Best S Grounding Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Making Market Research Practical and Impactful with Ana Laskey, founder of Ground Control Research 36:43

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“Nothing important happens in the office.” In this episode, we sit down with Anastassia (Ana) Laskey, founder of Ground Control Research and creator of the Brand and Market Telemetry Method, to discuss how to make market research faster, more practical, and more impactful. Ana shares how even the most curious organizations often lack the structure …

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From Data to Decisions: How AI is Taking Root in Greenhouse Operations | Episode 31 52:45

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In this episode, host William Klaassen sits down with Brian Sparks, Editor of Greenhouse Grower, to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the greenhouse industry — and how growers can take their first steps. From data collection to practical efficiency gains, Brian shares insights from industry surveys showing a growing curiosity about AI…

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138. Do We Need Doctors? Can the Body Heal Itself? 42:50

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One thing I never considered during my experience with cancer was the body's ability to heal itself. Although I was a holistic nutritionist, my focus was primarily on food. When it came to healing, it was best left to medical professionals. After all, how could the body heal without drugs or medical intervention? Honestly, if someone had told me to…

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Podcast #145: Delivering value through multi-asset investing; a look inside the Scottish Widows Managed Growth Funds with Mithesh Varsani, Head of Investment Solutions 15:56

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Multi-asset investing continues to sit at the heart of effective portfolio construction, helping advisers deliver diversification, risk alignment and consistent outcomes for their clients. But how can advisers be confident that the multi-asset solutions they choose really deliver long-term value? In this latest episode of IFA Talk, Matt Williams an…

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TEI Podcast #7: How advisers should be preparing for IHT and pension reforms with Praetura Investments’ Jon Prescott 13:37

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In this month’s special TEI (Tax-Efficient Investment) special edition of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny dive into a topic which is front of mind for many advisers right now, and that is changes to Inheritance Tax, pension and business relief, and what they might mean for long-term planning. To do this, Jon Prescott, Partner at Praetura Investments, join…

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The Real Power of Pricing with Ajit Ghuman, co-founder of Monetizely 27:30

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“Pricing is product marketing’s most measurable lever.” In this episode, we chat with Ajit Ghuman, co-founder of Monetizely and author of Price to Scale, about how pricing and product marketing work together to shape business strategy and drive growth. Ajit walks through his journey from product management to marketing and eventually pricing, expla…

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137. It Might Not Be Hemorrhoids. Marisa share her rectal cancer journey - Re-release 53:16

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I remember when Katie Couric shared her journey after losing her husband to colon cancer. To raise awareness, she had a colonoscopy on live TV, showing that the procedure isn’t as daunting as it seems. Her courage inspired me during my own colonoscopy. Now, I'm excited to have Marisa Peters, a Broadway vocalist and rectal cancer survivor, as our gu…

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Podcast #144: Emotional Intelligence and adviser success: Practical tips from a former adviser, with James Woodfall 17:35

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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Sue are exploring a skill that every great financial adviser needs, but that doesn’t often get talked about enough: emotional intelligence. Often labelled a ‘soft skill’, emotional intelligence (EI) is anything but soft when it comes to its impact on adviser success. It can be the difference between bein…

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Maxine Anderson on Transforming Training through Text-Based Solutions 36:49

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“What if the right knowledge reached people exactly when they needed it?” In this episode, Maxine Anderson, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Arist, discusses how her team is redefining corporate learning through AI-driven, push-based training. What started as a text-based experiment at Stanford and Harvard has evolved into an enterprise solu…

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136. What I Learned in September... I Am Cancer Free! 14:10

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I've been avoiding my "final" surveillance oncology appointment. Why was I avoiding it? I wish I had a good answer for you. I was a little scared; I'd felt a weird lump in one of my breasts and experienced some pain in the other breast. As I drove to my appointment with my husband, a Bible verse from James came to mind. Count it ALL joy when facing…

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Podcast #143: How advisers can help clients avoid a retirement income shortfall with Gill Millen, Managing Director at Bowmore Financial Planning 20:44

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This week on IFA Talk, Matt Williams and Jenny Hunter are joined by Gill Millen, Managing Director at Bowmore Financial Planning, to dig into one of the most pressing issues facing advisers and their clients today: people simply aren’t saving enough for retirement. Bowmore’s latest analysis reveals that many clients, even those in their 40s and 50s…

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Making EDI “Boring” (and Why That’s a Good Thing) 53:18

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NI&P Podcast #17: Are advisers missing the trick when it comes to Insurance & Protection? With The Exeter’s Jamie Page 19:34

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The latest New Insurance & Protection special edition of IFA Talk shines a light on an issue that impacts millions of households across the UK – protection. In this episode, hosts Sue Whitbread and Meg Bratley are joined by The Exeter’s Head of Protection Distribution, Jamie Page. Jamie explains why certain groups continue to be left behind when it…

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The Future of Product Management Summit: AI, Alignment & Impact 32:05

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“How do we turn inspiration into real-world impact?” In this episode, we are joined by Pragmatic Community leader Eddie Gordon to preview the upcoming Future of Product Management Summit—a free virtual event happening October 16 from 12–5 PM ET. Together, they explore the hottest topics shaping today’s product landscape, from the implementation gap…

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135. Would You Please Calm Down! (Part 2) 33:40

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You know, if I had a dollar for every time someone told me to calm down, I'd have a cozy little retirement fund by now! In today's episode, Dr. Brian shared some insightful wisdom about how we all need ways to soothe our nervous systems. He mentioned that our nervous system has its own "muscle memory," and with a bit of practice, we can really enha…

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Podcast #142: Are pension transfer woes really over? A conversation with Anthony Rafferty, CEO of Origo 17:57

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This week on IFA Talk, we’re getting into one of the biggest talking points in pensions – transfers. For years, they’ve been a bit of a nightmare. Slow processes, endless paperwork, frustrated clients… we’ve all heard the stories. But are those days finally behind us, or is there still work to be done? Sue Whitbread, Editor here at IFA Magazine, an…

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Navigating the Shift from Project Management to Product Management 39:05

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“Shifting from project thinking to product thinking is about creating long-term value, not just checking off deliverables.” In this episode, we are joined by Thomas Hartmann, co-founder of the Product Masterclass and co-author of From Project to Product, to explore a problem plaguing most organizations: the transition from a project-centric model t…

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134. Do We Have Power Over Our Bodies AND Emotions? (Part 1) 36:05

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When I watch too much news, it feels like I lose control over my emotions. I often feel guilty if I don't fully understand all the disasters happening around the world. In today's podcast, our guest, Dr. Brian, explains that staying too connected to the news, disasters, and toxic situations keeps us in a heightened emotional state. When we remain i…

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Podcast #141: What do advisers and paraplanners want and need from retirement planning? With Morningstar Wealth's Steve Coleman and Steve Owen 21:49

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Retirement income planning has always been front and centre for advisers and paraplanners – and it’s evolving fast. In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Sue are joined by not one but two expert guests from Morningstar Wealth:  Steve Coleman, Head of Product, and Steve Owen, Head of Proposition. Together, they explore what advisers and parap…

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M&PI Podcast #19: Supporting clients with complex mortgage needs, with Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries’ Laura Sneddon 15:01

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Now live: The latest Mortgage & Property Investment special edition of IFA Talk explores how advisers can best support clients in complex or evolving circumstances. In this episode, Jenny Hunter and Meg Bratley are joined by Laura Sneddon, Head of Mortgage Sales and Distribution at Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries. With over 20 years’ experience…

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How AI Can Help PMs Make Better Decisions with Jordan Nolf 32:57

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“How do you turn overwhelming data into clear, actionable product decisions?” In this episode, we speak with Jordan Nolff, VP of Growth at Productboard, about the evolving role of AI and customer insights in modern product management. With a background that spans consulting, leading product growth at SurveyMonkey, and now scaling Productboard, Jord…

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133. Exploring Brain Fog: Is It Parasites? 1:03:53

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After eyeing the Mrs. Rogershood parasite kit on my bathroom counter for a year, I finally took the plunge to try it out! I've battled brain fog, afternoon fatigue, and pesky sugar cravings for much of my adult life, and I was eager for relief. Fast forward three months after my cleanse: I'm thrilled to share that my brain fog has vanished! I now e…

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Podcast #140: Cutting through the chaos to streamline advice tech, with Pilot Financial Systems' Nicholas Ryan and David Mills 18:41

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If you’ve ever felt like the tech in your advice business is more of a hindrance than a help, you’re not alone. Multiple systems that don’t talk to each other, endless rekeying, and the same tasks repeated in five different places, it’s a frustration most advisers know all too well. In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Jenny Hunter and Sue Whitbread…

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Innovating for Every Body with Tobie Hatfield of NIKE 1:13:25

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“If you have a body, you are an athlete.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Tobie Hatfield, Senior Director of Athlete* Innovation at Nike, about the philosophy and practice of building inclusive, high-performance products. From his early days as a pole vaulter and coach to more than 35 years of innovation at Nike, Tobie shares ho…

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132. Bras and Cancer, is there a link? (Part 2) 35:45

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So, our government has removed lead from children's clothing. Even low levels of lead can harm brain development, especially in children, potentially causing irreversible damage. Higher levels can also affect the kidneys and nervous system in both children and adults. Our government has NOT REMOVED LEAD from adult clothing. In today's episode, we d…

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Podcast #139: Helping advisers build successful partnerships with MPS providers, with L&G’s Francis Chua 19:23

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In this week’s IFA Talk podcast, we’re exploring model portfolio services (MPS), asking what really makes for a successful partnership between an MPS provider and an advice business. It’s a subject that remains front of mind for many advisers and wealth managers, especially as the MPS market evolves and client expectations continue to grow. To lear…

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TEI Podcast #6: Navigating tax-efficient planning in an era of rising taxes with Diana French from Triple Point 15:07

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In this month’s special TEI (Tax-Efficient Investment) special edition of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny dive into the topic of tax-efficient planning during a time of rising taxes. With taxes on the rise, new rules bringing pensions into the inheritance tax net, and clients increasingly looking to advisers for clarity, the landscape has never been more …

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131. Toxic Workouts: Are You Exercising in Plastic Clothing? (Part 1) 31:53

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I spent most of my 30s doing hot yoga in the cutest outfits I could afford. In the last year, I realized that the cute, stretchy, and shiny clothes I wore were made from plastic. Your skin is your largest organ, and it ABSORBS everything you put on it. The more stretchy the fabric, the more plastic was used to make it. Your body knows how to detox.…

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Podcast #138: Rethinking PII with Lee Robertson on BareRock’s mission to reward quality advice 17:53

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Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) might not be the most glamorous of topics but it’s a crucial one for every financial advice firm. In this episode of  IFA Talk, we’re taking a fresh look at it with someone who knows the advice profession inside out. Our guest is Lee Robertson, now Non-Executive Director and Head of Strategic Partnerships at B…

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NI&P Podcast #16: Providing understandable and valued protection advice, with LifeSearch’s Debbie Kennedy & Homeowners Alliance’s Paula Higgins 20:04

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In this month’s special New Insurance & Protection episode of IFA Talk, we shine a light on client protection, something which concerns all of us in the industry. Joining us to discuss this are LifeSearch’s CEO Debbie Kennedy, and Homeowners Alliance’s CEO and Founder Paula Higgins. The two have worked together recently on some fascinating research…

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Building Human-Centered Video Conferencing with Norma Løvhaugen 30:52

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“How do you keep human connection at the center of hybrid collaboration?” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Norma Løvhaugen, VP of Strategy and Initiatives at Neat, to explore the future of video conferencing and the product strategies shaping it. With more than 20 years in the industry, including leadership roles at Cisco, Nor…

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Podcast #137: The Real AI Opportunity? Better workplace culture! With Jenny Segal and Annabel Gillard 21:35

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This week on IFA Talk, we’re flipping the script on one of the biggest topics in financial services – AI. But rather than talking about how it can help you churn through work faster, we’re asking something a bit deeper: what if the real power of AI is actually about creating better workplaces? Joining us for this thought-provoking episode are two b…

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Building Bold Products with Luke Des Cotes of Metalab 34:59

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“Innovation thrives where creativity meets execution.” In this episode, we sit down with Luke Des Cotes, leader of Metalab—the renowned product agency behind work for organizations like Uber and Midjourney. Luke shares how his creative roots shaped his entrepreneurial approach, and how Metalab turns bold ideas into market-ready products by blending…

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Podcast #136: Succession planning for business owners under the new IHT rules, with Bishop Fleming's Peter Ball 19:52

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In this week's episode of IFA Talk, we dive into the world of taxes, following changes to IHT rules. Recent changes and potential further tightening of the IHT rules mean that some families could face a shockingly high combined tax burden on a business owner’s estate. When you factor in Corporation Tax, Dividend Tax and IHT, in some cases the overa…

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Why Agile Falls Short and How to Get It Right with Jenny Martin 42:40

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“Agile isn’t about following the rules. It’s about delivering real value together.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Jenny Martin, seasoned facilitator, coach, and creator of the OOPSI framework. While Agile has transformed software development over the past two decades, many organizations struggle to scale it effectively or to s…

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130. I sleep like S#*T! Can Grounding Help? 1:02:40

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My sleep habits started to change in my 40s. Then came my 50s, and my sleep got even worse. What changed in my life? Hormones, stress levels, menopause, and, oh yes, cancer.:( However, I recorded a podcast with Dr. Henry Ealy, and the direction of our conversation surprised me. He started discussing the importance of connecting with the Earth on a …

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Podcast #135: Making the most of your first client meeting with Melissa Kidd, Director, Speaker and Soft Skills Specialist 17:14

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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most important and often overlooked parts of the advice process: the first client meeting. Joining Jenny and Sue for the chat is the fantastic Melissa Kidd, Director, Speaker and Soft Skills expert, who’s on a mission to help advisers make the most of that all-important fir…

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Smarter SaaS Pricing Strategies with Pricing Specialist Marcos Rivera 36:57

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“If you don’t own your pricing strategy, you’re leaving money – and customers – on the table.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Marcos Rivera, founder of Pricing IO and author of Street Pricing, to unpack one of the most overlooked opportunities in SaaS: building a pricing strategy that matches the value your product delivers.…

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129. What I learned in July 13:25

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I learned that I want to take you with me to Montana! I'm headed to Montana in October with some of my favorite health experts, and I'd love for you to join us! What if you could escape to Montana this fall—and return home rested, reconnected, and revived? October 9–12, 2025, you're invited to The Meadows on Rock Creek. Join us at the Women's Welln…

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Podcast #134: The paraplanner’s path to leadership, with Stuart Coombe, Partner and Rural Specialist at Old Mill 18:36

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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re taking a look at the journey from paraplanning to partnership – and who better to talk us through it than Stuart Coombe, Partner and Rural Specialist at Old Mill. Stuart joined the firm back in 2008 as a paraplanner, fresh from a dairy farming upbringing in East Devon. Since then, he’s not only become a Cha…

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NI&P Podcast #15: Heroes in the middle - How advisers are powering better protection advice, with L&G’s Mike Pritchard 16:15

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In this week’s special New Insurance and Protection edition of the IFA Talk podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on the vital role financial advisers play in delivering better protection outcomes for clients, and how providers like Legal & General are working to support them every step of the way. Hosted by Sue Whitbread and Meg Bratley, this episode…

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Getting Started with AI Agents with Dan Corbin 39:31

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“AI agents aren’t replacing humans—they’re freeing us to do more human work.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Dan Corbin, longtime Pragmatic instructor and AI course creator, to demystify one of the fastest-emerging technologies in product management: AI agents. Dan explains what makes agents different from other tools like C…

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128. Do Negative Thoughts Cause Disease? Your body and mind are always communicating. (Part-2) 33:51

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Sometimes, after a bad night of sleep, I look in the mirror and say, "Oh girl, you look so tired." Before I know it, I start to "act" tired. This means I slump my shoulders, shuffle my feet when I walk, and let the fatigue take over. Worst of all, I start believing the story that says, "Oh girl, you're so tired. How will you get through the day?" T…

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Podcast #133: Tariffs, interest rates and gold - what's next for markets? With Capital.com’s Daniela Sabin Hathorn 20:27

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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re tackling some of the big themes dominating market conversations in 2025, notably tariffs, interest rates, and the soaring price of gold. With geopolitical tensions running high and Trump’s tariffs creating waves across global markets, we ask what it all means for advisers and their clients. To help make sen…

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M&PI Podcast #18: How mortgage tech is transforming the lending journey, with Finova’s Rowan Clayton 18:24

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July’s special Mortgage and Property Investment edition of the IFA Talk podcast is now live. And it's one not to miss if you're a financial adviser or mortgage broker. This month, Sue and Matt are diving into the world of mortgage technology, exploring how innovation is reshaping the way brokers, lenders and clients interact throughout the borrowin…

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Solving the Value Mystery with Mike Wilkinson 38:39

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“Value isn’t what you do. It’s what the customer gets.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Mike Wilkinson, Value Sales Expert and Director at Axia Value Solutions, about what it really means to understand and communicate value in sales and why it’s essential for product managers, marketers, and sales teams to align around a custome…

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127. How Can I Improve My Gut Health? (Part-1) 39:15

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In 2019, I became very ill. I experienced severe reflux, which made my voice raspy and left me with a constant sore throat. At times, I would wake up at night gasping for breath, and it would take several minutes to regain control of my breathing. I went from doctor to doctor... what was happening to me? Finally, someone diagnosed me with GERD (gas…

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Podcast #132: What's next for VCTs after the sunset clause extension, with Chris Lewis, Chair of the Venture Capital Trust Association 16:46

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In this episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny discuss all things VCTs, following the extension of the sunset clause. Joining them to share his expert insights is Chris Lewis, Chair of the Venture Capital Trust Association. Chris reveals his thoughts on what’s likely to shape the VCT agenda, as well as providing some real-world examples of companies t…

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Defining and Delivering Radical Value with Mark Boundy 47:02

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“Value only exists in the customer’s mind.” In this episode we speak with Mark Boundy, founder of Boundy Consulting and author of Radical Value, about the single most important, but often misunderstood, concept in business: perceived customer value. Mark lays out a compelling argument that businesses must deliver outcomes customers care about and t…

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126. Toxic Relationships: The Hidden Dangers to Your Health 56:56

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On July 4th, my precious friend, Dr. Gregg Jantz, died in a tragic accident. I'm still in a state of shock as I write this email to you. If there has been anyone in my life who has done more good for the world, I can't imagine who that would be. Dr. J was a mental health WARRIOR and assisted thousands of people with eating disorders, addictions, an…