A Conversation with Cirque du Soleil’s Executive Vice-Chairman, Daniel Lamarre, on Unleashing the Power of Creativity

September 19th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment. Established in Montreal, the Canadian organization has brought wonder and delight to over 180 million spectators with productions presented in 450 cities…
19-09-2025 9:24:39
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Who Gets Power & How It Changes Us. A Conversation with Prof. Brian Klaas, Author of CORRUPTIBLE.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Does power corrupt, or are corrupt people drawn to power? Are entrepreneurs who embezzle and cops who kill the result of poorly designed systems or are they just bad people? Are tyrants made or born? If you were suddenly thrust into a position of power, would you be able to…
04-10-2025 15:57:11
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A Conversation with Netflix Co-Founder & Founding CEO, Marc Randolph

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. As co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix, he laid much of the groundwork for a service that’s grown to 210 million subscribers, a market capitalisation of over $240 billion and which fundamentally altered how the world experiences media. He…
04-10-2025 15:57:29
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A Conversation with Ken Lindner on How We Can Aspire Higher to Find Purpose and Success in Our Lives.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Ken Lindner is the founder of Positive Life Choice Pyschology, and is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on life choice and decision making. In his sixth book, “Aspire Higher: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and The World,” Ken has…
04-10-2025 15:58:21
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A Conversation with Joe Sanok on Rethinking the Structure of our Working Week

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Joe Sanok is the speaker, business consultant, and podcaster. He has the #1 podcast for counsellors, The Practice of the Practice Podcast. Joe is also writer for PsychCentral, has been featured on the Huffington Post, Forbes, GOOD Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Entrepreneur on Fire, and Yahoo News. He is the author…
04-10-2025 15:58:50
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A Conversation with Michael Bisping, UFC Hall of Fame Fighter & Former Middleweight Champion.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Michael Bisping is a UFC Hall of Fame fighter, former Middleweight Champion of the World, an actor, television presenter and Sunday Times & Amazon Best Selling Author. Bisping’s legendary 29-fight career with the UFC saw him headline sold out shows across seven countries and become the first British born World…
04-10-2025 15:59:34
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A Conversation with Joe Zammit-Lucia on The New Political Capitalism & How Business Can Thrive in a Deeply Politicised World

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Joe Zammit-Lucia is an entrepreneur, investor, leadership advisor and commentator. He is an investor and Non-Executive Director in entrepreneurial ventures and advises senior business and institutional leaders on leadership in contemporary culture and writes for many of the world’s most prestigious newspapers. In this interview, I speak to Joe Zammit-Lucia…
04-10-2025 15:59:48
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A Conversation with Renzo Rosso, Founder & Chairman of OTB Group, Founder of Diesel and Philanthropist.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Renzo Rosso founded the Diesel brand in 1978 and made it an alternative lifestyle icon all over the world. Today he is the president of OTB, the group controlling brands Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, Jil Sander, Viktor & Rolf, Amiri and companies Staff International and Brave Kid, with over 6,000…
04-10-2025 16:00:52
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A Conversation with Robert Greene on Power, Mastery, Purpose, Success & Understanding Human Nature.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, and Mastery. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene’s books…
04-10-2025 16:01:04
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A Conversation with Owase Jeelani, World-Renowned Neurosurgeon, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Mr Noor ul Owase Jeelani is a world-renowned neurosurgeon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. With a surgical career spanning 20 years, he is currently Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), world leader in craniopagus twin separation, and Founder of Gemini Untwined. In this interview, I speak to Owase Jeelani…
04-10-2025 16:01:25
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A Conversation with Robert E. Siegel on How Leading Organisations Blend the Best of Physical and Digital.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Digitisation is a massive and massively important trend – one accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. But despite fervent preaching from the Silicon Valley faithful, it’s not the only kind of competency that matters. Silicon Valley veteran and Stanford lecturer Robert E. Siegel argues that amid the incessant drumbeat of digital…
04-10-2025 16:02:59
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A Conversation with Dr. Robert Cialdini, the Godfather of Influence.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career conducting scientific research on what leads people to say “Yes” to requests. The results of his research, his ensuing articles, and New York Times bestselling books have earned him an acclaimed reputation as a respected scientist and engaging storyteller. His books, including…
04-10-2025 16:05:16
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