May 14, 202653 min
In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton are joined by David Gardner, a General Partner at London Venture Partners, who opens up about the lessons that shaped his four-decade...
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Mission One: The Executive Edge
Hosted by Mission One · business · EN
About this Podcast:
The Mission One Podcast offers a genuine insider's look at executive hiring and advancement. Hosts Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton bring deep expertise as recruiters and interviewers to delve into the nuances of landing and succeeding in senior roles. From hiring best practices to authentic leadership stories, the podcast focuses on the details and human elements often missing from talent discussions.If you’re building your leadership team or considering your next move to the C-suite, connect with Gerard Miles or Dan Hampton on LinkedIn, or visit missionone.io/contact-us.
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What is Mission One: The Executive Edge about?
The Mission One Podcast offers a genuine insider's look at executive hiring and advancement. Hosts Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton bring deep expertise as recruiters and interviewers to delve into the nuances of landing and succeeding in senior roles.
Who hosts Mission One: The Executive Edge?
Mission One: The Executive Edge is hosted by Mission One. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
What has Mission One: The Executive Edge covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What EA, Atari, and Supercell Taught David Gardner About Executive Leadership" (14 May 2026, 53 minutes), "How to Be an Effective Board Member (Build Breakout Companies)" (30 April 2026, 32 minutes), and "Why Most Executives Never Make It to the Boardroom (And How to Break In) | Nick Button-Brown" (16 April 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Mission One: The Executive Edge publish?
Mission One: The Executive Edge publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Mission One: The Executive Edge?
Booking probability for Mission One: The Executive Edge is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mission One: The Executive Edge requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mission One: The Executive Edge's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Mission One: The Executive Edge are Staffing & Recruiting. Mission One: The Executive Edge has a business audience and around 760 subscribers on YouTube.
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Apr 30, 202632 minIn this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton welcome back Nick Button-Brown, Chair of the UK Video Games Council, to unpack what it really takes to serve as a board adviser or...
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Why Most Executives Never Make It to the Boardroom (And How to Break In) | Nick Button-Brown
Apr 16, 202624 minHow do you actually land your first board seat? In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton are joined by Nick Button-Brown, Chair of the UK Video Games Council, to detail the path...
Apr 2, 202644 minAI is changing how executives work, hire, and lead, however, not always in the ways people assume. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton share what they’re hearing from senior...
Mar 19, 202634 minCompensation negotiations are some of the most important conversations in executive hiring, and many senior leaders approach them without a clear strategy. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, hosts...
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Mar 5, 202631 minA single product leader can transform a mobile game from a struggling launch into a billion-dollar franchise. But identifying and attracting that level of talent is one of the hardest challenges in gaming. In this...
Feb 23, 202640 minThe final stage of executive hiring is where most companies lose their best candidates. Not because the role is wrong, but because the offer, references, or onboarding were mishandled. In this episode, Gerard Miles and...
Feb 5, 202642 minThere’s a notion, today, that good talent is just too hard to find. But what if your hiring process is the problem? In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, hosts Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton dive deep into...
Jan 22, 202637 minGreat executive searches are won or lost before the first message is sent. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, hosts Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton continue their hiring miniseries by unpacking how elite...
Jan 8, 202619 minContrary to popular belief, there is no one size fits all blueprint to climbing the C-suite ladder. And, if 2025 taught us anything, it’s that winning the game is about telling a compelling story, understanding what...
Dec 11, 202530 minEvery strong hire starts long before outreach, interviews, or offers. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, hosts Dan Hampton and Gerard Miles open a new mini-series on world-class hiring by showing how to...
Nov 27, 202540 minSenior leaders often talk about strategy, but few speak honestly about the reality of career risk, decision-making under pressure and the discipline of hiring. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, host...
Nov 13, 202553 minLeadership at scale demands clarity, consistency, and care. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, host Gerard Miles sits down with Jonathan Knight, Head of Games at The New York Times, to explore what it...
Oct 30, 202540 minWorking with headhunters is one of the most misunderstood parts of the executive job search. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, hosts Dan Hampton and Gerard Miles pull back the curtain on how recruiters...
Oct 16, 202549 minApproaching the executive job search takes precision from sharpening your story to activating the networks that actually move opportunities forward. Even the most seasoned leaders lose traction when their narrative is...
Oct 2, 202541 minExecutive job searches aren’t about chance; they’re about prep: building a target-company ecosystem, warming your network, and being clear-eyed about where your skills fit. Even seasoned leaders stumble when they skip...
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Preparing for an Executive Interview
Sep 18, 202534 minInterviewing isn’t just about surviving a few tough questions; it’s about knowing your audience, backing your story with real metrics, and asking the kind of questions that make you memorable. Even seasoned execs get...
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How to Move from VP to the C-Suite
Sep 18, 202533 minGetting to the C-suite isn’t just about snagging a bigger title or a corner office, it’s about shifting from tactics to strategy, leading through layers, and surviving the politics (yes, they exist). In this debut...
Sep 16, 20251 minMission One: The Executive Edge goes deep into how you can hire the best teams and secure the best jobs for yourself. Hosted by Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton, co-founders of the boutique global executive search firm...
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