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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.

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 was published weekly on Substack over 79 weeks. It will be converted into a series of books in 2024.

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