Best Off Ice Training Podcasts (2024)

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More narrowboating, Birmingham, Cleaning, TVR Presentation Skills EP208 37:46

7h ago37:46

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This time we're limited to 40 minutes due to poor technology. Hello to Abigail! We talk about another narrowboat holiday via Atherstone and a visit to a good old fashioned bakery. Plus we visit Birmingham. Why is Birmingham always slated? We love it! Plus... Nick mentions a Two Voices Radio Presentation Skills course he's hosting for 5 weeks in Bre…

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#20 Bloody Ice 1:25:01

1d ago1:25:01

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I sit down with Dan Vastyan and Chris Guyer to talk about all things that have happened in the last couple months from Post Holing 10 hours into a climb, a First Ascent, Alaska and Bloody Ice.By Coldfear

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Episode 50: Training as or alongside a Female Athlete: Panel – Coached Athlete Workshop

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In our 50th episode, in celebration of International Women's Day, Coaches Denise and Rita bring together a panel of our female athletes who bring together a range of experiences and insight in racing and training. As a male or a female athlete, this will be a fascinating conversation.By Diogo Custodio

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Cereal for dinner, Crooked House, Radio Off Air, Old Fashioned hotels. EP 207 54:02

1M ago54:02

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This time… we start with cereal for dinner… you won’t believe the suggestion of the USA Kellogg’s boss. We look at the Crooked House Pub in Dudley, West Midlands… it’s an intriguing story. We talk about re-use of buildings and the surprising number of new buildings still appearing. Plus… the radio station currently off air… for a very strange reaso…

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#19 A Life Renewed 1:19:09

2M ago1:19:09

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Episode 19 I sit down with Steven Dunnavant about his life renewed. Steven is one of the most stoked and nicest individuals you will ever meet, but we can all learn from his motivation to get fit and eliminate excuses. He started ice climbing when he weighed over 300 pounds and has lost over 75 pounds over the last year. Ice Climbing lit a fire in …

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Money, Bank of England, Stock Exchange, Pubs with rooms, Narrowboat Pirate ep 206 55:00

3M ago55:00

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This time...we talk about old bank notes, the Bank of England and the Stock Exchange. The UK appears to now be a coffee culture over tea. We talk about moving to other countries and learning the language. We love a stay in a "pub with rooms" but notice young people come down to hotel breakfasts with their bags and coats on. What's that all about? M…

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#18 Poop, Books and Mediocrity 1:05:03

3M ago1:05:03

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Episode 18 is a fun conversation with Alpinist contributor and author Christian Kiefer. He talks about what it's like to be middle-aged and an intermediate climber. His goals and risk tolerance look very different than others. Is he too focused on grades and not the experience? I think he is finding that balance like many others. But we also talk a…

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Episode 49: The beauty of Training Camps

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By Diogo Custodio

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Christmassss! Cuddly toys, retail roundup, Christmas household deathtraps! EP 205 58:23

4M ago58:23

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Christmas cuddly toys linked with shops – from Venus flytraps to Caterpillars. There’s our usual Retail Roundup. Wilkos is back open in Luton. Smarter M&S stores. Local Radio…not so local. Shirts with pleats… avoid. The robotic café with GPS. Nick reveals potential Christmas death-traps around the house. He finds it difficult to keep a straight fac…

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#17 Social Authenticity 1:01:57

4M ago1:01:57

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The lines of authenticity are getting blurred on our social media platforms. Is it okay to photoshop out a toprope and post to social media? How do brands ensure they are working with authentic people and authentic content? I have always believed anything posted on social media should be real, but clearly, others believe social media is an endless …

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Episode 48: Nick Hart - The Altitude Centre

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In this episode, we meet with Nick Hart from the Altitude Centre. Nick is a specialist in extreme environment physiology and brings this knowledge into the discussion with our head Coach Philip. This conversation explores the basics of physiological testing, altitude and heat training. All of these are services available at the Altitude Centre in L…

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Episode 47: Swimming in ice: turning every challenge into an opportunity.

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This episode's guest is a world record holder, a true endurance athlete and someone who constantly challenges what is possible and forces us all to ask, why not? We first encountered this athlete after hearing he was the first Para athlete to complete the Northern Channel crossing. Not only did we not know what the Northern Crossing was, but we soo…

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Two Voices Radio - Visit to Scotland EP 204 49:44

5M ago49:44

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This time we discuss our recent trip to Scotland. It's a fabulous country and only an hour away from Luton Airport. We stay in Glasgow, jaunt over to the coast at Largs. Plus we take the train to Stirling and Edinburgh. You tell us how you enjoy hearing about places to visit in the UK so we hope this will inspire your next tripette. Get in touch...…

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Episode 46: Finding your Podium after your Physiotherapy

6M ago

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In this episode, we have coached athlete and physio Rosemary Fernando and her business partner, Cat-1 cyclist and physio Penny Colloff, talking to us about their experiences of starting a new business as physios and a bit more about their profession. In this episode, we look at what athletes can do to gain the most out of a physiotherapy session, h…

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Episode 10 - How was Churchill shaped by other leaders? (with David Reynolds, Emeritus Professor of International History at University of Cambridge) 50:51

6M ago50:51

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Most of us think of Churchill as the uniquely-gifted warrior-leader who led the nation to victory in the Second World War. He is the role-model for courageous leadership, pugnacious negotiation and brilliant communication. He is the archetypal big picture strategist. Winston Churchill was all these things, and more. However, in his new book Mirrors…

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#16 illogicicle with Dane Steadman 1:29:24

6M ago1:29:24

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Dane is in his early 20s and is quickly capturing the attention of many climbers in the ice and alpine world. I met Dane years ago while he was on a quick trip in the South Fork Valley with a friend. I definitely had no idea a year later he would become my primary partner chasing ice and mixed lines in the region. I could tell early on he was hungr…

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#15 Fear And Loathing In Wyoming 1:21:38

7M ago1:21:38

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I sit down with Dan Vastyan and Christian Baumeister to catch up on life, Vastectomies, Slot Canyons, Grizzly attacks, and Hunting. Pretty much the conversation you would imagine if three Wyoming guys sit down at a table to talk.By Coldfear

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Episode 45: Carmen Somerset - Beating Nessie

7M ago

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In this episode, we meet Carmen Somerset, a long-distance swimmer. Carmen used to train in our Oxfordshire Swimming Squad before moving to Brighton, where she moved from lake swimming all year round to sea swimming all year round. This change moved her towards longer-distance events. She has completed the Channel swim as part of a relay, Lake Winde…

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Episode 44: Lesley Walker - Challenging, Achieving, Helping!

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There are many reasons for wanting to complete a triathlon. In this podcast Coach Denise talks to Lesley Walker, who has recently completed her first middle-distance triathlon. Lesley took on a series of challenges to raise money for Alzheimer's Research, stretching her abilities both physically and mentally. Here she reflects on what she has learn…

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Communications, moving trains, recycling, weather, Wilkos, awful sandwiches, Neighbours. EP 203 56:41

7M ago56:41

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This time… Andy has a moan about unnecessary communications from companies… Nick cannot walk through a moving train. Why are the recycling systems so different across the country? Two further questions… why are the British never prepared for the weather and why our trains are so expensive? As predicted Wilkos has finally gone bust. Andy reminds us …

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Time to Revisit Immediate Off-sides and Icing on the PK? (My Two Cents Worth) 6:11

7M ago6:11

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Time to Revisit Immediate Off-sides and Icing on the PK? (My Two Cents Worth) by Weiss Tech HockeyBy Weiss Tech Hockey

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Developmental Vacuums: Skills vs Systems 8:31

7M ago8:31

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Developmental Vacuums: Skills vs Systems by Weiss Tech HockeyBy Weiss Tech Hockey

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#14 Falling 40mph off the Grand Traverse 1:14:38

8M ago1:14:38

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In early August of 2022 Matt Berry found himself rocketing off the Grand Traverse down a glacier on his back. To this day he is still not sure what happened. The Grand Traverse is one of North America's most iconic climbing traverses which covers one of the most recognized skylines across the Grand Tetons. Matt and his partner Sean Dunlop sit down …

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Brighton, Fire, Dawlish, Wilko, Greggs, Temu, Project Bakeover EP202 1:00:04

8M ago1:00:04

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We’re back after a summer break. We went to Brighton on the weekend of the big hotel fire (we had nothing to do with it!). We talk about Brighton’s faded grandeur but we can recommend a decent fish and chip shop. Andy talks about Dawlish… another fine place to visit and how the railway runs right along the seafront but advises you don’t drive to De…

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Episode 43: Should you adjust your training if you are stressed

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Life doesn’t always go as planned, in this episode, Coach Alan and Coach Will discuss if your training should be adjusted when you’re under stress.By Diogo Custodio

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#13 Ice Climbing Training With Scott Johnston 2:05:15

9M ago2:05:15

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Scott Johnston and I dive into an Ice Climbing Training conversation. When, how, why and is there a magic workout to get strong? We also talk about supplements and all the new fancy features our smart watches give us these days. This is another super informative conversation with Scott from Evoke Endurance.…

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Episode 42: Mark Harvey – 10 times the charm

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In this episode, Coach Philip has a very candid conversation with Mark Harvey (Harvey). Harvey and Philip have known each other since they raced their first 70.3 (or Half IRONMAN as they were called) in 2008. They then went on to complete their first IRONMAN in the same year before Philip began to try and go faster, and Harvey wanted to go longer! …

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Episode 9 - How to lead when you answer to experts (with Dr. Steve Graham, CEO Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow) 31:26

9M ago31:26

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In the UK, Ireland and parts of the Commonwealth, a Medical Royal College is a professional body responsible for setting standards in a particular medical speciality. Twenty-four Royal Colleges and Faculties shape our healthcare by setting standards for the way doctors are trained and monitored. One of the Medical Royal Colleges is the Royal Colleg…

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Conrad Anker- A Godfather of Climbing! 1:43:22

10M ago1:43:22

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Conrad Anker is one of climbing most influential athletes and activists. If you have met Conrad you have most likely walked away with a smile. He is genuine and gives back to the climbing community in many ways. In this episode, we talk about numerous topics, including what drives him to continue to climb at age 60 and what about the sport that ful…

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Episode 8 - Leading with big ideas, or How to make the traffic part for you (with John Wroe, CEO Street Child United) 30:17

10M ago30:17

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John Wroe is the founder and CEO of Street Child United, the global charity that uses the power of sport and the arts to challenge the negative perceptions and treatment of millions of street children everywhere. John was working in South Africa in 2008 and had the idea which changed his life and, more importantly, the lives of homeless children li…

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Heritage brands, Biggins, Ice-creams, E-numbers, weather, weed killer! EP 201 58:45

10M ago58:45

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This time… we are looking at heritage brands. Why are old brands popular again? Nick is drinking Slush Puppie fizzie and it’s delicious (and cheap). Do you remember from the 70s orange “juice” in a packet? Andy remembers his mum throwing away things with E-numbers in as Plymouth Sound Radio told her to! With a heritage theme we talk about actors fr…

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Big Picture Perspective 13:12

11M ago13:12

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Big Picture Perspective by Weiss Tech HockeyBy Weiss Tech Hockey

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Two Voices Radio Podcast. Our 200th EPISODE! 59:45

11M ago59:45

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We've reached Episode 200! We talk about our first ever episode that came from our Radio LaB 97.1FM radio show. We look at the Eurovision Song Contest… why so much fuss this year? TV licence fees… We find that it's not just the UK that has one. Who pays for all these subscription channels? Andy tries to find a way to learn foreign languages via TV …

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Training For The Mountains With Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTN Tough 1:29:43

12M ago1:29:43

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In order to perform at your best in the mountains no matter your pursuit in them, you need to be fit. I sit down with Dustin, the founder of MTN Tough out of Bozeman, MT. We talk about how backcountry hunting and ice climbing in the mountains are very much alike. We also dive into how he started MTN Tough and how he balances his family life while b…

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Episode 7 - To lead in local government you have to dance on ice (with Stella Manzie) 38:06

1y ago38:06

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Dame Stella Manzie has been a leader in local government for over thirty years. When she was appointed borough director for Redditch Borough Council aged just 31 she was the youngest council chief executive in the country. Over the following decades she ran five other authorities including Coventry City Council, where she worked with elected counci…

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Canal Boat Holiday Apr 2023, Paul O'Grady, Tupperware. EP 199 59:32

1y ago59:32

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This time... We are back from another narrowboat holiday. Listeners tell they like hearing about our UK Canal boat experiences. We travel from Norbury in Staffordshire to Middlewich in Cheshire via the Audlem lock flight. Find out what it was like. Plus... We pay tribute to Paul O'Grady a.k.a. Lily Savage... What a performer! Finally... We box up t…

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Smash And Grab With John Frieh 1:27:53

1y ago1:27:53

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Over the course of 10 years John Frieh made 18 trips to the Alaska range and stood on top of 16 summits. 16 of those trips were Smash and Grab. Meaning he only spent 2-4 days in the range to put up 10 new routes or first winter ascents. He did this all while having a full time job. If you have a full time job and big aspirations in the mountains, t…

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Episode 6 - Leadership & storytelling (with Jeffrey Archer) 31:28

1y ago31:28

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Jeffrey Archer is one of the world’s bestselling authors. To date he has published 48 books, in 47 languages, in 114 countries, with international sales passing 275 million. He the only writer to have topped the best-seller lists in three different categories: for novels, for short stories and for non-fiction. Much of his work, like his own life, i…

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Chirping the Cats: Episode 63 – With playoff hopes fading, can the Panthers save their season? 20:02

1y ago20:02

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Episode 63 of the Chirping the Cats podcast looks at what has gone wrong with the Florida Panthers lately as they went from a team charging toward a playoff spot to one suddenly falling out of contention. One week ago, Florida held the second Wild Card spot and was riding a seven-game points streak. Four straight losses later the Panthers are reeli…

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Episode 5 - To be a good leader you must take the lead on sustainability (with Dame Polly Courtice) 35:01

1y ago35:01

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Polly Courtice was Founder Director of the University of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, which she led for thirty-two years. Today she is a member of the Supervisory Board of Mercedes Benz, a senior independent director of Anglia Water, a Board Member of the British Standards Institute, and sustainability advisor to Terra Fir…

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Webcams, TV watching when ill, Nolly, hot cross buns, bakery, coffee EP 198 58:48

1y ago58:48

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This time... we discuss using webcams and choosing backgrounds. Andy is suffering but bored at being home watching daytime TV. Loose Woman and Carol McGiffin. Heir Hunters... The only programme with no reveal. We talk about the drama "Nolly" based on Crossroads actress Noele Gordon that leads us on to talk about the BBC in Birmingham and their big …

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Risk Tolerance 1:09:12

1y ago1:09:12

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We all view and react to risk in different ways. I sit down with friends Dan Vastayn, Chris Guyer, and Christian Baumeister to discuss how we deal with Risk. I like to view Risk Tolerance like a bank account, It constantly moves up and down depending on what is going on in your life. After this conversation, it became obvious to me that we all mana…

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Episode 4 - How to train leaders on and off the battlefield (with Ian Milton, Managing Director - Coaching Centred Leadership 42:43

1y ago42:43

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Ian Milton spent 25 years as a soldier in the British Army. He joined as a private soldier, became an officer and served in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. He trained soldiers to lead in our Special Forces and was responsible for thousands being ready for battle. When he retired from the army he founded Coaching Centred Leadership, which trains peopl…

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Embrace The Process, Not The Result 1:17:10

1y ago1:17:10

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No matter where you are at in your climbing career this conversation will resonate with you. Doug Shepherd has been a long-time friend, mentor, and climbing partner. He was always my first call for taking on big objectives in the mountains. I learned a ton from Doug about climbing when I needed his mentorship the most. Doug was always the most comf…

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Episode 3 - Leadership lessons from a life in diplomacy (with Simon McDonald, former Head of the Diplomatic Service) 32:23

1y ago32:23

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Simon McDonald was Permanent Secretary at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Head of the Diplomatic Service, which he retired from in 2020 after 40 years’ service. Simon has worked closely with six foreign secretaries and five prime ministers. His first book Leadership: Lessons from a Life in Diplomacy is not just about learning, but setting a…

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Episode 2 - Why making the transition from manager to leader is so damn hard (with Christian Scott, Strategy Director of Granite 5) 27:33

1y ago27:33

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Christian Scott is Strategy and User Experience Director at digital marketing agency Granite 5. He has recently been promoted to running the business, working alongside the Managing Director. He is making what is widely recognised as one of the most difficult career changes – the transition from managing part of a business, to leading all of it. Ch…

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Episode 1 - How I have changed as a leader over time (with Richard Lambert, CEO of The National Hair and Beauty Federation)) 32:47

1y ago32:47

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Richard Lambert has spent the last twenty years as a Chief Executive of trade associations. Thinking about how he has evolved over his career, and how he has adapted in the light of experience and seeing how others lead, Richard explores how his style of leadership has changed, and why. He is thoughtful and open about what he learned from the good …

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Chirping the Cats: Episode 62 – Panthers trying to turn season around ahead of Trade Deadline 37:44

1y ago37:44

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On Episode 62 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork discusses whether the Panthers are really turning around their season and if they have the goaltending to support such a transition. Also discussed are several players who are trending upwards, the ageless Eric Stall, the enigma that is Aaron Ekblad, the latest on Anthony Duclair and …

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Weak paper bags, tills, yellow circle, Strongest coffee. Psychology of buying. Retail Roundup. EP 197 57:00

1y ago57:00

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Andy has a rant about a paper bag. We discuss the Lidl vs Tesco fight over a yellow circle. More deli counters are closing and Paperchase is going. We discuss the Greggs Bakery Outlets and find out which retailer provides the strongest coffee on the High Street. We remember buying ground coffee in the 80s. Finally… Nick and Andy have an interesting…

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Tales of First Ascents, Ice Climbing History and Sixty Foot Whippers With Joe Josephson 1:59:08

1+ y ago1:59:08

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I sit down with Joe Josephson who has more than likely written an ice climbing guidebook that you have had in your hands or want in your hands. He started ice climbing in the late 1980s and did the first ascent of Sea Of Vapors and Terminator on the Trophy Wall in Canada. He shares some great stories including taking a 60-foot ice whipper for a TV …

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