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Episode 42 – Simon Alexander Ong – Mastering your Energy to Achieve Personal and Professional Growth
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Simon Alexander Ong. Simon is an international Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author of Energize and Award Winning Life Coach.
April 17, 2024
Episode 42 – Simon Alexander Ong – Mastering your Energy to Achieve Personal and Professional Growth
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Simon Alexander Ong. Simon is an international Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author of Energize and Award Winning Life Coach.
April 17, 2024
Episode 41 – David Allison – Demographics are Nonsense! Values are Key in Properly Understanding People
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Human Values Expert David Allison. David is focused on changing how we understand ourselves, the people around us, and those we hope to engage with in our work.
April 03, 2024
Episode 40 – Matt Alder – Levelling up your recruitment practices to benefit both the organisation and the candidates
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Matt Alder. Matt is a podcaster, author, speaker and consultant focusing on innovation and technology in HR and Talent Acquisition.
March 20, 2024
Episode 39 – Richard Medcalf – How to combine opportunity, inspiration and empathy into a positive lasting legacy
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Richard Medcalf, Founder and CEO of Xquadrant, which works to help elite leaders scale and create exponentially greater impact, enabling them to make a positive dent in the world without anxiety and frustration.
March 06, 2024
Episode 38 – Brendan McGurgan – Transforming and Scaling Businesses through Visionary Leadership
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Executive Coach Brendan McGurgan. Brendan spent 16 years as Group MD of CDE where he steered the business through the financial crisis of 2008 and scaled the business at the same time.
February 21, 2024
Episode 37 – Morra Aarons-Mele – Achieving maximum performance by prioritising positive mental health
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Morra Aarons-Mele, who is a speaker, entrepreneur, author and podcaster who prides herself on helping people to talk about hard things.
February 07, 2024
Episode 36 – Ali Khan – How to take ownership of your own health
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Ali Khan, Founder & CEO at SHAPE Global. SHAPE is the System for Health, Attendance, Productivity and Engagement.
January 24, 2024
Episode 35 – Doug D Gordon – From Near-death to a New Direction in Empathetic Leadership
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Doug D Gordon, CEO of D&S Performance Optimisation – a training, consulting and coaching company.
January 10, 2024
Episode 34 – Mark A. Mears – The LEAF Model: Leadership, Engagement, Accountability and Fulfilment
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Mark A. Mears, Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures – a consulting firm inspiring individuals, teams, and organisations to find purpose in fulfilling their true growth potential.
December 13, 2023
Episode 33 – A panel discussion – Strengths and Strategies for Neurodiverse Workforces
Imagine working in an environment where your neurodiversity is not only recognised, but celebrated. That’s the world we’re envisioning in this special panel episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, where Jeff is joined by three experts in the field of neurodiversity.
November 29, 2023
Episode 32 – Dr Joan Fallon – Reshaping our understanding of Autism
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of Curemark, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for the treatment of neurological and other disorders.
November 15, 2023
Episode 31 – Dr Mark Goulston – Transforming Pain into HOPE (healing, optimism, perspective, and excitement)
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Dr Mark Goulston, former UCLA Professor of Psychiatry, a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer.
November 01, 2023
Episode 30 – Garry Ridge – Creating an Empowering Company Culture
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Garry Ridge. Garry is a founder, board member, advisor, and professor with over 35 years of experience in leading, growing, and transforming global businesses and brands.
October 18, 2023
Episode 29 – Sue Fennessy – where there’s darkness, let the sunshine in!
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sue Fennessy, founder and CEO of WeAre8 which hopes to change the future of social media by building a platform that is positive and puts people and the planet first.
April 24, 2023
Episode 28 – Celynn Morin – Creating mental margin by listening to our bodies
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Your Wellbeing Whisperer Celynn Morin. Celynn is a registered health practitioner, professional speaker and workplace wellbeing consultant who works with business leaders, entrepreneurs and their teams, sharing practical techniques and strategies on managing energy, health, performance and improving resilience.
April 19, 2023
Episode 27 – “Nature has all the answers” – A panel discussion on solutions to the climate crisis
Welcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors where Jeff is joined once again by experts who are leading the way in the fight against climate change. Today, Jeff Dewing is joined by Jeroen van de Waal and Rita Carbó from The Reef Company, as well as Cloudfm’s Head of ESG Katrina Christopoulos.
April 05, 2023
Episode 26 – Nazir Afzal OBE – Giving a voice to those who don’t get heard
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Nazir Afzal; Chancellor of the University of Manchester, and former Chief Crown Prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service.
March 29, 2023
Episode 25 – “Having courage to change” – A panel discussion on the future of the Workplace
Welcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors – a panel discussion with innovative business leaders.
March 22, 2023
Episode 24 – Vikas Shah MBE DL – Knowing your values and finding your purpose
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to entrepreneur, investor & philanthropist Vikas Shah. Vikas started his first business aged 14 and is now CEO of Swiscot Group (a textiles & commodities trading business) alongside being a venture-investor in a number of businesses internationally.
March 15, 2023
Episode 23 – Manley Hopkinson – leading teams through compassion, understanding and listening
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Manley Hopkinson; Author, Consultant, Keynote Speaker and leading voice in Compassionate Leadership.
March 08, 2023
Episode 22 – Julio Bruno – reinvention, reassessment and taking time to think
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to CEO, investor and author Julio Bruno. Julio has led many multinational companies including Time Out Group, and is currently Chairman of Mercato Metropolitano, London’s first Sustainable Community Market with 5 locations in the city and expanding internationally.
March 01, 2023
Episode 21 – John Mullins – the entrepreneurial mindset and breaking the rules
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at London Business School.
February 22, 2023
Episode 20 – “We need to radically reset” – A panel discussion on sustainability and business
Welcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors – our first panel discussion with experts who are leading the way in the fight against climate change. Today, Jeff Dewing is joined by Jeroen van de Waal and Rita Carbó from The Reef Company, as well as Cloudfm’s Head of ESG Katrina Christopoulos.
February 15, 2023
Episode 19 – Rob Stephenson – Removing the stigma around mental ill health
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Rob Stephenson, founder of the InsideOut Leaderboard and champion for improved understanding of mental health issues.
July 28, 2022
Episode 18 – Mark Webb – Changing the disability conversation
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Mark Webb, a public speaker and campaigner for all things disability and diversity.
July 20, 2022
Episode 17 – Levent Yildizgoren – Defining moments that make us re-evaluate our lives
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Levent Yildizgoren, who is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, speaker, visiting lecturer at Essex University and the Managing Director of TTC wetranslate Limited.
July 13, 2022
Episode 16 – Emma Stroud – Thrive through Laughter and Authenticity
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Emma Stroud. Emma is a podcaster, author, speaker and clown!!
July 06, 2022
Episode 15 – Duncan Goose – Great Human Values
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Duncan Goose, founder of One Water. There are one billion people in the world without access to clean drinking water. Duncan knew he couldn’t change one billion lives at once, so instead he started improving access to water for one person at a time.
June 29, 2022
Episode 14 – Jamie Waller – Bringing kindness to a previously unkind industry
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jamie Waller. Jamie is an East London boy done good who left school at 16 without any qualifications and suffering dyslexia. Jamie got into debt collecting and turned an industry on its head.
June 22, 2022
Episode 13 – Sam White – Resilience and Adaptability
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sam White, CEO of Freedom Services Group. Sam cares passionately about diversity, equality, innovation and above all, making business human.
June 15, 2022
Episode 12 – Julian Hall – Teaching and Inspiring Entrepreneurship
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Julian Hall who is founder and CEO of ULTRA Education, an organisation which teaches entrepreneurship in schools.
June 09, 2022
Episode 11 – Karen Holden – Motivated by respect for others
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Karen Holden, founder of A City Law Firm. She established the firm to provide experienced and dynamic solicitors in the City of London, who could think outside the box, whilst delivering at competitive costs.
May 31, 2022
Episode 10 – Alan Brazil – Take your Chances
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to footballing legend and TalkSPORT host Alan Brazil.
March 21, 2022
Episode 9 – David James Drake – Recognising opportunities
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to David James Drake. David started out in banking for the Bank of Boston and Lloyds Bank, moving into the chemical industry in the early 90s.
March 14, 2022
Episode 8 – Diana Morato Feliciano – Silencing your Critics
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks Diana Morato Feliciano who is Chief Growth Officer at Sensei, a tech company that operates autonomous shopping stores.
March 07, 2022
Episode 7 – Pat Murphy – Do what you love
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Pat Murphy, founder of advertising production consultancy MurphyCobb which works with global brands including Cadbury, Pepsico and Ikea.
February 28, 2022
Episode 6 – Jeroen Van De Waal – Turning the Tide on Climate
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jeroen Van De Waal, Founder of OrcaNation. Jeroen is a multi-award winning campaigner for the oceans as well as an author and keynote speaker.
February 21, 2022
Episode 5 – Graham Gooch OBE – The skills that achieve success
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to cricketing legend Graham Gooch OBE.
February 14, 2022
Episode 4 – Linda Green – Overcoming adversity
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Linda Green, Founder and Director of Green Square Communications.
February 07, 2022
Episode 3 – David Philp – Seizing opportunity
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to musician David Philp.
January 31, 2022
Episode 2 – Mandy Hickson – Failure fuelling change
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Royal Air Force pilot Mandy Hickson.
January 24, 2022
Episode 1 – Sir Clive Woodward OBE – Running exceptional teams
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sir Clive Woodward.
January 17, 2022
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Jamie Waller – Bringing kindness to a previously unkind industry
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jamie Waller. Jamie is an East London boy done good who left school at 16 without any qualifications and suffering dyslexia.
February 06, 2023
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Emma Stroud – Thrive through Laughter and Authenticity
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Emma Stroud. Emma is a podcaster, author, speaker and clown!!
February 06, 2023
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Rob Stephenson – Removing the stigma around mental ill health
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Rob Stephenson, founder of the InsideOut Leaderboard and champion for improved understanding of mental health issues.
February 03, 2023
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Julian Hall – Teaching and Inspiring Entrepreneurship
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Julian Hall who is founder and CEO of ULTRA Education, an organisation which teaches entrepreneurship in schools.
February 03, 2023
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Alan Brazil – Take your Chances
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to footballing legend and TalkSPORT host Alan Brazil.
February 03, 2023
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Mark Webb – Changing the disability conversation
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Mark Webb, a public speaker and campaigner for all things disability and diversity.
February 03, 2023
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Jeroen Van De Waal – Turning the Tide on Climate
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jeroen Van De Waal, Founder of OrcaNation. Jeroen is a multi-award winning campaigner for the oceans as well as an author and keynote speaker.
January 26, 2023
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Diana Morato Feliciano – Silencing your Critics
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks Diana Morato Feliciano who is Chief Growth Officer at Sensei, a tech company that operates autonomous shopping stores.
January 26, 2023
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Mandy Hickson – Failure fuelling change
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Royal Air Force pilot Mandy Hickson.
January 17, 2023
Jeff’s Favourite Guests – Sir Clive Woodward OBE – Running exceptional teams
In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sir Clive Woodward.
January 17, 2023
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