Extrology: Mastering People, Performance & Purpose

G2A.COM; 30 million users across 180 countries makes it the world’s largest marketplace for games, gift cards, subscriptions & software.

Now a billion dollar business, built by one visionary entrepreneur: Bartosz Skwarczek.

On episode 86 of the Extrology podcast, discover how Bartosz revolutionised the competitive gaming industry and his proven formula to scale a business internationally by prioritising people and culture over profits. 

As Forbes’ BrandMe CEO Award Winner, Digital Shaper Award Winner, Investor, Coach, Mentor & Public Speaker Bartosz’s episode is packed with actionable strategies for every entrepreneur to apply to their own venture; from innovative pivots to acquiring unique in-country expertise when scaling. 

Lee and Bartosz discuss:

• Early inspirations within Bartosz family to run your own organisation
• First interests in the gaming industry, and G2A’s pivot to a marketplace route in 2014
• How you go about becoming a global market leader
• Ways to attract the best talent without money
• Why ‘culture eats strategy for breakfast’
• How the gaming and digital industries will evolve over the coming years

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Dear Extrology Listeners,

This is an episode that is a little out of the ordinary for Extrology - but a personal story I’ve been wanting to share with you all for a while.

Yes, I have spent time going back and forth, considering whether it is the right topic to share on the podcast, changing my mind over and over again. 

But Extrology is all about sharing stories of overcoming adversity, adapting through change, and achieving the extraordinary.  The countless guests I’ve been fortunate to entertain have, in many cases, had to dig incredibly deep to find the courage to share their own very personal battles. 

The least I can do is follow their shining example and put into practice the lessons I have learned from their courage. 

So it only seems right to share my journey as I battle with my Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.

My goal of this episode is to share how I’ve learnt to find strength in moments of uncertainty, to educate others on MS, and to inspire those who may be also struggling with the disease, or other health conditions, to find support and forge their own journey forward.

Thank you for listening.  I really appreciate it. 

Lee

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Attention, CEOs and Leaders! Are you ready to revolutionise your approach to leadership while prioritising your well-being? 

Tune in to this enriching podcast episode filled with actionable insights and wisdom that will transform the way you lead.

Join Extrology Host, Lee Cooper and his latest guest, Ryan Renteria, a seasoned CEO Coach, Diverse Board Director and Bestselling Author, who brings a wealth of experience from his dynamic career, including his tenure at Goldman Sachs and large hedge funds. 

Ryan’s transformative insights will empower you to lead with clarity, purpose and vitality. In this episode of Extrology you’ll uncover: 

👥 The Art of Delegation: Learn how to delegate effectively to liberate time for strategic thinking and self-care - allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

🎸Building a Dream Team: Explore the secrets to hiring rockstars and fostering a culture of trust within your team, empowering them to excel and thrive. 

🧠 Prioritising Mental Health: Gain invaluable strategies for prioritising mental health and well-being amidst the hustle and bustle of leadership, ensuring you remain resilient and energised. 

Don’t miss out, listen on your favourite podcasting platform today.

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In 2023 we were fortunate to be joined on Extrology by a staggering number of inspiring guests, and sometimes we need to look back in order to refresh our worldview for the year ahead.

From Jenn Drummond’s Seven Second Summits to Sue Anstiss’ game-changing Netflix documentary, join us as we look back on some of the best moments from our amazing array of guests last year.

Building upon last week’s exciting recap of 2023 guests on Extrology, we’ve another host of unmissable clips from last year’s most thought-provoking episodes.

Udo Erasmus’ life experience is like no other, and his worldview is equally unique and profound; Jenn Drummond’s story is similarly gripping, but holds an uplifting and revitalising message for all to hear. 

Join us on Extrology this week as we once more revisit last year’s most fascinating guests ahead of the roster that we look forward to in 2024.

This episode features:

• Udo Erasmus’ ethos of simplicity being the key to living harmoniously 
• Jenn Drummond’s incredible physical feats, and the numerous hardships she overcame in taking back control of her life

Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/

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In 2023 we were fortunate to be joined on Extrology by a staggering number of inspiring guests, and sometimes we need to look back in order to refresh our worldview for the year ahead.

It’s an impossible challenge to summarise the insights from so many, but in the first of two special ‘Best of 2023’ episodes we shine a spotlight on Sue Anstiss’ game-changing Netflix documentary, Paula Reid’s admirable cycle across war-stricken Ukraine, and the pariah of positivity himself, Mark Reeves.

This episode features:

• Paula Reid’s remarkable cycle across Ukraine, and some of the inspiring figures she met on the way
• Mark Reeves’ unrelenting positive mindset in spite of some harrowing life events
• Sue Anstiss’ return to Extrology having made a monumental mark on the growing world of women’s sport

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The Ultratriathlon is a staggering feat in its own right, but becoming the first person in the UK to complete two of them back to back is among Claire Smith’s crowning achievements.

She once hated sport, and has fought through addiction and mental battles, demonstrating a level of resilience that enables us to achieve the impossible.

Claire joins us on Extrology to detail the brave start to her endurance athletics journey, how she processes failure, and the huge next chapter to come.

Lee and Claire discuss:

• The journey from once hating sport to completing her first half marathon
• Focusing on the journey over the destination
• The sheer scale of Claire’s past achievements, soon to be surpassed by future endeavours
• Processing failure as a deeply personal experience
• How to cultivate the power of the mind to overcome challenges

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Cameron Brookhouse’s exploration of fitness in gaming is a bold step into an engaging future for wellbeing in the digital age.

Through Quell, he and his Co-Founders are trailblazing an industry with the first ever dedicated fitness gaming platform, in a captivating game called Shardfall.

The link between gaming and wellbeing has rarely been perceived positively, but over the course of this episode of Extrology, you’d be hard pressed not to find new worlds of potential, especially through the lens of such a visionary as Cameron.

Lee and Cameron discuss:

• A multicultural upbringing with stints around the world
• Cameron’s fascinating first foray into product design
• How Quell identified the links between fun in fitness and in video games
• The breakneck pace with which they went from prototype to reality
• Breaking stereotypes around the health impacts of video gaming

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes particularly detailed discussions about suicide between the 32:30-35:00 mark, which listeners could find distressing, and may wish to avoid. If you, or somebody you know, requires urgent assistance, Samaritans are available on 116 123.

Our lives can be turned upside down in an instant, but as Gareth de la Torre can attest, losing everything isn’t an ending, it’s a beginning.

Epilepsy is an often-misunderstood condition with far-reaching, daily impacts, and while it cost Gareth much of his previous life, the hope and inspiration that he exudes comes from how he’s reclaimed that life.

Join us for a deeply impactful journey of adversity and perseverance in this episode of the Extrology podcast.

Lee and Gareth discuss:

• The accident at home which led to Gareth’s epileptic seizures
• Common myths and misunderstandings with epilepsy, and the unique ways that it can affect people
• Everyday life challenges less frequently considered by non-epilepsy sufferers
• The challenge of epilepsy being an invisible disability
• Gareth’s attempt to take his life, and turning around from rock bottom
• The awakening moments that continue to give a new lease of life

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It’s rare that we’re afforded truly enlightening conversations in life, but this exploration through Udo Erasmus’ worldview is absolutely full of revelations.

Through childhood wartime experiences, a studious mind and relentlessly seeking life’s answers, his perspective on finding ourselves and seeking stillness is utterly infectious.

Join us in this episode of extrology to experience just a portion of this wisdom.

Lee and Udo discuss:

• Udo’s harrowing wartime childhood, escaping fighting at as young as 6
• Finding a path of learning through the sciences
• The art of stillness and finding ourselves through heartache
• How business shows your every personal strength and weakness
• Where to start with self-improvement
• The simplicity to life that we often overcomplicate

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A must-listen episode for anyone seeking either motivation, strategies or tools to create positive change in their lives. 

Doug Fleener shares his incredible journey from the depths of despair, to becoming a corporate director at a global corporation, a CEO and international speaker and a trusted business advisor.

Doug reveals his practical strategies for daily success, how to embrace failure and move forward and how to overcome uncertainty. 

This episode of Extrology explores: :

• How addiction informed Doug’s early life choices, and path to recovery
• The principles that guided a remarkable business career
• What ‘One Day Success’ means to Doug
• How to let go of past pain and regret
• Defining failure and moving forward

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