{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/626004151f4ad40013fa6973/6a018492b443364556c2a94c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Damian Thornton: Vice Chairman of European Consumer Investment Banking at Piper Sandler & Director of Make-A-Wish International","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/626004151f4ad40013fa6973/1778484221057-c837d71c-aa40-4617-a76e-e0541625d98c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>On this episode of Leading by Nature, Damian Thornton joins Giles Hutchins for a deeply reflective conversation on purpose, identity and what it means to lead with humanity in a rapidly changing world.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Damian shares his journey through the high-pressure world of investment banking at Piper Sandler, exploring how technology, AI and shifting attitudes towards work are reshaping both business and society. Together, Damian and Giles discuss the growing importance of becoming comfortable with who we are, rather than defining ourselves purely by achievement or status.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>The conversation also delves into Damian’s personal growth journey, including the transformative impact of coaching, lessons learned from time spent in nature, and how experiences of failure have helped shape his perspective on leadership and life.</em></p>","author_name":"Giles Hutchins"}