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Audio Insider, an AXPONA PodcastAudiophiles Are Ditching Crossovers in Speakers (here’s WHY)In this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine is joined by Harley Lovegrove from Pearl Acoustics. Broadcasting from Belgium, Harley shares the fascinating story behind the Model One loudspeaker, a single-driver, crossover-free design built from solid French oak. It’s a minimalist speaker with a massive following, known for its lifelike sound and handcrafted quality. Harley talks about building his first speakers at age nine, his deep roots in classical music, and how Pearl Acoustics became a global company with a focus on purity, simplicity, and sustainability. He also introduces the company’s new amplifier designs, incl...2025-06-2740 min $ESMAEL\'S WORLD$ ESMAEL'S WORLDRecognizing the Hidden Values of Crafts and Trades: The Disappearance of Specialized KnowledgeWelcome to another thought-provoking episode of Esmaelsworld, where we explore the depth and significance of craftsmanship and specialized knowledge. Today's episode explores a pressing issue: the slow disappearance of traditional crafts and métiers. These skills, refined over centuries, are disappearing due to modern educational structures, economic constraints, and the rapid evolution of automation and artificial intelligence.We'll examine how education systems have shifted away from nurturing creativity, why governments have prioritized industrial employment over artisanal excellence, and what needs to change to preserve our cultural and professional heritage. If you're passionate about artistry, craftsmanship, and the f...2025-03-2310 min $ESMAEL\'S WORLD$ ESMAEL'S WORLDThe Hidden Struggles of Belgium's Hairdressing IndustryEconomic Challenges in Belgium's Hairdressing IndustryThe hairdressing sector in Belgium has been facing considerable economic challenges. Numerous salons report a drop in new talent, which has resulted in salon closures, longer appointment waiting times, escalating operational costs, and intensifying competition from unregulated establishments. This predicament undermines the industry's professionalism and presents financial hurdles for legitimate businesses striving to adhere to regulations.Contributing Factors in BelgiumSeveral factors contribute to the economic decline of Belgium's hairdressing industry: Educational Shortcomings: The abolition of the establishment law for regulated professions on 1 January 2018 sought to liberalise the market but inadvertently resulted in a s...2025-03-0514 min $ESMAEL\'S WORLD$ ESMAEL'S WORLD"The Hair Industry in Crisis: Unpacking the British Hair Consortium's Latest Survey"Welcome to Esmael's World, your go-to podcast for the latest hair and beauty industry insights and news. Today, we're delving deep into a pressing issue shaking the industry's foundation. On February 19, 2025, the British Hair Consortium released a comprehensive survey that paints a stark picture of the current state of the UK's hairdressing and beauty sector. The findings are alarming: without immediate intervention, we could see the end of new apprenticeships by 2027 and a staggering 93% decline in employment by 2030. (hji.co.uk). Download and Personalise the Template Letter: Salon owners and professionals can obtain a pre-drafted let...2025-02-2817 min

REDACTED:17: Terribly Sorry, We're Electric with Hugo EcclesSend us a textHugo Eccles is a California-based Industrial Designer and co-founder of Untitled Motorcycles - a design company based in San Francisco and London, that builds motorcycles for both private clients and in partnership with marquee brands including BMW, Ducati, Triumph, Yamaha, Zero, and Harley-Davidson. Originally from the UK, Hugo has had a long and well-established career in industrial design - working at IDEO, Ford, Fitch, Conran, and Native - before channeling his energies into motorcycle design. You may have seen his award-winning motorcycles in numerous articles, magazines, books, or television – in Jay Leno...2023-03-0447 min $ESMAEL\'S WORLD$ ESMAEL'S WORLDInspirational Leadership with Harley Lovegrove - Adaptability - part 2 -Enjoy our latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership series featuring Harley Lovegrove. Adaptability. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Esmaelsworld! We truly appreciate your time and support. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with others who may find it valuable. Your engagement helps us grow and continue to bring insightful conversations to the table. While we explore a broad range of topics and perspectives, the views expressed by our hosts and guests do not...2021-12-1437 min $ESMAEL\'S WORLD$ ESMAEL'S WORLDInspirational Leadership with Harley Lovegrove - Adaptability - part 1 -I bring you the newest episode of the Inspirational Leadership series with Harley Lovegrove. Adaptability. "It's never the strongest of species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." - Charles Darwin - Adaptability is crucial in translating new trends and fashion to our guests for my team and myself.As creative stylists, it is a crucial point we practice daily and therefore understand better, but how do you employ Adaptability on the business side? Join Harley Lovegrove and me and discover why Adaptability is an essential key element as...2021-10-1943 min $ESMAEL\'S WORLD$ ESMAEL'S WORLDINSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP with Harley Lovegrove - Emotional Intelligence - part 3Welcome to the Inspirational Leadership Series. We will finish the second key element, “ Emotional Intelligence, “ in Harley Lovegrove’s book Inspirational Leadership. Can we discover if it is possible to take positive action without having a negative impact somewhere else?Is it possible “ to do the right thing “ as a Leader?Join Harley and me, and you will discover what EVERY Inspirational Leader can learn in situations alike.We talk about anticipating resistance, reading people and discovering their motives, or uncovering a hidden agenda. We unveil a sensitive topic for the Hairdressing Industry; What about...2021-06-1451 min

The Bayard Academy podcastBlack Swans, managing unknown unknownsNassim Taleb’s book, The Black Swan, was published back in 2007 and yet today it’s observations are as poignant as ever. In this podcast Harley Lovegrove and his guest panel look at the implications of handling unexpected major events. They consider, among other questions, if one can anticipate the unexpected and if so, how can they as leaders keep their teams focused, motivated and aligned? They explore the process of inspiring managers into becoming leaders, and to embracing the fact that their teams needs are vastly different during periods of massive change and uncertainty.Harley’s guests...2021-01-0738 min $ESMAEL\'S WORLD$ ESMAEL'S WORLDINSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP with Harley Lovegrove - Emotional Intelligence - part 2Welcome to the new chapter in the Inspirational Leadership Series with Harley Lovegrove. We continue to explore the second key element ” Emotional Intelligence ” in Harley Lovegrove’s book Inspirational Leadership. We discuss how as a leader it's an important responsibility to detect the limits of those around you, and why that's a tricky balance. But what happens if you break the rule here, what are the consequences? Join Harley and me to find out how to use Emotional Intelligence in daily business on the salon floor and guide your stylists to become the best versions of themselves. If you appreciate the wo...2020-12-0134 min $ESMAEL\'S WORLD$ ESMAEL'S WORLDINSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP With Harley Lovegrove - Emotional Intelligence -Welcome to the next chapter in the Inspirational Leadership Series with Harley Lovegrove.We explore the second essential element: ” Emotional Intelligence ” in Harley Lovegrove’s book Inspirational Leadership.We discuss what it intricately means to accept criticism. Not to accept criticism is a mistake, but why is it a mistake and why do people make it?We review how to build your reputation. Isn't building a reputation an accomplishment over time, with the highs and lows of a career mixed?Which most important step do we need to follow to do it suc...2020-10-2040 min $ESMAEL\'S WORLD$ ESMAEL'S WORLDINSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP BY HARLEY LOVEGROVE Welcome to the Inspirational Leadership Series. In these coming chapters, Harley Lovegrove and I explore a deeper understanding of what it is to be a leader and an inspiration to others. Harley Lovegrove is a business leader, change manager, motivational speaker, life coach, and author. Harley also lectures in some of the top business schools of Europe on the subject of Change Management, Leadership, and Interim Management. His client list includes multinationals such as Levi Strauss and Bayer Material science but he also likes to spend time working with smaller organizations. In this first chapter, you'll discover the f...2020-08-2437 min

The Bayard Academy podcastSocial Distancing in a production environmentIn this podcast: ‘How to keep our workforce safe while satisfying our clients, suppliers and shareholders.’ We examine the potential impact of social distancing in our production facilities and how to be sure our organisations can turn the challenges they face into some kind of competitive advantage.To help him explore this topic, our host Harley Lovegrove is joined by:Koen Libbrecht, Director Technical Services at AlerisBérénice Crabs, Secretary General at Synergrid and ARGBPaul Bennington, Associate at The Bayard Partnership, with over 27 years experience in production in the automotive sectorOliver Tullet, Managing Partner The Bayard...2020-05-0642 min

The Bayard Academy podcastRemote Project Management – part 3 : Planning, Reporting and keeping your projects on trackIn this third episode, Harley Lovegrove and his podcast guests discuss how best to plan, report and keep track on progress in a remotely managed project or program.Podcast series on Managing Projects RemotelyIn this series, Harley Lovegrove and his guests are exploring the topic of remote project management and all the challenges and benefits it brings.With so many people having to switch to running their entire project remotely it might be reassuring to know that for some this has been their way of life for a long time now.2020-04-2740 min

The Bayard Academy podcastRemote Project Management – part 2 : Data Security and GDPRIn this second episode, Harley Lovegrove and his podcast guests will discuss how working remotely can impact data security. What is needed to keep our data safe and GDPR compliant?Podcast series on Managing Projects RemotelyIn this series, Harley Lovegrove and his guests are exploring the topic of remote project management and all the challenges and benefits it brings.With so many people having to switch to running their entire project remotely it might be reassuring to know that for some this has been their way of life for a long...2020-04-2032 min