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The McKay InterviewMI6: Intelligence, Leadership, and the Shape of Our Times - Sir Richard Dearlove, former Head of the British Secret Intelligence ServiceIn this wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation, Sir Richard Dearlove — former Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) — joins The McKay Interview to reflect on geopolitics, national security, technology, and leadership in today’s uncertain world.Now Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the University of London, and formerly Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, Sir Richard draws from decades of public service to offer a grounded perspective on the threats and challenges shaping our era.We cover:Reflections on his time in Geneva and the end of the Cold WarHow pa...2025-04-2830 min
The McKay InterviewUkraine, NATO, and the Shifting Sands of Strategy - Lt. Gen. (rtd.) Ben Hodges, former Commander of the United States Army in EuropeIn this third appearance on The McKay Interview, retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges returns with hard truths and strategic insight into the war in Ukraine and its global implications. Speaking from Frankfurt, the former Commander of U.S. Army Europe reflects on what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the 15 months since his last visit.We cover:The state of the battlefield in Ukraine: territory, logistics, morale, and momentumRussia’s failure to gain air superiority, and why that mattersDrones and modern warfare: how unmanned systems are rewriting battlefield tactics2025-04-2236 min
The McKay InterviewFrom Courtroom Battles to Creative Solutions: Understanding the Power of Mediation - Jeremy Lack, International dispute prevention, mediator and resolution lawyerIn this episode of The McKay Interview, Michael McKay sits down with Jeremy Lack, a Geneva-based independent lawyer and one of Switzerland’s leading experts in dispute resolution. Trained as a barrister in England and admitted to the bars of New York, Geneva, and England and Wales, Jeremy has built a unique international career at the intersection of law, neuroscience, and cross-cultural conflict resolution.Jeremy reveals how he pivoted from high-stakes intellectual property litigation to become a pioneer in mediation and appropriate dispute resolution (ADR). Drawing from over 400 mediations worldwide, he explains why classic adversarial legal systems ar...2025-03-3135 min
The McKay InterviewPioneering Medical Innovation: Inside Switzerland’s Genolier Innovation HubIn this episode of The McKay Interview, we discover the Genolier Innovation Hub, Switzerland’s groundbreaking medical and biotech innovation center. Located in the French-speaking canton of Vaud, the Hub is revolutionizing how medical advancements move from research labs to real-world patient care.Joining Michael are Antoine Hubert, Founder and Chairman of the Board, and Anna Gräbner, CEO of the Genolier Innovation Hub, who share insights into the Hub’s unique integration of healthcare, research, and industry collaboration.In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore:The difference between invention and innovation in medical scienceHow the H...2025-03-1929 min
The McKay InterviewTrade Wars, Global Shifts, and Small Business Survival – Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC)In this episode of The McKay Interview, Michael McKay speaks with Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of global trade and the economic forces shaping our world today.With a career dedicated to international commerce, sustainability, and economic development, Koch Hamilton provides expert insight into the growing challenges and opportunities for businesses, governments, and international organizations navigating today’s turbulent trade environment.In a candid conversation, McKay and Koch Hamilton explore:The impact of tariff wars and economic uncertainty on...2025-03-0329 min
Whiskey ChatsMy Achill Island Distillery Chat with Seán & Michael McKayJoin me for My Achill Island Distillery Chat with Seán & Michael McKay. I recently visited this picturesque island distillery in beautiful county Mayo, just off the west coast of Ireland, by bridge. Seán and Michael McKay are brothers. They are carrying on the legacy of their father who founded the distillery originally and they are genuinely doing their father's legacy a massive justice. They have an amazing operation at Achill Island Distillery. 2 x 5000ltr pot stills, fed by 7 fermenters, keep this a 7 day operating distillery. They have vast warehouses wi...2025-03-011h 10
The McKay InterviewSwitzerland’s Neutrality, Global Power Shifts, and Middle East Realities – Ambassador Jean Daniel Ruch, Former Swiss Ambassador to Serbia, Montenegro, Israel and TurkeyIn this episode, Jean Daniel Ruch, a recently retired Swiss ambassador, joined us on the 7th January 2025, for an insightful discussion on diplomacy, neutrality, and global geopolitics.With a distinguished career spanning multiple high-stakes postings—including Serbia and Montenegro, Israel, and Turkey—Ruch brings a wealth of firsthand experience from some of the world’s most complex regions. From his time advising on the Yugoslavia war crimes tribunal to serving as Switzerland’s special envoy for the Middle East, he shares unique perspectives on international conflict resolution and Switzerland’s evolving diplomatic stance.In a candid con...2025-02-2741 min
Unleashing Intuition SecretsThe 3 Amigos Are Back: Huge Reveals with Michael Jaco, David Nino Rodriguez, and Scott McKay
The 3 amigos are back at it again—Michael Jaco, David Nino Rodriguez, and Scott McKay return with jaw-dropping revelations that will leave you questioning everything. Together, these outspoken truth-seekers dive deep into the hidden agendas shaping our world, uncovering shocking details about corruption, conspiracies, and the battle for freedom.
In this explosive episode, the trio discusses their early involvement in the Q movement and how their backgrounds as former military, athletes, and patriots sharpened their instincts to see through the chaos. They reveal how recent resignations of high-profile figures are part of a larger military operation to di...2025-01-111h 02
Rattle & Pedal: B2B Marketing PodcastThe Tercera 30 Market Movers and Partners with Bill Magnuson, Co-Founder and CEO of Braze, and Michael Burton, Co-Founder and CEO of StitchWhat does a great software + services firm partnership even look like? Bill Magnuson of Braze and Michael Burton of Stitch show us, real-time.
The post The Tercera 30 Market Movers and Partners with Bill Magnuson, Co-Founder and CEO of Braze, and Michael Burton, Co-Founder and CEO of Stitch appeared first on Rattle and Pedal.2025-01-1040 minUnleashing Intuition SecretsWarrior Roundtable: Michael Jaco, Scott McKay, and Nino Rodriguez - The Deep State’s Last StandJoin Michael Jaco, Scott McKay, and Nino Rodriguez as they delve into an explosive discussion about the turbulent months ahead. From predictions of military strikes using advanced directed energy weapons to deep concerns about cartel violence, human trafficking, and the infiltration of the U.S. by foreign adversaries, this conversation is as gripping as it is alarming.
Michael Jaco, a renowned remote viewer, shares startling insights on potential unrest surrounding the presidential inauguration, speculating on unconventional paths to power, including national security crises that could reshape the nation's future. The trio discusses the shadowy influence of Mexican...2024-12-1853 min
The McKay InterviewAmbassador (rtd.) Charles C. Adams, Jr. Senior Partner, Director of Strategic Relationships Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Former US Ambassador to FinlandIn this McKay Interview I ask Charles Adams
To explain if he thought the bundling of President Joe Biden out of running for a second term was unseemly for a head of state
What he thought of Kamala Harris, as very few of us seem to know anything about her
Whether he thought the attempted assassination of Donald Trump was a piece of theatre or real.
Of course, we talked about many other things too!2024-11-0135 min
STR Like The Best by Michael Chang46. Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Learn How to Solve Seller Problems with Guest Michael McKayJOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode of 'STR Like The Best,' host Michael Chang interviews seasoned investor Michael McKay about advanced real estate negotiation strategies and the evolution from Airbnb to property flipping. They discuss McKay's focus on solving sellers' problems, his business model in Jacksonville, Florida, and the significance of knowing oneself in business. The conversation covers marketing strategies, short-term rental insights, unique renovations, and adapting to market changes. Key takeaways include understanding seller motivations, building a competent sales team, and le...2024-10-2649 min
Rock, Paper, Swords! - the Historical Action and Adventure PodcastMichael Jecks - Knights Templar, Medieval England and 1920's Shanghai!Michael Jecks is renowned for his historical mysteries. With a focus on medieval England, his extensive body of work includes multiple series, such as the immensely popular "Knights Templar Mysteries" and "Medieval West Country Mysteries." Jecks' novels, intricately woven against historical backdrops, delve into the lives of knights, nobles, and common folk, offering readers a compelling journey through the complexities of the past.
His newest book is ONE LAST DANCE BEFORE I DIE in which the detective protagonist is thrust into the dangerous underworld of arms-dealers, drugs and prostitutes in 1920s Shanghai.
Welcome to RPS, M...2024-09-131h 00
What the Helvetica?Ep 7: Exploring the Impact of AI on Digital Art with Christina McKayJoin host Mike Janda in an insightful conversation with digital artist Christina McKay as they delve into the world of vehicle wraps, creative processes, and the evolving role of generative AI in art. Christina, the founder of Curvaceous Wraps, discusses her journey, the challenges she faces, and how she integrates AI for inspiration while emphasizing the irreplaceability of the human touch in her work. The episode offers a mix of personal anecdotes, professional insights, and thoughtful reflections on the future of digital art, including moments of vulnerability as Christina shares her personal motivations and the experiences that drive her...2024-06-2058 min
The McKay InterviewProfessor Xavier Oberson, Professor of Swiss and International Tax Law, University of GenevaOur topic in this McKay Interview is Tax and Taxation.
We discuss the following points:
We go back to the very beginning and talk about the origins of Tax, and what Tax was used for
-The turbulent history of public consent to pay taxes
-The difference between Avoidance and Evasion; the politics of Taxation
-The Swiss way of Taxation
-Supra-national organizations like the OECD trying to muscle in on levying tax
-AI, robot and the future of Taxation.
2024-04-1732 min
Experts SpeakOvercoming Business Overwhelm w/ Key McKayKey McKay can help you escape the overwhelm that causes so much frustration in running a business. Key is a seasoned entrepreneur who helps you understand how to automate your business and systematize it. She can also help you with updating your Brand and Website if needed. But all of those come after she understands what you're trying to make happen. Listen to this engaging conversation and then reach out to see how Key McKay can help you overcome business overwhelm. Learn more about Kay at her website.
2024-01-2622 min
The Overcoming Adversity ShowEP 43: From Rock Bottom to Relationship Mastery w/Scot McKay | Michael & Scott
From Rock Bottom to Relationship Mastery w/Scott McKay | Michael & Scott
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Scot McKay, a remarkable Dating and Relationship Strategist who defied adversity to find love and success. Scot shares his incredible journey from hitting rock bottom to living a fulfilling life with the woman of his dreams. Discover how he overcame personal challenges, rebuilt his life, and now empowers others to find meaningful connections. Don't miss this captivating story of resilience, determination, and the power of taking control of your destiny. Tune in and be inspired by Scot McKay's transformative journey on the...2024-01-081h 03
Faith in FocusEp. 128 A Deep Dive Into Hebrews [Interview with Dr. Michael McKay]Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text!Dr. Michael McKay is the Director of Online Graduate Programs and Assistant Professor of Biblical Theology at Cedarville University. Dr. McKay joined the faculty at Cedarville University in the fall of 2017 after serving as a trainer for missionary candidates for nine years. His academic interests include the study of the Septuagint, biblical intertextuality, and the book of Hebrews. His doctoral dissertation covers the book of Hebrews and we dive in to some of those particulars in this episode. To watch all...2023-06-2358 min
Blind ShovelMcKay Felt - Visual Hip-Hop & A Cheery DemeanorA copacetic Blind Shovel, this one with the illustrious McKay Felt, we discuss how his career got started, Egon Schiele, sketchbooks, hit latest comic, and more.McKay Felt graduated from London's Camberwell College of Art (UAL) in 2016. Now based in Los Angeles--McKay's illustration career has led him to collaborations with Grammy Award winning artists such as: Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Knxwledge, Anderson .Paak and Gorillaz. Having shown at the Victoria & Albert Museum's landmark exhibition in 2021, his work will continue its international circuit as part of the immersive show, "Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser".McKay's links:...2023-06-131h 24
Secure Networks: Endace Packet Forensics FilesEpisode 45: Dimitri McKay, SplunkIncreasingly complex systems, expanding threat landscape, and explosion in the number of potential entry points all make managing security at scale a daunting prospect. So what can you do to implement effective security at scale and what are some of the pitfalls to avoid?In this episode Michael Morris talks with Dimitri McKay, Principal Security Strategist and CISO Advisor at Splunk, about where to start addressing the challenges of security at scale. He highlights the importance of robust risk assessment, developing clear security goals and ensuring leadership buy-in to the organization’s security st...2023-05-1827 min
Libertarianism.UK PodcastMichael McKay – Life Navigation With Austrian Economics | Libertarianism.UK PodcastToday, we spoke with Michael McKay, a Lew Rockwell blog author, about the key principles of Austrian economics and how and why they can become a life navigation tool. Along the way, we covered choice analysis, decision management, relationship management, the life and times of the late great Yuri Maltsev, how to become a better […]
The post Michael McKay – Life Navigation With Austrian Economics | Libertarianism.UK Podcast appeared first on Free Life.2023-04-061h 02
Everyday Samurai LifeThe Health Terrain with Michael McKayMichael McKay, inventor of the GravityPal inversion table and author of two books, discusses the Terrain versus Virus theories of sickness and health. He describes a new paradigm for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness using specific modalities and programs that have helped him recover from chronic illness, fatigue, and other injuries. Moreover, he shows how his practice of mindfulness and study of political economy helped him discern and penetrate some major deception operations that threaten your livelihood and freedom. Learn the secrets of this longevity sage!
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Money...2023-03-1852 minRattle & Pedal: B2B Marketing PodcastStrong POV, Strong Partners, Strong Growth with Michael Burton, CEO of StitchMichael Burton, CEO of upstart technology consultancy Stitch, talks about about his new firm’s value proposition, growth strategy, technology partner selection, and the benefits of declaring a strong POV.
The post Strong POV, Strong Partners, Strong Growth with Michael Burton, CEO of Stitch appeared first on Rattle and Pedal.2023-03-1031 min
Master Your Life with Kate McKayWhat Does It Mean to Aim Higher and Elevate Your Life with Michael KohanMichael Kohan is an I.C.F Certified Life Coach who wakes up each morning with a simple purpose: to help others rediscover their powerful inner strengths and give clients and students the tools they need to make more meaningful decisions to Aim Higher and Elevate Their Life. In 2015 he founded The Elevate Life Project, an online community for people to re-discover their true selves and gain the skills they need to move forward and find lasting success. He hosts the Elevate Life Project Podcast, a show dedicated to helping listeners develop...2023-01-0641 min
Faith in FocusEp. 44 "Do Not Let Sin Reign" [Interview w/ Dr. Michael McKay]Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text!Did you know that in Greek there are such things as 3rd person imperatives??? Me neither! We don't have these in English. Usually if I command you to do something (1st person) then that makes sense. "You, listen to this podcast" is a 1st person command. In Greek there can be third person commands where I command someone else to do something other than you, as the listener. Does all of this sound confusing? Join the club. I invited Dr. Michael...2022-07-2734 min
The McKay InterviewDavid Willey OBE, papal biographer and former BBC Rome CorrespondentA sequel to my "McKay Interview" with David Willey in 2013 about prominent issues in the Vatican. We pick up our conversation from 9 years ago and talk about many things, including:
-David Willey's Italian grandparents, the present crises in the Vatican
-The difference that the first ever Jesuit Pope has made
-The state of Pope Francis’s health
-The speculative prospect of three Popes in the Vatican at the same time, as Pope Emeritus Benedict lives, a mere 500 metres away, almost on the Pontiff’s doorstep,2022-07-0135 min
Real Estate Professionals - Property Sales Tactics for RealtorsHow & Why You Should Become Your Own Banker with Michael Randwick HessionMichael Randwick Hession When we borrow money from a bank, the bank charges us interest. That's how they make all their money. Would you like to be like a bank, making all that interest money? Our guest Michael Hession has a system that he is going to teach us about where you can lend money to yourself and also pay interest to yourself, making money and growing your wealth. This can be a great strategy for your clients to know about as well. Your investors and individuals can invest more in properties from whi...2022-05-2942 min
TrailBlazers ImpactLeadership and Teamwork from a Naval Commander | Captain Michael AbraschoffCaptain Michael Abrashoff is a naval commander, NY Times best-selling author, leadership and teamwork expert, and keynote speaker. He became Commander of USS Benfold and was the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific fleet at just 36 years. He has worked with over 1200 organizations instilling leadership initiatives at every level since leaving the navy. In this episode, Michael talks about the leadership lessons he learned in the navy and how to apply them. Listen in to learn the importance of leading with humility to encourage unity and high performance within an organization. You will also learn why treating your...2022-04-1555 min
The McKay InterviewAmbassador Michael Gaffey, Permanent Representative of the Irish Republic to the United Nations and other International Organizations in GenevaThe Irish Republic's multilateral agenda at the UN Geneva, as well as other matters2021-08-3128 min
Michael Finkley ShowS3:EP07-Star Power w/Presley Tennant & Antonio McKayFink Fam! The STARS are here. We have The Voice’s, Presley Tennant, and star of the TV Series, Sangre Negra, Antonio McKay. Don’t miss the Michael Finkley Show!2021-08-3136 min
Why Not Ask? Negotiate for MoreEpisode #41 - Bridging The Fence: Using Interrogation Skills To Negotiate And Vice Versa With Michael ReddingtonWhen people hear the word interrogation, it's usually associated with crimes or just accusations in general. But what if you can use interrogation skills used in investigations to also close a business deal? Michael Reddington is a Certified Forensic Interviewer and the President of InQuasive. He explains the techniques used in interrogations and how they can be utilized in business negotiations. Michael also details the key differences and similarities between the two and their use in different contexts. He highlights the importance of maintaining the self-image of the other and focusing on listening rather than attacking. If you're interested to...2021-07-2054 min
Course Made GoodInterview with BMCM Kirk McKay, Ancient KeeperIn this episode we sit down for a chat with BMCM Kirk McKay as he closes out a remarkable thirty year career as a surfman. Master Chief McKay served four times as an officer in charge and held the distinction as the Joshua James Ancient Keeper in his final tour. Join in as BMC Kevin Pryer, XPO of CG Station Grand Haven, draws out some words of wisdom and advice from a true Coast Guard legend as he looks back at three decades of service as a Boatswain's Mate. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions...2021-07-181h 03
The McKay InterviewMichael Hacking, Founder & CEO, MOCOH S.A.Topical issues from the perspective of a successful oil-trading company leader. 2021-05-2032 min
Coffee and a MikeHollie S. McKay #266Hollie S. McKay is a foreign policy expert, war crimes investigator and author of the Amazon Best Seller Middle East history book “Only Cry for the Living: Memos from Inside the ISIS Battlefield”. She comes on the podcast to discuss this book, future projects, grunge music, wanting to settle down, challenges going for a run in the Middle East, and advice for anyone wanting to be a writer. 2021-05-121h 21
The McKay InterviewCorinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director, the Kofi Annan FoundationA conversation with Corinne Momal-Vanian, who worked and travelled with Kofi Annan when he was U.N. Secretary-General, about why he was and still is so revered; and the important work of his eponymous Foundation.2021-05-0426 minThe McKay InterviewAmbassador Christian Dussey, Director - Geneva Centre for Security PolicyDeparting Director of GSCP and recently appointed appointed Swiss Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran discusses Swiss values, Swiss neutrality and the delicate balance of the use of "soft power".2021-04-2032 minThe McKay InterviewH.E. Mr. Julian Braithwaite CMG, UK Ambassador & Permanent Representative to the UN & other International Orgs. GenevaAfter six years in Geneva - an unusually long time - Ambassador Braithwaite shares with me his views on the UK and world trade vis-à-vis the WTO, the practicalities of ethics in government foreign policy, climate change, the Commonwealth and the meaning of Global Britain.2021-04-0630 minThe McKay InterviewThe Hon. Kent Brown, the United States' first Ambassador to the Republic of GeorgiaThe Hon. Kent Brown served as a career diplomat for almost thirty years, all over the world for the U.S. Department of State. In this interview, he gives his insights and personal opinion about America today as I ask him whether the American Dream is now out of reach for a growing number of people and what President Joe Biden needs to do now and by 2024.
Topics covered in this episode:
- The end of the Trump era and the beginning of Biden’s
- Why the turmoil and rancour across the la...2021-03-2332 minThe McKay InterviewJohn W. Wood, Chairman of the Trilateral Group Ltd., London; former Global Chairman of Republicans AbroadMichael McKay is going to talk to guests over the next few weeks on how the world sees America - through the eyes of Americans who have an experience of life outside the United States.
In the second programme, Michael talks to John, who was for 8 years Global Chairman of Republicans Abroad – the official arm of the Republican Party abroad - stepping down at the time of George W. Bush’s Inauguration in 2001.2021-03-0932 minThe McKay InterviewDr Daniel Warner, Former Deputy to the Director, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, GenevaMichael McKay is going to talk to guests over the next few weeks on how the world sees America - through the eyes of Americans who have an experience of life outside the United States.
In the first programme, Michael speaks to Geneva based US political scientist Dr Daniel Warner.
2021-02-2321 minThe McKay InterviewMichael Møller, Chairman of the Diplomacy Forum of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation – GESDA.My Guest today is Michael Møller, known to many of you listening as the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva up until a year or so ago.
Well, you cannot keep a good and energetic man down! And he has re-emerged as one of the principal leaders of this new organisation that I mentioned which is called the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation. Quite a mouthful to say. And so, for short, they call themselves GESDA.
We are going to hear from Michael Møller himself why this organisation has been for...2021-02-0934 min
Community TrailBlazersEp. 69 - Michael Moskow: A Manager to RememberMichael Moskow is a manager personified. Mike’s professional accomplishments include service in both the public and private sectors, as well as higher education. During the course of his career, he has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate for five positions in the federal government. Like Carla Hills, he has worked for HUD and been a U.S. Trade Ambassador. He covers a wide range of topics from a reconnaissance mission touring dangerous public housing projects in the 1970’s to comparing differences in management from the public to private sector to receiving Japan’s honorable award, "The Order of the...2021-02-0848 minThe McKay InterviewRon Rock Co-founder and CEO of Microshare®, Philadelphia, USAMy topic this time is Privacy. And by that I mean how states, governments, corporations, organisations, businesses and we ourselves as individuals, view things like privacy, secrecy, the characteristic or human quality of being discreet; whether or not we have a right to Privacy; or whether or not that depends on the law of the land, societal and cultural norms or international standards of behaviour.
My Guest is Ron Rock, Co-founder and CEO of Microshare®, Philadelphia, USA. He will help me unravel some of the many complexities, and even inconsistencies in where we find ourselves today, such a...2021-01-2632 min
No BS Sales School99: How to Use your Leverage in Sales with Michael BranningMichael Branning is the former CEO of Avtec Inc., a technology company that provides communications capabilities to railroads and airlines. Michael shares some real stories about negotiating tough deals and how he had to discover and use his leverage to get the sale closed. He sold his company to Motorola in 2019 and now spends his time collecting cars, angel investing, and hanging out at his farm. Michael was a great guest and 100% No BS.
2021-01-1333 minThe McKay InterviewDG of Ecolint, Dr David Hawley and student Antonia MolnarDr David Hawley is the Director-General of the International School of Geneva and Antonia Molnar is a Year 12 Student at the La Châtaigneraie Campus. We talk about international Education.2021-01-1232 min
In ConversationThe Poetry of Language/ The Language of Poetry, Becka McKay, Ph.D.Dean Horswell engages in conversation with Becka McKay, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Translation and Creative Writing, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing, as they discuss her passion for the written word, what inspires her to write, and her process on how she constructs her own poetry.Dr. McKay is an Associate Professor in the Department of English, for the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, at Florida Atlantic University.Her first book of poems, A Meteorologist in the Promised Land, was published by Shearsman Books in 2010. She has published three...2021-01-1229 min
In ConversationUpcoming: The Poetry of Language/ The Language of Poetry, Becka McKay, Ph.D.Dean Horswell engages in conversation with Becka McKay, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Translation and Creative Writing, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing, as they discuss her passion for the written word, what inspires her to write, and her process on how she constructs her own poetry.Dr. McKay is an Associate Professor in the Department of English, for the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, at Florida Atlantic University.Her first book of poems, A Meteorologist in the Promised Land, was published by Shearsman Books in 2010. She has published three...2020-12-2902 minThe McKay InterviewH.E Alexandre Fasel, Swiss ambassador to the UKA very special guest for the final McKay Interview of this extraordinary year – one we are probably all glad to see the back of – the Swiss Ambassador to the United Kingdom, or to give him his official title in the UK, the Ambassador from the Swiss Confederation to the Court of St. James's, His Excellency Mr Alexandre Fasel.2020-12-0734 minThe McKay InterviewMcKay Interview: Tatiana Valovaya UN DG in GenevaOn this week's McKay Interview, Michael talks to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Tatiana Valovaya.
She discusses the future of the UN in Geneva, how the pandemic is affecting the work of the UN and conflicts around the world.2020-11-2335 min
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be s...2020-11-1843 minThe McKay InterviewMcKay Interview: Lorenzo StollThis week Michael McKay speaks to Lorenzo Stoll, Director-General of SWISS International Airlines for the Suisse Romande.
The pandemic has meant major disruptions to airlines around the world due to travel bans - but how is the industry adapting and what is its future?2020-11-1036 minThe McKay InterviewMcKay Interview: Jovan Kurbalija, Director DiploFoundation, Head of Geneva Internet PlatformMichael McKay speaks with Professor Jovan Kurbalija. He is prominent in many important circles in Geneva, in Switzerland and internationally.
He is the Founding Director of DiploFoundation and the Head of the Geneva Internet Platform.
Professor Kurbalija is a former diplomat, and has a professional and academic background in international law, diplomacy, and information technology. He has been a pioneer in the field of cyber diplomacy since 1992, when he established the Unit for Information Technology and Diplomacy at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies in Malta.
And apart from his day job in Geneva...2020-10-2030 minThe McKay InterviewMcKay Interview: Karel Leeflang - what will be the 'new normal'?Michael's guest is Karel Leeflang. His bread and butter is in leading large-scale transformations, both as a corporate executive and advisor.
And in describing what he does, jargon words and phrases like “global organizational efficiency” and “effectiveness programs” and “ productivity improvement solutions” feature prominently. He has his own firm called StrategyPod, focusing on advisory, analytics and digital solutions.
He has also worked for Barclays Bank, Cadbury Schweppes and Unilever. And he has consulted across a wide range of business sectors.2020-10-0731 minThe McKay InterviewMcKay Interview: Dr Karin Von Hippel, Director General, RUSIOn this week's McKay Interview:
As we are based in Geneva, we are well aware of its long-standing multilateral reputation and its unrivalled position as the city of peace, negotiation and reconciliation.
In neutral Switzerland, Geneva has no military credentials. Just the opposite - being home of the Disarmament Talks since the early 1930s, the United Nations and its predecessor the League of Nations, which rose out of the ashes of the Great War. It is important to look square on at the security issues that confront the world in 2020 and beyond.
Michael talks...2020-09-2824 minThe McKay InterviewMcKay Interview: Round TableTwo years ago in Paris, I recorded a roundtable McKay Interview with people whose fingers were very much on the Parisienne pulse. Very recently, in this year of Covid19, I have done something similar in Geneva, a city struggling to get back on its feet after the lockdown/confinement.
My Guests, to discuss a wide range of relevant and very hard issues in Geneva’s hotel and hospitality industry, are:
Daniel Grangier, Proprietor of Le Milan, in whose restaurant the “Interview” was recorded.
Adrien Genier, CEO of Geneva Tourism & Congress
Thierry Lavall...2020-09-2141 minThe McKay InterviewMcKay Interview: Prof. Bill Durodie - University of Bath.This week Michael McKay speaks to Professor Bill Durodie - chair of Risk and Security in International Relations at the University of Bath in the UK.
As Michael discovers, there's a lot more to risk than you may think.2020-09-0528 minThe McKay InterviewMcKay Interview: Lebanese film maker and cultural producer, Nabil CanaanOn the return of the McKay Interview after the summer break - no matter where you were on the 4th August, you must surely have been aware of the huge explosion in Beirut. According to Lebanon’s team at the United Nations, the explosion was like 15 years of war in 15 seconds, comparing its impact to the devastation from the country's civil war that lasted from 1975 to 1990.
We all know that Lebanon has been living through some of its toughest times in recent history following the October 17th Uprisings, the severe economic crisis that the country is going th...2020-08-2437 min
The Podcast GuyEmma Auriemma-McKay of Stress-Free Remodeling & Real Estate ProfessionalsHey Podcast Messengers! Welcome to episode 35 of The PodQuest Show. I am your host Michael Neeley, and today I am joined by my friend and client, and host of 2 shows, Emma Auriemma-McKay. Emma is an architect and interior designer who has gotten her hands dirty in the trenches working on property flips. She realized how overwhelming remodeling a home can be for a person who is not in the building industry doing it all the time. Because she believes everyone should live in a home they love Emma helps them get there with the program she created – the...2020-07-1429 minThe McKay InterviewReverend Dr William McComish, former Dean of the Cathedral St. Pierre Geneva. By Zoom, 8th July 2020.This week, Michael is talking to Bill McCormish. He will be well-known to many of you. Whether you are Genevois, Christian, Protestant or just from the UK, you will probably know, or know of, the Rev. Dr William (Bill) McComish. He is wise and ubiquitous and always a pleasure to be with. And he has been in Geneva a long time.
He was born in the United Kingdom, in Northern Ireland to be precise; and started his Ministry as a pastor in Ireland in 1974. Very early on, he was involved in interfaith dialogue in Northern Ireland. That would have b...2020-07-0823 min
The CurrentThe Athletic's Chris Vannini & QB Michael McKayAs the calander flips to early July, the conversation around college football and COVID-19 has seen increased queasiness. Every effort is being made to play football on schedule this fall, but as the country sees an uptick in cases, there's an ever-changing discussion on how to do so as safely as possible. The Athletic's Chris Vannini joins the podcast to shed light on the current feelings inside universities and athletic departments. Plus, 1981 and 1982 saw a pair of great moments in Tulane football history. Back-to-back wins over LSU in the Battle for the Rag. Michael McKay was the quarterback for...2020-07-0256 minThe McKay InterviewProfessor Dr. Didier Pittet, infectious diseases expert at the University Hospital Geneva (HUG). By Zoom, 30th June 2020.Michael McKay's guest is Professor Didier Pittet. He is an infectious diseases expert of global reputation and the director of the Infection Control Programme and WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety at the University Hospital of Geneva, known locally as the HUG.
For the past 15 years, he has also been the External Lead of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Patient Safety Challenge "Clean Care is Safer Care" and African Partnerships for Patient Safety.2020-06-3029 minThe McKay InterviewJo Hemmings, Behavioural Psychologist & British TV personality. By Zoom, 26th June 2020.Jo Hemmings is Michael's guest this week. She is a celebrated Behavioural Psychologist and a registered member of the British Psychological Society and the Association of Clinical Psychologists, specialising in media and celebrity analysis, as well as a being a dating and relationship coach and, on top of that, a TV and radio personality.
Jo is the Consultant Psychologist on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and This Morning, two British TV shows, as well as the BBC, Channel 4, C5 and Sky News. She also helps behind the scenes, in the contestant selection process, by giving psychological advice and asses...2020-06-2617 min