The DMC

Welcome back to the DMC podcast, before we get into today's episode we just want to say, Happy Birthday Manny, hope you had a wonderful day! In today's episode, we bring back the new duo guest format and get two of our close friends to hop onto the podcast. We discuss the ins and outs of friendship and how the dynamic has changed from the start of university to where we are right now, whether frie...

Pressure make diamonds is the phrase we hear very often but is pressure always a necessity to perform at a top level? This is an idea Joseph and Manny explore in today's podcast, as well as how pressure has an influence on individuals whether it can reinforce positive and better decisions or if it may have an adverse effect on others. They both delve into methods on how to mitigate or reduce the e...

As we move into the Christmas period there's a tendency for things to slow down and we tend to get ourselves ready for the new year which is around the corner. Needless to say, this sounds like a perfect opportunity to kick back relax and spend some much needed time with yourself. Life can be hectic sometimes, we are constantly involved in so many things whether it's the relationship you are in, t...

Do you think you waste your time? The keyword there is you. Constantly we are told what we do is a waste of time but what really determines a waste of time? In today's episode, we discuss what that really means and how can you determine if other people may be wasting your time. Joseph also gets posed the question, if people have more clearly defined aims in relationships are there more susceptible...

Leadership isn’t something that is done in one way or one form. There are different types of leaders, some lead by example, some are very charismatic, confident and individuals who carry themselves in a way that you gravitate towards them. Nevertheless, in both cases, there's something about both of those types of leaders that they share in common and that is there’s an aura around them they have...

Welcome back to the DMC podcast, in today's episode we speak about the future and the weight it holds against the present. Manny and Joseph do come to a crossroads in the discussion when discussing the value of the future and how it maps up against the present - they both present very interesting points but what side do you lean on? They also discuss how far into the future they look into and why...

Welcome back to the DMC podcast, in today's podcast we talk to not one but two very special guests Kannan and Talha. Kannan has the background of coming to England at 10 years old from France and since then stayed in the UK until last year whereby he moved to South Korea to study abroad. Talha on the other hand has moved quite a few times, living in Pakistan for 4 years and then moving to the Unit...

Welcome back to the DMC podcast, in today's podcast delve into the ins and outs of charisma. Charisma is a very important skill set in modern society and we see it continuously open doors when they may be closed. Charisma plays a role in peoples' success - Joseph and Manny mention times whereby Charisma has played a critical part in our success. Manny and Joseph also talk about their experiences w...

Welcome back to the DMC podcast, in today's podcast delve into the morality of both Manny and Joseph. They pose multiple scenarios upon one another and try to gauge where they lie on the morality spectrum. It seems there are things Joseph and Manny clash at but the reasoning behind it may surprise you because it isn't as dissimilar as you may have anticipated. Since they both aren't very religious...

Welcome back to the DMC podcast, in today's podcast we discuss disappointment and more specifically in our case disappointment in both a personal and professional setting. Manny talks about his struggles with disappointment and how he is unable to speak his mother tongue, something which many of us do struggle with and how that has impacted his life alongside Joseph gives his two cents of a simila...

Welcome back to the DMC podcast, in today's podcast we the influence of media, television and movies on society. When we are younger we use these platforms as a means of escapism however, needless to say, they have an influence on what we did and what we desired. Some shows and movies did have some hidden messages within them which weren't appreciated at the time. Manny and Joseph also discuss the...

Welcome back to the DMC podcast, in today's podcast we discuss trust and betrayal. Trust is such a long thing to build and very easy to break. Throughout the episode, we explore different scenarios and what we would do in those scenarios. Be sure to see out the whole episode as we do ask you guys to chime in on our scenarios too such as how many times do you give someone until they ultimately brea...

Before we jump into this, I just want to say a big thank you for the suggestion for this week's episode!  Solution Building and conflict resolution are both skills essential and necessary throughout our lives, along the way though we may stumble into a few people which may inhibit us from doing so. How do we deal with this? Have you noticed yourself receiving or giving out criticism without a...

Hope is such a powerful tool and something we all share with everyone. Although your hopes may be internalised and individualistic, it is something we all have. In today's episode, we pose the question to our host on what their hopes are, you will be surprised. Furthermore, we delve into why Hope is so powerful and the impacts of the phrases we hear from the people around us.  We hope you guy...

Do you feel like your relationships don't go to the next level? We've both been there, meaningful relationships and connections are really hard to come by. If you're someone who struggles to cultivate deeper connections with those around you this episode is a great eye-opener on the scenario and some practical tips on how to do it. Manny and Joseph also talk about how people make an impact on the...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we talk about panic and panic attacks. Disclaimer: We are not medically trained or have any medical background whatsoever, please speak to your medical professional when you have a panic attack with ways to handle panic attacks that may occur in the future. Today's episode was to shed some light on the matter as well as give that guidance on how...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss how to find your passion/passions. This is something that was suggested by a viewer of the podcast, thank you! As time goes on we believe you can add to your passion and perhaps even subtract to them. Passions usually come about through the forms of the habits and hobbies you participate in however Manny and Joseph give an interesting...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss the differences between dreams and aspirations and if there are any differences? Manny and Joseph discuss the evolution of their own dreams as they have matured and aged over time you'd be surprised what our dreams used to be to where they are today. Furthermore, we talk about the issues of perhaps having such loft dreams and mistakin...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss a lot about football... You have been warned! This is because the euros did spur on the conversation about togetherness as we saw the country come together throughout the tournament. It was a wild ride and unfortunately, England was not successful in Bringing it Home but nevertheless, they connected with us all and really contributed...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss the best way to supporting others in a plethora of scenarios. We know supporting others can take many different forms and we go into detail about each category that we establish within the episode which is deemed a form of support. Joseph and Manny mention what types of support best suits them as individuals and why we have the tenden...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we have decided to spice things up a bit we decided to change the co-host of today's podcast. Juliette Howard is an old friend of Joseph's who we had to privilege to bring on to the show to talk about simplicity and how social media has interrupted the dynamic of complexity. Consumer-focused/driven content on these platforms are becoming more ac...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss the key necessary life skills we feel are important as we've grown up. Manny and Joseph each have a unique set of 5 key skills they believe are important and they challenge each other on these ideas why they believe that life skills supersede the other. Furthermore, they concoct their own top 10 list based on each other's respective l...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss our experience with our placement as we see it come to end for Manny and Joseph going into the final stages of his placement too. The placement has taught us many things and has increased our competence in computer science whether it's coding or understanding the nuances within the industry. Working in the industry in the field of wor...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we have a special guest and a good friend of the show Renata Lee. Renata is an individual who is always on the go and is someone who does so many things some of which include studying for uni, being an intern at a firm and having her own company. She has mastered how to be able to manage her life and enjoy what she does. Although, how did all of...

Welcome back to The DMC Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss discipline and how we have our own challenges with respect to discipline. Chocolate is something Joseph and Manny really struggle with and we all have our own vices, what ways have you been able to overcome the obstacles? Do you go cold turkey like Manny or is it more of a slowly takeaway chocolate by reducing the frequency of the cho...