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The Standard Deviations podcast is a weekly production that looks at money, mind and meaning, all through a psychological lens. Each week, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby interviews a fascinating new guest, experts in everything from finance to literature to wellness. Each guest provides listeners with three concrete ways to apply what was learned that week, ensuring that weekly listening becomes part of a path to a richer life. Episodes are brief, resear ...
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Is what you see on TV shaping your idea of what it’s like to be an entrepreneur? Do you watch Homes Under The Hammer and think you could be a property developer? Or The Apprentice and believe you could do a better deal? In this podcast, long time entrepreneur Claire is joined by a fellow business owner to talk about the lies, misrepresentations, and all round bad business advice in a chosen TV programme or film. We’ll cover everything from The Apprentice through to Fireman Sam. Some episodes ...
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Straight to the Comments

Straight to the Comments

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Do you find yourself jumping Straight to the Comments only to wonder why online threads are so addictive? Join Lisa and Sarah, two longtime friends, as they dissect online comments, discuss pop culture and examine how it impacts their own lives. Straight to the Comments dives head first into both the comedic value and deeper meaning of gossip and why we can’t get enough. This is Gossip without the Guilt. Hosted by 2 Brits abroad, Lisa Williams, a communications consultant living in Oslo, and ...
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Conversations about Consultation

Emma Ní Chinnéide, Zahra Ahmed, Jessica Rowley & Emily Crosby

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Welcome to our podcast, Conversations about Consultation. This is a series of digital audio files, made with a wide range of guests who have been generous enough to share their thinking on the topic of consultation in education. Our aim is to provide thought-provoking and engaging content that you can access at times and in places convenient to you, growing out of our shared interest in consultation. Emma teaches a module on the M4 doctoral training in educational psychology that includes co ...
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Social distance...it means more than just six feet apart. What other kinds of distances did we encounter during such a year of crisis? Join Midstory as we interview experts in the humanities and delve into the kinds of distances that are, well...social—the gaps that have been exposed and widened, and how we’ve learned to bridge them. Each week, we look at a different cross section of society that has been impacted by the crisis, and unpack topics ranging from the environment, birth and death ...
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Tune in to hear: What is the disconnect between selling an advisory business, as it is popularly conceived, and as it usually goes down in the real world? What should people know about the process that they may not currently understand? What are the big things that are missing from the “highlight reel” version of selling a business and how can peop…
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We finish the first series with an outtake from the first episode, Dodgeball. In this outtake, Jo and I discuss: Our new Channel 5 show, Debt Ball What celebrities will take part What is Martine Mccutcheon's second hit? Thank you for joining me on this first series. This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.lou…
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Tune in to hear: What was Megan’s favorite finding in the deep research she did for this book? Learn about Truman’s financial anxiety and how this impacted him. Why is it harder to pivot and recover from financial pitfalls than it used to be? What advice did Calvin Coolidge get from his stock broker? How did George Washington make his money and wha…
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Tune in to hear: Did Cady’s recent book, The Art of the Sabbatical, come from a place that was very personal and meaningful to Cady? If so, what was it that made this project so personal for her? In Cady’s experience, are many of those hoping to take a sabbatical doing so to just take a break from work or are they in search of a deeper, transformat…
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Bad Business goes bite-sized for the summer. In these shorter episodes, Claire covers some TV shows and films that contain some bad business, but not enough to warrant a full episode. In this episode she discusses the 1994 film, Miracle on 34th Street. Claire ponders: Is knowing the price of stuff a superpower? When did we start price checking? How…
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Bad Business goes bite-sized for the summer. In these shorter episodes, Claire covers some TV shows and films that contain some bad business, but not enough to warrant a full episode. In this episode she discusses the 1995 film, Casper. Claire ponders: How does this freelancer get such media interest? Why do the TV crews follow his daughter? Do the…
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Tune in to hear: What got Dr. Eckhart into Psychology in the first place, and how did he end up moving into family wealth consulting? What are some of the significant differences in family dynamics among upper middle class families and ultra high net worth families? What does Dr. Eckart mean, exactly, when he refers to family mythology and how migh…
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Bad Business goes bite-sized for the summer. In these shorter episodes, Claire covers some TV shows and films that contain some bad business, but not enough to warrant a full episode. In this episode she discusses the 1991 Disney cartoon, Beauty and The Beast. Claire ponders: How old is Belle supposed to be? Why she'd make a very miserable calculat…
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Tune in to hear: What does Clare and her team at Essentia Analytics focus on specifically? How can one score the decision making skill involved in stock picking when so much is relative to timing? How does Essentia Analytics score all 7 data points they lay out on their website? One of the trick things about behavioral investing is you can get a go…
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Tune in to hear: How should we think about the “presidential election cycle pattern” as a forecasting tool? Does it have much merit and how is it playing out so far in 2024? How should we think about time effects in an election year? Also, what is the trend for election year market performance like as you move through the year? What would Tim tell …
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Fame, distractions and being kind. Is it really that easy to start a business? Claire is joined by fellow accountant, Beth Jackson, to talk about the bad business in Richard Hammond's Workshop. In this episode we discuss: Why he believes his face is enough to grow a business. How easy it is to be distracted by side projects. How the accountant is s…
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Tune in to hear: What can Elton John’s stage name teach advisors about how to make and set goals? What can Weezer teach advisors about workflows? What is the DICE acronym that can help advisors create a process around their practice? How can advisors find a partner best suited for their practice and how can this power growth? Also, how should advis…
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Is sales really just shouting and chasing after people? Claire is joined by the go to marketing expert for people selling coaching and consulting services wanting to grow their business, Janine Coombes, to talk about the bad business in the BBC's The Apprentice. In this episode we discuss: Why a little bit of planning is good when you are selling y…
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Tune in to hear: How did Phil pivot from a financial advisor position to roles focused on marketing? Why is a clearly established marketing strategy so critical as a starting point and what does this look like, practically? How important is it to have an affinity for, or direct tie with, the niche client group you may serve (e.g. first responders o…
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Tune in to hear: Why do humans seem to have such limited access to understanding what they want, from a financial perspective? Andy believes that the ethos of financial planning is the marriage of capital and purpose. What, specifically, does he mean by this and why does he think it is so critical? Should we try to expand our clients’ notion of cap…
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Do you need to be competitive in order to succeed in business? Claire is joined by content marketing specialist, Lyndsay Cambridge, from Jammy Digital to talk about the bad business in the 2007 Sky One series Badge or Bust. In this episode we discuss: Is focusing on your competition the best marketing strategy? How quick marketing wins can often be…
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Tune in to hear: What drove Nuala to write her new book, Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World ? In her book, Nuala talks about four factors that amplify the risk of noise, obscuring our ability to arrive at the truth. What are these factors and why are they so important? How do we overcome the very entrenched obstacles we face wh…
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If we are passionate about our work then it must mean we are excellent at it. Claire is joined by company development consultant, Amy Fox, to talk about the bad business in the US sitcom Parks and Recreation. In this episode we discuss: Can bullying be a team building exercise? How this department seems to have unlimited resources and time. Is anyo…
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Tune in to hear: What was the message that Shawn felt compelled to get out there in his upcoming book, The Advisor Transformation? What distinction does Shawn draw between success and significance? How does Shawn bring vision into his work at Triad in a way that better synthesizes work and life? What is Martin Seligman’s PERMA Model and what can we…
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Tune in to hear: How should advisors go about optimizing SEO for their practice and why is it so critical? Why do advisors who offer texting as a communication option get 400% more opt-ins? Why is email so powerful and how can advisors build out a list that will serve them well? Emails with video content really outperform, but many people are hesit…
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What will women do without men to guide and support them? Claire is joined by content and copywriter, Michelle Eshkeri, to talk about the bad business in the 2015 film The Intern. In this episode we discuss: How surely a 70 year old can use a computer. Why women can be successful, have a family and also friends. Not every business situation needs a…
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Can you do whatever you want, no matter how evil or reckless, if you are in business? Claire is joined by business and mindset coach, Lauren Malone, to talk about the bad business in the long running Australian soap, Neighbours. In this episode we discuss: How in soap land, if you are a lawyer or doctor, you can do everything people ask. If you wea…
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Tune in to hear: What are the 3 primary types, or thresholds, of AI and where are we headed next in this burgeoning field? What is "general purpose AI" and how does it differ from models like ChatGPT? What about "artificial super intelligence?" Why is the developing world, on average, more optimistic about AI than the developed world? Will our pess…
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Tune in to hear: Why is it that we hate uncertainty even more than bad news? How does our dread of uncertainty impact our decision making process? If a client comes in agitated vs. paralyzed, does the means by which we resolve this uncertainty look different from reaction to reaction or do they share a common solution? Is normalization part of regu…
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Is this just an eccentric man who is rubbish at running a business? Claire is joined by brand copywriter and tone of voice consultant, Matt Drzymala, to talk about the bad business in the 2005 film, Wallace and Gromit: the case of the were-rabbit. In this episode we discuss: Why is everyone so supportive of this man and his businesses? What were th…
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Tune in to hear: Why does Dr. Stutman use a behavioral, rather than a psychological, approach to leadership? What are the differences between these two approaches? What are some of the common qualities shared by many of the world’s best leaders? Also, were any of these particularly surprising or unexpected? What role does admiration play in effecti…
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We are so lucky to have with us Dr Jeffrey Brown and Starr Greensky. Jeff is currently an assistant professor at San Diego State University, on the School Psychology Program and Starr is a Student and School Psychology intern, working with Jeff. We speak with Jeff and Starr about the development and application of Jeff's and other colleagues multic…
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In the last episode of Season 3, we bring back Reddit Roulette (from Season 1, episode 10) - our mashup of all things Reddit and Chatroulette . We spin the wheel to discuss who the a****** is in a relationship conflict, as well as discussing trauma dumping, how to navigate financial disparity in relationships, and the big topic of boundaries. Are t…
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Is Kinky Boots still a progressive film about niching? Claire is joined by leadership and development coach and trainer, Al Pacifico-France, to talk about the bad business in the 2005 film, Kinky Boots. In this episode we discuss: Can you niche in community you have no interest in? Can you leave the inclusion within your organisation to the employe…
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Tune in to hear: What life experiences put Jane on a path to become a listening coach? What is generative listening and how does it differ from other forms of listening? In what ways did becoming familiar with generative listening transform Jane’s life? What does Jane mean when she says “listening to ignite thinking in others?” What role does empat…
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When Damian Hurley released his debut film, "Strictly Confidential," people were shocked that he directed raunchy scenes starring his own mother, Elizabeth Hurley. From critics labelling their relationship as "disturbing" to others dismissing them as mere "publicity hounds," we dissect some of the fierce responses to this erotic thriller and reflec…
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Cougar, MILF, or even a tragic singleton like 'Bridget Jones', today, we are looking at all the comments used to describe older women when it comes to love and dating. Sam Taylor-Johnson, in the promotion of her new Amy Winehouse film, is facing renewed scrutiny over her marriage to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is 23 years her junior. We talk about th…
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Tune in to hear: What makes women so uniquely good as behavioral investors? Why have many thought of women as particularly risk averse for so many years and what systems, on the trading floor and elsewhere, have perpetuated this misconception? Some book recommendations on women in investing and its history. Examples of how insidious the bias agains…
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Can a high level of confidence create a successful business? Claire is joined by freelance graphic designer and founder of the Doing It For The Kids community, Frankie Tortora, to talk about the bad business in the children's show Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service. The epiosde we focus on is Series 1, Episode 1: The Runaway Cow. In this episode…
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Tune in to hear: How might financial planning conversations need to change in light of the new longevity many will experience? How will the “100 year life” affect the 3 life stages (education, work and retirement) that used to be more clearly delineated? How might we be able to give more salience and power to our mental image of a future self? What…
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A year on since we did our "Fatshaming" episode featuring Adele, Rebel Wilson, and Lizzo, we find the three women are once again the centre of attention due to discussions about their weight. With Lizzo announcing she is "quitting" due to body-shaming and Rebel claiming in her new memoir "Rebel Rising" that Adele "hates her" because they were both …
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Since Oprah brought self-help and therapy speak into the mainstream, more and more people have been talking about “speaking my truth” over telling the truth. From Prince Harry to Britney Spears, the celebrity memoir has often been sold as the chance to read their “personal truths”. But what does this really mean? And are there different types of tr…
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Dr Anwen Marshall graduated as an Educational Psychologist from Bristol University in 2021. She currently works in Bristol City Council where she also holds the role of ‘person-centred champion’. She supports person-centred work in her service and with colleagues. Before training as an Educational Psychologist (EP), Anwen worked as an Assistant EP …
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What happens when your business model is flawed from the start? Claire is joined by classic car and motorbike enthusiast and also fellow accountant, Linda Booth, to talk about the bad business in the Discovery Plus series Flipping Bangers. Can unrealistic deadlines force you to make good decisions? Can you use friends and family to increase your pr…
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Tune in to hear: What did Philip’s research on the drivers of financial advice seeking uncover? Additionally, what might stand in the way of clients taking advice? What can the industry do to reduce economic barriers to entry for getting advice? What about reducing emotional barriers to entry for getting advice? What mistakes do advisors make when …
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is back with the launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Today, we are examining the mixed (putting it mildly) reactions to her launch, particularly the responses to The Cut’s Instagram post, questioning the timing of her launch. Did Meghan really deliberately time her launch to divert attention from …
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Tune in to hear: What lead Dr. Griner to focus his work and research around compassion specifically? When clinicians like Dr. Griner talk about compassion, what are they talking about exactly and how might this differ from the popular conception of compassion? How do we balance our desire to want to end someone’s suffering without falling into the …
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From her iconic Union Jack dress and Girl Power persona to her current all-white dress code and role as the “devoted wife”, today we are exploring the online reactions to Geri Halliwell’s transformation. Has she really abandoned her working class roots by “marrying up”, or is this just part of growing up and evolving? And are commenters justified i…
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How do you keep working on your business when you are happy and comfortable with how things are? Claire is joined business coach and the 6 Figure Bookkeeper founder, Zoe Whitman, to talk about the bad business in the BBC's late 2000's series Mary Queen of Shops . The episode we focus on is Series 3, episode 5 on Clealls. Is Mary too high end to hel…
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Tune in to hear: What is the “Dumb Ways to Die” music video and why was it originally created? Was the above an effective behavioral intervention or did it fall short? Why is buy-in for employer sponsored retirement savings plans so low and what might be done to remedy this? Why might marketing campaigns with behavioral interventions outperform mor…
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Right in time for International Women’s Day and our one year anniversary, the Daily Mail launches a new podcast, called "Straight to the Comments!" - fronted by 2 young male presenters. We go into it in today’s episode. Plus, we have our comments guessing game about a funny topic and discuss the importance of Women’s Day in 2024. How much has chang…
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Today, we are discussing the internet's relentless speculation surrounding Kate Middleton's recent surgery announcement. From genuine concern to mind-bending conspiracy theories, we explore the reactions to this news. We also investigate the trend of celebrities, like Selena Gomez, openly discussing their medical issues. On the flip side, we delve …
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Have we reached the point where we can really wear what we want to work? Claire is joined by style and confidence coach, Samantha Harman, to talk about the bad business in the 2006 film, The Devil Wears Prada. Was Andy's interview outfit actually okay? Were the employees at Runway right to be annoyed with Andy and her clothing? Can a new outfit rea…
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We were so privileged to speak with Laleh Laverick in this episode about such a range of important factors influencing schools at the moment. Laleh speaks from a wealth of expertise and experience from her role as a Leadership and Management Adviser at Hackney Education as well as the various roles she has held in inner city primary schools for ove…
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Welcome back to Season 3's first Mini! We're kicking things off with our comment guessing game, a topic that we believe will stir up strong emotions among Gen Xers (and perhaps even millennials). Then, we'll dive into Justin Timberlake's no-apology stance on the Britney Spears drama and explore the phenomenon of apology tours. Finally, we'll wrap i…
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