Best Sarah Cripps Podcasts (2024)

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How lockdown taught entrepreneur and coach Maddy Shine that a seven-figure salary is no trade-off for a quality life 38:31

25d ago38:31

38:31

In this episode my conversation is with Maddy Shine. Maddy is a website wonder coder, an SEO supremo and runs three businesses. Her purpose is to shine bright and help other women entrepreneurs do just that. Our conversation leads to changes in buyer behaviour since lockdown and her tips on how to grow your business, why giving, especially to your …

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In conversation with Dr Lizzy Bernthal, Former Lt.Col in the Army and now award-winning confidence and leadership coach, keynote speaker and author 34:29

2M ago34:29

34:29

In this episode, No. 28, my conversation is with Dr Lizzy Bernthal. Having served 25 years as a healthcare specialist in the Army, rising through the ranks to Lt Col and completing an MEd and PHD in resilience, Lizzy’s own business mission is to help others by removing toxicity in the workplace through resilient leadership. Her many insights includ…

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Dick Johns, award-winning writer, actor and corporate leadership management facilitator for some of the world’s leading brands on helping people to have better conversations 48:08

3M ago48:08

48:08

As an actor, Dick Bradnum worked for 30 years across TV, film and radio, appearing in The Office, High Hopes and My Hero. Under his own name Dick Johns, he has written and performed three successful solo shows at Chapter, Cardiff: Dick Johns - What Midlife Crisis? (2016), Let’s Talk About Death, Baby (2018) and in 2022 a documentary record of The G…

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Nicky Applegarth, MD of award-winning global digital marketing agency, Ayima, mountain climber, wife and (nearly) fully trained dog trainer 30:41

4M ago30:41

30:41

In this episode my conversation is with Nicky Applegarth, MD of award winning digital marketing agency, Ayima. This agency serves many of the world’s biggest brands with a global team of just over 100. Nicky started her digital career back in 1999 in a small website design and build agency at a time when mobile phones were simply used to make phone…

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Julie Robinson CEO, Aspire Learning (multi-academy) Trust on the impact of covid on the next generation and why employing apprentices in schools is so important 26:22

5M ago26:22

26:22

Hear Julie’s honest and heart-searching experience of what it was like being a Principal of a secondary school during lockdown and how, post-pandemic, more specialist staff have been appointed to support students’ social and emotional needs. Past guests have shared at least one benefit from lockdown but for Julie it was the worst period of her care…

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Libby Langley, Entrepreneur, Author and podcast host; always in pursuit of happiness 33:03

5M ago33:03

33:03

Self-affirmed ‘Queen of Business’ Libby shares her entrepreneurial journey from building a sizeable business in 2009 to now being a no-BS (her words) Business Coach helping other entrepreneurs to be happy and successful in their work. Nothing stands in Libby’s way, not even ADHD or Autism. Her interview is inspiring, energetic and down-to-earth and…

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Anniversary special - reflections on two years of change since the pandemic 34:55

7M ago34:55

34:55

This is our last episode of 2023 snd it’s full of all things work-life balance. In this two-year anniversary pod, producer Karen Pirie and I go over the highlights of the 20 plus guests we have been lucky enough to interview since we launched in November 2021. We reflect on how the world of work has changed, how businesses have innovated and adapte…

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Coach and podcast host Rupert Turton on work life integration 25:44

9M ago25:44

25:44

Rupert talks about the challenges of remote coaching, working in isolation with his business partner and wife and how he coached businesses through lockdown. Remote working isn’t new for Rupert but what he’s witnessing is greater honesty among remote workers and leaders. Recommended read, listen and legacy and best ever boss at the end of the inter…

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Veronica Weedon - Making a career out of helping others with their business and personal relationships. 33:20

10M ago33:20

33:20

Veronica tells the moving story of how hitting rock bottom, emotionally and physically, led to life-changing choices for her and how she’s made a business out of helping others improve personal and business relationship. Recommended read, listen and best ever boss at the end of the interview Sarah: Instagram: cripps.sarah and bigbalancetheory Twitt…

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Darius Matusiak, MD of Macildowie, award winning recruitment and retention consultancy 43:46

11M ago43:46

43:46

Darius gives us a real insight into why and how recruiting staff has changed. Though lockdown was a contributory factor, Brexit, a shortage of younger talent and the surge in early retirees have all contributed to a growth in vacancies and a skills shortage. Hear how businesses are having to adapt their offering and learn what candidates are lookin…

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Laura Mayfield - Accidental founder of Marketing OutsideIN 30:06

12M ago30:06

30:06

Laura shares the impact of lockdown to her business and her family, particularly for her son who is autistic and her daughter who has dyslexia. Hear how she learned she is more independent than she realised and how communications were critical to getting through lockdown. Sarah: Instagram: cripps.sarah and bigbalancetheory Twitter: @sarahcripps7 an…

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Ryan Sneddon of Big Safety Ltd…Big Boots UK says time is the greatest currency 24:11

1y ago24:11

24:11

In this episode we interview Ryan Sneddon. Covid gave him the courage to set up his own business and he has so many lessons and memories to share, from the joy of getting your first paycheck, to moving operations from the kitchen table, to picking and packing facilities. In just 18 months the company has turned over half a million pounds and he’s o…

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Dan Lamoon – Showcasing dyslexic and entrepreneurial talents through video 38:02

1y ago38:02

38:02

In this episode, I interview Dan Lamoon, founder of Colab Creation, a video creation company. Dan uses his dyslexia as a strength to inspire and educate his corporate and educational clients. Learn how a digital company had to adapt during lockdown and hear why offline will always have its place for interrelations. Recommended read, listen and lega…

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Emma Phipps, MD of MD2MD group – an international community of business leaders 28:08

1y ago28:08

28:08

MD2MD addresses the problem that it can be ‘lonely at the top’ through confidential yet open discussions, workshops and facilitation among MDs and CEOs. Emma was promoted to MD during lockdown. She shares her rise to the top and how their business community fared during lockdown. Recommended read, listen and legacy are at the end of the interview K…

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Jeremy Snape - former England cricketer now a leading voice in the business world of high performance 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

40:31

In this episode we interview Jeremy Snape. After 19 years of professional cricketing, a series of awards and an MSc in Psychology, Jeremy shares how failure on the pitch inspired a serious exploration of the psychology of sport. He’s now a highly respected voice on high performance for the business world. He’s the founding leader of Sporting Edge, …

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Tom Roberts AKA Tom Foolery. Author of the phenomenally successful The Great Realisation poem and film. 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

37:35

For this episode I got brave and reached out to someone who had inspired me during lockdown. Tom’s a poet, an author of two books and a filmmaker who has worked with Colin Farrell and Tim Roth. I’m so grateful he accepted my request to be interviewed. Lockdown provided him with an opportunity to make a name for himself but I have no doubt that he h…

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Jonathan Parsons VP HR EMEA at Hitachi Rail on his win-win strategy for hybrid working 38:37

1+ y ago38:37

38:37

In this episode we talk to one of the rare-in-post male senior HR executives. Jonathan shares how many organisations are placing too much emphasis on ‘place’ within the post-covid workplace and he offers his top tips for employee engagement and gaining a competitive advantage on talent acquisition. Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end…

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Professor Claire Thompson, CEO Agility Life Sciences, entrepreneur and philanthropist on not letting a crisis like Covid go to waste 31:39

1+ y ago31:39

31:39

In this episode we have a light-hearted chat about Claire’s strategies, how she boosts her height by wearing eye-catching heels, and her childhood career ambition to be a stand up comedian. On a firmer footing she shares how she gives ‘purpose time’ to her team so they can develop themselves and others, plus we discuss the importance of values and …

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Matt Swarbrick - CMI Director on how supporting and being supported is critical to workplace well-being 43:36

1+ y ago43:36

43:36

In this episode we talk about Matt’s journey since his time of depression and suicidal thoughts over 10 years ago and how this journey helped him to manage lockdown. Lots to learn from CMI and how they put people's health at the forefront. Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end of the interview. Karen: Instagram: karen.pirie and cornwal…

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Anniversary episode - producer Karen Pirie interviews host Sarah Cripps 35:17

1+ y ago35:17

35:17

In this episode producer Karen interviews me to remind the listener where Big Balance Theory began and to reflectively share the journey. As ever, it’s an open- hearted, open-minded, authentic and honest chat. Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end of the interview Karen Instagram: karen.pirie and cornwallwoman Twitter: @karenepirie and…

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Moving from financial growth to growth in contentment 32:36

1+ y ago32:36

32:36

My guest is Barry Hilton, Managing Director of Mercuri International. Life after lockdown is fundamentally different. He stresses that technology cannot be a substitute for the knowledge and motivation of a human being. Barry shares his behavioural and material changes and how happiness is a key part of his business strategy, and Hertzberg’s motiva…

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Transformation from the depths of trauma 43:16

2y ago43:16

43:16

I talk to Hayley Tutte, a former social care worker now a qualified equine and human sports therapist who describes perfectionism as a form of self-harm. Hayley had ignored the emotional and physical signs of burnout until lockdown forced her to be, what she feared the most, still. From the depths of trauma she has completely transformed her life. …

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Steve Williams, Former Consultant Pharmacist, podcast co-host and businessman on how he self-prescribed a life that’s more life than work and how lockdown helped him to understand himself better 1:00:22

2y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

There’s so much in this episode from the importance of not saying ‘yes’ to everything to recognising that being under-stimulated in life can lead to anxiety as much as a life too full and how perfectionism is not helpful for the mind. Steve tells us how a pivotal curve ball in his career changed everything and we end with a discussion on how those …

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How a clinical hypnotherapist has grown and adapted her practice during lockdown 33:21

2y ago33:21

33:21

Host Sarah Cripps interviews Carmen of Inspired to Change to find out how and why techniques and good habits lead to positive change. Carmen also shares her lockdown journey with a balance of humour, authenticity and guidance. A plus to lockdown is no smelly socks. Her greatest fear post lockdown and recommended reads are at the end of the intervie…

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How lockdown led to BIG decisions being asked leading to a life with more purpose and free time 29:00

2y ago29:00

29:00

Host Sarah Cripps interviews life coach Wenda-Kate who shares her career and life journey including a time in her life where everything ended – her stable job, a regular job with all the trappings - and the end of her long-term relationship, and how lockdown gave her reflective time to learn and then to take control of what she wants in life and to…

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Turning a hobby into a growing, sustainable business 32:08

2y ago32:08

32:08

Host Sarah Cripps interviews Rhian of Veg Life a 100% plant-based business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. She’s dynamic, inspiring, determined and philanthropic. Key shares in this inspiring episode: Don’t wait for the door of opportunity to come to you. Go search for it and keep knocking on that door and find another one if that closes on you T…

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Calm from chaos and riding your own race 58:45

2+ y ago58:45

58:45

In this episode I, your host, Sarah Cripps, interview Clare, who described her pre-lockdown life as a ‘one woman travelling circus’. It's now one where she appreciates the green of a leaf more than the green of a dollar. She has so sussed technology that her HOME button is the most important PRESS key Key shares in this inspiring episode: The reali…

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Make more me time and be more productive 33:11

2+ y ago33:11

33:11

In this episode I, your host, Sarah Cripps, turn the tables by interviewing journalist, BBC producer and podcast guru, Karen Pirie. Listen to how she registered time not money as her number one currency and find out more about how she is way more productive than ever before. Karen’s insights give fantastic tips for us all to lead a more balanced wo…

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Small changes make a big difference 32:05

2+ y ago32:05

32:05

How did business leaders react when the global pandemic forced new ways of working, thinking and behaving? In this first episode host Sarah Cripps shares her findings from interviews she did during lockdown among business professionals who just happened to be everyday people. We hear their learnings; from valuing the gift of time in our work schedu…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sarah Cripps Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Big Balance Theory

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How lockdown taught entrepreneur and coach Maddy Shine that a seven-figure salary is no trade-off for a quality life 38:31

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In conversation with Dr Lizzy Bernthal, Former Lt.Col in the Army and now award-winning confidence and leadership coach, keynote speaker and author 34:29

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Dick Johns, award-winning writer, actor and corporate leadership management facilitator for some of the world’s leading brands on helping people to have better conversations 48:08

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Nicky Applegarth, MD of award-winning global digital marketing agency, Ayima, mountain climber, wife and (nearly) fully trained dog trainer 30:41

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Julie Robinson CEO, Aspire Learning (multi-academy) Trust on the impact of covid on the next generation and why employing apprentices in schools is so important 26:22

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Libby Langley, Entrepreneur, Author and podcast host; always in pursuit of happiness 33:03

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Anniversary special - reflections on two years of change since the pandemic 34:55

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Coach and podcast host Rupert Turton on work life integration 25:44

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Veronica Weedon - Making a career out of helping others with their business and personal relationships. 33:20

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Darius Matusiak, MD of Macildowie, award winning recruitment and retention consultancy 43:46

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Laura Mayfield - Accidental founder of Marketing OutsideIN 30:06

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Ryan Sneddon of Big Safety Ltd…Big Boots UK says time is the greatest currency 24:11

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Dan Lamoon – Showcasing dyslexic and entrepreneurial talents through video 38:02

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Emma Phipps, MD of MD2MD group – an international community of business leaders 28:08

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Jeremy Snape - former England cricketer now a leading voice in the business world of high performance 40:31

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Tom Roberts AKA Tom Foolery. Author of the phenomenally successful The Great Realisation poem and film. 37:35

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Jonathan Parsons VP HR EMEA at Hitachi Rail on his win-win strategy for hybrid working 38:37

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Professor Claire Thompson, CEO Agility Life Sciences, entrepreneur and philanthropist on not letting a crisis like Covid go to waste 31:39

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Matt Swarbrick - CMI Director on how supporting and being supported is critical to workplace well-being 43:36

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Anniversary episode - producer Karen Pirie interviews host Sarah Cripps 35:17

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Moving from financial growth to growth in contentment 32:36

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Transformation from the depths of trauma 43:16

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Steve Williams, Former Consultant Pharmacist, podcast co-host and businessman on how he self-prescribed a life that’s more life than work and how lockdown helped him to understand himself better 1:00:22

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How a clinical hypnotherapist has grown and adapted her practice during lockdown 33:21

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How lockdown led to BIG decisions being asked leading to a life with more purpose and free time 29:00

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Turning a hobby into a growing, sustainable business 32:08

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Calm from chaos and riding your own race 58:45

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Make more me time and be more productive 33:11

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Small changes make a big difference 32:05

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