Best Language Learning Humour Podcasts (2024)

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[Quick Tip] Nuggets from the Speaker Summit - 294 24:12

19d ago24:12

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I was at the Speaker Summit and Speaker Awards in London a couple of weeks ago, and I wanted to share some of the advice and tips from the experts there on the day. In this show I’m covering: The questions that can uncover speaking leads everywhere How to turn your LinkedIn profile into a gig magnet Standing in front of other people’s parades Make …

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Breaking the Silence with Don Ryan - 293 59:57

30d ago59:57

59:57

Please be aware that this episode does discuss the topics of death and suicide. Each of us has a story to tell, but for many people no reason compelling enough emerges for us to embark on the journey to sharing that story with others. But for some people, there comes a time where something happens and it ignites a burning desire to share their stor…

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#7: Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod - Toitū te Reo festival, the future of the language and the need for allies 54:22

1M ago54:22

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Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod joins Melanie to talk about the upcoming celebration of te reo Māori - the first national Māori language festival, Toitū te Reo. He shares about the inspiration and focus of the festival, its welcoming nature to all, and what it will look and feel like. We discuss some of the speakers and topics which will be included. We a…

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THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT… 12:17

2M ago12:17

12:17

Does it need more? I’m guessing we want to keep it vague so it’s more clickbaity? But if you need more, there’s this below: Right up to the age of 37, I wondered: what is wrong with me? Why do I always feel like I am other, I am different, I am an outsider? Considering I am a white, non-disabled, cis-gendered, heterosexual person, this was not an o…

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[Quick Tip] Why We Avoid Making Decisions and Give Up Too Soon! - 292 15:18

2M ago15:18

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This quick talk tip will help you avoid procrastination, move closer to your dreams and keep going when things feel tough. In this show I’m covering: A reframing for the Field of Dreams Why we procrastinate when making decisions The antidote to inaction The greatest place to be in relation to making a decision The lesson from Steve Jobs Why you sho…

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PART TWO: RELATIONSHIPS with Jessica Kellgren-Fozard 36:35

2M ago36:35

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Relationships are bound to be impacted by ADHD, and if you’re living with your partner and they’re therefore privy to your most private moments, it can be a lot. We’ve explored the world of dating, but how does ADHD affect long-term relationships? People with ADHD might be spontaneous, passionate, intuitive, fun and creative, but inevitably other t…

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The Ballot Box - Elections and Election vocabulary 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

Welcome to Zeitgeist banana. Sign up for the LetThemTalkTV newsletter here. It's full of interesting insights and stories about the English language and it's free! http://eepurl.com/izRKww In this video I'm joined by Jon from the Monty English Podcast https://montyenglish.podbean.com/ There are a lot of elections coming up around the world so we th…

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#6: Beth Tupara-Katene - Inclusive, ocean centred marine-governance 57:36

2M ago57:36

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Beth Tupara-Katene joins Melanie to share the findings of research project Tangaroa Ararau. The project has focused on how to put Tangaroa and Hinemoana (the ocean) at the centre of marine governance, with decisions led collectively by local communities. We include Māori perspectives on governance and relating to the ocean, across the spectrum of k…

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PART ONE: RELATIONSHIPS with Jessica Kellgren-Fozard 33:44

2M ago33:44

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Relationships are bound to be impacted by ADHD, and if you’re living with your partner and they’re therefore privy to your most private moments, it can be a lot. We’ve explored the world of dating, but how does ADHD affect long-term relationships? People with ADHD might be spontaneous, passionate, intuitive, fun and creative, but inevitably other t…

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PART TWO: LEARNED HELPLESSNESS with Bay Garnett 22:01

2M ago22:01

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Welcome to the second episode in our deep dive into learned helplessness with stylist, editor and author of Style & Substance, Bay Garnett. We talk about unlearning learned helplessness, how she’s learning to plan and think a few steps ahead since she was diagnosed, and feels more able to try new things she previously thought she would never be abl…

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The True Levers You Need to Pull for Positive Change with Ruth Taylor - 291 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

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We are living in tumultuous times, we are facing some of the biggest challenges ever as a species, and as individual countries, organisations and people. And despite the huge incentives to come together to work through these problems, we are in a lot of ways more divided than ever before. Many speakers today are talking on some of these big topics …

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PART ONE: LEARNED HELPLESSNESS with Bay Garnett 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

Today I speak to the stylist, editor, podcaster and author of Style & Substance, Bay Garnett, just one year on from her ADHD diagnosis. While we amble through our shared memories and her career as a stylist, we also dive deep into the issues of learned helplessness with someone for whom the discovery is still quite fresh. The concept of Learned Hel…

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[Quick Tip] How to Make Your Talk More Marketable - 290 16:17

3M ago16:17

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This quick talk tip will help you avoid the trap that many speakers fall into, and will help you become more marketable to your target audience. In this show I’m covering: The burning platform thought experiment. The impact of failing to find a ‘hot’ problem. Hot topic vs. hot problem The evergreen hot topics The principles of making your talk topi…

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PART TWO: AUTISM AND ADHD with Char Bailey 36:37

3M ago36:37

36:37

In the first of this 2-parter on autism and ADHD, we established how to two differ, what symptoms they share, and what it feels like to have both, with Char Bailey, the Director of People for Birmingham Pride, writer for DIVA and tireless autism advocate. In this second episode on ASD and ADHD, Char shares the biggest challenges she faces on a dail…

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PART ONE: AUTISM AND ADHD with Char Bailey 33:09

3M ago33:09

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The prevalence of ASD is higher in patients with ADHD than in the general population. That said, the research into the dual-diagnosis is still fairly scant (it’s only been recognised as such for about a decade), and of course having both can complicate the identification and treatment of either condition.Both ADHD and ASD can cause heightened senso…

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The Truth Prescription - Hacking Your Health with Dr Brooke Bussard MD - 289 1:09:51

4M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

All of us want to be healthy, happy and live a long and active life, but getting clarity on how to achieve that is a struggle. The information we get is often tainted by corporate interests pushing us in the direction of their products or pills, and all of this can leave you feeling like you’re in a maze full of dead ends, getting spun around with …

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[Quick Tip] Why Most Speakers will Never Get Paid to Speak - 288 13:24

4M ago13:24

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This quick talk tip will help you avoid the pitfalls that stop most speakers from realising their dream to become a professional, paid speaker. If you have that dream, then listen up. In this show I’m covering: The brutal truth about speaking A story that illustrates two of the biggest obstacles to authors and experts becoming paid speakers Three t…

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A Powerful Way to Raise Your Speaking Profile with Elliot Kay - 287 50:16

4M ago50:16

50:16

How can you get the edge as a professional speaker? What can you do to make yourself more marketable? Well today on the show, my guest Elliot Kay, will be sharing valuable insights on how to achieve just that through The Speaker Awards. Elliot is co-founder of the speaker awards, a speaking coach, and a professional speaker. About three years ago, …

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Making National Security Meaningful with David Van Bennekum - 286 1:02:14

5M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

When I met David Van Bennekum on Linked In and he told me he’d written a self-help book on National Security, I thought ‘That’s a bit unusual, followed by blimey he’s got some guts … that’s a challenging topic’. My curiosity was well and truly piqued though, so I had a look at his LinkedIn profile and saw that he was a former United States Marine C…

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PART TWO: ‘Grace, where have you been?’ with Stacey Heale 27:19

5M ago27:19

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‘People with ADHD will burn out more quickly, because it takes them more effort and mental work to do what could be seen as to be done effortlessly by other people. If we’re serious about this, we need to support people during the build-up rather than just see them when it’s too late and they’re in full burnout.’ Dr Mohamed Abdelghani Today, I’m jo…

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License to Thrill… Your Audience - 285 21:32

5M ago21:32

21:32

The other day I had a talk planning call with a potential client, and he said: “I just want to get consistent results. Sometimes I start my talk and I can feel the energy shift, and I know I’ve engaged them. But other times, I just can’t get their attention, and I want to understand how to do this consistently every time I speak.” The truth is that…

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PART ONE: ‘Grace, where have you been?’ with Stacey Heale 35:28

5M ago35:28

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In this episode, we turn the tables slightly and I become the interviewee because I’ve got some home truths to share. I’ve been withholding slightly, and it’s time to be honest. So, I feel very lucky that Stacey Heale – author of ‘Now is Not the Time for Flowers’ – is joining me as the host of a two-episode special where I come clean. The theme is …

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Harmonising Business and Creativity in Product Leadership 1:22:26

5M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Have you ever wondered how product managers turn chaos into a symphony? Our latest episode, featuring the perspicacious Simon Berry who shines a light on the crucial role these maestros play in harmonizing user needs with project realities. From the stormy beginnings of a product's life to its standing ovation in the market, we chat about everythin…

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[Quick Tip] Why You Need to Think Like the Victim Not the Hero - 284 17:57

5M ago17:57

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Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15. This quick talk tip will help you attract people into your world and bui…

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S2, Ep6: "I hit the jackpot when I met him. And this is his legacy." 1:02:06

6M ago1:02:06

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This episode is a love story about one woman's mission to fulfill her promise to her husband. Rosie speaks to Esther Bathers about her husband Stuart, her fertility struggles, and the legacy she has spent the past two years trying to bring to life for him. References mentioned: Instagram @estherbathers Website www.insidestuartshead.com Or Instagram…

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Making Your Brand Uniquely You with Becky Benfield-Humberstone - 283 57:46

6M ago57:46

57:46

Not too long ago I heard one of the gurus in my space say that one of the big factors in his success is that when everyone else ‘zigs’, he ‘zags’. You can see ‘zigging’ going on all around you, suddenly everyone wants to be a neurodiversity expert, or an AI expert, because that’s what’s hot, because they are chasing the trend. But what if you don’t…

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#5: Dr Jessica Hutchings - Māori food sovereignty, GMOs & being allies 1:04:13

7M ago1:04:13

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Dr Jessica Hutchings talks about Māori and indigenous food sovereignty, and her practice of this in her own life, through growing food, research and sharing knowledge. She articulates her views on GMOs and the risks that genetic engineering pose to indigenous peoples and their sovereignty. Also, Jessica shares about the difficulties of ensuring Māo…

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[Quick Tip] How to Show Authority Without Shoving it in People’s Faces 282 22:46

7M ago22:46

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Itunes Summary (45 Words): Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15. SHOW NOTES If people believe that you can del…

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#4: Alex Barnes - Co-governance education, walking between worlds & growing peace 1:10:31

7M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Alex Barnes talks about the complexities and benefits co-governance education in Aotearoa through application of te Tiriti o Waitangi, the subject of his recently completed PhD. We also discuss some of our experiences over decades of walking between te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā, and why we perceive them as different worlds. Plus we delve into how w…

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Karmic Selling - How to Win Big and Feel Good with Stan Gwizdak - 281 57:13

7M ago57:13

57:13

Most of us have experienced sales ‘tactics’, and likely we’ve either recoiled against them and scarpered (physically or digitally), or have gone ahead with our needed purchase, even though a little bit of shine has worn off the relationship with the person that used them on us. Our experiences have made us sceptical of anyone with something to sell…

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Danish Weddings: what to expect when tying the knot (or not) in Denmark 49:18

7M ago49:18

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If you’ve listened to our episode on Dating Danes and have been really applying yourself, you might be starting to think about Danish weddings… Both Sam and Josefine have (separately!) had Danish weddings that are a little bit different to how other countries do it. But what are some of the things to expect when going to a Danish wedding? In this b…

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Protecting Your Ass-ets with Heather Pearce-Campbell - 280 1:09:35

7M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

SUMMARY: Getting a clear understanding of how to properly protect the IP and assets you’ve created as a speaker can be a struggle. But doing nothing could leave you and your business at risk. Worry no more, that’s where my guest Heather Pearce-Campbell comes in. SHOW NOTES: Let’s face it, trying to navigate how to protect the IP you’ve created in t…

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The Person You Should be Role Modelling for Success in 2024 - 279 16:07

8M ago16:07

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As we leave 2023 behind and start making our plans for 2024, I’d like to offer you some suggestions for tools and techniques which you might want to add into your planning process. These have worked to help me achieve my goals in the past and have also helped many others to build the future they desire. Some are a little ‘out there’, but I’ve tried…

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#3: Hona Black - Being Māori in a Pākehā world, Māori humour and sexuality in te reo 1:08:04

8M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Hona Black talks about Māori wit and humour and his efforts to help revitalise that particular aspect of te reo. He shares his experience growing up in a Māori speaking household and kura kaupapa, and the challenges of life in a society where the English language and Western cultural norms dominate. Plus, he explores Māori attitudes to sexuality an…

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[Quick Tip] Lead with the Problem - 278 12:03

8M ago12:03

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I had a similar issue come up with two clients this week, and it’s a mistake I see people making regularly, not just with their speaking, but in other critical content too. This mistake can result in people not paying attention to you, lost business opportunities, and normally leads to frustration and the question, “I just don’t understand what I’m…

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#2: Dame Anne Salmond - Criticism of Treaty principles review & our opportunity to live creatively 46:15

8M ago46:15

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Dame Anne Salmond talks about her experience of walking between worlds over the past 50 years, witnessing racism and injustice, and working to grow understanding. She shares her views on any moves by the government to review the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi. She explains that it is the Māori text which was signed and must be adhered to, and h…

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Stop Being Humble and Step into Your Power with Lisa Bragg - 277 1:04:15

8M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

SUMMARY Is it possible to brag in a way that attracts people to you, rather than turning them off? Lisa Bragg, author of Bragging Rights believes so, and she is here to redefine bragging and share exactly how to do it the right way. SHOW NOTES We have been conditioned since childhood to keep quiet about our achievements. We are taught things like, …

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#1: Whirimako Black - Mōteatea, cultural reconnection & music as healing 1:01:09

8M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Whirimako Black speaks openly about memories of her early life in Te Urewera and Kawerau and how that has shaped her life and career. She shares her love of mōteatea, her reo and culture, and desire to share that with people. This deep and personal conversation traverses her whānau influences and inspirations, cultural disconnection and reconnectio…

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[Quick Tip] Talking About the Plane vs. Talking About the Pain - 276 11:56

8M ago11:56

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Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15. I come across many speakers who are struggling to connect with their aud…

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AN UPDATE FROM GRACE 5:59

9M ago5:59

5:59

In this mini episode Grace has an update for listeners. Books I’ve been reading: The Mini ADHD Coach by Alice Gendron Scatter Brain by Shaparak Khorsandi Earthed by Rebecca Schiller Dancing on Eggshells by John Waite Please note, your first port of call if you think you might have ADHD should be your GP. In the meantime, you can find more informati…

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Dare to be Different with Kyla Skinner - 275 53:29

9M ago53:29

53:29

How often, when it comes to writing in your business, has the blank page beaten you? I’ve seen so many people get stopped, or never share what they have written because they don’t think it’s good enough, or they are worried about being judged. Just like when you speak, in your business writing too, you get an amazing confidence boost from knowing t…

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The Art of Explanation with Ros Atkins - 274 1:12:24

9M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

It’s often said that the real experts are the ones that can make the complex easy to understand, and Ros Atkins is an expert on making things easy to understand … so I guess that would make him the expert’s expert! As a journalist, and BBC News' Analysis Editor, Ros Atkins has presented and reported on the biggest stories around the world for twent…

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S2, Ep5: "The deeper the hole, the quicker you try to fill it." 52:31

9M ago52:31

52:31

The big topic: dating after death...When do you take off your wedding ring? How do you navigate dating apps? What do you tell your friends and family? Rosie speaks to relationship therapist Elinor Harvey about the complications of new relationships after your life partner has died. For more information on Elinor, visit: https://elinorharvey.com/ or…

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The Epic Journey to the Stage with Jamie McAnsh - 273 1:11:59

10M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Waking up paralysed in 2014 completely turned Jamie McAnsh’s life upside down. He lost his job, and his independence, but he was determined to forge a new path and purpose for his life. That included becoming a top disabled athlete, and fulfilling his dream of climbing Mount Everest in 2022. What he realised was that he had a great support network …

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[Quick Tip] Commit to the Hook of Your Talk - 272 18:51

10M ago18:51

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One of the most important parts of your talk is the opening, because you have to grab the attention of your audience and show why the talk is relevant for them. What I’ve noticed recently with some of my clients, is that their ‘hook’, (or ‘lightning bolt’ as I call it), is good, but they aren’t fully committing to it, and that is weakening the open…

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S2, Ep4: "No one can read your mind." 1:14:43

10M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Many widow/ers know how it feels to be left unsupported. To have a sense that presence and comfort is lacking from those we thought would be there for us. But how many of us have really delved into this with people who we think may have let us down? Rosie speaks to Toby - one of Hughie's best friends - about the challenge and nuances of being a fig…

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Getting the Slide Advantage with Philippa Leguen de Lacroix - 271 1:05:21

10M ago1:05:21

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Still one of the most prolific tools around, Powerpoint can literally make or break your presentation, depending on how you use it. That’s why I wanted to get Philippa Leguen de Lacroix on the show. She started life employed as a graphic designer, and was increasingly tasked with creating powerpoint slides for the different organisations she worked…

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AI and UX | The UX Designer's Guide to AI 45:32

11M ago45:32

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In this episode of "Faster Horses," the hosts, Paul and Mark, delve into the world of AI and UX. They discuss how AI has become increasingly prevalent in various industries and platforms, with a particular focus on social media. Paul shares their experience in creating their own AI tool, GhostPosts.ai, with the aims to assist users in generating be…

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S2, Ep3: "I'm organised with my life, so why not with my death?" 52:39

11M ago52:39

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Have you got life insurance in place? Or a will? Do you understand powers of attorney? Kristie Scott - The Death Planner - gives an overview of how to make sure that you keep the dreaded deathmin to a minimum for your relatives after you die. Rosie & Kristie also cover, in detail, what happens to us after we are taken into the care of undertakers. …

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[Quick Tip] How to Downsize Your Keynote - 270 11:39

11M ago11:39

11:39

This quick talk tip is in response to a situation one of my client’s found herself in, that could be an obstacle for you too. In this show I’m covering: Why you need to be able to flex your talk. Why it works How I used it and you can see it in action Tips for building this skill Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo o…

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