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The Art of Quality

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Quality
Power Laws
Longevity
Mindfulness
Quality In Investing
Buchinger Wilhelmi
Investing
Ireland
Attention
Wealth Management
Nature
Laurence Endersen
Music
Fasting
Intuition
Breathwork
Oldest Companies
Contemplative Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Trust

Welcome to the Art of Quality, the podcast that explores the lived experience of guests who have a deep familiarity with quality in the domains of business, entrepreneurship, investing, and the arts. We have learned like the stoics, stories carry most of the wisdom.

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In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Michael Bordt. Er ist Gründer des Instituts für Philosophie und Leadership in München und hilft Familienunternehmern, Gründern und Führungskräften dabei sich selbst besser zu verstehen und aus dieser Klarheit heraus ei... more

In this conversation, John Candeto, Eric Markowitz, and William Oliver dig into the cultural panic surrounding AI and push back against both the techno-doomers and the hyper-optimists, arguing that the real story isn't about the tools themselves but ... more

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In this episode of The Art of Quality in Attention, William sits down with his friend and former colleague Nadim Abi Abdallah to explore the practice of fieldwork as a core component of the investment research process.

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Chris Mayer returns for his second appearance on The Art of Quality and Attention. Chris is the co-founder and portfolio manager of Woodlock House Family Capital, a Maryland-based hedge fund, and the author of several influential books on investing, ... more

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Nadim Abdallah
Professional investor
Episode: Finding Quality in the Field with Nadim Abi Abdallah
Chris Mayer
Co-founder and portfolio manager of Woodlock House Family Capital
Woodlock House Family Capital
Episode: Quality on the Far Side of Language with Chris Mayer
Nico Michaelsen
Danish entrepreneur turned spiritual practitioner and writer on Ecologies of Wisdom
Ecologies of Wisdom (Substack)
Episode: Quality in Ways of Knowing with Nicolas Michaelsen
Tom Morgan
Founder of The Leading Edge, a learning community for authentic leaders
The Leading Edge
Episode: Quality at the Edge with Tom Morgan
Patrick Boland
Executive coach, leadership consultant and psychotherapist
Connexus (based in Ireland)
Episode: Quality in Leadership with Patrick Boland
Guillermo Rosentuller
Voice and quality of voice expert referenced in discussion
Not specified in transcript
Episode: Quality Through Iteration: Reflections on 2025
Ed Halliwell
Mindfulness teacher and author
Episode: The Quality of Paying Attention with Ed Halliwell
Isik Tlabar
Intuition coach, breathwork facilitator, and author
Episode: The Quality of Intuition and Breath with Isik Tlabar
Leo Wilhelmi
Owner and co-CEO of Buchinger Wilhelmi fasting clinics, fourth generation
Buchinger Wilhelmi
Episode: The Transformative Power of Fasting with Leonard Wilhelmi

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William Oliver
Host of The Art of Quality and Attention; long-running facilitator of in-depth discussions on quality in business, investing, and life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Brilliant!

    Well worth the time investment if you want a deeper understanding of quality and how to create it in life.

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    United Statesa year ago

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Production and guest quality are consistently high, with thoughtful, non-hype discussions.
The conversations favor humility, long-term thinking, and relational intelligence.
Guests offer practical, field-tested insights across investing, leadership, and mindfulness.

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Quality in Owning and Listening with Chris Poch
Q: What does it mean to say you never have to apologize for owning quality?
It means prioritizing durable, financially strong, low-disruption investments and high-quality service, recognizing that quality evolves and missteps happen when you cling to old definitions or chase flashy trends.
The Quality of Paying Attention with Ed Halliwell
Q: What is the most impactful experience you've had with quality in your mindfulness practice?
A month-long retreat culminating in a butterfly landing on a flower, which revealed a vivid, present-moment quality and depth of experience previously unexperienced, illustrating the transformative potential of paying attention.
The Quality of Paying Attention with Ed Halliwell
Q: How does mindfulness connect with body awareness versus thoughts, and why is embodiment important?
Mindfulness starts with the body as much as the mind; recognizing bodily sensations anchors attention, helps integrate environment and inner experience, and supports wiser decision making in daily life.
The Quality of Paying Attention with Ed Halliwell
Q: Can you share stories of the people you're working with on the journey of mindfulness, along this theme of 'we become what we pay attention to'?
People often report gaining real choices in how they relate to experiences, pausing rather than reacting, and finding authentic shifts in behavior like quitting smoking or taking up new, meaningful activities.
The Transformative Power of Fasting with Leonard Wilhelmi
Q: Could you share how the Buchinger Wilhelmi project in France started and why this location was chosen?
The idea emerged from a long family history, with a deliberate decision to bring their century-long fasting expertise to a new European setting, choosing France to align with family ties and where fasting medicine has less diffusion than in Germany or Spain. The goal is to build an ecosystem linking clinical practice, research, and French clients while maintaining European values and quality.

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The show centers on exploring quality through conversations with leaders, investors, founders, and artists who bring deep lived experience in business, investing, and creativity. Average episodes blend practical frameworks with philosophy, mindfulness, and long-term thinking, often highlighting how attention, ecosystems, and humane leadership drive durable success. Guests span field researchers, wealth managers, turn-key operators, and practitioners who illuminate how quality emerges from relationships, systems thinking, and disciplined practice. The format tends to favor long-form storytelling, actionable insights, and reflective takeaways rather than quick-sell strategies, making it a strong fit for listeners who value thoughtful decision... more

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1. Nadim Abdallah
2. Chris Mayer
3. Nico Michaelsen
4. Tom Morgan
5. Patrick Boland
6. Guillermo Rosentuller
7. Ed Halliwell
8. Isik Tlabar

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