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Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsA Crisis of Imagination: Dr Mike Joy on Rethinking Water, Growth, and What MattersIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mike Joy, one of New Zealand’s most respected and outspoken freshwater ecologists. A former dairy farm worker turned academic, Mike’s journey into environmental science was driven by what he witnessed firsthand—degrading waterways and the ecological cost of intensive agriculture. He went on to earn a PhD in ecology and freshwater biology and has since become a leading voice on the health of our rivers and lakes.
I speak with Mike about the state of Aotearoa’s freshwater systems and what they reveal about the way we live. We d...2025-07-2335 min
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsLet Nature Lead: Dr Hugh Wilson on Restoring Hinewai ReserveIn this episode of Nature Conversations, I sit down in person with renowned botanist Dr Hugh Wilson, the driving force behind Hinewai Reserve, a groundbreaking native forest regeneration project in New Zealand. For over 40 years, Hugh has championed a philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing nature to do the heavy lifting in ecological restoration. In our conversation, Hugh shares candid insights into the challenges, successes, and surprises of restoring 1600 hectares of former farmland. From battling bureaucracy to witnessing the return of rare species, Hugh’s story is one of perseverance, inspiration, and a deep trust in nature’s ability to heal...2025-07-2331 min
Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio DramasYours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Forbes Matter, Part Five and the Widow is Willing (EP0985)Release Date: June 28, 2013Johnny knows all except why Sheldon Forbes through his life away on a woman who didn’t want him.Original Air Date: December 30, 1955The first heir is dead as an insurance investigator cuts through lies to find the truth about the existence of alleged photos of a murder.Original Air Date: 1958 or 59Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 837152025-07-1830 minGreat Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio DramasYours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Forbes Matter, Part Five and the Widow is Willing (EP0985)Release Date: June 28, 2013Johnny knows all except why Sheldon Forbes through his life away on a woman who didn’t want him.Original Air Date: December 30, 1955The first heir is dead as an insurance investigator cuts through lies to find the truth about the existence of alleged photos of a murder.Original Air Date: 1958 or 59Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 837152025-07-1830 min
World Footy PodcastsWorld Footy Team - Early July 2025 #2 - Phil ForbesIn this Episode of World Footy Team Troy, Greg, and Adam are joined by Phil Forbes. The team podcast will provide you with an update and discuss the latest results and news from around the world.2025-07-1140 min
Nyereséges Vállalkozás Podcast36. A Forbes működése belülről: sztorik, számok, stratégia │ Galambos MártonA Forbes üzleti magazint vállalkozóként szinte mindannyian ismerjük és valamennyire követjük. Én már akkor lelkes olvasója voltam, amikor a saját vállalkozásom még gondolatban sem fogant meg. Mindig vártam az izgalmasabbnál izgalmasabb Forbes történeteket amikből sok inspirációt nyertem.A Nyereséges Vállalkozás Podcast 36. epizódjában az a megtiszteltetés ért, hogy a Forbes vezérigazgatóját, Galambos Mártont láthattam vendégül egy beszélgetés erejéig.Márton az indulás óta oszlopos tagja a magyar Forb...2025-05-0148 min
Humans of StaffingMeritus Capital’s Adam Forbes on Funding Your Staffing Agency Without Personal GuaranteesThe precarious balance in staffing can shift in an instant — a single unexpected order for 100 workers by tomorrow morning could spell either tremendous opportunity or financial disaster. In this eye-opening episode of Humans of Staffing, Sammy and TJ dive deep with Adam Forbes, SVP of Strategic Partnerships at Meritus Capital, who reveals the financial machinery that powers successful staffing agencies.
From his dramatic origin story of walking into a dark office to find his employer shutting down with 400 workers in the field, to building his own agency from those ashes, Adam shares how accounts receivable factoring transformed his...2025-04-241h 13
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsFire, Flora, and Flammability - A Conversation with Associate Professor Tim CurranIn this episode of Nature Conversations, I speak with Associate Professor Tim Curran, a plant ecologist specialising in plant flammability and extreme disturbance events like fire, drought, and cyclones. Tim discusses his work on measuring plant flammability and how plant traits influence fire behaviour, with a focus on identifying low-flammability species to create green firebreaks. These firebreaks not only help reduce wildfire spread but also support biodiversity restoration and ecosystem services. Tim highlights the historical shift in New Zealand's ecology, where fire was once less influential but is now exacerbated by climate change. As wildfires become more frequent, Tim...2025-02-2754 min
The Growth GameNew to Meritus, Not to Staffing: Adam Forbes on Strategic PartnershipsIn this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Paul welcomes Adam Forbes, the newly appointed Senior VP of Partnerships at Meritus Capital. With over 20 years of experience in staffing and insurance, Adam shares his journey from launching his own staffing business to becoming a key player in helping agencies secure the funding they need to grow. Join the conversation as Adam shares how an unexpected career shift led him to the staffing industry, the moment he realized payroll funding was the key to survival, and why he’s dedicated to helping agencies build stability and long-term success.2025-02-1236 min
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsRestoring Waingake: Transforming Plantation Clearfells into Thriving Native Forests - A Conversation with Amy EnglandIn this episode I’m speaking with Amy England who is the Regional Biodiversity Transformation Manager at the Gisborne District Council. Amy has had a career centered on conservation and has been central to the planning and delivery of the Waingake Transformation Programme. Amy is the perfect person to tell us all about this nationally significant restoration project.
Note: I have advised on this project as a professional ecologist.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
Links to Amy's work and the Waingake Transformation Programme:
Transformation Programme website - https://www...2025-01-2931 min
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsWalking the Length of New Zealand Counting Every Bird – A Conversation with Dr Colin MiskellyDr Colin Miskelly has been keen on natural history all of his life and has progressed through a long career with the NZ Department of Conservation. He is currently the Curator of Vertebrates at The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Colin joined me on the podcast to discuss his big adventure - walking the length of New Zealand and counting all the birds he saw or heard from the trail, both day and night!
I hope you enjoy this episode!
Relevant links from the episode:
Te Araroa Bird Blogs
eBird
B...2025-01-1934 min
What's New in Adapted Physical EducationEngaging Parents in Adapted Physical Education: Insights from Dr. Adam ForbesWelcome back to another exciting episode of What's New in Adapted Physical Education (APE) where we sat down with Dr. Adam Forbes, a new faculty member at Norfolk State University, to discuss his insights and research on parental perceptions of APE and the critical role parents play in enhancing these services. In these conversations, Dr. Forbes emphasized that parental involvement is key to the success of APE programs and highlights the need for clear communication between APE teachers and parents. In addition, Dr. Forbes explains that “parents need to see the value in APE, but that starts with us showing th...2025-01-0743 min
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsSkyline Tier: Tasmania’s Largest Restoration Project Reviving 2,000ha of Native Forest – A Conversation with Todd DudleyIn this episode I am joined by Todd Dudley. Todd is the President of the North East Bioregional Network in Tasmania and he has been working as a Bush Regenerator in Australia for 40 years. Todd was a key initiator of the Skyline Tier Restoration Project, which is successfully applying Assisted Natural Regeneration techniques to restore native forest across 2000 ha of radiata pine clear fells in north-eastern Tasmania. Todd was very generous giving his time to speak on the Nature Conversations podcast and who better to discuss landscape-scale restoration in Tasmania with than Todd?!
I hope you enjoy t...2024-12-1723 min
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsWeeds and Weed Ecology in New Zealand - A Conversation with Dr Kate McAlpineIn this episode I am joined by Dr Kate McAlpine. Kate is a leading Weed Ecologist and is a Science Advisor at the New Zealand Department of Conservation. She has researched weeds and weed ecology comprehensively across New Zealand.
Her publications span the impacts and dispersal of weeds, native seedling recruitment in the presence of weeds and mammals, and native plant succession in woody weed stands. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Links to Kate’s work mentioned in the podcast:
Native regeneration in woody weed stands - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344324539_Und...2024-10-0336 min
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsWhat is Environmental DNA (eDNA) and How Can it Help? - A Conversation with Dr Shaun WilkinsonIn this episode I am joined by Dr Shaun Wilkinson. Shaun is a leading expert in eDNA monitoring and the CEO and founder of the DNA sequencing lab, Wilderlab. Shaun explains many aspects of eDNA monitoring and tells me about some exciting applications of this emerging monitoring technique. I hope you enjoy this episode.
You can learn more about Wilderlab via their website: https://www.wilderlab.co.nz
About the podcast:
Hi! I’m Dr Adam Forbes. I am an Ecologist who specialises in the restoration of forest ecosystems. The Nature Conv...2024-09-1027 min
The Two Piers PodcastThe Search for Greener Grass - with Yael Iffergan and Adam ForbesIn this enlightening episode, host Erica D'Eramo engages in a captivating conversation with guests Yael Iffergan and Adam Forbes about the multifaceted journey of career changes. They explore the common bias of assuming new opportunities are always better, the pitfalls of the "grass is greener" mentality, and the importance of setting realistic goals for workplace satisfaction. Yael shares her personal experiences, while Adam draws from his extensive interviews with individuals navigating career pivots.Listeners will gain insights on prioritizing personal values in career decisions, addressing familiarity bias, and exploring personal goals for career growth. The discussion delves...2024-07-041h 02
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsForest Landscape Restoration and Assisted Natural Regeneration - A Conversation with Emeritus Prof. Robin ChazdonIn this episode I was fortunate to have Emeritus Professor Robin Chazdon join me for a discussion about her work in Forest Landscape Restoration and Assisted Natural Regeneration. It is very interesting to contemplate applications of Robin's expertise in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Links mentioned in episode:
Forestation International: https://forestorationinternational.org/
World Resources Institute: https://www.wri.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search-google-grants&utm_campaign=climate-change-ngo&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImui7ofzFhgMVWlORBR0U3wIeEAAYASAAEgIGpPD_BwE
Assisted Natural Regeneration Alliance: https://www.anralliance.org/
About the pod...2024-06-0630 min
Kinda PlannedHow to escape your corporate job with Adam ForbesAdam Forbes is a podcast host and author of the soon to release book Corporate Escapology.After a long and mostly fullfilling career in the corporate world Adam started to realise that his career was nolonger serving him in the way it once had.So when he was made redundant from a role he was in it became the catalist for him to reinvent himself and his career.The book looks at the 5 stages someone goes through to escape their corporate career successfully.DetachAuditExploreExitSustainBe sure to follow along with...2024-06-0250 min
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsOceanic Manta Ray in Aotearoa - Lydia Green and Manta Watch New ZealandIn this episode Lydia Green, the Founder and Project Director of the Manta Watch New Zealand Charitable Trust, joins me to discuss her work with the Oceanic Manta Ray in the waters of Aotearoa and across the South Pacific Ocean.
Links mentioned during the podcast:
Sightings Map - https://mantawatchnz.org/sightings-map/
Data Collection Guide - https://mantawatchnz.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Data-collection-guide-FINAL.pdf
Best Practice Guide - https://mantawatchnz.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Best-practice-guide-for-Manta-Ray-Encounters-FINAL-poster.pdf
About the podcast:
Hi! I’m Dr Adam Forbes. I am a...2024-05-1629 min
Nature Conversations: Dr. Adam Forbes Interviews the ExpertsLong-term Restoration and Tree Growing – A Conversation with Prof. Karen HollIn this episode I speak with Professor Karen Holl about her experiences with long-term forest restoration research, global tree planting campaigns, how restoration fits with addressing global climate and biodiversity crises, and some of her fieldwork activities. Hope you enjoy the episode.
About the podcast:
Hi! I’m Dr Adam Forbes. I am an Ecologist who specialises in the restoration of forest ecosystems. The Nature Conversations Podcast isn’t about me, however, the purpose of the podcast is to capture knowledge and insights from remarkable people and profile important issues for ecology and natur...2024-04-2630 min
The Cut Flower PodcastCorporate Escapology: Navigating the Journey to Freedom with Adam ForbesText Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.Hello, wonderful listeners! I'm thrilled to introduce our guest for today's episode of The Cutflower Podcast: the incredible Adam Forbes. Adam shares his captivating journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurial freedom. Let's dive in and discover the twists and turns of Adam's remarkable transformation!Summary:In this episode, Adam Forbes takes us on a compelling voyage through his corporate odyssey and his bold leap into the realm of entrepreneurship. With over two decades spent in the corporate trenches, Adam unveils his...2024-04-1247 min
The Culturedge PodcastS1 E8 [Adam Forbes] Is Now the Time to Leave Your Corporate Career and Launch a Startup?Adam Forbes joins us this week (from near London, UK).
Adam is a Program Director at Startupbootcamp, where he helps early-stage startups find product-market fit, secure funding, and launch successful go-to-market strategies.
Adam is also the author of the book Corporate Escapology (to be released later this year) and host of the podcast of the same name.
After 20 years in the corporate world, specifically in the energy industry, Adam has re-invented himself as a business founder and a coach, working at the intersection of startups and corporate innovation.
Join us as...2024-02-2930 min
Receivables Podcast | Discussions About Debt CollectionReceivables Roundtable Ep. 158 - Ed Forbes with Stirling Capital LLC: New breed of specialty financeTune in for a special episode as Receivables Roundtable Founder, Adam Parks talks with Ed Forbes, CEO at Stirling Capital LLC about his focus in 2024, patient investing, recoveries in the #fintechfinance and #onlinelending space, boutique problem-solving, and a new breed of #specialtyfinance. Stay current with industry news by liking and subscribing to Receivables Info on Social Media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ReceivablesInfo/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/receivables-info/Have an idea for an episode or want to appear on a Receivables Roundtable video? Email us at contact@receivablesinfo.com2024-01-3016 minWorld Footy PodcastsPhil Forbes from AFL PolandEpisode 18 brings us to Poland where we are joined by President, Phil Forbes. Phil has passion, ideas and determination to continue to grow and develop Aussie Rules in Poland. A great listen and a lot of advice/ ideas that are great nuggets too. Hosted by Adam Gomolinski2023-12-2253 min
Deep Takes Not FakesFintech Trends with Jeff Kauflin of ForbesDuring this episode, Jeff Kauflin, journalist at Forbes, joins us to share his perspective on the areas he covers. Tuning in, you’ll hear Jeff define the basic concepts of bitcoin and ethereum, along with his predictions on how each will continue to evolve. We explore how Jeff chooses which companies to highlight and some of the metrics he uses to predict their future growth. This episode also discusses the influence and potential threat of AI to fintech and journalism, and what may happen to NFTs in the future. Listeners will also hear Jeff’s perspective on how AI coul...2023-11-3027 min
Forbes Život je bohatýBohatí lidé si často nechtějí koupit použitý nábytek z principu, říká Adam Karásek z NanovoAdam Karásek už jedenáct let křísí zapomenutou krásu a dává ji nový lesk. Československý nábytek ze sedmdesátých a osmdesátých let se pod jeho značkou Nanovo vrací do českých obýváků a dělá radost hlavně vnukům těch, kdo si jej původně zakoupili. O jaký nábytek je největší zájem? Může tohle být i dobrá investice? A co dalšího Adam Karásek chystá? Dozvíte se v podcastu!2023-10-1330 min
Corporate Escapology2: Meet Steve Cook: Board Chair & Ceramicist - Corporate Escapology the PodcastSteve Cook spent 25 years working for just one company is a variety of roles - moving from a technical entry into innovation and deeply commercial roles in bp's technology and alternative energy organisations.But when his time was up (his words) he came to realise that he wanted to turn his hobby as a potter into a major component of his life after corporate - fifty percent of his time. Leaving 50% to use his corporate skills, experience and knowhow in the cleantech startup ecosystem to chair boards and advise cleantech businesses and investment funds. 2023-09-2336 min
Corporate Escapology1: Introducing Corporate Escapology the PodcastHi there, welcome to Corporate Escapology the Podcast.I'm your host, Adam Forbes, author of Corporate Escapology a book to help people package up all their amazing corporate skills, experiences and knowledge and use them to build a more fulfilling, rewarding, purposeful and enjoyable life after corporate.Each episode I'll be talking to people who have left their corporate jobs to do something different - often many things. We'll hear their journey - the practical and emotional side of leaving something behind - as well as what they're doing now.I hope it w...2023-09-1509 min
Rubberband - Talent Acquisition 🇦🇺Recruitment Chinwag with Adam ForbesIt's the first day of Spring! Happy Magpie season! I really enjoyed today's chinwag with Adam Forbes from Blake Oliver Consulting.It is always fun to chat to Recruiters who are fairly early into their career (1.5 years in Adam's case)As always, Adam has had an interesting Career journey. A plumbing apprentice, that moved into a Sales role due to a football injury, and now has become a successful consultant in the Insurance Industry.We have a great chat about the experience of becoming a Recruitment consultant and Adam's key learnings so far. "Be Pe...2023-09-0128 minThe Two Piers PodcastCorporate Escapologist - with Adam ForbesToday we're joined by guest Adam Forbes, the original Corporate Escapologist. He's here to talk to us about the possibilities beyond corporate and valuing the breadth of experience that corporate roles have given us. Adam spent 25 years working happily and successfully within the four walls of major corporates in marketing strategy, business development, and finance, ducking and weaving within energy retail, government, and consulting. Adam saw firsthand what happens when restructuring or other significant disruptions to the workforce result in individuals making the choice to leave or having that decision forced upon them, and observed how talented p...2023-07-201h 20