Richard spent the bulk of his career practising law before taking up the role as president of Tag Alliance.

We chatted to Richard about growing up, moving around Europe, playing Rugby before settling in Canada. We discussed the advantages of being within a network and about creating relationships as a way to build your network.

Recommendations:

• Disruption by Design, by Gihan Perrera, Published by First Sep Publishing, 2019;

• We all Fall Down, by Daniel Kalla, MacMillan US 2019, Pandemic, a Novel, by Daniel Kalla, 2007, and Cold Plague, by Daniel Kalla, 2008; and

• TED TALKS, The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, Chris Anderson, Head of TED, Harper Collins, 2016

Reach out to Richard via:

Richard Attisha ([email protected])

Web: www.tagalliances.com/

In this week’s episode of the Front Line Podcast, we chat to Nick Pomponio from CSS Platinum. Nick talks about growing up in the United States of America, before taking a role in Europe with the US European Command. He shares his experience from his various roles within NATO and the US Defence Department, giving us an insight on leadership styles from HQ all the way to the front line.

Nick also talks about how all of his experience is now helping him run his own Cyber Security business.

Thanks for your time Nick, we really enjoyed talking with you.

To listen to episode #10 of the podcast, go to SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/martin-hall-192524156/flp4. The episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Reach out to Nick:

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/nick-pomponio-mba-08096028/

Web: www.cssplatinum.com

This week in episode #9 of the Front Line Podcast, we talk to Clive Parrish. Clive spent 30 years working for HSBC and spent time in various roles around the UK, which eventually brought him to work in the Isle of Man in 2001. A few years later, Clive left HSBC and set up his own business to become a Consultant and is also a Non-Exec Director on a few company boards. We chat about the changing banking world, the importance of good leadership, coaching and what value a Non-Exec Director can bring to your business.

Thanks for the chat Clive, it was great catching up with you.

You can reach out to Clive on his LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/clive-parrish-1759b91/.

As it is “Mental Health Awareness Week”, in episode #8 of our Front Line Podcast we chat with Jonathan Edgeley of Sanctrum Healthcare who provide health and wellbeing services. We talk about Jonathan’s own addiction battles and how he’s developed a business to help Individuals, High Net Worth’s and Corporates to better equip themselves with handling mental health related matters.

Reach out to Jonathan:

www.sanctumhealthcare.co.uk/

Email: [email protected]

This week on the Front Line Podcast (episode #7), we chat to Ross Nicholls from IR Global. Ross, who has worked at IR Global since 2010, is the company’s Business Development Director.

We chat to Ross about communication and how this has changed over the years, and even more so in recent times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We also talk about how important it is to adapt your business and we find out some helpful networking tips.

Thanks for your time Ross, we really enjoyed speaking to you.

Reach out to Ross:

LinkedIn: Ross Nicholls

Email: [email protected]

In episode #6 of The Front Line Podcast, we are joined by Founder and Director of Dot Performance, Andy Orton. We learn about where Andy, from an early age, got his passion for business and how he came to set up his own company some years later. We also chat to him about the importance of brand identity and how getting your brand right, can help to motivate your staff.

Thanks for chatting with us Andy.

In a mini episode of the Front Line Podcast we chat to Basil Bielich, Chairman of the Manx Solidarity Fund and Director at Browne Craine. The Manx Solidarity Fund is a newly formed charity aimed at assisting those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

We chat to Basil about the Manx Solidarity Fund and how it is bringing the community together to support residents and local organisations facing difficulties as a result of Coronavirus.

Reach out to Basil and the Manx Solidarity Fund by going on the MSF website (www.manxsolidarityfund.com) or follow them on social media.

In episode #5 of The Front Line Podcast, we chat to William Mummery - Bill is an Executive Director of Celton Manx, a director at Manx Utilities and Chairman of Manx Radio.

Bill has a wealth of experience including television broadcasting infrastructure, operating gambling companies and serves on a number of company boards. We chat to him about his career, the importance of leadership, and charitable work. We are sure the podcast will leave you in no doubt that Bill is driven, passionate... and also wondering when he actually sleeps....

Reach out to Bill:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wdmummery

In episode #4 of our Front Line Podcast, we talk to Katie Nicholson, Founder of Petra Consulting. Katie is heavily involved in the Isle of Man Business Network, and has recently co-founded “Start-up Grind” on the Isle of Man. She works as a consultant and aside from being an entrepreneur herself, she also works alongside some too. We chat to Katie about networking, her time at Bridge Angel Network and Victim Support, and she gives us some helpful tips for those budding entrepreneurs out there.

Thanks so much for your time Katie, we really enjoyed chatting to you.

In Episode #3 of our Front Line Podcast, we chat with Andy Wood, Founder and Director of ETC Tax. We chat to Andy about his early years, how he went into Tax and why he set up his own business. Andy talks about the transition into self-employment, how he finds networking and why he does what he does.

Thank you so much for your time Andy, we really appreciate it, we enjoyed chatting to you.

In each episode of our podcast, we will be speaking to individuals on the front line of business to hear their thoughts and opinions on communication, leadership, mentoring and networking. We hope you enjoy listening!