Best Sue Heatherington Podcasts (2024)

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Pausing to hear the wind 8:17

3M ago8:17

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This is a short episode to finish the series. It starts with an opportunity for a beautiful pause and concludes by listening to the songs on the wind. Rick Rubin’s words from The Creative Act: A Way of Being – “The work reveals itself as you go.” – has been my companion text for how Be More Poet is evolving… And I am grateful to you for joining me …

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How the light comes in 14:02

3M ago14:02

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A short meander through the phases of internal change in the company of ten poems and a few words from Leonard Cohen. Here are links to the blog posts where each of the poems appears (including beautiful photographs from the valley). PAUSE Just Pause Pause in This Place Being Quiet SEE DIFFERENTLY Angles of Light Viewpoint The Gift of Seeing Slant …

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Pursuing our humanity 9:48

4M ago9:48

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Time to pause and reflect on who we are and what we are becoming through the lens of a poem because seeing differently grows a new story. Tracing the emerging threads of humanity that were evident in the poetic pauses for peace in the last episode, I continued to muse and wrote a new poem: AM I READY TO BE HUMAN? Am I ready to be human, to embrace …

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On choosing to Pause for Peace 24:09

4M ago24:09

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Nine months ago, I was drawn to start offering a weekly Pause for Peace in the face of the mounting violence around the world. This episode explores the power of the poetic in standing in such a place, helping us see with different eyes and enlarging our humanity. Excerpt from Saved by a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words by Kim Rosen A Midwee…

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The invitation of wild hope 11:38

4M ago11:38

11:38

Using a poem to explore wild hope and its outworking here in a little valley in South West Wales. WILD HOPE Untamed… Not packaged in little sachets you can buy at the chemist, nor order online like a quick fix for meaninglessness. Wild hope is free, and costs everything. Just watch the birds, they don’t have plan B. You can read the poem in its ori…

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Becoming as a practice of life 12:54

5M ago12:54

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Using two poems to explore ‘becoming’ as a practice that releases and sustains life. You can read the poems on my blog: Unfurling The warmth of becoming The BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts captured behind-the-scenes for the creation of Antony Gormley’s Domain Field exhibition in 2003 on Google Arts & Culture Thanks for listening. Sue Heathering…

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Being grounded in words and place - with Will Johnson 42:29

5M ago42:29

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A wonderful conversation crossing miles and landscapes from the flat Fens of Eastern England to the valleys of Wales, yet finding a place of rest. Will shares his journey with poetry and three poems that mark milestones of his soul’s travels. Will’s three poems are: Swallowed by a vast sky The darkness of memory Your beauty They can be found on his…

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Lingering with the intention of life 12:06

6M ago12:06

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Is there a better word than slow? Exploring words and how they shape the world we see and the life we live using a short poem: INVITATION TO LINGER Slowing down enough to notice the little signs of grace, spacious enough to become attentive, water curiosity and delight in possibility, the unfolding of a more generous life. + Sue Heatherington Read …

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Softly walking on the edge 13:36

6M ago13:36

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Exploring a different way of seeing from a little valley in South West Wales with me, Sue Heatherington. In this episode, we use a poem I wrote earlier in March to explore our sense of the edge, what we might find there, and why we need travelling companions. Read the poem in my blog of 15th March 2024: Softly walking on the edge For more on Quiet …

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Spring - The Great Unfurling 16:47

7M ago16:47

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Exploring a different way of seeing from a little valley in South West Wales with me, Sue Heatherington. In this episode, I explore how the sense of place shapes what we see. In particular, the characteristics the valley shares with other pockets of temperate rainforest on the western flanks of Britain. How Spring emerges here is distinctive and sp…

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Hearing whispers that make worlds - with Chris Matthews 39:10

7M ago39:10

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Exploring a different way of seeing in conversation with Chris Matthews. Chris has a way with words that expresses his deep love for the poetic, which he shares generously and graciously with others. Join us for a beautiful and thoughtful conversation around three of Chris’ poems, that I know will touch you. All three poems were written for the Pre…

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There is an after... 12:23

7M ago12:23

12:23

Exploring a different way of seeing with words that offer hope for tomorrow while being grounded in the realities of today, this poem, written during the pandemic, is both an Easter poem and one that marks thresholds. This first episode is also an introduction to our little valley in South West Wales and me, Sue Heatherington. The powerful short fi…

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Be more poet 0:40

7M ago0:40

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Sue Heatherington invites you to join her to explore a different way of seeing from a little valley in South West Wales. Words make worlds, and poetry and the poetic are a means to awaken our senses to things we might not otherwise see. And that changes us... Pause. See differently. Re-story https://sueheatherington.com/be-more-poet/…

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Bonus - Find your medium 6:20

7M ago6:20

6:20

Excerpt from Chapter 18: Find your voice, with promptsBy Sue Heatherington

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Bonus - Find your rhythm 7:57

7M ago7:57

7:57

Excerpt from Chapter 18: Find your voice, with promptsBy Sue Heatherington

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Bonus - Find your tone 6:02

7M ago6:02

6:02

Excerpt from chapter 18 Find your voice, with promptsBy Sue Heatherington

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Bonus - Find your courage 5:46

7M ago5:46

5:46

Excerpt from Chapter 18: Find your voice, with promptsBy Sue Heatherington

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Bonus - Find your story 5:20

7M ago5:20

5:20

Excerpt from Chapter 18: Find your voice, with promptsBy Sue Heatherington

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Find your space and cross the threshold 18:44

7M ago18:44

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Part 3: Change the conversation, cont. This is the final episode of Quiet Disruptors: Creating Change Without Shouting. It concludes the practical Part 3 with a blessing and expresses my gratitude to all those who helped make this book a reality. Chapter 19: Find your space Overwhelm Spaciousness Simplify Sensemaking Edge dwelling Quiet Chapter 20:…

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Find your voice - five ways to explore your voice with confidence + bonuses 23:58

7M ago23:58

23:58

Part 3: Change the conversation, cont. This is where the book is more of a handbook, with practical suggestions rather than stories of others. This chapter, in particular, is longer than the others and full of areas for you to explore. Therefore, each of the five areas is also offered as a free-standing bonus episode. Chapter 18: Find your voice Fi…

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Become the change and change the conversation 11:28

7M ago11:28

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Part 3: Change the conversation This is where the book is more of a handbook, with practical suggestions for you rather than stories of others. Chapter 16: Become the change Chapter 17: Find your friends Find the others – Seth Godin Building generous communities – David and Clare Hieatt, Seth Godin and Bernadette Jiwa You can buy the book in print …

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Joining the dots and inspiring hope 16:52

7M ago16:52

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Part 2: New voices of courageous connection, cont. Chapter 14: Joining the dots Generous connections – Bernadette Jiwa and Rachel Clacher Changing the world – Jacqueline Novogratz Shared questions – Harold Thimbleby, Dr Moyez Jiwa, Amos Doornbos and Krista Tippett Chapter 15: Inspiring hope Introduction – Deborah Rowland and Dr Rachel Naomi Remen C…

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New voices of courageous connection - shaping culture and organisational conscience 16:05

7M ago16:05

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Part 2: New voices of curiosity, creativity and connection – courageous connections Chapter 12: Shaping culture Introduction – Brené Brown, Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson and Gary Hamel Life Chapter 13: Organisational conscience Shifting the conversation – Simon Sinek and Brené Brown Better meetings Speaking out – Catherine Howarth You can b…

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Creative encounters and words that explode 17:50

7M ago17:50

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Part 2: New voices of creativity – new expressions, cont. Chapter 10: Creative encounters Introduction – Henri Matisse Fresh sight – Banksy New art – Alexa Meade and Lesley Holt Creative activism – Sarah Corbett Chapter 11: Words that explode ‘Finally comes the poet’ Creative citizenship – Roger Robinson Speaking up differently – Parker Palmer, Dav…

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New voices of creativity - new expressions and solving problems 12:52

7M ago12:52

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Part 2: New voices of curiosity, creativity and connection – new expressions Chapter 8: Releasing creativity Introduction – Blake Mycoskie Opening the box Chapter 9: Solving problems New solutions – Adam Grant Making differently – Shawn Askinosie Doing differently – Dr Moyez Jiwa You can buy the book in print or on Kindle from Amazon. Thanks for li…

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Seeing differently and interpreting complexity 16:20

7M ago16:20

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Part 2: New voices – fresh eyes, cont. Chapter 6: Seeing differently Introduction – Steve Marshall Seeing more – Steve Jobs Broader perception – Bill Gates and Dr Rachel Naomi Remen Powerful insights – Gary Klein and Seth Godin Chapter 7: Interpreting complexity Looking for patterns – Warren Buffett Seeing the whole – Harold Thimbleby and Amy E Her…

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New voices of curiosity - fresh eyes and questions 14:01

7M ago14:01

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Part 2: New voices of curiosity, creativity and connection – Fresh eyes Chapter 4: The case for curiosity Introduction – Simon Sinek It all starts with curiosity – Francesca Gino Chapter 5: Questions are a gift Introduction – Atul Gawande, Simon Sinek, Warren Berger and Krista Tippett Better questions You can buy the book in print or on Kindle from…

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Meet the new change-makers 11:54

7M ago11:54

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Part 1: Why Now? Cont. Chapter 3: Meet the new change-makers Introduction – David and Clare Hieatt An emerging story – Seth Godin So who are the quiet disruptors? – Susan Cain, Clayton Christensen and Greg McKeown Reframing change You can buy the book in print or on Kindle from Amazon. Thanks for listening. Links: Quiet Disruptors – website includi…

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Why now? Exploring the timely paradox and manifesto 11:27

7M ago11:27

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Part 1: Why Now? Chapter 1: A timely paradox Lifting the lid A new paradox – Susan Cain The power to change – T S Eliot Chapter 2: The Manifesto for Quiet Disruptors You can buy the book in print or on Kindle from Amazon. Thanks for listening. Links: Quiet Disruptors – website including PDF of the Resources section of the book, with live links, and…

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Welcome to 'Quiet Disruptors' the book 8:03

7M ago8:03

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Sue Heatherington reads from her book ‘Quiet Disruptors: Creating Change Without Shouting’. She coined the phrase in 2018 as a shorthand introduction, only to find others wanting to wear it too… Welcome Navigating the book And as we start… poem You can buy the book in print or on Kindle from Amazon. Thanks for listening. Links: Quiet Disruptors – w…

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Trailer - Quiet Disruptors: Creating Change Without Shouting 0:51

8M ago0:51

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Sue Heatherington reads from her book ‘Quiet Disruptors: Creating Change Without Shouting’. She coined the phrase in 2018 as a shorthand introduction, only to find others wanting to wear it too… Music: Getting Ready by River Run Dry - Adobe Stock Asset ID: #331457149By Sue Heatherington

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sue Heatherington Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Quiet Disruptors

Sue Heatherington

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Be More Poet

Sue Heatherington

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Pausing to hear the wind 8:17

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How the light comes in 14:02

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Pursuing our humanity 9:48

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On choosing to Pause for Peace 24:09

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The invitation of wild hope 11:38

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Becoming as a practice of life 12:54

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Being grounded in words and place - with Will Johnson 42:29

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Lingering with the intention of life 12:06

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Softly walking on the edge 13:36

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Spring - The Great Unfurling 16:47

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Hearing whispers that make worlds - with Chris Matthews 39:10

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There is an after... 12:23

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Be more poet 0:40

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Bonus - Find your medium 6:20

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Bonus - Find your rhythm 7:57

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Bonus - Find your tone 6:02

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Bonus - Find your courage 5:46

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Bonus - Find your story 5:20

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Find your space and cross the threshold 18:44

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Find your voice - five ways to explore your voice with confidence + bonuses 23:58

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Become the change and change the conversation 11:28

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Joining the dots and inspiring hope 16:52

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New voices of courageous connection - shaping culture and organisational conscience 16:05

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Creative encounters and words that explode 17:50

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New voices of creativity - new expressions and solving problems 12:52

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Seeing differently and interpreting complexity 16:20

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New voices of curiosity - fresh eyes and questions 14:01

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Meet the new change-makers 11:54

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Why now? Exploring the timely paradox and manifesto 11:27

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Welcome to 'Quiet Disruptors' the book 8:03

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Trailer - Quiet Disruptors: Creating Change Without Shouting 0:51

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