Best Laura Thomsons Podcasts (2024)

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199. Happy Hour: Communication shot - Expressive Martini 7:40

5h ago7:40

7:40

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our Summer Happy hour - where learning is free and there’s enough for everyone! Come join us for a 10 min shot to refresh and reset your intention, delicious content mixed with some cool beach bar music vibes. And this week’s cocktail no4 is Expressive Martini where we are joined by Cognitive Behavioural Expert Li…

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198. Summer Happy Hour: Performance shot - Aperformance Spritz 7:52

3h ago7:52

7:52

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our Summer Happy hour - where learning is free and there’s enough for everyone! Come join us for a 10 min shot to refresh and reset your intention, delicious content mixed with some cool beach bar music vibes. And this week’s cocktail no3 is Aperformance Spritz which is a blend of practical ideas for bringing clar…

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197. Summer Happy Hour: Compassion shot - People Colada 9:42

14d ago9:42

9:42

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our Summer Happy hour - where learning is free and there’s enough for everyone! Come join us for a 10 min shot to refresh and reset your intention, delicious content mixed with some cool beach bar music vibes. And this week’s cocktail no2 is People Colada which is a blend of practical ideas for bringing or creatin…

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169. Knowing Your Personal Saboteurs 32:58

7d ago32:58

32:58

Send us a Text Message. In this final part of our 4-part focus on Opportunity Mindset, we explore the concept of saboteurs - the things that can hold us back, sabotage our success and impact our confidence and overall sense of wellness and satisfaction in what we do. In all aspects of life, understanding how to ensure the things that motivate you (…

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196. Summer Happy Hour: Motivation shot - Mojo Mohito 7:31

19d ago7:31

7:31

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our Summer Happy hour - where learning is free and there’s enough for everyone! Come join us for a 10 min shot to refresh and reset your intention, delicious content mixed with some cool beach bar music vibes. And this week’s cocktail no1 is Mojo Mohito which is bursting with practical ideas for boosting or sustai…

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195. Shift Your Service Culture via Your Stroke Economy 37:48

29d ago37:48

37:48

Send us a Text Message. In this final part of our 3-part focus on service, this one is all about dialling up your internal and external service experience by focusing on the concept of the Stroke Index. We are thrilled to be joined again by our close colleague Lindsey Thompson who is an expert in Transactional Analysis and Team Dynamics. She shares…

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194. Creating a Culture of Internal Customer Service 34:03

26d ago34:03

34:03

Send us a Text Message. In this second episode in our latest 3-part miniseries looking at customer service we look at benefits and steps to creating an internal customer service culture.

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193. Customer Service Excellence - Think NeuroService 28:25

1M ago28:25

28:25

Send us a Text Message. In our latest 3-part miniseries we take a look at customer service and the role it is playing in enabling organisations to thrive now and into the future. As more service experiences are becoming automated or augmented with eg AI-enabled chatbots, the human is fast becoming the premium service differentiator. So how can we m…

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192. Mid Year Reflection - Pause to Process 27:15

1M ago27:15

27:15

Send us a Text Message. We mark the mid-year point with a reminder of the power of taking a moment to pause, process and reflect on the past 6 months to set up well for the next. A good listen any time of the year, we also explore the benefits of processing for a team on the lessons learned, rather than leaping from one task to the next. We hear a …

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191. Shift From Tell to Ask - Coaching Unlocks Human Connection 33:26

2M ago33:26

33:26

Send us a Text Message. In this final part of our 4-part focus on Maximising Human Touch we take a practical look at how to unlock moments of connection. In a time-poor world, being listened to has even more premium and is the most powerful way to connect with people during uncertainty and transformational change. Making the simple shift from telli…

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190. Human-Centric Selling Approach 38:13

2M ago38:13

38:13

Send us a Text Message. In this third episode of our 4-part focus focusing on Maximising Personal Touch we look at how to bring a human edge to sales and customer interactions in an increasingly automated world. We discuss the value of positive mindset, behaviours, and using the skills to build relationships and provide exceptional service. We shar…

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189. Maximise Your Cognitive Potential - Simple Strategies for Complicated Thinking 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

Send us a Text Message. In this second episode of our 4-part focus focusing on Maximising Personal Touch we look at how to think clearly when faced with complicated situations. Many workplaces are demanding quicker and deeper levels of innovation, focus, creativity and problem-solving. As Apple unleashes AI in 1 billion smartphones across the plane…

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2024 Tony Award Nominees | Roger Bart, Kecia Lewis, Eden Espinosa 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

It's Tony Awards' season and we're celebrating with three 2023 Tony Award nominees. Joining host Ben Cameron are Tony Award winner Roger Bart (Back to the Future, Producers, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Tony nominee Kecia Lewis (Hells Kitchen, Chicago, Dreamgirls) and Tony nominee Eden Espinosa (Lempicka, Wicked, Rent). Ben and his guests cha…

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188. Being Human in an AI Workplace - Maximising Personal Touch Moments 33:06

2M ago33:06

33:06

Send us a Text Message. In this first episode of our 4-part focus focusing on Maximising Personal Touch we look at how to balance the tasks we complete with the impact we create. In a world that is becoming increasingly automated, and Artificial Intelligence now an everyday term we explore how to remain empowered, confident and making time for the …

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187. Nourish Your Network to Flourish Your Career 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

Send us a Text Message. In this final episode of our 5-part series on Redefining Careers, we are thrilled to welcome Siobhan Anderson, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming academic self-doubt through mentorship and skill enhancement. Siobhan's experiences emphasise the importance of self-belief in addressing academic gaps and leveraging w…

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Claire Mcgourlay Professor Law, University of Manchester 15:29

3M ago15:29

15:29

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186. Set a Skills Fit-Bit to Track and Empower Your Development 22:35

3M ago22:35

22:35

Send us a Text Message. This fourth episode in our Redefining Careers series looks at the benefit of reframing how we look at our day to day to track how we are developing our skills. Like how fitbit-type trackers have transformed how we view our daily physical activity through monitoring data e.g. step count, there is a parallel when we apply this…

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185. Career Uncaged - Shifting From Employee to Solopreneur 38:55

3M ago38:55

38:55

Send us a Text Message. This third episode in our Redefining Careers series takes a look behind the scenes on the realities of leaving a corporate job and setting up on your own. Joined by the inspirational Matt Sims, he shares his experience of leaving his role where he had been for 8 years, to become a solopreneur focusing on his passion and purp…

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184. Creating Career Lightbulb Moments 32:55

4M ago32:55

32:55

Send us a Text Message. Our latest series is all about Redefining Careers and this second episode looks at the power a 'lightbulb moment' can have on the choices and options that open up to us. We discuss just how many skills are transferable and therefore we can keep empowered in the knowledge that you can shift industries or levels if you want to…

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183. Career Diversity Gives You Choices Later 44:50

3M ago44:50

44:50

Send us a Text Message. Our latest series is all about Redefining Careers and this first episode focuses on the benefits of having different experiences to enable more choice as you progress along your journey. Whether planned or unplanned, actively seeking new experiences gives us more resilience if options suddenly change (recessions, redundancie…

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182 Benefits of Mentoring and Coaching to Everyday Life 39:54

4M ago39:54

39:54

Send us a Text Message. In the final of our 4-part focus on 'Future Ready, Today' we explore the benefits, skills and opportunities from bringing coaching or mentoring approach to everyday life. To have a 'coach' is now seen as an asset rather than something to be embarrassed about, so we share the top tips for coaching as well as practical example…

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Chris Kitchener - VP Product Management at Thomson Reuters 22:55

4M ago22:55

22:55

In this captivating podcast episode, Chris Kitchener, Vice President of Product Management at Thomson Reuters, delves into the dynamic world of legal technology, offering valuable insights into AI, workflow automation, cloud services, and the pivotal role of platforms and partners in the legal tech landscape. Thomson Reuters is a global provider of…

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Chris Fowler – General Counsel Technology at BT Group PLC 13:12

4M ago13:12

13:12

In this podcast episode, Chris Fowler, the General Counsel Technology at BT, explains his role in supporting BT's technology unit and its crucial infrastructure, including developing and managing network infrastructure and IT support for employees. BT Group is a multinational telecommunications company based in London, providing a range of communic…

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181. Looking for Everyday Opportunities to Learn and Develop 38:32

4M ago38:32

38:32

Send us a Text Message. In this second episode in our 4-part focus on 'Future Readiness, Today' we look at easy, everyday ways to seek moments to learn and develop ourselves. As the waves of change due to automation, digitisation and AI continue to wash through the world of work, now is not the time to copy and paste our way through the working day…

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180. Learning Prepares Us For The Future 33:50

4M ago33:50

33:50

Send us a Text Message. In this second in our 4-part mini-series 'Future Readiness, Today' we look at the role of learning to set us up we for the future. Rather than something that happens in a school, college or just at the start of our careers, having a learning mindset enables us to flourish in our personal and professional lives. Its about bal…

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179. Keeping Successful Whilst Your Job Is Transforming 30:45

4M ago30:45

30:45

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first episode in our 4-part focus on 'Future Readiness, Today'. As the waves of change due to automation, digitisation, hybrid working and AI continue to wash through the world of work, we take a practical and proactive look at what we can do today to set up well for the future. Back in 2018 McKinsey's Global …

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178. Thriving in a Busy Worklife 38:26

5M ago38:26

38:26

Send us a Text Message. This final episode in our 5-part series on Managing a Continuous Workload revisits the theme of preventing burnout. Joined again by burnout exec coach Alexis Neighbour, she explains the 4 reasons why burnout is on the rise, namely a general rise in worries and anxieties fuelled by the pandemic, technology, societal pressures…

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177. Tips for Delegating Regardless of Status 34:05

5M ago34:05

34:05

Send us a Text Message. This fourth episode in our 5-part series on Managing a Continuous Workload takes a practical approach looking at the skill of delegating. Delegation is not just for managers or senior people - it is sensible teamwork in action. As nature shows us, there is too much to do for one individual to safely carry it all alone - shar…

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176. Protecting Yourself and Others From Burnout 40:59

5M ago40:59

40:59

Send us a Text Message. This third episode in our 5-part series on Managing a Continuous Workload addresses the alarmingly growing topic of burnout. Burnout is estimated to cost the UK £28.3 billion due to stress-related absence and is a growing problem impacting more people than ever before. We are privileged to be joined by Alexis Neighbour, who …

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175. Renegotiating Workload in a Win-Win Way 24:05

5M ago24:05

24:05

Send us a Text Message. This second episode in our 5-part series on Managing a Continuous Workload is about having 'a proper conversation' about the reality of a workload that is ever-growing. Hybrid working means workload share is less visible, and the leaner the team, the more likely there is a single job owner holding it all together. Less empat…

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Casey Kuhlman - CEO of Monax 15:55

6M ago15:55

15:55

In this podcast episode, Casey Kuhlman the CEO of Monax, shares his unconventional journey to becoming CEO, which involved engineering, military service, law school, and work in Africa. Monax Labs is a company specializing in digital legal infrastructure and blockchain technology. Monax aims to simplify contract management by offering a digital con…

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174. Prioritising Workload and Managing Expectations 33:24

6M ago33:24

33:24

Send us a Text Message. Our latest 5-part series is all about Managing a Continuous Workload, where we explore strategies for handling a busy workload that never seems to have a lull. This first episode is all about prioritising workload and communicating clearly to people so expectations - if not matched, are at least managed well. We share our CL…

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173 Creating an Exceptional Hybrid Culture 41:58

6M ago41:58

41:58

Send us a Text Message. In this final episode in our 4-part focus on Maximising Hybrid Working we are thrilled to be joined by the amazing HR expert Kate Maddison-Greenwell. She shares her research from over 700 leaders about the realities of hybrid working : the blockers and enablers and in particular how to make meetings and communication engagin…

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172. Making In-Person Moments Count 26:40

6M ago26:40

26:40

Send us a Text Message. In this third episode in our Maximising Hybrid Working mini-series we explore how to make the most of the days we are in-person. For those fortunate enough to have this option available, we share tips for planning ahead and balancing the workload of being in-person whilst your 'digital twin' is silently gathering more emails…

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171b Building and Sustaining High-Performance Remote Teams 31:34

6M ago31:34

31:34

Send us a Text Message. Ever felt like an island in the vast ocean of remote work? Join us as we unravel the complex tapestry of remote team dynamics and reveal how to keep the collaborative spirit alive—even when you're miles apart. We dive into the struggle of maintaining that social butterfly energy in isolation, the art of communication without…

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171. Tips for Maximising Remote Teamwork 31:34

6M ago31:34

31:34

Send us a Text Message. In this second episode of our 4-part series looking at Maximising Hybrid Working, we focus on how to enable effective teamwork. Whether fully remote, or mixing in working from home days with in-office days, successful teamwork makes the difference for sustaining success during the ups and downs of change or disruption, and f…

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170. Realistic Time Management for Hybrid Working 30:29

7M ago30:29

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first in our 4-part series looking at Maximising Hybrid Working. With nearly 50% of workers working in some kind of hybrid pattern, the trial period is now over. With hot topics such as life/work balance, handling workload, avoiding burnout and creating an engaged workforce, now is a good time to check in on a…

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168. Creating an Abundant Mindset as a Team 28:45

7M ago28:45

28:45

Send us a Text Message. In the third of our 4-part series focusing on Opportunity Mindset, we discuss what having an abundant mindset as a team means in practice. Abundance can be described as the belief that success is possible and that there are no set limits to opportunity. This creates a team environment where people are happy for each other's …

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167. Keeping Optimistic During Challenge 27:29

8M ago27:29

27:29

Send us a Text Message. In the second of our 4-part series focusing on Opportunity Mindset, we explore the concept of optimism and the impact this has on individual wellness, team morale and keeping successful and performing during challenge. Rather than a pretence of everything being rosy when its not, we look at practical tips for keeping optimis…

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Glindas | Brittney Johnson, Ginna Claire Mason, Amanda Jane Cooper 1:10:48

7M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In this spectacular season finale, we are returning to Oz and talking all the good witch Glinda (or Galinda depending where you are in the show)! Joining host Ben Cameron are Brittney Johnson, Ginna Claire Mason, and Amanda Jane Cooper. Ben and the ladies discuss what it's like to play such a popular role, secrets Glindas do backstage, the audition…

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The Lion King | Bonita Hamilton, Pearl Khwezi, Stephen Carlile 1:19:06

7M ago1:19:06

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In this episode we are joining the pride and talking all about The Lion King, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Broadway! Joining host Ben Cameron are Bonita Hamilton (Shenzi), Pearl Khwezi (Nala), and Stephen Carlile (Scar). Ben and the group discuss their Disney influences, auditioning for this iconic show, learning the show, and more!…

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Holiday Shows | Patrick Page, Bryce Pinkham, Sebastian Arcelus 1:23:53

7M ago1:23:53

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In this episode we are jumping into the holiday spirit and talking about some of our favorite holiday shows! Joining host Ben Cameron are Patrick Page (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Hadestown, The Lion King), Bryce Pinkham (Holiday Inn, A Gentleman's Guide, Ohio State Murders), and Sebastian Arcelus (Elf, Into the Woods, W…

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Dance Captains | Gabriella Sorrentino, Maria Briggs, Brooke Engen 1:06:50

7M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

In this episode we are doing a deep dive into what it takes to be a dance captain! Joining host Ben Cameron are Gabriella Sorrentino (Hamilton, On Your Feet), Maria Briggs (The Music Man, Frozen, Hello Dolly, Mean Girls), and Brooke Engen (Beetlejuice, Gypsy, Hairspray). Ben and the ladies talk about what the job entails for a dance captain: all th…

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Ensemble | Katie Webber, Aaron Albano, Clay Rice-Thomson 1:15:12

8M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

In this episode we are talking about the people you see everywhere, the ensemble! Joining host Ben Cameron are Katie Webber (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Rock of Ages), Aaron Albano (Cats, Hamilton, Newsies), and Clay Rice-Thomson (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, King Kong, Newsies). Ben and the group talk about what…

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