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In this season finale, Phil Jones becomes the interviewee and shares stories from his extensive career and the growth of Podge Events, highlighting the game changing moments along the way and keys to longevity.
In This Episode:Career journey from typesetting to digital hall of fameAgency life and growth Building communities over the decadesIt's a family businessAbout This Wonderful Person:Founder of the famous Podge Lunches.
Phil was recognised for his services to digital when he was inducted to the BIMA Hall of Fame in 2012 and in 2020 and was voted Creativepool Influencer of the Year...
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Hosts Dan and Phil are joined by Richard Holley, Content Factory Manager at Benetton Group. Listen for stories from the early years of digital innovation and how new technologies are changing the fashion industry.
In This Episode:Early years of digital innovationRichards early career and progressionNew technologies in fashionUtilising digital for sustainabilityAbout This Wonderful Person:Richard's career journey has been characterised by the progressive force of digital transformation and shaped by seeking to resolve three key challenges that it poses...
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Hosts Dan and Phil are joined by Sarah Mortiboys, Head of Programme Development at Premiership Rugby, for an inspiring first episode of 2023. Sharing from her career spanning education, the charity sector and sporting world, Sarah gives powerful tools for life and work.
In This Episode:The importance of supporting young people in societySarah’s career across education and sportProblem solving for whole system change Beating breast cancer and the mindset lessons learntThe power of kindnessAbout This Wonderful Person:Sarah Mortiboys began her career in youth work in inner city Birmingham engaging young people through participation in sport and the arts and it was clear that by giving them a place to be, something positive to do and someone safe to talk too created an opportunity for them to thrive. Fast forward a few years...
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Hosts Dan and Phil are joined by Marc Lewis, Founder and Dean of School of Communication Arts 2.0. Marc shares his incredible story from Croydon scallawag to educator extraordinaire via dot com success.
In This Episode:Marc's entrepreneurial start in life and fortuitous enrolment to SCAProblem solving as an entrepreneurEducating creatives for the futureHow agencies can promote inclusivityAbout This Wonderful Person:Marc Lewis was a scholarship student at SCA when it last existed in the 1990s. He left to work for Leo Burnett as a writer, but ended up creating technology companies.
Marc’s start-ups created over £50m in shareholder value, but he fell out of love with money and wanted to do something more meaningful...
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Hosts Dan and Phil are joined by William Harvey, Global Digital Innovation Manager at Diageo, who shares incredible insights into fostering innovation and how to stay ahead of the curve, as well as lessons from his personal non-linear career journey.
In This Episode:Will's non-linear career historyTips on staying inspiredWhat is innovationInnovation at DiageoAdvice for investing in innovationAbout This Wonderful Person:William Harvey’s career journey has taken a non linear progression. Starting out as an Apple genius, he gained a love for technology, seeing how it can enrich lives.
With both a strategic and tactical approach to creativity he then entered the agency world. Firstly at the Ogilvy Labs...
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Co-Founder and MD of The Great Outdoor Gym Company, Georgie Delaney shares with hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones the inspiring social and environmental impact this innovative business has had from its whirlwind start to date.
In This Episode:Georgie’s background, studying Industrial Design and early careerThe serendipitous inception of TGO and it’s roller coaster startThe rise of CallisthenicsCommunity engagement and the role of digitalThe holistic impact of TGO on wellbeingAbout This Wonderful Person:Georgie Delaney MBE qualified with a First Class Honours Degree in Industrial Design with Italian from University College London and the Milan Politecnico in 2004. She went on to work for Sport England in the communication team before founding The Great Outdoor Gym Company Ltd (TGO)in 2007. In 2008 TGO partnered with Adidas...
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In This Episode:
Marketing Director of Nationwide Building Society, Mark Brayton joins hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones to discuss his career to date and the importance of digital in the financial services sector.
Having begun his career with Barclay’s post graduate programme, Mark has successfully climbed the ladder to become Marketing Director of the largest Building Society in the world. In this episode, Mark gives some amazing insight to:
His strategy behind digital transformationsConnecting customers with financial services Leadership principles and valuesThe vital role agencies play in digital innovation About This Wonderful Person:Mark Brayton is a proven marketing leader with more than two decades of experience in financial services. He has a track record of delivering significant marketing transformation within data-rich and digitally...
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Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are joined by Minnie Moll, CEO of Design Council, who shares from her incredible wealth of experience about the role of creativity to drive and influence meaningful change.
Minnies inspirationThe Design CouncilDesign and the climate crisisEthics in designFemale leadersInclusive design Company culture and collaborationThe future role of AI and VR About This Wonderful Person:Minnie Moll is Chief Executive of Design Council. She was previously Chief Executive of Jarrold Retail in Norwich – an outstanding experiential retailer with an award-winning department store; Joint Chief Executive of the...
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William Butler-Adams OBE CEng, Chief Executive Officer at Brompton Bicycle joined Brompton in 2002, became director in 2006, and took over as MD in 2008 and in this time he grew the company from £2 mil turnover to over £90 mil turnover with over 800 staff.
William is a Chartered Engineer, passionate about all things engineering, having previously worked for DuPoint, Nissan and ICI. He is married with three daughters and lives near Marlow. He was awarded an OBE by the Queen in 2015 for services to Industry.
Previously, he was a trustee of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills on behalf of the government, a founding trustee of Inspiring the Future charity and on the board of Investors in People, supporting its transition out of government into an independent Community Interest Company. A Fellow of Institute of Mechanical Engineers, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Member of the Vintners company and keen on his veggie patch.
This episode is a nugget of inspiration from someone who has achieved so much. Catch a dose of his passion for innovation and be inspired by his ambition and successes.
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William’s early life in educationHis serendipitous introduction to Brompton Bikes Bringing ambition and producing innovationFostering growth and innovation with company culturePlans for further growth at Brompton BikesUsing digital tools for environmental solutions -
Craig Hepburn, Head of Digital Transformation at UEFA, has been responsible for developing highly successful marketing strategies and digital transformation programs for some of the worlds largest brands including Rentokil Initial, STA Travel, Nokia, Microsoft and Tata. In doing so Craig has been able to develop and deliver world leading digital transformation programs that have fundamentally enhanced how companies engage with customers while also transforming internal business processes to be more relevant in a digital first world.
Craig was voted as one of the UK's rising stars in the digital marketing sector by Revolution Magazine and is the co-author of The Future of Now. Currently, Craig is leading the Web3 strategy across UEFA with the ambition to better understand the strategic opportunities for European football in all areas such as NFTs, Metaverse, Blockchain, Fan Tokens and Crypto.
In this episode, Craig shares incredible insights from his 20 year career in digital marketing.
Craig’s early careerCraig’s career progression in digital marketingThe key components of digital transformationThe marks of successful digital transformationThe future of the industryCraig’s debut and undefeated record in white collar boxing -
Graham Goodkind is the Founder and Chairman of Frank, one of the UK’s most respected, creative and consistently award-winning consumer public relations consultancies. Based in Farringdon, clients currently include Weetabix, KIND Snacks, Mars, Renault UK, Burger King, VW Group, Huawei and Innocent. The company was started by Graham in September 2000 with a very focused ambition of coming up with great ideas which generated Talkability® for clients.
Graham has won just about every PR award there is and has been variously described by PR Week, the industry bible, as “a legend in consumer PR, cited by many as an idol," "a cheerful and bullish operator," and "a bundle of self-deprecating energy”.
In this episode Graham shares unbelievable highlights from his career. Listen for some surprising stories and lessons on following your passion and the incredible power of creativity.
Graham’s introduction to the industry and early careerHis 90s dotcom ventureCareer highlight: convincing Jimmy White change his nameCareer highlight: the controversial Any-Which-Way-A-Bix campaign Career highlight: appearing on Bay Watch alongside Bobby BrownGraham’s role as a Dutch Uncle™ -
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This conversation could have gone on for hours, Ben has some incredible stories to share. Listen for lessons on taking risks, how to train and raise up leaders and finding out people's motivations and their why. There is so much richness in this episode.
Ben’s early days as a rugby playerProgression as a coachStories from his time in FijiPrinciples relating to business and lifeAbout This Wonderful Person:
Ben Ryan has to be one of the most in-demand speakers we have had the pleasure of speaking to on the Wonderful People podcast. Organisations and audiences around the world want to hear from the man who achieved legendary status as one of the greatest rugby coaches of his generation. We were delighted to chat to Ben Ryan who also goes by the name of Ratu Peni Rayani Latianara when in Fiji. He is the most successful men's rugby sevens coach in the world and the only rugby coach to win Continental, World and Olympic titles. We got to hear all about the incredible success he had taking the Fijian team to Olympic Gold glory.
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Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are joined by Deborah Dawton, The Chief Executive at Design Business Association, as she details her advocacy for design and its impact on business. An ambassador for the UK and overseas, listen as she champions creativity within companies' products and services.
About this Wonderful Person:After completing her studies for an industry degree at Newcastle Polytechnic, Deborah delved into the creative world. She exhibited her leadership skills during her 10-year role as managing director for her own business, Design Events.
During this time she completed various projects, for example, the launching and running of DesignSense and for the Design Council on the delivery...
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In this episode:
Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are joined by Paul Barber, The Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, as he shares his experiences within marketing and the sporting world.
About this Wonderful Person:Paul Barber– Chief executive and Deputy Chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion Football club
Born and bred less than a mile from White Hart Lane, football has always been a huge part of Paul Barber’s life. His early studies within marketing and communications from junior to senior levels led him to receive a call from the FA shortly after Euro 96. Eventually, Mr. Barber would become The FA’s Marketing Director...
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In this episode:
Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are joined by Matthew Atkinson, Former Chief Membership officer of the CO-OP, as he shares about his career and critical moments where he helped to create thriving communities at different brands.
About this Wonderful Person:Matthew Atkinson – Former Chief Membership Officer, CO-OP
A firm believer in the value of community and great leadership. Mr. Atkinson’s story has its roots in his early upbringing in Singapore where he discovered the essence of civic duty. Through this development, he was able to harness this concept and utilize it in his career and also life...
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In this episode:
Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are joined by Emma Perkins, Head of LEGO Agency EMEA, as she shares about her career, amazing moments where she has helped create opportunities and boost mentorship across different brands, and of course about what makes working for LEGO so special.
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Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are joined by Tim Hollingsworth OBE, CEO of Sport England. He shares his contagious passion for sport and inclusion, the role of digital and data in making sport more accessible, fond memories of the Rio Olympics, and a couple of his favourite anthems - listen to find out what makes Tim a Wonderful person.
About this Wonderful Person:Tim Hollingsworth is the Chief Executive of Sport England, the agency responsible for delivering sport and physical activity at community and grassroots level across England. He has held the role since November 2018. For seven years prior to this, Tim was Chief Executive at the British Paralympic Association, the National Paralympic Committee for the United Kingdom....
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In This Episode: Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are joined by Frazer Thompson, CEO of Chapeldown Group plc. He shares with us his insights into the luxury industry of wine, climate change, e-commerce, tech and Innovation, stories jumping queues with dizzying Heineken status – and more.About Our Guest:
Frazer is Chief Executive Officer of Chapel Down Group plc, England’s largest wine producer.
Frazer graduated in 1981 and, as a Geordie, soon wound up in beer at Whitbread. At the age of 29, having co-led a team to acquire and integrate the Boddingtons brand and develop a highly successful strategy as a response to the Beer Orders, he was made a director of Whitbread plc. He led the team that created the famous Boddingtons advertising campaign and the draughtflow widget amongst other things. one of the most popular British TV ads of the 1990s.Read more
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Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are joined by Will Greenwood MBE, Rugby Legend, commentator, analyst, Chief Customer Officer in the UK at Afiniti. Highlights include Will sharing some of his rugby experiences, data and AI, and what’s shaped the kind of business person, athlete and family man he is today.Read more about Will here
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Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are joined by Viktorija Grigorjevaite, Founder of Sane Seven, – a top 200 Ad Photography company who shares stories of humble beginnings, learning by mistakes, and photographing some of the biggest and brightest stars and celebrities – Hollywood and even political! Highlights include her experience photographing Jimmy Choo, building a robot, life lessons learnt as a specialist in her craft, and her opinion on "luck" verses hard work.
About this Wonderful Person:Viktorija Grigorjevaite – Founder, Sane Seven
Sane Seven is a female photographer who immigrated to the UK from a small village in Lithuania to become one of the most sought-after portrait photographers in the world. With her sight firmly set on creating Obama’s portrait to tick her ‘arrived’ box, she constantly trains her creative muscles on social projects, portraits of leaders, looking for the right doors to fulfill never-ending creative ambitions. Viktorija Grigorjevaite ‘founded’ Sane Seven (www.saneseven.com) both as a company and as her new name to replace the need for people to pronounce her tongue twisting surname. She works in tandem with her life partner Marius who prefers to stay out of the limelight.Read More About Vik Here
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