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Clear all filters- The Diary Of A CEO1h 30m
Sadiq Khan: The Dark Side Of The Police. How Safe Are We REALLY? | E216
London Mayor Sadiq Khan outlined a dual strategy of recruiting 1,300 additional police officers and implementing a public health model to address rising violence, while commissioning an external review to tackle systemic cultural issues within the Metropolitan Police. Despite attributing broader crime trends to national austerity and police cuts, Khan highlighted significant reductions in homicide and knife crime alongside major infrastructure achievements like air quality improvements and expanded affordable housing. Looking toward his re-election campaign, the Mayor emphasized his focus on securing greater devolved powers from Westminster to meet 2030 climate targets while managing the severe personal toll of online abuse and public scrutiny.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 16m
Jesse Lingard Reveals The Problem With Man United Today & Why He Moved To Nottingham Forest | E214
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard attributes his departure from the club to severe mental health struggles, online abuse, and a perceived lack of support from management, while also detailing his family's history of depression. In a candid podcast appearance that reached a significant milestone of one million subscribers, Lingard recounted the intense pressure from his grandfather, the impact of his mother's illness, and his belief that the club's culture deteriorated after Sir Alex Ferguson's departure. Looking ahead, the 31-year-old plans to launch a media company called "One Touch" and transition into acting, signaling a shift toward personal fulfillment and future creative projects beyond professional football.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 29m
David Moyes Reveals The Truth About Man United, West Ham & His Future | E213
David Moyes, David William Moyes, Steve
Following an abrupt appointment by Sir Alex Ferguson and a subsequent departure in 2014 under controversial circumstances, former Manchester United manager David Moyes has shifted his focus to rebuilding West Ham United's culture by prioritizing character and youth development over expensive transfers. Moyes draws upon decades of experience to advocate for modern management styles that balance psychological safety with accountability, while warning against owner interference and the isolation inherent to the profession. His current tenure aims to stabilize the club's inconsistent identity, though he acknowledges the enduring personal toll of high-stakes leadership and his continued willingness to contribute to football in an advisory capacity once his active career concludes.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 20m
Gary Vee’s Emotional Confession About His Success & Family! | E207
Gary Vee, Gary Vaynerchuk, Steve
Gary Vaynerchuk discusses his evolved motivation to prioritize being admired and making others happy over self-validation, drawing on insights from his family's escape from the Soviet Union and his shift in goals from buying the New York Jets to supporting others' success. Speaking to an audience of global leaders and community members, he outlines a parenting philosophy balancing deep confidence with strict accountability while defining his current "wisdom years" as a period focused on legacy and leaving collateral for future generations. The session addresses his vulnerability regarding emotional candor, his strategy for combating algorithmic negativity, and concludes with channel host Steve Bartlett highlighting growth targets to launch a major community event.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 12m
Barbara Corcoran: Turning $1,000 to $1Billion! | E204
Barbara Corcoran, Ramon Simone, Esther, Emily, Anita, Bill, Damien, Mark
Barbara Corcoran transformed childhood adversity, including a dyslexic education and an unstable home life, into a real estate empire by leveraging agility, creative publicity, and a service-oriented leadership style. She later pivoted to become a prominent "Shark Tank" investor who prioritizes founder resilience and ownership mentality over capital, often rejecting wealthy candidates lacking "sweat equity." Her career is defined by a distinct management philosophy that combines aggressive termination of negativity with high-trust assignments to cultivate rapid business scaling and zero voluntary turnover.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 16m
Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Build A Billion Dollar Empire!
Richard Branson, Sir Richard Branson
Richard Branson outlines his entrepreneurial philosophy of diversification and delegation, crediting these strategies alongside his dyslexia for sustaining the Virgin Group through crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. He details the history of Virgin Atlantic's resilience against British Airways' legal and competitive challenges while describing the high-stakes risks and ultimate success of his personal spaceflight missions. Branson concludes by attributing his leadership style to early family influences and the strategic power of personal branding, which allowed him to transform individual ventures into a global empire defined by innovation and customer service.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 23m
Gabby Logan Opens Up About Her Heartbreaking Past | E191
Broadcaster Gabby Logan reflects on a life shaped by the traumatic loss of her brother Daniel, her father's unaddressed mental health struggles, and the misogynistic culture of 1990s sports media. She discusses her professional evolution from a phone box pitch to Sky Sports, her experience navigating perimenopause, and the shared health crisis involving her husband's prostate cancer diagnosis. Ultimately, Logan advocates for open conversations about mental and physical well-being, emphasizing how parental validation and communication are essential for resilience across generations.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 28m
The Number One Reason This Generation Is Struggling: Scott Galloway | E190
Scott Galloway, Stephen Butler
Scott Galloway connects the decline in socialization and the rise of isolation among young men to the surge in misogyny and populist politics, framing figures like Andrew Tate as symptoms of an economic system that marginalizes half the male population. Drawing from his book "Adrift: America in 100 Charts," he argues that the path to personal success and mental stability requires prioritizing physical health, embracing grit over raw intelligence, and making strategic choices about lifelong partners rather than careers. Ultimately, Galloway advocates for redefining masculinity through kindness and protection while urging society to address the demographic and economic disparities that fuel the current cultural divide.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 15m
The Man Behind Red Bull Racing's Success! Christian Horner
Christian Horner, Stephen Butler
Christian Horner, the youngest Team Principal in Formula One history, transformed a dysfunctional Jaguar-era outfit into a dominant championship-winning force by recruiting Adrian Newey and instilling a culture of decisive leadership and technical agility. His strategy culminated in the psychologically grueling 2021 title victory against Mercedes, driven by aggressive adaptation to regulatory shifts and a "never enough" mentality that prioritized continuous incremental improvement. Looking ahead to the 2026 season where Red Bull will reintroduce its own power unit, Horner remains focused on exploiting cyclical competitor complacency while balancing his relentless professional drive with personal grounding.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 8m
How I Became The Worlds Best DJ With Only One Arm: Black Coffee | E183
On February 10, 1990, a future global superstar sustained a severe brachial plexus injury after being struck by a vehicle while celebrating Nelson Mandela's release, an event that resulted in permanent partial paralysis of his left arm and a lifetime of adapting his public persona to hide the disability. Born to a single mother in poverty and raised by a strict grandmother, he transitioned from milking cows at age 11 to becoming a top-tier South African DJ and producer who maintains artistic control through a strategic dual-identity system. Now a highly successful artist known for his "hand in pocket" style and rigorous work ethic, he advocates for mental health therapy to navigate the psychological challenges of rising from poverty while planning a legacy property to honor his roots.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 13m
Chris Kamara: The Untold Heartbreaking Story Of A Football Legend!
Chris Kamara, Stephen Bartlett
Football legend Chris Kamara discusses his life journey from overcoming severe racism and a turbulent childhood to navigating a broadcasting career, while addressing his recent diagnoses of an underactive thyroid and apraxia of speech. Despite facing significant health challenges that require intensive neurological therapy and cause severe anxiety, Kamara continues working in media after networks affirmed that even a reduced version of his output remains valuable. The conversation concludes with his reflection on family as his primary focus and a sponsorship feature for Huel ready-to-drink beverages.
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4 Moments On The Diary Of A CEO That Changed My Life | E175
Mo Gawdat, Africa Brooke, Bear Grylls, Mel Robins
This session explores the biological mechanisms of neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation, detailing how repetition rewires the brain for survival or growth over periods ranging from twenty-one days to twenty-one months. It further examines the intersection of trauma, sexual shame, and relationship dynamics, contrasting transactional pornography models with tantric practices that prioritize emotional connection and explicit communication. Finally, the event defines resilience as a universal muscle built through repeated failure and outlines practical strategies for emotional regulation to restore a grounded baseline amidst high-pressure environments.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 20m
Pret & Itsu Founder: How I Built TWO Billion Dollar Brands At The Same Time!: Julian Metcalfe | E173
Julian Metcalfe, Stephen Bartlett
Pret-a-Manger co-founder Julian Metcalfe sold his majority stake in 2018 to regain full creative control over his new venture, Itzu, a Japanese restaurant chain currently operating 76 stores with a focus on affordable, nutritious food. Having transformed his early experiences at Pret—where he pioneered staff-vote hiring and a "give-away" culture driven by radical transparency—Metcalfe now applies these human-centric principles to foster long-term growth and avoid the pitfalls of private equity interference. His approach emphasizes evidence-based progress and the acceptance of failure as essential to building trusted organizations, a philosophy he integrates into his business while reconciling with his past and nurturing his growing family.
- The Diary Of A CEO59 min
Growing A 10+ Million Youtube Following At The Age of 22: Joe Sugg | E172
Former YouTuber Dan Howell leveraged his experience navigating the psychological traps of sudden internet fame to co-found a management company with Caspar Lee, aiming to mentor young creators against the burnout and anxiety he faced while scaling his audience to millions. His journey, marked by a career pivot from viral videos to roof thatching and a public relationship with dancer Diane, informs his advocacy for disconnecting from screens and redefining success through mental well-being and real-world connections. Howell now prioritizes guiding emerging talent through the complexities of social media pressures, emphasizing that sustainable creativity requires balancing online achievement with personal sanity.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 11m
Soho House Founder: How I Built The World’s Most Exclusive Club: Nick Jones | E163
Soho House CEO Nick Jones recounts his journey from a dyslexic entrepreneur who failed at his first restaurant to the founder of a global private members' club that recently went public. Leveraging innovative funding strategies and member-driven expansion into markets like New York and Mexico, Jones built a business where recurring membership fees comprise one-third of revenue while actively supporting underprivileged creatives through a new mentoring scheme. Despite early struggles with work-life balance, the company now attracts a younger demographic and prioritizes personal happiness and organic community growth over traditional aspirational branding.