Shows
Taha TalksPeter Bennett Foundation: Changing Society Through CharityPeter Bennett is the Founder of the Peter Bennett Foundation, aimed at promoting equity and reducing poverty through direct donations and institutional support.
2025-03-3039 minTaha TalksThe Flying Car Revolution: Kai-Tse Lin and Bellwether IndustriesKai-Tse Lin is the Co-Founder of Bellwether Industries, a company seeking to revolutionise urban mobility. Kai is also COO of BAMS (Bellwether Advanced Mobility Solutions), which provides advanced technologies and R&D capabilities to the mobility industry.
2025-02-0842 minTaha TalksInvestment Banking, Ultra-Marathons and Southend United - Paul Redbourn’s storyPaul Redbourn is a member of the Southend United Football Club consortium. He is a former investment banker and currently holds a mix of directorial and operational roles with NGOs and start-ups.
2025-01-1943 minTaha TalksSouthend United Consortium Part #2 - Tom ArnoldTom Arnold is a Portfolio Manager at Millenium Management and a member of the Southend United Football Club Consortium.
2024-12-0731 minTaha TalksFrom Plumbing to a PhD: Dr Joe Whitchurch’s storyDr Joe Whitchurch is a Senior Consultant at Yonder Consulting and author of Revenge, Punishment and Anger in Ancient Greek Justice. Joe holds a PhD in History from University College London.
2024-11-021h 02Taha TalksThe importance of empathy in UK-China relationsKerry Brown is a Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King’s College, London. He has written over 20 books on contemporary China, most recently publishing "The Great Reversal," a captivating insight into UK-China relations over the past 400 years.
2024-09-1434 minTaha TalksPreviewing the NFL Season with Will Shanahan #2I was joined by recurring guest Will Shanahan to preview the NFL season and predict how each division will finish.
2024-09-051h 51Taha TalksThe Healing of Mankind: Talking Mental Health with Zoë AstonZoë Aston is one of the UK's leading psychotherapists and is the author of "Your Mental Health Workout: A 5 Week Programme to a Healthier, Happier Mind"
2024-08-1939 minTaha TalksDeclining Standards of UK Public Life with John Bowers KCJohn Bowers KC is an employment law barrister and Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford. John recently published "Downward Spiral," an analysis into the causes of and potential solutions for the UK's declining public standards.
2024-07-2831 minTaha TalksEvaluating the UK’s approach to ChinaSam Hogg was the Founder and Editor of Beijing to Britain, which produced research notes on the UK-China bilateral for Government, Whitehall and the FTSE100.
2024-07-2131 minTaha TalksTalking Financial Literacy with David YatesDavid Yates is a Partner at FinanceTalking, a company that provides financial literacy training tailored towards people not directly involved in the financial world. David previously worked as a corporate lawyer, investment banker and financial PR specialist.
2024-06-2234 minTaha TalksBreaking Through the Silicon CeilingChris King is the first ever female CEO of a semiconductor company and has just published a memoir, titled "Breaking Through the Silicon Ceiling." Her book details her incredible life journey, going from a single mother at the age of 20 to spending nearly 30 years at IBM.
2024-06-0727 minTaha TalksThe Pollster’s Perspective: Talking UK Politics and Career Advice with James JohnsonJames Johnson is the Co-Founder of J.L. Partners, a market research company. that operates in the UK and US. Before setting up J.L. Partners with Tom Lubbock, James served as Senior Research and Strategy Adviser to then-Prime Minister Theresa May.
2024-05-3144 minTaha TalksSouthend United Consortium Part #1 - Justin ReesJustin Rees is the incoming Chairman of Southend United Football Club. Prior to Southend, Justin was the Co-Founder and Director of Eighty20 Solutions.
2024-04-2755 minTaha TalksRepresenting Hong Kong at the Asian Weightlifting ChampionshipsMatthew Tung is a weightlifter for Hong Kong and recently placed 5th in the 96kg weight class at the Asian Weightlifting Championships.
2024-03-1745 minTaha TalksFounder and CEO of the first Hong Kong-based Management Consultancy to Expand WestJohn Eyres is the Founder and CEO of Typhoon Consulting, a global consulting firm that specialise in managing and assuring sustainable change for clients.
2024-03-0339 minTaha TalksThe Armchair Quarterbacks Talk Hoya Hoops and NFL PlayoffsI was joined by recurring guests Will Shanahan and Jimmy FitzPatrick for a light-hearted chat on what's happening in the National Football League, with a light tough on Georgetown Basketball.
2024-01-181h 29Taha TalksTalking Politics, Science and Technology with George Freeman MPGeorge Freeman is the Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk. Since being elected to Parliament in 2010, George has served in a variety of governmental roles, mainly related to science and technology
2023-12-2137 minTaha TalksPositioning Yourself for Success in a Changing WorldGulnar is an inclusion strategist, board advisor, sought-after speaker and executive coach.
2023-10-1745 minTaha TalksFrom Moray to Hong Kong: Life Advice after a Career in Investment BankingI was joined by Philip Lynch, who is a Founding Partner at Stem Financial. Phil, who formerly worked at Nomura and Lehman Brothers, spoke to me about important lessons he has learned along his journey that all young professionals would benefit from.
2023-09-0842 minTaha TalksPreviewing the NFL Season with Will ShanahanI was joined by fellow Talking Head / Armchair Quarterback Will Shanahan as we previewed the upcoming NFL season by predicting the final standings of each division!
2023-09-021h 24Taha TalksReflecting on 10 Years in the US Marine CorpsZach Taylor served for 10 years in the US Marine Corps, working his way up to the Special Operations Command. He reflected on his time in the military and his plans for the future as he aspires to become a doctor.
2023-07-0849 minTaha TalksWorking for an Agricultural Social Enterprise in Northwest GhanaStefan Sujansky is a Strategy & Impact Associate at Warc Africa, a company that strives to get subsistence farmers in Africa out of poverty. The company serves over 8,000 farmers in the Upper West of Ghana by designing and selling regenerative farming inputs and facilitating the exchange of agricultural goods through Trading Hubs, among other innovative methods.
2023-06-0439 minTaha TalksGeorgetown Rugby National Championship PreviewI spoke with Mark Kearney, Captain Emeritus of Georgetown Rugby, about his reflections on what will be his last tournament as a Hoya Rugger and the team's preparations for this weekend's National Championships.
2023-04-2832 minTaha TalksMichael Soussan Speaks About Global CorruptionMichael Soussan is a Reporter, Screenwriter and author of best-selling book, "Backstabbing for Beginners: My Crash Course in International Diplomacy.
2023-03-301h 29Taha TalksReacting to the Ed Cooley HireI was joined by Jimmy FitzPatrick and Will Shanahan to talk about the latest breaking news in the Hoya Hoops world - the hiring of Ed Cooley as the new Head Coach. We are optimistic that the Cooley Era will be characterised by great success.
2023-03-261h 00Taha TalksEnvisioning the Future World Order with Jonathan Fenby CBEJonathan Fenby CBE is a highly esteemed journalist, academic and global analyst. Jonathan is the former editor of the South China Morning Post and the Observer. In addition to authoring 20 highly regarded books, Jonathan has reported in the UK, Hong Kong, France and Germany for a series of reputed news organisations. Following his career in journalism, Jonathan helped set up Trusted Sources (later TSLombard) and chaired its China practice.
2023-03-1643 minTaha TalksWhat Does an Ideal Workplace Look Like?Michael Jenkins is the CEO of Expert Humans, a company he set up with Joyce Jenkins in April 2020. Michael is also a contributor to the Future Work Forum, and is the author of 'Expert Humans: Critical Leadership Skills for a Disrupted World.'
2023-02-1942 minTaha TalksAre We Prepared for the Future Workplace?Diana Wu David is a Partner at the Future Work Forum. Diana is a former Financial Times executive and is the author of 'Future Proof: Reinventing Work in an Age of Acceleration.'
2023-02-1346 minTaha TalksLaunching a Mens Skincare PlatformSagar Anne is the co-founder of Essen, an online platform that facilitates the discussion and rating of different men's skincare products. Sagar wants to destigmatise men taking care of themselves.
2023-02-0538 minTaha TalksCareer Advice from the CEO of a Global Real Estate Investment FirmMark Gabbay is the CEO of LaSalle Investment Management. He is also a long-suffering Pittsburgh Pirates fan!
2023-01-2354 minTaha TalksDiscussing Education with my High School PrincipalPatrick Hurworth is the Head of Dover campus at UWC South East Asia in Singapore. Mr Hurworth has worked in education for the better part of four decades, spending time in London, Geneva, Atlanta, Hong Kong, and Beijing along the way.
2023-01-1545 minTaha TalksNew Year Sports Special with Will ShanahanI talked to one of my best friends, Will Shanahan, as we battled over a sports-themed hot-take-off. We each presented 6 of our favourite hot sports takes, and debated for 3+ hours as we aimed to convince the other of the merit of our 'take.'
2023-01-033h 21Taha TalksThe Fall of Georgetown BasketballToday I spoke with Jimmy FitzPatrick, a senior at Georgetown University, about the fall of Georgetown Basketball.2022-12-121h 10Taha TalksChandran Nair discussing ”Dismantling Global White Privilege”Chandran Nair is the Founder and CEO of the Global Institute for Tomorrow. Chandran is a three-time author, and I spoke with him about his latest book, titled, "Dismantling Global White Privilege: Equity for a Post-Western World."2022-12-051h 04Taha TalksCareer Insights from an Multinational Firm ExecutiveBiland Sadek is a Combustible Category Director at Philip Morris International, where he has worked for the past 19 years.2022-11-2740 minTaha TalksOvercoming Extreme Personal AdversityDon Turner is the CEO and Chairman of Neosinus Health. After overcoming a series of intense personal hardships, Don was able to turn his life around. He is a recognized industry thought leader and has served as a keynote speaker at major conferences and global audiences of 15,000+. It was a privilege to learn from his outlook considering his unique life experience.2022-11-141h 28Taha TalksLife as a Reporter for The AthleticZak Keefer covers the Indianapolis Colts for The Athletic. He previously spent seven years at The Indianapolis Star, writing about everything from Andrew Luck's shoulder to Pat McAfee's poker skills, from a deaf football team to a blind boxing champ to a former New York City mobster. He is an adjunct professor of journalism at Indiana University.2022-11-0627 minTaha TalksLaunching a Palestinian-focused NGOHisham Jabi is the Founder and CEO of PalTech US, an organisation that partners with global and multinational companies to boost the investment and development of Palestine's tech sector.2022-10-1755 minTaha TalksLife Lessons from a Career in JournalismDeborah Kan is a reporter who has worked for TVB Pearl, Thomson Reuters, Wall Street Journal, among other prominent outlets. She now leads "Being Patient," an independent news platform focused on disseminating information on Alzheimer's Disease and other brain health topics.2022-10-1153 minTaha TalksBenefits of a Diverse Career JourneyAndrew Leyden is a former congressional aide, lawyer, author, founder of a tech start-up, and is currently a media freelancer based in Washington DC2022-10-0258 minTaha TalksLife as a Professional Rugby PlayerToday I spoke with Michah Griffin, a professional rugby player for the Washington DC Old Glory in Major League Rugby2022-09-2746 minTaha TalksTaha Talks - an IntroductionAn introduction into why I'm starting this podcast2022-09-1910 min