What happens when the experiences of war shape a story of fatherhood and partnership?

In this episode, Mark Wales shares the deeply personal inspiration behind his novel, reflecting on the bonds formed in times of conflict and how they translate into how he partners in everyday life. From the intensity of combat to the quiet moments of fatherhood, he explores what it means to protect, persevere, and tell a story that resonates on multiple levels.

• Discover the real-life experiences that shaped the emotional depth of Mark's novel.
• Gain insights into the challenges of transitioning from non-fiction to fiction writing.
• Learn how personal accountability and audience engagement played a role in completing the book.

Press play to hear Mark Wales unpack the journey from battlefield memories to compelling storytelling.

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What if your business could scale to millions of users without spending a fortune on ads?

Headspace did just that—leveraging strategic partnerships to grow into a global mindfulness powerhouse. In this episode, we’ll break down their playbook and show you how to apply it to your own business.

Too many businesses waste time and money chasing direct-to-consumer growth while missing out on partnerships that could exponentially expand their reach. Headspace cracked the code, collaborating with corporate giants, media platforms, and healthcare providers to make mindfulness mainstream—without relying on traditional ads. If you're wondering how to unlock high-value partnerships for your business, this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

• Build instant credibility – Learn how Headspace used corporate partnerships to gain trust and scale rapidly.
• Turn content into a growth engine – Discover how media collaborations, like their Netflix series, drove massive user acquisition.
• Embed into essential industries – See how Headspace leveraged healthcare partnerships to transition from an optional wellness app to a necessity.

Don’t waste time and money on the wrong partnerships—press play to learn the exact strategies that made Headspace a global success!

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

What if the key to leadership and influence wasn’t power, but emotional intelligence and vulnerability?

In today’s fast-paced world, leaders often struggle to form genuine relationships and partnerships. Dov Baron, an expert in emotional intelligence and leadership, reveals how reciprocal vulnerability, emotional maturity, and understanding one’s emotional source code can transform not just leadership, but also business partnerships and personal growth.

• Why vulnerability—not authority—creates the strongest leaders.
• The role of emotional intelligence in building real trust in partnerships.
• How to uncover your emotional source code and leverage it for deeper connections.

Press play now to discover how emotional intelligence can unlock stronger leadership, more meaningful partnerships, and a deeper understanding of yourself!

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New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.