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Yerushalayim - the original city of stars. In this highly enjoyable of Thought and Leaders recorded in Jerusalem,  Jonathan Gabay chats with Vietnam Vet and former Hollywood movie maker David Roth about a life less ordinary and lessons that can be applied today. A gentle episode with a gentleman.

Nestled in the heart of the British countryside, The Big Cat Sanctuary is home to a variety of wild cat species, from the smallest in the world to the most endangered - and everything in between.  The Big Cat Sanctuary’s conservation work is helping protect a dwindling number of big cats.   Its welfare team strives to provide the most fulfilled life in captivity for all its cat residents, stimulating them mentally and physically.   In 2020, The Big Cat Sanctuary’s royal patron HRH Princess Eugenie opened a breeding Jaguar centre. It is also building a new Animal Resource Centre (ARC) to include a state-of-the-art vet room, food storage room, and staff facilities. There will be an educational hub for external visits to the Sanctuary.  In this episode of Thought and Leaders, Jonathan Gabay takes a ‘walk on the wildlife’, meeting amazing senior cat carers and coming face-to-face with some of the Sanctuary’s best-loved residents. If you can support The Big Cat Sanctuary’s vital work, please contact: [email protected] (Listening time: 37 minutes)

Rabbi Michael Perice is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Sinai of Cinnaminson located in New Jersey.  In 2015, Rabbi Perice was named one of the top 20 emerging leaders in the Southern New Jersey region for his rabbinic work. He is also a noted orator and public speaker. Prior to Temple Sinai, Rabbi Perice completed a unit of clinical pastoral education at Einstein Medical Center, where he served as Hospital chaplain during the Covid-19 pandemic. Rabbi Perice is known nationally for his advocacy work on addiction and mental health. He publicly shared his own story of recovery from opioid addiction in 2021. He is committed to ending the stigma of addiction in the United States. This is a gripping special Rosh Hashanah / Yom Kippur episode of Thought and Leaders that will take you to a world of murder, drugs and ultimate redemption. If you would like to sponsor Thought and Leaders, please  DM us or email [email protected] Shanah Tovah! (52 minutes listening time)

In late 2002, Florian heard that psychologist Daniel Kahneman had been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.  That set him off on a journey that saw him writing The Social Swan, a Ph.D. paper turned into a book, fusing theory from behavioural biology, economics, and cognitive psychology. Florian has a particular interest in the economic analysis of law.  He has a Master of Business Studies, a Master of Arts in Communication Psychology, a PhD in Legal Philosophy, and a Ph.D. in Evolutionary and Behavioral Economics. He advises on the theories of human behaviour and evolutionary game theory. Florian works mainly from Switzerland, Germany, and Liechtenstein.   In the first part of this episode of Thought and Leaders, Florian discusses some key cognitive biases and their implications on business and life.  In the second part, he tackles some fascinating, questions about social behaviours, including a theory related to primates and penises! This is a highly original and eye-opening episode of THOUGHT AND LEADERS. Put on your ear-pods, tune in, and get ready for a fascinating adventure of wonder. (52 minutes listening time) If you are interested in award-winning content or are looking for a cost-effective way to reach a highly discerning global audience, please DM or email: [email protected] www.thoughtandleaders.com For more on psychology please see:  https://v.gd/M8AQjx

Beverley Brooks launched the first recruitment agency in Newcastle for people with convictions. The Recruitment Junction is a not-for-profit enterprise with a social heart, on a commercial mission.  It helps people with convictions re-discover purpose through work and by becoming role models who drive positive generational impact.  The Recruitment Junction tackles skills shortages for employers across the northeast of England.  In doing so, it combats persistent regional unemployment and contributes to a national reduction in re-offending, as the economy gets moving again. The Recruitment Junction’s vision is to see people with convictions: Re-discover a sense of purpose through work. Become role models who drive positive generational impact across their families. Our vision is for employers to: See their skills shortages met through our resourceful, resilient workersThe Recruitment Junction’s vision in the North East is to:Push back on persistent regional unemployment.Play its part in getting the economy moving again.In this special episode of Thought and Leaders, Beverley and one of the many people she has helped talks to Jonathan Gabay about life inside prison and prospects within communities. If you would like to sponsor Thought and Leaders, or are interested in award-winning coaching and training for your company, please contact: [email protected]

 TORY grandee Sir Richard Needham who served in Government under Margaret Thatcher and John Major,  speaks candidly to Thought and Leaders about his career and highly controversial views on Dominic Cummings, Matt Hancock, Boris Johnson, the NHS and of course the 'Iron Lady'. Sir Richard was a Conservative MP for 18 years between 1979 and 1997, serving as Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Minister of State for Trade.  Referring to Boris Johnson, Sir Richard tells Jonathan Gabay, "we've got a government, which is unbelievably incompetent.   How on earth it manages to maintain its lead in the polls is utterly beyond me. I cannot believe this government is as bad as it is. " This is a groundbreaking episode of Thought and Leaders.  Sir Richard is candid, fascinating, authentic, insightful, and funny. Whatever your political stance, you are going to LOVE this episode. (44 minutes listening time). Thought and Leaders is a global podcast.   It features leaders from all walks of life.  Thanks to its cutting-edge content,  Thought and Leaders is often featured in the media and press.   If you are interested in ensuring your brand is heard, by sponsoring the show, please get in touch:  [email protected]

Doug Stephens is one of the world’s foremost retail industry futurists. His thinking has influenced many of the world’s best-known retailers, agencies and brands, including Walmart, Google, Home Depot, Disney, BMW, Coca Cola and Intel. Doug is also listed as one of the industry’s top 5 global influencers by Vend.com. Before founding Retail Prophet, Doug spent over 20 years in the retail industry, holding senior international roles, including the leadership of one of New York City’s most historic retail chains. He is the author of three ground-breaking books, The Retail Revival: Re-Imagining Business for the New Age of Consumerism, Reengineering Retail: The Future of Selling in a Post-Digital World and Resurrecting Retail: The Future of Business in a Post-Pandemic World, which asks what if Covid-19 is not a cataclysm, but a catalyst for retailers?  Doug’s perspectives on retailing, business and consumer behaviour are regularly featured by media outlets including The New York Times, The BBC, Bloomberg Business News, TechCrunch, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and Fast Company. Doug regularly speaks to major brands and organizations across North and South America, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and Australia. In this compelling episode of Thought and Leaders, Doug talks candidly to Jonathan Gabay about ‘IR’ (Integrated Retail and the rise of the ‘Metaverse Merchandiser’.  The broadcast is highly recommended for any retailer looking to secure a brand that can succeed post-2020. Thought and Leaders is heard around the planet.  If you want a cost-effective way to reach a highly influential audience of decision-makers, why not sponsor the series?    We provide everything you need to ensure your support for the show is converted into solid sales. DM us or email: [email protected] https://www..thoughtandleaders.com (Listening time - 33 minutes).  

Rudolph Walker CBE is a British national treasure. He was one of the first black actors seen regularly on British television. His earliest television role was in 1965 as a policeman in The Wednesday Play.  Walker appeared in the first episode of On the Buses. He is known for his comedic roles in Love Thy Neighbour, The Thin Blue Line, which starred Rowan Atkinson, and Ali G Indahouse.   Walker also appeared in Doctor Who, the 1969 serial The War Games, and the first episode of Mr Bean. Other notable roles include barrister Larry Scott in the BBC series Black Silk. Since 2001, Walker has played Patrick Trueman in the BBC television soap opera EastEnders. In 2010 he appeared in the Internet spin-off series EastEnders: E20. He also starred in a BBC sitcom called The Crouches. Whilst much of his work has been on television, Walker has appeared in several movies, including 10 Rillington Place, King Ralph, and Let Him Have It.  On the stage, he appeared in the first production of Mustapha Matura's Play Mas at the Royal Court Theatre and has played in stage productions of Shakespeare's Othello and The Tempest directed by Jonathan Miller.  Walker lent his voice to the British children's television series Teletubbies. He was appointed Officer of the British Empire (OBE) Order in the 2006 Birthday Honours for services to drama.  In 2018, Walker was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award at the British Soap Awards. In 2021, he was awarded the honour of Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for services to drama and charity.  His investiture, the first major investiture ceremony since Covid-19 began, was held at St James’ Palace and hosted by the Prince of Wales. In this highly entertaining episode of Thought and Leaders, Walker talks to Jonathan Gabay about his life, career, and exceptional work for young adults at the Rudolph Walker Foundation. Thought and Leaders is a Gabay production.  It is heard around the planet.   Why not sponsor the show.  Your brand will reach a highly sought after audience of respected influencers at the top of their profession. www.thoughtandleaders.com You can also discover more about award-winning content, academically approved coaching or other digital creative services by emailing [email protected]

Jonny Benjamin is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger . In the Queen’s 2017 New Year Honours List, Jonny was warded an MBE for his services to mental health and suicide prevention. Aged 20 he was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar, and later began making films on YouTube about the condition that have since been watched by hundreds of thousands of people. Jonny now speaks publicly about living with mental illness and has written articles and given various interviews on TV, Radio and in print around the world to help educate and break stigma. He works with a range of outstanding charities including: Time to change.MindJamiCalmSamaritansPostcard productionsBeyondRethink mental illness In this candid interview with Jonathan Gabay of Thought and Leaders, Jonny discusses the new global pandemic - mental health with is robbing the young of hope as well as elders of respect. Thought and Leaders is a production of Gabay.  Why not sponsor the series?  Your brand will be heard around the planet by serious influencers and decision makers. Find out more.  [email protected]

We live in a world of corrupt politicians, fraudsters and cons. How much more of the double-talk are we willing to put up with? What can YOU do to recognize fraud in business and life? In this fascinating episode of Thought and Leaders, Jonathan Gabay talks to the internationally renowned financial risks specialist, Gerald Ashley about the history of fraudsters and why the world simply cannot help but fall for scams. Thought and Leaders is a Gabay production.  If you would like to sponsor the show, or are looking for award-winning content, marketing training, and strategy, please DM us or email: [email protected] (43 minutes listening time).

Matthew Cooper is the co-founder of Silicon Valley fintech start-up EarnUp. In August of 2020, EarnUp was managing more than $10 billion in loans.  After being CEO for six years, Cooper made news when he stepped down to focus on his mental health. “For a long time, I covered up mental health issues with other mental health issues. For example, I would manage my anxiety disorders with compulsive eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia,”  “When I focused on those, I was able to continue to work in a pretty intense way. So that was the tool for sort of hiding in plain sight,” he says. “I worked in management consulting and then had finance careers where [in] my opinion is,  some people don’t have the healthiest relationship to their bodies; they sometimes become super-anxious or collapse. In this honest and courageous interview with Jonathan Gabay, Matthew explains the pressures of CEOs, especially after COVID. He offers advice as well as hope to those suffering from anxiety. Thought and Leaders is a global podcast reaching a world of intelligent guests and listeners whose stories are remarkable, joyous, sad, inspirational… reflecting all aspects of leadership and life. We need your support to keep broadcasting.  If you would like to sponsor the show or have a suggestion for a future episode, please DM or email:[email protected]   This episode deals with issues that may act as triggers for someone in distress. (NB, due to technical issues, the beginning of the podcast has minor sound issues).   If you are in the USA/Canada and need help, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 24/7, for confidential support at 1-800-273-8255. For hotlines in other countries, click here. You can also call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-NAMI, or in a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741. (Episode length: 41 minutes).

Beneath perceptions, who you? A husband?  A wife?  Lover? Son?  Daughter?  Parent?  Boss? Employee? At different stages of life, we assume different identities and responsibilities. Circumstance changes - along with how we address them. Jamie Hull has been a police officer, a SAS trooper trainee pilot and more… Each experience added to his life journey. …Until in a flash, his life went up in flames. By all accounts, he should have died. Even if he survived, with over 63% third and fourth-degree burns and only a 5% chance of survival, would life be worth living? Listen to the remarkable story of a man who became a different person by becoming the man he always was beneath his skin. His story will take to you to the furthest extremes of human endurance and endeavour.  It may just help you become a better version of YOU.  (Not suitable for younger listeners). Thought and Leaders is a global podcast featuring stories of remarkable people. Our audience comprises genuine Influencers and leaders in their own right who make a difference, listen and want to learn more. We want to keep on broadcasting but can’t without YOUR generosity. If you would like to sponsor the show, we can put your brand in front of an audience who wants to feel part of a trusted and authentic experience.  Fees are very reasonable, and ROI is virtually guaranteed. We can even create special edition podcasts based on YOUR brand story. To get in touch, please DM or email [email protected] Or visit our funding page at Just Giving Thank you. Episode length: 41 minutes.