Best Farzana Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 60: The Clarity That Comes From Stopping With Farzana Deen 35:58

1d ago35:58

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Farzana is the founder and director of The Desi Groove. Her entire life…

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Jean Lloyd – My Word Creates My World 1:03:09

8h ago1:03:09

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We are living through a particularly tense geopolitical moment and I have found myself in a near-constant state of anger over the past couple of weeks. I have had to work very hard to ensure the language and energy I put out into the world is not only angry, but productive. To help me – and us – show up with compassion and clarity in this moment, I…

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Episode 63: How to Combat Communication Burnout With Nadiya Omar 32:54

2h ago32:54

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Nadiya is a Media professional, helping brands in designing comms and m…

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Irenosen Okojie – Black to the Future 46:16

2h ago46:16

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I’m thrilled to share this conversation with British Nigerian writer and curator Irenosen Okojie, which was recorded at the Garden Cinema in London after a private viewing of Blitz Bazawule’s new musical adaption of The Color Purple. Our conversation was one of many events that took place as part of Irenosen’s Black to the Future festival, an afrof…

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Episode 62: From Successful Side Hustle to Self-Employed With Jun Han Chin 26:17

5h ago26:17

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Jun Han is a visual storyteller who explains crucial ideas with simple …

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Climate Change & Water Scarcity: Islamul Haque and Mushfiq Mobarak on crafting research based on community needs in Bangladesh 35:44

5h ago35:44

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Rising sea levels are already creating intersecting crises in Bangladesh, often described as “the ground zero of climate change." How can social scientists aid in the response? When economists Islamul Haque and Mushfiq Mobarak began to examine the economic impact of rising salinity levels in coastal areas of Bangladesh, they expected to focus on la…

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Episode 61: Your Net Worth is Your Network With Cindi Wirawan 29:14

13d ago29:14

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Cindi is a renowned career coach, content creator, and professional spe…

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We Are Rehearsing Freedom 1:01:41

13m ago1:01:41

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The urgent problems of our time require collective engagement with the generative offerings of our imaginations. Whether our work calls us to challenge the extractive practices ruining our planet, educate a new generation of thinkers and creators, or to put out into the burning world poetry that awakens and enlivens, each of us carries – and feels …

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Notepad Philosophy - Liam Corrigan Of Bermuda Martial Arts 1:07:21

10d ago1:07:21

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Well yes one more instructor of mine. Liam Corrigan has been on the grappling scene for over 20 years so trust me he has seen it all. This was different, we talked BJJ, fatherhood, belts, Hip Hop and even nappies. Yes you read that right nappies. This was a lot of fun. WWW.NOTEPADWISDOM.COM WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/NOTEPAD_WISDOM www.bermudamartialarts.co…

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Tailoring Inequality Research for the Latin American Context: Marcela Eslava, Santiago Levy, and Ana de la O on region-specific research collaboration 29:40

25d ago29:40

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In Latin America, inequality has persisted despite major structural economic and social change. In order to help develop effective policies for a more equitable society, a new research initiative explores the causes and consequences of inequality within the Latin American context. In this episode of Voices in Development, three leading social scien…

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Notepad Philosophy - The Mentoring Takeover With Amit Sharma 1:41:35

2M ago1:41:35

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The education system in various countries is struggling and in some cases not fit for purpose. What can we do? Is mentoring the answer? Is more school the answer? In this one we speak with one of the most intelligent and dedicated minds in the industry. My very own family Amit Sharma. Amit has been involved in high level management for over a decad…

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Episode 59: Crafting Connections With Your Ideal Audience With Mangla Sachdev 24:14

2M ago24:14

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Mangla has moved around the world (more than once!), and is a third cul…

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Episode 58: Breaking The Money Taboos - Let's Talk Abundance! With Megha Singh 32:52

2M ago32:52

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Megha Singh is the founder of B Inc Asia. Through her company, Megha ha…

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Episode 57: Boundaries and Our Inner Critic with Caryn White 36:46

3M ago36:46

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Caryn White is a Strategic Mentor, Professional Member of CPA (Australi…

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Why women in India are dropping out of the workforce: Farzana Afridi and Kanika Mahajan 29:17

3M ago29:17

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Although women around the world have joined the labor market in rising numbers over the past several decades, the percentage of women in the labor force in India has declined, even while their education levels have risen and the country has experienced rapid economic growth. In this episode of Voices in Development, Farzana Afridi, a professor of E…

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Episode 56: Creating Spaces for Everyone to Thrive with Nikki Smit 39:42

3M ago39:42

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Nikki Smit is a neurodivergent occupational therapist with over 13 year…

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Episode 55: Walking in Nature to Forge Deeper Connections with Montse Castells 21:50

3M ago21:50

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Montse Castells, is originally from Barcelona and has lived in London, …

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Episode 54: Confidence on Camera with Renee Ismail 30:39

3M ago30:39

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with! About our guest: Renee Ismail, is a self-taught videographer and founder of PeachyPixx P…

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Notepad Philosophy - Your Children Need Sleep 13:07

4M ago13:07

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This one will divide the views of everyone that hears it. Sleep. How do you get your kids to sleep? Are you taking a short cut or are you trying to survive? Every parent that has ever lived will tell you the brutal truth of trying to get kids to sleep. The hours and sometimes years. This talk explores it all and how sleep effects the adult that the…

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Building In-Country Partnerships in Development Economics: Chris Udry, Francis Annan, and Rohini Pande share insights from Ghana and Beyond 26:23

4M ago26:23

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Much of the research on economic development in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, is led by researchers who are outsiders to the regions they study. While this outsider perspective can help them see elements of the social or economic structure less visible to those who are deeply embedded in local institutions, partnerships…

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Notepad Philosophy - The Cost Of Your Childs Mental Health 14:58

4M ago14:58

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If you believe in mental health or you don't. There is always a cost. Even if you don't want to consider it there is a financial cost to solving mental health issues. Our damaged children are the pipeline for many years from now. This talk explores the financial implication of not treating childrens mental health. Brutal but some people need to hea…

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5: Week 4 (Farzana Rahman) 29:52

4M ago29:52

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We are into the last ten days of Ramadan and Eid is peeking onto the horizon. In our final episode of the series, our Ramadan BFF talks to us about kindness, how to apply kindness to ourselves as well as others, and what happens when there's a gap between the two. And she gives us some practical hacks on how to introduce more kindness. And what hap…

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4: Week 3 (Dr Kiran Rahim) 30:46

5M ago30:46

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It's week 3 of Ramadan and we are here to get you through the midway “bump” and regain the focus and excitement for the beautiful days and nights ahead. Our Ramadan BFF focuses this week on self-respect: how to build it, why it’s central to everything we do and what happens when we don’t have it. Plus as usual we have practical hacks to start apply…

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3: Week 2 (Nadiya Hussain) 27:11

5M ago27:11

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It's week 2 of Ramadan and we are back! With the initial excitement waning, our Ramadan BFF discusses 'compassion' - how it shows up in our lives and how we can apply it to ourselves. Plus, this episode features an interview with Nadiya Hussain - celebrity chef, author and TV personality. We discuss what Ramadan is like in the home of the Great Bri…

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2: Week 1 (Baroness Sayeeda Warsi) 36:37

5M ago36:37

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In this episode, we are mapping the road ahead in Ramadan. Our Ramadan BFF Henrietta Szovati discusses how we go from ‘doing’ in Ramadan to ‘being’, as well as how to go on the journey from who we are to what we want to be. This episode also features Baroness Sayeeda Warsi - the first Muslim to enter cabinet, a TV presenter, author and podcaster. W…

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1: Coming soon... 1:16

5M ago1:16

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COMING SOON! Your BFF, Ramadan pep talk and weekly hug all wrapped up in one podcast. "Muslim Women Talk Ramadan" is a four-part series where we'll engage in candid conversations, create a space for much-needed me-time, and enjoy real talk among Muslim women throughout Ramadan. Subscribe or follow this podcast to get all future episodes. Brought to…

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Digital Inclusion & Economic Development: Conversations with Pramod Varma, Alix Peterson Zwane and Rohini Pande 22:17

5M ago22:17

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Despite the widespread acknowledgment of the potential for digital technologies to accelerate inclusive economic growth, not everyone has access to the mobile devices, internet connectivity, and affordable data they need to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. This digital divide, which includes gender specific barriers, prevents billio…

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Notepad Philosophy - Childhood Trauma With Farzana Hirji Karawalli 49:43

6M ago49:43

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Much of what we expirence in life is born from our childhood. Be it good or bad. In todays world of abuse, war and neglect there is a generation of broken children that are going to be broken adults. As much as we want to avoid these conversations they need to be had. Who else better than world class expert Farzana Hirji Karawalli who works in this…

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That boost I needed!! It’s always perfect timing, nothing is ever by chance 🤞🏽 2:57

7M ago2:57

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As I knock the dust off my podcast, I went lurking and found these messages!! My heart is full!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mrskeshspeaks/support

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Notepad Philosophy - The Fish Tank 14:00

7M ago14:00

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A fish in a fish tank will remain a fish. A fish in a shark tank will turn into a shark. It was this phrase that broke the internet. What is this really about? Exposure to growth and resiliance. In this talk we look at allowing ourself to go into a tough situation and also looking at what you can take from one. WWW.NOTEPADWISDOM.COM WWW.INSTAGRAM.C…

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Special Series Episode 53: Climbing Everest - Unpacking Our Podcast Journey with Adventurer Rob Lilwall 43:04

8M ago43:04

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the final episode of our special series, co-hosted by Melanie Staunton of Communicate! In this episode, we welcome adventurer Rob Lilwall who helps us unpack our podcast journey; our version of climbing Everest! About Our Guest Keynote speaker and facilitator Rob Lilwall has been empowering individuals and teams a…

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Notepad Philosophy - The Leicester Business Festival Talk 42:33

8M ago42:33

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Recently I was asked to talk at The Leicester Business Festival. Thank you. This one was about workplace clutures and in particular the nature of toxic environments. Many of us sadly are in middle of toxic workplaces day in and day out. The talk looks at what we can do about this and how as employees we can better spot the signs. It also looks at h…

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Special Series Episode 52: The Results Are In! What Did Our Friendship Audit Reveal? 25:05

8M ago25:05

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we share our key learnings from a challenge set by our previous guest, Simone. She invited us to participate in a friendship audit, where we reflected on how we felt after interacting with different people. One of the things we discovered, is that it’s important to take the time to consider how interactions …

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Special Series Episode 51: The Importance of Human Connection with Simone Heng 49:14

8M ago49:14

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the ninth episode of our special series, co-hosted by Melanie Staunton of Communicate! In this episode, we welcome the brilliant Simone Heng to the SIXCOMMS Podcast. We'll be exploring the topic of: The Importance of Human Connection. About Our Guest Simone Heng is based and was born in Singapore with over 15 year…

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Supporting Farmers on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Kelsey Jack on Technology Adoption for Climate Adaptation 18:56

8M ago18:56

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The vast majority of climate financing is directed towards mitigating, reducing, or preventing greenhouse gas emissions. However, there is a vital need for climate financing aimed at adaptation, protecting the lives and livelihoods of the people most affected by climate change. Low-income countries are disproportionately suffering from climate brea…

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Special Series Episode 50: The Results Are In! What did our Global DISC Assessments reveal? 25:24

9M ago25:24

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we share our key learnings from a challenge set by our previous guest, Csaba. He invited us to participate in a Global DISC Assessment and then debrief the results. One of the things we discovered is that despite having grown up in different countries, Lisa and I are very similar! Completing a Global DISC As…

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Special Series Episode 49: Understanding & Navigating Cultural Norms with Csaba Toth 39:57

9M ago39:57

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the seventh episode of our special series, co-hosted by Melanie Staunton of Communicate! In this episode, our guest is Csaba Toth and the topic is: Understanding and Navigating Cultural Norms. About Our Guest Csaba is an entrepreneur, coach, Forbes Coaches Council and Harvard Business Review Advisory Council membe…

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Notepad Philosophy - The Sacrifice Of Others 14:18

9M ago14:18

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Anything you do in life needs support. The greatest ventures and the hardest projects need support. As much as many of us like to think we can do things on our own we can't. This talk explores the role other people play in our life. Looking more at the sacrifice they have to make and what it costs both sides. Are you respectful of what other people…

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Special Series Episode 48: The Results Are In! Did We Keep it Clean? 32:03

9M ago32:03

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we share our key learnings from a challenge set by our previous guest, Jacqueline. She encouraged us to experiment with using a clean set up and also to try using clean questions. And the results were astonishing! One of the things we discovered is that using a clean set-up can help clarify the outcome you w…

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Special Series Episode 47: Strategies for Difficult Conversations with Jacqueline Surin 47:41

9M ago47:41

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the fifth episode of our special series, co-hosted by Melanie Staunton of Communicate! In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming the incredible Jacqueline Surin to the SIXCOMMS Podcast. We'll be exploring Strategies for Difficult Conversations. About Our Guest: Jacqueline Surin Jacqueline is an accredited…

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Special Series Episode 46: The Results Are In! Did We Become AI Converts? 29:01

9M ago29:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we share our key learnings from a challenge set by our previous guest, Chris. She encouraged us to carry out 3 tasks using different AI tools - Canva Magic to create a social media post, Opus Clip for video editing and Otter AI for taking meeting notes. And let us tell you, the results were very interesting!…

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Navigating trade-offs between the environment and economic growth: Nicholas Ryan on new possibilities for environmental regulation in emerging markets 31:06

9M ago31:06

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Today’s environmental crises are affecting lower-income countries – and within those countries, poor and marginalized communities – most of all. Policymakers in these countries are seeking new ways to balance trade-offs between the economic growth that can provide citizens with income-generating opportunities, and the harmful emissions that industr…

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Julian Joseph – Living Music 50:45

10M ago50:45

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Julian Joseph is acclaimed as one of the finest jazz musicians to emerge this side of the Atlantic and his career has been characterised by many ground-breaking advances: he was the first Black British jazz musician to host a series of concerts at London’s Wigmore Hall and the first to headline a late-night televised performance at the BBC Proms. W…

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Special Series Episode 45: Does AI Help or Hinder Our Communication Skills? with Chris Edwards 44:47

10M ago44:47

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the third episode of our special series, co-hosted by Melanie Staunton of Communicate! In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming the incredible Chris Edwards to the SIXCOMMS Podcast. We'll be exploring the question: “Does AI Help or Hinder Our Communication Skills?” About Our Guest: Chris Edwards Chris is…

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Special Series Episode 44: The Results Are In! Did We Prove to be Good Feedback Seekers? 16:39

10M ago16:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we share our key learnings from a challenge set by our guest, Veronica. She encouraged us to ask three people - a friend, family member, and client/collaborator - for feedback. And the results were eye-opening! One of the things we discovered is the importance of keeping open lines of dialogue. By creating a…

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Special Series Episode 43: How To Capitalize on Constructive Feedback with Veronica Llorca-Smith 29:27

10M ago29:27

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first episode of our special series, co-hosted by Melanie Staunton of Communicate! In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming the incredible Veronica Llorca Smith to the SIXCOMMS Podcast. We'll be delving into the topic of "How Can We Capitalize on Constructive Feedback?" Before we dive in, if you have…

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Notepad Philosophy - The Fear Before Class 18:14

10M ago18:14

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For years I have struggled before every class I go to. It's never stopped me from going but it can take up a lot of energy. This week I struggled before one of my classes so I decided to document it in the hope that it helps. I know for sure there are so many people out there that have panic attacks and anxiety before events. Not always classes but…

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Notepad Philosophy - The West Coast Takeover With Adisa Banjoko 1:10:22

10M ago1:10:22

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Yes people. We have another takeover. This time from my very close friend and hall of famer Adisa Banjoko. We covered it all on this one from self improvement, womens empowerment, BJJ, Hip Hop of course. We went round and played a very controversial game of one or the other. Trust me this was fun. It was a lot of fun. WWW.NOTEPADWISDOM.COM WWW.INST…

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Elijah McKinnon – Becoming Undone 1:03:26

10M ago1:03:26

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Questioning and then breaching our limits is a salient and consequential concern — and a quest Elijah McKinnon undertakes as founder and executive diva of Open Television (OTV), a platform and media incubator for intersectional storytelling. Elijah’s insights into how their imagination is supported and encouraged by their pragmatism made me think a…

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Notepad Philosophy - Neuroplasticity Laying Growth 16:58

11M ago16:58

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The idea expanding your mind has been around for thousands of years. This is not a new concept. What does it really mean? Neuroplasticity is the ability to really use brain as a muscle and all the things that come with that. In this talk we look at the side of your brain that takes care of habbit. Good and bad. How these little fibres are in embedd…

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