Best Cathy Presland Podcasts (2024)

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A conversation with Dr Clive King: from geographer, coder, and global techie problem solver turned contractor who loves an outdoor challenges 49:05

27d ago49:05

49:05

Apart from the first six months of his professional career, which he left due to a dream he had, Dr Clive King has spent the whole of his career supporting global technology clients for Oracle, one of the largest technology companies, from his home base near Aberystwyth at a time when working from home wasn't a thing. A self-confessed contrarian wh…

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A conversation with Steve Keith: a journey towards authenticity through education, corporate life, and freelancing 1:17:55

11M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

The son of a mechanic Dad and secretary Mum who together went on to run a business, Steve Keith’s career journey has taken him on a quest of curiosity and learning to become his authentic self and stand in his own power. The first member of his family to go to university, Steve graduated from the prestigious Durham University and became a Teach Fir…

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Episode Eight with Dr Lorna Collins, from aspiring jockey, and university lecturer, to artist, film maker and writer 52:37

1y ago52:37

52:37

By the age of 15, Lorna already had an exciting equestrian career in front of her and represented Great Britain several times successfully in junior eventing. Passionate about speed and with a Dad who was a champion jockey, at 16 she set herself another goal – to become the first woman to win the Grand National. She was also on track to become a st…

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Episode Seven with Natalie Williams : from International Politics lecturer, and Academic Registrar to entrepreneur and luxury jewellery maker 54:48

1y ago54:48

54:48

After studying International Politics and gaining her PhD from Aberystwyth University, Natalie Williams became a lecturer - only to find she hated teaching. Not sure what to do after that, she ended up working in academic administration at the university, rising through the ranks to become a Quality Assurance Manager and an Academic Registrar. Foll…

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Episode Six with Chris Jones from tea boy and cameraman to presenter, sock designer, Non Exec Director, podcaster, event host and walking guide 59:53

1y ago59:53

59:53

Chris Jones had a eureka moment at university when he discovered the joys of being a cameraman while studying for a media degree. Suddenly and unexpectedly made redundant during the pandemic, he now uses his natural ability to build relationships in his work as a podcaster, event host, charity ambassador, Non-Exec Director, and walking guide. Start…

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Episode Five with Vicky Rushton: from school leaver and carer to design engineering and company director 1:10:23

1y ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Vicky Rushton found her voice advocating for her very sick second child, Oliver, at the age of 21, and now uses it to help others express themselves through design. One of thirteen children, she grew up in Manchester and left school at 15 to help bring up her siblings. Pregnant at sixteen, she bought her first home with her partner and balanced bri…

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Episode Four with Julia Goodfellow Smith: from bank manager to environmentalist, author and adventurer 54:05

1y ago54:05

54:05

Julia Goodfellow Smith is a self-confessed adventurer, speaker, writer, and author of best-selling books. But that’s not how she started out. Originally a management scientist born in the era of Thatcherism, she became a small business banker but found the constraints of working in the corporate world made her feel like a square peg in a round hole…

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Episode Three with Mel Cameron: from camp host and marketeer to uni careers adviser 55:20

1+ y ago55:20

55:20

Mel Cameron is a people person whose career journey has taken her from media studies at college and working in Pizza Hut to embracing her love of travel and falling into a career in the summer camp industry. She has worked in various camps in the US, gaining resilience as she helped young people to make the most of their experience. A mature studen…

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Episode Two: The Reason is changing its name to Change Your Story 3:30

1+ y ago3:30

3:30

This mini episode outlines the impetus behind changing the title of the podcast from The Reason to Change Your Career. Listen to find out how many hours you will spend at work during your lifetime and just how few people are currently doing work they love. Watch out for new episodes from inspirational people coming soon! This short clip explains br…

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Episode One with Cathy Presland: making the world a little fairer and a little better 34:06

2y ago34:06

34:06

ABOUT THIS EPISODE’S GUEST Cathy Presland is an executive coach and leadership consultant, former economist, public policy professional, and senior leader. An adviser to Governments and international organisations around the world for over twenty years, she has lived and worked in Africa, where she designed and led global anti-poverty initiatives i…

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Introducing The Reason, putting purpose to work 2:00

2+ y ago2:00

2:00

This brief episode highlights the malaise and deep-seated unhappiness we have come to recognise as a result of the pandemic and highlights what it is we crave to have happy and fulfilling working life. The Reason is hosted by Carolyn Parry who spent 17 years in business heading away from who she really was and into burnout before she found her purp…

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#008 Silently Suffering: what if our approach to life isn't working? (even when we think it is) 19:29

5+ y ago19:29

19:29

When the going gets tough, the tough get going... Or at least that's the theory! But what happens when we 'think' we're doing everything right and yet we still feel tight inside, Or we have jaw pain. Or stomach problems. Are we silently suffering even when we think we're getting it all 'right'?In this conversation, Maren and Cathy consider what it …

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#007 The Paradox of Success: your relationship with success is more important than your strategies. 25:34

6y ago25:34

25:34

We all know that feeling of wanting something so, so desperately that we end up squeezing the life out of it. We've seen it a million times: the over-eager boyfriend or girlfriend who wants to get married after the first date, the colleague who wants the promotion yet fails time and again to those who see to work less hard at it... Why is this? And…

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#006 Feedback: the principles behind giving (and receiving) feedback 26:09

6y ago26:09

26:09

What's going on the moment your stomach curls when someone gives you 'helpful' feedback? What should you listen for when you're receiving getting feedback? Indeed, when and why would you even ask for it (not the reason you're thinking!) And when it comes to *giving* feedback, discover exactly what to keep in mind so that your feedback is constructi…

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#005 Commitment: Is it really the driver of results that we think it is? 25:32

6y ago25:32

25:32

"You have to have commitment!" we hear. But is it really the driver of performance and relationships that it appears to be? What if we have it backwards? What if commitment isn't the 'thing' we need more of? What if it's a result of, and not the cause of deep connection and engagement with whatever it is we're doing. In this fascinating conversatio…

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#004 Decisions: taking the weight out of 'difficult' decisions 29:46

6y ago29:46

29:46

In this episode we explore what it is that makes some decisions 'difficult'. Many times we're not actually making better decisions, we're simply looking for a better crystal ball to predict the future. When we see that there is no way to truly see into the future, we can put our energy, time and resources, into understanding why some decisions are …

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#003 Bringing your best self to every situation 44:28

6y ago44:28

44:28

If you've ever allowed your feelings to get the better of you, then this episode is for you. We dive deep into how to bring your best self to work while letting your emotional state take care of itself, how to escape the trap of over-thinking, and how to take the right action in every situation. We also challenge you to consider that maybe your tho…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Cathy Presland Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Tuning In: Unconventional Conversations About Human Nature at Work

Cathy Presland and Maren Enkelmann

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Change Your Story: escape from a job you hate and create a career you love!

Carolyn Parry

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A conversation with Dr Clive King: from geographer, coder, and global techie problem solver turned contractor who loves an outdoor challenges 49:05

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A conversation with Steve Keith: a journey towards authenticity through education, corporate life, and freelancing 1:17:55

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Episode Eight with Dr Lorna Collins, from aspiring jockey, and university lecturer, to artist, film maker and writer 52:37

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Episode Seven with Natalie Williams : from International Politics lecturer, and Academic Registrar to entrepreneur and luxury jewellery maker 54:48

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Episode Six with Chris Jones from tea boy and cameraman to presenter, sock designer, Non Exec Director, podcaster, event host and walking guide 59:53

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Episode Five with Vicky Rushton: from school leaver and carer to design engineering and company director 1:10:23

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Episode Four with Julia Goodfellow Smith: from bank manager to environmentalist, author and adventurer 54:05

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Episode Three with Mel Cameron: from camp host and marketeer to uni careers adviser 55:20

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Episode Two: The Reason is changing its name to Change Your Story 3:30

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Episode One with Cathy Presland: making the world a little fairer and a little better 34:06

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Introducing The Reason, putting purpose to work 2:00

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#008 Silently Suffering: what if our approach to life isn't working? (even when we think it is) 19:29

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#007 The Paradox of Success: your relationship with success is more important than your strategies. 25:34

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#006 Feedback: the principles behind giving (and receiving) feedback 26:09

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#005 Commitment: Is it really the driver of results that we think it is? 25:32

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#004 Decisions: taking the weight out of 'difficult' decisions 29:46

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#003 Bringing your best self to every situation 44:28

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