Best Ben Ainslie Podcasts (2024)

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Inside One Of Sport’s Greatest Ever Comebacks | Sir Ben Ainslie 25:13

3h ago25:13

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As the summer of sport moves towards the 37th America’s Cup, we look back to the remarkable 2013 edition in a special episode of Performance People with the Inside Tack podcast. Oracle Team USA were 8-1 down and going nowhere against Emirates Team New Zealand who needed only one more win to lift the Auld Mug. Enter Ben Ainslie, who was brought in a…

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The Decision That Changed My Career | Sir Lewis Hamilton 17:42

1h ago17:42

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With an astonishing seven Formula One Driver Championships, 201 podiums and 105 race wins, Sir Lewis Hamilton’s career record is unparalleled in the history of his sport. His prodigious natural talent combined with a relentless will to win saw him become the most successful rookie in history back in 2007 and he’s never looked back, except to check …

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Ed Jackson: The Mountain Within Me 1:03:28

3h ago1:03:28

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This week, Kenton talks to Ed Jackson, a former professional rugby player who sustained a spinal cord injury in 2017 and is now living a very active and adventurous life as an incomplete quadriplegic. Ed's remarkable story is documented in his new film, The Mountain Within Me, which is released in cinemas later this week. Ed tells Kenton how the mo…

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Paris 2024 | The Key Performances From Week Two | Prof. Greg Whyte 37:09

11d ago37:09

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Georgie Ainslie and guest Professor Greg Whyte debate the most memorable performances from the second week of the Paris Olympics, breaking down what made them stand out from the rest. Featuring the serene brilliance of Team GB’s Keely Hodgkinson, the emergence of a new European track and field superstar and the mechanics behind what made the men’s …

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Bonus - The Ainslies 6:47

17d ago6:47

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Today we treat you to an extra six minutes of Kenton speaking to Ben and Georgie Ainslie. After they had finished their 'official' podcast recording, they continued chatting and the conversation was just too good not to be shared!By Kenton Cool

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Paris 2024 | The Key Performances From Week One | Prof. Greg Whyte 44:32

23d ago44:32

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Georgie Ainslie and guest Professor Greg Whyte look back at the most memorable performances from the first week of the Paris Olympics, breaking down what made them stand out from the rest. From the otherworldly brilliance of Simone Biles to the longevity of Tom Daley, plus the Team GB all-time great who doesn’t get the recognition they deserve. Hos…

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How to Live a Life Without Limits | Craig Wood 35:19

14d ago35:19

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When Craig Wood was an 18-year-old soldier, a roadside bomb in Afghanistan left him a triple amputee. After a gruelling rehabilitation full of operations and setbacks, he needed a new focus and felt the pull of the sea as soon as he left hospital. A keen windsurfer before his injuries, he began to learn para sailing and it changed his life. He now …

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Ben Fogle: Wilderness and Whales 1:00:58

22d ago1:00:58

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In this week's episode of Cool Conversations, Kenton speaks to broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle whilst they are both sailing through Alaska. Ben has lived an extraordinary life, completing ambitious challenges and travelling extensively - he has visited over 160 countries around the world. He regularly finds himself visiting people who live off…

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The Power Of Proving People Wrong | Helen Glover 38:34

21d ago38:34

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At the Tokyo Olympics, two-time gold medallist Helen Glover showed to herself and the world that a working mother could also be an Olympian. And that, so we thought, was that. Except, well, some people are cut from a different cloth and Helen saw an opportunity to prove that women shouldn’t be written off at a certain age or life stage. What if she…

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Reflections From A Life Covering Extraordinary Sporting Moments | Matt Dickinson 44:18

1M ago44:18

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As a writer for The Times, Matt Dickinson has been an original and trusted voice on the key sporting events and characters of the last 25 years. He came to prominence as the reporter behind the interview with then England manager Glenn Hoddle in which Hoddle’s remarks on reincarnation ultimately led to his sacking. Matt recalls how being involved i…

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Ben and Georgie Ainslie: Making it Happen 1:11:31

29d ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Sir Ben Ainslie is a name many people will recognise. As Britain's most successful sailor, Ben won medals in five consecutive Olympic games from 1996, including Gold at the four games held between 2000 and 2012. Ben and his wife, Georgie, join Kenton today to talk about life after the Olympics. Ben and Georgie make a formidable partnership. Whilst …

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Locker Room Stories With A Wimbledon Legend | Tim Henman 45:20

1M ago45:20

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When Tim Herman first went to Wimbledon as a 6-year-old and saw Bjorn Borg play, his fate was sealed. It was tennis all the way. Fifteen years later, he was playing his first match as a pro on Centre Court, the place he wishes he could have played his whole career on. Tim looks back on his life in a tennis and sports-obsessed family, how he handled…

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Why Wimbledon means so much to Andrew Castle 47:31

2M ago47:31

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Think of Wimbledon and the name Andrew Castle won’t be far from your mind. A former British number one as a player, he took a chance in broadcasting and never looked back - his voice is now one of the most recognisable soundtracks to the British summer. Andrew talks frankly and entertainingly about his early life, how he got his break in tennis, hi…

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The Turner Twins: Willing to Experiment 1:09:28

2M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

This week, Kenton sits down with Ross and Hugo Turner, also known as The Turner Twins. The identical twins are adventurers who embark on a variety of different challenges, often linked to scientific studies due to sharing the same DNA. Kenton talks to them about their recent project driving the first fully electric 2-seater convertible MG from Lond…

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How Formula One Is Helping Win Back The America’s Cup | Sir Ben Ainslie and Toto Wolff 28:39

2M ago28:39

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One of the big stories going into this year’s America’s Cup is the collaboration between two different sports which share more similarities than you might expect. In a special episode of Performance People with the Inside Tack podcast, Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team sat down with Sir Ben Ainslie, CEO and skipper…

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Lukas Furtenbach: Recapping the Everest 2024 Season 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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Lukas is a mountaineer, geographer, adventurer, leader of countless expeditions and founder of Furtenbach Adventures. He has established Furtenbach Adventures as one of the premier operators on Everest, and he and Kenton reflect on the 2024 season together. Lukas was one of only three foreign operators granted permits to climb Everest from the Nort…

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How To Stay Fitter, Younger And Stronger For Longer | Matt Roberts 44:52

2M ago44:52

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How much can we slow down the ageing process and extend our healthspan? It’s a growing area of interest and a subject in which personal trainer Matt Roberts is a leading and hugely knowledgable voice. Now in his fifties, Matt has the same body fat and measurements he had at 20. He believes - and is living proof - that we have more control over phys…

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How To Turn Difficulties Into Opportunities | Lewis Moody 35:23

2M ago35:23

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England rugby stalwart Lewis Moody was known for his all-action approach which left everything on the pitch. You don’t get the nickname 'mad dog’ for nothing. Yet it was off the pitch that Lewis Moody had to overcome his biggest challenges, most notably having to deal with ulcerative colitis as a young player in an environment where sharing your vu…

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Martin Hartley: Discovering New Species 58:50

3M ago58:50

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This week, Kenton sits down with Arctic photographer, Martin Hartley, to hear about his latest project. Martin has recently returned from a research project on a boat off Norway, photographing previously undiscovered species from the deep sea - something he never thought he would do. Martin and Kenton talk about sea ice levels, macro-level photogra…

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What It Feels Like To Be a Favourite At Your First Olympics | Emma Finucane | Paris 2024 36:40

2M ago36:40

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Team GB’s Emma Finucane is on a whirlwind rise through women’s cycling and is heading to Paris with high hopes that she could become the next name in British Cycling royalty. Just a year ago, this wasn’t even part of the plan. It all changed for the 21-year-old when she won the 2023 World Championships as a newcomer and she’s since had to manage th…

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Why Seeking Out Discomfort Could Make Us More Fulfilled | Michael Easter 33:46

3M ago33:46

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Michael Easter is a journalist and author whose two books ‘The Comfort Crisis’ and ‘Scarcity Brain’ reveal the ways in which the modern world has become incompatible with the way our animal brains are wired. In fact, we’re living pretty much the opposite lives to those of our ancestors. We have an excess of food which makes us crave other fixes, we…

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The World Champion Runner That Doesn’t Like Running (But Loves Racing) | Jake Wightman | Paris 2024 37:04

3M ago37:04

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As crazy as it sounds, middle-distance runner Jake Wightman doesn’t really enjoy the act of going for a run. Sounds like a bit of a problem when you’re an elite athlete with his sights set on an Olympic gold this summer. As a talented and sporty kid he was spotted for his potential and realised he needed to grab the opportunity - and the responsibi…

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Tim Howell - Jumping from Great Heights 54:16

3M ago54:16

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Tim Howell is an alpinist, a mountaineer, a climber and one of the world's leading wingsuit base-jumpers. Kenton sat down to talk to Tim at Everest Basecamp where he is based in pursuit of his next goal: claiming a record high-altitude wingsuit flight. Tim and Kenton talk about risk-taking: the importance of balancing risk and understanding the con…

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Understanding How Mental Illnesses Lie To You | Bryony Gordon 45:10

4M ago45:10

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Journalist and author Bryony Gordon’s books, including her latest ‘Mad Woman’, are dark, funny, no holds barred accounts, of what it’s like to live with addiction and mental illness while, at the same time, putting on the mask of being a high-functioning and successful human being. Now a mental health campaigner, she sees her honesty about her stru…

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Why It Pays To Make Friends With Fear | Laura Crane 35:27

4M ago35:27

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Big wave surfing is a sport like no other. Clearly you need incredible technique and athleticism just to be in the conversation. But beyond that it’s the mental side of taking on a monster wave, each one unique in how it forms and breaks, that puts it in a category all its own. British surfer Laura Crane takes us inside this otherworldly pursuit, f…

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Anna Hemmings: Striving for Excellence 1:09:07

4M ago1:09:07

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Anna Hemmings is a phenomenal athlete who has been crowned World Champion six-times and competed at two Olympic games. Her chosen sport is marathon kayaking which requires high levels of strength, endurance, and skill (you will learn how difficult Kenton finds it to sit in a kayak, let alone race in one!). Anna's story is a remarkable one: she tell…

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Is Fear Holding You Back From The Career Switch You Need? | Beth Potter 33:28

4M ago33:28

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GB Triathlete Beth Potter didn’t even own a bike eight years ago. Now she is a gold medal favourite for the women’s triathlon in Paris this summer. The story of why she decided to trust her instincts and quit track athletics for a completely new sport is a lesson in trusting your instincts, staying patient and taking advice from people who really k…

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Is How You Breathe Helping You or Hurting You? | Stuart Sandeman 38:16

4M ago38:16

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It’s the most basic function we all take for granted but learning to harness our breathing can help us manage stress, release tension and even allow us to switch our mindsets when we need to. Stuart Sandeman was grieving the death of his girlfriend when he booked a breath class as a Mother’s Day gift. What happened in the next hour changed the cour…

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James Peach: The Value of Time 1:25:02

4M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

This week, Kenton sits down with James Peach - a brand strategist by trade, who likes to add side-helpings of adventure to keep things interesting! James has worked for brands such as Innocent, Uber and Vinted and he shares some fascinating insights into their cultures and his experiences with these organisations. He talks about 'hustle', 'toe-step…

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What Athletes Do To Smash Their Goals | Zharnel Hughes 38:16

4M ago38:16

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How do you approach a goal as big as becoming the fast man on planet Earth? Team GB sprinter Zharnel Hughes made incredible strides in 2023, blitzing a new British record of 9.83 seconds, and now has his sights on the Olympics in Paris this summer. He goes through some of the techniques and habits that have helped him on his journey - including why…

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What Do You Really Want From Life? | Alex Kergall 36:04

4M ago36:04

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Asking yourself this simple question is something that coach Alex Kergall believes is central to performing at our best. And he should know. He spends his life helping CEOs and professional athletes to keep improving. In his chat with Georgie, he considers the common characteristics and challenges of building the life we truly want to live, why we …

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Justin Wateridge: The Curious Traveller 1:15:26

4M ago1:15:26

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This week, Kenton talks to Justin Wateridge who is MD of boutique travel agency, Steppes Travel, and extremely passionate about travel. Justin has visited over 80 countries around the world and talks enthusiastically about each and every one of them. Justin travels with curiosity, learning about aspects of people and culture that aren't covered by …

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Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities | Philippa Langley 36:06

5M ago36:06

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Philippa Langley has an extraordinary story. Flying high in her career she was struck down with chronic fatigue syndrome and, as she recovered, only had enough energy to read. But what she read led her to become a world-renowned expert in Richard III and ultimately find the location of his lost remains in a story that made headlines around the worl…

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How to Make Success a Habit 36:45

5M ago36:45

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Rugby player and world cup winner Natasha "Mo" Hunt is proof positive that getting your mindset right can take you to the top of your field - and keep you there. Fearless on the pitch, she credits her competitive upbringing with building her will to win which only seems to be getting stronger in her thirties. One performance tip she prizes above al…

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Anna Wells: Find Your Passion 1:08:43

5M ago1:08:43

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This week, Kenton chats to Anna Wells who, just two weeks ago, became the first female to ever complete a Winter Munro Round. Anna climbed all 282 Munros between 22nd December 2023 and 14th March 2024 - a feat only achieved by three others in history. Anna took three months leave from her day job and careered head first into this awe-inspiring chal…

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Are Children in the Nordics Really Happier Than in the Rest of the World? 28:03

5M ago28:03

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Studies show those living in the Nordic regions are happier than in the rest of the world. Why? Helen Russell is a best selling author and speaker and has raised her children in Denmark. She shares with Georgie what she's discovered about how the culture of a place can truly sway the happiness dial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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Women are Organisational Legends 38:34

6M ago38:34

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Anya Hindmarch joins Georgie on this episode to explain why women are ‘organizational legends’ and how positive thinking is a necessary prerequisite for any entrepreneur. Anya describes her passion for order and how a lifelong obsession for labeling has shaped her business. As a mother of 5 and a business leader she shares with Georgie the deeper t…

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Allie Bailey: There is No Wall 1:06:52

5M ago1:06:52

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This week, Kenton speaks to ultra-runner and endurance coach, Allie Bailey. Allie's story is not straight-forward. From the age of 14, she battled with addiction to alcohol, she was severely depressed, and she suffered numerous mental health crises. She started running in the midst of her addiction and completed many marathons and ultra-marathons w…

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Think you know how to sleep? Think again. 42:03

5M ago42:03

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Sleep is the precondition to life. It is something we all do so, how come so many of us get it wrong? Anna West explains to Georgie why sleep should be part of everyones performance enhancement strategy and they discuss how we can all change small things in our day to day to help us get a good nights rest. Anna West specialises in sleep, recovery, …

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How to: Get Time Back 10:00

6M ago10:00

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Hanneke Smits shares with Georgie the best way to approach the balance of work and home life, plus her time saving tips to creating efficiency - and achieve results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What Does It Take to Become a Leader in Business? 36:27

6M ago36:27

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How do you get to the top in an industry historically dominated by men? Hanneke Smits is the Global Head of Investment Management at BNY Mellon, a leading figure in finance and advocate for diversifying the workplace. In this episode she and Georgie unpick her journey to the top, and the pivotal decisions that determined her career. Why are there s…

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Jono Sumner: Invest in Yourself 1:14:45

6M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

This week, Kenton chats to Jono Sumner who runs a very successful business with his brother and his best friend. The threesome co-founded LifeJacket Skin in 2020 after several of their friends, and Jono himself, were diagnosed with cancer. LifeJacket has a single vision: to halt the increase in skin cancer, which is the world's most common cancer e…

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How to: Be Proactive 5:50

6M ago5:50

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According to Dr Mark Plotkin 'western medicine is the most successful sytem of healing ever devised, but there's plenty of holes in it.' In this 'how to' he explains to Georgie how the Amazon can fill those gaps and why proactivity around healthcare is the best way forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What Is Ethnobotany and How Can It Improve Your Performance? 36:57

6M ago36:57

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Dr Mark Plotkin, ethnobotanist and advocate for tropical rainforest conservation, joins Georgie this week to discuss the power of plants and his connection to the Amazon. He discusses with Georgie his journey to becoming a leading ethnobotanist, the impact ayahuasca can have in a time of psychedelic renaissance and how having 'the father of ethnobo…

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How to: Change 8:18

6M ago8:18

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John McAvoy is no stranger to change having spent 10 years in prison and subsequently become a professional athlete. In this 'how to' he tells Georgie his thoughts on what you need most in life to drive change. From growth mindset, to making the best out of the opportunities that present themselves, find out how you can be more open to change. Host…

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Do you believe in second chances? 35:00

7M ago35:00

35:00

John McAvoy’s history previously read like a who and how to of organised crime but in his own words, sport saved his life. So, how did he go from prison to professional athlete? Georgie talks to John about his journey back to the outside world and the people who changed his life. He is the perfect example of why giving others a second chance could …

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Kari Kobler: Pursuing a Rich Life 57:00

6M ago57:00

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Kari is a Swiss born mountain guide who was the founder of 'Kobler and Partner', a highly successful guiding company. Having led 38 expeditions to 8,000m peaks, Kari's focus has shifted from chasing high altitude summits to enjoying what he calls a 'rich life'. With his booming voice and infectious laugh, Kari really is one of the big characters of…

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How to: Problem Solve 8:08

6M ago8:08

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Why do we need to be patient to problem solve? Not all of us are good at employing patience. Richard Joseph says it’s the one skill you need most when designing household products and that the best ideas always come from working through a common problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why Didn’t I Think of This? 40:01

7M ago40:01

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How do you re-invent a chopping board? From the garage at home to an award winning business, Richard Joseph, one half of the household brand that is Joseph Joseph, tell us how to work out what's a hit and what's a miss in business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How To: Habit Stack to Change Your Life 5:24

7M ago5:24

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Want to know how to eat yourself better? Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, shares her top tips on how to eat well and get the best out of your day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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