Sphere of Being
Sphere of Being
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Watch, listen and learn from our two inspiring, thought provoking and heart centered podcasts. Specifically designed for entrepreneurs, business owners and corporates to showcase their unique approach to business and highlight the value, solutions and leadership qualities that make them the Go To specialists in their market.
Set up by Debra Blackman, Founder Viessentially LTD, Business Support Outsourcing, Podcasting for Publicity and Profit Academy, Podcast Host, International Speaker including Events, TV, Radio and Podcasts.
I’m here to share my experience and shine a light on businesses and their people that are making a valuable contribution and fulfilling their business purpose.
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The podcast focuses on themes of personal empowerment, mental health, and business success, with episodes addressing topics like navigating grief in the workplace, empowering women in male-dominated industries, the impact of self-care on personal transformation, and understanding the risks of AI in business environments.
Watch, listen and learn from our two inspiring, thought provoking and heart centered podcasts. Specifically designed for entrepreneurs, business owners and corporates to showcase their unique approach to business and highlight the value, solutions and leadership qualities that make them the Go To specialists in their market.
Set up by Debra Blackman, Founder Viessentially LTD, Business Support Outsourcing, Podcasting for Publicity and Profit Academy, Podcast Host, International Speaker including Events, TV, Radio and Podcasts.
I’m here to share my experience and shine a light on businesses and their people that are making a valuable contribution and fulfilling their business purpose.
Welcome to Sphere of Success. In this episode, Debra Blackman chats with Mark Johnston.
Mark qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Cambridge in 1987 and spent six years in equine veterinary work as an anaesthetist and critical-care clinician. He went on to launch the world-leading Vetstream digital platform, now serving 30,000+ veterinary professionals every week. Mark is also Vice President of the ProSalus Foundation, a committee member of the British Bee Veterinary Association, and founder of the Vets in Mind Alliance, supporting mental health in the veterinary profession worldwide.
What you’ll learn in this conversation:
- How to stay calm and make smart business decisions when pressure is high.
- Why clarity and strategy matter more than speed in a crisis.
- Lessons from building Vetstream into a global subscription platform.
- Pivoting through the 2008 financial crash and other major market shifts.
- Using data, AI, and constant adaptation to future-proof a business.
- Leadership tips: giving every team member a voice and creating a supportive culture.
- The importance of mentorship over management for long-term success.
Connect with Mark Johnston
Email: [email protected]
Main Phone (UK): +44 1223 895818
Direct Mobile (UK): +44 7778 219000
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