Brilliant Minds London

Scotty Mills - Brilliant Minds London

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet to find out their history and what makes them Brilliant Minds. In this episode Alice explores the "Commando Mindset" with Major Scotty Mills, the highest-ranking Black officer in the 360-year history of the Royal Marines. From shattering speed march world records to helping the England football team thrive under the spotlight, Scotty shares his blueprint for elite performance. Topics discussed include "growing your 100%," the vital power of the "tactical knee" to regain clarity, and how to lead with a clear head when the stakes are at their highest.  Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Linford Christie - Brilliant Minds London

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet to find out their history and what makes them Brilliant Minds. In this episode Alice sits down with a man who didn't just run—he redefined the landscape of British athletics. Linford Christie remains a singular titan of the track, the only British male sprinter to achieve the elusive ‘Grand Slam’ by holding Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles simultaneously. Alice digs beneath the surface of his dominance to uncover the mindset that sustained him. Beyond the gold medals Christie shares his journey as a mentor and coach, offering a candid look at how he navigated both the roaring cheers of a stadium and the weight of the toughest headlines. Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Harvey Thorneycroft - Brilliant Minds London

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet to find out their history and what makes them "Brilliant Minds". In this episode Alice talks to Harvey Thorneycroft who is the co-founder of HTL and a former professional rugby player for the Northampton Saints and England A. Harvey has spent over 20 years connecting global blue-chip brands with "Brilliant Minds" from the worlds of business, sport, and media. Harvey and his team have delivered over 4,000 initiatives designed to challenge, inspire, and drive human connection. In this podcast, Harvey talks about how he transitioned from professional sport into business and shares the stories of how he tackles his clients' most complex challenges.   Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kevin Dutton - Brilliant Minds London

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet to find out their history and what makes them "Brilliant Minds". Professor Kevin Dutton is one of the world's foremost authorities on psychopaths. In this episode Alice explores how Kevin got into psychology and unpicks the research and theories behind the many books he has written on the subject including "The wisdom of psychopaths", "Black and White Thinking" and "Flipnosis". Kevin explains how psychopaths use the art of persuasion to manipulate their targets and what body language to look out for when spotting a psychopath in public.   Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Keith Dear - Brilliant Minds London

Alice Thorneycroft talks to some of the highest achieving people on the planet, to find out their history, and what makes them "Brilliant Minds". Alice talks to Keith Dear, who served for 18 years as an RAF Intelligence Officer and later advised the Prime Minister as an Expert Advisor on Defence Modernisation and Emerging Technology. He holds a PHD in Experimental Psychology from Oxford and an Executive MBA from Cambridge and has undertaken research into the science of influence, strategy, and the limits of both human and machine intelligence. Now, as the CEO and Founder of the AI strategy start-up Cassi, Keith discusses how we navigate the rise of AGI, the intense strategic pressure AI is placing on CEOs and the relationship between human and machine judgment in high-stakes decision-making Produced by Wilkes World in association with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.