Best Michael Pattinson Podcasts (2024)

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Michael Pattinson on meetings and career moves 44:21

17d ago44:21

44:21

Our guest for this episode is Michael Pattinson, a 'tech enabler' formerly of Network Rail and PwC, who recently decided to go it alone in his new venture The One Hour Sprint Company. In this lively conversation we try to unpick what it takes to make a drastic career move, explore the power of meetings as key tool to change organisations, and amble…

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Mental health in the workplace 41:22

2M ago41:22

41:22

At the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Week our punks explore what role our working environment plays when it comes to our mental health. Despite billions spent on measures to reduce work related stress, employees report higher than ever rates of burnout and are leaving the workplace altogether en-masse. And this concerns younger generations as…

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Bikes Will Save The World - Special Edition 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

Today we demonstrate that not only is Michael's fancy microphone broken, that he doesn't remember anything once it's happened, but that we agree that Bikes Can Save The World. There is also a quiz about pasta (although it's not about pasta, it's PASTA) Today we interview Will Allen from Olive. Life is better, for us and the planet, when we do it on…

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How organisations lose their way 40:51

3M ago40:51

40:51

Inspiration for this month's episode has been Boeing's slow but steady slip from great engineering firm to hesitant choice for your next holiday flight. How the actions and words of a few people at the top drive the behaviours and decisions throughout the organisation. With real impact for customers and workers alike. Can organisations on a cultura…

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Another important detour, we wander off on an Audax, and Michael talks to Tim about his experience with binge eating disorder 47:04

3M ago47:04

47:04

In today's episode, Michael makes some predictions about Paris Roubaix, even though it's already happened but it hadn't happened when we recorded it. On the way to make his predictions, he talks to Tim about things that don't start in Paris - like Paris Brest Paris. It's a bit like flying to Paris with a budget airline. Also there is not one but tw…

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Oh Look! It's Amstel Gold (sort of) and also the ADHD and Autism special 37:24

3M ago37:24

37:24

Well, the clocks have gone forward here in the UK, so we talk about Amstel Gold. Michael chooses Remco and Femme (are they even in it?). Also: I didn't forget it was Paris Roubaix Honest. That's in the next episode. Today we go bubble bursting: we talk a lot about Autism and ADHD, it's all my personal view on it - and hopefully, if you're listening…

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Did you know the tour of Flanders is named after Ned Flanders? Tim and Michael talk Cobbles and Calories 35:09

4M ago35:09

35:09

Michael is all excited about the Tour Of Flanders. Michael dreams of learning Dutch so Tim teaches him some. We hope that Friend Of The Podcast Rino and his fellow countrymates aren't upset by their pronunciation. Michael slightly loses control of language, time, and consciousness, and mentions Tom Boonen many times. Surprising about of cycling con…

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TZFC shamelessly try to impress Wout in the Team Lease A Bike name game 3:29

4M ago3:29

3:29

I was watching Milan San Remo at the weekend, and wout popped up on my insta feed with a challenge that was too good not to accept. The Name Game by Visma & Lease a Bike (teamvismaleaseabike.com) So wout, how did we do?By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Rebecca Cullum on future-fit leadership behaviours 44:03

4M ago44:03

44:03

Our guest in this episode is Rebecca Cullum, who earned her stripes in leadership development in the IT and mobile phone sectors. Now operating independently, Rebecca supports leaders and their teams in establishing the culture, behaviours and mindsets that are required for 2024 and beyond. No surprises that these include being open to flexible wor…

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Tim and Michael Lose Control of the Podcasting Process - Fermenting special and more bubbles to burst 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

In this episode, we talk about Pizzas, Fermenting, The Microbiome, Tim tells a world beating joke, and I get confused a lot. Will Michael choose some Cyclists who aren't in Milan San Remo as his top tip? Yes! "Tom Pidcock will not race Saturday’s Milan-San Remo due to a concussion, Ineos Grenadiers officials confirmed Wednesday." Ga! I also double …

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International Womens Day Bonus Episode re-release - interviews with Nan Deirdorff McClain and Helen Wyman 39:38

4M ago39:38

39:38

This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, join the United Nations in celebrating under the theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress. The world is facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change. These challenges can only be addressed by solutions that empower women…

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Series 4 is here! Whoop whoop! Michael forgets names, Tim gets excited, we burst some bubbles. 40:37

5M ago40:37

40:37

Michael and Tim are back! Can they remember how to turn their mics on? Will Michael create an easier-to-follow Quiz? Can he go 5 minutes without mentioning Cyclocross? Was that really Marcel Kittel? In today's episode of The Taylor Zwift Fanclub, we talk about bubble bursting through talking about the spring classics (spoiler: Michael is excited), …

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Henry Stewart on creating a happy workforce - Episode 14 - 15 Feb 2024 33:19

5M ago33:19

33:19

Our special guest on this episode is Henry Stewart, who not only named his company 'Happy', he helps other companies become happy too. It took a Damascene epiphany for Henry to change from self-confessed micro-manager into a CEO who makes no decisions. Since then, Henry has transformed his company into one that not only practices what it preaches, …

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Geoff Marlow on adaptive and agile organisations 47:05

6M ago47:05

47:05

Our special guest on this first episode of 2024 is Geoff Marlow, well-known for his work with large organisations on getting them to become more innovative, agile and adaptive, and for the Five Fatal Habits he identified as key when organisations fail in their attempts to become more nimble. Both in his education and his early career, Geoff realise…

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The Toxic Boss 34:46

7M ago34:46

34:46

Are you struggling with a toxic, overbearing boss, to the extent that you have sought professional help to deal with it? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, our Punks reflect on a recent study that identified one-third of workers requiring therapy to deal with their work situations. Why is that? Are you perhaps one of those bosses? And how co…

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Towards a progressive MBA 34:06

8M ago34:06

34:06

In this episode our Punks discuss Ben's ambition to create a progressive MBA programme, one that leaves the formulaic traps of established MBAs for dust and prepares the leaders of the future with the skills that the 2020s demand. After all, with large parts of the workforce working flexibly, AI looming large over everyone, and Gen Z entrants to th…

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Charles Towers-Clark, the WEIRD CEO 39:24

9M ago39:24

39:24

Special guest in this episode: Charles Towers-Clark, writer of "The WEIRD CEO" (and the CEO of the title). Artificial Intelligence has gone mainstream lately, with ChatGPT and other tools now firmly in the public eye. Years ago, Charles concluded that in order to prepare his company POD Group and its workforce for the advent of AI, a radical rethin…

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Holiday special 35:31

10M ago35:31

35:31

This week we wrestle with the issue of holidays. We all agree that we need holidays and they have a postive impact on our health and our performance, yet there are very mixed messages from employers. We discuss different norms in US and Europe, whether people should decide for themselves how much holiday they take (the Netflix approach) or should w…

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Damian Mears joins us to talk about the future of the office 38:10

11M ago38:10

38:10

As the tug of war continues between companies demanding employees come back to the office and workers choosing organisations supportive of flexible working arrangements, one key question concerns the future of the office. In this episode of Work Punks our guest Damian Mears sheds light on this conundrum, and what it means for the design of the futu…

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Special guest: Not Lizzie and Dave Brompton, its Nan Deardorff-McClain 48:11

11M ago48:11

48:11

BIG SPECIAL GUEST ALERT!!!! It's a big one today. We have an INCREDIBLE special guest. No spoilers but you don't want to miss this one. Interview is at 15 mins if you don't want to hear the answers to the following: Has Michael's ferry left Guernsey yet? Who are Lizzie and Dave Brompton? What do you call a Triathlon with only one leg? Will Michael …

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Lizzie Benton on Change, AI and more 36:06

12M ago36:06

36:06

Colin Newlyn (Decrapify Work), Ben Simpson (VitalOrg) and Paul Jansen (Trust Works) discuss news, developments and innovations from the world of work. This time with special guest Lizzie Benton of Liberty Mind. The 2023 Gallup survey on employee engagement rears its head in this latest episode, and make Lizzie and our Punks wonder why we in the UK …

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You can't slice a chocolate VCR 34:43

1y ago34:43

34:43

Tim and Michael talk Cake, Yetis, Buddhism and chimp stockbrokers. It's classic TZFC - all the things that matter, and a lot of things that don't. Is Wout real? Why is Nairo a Geordie? Who knows. The yeti pod: BBC Sounds - Yeti - Available Episodes See you next time. PS - special prize if you spot the 3 transport noises we put into the edit. Ciao f…

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Yan Tan, Wout Fan, Where's me phone man 31:28

1y ago31:28

31:28

Wrap up, get a lovely cup of Horlicks and listen to Tim and MP chat to each other about a lot of things that don't really matter. I get all forgetful and repeat myself. Tim talks about TTing and falling off a lot. I realise driving is mad. I don't even mention Cyclocross. It's like one of those white noise playlists. And was that really Wout? Links…

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Good Leaders and Bad Surveys 27:47

1y ago27:47

27:47

Does it help to be 'a little bit narcissistic' if you aspire to be a good leader? A recent survey says so, but you can trust our Punks to tear this piece of research to threads. So what does good leadership look like? This episode covers such ingredients as authenticity, personality traits versus skills, roles versus positions, and how to encourage…

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HR - Victim or Perpetrator? 30:34

1y ago30:34

30:34

In "HR: Victim or Perpetrator" our punks discuss the unenviable position HR professionals find themselves in while working practices around them are changing at a rapid pace. Should they cling on to the policy-making, company-protecting interpretation of their role? Should they bring in new ways of working more in tune with the hybrid wave and Gen-…

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What's it like to be a horse? 42:27

1y ago42:27

42:27

We got a bit philosophical and didn't talk much about cycling.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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On Employee Ownership 28:18

1y ago28:18

28:18

In this episode our old punks sink their dentures into the question whether Employee Ownership is the route staff engagement and therefore to success. They discuss: The woes of the John Lewis department store and whether its employee ownership model is at risk of being undermined by possible new measures The perils of picking one or two incentives …

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NEW SEASON!! 54:46

1+ y ago54:46

54:46

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and Tom Pidcock won Strade Bianchi. That's right, it's spring! And what better way to celebrate that with a new season of the Taylor Zwift Fan Club podcast.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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The Squeezed Middle Manager 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

34:40

In this episode our old punks are debating (and expressing some sympathy for) the position of the middle manager. In particular: Why in all those years of management training and leadership development so little progress has been made What of the recent developments in work have made the role of the middle manager even more challenging What systemi…

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Size matters 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

Under the headline 'Size Matters' in this episode our old Punks are debating: Team size and Social Loafing: myth or something to worry about? The benefit of good conversational skills (and what are they?) Why is poor mental health an issue especially in large companies? Some recommended reading on topics discussed: Why Less is More in Teams, Mark d…

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February Bonus! 36:14

1+ y ago36:14

36:14

With Season 3 still a little way off, we're back for a one-off episode. Tim and Michael get quizzing and talk about what's in their guts.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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The Punks get started 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

Colin, Ben and Paul each bring a topic up for discussion, which then gets booted around and generally deconstructed. Colin kicks it off with the 4-day week, Ben rants about Bullshit Jobs and meaningless work and Paul finishes off with the issue of psychological safety.By Colin Newlyn, Paul Jansen, Ben Simpson

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The Darkest Midnight in December with Gareth Davies-Jones 1:06:12

1+ y ago1:06:12

1:06:12

Tis the Damn Season finale! (as Taylor Swift would say). Joining Tim and Michael for this Christmas special is singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones. Gareth shares some of his music as the three go on an imaginary bike ride and chat together about cycling, travel, landscape and the beauty of the ordinary. Find Gareth online at garethdavies-jones.co…

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The Price is Right 45:39

1+ y ago45:39

45:39

Join Tim and Michael for an imaginary bike ride along the English/Scottish border and the ultimate Price comparison quiz.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Coffee and Ice Cream with Aisha Crumbine 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

54:17

Join us for coffee and ice cream with coach and educator Aisha Crumbine. Aisha challenged us to slow down, Tim reported back on what it's like to cycle in Holland (spoiler: it's AMAZING) and MP produced the best quiz ever. Find Aisha on the internet at aishacrumbine.com. Sound effect credit: zapsplat.com…

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Midnights: bonus mini episode 11:10

1+ y ago11:10

11:10

A tiny little episode to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's new album 'Midnights'. Tim & Michael share their first thoughts.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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From A to B with Dave Walker 45:10

1+ y ago45:10

45:10

Joining the Taylor Zwift Fan Club this week is illustrator and cartoonist Dave Walker. Dave's most recent book is called 'From A to B: A Cartoon Guide to Getting around by Bike'. It's joyful, it's entertaining, and it will make you think. You can buy it from your favourite online bookseller, along with his previous book 'The Cycling Cartoonist'. Fi…

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The one without a special guest 42:20

2y ago42:20

42:20

We were meant to have a special guest, but he wasn't well so you'll just have to wait! Instead, lots of chat about the things that matter and the things that don't. Leave your stories behind and join us up Alpe du Zwift.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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It's all about the journey: freewheeling with Cycling UK's Stephen Dominy 1:10:57

2y ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Want to come on an imaginary bike ride around London? This week we're travelling light, so what will you pack? What will you leave behind? Joining Tim and Michael in the Taylor Zwift Fan Club for this episode is Cycling UK's Stephen Dominy. He's a big believer in the power of bicycles, so we like him a lot. 'Freewheel' by Duke Special, used by kind…

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New Season!...The Bishop of Worcester pops by 1:13:39

2y ago1:13:39

1:13:39

It's a new season! We're very excited to be back. Tim meets a real-life bishop and Michael comes up with a quiz that doesn't make sense. But which high-profile sporting event is being sponsored by the Taylor Zwift Fan Club? And how close did Tim get to Tom Pidcock's time up Alpe d'Huez? All this and more in the podcast about all the things that mat…

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Tour de France (Femmes!) Special episode 05: Bonnes Vacances 20:30

2y ago20:30

20:30

We've come to the end of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (sad face). So it's time to look back at this fantastic game-changing event. Michael is in France eating cheese to celebrate.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Tour de France Special episode 04: Helen Wyman drops in 46:11

2y ago46:11

46:11

The end is the beginning! The Tour de France may have finished. but now it's time for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Tim and Michael look back at an incredible three weeks, look forward to the ground-breaking women's Tour and are joined by cyclocross legend Helen Wyman.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Tour de France Special episode 03: Dîner 29:18

2y ago29:18

29:18

It's the third rest day! With just one week left of the 2022 Tour de France it's time to look back on some incredible alpine stages. Find out who won the TZFC jersey this week, how long it takes to learn to weld a Brompton, and which famous horse dentist Michael knows.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Tour de France Special episode 02: Déjeuner 42:35

2y ago42:35

42:35

It's the second rest day, a chance to catch our breath and re-live some of the highlights of a very exciting race so far. Find out who is leading the TZFC jersey competition, and why Michael's Tour de France bike will never end up in a museum.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Tour de France Special episode 01: Le petit dejeuner 25:22

2y ago25:22

25:22

It's the Tour de France!!! Tim and Michael are very excited about how great Denmark is, but do you know how many kilometres of cycle paths there are in Copenhagen? And is that more or less than in Milton Keynes?By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Giro d'Italia Special episode 03: il dolce 24:36

2y ago24:36

24:36

After three brilliant weeks of racing it's time to look back on some of the best bits. Tim and Michael are excited to discover that they would both have probably finished on the podium, and (more importantly) they have been renaming animals again.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Giro d'Italia Special episode 02: Owain Doull 37:24

2y ago37:24

37:24

What do you do when you've had to drop out of the Giro d'Italia due to food poisoning? You drop-in to the Taylor Zwift Fan Club! Tim chats to Owain Doull from Team EF Education-Easypost. But what does Michael rename his cat? And who will be crowned the greatest cheese-cyclists of all time?By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Giro d'Italia Special episode 01: Antipasto 31:15

2y ago31:15

31:15

It's the Giro D'Italia! In the first of a short series of mini-episodes, join Tim and Michael for a leisurely breafast as they look back on the first week-and-a-bit of the 2022 Giro.By Tim Burdon and Michael Pattinson

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Season Finale 1:08:34

2y ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Who'd have thought back in December 2021 that a cold and muddy bike ride in County Durham would result in a whole season's worth of chat about all the things that matter and a lot of things that don't. Join Tim and Michael as they look back over season 1 of TZFC and chat fresh starts, behaviour change and veganism.…

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Enneagram-tastic 1:02:46

2+ y ago1:02:46

1:02:46

The one where Tim selected the wrong microphone to record from [insert facepalm emoji here]. With a lot of dreadful things going on in the world, Tim and Michael reflect on the challenges of being an optimist in dark times. Tim shares his thoughts on how best to be charitable. Michael lays back on the couch, what will the Enneagram tell him about h…

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