Writers, artivists, and creatives CHARLES TYSON, JR. and MARTHA MADRIGAL come to you each week with their unique brand of wit and humor as they discuss current headlines affecting the LGBTQ+ community, pop culture, and navigating life as a black queer man and a white trans femme, recently engaged. After ten years of friendship and another twelve years as a couple, these former tavern owners invite you into their home at East Barbary Lane each week to visit with them, their ridiculously needy ...
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The Full Circle Podcast offers listeners insights into topics and ideas pertaining to endurance sports training and racing. Hosted by Coach Laura Henry, this podcast releases episodes weekly and discusses training best practices, effective workouts, compelling research, coaching methodologies, physiology and recovery, and the best tools to help guide you unlock your potential and achieve your best performance. The Full Circle Podcast is part of Full Circle Endurance, which is an endurance sp ...
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The Full Circl Podcast takes a deep dive into the lives and stories of the world's most exciting leaders. We explore a range of powerful themes throughout our podcast. The journey to where they are now, the struggles they've faced to get there and the valuable life lessons they've learned along the way are some of the main topics we delve into in each episode. We hope the stories shared here will provide key learning opportunities and value to those listening. What is the Circl Program? The ...
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An Interview with David Beck
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In this final episode of 2024/first episode of 2025, Charles & Martha sat down with David Beck, the co-writer/director and one of the stars of the powerful upcoming film "Regarding Us." They discussed the film, its proper place in LGBTQ+ cinema, the vital importance of authenticity in telling queer stories, the strength found in intergenerational q…
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Goal Setting Strategies that Actually Work
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The end of a year or season often prompts athletes to reflect on their past season and to consider what goals they would like to set in the future. There is plenty of advice out there about how to set goals, but unfortunately, a lot of the common advice is also ineffective advice. What are some effective strategies that runners, cyclists, triathlet…
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Ep. 97: Simon Ward: Overcoming Challenges
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 97 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode, Simon Ward, a serial entrepreneur, shares his journey and advice for young people starting their careers. He emphasises the importance of believing in oneself, being tenacious, and having a well-planned business proposition. He also encourages reaching out to successful ent…
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Coach Laura's Top 9 Nonfiction Books of 2024
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Coach Laura gives an overview of the nine best nonfiction books she read in 2024! Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-lauras-top-9-nonfiction-books-of-2024 Books Referenced During the Episode: Lily’s Promise: Holding On to Hope Through Auschwitz and Beyond by Lily Ebert and Dov Forman The Athlete's Gut: The Inside Scie…
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Coach Laura's Top 10 Fiction Books of 2024
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Coach Laura gives an overview of the 10 best fiction books she read in 2024! Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-lauras-top-10-fiction-books-of-2024 Books Referenced During the Episode: Arc of a Scythe Series (Trilogy + Stories) Scythe by Neal Shusterman Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman The Toll by Neal Shusterman Gleani…
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Full Circle Endurance posted 88 new articles on our blog in 2024, and we have over 586 blog posts in our archives from almost a decade of writing. These are the blog posts that readers connected with the most in 2024! #1 - Don’t Pull Up on Your Bicycle Pedals #2 -The Law of Diminishing Returns #3 - Why You Shouldn't Wear a Wetsuit in Triathlons and…
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The Full Circle Podcast officially launched for the first time in January 2024. Over the course of the year, 69 episodes were published. Some of them really resonated with listeners! We decided to share the Top 5 Episodes of the year. Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/top-5-podcast-episodes-of-2024 Learn more about Full Ci…
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The Best Gear Tips Learned from 15+ Years of Being a Runner, Cyclist, & Triathlete
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After 15+ years of being a runner, cyclist, and triathlete as well as having coached hundreds of individual endurance athletes to goals of all shapes and sizes, Coach Laura has tested out many gear items and seen many athletes do the same. As a result of that experience, she has many gear tips to share to help you avoid frustration and to set you u…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: How is it possible to throw thousands of people and YOURSELF under a bus...that you're on?! Ask Sarah McBride. BluSky is about that life! YMCA is a gay anthem, and we'll hear nothing else on the subject! ...and so much more! READ Erin Reed's List of the 82 Democrats Who Voted Against Healthcare For Trans Kids LISTEN …
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Treadmill Running: Is the Treadmill Really the Dreadmill?
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Treadmills have become a popular tool for athletes and exercise enthusiasts alike. While they certainly do confer some benefits, they also have some significant drawbacks. It’s important for endurance athletes choosing to leverage the treadmill to consider all aspects of this device so they can be aware of its impact - both positive and negative - …
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How to Dress for Winter & Cold Weather Workouts
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Cooler temperatures usher in a new season of apparel for endurance athletes. When the temperatures drop, what to wear for a workout becomes a big question that athletes wrestle with. However, deciding what garments to wear during Winter and cold weather workouts doesn’t need to be an all-day internal debate. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www…
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Why Winter & Off-Season Training is Vital for Endurance Athletes
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The Off-Season is often mistakenly thought of as unimportant. Nothing could be further from the truth. Training in the Off-Season and Winter season is a vitally important component of overall training for endurance athletes and is what sets the stage for what athletes traditionally consider “real” training later on as their goals loom nearer. Coach…
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What to Modify in Training When Things Change or Don’t Unfold as Expected
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The only certainty in endurance sports - as in life - is uncertainty. A paradox, to be sure. But the truth, nevertheless. Try as we might, we cannot accurately foresee all that will happen in our lives. (And this - the holiday season - is a time of year when this happens a lot.) This means that there will be times when things that were pre-planned …
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Why Multitasking is a Myth…Especially When it Comes to Workouts
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In a world where people are increasingly busy and seeking to get as much done as possible, the idea of multitasking is incredibly, incredibly alluring. The hard truth is that multitasking is a myth, and that’s especially true for endurance athletes while they are completing workouts. If you want to reap the benefits and/or see performance gains ove…
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An Interview With John S. Garrison
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Charles & Martha sat down with author and Guggenheim Fellow John S. Garrison to discuss his new book, "Red, Hot & Blue," an exploration of the iconic collaboration of some of the biggest names in music in 1990 coming together to bring awareness to the HIV/AIDS crisis ravaging the world. They discussed the monumental impact of the Red, Hot & Blue pr…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: America, Gurl...What Is You Doing?! A Few Rays Of Hope Amidst The Chaos Of The Election MAGA + DL = NO ...and so much more! READ Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again" in its entirety READ Maya Agelou's "And Still I Rise" in its entirety CHECK OUT These Queer Grassroots Organizations Doing The Work LISTEN To…
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Why Endurance Athletes Should Strength Train Year-Round
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Too many runners, triathletes, cyclists, and swimmers discount the importance of strength training in their endurance sports training. Strength training should not be just an off-season element. For athletes who want to reduce their probability and see consistent gains over time, strength training should be incorporated all year long. Read this Coa…
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Ep. 96: Tony Longden - Navigating Success Without University
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 96 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of The Full Circl Podcast, we sit down with Tony Longden, Head of Insurance and Financial Planning for Santander UK and CEO of Santander Insurance Services UK Limited. Tony shares his journey, reflecting on his 14-year career with Santander and offering valuable insights int…
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What Does “Nothing New on Race Day” Actually Mean?
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“Nothing new on race day!” is extremely common advice doled out to runners, triathletes, cyclists, and other endurance athletes. Unfortunately, too many athletes think this advice only pertains to physical gear items, such as shoes or clothing. “Nothing new on race day” means so much more than this. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcirc…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Martha and Charles catch up on aaaaaaaalllll the news that happened since they last sat down together Rudy Giuliani is forced to run his things because he ran his mouth Martha might actually listen to a Sade song! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Coffee" by Chappel Roan Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE …
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Confidence Comes From Surviving Doing The Scary Thing
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Where does confidence come from? For humans and endurance athletes alike, it comes from surviving doing something scary. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/confidence-comes-from-surviving-doing-the-scary-thing Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered …
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Is exercise as good as pharmacological medicine? Athletes and exercise enthusiasts alike have long touted the benefits of a movement practice. But does the research back up this anecdotal enthusiasm? Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/is-exercise-as-good-as-medicine Sources: Netz, Yael. (2017). “Is the Comparison …
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Charles sat down with author Eliot Schrefer to discuss his new book, "The Brightness Between Us," a sequel to "The Darkness Outside Us." They discussed themes of science fiction, emotional connection, queer representation, the role of AI in storytelling, the challenges of film adaptation, and so much more! GET YOUR COPY OF "The Brightness Between U…
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Ep. 95: Sarah Blake: Investing in Your Network
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 95 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode, Sarah Blake, Chief People Officer at TalkTalk, discusses her career journey and offers advice to young people. She studied theatre studies in university and initially had no intention of working in human resources. However, she followed her passion for theatre and gained va…
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Ep. 94: Simon Spyer: Building Networks
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 94 of The Full Circl Podcast! Simon Spyer, CEO, Data Driven & Performance Marketing at Iris, shares his career journey and offers advice for young professionals. He emphasises the importance of focusing on what you enjoy and developing transferable skills. Simon encourages young professionals to view job rejections as o…
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Why Switching Up Goals Can be a Positive Thing
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Do you do a lot of the same races and set similar goals in endurance sports year after year? While there can be value - and comfort! - in doing the same events year after year, switching up the races you do and the goals you breathe new life into your endurance sports journey and set you up for different - and perhaps greater! - success. Read this …
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An Interview With The Strides Collective
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Charles sat down with Jonathan Edmondson, Rain Diaz, and Kathryn Wylde, respective director and cast members of The Strides Collective, a Philadelphia-based queer theater company. They discussed their upcoming production "Confabulation," the importance of queer representation in theater, the challenges of producing a world premiere, the significanc…
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Ep. 93: Tim Doggett: The Power of Networking
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 93 of The Full Circl Podcast! Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association, shares his journey from a small village in Cheshire to leading a global trade association. He emphasises the importance of ambition, creating opportunities, and being resilient in the face of challenges. Tim also discusses the need for …
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What to Ask Instead of “Can I Accomplish This Goal?”
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Many, many athletes ask themselves “Can I accomplish this goal?” when they are considering a goal in endurance sports. Instead of this, I encourage athletes to ask themselves something else…something that may very well set the trajectory for their entire training process. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-to…
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Ep. 92: Craig Bell: Balancing Profit and Purpose
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 92 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, Craig Bell, CEO of Bell Group, discusses the challenges and rewards of leading a property services business with a strong social conscience. He shares his journey from being labelled a failure in school to becoming a successful leader, emphasising …
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Charles & Martha sat down with award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang. They discussed Nico's new book "American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era," the importance of such a book for the LGBTQ+ community, the current political climate surrounding LGBTQ+ and so much more! GET YOUR COPY OF AMERICAN T…
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Charles sat down for a delightful discussion with stage director Jack Tamburri. They talk about Jack's current project with the Children's Theater Company called "Drawing Lessons," queer representation in art, their respective core creative influences...and SO much more!!! To learn more about Children's Theater Company and "Drawing Lessons" VISIT T…
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How Do Long Runs & Long Rides Work & Benefit Endurance Athletes?
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Long runs and long rides are staples of many training plans for endurance athletes. But why are these types of workouts so integral to endurance training plans? Most athletes know that long workouts are important, but many do not understand exactly why they work and what adaptations they stimulate in the body. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://w…
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Ep. 91: Fraser Longden: The Power Of A Positive Attitude
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 91 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode, Fraser Longden, the Chief Operations Officer at Wickes, shares his journey in the retail industry and offers advice for young professionals. He emphasises the importance of finding and leveraging one's superpower, having a positive attitude, and being kind to others. Fraser…
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Ep. 90: Ian Earnshaw: The Importance of Experience
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 90 of The Full Circl Podcast! Ian Earnshaw, Chief Commercial Officer at Mulberry, shares his journey from working in retail at a young age to his current role. He emphasises the importance of gaining experience and focusing on long-term growth rather than just salary. He also discusses the qualities he looks for in cand…
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How Masters Endurance Athletes Show Us How We Can All Thrive in Endurance Sports and in Life
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The term “Masters Athlete” may be a nice way to say “older athlete”, but I know that I’ve personally learned that the term Masters Athlete refers to athletes we should all respect and look up to. We are all getting older, and we can’t change that. But Masters Athletes show us how we can thrive in endurance sports in all of the decades of our lives.…
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Being Hard on Yourself? Try This Instead.
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You’ve heard the old cliché: We’re our own worst critics. We’re often much harder on ourselves than others in our lives are on us. This holds true for endurance athletes: It’s not uncommon for endurance athletes to beat themselves up about things such as how they did (or didn’t) do a workout, how their training is going, or what their race results …
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Charles & Martha continue their tradition of chatting with the delightful and dynamic choreographer, dancer, producer, and performance artist Gunnar Montana. They discuss Gunnar's newest creation, BLACK WOOD: WINTERBORN, stretching his artistic vision into a sequel, extra queer witches...and SO much more!!! To learn more about Gunnar Montana and BL…
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How Doing Something New Can Help You Achieve Your Endurance Sports Goals
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Endurance athletes are too comfortable. On at least a monthly (if not weekly or daily) basis, they run the same routes, do the same races, and complete the same types of workouts. Intentionally and frequently introducing novel experiences into endurance sports training and racing can help athletes unlock their potential, enjoy their experiences mor…
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So That's What We're Calling Jim Crow Now?
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In This Episode, We Talk About: When faced with adversity, make some Big Gay Beer! Brazil takes a step toward good mental health and happiness Lowe's joins the ranks of spineless corporations ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: Michelle Obama - Black Jobs DNC Speech Remix w/ Barack Obama , Derrick Johnson Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE …
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Ep. 89: Mike Semens-Flanagan: Navigating Leadership
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 89 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, we sit down with Mike Semens-Flanagan, the President of the Marine Sector for IMI PLC. Mike shares insights into his 34-year journey with IMI, starting as an electrical engineer and working his way up through various roles to his current position. …
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Why It’s Important to Look for Lessons Even When Race Day Goes Well
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Sometimes, things do go the way we envision on race day. Unfortunately, most athletes neglect to look for lessons learned on these days. It’s important to know that disappointing race days aren’t the only ones that teach us something; ALL race days teach us something, even the best ones. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.…
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Charles & Martha sat down for a wonderful conversation with author Karl Dunn. They talked about Karl's book "How To Burn A Rainbow - My Gay Marriage Didn't Make Me Whole, My Divorce Did." They also discussed how to find one's true identity once we've stripped away our trappings, the neverending quest for true emotional intelligence...and so much mo…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Hate Chicken has a new streaming service...no thank you! Kamala has ALWAYS been on the job! We can't believe we have to say this...don't light yourself on fire. ...and so much more! WATCH: Dr. Joeigh Perella At The DNC FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Who R U?" by Anderson .Paak Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIF…
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Why Disappointment on Race Day Leads to Greater Success
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When things don’t go the way you want on race day, it’s not a completely negative thing. The disappointment that is felt when this happens is very real, deep, and uncomfortable. But the lessons learned from when things go awry actually lead to greater success for endurance athletes over time. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendur…
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Ep. 88: Russell Sloan: Building Relationships
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 88 of The Full Circl Podcast! Russell Sloan, CEO at Kainos, shares his journey from growing up on the North Coast of Ireland to becoming a CEO. He emphasises the importance of building relationships and having conversations with people, which he learned through working in bars. Russell believes that senior leaders are j…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Charles & Martha weigh in on a viral moment Elon & JK may have to pay up for their hatefulness How does Megan McCain keep speaking with both feet in her mouth?! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Same Love" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (feat. Mary Lambert) Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Visi…
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Ep. 87: Ian Burgess: Curiosity, Passion, and Leadership in the Tech Industry
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 87 of The Full Circl Podcast! Ian Burgess, Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer at Utilita, shares his journey from aspiring vet to tech leader, emphasising the importance of curiosity, passion, and pushing boundaries. He provides insights on leadership, innovation, and the value of personal interests in the t…
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Ep. 86: Gordon Samson: Building Great Teams
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 86 of The Full Circl Podcast! Gordon Samson shares his journey from a humble Scottish upbringing to becoming the President of Intellectual Property at Clarivate. He discusses the importance of building great teams and the impact of his early life experiences on his personal and professional development. He emphasises th…
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How Much Does it Cost to Train for an IRONMAN 70.3?
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How much does it cost to train for an IRONMAN 70.3? It’s more than it appears and it is more than most people want to admit. While most endurance athletes are aware that triathlon is not an inexpensive sport to get into, the true cost of training for an IRONMAN 70.3 is high enough that most people shy away from the reality of how much it costs. It’…
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