The Impossible Network

Seven minutes of snippets from my conversation with Simon Boyle, the London-based change-maker and visionary behind the Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar+Kitchen. In 2004, Simon began transforming the lives of London’s homeless population through food and cooking. 🍽️ In 2010 Simon’s partnered with PwC to launch Brigade Bar+Kitchen in London Bridge, now a hub […]

This week’s guest is Simon Boyle, a London-based difference-maker and driving force behind the Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar+Kitchen. Since 2004, he has devoted his energy to helping London’s homeless population rebuild their lives, sharing his passion, expertise, and knowledge of food and cooking. In 2010, Simon partnered with PwC, De Vere Venues, and […]

TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want some hear how Logitech CEO Bracken Darrell is transforming forward to build a more sustainable carbon-positive business and hear some of his wisdom then here are 7 minutes of key soundbites.   If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the […]

And Josie Naughton Choose Love CEO, and Negar Tayyar, Co-founder of the Global Wholebeing Fund, have recently returned from Turkey and Syria. There, they witnessed the ongoing crisis and urgent needs of people affected by the February Earthquakes. Although the crisis might not be in the news, help is still critically needed. Rebuilding towns, schools, […]

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Bracken Darrell, CEO of Logitech, to the podcast. In this concise episode, Bracken Darrell, a distinguished industry leader, difference maker, and captivating storyteller, offers his insights on life, leadership, learning, the significance of design thinking, Logitech’s commitment to sustainability, maintaining agility, and cultivating values of hun...

On this week’s podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Nima Mirpourian, the multifaceted founder of Will Be Live, a personal branding and talent management firm that assists a diverse clientele of CEOs, creators, and entrepreneurs in enhancing their social presence and establishing new ventures. Hailing from Tehran, Iran, Nima’s remarkable journey began with studying Science at […]

Brand Strategist – Phil Adams – TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want some hear Phil Adams’s life lessons and the work he is doing to reimagine democracy, then here are 7 minutes of soundbites. If you have time on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the entire episode. I promise this […]

Overview  My guest this week is Phil Adams. Phil is an Edinburgh-based independent brand strategist, consultant, writer, and documentary filmmaker.  I briefly crossed paths with Phil in the mid-90s at the legendary Edinburgh ad agency Leith.  Phil is not your average ad guy. The fusion of his engineering first principle problem-solving ability with high emotional […]

Overview  My guest this week is Phil Adams. Phil is an Edinburgh-based independent brand strategist, consultant, writer, and documentary filmmaker. I briefly crossed paths with Phil in the mid-90s at the legendary Edinburgh ad agency, Leith. Phil is not your average ad guy. The fusion of his engineering-first-principle problem-solving ability, high emotional intelligence, and an […]

If you’re short on time and want to hear how Lenore Anderson is advocating for Smart Justice Policy Reform and Creating Safer Communities to break the cycle of victim trauma, then here are 7 minutes of key soundbites.   If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the full episode. […]

Lenore Anderson This week’s guest is Lenore Anderson. Lenore is Co-founder and President of Alliance for Safety and Justice, one of the largest reform advocacy organizations in the US, that combines smart policy reform with grassroots organizing to replace reliance on incarceration with more effective public safety solutions.  With deep domain experience in law, policy, […]

Leading Like A Genius TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want some topline insight into the thinking and work of Melanie Van De Velde, then here are 7 minutes of key soundbites.   If you do have the time on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the full episode. Now over to Melanie. […]

This week’s guest is Dr. Melanie Van De Velde.  Melanie wholeheartedly believes that we can make this world a way better place. As Founder of Big Tree Global, Melanie and her team support business leaders and MBA students from around the world with insights and tools to help them create a positive impact on key […]

Invest NYC TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want some topline insight into the work of Marianna Koval in bringing transportation equity and economic opportunity to New York’s Bronx neighborhood by enabling increased e-bike access through The Equitable Commute Project, then here’s 7 minutes of key soundbites. If you do have the time […]

Guest Overview  This week’s guest is Marianna Koval. Marianna is the Director of Invest NYC, SDG at the NYU Stern Center For Sustainable Business.  Invest NYC SDG is a multi-year initiative that aims to build   a sustainable,  inclusive, and   resilient economy in New York City by using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, […]

TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want to hear some of Barbara’s wisdom and insights into how we affect change in our lives, unleash your creativity, unlock the power of the unconscious mind, achieve one’s goals, and develop a growth mindset, then here’s 7 minutes of key soundbites from Barbara Doust. If you […]

Barbara Daoust is this week’s guest. She has lived a transformational life. From acting, directing, and storytelling, she is now an internationally respected Author, Speaker Success Coach, and Business Growth Accelerator. ​ For me, Barbara understands how our minds are coded and how to unlock the changes people desire, to unleash their creative potential and […]

TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want to hear some of the gems of wisdom, life philosophy, and his transformation journey from ad creative to the inventor, here are 7 minutes of critical soundbites from Don Smith.  If you have time on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the entire episode. Now […]

Don Smith is this week’s guest. I won’t say much about Don other than he is an inspiring example of how transformation can occur in one’s life if you set your mind to it, take bold actions, and seek help and advice from experts. From a career as an advertising creative, Don is now the […]

TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want to hear some of the insights, ideas, and practical solutions to the current US Criminal Justice System then here’s 7 minutes of key soundbites, from criminal justice expert, thought leader and advocate, David E Risley. If you do have the time on a run, cycle, or […]

David E Risley is the host of Justice Voices, the podcast that delivers eye-opening stories and commentary about criminal justice, healing, and safer communities.  For 32 years…yes, 32 years David was a federal prosecutor for the Central District of Illinois, where he led counter-terrorism prosecutions, and was the lead attorney on multi-jurisdictional drug distribution conspiracies […...

TLDR – If you’re short on time and still want to hear some of the perspectives, life experiences, and practical advice from French Ad Agency Strategist and leader Christian Baujard then here are 7 minutes of his soundbites. If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the full episode. […]

Christian Baujard, President of the French Ad Agency Les Présidents is this week’s guest.  As my second Storyteller guest, his story intersects with mine back in the late 90’s and early 2000s when we worked together in London at an Ad agency called EURO RSCG Wnek Gosper.  During this period working on the Microsoft account, […]

Austin Energy EV lead Karl Popham – TLDR edition – If you’re short on time and still want to hear some of the strategies, insights, and actions being implanted by Karl Pophams transportation electrification team then here are 7-minutes of soundbites  If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or drive, check out […]

Karl Popham is a domain expert in change management. Karl leads the EV and Emerging Technologies team at Austin Energy and is making significant progress in transitioning from fossil fuel dependency through a holistic transportation electrification strategy. Karl’s Electric Vehicles & Emerging Technologies Team was founded in 2011. Through a combination of high-impact programs, projects, [&#82...