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About Pivot Talk
This is Pivot Talk, the official podcast of King's Business Club, the largest business and finance society in London. We want to offer you insights into the business world, including areas of consulting, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship and Law. By talking to some of the most inspirational people in the industry, we provide an opportunity to learn from them. Our aim is to aid the development of the great minds that will shape the world we live in.
- Publisher
- King's Business Club
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 Feb 2021
- Latest episode
- 18 Mar 2022
Latest episodes
10 episodes in the feed.
18 Mar 2022
7 Tips To Manage Stress During Exam Season
Exam season is a difficult, stressful time for students. The process gets easier over the years as you learn to manage stress and be productive in your routine, but the stress is always there. If you're just starting university, you'll be heading into your first end-of-year exam season, and its a daunting experience at worst. Alex is a third-year business student at King's College London and has been through this many times before. In this episode, he provides 7 tips for managing stress, and discusses the optimum strategy for approaching exams. Here's the 7 tips: 1. Exercise 2. Sleep 3. Socialise 4. Don't revise forever 5. Eat well 6. Don't take everything too seriously 7. Reduce time on Social Media Subscribe to our Newsletter for all the latest: https://kingsbusinessclub.co.uk/join For more content, don’t forget to check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-business-club You can connect with our host, Alex, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexknott0/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-knott-ba421a194/
4 Mar 2022
Networking for Introverts (with Monica Parkin)
Monica Parkin is an award-winning international speaker, host of the ‘juggling without balls podcast’, author of the book, “Overcoming Awkward: The Introverts Guide to Networking, Marketing and Sales”, a licensed Mortgage Broker and a Speaking Coach. She has many insights into how introverts can up their networking game in addition to learning to pitch for success. Monica launched her book after attending a networking event in which she felt extreme anxiety and shyness, and did not want to be there. However, being a mortgage broker, she needed to overcome this fear in order to be successful. Monica’s lessons and insights can help so many people overcome obstacles in their personal lives and professional careers, by teaching how to be more confident and speak better in public. Join Alex and Monica as they navigate areas surrounding Introversion, Public Speaking, Tips for Networking, and more. Here’s what they talked about: • The Networking Event that changed Monica’s life • Introverted Entrepreneur’s chance at success • Building a network as an Introvert • Being more authentic when pitching • Tips for successful presentations Subscribe to our Newsletter for all the latest: https://kingsbusinessclub.co.uk/join For more content, don’t forget to check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-business-club If you enjoyed this episode and want to reach out to Monica, you can connect with her here: Website: monicaparkin.ca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-parkin-amp-a591b2120/ You can connect with our host, Alex, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexknott0/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-knott-ba421a194/
18 Feb 2022
All Things NFTs - Buying, Selling & Marketing (with Arvin Khamseh)
Arvin Khamseh is somewhat of a global pioneer in the NFT space. He is a former media buyer and marketing director, in which he launched ads on social media with a monthly spend in excess of 500k. He has used his experience in media buying to get in early on the NFT game, and as a result, has earned his spot as one of the leaders in the NFT space. In addition, he has also helped launch 2 NFT projects, which both sold out and earned roughly $19m between them, in the first 20 hours. Arvin got in early on the NFT game and has been able to build NFT brands from zero to the top of OpenSea in a short amount of time. Join Alex and Arvin as they cover all bases on NFTs, from beginner level, to advanced. Here’s what they talked about: What are NFTs, do we need them and how much do they cost? Arvin’s job as an NFT Marketer - what does he do for brands? How to launch an NFT project How to buy NFTs. Subscribe to our Newsletter for all the latest: https://kingsbusinessclub.co.uk/join (https://kingsbusinessclub.co.uk/join) For more content, don’t forget to check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/ (https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-business-club (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-business-club) If you enjoyed this episode and want to reach out to Arvin, you can connect with him here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvinkhamseh/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvinkhamseh/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hackmybiology (https://www.facebook.com/hackmybiology) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arvinknft/ (https://www.instagram.com/arvinknft/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArvinkNft (https://twitter.com/ArvinkNft) You can connect with our host, Alex, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexknott0/ (https://www.instagram.com/alexknott0/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-knott-ba421a194/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-knott-ba421a194/)
4 Feb 2022
How to Build a $1,000,000 Podcast (with Kevin Palmieri)
Kevin Palmieri is Co-host of the podcast, Next Level University, which has nearly 900 episodes published. He is also a very compelling motivational speaker and podcast coach who has built his business to an expected $1,000,000 gross income in 2022. He quit his 6-figure salary job to pursue his passion: podcasting. Since then, he has poured all his energy into podcast coaching, speaking coaching, group coaching, and also hosting podcast episodes 7 days a week. With Next Level University ranking in the top 100 global podcasts, he has made a true success of his passion. Join Alex and Kevin as they discuss Kevin’s podcast journey, how he grew his audience and how he makes his money. Here’s what they talked about: Kevin’s career before the podcast How long it took to monetise the podcast Where the money comes from - sponsors/coaching etc. How to gain more listeners and make an income with a podcast Advice for people on a journey they no longer want to pursue Subscribe to our Newsletter for all the latest: https://kingsbusinessclub.co.uk/join (https://kingsbusinessclub.co.uk/join**) For more content, don’t forget to check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en**) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/ (https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/**) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-business-club (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-business-club**) If you enjoyed this episode and want to reach out to Kevin, you can connect with him here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/overlay/background-image/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/overlay/background-image/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90 (https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ (https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/) You can connect with our host, Alex, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexknott0/ (https://www.instagram.com/alexknott0/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-knott-ba421a194/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-knott-ba421a194/)
30 Dec 2021
Introduction to Consulting
In our very first Consulting-focused episode, Nishorgo chats with second-year PPE student, Alain Klein, about his experience in Consulting and his understanding of what it takes to be a consultant at King's Business Club, and beyond. Alain is a Principal at King's Consulting and has an impressive background in areas such as Asset Management & Investment Banking, including obtaining a Sales & Trading Summer Internship at Morgan Stanley. Alain shares his journey prior to his role at KBC and why he thinks he was a suitable candidate to manage a group of consultants. He also discusses his views on the consulting industry based on his experience at KBC and lays out some key personality traits that make a candidate for a consulting role stand out. Subscribe to our Newsletter for all the latest: https://kingsbusinessclub.co.uk/join For more content, don’t forget to check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-business-club If you enjoyed this episode, you can connect with Nishorgo and Alain here: Nishorgo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishorgo-mostofa-475226221/ Alain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-klein/
22 Oct 2021
MPhys Physics, Work in Fintech and the Future of Crypto/NFT's (with Jagraj Singh)
Jagraj Singh, Master's Student at the University of Leicester found his way to Fintech and the world of crypto after listening to a guest lecture by Work in Fintech Founder, Matthew Cheung, during his summer internship with Amplify Trading. Jagraj is a Founding Member of Work in Fintech, a firm dedicated to inspiring and guiding students graduates and young professionals to a career in Fintech, and is also passionate about using technology to drive change and innovation. Join Alex and Jag as they discuss some of Jag's academic and professional experience, Work in Fintech and the opportunities it provides for students, and thoughts on cryptocurrency and NFT's. Here's what they talked about: - Why Physics? - The decision to pursue a career in Fintech. - What is Work in Fintech and what are the opportunities? - Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and NFT's Subscribe to our Newsletter for all the latest: https://kingsbusinessclub.co.uk/join For more content, don’t forget to check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-business-club For opportunities to get involved with Work in Fintech, you can subscribe to the mailing list: https://workinfintech.com/wait-list Also, don't forget to follow Jagraj on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagraj-singh28/
9 Oct 2021
Jacques Meldrum - AB InBev, Graduate Life and Advice for Taking Opportunities
Jacques Meldrum, a Global Management Trainee at AB InBev, specifically Budweiser Brewing UK&I, unpacks graduate life within the brewing Industry and many of the fantastic opportunities there are in an array of different fields. Jacques has interned across several industries and companies, including as a Public Affairs Intern at FTI Consulting and Regulatory Affairs Intern at British American Tobacco. He also worked as Project Manager at Asia Insight Circle, recruited by world-leading CEO Walter Jennings to assist on a proposal to deliver a United Nations Global Dialogue event on behalf of the Boris Yeltsin Foundation. Join Alex and Jacques as they discuss their time at KCL, Jacques' experience so far at AB InBev, and opportunities to students at KBC to learn more about the industry and roles available at the organisation. Here's what they talked about: - Jacques' academic background and experience until now. - Saying YES to opportunities, regardless of 'relevance'. - About AB InBev/Budweiser Brewing. - About the GMT programme. - Getting students involved - KBC event. - Favourite Beer... The KBC event with AB InBev will be held on October 25th, 2021. More information will be made available on Instagram and on our website. Check out our website: https://kingsbusinessclub.co.uk/ For more content, don’t forget to check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/ (https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-business-club Also, if you enjoyed the episode, be sure to connect with Jacques: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacques-meldrum-25367442/
15 Sept 2021
Manish Sethi - Rescued Glass, Motivation, and 3rd year of Uni
In this episode, Alex is joined by Manish Sethi, a fellow Business student at King’s, and CEO and Co-founder at Rescued Glass, a waste management company in Thailand, which up-cycles used glass bottles into decorative and innovative household decorations. Manish started Rescued Glass as a CASS project at high school and had no intention of it growing to where it is today. Nonetheless, it has gained momentum and grown beyond his expectations. Here’s what we talked about: - Rescued Glass’s journey and ethos - Sustainability/waste management in Thailand - Motivation and staying driven - Podcasting and entrepreneurship - Thoughts on returning to in-person teaching For more content, don’t forget to check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/ (https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/) If you enjoyed any of the topics in today’s episode, be sure to follow Manish on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish-sethi-993041197/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manish_sethii/
16 Aug 2021
Joel Alexander - talking consulting, crowdfunding and the effects of COVID19
In this episode, Alex interviews serial entrepreneur and LSE graduate, Joel Alexander. Joel has built multiple businesses, including ReShape, a Gen Z consulting business which he built after watching local businesses start to fail because of the devastating effects of COVID-19. Joel is also in the process of building a social crowdfunding app which is publicly known under its ‘stealth name’, ‘CrowdPad’. It is essentially a community which takes you through the lifecycle of a crowdfunding company from idea to a successfully backed campaign. We discuss Joel’s journey as an entrepreneur and how he managed to do it all as a student. Here’s what we talked about: - Joel’s businesses, what they are and why he started them. - Starting a business as a student and how to prioritise effectively. - Building a good team and the hiring process. - Key tips for students and young people. For more content, don’t forget to check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/kingsbusinessclub/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/ (https://www.facebook.com/KingsBusinessClub/) If you enjoyed any of the topics in today’s episode, be sure to follow Joel on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-tom-alexander/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-tom-alexander/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeltomalexander/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/joeltomalexander/?hl=en)
21 Feb 2021
Jon Holden and Iñigo Imaz Blanco from Classify - launching a successful app at university
In the first episode of Business Buzz, the official podcast of King's Business Club, I will be talking with on Holden and Iñigo Imaz Blanco from Classify, an app that helps students organise their work and life. We’ll be talking about starting a business, the difficulties of app development and design, balancing work and university and much more. Tune in to find out more and learn from the insights shared by the experienced guests. Hosted and created by Mateusz Mizerski
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