David's Diaries

As a fan of biographies, I’ve become more and more interested in the paths and choices that people make and why they have become the people they are. Over time, I’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of fascinating people, many with incredible life stories and I’m pleased to say many have now agreed to share those stories with you. Welcome to David’s Diaries, a personal project - the biographical podcast series bringing you the story behind the people you know and those you are about too…

Dan Eddie

The Yorkshire constant, a reverend's intervention, learning from failures, staying in the now, the life anchor of teams and what you see is what you get

11-23
33:50

Bruno Vinel

Modest beginnings, turning the page on your career, cancer diagnosis with depression, asking for help, the importance of creativity and not owning a TV!

11-16
34:41

Matthew Brylowski

Character building childhood, the expectation of winning, building into your potential, being a workaholic and the yin and yang of positivity

11-09
27:45

Cori Molloy

The freedom to explore, political influences, tax and family law, persistence is power, becoming a creative problem solver and being true to yourself

11-02
25:47

Steve Bradshaw

Cobblers in the family, falling in love with Leicester, seeing the good in people, being faddy, following what you enjoy and stop trying to motivate people!

10-26
29:23

Leonie Williams

Brilliant supportive parents, not wanting to become institutionalised, being a big crafter, don't stress - we are not saving lives and the riches are in the niches

10-12
32:54

Darryl Foley

Growing up street smart, Gran's resilience, from Amsterdam to Durban, imposter syndrome, the importance of being dependable and welcoming the discomfort of life

10-05
27:01

Charles-Henri Martin

Extraordinarily ordinary childhood, 3rd June 2010, going all in for the best diploma in the world, drifting, the platinum rules and only positive things happen to positive people

09-28
29:47

John Robinson

Yorkshire born and bred, brotherly bonds, self-doubt, reciprocal respect and there is no substitute for hard work

09-21
27:57

Helen Beaumont Manahan

Family and belonging, a thirst for knowledge, a squiggly career, growing where you are planted, it doesn't get easier - you get better, autonomy and the freedom to choose

09-13
28:05

Michael Clark

Childhood in the bushland, becoming a problem solver, lost at university, 2008, junior rugby and how can I make it better?

09-07
24:51

Gary Slade

Never giving up, integrity, embracing change, trusting your instinct, always being polite and making sure you enjoy it and see where the path takes you...

08-31
24:58

Barrie Brown

Indoor fireworks, the importance of role models, just eat, burnout therapy, neurodiversity and being authentic

08-10
32:37

Stephanie Todd

Small town roots to big dreams, the freedom to imagine, super Ma, putting the soul back into business, hippos and don't be scared - be prepared...

07-27
32:13

Mike Butler

From SA to UK, the biggest waste of talent we've ever seen, giving back, years of anger, the power of the subconscious mind and you can't be serious!

07-20
23:10

Jo Regan-Iles

Moving every 2 years until boarding school, falling into HR, navigating setbacks, travelling in the blood, enjoying hard work and 'keep failing'

07-13
27:30

Charity Hughes

Becoming a human locksmith, a reverse career journey, understanding people as a superpower, creating beautiful things, standing up for yourself and ordinary people doing extraordinary things

07-06
26:44

Andrew Springall

Breadline idyllic childhood, blagging it into waste paper, Blockbuster, surviving cancer, becoming a unit of 5, phone history and paying it forward

06-29
42:52

Aeysha Coetzee

Growing up in the Cape Flats, wanting to make a difference, family values, persevering to achieve and hard work beats talent everyday

06-22
20:18

Guy Masters

Early days in the hamlet, the wheels coming off, tennis to telemarketing, opening doors, early lessons in entrepreneurship and every year getting better...

06-15
45:22

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