Welcome to the Combat Files - Episode 9!

It was one of the most enjoyable and memorable podcast interviews I have done so far. 

Tim Foster is a bullish, but, brilliantly inspiring entrepreneur & the co-founder of the Yummy Pub Co. He describes himself as the “Leader of a band of misfits. The old git of Yummy”.

What I loved about our brief time together was his humour, his ability to make people laugh & at the same time he can be mistaken as lacking empathy because of this straight talking style. At times he wears his heart on his sleeve & that was very evident in the viral Linkedin post he posted on that early cold March morning. 

But to understand Tim & his emotions, I had to dig deep into his past & ask some trying and testing questions. Equally, his courage & bravery to be vulnerable & openly share made my job a lot easier. 

The discussion primarily revolved around his father, his relationship with him as his oldest son and the impact of the event that unfolded when Tim was a 15 year old boy. Witnessing his father decline and eventual demise was an enormously hard thing to watch. At such a tender age, he took ownership of looking after his younger brother and mother’s safety, actually speaking volumes about the man. His relationship catapulted from his father being his hero to hating his dad.

Yet, when you speak to him and get under his skin, you will find a deeply caring, kind and generous human being. His self-awareness, emotional intelligence and drive to focus on saving his business was not only about saving what they built. But, it was about saving the livelihood of his staff and his family. His tremendous desire to leave a recorded legacy for his children and for them to be proud of their Dad was telling. 

He is one the most inspiring and motivating men I have spoken to for a long time and very much hope this 9th Combat File podcast interview does justice to the man himself. 

With his approval, I dedicate this podcast in memory to his Dad, Graham Foster.

To get in touch with Tim Foster:

- Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/foster-tim-440626a

Company Websites:

yummycollection.co.uk  (Company Website)

thewiremill.co.uk  (The Wiremill)

thegroveferry.co.uk  (The Grove Ferry)

If you would like to appear on Combat Files, contact Azher Rubbani

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/azher_rubbani?igshid=84qmm9mr5ktu

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azherrubbani

- Website: https://www.combatfiles.com/bookings

Welcome to the Combat Files - Episode 8!

It was an absolute honour and great fun to have this week's guest on the next episode of Combat Files. His undeniable determination and focus is enormously inspiring. Laurent Kabbabe, former CFO Brazil & South American, Louis Vuitton began life in a war zone in Lebenon.

We spoke what was like living there and the reasons for leaving his comfort zone, his home.

The next 24 years was an epic struggle to survive and thrive leading to him across four continents. Eventually, he rose, by climbing the corporate ladder with Louis Vuitton amongst others and found himself heading up the finance team at LV, South America.

We explored his reasons for leaving LV and the direction his new life is now taking him. His quest is to help others to discover a “better version” of themselves. He revealed what he learnt and how he 

put that information into a disciplined programme. In our 121 coaching session, I experienced the course first hand and the impact it had on me which we discuss in some details in the podcast. 

I love his courage and vulnerability, his openness to share his fears, his inactions and his debilitating procrastination. We delved into what steps he took to overcoming them. He discussed his journey of creation that has revealed new opportunities for him to pursue and to use the resources at his disposal to be able to carve out the next chapter of his life.

I hope you can join me in welcoming Laurent and have an opportunity to listen to his insightful story. 

To get in touch with Laurent Kababbe:

- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentkabbabe/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentkabbabe/

If you would like to appear on Combat Files, contact Azher Rubbani

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/azher_rubbani?igshid=84qmm9mr5ktu

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azher-rubbani-97114054

- Website: https://www.combatfiles.com/bookings

Welcome to the Combat Files - Episode 7!

It was an absolute honour to have this week's guest on the next episode of Combat Files. Her insatiable love of life and and fighting spirit is an all inspiring story. Maz Ifzal is a highly accomplished Public Speaking & Communication Skills Expert and the founder of Make a Point. A British Muslim woman, she is a mum, a wife and a successful entrepreneur.  

We discussed her successes in her early years as well as the impact of a life changing event that rocked her personal life, but, has shaped her into who she is today. Maz is a very private person and her agreeing to discuss this impact makes it an even more interesting watch. I applaud her courage and bravery to reveal her story of her hardship and bounce back. It elevates her credibility and qudos in all facets of her life. She is fantastic example of what it means to be a human!

Her determination, resolves and passion is so evident in the work she does, helping and coaching people to develop their communication and presentation skills. She is the consummate professional, with a flare and a care that is unique and authentic only to her. 

We also touched on the current Covid-19 situation and how its impacted her business. She recognises, as we all have, the need to evolve and recreate the services her business provides in these dramatic changing times. 

To get in touch with Maz Ifzal:

- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maz-ifzal-b1468b133/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publicspeaking_coach/

- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwTIuFSUTwBBJBNA0hidZQ

- Website: https://www.makeapoint.co.uk/

If you would like to appear on Combat Files, contact Azher Rubbani

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/azher_rubbani?igshid=84qmm9mr5ktu

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azher-rubbani-97114054

- Website: https://www.combatfiles.com/bookings

Welcome to the Combat Files - Episode 6!

My guest on Combat Files this week is highly experienced and knowledgeable Ian Moyse. Ian is the Sales Director for the NatterBox. He also holds a number non-executive director roles which allows him to have a very close ear to the ground when it comes to gauging the temperature and mood of industy. He is the expert face of Natterbox when it comes to sales, sales techniques and customer engagement.  

The discussion revolved around the Covid-19 situation and the impact on his team, the business and his customers. We explored the impact of working remotely and the management of employees, especially emotionally. 

How Ian and his business have to innovate and evolve best work practices, allowing the employees to take the lead new deciding creative new ways to internal communicate with each other and as a group. We delved deep into the impact to the overall business, wider industry and what the future holds.  

“Social Distancing, does not mean Customer Distancing” was thought up by Ian, where he had to opportunity to explain the concept of continued, regular rapport building with customers even during these hard times. I also had the opportunity to talk about Ian the Man.

I am very grateful to Ian for joining me on our weekly episode of Combat Files.    

To get in touch with Ian Moyse:

- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianmoyse/

If you would like to appear on Combat Files, contact Azher Rubbani

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/azher_rubbani?igshid=84qmm9mr5ktu

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azher-rubbani-97114054

- Website: https://www.combatfiles.com/bookings

Welcome to the Combat Files - Episode 5!

My guest on Combat Files this week is the awesomely inspiring Sobiya Jawaid. CEO & Founder of Empower & Excel Coaching, Sobiya is a transformational Coach, a Motivational Speaker and a European Kickboxer. 

As a British born Muslim hijabi woman, she speaks openly about questioning and challenging obstacles from a very young age. Such as, underlying racism at school, the cultural status quo and the emphasis on traditional gender role that is heavily in trenched in asian communities. 

Sobiya shares her highs and rock bottom lows, where she found her confidence, determination and resilience to carve out the confident and self-sustaining women she is today. We discover how coaching was her calling and the impact of her work now has on her clients and the people around her.

To get in touch with Sobiya Jawaid:

- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowerandexcel/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerandexcelcoaching/

 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobiyajaw

- Website: https://empowerandexcel.com/

If you would like to appear on Combat Files, contact Azher Rubbani

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/azher_rubbani?igshid=84qmm9mr5ktu

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azher-rubbani-97114054

- Website: https://www.combatfiles.com/bookings

Welcome to the Combat Files - Episode 4!

Listen to a super talk with Mariya Radysh, 2 x TEDx and international keynote speaker, a Thought leader on Resilience, International Adaptability and Human Potential. Based in Melbourne, an ex-lawyer and taxation specialist, Mariya, openly shares her burnout experience two years ago. How she identified the issues leading up to the event, what actions she took and her journey out of that space. 

We discussed what are the elements that lead up to anxiety and depression and her take on measures needed to overcome such a challenge. She also casts her expert eye on resilience and shares her expertise on the scientific of confidence and collaboration which she practices and assists, as a board advisor, to many businesses and organisations in Australia.

I am honoured to have Mariya as my 4th guest on Combat Files.   

To get in touch with Mariya Radysh:

- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariyaradysh/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariyaradysh/

 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariya.radysh.3

If you would like to appear on Combat Files, contact Azher Rubbani

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/azher_rubbani?igshid=84qmm9mr5ktu

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azher-rubbani-97114054

- Website: https://www.combatfiles.com/bookings

Welcome to the Combat Files - Episode 3!

I had the pleasure of interviewing and catching up with Aun Abdi, creator of One Minute Book Review. we take an insight into Aun's early childhood and what moulded him into the successful book critic and reading fanatic he is today. we discuss his idea for starting a virtual book club for his thousands of followers to delve deeper into the reading world and to get to know who Aun really is behind the camera!

If you would like to be interviews and have a chat on Combat Files, contact here:

Azher rubbani

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/azher_rubbani?igshid=84qmm9mr5ktu

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azher-rubbani-97114054

Check out One Minute Book Review:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneminutebookreview/?hl=en

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneminutebookreview/

- Website: https://www.oneminutebookreview.com/

Welcome to the Combat Files - Episode 1!

I had the pleasure of interviewing and catching up with a great friend David Burns of DJB Food Group; a brilliant father, husband and entrepreneur! From personal challenges to commercial success, David reveals how he has managed to forge a successful career and lifestyle through innovative thinking and determination. He is an expert in product branding & advising businesses in their strategy when launching a product on a local or global stage.

Welcome to the Combat Files - Episode 2!

I had the pleasure of interviewing and catching up with my childhood friend Charles Allen; The former marketing director of Arsenal F.C. transitioning into helping individuals who suffer from mental health. A man who witnessed close relationships breakdown and on the brink of suicide, Charles shares his road to recovery in this must watch interview with Azher.

If you would like to be interviews and have a chat on Combat Files, contact here:

Azher rubbani

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/azher_rubbani?igshid=84qmm9mr5ktu

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azher-rubbani-97114054

Charles Allen

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlieallen66?igshid=febpxg9ul5av

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlieallen66