Alex MacPhail Podcast
Alex MacPhail Podcast is a show where we interview world-class guests from around the globe. In-depth, long-form, unfiltered conversations share the highs and lows, and what it takes to be world-class. We speak with astronauts, entrepreneurs, world champions, Olympic athletes, race pilots, authors and many more. Please subscribe, rate and leave a review. This helps us to get recognised and improve the show. With your help, we can continue to improve the show. Remember to reach to social media channels for your suggestions of guests on the show. Thank you for the support.
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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 p
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 be
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 su
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,
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 pi
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 rev