Los mejores podcasts de What To Know (2024)

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Ep. 324 The Profiteers and Their Hidden Social and Environmental Costs 17:52

6d ago17:52

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Business leaders and corporations profess their dedication to sustainability and ESG metrics, but the question is: do they do it? Christopher Marquis is the author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs. Christopher Marquis is the Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge in the UK. This e…

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[316] My Journey to Middle-earth: Exploring New Zealand's South Island 16:18

24d ago16:18

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In this episode of The English Made Simple Show, we embark on a journey to the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand's South Island. I'll introduce you to some Maori words, starting with Aotearoa, the Maori name for New Zealand. Join me as we explore the stunning scenery and learn why every corner of the South Island is perfect for a selfie. Enjoy…

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Ep. 323 Palm Oil Unveiled: Biodiversity, Corporations, and Sustainability 25:36

1M ago25:36

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Welcome, some Business Perspectives, I am Juan Carlos Giraldo from Boston, United States. Palm oil is used in almost everything that is used in our homes, such as frying oil, margarine, butter, cookies, snacks, ice cream, soap, etc. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the palm oil industry is a strategic product that contributes to society's econo…

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Ep. 322 Analizando el libro : Purpose + Profit: "How Business Can Lift Up The World" 14:41

2M ago14:41

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En este nuevo episodio estaré analizando y compartiendo mis puntos de vista de un libro que terminé de leer. Este libro esta escrito por George Serafeim, titulado Purpose + Profit : How Business Can lift Up The World. Es un buen libro y no es muy denso, fácil de leer y te permite engancharse rápidamente con la temática ESG. George Serafeim, es prof…

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[315] Sorry, Can You Spell Your Name Again Please? 10:03

2M ago10:03

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Hey amigos, in today's episode I try to convince you to learn how to spell your name confidently and clearly. Every time and in every possible situation. In today's episode you also learn a few phrasal verbs such as: dive into, come in handy and jot down. Enjoy today's episode!Download your free gift here:How to Spell Your Name in English with Conf…

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[314] How to Clearly Spell Your Name in English 17:34

3M ago17:34

17:34

In today's episode we are going to learn how to spell our name in English using the Phonetic Alphabet. Doing this the right way will make you sound like a confident English speaker. Enjoy today's show!Download your free gift here: How to Spell Your Name in English with Confidencehttps://www.englishmadesimple.net/spellmynameAlso, check out my YouTub…

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Ep. 321 Complex Challenge: ESG in the Political Arena 24:01

4M ago24:01

24:01

There is currently political polarization in the United States regarding Sustainable Investing and the environmental, social, and governance metrics, also well-known as ESG. My guest for this episode is Urban Larson. Urban is a Sustainable Finance Advisor at White Pine Advisory and a professor of Sustainable Investing at Duke University. Visit: www…

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[313] Train-Themed Idioms: A Train of Thought | Off The Rails and More 13:04

4M ago13:04

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In this episode, we're delving into more train-related idioms that native English speakers love to use. Whether you're at work, chilling with friends, or just hanging out, these expressions add some fun flair to your conversations. Join me as we break down phrases like "a train of thought" and "off the rails," and practice saying them together! Enj…

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Ep. 320 Life Cycle Assessment: Un Método Esencial En Las Empresas 23:15

4M ago23:15

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Un pilar fundamental que puede ayudar a las empresas a tomar decisiones más informadas y diseñar estrategias adecuadas para avanzar en su camino a la sostenibilidad es el Life Cycle Assessment o LCA. El LCA nos va a ayudar a identificar el impacto ambiental en todo el proceso de vida de un producto. En este episodio me acompaña desde Londres, el Re…

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[312] New Idioms: Derail a Project | Full Steam Ahead | Get on Board 14:54

5M ago14:54

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Hey amigos, let's learn some train related idioms (expressions). Listen till the end as you'll get to practice these expressions with the 'Repeat After Me segment.' Enjoy today's episode!Also, check out my YouTube Channel here:www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiwEnjoy :)*** Learn English with AI: englishmadesimple.net/AI***LINK TO THE S…

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Ep. 319 ESG, Risks and the Path to Responsible Mining 19:43

6M ago19:43

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The energy transition faces many challenges, and mining companies play an essential role in this energy transition with the need for critical minerals. Mining companies have an excellent opportunity to contribute to the energy transition by providing many raw materials. Implementing best practices in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) is c…

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[311] Train Travel: My Australian New Year Adventure 15:34

6M ago15:34

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Today's episode is about my recent train experience travelling around Australia on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Happy New Year to you all and enjoy today's episode. :)Also, check out my YouTube Channel here:www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiwEnjoy :)*** Learn English with AI: englishmadesimple.net/AI***LINK TO THE SURVEY: englishm…

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[310] Wrapping Up 2023 + A Journey into the Future 9:36

6M ago9:36

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Imagine traveling into the future with grammar-savvy cyborgs making English lessons a breeze! Well, maybe not, but it's food for thought. Remember, when 2024 arrives, let's hit the ground running with energy and enthusiasm. And if you find yourself stuck, just shake it off and have a good laugh.Thank you, amigos, for your incredible support. Your b…

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[309] English Airport Phrases Every Traveller Should Know 13:33

7M ago13:33

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Exploring the airport continues today! In this episode, discover additional phrases to enhance your airport vocabulary. Enjoy the learning journey! :)Also, check out my YouTube Channel here:www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiwEnjoy :)*** Learn English with AI: englishmadesimple.net/AI***LINK TO THE SURVEY: englishmadesimple.net/survey**…

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Ep. 318 Sustainability and Consumers: Does Our Sustainable Behavior Change According to Our Pocketbook? 32:17

7M ago32:17

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I read an interesting article published by Deloitte titled "Economic Uncertainty Puts Pressure on Sustainable Behavior Change." Discussing this article with some of my colleagues would be a great opportunity. In this episode, my guests are from Denmark. Josephine Piplits is the founder and CEO of TripDoodler. Tripodoodler is a company with one purp…

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[308] Navigating the Airport: Essential English Phrases for Travellers 14:35

8M ago14:35

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Have you ever gotten lost in the airport? Well, you're in luck! In today's episode you will learn new phrases to help you navigate the airport with confidence. Enjoy :)Also, check out my YouTube Channel here:www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiwEnjoy :)*** Learn English with AI: englishmadesimple.net/AI***LINK TO THE SURVEY: englishmades…

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Ep. 317 What You Need to Know About ESG Ratings and Their Impact on Business 28:29

8M ago28:29

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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a very broad field of expertise with many challenges ranging from diversity, investments, and the impact on the environment that any organization has, and even many of these companies are redesigning their business models to adjust themselves to these challenges. However, one of the pillars of ESG is t…

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Ep. 316 Sustainable Finance and Positive Impact: Investing in Companies that do Good for the World 20:48

9M ago20:48

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Nowadays, sustainable finance is growing every day. How important is it to invest in companies that positively impact the world? In this episode, I talk with Bertrand Gacon, the founder and CEO of Impaakt a company based on Geneva, Switzerland. Impaakt is a collaborative platform relying on collective intelligence to produce research and assessment…

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Ep. 315 Sostenibilidad en los hospitales : Una experiencia personal 17:50

9M ago17:50

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Los hospitales tienen un gran reto en temas relacionados a la sostenibilidad ambiental que puede proporcionar ahorros financieros a corto y largo plazo, mejorar la atención al paciente y aumentar la participación de la fuerza laboral. En general, reducir el consumo de energía y sustituir los materiales más perjudiciales para el medio ambiente permi…

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[307] Create Win-Win Scenarios, Take Care of Business, and Keep Everyone in the Loop 11:04

10M ago11:04

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Hey, it's time to practice your pronunciation. Tune in to today's episode to practice some commonly used phrases in the workplace. Also, check out my YouTube Channel here:www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiwEnjoy :)*** Learn English with AI: englishmadesimple.net/AI***LINK TO THE SURVEY: englishmadesimple.net/survey*** If you love the E…

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[306] Short and Sweet Phrases + Repeat After Me + YouTube 9:15

10M ago9:15

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Hey, it's time to practice your pronunciation. Tune in to today's episode to practice some commonly used phrases in the workplace. Also, check out my YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiwEnjoy :)*** Learn English with AI: englishmadesimple.net/AI***LINK TO THE SURVEY: englishmadesimple.net/survey*** If you lo…

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Ep. 314 Behind the Seams: What's Happening in the Factories in Sri Lanka that Produce Patagonia? 23:48

11M ago23:48

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Yara van Heugten is a Dutch investigative journalist. She Investigates the truth behind the green promises of large companies: from the financial sector to the clothing industry. She is the author of an interesting article, "Sustainable clothing brand Patagonia manufactures in the same factories as fast-fashion; textile workers are being exploited,…

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Ep. 313 Innovación en el sector público: En la búsqueda de procesos innovadores sostenibles 27:00

12M ago27:00

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En mi opinion uno de los sectores que mas potencial tiene en temas de innovación y que esta sea sostenible es el sector publico. Pero a su vez presenta muchos retos para desarrollarla y sobre todo implementar para que las sociedades se beneficien de esta. En este episodio me acompaña desde Londres el profesional Uruguayo, Federico Vaz . Federico en…

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Ep. 312 El manejo de el agua debe de ser una prioridad en los negocios 9:55

1y ago9:55

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En esta oportunidad me gustaría compartir mi punto de vista acerca del más importante capital natural: el agua y por que el agua es critica, sobre todo en el manejo empresarial. Todos los años Barron’s presenta su reporte o articulo titulado En este destacan una lista de empresas que están haciendo correctamente su trabajo en temas de sostenibilida…

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[305] Learning English with Artificial Intelligence - AI 14:12

1y ago14:12

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In today's episode I introduce you to AI - Artificial Intelligence. I cover the pros and cons of using AI to learn English and also list three AI tools you could start using today. Enjoy :)*** Learn English with AI: englishmadesimple.net/AI***LINK TO THE SURVEY: englishmadesimple.net/survey*** If you love the EMS Podcast, why don't you buy me a cof…

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Ep. 311 ESG: Opportunities and Challenges for the Board of Directors 28:02

1y ago28:02

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A report from New York University analyzed the credentials of 1188 Fortune 100 board directors and found that 29% of directors had relevant ESG credentials in 2018. Has this changed in the post-pandemic era? In this episode, I talk with Helle Bank Jorgensen, author of Stewards of the Future: A Guide for Competent Boards. We discuss challenges and o…

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Ep. 310 The Crucial Role of History in Deeply Responsible Business 29:54

1y ago29:54

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The value of history is a longstanding topic of conversation around the world. And it is even more so when the history is related to businesses and leaders. How many leaders and thinkers influenced business today? How important is history in business? In this episode, I have as a guest Geoffrey Jones, professor of business history at Harvard Busine…

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[304] Workplace: Learn These Key Expressions for Clear Communication 16:50

1y ago16:50

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Today I clarify a couple of expressions we covered in the previous episode. For example, 'let's get the ball rolling' and what the heck does ROI mean? Don't miss today's episode. Enjoy :)***LINK TO THE SURVEY: englishmadesimple.net/survey*** If you love the EMS Podcast, why don't you buy me a coffee? With your support, I'll be able to keep making n…

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Ep. 309 El rol de las empresas en la Biodiversidad 11:40

1y ago11:40

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La biodiversidad es esencial para la salud y la resiliencia de la naturaleza, así como para el bienestar y la prosperidad de la humanidad además brinda valiosos servicios ecosistémicos, como son la producción de alimentos, la regulación del agua, la estabilización del clima, la polinización y también la recreación; que tienen un valor de más de $ 1…

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[303] Top 5 Challenges for Non-English Speakers in the Workplace 15:17

1y ago15:17

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Hey amigos, today I'd like to highlight some important things about common challenges you may experience as a non-English speaking professional. I share some personal examples in today's episode. Enjoy, it's a long one :)***LINK TO THE SURVEY: englishmadesimple.net/survey*** If you love the EMS Podcast, why don't you buy me a coffee? With your supp…

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Ep. 308 Navigating Through Some ESG Challenges: Materiality, Biodiversity and Communication 24:08

1y ago24:08

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Todd Cort is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainability at Yale School of Management. He is also the co-faculty director of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. I visited Yale School of Management to talk with Todd Cort about some ESG (environmental, social, and governance) challenges like Materiality, Biodiversity, and Communication. Some of…

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Ep. 307 Comentarios acerca del libro Stewards of the Future: A Guide for Competent Boards 9:57

1y ago9:57

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Nuevamente con un nuevo episodio para opinar acerca de un interesante libro. Hoy estaré comentando acerca del libro Stewards of the Future: A Guide for Competent Boards". "Los administradores del futuro: una guía para las juntas/directorios competentes", libro escrito por Helle Bank Jorgensen quien es la fundadora de Competent Boards, una instituci…

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