Best Don T Be Boring Podcasts (2024)

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Let's Try And Talk A Bit More Positively 10:54

1M ago10:54

10:54

Colin reflects on the importance of maintaining a positive mindset in the field of health and safety. As he shares his experiences from the past year, he emphasises the need to shift the narrative from negative to positive, particularly in workplace discussions and risk assessments KEY TAKEAWAYS Encourage involving employees in the creation and rev…

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Revolutionising Safety Practices with Technology 52:52

6M ago52:52

52:52

Colin is joined by special guest, Peter, who shares his unique background and career journey. Peter discusses his experiences in the army, police force, financial advising, and health and safety consultancy. The conversation delves into the importance of data in safety management, the challenges of risk assessment, and the potential of technology t…

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The Safe Tribe 39:54

10M ago39:54

39:54

Colin interviews Amy, a health and safety professional, about her new venture called The Safe Tribe. Amy shares her background in the industry and her journey from working in hospitality to becoming a safety consultant. She explains that The Safe Tribe is an online app designed to be a one-stop shop for health and safety professionals. It offers a …

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When Is The Damage Caused? 5:08

12M ago5:08

5:08

Colin shares his thoughts on a film he recently watched called "Killer" and how it relates to the field of health and safety. He discusses a line from the film that made him reflect on the importance of focusing on the actions taken before an event rather than solely blaming the individual or investigating the aftermath KEY TAKEAWAYS The damage in …

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Giving your employees confidence to share 7:37

1y ago7:37

7:37

Colin discusses the importance of creating an environment where employees feel comfortable and confident to challenge and contribute, focussing on the need for managers and health and safety professionals to be vulnerable and open to feedback, creating a culture of learning and improvement KEY TAKEAWAYS Spending time in the workplace and engaging w…

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Blame and Accountability 10:44

1y ago10:44

10:44

Colin discusses the topics of blame and accountability in the workplace. Inspired by a LinkedIn post about people tripping on a step in a sports ground, Colin explores the idea that while human error may be a factor, there could also be underlying issues with design or construction KEY TAKEAWAYS Blame and accountability are important aspects of wor…

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Unveiling the Safety Science Space: A Look into the Safety Exchange with David Provan 53:40

1y ago53:40

53:40

Colin talks to David Provan, the creator of the Safety Exchange, a new platform dedicated to connecting the global safety profession. David shares his vision for the Safety Exchange, which aims to provide a safe and supportive community for safety professionals to learn, share, and improve the safety of work. David also discusses the importance of …

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Keeping It Real 9:58

1+ y ago9:58

9:58

Colin returns! The Interesting Health And Safety podcast is here once more with an all-new approach and an all-new raft of invaluable content. In this small, re-introductory episode, Colin explains the new direction the show will be taking, and also shares a brief message designed to help you become more discerning in the new world. KEY TAKEAWAYS P…

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A Problem Solving Masterclass - with Thomas Sproston 46:19

2y ago46:19

46:19

Colin talks to Thomas Sproston, the Managing Director of nit Ten Engineering and Westley Landowne Ltd, dedicated to occupational safety and helping business people solve complex problems. Thomas talks about the best ways of solving intricate problems, the value of the designer in ensuring safety and efficiency in complicated processes, and the impo…

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The Key To Motivation and Mindset - with Paul Ward 1:07:24

2y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Paul Ward is a personal development coach with experience working with a variety of clients both in business and on a personal basis. Paul has an extensive background in management, both in-role and on an advisory basis, and has a no-nonsense approach to coaching. Paul joins Colin to discuss the importance of motivation when it comes to getting the…

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Emergency Situations From An A&E Consultants Point Of View - with Conrad Buckle 44:38

2y ago44:38

44:38

Conrad Buckle is an Emergency Medicine Consultant with extensive local and international experience and interests, and whose passion is the development of high standards of Emergency Care and Disaster Management through interactive web-based learning and teaching, and new technology innovations. Conrad joins Colin this week to talk about what it's …

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Safety Remotely 7:21

2y ago7:21

7:21

Colin discusses the system we can put into place in order to make sure the lesser routines are taken care of, so that we can focus more upon the things that matter. KEY TAKEAWAYS Safety Remotely is a system in place to help professionals to manage and get on top of the more tedious routines that must be dealt with. When the more tedious tasks are t…

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Are We A Professional Profession? 6:53

2y ago6:53

6:53

There are many health and safety professionals who constantly preach about the safety message, but what makes this industry unique in the way it delivers this information? Colin talks about the professionalism in the industry, and asks some probing questions. KEY TAKEAWAYS The health and safety sector is unique in that the message is constantly bei…

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It's Better To Have No Hope 9:11

2+ y ago9:11

9:11

We only have around 4000 weeks of life, and so making each one count is vital. In this episode, Colin talks about why it's crucial that we do all we can to make an impact during the time we have. KEY TAKEAWAYS People fail every day by trying to follow to-do lists. It's time for us to look at it a new way, and build "what we've achieved" lists. Sett…

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Do We Have The Rounded Skills To Influence? 4:38

2+ y ago4:38

4:38

How rounded are your skills? In this episode, Colin talks about how the skill sets you have need to match the words you're using to influence others. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being able to talk and influence others is nothing unless we have the skills and abilities to back up what we're saying. Look at the skills we have and analyse the gap. Push forward with…

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Do We Employ the Wrong People into the Health and Safety Role? 5:32

2+ y ago5:32

5:32

Colin talks about how people get involved and employed in the Health and Safety Industry, how he became aHealth and Safety expert and mentor, and why particularly at this time more people should be joining the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rather than a retirement role, Colin took on his job with a vision to becoming a director of Health and safety. We s…

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The Value Of Peer-to-Peer Groups - with Pete Rushmer 26:33

2+ y ago26:33

26:33

This week, Colin joins Pete Rushmer of Fleet Geeks, to talk about the benefits of peer-to-peer groups, and how being a part of a community can help us to overcome doubts, find inspiration, and aid in the challenges we face as part of the business world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sharing your wins and discussing your setbacks with likeminded people can help us …

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The Importance Of Getting The Balance Right 7:06

2+ y ago7:06

7:06

As Colin reveals in this highly personal episode, surface appearances can be deceptive, especially when it comes to people, and that we should never take our mental wellbeing for granted. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even when people appear to be capable, confident and competent on the surface, they can be deeply troubled inside. Earning a living is necessary, bu…

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The Importance Of Downtime 5:30

2+ y ago5:30

5:30

In the world of business, it can be tempting to push ourselves harder to get more done, but as Colin explains in this week's episode, it's also valuable to take time out to reflect and relax. KEY TAKEAWAYS Time spent on relentless tasks will eventually take its toll on you. Recharging your batteries can help you to appreciate why you work so hard. …

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Is Crossing Your Fingers Or Touching Wood On Your Risk Assessment? 7:23

2+ y ago7:23

7:23

How well do we understand the controls we have in place, and how relevant are they? Are we confident that they are being effectively used? As Colin discusses this week, it might be time to take a whole new look at the controls we use, and determine if they're truly needed. KEY TAKEAWAYS Some controls do not serve a useful purpose, or are completely…

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The Impact Of COVID Upon Safety - Part 3 - with Stuart Hughes and David Gold 1:21:33

2+ y ago1:21:33

1:21:33

In the third of a three-part series, Colin talks to David Gold, the founder of Gold-Knecht Associates, and Stuart Hughes, the head of safety for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Grand Prix. Stuart and David have authored a paper on COVID and the impact it has had upon the safety profession, and in this episode they discuss the ways in which th…

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The Impact Of COVID Upon Safety - Part 2 - with Stuart Hughes and David Gold 1:04:27

2+ y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

In the second of a three-part series, Colin talks to David Gold, the founder of Gold-Knecht Associates, and Stuart Hughes, the head of safety for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Grand Prix. Stuart and David have authored a paper on COVID and the impact it has had upon the safety profession, the participants involved and how the process worked…

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The True Impact Of COVID Upon Safety - Part 1 - with Stuart Hughes and David Gold 53:08

2+ y ago53:08

53:08

In the first of a three-part series, Colin talks to David Gold, the founder of Gold-Knecht Associates, and Stuart Hughes, the head of safety for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Grand Prix. Stuart and David have authored a paper on COVID and the impact it has had upon the safety profession, and join Colin to talk about their groundbreaking wor…

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Men Talk Menopause 1:09:31

2+ y ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Colin joins a panel of experts, including Employment Lawyer, Matt Ginger, Sales Trainer Paul Kilby, Graphic Designer Paul Tompsett, Psychologist Lee Chambers and Menopause Specialist Bev Thorogood, to talk about why men need to be involved in the menopause conversation. KEY TAKEAWAYS While men may not be physically impacted by the effects of menopa…

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Unintended Consequences 7:11

2+ y ago7:11

7:11

Sometimes, by asking the right questions, the answers can provide unintended consequences - positive or negative. In this episode, Colin talks about why we should be looking for positive proactive indicators in our organisations. KEY TAKEAWAYS If all we focus on is the issue in front of our eyes, then we can sometimes fail to notice the underlying …

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Can Safety Be Like Personal Finances? 7:10

2+ y ago7:10

7:10

When it comes to our personal finances, we are constantly told to refine and reduce until we are paying for just the essentials. But should safety be treated in the same way? In this episode, Colin explains why refining and reducing can help us to streamline measures and make things far easier for ourselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cutting back on the things…

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I Don’t want to be a SHE EO I want to be a CEO.. 32:11

2+ y ago32:11

32:11

This week, the show is taken over by special guests, Elisa and Crystal, who answer the thought-provoking question, should we celebrate International Women's Day? The answer may surprise you… KEY TAKEAWAYS Representation is vital and should be encouraged, but the conversation and inclusion should stretch far beyond a single day each year. Internatio…

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Diary Of A Safety Guy: Part 1 15:18

2+ y ago15:18

15:18

In the first of a new mini-series, Colin presents part one of 'Diary of A Safety Guy', a running commentary of ideas and events designed to give you a better insight into the routines and challenges faced by safety professionals. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's useful to talk to people, but even more useful to listen, engage and share in the journeys of others.…

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Personal Development Plan 9:29

2+ y ago9:29

9:29

This week, Colin challenges you to examine what your personal development plans look like, and asks you to re-evaluate your goals in order to be at your best. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's very easy to think about developing yourself, but a solid action plan can hold us accountable, and spur us on to take action. Working on ourselves allows us to see what we'…

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How Important Is A Community To You? 5:01

3y ago5:01

5:01

Whether inside of work or outside of work, it's worth taking a moment to think about how important communities are to us. In this episode, Colin considers this question, and passes along the consideration to you. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we create environments that are open and honest, it allows free expression, and encourages us to do better. This princ…

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How To Get The Best From The Induction Process 10:46

3y ago10:46

10:46

Colin talks about some personal experiences relating to induction, the results of which have provided a series of insights regarding this topic, that many may find invaluable when it comes to inductions of their own. KEY TAKEAWAYS Inductions should endeavour not to be condescending affairs. First impressions last. When people join our organisations…

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Traffic Management 14:02

3y ago14:02

14:02

Colin talks about traffic management risk assessments, and offers some insights into the areas we should consider so as to make sure that our people remain safe at all times. KEY TAKEAWAYS Risk assessments are generally carried out on roads, but there are many more places that we should examine. Our people should always have the correct training. W…

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Creating Effective People Engagement - with Lindy Scott 43:05

3y ago43:05

43:05

Colin talks to Lindy Scott, the founder and Creative Director at Amber, The Health and Safety Communication Platform, about the creative ways in which she is engaging with workers, as well as the journey that has brought her to where she is today. KEY TAKEAWAYS We have to make sure that important messaging isn't lost amongst the drip feed of commun…

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Risk And Risk Perception - with Peter Jenkins 56:58

3y ago56:58

56:58

This week, Colin is joined by Peter Jenkins, a safety specialist, and the Group Health And Safety Manager for Dalziel, to discuss his incredible journey in business, and the topic of risk and risk perception - how it affects us as individuals, and how it has evolved across time. KEY TAKEAWAYS Impostor syndrome can be an issue amongst health and saf…

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What Does Back To Work Look Like? 5:28

3y ago5:28

5:28

As the festivities of Christmas and the new year come to an end, it's time to start thinking about going back to work. In this episode, Colin talks about what that picture might look like for the year ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS We must consider how we are going to raise levels of engagement and motivation when our people return to the workplace. The wors…

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A time to reflect... What A Year... 6:52

3y ago6:52

6:52

With Christmas now behind us, it's time to look to the new year, but it's also important to reflect on the year gone by, taking in the lessons learned, and considering which teaching we can carry over into 2022. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many guests and listeners have made the Interesting Health And Safety podcast a huge success in 2021, with their insights an…

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Have A Great Christmas 3:57

3y ago3:57

3:57

Colin drops in to say thank you to all the listeners, and wish you all the happiest of Christmas breaks! KEY TAKEAWAYS This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the year we've had - where the wins were, and what we need to improve. Make a plan to engage with your employees and make it a priority. The more we open dialogue channels, the more s…

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Creating Engaging Documents - with Verena Seibert-Giller 58:49

3y ago58:49

58:49

Verena Seibert-Giller is a psychologist, human behaviour specialist and user experience expert, and joins Colin on this episode to talk about what makes a good document, process and procedure - one that provokes far more user-engagement, and which can lead to a greater level of interaction from our people. KEY TAKEAWAYS Documents often suffer from …

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Look Beyond The Short Game 3:46

3y ago3:46

3:46

Living in the moment is important, but it's also wise to look ahead sometimes. In this week's show, Colin discusses why planning for the future is to be encouraged, especially as the new year approaches. KEY TAKEAWAYS Looking at the longer game and challenging the business, examining the strategy and your goals, is crucial in order to keep the life…

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Winter Working 11:02

3y ago11:02

11:02

With the changing of the seasons comes a change in the challenges we may face. This week, Colin talks about the value of preparation, and why being that extra bit more attentive could spare you an extra degree of stress during the winter period. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having a robust set of checks in place, and being more attentive than usual, can help to a…

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Psychological Safety - with Amanda Potter 46:23

3y ago46:23

46:23

Colin is joined by leadership executive coach, chartered occupational psychologist, and certified business principle psychologist, Amanda Potter. Amanda discusses the concept of psychological safety, why it is crucial as a practice and how we can better equip managers to embrace it, as well as the importance of letting people's voices be heard. KEY…

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Reflecting Upon The People Who Get It Right 6:11

3y ago6:11

6:11

After observing some of the front line workers in his profession and engaging with them on a one-to-one basis, Colin reflects upon the skills that make business great. KEY TAKEAWAYS The finest proponents of safety practices are those who believe in what they're been taught about safety and why it matters. When people understand and apply safety pra…

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The Confidence In The Controls 6:03

3y ago6:03

6:03

This week, Colin talks about risk assessment, and why it might be time to overhaul our systems, so that we may more accurately measure the confidence we have in the procedures in place. KEY TAKEAWAYS Typical examinations of risk assessments in the workplace are generally rather dull and uninspired. What is missing is the confidence in the controls.…

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Make Your Jersey Just A Little Bit Better 5:55

3y ago5:55

5:55

Taking a role in a company is similar to the All Blacks philosophy on joining the team, where players "wear the jersey with pride". As Colin discusses in this week's show, we create legacies by taking such pride in the roles we are given. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we are given a role in any business, it's about making it your own, but also wearing that "j…

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Life Is What You Make It - with Candice Mama 55:47

3y ago55:47

55:47

In this very special episode, Colin talks to the amazing Candice Mama, the survivor of one of the most traumatic ordeals imaginable, about the ways in which she found redemption and peace in its wake, and how she learned to prioritise her emotional wellbeing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Each and every human being has the potential to be incredible, and has the o…

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Safety On The Frontlines - with Crystal Danbury 1:02:20

3y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

This week, Colin talks to Crystal Danbury, the director of safety and insurance for Sainsburys PLC, and who formerly led safety at companies such as Openreach, Geodis and Camelot. Crystal talks to Colin about the ways in which safety has evolved since the beginning of her own journey, the importance of being on the front lines of business in order …

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The Project Mollitiam Show 43:12

3y ago43:12

43:12

In a very special edition of the show, Colin introduces you to an all-new show - The Project Mollitiam Show - a monthly digest of the goings on in and around Project Mollitiam itself, and in the company of Colin's co-host, James McPherson. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Project Mollitiam show will feature updates on the organisation itself, as well as more focu…

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All That Razzmatazz 10:51

3y ago10:51

10:51

We've arrived at episode 200, and to mark the occasion, Colin is here to tell you a story that illustrates perfectly why you don't always have to be the most knowledgeable one in the room. Sometimes, there are other skills that matter way much more... KEY TAKEAWAYS As a health and safety professional, you don't need to be a pillar of wisdom. You si…

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How The HSE Global Series Foundation Is Supporting The World Of Safety - with Paul Clark 30:10

3y ago30:10

30:10

Colin talks to Paul Clark, CEO of HSE Global Series, a global events series in North America, Middle East, United Kingdom, Europe & Africa, providing physical-based events that supply the world’s leading content and senior leadership engagement. Paul discusses the work that the HSE Global Series Foundation is doing in spreading the safety message t…

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#198 IHAS - Why Involve Employees In Risk Assessment 8:36

3y ago8:36

8:36

In this week's show Colin discusses the reasons why it's vital to include the people in your business when it comes to the risk assessment process. KEY TAKEAWAYS Management and leaders often assume that business operations are running along at a steady pace and at a certain level, but this might not always be the case. By involving the people on th…

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