Hosted by Richard Gerver, one of the world’s leading thinkers on human potential, leadership, and organisational transformation, The Learning Bridge brings you conversations with a series of truly remarkable individuals from a variety of fields and backgrounds. As a longtime educator who transitioned into a role as a leading international speaker and author, Richard has never stopped learning. He’s served as an advisor to elite sporting bodies, major corporations, and global leaders, and in ...
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One thing that’s never been attached to Paul is the label ‘normal’ – something he is totally aware of. He definitely subscribes to being one of those mentioned the iconic ‘Think Different’ Apple commercial narrated by Steve Jobs in 1977: “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing ...
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Things I Didn't Know (11) - Paul D. Lowe & Keith Amoss
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul talks to Keith Amoss about the things he didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS Are you comfortable in not knowing? There’s something about us as humans where we’re not that comfortable with it, we like to have things mapped out, simple things like what w…
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Things I Didn't Know (10) - Paul D. Lowe & Sergei Turkov
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul talks to Sergei Turkov about the things he didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS There’s a hidden history in every object that tells its true story. For example, why is the pencil you’re holding yellow? Most people don’t know why, but in the 19th century…
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Things I Didn't Know (9) - Paul D. Lowe & T M Hoy
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to T M Hoy about the things he didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS Looking back on my life it’s been a history of mostly bad mistakes. The thing I’d like to talk about is that I wish I’d paid attention to just how right my mother was when she wo…
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Things I Didn't Know (8) - Paul D. Lowe & Paul Kelly
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to Paul Kelly about the things he didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the things I didn’t realise is how difficult life can be if you don’t keep things simple. When you’re young and free and you explore and try new things you can encounte…
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Things I Didn't Know (7) - Paul D. Lowe & Sharon Griffiths
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul talks to Sharon Griffiths about the things she didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS I didn’t know how many people would still be with me or would have left me in this world, and I didn’t know how I’d feel about each one. I also didn’t know what I’d be d…
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Things I Didn't Know (6) - Paul D. Lowe & Aimee Mosco
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul talks to Aimee Mosco about the things she didn’t know that she now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS I don’t think we’re meant to look back. This is contradictory to our experience as humans because every single thing that happens in our lives is for learning, so if you tak…
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Things I Didn't Know (5) - Paul D. Lowe & Richard Gerver
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul talks to Richard Gerver about the things he didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS We spend so much of our lives thinking that if we don’t know something it’s a weakness or a failure. I’d turn the entire thing around as a response and say: Things I didn’t…
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Erin Bailey — Literacy Researcher and Educator on Increasing Reading Joy
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In this episode, I’m excited to share my conversation with Erin Bailey, Vice President of Literacy Programs and Research at Reading Is Fundamental. This episode is part of our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). You’ll hear about the latest in literacy…
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Things I Didn't Know (4) - Paul D. Lowe & Lyn Smith
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul talks to Lyn Smith about the things she didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS I didn’t know, until I’d done a lot of work on myself, that things happen for you and no to you, and that you are in control of the things that you receive in your life, and th…
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Things I Didn't Know (3) - Paul D. Lowe & Paul (PK) Kelly
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul talks to Paul (PK) Kelly about the things he didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS Perception is a brilliant word: You might thing you’re doing a brilliant job, but someone might say you’re doing it all wrong. One of you might be right, one of you might …
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Sheetal Sheth — Award-Winning Actress, Author, Producer and Activist on Creating a Culture of Literacy
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In this special episode, we welcome award-winning actress, author, producer, and activist Sheetal Sheth to the show. She is the author of the best-selling and award-winning Always Anjali children's book series (Penguin Random House), the first picture book series centering an Indian American hero. Her book Making Happy is an ode to mental health an…
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Things I Didn't Know (2) - Paul D. Lowe & Daniel Gasser
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to Daniel Gasser about the things he didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS One thing I wish I knew earlier is the wisdom of women, especially the woman I’ve been blessed to be with for a very long time. She has a wisdom that comes naturally. As a …
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Things I Didn't Know (1) - Paul D. Lowe & John Chappelear
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul begins a new, longer series talking to John Chappelear - a first time guest - about the things he didn’t know, that he now knows and thinks the world should know. KEY TAKEAWAYS I didn’t realise that an emotional connection was key to leadership, personal relationships, I kept everything on an…
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Global Students Unite: Unity Is Our Superpower (2) – Paul D. Lowe & Paul “PK” Kelly
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues his conversation with Paul Kelly (PK), about how to use his experience and inspirational energy to inspire young people, this time focusing on the paradox of needing to focus on yourself in order to be party of a greater unified whole. KEY TAKEAWAYS I always strive to do something be…
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Global Students Unite: Unity Is Our Superpower (1) – Paul D. Lowe & Paul “PK” Kelly
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to Paul (PK) Kelly in the first episode in a mini-series about how to use his experience and inspirational energy to inspire young people. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lots of the things that young people encounter are the same. Part of the issue is there’s a lot of disconnect, lots of young people ar…
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10 Green Bottles Standing On The Wall: Recycling & Environmental Impact
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In this thought-provoking episode, Paul sits down with returning guest Paul Kelly, also known as PK. Together, they delve into the powerful impact of recycling plastic bottles and the importance of taking small actions to create a positive change in the world. PK shares insights on the environmental significance of recycling, encouraging listeners …
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Game-Changing People: Nelson Perez (2) – Paul D. Lowe & Nelson Perez
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues his conversation with Nelson Perez, this time focussing on the books he’s written and why he wrote them. KEY TAKEAWAYS I had a couple of purposes as to why I wrote my first book, ‘Heart of a Cuban’ which I wrote under my initials so my family back home in Cuba weren’t persecuted. The…
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Game-Changing People: Nelson Perez (1) – Paul D. Lowe & Nelson Perez
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to first-time guest, Nelson Perez, about his extraordinary life from fleeing Fidel Castro’s Cuba, fighting for the US in Vietnam, building schools, and how he got to the place he’s in now as a ‘retiree’ in Costa Rica. KEY TAKEAWAYS I grew up in Cuba on a 1600 acre sugar cane plantation …
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How To Leave A Legacy (2) – Paul D. Lowe & Jack Perry
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues his chat with Jack Perry about how to leave a legacy in more detail after their opening thoughts on the last episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS The first key element to how you create a legacy begins with aligning one’s inner self with their external behaviour. From there it becomes an inherentl…
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How To Leave A Legacy (1) – Paul D. Lowe & Jack Perry
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to a first-time guest, Jack Perry; discussing how to leave a legacy – such a simple word, with such a profound impact. KEY TAKEAWAYS When I think about legacy I think about a particular question: Who do you want to be remembered as after you’re no longer here on Earth? What would you wa…
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Letting Go: The Pathway to Freedom – Paul D. Lowe & Daniel Gasser
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to returning guest Daniel Gasser about letting go, and how it has led him on a path to freedom. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you zoom out of the day-to-day stuff, we all have a purpose in life and that’s been defined by our higher consciousness before coming here as a human being. That purpose is p…
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Creating From Nothing – Paul D. Lowe & Darla Beam
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to life coach Darla Beam, about the topic "Creating From Nothing" and what it means to them both. KEY TAKEAWAYS This really symbolises a childlike wonder. When you were young everything was a new adventure, the sky was the limit and you had zero fears. You were excited to be, play & dan…
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (10): Multi-Inspirational Insights From Around The World
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On this episode very special 600th episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul concludes the mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. This time he talks to many guests, including some familiar voices from across the series & around the world, to close out the topic. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paul Kelly: My take on the topic comes from…
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (9) – Paul D. Lowe & Jim Maher
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues the mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. This time he talks to Jim Maher about what the topic means for him. KEY TAKEAWAYS There’s an author called Bobby Buford who wrote ‘Half Time: Moving From Success to Significance’, which is for people thinking about ret…
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10 Provocations for Future-Focused Education Policy
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At the conclusion of The Learning Bridge's first season, I’ve reflected on the many key learnings we’ve uncovered. More of the same is simply not enough if we wish to create a better system and a better future. We need a much tighter narrative link between education and the wider world. Further, it’s time to find the untapped human potential in all…
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (8) – Paul D. Lowe & Sam Goodwin
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues the mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. This time he talks to Sam Goodwin to discuss what the topic means to him. KEY TAKEAWAYS I speak full time, primarily to corporate & faith-based audiences, about uncertainty & how we embrace & manage it in our personal …
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (7) - Paul D. Lowe & Sergei Turkov
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues the mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. This time he talks to Sergei Turkov to discuss what the topic means to him. KEY TAKEAWAYS Each one of us has their own story so this topic is for each & everyone. Each person has gems to share with the world & is what …
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (6) – Paul D. Lowe, Aimee Mosco & Kristin Johnson
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues the mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. This time he talks to Aimee Mosco & Kristin Johnson about what the topic means for them. KEY TAKEAWAYS I don’t think we know what the second greatest story is, but I think it’s something that we can intentionally creat…
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (5) – Paul D. Lowe & Cory Lopes-Warfield
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues the mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. This time he talks to Cory Lopes-Warfield about what the topic means for him. KEY TAKEAWAYS I’m a scripture guys, so I think of the Bible as being the greatest story ever told, but I have also studied other religious t…
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (4) – Paul D. Lowe & Martin Leifeld
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul continues the mini-series based around the "Second Greatest Story Ever Told." This time he talks to World Game-Changers' Chairman, Martin Leifeld about what the topic means for him. KEY TAKEAWAYS It seems to me that the second greatest story ever told is your story and my story, each one of u…
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (3): Football Is No Longer The Beautiful Game! – Paul D. Lowe & Gary Clarke & Gary Harris
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues the mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. This time he talks to Gary Clarke & Gary Harris about football & whether or not it’s still the beautiful game? KEY TAKEAWAYS Sheffield United fans told me recently that they hate being in the Premier League now, you ca…
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (2) – Paul D. Lowe & Gary Clarke & Kristin Johnson
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues the mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. This time he talks to Gary Clarke & Kristin Johnson about what the topic means for them. KEY TAKEAWAYS The greatest story ever told obviously refers to the bible and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the second greates…
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (1) – Paul D. Lowe & Daniel Gasser
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul begins the first of a 10-part mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. He talks to Daniel Gasser about what this interesting topic means to him. KEY TAKEAWAYS The second best story ever told is our yesterday’s story because the greatest story being told is our today’s stor…
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What Is The Meaning Of Life? (4) - Paul D. Lowe & James Conroy-Finn
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul concludes his conversation with James Conroy-Finn about the meaning of life on a positive, self-empowering note. KEY TAKEAWAYS Getting from where you are now to where you want to be sometimes requires self-reflection & an amount of self-awareness that maybe doesn’t come naturally. It can get …
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What Is The Meaning Of Life? (3) - Paul D. Lowe & James Conroy-Finn
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul continues his conversation with James Conroy-Finn about the meaning of life, specifically about being a World Game-Changer & overcoming depression. KEY TAKEAWAYS I don’t know that you ever can fully overcome depression. In many ways it’s apart of what we are, a part of our brains & the way we…
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Karthik Krishnan — Former Britannica Group CEO, Investor, and NYU Adjunct Business Professor on Tech Innovation, Healthcare Reform, and the Impact of AI
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Karthik Krishnan is a global game changer. He started life in India and has gone on to become one of the world’s most influential leaders and thinkers. In this episode, we talk about his childhood and his rise to becoming CEO of Britannica Group, leading to extraordinary innovations and technological advancements in one of the world’s oldest and pr…
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What Is The Meaning Of Life? (2) - Paul D. Lowe & James Conroy-Finn
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul continues his conversation with James Conroy-Finn about the meaning of life, specifically from a pragmatic point of view. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pragmatists were Americans & were opposed to the more navel gazing philosophers & did things because they were practical & had some intrinsic value to help t…
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Financial Freedom: What Does It Really Mean? – Paul D. Lowe & Charlie Ephgrave
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to a brand new guest, Charlie Ephgrave, about how to achieve financial freedom & at what cost? KEY TAKEAWAYS Time is such a valuable & important thing, but everybody has the same 24 hours & not everybody chooses to do the same things. It definitely highlights the people who are succeedi…
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Dwain Chambers — Olympic Sprinter, Youngest-Ever World Championship Medalist, and Former European Record-Holder
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Having come from an abusive and challenging home, Dwain Chambers discovered a talent for athletics and became the fastest teenager in the world. He is the only man in the world to have broken 10 seconds in the 100-meter sprint in three different decades, is an 8-time British 100M champion, has won multiple world athletics medals, and has competed a…
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Challenging Conventional Thinking (5) - Paul D. Lowe & Nicole Bellisle
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul continues his conversation with Nicole Bellisle about challenging conventional thinking, this time around the pair discuss the power of music, its rhythm & energy, & they dissect playlists they have both compiled & why they chose those tracks. KEY TAKEAWAYS We have different musical tastes in…
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What Is The Meaning Of Life? (1) – Paul D. Lowe & James Conroy-Finn
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to James Conroy-Finn about music, labeling & how it all relates to the meaning of life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Labels can be valuable. I’ve had friends diagnosed with ADHD who has found this useful. Perhaps they don’t experience all of the symptoms that other people that have been labelled with …
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Gill Hicks AM MBE — Motivational Speaker for Peace, Artist, Performer, and Survivor of the 2005 London Bombings
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Today it's an honour to bring you a conversation with the brave and inspirational Gill Hicks. Gill was a hugely successful young woman working in publishing and music, when, in a split second, her world was dramatically changed. On the morning of 7th July 2005, she was sat on a bus, on her way to work, two seats away from a suicide bomber. Gill was…
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Challenging Conventional Thinking (4) – Paul D. Lowe & Nicole Bellisle
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul continues his conversation with Nicole Bellisle about challenging conventional thinking, this time around the pair discuss Nicole’s bias towards non-conventionalism, whether this means advancement & ask if this is a driver to try new ways of doing things in all aspects of life, or if she is p…
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5 Common Traits Demonstrated By My Inspirational Guests
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As we've reached the midpoint of The Learning Bridge's first season, I'm taking an opportunity to reflect on the conversations we've featured to date and look ahead to the remaining episodes to come. In this episode, you'll hear some thoughts on wonderful conversations with: David and Carrie Grant, BAFTA-winning broadcasters and singing coaches to …
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Challenging Conventional Thinking (3) – Paul D. Lowe & Nicole Bellisle
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues his conversation with Nicole Bellisle about challenging conventional thinking; this time around the pair discussing lifestyle in a holistic sense & Nicole’s drive to be generally unconventional. KEY TAKEAWAYS There’s an inner, rebellious, teenager – in a way – that drives me to be an…
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Challenging Conventional Thinking (2) – Paul D. Lowe & Nicole Bellisle
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues his conversation with Nicole Bellisle about challenging conventional thinking, this time around relationships, and especially monogamy. KEY TAKEAWAYS I’m someone who bought into monogamy til I was 28 years old & about to get married to the wrong person. We called it off, but that exp…
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Challenging Conventional Thinking (1) – Paul D. Lowe & Nicole Bellisle
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul talks to a new guest, Nicole Bellisle about challenging conventional thinking, of what we should, would & are supposed to do. KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s interesting how was have these labels that convey things about age, status, or even a role that we might be playing as women, men, younger folk even…
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Dr. Manoj Krishna — Former Spine Surgeon and Founder of HappierMe on Empowering Young People to Lead Meaningful, Positive, and Happy Lives
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In this episode, we get to share a joyful conversation with Dr. Manoj Krishna. Manoj grew up in India and built a highly successful career as a spine surgeon before, following a relationship breakdown, deciding to devote his life to helping others understand themselves, their actions and their emotions. He has gone on to design and launch one of th…
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Becoming An Impactful Speaker – Paul D. Lowe
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul is solo again to bring you another short but impactful episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS We’ve all got a message to share & a story to tell. The challenge is that most of us, at one time or other things: “Nobody really wants to hear my story, I’m not interesting, I’ve just lived a normal life, why would…
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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul goes solo & talks about the game of life which, much like the beautiful game (football), is a (mind) game of two halves. KEY TAKEAWAYS From my own experience, the first half of my life has been very much around the ego, the drive, the achieving, wanting to come first & win at all costs, the m…
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