Best James Mayhew Podcasts (2024)

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EPISODE 131: SARAH BOWLES 48:28

11h ago48:28

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In this episode, I talk to the producer, promoter and comedian, SARAH BOWLES. Producer and promoter for The Rat Pack Comedy Club in London and for Laughs at The Louis in Dover, as well as Head Judge of the Jones the Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards (with Nathan Cassidy), Sarah Bowles is also a very funny comedian in her own right. She was a ma…

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EPISODE 130: LOGAN MURRAY 1:07:28

3d ago1:07:28

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In this episode, I talk to the comedian, LOGAN MURRAY. Murray is a superb established comedian who is infamous for running comedy workshops. The courses include teaching stand-up comedy, writing comedy and improvisation. His luminaries include Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert and Osho and many more. Murray is also a writer and actor making many appearance…

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EPISODE 129: GARY MORECAMBE 51:22

9d ago51:22

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In this episode, I talk to the son of a comic legend, GARY MORECAMBE. Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise are Britain’s favourite comedy act, and they are the reason why my blog and podcast exist. It was an honour and a privilege talking to Eric’s son about the career of these two extraordinary comic geniuses, renowned by many of today’s comedians. Thank…

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EPISODE 128: PHIL NICHOL 57:41

6d ago57:41

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In this episode, I talk to the amazing comedian, PHIL NICHOL Comedian, actor, writer, musician, podcaster, and director, Nichol is a man of many talents. As a comic, he has reduced me to tears of laughter on many occasions. A regular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and UK comedy circuit, Nichol’s style of comedy is outrageous, unhinged, unexpected…

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EPISODE 127: ALEXANDER BENNETT 1:05:17

13d ago1:05:17

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ALEXANDER BENNETT. Regularly appearing on the UK comedy circuit, Alexander Bennett’s comedy is intelligent, obscene, murky, meaningless and exceptionally funny. He has filmed several stand-up specials and has his own podcast with fellow comedian, Andy Barr entitled Born Yesterday (www.shows.acast.c…

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EPISODE 126: JAMES TOWNSEND 55:58

1M ago55:58

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JAMES TOWNSEND. Townsend has a great stage presence and tells wonderfully bizarre and off the wall stories with a very high joke rate. I have seen Townsend perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcase at the Flying Horse pub in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear…

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EPISODE 125: TOM MAYHEW 1:01:06

1M ago1:01:06

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, TOM MAYHEW. The much-admired comedian and writer has expert delivery of unique routines on stage, and is highly enjoyable to watch. I have seen Mayhew perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, …

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EPISODE 124: ALFIE EVERS 1:01:10

2M ago1:01:10

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALFIE EVERS. Evers is an off the wall, surprising and outrageous comedian on-stage, delivering totally unexpected routines. I have seen Evers at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you …

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EPISODE 123: LOUISE ATKINSON 56:59

3M ago56:59

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, LOUISE ATKINSON. Hailing from Hull, Atkinson has performed at many comedy nights on the UK circuit and is wonderfully affable and confident on stage. Her themes are extremely relatable, and she delivers exceptionally funny observations on life. I first saw Atkinson on stage as a finalist in the Amu…

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EPISODE 122: SIMON RANDALL 56:04

3M ago56:04

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In this episode, I talk to the comedy promoter and compere, SIMON RANDALL. Headliners Comedy Club based at the George IV pub in Chiswick, London is one of the regular comedy clubs I attend and has been running for over 20 years. Promoter, Simon Randall is the creator and compere of this wonderful club which is well organised and very popular. With …

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EPISODE 121: JAMES DOWDESWELL 57:23

3M ago57:23

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JAMES DOWDESWELL. James Dowdeswell is a comedian, actor and writer. He had headlined and compered many comedy nights, has appeared in the TV comedy series Extras with Ricky Gervais, and wrote the book The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs. His comedy is knowledgeable, intelligent and excepti…

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EPISODE 120: POPE LONERGAN 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, POPE LONERGAN. Comedian and writer Pope Lonergan performs all over the UK and has had sold-out shows at Vault Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Hastings Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a care assistant. Writer of best-selling memoir, I’ll Die After Bingo, which was c…

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EPISODE 119: BEN POPE 1:02:56

4M ago1:02:56

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, BEN POPE. Starting comedy at university, where he was president of the Cambridge Footlights (2013 /2014), Ben Pope is a rising star on the comedy circuit both as a compere and as a performer. He is a gifted storyteller and brilliant comedy writer. Effortlessly at ease on stage with an audience, he …

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EPISODE 118: RED RICHARDSON 43:22

4M ago43:22

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, RED RICHARDSON. The comedian Red Richardson is the son of director and screenwriter Peter Richardson of The Comic Strip fame. Known for his hysterically funny jittery side full of angst, Richardson has a wonderful delivery and presence on stage. His two Edinburgh Fringe solo shows Seeing Red in 201…

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Finding Your Unique Voice and Authentic Connections - An Interview with Britta Blanski 32:38

6M ago32:38

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Let’s face it, there’s a lot of fakeness out in the world today. Fake success. Fake people & personalities. That’s why it’s more important than ever to be genuine and authentic with your personal brand. So how do you do that? That’s exactly what my guest on today’s episode helps her clients do, specifically on LinkedIn. If you still think LinkedIn …

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EPISODE 117: TONY DE MEUR AKA RONNIE GOLDEN 43:03

7M ago43:03

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In this episode, I talk to the great musician and comedian, TONY DE MEUR AKA RONNIE GOLDEN. Tony De Meur’s alter ego is Ronnie Golden, a British singer, guitarist and comedian. In 1975, he was founder of the new-wave band The Fabulous Poodles. From the early 80s he has made numerous appearances on the London comedy circuit. Golden also fronts the S…

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EPISODE 116: ALEXANDRA HADDOW 57:55

7M ago57:55

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALEXANDRA HADDOW. Regularly performing at comedy clubs all over the country, London-based Haddow is a naturally funny woman on stage displaying charisma, smut and audacity whilst delivering extremely relatable humorous stories. She hosts Dulwich Hamlet Comedy every month, her debut solo show Not My Fin…

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EPISODE 115: AARON SIMMONDS 58:55

7M ago58:55

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, AARON SIMMONDS. Unfazed by his disability, Simmonds delivers razor sharp observations on life and with his amiable, easy going and very likeable personality on stage, he is a major comic talent. I have seen Simmonds perform his solo show, Hot Wheels, for the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2022, and headli…

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EPISODE 114. MARK NICHOLAS 52:12

8M ago52:12

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MARK NICHOLAS. Mark Nicholas is a brilliant Autistic comedian who has been creating stand-up comedy since 2021. He has been a guest at many comedy nights and festivals, including The Comedy Store in London. He also presents the award-winning Laugh-Able Comedy Night in London showcasing talented com…

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EPISODE 113: KATE COPSTICK 1:24:28

8M ago1:24:28

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In this episode, I talk to the actor, writer and journalist, KATE COPSTICK. Copstick is one of the best-known comedy critics and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was a Perrier Comedy Award judge in 2003 and 2004. She was also a Malcolm Hardee Award Judge from 2008 to 2015 and she is a regular critic to The Scotsman newspaper. Thank you so much…

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EPISODE 112: KATE MARTIN 57:20

8M ago57:20

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, KATE MARTIN. Martin is an absolute natural on-stage and an exceptionally funny comedian. A brilliant and highly energetic storyteller with razor-sharp punchlines and observations, she can easily command a room generating waves of laughter, and regularly headlines at comedy clubs. I have seen Martin…

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EPISODE 111: MARK OLVER 1:22:37

8M ago1:22:37

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In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, MARK OLVER. Stand-up comedian Olver is a very popular headliner act and compere and has been promoting and performing comedy in Bristol since 1998. From Edinburgh Fringe solo shows to warming-up the audience for TV’s Deal or No Deal, he has a wealth of experience, jokes, and material. He is an extr…

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EPISODE 110: KATE MCGANN 59:44

9M ago59:44

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Kate McGann A Finalist for So You Think You’re Funny in 2019 and the South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021, McGann deserves every success. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Kate McGann Links: Facebook: www.face…

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EPISODE 109: ALEX HYLTON 1:01:52

9M ago1:01:52

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, Alex Hylton. Based in the East Midlands, Hylton is an exceptionally funny comedian with a very likeable, and self-effacing stage persona. He is the monthly compere at 45 West Comedy Club in Leicester and has been in the finals, and won many comedy competitions, including best show at the Leicester …

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Thriving In Sales With Selflessness & Dignity - Joe Pici 43:52

9M ago43:52

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It’s been said that as a human being we’re either in a crisis, coming out of a crisis, or headed towards a crisis. Financial crises. Relationship crises. Health crises. On episode 22, James Mayhew talks with Joe Pici — the #1 Ranked Sales Trainer in the world according to Global Gurus about balancing confidence and humility in the world of Sales. J…

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He Gave Away Millions of Dollars of Other People's Money! – Dan Koval 1:03:57

9M ago1:03:57

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Can you imagine giving away tens of millions of dollars? Can you imagine getting PAID to give away tens of millions of dollars? That probably sounds like a dream job for many people, and it was for Dan Koval… that is until one day when he decided to do the unimaginable… he left. Now, instead of giving away money, Dan’s new role puts him across the …

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EPISODE 108: JOE JACOBS 43:15

10M ago43:15

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, writer and rapper, Joe Jacobs. Based in London, Jacobs’ style is to mix the comedy with rap. He has been seen and heard on amongst others, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music and gained millions of online views. Apart from stand-up comedy, he is also known as Jester Jacobs and has been releasing steady music sinc…

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Remembrance Special - The Military Community 1:07:42

11M ago1:07:42

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Remembrance is a personal time and moment for many within the Military Community. Here we speak about the reality of the 11th of November and what it really means to remember. From the battle fields of the first world war to living life right now. This is Declassified Featuring: Michael Coates - Military Veteran and Host of the Declassified podcast…

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EPISODE 107: DR OLIVER DOUBLE 1:33:35

11M ago1:33:35

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In this episode, I talk to Dr Oliver Double. Dr Double is an academic and was previously an accomplished stand-up comedian who regularly played the circuit and created Sheffield’s longest running comedy club, The Last Laugh. Since 1999, he has been based at the University of Kent School of Arts, teaching and researching comic and popular performanc…

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Learning AND Growing From Your Mistakes – A Conversation with Sean Vanslyke 47:36

11M ago47:36

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Imagine being a 22 year old in your first leadership role and making the decision to fire one of your employees. Now imagine that you’re that same leader but now 30 years have passed. How might that one event shape your career? What perspectives would you have gained about people, about relationships, and about your leadership style would you expec…

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EPISODE 106: BARRY FERNS 59:00

11M ago59:00

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BARRY FERNS Beginning his stand-up career in 1995 aged 17, then quitting stand-up to make Edinburgh Fringe sketch shows, and then starting stand-up again from 2008, Barry Ferns is an extremely quick-witted host and headline comedian. One of the founding members of Angel Comedy in London and nominat…

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EPISODE 105: JIM DALY 1:05:37

11M ago1:05:37

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JIM DALY. Presenter, actor and writer, London-based stand-up comedian Daly has hosted Chesham Comedy night and performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He is a regular writing contributor for the extremely popular News Revue show. A Crystal Palace fan, he hosts the weekly football show, Football Fri…

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How Super Connectors Build Relationships That Last – An Interview with Angela Pumo 50:35

1y ago50:35

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While average networkers look for well connected people that can help them, super connectors have an altruistic mindset... How can I help someone else? Angela Pumo is a super connector (my label, not hers). She loves helping individuals be successful and introducing them to other people they should know. It's been a blessing and good fortune to hav…

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EPISODE 104: ANDREW BIRD 1:11:33

1y ago1:11:33

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ANDREW BIRD. Bird is a regular headliner on the comedy circuit and has supported the likes of Rob Brydon, Rhod Gilbert and Michael McIntyre on tour. A brilliant storyteller on stage with a very likeable persona, he is a brilliant comedian. On TV, he has written for 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, …

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EPISODE 103. VICTORIA MELODY 53:45

1y ago53:45

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, VICTORIA MELODY. Award winning comedian Melody writes, produces and performs comedy, theatre and film. With a love of experimentation, she has appeared on stage in such diverse roles as a pigeon fancier, dog handler, funeral director, beauty queen and police officer. Her stand-up comedy is enthusiastic…

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EPISODE 102: BELLA HULL 51:20

1y ago51:20

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BELLA HULL. Bella Hull is a London-based stand-up comedian and writer. Very engaging and exciting on stage, she is confident and extremely funny with very clever material about her life and career. Hull performed her debut solo show, Babycakes, at the Edinburgh Fringe and then the Soho Theatre to r…

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Stop Selling & Start Serving: Taking Ego Out of the Sales Process with Bill Caskey 36:16

1y ago36:16

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In a profession that's filled with constant pressure to hit goals, sales trainer and coach, Bill Caskey talks with James Mayhew about what it takes to exceed at sales in 2023. Bill Caskey went from hating sales and thinking about getting out of it – to becoming a sales author, trainer and coach helping thousands of people worldwide master world-cla…

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EPISODE 101: STEVE BEST 53:34

1y ago53:34

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In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian and photographer, STEVE BEST. As a comedian, Best has a very immature and zany presence on stage elevating his comedy to laugh-out-loud status. He is a man of many talents and has an exceptional form of slapstick humour. As a photographer, Best has unprecedented access to the comedy world, regularly…

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Leading Excellent Trainings, Workshops & Meetings 8:13

1y ago8:13

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We've all sat through trainings, workshops and more meetings than we care to remember that didn't deliver. Let's be real... some of them sucked. If you're an executive, director, manager – or a consultant, coach or trainer – this episode is for you. James lays out the importance of "setting the table" for a successful event, especially when it come…

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Don't Make This HUGE Mistake With Employee Engagement; Learn From My Mistake 4:29

1y ago4:29

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I was wrong about employee engagement. I screwed it up and I don't want you to make the same mistake... Engagement is not how much people love their job. So what is it, then? In Episode 16, culture development expert, James Mayhew lays out 3 requirements that drive employee engagement. **** Confidence Covered By Humility is a podcast by James Mayhe…

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The Problem With Your Core Values That You May Not Know 7:10

1y ago7:10

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If your company has core values, and many do, you might be completely missing one of the biggest problems with them... In Episode 15, James Mayhew recalls a conversation with one of the team leaders. "I don't know how to get my guys to 'think big and make it happen.'" With one question, Cody helped James see a major gap with their company's core va…

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EPISODE 100: JACK DOCHERTY 1:02:59

1y ago1:02:59

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For the 100th episode, I talk to a special guest, the brilliant comedian, JACK DOCHERTY. Docherty is a Scottish comedian, actor, and writer. He first performed at the 1980 Edinburgh Fringe with the comedy sketch group The Bodgers (with Moray Hunter, Gordon Kennedy and Peter Baikie). Docherty and Hunter became staff writers for the BBC radio comedy …

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EPISODE 99: IAN STONE 57:16

1y ago57:16

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, IAN STONE about his comedy career. Stone is a writer, podcaster, broadcaster and one of the best stand-up comedians and comperes in Britain. On stage, he appears easy-going yet anxious, delivering hysterical topical humour with a downgrading and mocking tone. On the comedy circuit for years and rec…

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The Power of Surrender: "Steal My Show" with Alisha Loy 46:35

1y ago46:35

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There's Power In Surrender. After multiple medical crises, Alisha Loy became a gladiator and champion for those in the throes of battle with illness. Through surrender Alisha has found a light and love, seeking to ignite the spirit of others. In her brokenness, she has found wholeness through servantship and connection, with the simple humility of …

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Increase Employee Engagement Through Conversations 7:25

1y ago7:25

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If you want to improve your company culture and boost your employee engagement, there are three Foundational Conversations that managers need to implement on a consistent basis: The Expectations Conversation The Priorities Conversation The Performance Conversation When people have clarity, they know exactly: What they’re doing, Why they’re doing it…

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EPISODE 98: BRENNAN REECE 1:01:08

1y ago1:01:08

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BRENNAN REECE about his comedy career. Reece is a working class, northern comedian who won became a comedian in 2010 and won the English Comedian of The Year in 2015. His cheeky on-stage persona is extremely funny and very endearing. I have watched Reece perform for The Return of The Craic online c…

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Going to a Job VS Going to Work – America's Chief Culture Officer, James Mayhew 9:29

1y ago9:29

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I'm curious… Are you going to a job today? Or, are you going to work? Even though we use those words interchangeably, there’s actually a significant difference between the two. And that’s the topic for this episode of Confidence Covered by Humility. James' Key Coaching Points Understand how your Christian faith impacts your work Your work is import…

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When You DON'T KNOW What You DON'T KNOW 15:26

1+ y ago15:26

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There's the old saying, ignorance is bliss. But in business, being ignorant is never blissful. In fact, it's stressful, reckless and makes you vulnerable. In this edition of the Iron Sharpens Iron segments, James breaks down 5 ways that you can work to reduce your vulnerabilities around the things that you don't know that you don't know and avoid t…

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EPISODE 97: NICK KIRK 56:49

1+ y ago56:49

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Nick Kirk. Kirk’s first gig was the inaugural Sofa SoFunny! online gig in December 2020. He became a consistent act when the showcase, created by his friend Leslie Gold, went live twice a month firstly at St Christopher’s pub, Liverpool Street and then Upstairs at The Flying Horse on Wilson Street. Whe…

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