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Luxury Outdoor Living PodcastEp 083 Evolution of the Backyard Oasis with Eric HermanIn this episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast, hosts Mike and Trey Farley from Farley Pool Designs discuss the evolution of backyard pools and outdoor living spaces with return guest Eric Herman. They delve into the history and changing trends of the pool industry, from the classic kidney pool designs of the 1970s to modern vanishing edge and lazy river pools. The conversation covers iconic pool designs like the first vanishing edge pool by Thomas Church, the luxurious grotto pool at the Playboy Mansion, and the influence of materials and aesthetics on contemporary pool design. Also highlighted are...2025-05-061h 18
Kingdom Mothers | Empowered for Battle, Anointed for Victory#18 - Anchored in Christ (Embracing Your Divine Identity & Leading Your Family in Truth) Ft. Joy FarleyText us additional topics you'd like to hear on the podcast.Are you having a divine identity crisis?Before we can pour into our children and spouses, we must first be rooted in our own divine identity. In this episode of Kingdom Mothers, we dive deep into the power of knowing who we are in Christ and how this foundation shapes the way we lead our families.When we fully embrace our identity as daughters of the King, we can confidently speak life into our children...2025-02-2451 min
Sabbatical StoriesLessons from 11 Career Breaks and Sabbaticals: Insights with Lyndall FarleyIn this inspiring episode of Sabbatical Stories, we’re joined by Lyndall Farley, a global expert in sabbaticals and the founder of Beyond a Break. With a passion for helping individuals and organisations embrace career breaks, Lyndall shares her remarkable journey from a thriving consulting career in a BIG4 firm to becoming a sabbatical coach.Lyndall opens up about her eleven sabbaticals, including her life-changing experience in Antarctica, which became a pivotal moment in redefining her career and personal priorities. Together, we explore:The myth of overnight success and why experimentation and failure are part of fi...2025-02-0634 min
Curious Leadership with Dominic MonkhouseE325 | How Competent Managers Enhance Workplace Efficiency with Farley ThomasSummaryFarley Thomas, the co-founder and CEO of Manageable joins today’s conversation and shares his revolutionary insights on empowering organisations through highly skilled management. Farley highlights the incredible impact of upskilled, confident, and competent managers on organisational success, and why traditional training methods often fall short, diving into the practical approaches his company adopts and drawing fascinating parallels between language learning and workplace skills training. Farley also unpacks the critical importance of practice and real-world application in management training, supported by eye-opening examples and personal experiences. From the harmful effects of untrained mana...2024-12-0354 min
Manageable ConversationsTaylan Turan, CEO, Retail Banking, HSBC Wealth & Personal BankingAre you fully present in every meeting?Taylan Turan, CEO of Retail Banking at HSBC Wealth & Personal Banking, explains how this habit helps him stay resilient and be respectful of others. In this episode, we also discuss:His style of leadershipJudging people not by their actions but rather their intentionsThe power of frameworks and framing problems before taking actionBeing intentional with curiosity and personal connectionsNavigating complexity by being confident and not complacentWhat we can learn from three tips he has for his daughterBased in London, Taylan is a member of th...2024-10-0824 min
Manageable ConversationsBrigitte West, Executive Director of Product at DrDoctorBrigitte West is Executive Director of Product at DrDoctor and Co-Founder of Health Tech Hive, a network of change-makers who are building technology solutions to the world’s biggest health challenges.In this episode, Brigitte talks about:✳ Her pivot to a coaching style of leadership✳ Giving honest feedback and holding oneself – not just others - to a high bar✳ A non-linear career based on a curious mindset✳ Her toolkit for staying resilient in the face of adversity✳ Being the only woman in the room at times; and✳ Her top three tips for leaders...2024-08-0525 min
Manageable ConversationsNatasha Frangos, Managing Partner at haysmacintyreNatasha Frangos is Managing Partner at haysmacintyre. She specialises in advising ambitious, scaling businesses operating in the UK and globally in the creative, media and technology industries.In this episode, Natasha talks about: ✳ What's kept her at the same firm for over two decades✳ Challenges faced by earlier-stage businesses and the importance of prioritisation✳ Ways in which her firm is integrating AI and other technologies✳ How she manages the demands of the role and what's non-negotiable in her life✳ The value of open communication and addressing difficult conversations in the moment✳ What...2024-06-2615 min
Manageable ConversationsIan Constance, CEO of the Advanced Propulsion Centre UKAre you comfortable challenging others and being challenged in return? Ian Constance, CEO of Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, talks about this motto of his and why it's easy to say and hard to implement.In this episode, Ian talks about:✳ Getting the best from people by not telling them what to do ✳ Insights from working around the world, including China✳ Adapting from a global career at Ford to leading a small not-for-profit organisation✳ The importance of discipline in coping with the pressure of the role✳ Wh...2024-05-2023 min
ESOA PodcastESOA Podcast 072 Thomas Schubert Chicago SpecialWelcome back guys,
here on ESOA Podcast.
Unfortunately, once again my guest for this episode cancelled just before the end.
This immediately inspired me to record a musical special for you.
I decided on a Chicago House and Techno special.
Alongside Detroit, Chicago is clearly an important cornerstone. Without it, techno and house would not exist in their current form. Think about the impact that tracks like Move your Body or Acid Tracks still have today.
Frankie Knuckles began playing early electronic productions back in 1977 in the then newly opened, rather run-down but...2024-05-052h 27
Manageable ConversationsJames Hollow, Founder & CEO of FabricJames Hollow is the Founder and CEO of Fabric, a Strategic Design and Sustainability consultancy based in Japan.In this episode, James talks about: ✳ The power of vulnerability and not knowing everything✳ Healthy reflective practices in business✳ What being “inclusive by design” means as a leadership principle✳ The importance of making values tangible through behaviours✳ His experience leading businesses and people in Japan for decadesJames leads Fabric with a focus on entrepreneurship, regenerative business practices, and brand strategy. He has extensive experience working with global brands including Apple, Amazon, Unileve...2024-04-0817 min
City South Baptist ChurchThomas - Sceptic to BelieverMessage from Jim Kitson on March 31, 20242024-03-3100 min
No Bullshit AgileNBA04: Scrum: Warum es Zeit ist, ein anderes agiles Vorgehen zu erwägenIst Scrum wirklich Agile?
Über Feedback freue ich mich immer: nobsagile@gmail.com. Ihr erreicht mich auch auf Mastodon unter https://podcasts.social/@nobullshitagile.
Kommentare und Diskussion gerne hier: https://forum.no-bullshit-agile.de/d/6-nba04-scrum-warum-es-zeit-ist-ein-anderes-agiles-vorgehen-zu-erwaegen
Zusammenfassung
In Folge 4 von No Bullshit Agile wirft Thomas einen kritischen Blick auf Scrum und diskutiert, warum es sinnvoll sein könnte, andere agile Methoden in Betracht zu ziehen. Hier sind die Kernaussagen:
Scrum als Management-Tool: Thomas sieht Scrum eher als Werkzeug für das Management, das bei der Planung und Durchführung von Projekten hilf...2024-03-0113 min
Manageable ConversationsChia-Lin Simmons, CEO of LogicMarkChia-Lin Simmons is the CEO of LogicMark and an early leader in AI and IoT. In this episode, Chia-Lin talks about:What she means by her personal brand of ‘kindness leadership’Being a futurist as part of managing career transitionsThe value of code-switching and thinking like a startup and a large companyWhy vision fit is more important to her than culture fitMisunderstandings with AI and its human dimensionFinding time to focus on others and self-healAs a tech veteran with more than 25 years of experience founding and leading companies (and working at places like Google, Samsu...2024-02-1422 min
The Engineering Room with Dave FarleyAgile, Waterfall, TDD & MORE | Dave Thomas (Prag Dave) In The Engineering Room Ep. 18Dave Thomas joins Dave Farley in the "Engineering Room" to talk about agile vs waterfall, how software developers ought to look at software testing and gets deep into some of the interesting edges of programming, like algebraic effects, state and immutability and implementing monadic do blocks.Dave Thomas a.k.a. Prag Dave, is one of the authors of the influential software engineering book 'The Pragmatic Programmer'. He's also one of the original authors and signatories of the agile manifesto, an experienced speaker and a thought leader within the software community....2024-02-011h 23
Manageable ConversationsTony Jamous, CEO & Founder of OysterTony Jamous is the CEO and Founder of Osyter, the automated global employment platform that removes barriers to remote work and distributed hiring. Oyster is the second Unicorn that Tony has founded.In this episode, Tony talks about:What he means by sustainable leadership and what caused him to embrace itAchieving higher performance without taxing yourself and others as muchSetting the bar high and being ready to be disappointedWhen to use your heart rather than your brainHow he enables a fully remote organisation with people in 60+ countriesThe importance of connecting in person at a deeper level...2024-01-0818 min
CommonplaceWinter '23 Commonplace Catch-UpTo wrap up the year, Nathan reflects on the episodes released in the last 12 months, and takes phone calls from previous guests to learn about where they've been, and the road ahead. Special thanks to Elliott Stewart, Emma Allen, KD Jones, Josh Dyer, and Jake Farley.2023-12-2112 min
Manageable ConversationsKathrin Jesse, CEO of BBDO GermanyKathrin Jesse is CEO of BBDO Germany, one of the top ten creative agencies in Germany, working with clients such as Allianz, Porsche, Lidl, Meta, 1&1 and E.ON. In this episode, Kathrin talks about:Being a real person as a leader, and being a good fit for the timesHow parenting has strengthened her predictability, consistency and intentionalityWhy taking on the CEO role was a risk for her and the firmSticking to plans and yet being able to handle curve ballsThe power of being transparentSeeing the learning opportunity in every challengeKathrin joined BBDO in January 2023 f...2023-12-2018 min
Manageable ConversationsJennifer Nuckles, Chairperson & CEO at R-ZeroJennifer Nuckles is Chairperson & CEO at R-Zero, the biosafety technology company dedicated to making indoor spaces safer, healthier and more productive.In this episode, Jennifer talks about:Being kind rather than niceHow Chief Marketing Officers can become CEOsThe danger of vanity metricsBeing a role model for her daughtersPlaying to people's strengthsGetting out of your comfort zoneJennifer has over 25 years of experience leading and accelerating revenue growth and profitability for companies including high-growth, venture-backed and public companies. Prior to R-Zero, Jennifer was Executive Vice President and Group Business Leader at SoFi, and Chief Marketing Officer...2023-10-2320 min
Manageable ConversationsPetr Baron, CEO of tbiPetr Baron is CEO of tbi, the challenger bank that is one of the most profitable in Southeastern Europe. In this episode, Petr talks about:The importance of authenticitySeeing the teacher in everyoneAlgorithms and hacks that free him up to create valueProtecting ourselves from digital noiseSeeking out problem-solving partnersWays in which banks need to changePetr belongs to a new wave of entrepreneurial bankers leveraging deep knowledge of the financial ecosystem. In a career spanning over 20 years, he's held a variety of senior banking roles across Europe, culminating in leading tbi for the past seven years.2023-10-1721 min
Manageable ConversationsLuca Schnettler, CEO of QumataIn this episode of Manageable Conversations, Luca Schnettler, CEO of Qumata, the Insurtech scaleup, talks about:Bluntness as a sign of respect rather than rudenessOwning your truth if you want to lead rather than be ledHow an ecosystem of advisors helped him gain credibilityDedication to hard work as the route to successHow failure showed him the importance of focusIn his late teens, Luca moved from Germany to the UK to study and ended up leaving university without a degree at the age of 19. He did this to found Qumata based on the conviction that entrepreneurship was...2023-09-1918 min
Manageable ConversationsDominic Allon, CEO of PipedriveIn this episode of Manageable Conversations, Dominic Allon, CEO of Pipedrive, the global unicorn CRM, talks about:Ways he enables his teamWhy leadership requires solitudeHow to be the best version of yourself every dayEmbracing vulnerability and a coaching styleWhy culture change needs to be approached with humility Dominic has a long and successful track record of leading large, global organisations, and driving business transformation and growth. Prior to joining Pipedrive in 2021, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager for Intuit’s QuickBooks international business. Before that he spent 10 years at Google, including three years as the Man...2023-09-1024 min