Part 1 of 2: Dame Stephanie Shirley R.I.P. Refugee, Tech Icon, and Philanthropist
Release Date: 08/24/2025
Part 1 of 2: Dame Stephanie Shirley R.I.P. Refugee, Tech Icon, and Philanthropist
The Dov Baron Show
From Kindertransport to Tech Dame: Resilience, Philanthropy & the Woman Who Built an Empire of Trust! What does it take to survive war, rewrite the rules of leadership, and give away over $100 million with zero regret? Intro: In this rare and deeply moving episode, we sit down with the late Dame Stephanie Shirley, tech visionary, radical entrepreneur, and one of the most quietly revolutionary forces of the 20th century. You may not know her name, but you’ve lived in a world she helped shape. From arriving in England as a 5-year-old Jewish refugee on the Kindertransport, to founding a...
info_outline
Part 2 of 2: End Anxiety, Rewire Self-Sabotage | Tim Shurr’s One Belief Method
The Dov Baron Show
End Anxiety, Rewire Self-Sabotage | Tim Shurr’s One Belief Method . What could you do if you could pick one belief and have it vanish in minutes? . In this second half of the conversation, The Dov Baron Show brings you back into the mind of Tim Shurr, globally recognized authority on human performance, author of One Belief Away, featured in the film Zero Limits, and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 executives, elite athletes, military veterans, and TEDx audiences. . In this episode, you’ll discover how to: Pinpoint and replace the root belief that has kept you in cycles of hesitation or...
info_outline
Part 1 of 2: The One Belief Sabotaging Your Leadership Success — Tim Shurr
The Dov Baron Show
Part 1 of 2: The One Belief Sabotaging Your Leadership Success . What if the biggest threat to your success isn’t the market, your competitors, or even your skills, but a belief You Don’t Know You Have? . In this high-stakes conversation, The Dov Baron Show goes deep into the subconscious patterns that quietly sabotage even the most accomplished leaders. Dov is joined by Tim Shurr, a globally recognized authority on human performance, author of One Belief Away, featured in the film Zero Limits, and a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 executives, elite athletes, and TEDx audiences. . In...
info_outline
Encore Part 2 of 2: Keren Eldad: Transformation of The Lonely Machiavellian
The Dov Baron Show
Welcome to The Dov Baron Show, where today we continue to confront a question that few dare to ask in this era of relentless ambition: What happens when everything you’ve worked for—fame, power, wealth—feels utterly empty? . In a world where AI is reshaping industries and pop culture reigns supreme, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We live in a time where people know more about the Kardashians than the policies shaping our future. And yet, behind the glossy facade of success lies a deeper struggle—a paradox that even the world’s top achievers face. . . This is the...
info_outline
Encore Part 1 of 2: Keren Eldad: The Super Achievers Paradox: When Everything Means Nothing
The Dov Baron Show
In a world where AI reigns and fame is currency, we’re left to wonder—what happens when you have it all, but it still feels like nothing? Welcome to The Dov Baron Show, where today we tackle The Super Achievers Paradox: when success, power, and recognition don’t bring the fulfillment we expect. Our guest is someone who has seen behind the curtain of high achievement—Keren Eldad, executive coach and author of "Guilded." Keren has worked with the world’s top brands—Estée Lauder, LVMH, Deutsche Bank, Nike, and more. She’s coached leaders, hedge fund managers, and high-performing...
info_outline
2 of 2: 🎙️ The Skills You Need for “Impossible” Conversations | Simon Greer
The Dov Baron Show
🎙️ The Skills You Need for “Impossible” Conversations . 👉 What if the very people you’ve written off as “the other side” are the key to healing the deepest divides in your life, and your country? Episode Summary: When was the last time you really listened to someone who fundamentally disagrees with you? Not to debate. Not to win. But to actually understand. In Part 2 of my powerful and enlightening conversation with Simon Greer, founder of Bridging the Gap and one of the most courageous voices in conflict transformation, we move beyond theory into practice. . This...
info_outline
1 of 2: 🎙️ Courageous Conversations: Can We Disagree Without Destroying Each Other? | Simon Greer
The Dov Baron Show
🔥 When was the last time you had a conversation with someone who saw the world completely differently from you… and walked away with more respect, not more rage? SHOW DESCRIPTION: Polarization has become the oxygen we breathe, but what if there’s another way? In this raw, edge-of-your-seat conversation, Dov Baron sits down with Simon Greer, founder of Bridging the Gap, to tackle the question we’re all secretly asking: Can we still talk across divides without losing our minds… or our humanity? . Raised in a left-wing Jewish family on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Simon grew up...
info_outline
Part 2 of 2: 🎙️ Why the "Job" is Dead, and What’s Coming Next | Gary Bolles
The Dov Baron Show
Part 2 of 2: 🎙️ Why the "Job" is Dead, and What’s Coming Next | Gary Bolles What if the very concept of a “job” is the most significant barrier to your purpose, potential, and prosperity? 🧠 Episode Summary: In this explosive Part 2 of The Dov Baron Show, futurist and work re-architect Gary Bolles dismantles the outdated job-centric mindset that’s been hardwired into our schools, companies, and even our identities. . If you’re still trying to “fix” work without rethinking its entire foundation, this is the confrontation you didn’t know you needed. . Gary reveals...
info_outline
🎙️ Part 1 of 2: The Future of Work Is Human: Why Skill Stacking and Identity Fluidity Will Determine Your Destiny | Gary Bolles
The Dov Baron Show
🎙️ The Future of Work Is Human: Why Skill Stacking and Identity Fluidity Will Determine Your Destiny | Gary Bolles What if everything you believe about your job, your identity, and your leadership role is just a legacy illusion? 📌 EPISODE SUMMARY: What does it mean to be ready for the future of work? In this episode of The Dov Baron Show, Dov is joined by Gary A. Bolles, renowned futurist, co-founder of eParachute, and author of The Next Rules of Work. . Gary has taught over 1.7 million learners on LinkedIn and served as Global Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University....
info_outline
Part 1 of 1: Breaking Billionaire Barriers: The Raw Power of Nonconformity with Steve Sims
The Dov Baron Show
Breaking Billionaire Barriers: The Raw Power of Nonconformity with Steve Sims . What if the fastest way to gain access to the world’s most powerful people is to stop trying to impress them? . In this rare and raw encore episode of The Dov Baron Show, we honor the late Steve Sims, a legend known as the “Real-Life Wizard of Oz.” Founder of Bluefish and Blue Cause, Steve redefined what it means to move in elite circles by doing what few dared: being fully himself. . From having Andrea Bocelli serenade dinner guests under Michelangelo’s David, to helping clients rub shoulders with...
info_outlineFrom Kindertransport to Tech Dame: Resilience, Philanthropy & the Woman Who Built an Empire of Trust!
What does it take to survive war, rewrite the rules of leadership, and give away over $100 million with zero regret?
Intro:
In this rare and deeply moving episode, we sit down with the late Dame Stephanie Shirley, tech visionary, radical entrepreneur, and one of the most quietly revolutionary forces of the 20th century.
You may not know her name, but you’ve lived in a world she helped shape.
From arriving in England as a 5-year-old Jewish refugee on the Kindertransport, to founding a software company that employed only women in the 1960s, Dame Shirley didn't just break the rules, she rewrote the playbook with kindness, trust, and extraordinary resilience.
.
And just wait until you hear why she chose to give away £100 million of her wealth to autism research and social impact.
This is not just a history lesson. It’s a masterclass in legacy, purpose, and the courage to lead differently.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
-
How being a refugee at age 5 forged her leadership DNA
-
Why she built a software empire exclusively for women in 1962
-
The “iron fist in a velvet glove” management style that helped her survive a male-dominated tech world
-
How remote work was pioneered by her company decades before Zoom
-
Why trust in your people is the foundation of lasting innovation
-
The shocking reason she dropped off the Times Rich List
-
Her battle with depression—and the price of ignoring mental health as a founder
-
The spiritual weight of surviving when others didn’t
-
How she made her life a "life worth saving"
Power Quote:
“The more you trust people, the more trustworthy they become.” ~ Dame Stephanie Shirley
Guest Bio:
Dame Stephanie Shirley was a trailblazing tech entrepreneur, refugee, and philanthropist. After escaping Nazi Europe via the Kindertransport, she went on to found one of the UK's first software companies, employing only women. She later gave away over £100 million to causes including autism research, mental health, and technology ethics.
Her life was dedicated to making the world, and its systems more human.
📚 Books by Dame Stephanie Shirley:
-
Let It Go
-
So To Speak
Subscribe, Rate & Review:
If this episode moved you, don't keep it to yourself.
Subscribe, rate, and review the show. Your support keeps meaningful conversations alive in the algorithm.
🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.
Suggested Hashtags (Apple Podcast SEO Boost):
#DameStephanieShirley #DovBaron #TheDovBaronShow #Kindertransport #WomenInTech #Philanthropy #LegacyLeadership #Resilience #EmotionalLeadership #LeadershipWithTrust #EmpatheticLeadership #MentalHealthInLeadership #TechForGood #RemoteWorkPioneer #AutismAdvocate