Connecting the Dots by The Collective
Episodes
The Missing Skill: Learning to Manage Conflict and Shift Culture and Performance
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict is unavoidable. Silence is optional. Skills are learnable, but only if leaders seek them out.In this episode of Connecting the Dots, Jennifer...
Leading Digital Strategy for Fitness Operators in MENA: How F1T Cloud Empowers Studios and Transforms the Member Experience
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leading Digital Strategy for Fitness Operators in MENA: How F1T Cloud Empowers Studios and Transforms the Member ExperienceThis week, Jen welcomes co-...
Episode 50: One Year of Connecting the Dots - What We’ve Learned, What’s Changing & What’s Coming Next
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our 50th episode — and the one-year anniversary of Connecting the Dots — Jennifer Halsall, Grace McNamara, and Dr. Lou Atkinson sit down for a...
Data, Detection, and Healthspan Democratisation with Yunopod
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Longevity and preventative health are booming – but most tools are still priced and designed for a small group of wealthy, already health-literate c...
The Community Advantage - Why Belonging Drives Better Health and Better Business
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In The Community Advantage: Why Belonging Drives Better Health and Better Business, Jennifer sits down with Thomas Weidlich- initiator of Noesis and a...
From Hype to Health Outcomes- Defining Longevity Coaching
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Longevity is booming. With it comes a cascade of new titles: longevity doctors, longevity consultants, longevity coaches. But what do these labels act...
The Hidden Link Between How We Look & How We Live
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Connecting the Dots: The Longevity Playbook, Jennifer Halsall sits down with Maaike Dorsteen, founder of Furrow and one of Europe’...
Special Edition: Customer Longevity Framework – The Collective Beta - Why, What and How
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is different.No outside guests, no case studies, just Grace McNamara and Jennifer Halsall sitting down to talk openly about something we’...
ReWell Longevity- Blending Ancestral Wisdom with Modern Science
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to live longer — and live better?In this episode, I sit down with Davitt Meenaghan, founder of ReWell, whose journey into l...
GLP-1s & the Bigger Picture: Measuring Impact, Designing for Humans
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Renee Rogers joins Dr. Lou Atkinson to explore the evolving impact of GLP-1s , not just on weight loss, but on the systems that s...
Two Worlds, One Future: What’s Shaping Longevity in the UAE & DACH
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not just living longer, we’re learning how to live better. In this episode of The Longevity Playbook, Jennifer Halsall is joined by Susan Tu...
Your Best Move: What Drives Cognitive Performance in Sport and Business
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Joe O'Connor and Dr. Lou Atkinson share their personal journeys and professional insights into the intersect...
Rethinking Stress: Getting 1% Better and the Business Case for Healthspan
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
hronic stress is quietly eroding individual wellbeing and organizational performance.In this episode, we explore why it’s time to rethink stress, no...
From Tourism to Pharmacy to Mindful Nutrition: A Life of Content Creation Backed by Science
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vivian Szterling’s story isn’t linear, it’s layered, intentional, and quietly radical.She started in tourism, moved through pharmacy and neurosc...
VO2 Max Made Easy: The Healthspan Metric That’s a Game Changer for Your Business
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Until recently, measuring your VO2Max required a lab setting, a mask, and a max-effort treadmill test. This made it inaccessible for most people. But ...
Game on: Unpacking Bias, Necessary Role Models and Male Feminists
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to truly level the playing field in leadership and sport? Host Grace McNamara talks with system-thinkers Eran and Carolyn about the hidden forces...
Immersive Healing, Inclusive Leadership: The Future of Health Tech
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🤝 Meet Our Guests:Rosanna Tucker – Co-Founder, CoverMeIsabel van de Keere – Founder, Immersive RehabRosanna was dismissed in a business meeting...
From Guesswork to Precision: The Future of Women’s Health Is Here
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Connecting the Dots, I’m sharing my personal journey with Zova Life, a hyper-personalised longevity service that transforms the overwhe...
Culture, Career, and Change: Lessons from Living and Leading as an Expat in UAE and Saudi
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gav Baxter opens up about his unconventional career path, from struggling gym instructor in the UK to leading one of the biggest fitn...
Why Cognitive Training Belongs in Your Business Model
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🧠 Cognitive fitness is one of the biggest untapped opportunities in health, performance, and longevity.It boosts retention, enhances engagement, an...
Leadership Change with AI Agents and Diversity
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the Power Struggles, Silent Barriers, and Missed Opportunities in Fitness Sector Leadership.In this episode, we bring together two voices who r...
The Spotify of Digital Health - Changing Healthcare with a Ecosystem Approach
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elfie isn’t just another health app.It’s medically endorsed, ad-free, gamified, and already helping over 650,000 people manage chronic conditions ...
From Rx to ROI: How Zova Life Is Reimagining Preventive Health
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She Left Pharmacy to Reinvent Longevity - This Is Her Mission NowDr. Dorsa Jalaei walked away from a traditional career in pharmacy to tackle one of t...
Sponsorship, Mentorship and the Difference Needed for Inclusion
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Grace McNamara hosts Pinky Ghadiali and David Stalker to discuss their career journeys, the importance of mentorship an...
Catching Up: Female Athletes Rising & Welcoming Ageing Bodies in Fitness
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ We're Dropping Episode 28 – Playing Catch-Up: The Rise of Female Athletics & the Future of Ageing in Fitness 🌐This pop-up podcast...
The Shift in Gender Roles and the Sandwich Generation: How It’s Reshaping Careers and Life
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Dropping Episode #27- The Shift in Gender Roles and the Sandwich Generation: How It’s Reshaping Careers and Life 🌐This pop-up podcast rei...
The Missing Muscle: Building Stronger Foundations for Women's Fitness Across Every Life Stage
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Dropping Episode #26 -The Missing Muscle: Building Stronger Foundations for Women's Fitness Across Every Life Stage🤝 Meet Our Guest:Mish Wr...
Alzheimers and AI Med Tech Augmenting HealthCare
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Dropping Episode #25: Alzheimer's and AI Med Tech Augmenting Health Care🤝 Meet Our Guests:Asma Taib https://www.linkedin.com/in/asma-al...
Using Generative Listening to Create a Shift in Health Equity
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ We're Dropping Episode #24- Using Generative Listening to Create a Shift in Health Equity 🌐 🤝 Meet Our Guests:Ekua Mends-Aidoo, CCD...
The Human Guidance AI Needs in Tech and Media
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ We're Dropping Episode #23 – The Human Guidance AI Needs in Tech and Media 🌐 🤝 Meet Our Guests:🎙️ Nicole Dunn- CEO at Dunn ...
Shaping the Future of Personalised Medicine and Getting Rewarded for It
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⭐️ Special AnnouncementWe’re so excited about Elfie – what they’re developed, the alliances and partnerships role that Grace is taking with ...
The Economics of Physical Activity: Trade, Policy, and Public Health
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🤝 Meet Our Guests:🎙️ Dr. Fiona Bull (Head of the Physical Activity Unit, World Health Organization) – A global leader in public health polic...
Insurance Innovation for Infertility and Actions for Employers
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Connecting the Dots by The Collective, we explore Infertility Insurance with:🎙️ Dr. Christy Lane is global leader of InsurTech...
The Leadership Shift: What Fitness & Sport Must Do Next
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Connecting the Dots by The Collective, we dive into how the changing leadership is shaping the future of industry with:🎙️ Mia ...
Making Room for Menopause in Business and Leadership
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Our Guests :Melinda Nicci – Founder & CEO of Body Collective, pioneering digital health solutions for women’s well-being.Edi Pasalis – ...
Game Changers – Equity in Sport and Business
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode Covers: The legacy of inequity in sports and business—and how to correct it✅ “Equality means everyone should get the same. But to t...
Diversity, Disruption, and Finding Meaning in the Evolving Workplace
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the intersections of leadership, personal fulfillment, and industry disruption. Our guests, Jodi Wellman and Peter Croft, bring ...
From Entrepreneur to Board Director - The Business Journey Through the Lens of Gender Balance
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest episode, "From Entrepreneur to Board Director - The Business Journey Through the Lens of Gender Balance," is live!This episode of...
Understanding the System & Redesigning the Future of Women's Health
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, weunpack the realities of women's health and leadership, examining why systemic challenges persist and how industry leaders are p...
Building Better Systems for Leadership in Health
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ We're Dropping Episode #12:Building Better Systems for Leadership in Health 🌐This pop-up podcast reimagines business through the lens o...
Tech Leadership: The Power of Gender Balance
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode brings together Rachel Young, Business Development Director at Myzone, and Mike Telem, Co-Founder of ChemTai, for an insightful discussio...
From Policy to Profit: Why Getting People Moving Is Good For Business
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when global leaders in sport, fitness, and investment sit down to connect the dots? In this episode, Grace McNamara is joined by Emma Mas...
The Evolution of Franchising & Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Aquatics
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Grace McNamara hosts Julie Ann James and Bryan O’Rourke to explore the intersections of franchising, business strategy, aquatics, a...
Fitness as Medicine: Lessons from Leaders Transforming Health
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9, Grace McNamara welcomes Melanie Berry, co-founder of Her Spirit, and David Van Daff, Vice President of Industry Development at NASM, for...
Global Solutions for Inactivity: From Active Kids to Myzone
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From grassroots efforts to global impact, Kathleen and Dave share their journeys in transforming how people approach movement and wellness. Kathleen d...
Diving into healthcare with aquatic therapy
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7, Grace McNamara connects with two inspiring entrepreneurs, Alicia Dedigama of Ripple Club and Ben Wilkins of Goodboost, to explore how th...
Building Active Communities and Tackling Barriers to Fitness
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grace McNamara is joined by Dr. Lou Atkinson and Owen Tarrant to explore innovative ways to address barriers in fitness and health. Together, they dis...
Leadership, Purpose, and Using the Life Wheel for Transformation
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 5: Leadership, Alignment, and Purpose with Sade Akindele, Dr. Lou Atkinson, and Jennifer Halsall 🌐 In this episode, host Grace McN...
Partnership in Leadership: Building Careers and Breaking Barriers Together
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the unique professional and personal journey of Shaherah and Mark—a powerhouse couple navigating leadership, healthca...
Active Kids, Thriving Communities: Connecting The Dots for Physical Activity
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grace hosts Dr. Amy Bantham and Dr. Johann Iserthal in this episode, two leading voices in physical activity, youth sports, and public health. Togethe...
Women Shaping Fitness in the Middle East and Beyond
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Grace hosts Sara and Shaden, leaders in the fitness and wellness industry, to discuss their career journeys, cultural insights, and t...
Unlocking Female Consumer Trends: Data Insights for the Fitness Industry
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, titled Unlocking Female Consumer Trends: Data Insights for the Fitness Industry, Grace McNamara hosts a dynami...