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Sam Conniff
Season 4, Ep. 4
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On the show this week we have the brilliant Sam Conniff. Sam is the author of best-selling "modern life-bible" Be More Pirate or How To Take On The World and Win. Co-Founder of Livity, the multi-award-winning social enterprise and youth-led creative Network. A keynote speaker and a consultant; currently Tate & Lyle, Rolex, Red Bull and Mercedes on sustainability and innovation. And his latest project, The Uncertainty Experts, is a powerful three-part interactive documentary scientifically proven to reduce our fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem-solving. You can find out more at uncertaintyexperts.com and brilliantly Sam has given us an exclusive code for all Power Hour listeners to use - so type in "POWERHOUR" for 25% off. Thanks Sam!
The Power Hour podcast gets to know other people’s processes to greatness. Join Adrienne as she invites guest speakers from coaches, creatives and innovators to discuss their daily habits and the key to achieving personal success and well-being.
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Outro music by Paul Herbert Music.
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