#013 - Training AI Using An Elite SAS Special Forces Mindset with Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM
Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM is a leadership specialist, author and entrepreneur. He is the chairman and CEO of Super North Star, advising CEOs from around the world in fields such as business, sports and education on leadership and elite performance. His success in business has come after a distinguished military career, including 23 years in the SAS (being one of the youngest ever individuals selected for the Special Air Service at the age of 22). For his services he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and an MBE. Floyd also heads a charitable foundation called Compass for Life, which delivers educational programmes in schools and colleges across the UK.Compass for Life is an evidence-based bespoke leadership and development programme that assists individuals and teams alike in finding their true purpose. It is perfect for a variety of people, from business leaders, international sporting champions, teachers or those simply looking for inspiration, the Compass for Life programme will help unlock an untapped pool of potential and attain your goals.Visit Compass for Life at https://compassforlife.co.uk/Floyd has also written the book 'The Warrior, the Strategist and You: How to Find Your Purpose and Realise Your Potential' available here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Warrior-Strategist-You-Purpose-Potential/dp/1783966831
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#012 - The Anatomy of a Deal. Sales, Success and AI with CJ Wimley
C.J. Wimley works closely with the CEO and Founder of GAIA AI on all strategic initiatives as well as executing on the Go To Market strategy for the company. A 40-year veteran of the B2B technology industry, Mr. Wimley was most recently the President and Chief Customer Officer at Kaseya, where he was responsible for the Go To Market team. C. J. retired from Kaseya in February of 2024, and he has been investing in and advising to early stage tech companies. Prior to Kaseya, C. J. was at TeamDynamix, where he served as CEO and oversaw the transformation of the company’s go-to-market strategy and customer success organization. Prior to TeamDynamix, Mr. Wimley was an executive at SunGard, where he held various positions including head of the order-to-cash business and lead for the innovations team within the corporate solutions vertical. Mr. Wimley joined SunGard as part of the GETPAID acquisition, where he was part of the management team for over 10 years. During this time, he built a global services organization, led research and development efforts and a worldwide sales force, and later spearheaded the sale to SunGard.Mr. Wimley holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Moravian College.
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#011 - How AI is Quietly Revolutionising Your Next Doctor's Visit with Irrum Afzal
Irrum Afzal is a MICR, MRQA and MPH qualified, Imperial College London graduate, with over five years orthopaedic, clinical research experience and management experience. Irrum also holds a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Sustainability Studies and has completed both the PRINCE2 Practitioner and Foundation exams. Irrum played a leading role in the development of the GIRFT and SWLEOC Elective Hub Toolkit. The purpose of this toolkit is to show aspiring surgical hubs a detailed study of processes, job roles and patient pathways within a well-established elective orthopaedic hub (https://girft-hubtoolkit.org.uk/). Irrum has comprehensive knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, mixed method research and statistics in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Institute of Clinical Research and Research Quality Association guidelines. Irrum has extensive knowledge of clinical outcomes and patient reported outcome measures with a particular interest in orthopaedics. Irrum has published in various peer-reviewed journals and often presents at national and international meetings. Irrum is co-director of the London Research course and is also a professional member of the Health Research Authority Research Ethics Committee attending regular meetings actively giving her opinion and guidance on research ethics. She is an active member of the British Orthopaedic Association, National Orthopaedic Alliance, British Hip Society and the British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma and Arthroscopy Association. Outside of clinical research, Irrum plays an active role in the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation and the Imperial College London Alumni Service.
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#010 - How Could AI Express What it Can't Feel with Alazar Kidanu
Alazar Kidanu is a London-based artist of Ethiopian descent and one half of the pop fusion duo NomadX. With a sound that blends the soulful energy of Michael Jackson, the rock influences of The Rolling Stones, and deep cultural inspiration from icons like Teddy Afro and Burna Boy, Alazar’s music is as globally inspired as his upbringing.Beyond music, Alazar has an extensive background in documentary filmmaking, having trained under Graeme Scott. His storytelling expertise allows him to approach creativity from a unique perspective, whether through songwriting or visual narratives. His work with NomadX has already made waves, with their song Man On A Boat featured in the documentary Beyond The Beach: The Hell And The Hope and their soundtrack contribution to Amazon’s Black History Month campaign.With NomadX’s debut album on the horizon, Alazar continues to push artistic boundaries, fusing cultures, genres, and emotions into music that resonates.
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#009 - AI Will Never Replace Human Emotions with Abigail Heley
Abigail Heley is a seasoned leadership coach and trainer with decades of experience dedicated to unlocking potential and driving success in individuals and teams. As the Director and Co-Founder of ATHENA EVOLVE LTD, Abigail leads a team focused on empowering people to achieve their goals and realize their full potential. Her approach is grounded in a commitment to lasting change, self-belief, and tailored strategies that promote growth and confidence.With a background in the RAF as a Training Officer and a proven track record of leading global teams, Abigail brings invaluable leadership insights to her coaching. She holds a BSc(Hons) in Psychology and is a certified NLP Coach & Practitioner, alongside other professional certifications in Time Line Therapy™ and CPD courses.Abigail’s results-driven approach focuses on empowering others to take action, overcome challenges, and accelerate their personal and professional growth. Whether coaching management teams, trainers, or individuals, she designs flexible and impactful programs that unlock potential and drive success.
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