The Humble Pie: Recent Episodes
Alex Searle
The Humble Pie hosts some of the most curious and innovative minds for an open, honest conversation on their views for the future of business, technology, consumer trends and more. Hosted by Alex Searle from www.alex-searle.com
Meet Humble Mind Mentor Lucia Agnelli, a coach & facilitator.
Lucia has worked in senior marketing roles in Sweden & South Africa. After her own journey with illness, she now works with tech leaders on workplace wellbeing, burnout, self-balance and essentialism.
You can connect with Lucia in our community and check out her regular sessions on Humble Mind.
Join us here: https://join.humblemind.co/
Rich Mulholland is a 3-time author, global speaker, presentation coach & founder of Missing Link, which helps leaders around the world to craft unforgettable presentations that not only engage but inspire action.
Learn more about Missing Link here https://msnglnk.com/
Tiffany Markman is an acclaimed international writer, speaker and trainer who has won multiple top copywriting awards and was one of the world’s ‘Top 50 Female Content Marketers’ in 2021.
Learn more about her work here https://tiffanymarkman.co.za/
Meet Humble Mind Mentor John Everett, a former tech executive-turned-coach.
Having spent a long career working with Dell, General Electric and Oracle, he turned his attention to helping teams embrace mental fitness and ageless agility.
You can connect with John in our community and check out his regular sessions on Humble Mind.
Join us here: https://join.humblemind.co/
Dr Shama Rahman is a neuroscientist, artist, entrepreneur and founder of NeuroCreate.co.uk.
Check out her TEDx talk here.
Dave Birss is an author, speaker and a top LinkedIn Learning & AI instructor who advises Fortune500 companies on artificial intelligence, innovation, creativity and ideation.
Check out his work here: https://davebirss.com/
See the Sensible AI Manifesto here: https://sensibleaimanifesto.com/
Dr Karen Walch is a negotiation expert, Emeritus professor at Thunderbird School of Global Management and author of Quantum Negotiation: The Art of Getting What You Need.
Learn more about Karen here: https://www.karenwalch.com/
Dominic Wilhelm is the founder of The Global Trust Project, an international advisory advisory that builds trust-rich pathways at personal, professional and societal levels, and a member of the VUKA group.
The Global Trust Project has advised the UNEP, the X-Prize, JFK Library Foundation and many others on the subjects of organisational trust, sustainable impact & advanced research.
Manj Bahra is an ex-JP Morgan executive turned transformational coach, writer and author. His new book, The Art of Moving On, is available on Amazon.
Check out Manj's writings on psychology, neuroscience relationships, dating and personal transformation here: https://manjbahra.medium.com/
Jodie Rogers is a mental fitness facilitator, author and founder of Symbia Partners, who has worked with high-performing teams and leaders at Google, Meta, Barclays, L'Oreal, Unilever and more.
We discuss the hidden edge that mental fitness provides in work and life, including how to elevate your perspective, embracing failure and how to hack your inner wisdom that leads to better outcomes.
Richard Olivier is the founder and artistic director of Olivier Mythodrama™ and works internationally in leadership development as a speaker, workshop leader and co-author of a new book, Archetypes at Work.
For over 25 years, Richard has been exploring the stories we tell ourselves about purpose, with the help of the 10 archetypes to help us unlock what each of us are here to do.
Take the free Archetypes assessment here: https://assessment.archetypesatwork.com/fmi/webd/free
Jon Cherry, futures strategist unpacks the tools that help us to think clearly more clearly and make better decisions in the face of uncertainty. Learn more about what Jon does here: https://cherryflava.com/
Patrick Leddy, CEO & Founder of Interface explores how to use the four forces to supercharge your business' offer with clarity and conviction.
Check out Interface here: tryinterface.io
Dan Kirby from Founders Are Mental helps us unpack weighty concepts like responsibility, burnout, the stress of being a founder and giant silverback gorillas. Check out the FAM here: https://www.foundersaremental.com/
Jermaine Edwards, founder of the Irreplaceable Advisory Group, joined our group speak about the importance of principles in business and the customer experience. They're not just abstract ideas, but rather a kind of compass that directs every decision and action in a business.
When it comes to attracting and retaining customers, managing the expectations of their experience is everything.
That's why the onboarding journey is perhaps the most important but least effectively delivered part.
Allan Boyle has experience working with some of the world's biggest customer-facing brands like Amazon, and shares with us his insights on process design, operations as a mindset and what we can all learn from being customer-obsessed and action-biased.
In this episode from the Humble Mind learning group 'Exponential Thinking, Alex speaks with futurist and strategist Jon Cherry and speaker John Wiley about the value of embracing multiple futures, influencing consumer behaviours, mixing Western methodologies with Eastern thinking and what to have in your scenario planning toolkit. Learn more at HumbleMind.co
In this episode, Alex discusses the need for a new way to rebuild the bonds of connection between humans as the uncertain future of work, life and tackling global challenges moves ever closer. It starts with rethinking how we learn and connect with each other, the first step to having a humble mind. Learn more at HumbleMind.co
Alex & Shaun discuss the impacts of AI on the working world, how content creators can prepare for the future, the aftermath of the crypto hype cycle and whether you'd listen to an orchestral performance by robots.
In this episode of The Humble Pie Podcast, we look at the best strategies to become your customer's only choice when your product or market is complex, technical or difficult to explain.
We discuss how to work with key questions, embracing other mediums, using simple logical structures to advance your case and making use of context and storytelling - all useful tools when communicating & educating your audience.
If your product, environment or market is complicated, you have a duty to distill your value so that your audiences realise it! That's how you evade competition, create loyal fans and become your customer's only choice.
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DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
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LEARN more about my businesses:
https://www.lakeproductions.co
https://www.humble-io.com
In this episode of The Humble Pie Podcast, we look at the 7 essential elements of getting your company or brand's story and positioning right.
Get your story right to align your team, excite customers and position yourself as a problem solver in your audience's world
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
Grab a copy of the 7 Steps to Get Your Story Right here: https://alexsearle1.podia.com/7-steps-to-getting-your-story-right
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
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LEARN more about my businesses:
https://www.lakeproductions.co
https://www.humble-io.com
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
FREE Guides & Resources:
5 Essential Digital Communication Skills to Master: https://mailchi.mp/fa9a2f0aba43/digitalcommunicationskills
Working with a Teleprompter: https://mailchi.mp/656be2c3114e/working-with-teleprompter
Zoom Video Mini-Course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFeLudeV13OnFm7jUUYNaQ-o
Video Production for Business course: https://lakeproductions.thinkific.com/courses/video-production-for-business
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexsearleyeah
LEARN more about my businesses:
https://www.lakeproductions.co
https://www.humble-io.com
In this episode of The Humble Pie Podcast, we discuss the environment of the digital audience - whether they are made up of customers, users, subscribers, visitors or all of the above.
In an entirely digital context, creating and maintaining relationships becomes exponentially important. As a result, the ability to have conversations and build rapport virtually becomes a commodity when building businesses.
We also explore the key digital skills that will evolve you from selling a product to a solution.
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
FREE Guides & Resources:
5 Essential Digital Communication Skills to Master: https://mailchi.mp/fa9a2f0aba43/digitalcommunicationskills
Working with a Teleprompter: https://mailchi.mp/656be2c3114e/working-with-teleprompter
Zoom Video Mini-Course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFeLudeV13OnFm7jUUYNaQ-o
Video Production for Business course: https://lakeproductions.thinkific.com/courses/video-production-for-business
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexsearleyeah
LEARN more about my businesses:
https://www.lakeproductions.co
https://www.humble-io.com
Vincent Rafrray is the founder of The Future Collective and speaks to Alex on The Humble Pie Podcast to discuss his views on the power of blockchain and crypto assets on the future of work, business and life.
Recorded September 2021
Connect with Vincent on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentraffray/
Learn more about The Future Collective here https://www.future-collective.com/
Watch Humble Pie Podcast clips on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFcXNxkJpH__a7uXx3SPBuhr
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
FREE Guides & Resources:
5 Essential Digital Communication Skills to Master: https://mailchi.mp/fa9a2f0aba43/digitalcommunicationskills
Working with a Teleprompter: https://mailchi.mp/656be2c3114e/working-with-teleprompter
Zoom Video Mini-Course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFeLudeV13OnFm7jUUYNaQ-o
Video Production for Business course: https://lakeproductions.thinkific.com/courses/video-production-for-business
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexsearleyeah
LEARN more about my businesses:
https://www.lakeproductions.co
https://www.humble-io.com
Jodie Rogers is the founder of Symbia Partners and joins the Humble Pie Podcast to discuss the concept of mental fitness in the workplace and life.
We discuss tool and strategies to help defend your focus and get the most from your most important asset (your mind) in work, life and relationships, based on the work Jodie and her team does across the world.
Jodie is a leadership and team development expert, having worked with brands like CocaCola, Unilever, Loreal and other global brands to enable individuals and teams to be more fulfilled and mentally fit.
Recorded July 2021
Connect with Jodie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-rogers-symbia/
Learn more about Symbia here https://symbiapartners.com/
Watch Humble Pie Podcast clips on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFcXNxkJpH__a7uXx3SPBuhr
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
FREE Guides & Resources:
5 Essential Digital Communication Skills to Master: https://mailchi.mp/fa9a2f0aba43/digitalcommunicationskills
Working with a Teleprompter: https://mailchi.mp/656be2c3114e/working-with-teleprompter
Zoom Video Mini-Course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFeLudeV13OnFm7jUUYNaQ-o
Video Production for Business course: https://lakeproductions.thinkific.com/courses/video-production-for-business
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexsearleyeah
LEARN more about my businesses:
https://www.lakeproductions.co
Bill Shipsey from Art for Amnesty speaks to Alex about his dual passions for art and promoting the cause of human rights over his 40+ year career.
He shares his best stories and memories from being part of the first Amnesty world tours and concerts in the 80s & 90s (Conspiracy of Hope, Human Rights Now!) to the intricacies of Amnesty's structure and effects on the state of human rights in the present.
Bill is a human rights activist, former barrister and founder of Art for Amnesty, the global artist engagement programme for Amnesty International.
The Freedom Flight Film https://youtu.be/BFiao8bJtbo (60th Anniversary video for Amnesty International)
Lake Productions' Behind the Scenes: Freedom Flight for Amnesty Cape Town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6D9nFnnkAQ
Recorded June 2021
Bill's Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Shipsey
Connect with Bill on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/billshipsey/
Learn more about Art for Amnesty here https://www.amnesty.org/en/art-for-amnesty/
Watch Humble Pie Podcast clips on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFcXNxkJpH__a7uXx3SPBuhr
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
FREE Guides & Resources:
5 Essential Digital Communication Skills to Master: https://mailchi.mp/fa9a2f0aba43/digitalcommunicationskills
Working with a Teleprompter: https://mailchi.mp/656be2c3114e/working-with-teleprompter
Zoom Video Mini-Course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFeLudeV13OnFm7jUUYNaQ-o
Video Production for Business course: https://lakeproductions.thinkific.com/courses/video-production-for-business
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexsearleyeah
Founder of Advanced Business Abilities Mike Irving shares a wealth of knowledge based on his background working as an elite performance coach for nearly 20 years. The wide-ranging conversation covers the value of unblocking resistance and unlearning, to the intersection of business and spirituality.
Mike Irving is a specialist in performance coaching and self-development based in Australia.
Recorded May 2021
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvingmike/
Learn more about Mike's business here https://advancedbusinessabilities.com/
Watch Humble Pie Podcast clips on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFcXNxkJpH__a7uXx3SPBuhr
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
FREE Guides & Resources:
5 Essential Digital Communication Skills to Master: https://mailchi.mp/fa9a2f0aba43/digitalcommunicationskills
Working with a Teleprompter: https://mailchi.mp/656be2c3114e/working-with-teleprompter
Zoom Video Mini-Course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFeLudeV13OnFm7jUUYNaQ-o
Video Production for Business course: https://lakeproductions.thinkific.com/courses/video-production-for-business
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexsearleyeah
Managing Director of Clarion Events Africa David Ashdown shares his playbook on leading an international events business through the Covid-19 pandemic, and how the company has transformed into a data-centric business intelligence organisation as a result.
David also shares some honest, heartfelt meditations on compassionate leadership, good communication, the importance of mindfulness and being a dad.
Clarion Events is a global B2B events business that blends thought leadership, online engagement and live events into an integrated strategy for some of the biggest private and public sector entities across utilities, energy, mining and agriculture.
Recorded March 2021
Connect with David on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/david-ashdown-22b8a45
Learn more about Clarion Events https://clarionevents.com/
Watch Humble Pie Podcast clips on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFcXNxkJpH__a7uXx3SPBuhr
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
FREE Guides & Resources:
5 Essential Digital Communication Skills to Master: https://mailchi.mp/fa9a2f0aba43/digitalcommunicationskills
Working with a Teleprompter: https://mailchi.mp/656be2c3114e/working-with-teleprompter
Zoom Video Mini-Course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFeLudeV13OnFm7jUUYNaQ-o
Video Production for Business course: https://lakeproductions.thinkific.com/courses/video-production-for-business
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexsearleyeah
Serial founder and personal data rights champion Padraig O'Leary spoke to us about the future of personal data rights and controls, and how the battle can be won for both end-users and organisations who are willing to embrace building the kind of responsible data capabilities that respects user privacy.
Padraig discussed the implications of privacy's UI problem, as well as some useful meditations on how customers can assess how their data can be better protected, whether it's on Facebook, WhatsApp or enterprise-level data structures.
Padraig's work with Query Layer helps companies create sound data rights infrastructures to offer their customers control and transparency over their data.
Recorded March 2021
Connect with Padraig on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/padraigoleary/
Learn more about Query Layer https://www.querylayer.com/
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
FREE Guides & Resources:
5 Essential Digital Communication Skills to Master: https://mailchi.mp/fa9a2f0aba43/digitalcommunicationskills
Working with a Teleprompter: https://mailchi.mp/656be2c3114e/working-with-teleprompter
Zoom Video Mini-Course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFeLudeV13OnFm7jUUYNaQ-o
Video Production for Business course: https://lakeproductions.thinkific.com/courses/video-production-for-business
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexsearleyeah
Renowned futurist Jon Cherry shares his thoughts on the current state of how customers, businesses and society interact while an uncertain (albeit hopeful) future approaches.
In this episode we discussed the fortunes of Elon Musk, the misadventures of Oatly and the impact of the conscious capitalism movement. Jon also provides an adroit description of exactly what a futurist does.
As editor of Cherryflava, Jon specialises on future trends, strategy, innovation, and helps to shape long-term strategic thinking and decision-making for businesses, brands and start-ups.
Recorded January 2021
Learn more at https://cherryflava.com/
Connect with Jon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cherry-1080742/
Learn more about what I do here: https://alex-searle.com
DIGITAL STORYTELLING ONLINE COURSE:
Level up your online presentation game: https://digitalstorytelling.alex-searle.com/courses/levelup-your-online-presentation-game
FREE Guides & Resources:
5 Essential Digital Communication Skills to Master: https://mailchi.mp/fa9a2f0aba43/digitalcommunicationskills
Working with a Teleprompter: https://mailchi.mp/656be2c3114e/working-with-teleprompter
Zoom Video Mini-Course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXhylJcBbFeLudeV13OnFm7jUUYNaQ-o
Video Production for Business course: https://lakeproductions.thinkific.com/courses/video-production-for-business
CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/alexsearle1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexsearleyeah