Ventur Further - Journeys of Growth - Peter Wilcock

Got 45 minutes? Haven't had the chance to catch all our podcast episodes just yet?

Join us and the likes of Judy Murray, Jah Wobble and Tim Henman as we round-up our best podcast moments from season one.

In this bonus episode of Ventur Further, we bring you the most inspiring journeys, outrageous stories and noteworthy anecdotes, from visiting a psychiatrist with Sid Vicious to meeting Richard Branson.

It's been a fantastic season in a rollercoaster of a year - discovering the 'why' behind fascinating stories of growth and resilience from all walks of life. Thank you to all involved.

We can't wait to come back and do it all again in 2022.

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The world is abuzz with Bitcoin and crypto news but what does it all really mean, and will it last? We chat with Katharine, Managing Director of crypto wealth platform Dacxi as she unveils some of the secrecy around digital currencies and the impact they will have on our future. A pioneer of sharing investment knowledge particularly amongst women, Katharine shares her passion for enabling the every day person to understand the crypto world as much as those in the know! Katharine invites a mystery man to dinner who she would give her hind teeth to meet...

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Charismatic personal tennis coach to Richard Branson, James shares some stories from his trips to Necker Island - a tough gig but somebody has to do it!  What does it take to coach one of the most famous people on the planet, what qualities does he see up close with Richard, and how did his journey from Ireland end up in Necker? We recruit Mother Theresa to play tennis and Peter tries hard to resist asking for tips on his backhand, but fails…

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A topical discussion with Dawn Maria as she describes growing up in her native Yorkshire and dealing with the prejudice surrounding her. Dawn Maria’s  fierce loyalty and independence shine through as she defies the doubters by achieving her dream of becoming a journalist and travelling the world. An insightful conversation filled with examples of how being different can become an asset in life with the right mindset and outlook. We end on the beach in St Lucia with an amazing meal, great music and some special guests.

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No-one would expect a conversation with the CEO of a council would contain such a fascinating array of subjects.

From the mysteries of just who decides where roundabouts are built, to the choice between fish and chips or a Parmo, this is a hugely entertaining chat. Tom makes the choice between Messi or Juninho which may surprise the listeners, as will his choice of people to share his desert island with!

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The esteemed international corporate lawyer, board executive and Chair of Leeds Tykes talks of his love for all things Yorkshire and in particular Leeds. We delve into a variety of subjects including whether Bruce Springsteen runs a better team than most rugby captains. On the subject of music, will Alastair’s band ever gig? And as ever the secret of who would be around Alastair’s dinner table is revealed.

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An inspiring chat with Sharon, co-author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, advisor to Obama and Bush on financial literacy, international speaker, mentor and founder of the "Play Big" movement. We learn the principles of being empowered, of being the CEO of yourself not giving up that title to someone else, and the reason an abundance mindset is a necessity to being the absolute best you can be. Some fascinating insight into how Sharon brought Napoleon Hill's hidden manuscript Outwitting the Devil to the world and why that one book can influence all of us to stop drifting and find a definiteness of purpose.

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Most of us have gazed at the super yachts in Monaco as the F1 cars speed past. But who are the people on board who sail these amazing machines? Master of the super yacht White Rose of Drachs, Andrew gives us insight into life on board and what it takes to lead the team when the yacht becomes a luxury floating hotel.

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The travel industry has been decimated by recent events. As a lead lobbyist for the travel sector and CEO of The Advantage Travel Partnership, Julia explains how she has carried the flag for government support over the past 18 months. As things return to normal, how will business and leisure travel recover, and is there cause for optimism for the future of travel?

After a turbulent year Julia deserves a holiday so we invite her to tell us where that would be and with who, and she also shares her wish to assemble Biden and Boris around her dining table, and why.

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Tracey gives us a master class in networking, the dos and don’ts of making connections which can transform your business and career. We hear how it feels to visit Necker Island where Tracey ticks meeting Richard Branson off her bucket list. But given a choice does she choose Elvis or Sir Richard as her ideal date? This episode is full of positivity, great advice and even a few lines of a song…

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