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Sparks for Growth

by Phil Rose & the Ignium Team

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About the show

Conversations with some fo the worlds most amazing business founders, leaders and experts, examining the changing landscape of leadership, purpose, business growth, Scaling Up and change with business leaders and owners in mind. We cover a mix of topics designed to ignite (or re-ignite) your SPARK help you SCALE and then SUSTAIN your growth one conversation at a time. Learn More: visit the Ignium https://www.igniumconsult.com/ Subscribe for more exclusive content in the Ignium Spark Tank: https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/ Connect with your host Phil Rose on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose/