सर्वश्रेष्ठ North Star पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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9. Steve Lerman, Chairman, Active Minds, Inc. and Counsel Emeritus at Lerman Senter 34:51

22d ago34:51

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In this inspiring episode of the North Star Podcast, host Jim Eskin welcomes a true guiding light in the nonprofit world, Steve Lerman. As a super lawyer with an illustrious five-decade career in communications and entertainment law, Steve shares his journey from personal tragedy to professional success to impactful philanthropy. Key Takeaways: Ove…

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8. Dr. Alice Christie, Founder and CEO of Tynkertopia 22:36

2M ago22:36

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Dr. Alice Christie, Founder and CEO of Tynkertopia has been an educator for the last 56 years. She taught in the K-12 arena for 20 years, was a professor of education at Arizona State University for 20+ years and spent 9 years traveling to 37 states to provide STEM education workshops to over 5000 PK-12 teachers. In 2017, she founded and self-funde…

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People are the Key 30:20

3M ago30:20

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People are the Key is a collaboration between hgkc, Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace and DISCsimple, experts who work with businesses and other organisations that have issues with conflict and employee engagement. In this prerecorded conversation, Kim Jones and Jeremy Marchant explore why conflict can sometimes be perpetuated within the orga…

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7. Leia Hunt, Founder of Leia’s Kids, a Non-Profit Fountation to Help Children and their Families Battling Childhood Cancer 28:35

3M ago28:35

28:35

Host Jim Eskin celebrates the selfless individuals who dedicate their lives to helping others by highlighting their passion and guiding non-profits in a positive direction. In this episode, the spotlight is on Leia Hunt. Leia Hunt is a 2 time childhood cancer survivor, founder of the nonprofit known as Leia’s Kids, podcast host, inspirational speak…

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6. Peter Bay - Music Director / Conductor with the Austin Symphony Orchestra 22:52

4M ago22:52

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Host Jim Eskin celebrates the selfless individuals who dedicate their lives to helping others by highlighting their passion and guiding non-profits in a positive direction. In this episode, the spotlight is on Maestro Peter Bay, an accomplished music director and conductor with over a quarter-century at the helm of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Au…

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5. Dan Baker, President and CEO of the National Peace Corps Association 24:04

5M ago24:04

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In this fifth episode, we celebrate Dan Baker, President and CEO of the National Peace Corps Association. Nominated by Marv Leroy for embodying the Peace Corps' mission—to foster understanding between Americans and other cultures—Dan has dedicated his life post-Davidson College to international service. The Peace Corps has seen over 200,000 volunte…

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4. Renaissance Man and Philanthropist: Lessons from David Ibarra, Founder of the David Ibarra Foundation 18:40

6M ago18:40

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David Ibarra is a leadership consultant and entrepreneur. He is the founder of eLeaderTech, the Ibarra-Brito Group, and the David Ibarra Enterprises. David's life is a testament to overcoming adversity. Born to immigrant parents and placed in foster care at a young age, he began his career washing dishes before becoming the youngest franchise owner…

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3. Making a Genuine Difference: Supporting Reaching Maximum Independence (RTI) with Barbara Williams 26:48

7M ago26:48

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On this episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin, we recognize our special guest, Barbara Williams. At 85 years young, Barbara's energy and unwavering commitment to helping others is truly awe-inspiring. With a background in education and a career as a teacher and principal, Barbara has dedicated her life to making a difference in the lives…

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Giving your money a voice - investing for positive impact 23:58

8M ago23:58

23:58

Peter Quintana talks to David Macdonald, founder of Path Financial, a wealth management firm that only invests client money in funds committed to positive impact. In a wide-ranging and inspirational conversation, David talks about the moment he realised he could no longer continue what he was doing and remain true to his values, how the Path is fir…

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2. Tails of Compassion featuring Sue St. Cyr, Operations Director, Helotes Humane Society 13:34

8M ago13:34

13:34

We are proud to salute Sue St. Cyr, Operations Director, Helotes Humane Society in Helotes, Texas. Sue was nominated by Janice MacRossin, former, Executive Director of Helotes Humane Society. A 55-year-old retire Air Force veteran, Sue has cared for more than 6,500 dogs and cats over her amazing career as a team member. She humbly estimates she has…

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1. Innovation and Community - Overcoming Homelessnes in Seattle with Barb Oliver with Sound Foundations NW 24:09

9M ago24:09

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Some of you might remember the popular 1993 movie, "Sleepless in Seattle," starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Well, the stark reality is that too many people are sleepless in Seattle, without a roof over their heads. In fact, Seattle has the 3rd largest homeless population in the U.S., behind the much larger cities of New York and Los Angeles. In our…

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SERIES INTRODUCTION: Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin 55:22

9M ago55:22

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Coming September 13th 2023द्वारा Jim Eskin

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Sustainability and a strong brand 32:48

12M ago32:48

32:48

Peter Quintana from hgkc talks to brothers Andy and Tim Fussell about their farming heritage, their pioneering move into producing cold-pressed, virgin rape seed oil and earning a place for it alongside olive oil in the culinary world, how buying steel is like buying a coffee, and why there is only one ‘l’ in fussels fine foods. The way that they h…

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A passion for building things, numbers, and diversity 29:34

1y ago29:34

29:34

Peter Quintana from hgkc talks to Carol Massay, Head of Construction at the Access Group, about her career in construction stretching over 30 years, the challenges she has faced in becoming recognised for what she knows, and her drive to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in a sector that has traditionally been dominated by white males.…

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Making a successful exit starts earlier than you think 20:32

2y ago20:32

20:32

Kim Jones from hgkc in conversation with Paul Netto, hgkc Associate, Accountant, Business Advisor and owner of Equifino. Paul has a long track record helping independent business owners achieve their goals, and in this podcast shares his strategic and practical advice to help independent business owners realise better exits from their businesses by…

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Helping owners meet the challenges of struggling companies when they hit the lowest point 29:07

2y ago29:07

29:07

Kim Jones of hgkc in conversation with Sam Talby of undebt, a turnaround specialist, qualified mediator and insolvency practitioner, Sam shares his practical and thoughtful advice to help directors and owners get the best possible outcome when they hit their lowest point. We delve into the essential tests of viability, why transparency matters and …

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ZiaBia - Reimagining Events 22:20

3y ago22:20

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The dynamic team heading up ZiaBia embraced digital disruption in their corporate events company with the same creativity and “can do" approach that has fuelled their business since starting out in 2012. They have re-imagined events for clients and introduced new clients to the world of hybrid and virtual formats. Creating events that have an impac…

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Rob Henderson: An Internet Academic 1:12:21

3y ago1:12:21

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Rob Henderson is one of my favorite up-and-coming writers. I like him because he's one of those people who doesn't fit into a category. He's a Ph.D. candidate in psychology, but I met him in a book club about technological stagnation. He's spent years in the academy, first at Yale and now at Cambridge, but most of his influence comes from his onlin…

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Chrisman Frank and Ana Lorena Fabrega: How Childhood Education Will Change 1:14:32

3y ago1:14:32

1:14:32

This week, I have two guests. Both are affiliated with Synthesis, a new kind of online school where kids learn through games and simulations. One is Chrisman Frank, the CEO of Synthesis. The other is Ana Lorena Fabrega, who is their Chief Evangelist. Here's the backstory: A few years ago, Elon Musk asked the co-founder to start an experimental scho…

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Ash Fontana: Building Artificial Intelligence 1:08:20

3y ago1:08:20

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Ash Fontana is an entrepreneur, investor, and author. As an entrepreneur, he was only of the early employees at an online investing platform called AngelList. From there, he became the Managing Director at Zetta, the first investment fund focused on artificial intelligence. Now, he's the author of the AI-First Company. This conversation is about th…

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Releasing trapped value in your business, the power of people and a culture of innovation and renewal 38:02

3+ y ago38:02

38:02

Peter Marchbank MD of Rotary Precision Instruments was interviewed by Kim Jones from hgkc as he reflects on his four-year journey at RPI UK, bringing a specialist engineering company with a long history of innovation in rotary measurement into its next generation – of products and people. He generously shares his lessons learned along the way and s…

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Build your brand; get more leads 14:26

3+ y ago14:26

14:26

Helen Moloney from All Things Web and Rich Kersey from ker-Z creative talk to Peter Quintana from hgkc about the five pillars of a good brand - Customer, Consistency, Creativity, Connection and Competition - and how the work they do with their clients in these areas leads to the Holy Grail of brand advocacy.…

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Li Jin: Creating the Creator Economy 1:22:11

3+ y ago1:22:11

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My guest today is Li Jin, the founder and managing partner at an early-stage venture capital firm called Atelier. She's known for her extensive writings about the Passion Economy. Her essays explore how people can make a living from their passions and creative skills. All of her writing is filtered through the lens of consumer startups and the tech…

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Zena Hitz: Liberal Arts Thinking 1:18:06

3+ y ago1:18:06

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My guest today is Zena Hitz, a tutor at St John’s and the author of an excellent book called Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life. Her book explores the meaning and the value of learning for its own sake, through images and stories of bookworms, philosophers, scientists, and other learners, both fictional and historical. Th…

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Zena Hitz: Liberal Arts Thinking 1:18:07

3+ y ago1:18:07

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My guest today is Zena Hitz, a tutor at St John’s and the author of an excellent book called Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life. Her book explores the meaning and the value of learning for its own sake, through images and stories of bookworms, philosophers, scientists, and other learners, both fictional and historical. Th…

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Tiago Forte and Will Mannon: Building Cohort-Based Courses 1:44:43

3+ y ago1:44:43

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I have two guests today: Tiago Forte and Will Mannon. Tiago is my business partner and the creator of an online course called Building a Second Brain. The two of us record a podcast like this every year to reflect on what we’ve learned about the online education industry. And this time, we invited our Director of Student Experience: Will Mannon. Wi…

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Gagan Biyani: Building Silicon Valley Startups 1:48:52

3+ y ago1:48:52

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My guest today is Gagan Biyani, the current CEO of an education startup (where I’m both an investor and an advisor) that helps teachers run Cohort-Based Courses on the Internet and has students from around the world. Gagan also founded a multi-billion dollar online education platform called Udemy. Afterward, he founded Sprig, a food delivery platfo…

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Andrea meets...Kim Jones 12:25

3+ y ago12:25

12:25

Many thanks to Andrea Sexton of AdmirePR for hosting this interview with Kim Jones of hgkc about planning and resilience on times of uncertainty, and for agreeing that we can share it as part of Finding your North Star, season 4 conversations. Kim talks about how important it is to care - not just about your people, but also about yourself.…

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Trevor Bauer: Playing Professional Baseball 1:14:01

3+ y ago1:14:01

1:14:01

My guest today is Trevor Bauer, who is arguably the very best pitcher in Major League Baseball. In 2020, he had the lowest Earned Run Average of any pitcher and won the National League Cy Young Award, which goes to the top pitcher in the game. I wanted to interview Trevor not only because he's an excellent pitcher, but because he takes a radical ap…

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Cash is king, but finances too need planning 12:42

3+ y ago12:42

12:42

James Short of hgkc speaks to Mark Watts, owner and founder of Yumo Finance, about the importance of understanding the financial flows through a business, and of planning in advance even in times of uncertainty. As an independent broker with a background in banking, Mark offers invaluable advice for how business owners can improve their cash flows …

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Re-framing the future – leading a digital disruption in the nation’s heating 28:34

3+ y ago28:34

28:34

Kim Jones from hgkc speaks to Helen Isherwood is the Innovation Director at Adey, Queen’s Award-winning company recognised for their pioneering work in maintaining and protecting central heating systems in the UK and around the world. Helen leads an ambitious team focused on product development and commercialisation of new products and services. It…

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Courage to lead with compassion and conviction 18:50

3+ y ago18:50

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Courage to lead with compassion and conviction - Mark Colbourne talks to James Short of hgkc about his journey of personal challenge and courage from the world of elite sport into business life. His enthusiasm and drive are infectious as he shares his insights on building confidence, mindset, and wellbeing from his earliest days through to his worl…

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Nik Sharma: Building DTC Companies 2:01:17

3+ y ago2:01:17

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My guest today is Nik Sharma, the founder of Sharma Brands and an advisor to companies like Judy and Cha Cha Matcha. Nik is one of my very best friends and my go-to person for all things commerce. Since we first met, we've spent hours exploring the future of marketing and commerce together and recorded this podcast to give you a window into what ou…

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