How to thrive not just survive in challenging times. Hosts Simon Ursell and Rusty Earnshaw talk to the change makers, leaders and mavericks in sport, business and beyond about what happens when we’re faced with tough challenges - and how to use these situations to challenge our thinking, resulting in more productive and rewarding outcomes. Together with their guests, they’ll share their experiences and unpack how they have reacted to their biggest challenges, covering some enlightening topic ...
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The Creative Shift: Building Communities and Embracing New Educational Settings with Kirsty Hunter | Episode 17
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In today's episode, we are joined by former BRIT School Deputy Head - turned Entrepreneur and Founder of The Creativity Clinic, Kirsty Hunter. Kirsty’s mission is huge – to destroy social and financial barriers to the arts and education, and to disrupt co-working and leisure spaces through the integration of the arts. Her aim is to provide a much-n…
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The Unseen Effort: Heather Fisher on Resilience, Authenticity, and Finding Purpose | Episode 16
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In today's episode we are joined by Birmingham-based Olympic rugby player and former GB bobsledder, Heather Fisher. Heather is an accomplished elite athlete, motivational speaker, LGBT advocate and media personality with her own BBC radio podcast. After a difficult start in life, Heather quickly found she excelled in the sports arena. Breaking her …
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Life Lessons from the Special Forces with Leadership and Resilience Coach, Garry Banford | Episode 15
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In today's episode we are joined by former Special Forces leader Garry Banford. Garry served over two decades in the UK MOD, 16 of those with the UK Special Forces. One of the UK’s most combat-seasoned leaders and serving all of his years with UKSF in the ever-adapting aftermath of the Twin Towers attacks, Garry rose to the senior leadership positi…
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Embracing Playfulness: Unlocking the Power of Social Interaction and Connection with Dr Maarten Koeners & Adam Lusby | Episode 14
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“Play is more than an activity; it is a feeling.” In today's episode we are joined by special guests Adam Lusby and Dr Maarten Koeners. Both experts and advocates of the transformative power of play, the conversation illustrates how playfulness can be used to create ‘prosocial environments’, be that in classrooms, competitive sports or the workplac…
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Inside the World of Professional Rugby: Rich Bryan on Transition and Resilience | Episode 13
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Today we speak to former professional rugby player, Rich Bryan. Having experienced the highs and lows of professional rugby (including having Rusty as a teammate at Bath), Rich’s playing career was ended by a difficult knee injury at the age of 30, resulting in a challenging career change that would test his resilience and mental well-being. In 201…
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Rethinking Mindfulness: Strategies for Success in Sports and Business with Luke Doherty of Mindful Peak Performance | Episode 12
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Today we speak to Luke Doherty, Managing Director at Mindful Peak Performance. Having trained as an elite rugby player and capped for England under-18s, Luke’s passion for marrying elite performance and mindfulness has now developed into the wellness space with mind-blowing results. Achieving advanced-level mindfulness training qualifications from …
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Nurturing Human Connections: Lessons in Resilience and Community from James Rutter of COOK | Episode 11
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Today on the Bouncebackability Podcast we speak to James Rutter, Chief Creative Officer at a pioneering frozen food company COOK. James joined COOK in 2010 after 15 years as a financial journalist and editor. He now oversees internal and external branding and communications across the organisation. COOK is a founding UK B Corp, committed to using i…
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What Does Bouncebackability Mean to the Experts? Series 1 Recap | Episode 10
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Today on the Bouncebackability Podcast, Simon and Rusty reflect on the first series, sharing insights from their conversations with some amazing and truly insightful guests. Learn about defining resilience, the impact of toxic environments, the significance of language in shaping our attitudes towards challenges or setbacks and loads more. Join us …
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Building Resilience and Cultivating Effective Coaching Environments with John Fletcher | Episode 9
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Today on the Bouncebackability Podcast, we speak to John Fletcher, Head of Pathway and Elite Coach Development at Scottish Rugby. John has not found himself in this position by accident. With 10 years heading up England Rugby’s pathway, experiencing the position of Director and Rugby as well as founding The Magic Academy coaching development organi…
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The Power of Storytelling: Connecting, Healing, and Transforming Lives with Clare Murphy | Episode 8
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Today on the Bouncebackability Podcast, we speak to the international speaker and storyteller, Clare Murphy. Clare has an impressive CV. Not only is she the Director of Story at the Mission Critical Institute in the USA, she’s also a consultant and trainer for worldwide organisation, such as the National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, BLES…
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Shaping an Environment of Resilience with Prof. Mustafa Sarkar | Episode 7
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In today’s episode of the Bouncebackability Podcast, we have the pleasure of talking to Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology, Dr Mustafa Sarkar. Join us as we take a deep-dive into the parallels and learning opportunities that come from elite sport, with special focus on how the environment shapes the performance and resilience o…
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Overcoming Setbacks to Achieve Dreams with Military Commander Justin Reuter | Episode 6
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In this episode of the Bouncebackability Podcast with Simon and Rusty, we welcome an incredible guest – a senior defense consultant and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Justin Reuter. Drawing on his own personal journey as a military weapons instructor (think the UK’s equivalent of ‘Top Gun’) and Commander of the UK Air Forces in the Middle East, Justin s…
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Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving with Google’s Kirk Vallis | Episode 5
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Welcome back to the Bouncebackability Podcast with Simon Ursell and Rusty Earnshaw. Today we are joined by a very special guest, Kirk Vallis, Global Head of creative Capability Development at Google. We delve into some fascinating topics, including - the intersection of AI and creativity; the power of experimentation as a catalyst for safer and mor…
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Embracing Emotional Fitness in the Workplace with Dr Suzanne Brown | Episode 4
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In this episode, Simon and Rusty welcome their special guest Suzanne Brown to share her insights and experiences around emotional fitness within the workplace. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of psychological safety, both within oneself and in relationships with others. Together they discuss the impact of providing emotional…
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Thriving as a 4-Day Week Business with Myke Parrott | Episode 3
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Myke Parrott is the Founder of I-Gem Associates – an ambitious and innovative recruitment company with expertise within the gaming and data science & engineering industries. He has over 15 years of recruitment experience and has always been passionate about developing people and creating great opportunities for them. Over 18 months ago, Myke’s comp…
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Becoming Britain’s First Female NFL Coach with Phoebe Schecter | Episode 2
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Phoebe Schecter is pioneering the world of American Football, having empowered women in sport by becoming the first British female coach in the NFL. Her bounceback moment was taking a complete 180 away from her comfort zone and moving to the UK. Despite her initial lack of interest in American Football, she seized an opportunity to push her limits …
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Presenting Bouncebackability with Simon and Rusty | Episode 1
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Welcome to the first episode of the Bouncebackability podcast! Fasten your seat belts, we’re in for a bouncy ride. In this episode, Rusty and Simon share their motivation behind setting up the pod and its aim to provide genuine insight, as well as ideas how we can navigate unknown territories and the potential to use these experiences to thrive, no…
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