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Winner of the Pro Padel League in North America, Padel Player of the Year and British No. 1, Tia Norton (JOP8)

Tia Norton is Great Britain’s most recognisable professional padel player. The GB number 1 blazed a trail when, aged only 17, she became the first British woman ever to compete – and win – on the World Padel Tour, the international professional circuit. Since then she has enjoyed tournament success including the FIP London in 2022 and the inaugural Pro Padel League in June this year with the Las Vegas Smash. As the sport continues to grow in popularity in the UK, Tia is destined to become a household name, but the girl from Leamington Spa remains modest about her achievements. Now aged 20, her next goal is to break into the world top 100. Off court Tia is a passionate advocate for getting women and children into padel – a sport which, she says, has given her “so much enjoyment”.

Interview with Sir William Russell, prior two-term Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman, Board Member and Sportsman (MDE540)

We discuss his fascinating career, the influence of sports on his life, his appreciation of working for American companies, what makes an effective leader today, the important challenges for boards of governors, the impact of Brexit on Britain, as well as his experience in being knighted by the King.

Do you play padel? Have you ever wanted to objectively evaluate your own game? I tried out a new technology by Skylab specifically for padel tennis.

A new technology -- out of Manchester UK -- to help analyse and improve your padel game

Creativity for Scientists and Engineers, with Consultant, Speaker and Author, Dennis Sherwood (MDE539)

We discuss some fundamental questions about creativity, the mindset that's needed for innovation, what makes a "good" idea, the threat of AI and the role of purpose in crafting innovation. We also discuss his book, "Missing the Mark: Why So Many School Exam Grades are Wrong – and How to Get Results We Can Trust," where we look at how grading is done in the UK and how 1.5 million of 6 million grades (or marks) given out annually are inaccurate.

Padel is already winning over the United States, with PPL Commissioner, coach and serial padel entrepreneur, Marcos del Pilar (JOP7)

Hacking your calendar – Two great apps to improve your time management and efficiency

This Working Life, with ABC Broadcaster, Radio Host and Author Lisa Leong (MDE538)

We discuss a central tenet of work-life coherence, how to have ambition and manage the stresses that come with it, how to forge meaningful change, the power of vulnerability, how to design and manage a portfolio career, and uncovering one's personal values.

Creativity for Scientists and Engineers, with Consultant, Speaker and Author, Dennis Sherwood (MDE539)

How to get rid of my photos in Google Photos (in bulk) without getting rid of my Google account?

AI Battle Royale – How to protect your job from Disruption in the 4th Industrial Revolution, with author Ashley Recanati (MDE537)

In this conversation, we discuss the challenges faced by people working in business to have the right attitude and skills to adapt to this fast-changing world. How to to futureproof yourself and stay up to date with the new technologies; and how can we help our kids get ready? We look at some of the cultural differences, especially with his perspective being based in China, and we explore some of his key concepts and recommendations in his book.