At the very heart of everything Ron Dennis* has achieved is passion - for sport, for life, for success. This has been a key motivator, the driving force that has underpinned all his decisions and shaped his career. But whilst he has loved every minute, it has not come without risk and sacrifice. In this episode, Ron reveals how his characteristics of diligence and attention to detail have, ultimately, led him to success and what it's like to win - for yourself and as a team. 

*Ron Dennis, philanthropist and Founding Shareholder and former Chairman and CEO of the McLaren Technology Group.

Self-made entrepreneur, Neha Narkhede*, spotted a gap in the tech market and by solving this problem, changed the world of technology as we knew it. In this episode, Neha talks about how cultural differences have impacted her life and career, how [discipline and balance keep her motivated/she takes nothing for granted], and how her personal goal is to become a role model to other women in technology and give back to communities in India. 

 *Neha Narkhede, Former CTO and Co-Founder of Confluent

Inspired by a love of martial arts and a fascination with Japanese culture, Vincent Thebault* left behind the life he knew in France to pursue a career in Japan. Nature has always been close to his heart, so it was natural for him to find a role in green finance. In this episode, Vincent talks about innovation in finance, the opportunities for and benefits of sustainable investment and how Japan's traditions have shaped his life and career.
 
 *Vincent Thebault, Managing General Partner, Monex Climate Impact Fund

Violette* pursued a roundabout path to her career as a makeup artist, but her journey was always full of ambition, passion and purpose. Coming from a creative background, but with little experience in the beauty industry, she trusted her instincts implicitly to become a successful make-up artist in her own right, as well as the creative director of LVMH-owned Guerilan. Find out how she created her own opportunities and why her mistakes have helped shape the path she is on.

*Violette, Founder/CEO of VIOLETTE_FR and Global Creative Director of Makeup at Guerlain

As the first woman appointed to the board of one of the largest investment management firms in the UK, Sarah Soar* has been a hugely successful figurehead in her sector. She is passionate about her career, as well as the future generations of wealth managers, making time to mentor young women and raise awareness of careers in the sector. In this episode, Sarah opens up about what it's like to be a CEO, the importance of listening to your staff and what the future of investment looks like.
 
 *Sarah Soar, CEO of Hawksmoor Investment Management

Rinaldo Brutoco* has always been driven by purpose. He has changed his career many times but behind every decision is his underlying driver – exploring what's worth doing and going after it.  In this episode, Rinaldo explains the impetus behind his career choices and how his passion to reverse the effects of climate change ultimately led to the creation of his current business, which is finding solutions to save our planet.
 
 *Rinaldo Brutoco, CEO and Chairman of H2 Clipper

Having started her career at 16 whilst in full-time education in Silicon Valley, Michelle* is no stranger to hard work or failure. Her subsequent move to Hong Kong proved to be a definitive moment in her life, starting her family and building her business there. In this episode, Michelle discusses what inspired her to create RARE SkinFuel, a natural beauty brand that encourages women feel comfortable in their own skin, and how her positive attitude has shaped her success.
 
*Michelle Chen, founder and CEO of RARE SkinFuel

Nate Burleson* has had many career successes – professional American footballer, restauranteur, investor, fashion designer, Emmy award winning sports personality, media broadcaster, TV host – what can't he do? Nate's energy and enthusiasm is infectious and, in this episode, we learn how his natural curiosity, creativity and adaptability have led him to transition smoothly across his activities, whatever challenges he faces. 

*Nate Burleson, former NFL wide receiver, commentator and television host

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Dr. Breegi's personal experiences became the catalyst for creating his business and their latest product, the Negative Pressure SteriDome, is helping to protect healthcare professionals and patients during the #COVID19 pandemic. In this episode, we uncover Wisam's fascinating journey and learn that what matters is following your instincts, listening to advice you're given and creating opportunities for others, wherever possible.