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Building Padel’s American Dream: Insights from USPA President Bill Ullman (JOPS03E20)

Building Padel’s American Dream: Insights from USPA President Bill Ullman (JOPS03E20)

by | Nov 5, 2025 | ,

This podcast features Bill Ullman, a padel aficionado and president of the USPA, discussing his journey in the sport and its growth in the United States. Bill shares insights on transitioning from squash to padel, the challenges of developing padel culture in the US, and the creation of the Anglo-American Cup. The conversation highlights the Joy of Padel and the sport’s potential for expansion in America.

Key points:
1. Padel in the US is compared to tennis in 1910, with significant growth potential in players, courts, and tournaments.
2. The development of junior programs and college recruitment are crucial for the US to become competitive in padel at an international level.

Marcin Piróg: Embracing Risk and Discovery in Business and Life (MDE630)

Marcin Piróg: Embracing Risk and Discovery in Business and Life (MDE630)

by | Nov 2, 2025 | , , , , ,

This podcast features a conversation with Marcin Piróg, an investor, entrepreneur, and former CEO of several companies. Piróg shares insights from his career, including experiences at Carlsberg and LOT Airlines. He discusses the importance of self-discovery, risk-taking, and leadership in business. Piróg also talks about his passion for ultra-marathons and how they contribute to his personal growth. The conversation touches on topics such as corporate transformations, negotiating with major companies, and the challenges of managing state-owned enterprises.

Key points:

1. The importance of building a strong team and being transparent as a leader

2. The challenges of managing and transforming state-owned companies

The Science of Cool: Cat Holt on Crafting Brand Identity in a Data-Driven World (MDE629)

The Science of Cool: Cat Holt on Crafting Brand Identity in a Data-Driven World (MDE629)

by | Oct 26, 2025 | , , , , ,

This podcast features a conversation between host Minter Dial and guest Cat Holt, founder and CEO of Coologee. They discuss the importance of branding in today’s business landscape, exploring how it impacts company performance, employee engagement, and customer relationships. Cat shares insights from her experience in the insurance industry, particularly her work at Progressive. The discussion touches on the challenges of integrating brand strategy into data-driven organisations and the role of AI in marketing and branding.

Key points:
1. Brand is crucial for companies to outperform competitors and create meaningful connections with customers.
2. The importance of maintaining humanity and intuition in branding decisions, even as data and AI play increasingly significant roles.

Navigating Polarities: Edward Nelson on Change, Empathy, and Self-Discovery (MDE628)

Navigating Polarities: Edward Nelson on Change, Empathy, and Self-Discovery (MDE628)

by | Oct 19, 2025 | , , , ,

This podcast explores the complexities of personal identity, change, and leadership through the lens of literature and storytelling. Ed Nelson, a lawyer and actor turned coach, discusses how archetypes and polarities can be used to understand ourselves and facilitate organisational change. The conversation delves into the challenges of authenticity, the power of empathy, and the importance of risk-taking in leadership. Nelson shares insights from his work using Shakespeare’s plays, particularly Henry V, to help leaders navigate difficult decisions and team dynamics.

Key points:

1. Stories and archetypes provide a safe way to explore personal and organisational challenges.

2. Effective leadership requires balancing empathy with the ability to take risks and make unpopular decisions.

Beyond Numbers: Ravi Kathuria on Finding Purpose in a Results-Driven World (MDE627)

Beyond Numbers: Ravi Kathuria on Finding Purpose in a Results-Driven World (MDE627)

by | Oct 12, 2025 | , , ,

This podcast features a conversation between host Minter Dial and guest Ravi Kathuria, exploring spirituality, business, and personal growth. Kathuria shares his perspective on the universe, emphasising that we are all part of it. He discusses the importance of finding inner peace and experiencing one’s life force as the essence of spirituality. The dialogue touches on balancing ambition with humility, the pitfalls of obsession, and the need to enjoy the present moment rather than constantly chasing future outcomes.

Key points:
1. Spirituality is defined as experiencing one’s own life force, accessible to everyone regardless of background or beliefs.
2. Success and happiness in both life and business stem from maintaining a peaceful and calm mind.

The Mental Game in Padel: Insights from GB’s Number One Aimee Gibson (JOPS03E18)

The Mental Game in Padel: Insights from GB’s Number One Aimee Gibson (JOPS03E18)

by | Oct 8, 2025 | , ,

This podcast features an insightful conversation with Aimee Gibson, Britain’s top-ranked padel player. Gibson shares her journey from tennis to padel, discussing the challenges of transitioning between sports and the nuances of professional padel. She offers valuable insights into training techniques, partner dynamics, and the mental aspects of the game. The discussion covers topics ranging from shot selection to tournament strategies, providing a comprehensive look into the world of professional padel.

Key points:
1. Mental strength is crucial for success in padel, outweighing technical skills and physicality.
2. Finding the right partner in professional padel involves considering factors like communication, playing style, and shared goals.

Decoding Organizational Resistance: Jason Zimmerman’s Four Types of Change Barriers (MDE626)

Decoding Organizational Resistance: Jason Zimmerman’s Four Types of Change Barriers (MDE626)

by | Oct 5, 2025 | , , , ,

This podcast explores the intersection of behavioral economics, organizational change, and strategy execution. Jason Zimmerman, a behavioral economist, discusses his journey from academia to consulting, focusing on creating exponential outcomes in mergers and transformations. He delves into the challenges of implementing strategies, the importance of informal networks, and methods to measure transformation success. The conversation touches on the psychology of change, the role of trust and credibility in influence, and the various types of resistance organizations face during transformations.

Key points:
1. Informal networks can transmit information 4-5 times faster than formal hierarchies in organizations.
2. Successful transformations require addressing both uncertainty and control for employees.

The Paris Major 2025: Record-Breaking Spectacle That Redefined Professional Padel

The Paris Major 2025: Record-Breaking Spectacle That Redefined Professional Padel

by | Oct 2, 2025 | , ,

The 2025 Alpine Paris Major at Roland Garros shattered expectations, drawing 62,128 spectators and 176 million social impressions while showcasing padel’s strategic evolution. Exclusive Padel Intelligence data reveals longer rallies, tighter serve margins and dramatic swings in elite performance, exemplified by Alejandro Galán’s semifinal brilliance and final-day dip. Celebrity guests from Zidane to Gasly underlined the sport’s growing glamour. Dive into the numbers behind padel’s new crown jewel and discover why Roland Garros now drives the game’s global surge.

Redefining Legacy: How Reflekta AI is Changing Our Relationship with Death (MDE625)

Redefining Legacy: How Reflekta AI is Changing Our Relationship with Death (MDE625)

by | Sep 28, 2025 | , , , ,

This podcast features a conversation with Miles Spencer, co-founder of Reflekta AI, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to recreate digital versions of deceased loved ones. Spencer discusses how the technology allows users to interact with these ‘elders’, sharing personal experiences of reconnecting with his late father. The discussion explores the potential of AI to preserve family legacies, provide emotional comfort, and address society’s need for meaningful connections. Spencer also touches on his entrepreneurial background and the evolution of his perspective on value creation.

Key points:
1. Reflekta AI uses photos, audio files, and autobiographical information to create interactive digital representations of deceased individuals.
2. The platform aims to preserve family legacies and values, offering a new way to maintain connections with loved ones who have passed away.

To Book Minter!

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.

Click here to inquire about booking Minter!

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