Best Bridget Gray Podcasts (2024)

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What We've Learned So Far - Part Six 11:47

5d ago11:47

11:47

In this episode, Trisha reviews key themes from the last five interviews, highlighting common moments of cultural shifts experienced by guests Mikkel Orlovski, Kristin Ekkens, Sharon Gray, Bridget Romanes, and Cheryl Doig. Through anecdotes and discussions, she emphasizes the importance of creating safe learning spaces, recognizing social value, an…

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Cheryl Doig - Walking with the Futures Aunty 41:56

13d ago41:56

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This week, host Trisha interviews Cheryl Doig, a futures and foresight practitioner with a deep background in education. They discuss the importance of cultural intelligence (CQ) and CQ Strategy for the future. Cheryl shares her journey to becoming known as a 'Futures Aunty' and emphasizes the significance of understanding different perspectives an…

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Episode 35 | Reflections on Season 2 with Katie and Duncan 14:54

19d ago14:54

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Regular host Katie Tyler and subject lead for Sociology at tutor2u, Duncan Hall, look back on what's been a fascinating second "season" of the Sociology Staffroom and forwards to what's coming in September.By tutor2u Sociology

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Fans SHOCKED by Hugh Grant in new Heretic trailer 22:56

25d ago22:56

22:56

Oscar and Diggory dissect the trailer for Heretic, a horror about two young missionaries who are given the ultimate test of their faith by an evil, twisted man, played by Hugh Grant... Make sure you're following Taking Hugh for Granted onInstagram and Facebook (@TakingHughforGranted) as well as Twitter(@TakingHugh). You can get in touch with us the…

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Bridget Romanes - Cultural Shifts with Global Mobility 43:49

27d ago43:49

43:49

This week, Trisha interviews Bridget Romanes, founder of New Zealand business, Mobile Relocation Limited. They discuss Bridget's experiences living in India and Singapore as a diplomat, her insights into cultural intelligence, and how her company supports people relocating to New Zealand. Bridget shares personal stories of adapting to new cultures,…

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Sharon Gray - Winangar Guru: Listen Deeply, Go Slowly and Respect Everything 36:16

1M ago36:16

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This week, Trisha interviews Sharon Gray, a longtime colleague and friend, known for her extensive work enhancing inclusion and increasing Indigenous employment. Sharon shares insights from her career in the Australian government, non-profit organisations, big corporations, and her consultancy. They discuss the importance of cultural competency, wa…

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Kristin Ekkens - Edgewalking with Cultural Intelligence 33:31

1M ago33:31

33:31

In this episode, Trisha interviews Kristin Joy Ekkens, an award-winning cultural strategist and CEO of Exponential Inclusion. They discuss Kristin's journey into cultural intelligence (CQ), her experiences with Latino culture, and her transformative work with organizations. They delve into the metacognitive aspect of CQ, thinking about thinking, an…

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Episode 34 | Improving and Updating our Subject Knowledge, with Fran Nantongwe 31:34

1M ago31:34

31:34

Experienced teacher Fran (otherwise known as Norfolk Fran) joins Katie to discuss ways to check, develop and update our Sociology subject knowledge.By tutor2u Sociology

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Mikkel Orlovski -Using Games to Build Cultural Intelligence 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

In this episode, Trisha interviews Mikkel Olovsky, a diversity and inclusion professional, with extensive experience as an HR consultant working within organisational cultures. They discuss the significance of metacognitive aspects of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and explore how Mikkel uses games and engaging activities to help organisations understa…

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Episode 33 | Supporting High Achievers with Liv Le Poidevin 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

Experienced sociology teacher Liv joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how to support, stretch and challenge high achievers in A Level Sociology.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 32 | Multicultural awareness with Anna Lise White 32:57

2M ago32:57

32:57

Experienced Sociology teacher Anna Lise returns to the Sociology Staffroom to talk to Katie about the importance of multicultural awareness in Sociology teaching.By tutor2u Sociology

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What We've Learned So Far - Part Five 9:46

2M ago9:46

9:46

In this episode, Trisha reviews key themes emerging across the last five episodes. This makes the practice of reflection real. It is a key metacognitive skill that can build cultural intelligence. It is interesting to see that somewhat different themes emerge in these episodes from some of the earlier summaries. This quote is from Lucy Butters, Shi…

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Lucy Butters - Shifts for Cultural Intelligence Facilitators 29:52

2M ago29:52

29:52

In this episode, Trisha interviews Lucy Butters, a Cultural Intelligence Master Facilitator. Lucy has been an academic and worked with the British Council in many locations with people from over 80 countries. Through training, coaching and speaking she has helped thousands of people develop their Cultural Intelligence (CQ) enabling leaders, teams a…

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Joanna Sell- Storytelling for Cultural Shifts 43:57

2M ago43:57

43:57

In this episode Trisha speaks with Joanna Sell, an Intercultural trainer, author, academic, historian and expert in the art of story telling. There are many stories told in this episode from the story of Joanna's Grandma who gave hope in dark times, to the story of a shift Joanna experienced while facilitating a World Café. We discuss the power of …

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Episode 31 | Teaching Global Development, With Bridget Gray 44:27

2M ago44:27

44:27

Experienced Sociology teacher Bridget Gray joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her experience of teaching the Global Development optional topic for A Level Sociology.By tutor2u Sociology

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Emily Rogers - Shifts in Transitions 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

In this episode, Trisha interviews Emily Rogers - a Leadership and Transitions Coach based in New Zealand. Emily has experienced many location transitions - from small town country South Australia to some of the biggest cities in the world, India, China and Taiwan. She has learnt to thrive in each of these shifts and now shares the skills and strat…

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Unfrosted 37:12

3M ago37:12

37:12

Unfrosted, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, and released in 2024. Kellogg's Bob Cabana (Jerry Seinfeld) assembles a team to engineer a toasted pastry that could change breakfast forever: the Pop Tart. However, it won't be so straightforward. Kellogg's archnemisis, Post, is racing to develop a rival product first. Milkmen from Big Milk are threatening re…

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Rick Petry - The Culturally Intelligent Lawyer 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

In this episode, Trisha interviews Rick Petry, a former trial attorney who is now an Adjunct Professor and the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St Paul, Minnesota. They speak about the shifts lawyers need to make to be effective in their work in today's world and the role that Cultural Intelligenc…

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Episode 30 | Teaching Sociology Remotely, with Nicole Levy 27:38

3M ago27:38

27:38

Experienced teacher, Nicole Levy, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to share her experiences of teaching sociology remotely, challenges and opportunities, and effective techniques.By tutor2u Sociology

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Monique Toohey - Cultural Intelligence for Mental Health Professionals 49:30

3M ago49:30

49:30

In this episode Trisha interviews Monique Toohey a Psychologist who is also a certified CQ Facilitator. Monique shares her story of shifting in her awareness of culture and in her beliefs and experiences from being a part of the dominant culture to being a part of both the dominant and a minority culture. These experiences prepared Monique to appro…

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Episode 29 | How to make effective starters, with Ian Luckhurst 33:38

3M ago33:38

33:38

Experienced sociology teacher Ian joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to share some of his great ideas for starting lessons, and explore the reasons why simple, effective starter activities work.By tutor2u Sociology

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What We've Learned So Far - Part Four 12:50

3M ago12:50

12:50

In this episode Trisha reviews some of the key themes to emerge from the past five interviews identifying repeated themes in people's moments of shift. Her goal is to help us recall the key elements that people shared and suggest some aspects we can learn from, as we endeavour to help ourselves or others see things from different perspectives. The …

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Loren Rosario-Maldonado - Cultural Shifts for Keynote Speakers 34:07

3M ago34:07

34:07

In this episode, Trisha interviews Loren Rosario-Maldonado who was part of Trisha’s mastermind group in CQ Fellows 2023. Loren is a Keynote speaker and the award-winning author of “Becoming The Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence”. In the keynotes and her book, she shares her knowledge and experience drawing on years of global team leadershi…

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Hugh Grant WILL return in Bridget Jones 4! 24:56

4M ago24:56

24:56

14th February 2025 will see the return of Daniel Cleaver to our screens as Hugh Grant and Renée Zellweger team up again for the fourth instalment of the Bridget Jones saga. Join Oscar and Diggory as they chat about what we can expect in Bridget Jones: Mad About A Boy, speculate about the casting of White Lotus and One Day star Leo Woodall and theor…

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Dawn Bryan - Shifts for Global Leaders 28:35

4M ago28:35

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In this episode Trisha interviews Dawn Bryan, a global leader with over 30 years of experience. Dawn speaks about her early experiences while working in Ethiopia, her experience of leading a global virtual volunteer Board of an award winning organisation, and her more recent work leading the Global Practice at the consulting firm, The Kaleidoscope …

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Episode 28 | GCSE Troubleshooting, with Vicki Woolven 37:00

4M ago37:00

37:00

Subject lead for GCSE Sociology, Geography and History at tutor2u, Vicki Woolven, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss misconceptions about GCSE Sociology and how to deal with some of the problems that are specific to that qualification.By tutor2u Sociology

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Mental Shifts in Tragic Situations 10:59

4M ago10:59

10:59

In this episode Trisha discusses recent tragic events in Sydney. She describes people’s reactions and the different perspectives people took. Looking through the lens of learnings from earlier episodes Trisha considers people’s responses. She reflects on the impact of such events on individuals, groups and society and the impact that has on people …

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Episode 27 | Supporting and Retaining Trainees, with Alison Wiggins 44:11

4M ago44:11

44:11

Subject leader for PGCE Social Sciences at UCL, Alison Wiggins, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom for a fascinating discussion about trainee teachers and how we can support them in the early part of their career.By tutor2u Sociology

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The Regime 33:18

4M ago33:18

33:18

The Regime is a limited series for HBO created by Will Tracy and released in 2024. Losing her grip on her country, Chancellor Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) becoming increasingly paranoid and unstable and turns to an unlikely confidant in volatile and disgraced soldier, Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts). With Zubak's help, Vernham attempts to dimi…

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Tim Barrett - Cultural Intelligence for High School Students 22:32

4M ago22:32

22:32

This week Trisha sits down (IN PERSON! - sorry for the sound quality) with Tim Barrett the head of Saint Andrews Institute of Learning in Noosa, Australia to discuss how he's helping students recognise those moments of Shift and expanding their knowledge of cultural intelligence. They discussed techniques teachers use to help students develop empat…

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Greg Dearsly - Cultural Intelligence and Workplace Health and Safety 41:22

5M ago41:22

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In this episode, Trisha speaks with Greg Dearsly, an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant AND a certified Cultural Intelligence Facilitator. Greg lives and works in Aotearoa New Zealand. They speak about the impact of culture on safety at work and the need for Health and Safety Professionals to have a strong people focus and high cultural inte…

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Episode 26 | In conversation with Duncan & Katie: Issues and concerns for teachers towards the end of the Spring term 24:44

5M ago24:44

24:44

In a departure from the usual format, usual host Katie and subject lead Duncan have a conversation about issues that teachers face at this time of year: when to "start revision", what to do if there's content still to complete, etc.By tutor2u Sociology

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Hugh Grant's SHOCKING upcoming role and new HBO show with Kate Winslet 30:23

5M ago30:23

30:23

Huge Hugh Grant News as Oscar and Diggory discuss his appearance at the BAFTAs, his new HBO Show with Kate Winslet and his strange involvement in an upcoming film about Pop-Tarts... Make sure you're following Taking Hugh for Granted onInstagram and Facebook (@TakingHughforGranted) as well as Twitter (@TakingHugh). You can get in touch with us there…

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Tanya Crossman - Third Culture Kids 32:55

5M ago32:55

32:55

In this episode Trisha interviews Tanya Crossman. Tanya is the Director of Research and International Education at TCK Training, and also offers intercultural consulting and coaching services. She has lived in four countries, and has nearly two decades of experience working with Third Culture Kids and international families. They discuss TCKs -Thir…

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Episode 25| Teaching Culture & Identity, with Shahina Yasmin 27:18

5M ago27:18

27:18

Experienced sociology teacher, Shahina, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss switching to the optional topic of Culture & Identity, why you might want to, challenges faced, and advice for teaching it.By tutor2u Sociology

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A Shift in Our Episodes 6:28

6M ago6:28

6:28

This week's episode is one with giveaways so listen to learn how you can win! Now that's a Shift! 😃By Trisha Carter

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Episode 24 | How to Lecture Less, with Katie Tyler 36:20

6M ago36:20

36:20

Regular host Katie Tyler joins Duncan in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how and why to lecture less and have more student-focused lessons. Lots of practical tips and professional discussion about teaching and learning.By tutor2u Sociology

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What We've Learned So Far - Part Three 8:46

6M ago8:46

8:46

In this episode, Trisha practices the reflection that so many of our guests have spoken about. Reviewing the past three episodes and finding the repeated themes and outstanding ideas and highlighting them will enable us all to adopt these strategies and use them to help others. Despite real differences in their expertise and their experiences, ther…

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Episode 23 | Helping students who have underperformed in their mocks, with Kate Flatley 35:42

6M ago35:42

35:42

Experienced Sociology teacher and YouTuber Kate Flatley (@theteachersociology) joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss "bouncing out of the pit" - how to encourage and support students whose mocks show they have a lot to do!By tutor2u Sociology

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Grace Boker Mungkaje - Deciding when to climb the tree. 43:19

6M ago43:19

43:19

In this episode, Trisha speaks with Grace Boker Mungkaje a Forensic Auditor from Papua New Guinea. Grace speaks about growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) in the USA, returning to PNG and making cultural shifts as she was selected for opportunities and scholarships around the world. Her awareness of the need for cultural shifts began young as sh…

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Episode 22 | Methods in Context Revisited, with Craig Gelling 30:01

6M ago30:01

30:01

Experienced Sociology teacher Craig Gelling (aka The Sociology Guy) rejoins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to once again look at the Methods in Context question and how to help students prepare and revise for this.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 21 | Switching to Stratification, with Duncan Hall 34:44

6M ago34:44

34:44

Subject lead for Sociology at tutor2u, Duncan Hall, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the Stratification and Differentiation topic and some of the reasons why people may or may not want to switch, and some approaches that teachers might like to take if they are tackling this topic.By tutor2u Sociology

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Sarah Black - How does Communication Shift People? 39:41

6M ago39:41

39:41

Trisha speaks with Sarah Black, a global communications consultant, trainer and podcaster with over thirty years of communications experience - who has also recently completed her CQ Facilitator training. Sarah brings a Northern Irish perspective to Shifts, mixed with influences from Norway, the USA and the UK - all places where she has lived and w…

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Dr Mark Williams - Shifts and the Brain 41:14

6M ago41:14

41:14

In this episode, Trisha speaks with Dr Mark Williams, a neuroscientist with over 25 years of experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. What makes us form in-groups and out-groups? How can we shift out of those biases? Mark's knowledge, ability to put complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand lang…

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Episode 20 | Effective Marking with Jodie Robert 34:35

6M ago34:35

34:35

Experienced sociology teacher, Jodie Robert, joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss some great tips on how to make marking and feedback more effective.By tutor2u Sociology

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Wonka 38:04

7M ago38:04

38:04

Disclaimer: At 33:00 we messed up our own ranking! We tried to place Wonka in our overall ranking of all of Hugh Grant's movies, but we inexplicably forgot to add our two scores together, which meant Wonka ended up placing 49/50 films! The movie would have finished 25th place if scored correctly. Wonka (2023), directed by Paul King, tells the origi…

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What We've Learned So Far - Part Two 8:32

7M ago8:32

8:32

In this episode, Trisha is practising what each of her guests has suggested in different ways. She reflects on the learning so far, drawing threads from David Livermore's Episode 4 CQ Strategy Where Shifts Happen and taking those threads through Mariette Rups-Donnelley's Episode 5 An Actor's Perspective and then again seeing those threads show up i…

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Episode 19 | Getting A*s and As with Erhan Bora 30:12

7M ago30:12

30:12

Experienced sociology teacher Erhan joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the methods he uses to help students access high grades.By tutor2u Sociology

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Cath Brew - Can the Body Help us Shift? 40:10

7M ago40:10

40:10

In this episode, Trisha speaks with Cath Brew, a global LGBTQ+ consultant and coach who also works as a shamanic practitioner to help people become more aware of pain points in their lives. They speak about shifts she has made and how she helps people to become aware of their emotional state through becoming more aware of their physical sensations.…

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Episode 18 | Sociology Trips & Visits with Anna Lise White 25:34

7M ago25:34

25:34

Experienced sociology teacher Anna Lise White joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss a wide range of possible trips and visits for Sociology students and the benefits and challenges of taking them.By tutor2u Sociology

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