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What Makes a Story Worth Telling? Speed, Strategy, and the Power of PR with Andie Cooper - Ep 257
When it comes to turning complex technologies into compelling stories, few do it with the clarity, warmth, and precision of Andie Cooper, International PR Director at Beachhut PR. On this episode of The Global Discussion, host Simon Hodgkins sat down with Andie to explore the evolving world of public relations, the uni

Six Pillars of Effective Leadership with Jim Carlough Ep 256 – The Global Discussion
Jim Carlough, Chief Sales Officer at mPulse, is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in healthcare and technology. With a proven track record of empowering leaders and launching his new book, Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, Jim joins Simon Hodgkins to unpack how integrity, empathy, and laughter can d

Want AI to Mention You? Understand the Changes and Discover the Facts with Maeva Cifuentes Ep 255
If you've been wondering how SEO is evolving in the age of AI, this episode of The Global Discussion is one you'll want to spend time with. Host Simon Hodgkins is joined by Maeva Cifuentes, Founder of Flying Cat Marketing, to discuss the shifting landscape of search, content, and digital strategy. Maeva brings sharp in

How to Unlock the Writer Within You with Niamh Cooper Ep 254 - The Global Discussion
Niamh Cooper has a way with words. Whether she's helping a global brand craft compelling content or guiding aspiring writers to start their first story, her passion for storytelling runs deep. 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Niamh Cooper 03:40 – Launching “Word Matters” 04:13 – Writing for Humans in an AI World 10:12 – Ente

What Makes a Brand Brilliant? The Strategy Behind the Sparkle with Jamie Schwartzman Ep 253 - The Global Discussion
Jamie Schwartzman, Founder of Flux Branding and a seasoned brand strategist with over three decades of experience in creative direction, psychology, and business transformation, speaks with Host Simon Hodgkins in this episode. 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome 01:07 – What Is Brand Strategy? 03:14 – Brand as a Long-Term A

Playing it Safe Might Be Holding You Back with Pia Mailhot-Leichter Ep 252 – The Global Discussion
There's something quietly electric about hearing someone talk when they've truly followed a hunch into uncharted territory and made something real out of it. That was the vibe when Pia Mailhot-Leichter, founder of Kollektiv Studio and author of Welcome to the Creative Club, joined The Global Discussion podcast with Hos