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Dan Priestley is regarded as one of the world's top professional speakers on business, personal branding and entrepreneurship. He is also a best-selling author of the books such as Key Person of Influence, Entrepreneur Revolution and Oversubscribed to name a few. Dan has also written for Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines as well as being featured in multiple national and international publications.

Dan’s knowledge of Artificial Intelligence is vast and today he gives a stark warning of what it means for you, your job and your lifestyle whilst also giving you ways of getting ahead of the curve and harnessing it to your benefit.  

We’re about to dive into a world where geographical boundaries are ever more blurred and the digital landscape is the new frontier for success. So, whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or just curious about the future of work, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 

If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, give us 5*, leave a review and share episodes on your social channels. The more the podcast is listened too, the bigger the impact. There are men out there who have listened to these podcasts as a first, inspiring point to taking huge steps of growth in their lives - so a big thank you for listening and supporting. 

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Dr Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author with 30 years of experience. Erica is also a sought-after psychological consultant, bringing her expertise to clinics, schools, and corporations like Goldman Sachs.

Erica has written two highly influential books on parenting and is a media mainstay, appearing on CBS, ABC, FOX, and contributing to top publications like the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. She's also a Contributing Editor at the Institute for Family Studies.

I asked Erica on because I was enamoured by her points of view on parenting. They seemed to stem from a place of common sense in what can be a confusing picture in the modern day. 

So - it is fair to say that speaking with Erica was a special experience, she doesn’t hold back and I’m grateful for her plain speaking. 

If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, give us 5*, leave a review and share episodes on your social channels. The more the podcast is listened too, the bigger the impact. There are men out there who have listened to these podcasts as a first, inspiring point to taking huge steps of growth in their lives - so a big thank you for listening and supporting. 

There are links in the bio section to our website and scorecards that will give you instant insights into how balanced your life is - so please feel free to take them and receive the reports. 

Now..onto the main event.

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Welcome to episode 12 of "The Privileged Man Podcast," In this episode, we're privileged to have with us Richard Reeves. Richard, a Brit-American, studied at Oxford University and Warwick University, laying a solid foundation for his serving as director of strategy to the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg.

After a this experience Richard moved to the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, where he still serves as a non-resident senior fellow.

Richard's 2022 book, "Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It," was described as a “landmark” by The New York Times and named a book of the year by both The Economist and The New Yorker.

In short - it delves deeply into the challenges facing modern males.

In 2023, Richard founded the American Institute for Boys and Men and serves as its president. The institute stands as a beacon for raising awareness and finding effective solutions to the issues plaguing boys and men in society.

Speaking to the oracle of boys and men data was a mind blowing experience and I am sure you will find listening to Richard fascinating.

If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, give us 5*, leave a review and share episodes on your social channels. The more the podcast is listened too, the bigger the impact. There are men out there who have listened to these podcasts as a first, inspiring point to taking huge steps of growth in their lives - so a big thank you for listening and supporting.

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Welcome to episode 11 of The Privileged Man podcast with Dr Joy Schaverien. Joy is a Jungian psychoanalyst, psychotherapist and supervisor. 

In 2015 Joy authored the book “Boarding School Syndrome” where she describes common symptoms suffered by those affected by early boarding after extensive research with ex-boarders, in psychotherapy and in semi-structured interviews. 

Since the release of the book Joy has been invited on Channel 4 News and LBC Radio and her book has been reviewed favourably in the Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times to name a few. 

Spending time with Joy was an enlightening experience and I am extremely grateful for her time and passion around a subject not often talked about and as such, widely misunderstood.

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Welcome to episode 10 of The Privileged Man podcast with Sir Andrew Strauss. Straussy was a legendary England Cricket Captain becoming one of only three Englishmen to win the ashes both in England and Australia. 

I start off the podcast getting in as much cricket trivia as possible before settling into a deeper conversation on how Andrew dealt with the tragically early death of his beloved wife Ruth and the legacy it ultimately and stunningly created through the Ruth Strauss Foundation. 

Andrew’s openness and vulnerability to talk about his grief is remarkably courageous and I’m hugely grateful too him for coming on the podcast and modelling this type of leadership. 

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Welcome to another special episode of The Privileged Man podcast with Damian Hopley MBE, a former rugby union star for London Wasps and England.

Damian or Hoppers as he’s widely known excelled in rugby from a young age, representing his schools of St Benedict and Harrow before moving onto St Andrews and Cambridge where he studied Theology, hence later on being nicknamed in the press as “the vicar of rugby”. 

A versatile player, Damian's career was on the rise until injuries forced an early retirement at just 26. But his impact on the sport didn't end there.

In 1998, he founded the Rugby Players' Association, advocating for the welfare of professional rugby players in England, a contribution that earned him an MBE.

Damian’s intimate view on the world of rugby today is fascinating but much more than that I found Damian’s honesty about his own experiences vulnerable and courageous and a brilliant example for all men to follow as you will particularly find towards the end of this podcast. 

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I am delighted to be in conversation with Dr Dan Poulter who has been the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich since May 2010. Dan is also a psychiatrist.

Between 2012 and 2015 he was a Government health minister with responsibilities including maternity, child health, veteran’s health, NHS procurement, NHS estates, and the NHS workforce. He is currently Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global Health and a member of the Energy and Net Zero House of Commons Select Committee.   

Dan has extensive knowledge and public policy expertise in health & social care, energy & climate change, agriculture, international development, public sector procurement, and drugs laws.  

He still works as an NHS doctor in the field of mental health, liaison psychiatry and addictions on a part-time basis.   

I really enjoyed speaking with Dan, I found him remarkably authentic and real as a Member of Parliament, and an extremely knowledgeable psychiatrist.

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Welcome to this special episode of The Privileged Man Podcast, where we delve into the groundbreaking work of Nick Duffell, a renowned expert in the psychological impact of boarding schools. 

With professional qualifications spanning systemic Family Therapy, Psychosynthesis, Psychoanalysis and  Somatic Therapy, Nick has emerged as the trailblazer psychotherapist in understanding the experiences of numerous boarding school pupils.

He has authored several influential books, such as "The Making of Them" (which was endorsed by the British Medical Journal) and "Wounded Leaders,". Both these books challenge societal norms and perceptions surrounding the boarding school experience. 

Of course, for this alternative view, Nick is widely challenged and criticised by powerful institutions. 

His work is based on his findings from numerous Boarding School attendees and so I ask that, however confronting you may find Nick’s viewpoint, you look at it with an open heart and mind. I don’t think any of us who went to Boarding School can call it a perfect experience and as such its consequences are worth exploring for us as individuals, our families and society as a whole. 

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Monumental - https://monumental.global/

In episode 6 of The Privileged Man Podcast we welcome Dr Phil Hopley. Phil is a Medical Doctor, Consultant Psychiatrist and is a globally recognised expert in mental health and performance. To top that off, he also walked the walk playing premiership rugby player for Wasps. 

He currently holds advisory roles with a number of the UK’s leading professional service firms and the McLaren Formula 1 Race Team and has worked with countless top level sportsmen, clubs, Politicians and businessmen. 

Phil’s 20 years as a medicolegal expert enables him to effectively support leaders coping with the intense media-exposed demands of high profile events including: Commons Select Committee hearings, the US Senate Committee hearings, contentious Employment Tribunals and Civil Court cases. 

It’s fair to say that by the end of this podcast I was feeling that much smarter for listening too and knowing I was in the presence of one of the world’s most sort after psychiatrists. 

If you enjoy this episode please do support us by giving it a 5* review. Thank you so much.

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The Wheel of Life Scorecard - https://insight.monumental.global/wheeloflife

Monumental - https://monumental.global/

Today we welcome Patrick Foster, a former professional cricketer, insurance broker, and independent schoolteacher. His story, however, is not one of seamless victories. Behind the facade of an idyllic upbringing and early accomplishments, Patrick grappled with a pathological gambling addiction that began during his university days. The challenges he faced in transitioning from the world of sport into the harsh realities of everyday life fuelled a dependency that would see him bet an astounding £4 million over 12 years.

Patrick's addiction monopolised his existence, pushing him to the very edge and bringing him to the precipice of taking his own life in March 2018. This rock-bottom moment served as a catalyst for change, triggering a profound awakening within him.

Driven by an inner need to turn his hardship into a beacon of hope for others, Patrick has committed himself to share his journey since 2018 with the world. 

This episode is a narrative of a privileged education, happiness, despair, understanding, and eventually recovery to understand what it means to be a truly privileged man. Welcome to another eye-opening episode of The Privileged Man Podcast.

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