Perspectives

Michael Cole is a recently retired Automotive executive, becoming the first Non-Korean native to ever hold the position of President/CEO for Hyundai Motors Europe. He has held various senior executive roles across Europe and the US for the likes of Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota, and has overseen a period of growth within these companies during difficult times in the automotive industry through the likes of the pandemic, with continual fierce competition from long established Automotive companies. In this episode, we take a glimpse into what it takes to build a successful career in a highly competitive field; Why you should always remain curious and willing to try something new, how failure isn't always as bad as you might think; Why a 5-10 year plan might be hurting your personal development more than helping it, and much more. This is not just an episode for the automotive enthusiast.

Tom Swales is a highly respected Physiotherapist and coach with over 20 years of experience in human movement, injury prevention, rehabilitation , and performance optimisation. He is the founder of COMPHYSIO+ performance wellness in Ontario, and helps coach the likes of  2023 World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper, and the Canadian olympic ski team.In this episode, Tom explains how to counteract the effects of desk work to keep you moving well; How everyday conveniences could actually be causing us more harm than good, Why we are regressing as a species in our ability to move despite technological advances; What you can do to keep your loved ones active as they get older; How elite level athletes come in all shapes and sizes, why there is no perfect way to do anything, and much more. You can find out more about the work Tom does here:https://www.amtcertified.ca/Instagram:  @swales.tom

James McVey is a renowned musician , having formed "The Vamps" back in 2011. The Vamps have released five albums, had multiple hits, and sold out countless arenas across the globe during their tours. In this episode, James talks about his experience going from playing pub gigs as a teenager to touring the world with thousands of fans watching; The struggles of having notoriety as such a young age, how his fellow band members became some of his closest friends: His passion for watches, his solo work as a folk musician, and much more. You can find out more about James McVey on instagram, or by searching on your favourite streaming platform. Instagram: @JamesMcVeyMusic: James McVey  The Vamps

Today's guest is Jonny Dodge, a serial entrepreneur and group CEO of MYOcean, YourSky, and GPM experiences. Jonny's companies offer anything you can possibly dream of, from a trackside view at the Monaco GP from the comfort of a Yacht, to experiencing zero gravity without flying to space. Jonny takes the dreams of others and makes them a reality.Jonny is famed for his "Billionaire black book" of contacts, including some of the most influential  people on the planet such as Richard Branson, Elon Musk, Bernie Ecclestone, as well as disruptors likeJake Paul, and many more.In this episode, we discussed why taking action can be the biggest key to success; Why community is a key factor for growth in many industries over the next few years; Why being the least intelligent person in the room is something you should aim for; Why should always seek to add value; The thinking behind growing multiple successful companies, What it is like to work with Ultra rich clientele on a daily basis, and much more.You can find Jonny on instagram:@jonnydodge_website:https://jonny-dodge.com/ 

Tom Foxley a mental fitness coach and former Royal Marine Commando,  helping individuals understand the type of person they need to become in order to achieve their deep rooted desires and goals.Life is hard, and it is made harder when you feel like you lack clarity of the direction you want to go in life, be it your career, relationships, or health. You can feel aimless, and like someone else is in control of your life. In this episode, Tom breaks down the foundations behind building mental fitness, the clues to know if you are on the right track or not , understanding your emotions and learning to recognise them, and more.You can find more about Tom here:Instagram: @TomFoxleyWeb: tomfoxley.mePodcast: TheFreedomProject

Tom Foxley a mental fitness coach and former Royal Marine Commando,  helping individuals understand the type of person they need to become in order to achieve their deep rooted desires and goals.Life is hard, and it is made harder when you feel like you lack clarity of the direction you want to go in life, be it your career, relationships, or health. You can feel aimless, and like someone else is in control of your life. In this episode, Tom breaks down the foundations behind building mental fitness, the clues to know if you are on the right track or not , understanding your emotions and learning to recognise them, and more.You can find more about Tom here:Instagram: @TomFoxleyWeb: tomfoxley.mePodcast: TheFreedomProject

Rob Bell is a broadcaster, engineer, and adventurer.You may recognise Rob from hosting various different engineering programmes for Channel 5 in the UK.  Rob is fascinated by the machinations of what makes the world go round, from how bridges are built, to nuclear power stations, and everything in between.In his spare time, Rob is a keen adventurer and endurance athlete, having completed 7 marathons, in 7 continents, in 7 days, and transversed different locations using only his body as a means of transport. In this episode, Rob and I discuss how the world of engineering has evolved, why bridges are so fascinating, the importance of male friendships, his experience in completing his challenges, the antidote to imposter syndrome, finding a career you enjoy, and much more.You can find more about Rob here - robbell.tv, or listen to Sketchplanations, a weekly podcast done with his friends - sketchplanations.com

Today's guest is Inge Hunter, a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple businesses in various different industries. Inge has had quite the journey, from being homeless as a young adult at 17, to founding multiple successful businesses, with her latest company Clue Content, leveraging AI to help content creators.  In this episode, we discussed what is like to be a women in a male dominated industry, how to actually get started in the world of creating your own business, key skills that have helped Inge  as a CEO and  a successful entrepreneur, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and much more.You can find out more about Inge's work below:Ingehunter.co.uk@ingehunter

Todays guest is Helena Nicklin, She is a drinks writer and broadcaster, writing for the likes of the Daily Mail, The Sun, and various luxury magazines such as BA Highlife , Decanter, Savile Row Style and Luxurious Magazine to name but a few.  Helena also has a food and drink travel series on amazon prime called ‘The Three Drinkers’ , and is now pursuing her interests in speaking to a variety of guest in the hopes of understanding a little more about the world around her,  with her magazine and podcast  ‘Flock & Hive.’In this episode, we discuss Helenas experience as a judge and writer with all things wine and spirits. How the taste method for spirits and wine are so wildly different. How to taste wine and learn about the characteristics. The rise of low and no alcohol spirits, Helenas introduction to perfumery, the importance of smell, and much more.You can find out more about Helena here:Web: HelenaNicklin.comInstagram: @HelenaSipsMagazine: FlockandHive.com

Today's guest is Chris Modoo, a freelance menswear consultant offering everything from styling consultancy for brands and individuals, as well as creative direction, content creation, and much more. Chris has a wealth of knowledge in the classic menswear industry, having co-founded a clothing brand Kit Blake, and worked  as the creative director for Savile Row tailoring brand Chester Barrie, which included designing lines for John Lewis. He has also styled supermodels, and celebrities alike, written for magazines such as The Rake, and more.In this episode, we discuss how to dress up in an ever increasingly more casual society, his golden rules when it comes to getting an outfit right, how you can dress up without looking out of place, why you should make more of an effort when you go out, and much more. Instagram: @chrismodoo

Today's guest is Andrew Shaw, he is a professional coach and speaker, helping professionals with emotional intelligence and mental resilience. Andrew has also amassed a large following on social media, with his short insights and wisdom with day to day topics including communication, resilience, self development and more.In this episode, Andrew and I discuss the art of discipline, how to develop self control, why you should allow yourself to feel emotions, including anger. How suppressing emotions could be a sign of emotional dis-regulation,  and much more.For anyone who has not seen Andrew's videos on instagram, they are useful clips that help nudge you back on the right path and have resonated with many people across the globe. Great insights that are thought provoking.Instagram - @andrewshawBSCWeb: https://andrewshawbsc.com/

Today's guest is Priyesh Vyas. Pri transitioned from a successful salaried job in the corporate world to launch his own business in the form of Fortitude Fit, a new fitness space based in Kent. Pri also suffered from mental health issues as a teenager , having struggled with Bulimia for a number of years, and is now an advocate and ambassador for the charity BEAT. In this episode, we discussed the transition from the security of a salaried job to launching a business in order to find fulfilment, how you can support those around you who may be struggling with their mental health, how body image is a big problem in the fitness space, his account of living with an eating disorder, and much more. Guardian Article  - https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2017/oct/11/eating-disorder-men-bulimia-anorexia-mental-healthInstagram: @FortitudeFitGymWeb:  https://fortitudefit.uk/

Todays guest is Sophie Grace Holmes, she is a fitness coach, and endurance athlete living with Cystic Fibrosis, a life threatening condition affecting the lungs and other organs in the body which makes an already tough life, that extra bit harder.In this episode, we discuss what it is like living with CF, the various challenges Sophie has overcome , surmounting many physical feats few people are capable of, including becoming the second woman ever to climb Kilimanjaro with CF, how she paddle boarded 80 Miles from the Bahamas to Florida without being eaten by a shark, how she handled being told she would likely not live past her teens, her approach to life’s obstacles, and her next big challenge which sees her tackling 36 marathons in 36 days.Find out more about Sophie here: Instagram/TikTok: @sophiegraceholmes

January is a great time to reflect on what 2023 taught us; the good, the bad, the lessons. Are you setting goals that you really believe in, or are you borrowing them from your friends?A shorter episode on how to take some time to look at the lessons from last year, and how you can create meaningful goals to give you more of the good stuff this year , and deal with the not-so-good stuff more effectively. Don't forget to check out our socials too: @listen.to.perspectives on tiktok, instagram, and youtube!

Today's guest is David Jackson, he is a master breathwork instructor, strength and conditioning coach , and former professional rugby player.Breathing is something we all do without even thinking about it. But what if i told you that you have been breathing incorrectly for years. Breathing has a huge impact on our mental and physical performance, in relation to our attention span, ability to concentrate and focus, managing stress levels and in performance to delay lactic acid, exercised induced asthma (that wheezing sensation when you have pushed it hard), and much more.In this episode, David talks us through the mechanisms behind breathing, how we can test our breathing efficiency, why we should be breathing through our nose, rather than our mouth, how we can mange stress using breathwork , improve our health and mental performance through breathing, and much more.Numerous free resources can be found through the following links, where you can find out more about the work David does.Website: https://probreathwork.passion.io/Instagram: @jacko.david.jackson

Today's guest is Georgia Peck, the founder and owner of both Aubrey Peck & Aubrey, two companies named after her Grandfather and idol, Henry Aubrey Peck.Aubrey Peck  provides a range of services in the luxury automotive sector such as event planning, automotive adventures, driving tours, marketing, public relations, product launches and much more. If you require anything in the luxury automotive sector, Aubrey Peck is your port of call.Alongside this, Georgia owns Aubrey, a bespoke vehicle commissioning service which meticulously restores and upgrades classic vehicles to the buyers requests, to provide a completely bespoke, one-off vehicle to suit the customers every need. Whether it be a go-anywhere land rover for the Swiss Alps, or an SUV to cater for everyday life in the city, every detail is designed with the customer in mind.In this episode, we discuss what it takes to plan and run a luxury driving tour, why her grandfather was such an inspiration to Georgia, why owning a pre-war car is the ultimate daily driver, what makes Aubrey unique amongst a a field of custom and aftermarket vehicle builders, what skills Georgia has found beneficial when working with ultra high net worth individuals, why everyone should read about heroic women in motorsport such as the enigmatic Dorothy Leavitt, and much more.

In the 8th instalment of "Perspectives", we are joined by Didi Ferrari, an evidence based nutrition coach specialising in Female Hormones and Behavioural Therapy. Didi is the former head of nutrition at Marchon Athletic,  now running her own business "Coached By Didi" having coached numerous clients to achieve their goals over the past 8 years. Women's health is not discussed enough, and making sense of what happens to your body during the Menstrual Cycle or Menopause, can leave you feeling confused and ashamed. Didi is helping to change the narrative by helping you discover the missing piece of the puzzle. Additionally, by utilising her Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we dive into the common observations she has noted during her tenure as a coach, and how we can regain control of our own thoughts to start tipping the needle in the right direction.In this episode, we discuss why aesthetics are not an indicator of health, why your issue with food may only be the tip of the iceberg, how your upbringing can influence the beliefs created for yourself around food,  why women need more body fat than men, why women's health is so individualistic, and much more.You can find more about the work Didi does via her instagram or on her website, where there are numerous free resources available.Instagram: @didelsferrizleWebsite: www.coachedbydidi.co.uk

Today's guest is Merlin McCormack. Merlin runs Duke Of London, a classic car dealership situated in Brentford, London. The facility is a converted industrial unit and hosts over 60 businesses, from a Pizzeria, to a Pub. Duke Of London has become a firm favourite in the classic car community,  hosting regular events and meetups, including  a Drive-In cinema complete with servers on roller skates in the summer. Join us as we journey through his remarkable path, from his very first car purchase at the tender age of 11, to steering the helm of a thriving automotive empire. Merlin shares the lessons he's learned along the way and the importance of delegation.   Discover what makes Duke of London stand out and what exciting ventures lie on the horizon for this iconic business. We delve into the plans for the future, the passion that drives their commitment to timeless automotive beauty, and the dedication to preserving automotive history.Website: www.Dukeoflondon.co.ukInstagram: @Duke_Of_London

Andrew Daish is a rugby player and coach having competed up to national level, representing Sweden with 37 caps to his name. Andrew has played both union and 7s and is constantly looking to push the boundaries with his training in order to optimise his performance both on and off the field. In this episode, we discuss common misconceptions about training and performing at an elite level; the tools and techniques employed in his training; What a maximal effort should really look like; the psychological aspect of elite performance; how to really perform a test of your fitness, and much more.Andrews ability to test new methods to extract the most from his performance is really interesting. From nasal breathing, to covering data on a screen and working by feel, and even wearing a blackout mask.Lots of great insight to training and performing at an elite level. You can find more on Andrew here:Instagram: @andrewkalendaish

Philip Chubb from "The Mindful Mover" joins me in this episode to tackle one of the most common obstacles between the present day and a healthier, fitter, stronger you - TIME. Time or lack thereof is a common reason why people do not train.  . Daily life is filled with activities that drain our time leaving little room for much else, and so the sport or fitness activities are amongst the first things to go.  Trying to balance work life with home life, along with the responsibilities each of those bring with kids, pets, chores etc is no easy feat. But what if there was a way to get fitter and stronger WITHOUT needing the gym 5 days a week?In this episode, Phil talks me through why training for multiple hours a day may not be the most effective strategy, how you can get strong with only 6 main movements and a small time investment, his time in the movement culture and much more. You can find more about The Mindful Mover here:Instagram: @the_mindful_mover Website: https://mindfulmover.com/YouTube: @mindfulmover

In this episode I speak with Paul Maudsley, a former watch auctioneer working for the likes of Phillips and Bonhams. During his tenure Paul has sold over 25,000 watches, some of which fetching eye-watering sums of money. We explore what is involved in an auction, how items are sourced, some of Pauls favourite stories during his time as an auctioneer, and much more. This is hugely insightful into the world of auctions, not one to be missed!

In this episode of "Perspectives," we dive headfirst into the world of triathlon and explore effective strategies for improving fitness, pushing through barriers, and optimizing performance. Join us as we sit down with a seasoned triathlete, Michelle Van Deventer, who shares invaluable insights gained through several years of training and competition in Ironman events.Whether you're a seasoned triathlete,  just dipping your toes into the world of triathlon, or simply wanting to improve your fitness,  Michelle provides practical tips and techniques for overcoming self-doubt and breaking through limitations. Expect to find strategies for improving fitness, conquering barriers, setting meaningful goals, optimizing recovery and much more. 

Lewys Jones is an evidenced-based nutritionist helping clients achieve their food related goals with his coaching platform 'The Food Coach UK'. In this episode, Lewys helps debunk some nutrition myths and explores some of the tools available to help improve your understanding of nutrition, and build more positive relationships with food.In this  episode, there are mentions of different research studies, a few of which are listed below. For further information about any of the research mentioned during the episode, you can contact Lewys via Instagram @thefoodcoachuk or Facebook which is linked to his Instagram.References:• PMID: 26500462 A high protein diet (3.4 g/kg/d) combined with a heavy resistance training program improves body composition in healthy trained men and women--a follow-up investigation• PMID: 24898233 The causal role of breakfast in energy balance and health: a randomized controlled trial in lean adults1,2,3,4

Today we are talking to Samantha Haizelden, who runs Watch Concierge Wervices, a business dedicated to all things watch related, be it buying, selling or servicing, and everything in between.In this episode, Sam and I discuss why you might like to buy and wear a watch, whether or not the watch industry is starting to cater for women more now, what to look out for when selecting a watch,  how you can get involved in the watch community if you are enthusiast, and more.