Best Gemma O Neill Podcasts (2024)

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Talent: The Other 8 Boxes – Duncan Targett 56:22

1d ago56:22

56:22

Are you looking to develop tomorrow's leaders to be able to take the business into a different place from where it is today? Or, are you looking for future leaders who most closely resemble those in leadership positions now? That's a great question that Duncan Targett, my guest on this episode of the podcast, asks when we discuss talent. And who ca…

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Trading Places: Is This Room Free? Leadership Labs – Lisa & Gemma Ellison join Martin Drake 59:33

16d ago59:33

59:33

Martin Drake ripped up the rule book and invited the "dynamic duo" that is Gemma Ellison and myself onto his podcast, Is This Room Free? We're not HR. But we are all about people. In particular, we're focused on enabling people to be and experience their best self. And enabling them to develop in a way that provides most value to the organisation. …

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Masculinity for Mental Fitness – Daniel Glyde 57:54

30d ago57:54

57:54

Man up. Does that phrase make you squirm or is it acceptable to you? We've all been brought up with a set of beliefs and thoughts about how we should behave. But that puts pressure on people to show up in a certain way. It may no longer be considered acceptable or helpful. And it may mean we're covering up what's really going on. So, what about per…

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Let Men Drive The Mental Health Bus – Nick O’Neill 57:31

1M ago57:31

57:31

Nick O'Neill of Oriel Chambers outlines a modern approach for mental health in a traditional industry that is the legal sector. He explains that law is known for being a male dominated culture, attracting alpha characters. And that presents a challenge for addressing a very human need, particularly when you consider that many men of the generation …

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Compassionate Leadership (a better approach for mental health?) 24:06

2M ago24:06

24:06

I'm talking about compassionate leadership because it is mental health awareness week. How are those linked, I hear some of you ponder? Well, as those of you who know me well, I'm not really about initiatives or individual-level intervention without thinking about the wider context. You wouldn't put a flourishing seedling in a dark room without wat…

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The Shirtless Diver Levels up Wellbeing – Jamie Humphrey, ReechUs 59:50

2M ago59:50

59:50

➡️ Sick notes are on they way out, according to Sunak. What does that mean for people needing support to get themselves into a place where they feel ok enough to re-engage with work? ➡️ Employees are more aware of their rights and expect more in terms of 'care', with access to services that aren't about making them 'better' but about enhancing thei…

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Vulnerability, Purpose & the Power of Adversity – Phil Holdcroft 59:12

3M ago59:12

59:12

From dodging bullets to becoming an executive senior leader of Defence, Phil Holdcroft knows a thing or two about leadership and teamwork. Phil is a decorated combat pilot with a 20-year military career that culminated in designing and delivering the senior leadership programme at the UK Defence Academy. Drawing on life-lessons and experience, he c…

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Getting it right for this generation to empower the next – James Elliott, the Sarena Clinic 1:01:14

4M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Two psychotherapists in conversation... This episode of the podcast is an interesting one. James Elliott, of the Sarena Clinic, explains what needs to be done now to shape a healthier workforce for the future. And it's simple stuff. We need to equip employees with the knowledge and tools to empower themselves and their children to experience meanin…

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Sleep: The Hidden Key to Team Working & High Performance – Dr Jill McGarry 57:13

4M ago57:13

57:13

Luckily for us, Dr Jill McGarry is "a geek!"... her words, not mine! The good news about that is she has a real love for actionable solutions to improve sleep. 💤 And who doesn't need a bit of that in their lives? 😴 In this episode of the podcast we hear, very clearly, why we need to banish beliefs such as... "YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE!" And we get to gr…

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SELF HARM: Dispelling myths & shaping solutions (in YOUR company) 58:19

5M ago58:19

58:19

What is self-harm? Possibly not something you associate with yourself. And not a behaviour that you attribute to your colleagues, friends or family members. But the reality could be very different and that is why this episode of the podcast and the free resource is so important. Self-harm is not uncommon and therefore you need to know about it. Yaj…

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Do Soft Skills Need a Rebrand? with Andrew Bardsley 59:39

5M ago59:39

59:39

My LinkedIn post in January that asked the question, 'Do soft skills need a rebrand?' attracted over 40 comments. Clearly people are interested in this topic. So it seemed only natural to continue the conversation with someone who shared his view on that post, Andrew Bardsley, Founder of JackHR. As someone who focuses on helping tech companies stan…

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Designing Tomorrow’s Workplace with Rob Day 50:45

6M ago50:45

50:45

Do you know... 🏢 What your office is for? ✅ Which elements to consider when designing workplace where people actively want to spend time? 🌍 What global research tells us about how we can help people do their best work in the many places that work happens? 😊 How to cultivate a joyful workplace environment? 💭 The link between physical workplaces and …

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Leaders Tell Us: A Unique Approach to Development 1:00:08

6M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

The people who need the most development and most time are leaders, but they are precisely the people who don't invest in themselves. Are you one of them? That's why Gemma Ellison of Heart Leadership and I created Labs. Leanne Ledger, Senior Brand Strategist and Partner at Emperor, and Sarah Cockroft, Manager at OceanWise Ltd join Gemma and I in th…

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Future Ready by Experimentation – with Gemma Ellison 1:05:15

7M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Did you know... Only 46% of employees trust their manager to do what is right, dropping to 32% for senior leaders? 72% leaders report they feel used up at the end of the day, an increase of 12% from 2020? Fewer than half of leaders find their jobs purposeful. Yet, leaders with a strong sense of purpose are 9 times more likely to feel engaged? Only …

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ADDICTION Unveiling the Shadows: Understanding the Complexity and Providing Support 52:26

7M ago52:26

52:26

Is your organisation fuelling addiction? Do you understand the causes and triggers that can lead to someone engaging with addictive behaviour? Do you know the behaviours that might constitute addiction, or that could manifest into addiction? Richie Paxton of the EPIC Restart Foundation has lived experience. He joins Amantha King and I to share a he…

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Removing the Cape: Listening. Supporting. Stronger. With Stewart Codling, Chief Inspector, Thames Valley Police 1:02:37

7M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

A Chief Inspector is not necessarily the first person who springs to mind as the driving force for self-care, better mental health and launching a podcast! But Stewart Codling of Thames Valley Police is modelling exactly how leaders can embrace the challenge of changing expectations by doing things differently. Stewart joins me on my podcast to exp…

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Managers… Just Managing? with Sarah Cockroft 1:04:24

8M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Bad managers are causing one in three staff to walk*. Luckily for OceanWise, Sarah Cockcroft isn't one of these managers. She is only two weeks into her role there, but she is going in with her eyes wide open to what is needed of her. Sarah has the benefit of hindsight. She is not new to management and that is why I invited her to join me to discus…

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The Art of Reinvention with Courtney Hobbs 1:04:57

8M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

What are you growing? 🪴 Is the PH level in your environment producing what you want? And what have you grown into? Are you in the right soil? Have you become what you WANT to be? What you NEED to be? I was inspired when I heard Courtney Hobbs share his experience during a session where we both presented for macmillan cancer earlier this year. Today…

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DEPRESSION & ANXIETY: Effective strategies for nurturing the black dog 1:05:43

8M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Did you know that in Q3 of 2022-23, antidepressants were the most prescribed class of drug? More and more people are struggling with anxiety and depression, yet we conveniently turn a blind eye. It's easier to assume that employers are not responsible. However, when we consider the significant role work plays in mental health, whether that's adding…

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Outstanding End-to-End Employee Experience with Mike Mair 1:09:26

8M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

I love talking with people about exceptional employee experience, and Mike Mair is one of those people who knows a thing or two about it. He is passionate about helping people grow and develop. This conversation is a step-by-step exploration of EX throughout the employee lifecycle. It follows a road map that includes: 📌Recruitment 📌Onboarding 📌Trai…

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Situational Leadership with Chris Chamberlain 1:02:25

9M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

From being told he wouldn’t get anywhere in life, to becoming Operations Manager at Guernsey Mind, Chris Chamberlain likes to challenge expectations! In this episode of the podcast, we delve into shaping yourself as an intentional leader, and the style of situational leadership. We consider the balance between being authentic and changing our style…

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Men: Developing Allies – with Seb Randle 52:12

9M ago52:12

52:12

Allyship. Seb Randle and I discuss what makes this an important topic... FOR MEN. Women are great at promoting women, but without men onboard, we hit a glass ceiling. But it's not 'all about the women at the expense of men'. We need to get beyond stereotypes and look at a more inclusive approach that benefits everyone. We discuss the all important …

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Chief People Officer: In the Spotlight – with Olivia Sharp 1:01:50

10M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Olivia Sharp, Partner in HR Practice at Eton Bridge Partners, has produced the Chief People Officer Pathway Report, a comprehensive set of findings based on research into the CPO role. She joined me on the podcast to discuss the outcomes and how we apply that to the world of HR and the future of work. We discuss terminology and how HR titles can be…

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Failure to Succeed: A Leader’s View – with Mike Brennan 1:01:49

10M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Do you have a 'JOB'? According to Mike's dad, job stands for 'Just Over Broke'. Not very inspiring, energising or engaging if you want to live a meaningful, fulfilled life. As an entrepreneur, Michael Brennan is anything but that. In this honest and self-aware conversation, Mike shares his challenges, what he has learnt, and in his view, what leadi…

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Addressing Avoidable Employee Harm – with Andrew Cooper & Dr Adrian Neal 1:01:00

10M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Avoidable employee harm. What springs to mind when you hear that term? I think it sums up brilliantly the damage that processes can have on organisations and individuals when they fail to focus enough on humans at the heart of them. And let's be honest, many processes have been shaped historically, or exist simply because that's what was put in pla…

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Wellness Washing: Are you guilty? With Kathy Heath of Healthy Minds Club 50:59

11M ago50:59

50:59

Kathy Heath of the Healthy Minds Club, a personalised health and wellbeing platform that connects users with experts, products and services to achieve better wellbeing and lifestyle goals, joins me today. As one of the 'experts' at the club, I was excited to be talking with Kathy about proactive approaches to wellbeing in this episode of the podcas…

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A PRiME Approach to Sustainability Mindset – Dr Karen Cripps 1:00:50

12M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

PRIME used to conjure up thoughts about the drink that appears to have become a fad (and that my son gets super excited about the prospect of seeing on a supermarket shelf) 🤦🏻‍♀️. But then I met Dr Karen Cripps, Senior Lecturer in Leadership at Oxford Brookes University. Karen informed me about PRiME, an acronym for 'principles for responsible mana…

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Humanising Capitalism to Shape Culture – Theran Knighton-Fitt, mygrow 1:00:55

1y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Are you a popcorn fan? You might rethink your love of it after hearing about Theran's experience. Role-modelling taking a sick day did not go as planned! Aside from dealing with his popcorn damage, Theran Knighton-Fitt of mygrow is on a mission. He is challenging the notion of culture as a means to an end when humans are turned into resources. Inst…

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“A Legal Perspective on Putting the Human Factor Back Into Business” – Roy Magara 1:00:40

1y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

The multi-award-winning, author and very awesome Roy Magara provides a legal perspective on putting the human factor back into business. It was great being able to pick up the conversation from those that we had during the pandemic when we facilitated a number of webinars together. Why is it that so many legal cases continue to be brought to Roy's …

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How Are You Today? – Rob Stephenson, FormScore 1:01:12

1y ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Being ready for the future of work requires action. Now. Research clearly identifies that Individual performance has a causal relationship with wellbeing. So it doesn't take a psychologist to tell you that companies need to invest in getting wellbeing right. But just what makes the biggest difference? And where do we begin? Start simple is my appro…

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Am I a Good Leader? A Changing and Diverse Role – Gail Cohen, GCVA 1:05:10

1y ago1:05:10

1:05:10

This is one of the most frank, honest podcast conversations I've had and I'm so grateful to Gail Cohen of the GCVA for being so open with me about her leadership style. We explore if she is a good leader (her words!). Gail's honesty and vulnerability is powerful as we unpick: How our experience shapes us Self awareness vs self evaluation Generation…

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50th episode! What’s changed & where are we heading as humans at work? 1:11:48

1y ago1:11:48

1:11:48

My podcast got hijacked!!! I loved this... the fabulous David Greenaway and Gemma Ellison did a takeover of Beyond the Water Cooler and put me in the hotseat to celebrate 50 episodes. Actually, to my relief, it was a great discussion involving all three of us, about what has changed in the world of work since my first episode. And importantly we ge…

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Rethinking Customer Experience – with Graham Hill 1:01:58

1y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Forbes has put together 101 of the best customer experience quotes. Only 3 of them feature employees, despite the fact customer experience relies on your workforce. Simon Sinek says: 👁️‍🗨️ “Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” And that's exactly what Graham Hill, from insight6, and I talk about in this episode of …

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Anxiety: A Strategic Imperative – with Nick Jemetta 1:06:18

1y ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Nick Jemetta, founder of Stories Matter, joins me to discuss anxiety. He is passionate about creating connection, conversation, curiosity and change. And he takes a holistic approach to mental health. Stress, anxiety and depression are thought to be responsible for almost half of working days lost in Britain due to health issues. According to the W…

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Mental Health: From Boardrooms to Toolkits – Placi Espejo 1:18:20

1y ago1:18:20

1:18:20

Placi Espejo is a MH Champion, Coach and Mentor supporting innovative businesses to help them grow. She is also a TEDx speaker, having taken to the stage to share her ideas about embracing mental health and the benefits of workplace policies. Placi talks from her own experience of struggles with mental health, and from her role within companies tha…

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Liberating Cultures: Putting Psychological Safety into Practice – Sonali Kumarakulasinghe 1:03:25

1y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

How confident are you that every member of your team feels empowered and safe enough to contribute? That they are fully engaged? That their ideas are encouraged to emerge and germinate? That their experience day to day matches how they want to feel? In this episode of the podcast, Sonali Kumarakulasinghe, People and Culture Consultant at SK Consult…

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The Power of Skeins – John Hibbs, CoEfficient 58:10

1y ago58:10

58:10

John Hibbs, Co-Founder of CoEfficient, joins me to explore organisational performance from the human perspective. We discuss: 🗣️ the Monergy Flow that links purpose with people, strategy, implementation and outcomes 🗣️ common factors in successful companies 🗣️ the disconnect between leadership perceptions and those of the wider workforce 🗣️ organis…

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Trading Places: RESILIENCE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS – Lisa is interviewed by Get Radio 43:38

1y ago43:38

43:38

I was recently invited to guest on Get Radio‘s The Business Brunch with Ben Thompson & Mike Foster. Each week, business leaders from across Oxfordshire join them for interviews and a round table discussion sharing their expertise, knowledge and experience. During the show, I had the opportunity to talk about my business, It’s Time for Change, and t…

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RETHINK Being Human at Work – with Gemma Ellison, Macmillan Cancer Support 1:07:28

1+ y ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Gemma Ellison, Senior Leadership & Talent Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, joins me in a productive 'rant' about some key issues in business, and most importantly, how to rethink them. I love the energy, inspiration and wisdom that comes from Gemma. She really knows her stuff. We get to grips with... 🗣️ The deliberate leader - an important dist…

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B Corp: “More than sparkly hotpants” – Chris Williams, Jennings 1:04:23

1+ y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

March is B Corp month and so who better to join me than Chris Williams, Sustainability Champion and Commercial Manager at Jennings, where they have just been awarded the badge?! In this conversation, Chris helps us to understand: What B Corp is actually about What prompted Jennings to pursue the B Corp route What a values-based culture looks like W…

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Reducing Overwhelm with Simple, Curious, Creative Leadership – with Carla Maroussas 1:02:03

1+ y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Carla Maroussas joins me today to explore overwhelm, and the all-important question - how do we reduce it? In a world where overwhelm feels normal, where many of us feel trapped with the only option being to push through, this is an important conversation. We explore: the feeling of overwhelm that produces a real desire of wanting to retreat into a…

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7 Superpowers of Women in the Workplace (Part 2) – Dr Shawn Andrews 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

As we celebrate International Women's Day, I'm delighted to be joined by Dr Shawn Andrews, author of The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and the Gender Divide. I came across her book a few years ago and it was gripping - loads of jaw-dropping data, relatable case-studies and practical advice about women in leadership roles. …

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7 Superpowers of Women in the Workplace (Part 1) – Dr Shawn Andrews 45:13

1+ y ago45:13

45:13

As we celebrate International Women's Day, I'm delighted to be joined by Dr Shawn Andrews, author of The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and the Gender Divide. I came across her book a few years ago and it was gripping - loads of jaw-dropping data, relatable case-studies and practical advice about women in leadership roles. …

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Getting Beyond Resistance to Change – Amanda Page, Change Tempo 1:12:16

1+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

I know this guest really well, having worked with her over a number of years. Amanda Page of Change Tempo is a coach specialising in leading change. We have supported a number of clients, from the NHS to recruiters, combining our expertise to lead change. Whether that's about navigating the unknown, anxiety about how to change people's behaviour, o…

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From Struggle to Strength: The Power of Resilience – Dave Greenaway, Life in Business 1:15:42

1+ y ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Having the "capacity to remain flexible in our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours when faced by life disruption, or extended periods of pressure" (Pemberton) is essential for resilience. It's fair to say that many of us still expect to come out the other side feeling like we've survived a storm. Yet, when we get resilience right, we should emerge f…

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The Case for a Neurodiverse Culture – Mel Francis, Neuroinclusive HR 1:07:32

1+ y ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Mel Francis is an accomplished HR Director and she joins me to talk about Neurodiversity in the workplace. Mel supports HR, and Diversity and Inclusion professionals, on their journey through her company, NeuroinclusiveHR. We explore: What neurodiversity really is Different types of neurodiverse conditions and their common traits that may be eviden…

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ESG: Be the change – there’s no PLANet B – with Nicola Weir, Deloitte 1:04:16

1+ y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

ESG is just about the physical world, right? Wrong. There is so much packed into this term that every business needs to consider what it means for them. Whether we're talking about values, opportunities in the workplace or recruitment, ESG needs to be a central driver if we are serious about investing in our future. We all need to be part of the ch…

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The Power of Your People: Business Planning for 2023 – David Saab, TVCC 1:14:51

1+ y ago1:14:51

1:14:51

The fabulous David Saab, Mental Wellbeing Champion and Business Alliance Manager for the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, joins me to kickstart my new series of the podcast for 2023. In his role at the Chamber, David has a unique perspective into what's going on within companies across the Thames Valley. His observations about what's working and …

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The Golden Threads – with Lisa LLoyd 19:16

1+ y ago19:16

19:16

In this final episode of the series, Lisa highlights some of the key principles for successful growth in life and business. She discusses the relevance of getting employee experience right at a time when so many employees are feeling emotionally drained and therefore simply don't have the capacity to perform well. Lisa identifies key themes that ha…

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The Power of Disruption – Sarah Page, OOMPH 1:07:38

1+ y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Sarah Page, People Operations Lead at OOMPH has a diverse experience from working in public, private, start-up and corporate companies. She has learnt what works and what doesn't, to create a role in this new, award-winning business. We discuss... How Sarah has intentionally shaped a role that focuses on people over process. What are the key elemen…

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