Minter Dial
Keynote speaker, author & podcaster on leadership, empathy and AI
Helping leaders be more themselves, more human and more future-proof.
Latest posts
Artificial Empathy: From Oxymoron to Obsession
Artificial empathy has gone from fringe idea to burning topic. Books, search trends, research and serious startup money show why, and why it matters.
Mike Link: AI for Elderly Safety, with Dignity (MDE677)
The conversation with Mike Link focused on the intersection of AI technology and elder care, particularly fall detection using vision-based systems. A key theme that emerged was the balance between maintaining dignity and privacy while using cameras to improve safety for older adults. The discussion explored challenges in integrating new tech into human environments, from ethical data practices to the complexities families face when supporting ageing relatives. Several points were raised, including the importance of human-centric design, data anonymisation, and the vision for holistic systems that support independent living while respecting individual choices and values.
What doesn’t break a team makes it: the gift of hardship
The magic happens when a team has been through a strong trial and come out the other side. Hardship, in other words, can be a gift. It just rarely arrives with a bow on it.
David Gala: Patience and Effort on the Pro Tour (JOPS04E20)
This episode of the Joy of Padel features David Gala, young Spanish talent and number 34 in the world ranking, as he shares with the host his story of passion for the sport and the value of teamwork. David recounts the influence of his family on his choice of padel and reflects on the importance of patience, self-demand, and learning from defeat.
Key points:
Family support and communication with the team are fundamental in the development of a professional player.
The combination of patience and explosiveness is key to progressing in competitive padel.
Cassandra Worthy: Change and Emotional Fluency (MDE676)
Join Minter Dial in conversation with Cassandra Worthy, a dynamic force in leadership, change management, and authentic energy. Cassandra Worthy shares her journey from chemical engineer to global speaker, offering insights into embracing vulnerability, emotional fluency, and the power of mentorship in both life and business. Discover how authenticity, self-awareness, and intentionality can drive personal growth and organisational transformation in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world. This episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice for anyone navigating change or seeking to lead with genuine impact.
Natalie Johnson: Building an Intentional Culture (MDE675)
The conversation focused on workplace culture, exploring how intentional values and everyday behaviours shape team dynamics. One concept discussed was the importance of asking for help as a trust-building strategy. A key theme that emerged was the potential for diverse teams to drive creativity and productivity, provided that companies invest in fostering genuine connections. The discussion explored the challenges of balancing direct communication with kindness and the ongoing journey required to build and sustain an intentional culture. Several points were raised, including the evolving understanding of vulnerability as a courageous and essential leadership trait.
Ross Thornley: Inside the Little Book of Padel (JOPS04E19)
In this Joy of Padel episode, entrepreneur and author Ross Thornley shares his passionate ten-week journey into padel, highlighting the sport’s community, accessibility, and the psychology of learning. The conversation focused on adaptability, the role of ego, and the unique social dynamic of padel. The discussion explored how vulnerability and humility are central to improvement and enjoyment, and why padel’s low barrier to entry has fueled its global growth.
Key points:
1. Padel’s beginner-friendly, social environment sparks rapid learning and lasting connections.
2. Adaptability and letting go of ego are essential to progressing in padel and embracing its unique joy.
The Padel Rules We Make Up—and the Pros Who Break Them
Padel can inspire near-religious devotion—and a few beliefs we mistake for rules. From choosing a side to serving and double faults, this playful look at the professional game asks what happens when we question our court-side orthodoxies. Because in padel, as in life, the joy may lie in staying curious—and being willing to change.
Justin Jones-Fosu: Stop Chasing, Start Creating (MDE674)
In this episode, Justin Jones-Fosu joins Minter Dial to discuss crafting meaningful lives by aligning with personal values, overcoming the chase for external validation, and integrating personal and professional identities. They explore the importance of community in work, findings from research into meaningfulness, and the challenge of defining manhood. Practical steps for leaders and individuals wanting to infuse more purpose into their work and life are shared. Discover more and access the research at stopchasingstartcreating.com and workmeaningful.com.
Books
Heartificial Empathy
Heartificial Empathy
You Lead
Futureproof
The Last Ring Home
Meaningful Communication
Making Empathy CountPodcasts
The Joy of Padel
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Former L’Oréal executive turned speaker, author and podcaster. The full story, speaker profile and press are on the About page. Read my story →