Podcasts by Thors HippiHut®

Mining Matters from 2023-03-18T04:25:47

Thor grills David Paterson (Ex Rio Tinto Mongolia Country Director) on modern mining company behaviour. David now runs Emergent Advisory & is a mining expert contributor on ABC etc. He co-hosts the...

Dominic Frisby; Davina McCall, Captain Rimming, and Kisses on a Postcard. from 2023-01-26T12:54:12

Dominic Frisby is a role model for a fulfilling (portfolio) career; current financial writer for Money Week, actor, comedian… all round good egg. Enjoy.

Islands of Diamonds in You from 2022-12-29T09:44:48

Today we misappropriate the famous ‘Acres of Diamonds’ story from Africa to Scotland… can’t be bothered with yet another podcast? Here’s the Moral of the story for you; answers and opportunity are ...

Lost: live as if you’re already dead from 2022-12-28T08:47:07

A walk and talk in the woods - we look at a 30 second way to access your own wisdom and find direction

My mentors billion dollar career secret from 2022-11-22T09:03:51

True story time

War, Climate Change and Reading the Room! from 2022-11-18T04:49:32

Thorts from the woods walk n talk… thinking out loud about reading the room, messaging on climate change, and why we aren’t even more worried about war and the machines that fight them…

Conquer Shyness from 2022-11-12T11:26:14

Walk in the woods podcast with thorts on how you become an amazing conversationalist and conquer shyness.

Tom Stade: The Business of Comedy from 2022-10-27T14:24:32

Thor Holt, The Ghost NXD, speaks to Canadian Cult Comedian, Tom Stade - @TomStadeComic on Twitter, and also, do sign up for his stuff at www.tomstade.com because he has some big news coming - cl...

Money makes the world turn from 2022-10-10T06:11:30

A ramble in the woods and we talk results

Sorry for the blood from 2022-08-23T05:43:10

The episode in which I’m sorry for my singing, I give a simple analogy which can help your career wins, and I explain my new role of ‘Ghost NXD’ by way of a blood spattered analogy.

Be Lucky: Call Me from 2022-06-10T05:50:54

Ramble in the woods, solve your career catastrophe or presentation challenge….

Why Your Shit Job Makes You a Winner! from 2022-05-21T07:28:46

An interesting times career ramble ramble in the woods…

Laugh at my funeral from 2022-04-19T15:42:38

Another perspective on life and your career

The Bar Fight Episode from 2022-04-04T15:41:47

State of the world wild woods walk and talk, expressed through the medium of a bar fight. Not for easily offended.

Live a Life Worthy of Cremation 😉 from 2022-03-22T06:48:41

Thor explores nuclear winter, and creating a career worthy of a cracking funeral 😂. And the littlest spaniel tries valiantly to put him in an early grave, live on air.

Always the Bridesmaid… interview fails 👰‍♀️ from 2022-03-18T06:56:22

If you keep getting past first interview but lose out on getting the role… this trippy wedding in the woods episode is for you!

Get In Your Zone of Being ❤️👍 from 2022-03-05T08:02:48

Who are you when you’re being your most purposeful in the zone self? I’ll go first…..

Naz Hussain: Workplace Laughs 🤣 from 2022-02-16T12:02:29

Thor and Naz discuss Thor’s upcoming comedy gig at Breakneck comedy in Aberdeen (26th Feb) and get down to the essentials of a great workplace plus loads more - including live toast.

Avoiding Bad Career Luck from 2022-02-05T16:54:05

Thor walks the woods and tells stories … he may drift away into a rant but he brings it home in under five minutes.

Thorts on Diversity & Inclusion from 2022-01-15T09:36:56

My role involves getting my clients the best results no matter their gender or race, but D&I is becoming a regular occurrence in my clients experience so here’s my attempt to work it out while stum...

Road Rage at Christmas? from 2021-12-25T07:22:15

Thors tale of choices at Christmas, and every day. ‘Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.’ From The Poetry of Robert Frost.

What’s In a Name? from 2021-12-18T08:28:15

Thor jokes in the woods.

Your Cover Letter is Sh*t 💩 from 2021-12-15T16:11:46

Sorry. Someone had to tell you. I also tell you how to fix it. Warning - swearing and tree roots in this episode.

DON’T GO TO UNIVERSITY: ANDREW MAHON from 2021-11-03T11:48:03

Ex Army Intelligence Analyst, Writer and Professional Musician, Andrew Mahon, makes the case for a more thoughtful approach to career decision making… beginning with not auto-attending university. ...

YOUR SALARY IS WORTH(LESS)! from 2021-10-28T07:06:45

Darkness, chocolate and dogs feature in this short exploration of the rapidly decreasing salary situation you ARE in. Wether you know it or not you’re getting paid less this year than last year.

REMOVE YOUR PAIN: MORA MCGOVERN from 2021-10-27T08:01:35

Odd and epic careers continues with my personal back pain miracle worker, Mora McGovern. Listen in if you have back pain, post baby physical problems or any physical pain issues to be honest! Find ...

AFRAID OF PUBLIC SPEAKING? from 2021-10-24T07:49:13

Forest walk podcast with rain pouring down and thor discusses his pre presentation feelings… a ‘solution’ for nervous presenters.

RULES: JUST A SUGGESTION 😉 from 2021-10-12T17:16:11

Thor walks around breaking some rules while explaining why breaking rules, with proper thought and preparation, get you noticed in a helpful way.

Time for a Career Move? from 2021-10-05T06:31:08

Thor trips around the gloomy woods and asks if your Career is a Husband or a House?!

Are You Obama or Trump? from 2021-10-01T06:34:06

Windy forest podcast and we tackle the thorny issue of your fear of being a self promoter…

Best Inflation Hedge? 💰 from 2021-09-23T07:05:37

A short story of Thor messing up a communication and draws out the lessons how you can persuade people more effectively to your point of view…

Jay Jay Davey: Cyber Security with Laughs from 2021-09-20T13:37:26

From High School drop out to Cyber Security Mentor, Jay’s epic Career was boosted when HR at a Defence Company, ‘asked him to leave’ for ahem, having a sense of humour! (Story in the podcast). A hi...

BEAT SHYNESS & IMPOSTER SYNDROME AT ANY AGE 💪 from 2021-09-16T16:15:48

Forest walk podcast with the crazy spaniels scrapping in the background. We talk beating imposter syndrome and the ‘true’ invention story of the wheel!

Story to Fix a Bad Back from 2021-09-08T07:31:04

I had a powerful reminder of the power of story to drive action in real life…. If you’d like to meet Mora and fix your own back, www.ftinstructors.co.uk

Death, Taxes and Vet Bills! from 2021-09-01T08:43:11

Today’s wooded walk and talk looks at the thorny topic of death! Specifically how you want to be remembered once you’re gone, and how that can help your career or business…

My Mistakes from 2021-08-27T08:35:27

An embarrassing list of my confessions with a thought provoking question for you…

Get a Pay Rise 💰 from 2021-08-25T08:03:37

85 percent SAY they’d negotiate for higher pay… real life says you’re afraid to state your worth and you’re underpaid.

Your CV is boring 😱 from 2021-08-13T06:55:54

‘Excellent Communicator’ - this ones for you…

Career Cockroach 😳 from 2021-08-09T06:26:07

Attitude and adaptation matters more than qualifications in an uncertain world…?

Dirty Cash 💰 from 2021-08-05T06:18:12

Ship mates on lower rates and 2CV driving millionaires inspired today’s ramble in the woods…

Leaving Leaders from 2021-07-30T09:04:39

A thort on leaders and their role in hiring and/or repelling talent!

Dean Hunter: Burgers to Boardroom! from 2021-07-26T09:45:32

From his days as a Burger Bar punch bag to Chair of the Board, Dean’s epic career has more twists and turns than a high speed pursuit (yes, he did serve as a police officer at one stage) and brings...

SPOOKY CEO MESSAGE from 2021-07-23T13:41:58

Ever have a message arrive just as someone crossed your mind…?

On Fire 🔥 from 2021-07-21T06:50:16

The law of unintended consequences has many being burned in this economy, while others warm themselves happily by the fire.

Rejection from 2021-07-19T16:07:04

Happens to us all, how do you handle it?

Career Root Canal Required? 😳 from 2021-07-17T08:21:26

Weekend worrier: can’t enjoy your weekend because your job is a nagging tooth ache worry in your head, this episode is for you.

The Cannabis CEO from 2021-07-15T11:35:37

Odd & Epic Careers, Series. Episode One: Richard (Rick) Messitt. CEO @ Ascend Skincare and Bitcoin early Adopter.

Be Nice OR Win? from 2021-07-13T07:36:32

Today we address a listeners challenge - should you try to be nice or focus on winning and devil take the critics?! Warning, the puppy ate a mushroom.

Phone Box Skill S*x 😳 from 2021-07-12T10:32:56

If you want to change careers, reinvent yourself or your business, this episode is for you…

The Greatest Human Hunger from 2021-07-10T07:18:03

A simple yet profound way to differentiate yourself in life, and in selection processes!

Addicted or Connected? from 2021-07-01T06:23:01

A short story from Rehab, provoking you to consider how purposeful and connected you could be…

Job Seeker Tinder ❤️ from 2021-06-29T06:10:54

Opportunity seekers can learn from Robby, recently divorced & excited at the world of ‘opportunity’ in the new dating game …😳

UNCOMFORTABLE 😳 from 2021-06-28T05:22:29

A story from my Drama school days. What feels uncomfortable, but you know you would serve you if you did it?

Opportunity Seeker? from 2021-06-27T15:52:02

If you’re not doing this, you’ll be repelling opportunities.

I QUIT! from 2021-06-26T15:35:13

Hate your job? Before you quit, listen to this.

APPALLED BY AI & UBI from 2021-06-25T13:32:29

Why work matters; If you already had all the money you needed, what would you do next?

Land a Role With Leverage from 2021-06-23T16:40:02

A wee rant on leaders and senior managers -hint, if In doubt, be nice to recruiters when you don’t need them.

£ YOU’RE WORTH MORE $ from 2021-06-21T15:28:22

Money, wealth, salary expectations and negotiations… all so awkward. Here’s a thort on cutting through the awkwardness and getting paid what you’re worth.

B*TCHING ABOUT YOUR EX from 2021-06-18T06:11:06

If you want a better job… or indeed a new lover ❤️ 😂 this forest walk podcast is for you.

Indecision Can Kill. from 2021-06-17T09:15:57

If you’re at a career crossroads, act decisively, and act early.

She Was Brave to Ask from 2021-06-16T07:29:52

A lot of talk about values and mission in organisations, talk is cheap though. What actual story are your colleagues experiencing from you?

No1 Charisma & Career Tip from 2021-06-14T15:20:04

Rant alert: This smart person habit frustrates me so much! Partly because it’s so simple to fix. If you choose to fix it, people will love you and indeed, hire you for it.

Laughing Past Trauma from 2021-06-13T07:23:05

A personal story of laughter in tragic circumstances and how laughing at and with yourself can help your career or business.

HOPE & CHANGE from 2021-06-12T09:38:38

Industrial and social change brings benefits but also creates massive challenges. These are my Thorts on hope during personal tough times.

HAPPINESS from 2021-06-10T05:40:30

This is the simple secret to happiness isn’t it? Tell me why I’m wrong…

YOU CAN BE A HERO from 2021-06-08T17:29:15

A short tale of two Laura’s - and a when you’re going through hell, keep going, with my ‘permission’!

DREAD MONDAY? from 2021-06-07T12:55:37

How to fix your end of weekend feeling…

JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY? from 2021-06-06T05:02:24

Had a heated debate with IT recruitment legend & all round good egg Sasha Jaypalan today…

Get $$$ With The Dirty Word from 2021-06-04T10:03:19

We talk body-part chopping and dirty words that sell, on today’s career focussed short thort 😎

For Whoever Needs to Hear This from 2021-06-03T19:56:41

If you’re making difficult decisions or going through tough times, I recorded this for you.

Don’t be a FUD! from 2021-06-02T08:11:59

Want a more impressive and purposeful career? Want to win at life, stop being a FUD and listen to this 😎

Alison Telfer from 2020-10-21T11:31:39

Thor Holt Presents his old entrepreneurial acting pal, Alison Telfer, of Right Here Productions. Alison has taken her business online and her story could be useful for anyone considering doing t...

Hazel Irvine from 2020-10-16T09:58:45

Thor Holt Presents Architectural Technician, Hazel Irvine, who unpacks the simple 'secret' of freedom and fun as a freelancer - designing great homes. We also clear up once and for all the emoji...

Paul Mort from 2020-09-29T10:46:03

Thor Holt Presents Paul Mort. We speak about creating opportunity in an age of corona unemployment and say plenty of swearwords...

Paul is a high profile podcaster who's interviewed chara...

Helen Wyer from 2020-09-19T10:57:13

Thor Holt Presents Hypnotherapist Helen Wyer, www.advancehypnotherapy.biz with some ideas on beating interview and pre-presentation nerves.

Tasha Hicks from 2020-09-04T15:33:29

Thor Holt Presents, California based Author and Marketer, Tasha Hicks. Tasha gives some psychological tricks and tips to winning a job role, and we discuss her book, Surviving Sales People: The ...

Mike Middleton, CEO from 2020-08-28T09:48:13

Thor Holt Presents CEO, Mike Middleton, with perspectives on job seeking, lifing-out, redundancy, Artificial Intelligence, and why it's never too late to start a business or bring your own value...

Laura Ripley from 2020-07-31T13:54:51

Thor Holt (www.thorholt.com/15tips) Presents Laura Ripley. When you're up against 100s for every job, you should listen to this. Laura created her o...

Paul Cummins from 2020-07-23T14:45:45

Thor Holt (www.thorholt.com) Presents, Paul Cummins. (ukpropertyman on Instagram) Paul was made redundant during the last Oil and Gas downturn... since then he's tried multiple ways to earn a li...

Pauline Fraser from 2020-07-22T12:39:40

Thor Holt (www.thorholt.com/15tips) Presents,

PR Expert, Pauline Fraser, who is on a mission to help people get past their fear of getting th...

How to Win at Job Interviews from 2020-07-15T13:12:22

Thor Holt www.thorholt.com/15tips Presents, a simple idea to make sure you win at job interviews. 

Jawayria Yawar from 2020-07-09T06:08

www.thorholt.com/15tips for ideas to land your next role Thor Holt Presents, Dubai Based, Jawayria Yawar:  MBA graduate and Business development professional, born and raised in the UAE, with ove...

Steven Niven: Fae Banff tae Barack Obama from 2020-07-02T18:04:48

Thor Holt Presents, Steven J Niven. Born in Banff, raised in Foggieloan, and studied history at Edinburgh University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of North Carolina. Steven has...

Run In With The Cops from 2020-06-24T10:06:51

www.thorholt.com/15tips For 15 Interview Tips to Help Land Your Next Role.

Scott Adams: Skill-Sex Career Winning Ideas from 2020-06-18T10:10:11

Career Coach, Thor Holt Presents; 

Dilbert creator, Scott Adams Listen

15 Interview Tips to Land Your Next Role from 2020-06-15T16:00

Thor shares his popular LinkedIn post series: Interview Tips. Go to www.thorholt.com to download the PDF version

Emile Ghessen from 2020-06-11T17:20:40

Thor Holt Presents - Emile Ghessen: Royal Marine Commando to Documentary Film Maker. We speak about free expression, the vandalism of the Cenotaph, fake news echo chambers, staying motivated while ...

DC Alden: Writer, Ex-Soldier, Award-Winning Filmmaker from 2020-06-06T17:21:08

Thor Holt Presents: DC Alden, (ex) British Soldier turned Thriller Writer and Award-Winning Filmmaker. Super page-turning thrillers include; The Angola Deception (Ahead of Its time Lethal Virus sto...

Neil Clark: Fighter Pilot CEO from 2020-06-02T14:44:26

Thor Holt Presents, Neil Clark, Ex Fighter Pilot, CEO of Edinburgh based, Integrated Human Factors (IHF). IHF is a Human Factors consultancy - a plucky wee David, beating International Company Goli...

Covid Versus Overdose from 2020-05-28T06:14:56

A story and personal message of hope on the taboo subject of suicide. The John Gray article I mentioned in my podcast https://unherd.com/2020/05/are-we-living-through-an-apocalypse-now/

Flemming Rose: Cummings and Counter Narratives from 2020-05-28T05:58:50

Today, Thor Holt Presents, Flemming Rose, Flemming is a Danish journalist, author and Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute.

Chris Moule from 2020-05-27T14:26:42

Coach Thor www.thorholt.com Holt Presents, Chris Moule - Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Robert Gordon University. www.startupsunday.co.uk  - Chris's early days story about an Italian B...

Dave Fox: Offshore Titans from 2020-05-25T10:50:53

Thor Holt Presents: Dave Fox, Founder of www.offshoretitans.com

Graham Donnelly: Multi Lingual Selling & Going Blind in Dubai! from 2020-05-25T05:13:01

Today, Thor Holt Presents, Multi-Lingual Oil and Gas Business Developer, Graham Donnelly, https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-donnelly-2a26873a/

Toby Young: When the Mob Comes For YOU from 2020-05-23T15:24:09

Thor Holt Presents, Toby Young. Toby is currently, General Secretary of the Free Speech Union, a regular columnist at the Spectator Magazine, and has written a best selling book based on his life i...

So-Called Corporate Values from 2020-05-22T08:57:20

Thor www.thorholt.com gets a whatsapp from someone who's been shafted by a big buy-back bandit corporate and goes off on one (AKA Rant) about so-called corporate values and how the largest companie...

Dick Delingpole from 2020-05-21T05:01:03

Fine Artist, Libertarian and all-round good egg. We cover, how to market fine art, lockdown positivity strategy, we sort out politics :),  and explore how to have real conversations with 'libertari...

George Booth from 2020-05-20T12:29:22

Coach Thor (www.thorholt.com) speaks to, George Booth, President of an International Freight Forwarding company based in Houston Texas gives his perspective on the economic and social situation.

Simon Dolan from 2020-05-19T13:08:57

Coach Thor (www.thorholt.com) speaks to Businessman, Simon Dolan. We talk about his Lockdown legal challenge and his incredible career story - Drunk driver, deep in debt, to 82 million deal and now...

Film Director Alexander McCarron from 2020-05-19T06:23:39

Documentary Film Producer/Director Alex McCarron, creator of the Escape from Lockdown Podcast, who’s worked all over the World with VERY well known names, but felt he had to speak to me under a pse...

Prof. Hugh Pennington from 2020-05-18T10:02:51

Coach Thor speaks with outspoken Emeritus Professor of bacteriology, Hugh Pennington. The end of lockdown is surely in view… and many have concerns over. Who better to talk to for some reassurance ...

Eric Doyle - You Are Not Your Job from 2020-05-15T07:49:17

Today, Thor Holt Presents; Eric Doyle, www.consultcrux.com Eric started as a Sparky and wove a career to Managing Director. A man of persistence and pain tolerance he's twice competed in the legen...

Rob Lyons from 2020-05-14T10:18:53

Thor Holt Presents Rob Lyons. We talk about SNP Lockdown culture, and why free expression matters in a professional and business setting.  Rob is a columnist for the online magazine, spiked, and i...

Quintin Milne - Oil Intel Insider from 2020-05-12T15:22:27

Today's guest is Oil and Gas Intel. Insider, Quintin Milne, from www.dqoffshore.com . We talk Threats and Opportunities in terms of Oil and Gas Industry plus hear a dire prediction for Aberdeen.

DJ Lauren Mitchell from 2020-05-07T10:54:56

Coach Thor's guest today is Professional Radio presenter/DJ, Lauren Mitchell @RadioLoz on Twitter. Lauren is Positive energy personified, she makes me laugh most days, and job seekers should probab...

Apprentice Winner Mark Wright from 2020-05-05T15:36:21

Coach Thor, www.thorholt.com talks to Apprentice Winner, and super-marketer, Mark Wright. - The ONE thing you can use to perform better than you did pre covid19 as a business or job seeker - Why...

Corona Cash Challenges from 2020-05-04T07:50:39

Coach Thor www.thorholt.com talks through some corona cash challenges and looks at how to approach mental health in this time of brutal economic distress.

Letter to my Therapist from 2020-05-01T11:47:49

Coach Thor www.thorholt.com shares a letter to his Therapist. ...Dear XXXXXX, If you are wondering why I would risk my reputation by writing you this letter, I’ll share this text message a friend ...

Lockdown Sanity from 2020-04-29T06:12:14

Eric Doyle, Host of Cruxcast www.consultcrux.com interviews Thor Holt... "my favourite Viking....." Passing a kidney stone, abstract art, Wim Hof breathing, David Bowie, UV sterilisers, Masterchef,...

The Single Mother and The Spy from 2020-04-27T09:00:45

Thor Holt CoFounder @HazaqCoffee.com, Investor @BubbleBog.com & Coach @Thorholt.com www.thorholt.com 

Corona Super Spreader from 2020-03-18T07:18:34

Coach Thor tells a disturbing personal tale of Super-Spreading and reads his poem to celebrate medical staff. Get in touch at www.thorholt.com to feedback on the poem or to discuss finding your nex...

Harshdeep Singh: 0 - £2 Million Revenue thru Relationships. from 2020-03-12T18:09:39

Thor Holt Presents, Harshdeep Singh. Director of Operations at Cloudwick, London. They discuss, Corona Virus, how to go from Zero to 2million in revenue through relationships, the best Curry Houses...

Intro - Thor Holt Presents 01 from 2020-02-29T16:06:59

Intro episode with Coach, Founder and Investor, Thor Holt, Presenting caffeinated conversation for free speech supporting entrepreneurs, thinkers, and all-round interesting, interested people! - ww...