• Best of Times / Worst of Times with Emily Cooper and Nicola Tilley from More Driver Solutions
    Apr 18 2024

    Welcome to The Best of Times / Worst of Times with David Poole and James Doyle.


    This is the podcast that explores the pivotal moments that make us the people we are today. Whether it's the highest of highs or even the lowest of lows, we all have a story to tell.


    In this episode, David and James are joined by the brilliant Emily Cooper and Nicola Tilley from More Driver Solutions


    Emily and Nikki founded More Driver Solutions in 2008 to prove that agencies can supply large contracts with all the required compliance and certification standards whilst retaining a small company's mentality and feel


    More Driver Solutions is not just another driving agency, they proudly undersell and overperform! By listening to what you need, they will work with you to seamlessly implement the best solutions to sustain your business!


    They are currently offering a free trial for all new customers for their first shift so to find out more, click here


    If you want to find out more about More Driver Solutions or to connect with Emily and Nicola, head to the below links:


    More Driver Solutions Website

    To connect with Emily on LinkedIn, click here

    To connect with Nicola on LinkedIn, click here


    We would love to hear your best or worst of times so for a chance to be a part of the show, get in touch via our producer, Lucy, at lucy@botwotpod.com


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    55 mins
  • Best of Times / Worst of Times with Chris Taplin, Partner of Positive Momentum
    Mar 28 2024

    Welcome to The Best of Times / Worst of Times with David Poole and James Doyle.


    This is the podcast that explores the pivotal moments that make us the people we are today. Whether it's the highest of highs or even the lowest of lows, we all have a story to tell.


    In this episode, David and James are joined by the brilliant Chris Taplin, a partner of Positive Momentum.


    Chris’ career started in the pharmaceutical industry, where he held many roles, but it was during an SAP implementation that he discovered that he had the useful ability to understand and translate the needs of a business to the technical requirements for IT solutions.


    Chris has been embedded in the IT industry, where he has held leadership roles at SAP, Oracle, Adobe, Unicorns, and pre-IPO companies. Though mainly in pre-sales leadership, over the last 25 years, Chris has amassed a wealth of experience in sales and professional services, both in EMEA and globally!


    If you want to find out more about Positive Momentum or to connect with Chris, head to the below links:


    Positive Momentum Website

    To connect with Chris on LinkedIn, click here


    We would love to hear your best or worst of times so for a chance to be a part of the show, get in touch via our producer, Lucy, at lucy@botwotpod.com


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    58 mins
  • Best of Times / Worst of Times with Adam Ridgway, Founder of One Moto
    Mar 21 2024

    Welcome to The Best of Times / Worst of Times with David Poole and James Doyle.


    This is the podcast that explores the pivotal moments that make us the people we are today. Whether it's the highest of highs or even the lowest of lows, we all have a story to tell.


    In this episode, David and James are joined by Adam Ridgway, Founder of One Moto


    Adam, originally from Hertfordshire in the UK, joins the guys from his home in sunny Dubai to share his journey from working in the television industry to making the leap and moving to Dubai in 2009, where he has built and exited several successful businesses.


    A philanthropic approach to life and business has come from Adam’s own journey in understanding the energy he gives and receives from the communities around him.


    If you want to find out more about One Moto or to connect with Adam, head to the below links:


    One Moto Website

    To connect with Adam on LinkedIn, click here


    We would love to hear your best or worst of times so for a chance to be a part of the show, get in touch via our producer, Lucy, at lucy@botwotpod.com


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    51 mins
  • Best of Times / Worst of Times with Laura and Barry Ash, Founders of RockSolid Health
    Mar 14 2024

    Welcome to The Best of Times / Worst of Times with David Poole and James Doyle.


    This is the podcast that explores the pivotal moments that make us the people we are today. Whether it's the highest of highs or even the lowest of lows, we all have a story to tell.


    In this episode, David and James are joined by their first double-header, Laura and Barry Ash of Rock Solid Health!


    Laura and Barry join the guys in the studio to tell them about their eye-opening experiences in both the police and the prison service and what led them to change paths and focus on bringing health and wellness to those in the world of business.


    If you want to find out more about Rock Solid Health or to connect with Laura and Barry, head to the below links:


    Website: https://rocksolidhealth.co.uk/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocksoliduk/


    To connect with Laura on LinkedIn, click here

    To connect with Barry on LinkedIn, click here


    Click here to buy the Energy Reset


    We would love to hear your best or worst of times so for a chance to be a part of the show, get in touch via our producer, Lucy, at lucy@botwotpod.com


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    58 mins
  • Best of Times / Worst of Times with Remo's Director of Business Development Nikki DiGiovanni
    Mar 7 2024

    Welcome to The Best of Times / Worst of Times with David Poole and James Doyle.


    This is the podcast that explores the pivotal moments that make us the people we are today. Whether it's the highest of highs or even the lowest of lows, we all have a story to tell.


    In this episode, David and James are joined by the Director of Business Development for Remo, Nikki DiGiovanni.


    This episode is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring. Nikki very openly talks about her journey so far and how the worst of times changed her life forever.


    This episode contains themes of suicide, so please be aware that it may be distressing for some listeners.


    Not only is Nikki a force to be reckoned with when it comes to sustainability, she is also the Director of Business for Remo, which is a social enterprise focused on reducing waste in society. Remo’s mission is to reset the culture in the UK on reuse and recycling, and Nikki is a beacon who drives both local and national focus in this critical area!


    To find out more about Remo, click here

    To connect with Nikki on LinkedIn, click here


    Mentioned Websites:

    Community Repaint: https://communityrepaint.org.uk/

    Akzo Nobel: https://www.akzonobel.com/en

    Seagulls Paint in Leeds: https://seagullsreuse.org.uk/

    Bradford Community RePaint: http://bradford-organics-communities-service-ltd.org.uk/bradford-community-repaint-html/

    Groundwork: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/


    Support Websites:

    Papyrus Suicide Prevention: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

    Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/

    Cruse Bereavement Support: https://www.cruse.org.uk/


    We would love to hear your best or worst of times so for a chance to be a part of the show, get in touch via our producer, Lucy, at lucy@botwotpod.com


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    54 mins
  • Best of Times / Worst of Times with John Acton
    Feb 29 2024

    Welcome to The Best of Times / Worst of Times with David Poole and James Doyle.


    This is the podcast that explores the pivotal moments that make us the people we are today. Whether it's the highest of highs or even the lowest of lows, we all have a story to tell.


    In this episode, David and James are joined by the brilliant John Acton. John has over 30 years of experience, including time on the board with LaPoste in Europe and leading DPD in the UK. John shares his diverse and insightful experience and talks about being an expatriate in business, changing careers, and a small training technique he witnessed in the USA that was the inspiration for an innovation that became the gold standard for consumer service and is still to this day challenging companies across the world to catch up.


    Not only is John a brilliant business owner, he also has an impeccable taste in music!


    To find out more about Peer2Peer, click here

    To connect with John on LinkedIn, click here


    We would love to hear your best or worst of times so for a chance to be a part of the show, get in touch via our producer, Lucy, at lucy@botwotpod.com


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    51 mins
  • Best of Times / Worst of Times with CEO of Primis, Rebecca Griffiths
    Feb 22 2024

    Welcome to The Best of Times / Worst of Times with David Poole and James Doyle.


    This is the podcast that explores the pivotal moments that make us the people we are today. Whether it's the highest of highs or even the lowest of lows, we all have a story to tell.


    In this episode, David and James are joined by the CEO of Primis, Rebecca Griffiths


    As the CEO of Primis, Rebecca is a leading founder in tech and the driving force behind bringing Customer Experience Management (CXM) solutions to businesses that take their customers very seriously. Schooled in the world of Amazon, Rebecca brings some explosive insights into the BOTWOT studio!


    To find out more about Prmis click here

    To connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn click here


    We would love to hear your best or worst of times so for a chance to be a part of the show, get in touch via our producer, Lucy, at lucy@botwotpod.com


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    56 mins
  • Best of Times / Worst of Times with the CEO of Butlins Jon Hendry-Pickup
    Feb 22 2024

    Welcome to The Best of Times / Worst of Times with David Poole and James Doyle.


    This is the podcast that explores the pivotal moments that make us the people we are today. Whether it's the highest of highs or even the lowest of lows, we all have a story to tell.


    In this week's episode, David and James are joined by the CEO of Butlins, Jon Hendry-Pickup, to discuss the best and worst of times!


    Jon has an incredible roster of experience, starting off in supermarkets, including Tesco, before moving into hospitality with Travelodge and Prezzo


    Jon takes us through the experience of getting Butlins to focus entirely on their guests, the staging of huge live events, and how he accidentally became one of the UK’s most successful live event promoters!


    To get in touch with the show and tell us the best or worst of your times, email: lucy@botwotpod.com


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    42 mins