The Birth of Silent Disco with Founder of The Silent Disco Company, Toby Burns #133
Send us a textThe UK’s first silent disco was a way to bring joy to parties. A decade later, and it’s a full-blown entertainment empire.The Silent Disco Company isn’t just about events, but evolution. It represents the impossible task of growing a brand in which energy is everything.That’s what makes this conversation with Founder Toby Burns so profound - it’s your blueprint to reinventing identity, and turning play into purpose without losing your edge.Lee and Toby discuss:The inception of the iconic silent disco movement in the UKToby’s core philosophy, and how it drives the lasting memories he makesHow to instil the Founder’s energy throughout a growing teamWhy entrepreneurs undertake the toughest journeys in businessThe value of surrounding yourself with successful people and being open to learningRedefining success beyond financial metrics, and building a legacyToby Burns: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-burns/Get in touch: lee@extrology.comExtrology: https://www.extrology.com/ https://www.instagram.com/extrologypodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@extrology https://substack.com/@extrology https://www.youtube.com/@extrology Lee Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
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How We Should Reinvent The American Dream with Momentum Shake’s Founder, Michael Tecku #132
Send us a textSuccess is not achieved by seeking a financial triumph. Instead, it’s the side effect of pursuing greatness.Michael Tecku was happily retired, until only the pull of purpose and a medical emergency drew him to his latest endeavour - Founding Momentum Shake.Behind the story of the man creating the Rolls Royce of supplements, lies the mosaic of a man for whom modesty, ambition, ownership and selflessness are non-negotiable.Lee and Michael discuss:The true purpose of entrepreneurship beyond financial successHow to build businesses aligned with personal growthThe importance of generating value over chasing profitsStrategies for continuous personal and professional developmentMichael Tecku: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tecku-55162415b/Get in touch: lee@extrology.comExtrology: https://www.extrology.com/ https://www.instagram.com/extrologypodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@extrology https://substack.com/@extrology https://www.youtube.com/@extrology Lee Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
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Sensitivity: The New Leadership Superpower with Figgi Founder, Dr Jeanne Retief #131
Send us a textWhat happens when all that you’ve built - career, purpose, status - starts to crumble… not through failure, but simply because your body says ‘No more’?Dr Jeanne Retief started life on the front lines of international human rights law, but after a diagnosis of panic disorder, she saw the kind of invisible collapse that so many high performers experience.Rebuilt and reimagined, she’s forged a new identity and launched Figgi Beauty, and the story of how it came to be might just help you reclaim your power, whatever you’re facing…CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics around sexual abuse, attempted suicide, and alcoholism - listener discretion advised.Lee and Jeanne discuss:How high-achieving professionals can turn mental health challenges into business strengthsThe transformative power of vulnerability in leadershipStrategies for managing anxiety and building a purpose-driven businessWhy sensitivity isn't a weakness, but potentially your greatest assetHow community and authenticity can heal youDr Jeanne Retief: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeanne-retief/Figgi Beauty:https://www.figgibeautyuk.com/Get in touch: lee@extrology.comExtrology: https://www.extrology.com/ https://www.instagram.com/extrologypodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@extrology https://substack.com/@extrology https://www.youtube.com/@extrology Lee Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
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Life on the Front Line: World-Leading Humanitarian Emery Brusset on the Hidden Truths Behind Global Aid #130
Send us a textThe world is at war, and while we’re sat at home comfortably wishing it better, Emery Brusset is making a genuine difference.Since 1991, Emery has been pivotal to bringing life-saving aid to Iraq, Rwanda, Ukraine and Libya, and he’s perfectly placed to explore the human reality of conflict.Courage and clarity are at the heart of this episode of Extrology - explore what we gain when we stop reducing people to spreadsheets, and build a better picture of our world…Lee and Emery discuss:How traditional humanitarian aid often misses the markThe limitations of bureaucratic reporting and the power of visual storytellingWhy soft power in international aid is more complex than governments claimEmery’s ‘Letter C’ initiative, aiming to transform how we understand and deliver humanitarian supportEmery Brusset: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emery-brusset-3526781/Letter Chttps://www.linkedin.com/company/letter-c-cordee/https://www.letter-c.com/Get in touch: lee@extrology.comExtrology: https://www.extrology.com/ https://www.instagram.com/extrologypodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@extrology https://substack.com/@extrology https://www.youtube.com/@extrology Lee Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
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Reclaiming Your Creative Genius with Founder, Author & Coach, Pia Mailhot-Leichter #129
Send us a textHave you ever felt limited by the belief that you’re simply not a creative person?On this week’s episode of Extrology, Lee Cooper interviews Pia Mailhot-Leichter, author of “Welcome to the Creative Club”, Founder of Kollektiv Studio and a truly bold creative voice. Pia challenges the conventional definition of creativity, arguing it’s not just for artists but an inherent part of being human - a birthright we often forget.They delve into Pia's unconventional journey - from working as a journalist in Sri Lanka, to producing an economic documentary in Bahrain, then building award winning creative campaigns for global brands. Now Pia helps visionaries and founders bring wild ideas to life. Discover how to dismantle the limiting beliefs holding you back, embrace creativity as an identity, navigate creative blocks, and make your life your biggest, most fulfilling art project. In this episode of extrology you will:Learn how fear and self-doubt limit your creative expressionDiscover why curiosity is the secret ingredient to unlocking creativity.Understand creativity as a way of beingExplore how to design your life as a creative act of self-expression.Pia Mailhot-Leichter:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pialeichter/BOOK: Welcome to the Creative Club:https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Creative-Club-Biggest-Project-ebook/dp/B0DPJ644PZ/ref=sr_1_1Kollektic Studio:https://kollektiv.studio/Get in touch: lee@extrology.comExtrology: https://www.extrology.com/ https://www.instagram.com/extrologypodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@extrology https://substack.com/@extrology https://www.youtube.com/@extrology Lee Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
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