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Sky News AU
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson's surprise reunion with billionaire ex Arpad 'Arki' Busson, just days after revealing she sometimes feels 'lonely and helpless'
Elle Macpherson has reunited with her ex Arpad 'Arki' Busson to mark their youngest son's graduation- just days after candidly admitting she sometimes feels "lonely and helpless". The 61-year-old supermodel and wellness entrepreneur shared a series of family snaps from 22-year-old son Cy's graduation ceremony at Babson College in Massachusetts on Tuesday. Cy, who graduated summa cum laude, the highest academic distinction, was pictured in his cap and gown beaming as he received his diploma. In one photo, he stands proudly with his parents, Elle and Arki, and his older brother Flynn, 27. Elle also shared photos of Cy with his girlfriend, fellow Babson graduate Teila Morris, as well as a rare image of Flynn alongside his half-sister, Luna Thurman-Busson, 12- Arki's daughter with American actress Uma Thurman. While Macpherson and Busson, a French billionaire, ended their relationship in 2005, the pair appeared united for the special occasion, celebrating their son's academic achievement as a family. The reunion comes just days after Elle opened up about her inner world in a heartfelt interview with close friend Jodhi Meares for Stellar magazine. In the interview, Meares, a former glamour model, fashion designer, and the ex-wife of Australian billionaire James Packer, asked: "Is there a question you've never been asked but would like to be asked?" Elle replied: "Nobody has ever asked me if I've ever felt lonely and helpless, which I have, from time to time. "I imagine everyone has. I believe we consciously or unconsciously create such moments so we can contemplate something that's awaiting our attention." The Cronulla-born supermodel went on to describe loneliness as a moment of reflection. "It's like life is giving us time and privacy to come to know and honour ourselves when maybe we' ve forgotten or become lost or disconnected, and we need to remedy that disconnectedness," she said. "Again, this is a perfect time to become immersed in nature and soak up the energy to get ourselves centred within again." The Wellco founder has previously been married twice, first to French fashion photographer Gilles Bensimon from 1986 to 1989, and later to Miami-based hotel heir Jeffrey Soffer from 2013 to 2017. She is now dating musician Doyle Bramhall II, 56, a guitarist who has performed with the likes of Eric Clapton, Elton John, Sheryl Crow and Questlove, and previously dated actress Renée Zellweger. "He inspires me," Elle told Meares. "Having watched him perform hundreds of shows with both Eric Clapton and his own bands, I've come to appreciate the power of music in moving people- lifting their spirits and opening hearts."
Boston Globe
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
When do the MIAA playoffs start? Your guide to the 2025 high school spring sports postseason.
Related : Starting the day after Memorial Day, the rest of the playoff field comes into focus. Brackets will be released Tuesday, May 27 for boys' volleyball and rugby, followed by the boys' and girls' lacrosse, softball, and baseball brackets on Wednesday, May 28. By Friday, May 30, every sport is slated to have begun its postseason. Related : Advertisement All tickets to the MIAA state championship games must be purchased digitally. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up MIAA tennis team tournament Wednesday, May 21: Cutoff date for regular-season games Friday, May 23: Bracket release Tuesday, May 27: Tournament begins (if both ADs agree, games can be played starting May 24) June 14-15: State finals at MIT USTA New England High School Individual Tennis Championship At Babson, Brandeis, Lexington High, and Newton South High Friday, May 23: Qualifying event May 24-25: Individual championships Golf Thursday, May 22: Cutoff date for regular season Wednesday, May 28: North/Central/West Sectional at The Haven Country Club in Boylston (8:30 a.m.) Wednesday, May 28: South Sectional at Maplegate Country Club in Bellingham (10 a.m.) Wednesday, June 4: State championship at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland (8:30 a.m.) Advertisement Track and Field Sunday, May 25: Cutoff date for regular season Thursday, May 29 and Saturday, May 31: Division 1 Championship at Tufts Division 2 Championship at Merrimack Division 5 Championship at Westfield State Friday, May 30 and Sunday, June 1: Division 3 Championship at Westfield State Division 4 Championship at Merrimack Division 6 Championship at Tufts Thursday, June 5 and Saturday, June 7: MIAA Meet of Champions at Fitchburg State Saturday, June 14: New England Outdoor Track & Field Championship at Willow Brook Park in New Britain, Conn. Boys' volleyball Friday, May 23: Cutoff date for regular season Tuesday, May 27: Bracket release Thursday, May 29: Tournament begins June 12-13: State championships at Billerica and Worcester North Rugby Saturday, May 24: Cutoff date for regular season Tuesday, May 27: Bracket release Thursday, May 29: Tournament begins Saturday, June 14: State championships at Curry College Lacrosse Monday, May 26: Cutoff date for regular season Wednesday, May 28: Bracket release Friday, May 30: Tournament begins (if both ADs agree, games can be played May 29) June 13-15: State championships (girls at Babson, boys TBD) Softball Monday, May 26: Cutoff date for regular season Wednesday, May 28: Bracket release Friday, May 30: Preliminary round begins (if both ADs agree, games can be played May 29) June 13-14: State championships at Worcester State and UMass Baseball Monday, May 26: Cutoff date for regular season Wednesday, May 28: Bracket release Friday, May 30: Preliminary round begins (if both ADs agree, games can be played May 29) June 1-2: Round of 32 June 4-5: Round of 16 June 7-8: Quarterfinals June 10-11: Semifinals June 13-14: State championships at Polar Park Advertisement Brendan Kurie can be reached at
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Allego™ Invests in Future Sales Leaders Through Collaboration with Babson College
Immersive 12-week internship blends real-world training, mentorship, and skill-building simulations to prepare students for careers in sales WALTHAM, Mass., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating its commitment to education, mentorship, and innovation in the sales profession, Allego, Inc., the leader in AI-powered revenue enablement technology, today announced the successful completion of its inaugural sales internship program, developed in collaboration with Babson College, the #1 school for entrepreneurship education. The 12-week program offered students hands-on exposure to the art and science of sales development, blending real-time call shadowing, artificial intelligence (AI) simulations, and mentorship from Allego's high-performing revenue team. "It was incredibly rewarding to mentor the Babson interns and share the art and science behind successful sales," said David Ashe, Director of Sales Development at Allego. "Watching their curiosity evolve into confidence week after week reinforced the importance of programs like this—not just for the students, but for the future of the sales profession." Three Babson College seniors—Jolie Rojik, Jesus Alanis, and Jonathan Rosario—participated in the program, rotating weekly between live call observation and guided sales training. Designed to reflect the realities of today's modern sales environment, the curriculum covered DISC profile analysis, cold call framework, objection handling, and time management. Students also listened to live cold calls and engaged in skill-building simulations within the Allego platform to reinforce their learning. "The ability to expand my network with Babson alumni, many who are very successful in their sales careers and further learn about the culture and structure of their company has been an exhilarating and captivating experience," said Jesus Alanis, a senior at Babson College. "Overall, this was a great experience, one that allowed me to learn more about the dynamic of sales and the sales enablement industry." The program was part of a broader collaboration between Allego and Professor Vini Onyemah's Professional Sales Practicum at Babson College. In addition to the internship, Allego hosted a class visit, offering students an inside look at sales, marketing, and customer success in action. Several students expressed interest in pursuing full-time sales roles after graduation—an early sign of the program's long-term impact. "Experiential learning is the cornerstone of meaningful education," said Professor Onyemah. "Allego's internship program gave our students practical insight into the modern sales landscape while reinforcing key principles we cover in the classroom. The result was transformative for many of them, both personally and professionally." The program also inspired students to reframe how they view sales. Many arrived with preconceived notions of aggressive tactics, quotas, and cold calls, but left with a new appreciation for sales as a discipline rooted in consulting, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship. The success of the internship demonstrates more than just a productive collaboration—it highlights Allego's broader commitment to elevating the sales profession. By providing students with meaningful, real-world experience, Allego is helping redefine how the next generation views and enters the world of sales. "At Allego, we believe in building confident teams, and that includes the next generation of Professional Sellers," said Mark Magnacca, President and Co-Founder of Allego. "This program reflects our commitment to experiential learning, professional development, and equipping emerging talent with the tools they need to succeed. We plan to continue expanding our experiential learning initiatives and continuing to strengthen partnerships with academic institutions." This program is one of many ways Allego invests in emerging talent and deepens the connection between academia and industry—helping students develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in today's sales landscape. About AllegoAllego, Inc. is the leader in AI-powered revenue enablement technology. With Allego, you'll ready more confident teams, curate impactful content, and engage buyers effectively—all within a unified platform. What sets Allego apart is the company's expertise in driving adoption across revenue teams to foster alignment and knowledge sharing in the flow of work. This results in up to 50% reduction in software spend, 50% shorter sales cycles, and 45% higher win rates, propelling revenue growth. Learn more about how Allego can transform your sales enablement into a growth-driving powerhouse at About Babson CollegeBabson College is the #1 school for entrepreneurship education. Through its proven Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® methodology, the College prepares entrepreneurial leaders who create, grow, and steward sustainable economic and social value around the world. Founded in 1919 in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Babson has empowered more than 45,000 entrepreneurial leaders to impact communities and industries of all kinds. Babson is recognized as the No. 2 best college in the United States by The Wall Street Journal and has maintained its place as No. 1 atop U.S. News & World Report's entrepreneurship rankings for decades. The College offers an array of undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs and partners with organizations around the world to support global entrepreneurship initiatives. Through the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Babson's centers and institutes, the College empowers accomplished and aspiring entrepreneurs to advance the study and practice of entrepreneurial thought leadership around the world. Media Contacts: Babson CollegeKate Chaneykchaney@ AllegoMichelle Davidsonmdavidson@ "Allego" is a trademark of Allego, Inc. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Allego Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Babson Profs Unveil First Model For Entrepreneurial Leadership
Babson professor Scott Taylor is co-author of a new research study that defines a first-of-its-kind conceptual model for entrepreneurial research. Before Alex Stoddard was a music producer and filmmaker, he was a college basketball player. His coach, he says, modeled a kind of leadership that stuck with him: 'Communication, reflection, and building meaningful relationships that extended beyond the court.' It's a similar philosophy he encountered through 's Entrepreneurial Leadership model, which is embedded across several Babson courses and lessons and is the subject of a new research paper from three Babson professors. The first-of-its-kind conceptual model redefines leadership by focusing on neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and relationships instead of the traditional 'hero' leader approach. It's the first to distinguish entrepreneurial leadership from other theories, showing that effective leaders succeed through collaboration and strong relationships, not just individual drive. Danna Greenberg 'It has deepened my understanding of entrepreneurial leadership by highlighting the importance of thinking outside the box and not being limited by traditional solutions,' says Stoddard, a Class of 2025 Master of Science in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership candidate at Babson. 'I now more clearly recognize how critical emotional intelligence, conflict management, and deep connection are in driving team effectiveness and authentic leadership.' In January, six Babson professors – including Scott Taylor, Danna Greenberg, and Andrew Corbett – published '' in The International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal. The model explains how leaders and their teams can work together by tapping into motivation to pursue entrepreneurial goals. Co-authors Wendy Murphy, Keith Rollag, and Jeffrey Shay also contributed. It builds upon research in entrepreneurial leadership since 2011. 'It starts from a deep understanding of who you are and an awareness of your team and having your own entrepreneurial mindset,' says Danna Greenberg, the Walter H. Carpenter Professor of Organizational Behavior at Babson. 'And if you do that, you're able to work with your team in a way that motivates them and engages them. It excites them to also be entrepreneurial and, together, you can pursue that opportunity.' The research project really started with Taylor, who spent his sabbatical year combing through everything written on entrepreneurial leadership – across disciplines, theories, and schools of thought. He realized first that most of the existing definitions were focused on the leader – the entrepreneur acting as hero – with little scholarship exploring the relational aspects of leaders and follower. He also noticed glaring omissions. 'There's a lot that's happened in the study of human performance and behavior that integrates neuroscience, psychology, and social psychology that really had not been brought into entrepreneurial leadership research or writing,' says Taylor, an organizational behavior professor and Babson's Arthur M. Blank Endowed Chair for Values-Based Leadership. Scott Taylor Entrepreneurial leadership as a concept isn't necessarily new. But it's often an afterthought, something tacked onto traditional theories of leadership or entrepreneurship, depending on who was doing the writing or the teaching, the authors say. Babson's model aims to fully integrate the two. 'We definitely think about it as a collaborative effort,' says Greenberg. 'An entrepreneurial leader, one of the key ways they differ from a traditional view of an entrepreneur, is they're bringing a team along.' According to the model, entrepreneurial leadership happens when someone with a high degree of emotional and social competence – empathy, self-awareness, adaptability – combines that with an entrepreneurial mindset and uses the relationship with their team to unleash intrinsic motivation. That motivation, in turn, fuels creativity, innovation, and shared risk-taking. The model also incorporates neurological research from Anthony Jack, an experimental psychologist at Case Western Reserve University. Jack's research shows that the two brain networks responsible for analytical problem solving and empathetic thinking can't activate at the same time. When one turns on, the other switches off. 'When you are being analytical, solving problems, focusing your attention, you're activating what's called the task positive network. And when you do that, you're actually suppressing the empathetic cognition, or what's often referred to as the default mode network,' Taylor says. 'That network is critical to self-awareness, moral reasoning, pro-social behavior, openness to others, creativity and innovation.' Entrepreneurial leaders, he argues, have to be skilled at toggling between these two networks. Shenaya (Nay) Martin Johnson A cornerstone of Babson's approach is the belief that these abilities – emotional intelligence, toggling between brain networks, relational awareness – can be taught, not just theorized. 'I don't think we'd come up with any model if we didn't believe it can be learned,' Greenberg says. Babson has launched four new courses using the model. It has also retooled five existing courses such as its signature undergrad . The college is further developing asynchronous modules and building out its master's program in entrepreneurial leadership. The key, Greenberg says, is giving students repeated opportunities to practice moving between the creative and analytical mindsets, and to do so in messy, real-world situations. That includes moments of failure, discomfort, and conflict. 'You have to create real situations where they have to work together over longer periods of time, where they actually make mistakes, and where they have to learn from that mistake,' she says. 'As faculty, we know how to teach them through that. Because you're not going to learn any of this just by reading about it.' Taylor and Greenberg see their new model as not only a Babson signature, but one that other schools use, built upon, and test its results. The complex problems the world faces – the climate crisis, human inequity, geopolitical clashes – require collaborative leadership. 'We don't think the issue is an inability to solve complex problems. We think it's an issue that the leadership models being operationalized aren't sufficient,' Taylor says. Greenberg agrees. 'If it's us teaching it, or if it's other people teaching it, we just need more people out there doing it.' Before Babson, Shenaya 'Nay' Martin Johnson saw leadership as bold action: being brave, taking initiative, and creating change. That mindset drove her to move across the country after college, serve in AmeriCorps, and eventually found her own nonprofit. But it wasn't until Professor Scott Taylor's Entrepreneurial Leadership course that her perspective evolved. 'I realized that effective leadership does not stem solely from bravery or individual action, but from the positive relationships we cultivate and the feedback we receive from others,' says Johnson, a student in the one-year MBA at Babson with a concentration in entrepreneurship. She is also founder of , a global nonprofit support club for mothers, and Moms@Babson, a student organization she launched to build community on campus. As a mother, MBA student, and social worker living with multiple sclerosis, she brings a deeply personal lens to the idea of resilience and relational leadership. The Entrepreneurial Leadership model gives her a framework for rebuilding how she leads teams and projects. She has resigned from jobs where leadership lacked empathy, especially during the traumatic loss of her twins in premature labor. As a leader, she wants to create space for her and her team to grow together. Johnson now applies EL principles across her ventures, including Moms@Babson. Her leadership style emphasizes adaptability, experimentation, and what she calls 'rolling the ball and watching where it goes.' She leads by trusting her instincts, building relationships, and learning along the way. 'You do not have to concentrate on entrepreneurship to become an entrepreneurial leader. Being an entrepreneurial leader is valuable in any industry and position, especially if you have to manage teams,' she says. 'Being an entrepreneurial leader means being open to where the journey or project might lead, even if it isn't exactly what you expected or planned for. Take the risk to make the change and strive to become the leader you wish you had when you needed leadership.' Read the full paper: 'A Conceptual Model of Entrepreneurial Leadership: How Entrepreneurial Leaders Enable Entrepreneurial Opportunity' DON'T MISS: WASHU OLIN BIG IDEABOUNCE WINNER: A SOPHOMORE WHO COLLECTS IDEAS ON HIS IPHONE and EAST MEETS WEST: WILL HUNGARY'S CORVINUS UNIVERSITY BECOME A MAGNET FOR INTERNATIONAL TALENT? The post Babson Profs Unveil First Model For Entrepreneurial Leadership appeared first on Poets&Quants.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BetterWay Blood Testing Wins 2025 SXSW Innovation Award
New fingertip blood testing technology, developed by Babson Diagnostics, takes home coveted prize in the health and biotech category AUSTIN, Texas, March 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BetterWay™ blood testing by Babson Diagnostics was announced the winner in the Health and Biotech category of the prestigious 26th Annual SXSW® Innovation Awards competition. BetterWay was recognized for its new, customer-friendly blood testing technology that collects pea-sized samples from the fingertip instead of tubes of blood from the arm. SXSW judges chose BetterWay out of five finalists in the category, which featured a high-tech hearing aid, at-home fertility kit, an AI avatar for people with Alzheimer's, and a hemostatic gel used to stop bleeding. SXSW announced the winners in 11 categories last night at an award ceremony during the festival. The SXSW Innovation Awards honor the most forward-thinking new ideas that are making a positive impact on society. "We are honored to receive this award at SXSW, where some of the most transformative ideas in technology and healthcare are celebrated," said Eric Olson, founder and chief operating officer of Babson Diagnostics. "This achievement reflects the dedication of our team to empower people to take charge of their health with friendly, convenient, and affordable blood testing." During the festival on Saturday, Babson showcased the BetterWay innovations for judges and SXSW attendees, including a novel capillary collection device that obtains blood samples without the need for a phlebotomist, and the Babson Sample Preparation Device, which fully automates labeling, mixing, centrifuging, and cold storage. Samples are tested at Babson's CLIA-certified laboratory in Austin, which was purpose-built to analyze small-volume, capillary blood. Babson launched BetterWay blood testing in May at pharmacies across Austin. In December, the company launched BetterWay for Healthcare Organizations, providing health systems with an alternative to venipuncture for their patients. This can help lower barriers to testing, close gaps in care, and improve patient satisfaction. About BetterWay by Babson Diagnostics BetterWay is blood testing reimagined—affordable fingertip collection at convenient locations with fast, accurate lab results. Available now at Austin pharmacies and clinics, BetterWay empowers people to take charge of their health. Customers can order tests for themselves or with a doctor and receive clear, easy-to-understand results in one to two days. BetterWay was developed by Babson Diagnostics, a science-first healthcare technology company named 2024 Medtech Company of the Year by MD + DI. Healthcare organizations across the U.S. can partner with Babson to bring the BetterWay experience to their patients. For more information, please visit or connect with us on Instagram or LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts Media inquiries only:Joe FosterBabsonDX@ (323) 572-5361 For general inquiries: discover@ Sign in to access your portfolio
