The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals what happened the night his agent called with the news that United wanted him, how the club is rebuilding its winning culture, what great management and leadership actually looks like, and what really happened with the Roy Keane criticism . 

Bruno Fernandes is the captain of Manchester United and one of the most driven midfielders of his generation. Since joining in 2020, he has scored 108 goals in 328 appearances, won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award a record 5 times, and equalled the Premier League's all-time single-season assist record with 20 assists this season.

He explains: 

◼ How his father's parenting style shaped him into the player and person he is today

◼ How growing up playing against boys five years older than him made him fearless

◼ What he said to Harry Maguire the moment he was handed the captain's armband

◼ Why taking risks is one of the most important things he does on a pitch

◼ Why he turned down a reported £200 million offer to leave Manchester United

00:00 Intro
02:09 How Bruno Learned His Winning Mentality From His Father
05:23 Why Bruno Was Already Different at 5 Years Old
08:16 How Francesco Guidolin Helped Shape Bruno’s Career
11:40 What Bruno Really Dreamed About at 18
12:06 Why Tottenham Nearly Signed Bruno
13:45 The Moment Bruno Found Out Manchester United Wanted Him
21:51 How Football Culture Has Changed Inside the Game
32:14 Social Media and Footballers' Interactions
35:12 Why Bruno Believes Every Manager Deserves Backing
36:51 What Actually Makes a Great Football Manager
37:30 How Bruno Treats Players
39:32 What Happens Inside the Dressing Room During Bad Runs
42:43 The Key Change Michael Brought to Manchester United
47:59 Why Bruno Thinks Taking Risks Is Essential
54:06 Ads
54:37 The Position Bruno Loves Playing Most
58:35 Bruno Never Seems to Get Tired
1:00:08 What Being Manchester United Captain Really Means to Bruno
1:03:20 Why This Season Feels Different for Bruno
1:05:16 Bruno Responds to Roy Keane’s Criticism
1:10:09 The Emotional Voicemails Bruno Received From Teammates
1:14:07 Why Being Human Matters More Than Football to Bruno
1:17:56 Ads
1:18:32 Why Bruno Rejected Huge Offers to Leave Manchester United
1:22:09 The Importance of Family For Bruno
1:30:06 What Must Change for United to Compete for Titles Again
1:31:19 Bruno’s Definition of Success Five Years From Now

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Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a leading voice in AI safety and a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. He coined the term “AI safety” in 2010 and has published over 100 papers on the dangers of AI.

In today’s moment, Roman unpacks the jobs AI might replace, and how the idea of work itself could be challenged. Driverless cars, humanoid robots, superintelligence on the horizon…is it too late to regain control? What will our future actually look like?

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Theoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku has spent 70 years searching for the single equation that could explain everything in existence. He reveals why there’s almost certainly life beyond Earth, how quantum computers will soon crack every bank account and digital codes, and why the secret to human immortality already exists!

Dr Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist, co-founder of String Field Theory, and Professor at the City College of New York. He is one of science's most prominent public communicators, and is also the author of bestselling books such as, 'Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything’. 

He explains:

◼️Why aliens almost certainly exist but will probably never reach us

◼️Why travelling to the nearest star would take 70,000 years, and the only way around it

◼️What 70 years studying the universe taught him about the meaning of life

◼️What caused the Big Bang and the theory that says new universes are being born right now

◼️What's inside a black hole and why it might be a doorway to another universe

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Insulin Expert Dr David Unwin has put 157 patients into drug-free Type 2 diabetes remission using diet alone. He reveals the hidden teaspoon of sugar in your everyday food, the link between sugar and cancer, and why the average person will spend 23 years of their life in poor health.

Dr David Unwin is an NHS GP with over 40 years in general practice, known for his expertise in reversing Type 2 diabetes through dietary changes. He was named NHS Innovator of the Year in 2016 and is the co-author of the most-read paper in BMJ Open, on reversing Type 2 diabetes through a low-carbohydrate diet.

He explains:

◼ The "teaspoon of sugar" test that exposes the hidden glucose in your food

◼ Why your liver silently fills with fat for years before anything shows up

◼ Why you can't stop eating certain foods and what food addiction really is

◼ How sugar feeds cancer cells faster and the diet that slows them

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Dr Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist, sleep physician, and author who specialises in the science of sleep, circadian rhythms, and the hidden ways our brains shape our nights.

In today’s moment, he unpacks how poor sleep can change everything from your appetite and weight to your emotions, cravings, and long-term health. He reveals what your body clock is really doing, and his true opinion on sleep trackers: harmful or helpful?

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