Parhaat Alex MacPhail Podcastit (2024)

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#137 Franz Smit - Founder PilotInsure 56:22

1y ago56:22

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Franz Smit is a pilot and founder of PilotInsure, a leading loss of licence insurance company based in South Africa. Franz grew up in the small town of Tarkastad, in the Eastern Cape. As a young boy, he regularly watched airliners fly overhead en-route to Johannesburg. This captivated his imagination and drove him to pursue a career in flying. Alon…

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#136 André Viljoen - Founder, Woodstock Brewery 1:01:19

1y ago1:01:19

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Andre Viljoen studies Accounting in Johannesburg, but shortly after finishing articles, he headed East to explore life and the world of Finance. After spending many years in emerging markets banking, Andre made his way back to South Africa in Cape Town. He was looking for a new business challenge and that is when he began Woodstock Brewery, amidst …

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#135 Jon Foster-Pedley - Dean of the Henley Business School 1:06:28

1y ago1:06:28

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Jon is back on the podcast today! As the Dean and Director of Henley Business School, Africa, Jon has been leading the growth and transformation of the institution for over 12 years, with the vision "To build the people, who build the businesses, that build Africa." Jon is also a passionate advocate for ethical and sustainable business practices, a…

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#134 Captain Annabel Vundla - Presidential & Airline Pilot 49:20

1+ y ago49:20

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Annabel has been flying Since 1999. She earned her Air Force Wings before learning to drive a car. Throughout her career, Annabel has been challenged to jump extra hurdles. President Nelson Mandela, knew not only her name, but also her parents names. Annabel has that effect on people. Her sparkling personality is warm, friendly and inviting, but do…

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#133 Noah Lieberman - Founder, LogTen Pro 1:09:24

1+ y ago1:09:24

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Noah Lieberman was excited by flight from his first experience flying on a DC3 around Mexico as an 8 year old. Affectionately known as the Gooney Bird, the DC3 has found a warm spot in a lot of our hearts. Noah was keen to become an aerospace engineer. He also wanted to learn how to fly. Shortly after beginning his pilot training as a teenager, he …

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#132 Marc Priestley - McLaren Formula 1 Mechanic and author 1:11:36

1+ y ago1:11:36

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Marc Priestley is the author of The Mechanic, an insider look at life on the formula one circuit. Marc joined the McLaren Formula 1 team in 1999 while Mika Hakkinen was reigning world champion and later defended his title with McLaren, making it a back to back championship. McLaren we’re on the upswing and about to revolutionise the sport for the n…

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#131 Calvin Collett - CEO Melon Mobile 1:00:29

1+ y ago1:00:29

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Calvin is the Founder and CEO of Melon Mobile, South Africa’s newest Mobile Network. While the service is recent on the scene, the team have been building the product for the past two years. Calvin has more than two decades experience combining entrepreneurship, internet service provider and providing efficient simple solutions to everyday life. Ca…

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#130 Ricky de Agrela - World Adventurer 1:48:58

2y ago1:48:58

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In this episode I talk to Ricky de Agrela, the first man to ever travel to all the continents in the World using only a Microlight. He speaks about the great memories, of the adventure and also the tragedy that struck during his trip, when his close friend Allan, lost his life to the cause. We follow Ricky's story to see where he is now years after…

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#129 Erika Armstrong - Business Aviation Pilot 1:07:24

2y ago1:07:24

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In this episode I chat with Erika Armstrong. She is currently flying in the Business Aviation sector, and through her influence in the Aviation industry is inspiring and training new recruits. Listen as we talk about the passion needed to be in the Aviation industry and take some tips for yourself. Let me know what you think? Do you have any listen…

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#128 Ron Rutland - Adventure Cyclist 1:26:11

2y ago1:26:11

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In this episode I chat with Ron Rutland. An average guy who decided to brave the challenge of cycling from Cape To Cairo and his life has never been the same. Rob now officially delivers the Rugby World Cup Game Whistle by hand and gets there on his Bicycle. Listen as Rob inspires us to take a renewed look at life and shares some of his experiences…

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#127 - Darren Robertson - Prostate Cancer survivor 1:07:15

2y ago1:07:15

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This episode is all about Darren Robertson and his outlook on life after surviving Stage 3 Prostate Cancer. He tells us about his journey through life and shares about his passion for surfing. He now serves as a Financial Advisor to help others make the most of their finances. You can get hold of Darren on email at darren@darrenrobertson.co.za Let …

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#126 - Luke Dillon - Business Coach 1:15:18

2y ago1:15:18

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This is a conversation with Luke Dillon on Business Coaching. He shares with us his rich life experiences as an entrepreneur and some insights in to the world of Coaching small to large businesses. This episode will educate you on how to reach out to a coach as well as becoming a coach yourself. Let me know what you think? Do you have any listeners…

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#125 - Gidyon Lankers - The Business of Creativity 51:46

2y ago51:46

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This is a conversation with Gidyon Lankers, the 27 year old digital marketing entrepreneur who helped me build and launch this podcast. We explore the world of content; how to create it, how to make it go viral, and how to approach it from a business perspective. This episode will inspire you to reach out to that one person you've been wanting to c…

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#124 - How to start a podcast - Alice Dlamini 29:10

2y ago29:10

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Something a little different today. One of the listeners from the show reached out with some questions about starting a podcast. I thought the conversation would be interesting to be recorded for others to gain the insights too. Let me know what you think? Do you have any listeners questions? Please reach out on any details below. Get in touch with…

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#123 - Refilwe Ledwaba - Police helicopter pilot 1:16:59

2+ y ago1:16:59

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Refilwe Ledwaba is a social entrepreneur, fixed-wing and helicopter pilot and a PhD candidate. She is the first Black woman to become a police helicopter pilot in South Africa. Refilwe founded Girls Fly Programme Africa to support and educate women and youth about STEM subjects and aviation. Get in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.za https://t…

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#122 - Karma Swanepoel - Singer, writer 1:12:23

2+ y ago1:12:23

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Karma-Ann Swanepoel was the lead singer of Henry Ate, a South African rock band. She subsequently went solo, releasing her first album Karma in 1998. She shot to fame in the mid-1990s with hit songs such as "Just" and "Henry Ate." Get in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.za https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmog…

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#121 - Thoughts From The Air - Celebrate the Good Times 4:58

2+ y ago4:58

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Alex shares his personal perspective on why we need to cherish the good moments in life. Instead of worrying about the past, or being solely focused on the future, this episode will make you think twice about enjoying the present and truly celebrating the fun moments along your journey. Enjoy! Get in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.za https:/…

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#120 - Shaun Tomson World Champion Surfer 1:11:36

2+ y ago1:11:36

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Shaun Tomson is a South African professional surfer and former world champion, environmentalist, actor, author, and businessman. He has been listed among the top 10 surfers of the century, and was the 1977 World Surfing Champion. He is the author of the best-selling books “Surfer’s Code” and “The Code: The Power of “I Will“, and the writer and prod…

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#119 - Thoughts From the Air - 04 - Dig deep. Really deep! 7:11

2+ y ago7:11

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In this short episode, Alex expands on the concept of perseverance and resilience. In episode #74 of the podcast, Alex spoke with Yoshi Muroya, the 2016 Red Bull Air Race World Champion. During that conversation, Yoshi explain how difficult it was to obtain the first sponsorship for and aerobatic aircraft in Japan. The had been no previous referenc…

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#118 - Captain Linda Sollars - Jet Blue to building her own Aircraft 1:32:33

2+ y ago1:32:33

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Linda Sollars has a fascinating story! She has covered several careers and is currently an airline Captain with JetBlue Airways. During her off time over the past few months, Linda has spend many weeks at Sling Aircraft in Johannesburg, building her own Sling High Wing, with a team support crew from Sling. This High Wing is the first off the produc…

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#117 - Adrian Clayton - Investor, Surfer & Aviator 1:01:38

2+ y ago1:01:38

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In this episode Alex sits down with Cape Town-based investor, Adrian Clayton, who shares his incredible journey through life as an entrepreneur, surfer and aviator. This episode is proudly brought to you by Northstar Asset Management, a research led boutique asset manager that provides specialist solutions for discerning investors. Northstar's inve…

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#116 - Thoughts from the Air - 03 - Setting Goals 4:25

2+ y ago4:25

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Do you ever feel like you’re sleepwalking through life with no real idea of what you want? Or Maybe you know exactly what you want, but you have no idea how to get there? That’s where goal setting comes in. In this episode Alex explores the topic of setting goals, and how they are the first step towards planning for the future. Goals play a fundame…

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#115 - Nicole Smith-Ludvik - Emirates Burj Khalifa Stuntwoman 1:05:21

2+ y ago1:05:21

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Nicole Smith-Ludvik stood on top of the world last year! She was the stuntwoman in the Emirates Air Hostess uniform, standing on top of the Burj Khalifa. At nearly 1 kilometre above the earth, The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. The small square platform is only big enough for one person to stand dead still on the top. Later in 2…

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#114 - Paul Harris - South African Cricketer 1:03:30

2+ y ago1:03:30

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Paul Harris is a renowned former South African cricket player who came to the limelight as a result of his talent in playing Test cricket as a left-arm orthodox spin bowler for the popular South Africa's national team. This episode is proudly brought to you by Northstar Asset Management, a research led boutique asset manager that provides specialis…

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#113 - Thoughts From the Air - 02 - Overnight Success Is a Myth 7:10

2+ y ago7:10

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I'm doing a lot of flying again and recently I thought I would share some thoughts from the air. Today we dive into the topic of overnight success. It’s easy to want to pursue overnight success. To strike it big. The entrepreneurial personality (especially) is inclined to go big and risk it all on a blind hand. But the truth is, it takes years to c…

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#112 - Thoughts from the Air - 01 27:24

2+ y ago27:24

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Today I am bringing you up to speed with some thoughts and activities. I have recently started flying regularly and the experience has been fantastic. I have used the opportunity to record some content while flying. I have published this content on LinkedIn and Instagram, both live from the cockpit, sharing the passion of aviation. I’m testing this…

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#111 - Turning Adversity Into Opportunity (My Interview with Warren Ingram on Honest Money) 26:09

2+ y ago26:09

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This is my conversation with bestselling author and award-winning financial planner, Warren Ingram, on his Top 10 personal finance and investing podcast, Honest Money. I share my story of how I became an entrepreneur, and we discuss the importance of being resourceful and finding opportunities in difficult times. Enjoy! GET IN TOUCH WITH WARREN: Tw…

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#110 - My BizCrush Interview with Jacques Basson 1:25:01

2+ y ago1:25:01

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This is a conversation I had with South African Entrepreneur, Jacques Basson, who interviewed me on his brilliant business podcast, BizCrush. FIND JACQUES' PODCAST LINKS HERE: BizCrush Podcast BizCrush - Home | Facebook Biz Crush Podcast on Apple Podcasts Jacques Basson - Founder and MD nr7media - LinkedIn GET IN TOUCH WITH ALEX: alex@alexmacphail.…

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#109 - Dr. Kirsten van Heerden (Performance Psychologist) 1:04:46

2+ y ago1:04:46

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Dr Kirsten van Heerden's passion for sport and performance psychology comes from her background as a South African swimmer. She is one of only a handful of psychologists tasked to work with South African Olympic athletes and has become the psychologist to many world champion athletes and teams. Kirsten is also a keen advocate for women in sport, pa…

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#108 - Jeff Hoffman - Global Entrepreneurship Network (Rebroadcast) 59:24

2+ y ago59:24

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Jeff Hoffman is the chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Jeff is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award-winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multipl…

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#107 - Rod MacPhail - Entrepreneur & My Father 1:03:21

2+ y ago1:03:21

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Rod MacPhail is a serial entrepreneur who currently lives in Cape Town, South Africa and works in the property development and tourism industry. Rod was born in Scotland, but has spent more years in South Africa than Scotland. Rod is my father and this was my privilege to have this conversation. We talked about his childhood, education and first bu…

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#106 Richard Browning - Jetsuit Inventor (Rebroadcast) 46:40

2+ y ago46:40

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Richard Browning is the Founder and Chief Test Pilot at Gravity Industries Ltd. If you have ever wondered what it must be like to simply, jump up and fly, Richard is the man to talk to. Richard continually asks the question, “what if?” The team at Gravity Industries challenge assumptions. They have demonstrated human flight at more than 100 events …

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#105 - Holger Seim (Co-founder and CEO, Blinkist) 49:51

2+ y ago49:51

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Holger Seim is co-founder and CEO of Blinkist, a bite-sized-learning service that condenses knowledge from great nonfiction into powerful little packs. He co-founded Blinkist in 2012 with a vision to inspire people to never stop learning, and grew it into a global brand with customers in more than 150 countries. FOLLOW HOLGER: Blinkist - https://ww…

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#104 Diana Granoux - Achieving Financial Freedom 1:03:29

2+ y ago1:03:29

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Diana is a South African entrepreneur and investor who owns an international travel business, Leopard, and hosts a podcast called The Family Finance Show which is a series of in-depth interviews that helps families make better financial decisions. In this episode Alex and Diana unpack the topic of financial freedom, and they share personal stories …

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#103 John "Gucci" Foley - Blue Angels Pilot 1:02:00

2+ y ago1:02:00

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John is the former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, Bestselling author of Fearless Success, an expert in the How of High Performance teams and "The Guru of Gratitude." As a Blue Angel, John consistently performed in an extreme, high-stakes environment, flying at speeds of more than 500 miles per hour in formations as close as 18 inches apart. To…

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#102 Michelle Curran - US Air Force Thunderbirds 1:18:10

2+ y ago1:18:10

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Michelle Curran is a combat-proven fighter pilot who flew with The United States Air Force's elite demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, from 2019 to 2021. She was one of six pilots flying the F-16 aerial demonstration at more than 30 locations each year. Michelle is now pursuing a new career as a motivational speaker and aspiring author. CONTACT M…

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#101 Sarah Ferguson - Swimming From Durban to Cape Town (1,500km) 1:07:55

2+ y ago1:07:55

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Sarah Ferguson is the founder of Breathe Conservation, an international nonprofit organization that believes in a plastic-free ocean and aims to eliminate disposable plastic. She is passionate about the ocean and works tirelessly to safeguard it for future generations to enjoy and appreciate responsibly. Since 2012, she has been competing in and pi…

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#100 Astronaut Mike Mullane & Patrick Mullane 1:08:39

2+ y ago1:08:39

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In this episode I'm joined by Astronaut Mike Mullane and his son Patrick. Colonel Mike Mullane flew three missions on STS-41D, STS-27 & STS-36. His son Patrick also served in the USAF and now Executive Director of The Harvard Business School. Both Mike and Pat have written incredible books, which we discuss in the conversation. Mike's book Riding R…

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#99 Kim James - #DroneChick 1:08:04

2+ y ago1:08:04

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Kim James spent more than 20 years in the investment banking industry in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates. She has a master's degree in Human Resource Management from Middlesex University and is a Chartered HR Professional of the SA Board of People Practices. Kim is a Director of UAV Aerial Works and the com…

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#98 Chris Fallows - Great White Sharks 1:03:16

3y ago1:03:16

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Chris Fallows is a world-renowned wildlife photographer and authority on Great white sharks. When he is not on the ocean Chris spends his time in the African bush or at other remote locations around the world immersing himself in wildlife. Nature has the ability to touch all those who are exposed to it, right down to the very depth of one’s soul. C…

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#97 Charles Savage - CEO Easy Equities 1:01:42

3y ago1:01:42

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Charles Savage first thought about EasyEquities while on the beach in Mozambique nearly 10 years ago. His relationship with the beach and surfing is well developed and it’s unsurprising that the epiphany happened there. He learned to surf in the wild Atlantic surf spots in Cape Town as a youth. After completing a finance degree combined with an IT …

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#96 Declan Greggain-Smith - Life 2.0 1:00:19

3y ago1:00:19

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Declan Greggain-Smith runs a video blog on Instagram, sharing his journey of recovery from kidney cancer. He has picked up a significant following both in the United Kingdom and globally. His honest, open, and heartfelt messages resonate with people going through a similar journey. Declan shared his story of waking up after a night out with friends…

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#95 Jason Caldwell - 11 World Records, Leader & Adventurer 1:17:23

3y ago1:17:23

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Jason Caldwell is a world-class athlete, leadership and high-performance coach, and keynote speaker. He is an endurance and adventure athlete as well as the founder and CEO at Latitude 35, which uses experiential training to explore the finer art of leading and maintaining high-performance teams. He has worked with advanced managers in over 30 Fort…

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#94 Mirco Pecorari - Making Beautiful Aircraft 1:06:12

3y ago1:06:12

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Mirco Pecorari is the Owner and Chief Designer at AircraftStudioDesign in Modena Italy. He started publishing parts of his collection with the nickname of McPecos several years ago. He couldn’t be anything but an aircraft designer, so his passion became his work. His sketches took life in hundreds of liveries, aircraft and scale models. In this epi…

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#93 The Best Out of 2021 12:25

3y ago12:25

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This week we look back at some of the best collective and wisdom pieces of advice shared here on the High Performace teams during 2021. Please enjoy this conversation and remember to reach out via social media channels with your questions. Send me your comments. ALEX MACPHAIL Email: alex@alexmacphail.co.za Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1…

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#92 Paddy Upton - The Barefoot Coach 1:17:00

3y ago1:17:00

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The South African born Patrick Anthony Howard 'Paddy' is a Cricket Coach, specialising as Head Coach in Professional T20 cricket. He is also a Mental Coach to professional athletes, Sports Scientist Executive Coach, Professor, speaker and author of “The Barefoot Coach”. After Paddy completed his second master's degree in Business Coaching from Midd…

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#91 Duran De Villiers - The Drone Empire Builder 1:11:01

3y ago1:11:01

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Duran De Villiers is the owner & director at ALTI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, manufacturer of the world's leading commercial unmanned (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) fixed-wing aircraft aka commercial drones Self-taught, driven and passionate about the things I do, always learning, exploring, seeking, dreaming and doing. Duran is a self-taught, driv…

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#90 Scott Ternent - 2 Billion Live Viewers! 1:11:07

3y ago1:11:07

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Scott Ternent is an Ex-Air Force pilot and is currently an Airline Pilot. Both Alex and Scott were in the Silver Falcons. Scott was no.4 in Alex’s first and second year, then the leader in the third year. In this episode, Alex MacPhail talks to Scott Ternent, about how he arranged and organised the flypast overhead at the opening ceremony of the FI…

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#89 Andy Wright - From RAF Fighter Pilot to Salesforce Executive 1:02:03

3y ago1:02:03

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Alex MacPhail talks to Andy Wright, who was a military pilot in the Air Force and he was a squadron commander in the Royal Air Force as well. They shared some stories about flight training and about the story of humility, learning lessons, and building from tough times while being able to be a stronger person at the end Andy also spent time at the …

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#88 Richard Koch - Author - 80/20 Principle 1:01:26

3y ago1:01:26

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Richard Koch is a British former management consultant, entrepreneur, venture capital investor and author of books on management, marketing and lifestyle on how to apply the Pareto principle (80/20 rule) in all walks of life. Koch also has an M.A. from Oxford University and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School. In this episode, Alex MacPhail talks to …

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