Best Adam Shand Podcasts (2024)

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Emeritus Professor Irvine Gersch: Psychologist, Author and Mediator (and Adam's father) 34:11

2M ago34:11

34:11

In this conversation, Adam interviews his father, Professor Irvine Gersch, about his journey into mediation and the field's evolution. They discuss how Professor Gersch started as an educational and child psychologist and developed a conciliation service to resolve disputes between parents and local authorities. They also explore the transition fro…

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Pierre Hazan: Negotiating with the Devil, Inside the World of Armed-Conflict Mediation 42:51

2M ago42:51

42:51

In this conversation, Adam interviews Pierre Hazan, a mediator with a diverse career spanning journalism, mediation in armed conflict, and academia. Pierre is also an author, recently publishing his latest book, "Negotiating with the Devil, Inside the World of Armed-Conflict Mediation". They discuss the role of mediation in armed conflict situation…

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Meriel Schindler: Head of Employment Law, Withers LLP & Author of 'The Lost Café Schindler' 34:32

5M ago34:32

34:32

In this conversation, Meriel Shindler, Head of Employment at Withers LLP, discusses her background as an employment lawyer and mediator and her experience writing a book about her family history. She highlights the importance of storytelling in law and the power of mediation in resolving workplace disputes. Meriel emphasizes the need for early inte…

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Michael Cody: COO at AquaSource Algae Group - Managing workplace culture and conflict 41:01

8M ago41:01

41:01

In this conversation, Michael Cody, the Chief Operating Officer of AquaSource, shares insights on workplace culture, conflict resolution, and boosting staff engagement. He emphasizes the importance of understanding conflict as a tool for creation and the need for healthy conflict within organizations. Michael also discusses the role of individual p…

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Wendy Shand: Entrepreneur helping CEOs and founders cross the chasm from £1m to £10m 35:52

9M ago35:52

35:52

In this conversation, Adam is joined by Wendy Shand, an entrepreneur and business coach, who shares her journey from marketing to building a successful business in the travel industry. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on her business and the lessons she learned from tough conversations during that time. Wendy emphasizes the importance of em…

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Dana Caspersen: Conflict Mediator & Author of 'Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution' 32:14

9M ago32:14

32:14

Adam is joined by a leading conflict mediator, coach and author, Dana Caspersen. Dana is the author of 'Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution' and shares her journey to become an expert in the field and how she applied her career experience in theatre and dance to conflict mediation. Dana expresses how conflict can be …

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Stepping Up: NSW Police First Responders Recognised 35:18

9M ago35:18

35:18

Celebrating the achievements of NSW police officers in emergency response. Acting Superintendent Hassan El-khansa manages the NSW Incident and Emergency command and was the NSW Rotary officer of the year for 2023. Inspector Ben McIntyre saved the life of a young man who had collapsed at home. Stories of leadership and resilience in adversity. https…

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In the Line of Fire: Constable Cyril Howe 44:59

10M ago44:59

44:59

Just before Christmas 1963, Constable Cyril Howe was murdered on duty near Wagga Wagga. Daughter Kim explains how his family faced life without him. And the chair of NSW Police Legacy Superintendent Donna McCarthy discusses how the charity has been supporting the families of deceased officers since 1987. https://www.policelegacynsw.org.au/ If you h…

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Bushrangers and Outriders. 37:20

10M ago37:20

37:20

We remember Constable Samuel Nelson who was murdered on duty by bushrangers in 1865. His descendant and namesake, an Inspector at Mt Druitt, tells the story. And we go undercover with the NSW Police Transport Command targeting sex offenders on the Sydney commuter network. If you have any information that might assist NSW Police please call Crime St…

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Scam alert: Virtual Kidnapping is on the rise 25:16

10M ago25:16

25:16

NSW Police are warning of a new wave of “virtual kidnapping” offences, often targeting international students. The victims are coerced into paying large sums of money into unknown offshore accounts. As the scam escalates, the victims are made to fake their own kidnaps and the scammers demand ransom payments for their safe release. Anyone with infor…

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Guiding futures: Police Youth Officers 43:20

10M ago43:20

43:20

NSW Police youth officers work with Police Area Commands and local community organisations dedicated to guiding young people away from the potential pitfalls in society and towards more productive futures. Their primary objective is to lessen youth encounters with the justice system and provide constructive strategies for when things go wrong. Dive…

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In Pursuit of Justice: The NSW Police Canine Unit 44:03

10M ago44:03

44:03

A rare and exclusive tour of the NSW Police Canine Unit. We meet handlers and development staff and learn how police dogs make the grade. We pay tribute to the canine heroes of the force, including Titan the first police dog in NSW to make the ultimate sacrifice while on duty. If you have any information that might assist NSW Police please call Cri…

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Riding with the Mounties 35:38

11M ago35:38

35:38

The Mounted unit is nearly 200 years old and is one of the most sought after posts in the NSW Police Force. We take a special tour through the unit's headquarters in Sydney to learn what it takes to make the grade and the incredible bond between horse and rider. f you have any information that might assist NSW Police please call Crime Stoppers on 1…

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Raptor Squad 43:28

11M ago43:28

43:28

NSW Police Force's Raptor Squad has been targeting serious and organised crime among outlaw motor cycle gangs and other groups in NSW since 2009 with outstanding results. Detective Superintendent Andrew Koutsoufis, commander of the squad, discusses Raptor’s relentless zero tolerance approach to violent organised crime. Raptor’s resident bikie exper…

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Cybercrime on the rise 29:52

11M ago29:52

29:52

Cybercrime costs the Australian community an estimated $3.5 billion a year and much of that flows offshore to offenders beyond the reach of law enforcement. This is an under-reported crime but the NSW Police Force cyber crime unit is calling on victims to come forward and share their stories. Detective Sergeant Julian Thornton discusses recent jobs…

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Justice for Cecilia Haddad 33:18

11M ago33:18

33:18

In June 2023, a Brazilian federal court sentenced engineer Mário Marcelo Santoro to 27 years in prison for the 2018 murder of former partner Cecília Haddad in Australia. Santoro was convicted of aggravated homicide, asphyxiation, femicide and concealment of a corpse, after a surprise confession to the court. . In April 2018, the body of 38 year old…

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Birds Eye View: Polair 23:58

12M ago23:58

23:58

We take a tour of the NSW Airwing at Bankstown in Sydney to understand how they support every facet of police operations from dangerous search and rescue operations to keeping crime under high altitude surveillance. Our guide is Constable Ian Bennett who overcame his fear of heights to achieve a cherished goal, a place in this tight-knit squad of a…

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The Best Job on Two Wheels 23:23

12M ago23:23

23:23

Retired NSW highway patrol member Val Sugden tells of the struggle to become the state’s first female motorcycle cop in 1983. Val, who’s still riding after decades in the saddle for the police, explains how she made the grade and met dignitaries from the Pope to Princess Diana. If you have information that might assist NSW Police in current investi…

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Brothers No More 37:02

12M ago37:02

37:02

One of the state’s most experienced investigators Detective Chief Inspector Glen Browne explains how Homicide and the Middle Eastern Crime Squads worked together to bring down the infamous Brothers 4 Life gang during a violent spree from 2012 to 2014. Browne explains the qualities required to become a successful homicide investigator and deal with …

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Lost at Sea: The Black Bone Part 5 37:56

1y ago37:56

37:56

NSW Police are still working to identify the human jaw bone found at Umina in 2020. Having ruled out a 1940 drowning victim, the Forensic Services and Technical Services Command is using a new technique never before tried in NSW. Dr Jennifer Raymond believes forensic investigative genetic genealogy will soon unlock a decades-old mystery. And Senior…

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Introducing LiSTNR's newest crime interview series 1:39

1y ago1:39

1:39

A breakthrough new new crime series is coming. Real stories, from real detectives. Hosted by former police officer, Brent Sanders. You’ll gain an insight into how detectives profile criminals, learn how they find killers, and most importantly rescue victims. This is your chance to dive into the lives of the people who work Australia’s most compelli…

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Attestation Day for Class 357 17:33

1y ago17:33

17:33

After sixteen weeks on campus, Class 357 is graduating from the NSW Police Academy. Having met all the academic and physical challenges, it’s time for the students’ attestation parade before family, friends, the Commissioner, the Police Minister and other dignitaries. To the strains of the NSW Police Band, this diverse group demonstrates the skills…

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Resilience: In Memory of Constable Peter Forsyth. 43:10

1y ago43:10

43:10

Two long term frontline officers discuss dealing with trauma in their lives and policing careers. Senior Constable Brian Neville was with Constable Peter Forsyth when he was murdered by a suspect in 1998. For Detective Sergeant Kylie Whiting, it was the death of a stranger that led her to a life of public service. And we go to remote Dareton to tal…

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The Missing Persons Registry 36:55

1y ago36:55

36:55

The Missing Persons Registry is bringing the public into the search for missing loved ones through innovative geo-targeting technology, but Detective Inspector Ritchie Sim wants more people to get involved. And PT Instructor Acting Sergeant Henry Hurly puts Class 357 through their paces for the last time before Attestation. This podcast is sponsore…

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From Prison Guard to Prison Inmate 40:52

1y ago40:52

40:52

As prison guard for Barwon Prison, Ash Langsworth handled some of Melbourne's most notorious criminals, including Carl Williams. He gained an insight into how they act in prison, but did this effect Ash himself? Hear about the 2 major events during Ash's time in prison - the death of Carl Williams and the fateful night that turned his whole world u…

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The Changeling: Samantha Azzopardi 53:41

1y ago53:41

53:41

International fraudster Samantha Azzopardi has racked up 100 charges for impersonating children and teenagers yet still it’s unclear her motive for these elaborate hoaxes. Detective Sergeant Aaron Power tells of his investigation into “The Changeling.” At the Academy, we meet Sgt Bianca Williams and Mr Alfie Walker from the NSW Police/Charles Sturt…

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Lost at Sea: The Black Bone - Part 5 - Donald or Roy. 27:02

1y ago27:02

27:02

Lost at Sea: The Black Bone mystery could be about to provide a new twist to this three year investigation. As DNA testing seeks to confirm the theory that the blackened jaw found at Umina Beach belongs to a boy lost, in 1940. But another older possibility emerges... At the Academy, career detective-turned Academic Carla Tomadini discusses how Char…

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Catfished - The Death of Renae Marsden 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

31:37

Years of emotional manipulation, abuse and catfishing by her best friend Camila Zeidan, had driven Renae Marsden to sadly take her own life in 2013. Camila was not charged, as catfishing is not a law in Australia and years later, her parents, Mark and Teresa Marsden are still fighting for catfishing to be punishable by law in Australia. Mark and Te…

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Operation Trawler: Protecting Our Kids 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

32:37

Operation Trawler is one of NSW Police’s most successful pro-active squads, targeting online paedophiles by posing as potential victims. Detective Chief Inspector Chris Goddard and Detective Sergeant Natalie Stojceski take us behind the scenes of this high stakes work. At the NSW Police Academy, news has broken that Protocol Instructor Sergeant Ton…

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One Year with Commissioner Karen Webb (APM) 41:09

1+ y ago41:09

41:09

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb discusses her first year in the top job and the principles that have guided her through a long career. The Commissioner sets out her agenda in tackling domestic violence and organised crime. At the Police Academy, protocol instructor Sergeant Tony Wade talks about the final run to attestation and what is ahead for…

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Melbourne Gangster 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

31:32

Behind every gangland story - there's a family. When Mario Condello was brutally slain in Melbourne in 2006, Enzo Condello, the brother of Mario, could have followed a similar path but chose to become a writer. He reflects on his brother's murder and his role as Australia's ambassador to the mafia. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See …

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Marine Area Command - Part 2 23:21

1+ y ago23:21

23:21

In Part 2, the Marine Area Command takes down a gang of drug importers on the high seas, then they have to save the crooks who have turned their vessel into a bomb. The leader of the operation Sgt Ryan Spong tells the story. And Adam talks to two recruits, Luke and Ruby, about life at the Police Academy in the final weeks towards their attestation …

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Marine Area Command - Part 1 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

30:51

The commander of the NSW Police Marine Area Command Detective Superintendent Murray Reynolds takes us into the world of the water police, and diver Sergeant Josh Lyle tells the story of a high stakes rescue operation in the Blue Mountains. At the Academy, Session 2 Co-ordinator Senior Sergeant Lisa Corby explains how she gets the recruits through m…

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Ruth Frank: Managing Director of Frank Employment Law: Resolving Conflict in the Workplace 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

31:41

Adam is joined by Ruth Frank on this episode of Mediation Matters. Ruth has built her career working in the human resources industry, helping companies navigate conflict in the workplace. Ruth is a skilled negotiator, HR consultant, coach, and expert in employee relations and HR Policies.By Adam Gersch

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War on Ourselves 39:39

1+ y ago39:39

39:39

Australia’s war in Afghanistan has had a devastating influence on suicide and depression among our veterans upon their return. Dr Dan Mealey, who fought for a Royal Commission into veteran suicide, says some Australians have turned on our soldiers while the Taliban continue to commit atrocities against innocent people. For more Crime content search…

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Operation Phobetor: Drugs, Guns and Money 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

39:07

NSW Police are going after the unexplained wealth of organised crime as never before armed with new legislation and a dedicated intelligence gathering squad. The commander of Operation Phobeter Detective Superintendent Stuart Cadden talks to Adam about chasing the money and spreading mistrust among the crooks. And we meet the Acting Principal of th…

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Enda Young: Managing Director, Mediation Northern Ireland 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

30:15

Adam is joined by Enda Young, Managing Director of Mediation Northern Ireland for this episode of Mediation Matters. Enda is an experienced mediator with over two decades in the sector. He tells us how he switched from mechanical engineering to a mediation career after being involved in the dialogue around the Northern Ireland conflict at a young a…

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Lost At Sea: The Black Bone - Part 4 37:53

1+ y ago37:53

37:53

This podcast has created a breakthrough for Gosford Police investigating the discovery of a blackened human jaw bone on Umina Beach in 2020. There's a twist, the mandible is much older than first thought, recalling a tragic day in 1940, forgotten by all but the young victim's family. We meet Physical Training Instructor, Acting Sergeant Henry Hurly…

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Jailhouse Lawyer: Part 3 - A Question of Character 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

24:04

With evidence of police corruption, the Jailhouse Lawyer’s determination to give it over is silenced by an old adversary. Investigative Reporter Adam Shand reports on the arrest of David McCulloch and how he was deported to a home he left 50 years ago. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Jailhouse Lawyer: Part 2 - No Good Deed Goes Unpunished 50:23

1+ y ago50:23

50:23

Forming key alliances with powerful inmates and prison staff to bring peace to Barwon Prison, Jailhouse Lawyer David McCulloch faced new charges after a former friend Carl Williams betrayed him with false evidence. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jailhouse Lawyer: Part 1 - Framed 43:36

1+ y ago43:36

43:36

How would you survive time in prison? As a former asssociate of some of Melbournes key underworld figures, David McCulloch reveals how he survived in a jail by helping others to fight for freedom - becoming the Jailhouse Lawyer. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Murder of Roslyn Reay 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

In the first episode of Inside the NSW Police Force, Adam speaks to Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty and Detective Sergeant Peter Rudens about Strike Force Oro 2, the investigation into the 2005 murder of Newcastle woman Roslyn Reay. A $750 000 reward for information has been posted. If you have information please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 3…

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