Best Ebony Jewel Rainford Brent Podcasts (2024)

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Commonwealth Games Bonus Episode - Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent MBE 25:09

1+ y ago25:09

25:09

Presented once again in partnership with the Sport Legacy Foundation in this special bonus episode, the final edition of Conversations on Character for 2022, Professor Tom Harrison welcomes World Cup Winning Cricketer, Director of Surrey County Cricket Club, Trustee of Chance to Shine and Founder of The ACE Programme Charity, Ebony-Jewel Rainford-B…

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Commonwealth Games Special - Moeen Ali OBE 23:00

2y ago23:00

23:00

In the final episode of our miniseries on the character developing potential of sport and in celebration of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games Conversations on Character welcome’s West Midlands cricketing hero Moeen Ali OBE. Worcestershire, CSK, Warwickshire, and Phoenix All-rounder, the England short form Vice Captain Moeen talks to Professor …

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Commonwealth Games Special - Jordanne Whiley MBE 20:46

2y ago20:46

20:46

In the latest Conversations on Character: Commonwealth Games Special we welcome GB&NI Paralympian Medallist, 2015 US Open Singles champion, and 12 times Grand Slam winning Doubles Wheelchair tennis player (including a calendar grand slam in 2014 and 5 Wimbledon titles) Jordanne Whiley MBE. Part of the special mini series looking at the character de…

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Commonwealth Games Special - Heather Knight OBE 24:42

2y ago24:42

24:42

In the fourth of our Commonwealth Games Special's, Conversations on Character welcomes England Cricket Allrounder Heather Knight OBE. England’s World Cup Winning Cricket Captain and one of Wisden Cricketers of the Year for 2017, in this episode Heather reflects on her role as a mentor, the virtue traits required to make a successful captain and lea…

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Commonwealth Games Special - Waverley Education Foundation Trust (Imad, Isah, and Zoyah) 26:27

2y ago26:27

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In episode three of this special miniseries celebrating the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Professor Tom Harrison speaks to three sixth Form Students from Waverley School part of the Waverley Education Foundation Trust A partner of the Sport Legacy Foundation, and recipients of the coaching programmes coordinated by Sport for Life Internationa…

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Commonwealth Games Special - Wasim Khan MBE 27:19

2y ago27:19

27:19

The second guest of this Commonwealth Games special mini-series is the ICC General Manager of Cricket, Wasim Khan MBE. A former double winning Country Championship cricket player with Warwickshire, Managing Director of the Pakistan Cricket Board, and CEO of the Chance to Shine campaign and Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Wasim talks with Profes…

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Commonwealth Games Special - John Crabtree OBE 24:54

2y ago24:54

24:54

Conversations on Character returns for a third series, celebrating the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, for which the University of Birmingham is a headline sponsor, and the role that character development through sport can play in it’s legacy The first guest of these special episodes is John Crabtree OBE. Among many prestigious roles held throu…

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Dr. Karen Bohlin 29:48

3y ago29:48

29:48

In the final episode of Conversations on Character’s second series, we welcome leading American educator, teacher, school leader, and character scholar Dr. Karen E. Bohlin. The former head of Montrose school, MA, USA, Karen reflects on her 18 years at the helm, why she was inspired to found the LifeCompass Institute during that time and its impact …

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Dr. Eugene Ohu 27:13

3y ago27:13

27:13

In Series Two, Episode Nine of Conversations on Character we welcome Dr. Eugene Ohu, Senior lecturer in the Department of Organisational Behaviour/Human Resource Management at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria. With host Dr. Tom Harrison, Eugene shares with the lasts updates from his work as the principal investigator at the V…

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Tina Russell 29:42

3y ago29:42

29:42

Turning our attention to the development of good character through a virtue led approach to professional practice, Conversations on Character welcomes Tina Russell, Professional Conduct and Ethics Lead for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Tina reflects on how the people profession has evolved over the last 15 years, how …

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Brett Wigdortz OBE 22:39

3y ago22:39

22:39

In Episode 7 of Series Two, Conversations on Character is joined by the Founder of Teach First Brett Wigdortz OBE. Now Honorary President of the organisation as well as the Non-Executive Chairman of the National Citizen Service Trust and Co-Founder and CEO of Tiney, a digital childcare service for parents and at-home childcare providers, Brett shar…

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Dame Sally Coates 27:23

3y ago27:23

27:23

As schools across the country prepare for the new academic year, Conversations on Character welcomes Director of Academies at United Learning, Patron of the NCS and Chair of the 2016 Coates review of prison education, Dame Sally Coates. A school leader for over twenty years Dame Sally reflects on how teachers have responded to the pressures of the …

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Rt. Hon Lord David Blunkett 20:18

3y ago20:18

20:18

Episode five of Conversations on Character's second series welcomes former Home Secretary and Secretary of State for both the Departments of Work and Pensions and Education, the Rt. Hon Lord David Blunkett of Brightside and Hillsborough. Still one of the UK most prominent parliamentarians, Lord Blunkett is now a Life Peer, President of the Associat…

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Dr. Scott Parsons 27:22

3y ago27:22

27:22

In this next episode Conversations on Character welcomes Dr. Scott Parsons, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics and Character Development Integrator for the Military Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point. A retired US Army Military Intelligence Officer, who was deployed on three tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan an…

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Lord Iain McNicol 28:51

3y ago28:51

28:51

Lord Lord McNicol, Co-Chair of the All Parliamentary Party Group on Political Literacy and former General Secretary of the UK Labour Party, discusses with host Dr Tom Harrison the ongoing work of this new parliamentary group, the changing landscape of community, who for him best exemplifies courage as well as how he believes we can best support and…

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Professor Dame Alison Peacock 26:36

3y ago26:36

26:36

In the second episode of series two, Conversations on Character welcomes Professor Dame Allison Peacock. Former Executive Head Teacher and now CEO of The Chartered College of Teaching, Dame Allison reflects on the unique role of a teacher in a child’s development, how the profession is changing and the importance of compassion in leadership.…

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Charlotte Hill OBE 26:31

3y ago26:31

26:31

Conversations on Character returns for its second series, and in this first episode of Series Two we welcome Youth Social Action campaigner, University of Birmingham alumna, and the former Chief Executive of Step up to Serve (the founders of the #iwill Campaign), Charlotte Hill OBE. Reflecting on her time with the campaign as well as its legacy, Ch…

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Professor Christian Miller 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

29:30

Episode ten, the final episode of Conversations on Character’s first series, welcomes Christian Miller, A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, North Carolina, USA. Philosopher, Author of The Character Gap, and Director of The Honesty Project, Christian shares his perspective on the changing value of morality in society today,…

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Imani Clough 27:03

3+ y ago27:03

27:03

Mentor, Coach and Graduate of the Jubilee Centre led MA Character Education, in episode nine of Conversations on Character we meet Imani Clough. In this episode she reflects on her approach blending character education with her role as a mentor, how setting up her own social enterprise, Imani Academy, allowed her to realise her vision of supporting…

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Rt. Hon Lord James O’Shaughnessy 30:37

3+ y ago30:37

30:37

In this first episode of 2021, Conversations on Character welcomes Lord James O’Shaughnessy. Director of Policy to UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Life Peer since 2015 and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care between 2016 - 2018, Lord O’Shaughnessy shares his reflections on the development of character…

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Rebecca Tigue 25:17

3+ y ago25:17

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In the last episode of 2020 we welcome Head of School at the exemplary University of Birmingham School Rebecca (Bec) Tigue, the Centre’s first recipient of its Character Ambassador Award. In this conversation Bec reflects on the highlights of her time at the UoB School, the practical lessons she has learned bringing character to life since it opene…

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Sir Anthony Seldon 27:17

3+ y ago27:17

27:17

Episode Six of Conversations on Character welcomes one of Britain’s leading educators, contemporary authors and political historians, Sir Anthony Seldon. Former Master of Wellington College and Vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham he shares with Dr Tom Harrison his reflections on a life time developing character, encouraging positive edu…

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Rt. Hon Baroness Nicky Morgan of Cotes 26:24

3+ y ago26:24

26:24

In episode five of Conversations on Character we welcome Rt. Hon Baroness Nicky Morgan of Cotes. First elected as MP for Loughborough in 2010 and raised to a life peerage in January 2020, Baroness Morgan severed in the UK Cabinet both as Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities from 2014 to 2016 and then as Secretary o…

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Dr Sabena Jameel 29:25

3+ y ago29:25

29:25

In this next episode of Conversations on Character Dr Tom Harrison talks with Dr Sabena Jameel; GP, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Affiliate PhD candidate at the Jubilee Centre. Dr Jameel shares her insights in to how we can most effectively train the next generation of Doctors, on the unique challenges of 2020 for health professionals, how we can em…

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Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE 27:26

4y ago27:26

27:26

In the third edition of Conversations on Character, Dr Tom Harrison talks to Dame Julia Clevedon. In an illustrious career spanning numerous prestigious roles in the public, private and third sectors, Dame Julia is rightly considered one of the country’s most formidable and effective campaigners and leading advocate for young people. As Co-founder …

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Gary Lewis 26:28

4y ago26:28

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In episode two of Conversations on Character, Dr Tom Harrison talks to Gary Lewis, Chair of the Association of Character Education, Executive Head Teacher of Kings Langley School and adviser to government on education policy with particular reference to the development of character in schools. In this discussion, Gary shares his insights in to the …

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Rt. Hon Damian Hinds MP 25:21

4y ago25:21

25:21

In this new podcast Conversations On Character brought to you by Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtue and hosted by Dr Tom Harrison, we bring together leading figures from across politics, education and research to reflect on both their personal journeys understating character development and to answer some of the most pressing questions faced b…

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#24 INTERVIEW - Ruth Holdaway - on ‘Using Your Deeper Purpose As a Motivator’ 58:00

6+ y ago58:00

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Ruth Holdaway, CEO of ‘Women in Sport’ to discuss her journey. Ruth was named by the Independent as one of the 50 most influential women in sport, and took up her role as as CEO in 2013. In a 13 year career focussed on social change, Ruth talks about how a deeper purpose has helped her stay focussed on makin…

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#23 - INTERVIEW - Dr Clare Aniyam-Osigwe - “Making the Journey the Win” 1:02:35

6+ y ago1:02:35

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This week I sit down with Entrepreneur, Allergist, Film Writer and Director, Dr Clare Anita-Osigwe. Clare is the Founder or Premae Skincare , the world’s first 100% allergen-friendly beauty brand which has won 17 awards, has been recognised by BET as a role model for women in business and more recently awarded the distinct honour of the British Emp…

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#22 - INTERVIEW - Gearoid Towey - ‘Learning to Win with a Negative Mindset 54:31

6+ y ago54:31

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In today’s episode I sit down with Gearoid Towey, 4 time Olympian, Irish Rower and former World Rowing Champion to discuss his journey. Gearoid is now director and founder of ‘Crossing the Line’ supporting elite athletes in transition. In this episode Towey breaks down the key to a success mindset including how to win with a negative mindset. He al…

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#21 - INTERVIEW - Marvin Ambrosius - on ‘Embracing the Rollercoaster and Finding Happiness’ - The Art of Success Podcast 1:02:55

6+ y ago1:02:55

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Marvin Ambrosius, Entrepreneur, TV Show Host, Fitness trainer and CEO of Fit Freaks. From a career as an England Basketballer to losing it all following injury, Marvin discusses how he had to start again. Despite finding some success after moving into the music industry including having music hits produced a…

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#020 - INTERVIEW - Felix White on ‘Going All In and Living with Audacity’ 30:18

6+ y ago30:18

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Felix White, songwriter and guitarist for the English indie rock band ‘The Maccabees’ and founder of ‘Yala! Records’. The Maccabees released 4 albums over their 14 year career including ‘Marks to Prove it’ which reached number one in the UK album charts. In this episode we delve into Felix’s journey through …

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#019 INTERVIEW - ‘Working Smart for Success’ - With Dan Norcross, George Dobell and Stephan Shemilt 1:05:19

6+ y ago1:05:19

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Dan Norcross, George Dobell and Stephan Shemilt from the world of sports media. Dan Norcross, described as “the most interesting commentator of the new generation” by the Telegraph, is a commentator for the flagship BBC Test Match Special programme. George Dobell is a writer and Senior Cricket Correspondent …

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#018 - INTERVIEW - Alison Nicholas - on Training Your Brain to see the Possible 24:08

6+ y ago24:08

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Alison Nicholas MBE, former English Professional Golfer. During her career she had 18 professional wins including becoming a US Open Winner, Solheim Cup Captain and also named Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year. In this episode Alison breaks down her approach to mindset throughout her career. In this epis…

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#017 - INTERVIEW - Jim Carter on Trusting Your Inner Voice and Being Bold 40:01

6+ y ago40:01

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter. Jim has been involved in numberous on screen and theatre productions over his 47 year career in the entertainment industry including roles such as Carson in Downton Abbey, Shakespeare in Love and the Transformers. In this episode we delve into Jim’s journey and some key moment…

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#016 - 4 Key Lessons for Success in 2018! - New Years Special 30:35

6+ y ago30:35

30:35

Happy New Year for 2018! This is a special episode to celebrate the new year where I sum up the 4 key lessons learnt from the guests from 2017 with key clips. 1. The Champion Mindset - Focussing on the mental resilience as one of the key ingriedients as the foundations for success 2. The Inner Pilgramage - All of our guest have undergone a journey …

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#015 INTERVIEW - Alec Stewart OBE - On Setting Standards High and Managing Pressure 49:21

6+ y ago49:21

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Alec Stewart OBE for England and Surrey Captain and Cricketer to talk about his career and success. Alec is one of the greatest England batsmen of all time becoming one of the most capped England cricketers of all time playing 133 Tests with nearly 8,500 runs and 170 ODI’s with over 4500 runs. Since retiring…

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#014 INTERVIEW - Richard Osman on Following What you Love and Breaking the Rules 53:33

6+ y ago53:33

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Richard Osman, TV Presenter, Director and Producer to discuss his journey. Richard can regularly be seen on the airwaves presenting ‘Pointless’ on the BBC as well as being the Creative Director at Endemol, a TV production company responsible for many household shows. In this episode you will learn: - Learnin…

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#013 - René Carayol MBE - On ‘How to Discover our Strengths and Greatness’ 48:23

6+ y ago48:23

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This week on the Podcast I sit down with René Carayol MBE. René is a Business and Leadership speaker, 3 time Author and Broadcaster. His career has seen him reach the highest level of business including senior leadership positions at Marks and Spencers, being headhunted by Pepsi and becoming Managing Director at IPC Electric during which he was par…

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#012 INTERVIEW - Cyrille Regis MBE on Turning Negatives into Fuel for Success 37:54

6+ y ago37:54

37:54

This week on the podcast I sit down with Cyrille Regis MBE former England footballer to talk success. For the first time ever on the podcast we are joined by a guest, his wife Julia Regis who is focussed on people development within organisations who also shares insights particularly on using mentors to help propel you forward. Cyrille’s career spa…

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#011 - INTERVIEW - Paul Boross on Finding Clarity, and Developing the Building Blocks of Belief for Success 1:18:02

7y ago1:18:02

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Paul Boross, motivational psychologist, author and trainer. Paul has had a successful portfolio career ranging from primetime TV, stand up comedy to media consultancy and motivational psychology. Paul started his career in comedy and media including 12 years at the London Comedy Store and has had hit records…

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#010 - INTERVIEW - Ellie Simmonds OBE on Maintaining Balance and Handling Pressure 32:19

7y ago32:19

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Ellie Simmonds OBE, five-time Paralympic Champion and numerous World record holder. Ellie shot to fame when she won her first Paralympic medal at the age of 13 years and nine months. This was the start of a string of firsts for Ellie as she went on to become the youngest winner of the BBC Young Sports Person…

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#009 - INTERVIEW - Rob Moore on Using Leverage and Building the Habits for Success 53:55

7y ago53:55

53:55

This week on the podcast I sit down with Rob Moore, entrepreneur, author and speaker. Rob and his business partner have grown a property empire with over 700 hundred properties and a number of subsidiary companies under the Progressive Property group with the turnover in the millions. Rob is also the author of 9 books including the global best sell…

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#008 - INTERVIEW - Matthew Patten on Authenticity, Leadership and Tackling Social Mobiility 59:27

7y ago59:27

59:27

This week on The Art of Success Podcast I sit down with Matthew Patten, Chief Executive of the Mayor's Fund for London and talk success and social mobility. Matthew has over 20 years senior management experience in private, public and third sector including being Chief Executive of the Lord's Taverners and M&C Saatchi Sponsorship. We delve into his…

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#007 - INTERVIEW - Allyson Felix on Patience and Setting Standards High 45:23

7y ago45:23

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Allyson Felix, American track and field sprinter. This summer Allyson Felix became the most decorated athlete of all time over taking Bolt with a world medal tally of 15 when she won gold in the 4 x 100m relay. Allyson has 9 olympic medals (six golds and 3 silvers). This week we delve into Allyson's mindset …

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#006 - INTERVIEW - Mark Colbourne MBE on Bouncing Back and Committing 100% 1:03:31

7y ago1:03:31

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Mark Colbourne MBE former Welsh Paralympic Cyclist. In 2009 after falling 35 feet whilst paragliding, Mark broke his back in a near death experience. He was hospitalised for nearly 100 days motionless and the accident left Mark with a disability. Within 3 years this man was standing on the podium with 3 meda…

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#005 - INTERVIEW - Alastair Humphreys, British Adventurer on Perserverance and Getting Out of the Comfort Zones 45:42

7y ago45:42

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This week I sit down with British Adventurer Alastair Humphreys on the podcast. Alastair has completed many epic adventures including cycling around the world, sailing the Atlantic and walking across India. In 2012 he became National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. He is also the author of 9 books and has become responsible for the movement 'mic…

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#004 - INTERVIEW - Maggie Alphonsi MBE - on Being Backed to Success and the Growth Mindset 35:23

7y ago35:23

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This week I sit down with Maggie Alphonsi MBE. World Cup Winning England Rugby player now turned commentator. She was the first female to commentate on men's rugby on the Men's World Cup broadcast by ITV, and she has worked on various outlets including BT Sport, Sky and BBC. In this episode Maggie delves into some of the experiences that have led t…

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#003 - INTERVIEW - Richard Thompson, Entrepreneur on Thinking Big and the Attitude for Success | Hosted by Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent 34:52

7y ago34:52

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This week I sit down with Richard Thompson an entrepreneur responsible for three successful start ups and his also the Chairman and Founder of M&C Saatchi Merlin Talent agency. He is also the Chairman of Two Four Group an independent production company which was acquired for up to £100 million by ITV. In todays interview, Richard discusses his earl…

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#002 - INTERVIEW - Kriss Akabusi MBE - Become an Asset and Learn the Rules of Engagement | Hosted by Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent 47:24

7y ago47:24

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In today's episode I am joined by Kriss Akabusi MBE. Kriss has amassed three olympic medals including beating David Hemery's 22 year record for the 400m. Following on from a career in international athletics, Kriss became a TV personality and presenter on Channel 4's Big Breakfast and Record Breakers. Now a business man, he is a sort after keynote …

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