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Island Influencers

Sharon Sutton

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Island Influencer Leigh Morris

Island Influencers ·

2020/06/10

Welcome to Island Influencers, where we share stories of successful business owners, experienced professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders based or with influence in the Isle of Man. This podcast is brought to you by Thornton Chartered Financial Planners because great financial planning has the power to change your life. My guest on the podcast today is Leigh Morris. Leigh is the recently appointed CEO of the Manx Wildlife Trust, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to have him tell

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Island Influencer Andy Cooper

Island Influencers ·

2020/06/03

My guest on the Island Influencers podcast this week is Andy Cooper. Andy is originally from the North East of England and moved to the Isle of Man having been a General Brand Manager for Whitbread. Sometime later, he found himself in the role as General Secretary of the Manx National Farmers' Union, which may seem a strange step. But do listen to his story to hear how this impassioned individual is making a positive change within the farming community in the Isle of Man. Here's my conversation with

34:53

Island Influencer Martin Hall

Island Influencers ·

2020/05/27

Welcome to this episode of Island Influencers, where my guest today is Martin Hall. Martin is one of the voices behind The M Word Podcast, the Manx Sports Podcast, offering listeners insights into the lives of the island's elite sportsmen and sportswomen. Having been an elite cyclist, Martin draws on his personal training experience to emphasis with his guests about their physical and mental wellbeing. He also draws on his business experience to help interviewees with the challenges they face in

45:14

Island Influencer Colin Partington

Island Influencers ·

2020/05/20

Welcome to this episode of Island Influencers, where my guest today is Colin Partington. Colin is the owner and founder of Laxey Dental Surgery. Originally from Orpington in Kent, Colin and his family have made the Isle of Man their home since moving here in 1996. I hope you enjoy listening to Colin's powerful story, in which the words 'tenacity' and 'determination' come to mind as he pursues his life's purpose. This is an episode packed full of actionable ideas for any aspiring business owner,

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Island Influencer Jen Kneale

Island Influencers ·

2020/05/13

My guest today on Island Influencers is Jen Kneale. Jen is a highly experienced dinghy and keelboat racer, with a proven track record as a GBR Laser sailor and now as a Race Coach. She holds an honours degree in Maritime Leisure Management and has over 20 years of experience as an RYA Instructor. In 2017, Jen crossed the Atlantic, teaching herself celestial navigation along the way. After sitting an exam in Antigua, Jen gained the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean qualification. She is also a Powerboat

30:29

Island Influencer Paul Hotchkiss

Island Influencers ·

2020/05/06

My guest today on the Island Influencers podcast is Paul Hotchkiss. Paul is managing director of Hotchkiss Associates and is one of the founders of the Manx Solidarity Fund. Born of Manx parents, Paul is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser, Chartered Director, and also a Trust and Estates Practitioner. Throughout this episode, there are valuable lessons and stories that you can apply to many aspects of your life or business, as good practice generally, but especially as we now live in

33:27

Island Influencer Dr Fenella Bazin

Island Influencers ·

2020/04/29

Welcome to the latest episode of Island Influencers, where experienced professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders based on the Isle of Man are invited to share their stories with us. I'm joined today by Dr Fenella Bazin. Fenella has pioneered academic research into Manx music as director of postgraduate studies at the Centre for Manx Studies. Her doctoral thesis on Manx music up to 1896 opened up areas of research for other students and helped put Manx music on the map. Without her work, we

42:06

Island Influencer Dr Richard Arning

Island Influencers ·

2020/04/22

Today I'm joined by Dr Richard Arning, Vice President of Business Development, and Director of Satellite Leasing Limited, part of SES, which is one of the world's leading satellite owners and operators. I was curious to learn what brings a rocket scientist to the Isle of Man, but also to find out more about Richard's various roles here. Richard works as a business angel, is co-founder of IsleofMedia, and a non-executive director of the Digital Isle of Man Executive Agency, part of the Isle of Man

46:29

Island Influencer Martin Sewell

Island Influencers ·

2020/04/15

My guest on Island Influencers today is Martin Sewell. Martin is a Henley Management College and Templeton College, Oxford graduate. He's also a Freeman of the City of London. He's a proven high achiever at all levels, having worked across the public, private and third sectors. Martin has completed a number of worldwide assignments, visiting more than 30 countries in 15 years. He's a former marketing consultant to blue-chip businesses such as Sainsbury's, M&S, Tesco, IBM, Cathay Pacific and British

25:01

Caring & community, with Island influencer Ravina Talbot

Island Influencers ·

2020/04/06

In episode four of Island Influencers, I speak to Ravina Talbot. Ravina came to the Island in 1975, initially for two years, but ended up staying for 45 years (and counting!). She's well-known in the online community and has worked in the private, public, and third sector; tourism, hospitality, management, charities, churches, you name it! In 2012, Ravina founded the Island's branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A), and in 2018 formed the U3A ukulele group. Ravina's main work these days is

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Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce CEO Rebecca George,...

Island Influencers ·

2020/04/01

In episode three of Island Influencers, I talk to Rebecca George, Chief Executive Officer of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce. Rebecca has been a beacon of light for many island business owners during this recent Coronavirus Pandemic by providing outstanding leadership and communication throughout. Becks is a born and bred Londoner. After a year of travelling the world with her husband, they decided that going back to London life wasn't for them. Lucky for us, by then she'd visited the Island on

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Beach Buddies founder Bill Dale, Island Influencer

Island Influencers ·

2020/03/25

I'm delighted to introduce as my guest on episode two of Island Influencers, Beach Buddies Isle of Man hero, Bill Dale. Is there anything this guy can't do? If there's anyone who epitomizes where success comes from, it's Bill, who started Beach Buddies alone for years before the real scaling effect got traction. From one individual, and of course his dogs, in 2007, to now having over 20% of the population of the Isle of Man involved so far. Beach Buddies objective is to provide a longterm,

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Isle of Man trustee Bob Jeavons, Island Influencer

Island Influencers ·

2020/03/18

I’m delighted to launch our new audio podcast series, Island Influencers, with a conversation with my first guest, Bob Jeavons. Bob is a well-known businessman on the Isle of Man. Until recently, the owner and chairman of Tynwald Mills, Bob joins me for this episode to discuss his vast experience and the great work he is doing as a leading light of the Island’s business community. Bob is founding director and current chairman of Manx BirdLife, with extensive experience serving in the commercial,

03:08

Welcome to Island Influencers

Island Influencers ·

2020/02/24

Welcome to Island Influencers, our brand new audio podcast from Thornton Chartered Financial Planners. This podcast is all about telling the stories of successful business owners, experienced professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders based or with influence in the Isle of Man. Our aim with this show is to highlight these people and their businesses and what good they’re doing in our community. By sharing their stories, we're hopefully bringing you an awareness of what they’re doing and why

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