Perspectives

Michael Cole is a recently retired Automotive executive, becoming the first Non-Korean native to ever hold the position of President/CEO for Hyundai Motors Europe. He has held various senior executive roles across Europe and the US for the likes of Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota, and has overseen a period of growth within these companies during difficult times in the automotive industry through the like...

Tom Swales is a highly respected Physiotherapist and coach with over 20 years of experience in human movement, injury prevention, rehabilitation , and performance optimisation. He is the founder of COMPHYSIO+ performance wellness in Ontario, and helps coach the likes of  2023 World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper, and the Canadian olympic ski team. In this episode, Tom explains how to counter...

James McVey is a renowned musician , having formed "The Vamps" back in 2011. The Vamps have released five albums, had multiple hits, and sold out countless arenas across the globe during their tours.  In this episode, James talks about his experience going from playing pub gigs as a teenager to touring the world with thousands of fans watching; The struggles of having notoriety as such a youn...

Today's guest is Jonny Dodge, a serial entrepreneur and group CEO of MYOcean, YourSky, and GPM experiences. Jonny's companies offer anything you can possibly dream of, from a trackside view at the Monaco GP from the comfort of a Yacht, to experiencing zero gravity without flying to space. Jonny takes the dreams of others and makes them a reality. Jonny is famed for his "Billionaire black book" of...

Tom Foxley a mental fitness coach and former Royal Marine Commando,  helping individuals understand the type of person they need to become in order to achieve their deep rooted desires and goals. Life is hard, and it is made harder when you feel like you lack clarity of the direction you want to go in life, be it your career, relationships, or health. You can feel aimless, and like someone el...

Tom Foxley a mental fitness coach and former Royal Marine Commando,  helping individuals understand the type of person they need to become in order to achieve their deep rooted desires and goals. Life is hard, and it is made harder when you feel like you lack clarity of the direction you want to go in life, be it your career, relationships, or health. You can feel aimless, and like someone el...

Rob Bell is a broadcaster, engineer, and adventurer. You may recognise Rob from hosting various different engineering programmes for Channel 5 in the UK.  Rob is fascinated by the machinations of what makes the world go round, from how bridges are built, to nuclear power stations, and everything in between. In his spare time, Rob is a keen adventurer and endurance athlete, having completed 7...

Today's guest is Inge Hunter, a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple businesses in various different industries. Inge has had quite the journey, from being homeless as a young adult at 17, to founding multiple successful businesses, with her latest company Clue Content, leveraging AI to help content creators.   In this episode, we discussed what is like to be a women in a male do...

Todays guest is Helena Nicklin, She is a drinks writer and broadcaster, writing for the likes of the Daily Mail, The Sun, and various luxury magazines such as BA Highlife , Decanter, Savile Row Style and Luxurious Magazine to name but a few.  Helena also has a food and drink travel series on amazon prime called ‘The Three Drinkers’ , and is now pursuing her interests in speaking to a variety...

Today's guest is Chris Modoo, a freelance menswear consultant offering everything from styling consultancy for brands and individuals, as well as creative direction, content creation, and much more.  Chris has a wealth of knowledge in the classic menswear industry, having co-founded a clothing brand Kit Blake, and worked  as the creative director for Savile Row tailoring brand Chester Ba...

Today's guest is Andrew Shaw, he is a professional coach and speaker, helping professionals with emotional intelligence and mental resilience. Andrew has also amassed a large following on social media, with his short insights and wisdom with day to day topics including communication, resilience, self development and more. In this episode, Andrew and I discuss the art of discipline, how to develop...

Today's guest is Priyesh Vyas. Pri transitioned from a successful salaried job in the corporate world to launch his own business in the form of Fortitude Fit, a new fitness space based in Kent. Pri also suffered from mental health issues as a teenager , having struggled with Bulimia for a number of years, and is now an advocate and ambassador for the charity BEAT.  In this episode, we discuss...

Todays guest is Sophie Grace Holmes, she is a fitness coach, and endurance athlete living with Cystic Fibrosis, a life threatening condition affecting the lungs and other organs in the body which makes an already tough life, that extra bit harder. In this episode, we discuss what it is like living with CF, the various challenges Sophie has overcome , surmounting many physical feats few people are...

January is a great time to reflect on what 2023 taught us; the good, the bad, the lessons. Are you setting goals that you really believe in, or are you borrowing them from your friends? A shorter episode on how to take some time to look at the lessons from last year, and how you can create meaningful goals to give you more of the good stuff this year , and deal with the not-so-good stuff more effe...

Today's guest is David Jackson, he is a master breathwork instructor, strength and conditioning coach , and former professional rugby player. Breathing is something we all do without even thinking about it. But what if i told you that you have been breathing incorrectly for years. Breathing has a huge impact on our mental and physical performance, in relation to our attention span, ability to conc...

Today's guest is Georgia Peck, the founder and owner of both Aubrey Peck & Aubrey, two companies named after her Grandfather and idol, Henry Aubrey Peck. Aubrey Peck  provides a range of services in the luxury automotive sector such as event planning, automotive adventures, driving tours, marketing, public relations, product launches and much more. If you require anything in the luxury au...

In the 8th instalment of "Perspectives", we are joined by Didi Ferrari, an evidence based nutrition coach specialising in Female Hormones and Behavioural Therapy.  Didi is the former head of nutrition at Marchon Athletic,  now running her own business "Coached By Didi" having coached numerous clients to achieve their goals over the past 8 years. Women's health is not discussed enough, an...

Today's guest is Merlin McCormack. Merlin runs Duke Of London, a classic car dealership situated in Brentford, London. The facility is a converted industrial unit and hosts over 60 businesses, from a Pizzeria, to a Pub. Duke Of London has become a firm favourite in the classic car community,  hosting regular events and meetups, including  a Drive-In cinema complete with servers on roller...

Andrew Daish is a rugby player and coach having competed up to national level, representing Sweden with 37 caps to his name. Andrew has played both union and 7s and is constantly looking to push the boundaries with his training in order to optimise his performance both on and off the field.  In this episode, we discuss common misconceptions about training and performing at an elite level; the...

Philip Chubb from "The Mindful Mover" joins me in this episode to tackle one of the most common obstacles between the present day and a healthier, fitter, stronger you - TIME.  Time or lack thereof is a common reason why people do not train.  . Daily life is filled with activities that drain our time leaving little room for much else, and so the sport or fitness activities are amongst th...

In this episode I speak with Paul Maudsley, a former watch auctioneer working for the likes of Phillips and Bonhams. During his tenure Paul has sold over 25,000 watches, some of which fetching eye-watering sums of money.  We explore what is involved in an auction, how items are sourced, some of Pauls favourite stories during his time as an auctioneer, and much more. This is hugely insightful...

In this episode of "Perspectives," we dive headfirst into the world of triathlon and explore effective strategies for improving fitness, pushing through barriers, and optimizing performance. Join us as we sit down with a seasoned triathlete, Michelle Van Deventer, who shares invaluable insights gained through several years of training and competition in Ironman events. Whether you're a seasoned tr...

Lewys Jones is an evidenced-based nutritionist helping clients achieve their food related goals with his coaching platform 'The Food Coach UK'. In this episode, Lewys helps debunk some nutrition myths and explores some of the tools available to help improve your understanding of nutrition, and build more positive relationships with food. In this  episode, there are mentions of different resea...

Today we are talking to Samantha Haizelden, who runs Watch Concierge Wervices, a business dedicated to all things watch related, be it buying, selling or servicing, and everything in between. In this episode, Sam and I discuss why you might like to buy and wear a watch, whether or not the watch industry is starting to cater for women more now, what to look out for when selecting a watch,  how...