales and Messaging Consultant with three decades of sales expertise and the CCO of ATOMIC. We talked about what it really looks like to build a business without a rigid plan, and how some of the most aligned opportunities come when you allow space for beli…

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When the West Woke Up: How Yugoslavia Fell Apart 46:31

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This week, we take you back to the final years of Yugoslavia, a country that exploded into one of the bloodiest wars Europe has seen since WWII. We trace how ethnic tensions, decades of suppressed rivalries, and opportunistic leaders tore the region apart, while Europe watched on, paralysed. We explore how the Serb army launched brutal assaults acr…

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Why Ireland Must Rethink Its Economic Future; Fast 38:13

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In this week’s episode, we dive headfirst into the economic storm clouds gathering over Ireland, and the urgent need to act before we get soaked. We explore how U.S. tariffs, Trumpian MAGA economics, and a Europe shrinking on the global stage all combine to put Ireland in the danger zone. We break it down simply: Trump’s $50 billion in new tariffs?…

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The Pivot I Didn’t See Coming: What I Changed to Stay Profitable 26:28

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In this episode, I’m sharing the business pivot I didn’t see coming and how I stayed profitable when the market shifted. I talk about what to do when your buyer cycle slows down, your offers stop converting like they used to, and panic starts creeping in. I’ll walk you through how I created breathing space in my business without burning everything …

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The Ghosts of Yugoslavia: Borders, Bankers & Balkan Ghosts 41:38

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In this episode, we dive headfirst into one of Europe’s most brutal and under-discussed chapters: the collapse of Yugoslavia. Live from Croatia, where the scars of that war still linger, and where, 30 years on, the economic, political, and human fallout continues to echo across the continent. We explore how hyperinflation, sparked by debt-fuelled m…

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Episode 10: Public Speaking 39:25

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Speaking with the public -- from boards of trustees to student groups and everyone in-between -- is an integral part of what we do at Libretto. Join Neal Kane and Ian Sutherland as they discuss how they prepare for their public speaking engagements, what to do (and not do), and the best way to conclude a presentation. Mentioned in this episode: GK …

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Can We Cope With This Level of Immigration? 32:38

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This week on the podcast, we take on the two biggest issues shaping our future: immigration and housing. We begin with the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, which could hit by August 1st. A 30% levy would be catastrophic for Ireland, the most open economy in the world, with nearly €600 billion in imports and exports annually. While China retaliates i…

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Hire Like You Mean It -Systems, Support & the CEO Shift with Kate Lenihan 34:37

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Ever feel like you're constantly busy but never quite getting ahead in your business? In this episode, I’m joined by my client and hiring expert Kate Lenihan, and we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to make your first VA hire work. We’re talking messy mistakes (yes, I’ve made them), how to know when you’re ready, and why hiring s…

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#61- Marketing Isn’t Optional — It’s How You Win 1:07:19

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From Madison Avenue to Main Street — Benjamin Hawk on Brand Strategy That Actually Works What do BMW, American Express, and small-town coffee shops have in common? They’ve all benefited from Benjamin Hawk’s sharp creative mind and brand-building expertise. In this episode, I sit down with Benjamin Hawk — a seasoned creative strategist, brand whispe…

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Who Wants to Live Forever? The Economics of Immortality, Tech Bros & Tír na nÓg 30:26

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This week, we start with Oasis and end in Silicon Valley, via Tír na nÓg. We’re talking about the economics of not dying, and how tech billionaires are pouring billions into that dream. From Oasis belting Live Forever to Irish mythology’s take on eternal youth, we ask: why are we so obsessed with dodging death? We explore the surreal story of Brian…

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Summer Haitus 1:10

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Summer Break Announcement & Upcoming Content Plans Summary John announces that the Coaching Clinic podcast will be taking a summer break after over 60 episodes. They plan to return in late August or early September with more interviews, joint episodes, and individual content. In the meantime, they encourage you to share your coaching-related questi…

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Trieste and the City of the Future 37:59

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Trieste is a city that’s belonged to everyone, and no one. This week, we go walking through a place that’s been Austrian, Italian, Yugoslav, and, at one point, technically run by the United Nations. It's a port city without a hinterland, a European crossroads where empires once collided, and identities blurred. What if this strange, stateless city …

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What Confident Women in Business Know (and Protect) Like Hell 30:42

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In this episode, I’m diving into the slow death of people pleasing and the powerful rebirth of real boundaries in business. I share how my old patterns of over-delivering and craving client validation drained my energy and actually hurt my work, and how everything shifted when I stopped trying to prove myself and started delivering with conviction.…

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Clients Ghosting: What It Means, How To Respond, And The Most Common Causes 15:28

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Navigating Ghosting in the Coaching Industry: Strategies and Realities Summary In this episode, the focus is on the phenomenon of 'ghosting' within the coaching industry, where clients or even coaches cut off communication without explanation. The discussion includes reasons why clients might ghost, strategies for handling such situations, and the …

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Who Killed the Living City? 39:15

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After travelling through Montreal, Bilbao, and Vilnius, cities alive with colour, sound, and soul, I returned home and felt the contrast sharply. Dublin, like many cities across the developed world, feels hollowed out. Despite booming economic growth and over €150 billion sitting idle in savings accounts, our capital is crumbling. Streets are lifel…

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#60- The Pressure Paradox 49:00

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The Psychology of Peak Performance — Dr. Adam Formal on What High Achievers Get Wrong About Success What happens when you reach the top of your game — and suddenly everything feels harder, not easier? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adam Formal, a clinical psychologist who works with Team USA athletes, C-suite executives, and elite performers …

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Content, Culture & the Bottom Line: How Finance is Killing the Avant-Garde 31:29

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Are we living through the death of innovation? We’re back in HQ asking a tough question: has culture stagnated, and if so, is economics to blame? We explore the twin juggernauts of our age: financialisation and tech. From Florence under the Medicis to Hollywood in 2023, we trace how once-risky bets on the new have been replaced by spreadsheets and …

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Sex First, Strategy Second: Igniting Erotic Power in Life & Business 44:32

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This week I’m joined by Lauren White - award-winning sexologist, certified sexological bodyworker, business mentor and host of the White Hot Business Podcast - for a raw, juicy conversation about the link between erotic intelligence and leadership. We dive into how power, pleasure, and presence in your personal life can fuel success in your busines…

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Has the Balance of Global Power Just Shifted to Israel? 32:39

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Has Israel just become the undisputed power in the Middle East? After a lightning-fast 12-day conflict, oil prices fell instead of spiking, Iran backed off with symbolic missile strikes (after giving the U.S. a heads-up), and Russia is suddenly too nostalgic about its expats in Tel Aviv to pick a side. We unpack how this war, short, sharp, and stun…

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#59- The Startup Blueprint: Tech, Traction & Truths About Capital 57:04

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Build Before You Burn Out — Chris Davis on What Startups Keep Getting Wrong About Tech What does it really take to build a tech startup that scales — and how do you avoid the costly mistakes most founders make? In this episode, I sit down with Chris Davis, a seasoned startup operator, strategist, and former CEO of multiple venture-backed companies,…

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Optimizing Client Engagement: Choosing the Right Medium for Coaching Sessions 9:21

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Exploring Effective Coaching Session Modalities: In-Person, Phone, and Virtual Summary In this episode, Angie from the Coaching Clinic discusses various methods of conducting coaching sessions, including in-person, over the phone, and virtually face-to-face. She shares her personal experiences and preferences, highlighting the pros and cons of each…

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The Dollar, the Ape & the End of an Empire 40:05

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Live from a packed GAA hall at the Dalkey Book Festival, this episode tackles one of the wildest questions in economics: how did humans, flimsy, anxious apes, end up running the world, and why did we invent money to do it? We dig into the evolution of money as a collective hallucination hardwired into our psychology. Along the way, we unpack how 90…

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CEO with ADHD: Chaos, Clarity & the Systems That Saved Me 27:54

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Today I’m talking about running a business as a CEO with ADHD - messy, brilliant, and entirely doable. I'm going to let you in on how I’ve built a company around how my brain actually works, not how I think it should. I use structure, not shame. I work with my brain, not against it We'll discuss how to be clear when managing a team - even with ADHD…

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Memoirs of an Arab Jew 49:45

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In this powerful episode recorded at the Dalkey Book Festival, we sit down with Israeli historian Avi Shlaim, whose memoir The Memoirs of an Arab Jew weaves together the personal and political. Born in Baghdad and expelled to Israel, Shlaim dismantles the dominant Zionist narrative and shares a forgotten story: that of the Arab Jews, rooted in the …

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Mastering Group Coaching – Energy, Engagement, and Real-World Tips 31:11

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Group coaching isn’t just a way to scale—it’s a different coaching game altogether. In this episode, John and Angie take you inside the real dynamics of group coaching: what works, what flops, and what you really need to know to lead confident, high-impact group sessions. They share stories from their earliest coaching days, swap lessons learned fr…

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#58- Conducting the Marketing Symphony: Inside the CMO Role 45:51

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🎙️ This Week’s Episode: Allyson Havener on Owning the Modern CMO Role What does it take to go from ballerina to CMO in the fast-paced world of B2B tech? In this episode, I sit down with Allyson Havener, Chief Marketing Officer at TrustRadius, to unpack what it really means to lead marketing today—across content, data, strategy, and most of all, tru…

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The Islamic Enlightenment 47:11

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Tensions in the Middle East are escalating, following Israel’s surprise attack on targets across Iran on Friday, and ensuing strikes between the two powers continued over the weekend. The Muslim world has often been accused of a failure to modernise and adapt. Christopher de Bellaigue disagrees and charts the forgotten story of the Islamic Enlighte…

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Permission Over Perfection: How Artist Alice Sheridan Built a Thriving Creative Business (Without Following the Rules) 40:37

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In this episode, we sat down with Alice Sheridan - abstract artist, community founder, and co-host of the much-loved Art Juice podcast. We talked about what it really takes to build a creative business with longevity, how she turned her art into a full-time career, and why it’s okay to ditch the rules and do things your own way. Alice shared how sh…

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#57- The Truth About Attribution (That No One Tells You) 1:03:27

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🎙️ This Week’s Episode: From Magic Tricks to Marketing Truths—Jeff Greenfield on Attribution’s Future Is marketing attribution still possible without cookies? And how do you actually know which of your efforts are driving conversions? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Greenfield—entrepreneur, magician, and co-founder of Provalytics—who’s buildi…

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The Hanseatic League: Europe’s First Free Trade Zone 36:54

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Forget Brussels, the first European Union was built by medieval merchants, not politicians. This week, we dive into the Hanseatic League: a loose alliance of 200 city-states that dominated trade across the Baltic and North Seas for 500 years. They pioneered free trade, built Europe’s first banking networks, and forged a multilateral model that stil…

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Uncomplicated Self-Care: A Coach's Path to Wellbeing 6:15

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Essential Self-Care Strategies for Coaches: Simple Steps to Boost Your Well-being Summary In this episode of the Coaching Clinic, we discuss three straightforward strategies to help coaches take better care of their health. Inspired by a fitness expert's insights, the episode emphasises the importance of regular movement, staying hydrated, and cons…

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Will America’s Debt Crash the Global Economy? 36:34

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When Jamie Dimon warns that the U.S. bond market could "crack," it’s time to listen. This week, we dive into America’s mounting debt crisis, with U.S. debt now surpassing $34 trillion, deficits running at $2 trillion a year, and interest payments exceeding military spending. We unpack how Trump’s tax cuts, tariffs, and spending splurges are pushing…

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The Real Secret to Sales Success (That Has Nothing to Do With Your Funnel) 32:59

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things in your business but still not getting the results you want - this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on the real secret to sustainable success (spoiler: it’s not your funnel, offer, or content strategy). Today, I’m diving into the mindset and identity shifts that quietly dr…

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From Bolsheviks to Bolt: The Tallinnovation Nation 35:55

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We’re on the road again, this time reporting from Vilnius, Lithuania, in the heart of Europe’s Bloodlands. Don’t be fooled by the history of war and trauma, this episode is all about how the Baltics are sprinting into the future. Estonia, with just 1.3 million people, has produced 10+ tech unicorns and collects 99% of its taxes online. Lithuania, h…

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#56- Power Back to Hosts with Direct BookMe 42:21

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🎙️ This Week’s Episode: Why Short-Term Rental Hosts Are Ditching Airbnb Tired of sky-high booking fees and platform rules that favor guests over hosts? In this episode, I sit down with Denayer and Carlos, co-founders of Direct BookMe, a community-first platform helping short-term rental hosts take back control of their business—and their profits. B…

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Am I a Bad Coach? Spotting the Signs & Fixing What’s Broken 19:30

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Have you ever left a coaching session wondering, “Was that any good?” Or worse, have you had a coach who clearly wasn’t? In this eye-opening episode of The Coaching Clinic, John Ball and Angela Besignano tackle one of the most uncomfortable but important questions in the coaching world: What makes someone a bad coach, and how do you know if that so…

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Creativity in the Cul-de-Sac: Why the Suburbs Won 40:07

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Back home at HQ, we stretch our legs and dive into something huge hiding in plain sight: Ireland is now the most educated country in the world. But what does that really mean? From the Inhaler gig in St. Anne's Park to the brilliance of Roddy Doyle and camogie skirts, this episode celebrates the often-overlooked power of the suburbs, not just as a …

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Uncomplicated & Unapologetic: Libby Langley on Business, Burnout, and Building a Life That Fits 38:27

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This episode is such a good one if you’ve ever felt boxed in by traditional ideas of success. I sit down with business coach, author and host of the “Unstuck” podcast Libby Langley to talk about the side of business that doesn’t get shared enough - what it looks like to walk away from something that’s working on paper, but no longer works for you. …

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Spain’s Miracle Economy: What They Got Right (That We Didn’t) with Joe Haslam 43:38

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We're back in Spain, and I’ve got questions. Why is Spain growing faster than Germany, France, and even the US? Why can they build high-speed rail for a fraction of the cost, and why are they the only major EU country where immigration is boosting GDP without blowing up politics? This week, we talk to Professor Joe Haslam in Madrid about what’s bei…

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Coaches Exploring AI: Tools, Challenges, and Opportunities 24:32

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Embracing AI: Tools, Tips, and Ethical Considerations in Coaching Summary In this episode, Angie and John discuss their initial experiences and approaches to using AI tools in their coaching businesses. They delve into various applications of AI, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI note-takers for improving efficiency in content creation and client int…

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The Bilbao Blueprint 31:37

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We're in Bilbao this week, and it’s got us thinking. How does a football club that refuses to sign non-Basque players manage to qualify for the Champions League, raking in close to €100 million from TV rights, match days, and UEFA money, while Dublin’s best bet is a few fivers from the Conference League? The answer is in economics. The Basques were…

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Cards on the Table: Why Decks Create Deeper Connection Than Books - with Leeza Robertson 38:20

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In this episode, I’m joined by Leeza Robertson - international best-selling author, intuitive mentor, and deck creation expert - to explore why decks might just be the new books for soul-led entrepreneurs. Leeza shares her journey from schoolteacher to publishing powerhouse, the spiritual and strategic power of creating decks, and why she believes …

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The Moody Blues: No More Finance Bros in LA 32:40

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This week, we’re keeping one eye on Wall Street and the other on a canal in Dublin. Moody’s just downgraded the United States' credit rating, a move that quietly confirms what most won’t say out loud: America’s debt-fuelled growth is unsustainable, and interest payments are now outpacing military spending. Meanwhile, back home, a row of cottages li…

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#55- You Don't Need Better Videos- You Need A Better Strategy 58:07

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🎙️ This Week’s Episode: Why B2B Video Marketing Is Broken—and How to Fix It B2B video isn’t working the way it should. In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Borba, founder of Spark Portal, to talk about how companies are burning budget on flashy videos that don’t perform—and what to do instead. Daniel breaks down: The Video-as-a-Service (VaaS) mo…

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A Quick Announcement from John at The Coaching Clinic Podcast 0:49

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The Coaching Clinic podcast now has its own YouTube page. Join us there to share your thoughts, questions and feedback with John & Angie. If you were getting show content or the podcast feed through the Present Influence channel, you can still access past episodes but future episodes and clips will only be on our exclusive channel. Here's the link …

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AI Tools for Coaches: Insights with Dr. Lisa Turner 36:23

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Leveraging AI in Coaching: Insights from Dr. Lisa Turner Summary In this episode, coaches Angie and John explore the use of AI tools in coaching with expert Dr. Lisa Turner. Dr. Turner shares her journey from engineering to coaching, explaining how she systematized spiritual awakening and integrated AI tools into her coaching practice. She discusse…

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Episode 9: Themestorming 40:54

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From creative brief, to group brainstorm, to presentations to the client team and beyond, the Libretto team are experts when it comes to naming fundraising campaigns, initiatives, and organizations. In this episode, Ian, Madison, and Tiffany talk about the creative process of "Themestorming" and the joys and challenges this facet of our work presen…

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The Battle for Africa with Pumi Mashigo 42:43

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From wine valleys to White House stand-offs, we’re in South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy finds itself caught between China, Russia, and a sulking Uncle Sam. Reporting from Franschhoek, we trace the Huguenot legacy, the Dutch East India Company, and how South Africa became the West’s favourite refuelling stop, until now. With President …