My sharp-witted friend, David (arigato gozaimasu), sent me this stunning news: you can buy this 30-room castle, plus several other buildings and 15,000 square meters of surrounding land for just over 1.1 million euros. Here is the story. The château in question is the...
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Review of Manila Hotel Philippines — December 2008
A historical landmark built in 1912, the 5***** Manila Hotel is a "venue for big events and grand aspirations" as is emblazoned all over the place, including in each room over the television. As for our two nights, just before Christmas, it was not exactly a grand...

Marta Talaván: Balancing Board Duties and Pro Padel Performance (JOPS03E11)
Marta Talaván, a professional padel player and board member, shares insights into her career and the world of professional padel. She discusses her journey from childhood to becoming a pro, the challenges of playing on the right side, and the importance of partner dynamics in women’s padel. Talaván offers a glimpse into the daily life of a pro player, including training routines and tournament preparations. As a board member, she advocates for women’s padel, addressing issues like equal pay and opportunities. The conversation touches on the future of padel, the need for global growth, and the unique aspects of women’s padel that make it compelling to watch. This Joy of Padel podcast episode provides a fascinating look into the professional padel world from a player’s perspective.

Rackets, Walls, and Passion: Viviana Corcuera Reveals the Origins of Padel (audio in Spanish)
The Joy of Padel podcast with Viviana Corcuera (JOPS03E08) N.B. The recording is in Spanish, but I've put it up on Youtube with English subtitles here. Viviana Corcuera, wife of Enrique Corcuera with whom she cofounded padel, shares the fascinating history of the...

Ben Nichols: From Anti-Doping to Padel’s PR Powerhouse (MDE610)
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ben Nichols, a communications expert with a diverse background in sports and anti-doping. We delved into his experiences at the World Anti-Doping Agency and how it shaped his approach to challenges. Ben shared insights on the complexities of managing communications in the digital age, particularly during crises. We discussed the evolution of PR strategies and the importance of authenticity in messaging. Ben also talked about his current focus on padel, a rapidly growing sport, and his various ventures in this space, including Padel22, a PR and marketing communications business. He highlighted the unique opportunity to shape the narrative of padel as a new sport in many markets. We explored the challenges and opportunities for paddle players in building their personal brands. Finally, Ben shared his passion for purpose-driven businesses and his vision for growing the padel industry. Overall, it was a fascinating conversation about communication strategies, sports marketing, and the exciting world of padel.

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.