by Minter Dial | Mar 24, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Picture the scene. It is a bright Saturday morning. Four players stride onto the padel court with the confidence of knights entering a jousting arena — helmets metaphorically on (although one year, it was a real helmet, after I had suffered a concussion), racquets...
by Minter Dial | Mar 22, 2026 | Leadership, Minter Dialogue, Podcast, Social Media
Minter Dialogue with Justin Hai Justin Hai joined me to discuss the technology-driven roots of modern stress, as explored in his book “Stress Nation: Escape the Technology Trap, Eliminate Stress, and Reclaim Rest.” Justin’s background is as colourful as his insights:...
by Minter Dial | Mar 17, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Shut Up And Talk: The Many Levels Of Communication In Padel “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw, who clearly never played padel, but would have been a nightmare partner if he had....
by Minter Dial | Mar 15, 2026 | Leadership, Minter Dialogue, Podcast
Minter Dialogue with Tess Fyalka Tess Fyalka is a passionate advocate for leadership development, especially for those stepping into new managerial roles—whether it’s their first time in the seat or the latest in a series of leadership transitions. Based in the...
by Minter Dial | Mar 11, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Leadership, Mental Health, Padel, Podcast
Joy of Service, Joy of Padel – My Conversation with Ben Hanley (JOPS04E04) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the real honour of sitting down with Flight Lieutenant Ben Hanley—a passionate advocate of padel, true community builder, and an officer...