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David's Diaries
As a fan of biographies, I’ve become more and more interested in the paths and choices that people make and why they have become the people they are. Over time, I’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of fascinating people, many with incredible life stories and I’m pleased to say many have now agreed to share those stories with you. Welcome to David’s Diaries, a personal project - the biographical podcast series bringing you the story behind the people you know and those you are about…
Episodes
- David's Diaries
Terez Rijkenberg
Childhood adventures, to understand all is to forgive all, thinking of the glimmers, the identity shift, choosing what you want to think of yourself and the…
- David's Diaries
Lee Harris
Growing up in simple good times, working your whatsits off, the value of nature, managing upwards, its fine to make mistakes - just don't make the same one…
- David's Diaries
Hayden Quin
Solace of the sea, grandfather's influence, Synergy and LikeMinds, the hammer and the nail, being a product of all your mistakes, life is bloody hard and…
- David's Diaries
Britt Whalen
Growing up in Sin City, blood battles and saving lives, hospitality burnout and depression, seeking deep relationships, adventurous spirit, money is not evil…
- David's Diaries
Paige Webster
Colorado childhood, dignitary influence, the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, respecting other's time, learning where you go and it all works out in the…
- David's Diaries
Charlotte Hudson
Raised in Gods Own Country, the entrepreneurial bug, losing yourself to knowing yourself, keeping the garden alive, learning to let it go and ask for you to…
- David's Diaries
Marni Kinrys
Summer camp, becoming a Wing Girl, how to attract and understand women, the pickup artist community, looking for the green lights and what better way to…
- David's Diaries
Corina Amza
Outdoor childhood, customers flow, becoming a builder, happiness, the burnout years and movement is for life, not just for a season
- David's Diaries
Vinay Parmar
Brummie bilingual upbringing, watching the lightbulbs go off, storytelling, sliding doors to question life, imposter syndrome, stop hiding who you really are…
- David's Diaries
Rita N. Soni
Lovely Rita meter maid, working at the intersection of business and doing good, unexpected crises, spiritual growth, authentic relationships and the 40 rules…
- David's Diaries
Nathan Dring
Blessed childhood, fatherly role model, miracle moments, the wheels falling off, family time, staying curious, staying humble and building a network
- David's Diaries
Cecilia Anderson
Coming out of a dictatorship, falling into facilitation, solving problems through people, being a memory maker, challenging your own assumptions and connecting…
- David's Diaries
Stacey Copeland
A sports mad kid, representing your country, broadcasting, overcoming setbacks, missing that penalty, not underestimating the positive impact you can have on…
- David's Diaries
Nimarta Verma
Born in Bangkok, grandfathers legacy, the love of storytelling, from darkness to clarity, burning it all down to put the joy back in, freedom and there is no…
- David's Diaries
Yanique Grant
Traumatic childhood, Air Jamaica, The Secret, the hills and valleys of life, peace of mind, gratitude and this too shall pass
- David's Diaries
Jimmy Acton
Childhood freedom to digital innovation, founding 4th Utility, family happiness, integrity and impact, taking bigger risks and focusing on what moves the needle
- David's Diaries
Owen Campbell
Small town upbringing, family influence, solving problems, choosing happiness, open-mindedness as a superpower, no substitute for hard work and no-one is…
- David's Diaries
Laura Bartlett
Father's guidance, Dragons' Den, bankruptcy to freedom, vison and audacity, betrayal, hitting rock bottom's basement and you can't make a comeback if you…
- David's Diaries
Brad Meiller
A sporting life, Stranger Things, flying by the seat of your pants, super coach, staying close to home and nobody cares about you being in a speedo
- David's Diaries
David Coldwell
A rough childhood, being bullied, parents influence, Sky Sports, chasing family happiness, if you can't control it - don't worry about it, being comfortable in…
- David's Diaries
Hannah Tummey
Proud Brummie, struggling with identity, the love of people, moving to Australia and finding belonging, the value of connections, the power of making people…
- David's Diaries
Steve Spears
Latchkey generation, the French Revolution, stuck in the 80's, sharing stories and you cannot force the magic
- David's Diaries
Clint Crowster
The vintage year of 1979, upholding the Crowster name, people development, putting your destiny in your own hands, super fired-up & focused and 'you can'
- David's Diaries
Nicola M Barke
Narcolepsy childhood, catch the egg, mothers inspiration, from Ballet to Boxing with Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Lethwei and world titles in-between, if you don't…
- David's Diaries
Brandon Meszaros
8 boys and 10 schools, the intense ability to adapt, childhood trauma, solving puzzles and just keep believing
- David's Diaries
Pete Stapleton
Pork pies, persevering through doubt, bitcoin, picking your battles and the importance of health, happiness and family
- David's Diaries
Chidinma Emma-Dike
Chasing dreams, bridging law and social impact, wisdom, integrity, kindness, excellence and peace
- David's Diaries
Adam Smith
The Voice of Boxing, surviving cancer, persistence and passion, the wild west, a fighters mentality, kill them with kindness and leave the party at its highest
- David's Diaries
Emma Dark
A humble start, two peas in a pod, building communities, rebuilding confidence, don't escalate - communicate, life is a gift and its all for the taking
- David's Diaries
Eloise Kamineth
The anchor of faith, friends and family, becoming a storyteller, the value of relationships, advocating for others and love on the spectrum
- David's Diaries
Jo Garland
Birthday traditions, being happy and content, inspiring the builders of tomorrow, the confidence to be authentic, they're probably not thinking about you and…
- David's Diaries
Danny Wareham
Nomadic beginnings, the journey to psychology, embracing ambiguity, making a societal difference, showing your workings and bringing people on the journey
- David's Diaries
John Devlin
Back to Airdrie, Weller inspiration, 15 years of happiness, putting your reputation on the line, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and what's in it for…
- David's Diaries
Dan Eddie
The Yorkshire constant, a reverend's intervention, learning from failures, staying in the now, the life anchor of teams and what you see is what you get
- David's Diaries
Bruno Vinel
Modest beginnings, turning the page on your career, cancer diagnosis with depression, asking for help, the importance of creativity and not owning a TV!
- David's Diaries
Matthew Brylowski
Character building childhood, the expectation of winning, building into your potential, being a workaholic and the yin and yang of positivity
- David's Diaries
Cori Molloy
The freedom to explore, political influences, tax and family law, persistence is power, becoming a creative problem solver and being true to yourself
- David's Diaries
Steve Bradshaw
Cobblers in the family, falling in love with Leicester, seeing the good in people, being faddy, following what you enjoy and stop trying to motivate people!
- David's Diaries
Leonie Williams
Brilliant supportive parents, not wanting to become institutionalised, being a big crafter, don't stress - we are not saving lives and the riches are in the…
- David's Diaries
Darryl Foley
Growing up street smart, Gran's resilience, from Amsterdam to Durban, imposter syndrome, the importance of being dependable and welcoming the discomfort of life
- David's Diaries
Charles-Henri Martin
Extraordinarily ordinary childhood, 3rd June 2010, going all in for the best diploma in the world, drifting, the platinum rules and only positive things happen…
- David's Diaries
John Robinson
Yorkshire born and bred, brotherly bonds, self-doubt, reciprocal respect and there is no substitute for hard work
- David's Diaries
Helen Beaumont Manahan
Family and belonging, a thirst for knowledge, a squiggly career, growing where you are planted, it doesn't get easier - you get better, autonomy and the…
- David's Diaries
Michael Clark
Childhood in the bushland, becoming a problem solver, lost at university, 2008, junior rugby and how can I make it better?
- David's Diaries
Gary Slade
Never giving up, integrity, embracing change, trusting your instinct, always being polite and making sure you enjoy it and see where the path takes you...
- David's Diaries
Barrie Brown
Indoor fireworks, the importance of role models, just eat, burnout therapy, neurodiversity and being authentic
- David's Diaries
Stephanie Todd
Small town roots to big dreams, the freedom to imagine, super Ma, putting the soul back into business, hippos and don't be scared - be prepared...
- David's Diaries
Mike Butler
From SA to UK, the biggest waste of talent we've ever seen, giving back, years of anger, the power of the subconscious mind and you can't be serious!
- David's Diaries
Jo Regan-Iles
Moving every 2 years until boarding school, falling into HR, navigating setbacks, travelling in the blood, enjoying hard work and 'keep failing'
- David's Diaries
Charity Hughes
Becoming a human locksmith, a reverse career journey, understanding people as a superpower, creating beautiful things, standing up for yourself and ordinary…
- David's Diaries
Andrew Springall
Breadline idyllic childhood, blagging it into waste paper, Blockbuster, surviving cancer, becoming a unit of 5, phone history and paying it forward
- David's Diaries
Aeysha Coetzee
Growing up in the Cape Flats, wanting to make a difference, family values, persevering to achieve and hard work beats talent everyday
- David's Diaries
Guy Masters
Early days in the hamlet, the wheels coming off, tennis to telemarketing, opening doors, early lessons in entrepreneurship and every year getting better...
- David's Diaries
Simon Kriss
Being more than Mr AI, a convoluted path, speaking at the UN, proudly being a weirdo, always thinking bigger and the willingness to bear pain
- David's Diaries
Alex Welbourne
A very happy childhood, the importance of relationships, the Navy, lawn passions, being a change catalyst and still waiting to hear back from Deborah Meaden
- David's Diaries
Dave Rumble
Let's get ready to Rumble! Leaving the Navy, a professional learner, not getting blown off course, sensing not thinking and finding time to reflect
- David's Diaries
Katie Stabler
A wild childhood, inspiration everywhere, gamekeeper to poacher, MasterChef, the show must go on and never cooking the same meal twice
- David's Diaries
Yoni Epstein
From Jamaica to Miami and back again, newlywed or nearly dead, a salesman through and through, Bob Marley, the life of entrepreneurship and screw it, just do it
- David's Diaries
Jim Farnsworth
Not Breaking Bad in Albuquerque as a latchkey kid, a career in the Hotel California, overcoming addiction, planting trees for others to enjoy the shade and…
- David's Diaries
William Carson
Growing up in The Troubles, the love of storytelling, reinventing everyday, creating music and don't let perfection get in the way of the good