Best Duke Of Edinburghs Award Podcasts (2024)

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Why the Arts Matter in Education with Adrian More 34:36

6d ago34:36

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In this episode, we delve into the critical role of arts in education with Adrian More, an award-winning pianist, composer, stage director and Head of Arts department at the International School of Hamburg. Adrian shares insights from his journey and student success stories, highlighting the transformative impacts of arts on mental resilience and s…

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Ep 50. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO Women’s World Banking: There’s nothing micro about a billion women! 48:17

13d ago48:17

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"Empowerment is the ability to make choices... and... having economic tools, economic resources is a way of providing the means for those choices." The world has come a long way since 1974 when women in America could not have their own bank account or checking account without their husband’s signature. The 1st United Nations World Conference on Wom…

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Ep 49. Dianne Calvi, President & CEO Village Enterprise: Full bellies and big dreams! 58:17

2M ago58:17

58:17

With an audacious goal to lift 20m people in Africa out of extreme poverty by 2030, Dianne Calvi, President and CEO of Village Enterprise, joins us to share how they plan to make this happen. Centred around their core value of ‘Ubuntu’, a South African term, which means ‘humanity’ or ‘I am because we are’, Village Enterprise seeks to transform live…

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Ep 48. Cherie Blair CBE KC, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Enabling economic gender justice 55:58

4M ago55:58

55:58

“There is a problem! Business has a problem, the world has a problem, because we are just not utilising the talents, the ambitions, the drive of half the world’s population (the female half)... Economic gender justice is essential both for women’s freedom and equality, but also for the development of the world.” We are honoured to have on the podca…

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Data Driven Teaching and Learning in Early Education with Tracy Rabbits 25:57

5M ago25:57

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In this episode of Kids Gone Global, Tracy Rabbitts, Assistant Principal at the International School of Hamburg (ISH), shares her insights into utilizing data to enhance teaching practices. Tracy's journey as an educator began in England, where she recognized the importance of assessing student learning. Upon transitioning to ISH, Tracy delved deep…

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The Power of Play-based Learning with Dr Suzan Weishof 32:11

6M ago32:11

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In this episode of Kids Gone Global, 'The Power of Play-based Learning,' Sarah Reich interviews Dr. Suzan Weishof, an expert in play-based child therapy. Dr. Weishof explains that unstructured play is crucial for developing social, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Based on these important findings, Suzan describes how the International Scho…

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The Great Outdoors: Learning Through The Duke of Edinburgh Award Program with Michael Kent 26:20

8M ago26:20

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In our first episode, Dr. Alan Knobloch discussed the important role of schools in helping students develop crucial skills for their future by offering real-life challenges and experiences. This included fostering students’ self-awareness, building up their social and emotional resilience and enhancing their problem-solving abilities. In this episo…

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Teaching Digital Citizenship to Children: An Interview with Laura Jakubowski 41:57

8M ago41:57

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In this digital age, our children are growing up as digital citizens. To ensure their safety and ability to contribute positively to society, educating them about their digital responsibilities is essential. Join us on Kids Gone Global as we talk to Laura Jakubowski, the Technology Integration Coach about how she developed a digital citizenship cur…

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Ep 47. Karen Burgess, Founder & CEO Petals, with Alice Bailey: Life after Baby Loss 1:00:15

8M ago1:00:15

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Trigger warning: This episode explores and talks about miscarriage, stillbirth and baby loss. Baby loss and miscarriage is something that many parents face and yet it is still something that is not openly talked about in today’s society. In this very special episode, I speak with Karen Burgess, Founder & CEO of the charity Petals, that provides cou…

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Ep 46. Nisha Anand, CEO Dream.Org: Finding common ground with unlikely allies 49:57

10M ago49:57

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“The humanity that connects us is stronger than what has been created to divide us”. Nisha Anand is the CEO of Dream.Org, a nonprofit organization that brings people together across racial, social and partisan lines to solve society’s toughest problems. A born change-maker, Nisha was arrested in 1998 while handing out pro-democracy leaflets in the …

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What Skills Do Students Need to Thrive in a Global Environment? - Dr. Alan Knobloch, Head of ISH 28:40

10M ago28:40

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In this first episode, we delve into the core of the matter: what is the purpose of school today? What skills do students need to learn for their future and how do schools go about teaching them? Our guest, Dr. Alan Knobloch, the Head of the International School of Hamburg, will argue that to best prepare citizens of the future who can thrive in an…

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Ep 45. Laura Kyrke-Smith, Executive Director International Rescue Committee UK: Re-settlement for Success 41:29

10M ago41:29

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“It was thanks to this country that lots of those rights and protections that exist for refugees are in place … but now… you get that sense in lots of parts of the world, frankly, that the UK isn’t playing the active role that it has played historically.” The International Rescue Committee is a global organisation that helps people affected by huma…

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Navigating… Now 23:53

11M ago23:53

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Juliette, Anika and James get together to listen back to their audio diaries, reflecting on how they got on trying out the advice shared in our very first episode. And we ask as we wrap up the series, did we get some answers to our big questions about life? Follow our journey on TikTok @NavigatingNowPod We are all unique, and the issues discussed m…

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Navigating… Relationships 28:56

11M ago28:56

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Trigger warning: Please be aware that this episode discusses relationships and issues which may be difficult or upsetting for some listeners. Hosted by Karolina, Lucy and Craig, this episode on Relationships features contributions from guests, including TV Presenter and Broadcaster, Anna Richardson, Professional Matchmaker and TV host, Paul Carrick…

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Navigating… The Environment 35:55

11M ago35:55

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Hosted by Gracie, Rob and Katrina, this episode on the Environment features contributions from guests, including Wildlife Expert, TV Presenter, Author and Conservationist, Chris Packham, Campaigner and Co-founder of Kids against Plastic, Ella Meek, and Author, Playwright and Screenwriter, Laline Paull. Today’s Big Questions How do we convince peopl…

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Navigating… Passions and Careers 32:35

12M ago32:35

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Hosted by Craig, Hana and Emma, this episode on Passions and Careers features contributions from guests, including Radio DJ and TV presenter, Melvin Odoom and TV presenter, Author and Travel Enthusiast, Charley Boorman. We also check in with our audio diaries to see how we’re all getting on trying out the advice in our everyday lives. Today’s Big Q…

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Ep 44. Ruth Marvel, CEO The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: A vision for young people 47:16

11M ago47:16

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“Deceptively simple, but devastatingly effective” This is how Ruth Marvel, Chief Executive of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the UK, describes the Award. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was started by His Royal Highness the late Prince Philip in 1956 to provide young men with development opportunities to acquire self-confidence, gain a sense of pur…

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Navigating… Mental Health 32:25

12M ago32:25

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Trigger warning: Please be aware that this episode discusses mental health and issues which may be difficult or upsetting for some listeners. Hosted by Karolina, Lucy and Katrina, this episode on Mental Health features contributions from guests, including former England Rugby Captain and Podcaster, Jonny Wilkinson, World Record Setting Adventurer a…

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Navigating… Community 35:02

12M ago35:02

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Hosted by Craig, Hana and Emma, this episode on Community Action features contributions from guests, including Celebrity Chef and Community Activist, Tom Kerridge. Today’s Big Questions How can we tackle global issues whilst solving local ones? When is the right time to find your voice and stand up for the things you believe in? How can we better i…

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Navigating… Social Media 33:07

1y ago33:07

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Trigger warning: Please be aware that this episode discusses social media and issues which may be difficult or upsetting for some listeners. Hosted by Gracie, Rob and Katrina, this episode on Social Media features contributions from guests, including Podcaster and Author, Kate Ferdinand. Today’s Big Questions How can we meaningfully connect with fr…

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Navigating… Identity 33:51

1y ago33:51

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Our very first episode of Navigating Now is hosted by Juliette, Anika and James. This episode on Identity features contributions from guests, including TV and Radio presenter and Invictus Games Medallist, JJ Chalmers, and seven-time Paralympic champion, Hannah Cockroft. Today’s Big Questions How can I know what my ‘true self’ is if I’m constantly s…

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Ep 43. Mark Russell, CEO The Children’s Society: Fighting for Hope and Happiness 35:20

1y ago35:20

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“You change the world, when you change the lives of children… It is better for society to build stronger children, than fix broken adults.” The Children’s Society believes that every young person deserves a good childhood. Reflecting on the current context for young people in the UK today, is Mark Russell, CEO of The Children’s Society. Mark tells …

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Introducing… Navigating Now 1:16

1y ago1:16

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I’m on my phone constantly - how do I balance online and real life? My friendship has turned toxic - what can I do? I’m under pressure to fit in - how do I know what’s truly me? I want to speak up for my beliefs - how do I start? We’re young people, and we have questions. About everything. Navigating Now is the podcast to help you explore some answ…

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Ep 42. Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum co-Executive Directors, Greenpeace UK: Co-leading for Change 51:25

1y ago51:25

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“We have won the war on climate denial… (but) we cannot underestimate what an enormous fight this is… the climate movement being mainstream doesn’t mean we have the power to make change happen yet.” In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with not one, but two impressive non-profit leaders: Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum, co-Executive Dir…

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Ep 41. Anna Josse, Founder & CEO Prism the Gift Fund: The Joy of Giving, without the hassle of admin! 40:09

1y ago40:09

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“Gift Aid, yes people know about it (but) they still dont understand it… there is about £750m unclaimed in Gift Aid every year, split between smaller charities unable to claim or dont have the skills to do it and higher rate tax-payers not really understanding … how they could be claiming an additional 25% on the gross (donation) in their tax retur…

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Ep 40. Ella Gudwin, CEO VisionSpring: Enabling a billion people to see 48:52

1+ y ago48:52

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“Creating One VisionSpring is anchored in what we do, so our mission and our social enterprise models, and its anchored in how we do it, and that is in the values that are at the heart of our teamwork… I cant emphasise enough how much values are critical to our success.” There are over a billion people in the world who don’t have the eye-glasses th…

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Ep 39. Siobhan McCarthy Morton, CEO Adventure Ashram: A small but mighty force against human trafficking 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

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There are 8 million people affected by human trafficking in India every year, and over 50 million globally. According to the UN, 79% of human trafficking is for sexual exploitation and 20% of all trafficking victims are children. Adventure Ashram is a small but mighty charity that is looking to change this! Driven by a spirit of adventure and freed…

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Ep 38. Alex Day, Managing Director Big Give: The Generosity Multiplier! 37:26

1+ y ago37:26

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“What we have learned throughout the years of running the Big Give… is that Match Funding is a great way to get more people to give, and people to give more.” The Big Give is the UK’s leading online match funding platform. The Big Give Christmas Challenge took place from the 29th of November to the 6th of December 2022 and in that one week, raised …

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Ep 37. Bejal Shah, CEO ReachOut and Verena Hefti MBE, CEO Leaders Plus: The Power of Mentoring! 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

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“In a way what we are doing, is we’re engineering social and cultural capital for those who don’t have it… that’s what mentoring is” In this episode we explore a new format for the show. Two charity CEOs having a panel discussion on the topic of mentoring: Bejal Shah, CEO of ReachOut and Verena Hefti, Founder and CEO of Leaders Plus. ReachOut is a …

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Ep 36. Jean-Michel Grand, CEO Action Against Hunger UK: No child should die of hunger! 58:24

1+ y ago58:24

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“No child should die from hunger… we have the treatment… this treatment has 95% cure rate… and (yet) only 20% of the severely malnourished children in the world have access to this (life-saving) treatment” In a world where enough food is produced to feed everyone on earth, how is it that nearly 3 billion people - over a third of the world’s populat…

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Ep 35. Chris Bird, CEO The Raheem Sterling Foundation: Mindset of a Champion! 44:32

2y ago44:32

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“Everybody’s got a talent, but not everybody gets the opportunity. And thats what we’re about; we’re about opening that door and getting people through that door… that’s what’s missing in a lot of communities and society today… There’s a lot of talented young people out there… The Raheem Sterling Foundation is about capturing that (talent) and maki…

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Ep 34. Mita Desai, CEO Young Trustees Movement: What is the role of charity Governance? (and what Boards must do to get it right!) 36:53

2y ago36:53

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“It’s not the role of a Trustee to know all the answers; it’s asking great questions. And if we only have a homogeneous group of people on (a) Board, it lowers your ability to ask really great questions from different perspectives, which lowers our ability to manage risk.” Mita Desai is the Chief Executive of the Young Trustees Movement. The Young …

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Ep 33. Barbara-Anne Walker, CEO Ashgate Hospice: Changing the conversation about death and dying 56:48

2y ago56:48

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“Part of Ashgate’s ambition is to change the conversation about death and dying… to enable conversations to happen in daylight, in general conversation, about death and dying. We’re all going to die, its not something that any of us can avoid… ” Barbara-Anne Walker is the Chief Executive of Ashgate Hospice. Ashgate Hospice is a specialist hospice, …

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Ep 32. Sarah Woolnough, CEO Asthma + Lung UK: Breath is life! 30:53

2y ago30:53

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“It’s terrifying not being able to breathe… and that’s informed a lot of our strategic thinking and our positioning, because nobody should have to struggle to breathe and we can do so much better for people with lung conditions.” Sarah Woolnough is the CEO of the newly rebranded charity Asthma + Lung UK. Poor lung health is the 3rd biggest killer i…

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Ep 31. Suzanne Ehlers, CEO Malala Fund: Amplifying girls' voices! 47:07

2y ago47:07

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“Believe in yourself. Believe that you do have the power to make the change… (Malala) believes in an individual’s ability and power to make the change that they so desire… she tells young women everywhere… believe in your story and believe in your own capacity to catalyse that change and make that impact.” The world knows the story of Malala Yousaf…

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Ep 30. Charlotte Hill OBE, CEO The Felix Project: The Food Rescuers! 41:41

2+ y ago41:41

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“A big piece of what we are trying to do is work with the partners to get the food to where it’s working hardest… food is (just one) part of breaking the cycle of food insecurity.” Charlotte Hill is the new Chief Executive of The Felix Project, a charity dedicated to redistributing food and fighting food poverty in London. The Felix Project believe…

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Ep 29. Shirah Mansaray, Founder & CEO I Am Somebody’s Child Soldier: Being part of the solution 37:12

2+ y ago37:12

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“Technology has an incredible role to play in helping us deal with the challenges of children not being able to access education … but its (impact) is only in how we harness that technology and ensure that it’s grounded in local contexts and local needs.” Shirah Mansaray is the Founder and CEO of the charity, I Am Somebody’s Child Soldier. Having r…

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Ep 28. Tim Howarth, Founding CEO United World Schools: Believing in the power of education to transform lives 43:08

2+ y ago43:08

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“If there’s one over-riding feature that has really driven success in the last 10 years, it really is that complete and utter belief in the Mission... (and) linking up with people who share that commitment, to the power of education to transform lives.” Today’s is a very special episode: I am speaking with Tim Howarth, my predecessor at United Worl…

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Ep 27. Sarah Vibert, CEO National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO): Culture change is not linear 38:18

2+ y ago38:18

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“This is about structural issues in society and structural issues in the sector… Diversity and inclusion is a problem right across the sector… (and) the sector is about social justice and so there is an urgency for us as a sector to get this right. Culture change is not a linear process… real culture change takes a long time… trust and healing is t…

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Ep 26. Alasdair Harris, Executive Director Blue Ventures: Conservation by communities, for communities 46:33

2+ y ago46:33

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“The real disruption in our work has come about as a result of our impact model which is (about) turning conventional approaches to conservation upside down and grounding management of the sea in secure local tenure… management by communities for communities” Alasdair Harris is Founder and Executive Director of the marine conservation organisation,…

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Ep 25. Michelle Mitchell OBE, CEO Cancer Research UK: Cancer care, COVID-19 and the power of collaboration 49:00

2+ y ago49:00

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“Leaders who can convene and collaborate are going to be best placed to navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic world… No one (single) person, no one organisation, in fact no one country can beat cancer... we go faster when we collaborate and partner.” Michelle Mitchell epitomises her organisation’s strap-line: Together we will beat cancer. Dr…

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Ep 24. Darren Cormack, CEO Mines Advisory Group (MAG): Leadership by deliberate action 43:05

2+ y ago43:05

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“Be curious and communicate… Find the tension between reflection and action. (As a leader) you can equip yourself and you can develop in particular ways by deliberate action.” Darren Cormack is Chief Executive of the Mines Advisory Group, also known as MAG International. Since its establishment in 1989, MAG has helped over 20 million people in more…

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Ep 23. Leonor Stjepic, CEO Montessori Group: A values-based approach to education, life and leadership 40:55

3y ago40:55

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“To be able to say, in a small way, I moved the needle to make (someone else’s) life better, is actually something that money cant buy...” Leonor Stjepic is Chief Executive of the Montessori Group. Montessori education was created by Dr Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. Leonor talks about Montessori education being an approach rather than a curr…

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Ep 22. Sharath Jeevan OBE, Founder & Chair, Intrinsic Labs: Leaders as nurturers of purpose and impact 45:11

3y ago45:11

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“(For leaders) it’s about being able to ask the right question at the right time… that’s classic talent nurturing behaviour… trying to help everyone on your team become the best versions of themselves. The trick is to help create the space for us all to reflect on what really motivates each one of us in our unique context, giving us all the courage…

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Ep 21. Alice Dearing & Danielle Obe, Co-Founders & Chair, Black Swimming Association: Representation and creating Olympic history! 38:57

3y ago38:57

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“The BSA (Black Swimming Association) is set up as a bridge… building bridges into disenfranchised and disengaged communities.” Alice Dearing made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, as the first black female swimmer to represent Team GB at an Olympic Games. Danielle Obe is Chair of the Black Swimming Association, a charity that she co-founded alon…

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Ep 20. Frank Fletcher, CEO Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust: Sailing through the Pandemic 51:46

3y ago51:46

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“The partnership puts young people at the centre and not brand … we should all be working together to achieve Mission, rather than brand awareness or the size of our turnover or how many staff we employ.” Frank Fletcher is CEO of The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. The Trust supports young people with cancer, engaging them in outdoor activities, to h…

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Ep 19. Baroness Delyth Morgan, CEO Breast Cancer Now: Achieving more through Collaboration 49:21

3y ago49:21

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“Providing support for today and hope for tomorrow.” Baroness Delyth Morgan is the CEO of Breast Cancer Now. Delyth has been leading the charge in the breast cancer space for many years. She is widely credited with achieving consolidation in the sector, having presided over the merger of Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer in 2015…

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Ep 18. Helen Moulinos, CEO POhWER: What are our Human Rights? 43:33

3y ago43:33

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“Being your authentic self makes you a happier person and a better leader.” Helen Moulinos is the Chief Executive of POhWER, Britain’s largest human rights advocacy charity. POhWER was established in 1996 by a group of people with disabilities who were fighting social injustice and challenges in their lives. Today POhWER still operates with these r…

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Ep 17. Kate Lee, CEO Alzheimer’s Society: Care Deeply and Be Honest 48:05

3y ago48:05

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“(As a leader) if your head isn’t above the parapet, it’s in the sand” Kate Lee is CEO of Alzheimer’s Society. In this interview we talk about how the organisation supports people with dementia and her own experience of dementia with her mother, who has been living with the disease for over 16 years. We also explore the principle of Radical Candor,…

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Ep 16. Catharine Brown, CEO Designability: Doing Important Work! 48:40

3y ago48:40

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“Despite all the discrimination legislation that exists and despite the equality, diversity and inclusion that we are (all) talking about, the needs of disabled people are not routinely met...” From using augmented reality to help dementia patients make a cup of tea, to building electric powered wheelchairs (the Wizzybug!) for physically disabled c…

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