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CULINARY MECHANIC#69 : The 5% Fix: Ewan Thompson on Unlocking Six Figures in Guest LoyaltyYour food’s great. Your service is solid. So why aren’t your guests coming back? In this episode, Simon sits down with Ewan Thompson of Hospitality Benchmark Solutions (HBS) to dismantle one of the most dangerous assumptions in independent restaurants: that a great first visit guarantees a second. They get into the gritty truth of guest retention—why it’s not a marketing problem, how emotional connection trumps good reviews, and why the simplest upgrades to your guest experience might be hiding six figures in unrealized revenue. If you think guest loyalty is just...2025-06-1751 min
Business and a BrewGoldspun Support - Danielle ThompsonAbout Simon and Danielle:Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business. Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003. Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009. Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the...2025-06-1623 min
The Wisdom Of... with Simon BowenBlake Thompson & Declan Kluver: From Competitors to Partners — The Birth of XRecruiterIn this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Blake Thompson and Declan Kluver, co-founders of XRecruiter. From their fascinating journey as childhood friends turned competitors, to their eventual collaboration during COVID that led to one of Australia's fastest-growing companies, Blake and Declan share the unfiltered truth about building a business that's achieved 1540% growth in a single year. Discover how these young entrepreneurs rewrote the rules of the recruitment industry, their strategies for exponential scaling, and their vision for global expansion as they prepare to enter the US market.Ready to elevate your...2025-05-1258 min
Cultural Peeps PodcastEpisode 46 - Simon Thompson (Head Gardener at Wallington, National Trust)This episode is a chat with Simon Thompson, Head Gardener at the National Trust Property, Wallington.
Simon has worked for the National Trust for over 25 years, and we thought we would approach this episode in the spirit of the work of a gardener – through a walk around the estate.
Simon welcomed me to Wallington back in September 2024 on a glorious sunny morning before the site was open to the public. We set off from the Mansion house on a ramble through the woodlands and the walled gardens discussing what his job looks and feels like on a day-to-day basis, the wo...2025-04-2456 min
How I Made It ThroughS6E32: Verified Near Death Experiences: Proof of an Afterlife: Simon BownIn this captivating episode of "How I Made It Through," host Bernadette Thompson sits down with Simon Bown, a renowned podcaster and researcher of the supernatural, to delve into the enigmatic realms of near-death experiences, past life regressions, and consciousness. Simon shares his journey from a curious child fascinated by UFOs and the supernatural to a seasoned investigator of the afterlife and altered states of consciousness. He recounts his personal experiences and the profound stories of others, providing a compelling narrative that challenges our understanding of life and death.Simon discusses the pivotal moments that fueled his...2025-03-2452 min
Simon Says: Educate!Episode #44: From Student to Employee w/Sean ThompsonIn Episode #44 of "Simon Says: Educate," host Ronald Lethcoe interviews Sean Thompson, the Student Technology Coordinator at Clover Park Technical College. Sean shares his journey from being a student to landing his current role, emphasizing the importance of networking, tailoring resumes, and gaining work experience. They discuss how Sean's scripting skills and internship experience at Clover Park were pivotal in his job search. Sean also offers valuable advice for current students on navigating the job market and making the most of available resources. Remember to subscribe to "Simon Says: Educate!" on your favorite podcast platform for more insightful discussions on...2024-07-2710 min
Real Estate 101258: The Sprint Method: Effective Strategic Planning with Simon SeverinoDescription: Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy. Simon Severino discusses his background in strategy advising for Fortune 500 boards and his passion for helping businesses enter and dominate markets. He explains the concept of pipeline coaching, which focuses on filling the sales pipeline, de-risking the buying process, and making it easy for customers to buy. The conversation also covers the importance of creating irresistible offers, the benefits of...2024-07-2348 minReal Estate 101258: The Sprint Method: Effective Strategic Planning with Simon SeverinoDescription: Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy. Simon Severino discusses his background in strategy advising for Fortune 500 boards and his passion for helping businesses enter and dominate markets. He explains the concept of pipeline coaching, which focuses on filling the sales pipeline, de-risking the buying process, and making it easy for customers to buy. The conversation also covers the importance of creating irresistible offers, the benefits of...2024-07-2348 min
The Sales and Rev Ops EffectSales with Simon SeverinoSales with Simon Severino (S4, Ep 4) In this episode, host Charlene Thompson engages in an insightful conversation with Simon Severino, a seasoned business growth expert with 21 years of experience. Simon, the author of *Strategy Sprints*, shares his journey from practitioner to author, detailing how he compiled practical blueprints and strategies to help businesses thrive in the digital age.
Join Charlene and Simon as they delve into the intricacies of growing a digital business, focusing on small teams and B2B high-ticket sales. Simon offers invaluable advice on structuring sales operations, hiring effectively, and creating a culture of...2024-06-1828 min
Studio ChatMental Health for Men with Simon RinneThis episode is about understanding that, for men, vocalizing emotions can be daunting. They are conditioned to be strong and silent. Ever wonder why men often bottle up their feelings? Society tells them that vulnerability is weakness. But what if we could flip that narrative and show that true strength lies in acknowledging and addressing your inner battles? If you're finding this episode resonates with you or someone you love, don't hesitate to take action. Listen to this episode and share it with the men in your life. In this episode I have a chat wi...2024-06-131h 11
Stuff That Matters - A New Hope PodcastStuff that Matters, Episode 22 - Thompson Charles, Founder & CEO of Envesti SolutionWe’re back! We had a nice conversation with Thompson Charles, the Founder & CEO of Envesti Solutions, located in Charlotte. Thompson has worked with kids with the same goal as New Hope, the ensure a better future for our youth. He has held several roles such as Director of Programming with Eckerd Kids, Program Manager and Learning and Development Specialist at Thompson Child & Family Focus. Thompson learned a lot over the years, including what makes a qualified employee able to work in this space. That insight and knowledge allowed him to start Envesti Solution in October of 2019. Envesti Solutions ha...2024-06-0454 min
Social MavericksStaying True to Your Values And Still Building a Successful Coaching Business with Emilia Thompson PHDIn this episode, Simon interviews Emelia Thompson about her journey to building an online businesses. Emelia shares how she transitioned from teaching at a university to becoming an online coach and the challenges she faced along the way.
They discuss the use of transformation pictures in social proof and the importance of authenticity in content creation.
They also touch on the trendiness of social media and the need to stay true to one's values and brand.
There's also a conversation about the challenges women face in building credibility and being taken seriously in...2024-05-1658 min
World Footy PodcastsSimon Highfield, The International Development Manager from AFL HQIn this Episode Adam interviews Simon Highfield, The International Development Manager from AFL HQ. We uncover Simon's journey to his role and his past experiences working with different regions around the world. Simon discusses international aussie rules from the perspective of the AFL.2024-05-0231 min
WomenKind CollectiveAdenomyosis with The Adenogang founder Tanya Simon-HallIn this Episode we chat with the multi award winning founder of The Adeno Gang Tanya Simon-Hall about Adenomyosis, we catch up on your comments, discuss our book club book, there's also some Shakespeare and empty nest chat.April is Adenomyosis awareness month so who better to talk to than the fantastic Tanya Simon-Hall, she is the multi-award winning founder of The Adeno Gang. We first met Tanya at the Cura-h Awards back in March. Tanya is a UN Women U.K Delegate, a menstrual health educator, a women's health campaigner, a menstrual health c...2024-04-271h 00
30/30 VisionSimon Thompson on Green FinanceToday's guest, Simon Thompson, is Chief Executive of the Chartered Banker Institute, the largest professional body for bankers in the United Kingdom, with 36,000 members and students in more than 100 countries. Simon is the author of Green & Sustainable Finance: Principles and Practice. He chairs the UK’s Sustainable Finance Education Charter on behalf of the Department for Net Zero and Energy Security and is a Board member of the UK’s Financial Services Skills Commission. Simon is a former Vice President of the European Bank Training Network.Certainly! Here are the revised titles with shorter timestamps:...2024-01-1635 min
Investors' ChronicleIC Interviews: Small-cap expert Simon ThompsonThe guest on our final IC Interview podcast of 2023 needs little introduction. Having been part of the Investors’ Chronicle team since the late 1990s, Simon Thompson is one of the most valued writers in our cohort. Covering 93 companies for the IC, Simon has invaluable experience and knowledge of the small-cap industry. In this episode he reflects on the past 12 months, and shares his predictions for the year ahead, the areas he’s paying close attention to and the sectors that appear most promising. By Simon Thompson: Four small-cap takeover targets to exploit2023-12-1233 min
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Acquire.com is the largest and most active acquisition marketplace for buying and selling online businesses. Acquire.com is the highest r...2023-11-1430 min
Inside WhiskyInside Thompson Bros Distillers with Phil and Simon ThompsonHow do you produce whisky inefficiently on purpose and why would you want to do that? Well, we also wanted to know and asked Phil and Simon Thompson of Thompson Bros Distillers, Dornoch Castle Hotel and the relatively newly founded Dornoch Distillery.Despite their young age, Phil and Simon have had the chance to try some extraordinary whiskies from times long gone, dating back as far as the 1900s. Inspired by that they set themselves the goal of recreating an old-style spirit.And since whisky creation takes time, they are independently bottling very high quality single...2023-05-2653 min
The HomeBuyer ClubSimon Meadows joined the clubSimon is a business coach with 28 years in business helping him draw on his own experience to help you. Simon has a success podcast too which he talks about keys to success.
We sat down to discuss his homebuying stories and hear from real world experiences of what it's like buying a house, what could happen and how to avoid this yourselves. Are you looking to buy a house soon?
if you like this episode, please follow, tell a friend, leave a review and join the club!2023-02-1039 min
Eat My GlobeInterview with Journalist & Award - Winning Writer, Melissa ThompsonIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, speaks with journalist and award-winning writer, Melissa Thompson, about the delectable cuisine of Jamaica as well as the impact various groups – from the Taino, the Africans, the Chinese, the Indians, the Spanish and more – and historical events – from slavery to colonialism – have had on Jamaica’s wide-ranging cuisine. From Bammy to Escovitch Fried Fish to Patties to Jerk Pork and Chicken and so many more mouth-watering dishes, this conversation will leave you hungry for more. So, tune in now. So, make sure to follow along every...2022-12-2657 min
Investors' ChronicleIC Interviews: Simon ThompsonDan Jones is back talking to our very own Simon Thompson, the IC's small cap expert. Simon chats through how his Bargain Shares portfolio has fared in a difficult year for markets, what investors should be mindful of in the current environment, the outlook for the year ahead, and much more! -Simon Thompson's latest book Successful Stock Picking Strategies and his previous book Stock Picking for Profit can be purchased online at www.ypdbooks.com at £16.95 each plus £3.95 postage and packaging. Details of the content can be viewed on www.ypdbook...2022-12-0742 min
Inside Belfast PodcastGreg Quinn - People HQIn episode #010 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Greg Quinn – Founder and Director of People HQ. The People HQ Group was established in 2019 and now provides a variety of people solutions to the FMCG sector across the Island of Ireland, GB and soon-to-be Canada. Listen as Greg talks us through his journey into recruitment, his experience of dealing with challenges in the corporate world, the importance of balancing work and life and much more. LINK: https://peoplehq.co.uk/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregquinn1/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https...2022-10-1930 min
Inside Belfast PodcastGreg Quinn - People HQIn episode #010 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Greg Quinn – Founder and Director of People HQ. The People HQ Group was established in 2019 and now provides a variety of people solutions to the FMCG sector across the Island of Ireland, GB and soon-to-be Canada. Listen as Greg talks us through his journey into recruitment, his experience of dealing with challenges in the corporate world, the importance of balancing work and life and much more. LINK: https://peoplehq.co.uk/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregquinn1/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https...2022-10-1930 min
MLOps.communityManaging Machine Learning Projects // Simon Thompson // MLOps Coffee Sessions #128MLOps Coffee Sessions #128 with Simon Thompson, Managing Machine Learning Projects co-hosted by Abi Aryan.
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It's a cliche to say that choosing and running the algorithms is only a small part of a typical ML project but despite that it's true! Setting up and organizing the project, dealing with the data asset, getting to the heart of the business problem, assessing and choosing the models, and integrating them with the business processes in production are all at least as time-consuming and important.
Simon has written a book that talks about how these different activities ne...2022-10-1945 minInside Belfast PodcastStephen McDowell - Hayward HawkIn episode #009 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Stephen McDowell – Director at Hayward Hawk. Hayward Hawk is a leading recruitment consultancy whose primary focus was technology recruitment but now incorporates professional services recruitment. Listen as Stephen talks us through his journey into recruitment, lessons he has learned as the business has grown and developed, the value of experience and authenticity and much more. LINK: https://haywardhawk.com/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmcdowellhaywardhawk/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glandore.co About the host - Simon is a Dire...2022-09-2347 minInside Belfast PodcastStephen McDowell - Hayward HawkIn episode #009 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Stephen McDowell – Director at Hayward Hawk. Hayward Hawk is a leading recruitment consultancy whose primary focus was technology recruitment but now incorporates professional services recruitment. Listen as Stephen talks us through his journey into recruitment, lessons he has learned as the business has grown and developed, the value of experience and authenticity and much more. LINK: https://haywardhawk.com/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmcdowellhaywardhawk/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glandore.co About the host - Simon is a Dire...2022-09-2347 min
The Art of Service LIVEHow To Offer The Most Value To Your Clients w/ Simon ThompsonThe Art of Service Live - Featuring Simon Thompson
When I met Simon 4 years ago I was immediately inspired by his entrepreneurial grit and growth mindset. Simon is a contract and procurement specialist and with his proprietary software he has created a valuable asset for mining companies, education institutes and healthcare. He has such an interesting story to tell, and I can't wait to catch up with him on Thursday.
Find Simon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simondavidthompson/2022-06-1450 min
The Self Made PodcastEmpathy, intuitive eating & BS coaching: Emilia ThompsonThis episode of the Self Made Podcast is a pleasure to welcome Dr Emilia Thompson PHD to the show.Many people struggle with what to do post dieting phase. They feel trapped tracking macros and weighing every single thing they eat to stay in shape leading to a lot of anxiety and guilt as well as missing other amazing parts of life outside the gym.On the other side of the coin we have people who struggle to understand nutrition and are pulled left and right by "coaches" who claim it has to b...2022-06-131h 04Inside Belfast Podcast#008 Andrew Mearns - Quarter WestIn episode #008 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Andrew Mearns – owner and barber at Quarter West. Quarter West has grown to become one of Belfast's leading barbers. Listen as Andrew talks us through the impact of COVID on his industry, and business specifically, including the longer-lasting impact due to flexible working and city footfall; the power of consistency in your business and delivering your service; key learning of transitioning from practitioner to business owner and more. LINK: https://www.quarterwest.com/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glandore.co About the host - Si...2022-04-2730 minInside Belfast Podcast#008 Andrew Mearns - Quarter WestIn episode #008 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Andrew Mearns – owner and barber at Quarter West. Quarter West has grown to become one of Belfast's leading barbers. Listen as Andrew talks us through the impact of COVID on his industry, and business specifically, including the longer-lasting impact due to flexible working and city footfall; the power of consistency in your business and delivering your service; key learning of transitioning from practitioner to business owner and more. LINK: https://www.quarterwest.com/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glandore.co About the host - Si...2022-04-2730 min
The Phoenix Podcast - With Zoe Thompson#FeelGood5 snippet with Simon McBride - Jaxx Radio snippetCheck out this Jaxx Radio snippet from the session with Simon McBride.In this snippet, Simon shares how he first picked up his Dads guitar at the age of 9 and how years of practice lead to awards, more instruments and a hobby that became a very successful career in music. Check Simon out here Listen to the full session here: Check out the show on Jaxx Radio every Monday and Friday at 11am GMT2022-03-2404 minInside Belfast PodcastMark Dowds - ResponsibleIn episode #007 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Mark Dowds – Founder & CEO of Responsible. Responsible is a company that is focused on taking up the fight for a circular future - Mark explains more in the pod. Listen as Mark talks us through the habits that have helped him most to get to where he is, his personal definition of success, dealing with doubt as an entrepreneur and much more! LINK: https://www.responsiblerebels.org/ LINK: www.responsible.us LINK: www.ormeaubaths.com LINK:https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdowds/?originalSubdomain=uk 2022-02-1442 minInside Belfast PodcastMark Dowds - ResponsibleIn episode #007 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Mark Dowds – Founder & CEO of Responsible. Responsible is a company that is focused on taking up the fight for a circular future - Mark explains more in the pod. Listen as Mark talks us through the habits that have helped him most to get to where he is, his personal definition of success, dealing with doubt as an entrepreneur and much more! LINK: https://www.responsiblerebels.org/ LINK: www.responsible.us LINK: www.ormeaubaths.com LINK:https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdowds/?originalSubdomain=uk 2022-02-1442 minInside Belfast PodcastJP Taggart & Seán Grant - Core ImpactIn episode #006 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews JP Taggart and Seán Grant – Director's at Core Impact. Core Impact supports organisations to motvate their team in line with their company objectives. Listen as JP and Seán talk us through what Core Impact does, how they came together to found their business, the role a positive mindet has had in their personal and business success, the code they live by and more. LINK: https://developingyourpeople.com/ LINK: JP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-taggart-b8306547/ Seán - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seangrantcoreimpact/ LIN...2022-01-2652 minInside Belfast PodcastJP Taggart & Seán Grant - Core ImpactIn episode #006 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews JP Taggart and Seán Grant – Director's at Core Impact. Core Impact supports organisations to motvate their team in line with their company objectives. Listen as JP and Seán talk us through what Core Impact does, how they came together to found their business, the role a positive mindet has had in their personal and business success, the code they live by and more. LINK: https://developingyourpeople.com/ LINK: JP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-taggart-b8306547/ Seán - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seangrantcoreimpact/ LIN...2022-01-2652 minInside Belfast PodcastJohn Lavery - Fish CityIn episode #005 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews John Lavery – the owner of Fish City in Belfast. Fish City is a lively, award-winning fish, chip and seafood restaurant in Belfast's city centre. Listen as John talks us through his entrepreneurial journey, his commitment to being as honest as he can (even if it gets him in trouble), the influence of his parents in building his work ethic and persistence and much more. LINK: https://fish-city.com/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lavery-5a0b98125/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glan...2021-11-1652 minInside Belfast PodcastJohn Lavery - Fish CityIn episode #005 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews John Lavery – the owner of Fish City in Belfast. Fish City is a lively, award-winning fish, chip and seafood restaurant in Belfast's city centre. Listen as John talks us through his entrepreneurial journey, his commitment to being as honest as he can (even if it gets him in trouble), the influence of his parents in building his work ethic and persistence and much more. LINK: https://fish-city.com/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lavery-5a0b98125/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glan...2021-11-1652 minInside Belfast Podcast#004 Terry Bell - Bell & CompanyIn episode #004 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Terry Bell – Chairman of Bell & Company. Bell & Company are personal and business debt advisers with offices in Belfast and Leeds. Listen as Terry talks us through the importance of mindset, his experience of doing "firewalks", his belief that any problem contains a solution and more. LINK: https://www.bellcomp.co.uk/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybell1/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glandore.co About the host - Simon is a Director and financial planner with Catalyst Financial Planning. Cata...2021-11-0544 minInside Belfast Podcast#004 Terry Bell - Bell & CompanyIn episode #004 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Terry Bell – Chairman of Bell & Company. Bell & Company are personal and business debt advisers with offices in Belfast and Leeds. Listen as Terry talks us through the importance of mindset, his experience of doing "firewalks", his belief that any problem contains a solution and more. LINK: https://www.bellcomp.co.uk/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybell1/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glandore.co About the host - Simon is a Director and financial planner with Catalyst Financial Planning. Cata...2021-11-0544 min
PR's Top Pros TalkPrioritizing Support for Creators - LeMia Jenkins Thompson, PinterestFostering meaningful connections with creators is a priority at Pinterest, and what differentiates it from other social media platforms. LeMia Jenkins Thompson, Global Head of Communications at Pinterest, discusses the communications strategy behind the company’s big launch. She also shares how agencies can partner with Pinterest and effectively utilize the platform to engage with their audiences.
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Osborne Clarke.TV PodcastsDecarbonisation | In conversation with … Simon ThompsonThis podcast has been set up to capture conversations with individuals who are pushing the boundaries across sectors as we move towards the goal of reaching Net Zero. For this third edition Caroline Saul, Partner and 'Funding the transition to a low carbon future' Stream Lead interviews Simon Thompson, Chief Executive of the Chartered Banker Institute. Caroline and Simon discuss what green finance means in practice and the role of the banking community in the transition to Net Zero.2021-09-0218 min
CorrsCastInterviews with Simon Philips & Michael ThompsonIn this first episode we speak with Simon Philips (Drums) and Michael Thompson (Guitars) regarding their time working with the band and the producer David Foster on the recording of The Corrs' first album Forgiven, not Forgotten. This episode also includes a bonus comment from Neil Stubenhaus (Bass).I'm incredibly indebted to those who helped inspire and encourage me in this project. This episode has very special thanks to Laurent Biehly, Julien Treguer and Miguel Castillo.The CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and...2021-08-2349 min
SMArketingCrystal Thompson: Senior Manager, Insights @ TargetCrystal Thompson Class of 20’ is the reason we are all here listening to this podcast. She had a vision of connecting students to alumni and luckily for us, she made it happen. Now as a Senior Manager of Insight at Target, she finds herself back in the space she has always loved, retail. There are many lessons within this episode, but one that I love the most, that Crystal exemplifies in every part of her being, is never giving up on yourself. Crystal takes us through her incredible journey to Simon, her internship process, and how treating every first co...2021-07-3130 min
The Data Journalism PodcastStuart Thompson and Sergio Peçanha: how to use data for commentWe all know that data visualization is a great tool to explore and make sense of numbers, and also to communicate those numbers to people. But there is also a long historical tradition in visualization that uses graphs, charts, and maps for persuasion. Think, for instance, of Florence Nightingale, who used data and charts to persuade the English authorities to improve the living conditions of soldiers during war. The persuasive tradition of visualization today continues thanks in part to the work of journalists and designers who work not for the news sides of their companies, but for their opinion s...2021-07-3033 min
The Millis PodcastMichael G. Thompson on intellectual histories of Christianity and modern evangelicalismThis episode sees Simon sitting down with Dr Michael G. Thompson from Australian Catholic University in Brisbane. Dr Thompson is Lecturer in History, and specialises in the intellectual history of American Christianity in the twentieth century. His first book is For God and Globe, with Cornell University Press. We discuss his own fascinating journey in the academy, the task of the historian of Christianity, and the changing intellectual authority structures in the Christian church in North America and Australia across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Information about the workshop mentioned in the show can be found here.2021-07-201h 00Inside Belfast Podcast#003 Ciaran Connolly - Profile TreeIn episode #003 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Ciaran Connolly – CEO at Profile Tree. Profile Tree is an award-winning content marketing agency based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. . Listen as Ciaran talks us through his views on what mindset and habits have had the most impact in growing his business, how he would like to be remembered, what he would do differently if starting out again and more. LINK: https://profiletree.com/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaranconnolly/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glandore.co About the host - Sim...2021-07-1544 minInside Belfast Podcast#003 Ciaran Connolly - Profile TreeIn episode #003 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Ciaran Connolly – CEO at Profile Tree. Profile Tree is an award-winning content marketing agency based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. . Listen as Ciaran talks us through his views on what mindset and habits have had the most impact in growing his business, how he would like to be remembered, what he would do differently if starting out again and more. LINK: https://profiletree.com/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaranconnolly/ LINK: https://catalystfinancial.co.uk/ LINK: https://glandore.co About the host - Sim...2021-07-1544 minInside Belfast Podcast#002 Aaron Watson - JAHN MediaIn episode #002 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Aaron Watson – Director, and voice-over artist, at JAHN Media. JAHN Media is a telecoms audio provider. They create creative scripts, supply professional voiceover artists, record audio and supply various on hold music files to compliment the voice and branding. JAHN Media was initially founded by Aaron Watson, one of Northern Ireland's leading voiceover artists and on-hold music media experts. Aaron has been involved solely in the media industry for the last 2 decades. He has worked and works for SKY TV, BBC, UTV, Cool Fm, U105 and many other production companies across Ireland an...2021-07-0638 minInside Belfast Podcast#002 Aaron Watson - JAHN MediaIn episode #002 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Aaron Watson – Director, and voice-over artist, at JAHN Media. JAHN Media is a telecoms audio provider. They create creative scripts, supply professional voiceover artists, record audio and supply various on hold music files to compliment the voice and branding. JAHN Media was initially founded by Aaron Watson, one of Northern Ireland's leading voiceover artists and on-hold music media experts. Aaron has been involved solely in the media industry for the last 2 decades. He has worked and works for SKY TV, BBC, UTV, Cool Fm, U105 and many other production companies across Ireland an...2021-07-0638 minInside Belfast Podcast#001 Nial Borthistle - GlandoreIn episode #001 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Nial Borthistle - recently promoted Head of Member Engagement at Glandore. Glandore is our co-sponsor of the Inside Belfast Podcast. Listen as Nial talks us through Glandore's history, what they have been doing for the business community in Belfast, the impact of COVID and how the flexibility Glandore offers and how it is even more significant for businesses going forward. Simon and Nial also talk about their hopes and goals for the Inside Belfast Podcast. LINK: https://glandore.co/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nial-borthistle-231a374/ 2021-06-2235 minInside Belfast Podcast#001 Nial Borthistle - GlandoreIn episode #001 your host, Simon Thompson, interviews Nial Borthistle - recently promoted Head of Member Engagement at Glandore. Glandore is our co-sponsor of the Inside Belfast Podcast. Listen as Nial talks us through Glandore's history, what they have been doing for the business community in Belfast, the impact of COVID and how the flexibility Glandore offers and how it is even more significant for businesses going forward. Simon and Nial also talk about their hopes and goals for the Inside Belfast Podcast. LINK: https://glandore.co/ LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nial-borthistle-231a374/ 2021-06-2235 min