Figureheads

Barclaycard Business
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Intriguing business lessons from brilliant business brains. Host Warwick Davis hears the stories behind the headlines of the world’s top sporting and entertainment institutions, from the Figureheads who made it all happen. Brought to you by Barclaycard Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Episode 5 : Festival Republic

    04/02/2021

    Episode 5 : Festival Republic

    Cooey! It’s me, Warwick Davis, and in this fifth episode of Figureheads, I'm joined by Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic, leading UK event promoter behind Latitude, Reading & Leeds Festivals, Download, Wireless and overseas events including Electric Picnic and Lollapalooza Berlin Festival. Phew, that was a mouthful! Melvin sheds light on incredible stories behind some of the most ‘stressful’ moments of his career. How does one manage the unexpected? How does a man keep his cool when the world around him is falling to pieces? And how do you tell an international superstar their concert isn’t happening? I can answer that one. You don’t. Come and have a listen... Mentioned in this episode: Latitude Festival  Camp Bestival One Love Manchester Concert  Ariana Grande Scooter Braun  Simon Moran  Lancashire Cricket Ground/Old Trafford Cricket Ground  Old Trafford Football Ground Michael Carrick Ian Hopkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  2. Episode 4 : The Football Association

    28/01/2021

    Episode 4 : The Football Association

    Hello! It’s me, Warwick Davis and welcome to my podcast series, Figureheads. In this episode sporting trailblazer, Baroness Sue Campbell, Director of Women’s Football at the FA, talks to me about what it takes to be a successful leader. Can you really lead by stepping back? How do you find the courage to lead in your own way? And can you grow confidence with good quality manure? Let’s find out...   SHOW NOTES Mentioned in this episode: Bedford PE College Loughborough University English Schools Athletics Championships Ron Howard, film director FA Women’s Super League Estelle Morris, MP UK Sport  ‘100 Percent Me’, education programme  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  3. Episode 3 : The Donmar Warehouse

    21/01/2021

    Episode 3 : The Donmar Warehouse

    Well, look who it is. It’s me, Warwick Davis, and in this episode of Figureheads, I'm joined by award-winning Stage Director and Artistic Director, Michael Longhurst and Executive Director, Henny Finch, from The Donmar Warehouse theatre. How do you strike that balance between purpose and profit? Is it possible to do the right thing by your business and society at the same time? And how do you make a cast of short actors not look like a cast of short actors? I can explain that last question. Come and have a listen...   Mentioned in this episode: Teenage Dick, Play by Michael Lew Richard III, King of England  Anna Cooper, Casting Director  Daniel Monks, Actor Hemiplegia, a condition caused by brain damage or spinal cord injury that leads to paralysis on one side of the body. Cerebral palsy, a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Chloe Lamford, stage designer  Don't Play Me Pay Me, campaign  Reduced Height Theatre Company An Inspector Calls, play by J. B. Priestley See How They Run, play by Philip King Eric Potts, actor, writer and director Blindness, novel by José Saramago Juliet Stevenson CBE, Actor  Professor Hannah Thompson, academic and professor of French and critical disability studies Lord Chris Smith, former Culture Secretary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  4. Episode 2 : The Premier League

    14/01/2021

    Episode 2 : The Premier League

    Hello! It’s me, Warwick Davis and welcome to my podcast series, Figureheads. In this episode, the wonderful, Will Brass, Commercial Director of The Premier League, talks to me about international appeal. How do you take a beloved British institution and make it work across the Atlantic? Can you change without changing? And will Peterborough FC fans ever forgive me for wearing a Cambridge FC scarf? Let’s find out... Mentioned in this episode: Richard Scudamore - Ex Executive Chairman of the English Premier League Warwick’s Twitter Account - @WarwickADavis  NBC Sports - Premier League Mornings Live Fantasy Premier League  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  5. Episode 1 : Sadler's Wells

    07/01/2021

    Episode 1 : Sadler's Wells

    Hello! It’s me, Warwick Davis and welcome to my new podcast series, Figureheads. In this first episode the brilliant, Alistair Spalding, Artistic Director and Chief Exec of Sadler’s Wells, talks to me about the integral role of risk taking in the world of performance. Can you really thrive and grow in any business without taking risks? How do you mitigate the risk in risk? And can the man who revolutionised British dance, actually dance? Let’s find out... Mentioned in this episode:  Jonzi D - Associate Artist, Sadlers Wells Philippine "Pina" Bausch - German dancer & choreographer Hofesh Shechter - Associate Artist, Sadlers Wells Matthew Bourne - Associate Artist, Sadlers Wells Reduced Height Theatre Company Barclays Dance Pass - £10 tickets for 16-30 year olds Sadlers Wells East - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park due 2022 Sutra - Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui & Antony Gormley with monks from the Shaolin Temple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  6. Trailer

    21/12/2020

    Trailer

    Intriguing business lessons from brilliant business brains. Host Warwick Davis hears the stories behind the headlines of the world’s top sporting and entertainment institutions, from the Figureheads who made it all happen. Brought to you by Barclaycard Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
  • 6 Episodes

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Intriguing business lessons from brilliant business brains. Host Warwick Davis hears the stories behind the headlines of the world’s top sporting and entertainment institutions, from the Figureheads who made it all happen. Brought to you by Barclaycard Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Barclaycard Business
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Barclays PLC