26 episodios
The Accelerating Excellence Podcast James A. King
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- Economía y empresa
The Accelerating Excellence Podcast takes you on a journey into the minds of the world's most elite performers, to reveal their secrets, serving them up on a plate so you can accelerate your own pursuit of excellence. If you know you’re capable of going to the next level, but aren’t quite sure where to start or how to optimise then you’re in the right place.
Each episode of contains captivating interviews with renowned individuals—athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, generals, special forces operators, and scientists. We'll dive deep into their journeys, discovering the defining moments, mindset shifts, and vitally the principles and strategies that propelled them to the pinnacle in their craft.
From the high-pressure stages of world cup finals, Superbowl’s, and world title fights; to covert operations, counter-terrorism, and firefights in the air and on the ground in the world of elite military; and the hundred million dollar P&L swings in the billion dollar world of trading and investing you will be exposed to the fundamental principles that connect all of these individuals success.
Most importantly to me The Accelerating Excellence Podcast is not just about inspiration; it's about practicality, for you, the listener. We’ll extract actionable insights and practical techniques that you can implement immediately, to stack probability in your favour of success in your own pursuit of excellence.
So, if you’re ready to ignite and expand your potential, to shatter the boundaries that hold you back and unleash the ambition, talent and motivation that exists within you and your team join me, as we empower you to leverage these principles. Get ready to be inspired, shocked, and challenged, you're about to embark on an adventure that will shift your perceptions of what’s possible.
For those who strive to make things better for themselves, and those they care for, manage and lead.
This podcast is for you.
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The Gold Standard: From the training ground to Olympic Triumph - Danny Kerry
On today’s podcast we have Danny Kerry.
Danny Kerry is a multiple Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth medal-winning coach and performance director. He famously led team GB women to a penalty shoot out gold medal win in the Rio olympic final.
Danny has over 18 years coaching, and 5 olympic cycles in leadership experience. He is one of the most sought after advisors in sport when it comes to leadership, and building high performance teams.
In this episode we explore what high performance coaching looks like, we discuss the process of becoming a great leader, and how important it is to perform from your sweet spot.
I hope you enjoy.
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Find James:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/acceleratingexcellence/
https://www.instagram.com/jamesaking_/
https://jamesaking.com/
The Mindset App:
While the app is under development, we have decided to provide access to the full content for free on YouTube for a limited time. You can find the courses within our playlists or by the link below. I hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/@AcceleratingExcellence/playlists
🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LJFspGl7b0e5YuxMfPLpx?si=e852f426c16b4f2d
🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-accelerating-excellence-podcast/id1706636304 -
Summit Success: Inside the Mind of a Top Private Equity Fund Manager - Keith Breslauer
On today's episode, we have Keith Breslauer.
Keith is managing director and senior partner at private equity firm, Patron Capital. He founded Patron Capital in 1999, who manage approximately €4.5B.
Keith holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, Chicago Booth, and a Bachelor of Science from the New York University School of Business. Keith began his career at Lehman Brothers, where he worked for approximately 10 years before leaving to set up Patron.
He's currently a guest lecturer at Chicago Booth, Harvard University, and Said Business School at the University of Oxford. Keith has made a significant impact within multiple charities, most notably he's a trustee and lead donor for the Royal Marines Charity. Outside of his professional interests, he's an accomplished alpinist, mountaineer, and skier.
In this episode, we're gonna discuss the power of giving back, bouncing back from adversity, and what it takes to build an empire.
I hope you enjoy.
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Find James:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/acceleratingexcellence/
https://www.instagram.com/jamesaking_/
https://jamesaking.com/
The Mindset App:
While the app is under development, we have decided to provide access to the full content for free on YouTube for a limited time. You can find the courses within our playlists or by the link below. I hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/@AcceleratingExcellence/playlists
🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LJFspGl7b0e5YuxMfPLpx?si=e852f426c16b4f2d
🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-accelerating-excellence-podcast/id1706636304 -
Stacking the Odds in Your Favour - Award Winning Author Matt Watkinson
On today's podcast we have Matt Watkinson.
Matt is the author of three fantastic books, Mastering Uncertainty, the ten principles behind great customer experiences and the grid. He's a CEO at the digital agency Methodical and a venture partner at VC fund Tiller Partners, both based in LA. Matt has dedicated his career so far to helping organisations create great products and services that make people's lives easier and more enjoyable.
In this episode, we're going to discuss coming through tough times how you can master through increase your odds of success power of determination and thinking big.
I hope you enjoy.
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Find Matt:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-watkinson/
https://www.matt-watkinson.com/
Find James:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/acceleratingexcellence/
https://www.instagram.com/jamesaking_/
https://jamesaking.com/
The Mindset App:
While the app is under development, we have decided to provide access to the full content for free on YouTube for a limited time. You can find the courses within our playlists or by the link below. I hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/@AcceleratingExcellence/playlists
🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LJFspGl7b0e5YuxMfPLpx?si=e852f426c16b4f2d
🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-accelerating-excellence-podcast/id1706636304 -
A maverick Venture Capitalist on mastering uncertainty - Csaba Konkoly
On today's podcast we have Csaba Konkoly.
Csaba is the co-founder and president of Hum Capital, an innovative funding platform that leverages AI to connect great companies with the right capital. Born in Hungary, Csaba's investing career has amassed a global network. Csaba's lived and worked in Budapest, Moscow, Geneva, London, New York, Miami, Singapore and Los Angeles, where he currently resides with his wife and three children.
As an LP, Csaba actively allocates to hedge funds, private equity and other alternative strategies such as private credit. Between 1997 and 2012, Csaba successfully built three hedge funds. As an early stage investor, Csaba has invested in five unicorns, True Car, Scopely, Trapped and Clutter. Together with Matt Watkinson, Csaba co-authored the must-read book titled Mastering Uncertainty, published by Penguin Random House.
In this episode, we discuss the role of randomness, the importance of partnership and the high performance lessons that transfer from investing to other high performance domains.
I hope you enjoy.
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Find Csaba:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/csabakonkoly/
Find James:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/acceleratingexcellence/
https://www.instagram.com/jamesaking_/
https://jamesaking.com/
The Mindset App:
While the app is under development, we have decided to provide access to the full content for free on YouTube for a limited time. You can find the courses within our playlists or by the link below. I hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/@AcceleratingExcellence/playlists
🔊 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5LJFspGl7b0e5YuxMfPLpx?si=e852f426c16b4f2d
🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-accelerating-excellence-podcast/id1706636304
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The Long Road to Spartan Endurance - Joe De Sena
On today's podcast, we have Joe De Sena.
Joe is the CEO and founder of Spartan Race. Spartan hosts over 400 races in 60 countries with over 1 million participants every year. He's also a New York Times bestselling author of Spartan Up, Spartan Fit, and the Spartan Way. Joe grew up in Queens, New York, a working class kid in a mafia neighbourhood.
He had a successful career on Wall street as an equity derivatives trader before pivoting to compete in what would end up being hundreds of extreme adventure races in a single year. Joe competed in 50 ultramarathons and 14 Iron man events. Joe's a tireless worker, a serial entrepreneur, and a legend in adventure racing.
In this episode, we're going to discuss the value of doing hard things, the role significant emotional events have in our lives, and how we can better navigate adversity.
I hope you enjoy.
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Find Joe:
https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/
https://www.joedesena.com/
Find James:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/acceleratingexcellence/
https://www.instagram.com/jamesaking_/
https://jamesaking.com/
The Mindset App:
While the app is under development, we have decided to provide access to the full content for free on YouTube for a limited time. You can find the courses within our playlists or by the link below. I hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/@AcceleratingExcellence/playlists
🔊 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5LJFspGl7b0e5YuxMfPLpx?si=e852f426c16b4f2d
🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-accelerating-excellence-podcast/id1706636304
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Inside The Octagon: Secret Science of UFC Success - Dr. Duncan French
On today's episode, we have Dr. Duncan French.
Duncan is the Vice President of performance for the UFC. He's an absolute titan in the world of sports science and performance enhancement and a man whose remarkable career reads like an adventure novel of achievement and innovation.
Duncan is an internationally recognised expert in sports science, strength and conditioning and high performance coaching. His journey is a symphony of groundbreaking research, practical successes and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Duncan has cultivated his skills on both sides of the Atlantic. Hailing from the United Kingdom, he embarked on a journey that led him to some of the most prestigious institutions in the world.
Currently, within the UFC, he's busy elevating Mixed Martial Arts to new heights of athleticism and scientific practice. It's no exaggeration to say that he's transformed the way fighters prepare, train and recover, enhancing the sport's overall competitiveness.
Some of Duncan's career highlights include key roles in premier organisations such as the English Institute of Sport, the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Yankees. His expertise has earned him accolades and invitations to speak at conferences and events worldwide, cementing his status as a global influencer in the realm of sports science and performance optimisation.
In today's episode, we'll discuss what it's like working with the likes of UFC superstars, such as Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov, how to gain a physical and mental edge and the standards in physical preparation in an elite sport.
I hope you enjoy.
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Find Dr. Duncan French:
https://www.instagram.com/dr_duncan_french/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-french-phd-a41bb9122
Find James:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/acceleratingexcellence/
https://www.instagram.com/jamesaking_/
https://jamesaking.com/
The Mindset App:
While the app is under development, we have decided to provide access to the full content for free on YouTube for a limited time. You can find the courses within our playlists or by the link below. I hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/@AcceleratingExcellence/playlists
🔊 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5LJFspGl7b0e5YuxMfPLpx?si=e852f426c16b4f2d
🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-accelerating-excellence-podcast/id1706636304