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Sizing Up Your Competition and Getting Your Mojo Right in a Padel Match

Sizing Up Your Competition and Getting Your Mojo Right in a Padel Match

by | Jan 16, 2026 | ,

In padel, the match starts long before the first serve. From the warm-up on, sharp players are already reading the game — decoding communication cues, testing opponents’ walls, lobs, and overheads, and spotting where cracks might appear later. Reading the Game explores how to turn those first few rallies into tactical intelligence, helping you and your partner build chemistry, adjust strategies on the fly, and stay one step ahead. Padel isn’t just played with the racquet — it’s won with observation.

Moats, Monopolies, and Meaning: Tom Perfrement on Building Resilient Investment Portfolios (MDE637)

Moats, Monopolies, and Meaning: Tom Perfrement on Building Resilient Investment Portfolios (MDE637)

by | Jan 11, 2026 | , , , ,

In this episode of Minter Dialogue, Minter Dial sits down with Tom Perfrement, investor and co-founder of 5am Capital. They dive into the importance of long-term investing, building strong business moats, and the value of purpose-driven companies. With insights drawn from tennis, business experience at Canva, and a focus on quality investments, Tom shares strategies for navigating market volatility and balancing risk with sustainable growth.

How to Handle the First Match with a New Padel Partner? Master These Fundamentals

How to Handle the First Match with a New Padel Partner? Master These Fundamentals

by | Dec 30, 2025 | ,

Stepping onto the court with a new padel partner brings both uncertainty and opportunity. Success hinges on three fundamentals: strategic side selection based on complementary strengths, mastery of essential communication phrases like “Yours,” “Mine,” and “Switch,” and synchronized movement that transforms two individuals into a cohesive unit. Decide upfront who handles middle balls and overhead smashes, establish clear non-verbal signals, and commit to positive reinforcement even after mistakes. The best partnerships evolve through deliberate attention to positioning, constant awareness of your partner’s footwork, and real-time adaptability. Chemistry doesn’t develop instantly, but with intentional communication and teamwork, two players can quickly begin moving as one.

Dancing Through Change: David Meerman Scott on Grateful Dead, Fandom, and Real Human Experience (MDE636)

Dancing Through Change: David Meerman Scott on Grateful Dead, Fandom, and Real Human Experience (MDE636)

by | Dec 14, 2025 | , , , ,

In this episode of Minter Dialogue, Minter Dial welcomes back marketing visionary David Meerman Scott. They dive into the enduring relevance of the Grateful Dead’s marketing philosophy, legacy, and the importance of true human connection in today’s digital chaos. The conversation explores how letting go of your creations empowers fandom and how brands like the Grateful Dead still thrive with new members like John Mayer. Plus, David Meerman Scott shares insights on generosity, AI’s role in connection, and building meaningful experiences, on and offline.

Compound Growth and Human Connection: Chris O’Neill on Brand, Purpose, and AI Transformation (MDE635)

Compound Growth and Human Connection: Chris O’Neill on Brand, Purpose, and AI Transformation (MDE635)

by | Dec 7, 2025 | , , , , , , ,

In this episode of Minter Dialogue, Minter Dial chats with Chris O’Neill, proud Canadian business leader and former head of Evernote. They explore lessons from retail, the value of hard work, building resilient teams, and the impact of AI on business. Chris O’Neill shares powerful insights on leadership, self-awareness, and shaping culture, diving into how purpose and human connection drive success. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about transformation, teamwork, and the future of technology.

Transforming Padel Experiences for All: Camille Huyghues Despointes and Pango (JOPS03E22)

Transforming Padel Experiences for All: Camille Huyghues Despointes and Pango (JOPS03E22)

by | Dec 3, 2025 | , , , ,

This episode of JOY OF PADEL features Camille Huyghues Despointes, French entrepreneur and co-founder of Pango, as she joins host Minter to discuss her journey from theater studies and multiple startups to launching an innovative padel app. Camille shares how her experience in show jumping shaped her understanding of partnership and energy, and why she fell in love with padel’s accessibility and social nature. The discussion explores Pango’s mission to redefine player ratings and foster a global padel community.

Key points:

Pango addresses real padel player problems, offering a unique, community-driven rating system.

Padel’s joyful, strategic gameplay makes it addictive and ideal for social and personal growth.

From Chaos to Clarity: Jürgen Weigand’s Approach to Strategic Leadership and Adaptability (MDE634)

From Chaos to Clarity: Jürgen Weigand’s Approach to Strategic Leadership and Adaptability (MDE634)

by | Nov 30, 2025 | , , , ,

In this engaging episode of Minter Dialogue, Jurgen Weigand, professor and co-author of several books, discusses the impact of meaningful education, leadership, and decision-making in uncertain and complex environments. From his journey through academia and public service to insights from his books “Hope is Not a Strategy” and “From Chaos to Clarity,” Jurgen Weigand shares valuable lessons on strategy, cognitive diversity, and navigating change. Tune in for thought-provoking perspectives on purpose, leadership, and embracing complexity in today’s business world.

Fifteen Years of Meaningful Conversations: The Minter Dialogue Podcast Journey

Fifteen Years of Meaningful Conversations: The Minter Dialogue Podcast Journey

by | Nov 27, 2025 | , ,

Fifteen years ago, the Minter Dialogue podcast launched with a mission to elevate debate and insert more meaningfulness into conversations about leadership, brand strategy, and transformation. Today, with over 600 episodes and a million downloads, we’re celebrating this milestone by reflecting on the remarkable evolution of podcasting itself—from a niche experiment in 2010 to a $39.6 billion global industry. Discover how the medium has transformed, meet some of the luminaries who’ve shaped the show, and explore the extraordinary 2025 conversations that continue to push the boundaries of what it means to lead authentically in a rapidly changing world.

Natasha Skolny: Dropping the Armour and Finding Your Voice in the Boardroom (MDE633)

Natasha Skolny: Dropping the Armour and Finding Your Voice in the Boardroom (MDE633)

by | Nov 23, 2025 | , , , , ,

Leadership coach Natasha Skolny joins Minter Dial to explore authentic leadership through the lens of her figure skating background. Based in Toronto, Skolny works with high-achieving women seeking to lead on their own terms whilst shedding corporate armour. The conversation examines how sports cultivate self-knowledge, the challenge of balancing authenticity with professional expectations, and why genuine connection matters more than conformity. From navigating social media’s impact on future leaders to understanding the difference between being yourself and truly knowing yourself, this episode challenges conventional leadership wisdom whilst emphasising the power of vulnerability and presence in creating meaningful impact.

Key Points:

1. Corporate Armour and Authenticity: Women leaders often conform to masculine leadership styles to be heard, particularly in boardrooms. Dropping this protective armour and leading authentically—through vulnerability and genuine connection—creates more impactful leadership than maintaining a protective facade.

2. Conversation as Leadership’s Highest Tool: Intentional, present conversations build trust and connection with teams. In an AI-driven world focused on efficiency, creating space for genuine human interaction—understanding what matters to people beyond their work output—distinguishes exceptional leadership from mere management.

Bringing Padel to Life: Emily Kilner’s Experience Bridging Language, Culture, and Sport

Bringing Padel to Life: Emily Kilner’s Experience Bridging Language, Culture, and Sport

by | Nov 20, 2025 | , , ,

Emily Kilner, BBC New Voice Award winner and Premier Padel commentator, shares her journey from England Under-21 hockey international to becoming one of padel’s most distinctive voices. Broadcasting in both English and Spanish, Emily discusses the art of commentary, the strategic nuances that separate professional padel from amateur play, and why longer rallies in women’s padel offer invaluable lessons for recreational players. Key points include the importance of understanding padel as a strategic, team-oriented sport rather than a power game, and how building context around player relationships creates compelling narratives that distinguish padel from other sports.

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I’m Minter Dial and I serve my clients by elevating the debate and energy, telling powerful stories and connecting people and ideas. My mission to insert more meaningfulness into our lives and at work. I relish being an engaging professional speaker on leadership, transformation and branding. I’m known for being someone who walks the talk and delivers on or above expectations. I’m the author of four award-winning books, including the second edition of my award-winning book, Heartificial Empathy (April 2023, available in English and French), You Lead published by Kogan Page that won the Business Book Award 2022, and Futureproof (FT-Press/Pearson) that won the Business Book Award 2018. I’m also the producer of the award-winning WWII book and documentary film The Last Ring Home.

My new project is Dialogos, Fostering More Meaningful Conversations that is being published weekly via Substack, which will be converted into a book end of 2023.

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