Welcome to Series 3, episode 2. Today, we're shining a spotlight on an often overlooked but incredibly vital topic: men's mental health. The remarkable Trevor Dias is joining me for this pivotal episode! In this enlightening instalment, Trevor and I delve deep into the heart of men's mental well-being. We believe it's time to break down the barrier…

Welcome to our first podcast of 2024. It's a deeply personal journey through the captivating world of women's football. Today, we shine a spotlight on a remarkable individual whose impact goes way beyond the boundaries of the pitch - Sylvia Gore. What makes this exploration even more poignant is the fact that Sylvia was not only a trailblazer in wo…

This for me was a fun conversation about a very serious topic, it touches on the current war and therefore I want people to be aware of that before you listen to the podcast. Lucija Popovska is... and I have said this to her face.... a crazy, energetic, outrageous lady who swears like a trouper and doesnt care what people think. This is a quieter m…

I have enjoyed my conversations with Kalin for many years now and finally I get to introduce him to you, with a conversation that starts by understanding his passion for helping others and providing access to financial inclusion and transitions to give you an understanding of the way he views the world and people based on his travels and how "Ploff…

The title the "Masai Warrior Queen" is one that truly describes the personality and energy of this young lady who has challenged both herself and her culture to do what is right for her and what will make her happy. When Stella and I first met Naserian it didn’t take long to see that her passion for wildlife and the work that she is doing at Emboo …

In this episode I get to talk to the man who has had the biggest impact on my life, someone who has helped me in so many ways, especially when I needed it. And now I get the chance to share him with you! Mr James Graves B.E.M has been my mentor for over 28 years and has guided, challenged, and cajoled me into being the man I am today. He has also h…

This time it’s my turn, Carol Martin interviews me for my own podcast. This must have been one of the most nerve-wracking situations I have been in, but for those who are interested Carol gets me to tell my story and how I came to where I am today. https://koap.co.uk/By Steve Gore

This is another one of those conversations with someone who inspires me. Chantelle Louise is a self-trained artist who grew up struggling with her self-image and others’ opinions, but she didn’t let them beat her. In fact, she has used that negative energy to fuel a very positive future, which we discuss in our conversation. I met Chantelle Louise …

A conversation with Dan Hixenbaugh about leaving the security of the corporate world to be self employed, at a time when the world is in flux! Dan has almost three decades of experience in executive sales, product development, and senior business development leadership roles in the healthcare software and technology fields. He has a proven track re…

This is a first for me, having a recorded conversation with somebody I have just met. I will say however Tom's book is incredibly interesting and challenging in many ways. He takes an alternative look at everything we think is right in the world and challenges some of the traditional ways we think about ourselves and others. It is a challenging rea…

In this episode I get to talk to Katherine Handin who is the CEO of the Global Coaching Alliance, who are as their website says "an executive coaching and leadership consulting firm dedicated to helping organizational leaders inspire the best in others and passionately pursue business objectives with vigour, insight and precision." I have known Kat…

This was a fun conversation for me, with my tutor Aaron Garner. Aaron is a Director at Paul Eckman International and EIA in the UK and Programme Leader of the MSc in Communication, Behaviour and Credibility Analysis course, working in collaborative partnership with MMU. He has many years experience in this field and has become, in a very short time…

In this episode we continue my look at inclusion and diversity as I discuss happiness, or rather being happy with the wonderful Shavonne Reed, who says, and I steal happily from her website:- “I will empower your audiences with stories about overcoming life's obstacles and teach a philosophy on how to live a life of love, laughter and legacy.” An i…

This is a personal conversation with my nephew Nathaniel extending my understanding of disability in the community. In this episode I talk to Nathanial about his personal perspective of inclusion and I think his statement “… think more about the person than the disability.” sums up his passion for bringing people together. He is very open about his…

In this episode I have the great pleasure to debate with Carol Martin how Senior Leadership has to change as we move into the “new norm”. Her metaphor of the “Emperor’s New Clothes” is an interesting way of looking at Senior leadership and the challenges we face when everyone is afraid to tell you the truth! Can this approach survive in a changing …

In this episode I have the pleasure of engaging in a conversation with my nephew about white privilege and how as a white man in a mixed-race family I do not understand what my wife and son have experienced. It is a personal conversation, and the language may offend some people, but it has helped me understand a difficult topic and may give you som…

In this episode I talk to Anna Jakielaszek an independent facilitator I have had the pleasure of working with for many years. She brings her own insights, ideas and methods for supporting a diverse workforce.By Steve Gore

In this episode I talk to Jonathan Potter of Astra Zeneca about how organisations are adapting to the changes brought about by the current pandemic and the impact an inclusive mindset can have on the working environment.By Steve Gore

This is our first podcast, and in it we discuss with Greg Trausch about how marketing products in the Business to Business world is blurring the lines between sales and marketing and challenging who actually sells to customers. With data analytics and targeted marketing there is an argument that says we may not need salespeople in the future as cus…

In this episode I talk to Xavier Zeilinga a Consultant and Private Investigator who studies facial expressions to identify when someone is lying. How useful is this in the business world and why would you use it?By Steve

This is my most enjoyable episodes so far! In this episode I get to talk to Linda Hoopes about how to become more resilient in a world that is changing daily. Linda is an American Psychologist who has writes and speaks on the challenges of being more resilient. She has such an infectious passion for the subject I hope you enjoy the conversation as …