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The Power of BalanceThe Power of BalanceSpeakers of Truth to Power: RazanStephen Barden speaks to a post graduate student in Norway who, by speaking truth to power, managed to get her university in Stavanger to change a core policy. What has this to do with business and management? Everything. Listen carefully and it becomes clear what leaders and managers need to learn about the generation that will be running things in the next decade or so.  Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com...2025-06-2545 minThe Power of BalanceThe Power of BalanceSpeakers of Truth to Power: Harold StrachanIn this first episode of a new season of the Power of Balance - focusing on Speakers of Truth to Power - Stephen Barden tells the story of Harold Strachan, a man who sacrificed all but his life when he spoke truth to the power of the Apartheid regime in South Africa. Stephen also invites listeners to submit their own suggestions of Truth Speakers - ordinary people who spoke up to power for the greater good.Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.o...2025-05-1821 minTC SpotlightTC SpotlightBarden Winstead - Stifel Financial CorpIn this episode, we sit down with Barden Winstead, Co-Branch Manager and Senior Vice President of Investments at Stifel in Rocky Mount. With over 40 years in the financial services industry, Barden shares his journey from his early days in the field to his current role at Stifel, a national investment management firm with a strong local presence. Beyond his professional achievements, Barden is deeply committed to civic service in the Rocky Mount community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Carolinas Gateway Partnership, focusing on industrial recruitment and economic development. Additionally, he...2025-05-1331 minMarathon TalkMarathon TalkE68: Meet The Man Responsible For The Greatest Marathon Field We’ve Ever Seen: Spencer BardenWelcome to a truly jam-packed episode of Marathon Talk this week, where we bring you all of the news from a thrilling weekend of racing at the Boston Marathon. From John Korir’s incredible comeback after a shocking start-line tumble to Sharon Lokedi’s course record.   We then head across the Atlantic to a preview of this weekend’s TCS London Marathon, featuring an insane elite field that includes Eliud Kipchoge, Sifan Hassan and a potential world record showdown.    Plus we have an exclusive interview with Spencer Barden, Head of Elite Athletes...2025-04-2555 minYour Passion, Purpose and Personal BrandYour Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand171 Leadership Isn’t Gendered—But Women Are Leading the Way in What Works Now with Don BardenHold on tight—because the future of leadership is being redefined, and the evidence is undeniable. In this captivating second part of Lisa McGuire’s conversation with Dr. Don Barden, globally recognized behavioral economist and author of Here Come the Girls, we dive into the real, data-driven reasons why women are not only rising in leadership—but are poised to take the global lead by 2028. Dr. Barden unpacks four years of scientific research that reveals the “secret sauce” of female leadership and why it's not about gender politics—it's about better leadership, period. From empowering workforces t...2025-04-2241 minYour Passion, Purpose and Personal BrandYour Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand170 The Leadership Tipping Point: Dr. Don Barden on Why Women Will Lead by 2028History is being written under our noses and we may not even realize it. Dr. Don Barden, globally renowned Behavioral Economist and author of "The Perfect Plan" and "Here Come the Girls" unpacks a revolutionary shift happening right now in the business world—women are on track to lead global leadership by 2028, bringing unprecedented economic prosperity with them. Don shares his fascinating journey from Wall Street to consulting for industry giants like Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Walmart, and how his relentless observation of high performers worldwide revealed universal success patterns. What he discovered might surprise you: wo...2025-04-1547 minThe Power of BalanceThe Power of BalanceFearful PowerContact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2025-04-0823 minBomBardenedBomBardenedEp0: Intro | Meet Eric and Amy BardenJoin Eric and Amy Barden as they introduce The BomBardened Podcast, where they bring their unique perspectives and debate critical societal issues. Eric, a newly retired deputy chief of police with 38 years of major city policing experience, and Amy, an innovative public safety leader and champion of early intervention and diversion, discuss their shared journey of finding common ground despite their differing opinions on criminal justice and human nature and behavior. In this episode, they dive into their personal backgrounds, touch on topics like homelessness, crime, and mental health, and set the stage for a thoughtful, sometimes heated, but always...2025-04-0106 minThe Power of BalanceThe Power of BalanceWherefore Art Thou - The EUStephen Barden turns his "Wherefore" spotlight on the European Union to ask: Where does the EU see its highest value in its world? Can that "Wherefore" carry it through the inevitable turmoil of next decade - or is it time to change, before it does it and its members real damage?Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2025-02-2325 minConstruction Sport PodcastConstruction Sport PodcastDarren Barden | Targeted & Attacked by Hitmen + PTSD, Mental Health & Addictions in ConstructionEpisode #011 | Darren BardenToday on Construction Sport Podcast we have the incredible Darren Barden sharing his harrowing story of a wrongly-targeted hitmen attack that changed the course of his life forever. The pair then go into detail about the work Darren now does since the attack, and discuss all sorts of mental health struggles and how prominent they are within the construction sector.Connect with Darren on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-barden-a6673156/Buy Darren's book here -https://amzn.eu...2025-01-151h 28The Power of BalanceThe Power of BalanceWherefore Art Thou - the OrganizationIn the second in the series "Wherefore Art Thou", Stephen Barden argues that if  human beings need to have a balance of meaning and value with their world, then organizations certainly do.  Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2025-01-1322 minDer Große NeustartDer Große NeustartRuna Ray: Stitching Together a Fashion Revolution "I think we need an entire revolution in the fashion industry," says⁠ Runa Ray⁠, my first guest of 2025. And she is making it happen—as a designer, activist, and visionary. Her journey spans the⁠ Global Peace Flag Initiative⁠, endorsed by the United Nations and hailed as the largest art movement for peace and climate action, to presenting collections at Monte Carlo Fashion Week, the Grammy Awards, and shaping policy at the World Bank. Through pioneering innovations like algae-based textiles, zero-stitch techniques, and plant-based dyes, Runa challenges both designers and consumers to rethink their role in the system...2025-01-081h 11Der Große NeustartDer Große NeustartRuna Ray: Stitching Together a Fashion Revolution"I think we need an entire revolution in the fashion industry," says Runa Ray, my first guest of 2025. And she is making it happen—as a designer, activist, and visionary. Her journey spans the Global Peace Flag Initiative, endorsed by the United Nations and hailed as the largest art movement for peace and climate action, to presenting collections at Monte Carlo Fashion Week, the Grammy Awards, and shaping policy at the World Bank. Through pioneering innovations like algae-based textiles, zero-stitch techniques, and plant-based dyes, Runa challenges both designers and consumers to rethink their role in th...2025-01-081h 11Collider Ladies Night & Collider ForcesCollider Ladies Night & Collider ForcesDune Prophecy Interview: Jessica Barden on That Finale, Creating Valya's Voice & Season 2Jessica Barden is an undeniable force on screen. I first saw her in The End of the F***ing World on Netflix and immediately knew she had a one-of-a-kind energy that was bound to make any project she was part of sizzle. Sure enough, she did just that for a number of independent features, including Nicole Riegel’s Holler, which was named one of the Top Ten Independent Films of 2021 by the National Board of Review. Now Barden is busy stealing scenes in yet another significant way. She’s doing so in one of the most popular franchises out ther...2024-12-2358 minMastering Modern SellingMastering Modern SellingMMS #116 - Driving Profitable Change: Sales Leadership with Don BardenLeave your commentIn this episode of Mastering Modern Selling, Don Barden, a seasoned sales expert and academic, delves into the evolving sales landscape. Barden emphasizes a critical shift from a focus on results to one centered on relevance. In today’s competitive market, adapting to these changes is key to staying ahead, those who don’t risk becoming obsolete.The Changing Sales LandscapeAs consumers face more choices than ever, the sales game has changed. Buyers can easily find multiple great options for nearly any product or service, making...2024-12-121h 14The Power of BalanceThe Power of BalanceWherefore Art Thou - not the why but the whereforeStephen Barden suggests that before we ask ourselves why? - to give us purpose - we could be asking "wherefore?" What is that place where we and our world value one another at the deepest level? And how is that question practical - let alone invaluable-  in today's world? Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2024-11-2818 minDer Große NeustartDer Große NeustartMoët Hennessy: Transforming Luxury 🎙️ How do you redefine luxury in a world of urgent environmental challenges? In this episode, I sit down with Philippe Schaus, Chairman and CEO of Moët Hennessy and member of the Executive Committee of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group. We explore how Moët Hennessy’s 27 iconic maisons—including Veuve Clicquot, Belvedere Vodka, and Dom Pérignon, many with over 300 years of heritage—are innovating to preserve tradition while addressing the planet’s most pressing challenges. Key Topics Covered: The State of the Soil: "One gram of soil in your hand has as many o...2024-11-271h 00The Power of BalanceThe Power of BalanceThere's no going back to normal Stephen Barden follows up on the previous episode's theme of refletingContact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2024-09-1516 minVertriebsFunk – Vertrieb, Recruiting und KarriereVertriebsFunk – Vertrieb, Recruiting und Karriere#892 Psychologin Julia Barden erklärt optimalen Quereinstieg Stehst du vor einer beruflichen Neuorientierung? Julia Barden begleitet dich durch kritische Phasen und zeigt dir, wie du deinen idealen Quereinstieg findest. Erfahre, warum eine ehrliche Analyse deines Lebenslaufs entscheidend ist und wie du deine Stärken und Soft Skills optimal einsetzt. Entdecke, wie ein schrittweiser Wechsel dir neue Perspektiven eröffnet, ohne sofort alles aufzugeben. Nutze dein Netzwerk und praktische Erfahrungen, um den passenden Weg zu finden. Der richtige Plan bringt dich deinem beruflichen Glück näher. Lerne, wie du deinen Lebenslauf strategisch anpasst und gezielt neue Möglichkeiten erkundest. Jetzt ist die beste Zeit, um deine beruf...2024-09-0441 minVertriebsFunk – Vertrieb, Recruiting und KarriereVertriebsFunk – Vertrieb, Recruiting und Karriere#892 Psychologin Julia Barden erklärt optimalen Quereinstieg Stehst du vor einer beruflichen Neuorientierung? Julia Barden begleitet dich durch kritische Phasen und zeigt dir, wie du deinen idealen Quereinstieg findest. Erfahre, warum eine ehrliche Analyse deines Lebenslaufs entscheidend ist und wie du deine Stärken und Soft Skills optimal einsetzt. Entdecke, wie ein schrittweiser Wechsel dir neue Perspektiven eröffnet, ohne sofort alles aufzugeben. Nutze dein Netzwerk und praktische Erfahrungen, um den passenden Weg zu finden. Der richtige Plan bringt dich deinem beruflichen Glück näher. Lerne, wie du deinen Lebenslauf strategisch anpasst und gezielt neue Möglichkeiten erkundest. Jetzt ist die beste Zeit, um deine beruf...2024-09-0441 minThe Power of BalanceThe Power of BalanceLiving at workDespite the fact that flexible and hybrid working has been widely welcomed, there is disturbing evidence that it is leaving many people exhausted and overwhelmed. Equally worrying is that it may be  leading to poor management practices and a fragmenting of organizational culture - far more rapidly than we suspected. In this episode, Stephen Barden examines the data so far and advocates that leaders need to completely re-think the way they run their companies and institutions.Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgo...2024-09-0222 minThe Power of BalanceThe Power of BalanceWho Moved My World?Stephen Barden's central theme in this series on power is that  those who believe they have a balanced, manageable relationship with their world are the most effective and healthy members of our society. In this episode he asks the question: why do more and more people feel that they are unheard and that they have little impact in their world? That they have little power in their worlds? Stephen argues that  those who feel ineffectual in their own environment will ultimately "move worlds". Historically that meant emigrating or finding sanctuary in sects or communities of like...2024-08-1230 minOn The RampageOn The RampageOn the Rampage, Juneteenth, Len Bias, The Ultimate RiffOff, Barden Bellas, Treblemakers, Packers, Phish, Das Sound Machine, Swatting, MandatOn the Rampage, Juneteenth, Len Bias, The Ultimate Riff-Off with the Barden Bellas, Treblemakers, Packers, Phish, Das Sound Machine, Swatting, Mandatory MinimumsThe Ultimate RiffOff: A Capella ShowdownIn a spectacular display of vocal prowess and creative showmanship, the RiffOff Competition brought together an eclectic mix of a capella groups, each vying for the title of ultimate champions. This year's lineup featured an exhilarating mix of talent, including the renowned Barden Bellas, the charismatic Treblemakers, the powerhouse Das Sound Machine, the surprising Green Bay Packer Players, the eclectic Phish's Acapella, the harmonious High Notes, and...2024-06-193h 24UnicornyUnicorny50. Decoding decisions: the hidden science behind why we buy with Phil BardenJoin Dom Hawes and Phil Barden in this episode of Unicorny as they dive into the power of decision science in B2B marketing.Understand decision science's role in marketingExplore how scientific principles can be applied to enhance marketing creativity and effectivenessDiscover how behavioural and decision sciences inform marketing strategiesLearn how renowned marketers have successfully applied scientific methods to real-world marketing challengesDelve into case studies demonstrating the tangible benefits of integrating science into marketing effortsThis episode offers a deep dive into how decision science can fundamentally transform marketing approaches, providing listeners with both theoretical insights...2024-04-3031 minInspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBEInspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE#311: Stephen Barden - CEO, COO & Author Dr STEPHEN BARDEN, DprofDr Stephen Barden is a respected strategic, business and operational partner to corporate leaders and their organisations. After decades of experience at CEO and executive board levels across the media, technology, and communications sectors, Dr Barden established a thriving private practice in 2001, working extensively in the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia. Stephen is one of a few individuals who took up coach mentoring after having been at the top of the corporate ladder. And it is this experience of running entire organizations that has grounded his practice in both p...2024-04-1659 minLead at the Top of Your GameLead at the Top of Your GameHow Powerful People Master Powerful Partnerships with Dr. Stephen BardenIN THIS EPISODE...This episode is a testament to the power of leadership, the resilience of the human spirit, and the boundless potential of organizational change. You’ll be inspired, enlightened, and perhaps even transformed.Today's episode features a distinguished guest joining us from Germany, Dr. Stephen Barden. Stephen is the founder and CEO of Stephen Barden Coaching Limited and the author of the book "How Successful Leaders Do Business with Their World." With over a decade of experience working closely with CEOs and boards across various industries, including media, technology, and communication, Stephen is re...2024-03-2641 minMigrant OdysseyMigrant OdysseySofia's odyssey: From Ukraine to Berlin via London and IsraelThis is the story of Sofia - a Ukrainian refugee now living in Berlin. After living in Israel , she and her Israel husband  went back to Ukraine a few months before the war with Russia  in 2022,  to be with her mother and grandmother.All too quickly she  found her life turned upside down. This holder of a masters degree in international economics now works as a cleaner in Berlin and tells her story to Stephen Barden, with pain, with humour and fearsome grit.Send us a text2024-02-1439 minMigrant OdysseyMigrant OdysseyThe Survival Centre: The Berlin Trauma Centre helping refugees survive their survival.Refugees seek refuge and shelter.  Safety from being brutalised, from  the trauma of witnessing and experiencing acts of terror and horror. But also a haven  where they can retrieve their sense of humanity and self worth, without being spat on for their religion, skin colour or "foreign" accent in their new homes. Our guest today is Susanne Höhne, trauma therapist and psychologist specialising in treating women refugees. She tells Stephen Barden that trauma work is rarely successful unless the patient is now in a safe place.  And that is why her workplace - the  wonderful Zentrum Überlebe...2024-01-1432 min