The Featured Scholar
BY SERIES
THE FEATURED SCHOLAR is a podcast that complements our printed journal. Each series, we introduce 12 inspiring leaders—with a story to tell. Discover the habits and behaviours that define their success. Receive practical advice and top tips that’ll get you ahead.
S1E12 / Play to your strengths with Nigel Bennett
Nigel Bennett is Chairman at Hallidays, a forward-thinking business advisory and accountancy firm.
S1E11 / Focus your energy with Paula Dunn MBE
Paula Dunn is Head Coach at British Athletics Paralympic Programme. Paula knows all about World Class performance having competed at the World Championships, Europeans, Commonwealth and Olympic Games. In the 1990s she was the fastest female British sprinter!
S1E10 / A bias for action with Dave Walker
Dave Walker is a Senior Product Engineer at MSM Aerospace, an advanced manufacturer, based in North Manchester.
S1E9 / Freedom to choose with Gary Lovatt
Learn how to make better decisions. Gary Lovatt is Chief Executive of Social Sense and a Serial Entrepreneur.
S1E8 / Develop a 'can do' attitude with Ben Grimes
Learn to achieve more by saying ‘yes’ to new challenges. Since joining AO.com, Ben Grimes has completed a number of physical and mental challenges that have pushed him to the absolute limit.
S1E7 / Step outside your comfort zone with Lizzie Kelly-Dyson
Learn how living outside your comfort zone can leader to greater things. Lizzie Kelly-Dyson is a UX Designer and co-founder of Ladies That UX.
S1E6 / Study successful people with Geoff Liberman
Geoff's story is one from rags to riches... from growing up in a council house in North Manchester, he's travelled the world and now lives in a leafy suburb near Altrincham.
S1E5 / Stay proactive with Natalie Yates-Bolton PhD
Learn how to stay proactive no matter what life throws at you. Natalie is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, and a founder member of the Salford Institute for Dementia.
S1E4 / Achieve more with others with Ben Upfold
Ben Upfold has established himself as one of the leaders in the fitness industry. Ben is co-founder of OperationFitUK and CrossFit Ancoats.
S1E3 / Contribute to create change with Ged King
Ged King is founder of Skullfades and the Skullfades Foundation. Ged has established himself as a successful entrepreneur with a thriving barbershop. He also runs a charity committed to ending rough sleeping.
S1E2 / Set your own standards with Jennie Johnson MBE
Jennie Johnson is founder and Chief Executive of Kids Allowed. Jennie is committed to raising standards, not only for her team, but also the wider teaching profession.
S1E1 / Invest your time wisely with Elliott Norcliffe
Elliott Norcliffe is a hair stylist by day and property developer by night. Always keen to maximise his day, Elliott will challenge you to make the most of your day too!
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