Michael Cole is a recently retired Automotive executive, becoming the first Non-Korean native to ever hold the position of President/CEO for Hyundai Motors Europe. He has held various senior executive roles across Europe and the US for the likes of Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota, and has overseen a period of growth within these companies during difficult times in the automotive industry through the likes of the pandemic, with continual fierce competition from long established Automotive companies. 

In this episode, we take a glimpse into what it takes to build a successful career in a highly competitive field; Why you should always remain curious and willing to try something new, how failure isn't always as bad as you might think; Why a 5-10 year plan might be hurting your personal development more than helping it, and much more. 

This is not just an episode for the automotive enthusiast.



Michael Cole:  Automotive Executive - "Be prepared to try something different"

Tom Swales is a highly respected Physiotherapist and coach with over 20 years of experience in human movement, injury prevention, rehabilitation , and performance optimisation. He is the founder of COMPHYSIO+ performance wellness in Ontario, and helps coach the likes of  2023 World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper, and the Canadian olympic ski team.

In this episode, Tom explains how to counteract the effects of desk work to keep you moving well; How everyday conveniences could actually be causing us more harm than good, Why we are regressing as a species in our ability to move despite technological advances; What you can do to keep your loved ones active as they get older; How elite level athletes come in all shapes and sizes, why there is no perfect way to do anything, and much more. 

You can find out more about the work Tom does here:

https://www.amtcertified.ca/

Instagram:  @swales.tom

S2: EP 5 - Tom Swales : Advanced Movement Therapist - "As a species, we are regressing in our ability to move well"

James McVey is a renowned musician , having formed "The Vamps" back in 2011. The Vamps have released five albums, had multiple hits, and sold out countless arenas across the globe during their tours. 

In this episode, James talks about his experience going from playing pub gigs as a teenager to touring the world with thousands of fans watching; The struggles of having notoriety as such a young age, how his fellow band members became some of his closest friends: His passion for watches, his solo work as a folk musician, and much more. 

You can find out more about James McVey on instagram, or by searching on your favourite streaming platform. 

Instagram: @JamesMcVey

Music: James McVey 

 The Vamps



S2: EP 4 - James McVey: The Vamps - "I regularly felt very awkward in situations"

Today's guest is Jonny Dodge, a serial entrepreneur and group CEO of MYOcean, YourSky, and GPM experiences. Jonny's companies offer anything you can possibly dream of, from a trackside view at the Monaco GP from the comfort of a Yacht, to experiencing zero gravity without flying to space. Jonny takes the dreams of others and makes them a reality.

Jonny is famed for his "Billionaire black book" of contacts, including some of the most influential  people on the planet such as Richard Branson, Elon Musk, Bernie Ecclestone, as well as disruptors likeJake Paul, and many more.

In this episode, we discussed why taking action can be the biggest key to success; Why community is a key factor for growth in many industries over the next few years; Why being the least intelligent person in the room is something you should aim for; Why should always seek to add value; The thinking behind growing multiple successful companies, What it is like to work with Ultra rich clientele on a daily basis, and much more.

You can find Jonny on instagram:

@jonnydodge_

website:

https://jonny-dodge.com/ 



S2: EP 3 - Jonny Dodge:  Serial Entrepreneur - "I want to be dumbest, poorest guy in the room"

Tom Foxley a mental fitness coach and former Royal Marine Commando,  helping individuals understand the type of person they need to become in order to achieve their deep rooted desires and goals.

Life is hard, and it is made harder when you feel like you lack clarity of the direction you want to go in life, be it your career, relationships, or health. You can feel aimless, and like someone else is in control of your life. In this episode, Tom breaks down the foundations behind building mental fitness, the clues to know if you are on the right track or not , understanding your emotions and learning to recognise them, and more.

You can find more about Tom here:

Instagram: @TomFoxley

Web: tomfoxley.me

Podcast: TheFreedomProject

S2:EP 2 [VIDEO] - Tom Foxley: Mental Fitness Coach - "We grow by pushing our boundaries, take risks, and then coming back to a state of safety"

S2:EP 2 - Tom Foxley - Mental Fitness Coach

Rob Bell is a broadcaster, engineer, and adventurer.

You may recognise Rob from hosting various different engineering programmes for Channel 5 in the UK.  Rob is fascinated by the machinations of what makes the world go round, from how bridges are built, to nuclear power stations, and everything in between.

In his spare time, Rob is a keen adventurer and endurance athlete, having completed 7 marathons, in 7 continents, in 7 days, and transversed different locations using only his body as a means of transport. In this episode, Rob and I discuss how the world of engineering has evolved, why bridges are so fascinating, the importance of male friendships, his experience in completing his challenges, the antidote to imposter syndrome, finding a career you enjoy, and much more.

You can find more about Rob here - robbell.tv, or listen to Sketchplanations, a weekly podcast done with his friends - sketchplanations.com

S2:EP 1 - Rob Bell - TV Broadcaster

Today's guest is Inge Hunter, a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple businesses in various different industries. Inge has had quite the journey, from being homeless as a young adult at 17, to founding multiple successful businesses, with her latest company Clue Content, leveraging AI to help content creators. 

 In this episode, we discussed what is like to be a women in a male dominated industry, how to actually get started in the world of creating your own business, key skills that have helped Inge  as a CEO and  a successful entrepreneur, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and much more.

You can find out more about Inge's work below:

Ingehunter.co.uk

@ingehunter

Episode #017 - Inge Hunter - Entrepreneur & CEO

Todays guest is Helena Nicklin, She is a drinks writer and broadcaster, writing for the likes of the Daily Mail, The Sun, and various luxury magazines such as BA Highlife , Decanter, Savile Row Style and Luxurious Magazine to name but a few.  Helena also has a food and drink travel series on amazon prime called ‘The Three Drinkers’ , and is now pursuing her interests in speaking to a variety of guest in the hopes of understanding a little more about the world around her,  with her magazine and podcast  ‘Flock & Hive.’

In this episode, we discuss Helenas experience as a judge and writer with all things wine and spirits. How the taste method for spirits and wine are so wildly different. How to taste wine and learn about the characteristics. The rise of low and no alcohol spirits, Helenas introduction to perfumery, the importance of smell, and much more.

You can find out more about Helena here:

Web: HelenaNicklin.com [http://helenanicklin.com/]

Instagram: @HelenaSips

Magazine: FlockandHive.com [http://flockandhive.com/]

Episode #016 - Helena Nicklin - Drinks Writer & Broadcaster

Today's guest is Chris Modoo, a freelance menswear consultant offering everything from styling consultancy for brands and individuals, as well as creative direction, content creation, and much more. 

Chris has a wealth of knowledge in the classic menswear industry, having co-founded a clothing brand Kit Blake, and worked  as the creative director for Savile Row tailoring brand Chester Barrie, which included designing lines for John Lewis. He has also styled supermodels, and celebrities alike, written for magazines such as The Rake, and more.

In this episode, we discuss how to dress up in an ever increasingly more casual society, his golden rules when it comes to getting an outfit right, how you can dress up without looking out of place, why you should make more of an effort when you go out, and much more. 

Instagram: @chrismodoo



Episode #015 - Chris Modoo - Freelance Menswear Stylist

Perspectives is a podcast where we explore a range of interesting topics with specialists and experts alike. Expect to learn insights from the world of health and fitness, science, technology and everything in between. 

