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ecap Insights Podcast: Leading with Values Series, Ep2 (Part 2 of 2): Building Psychological Safety in Youth Sport – Lessons for Future Leaders with Liam Hughes (Full Episode)

In the second part of our conversation with Liam Hughes, Director of Football at Azul FC, we explore how the football pitch is becoming a training ground for tomorrow’s leaders. From embracing failure to fostering emotional resilience, Liam shares how Azul is rethinking youth development and what organisations can learn from their approach.

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ecap Insights Podcast: Leading with Values Series, Ep2 (Part 1 of 2): Building Psychological Safety in Youth Sport – Lessons for Future Leaders with Liam Hughes (Full Episode)

In this episode, we sit down with Liam Hughes, Director of Football at Azul FC, to explore how psychological safety is transforming youth sport and what business leaders can learn from it. From the first day at Azul, children are taught that it’s safe to speak up, make mistakes, and take ownership of their development. It’s a model that mirrors the most progressive leadership cultures in business today; where trust, empathy, and adaptability drive performance.

ecap Insights Podcast: Episode 3 Reimagining the Future of Flight: A Conversation with Aviation Pioneer Steven Greenway (Full Episode)

In this episode of the ecap Insights podcast, aviation pioneer Steven Greenway, CEO of flyadeal, shares how Saudi Vision 2030, technology, and shifting consumer expectations are redefining global aviation. From leading disruptive airlines to embracing AI and new business models, Steven reflects on leadership, innovation, and the future of flight in one of the world’s fastest-changing industries.

ecap Insights Podcast – Leading with Values Series, Episode 1 (Part 2 of 2): Playing the Long Game – Leading On and Off the Field with Tom Brookes (Full Episode)

In this first episode of the Leading with Values Series for the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity, both in business and beyond. In this episode, our founding partner, Daniel Murphy, sits down with Tom Brookes, sports marketing veteran and visionary founder of the ICON Series, to uncover how he's reshaping the world of sport through purpose-driven leadership and a passion for human connection.

ecap Insights Podcast – Leading with Values Series, Episode 1 (Part 1 of 2): Playing the Long Game – Leading On and Off the Field with Tom Brookes (Full Episode)

In this first episode of the Leading with Values Series for the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity, both in business and beyond. In this episode, our founding partner, Daniel Murphy, sits down with Tom Brookes, sports marketing veteran and visionary founder of the ICONS Series, to uncover how he's reshaping the world of sport through purpose-driven leadership and a passion for human connection.

ecap Insights Podcast: The Rewards Advantage Series. The Trust Factor – Building Reward Systems That Stick (Full Episode)

In this episode of the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore The Trust Factor with global compensation expert Sandrine Bardot. Discover why financial incentives alone fall short and how culture, clarity, and leadership alignment shape trust, loyalty, and long-term performance.

ecap Insights Podcast: The Rewards Advantage Series. The Dangers of Cookie-Cutter Rewards – Are You Getting It Wrong? (Full Episode)

In this episode of the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore why co-creation and a future-ready mindset are essential to building total reward solutions that not only meet today's needs but also adapt for tomorrow. From agile performance management to personalisation and AI, discover how our collaborative approach ensures strategies that work — now and in the future.

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ecap Insights Podcast:
Episode 4, A CEO’s Playbook
from Gulf to Global

In this ecap Insights Podcast episode, James Hogan, former CEO of Etihad Airways, discusses how vision and innovation turned the Gulf into a global aviation hub. He highlights customer experience and investment in people, pointing to India, China, and Africa as future growth areas. Now advising aviation ventures, Hogan shares valuable lessons.

ecap Insights Podcast: Episode 4 A CEO’s Playbook from Gulf to Global: James Hogan on Strategy, Scale & Growth (Full Episode)

In this ecap Insights Podcast episode, James Hogan, former CEO of Etihad Airways, discusses how vision and innovation turned the Gulf into a global aviation hub. He highlights customer experience and investment in people, pointing to India, China, and Africa as future growth areas. Now advising aviation ventures, Hogan shares valuable lessons for leaders shaping the future of global air travel.

ecap Insights Podcast: Decoding the UAE’s Climate Law; Carbon, Compliance & Business Opportunities (Full Episode)

Environmental lawyer Hassaan Ghazali joins ecap's Dermot O'Mahony to unpack how the UAE’s climate law, carbon risk, and insurance are reshaping business strategy, compliance, and innovation in the region.

ecap Insights Podcast: The Rewards Advantage Series Pilot (Full Episode)

In this episode of the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore why co-creation and a future-ready mindset are essential to building total reward solutions that not only meet today's needs but also adapt for tomorrow. From agile performance management to personalisation and AI, discover how our collaborative approach ensures strategies that work — now and in the future.

ecap Insights Podcast: Episode 2 Aviation Sheikh Aimen Al-Hosni on Transforming Oman’s Aviation Ecosystem (Full Episode)

In Episode 2 of our Aviation as a Catalyst series, Sheikh Aimen Al-Hosni shares how Oman Airports evolved from a single runway to a catalyst for national growth—and why empathy is the key to aviation leadership.

ecap Insights Podcast: Episode 1 Aviation As A Catalyst Series Pilot (Full Episode)

Discover how aviation is driving economic growth in the Middle East. In Episode 1 of the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore leadership, innovation, and the future of the sector. Watch the full episode now.