Theo is the Principal of TechForce, a high-level placement agency specializing in human resource talent. In true artistic fashion, he has removed himself from the rat race to his own creative enclave, a remote location on the west coast of the U.S.

In this episode we explore the rationale for writing, the meaning of the "Warrior code" and how it applies to the 21st century. 

A native of New Zealand with life rooted in rugby, and jiu-jitsu, Theo is a breed of quiet professional who thinks deeply and moves silently through the world we live in. 

Publishing on Amazon the book can be found here: Amazon.com: Virtutis: Volume One eBook : Bennett, Theo: Kindle Store 

And the trailer here: https://youtu.be/TWZKsBdaSIk 

From building ice bridges in Alaska to creating flow states and developing philosophies, Otis McGregor the Founder of Tribe and Purpose helps us understand the benefits of the "quiet professionals" in our organizations.

Courtesy of Tribe and Purpose & DOL Coach

Today he runs his company from an 18th century fort on Portsea Island, an Historic England property.

What happens for police officers when they retire? How do you transition from service to civilian after a life in law? How can Law Enforcement Connect help you?

Learn this and more in the Redefined and Relevant Podcast.

What is life like under the sea? How do you manage projects for sub-surface teams, in dislocated environments in a post-Covid world?  What are some hopes and concerns facing a "lifer" in transition? 

Learn this and more in the Redefined and Relevant Podcast.

How do you become a professional coach? What's it like to be a modern athlete? How do we innovate in sport? What's the benefit of intentional learning in sport?

Learn this and more in the Redefined and Relevant Podcast.

Meet Darby Bailey a psychotherapist entrepreneur and builder of programs to improve mental health awareness and wellbeing across society. In this episode, along with Scott Kinder - the founder of DOL Coach - we explore trauma responses and perfectionism, program building, leadership vs entrepreneurialism, disguising our egos and a whole lot more. . . 

This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with DOL Coach "Relevant and Redefined Training to meet your needs."

https://dolcoach.com/ 

In this show we meet Aaron Clippinger, the #CEO of Vujade #Software, an innovative organization servicing the #signage industry across the USA.

In an old and established #industry Aaron and his team have pivoted, pioneered and progressed through an era bookended by the 2008 Great #Depression to the current COVID #pandemic.

How do you create profitability in a depression era?

What do you do to recover from internal fraud?

Why are the by-products of "failures" essential to the innovative process?

Learn the answer to these questions and more in Conquering Leadership with Aaron Clippinger.   

James Holder is a veterinary surgeon, with more than twenty years experience in animal wellbeing.

Providing insights into the purpose of animals in our lives and how the treatment of animals has evolved, James is well positioned to share knowledge on the roles of veterinarians in a wellbeing industry that is often perceived as an illness industry. 

From mentoring idealists, through combating sedentary life, to the poplulation of camels in Australia, this show is a rich repertoire of rhetoric.

What should you expect when you enter the veterinary world?

Where does antiviral research provide opportunity for collaboration between industries?

What drives people to enter veterinary practice and how does that impact their human experiences?

Discover the answers to these questions and more in Conquering Leadership with James Holder.

Well, it is awesome to have a special Christmas show and, learn why with Mike Friday, the Head Coach of the USA Mens' Olympic rugby team.

Mike truly walks the walk on leadership ability, value sets and has started an "American Revolution" of his own kind spearheading innovation and a significant improvement in rugby in the U.S. through the sevens game. 

Having also coached England and then Kenya, as well as delivering series wins over New Zealand, Mike is extremely well equipped to understand human traits and instincts and is generous enough to share with us here.

Why do we need to know our own Achilles' heel in our intentional learning cycles?

How do we adapt our worst experiences to become our best experiences?

What happens when your underdog team beats the #1 recognised rugby leader?

Why is it important to listen to the wisdom of moms?

The answers and more are all here, in Conquering Leadership, with Mike Friday.

Well, Andy, the Regional Managing Director of Michael Page Greater China is walking the walk on all things relative to the essentials of talent development. 

Andy's journey takes him from the U.K. through Germany into China and now he plys his trade in Hong Kong which in recent times has endured challenges to its legal democracy as well as the impact of the COVID-19 virus. 

Why is intentional learning critical in the development of good leaders?

Why is looking after your own wellbeing important to the relative wellbeing of your team?

How do you map and evolve your own E.Q.?

Take a listen to this episode of Conquering Leadership to find out the answers to this question and more.

Well Michael Jackson - Calway, (yes, I know what the title says, ... ;) ) like his "namesake" is a prodigy. In this case of leadership.

He started minding the family store at age 15, back in Australia and, fast forward to now, is instrumental in the transition of executive leadership.

With a strong history in the retail and hotel sectors, Michael, currently in Macao, has worked in Australia, Indonesia, China, Africa and the UK where he has tackled the esoteric world of leadership enabling businesses to better perform within their scope of operations.

This episode is more than just a podcast, it's an actual lesson on leadership development. 

What is luxury leadership?

Why is culture the leader, not the person? 

Find out here in Conquering Leadership.

Well tennis is tough, a high functioning sport that develops more than physical skills; it develops independence of thought, courage, decision making processes, tenacity and efficiency. 

Conrad Singh is the COO of Center Courts Tennis in New Jersey. He is also a pioneer - a "tennis-preneur, " an early adopter of biomechanics studies in sport & influencer in the evolution of talent.

An absolute advocate of coach education & intentional learning, Conrad has owned tennis academies as well as coached some of the best upcoming talent in Australia, China and the U.S.

What does a leader of leaders have to do to stay relevant?

What is tennis doing to pivot in the COVID world?

How do you sustain your own good health in a world where excellence is the standard?

Get your answers here on Conquering Leadership and Conrad Singh.

Leadership needs integrity not perfection; it is personal not programmed; this show is real value content by the likes of James the Padre, for those on their own journey. 

In part 2 of James' program we dig deeper into the necessity & value of spiritual leadership in our personal, professional & communal lives.

"Pastors are not immune to moral failure and, pastors can also not pursue God." Pastoral roles are some of the loneliest jobs on the planet and like a modern Executives comprise similar challenges. Pastors, however, are probably more open to nourishment of the soul. 

Why is servant leadership open to corruption?

How can spiritual leaders manage executive stresses?

What is true tolerance beyond the confines of a gratuitous society?

Find it all here in Conquering Leadership with James Hoxworth.

"We get hung up looking for big wins and big gratification ... we should learn to value and give ourselves grace and reward for the small wins."

This is the full interview with Evan Stratton, U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, transatlantic rower and world record holder.

How do we manage vulnerability in the workplace?

Why does an "open door policy" no longer "cut the mustard"?

What does "walking the walking" actually look like?

Conversations cost very little and with Evan we explore the ingredients in his leadership layer cake with open discussions around personal development, working in the civilain world and common attributes in good leaders.

Healthier and happier employees have a postive impact on our bottom line.

At 19 years old, when many are celebrating high school, Evan's best friend died in his arms in Iraq. Today Evan, a decorated war hero, #worldrecordholder & family guy, works in the world of people development.

On this day of #rememberance, we take another step understanding #mentalhealth issues. "Sometimes getting out of bed, taking a shower and showing up, is the big win."

This episode is not egregious, it is an effort to elucidate and educate on some of the challenges our people face today.

What can you do to help?

What is a "neural scar" and how can you repair it?

How do we identify who is struggling today?

#intentionallearning #normalcy #rugby #wellbeing #stress #wellness #coaching #generation #depression #development #respect

"In a few years with current infrastructure, more than 30% of U.S. households will not be able to afford water utilites."

Richard Lamondin grew up in culturally diverse Miami, in an environment that made him acutely aware of ecological fragility. Today he and is brother are tackling, at a granular level, the preservation and conservation of water and energy.

An empathetic extrovert, Richard is wise beyond his years. He has been recognized by Forbes, the Miami Herald & Multifamily Executive magazine, for his industry and selected as Endeavor Miami's Entrepreneur of the Year 2019. 

How do you respond when the U.S. President takes a potshot at your business?

How do you prove the positive impact of environmental protection on the bottom line?

How do you manage the boundaries of professionalism & toilet humor? 

It's all here in Conquering #Leadership.

"Leadership is like Dodgeball...."

The Business approach to managing human resource capital takes many forms and today in the very "gucci & glamorous" world of talent acquisition Gale offers up insights in to how to get the best out of your people.

Why does good health & happiness have a positive impact on your bottom line?

How do women executives compare with special forces leadership?

What's the cost of better mental health awareness & how do we adapt to the COVID - 19 reality?

Gale really is a super human being, a leader of people, and a leader of leaders in modern business.

In this show, discover the ingredients in her leadership layer cake and get the skinny on inspirational impact and why women are some of the best Executives. 

"... making the pay grade, doesn't necessarily mean you're a good leader." - "... we watch millionaires play football ... (and) they tend to come from working class families." - "... football speaks any language in any culture."

Manchester is famous for many things, Fashion, Music, Education and of course Football. One of the most famous Mancuninans & man of the people is our guest John, the Academy Director at Goals Soccer Centres, part of the Manchester City Football Club. 

All the ingredients you need to bake your leadership layer cake are in this show.

Sports, technologies, diversity & cultural intelligence, personalities & controversies. We learn about leading without micromanagement, the origins of inspiration & creating vision.

What's it take to stay at the top of your game?

Why is change essential ?

What's the impact of controversial leadership decisions?

How do we make decisions in the 60 mph football game ?

#football #leadershipdevelopment #coaching #rugby #soccer #sportmanagement #intentionallearning #sport #premierleague #growth #culture #diversity

We rarely look under the hood at the inner workings of leadership or, take the time to understand how we better create effective leaders in our professional & personal lives. 

In this episode we meet Sue Ossman, Director of Workplace Experience at Endurance Group.

We discuss the power of mentorship, discover essential skills for good leadership and find out how she manages her role, navigating the waters between the corporate executive & facilities operations staff.

We also take a look at the new era of COVID and some of the challenges we might expect to face in dislocated environments & the possible ramifications for mental health challenges. 

What is Sports governance all about? Find out here with Ross Young, CEO of USA Rugby.