Let's talk US politics from a progressive Christian perspective. Authors and former pastors Keith Giles and Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz, are here to make you think - and laugh - about the madness that ensues when we mix faith and politics.
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Welcome the first episode of Elektrosex On Air, I will be doing one mix every month, including my favourite songs from the month, recent songs I have been playing at my shows, mashups, Original /Remixes ETC. Booking: robertwrlucas@hotmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/ESXOfficial SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/elektrosex Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/ElektrosexOf…ial?feature=guide Twitter: twitter.com/Elektrosex_ Track List: 1. Saturn (Jay Cosmic Remix) - Kill The Noise (with Brillz & Minxx) ...
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Big Balance Theory with Sarah Cripps is a podcast that highlights a new sense of balance from lockdown. Whether we refocused, reset, resigned or revisited, it was a transformational time. In conversations with our guests we hear their lockdown stories and ask them to choose 3 words to mark their themes for getting happiness and joy from a more balanced life.
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In this week's episode, the Squad breaks down the election news and what it means for America moving forward. The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram!By Keith Giles, Matthew J. Distefano, Desimber Rose, Dillon Naber Cruz
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Author, award winning business coach and digital guru Esther Partridge-Warner on career change post cancer
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Welcome to this latest episode with Esther who shares lessons learned from her cancer diagnosis in 2015. Professionally she came off the treadmill and completely changed her career and has never looked back. We talk about the impact of covid and she shares top tips on how to get work life balance and keep your glass full! Esther’s what 3 words to a…
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#018: Tony Hinchcliffe, Paula White, and Final Thoughts Before the Election
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In this week's episode, the Squad gives their final takes on the presidential campaigns, and we hear about Tony Hinchcliffe's nonsense and Paula White's awful views. Please check your voter status at www.vote.org and please vote like your life depends on it, because depending on who you are, it just may. The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be do…
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#017: Trump's Praise of Adolf Hitler, Pastor Donnie Swaggart, and Leonard Leo
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In this week's episode, the Squad talks about the recent John Kelly revelations about Trump's praise of Adolf Hitler, and we learn about two losers of the faith: Pastor Donnie Swaggart and Leonard Leo. The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Liv…
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#016: Trump's Cognitive Decline, Lou Engle, and the Media's Sane-Washing
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In this week's episode, the Squad is missing the one and only Desimber, but fear not because Producer Matt is here to help Keith and Dillon tackle all this week's nonsense. The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram!…
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#015: White Supremacy in America with Lisa Sharon Harper
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In this week's episode, the Squad is joined by Lisa Sharon Harper of Freedom Road to discuss how white supremacy impacts American politics in today's world. The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram!…
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Ruairi Davies, Strength and Conditioning expert on how lockdown taught him to ‘control the controllables’
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Welcome to this latest episode with fitness trainer Ruairi Davies. From a dream job training elite rugby athletes in Chile to a lockdown-enforced return home. He thought he would return 2 weeks later (a familiar tale) but that didn’t happen and his career took a new focus. What he has learned and keen to share is: · You can have a grand plan but th…
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#014: The VP Debate, Melania's Pro-Choice Promo Video, and a Certain Court Filing with John Fugelsang
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In this week's episode, the Squad is joined by John Fugelsang to react to the VP debate, Jack Smith's court filing, and Donald Trump accidentally becomes Desimber's "This MF." The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram…
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#013: Outlandish Trump Quotes, Clay Higgins, and State-Sponsored Murder
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In this week's episode, the Squad talks about the tragic execution of Marcellus Williams, the dumb s*it Trump says, and how Clay Higgins is a racist POS. The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram!…
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SPOTLIGHT: Dillon Talks with Pennsylvania State Rep Ismail Smith Wade-El
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In this special episode of The God Squad, Dillon talks to Pennsylvania State Representative Ismail Smith Wade-El about his Catholic faith and Christian Nationalism within the Keystone State. To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram!…
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#012: Megan Basham, Mark Robinson, and Hot Nicky
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In this week's episode, the Squad discusses Trump's cognitive decline, the breaking news about Mark Robinson, the GOP candidate for Governor in North Carolina, and the Right's response to climate change. The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming L…
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SPOTLIGHT: Dillon Talks to Activist Charlotte Clymer
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In this special episode of The God Squad, Dillon talks to Charlotte Clymer about her faith journey as a Trans Christian, her activism and whether she'd consider running for office, and Project 2025's intentions for the LGBTQ community. To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and …
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In this week's episode, the Squad covers all the best, worst, and ugliest moments from the Kamala Harris v. Donald Trump debate. The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram!…
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#010: Another School Shooting, Eric Metaxas, and Code Switching
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In this week's episode, the Squad talks about yet another school shooting that happened in America. Plus, we learn about Eric Metaxas from Dillon and Peter Doocy from Desimber. And our good news? Trump admitted he lost the 2020 election. The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up a…
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How a recent diagnosis of ADHD has given meaning to Hayley Tutte, founder of Huquine Sports Therapy
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Welcome to this latest conversation with Hayley Tutte. Two years ago, past guest Hayley bravely shared with us how the silence created by lockdown led to a whole change in career. Since then, Hayley has gone from self-employed to running her own clinic, works 3.5 days a week and is more balanced than ever. A recent ADHD diagnosis has further transf…
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#009: The Arlington Cemetery, Ann Coulter, and the Cruelty of Fundamentalism
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In this week's episode, the Squad debriefs after the DNC watch party, covers the Arlington Cemetery photo-op by Donald Trump, and a whole lot more! The Squad now has merch! Proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram!…
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#008: Day Four of the Democratic National Convention
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In this week's episode, the Squad chats about days 1-3 of the DNC and then takes a few callers before live streaming the main event of day 4 of the DNC. Note: Extended livestream not included in this recording. The Squad now has merch! All proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also …
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#007: Leaked Project 2025 Training Videos, NAR, and a Dose of Sane Christianity
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In this week's episode, the Squad takes on Project 2025 and their horrifying training videos, as well as the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Plus, they get to a bunch of calls and questions, and even leave time for some much-needed good news. The Squad now has merch! All proceeds will be donated! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST,…
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#006: Tim Walz and the Meltdown of the Conservative Right
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In this week's episode, the Squad talks about none other than Coach Walz, what it means to the Democratic ticket, and why Republicans are melting down. Plus, we learn who our fundamentalist ****wit of the week is, what today's good news is, and how to distinguish between this MF and that MF. The Squad now has merch! All proceeds will be donated! To…
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#005: Donald J. Trump v. Black Journalists, What Could Go Wrong?
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The God Squad Podcast is back with another great episode. First, the Squad discusses the debacle in Chicago, where Trump yet again proved just how masterful he is at race relations. Then, they take a caller, run through a whole host of these mother******, and even hear from super producer Matthew J. Distefano. The Squad now has merch! To join the L…
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SPOTLIGHT: Keith Talks to a Trump Supporter
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In this special episode of The God Squad, Keith talks with Lisa Brown Campbell, an Evangelical Christian woman who believes Donald Trump is our best choice for President, and tries to understand why. To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram!…
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#004: "Migrant Crime" and the Racism and Misogyny Toward Kamala Harris
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The God Squad Podcast hits hard in this episode. Biden is out. It looks like Harris is in. And the conservative Right could NOT be more sexist and racist about it. Plus, the Squad takes a returning caller and gets to your questions. To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Ins…
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#003: The Attempted Assassination, Kevin Roberts, and Creative Resistance
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The God Squad Podcast is back with another important episode, where the Squad discusses the attempted assassination of the former president, takes 3 callers, and much more. Plus, Desimber's "This Motherf***er," Dillon's fundy of the week, and a bit of good news with Keith. To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.c…
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#002: Agenda 47, Pastor Mark Robinson, and the Continued Rise of the Religious Right
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The God Squad Podcast hits hard in episode #002, with a discussion about Agenda 47 and Project 2025. The Squad features a new "fundamentalist f***wit of the week," takes a guest caller, and ends with a mic drop moment by Desimber. To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Insta…
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#001: Project 2025 and Oklahoma's Bible Curriculum
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The God Squad Podcast officially drops it's first full episode. In this instant classic, the Squad discusses the terrifying remarks made by Project 2025 architect Kevin Roberts and the latest push by Oklahoma to force the teaching of the Bible in public classrooms. Plus, they take their first live guest! To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 …
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Why giving pays back and an unexpected dive into the benefits of AI. Dave Hider, MBA, founder of Mind-Gap, coaching lecturer and philanthropist
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Welcome to this latest conversation with Dave Hider. Dave has held extensive strategic leadership roles and during lockdown, whilst working full time, navigating different processes as a result of lockdown with most of his team furloughed he completed his MBA with distinction. Covid made him realise that life is too short so he left the trappings o…
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#000: Launching the God Squad with John Fugelsang
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The God Squad Podcast launches with comedian and Sirius XM Radio Host John Fugelsang. Find out what this new podcast is all about and how you can join us live every week to talk about Faith, Politics and Sanity. To join the Live Stream every Thursday at 5 PM PST, sign up at godsquadpod.com Also streaming Live on YouTube and Instagram, beginning nex…
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How lockdown taught entrepreneur and coach Maddy Shine that a seven-figure salary is no trade-off for a quality life
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In this episode my conversation is with Maddy Shine. Maddy is a website wonder coder, an SEO supremo and runs three businesses. Her purpose is to shine bright and help other women entrepreneurs do just that. Our conversation leads to changes in buyer behaviour since lockdown and her tips on how to grow your business, why giving, especially to your …
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In conversation with Dr Lizzy Bernthal, Former Lt.Col in the Army and now award-winning confidence and leadership coach, keynote speaker and author
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In this episode, No. 28, my conversation is with Dr Lizzy Bernthal. Having served 25 years as a healthcare specialist in the Army, rising through the ranks to Lt Col and completing an MEd and PHD in resilience, Lizzy’s own business mission is to help others by removing toxicity in the workplace through resilient leadership. Her many insights includ…
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Dick Johns, award-winning writer, actor and corporate leadership management facilitator for some of the world’s leading brands on helping people to have better conversations
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As an actor, Dick Bradnum worked for 30 years across TV, film and radio, appearing in The Office, High Hopes and My Hero. Under his own name Dick Johns, he has written and performed three successful solo shows at Chapter, Cardiff: Dick Johns - What Midlife Crisis? (2016), Let’s Talk About Death, Baby (2018) and in 2022 a documentary record of The G…
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Nicky Applegarth, MD of award-winning global digital marketing agency, Ayima, mountain climber, wife and (nearly) fully trained dog trainer
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In this episode my conversation is with Nicky Applegarth, MD of award winning digital marketing agency, Ayima. This agency serves many of the world’s biggest brands with a global team of just over 100. Nicky started her digital career back in 1999 in a small website design and build agency at a time when mobile phones were simply used to make phone…
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Julie Robinson CEO, Aspire Learning (multi-academy) Trust on the impact of covid on the next generation and why employing apprentices in schools is so important
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Hear Julie’s honest and heart-searching experience of what it was like being a Principal of a secondary school during lockdown and how, post-pandemic, more specialist staff have been appointed to support students’ social and emotional needs. Past guests have shared at least one benefit from lockdown but for Julie it was the worst period of her care…
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Libby Langley, Entrepreneur, Author and podcast host; always in pursuit of happiness
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Self-affirmed ‘Queen of Business’ Libby shares her entrepreneurial journey from building a sizeable business in 2009 to now being a no-BS (her words) Business Coach helping other entrepreneurs to be happy and successful in their work. Nothing stands in Libby’s way, not even ADHD or Autism. Her interview is inspiring, energetic and down-to-earth and…
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Anniversary special - reflections on two years of change since the pandemic
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This is our last episode of 2023 snd it’s full of all things work-life balance. In this two-year anniversary pod, producer Karen Pirie and I go over the highlights of the 20 plus guests we have been lucky enough to interview since we launched in November 2021. We reflect on how the world of work has changed, how businesses have innovated and adapte…
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Coach and podcast host Rupert Turton on work life integration
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Rupert talks about the challenges of remote coaching, working in isolation with his business partner and wife and how he coached businesses through lockdown. Remote working isn’t new for Rupert but what he’s witnessing is greater honesty among remote workers and leaders. Recommended read, listen and legacy and best ever boss at the end of the inter…
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Veronica Weedon - Making a career out of helping others with their business and personal relationships.
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Veronica tells the moving story of how hitting rock bottom, emotionally and physically, led to life-changing choices for her and how she’s made a business out of helping others improve personal and business relationship. Recommended read, listen and best ever boss at the end of the interview Sarah: Instagram: cripps.sarah and bigbalancetheory Twitt…
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Darius Matusiak, MD of Macildowie, award winning recruitment and retention consultancy
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Darius gives us a real insight into why and how recruiting staff has changed. Though lockdown was a contributory factor, Brexit, a shortage of younger talent and the surge in early retirees have all contributed to a growth in vacancies and a skills shortage. Hear how businesses are having to adapt their offering and learn what candidates are lookin…
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Laura Mayfield - Accidental founder of Marketing OutsideIN
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Laura shares the impact of lockdown to her business and her family, particularly for her son who is autistic and her daughter who has dyslexia. Hear how she learned she is more independent than she realised and how communications were critical to getting through lockdown. Sarah: Instagram: cripps.sarah and bigbalancetheory Twitter: @sarahcripps7 an…
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Ryan Sneddon of Big Safety Ltd…Big Boots UK says time is the greatest currency
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In this episode we interview Ryan Sneddon. Covid gave him the courage to set up his own business and he has so many lessons and memories to share, from the joy of getting your first paycheck, to moving operations from the kitchen table, to picking and packing facilities. In just 18 months the company has turned over half a million pounds and he’s o…
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Dan Lamoon – Showcasing dyslexic and entrepreneurial talents through video
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In this episode, I interview Dan Lamoon, founder of Colab Creation, a video creation company. Dan uses his dyslexia as a strength to inspire and educate his corporate and educational clients. Learn how a digital company had to adapt during lockdown and hear why offline will always have its place for interrelations. Recommended read, listen and lega…
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Emma Phipps, MD of MD2MD group – an international community of business leaders
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MD2MD addresses the problem that it can be ‘lonely at the top’ through confidential yet open discussions, workshops and facilitation among MDs and CEOs. Emma was promoted to MD during lockdown. She shares her rise to the top and how their business community fared during lockdown. Recommended read, listen and legacy are at the end of the interview K…
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Jeremy Snape - former England cricketer now a leading voice in the business world of high performance
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In this episode we interview Jeremy Snape. After 19 years of professional cricketing, a series of awards and an MSc in Psychology, Jeremy shares how failure on the pitch inspired a serious exploration of the psychology of sport. He’s now a highly respected voice on high performance for the business world. He’s the founding leader of Sporting Edge, …
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Tom Roberts AKA Tom Foolery. Author of the phenomenally successful The Great Realisation poem and film.
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For this episode I got brave and reached out to someone who had inspired me during lockdown. Tom’s a poet, an author of two books and a filmmaker who has worked with Colin Farrell and Tim Roth. I’m so grateful he accepted my request to be interviewed. Lockdown provided him with an opportunity to make a name for himself but I have no doubt that he h…
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Jonathan Parsons VP HR EMEA at Hitachi Rail on his win-win strategy for hybrid working
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In this episode we talk to one of the rare-in-post male senior HR executives. Jonathan shares how many organisations are placing too much emphasis on ‘place’ within the post-covid workplace and he offers his top tips for employee engagement and gaining a competitive advantage on talent acquisition. Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end…
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Professor Claire Thompson, CEO Agility Life Sciences, entrepreneur and philanthropist on not letting a crisis like Covid go to waste
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In this episode we have a light-hearted chat about Claire’s strategies, how she boosts her height by wearing eye-catching heels, and her childhood career ambition to be a stand up comedian. On a firmer footing she shares how she gives ‘purpose time’ to her team so they can develop themselves and others, plus we discuss the importance of values and …
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Matt Swarbrick - CMI Director on how supporting and being supported is critical to workplace well-being
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In this episode we talk about Matt’s journey since his time of depression and suicidal thoughts over 10 years ago and how this journey helped him to manage lockdown. Lots to learn from CMI and how they put people's health at the forefront. Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end of the interview. Karen: Instagram: karen.pirie and cornwal…
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Anniversary episode - producer Karen Pirie interviews host Sarah Cripps
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In this episode producer Karen interviews me to remind the listener where Big Balance Theory began and to reflectively share the journey. As ever, it’s an open- hearted, open-minded, authentic and honest chat. Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end of the interview Karen Instagram: karen.pirie and cornwallwoman Twitter: @karenepirie and…
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Moving from financial growth to growth in contentment
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My guest is Barry Hilton, Managing Director of Mercuri International. Life after lockdown is fundamentally different. He stresses that technology cannot be a substitute for the knowledge and motivation of a human being. Barry shares his behavioural and material changes and how happiness is a key part of his business strategy, and Hertzberg’s motiva…
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I talk to Hayley Tutte, a former social care worker now a qualified equine and human sports therapist who describes perfectionism as a form of self-harm. Hayley had ignored the emotional and physical signs of burnout until lockdown forced her to be, what she feared the most, still. From the depths of trauma she has completely transformed her life. …
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Steve Williams, Former Consultant Pharmacist, podcast co-host and businessman on how he self-prescribed a life that’s more life than work and how lockdown helped him to understand himself better
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There’s so much in this episode from the importance of not saying ‘yes’ to everything to recognising that being under-stimulated in life can lead to anxiety as much as a life too full and how perfectionism is not helpful for the mind. Steve tells us how a pivotal curve ball in his career changed everything and we end with a discussion on how those …
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