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What do you want to be known for? It's a deceptively simple question that often meets with sighs and thoughtful pauses. In this special episode, five remarkable individuals share what shaped their professional paths, offering us a mirror to examine our own daily actions and the ripples they create.

A farm girl turned global connector. A philosophy student navigating the complexities of AI. A solicitor who turned "you can't" into fuel for success. A relationship builder who transforms communities. A tech leader whose greatest achievement is seeing others soar.

Through their reflections, we discover that legacy isn't something we leave behind - it's something we're building in every conversation, every choice to lift others up. Their stories remind us that we're all crafting our legacy, whether we realise it or not, one ordinary day at a time. And we are all products of legacies already built.

In this episode we meet:

• Alexandria (Alex) Arbuckle, Managing Director of Level10. Level10 is empowering startups to 10x their impact and take their venture to the next level with fractional expertise.
• Daniel Mccrea, Head of Partner Services at Adaptemy. Adaptemy helps some of the world’s leading education companies create intelligent and adaptive learning products.
• Marie Maguire, Senior Legal Counsel (Employment EMEA) at Shein. SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer.
• David (Dave) Farrelly, Head of Membership Services at Learnovate. Learnovate supports and enables organisations to unlock the transformative power of learning using applied research, innovative practices and cutting-edge technology.
• William (Bill) Ryan, Director of Enterprise IT, EMEA at Shein and previously Senior End User Support Manager for EMEA at Verizon Business.

Join us for an intimate exploration of how our daily actions create ripples that touch lives in ways we might never imagine. This is a story about the power of being present in this and every moment.

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We've come to the end of season one of The Manager's Moments. I wanted to take a few minutes to:

• reflect on my own journey with this podcast,
• reflect on two things I observed that emerged through the course of the conversations guests have had with me in this season and
• let you know about my plans for season two - and even a brand new podcast I'm collaborating on, launching imminently.

Follow this show so that you don't miss out on the launch of Season 2. And follow me on Linkedin so that you have the latest news on the new podcast.

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In the world of animation, change has been the only constant. From hand-drawn cells to CGI, artists have continually adapted to new technologies, pushing the boundaries of their craft.

Colum Slevin, an animation industry veteran, witnessed and shaped these transformations firsthand. In this bonus episode of The Manager's Moment, he reveals the artistry behind the pixels and ponders the age-old question that characterised the digitisation of the animation process: How do we use the machine to make art? Today too, we have tipped over the precipice of another technology revolution: artificial intelligence. How will this new tool reshape the landscape of animation?

Prepare for a fascinating dive into the past, present, and future of animation as Colum takes us all the way back to his first job as a cell painter.


About Colum

Colum Slevin has over thirty years of experience in leadership roles at the intersection of technology and creativity. He began his career in animated TV and features, eventually serving as Director of Computer Graphics at Industrial Light & Magic and later as Vice President of Studio Operations at Lucasfilm. At Lucasfilm, he oversaw animation and game development teams in California and Singapore, including the award-winning _Clone Wars_ animated TV show.

In 2013, Colum became Studio General Manager at Telltale Games before joining Meta in 2015. At Meta, he led media and narrative VR content development, overseeing products like Oculus TV, Media Studio, and Oculus Venues. Under his leadership, the team produced award-winning VR experiences, including Vader Immortal, The Wolves In The Walls, and The People's House, earning 15 Emmy nominations and 7 wins.

More recently, Colum led the Positive Play experiences team at Electronic Arts, developing products that promote safe and inclusive gaming experiences. He resides in San Rafael, California, with his wife Marie and remains obsessed with technology in the service of creativity and storytelling.

Join the conversation and make connections by joining The Manager's Moment Club on Linkedin. And connect with me, Belinda Brummer, there too. For bonus bits, show notes and episode transcripts, click here.