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Behind Greatness by Inspire North

Behind Greatness

Bringing you curious minds and profound ideas. Your weekly dose of real conversations. We chat openly with industry and thought leaders from all walks of life, exploring the "what ifs" and "why nots".

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23 - Mark Gober – Former Silicon Valley Exec / Author...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/10/07

Mark joins us from Silicon Valley where he served as Partner at his firm until early 2020. A Princeton grad, he worked his way through a career of gruelling and stressful working environments in order to achieve his material goals. Until he didn’t. He brings us through his former life as a high-achieving and high-performing athlete, investment banker and IP strategist. In 2016, Mark decided to research answers to existential questions he had increasingly begun to ask himself, only to find that this

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22 - Chris Duffin - Co-Founder & Chief Visionary...

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2020/09/30

Today, we spend some time with Chris Duffin, in Portland, Oregon. During our discussion, we learn about a boy who endured extreme hardships growing up in the remote mountains of California. Barely out of his adolescence, he took custody of his younger siblings while working full-time, running a business on the weekends and completing his engineering degree. He is a father and a husband, an entrepreneur, a brand builder, an author, a speaker, a coach, a custom-vehicle builder AND a record-holding

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21 - Dr. Bahar Sateli - Data Scientist & AI Expert w/...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/09/23

We join in conversation this week with one of the most influential women in the world of AI & AI Ethics. Dr. Sateli brings us through her journey as a young girl in Tehran to a high-octane phd student, developer and entrepreneur in Montreal to a renowned globe trotting AI Analytics and Ethics specialist. We discuss her professional quest to view automation as a help to her fellow humans for exploring their creativity and not for suppressing it. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit

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20 - Alex Rechichi - CEO/Co-Founder, Crave It...

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2020/09/16

We sit down with our friend Alex Rechichi, another long time Advisor to Inspire and an accomplished, seasoned entrepreneur - and podcaster too. Listen to his thoughts on the importance of “visible leadership” and working shoulder to shoulder with your team. He has run his own businesses (with his two partners) since graduating from university and has never looked back. Having always been consumed by building and creating, he’s understood that being a leader in business is an acceptance of always

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01:04:53

19 - Jennifer Holness & Sudz Sutherland - Film Makers...

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2020/09/09

Speaking with power couple Jennifer and Sudz, we get a glimpse of two different paths - until they fused into one. Facing naysayers all along from an early age, both learned that defining their capabilities for themselves was key in their own pursuit of purpose. Navigating this way by the time they found each other, their passions wove together and only amplified their intensity in mission to spread their unique messages through film. Listen in on how they both live by the mantra of casting ego

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18 - John Quinn - Hollywood Game Show Executive...

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2020/09/02

Growing up in the US Midwest in a strong family unit with an eye for business, John felt destined to join his father and older brother when he embarked on his post-secondary years. But his path changed on his 1st day of university. Armed with a passion to pursue his authentic self John provides a glimpse on how he discovered that it was his passion to tell a good story and create a unique experience with his contestants that has enabled him to be great at what he does. Listen to his take on how

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17 - Brice Scheschuk - Managing Partner, Globalive -...

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2020/08/26

Having grown up in a quiet, calm Prairie life with a loving family, Brice decided at an early age to pursue his life path in larger settings with the goal of making a larger impact. With his partner Anthony Lacavera, he spent many long grinding years building Wind Mobile within a fierce, unforgiving and oligopolistic space. After finally selling the company with his partner for well over $1 billion, Brice began to reflect on his experience on the importance of staying resilient: sticking to the

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16 - Daniele Bolelli - Writer / Podcaster /...

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2020/08/19

This week we are hosting Daniele Bolelli. Originally from Milan, Italy, Daniele has been calling California home for almost 30 years. A man who strives to be good at many things so that he’s never bored, Daniele also hosts two widely popular podcasts, including History on Fire - one of the most successful history podcasts on Earth. In our discussion, Daniele shares his thoughts on working to find your path and being good at something, on committing to being an independent thinker and on pursuing

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15 - Mark Josephs - President of Kisko Products -...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/08/12

Engrained with the entrepreneurial spirit, Mark Joseph takes us on his journey of family, perseverance and faith. He speaks to the importance of learning from others and finding his leadership style, especially during unprecedented times. A man of honesty, transparency, and integrity, Mark tells us how he manages to keep his team’s spirits’ up when succumbing to fear in challenging times would be much easier. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast

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14 - Alex King - UK Actor-turned-Vehicle-Builder for...

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2020/08/05

We are host this week to a very charismatic guest in Alex King. He’s not an Engineer, nor an Architect, nor a Mechanic - and yet he organizes builds of custom vehicles for many Hollywood blockbuster films. How? Listen to how his fascination and passion (for vehicles) became an inspirational source for a renewed dedication to creative thinking, problem-solving, and learning from his fellow human beings. He describes how avenues and opportunities opened - and continue to open - as a result. To DONATE

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35:53

13 - Fernando Chien - Feature Film & TV Actor / Stunt...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/07/29

Today we listen to a captivating story about a fiercely independent professional who grew up toughened by circumstances out of his control. Fern discusses how his personal adversity taught him an early perspective on the meaning of sacrifice and the importance of carving out his own path. Once he made the decision to explore his imagination full time, he found himself on a path where learning and playing are actually one and the same. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit

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12 - Shelley Martin - Former Nestle CEO - Listening &...

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2020/07/22

Today’s guest is one of North America’s most successful corporate leaders. Growing up in the country, she learned very early the importance of hard work, collaboration, humility and learning from those around her that wished her success. From a modest upbringing in the country-side to head the Canadian HQ of one of the world’s largest food companies, Shelley describes that commitment to learning is important – but learning how to listen is next level. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast,

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11 - Raj De Datta - Co-Founder and CEO of Bloomreach...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/07/15

Join us in hearing the story of Raj De Datta as he travelled from his upbringings in Manila, Philippines, and India to attending school at Princeton, then helping launch a company in England where he found his true calling as an entrepreneur. He will provide insight into risk taking, whether you are ready to be an entrepreneur or not, and how to accumulate your personal insurance. His message and guidance is truly inspiring and will excite many to take the leap to entrepreneurship - if you are

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10 - Dr. Meganne Christian - Scientist & Researcher...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/07/08

Enjoy our discussion with Dr. Meganne Christian. Originally from Australia, Christian works currently in the EU studying the production and microscopical characterisation of graphene-based nanocomposites. But, that’s not all. She lived in Antarctica for a year. She practices martial arts. She has a passion for improv comedy. And, she’s barely over 30. You will be enchanted by her take on problem solving and her own exploration of the unknown. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit

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9 - Frankie Flowers – Media...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/07/01

Listen in on our talk with Frank Ferragine aka “Frankie Flowers” – North America’s favourite TV gardening specialist. He describes growing up in a “can-do” family atmosphere, with roots in humble beginnings. We learn how this - including a tragedy in the family - helped him explore his own path to personal and professional growth. A savvy media personality and marketer, Frankie charms us with his positive outlook and his passion for what the outdoors has done for him. To DONATE to the Behind

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8 - Ashish Shastry - Private Equity Partner -...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/06/24

Listen in as we chat with Ashish Shastry, Co-Head of Private Equity for KKR Asia Pacific & Southeast Asia as he describes his journey growing up in Bombay and Indonesia and then traveling to various parts of the world for school and work. He describes the influence his parents had on his decisions and the importance that mentors will have on your journey and career. Being of Indian descent, Ashish shares with us some stories of trying to blend in on Wall Street in the early 90s. Currently situated

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7 - Alexandra Orlando - Olympian - Knowing Herself...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/06/17

We sit down with Alexandra Orlando, an Olympian and National Champion in Rhythmic Gymnastics who details a youth-story full of sacrifice and determination. Growing up with understanding parents, Alexandra had the opportunity to explore her passion in motion and pushing herself to her limits - on the world stage. She translates two decades of high performance into her current mission of spreading the message of youth leadership through sport across 41 countries in the Americas - with PanAm Sports. To

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6 - Max Catricala – Team Lead for European Space...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/06/10

Behind Greatness sits down with tech specialist Max Catricala in Rome, Italy, after returning from a year-long assignment in the middle of the Antarctic (at Concordia Base). Although the details of the ESA project are classified, Max shares his experience living in the coldest and most desolate part of the globe while captaining a select team of European scientists. Armed with his wit, sense of cool and his ability to work and collaborate with others, we learn lessons that we are not often taught in

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5 - Matt Murray – Hollywood Actor – Committing to the...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/06/03

Listen in on a very intense story of a young man growing up in a troubled environment in Detroit that was out of his control. Being blessed with the support of his mentors – one being his father – Matt embarked on a path of discovery. At 30 years old, he continues on his quest to discover himself while kicking ass and never forgetting where he came from. Knowing what’s most important is what propels him forward. And forward is where he is going. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please

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4 - Dr. Denis Molin – AI Data Scientist...

Behind Greatness by Inspire North ·

2020/05/27

Behind Greatness plays host to Denis Molin, a Paris-based scientific scholar, practitioner, inventor and polymath. Denis describes his early fascination with maths and science and how it has played a part in his path to work with large corporations and AI frameworks. His unique thirst to understand the human condition brings us to an interesting ending to the conversation and Denis’ wish to know more about our how we are who we are. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit

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