Maxcene Quirke
In the Spotlight
Podcast Introduction – In the Spotlight Welcome to In the Spotlight , the podcast that shines a light on the global leaders, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and innovators who are quietly — and sometimes loudly — reshaping the way we do business. I’m your host, Maxcene Quirke. For over three decades I’ve worked alongside organisations, suppliers, and leaders across industries, and one thing has become very clear: the most powerful ideas don’t always come from the biggest companies. They come from people with courage, curiosity, and the determination to build something that solves a real problem. This pod...
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Maxcene Quirke
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May 19, 2026
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Episodes
In the Spotlight with Kevin Crawford pt2 19.05.2026 27:15
The conversation delves into the impact of self-neglect on health and work, highlighting the consequences of prioritizing business over personal well-being. It also emphasizes the importance of a forced pause for reflection, leading to a reevaluation of priorities and work-life balance. Takeaways Self-neglect impact Forced pause for reflection Chapters 00:00 Forced Pause for Reflection
In the Spotlight with Kevin Crawford pt1 12.05.2026 43:11
Kevin reflects on a pivotal moment in his life when a back operation forced him to take notice of the challenges and reflect on his direction. This experience was game-changing and led to a significant shift in his perspective and plans. Takeaways Forced to take notice Game-changing experience Chapters 00:00 Forced to Take Notice
In the Spotlight with Bill Karidias 05.05.2026 1:14:13
Bill Karidias, CEO of Spartan Equipment, shares the history and evolution of the compact construction equipment industry, as well as his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he faced. He emphasises the importance of understanding the market, knowing your numbers, and putting the client's needs first. The conversation delves into the importance of ethical business practices, the law of recipr...
In the Spotlight with Dame Julia Qian 28.04.2026 38:44
Julia Qian, the Chief Financial Officer of a Health in Tech NASDAQ traded company, shares insights on finance, technology, and healthcare innovation. She discusses the company's mission to simplify healthcare insurance for small businesses and the impact of AI and technology on the industry. Julia emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's dreams and maintaining work-life harmony. Takeaways Healt...
In the Spotlight with Sir Tim Johnson 21.04.2026 32:50
Sir Tim Johnson shares his entrepreneurial journey in the healthcare and insurance industry, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and innovation. He discusses the challenges of starting and growing multiple companies, the impact of technology on healthcare, and the need for work-life harmony. Tim's journey is a testament to the power of finding one's 'cupcake' and pursuing it with determinat...
In the Spotlight with David B Horne 14.04.2026 30:39
The conversation with David Horne covers his journey as an entrepreneur, challenges faced by female founders in accessing venture capital funding, the expansion of his business to support female-founded businesses, the impact of gender bias in investment, the performance of female-founded businesses, creating a new holding and raising capital, sustainability, global expansion, work-life harmony, a...
In the Spotlight with Sleepdust Productions 07.04.2026 49:25
The conversation delves into the journey of two young entrepreneurs and their production company, Sleep Dust Productions. I It explores their inspiration, challenges, pivotal moments, success stories, and the vision for their company's growth. The entrepreneurs share insights on work-life harmony, influential advice, and impactful resources that have shaped their entrepreneurial journey. The conve...
In the Spotlight with Rod Miller 31.03.2026 1:06:36
In this episode, Roderick Miller, Head of Workplace Operations for UK TV, shares his journey into the world of facilities management, the challenges he faced, and the impact of technology on the industry. He also discusses the importance of mentorship and the need for data-driven decisions in the workplace. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to facilities management, including...
In the Spotlight with Jason Graystone 04.03.2026 28:59
Jason Graystone shares his journey to financial independence, the challenges and risks in trading, the founding of Graystone Education, advice for entrepreneurs, risk management in trading, trading strategies and news impact, work-life balance and freedom, influential resources, and final words of wisdom. Takeaways Financial independence through entrepreneurship Risk management is key in trading C...
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