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The groundbreaking podcast returns for a second series in 2022 with Melissa Wilson joining Jonathan Overend to discover positive stories in the sport and sustainability space. This challenging series investigates the links between sport and climate change and asks the sporting community, including us as fans, to assess our contribution to an unfolding crisis. Athletes, clubs and governing bodies tell stories from three angles; the impact of climate change on everyday sport, the contribution ...
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Courtside is back! Following on from our first series building up to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Lindsey Chapman returns with a special episode of the podcast looking at England Netball’s new education programme, NETBALLHer. NETBALLHer is an industry-leading programme that aims to better educate women and girls about their bodies at diffe…
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This pod is 27 minutes. The same duration as a flight taken by a Premier League club in 2023. The thought-provoking study released this week by BBC Sport suggests the average flight time of Premier Clubs around matches in a period between mid-January and mid-March was just 42 minutes. Short-haul domestic flying is rife in football. Everyone's at it…
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Ahead of Green Football Weekend (2nd-6th February), Jonathan and Melissa get busy with some easy, everyday environmental wins, "scoring goals" for their chosen clubs! At www.greenfootballweekend.com you can send your team soaring up the sustainability league table by achieving positive results in and around your own home. Jonathan's been whipping u…
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In time-honoured tradition, the series wraps with a (virtual) Christmas party. This can only mean one thing; an editing nightmare for the producer. Putting that to one side, as we so often do in the broadcast game, we welcome back several available (sorry, favourite) guests featured on the second series of the pod. Expect to hear from Katie Cross (…
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Australia may be a nation playing catch up in the sport/sustainability space but recent events suggest its moving rapidly in the right direction, led by athletes! Amy Steel and Emma Pocock join Jonathan and Melissa on Episode 14 to discuss playing for pride and purpose; including Donnell Wallam and the whole Australia Diamonds Netball Team, Amy's f…
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Track and Field is our focus on Episode 13 as we hear from two current World Champions and Bob Ramsak, Head of Sustainability at World Athletics, joins the pod. This is a sport experiencing significant impact due to changes to our climate; the marathon at the Tokyo Olympics not only changed start time but completely moved its location, while US tri…
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If the business case for taking a sustainable approach to sport isn't clear enough already, it will be after listening to Jamie Farndale. The Scotland Rugby 7s international, our guest on Episode 12, takes a "people, planet, profit" approach and everything he says makes sense. If making a profit is ultimately about making people feel good, then tho…
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How is the self-styled "best league in the world" leading on climate action? In reality, it's a mixed picture with a shortage of league-wide gravitas on the vital issue impacting the very future of the game. The English Premier League, with all its component parts including 20 clubs and over 500 players, is yet to realise the full potential of its …
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"Football can change the world!" So proclaimed the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, in May 2022 at the World Economic Forum. Purposeful social impact, to use soccer as a power for good; could it be true?! Was this the seismic shift from the all-powerful governing body many had been waiting for?? Alas, just a fortnight before the start of the Wo…
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While Melissa continues her exploration of Europe's finest budget rail-routes (while working hard, it should be noted), Jonathan's at the BASIS Sustainable Sport Awards in London! Join him at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge Stadium to meet some of the great success stories in UK sport and sustainability thanks to the organisation right at the heart of th…
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Before Melissa heads off on a trip of a lifetime, we turn the spotlight on the sports media with Episode Eight. Yes, that's us! We go behind the scenes at Sky Sports, IMG Studios and Bafta Albert to find out how the Sports Media landscape is changing, both in terms of editorial priorities and also production impacts. Jonathan brings his perspective…
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A commercial deal in sport always used to be a pretty simple negotiaton: "You write the cheque, we'll endorse your brand". But that's all changing, with purpose and impact heavy factors. Climate awareness is shooting to the top of the priority list when partnerships are struck. On episode seven, Jonathan and Melissa take an interesting case study; …
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You find us under the arch of Wembley Stadium for Episode 6; we're at the Sport Positive Summit, 2022! Jonathan and Melissa are joined by the organiser Claire Poole, fresh from gathering 420 people in the same space all with the common goal; to fight climate change through the power of sport. It's been an incredible journey for Claire and her small…
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Sporting major events come and go; they pop up in one place, disappear and then return somewhere completely different, usually four years later. So how does this distinctly unsustainable operation have a lasting legacy? How do we make sure “learnings are not lost”. We visit the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to speak to their sustainability tea…
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After appealing in Episode One for global sport leaders to step forward and speak more openly about environmental awareness, we have our first Chief Executive on the series; the man at the top of the governing body of men's tennis, Massimo Calvelli. As Chief Executive Officer of the ATP, Massimo has a lot of influence on a global scale - among play…
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Jonathan's in Bristol to speak to Katie Cross from Pledgeball and Pete Smith from Bristol City FC. They're exploring the idea, mooted in Episode Two with Sail GP, that we can redefine the parameters of sporting success. Of course winning means more goals, more points and faster times. But does it always have to be? As we search for positive solutio…
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Sail GP are making waves with their global sailing series, not least with their innovative "Impact League". Fiona Morgan, Tom Verity and Isabella Bertold join the pod to explain how sport can lead on incentivising athletes and setting a purpose from the beginning. On this second series, we're visiting a lot of clubs, venues and organisations who go…
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Series two of Emergency on Planet Sport has arrived with new episodes dropping every Wednesday and a new co-host! After injury wrecked her Tokyo Olympic dream, international rower Melissa Wilson has new priorities; firstly, developing her organisation "Athletes of the World" and, secondly, plonking herself on the EOPS sofa next to Jonathan Overend!…
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Emergency on Planet Sport, the groundbreaking podcast documentary series released in January 2021, is returning for a second series. We can now announce that host Jonathan Overend, the international broadcaster responsible for making series one, will be joined by one of the most respected voices in the sport and sustainability space; Melissa Wilson…
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In the final episode of the series, Lindsey catches up with Eboni Usoro-Brown who has announced her retirement from the Vitality Roses. The pair discuss the Commonwealth Games, memories in Roses red and motherhood plus, Eboni takes on three seconds or less challenge! Also on the podcast, Lindsey takes a trip to Sandbach to chat to some inspired par…
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In this special episode, Lindsey slips her way into the mix zone at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and chats to Roses’ Sophie Drakeford-Lewis and Helen Housby as they explain what it’s like playing in a packed arena at the NEC. We then catch up with England Netball team manager, Paul Dring who fills us in on logistics and Burt the tour masc…
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With the Commonwealth Games edging closer and closer, Lindsey catches up with Stacey Francis-Bayman to find out what the mood is like in camp and ask how it feels to be back in the England set up and compete for one final time before she retires in her home city of Birmingham. Stacey also receives a special surprise message from a mystery guest fro…
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In this episode we're joined by Commonwealth Games debutant, Layla Guscoth. Speaking from South Africa, Layla talks Lindsey through the Vitality Roses training camp, her journey in Roses red (featuring a special message from a mystery guest!) and the significance of a Games in her hometown. Plus, in three seconds or less we find out Layla's nicknam…
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On a special episode of Courtside, Lindsey chats to three of the selected Team England players for the Commonwealth Games including the new England captain Nat Metcalf. Speaking at the Team England media launch, Nat reveals where she was when she got the news, how it feels to follow on from Serena and her hopes for Birmingham. Plus, a secret guest …
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Vitality Roses shooter Jo Harten joins Lindsey Chapman on episode two of Courtside to discuss life in Australia, her journey from Harlow Sports Centre to over 100 caps for England and an exciting summer ahead. We also test Jo’s memory to see how well she can remember some past courts before putting her shooting skills into practice in our three sec…
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In the first instalment of Courtside, we take Roses head coach Jess Thirlby back to her old secondary school in Nailsea to learn about where her love for netball began, her experiences as a player and how this influenced her journey into coaching. We also talk about the exciting summer ahead and test Jess’ shooting skills whilst answering some quic…
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Listen for a detailed insight into the fascinating and ever-growing world of CrossFit, as well as the difficulties faced in the sponsorship of disability athletes and disability sort as a whole! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute and really makes a difference in helping …
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Listen to our latest SS15 with National League rugby player Tom Steene where we discuss the English rugby set up and how it can impact both teams and players, as well as the impact of transferable skills from sport to every day life! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute an…
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Listen for an insight into being a full-time student and cricket lover! A different perspective into how sport can influence social life both positively and negatively, while still being someones passion to take seriously. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute and really ma…
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An insight into the sporting life of ex netball player, Vicklyn Joseph. We touch on how she made it to the top end of netball, how shew became a teacher and the struggles she faced along the way. Listen for an interesting and inspiring story! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a …
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An insight into Ex rugby player and former headmaster Floyd Steadman. A story of how he overcame the many obstacles he faced and made the best of his situation. We follow on the topic of race in sport as well as education. This episode is slightly longer but well worth the listen. If you want to hear more about Floyd's life, his latest book, A Week…
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An insight into top flight university rugby player, John Okafor, delving into his experiences through the rugby system. We touch on race and on how sport has and can further improve its inclusiveness. Also featuring Lucas Brathwaite presenting his first SS15 episode. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts…
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An amazing insight into MCCU cricket coach, Rick Holland and his many other talents! Hear about women in sport and Rick's views from a coach's perspective. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute and really makes a difference in helping to convince new listeners. Thanks so mu…
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To kick start the SS15 episodes I had the pleasure of of talking with Tawanda, a professional cricket player with a great story. We hear Tawanda's cricket journey, his mental health experiences and different chapters of his life leading up to where he is today and who he is. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple …
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From South Africa to Yorkshire. Playing a variety of Sports. Navigating some ups and downs. Building a philosophy and deep set of values. Finding a way! The Sport Stories Podcast with a twist. Special Guest Dave Levine - usually the Host of the Sport Stories Podcast shares his story! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review …
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✔💖👍U Matter It has been made very clear to me over the past few days what the positive impact that making somebody feel that they matter really has! You can make others feel like they matter! #UMatter too! ❓What do you feel like when you feel that 'U Matter' ? ❓What is it that others do to make you feel this way? ❓How do you make others feel like t…
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👀😎😍SAWUBONA "I SEE YOU" More Importantly " I see you as you are" This is a common greeting in the #Zulu tribe in South Africa. Sawubona symbolizes the importance of directing our attention to another person. 'I see you' has proved to be a very useful underpinning principle to the work I do as a developer of people. You may like to consider... ❓How …
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💖✔👍 EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION A key component of Emotional Intelligence. The short clip speaks for itself! ❓How and when does the expression of emotions help or hinder you? I would love to hear from you either privately or via the comment box. www.sportstories247.com #leadershipdevelopement #coaching #work #emotionalintelligence #expressyourself…
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👍🏼🧭🖼 LEGACY "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." Pericles ❓What is the Legacy you would like to leave? ❓How could you position leaving a legacy in a really purposeful and positive way? ❓Who has touched you with their Legacy and how...? Some big questions worth considering. I…
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➕💯💖SELF-REGARD "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." -- Buddha Self regard is a really important aspect of your emotional intelligence. ❓Why is self regard important to you and how conscious are you in developing it? ❓How aware are you of your self regard and what contributes to it? ❓What might …
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💔😢 🙏GRIEF Not maybe a word you would associate with leadership and work!? Read on and listen in as you may discover a connection... Currently seems that we have all lost something recently. ❓What does grief mean to you and how do you see it playing out in your world? ❓How do you help yourself when at home and work? ❓How do you help others when you …
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👍🎙👏REFLECTION “Reflection is one of the most underused yet powerful tools for success.” ❓How and when do you reflect? ❓How could you maximise the value of your reflections? ❓What may get in your way and what excuses do you often make to not reflect? I hear many say they reflect. Being more conscious and purposeful with your approach may prove even …
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🖼🔬TRANSPARENCY✔ "0perating in such a way that it is easy for others to see what actions are performed. Transparency implies openness, communication, and accountability" What doe transparency mean to you? When has it been positive in the work place and why? What gets in you way of being transparent and how might you address this? Imagine if being mo…
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👂↗👍SILENCE There was an old proverb "Speech is silver and silence is golden." You may value taking the time to listen to this short SNAP SHOT. ❓How do you find sitting with silence? ❓What do you need to do to at ease with silence? ❓When and where might you use silence as an approach for development and building trust? I would love to hear more from…
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⁉💡↗CHOICES The Dictionary definition for CHOICES is as follows. "the right or ability to choose" and " a range of possibilities from which one or more may be chosen" Now if think about it in terms of how we turn up in the world and our individual levels of consciousness - we are ALL making choices ALL the time.. ❓How conscious are you of the choice…
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✔👍💖GRATITUDE " 1 Act of Gratitude will increase you happiness by 10%" So what is GRATITUDE and WHY is it so important.... The Harvard Medical School says gratitude is: “a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives … As a result, gratitude also…
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👀↗💡FEEDBACK ✔What a gift feedback can be if done in the right way!! It's going on all the time, sometimes more overtly than at other times! ❓What is important for you when giving and receiving FEEDBACK? ❓Where do you look for feedback from? ❓How do you become more open to receiving the gems that could come your way? It would be great to hear your s…
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🔁💕EMPATHY In my mind this is a hugely important aspect of having productive and purposeful relationships in whatever you do. I am meeting new people and observing and supporting others in their development this week and therefore have taken time to reflect on the importance of Empathy. I am also conscious you may be wondering why I am sharing these…
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👍✔🤝CONFIDENTIALITY Such an important topic area.... for psychological safety and trust (amongst other things!!) I deal with it face on and have a discussion so everyone is clear. ❓How do you agree what confidentiality is? ❓Have you ever experienced it not working well and what was the outcome? ❓What tips would you share to ensure the relationship i…
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