Best Kevin Pickard Podcasts (2024)

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E105 - A Light in the Darkness: Conversations on Youth Mental Health and Suicide 43:40

12d ago43:40

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In this episode we dive into a very sensitive topic and one that does not get much of a spotlight. It can make people uncomfortable, and in some cases it feels easier to simply not talk about it. For episode 105 we’re exploring the mental health and suicide prevention space. Our host and two guests Alex and Justine, all wear different hats in the s…

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E104 - Novice Gardener through to the Chelsea Flower Show! Tom Leonard aka The Drag Queen Gardener 49:00

14d ago49:00

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Our guest for this episode is someone who is an incredible inspiration as well as a truly wonderful person! Tom Leonard is a Horticulturist, Activist, TV Presenter and Rugby Player. He is known also as the Drag Queen Gardener. We explore the therapeutic nature of gardening, as an activity filled with hope and positivity in a world far too often ful…

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E103 - Mark Covington and Snap Sponsorship - Exploring the founders journey 58:29

16d ago58:29

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Our guest for this episode is Mark Covenden. He is the founder of the incredible Snap Sponsorship. Spending many years in the rugby space, Mark’s belief in community sport was embedded into his DNA and his passion morphed into something that now benefits hundreds of clubs across the country. His purpose is to deliver more support for grassroots spo…

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E102 - Astronaut Teacher Mike Mongo - To Infinity and Beyond! 1:39:05

2M ago1:39:05

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Our latest guest is Mike Mongo, an astronaut teacher, Ted-x speaker, and author. Mike shares his journey and passion for space exploration. From a young age, Mike was fascinated by superheroes and space, which led him to pursue a career as an astronaut. He emphasises the importance of giving children permission to dream and explore their interests …

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E101 - Jordan Wright, protecting what matters most! 47:25

3M ago47:25

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In this conversation, we speak to Jordan Wright, a graphic designer and climate activist, Jordan shares her journey and experiences in the fields of sustainability and environmental activism. We discuss the influence of nature and risk-taking in shaping her passion for climate activism. We dive into the importance of resilience, community, and vuln…

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E100: Lucy and Reece Charles Barclay - WORLD CHAMPION! The Moment You Achieve Your Dream! 53:52

7M ago53:52

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Here it is... 100 episodes and what better way to mark it than with the incredible Lucy and Reece Charles Barclay. They both joined us back in 2020 in our second season of the show and at that stage were embarking on a quest, for Lucy to win the World Championships in Kona. Having reached the summit of their dream in the autumn of 2023, the husband…

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E99: Unleashing Your Marketing Potential. A Conversation with Lottie Unwin 41:00

8M ago41:00

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Today we speak to Lottie Unwin, founder at Up World and Brand Hackers. We met Lottie at a conference last year on the west coast of Wales and the community she has built, Up World, is somewhere we have no doubt, creative marketers from around the world will be drawn. It’s a place for curious and ambitious minds! Whether you’ve got a side hustle you…

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E98: From the frontline in Afganistan to post-military life. Finding happiness with Matt Trussell 43:28

9M ago43:28

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Our guest for this episode is former Royal Engineer, Rugby Player and business founder Matt Trussell. Matt has been on a long journey from the frontline in Afghanistan through to finding happiness in both his working and personal life, using lessons learned along the way to inform how he leads a company, leads a family and performs on the rugby pit…

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E97 - Triumph to trauma and back again, finding happiness through sport. The journey of Amber Keegan 49:58

9M ago49:58

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Our guest for this episode is international open water swimmer, Amber Keegan. Having qualified for a GB Junior team at the age of just 16, Amber has since been on a decade long journey of ups and downs since, and in this discussion we explore and have some frank discussions about how she got through those challenging years… who she had around her… …

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E96 - My first Ironman Copenhagen. Exploring the journey of Phil Towersey 1:48:24

10M ago1:48:24

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The journey in becoming an IRONMAN! Phil Towersey's inspiring story is explored in this extended episode as we track his journey from his first hearing of the term 'Ironman' through to crossing the start and finish lines in the summer of 2023. His frank, honest and in depth reflections are truly inspiring and give viewers and listeners a real insig…

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E95 - Want to become an Award-Winning Director and Producer? 56:11

1y ago56:11

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For episode 95, we are excited to welcome to the show Nat Hewit. Nat is an award-winning director and producer who has been making prime-time documentaries and series for major terrestrial and international broadcasters for more than a decade – including the BBC, Channel 4 and National Geographic. Whether it is breaking into a new industry, overcom…

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E94 - How To Tell Your Brands Story Better (& Why Creative Careers Are Great) 24:47

1y ago24:47

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In today’s conversation, we speak to the founder of an innovative studio that helps brands tell their story better.... AND someone who helped us before we even launched our podcast, by creating our first logo! Why do people pursue creative careers? Who inspires people to take a leap of faith? What is the journey like of founding your own business? …

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E93 - Ice Swimming...The Journey Into The Unknown... 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

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In today’s conversation, we’re diving into cold water this week. Jacqui Hargrave is a super inspiring open water swimmer who has gradually delved into the world of cold water swimming, which has seen an explosion in the UK in recent years. She blogged her experience, and that blog has exploded just as much as open water has, attracting over a quart…

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E92: Hugh Viney and Minerva Virtual Academy. Exploring the founders journey and the changing face of the education sector 55:03

1+ y ago55:03

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In the second part of a 2-part special, we speak to Hugh Viney, the founder of Minerva Virtual Academy. Hugh’s reflections on his experiences are captivating from the off and we know you’ll take lots of great insights from our discussion today. Through the highs, the lows, the wins and the failures, Hugh really does open the box of a founders journ…

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E91 - Fabian Spiess and Minerva Virtual Academy. School, reimagined. 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

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We are kicking off season 12 with a bang and a conversation that started in sportbut has ended up in the world of education. Fabian Spiess, our guest today is theElite Athlete Education Officer at Minerva Virtual Academy, a unique onlineschool that supports young athletes balancing academics and their sport. Over the next two weeks we explore the j…

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E90 Lowri Moore. Author, Ambassador, Activist and a True Inspiration 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

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For our 90th episode we have got two fantastic guests joining us. Lowri and Cyrilyn are a mother and daughter duo who take us on an incredible journey that started when Lowri was just nine. She wrote a letter to the CEO of Disney about why their princesses did not where glasses. This small but incredibly powerful act had long last effects. In the y…

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E89 - Howard Burton. Exploring how chess has impacted the world with an author and filmmaker 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

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Howard Burton is our 89th guest to the show. He is a documentary filmmaker, author of 6 books and co-founder of the award-winning multimedia initiative Ideas Roadshow. He is the creator/director of a brand-new 4-part series, Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration, which examines the remarkable impact of chess on culture, art, science, …

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E88 featuring Barret Bowman. Exploring filmmaking and his path in becoming ‘Recklessly committed to fun’ 53:09

1+ y ago53:09

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This week we are heading stateside to LA as we speak to the incredible ball of energy that is filmmaker Barret Bowman. From finding his way into the world of film making, to working as part of the incredible team at Goodr sunglasses, Barret shares his journey with us. The insights from someone who is an open book about his story are fascinating, as…

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E87 - Paul Greaves. Community coaching through to Olympic Medals. The coaching journey. 1:09:11

1+ y ago1:09:11

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In this conversation we explore a story, of how a coaching dream sown in Sheffield blossomed into a sports club that delivered incredible community impact alongside Olympic success. From being gifted a few old trampolines, coach Paul Greaves and a wonderful team around him grew a programme from a few youngsters exploring the sport of trampolining t…

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E86: Ethan Lawrence. Exploring the acting journey 57:28

1+ y ago57:28

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In our 86th episode, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking to actor Ethan Lawrence, star of Bad Education, Afterlife, Horrible Histories, and most recently Magic Mike 3 The Last Dance. From breaking into the industry, through the ups and downs and some of the reflective lessons learned, our conversation explores it all. Ethan is a fantastically …

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E85: Tom Bates. You got a dream? Go get it. Full stop. A conversation with a World-Class Performance Psychologist 51:35

1+ y ago51:35

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Tom Bates is a world leading performance psychologist, having worked for many years with Olympic Champions, Premier League football, rugby, basketball, golf, businesses and more. His speaking his captivating, knowledge incredible and humility a privilege to be around.If you want to hear Tom LIVE in person, check out his latest event in May here: ht…

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E84 Jonty Warneken, finding a path after losing a leg... 42:49

2y ago42:49

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This week we’re joined by Jonty Warneken. Jonty’s story is incredibly moving. His career ambitions, which we explore in our interview, took a significant change of direction, following a horrendous car accident at the age of 22. A leg amputation and rebuilt skull followed, alongside an 8-month stay in hospital. Jonty takes us on the journey of what…

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E83: Alasdair Craig. The acting journey and exploring the performing arts industry. 1:11:23

2y ago1:11:23

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On this episode we speak to Alasdair Craig. He is an Actor, Voice-Over Artist, Trainer and Coach. After gaining a BA Hons degree in Politics and American Studies, Alasdair went on to train at The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. He worked for many years with Edward Hall’s all-male Shakespeare Company, ‘Propeller’, touring the world in a numb…

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E82 - Oli Jackson and Graeme Bell. Careers veering off the beaten track, through acting, coaching, DJ and fashion. 39:45

2y ago39:45

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This week, we’ve got a double act, with actor, DJ and fashion designer Oli Jackson, and videographer, editor and former coach, Graeme Bell. Their stories are fascinating, and we explore a range of topics whilst our guests share the ups and downs of their journey. For Oli you can connect with him through the following: Slimson Website: https://slims…

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E81: Alexei Rojas Fedorushchenko. The journey of a young footballer to a Premier League Academy. 27:39

2y ago27:39

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Alexei Fedorushchenko is an U20 footballer for the Columbian national team as well a mainstay in Arsenal Football Club through the scholarship programme. You can follow Alexei’s journey via his Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/alexeirojas1/ You can connect with the Rogue Monkey Podcast across twelve different channels: https://linktr.ee…

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E80 - Colin Hill and Ullswater Swim Place. Taking the plunge into the world of open water swimming. 47:07

2+ y ago47:07

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Our guest for our 80th episode is Colin Hill. Founder of the Great North Swim, London 2012 Olympics marathon swim organiser and all-round open water swimming legend. We explore everything open water, from mental health to the massive growth in people taking up cold water swimming over the last few years. It’s a fitting finale to our 10th season as …

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E79 - Charlotte Pirie and RUN Marketing. From trauma to triumph, the journey of a freelancing marketing consultant. 50:24

2+ y ago50:24

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This week we speak to Charlotte Pirie, mum of two and freelance marketing consultant. Charlotte takes us on her journey from where it all began, being one of the founders of social media for Microsoft’s Hotmail and MSN Messenger platforms through to how she reshaped her career to have a better balance for both her and her family. We dive into how C…

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E78 - Simon Mundie. Honestly exploring the broadcasting journey. TV, Radio, Podcasting & beyond 51:51

2+ y ago51:51

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This week we are speaking to broadcaster Simon Mundie, host of the incredible podcast Life Lessons, from Sport and Beyond! We explore the many different roles that Simon does and his journey to get there is nothing short of staggering. So many twists and turns but all in all, one that doesn’t follow a nice straight line – something we are sure many…

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E77 - Lauren Osborn – The acting journey, pulling back the curtain 1:01:55

2+ y ago1:01:55

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This week we’re hearing from an actor and getting a brutally honest insight into what the realities of what that journey looks like. Lauren Osborn, Actress turned new mum talks about the realities of the performing industry, the key ingredients of how to keep your head above water (and your bank balance above zero) and how to enjoy the journey. We …

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E76 - Ben Murphy. The journey of a pilot. The Red Arrows, The Blades, The Air Race & beyond. 55:34

2+ y ago55:34

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This week, similar to our episode 75 guest, is a story about someone who operates at altitudes, but our guest this week does so at very high speeds. We are speaking to Ben Murphy, Ben being our second husband and wife guest we’ve had on the show. Back in Season two we spoke to triathletes Reece and Lucy Charles-Barclay and in season three we spoke …

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E75 - Krish Thapa. The journey of the ex-SAS mountain leader and high altitude mountaineer. 46:56

2+ y ago46:56

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In this week’s interview we are going behind the scenes with another inspiring guest, but for the first time in a few seasons, we’re heading into the world of the military and sharing a story from a man who was part of one of the most well-known teams on the planet, The SAS. Our guest is Krish Thapa, a world class mountaineer and one of the most sp…

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E74 - Dan Robathan. The journey of a football referee from grassroots to the Premier League 38:05

2+ y ago38:05

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In this weeks interview we have another inspiring story, that started with a young man getting talked into covering a linesman role when watching a football match that his dad was refereeing. Decades on and our guest Dan Robathan has just this weekend gone been part of the refereeing team for the FA cup final at Wembley. Today Dan takes us on that …

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E73 - Natalie Bamford and Colleague Box. Exploring the startup journey & building the smile factory 52:07

2+ y ago52:07

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We start season 10 with an amazing story from entrepreneur and businesswoman, Natalie Bamford. Natalie founded Colleague Box with her husband during the pandemic and today we explore what that journey was like, getting thrown in at the deep end in the world of business and learning how to swim quickly! “Established during lockdown one in May 2020, …

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E72 - Ed Baxter. Leading the AP Race Club, maximising business agility, entrepreneurism and passion 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

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Today we speak to an entrepreneur, disruptor and co-founder of The AP Race brand. In 2019 Olympic Champion Adam Peaty and his training partner Ed Baxter launched an innovative form of athlete experience, and we explored that in our first season as they had ambitions to inspires 100s of young swimmers across the country. When the pandemic hit, Ed an…

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E71 - Joe Taylor and The Wave Project. The story of the surf therapy charity 33:47

2+ y ago33:47

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Our guest this week is Joe Taylor, founder of The Wave Project. It is our 6th Podcast where we delve into the world of surfing, and Joe’s vision along with a team of equally incredible people has created something truly special. The Wave Project is a Surf Therapy Charity that harnesses the power of the ocean to improve the mental health of children…

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E70 - Karen Putz, Creating joy, fun and adventure through passion. 23:58

2+ y ago23:58

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We try and make a habit of seeking out and sharing inspiring stories and this week we are joined by a wonderful guest. Karen Putz is an author, professional speaker, entrepreneur and passion mentor. She is a big water-skiing fan, specifically barefoot water-skiing. We should probably mention now Karen also has a degenerative hearing condition and h…

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E69 - A conversation with Braided Communications. Earth to Mars. Over. 55:42

2+ y ago55:42

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We often encourage our listeners to shoot for the stars…. Well today’s interview is something akin to that. Today’s we are joined joined by Rob Brougham, the co-founder of Braided Communications – a tool that has been developed to support the wellbeing of Astronauts on future Mars missions and beyond to overcome the significant time delays in commu…

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E68 - SeaChange Retreats. Helping those affected by cancer one wave at a time 44:05

2+ y ago44:05

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Dannie and Helen join us today from SeaChange Retreats, which provide surf and wellbeing retreats for adults affected by cancer. This could be patients themselves or their family and support network. We heard about the project over a year ago and was immediately captivated. A number of our team have since attended some of their events as a member o…

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E67 - Chris Knott. Bringing insurance and cycling together to support a life changing charity. 29:32

2+ y ago29:32

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For our 67th episode we are heading to Africa for a powerful story. We are exploring how a hand written letter nearly 20 years ago has led to a charity project in Malawi that has changed the lives of 1000s of people. Our guest is Chris Knott, insurance broker and the founder of Starfish Malawi, a charity that has the simple but powerful vision - a …

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E66 - Kathryn Cook, developing the confidence to thrive as a female entrepreneur 33:00

2+ y ago33:00

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For episode 66 we are speaking to someone I’ve known a long time and followed their inspiring journey with fascination. Kathryn Cook is an incredible entrepreneur who has forged a business in the virtual space off the back of a meandering career that included some time in the Royal Navy. In this discussion we explore the challenges of founding a bu…

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E65 - Charley Boorman, reflecting on the journey of a life on two wheels 37:42

2+ y ago37:42

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For our 65th episode, we are speaking to Charley Boorman. Motorbike enthusiast, actor, presenter and charity supporter. Now you often hear the phrase, I’d love to see more of the world. Well Charley and his friend Ewan McGregor took that quite literally and drove round from London to New York…the long way. Then a few years later from John O Groats …

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E64 – Mike Stocks, exploring the extreme endurance mindset and the life lessons learned from 24 hour racing 42:44

2+ y ago42:44

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For our 64th episode we’re really pleased to be joined by an entrepreneur, endurance runner, author and international athlete. Mike Stocks, author of the captivating book ONE TRACK MIND joins us for a fascinating conversation about his journey through both business and sport and some of the lessons learned. Mike is a super humble guy and really sha…

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E63 Andy Hailey - Maximising the experience, minimising dropout. 59:53

2+ y ago59:53

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For our 63rd episode we’re really pleased to be joined by one of our previous guests. Andy Hailey from episode 55 today shares with us the learnings he’s had from completing his research in learning, supporting and working with young people. So, today’s conversation is very much exploring what he’s learned about how to plan, communicate and reflect…

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E62 - BBE Podcast Agency and Sheila Knowles, exploring the podcast community 47:06

3y ago47:06

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For our 62nd episode we’re speaking to an actual podcast agency! Our guest today, Sheila Knowles is the founding director of BBE Podcast Agency in London. The agency supports podcasts from ideas through to postproduction, with the agency becoming the 360-degree support service for podcasters everywhere. From monthly blogs through to online support …

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E61 - Rich Hudson. The journey is the destination 52:12

3y ago52:12

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For our 61st episode we’re speaking to an author, coach and performance psychologist from the world of Cricket. Today we explore the world of cricket with Rich Hudson, Managing Director at Bucks County Cricket. Our conversation delves into Rich’s journey from his early years across different sports, through to his playing years in Australia, drawin…

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E60 - Christopher Bruno. Exploring blockchain and the wider tech revolution. A conversation about what the future could look like. 42:39

3y ago42:39

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For today’s conversation we’re exploring an area that has been talked about for a few years now but isn’t a topic we’ve delved into. We’re seeing in the news more and more about crypto currencies, blockchain and the latest phenomena NFT’s. Our guest today is Chris Bruno, CEO and founder of social ink, a marketing agency that specialises in the worl…

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E59 - Tonia Couch – Achieving the Olympic dream, but what comes next? Taking lessons from sport into life. 37:29

3y ago37:29

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In this episode we explore the journey of triple Olympic diver Tonia Couch. From the early years through to her transition out of the sport into the fitness space. Sharing plenty of transferable lessons from the world of sport into life, it is a really interesting insight from someone who performed in a sometimes extremely dangerous sport for more …

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E58 - Brad Borkan Pt.2, When your life depends on it, extreme decision-making lessons from the Antarctic 43:55

3y ago43:55

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In the second of our two-part special with Brad Borkan, we explore another one of his incredible books, when your life depends on it, extreme decision-making lessons from the Antarctic. Some of the areas we talk about in this conversation are unfathomable even in the current day, let alone over 100 years ago when some of the stories shared were set…

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E57 - Brad Borkan. Audacious goals, remarkable results. 46:01

3y ago46:01

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Season eight is kicking off in big style as we speak to an author and extreme decision making expert. Our guest Brad Borkan has spent years research decision making, firstly in the business world and more recently in the world of extreme adventure. In today’s episode we explore his book Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results and what can be gleaned fr…

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E56 - Chad and Bert Le Clos. Exploring the journey to becoming Olympic Champion from athlete and parent perspectives. 46:28

3y ago46:28

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Our guest athlete has four Olympic medals to his name, including a gold won during an infamous win over Michael Phelps at London 2012. Our guest parent sitting alongside him is globally know as one of the most passionate and honest sporting parents in the world. Across our conversation today we cover a wide range of topics including where it all st…

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