Best The Dread Zone Podcasts (2024)

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Jo Bacon, Allies and Morrison “We have been better at making time to reflect; and to listen, engage and consult with our wider team.” 34:17

20d ago34:17

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Another returning guest. This time, Jo Bacon of Allies and Morrison. Rachel and Louise use this time with Jo to reflect on what has changed, and what has stayed the same, since we first spoke in Feb 2021. Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke lea…

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Martyn Evans LandsecU+I “The pandemic highlighted the nexus between work and humanity.” 38:51

1M ago38:51

38:51

In this episode, Louise and Rachel catch up with Martyn Evans of LandsecU+I. Martyn was the first guest to join the virtual couch in June 2020 and almost exactly four years on we discuss some of the changes and learning in the context of leadership and post-pandemic workplace.Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore …

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Jo Wright, Perkins&Will ““I have always enjoyed developing people and for me that is the draw of a leadership role.” 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

In this episode, Louise and Rachel chat with Jo Wright, Managing Director of global practice Perkins&Will (and Step Up client), about her role and the changes she is making in the London studio. Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership de…

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Lisa Drake, Elliott Wood “We wanted to reclaim the impact that an engineer can have on the built environment, and on society.” 25:09

4M ago25:09

25:09

Welcome to series 8! In this first episode of the new series, Rachel and Louise talk to Elliott Wood director, Lisa Drake. Lisa talks about the importance and power of defining a strong organisational purpose, and recalls what her teenage job with the Body Shop taught her about social impact. Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and …

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Tom Larsson, Founder of Grow Places "As the business grows, imparting our values and principles onto the team and selecting the right people is an interesting transition." 28:03

5M ago28:03

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Louise and Rachel are joined by Tom Larsson, of developer Grow Places. Tom established Grow Places in 2023 and in this conversation he reflects on the drivers behind this, and what he wants to do differently. https://growplaces.comCoaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They desi…

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Louise Wyman, Executive Director Strategic Development at CBRE “The thought of networking used to fill me with dread but I've stepped out of my comfort zone throughout my career and learned from it.” 38:41

6M ago38:41

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Louise Wyman of CBRE joins Rachel and Louise to talk about how she developed her ‘career of many hats’ across the public and private sectors, and the importance of leading with authenticity. https://cbre.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke …

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Clarissa Bromelle, Head of Social Imagination at Human Nature “There are many elements of regenerative leadership that are embedded into what we’re doing at Human Nature.” 37:22

7M ago37:22

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Louise and Rachel explore regenerative leadership and how this impacts on Human Nature and the places it is seeking to create. https://humannature-places.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for…

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Dinah Bornat, director of ZCD Architects “They (Gen Z) want what the rest of us want. They want to be taken seriously and their ideas to be heard.” 36:58

7M ago36:58

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Dinah Bornat of ZCD Architects joins Rachel and Louise to talk about what she has learned about building trust and connection with young people from running wild camping adventures in the countryside with young people.https://zcdarchitects.co.ukCoaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coac…

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Keir Regan-Alexander, principal of Arka Works “Generative Design and AI tools will fundamentally change how we practice, and how we design things.” 27:22

7M ago27:22

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Rachel and Louise delve into the world of Generative Design and AI with Keir Regan-Alexander of Arka Works. https://arka.works Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for architects, engineers and othe…

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Leanne Tritton, founder of ING Media “I have the style and energy that gets the plane off the ground. Damian has the style and energy for long-haul flights.” 34:02

8M ago34:02

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A totally joyous conversation about a successful transition. Louise and Rachel kick off the New Year with a conversation with, and between, Leanne Tritton, founder of ING Media, and her successor as MD, Damian Wild. https://ing-media.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. Th…

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Intermission 5 23:22

8M ago23:22

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Featuring original music by Mike Bamford. Support Grim Vision by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/grimvisionpodcast Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram and TikTok @grimvisionpodcast Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written by Jim Gullickson. Support the Show.By Grim Vision

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Jennifer De Vere-Hopkins, Jestico + Whiles “It is important for people to see that architecture, and the people who make up the profession, is very broad.” 35:28

9M ago35:28

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Jennifer De Vere-Hopkins and Ben Marston of Jestico + Whiles, discuss some of the initiatives the practice is taking to support the next generation of architects and designers. https://jesticowhiles.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leade…

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Intermission 4 23:28

9M ago23:28

23:28

Featuring original music by Mike Bamford. Support Grim Vision by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/grimvisionpodcast Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram and TikTok @grimvisionpodcast Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written by Jim Gullickson. Support the Show.By Grim Vision

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Intermission 3 22:10

9M ago22:10

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Featuring original music by Mike Bamford. Support Grim Vision by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/grimvisionpodcast Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram and TikTok @grimvisionpodcast Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written by Jim Gullickson. Support the Show.By Grim Vision

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Holly Lewis, We Made That “I have personally come to embrace that word ‘leadership’ more.” 35:42

10M ago35:42

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Holly Lewis, co-founder of We Made That, joins Louise and Rachel to talk about the studio’s experience of becoming a Certified B Corporation and the impact of that on projects, practice, people and leadership. https://wemadethat.co.uk Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They …

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Intermission 2 22:08

10M ago22:08

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Featuring original music by Mike Bamford. Support Grim Vision by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/grimvisionpodcast Suffer the Vision further by following us on Instagram and TikTok @grimvisionpodcast Grim Vision is produced by Mike Bamford and written by Jim Gullickson. Support the Show.By Grim Vision

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Susan David, psychologist and author “Emotional agility is about loosening up, calming down and living with more intention. It’s about choosing how you’ll respond to your emotional warning system.” 32:51

11M ago32:51

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Rachel and Louise share their summer reading list and bring you insightful chat about four of the books that have inspired, provoked and even irritated them over the last few months. https://stepuplondon.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke …

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Emma Keyte, brand strategist and writer “Glue can also be born out of things going a bit wrong. Out of trouble.” 39:36

12M ago39:36

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Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for architects, engineers and other consultancies across the built environment. For more information, please visit www.StepUpLondon.com Louise, Rachel and Emma K…

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Tina Norden, Conran and Partners ‘’I try to lead from the front. I'm very involved and very passionate about what I do. And I'm very hands on, or as much as I can be.’’ 30:42

1y ago30:42

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Tina Norden, partner and principal at Conran and Partners, joins Rachel and Louise on the virtual couch to talk about the legacy of Sir Terence Conran and the challenges and opportunities of leading business hubs in London and Hong Kong. https://conranandpartners.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are e…

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Linda Thiel, Partner, White Arkitekter “Within the Swedish culture, it's about the group effort. That’s embedded in many Swedes’, or Scandinavians’, upbringing.” 33:32

1y ago33:32

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Louise and Rachel are joined by Linda Thiel, Partner of White Arkitekter and Director of the London Studio, about the challenges of leadership in a flat, non-hierarchical, structure; and the cultural impact of White’s Scandinavian heritage. https://whitearkitekter.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are …

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Eric Bull, SEW “We need to remember that sustainable design is just about the same thing as good design.” 24:09

1+ y ago24:09

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Part two of our sustainability podcast with Rose Bard from Orms, Laura Baron from Purcell, Eric Bull of SEW, Stephanie Crombie from Morrow + Lorraine and Ruth Oates of Buro Four. In this episode the focus is on collaboration; sharing best practice; and safeguarding mental health. Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchm…

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Ruth Oates, Buro Four “Part of the sustainability journey is about empowering us as individuals to do the right thing.” 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

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A couch full of sustainability leads - Rosie Bard from Orms, Laura Baron from Purcell, Eric Bull of SEW, Stephanie Crombie from Morrow + Lorraine and Ruth Oates of Buro Four - come together to discuss their roles and the influence they have within their organisations. The first of two podcasts with these guests. Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by…

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Andrew Lerpiniere, Director of Webb Yates Engineers “We’re consciously thinking about what we do, and how we do it, and how we can make a positive difference to society.” 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

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Rachel and Louise are joined by Andrew Lerpiniere and Tom Webster to talk about what being an ‘ethical engineer’ means at Webb Yates Engineers, and how they are managing ‘stepping up’ and ‘stepping back’. https://webbyates.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design a…

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Natalia Uribe, Director of AFK Studios, “You need to understand not only the skillsets of your team but their passions and how they want to grow as designers.” 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

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Colombian-born Natalia Uribe, Director of AFK Studios, chats to Louise and Rachel about how her placemaking work is informed by her own background and how this influences her leadership style. https://afkstudios.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver …

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Hanif Kara, Founding partner, AKT II. “I think that idea of a genius engineer is gone. We’re in a post-genius world. The product of the practice is more important.” 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

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Hanif Kara OBE joins Rachel and Louise to talk about how AKT II developed a reputation for design and innovation and how they inspire the next generation. Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for ar…

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Martyn Evans, Creative Director, U+I “If you've got an opportunity to rethink, then you've got an opportunity to rethink better.” 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

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Rachel & Louise are joined by a panel of built environment leaders for a special COTC event to discuss social capital. What is it? And how do you build, or rebuild, it? Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and c…

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Denise Bennetts, Founder of Bennetts Associates. “What EOTs are about is common purpose. It’s much more than the financial bottom line.” 34:57

2y ago34:57

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Founders and next-gen leaders of ING Media and Bennetts Associates join Louise and Rachel to discuss what is often seen as the thorny topic of succession and the challenges and benefits of moving towards an employee-owned structure. Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They de…

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Damien Sharkey, Managing Director of HUB. “It's been said to me a lot in my career that you need to be old and have grey hair, to sit on a board or to have an opinion or voice. I disagree with that.” 28:45

2y ago28:45

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Damien Sharkey, Managing Director of build-to-rent developer HUB Residential, talks to Rachel and Louise about his transition from architecture to development and shares his thoughts on making space for future leaders. https://hubresidential.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coa…

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Simon Henley, Director of Henley Halebrown “People have been saying recently that there's a real clarity to our work, now more than ever." 37:46

2y ago37:46

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Louise and Rachel are joined by Simon Henley and Gavin Hale Brown, directors of Henley Halebrown, to talk about the importance of consistency in their work, both as leaders and as architects. https://henleyhalebrown.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deli…

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Dread It. Run From It. Hot Jags Autumn Comes For Us All. 1:05:24

2y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

The Fashion of our youth! Georgia Tech and the difficulties they face in 2022! College roundup (minus Tennessee)! Jags are good?!? Dolphins 21 Bills 19 was very bad!

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Jas Bhalla, Jas Bhalla Architects “Leaders need to be flexible and adaptable because times are uncertain. We are all going to have to learn to adapt.” 38:34

2y ago38:34

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Rachel and Louise discuss some of the key themes made by guests at the Coaches On The Couch summer party, when they were asked “What do we need from leaders today” as well as which COTC pod they liked best, and why. https://stepuplondon.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches.…

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CuPer's Drag Rush 1:07:44

2y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

App State does it again! Kansas is good (definitive)! It turns out adding Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle to your football team is a good idea! Oh God, AFC North, what the fuck did you do???

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Praise the Sun (Belt) and enter THE SPECIAL TEAMS HECK ZONE 1:16:39

2y ago1:16:39

1:16:39

After one of the most hectic weeks of football in recent memory, Victoria and Katie meet to try and make a lick of sense of what just happened in the college football world, and then go over the six (6!) games of NFL Week 1 that were decided on last-minute field goal chicanery. Oh also Scott Frost got fired lmao lmao lmao…

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Pitt went off their meds (plus a last-minute NFL preview) 58:21

2y ago58:21

58:21

Week 1 college football! A quick NFL season preview! Sure!

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Steven Godfrey Hates Our College Football Preview 45:07

2y ago45:07

45:07

Well, folks, The Bussy Contingency has been activated. Secret Base and Split Zone Duo's Steven Godfrey (@38Godfrey) joined us to talk about the upcoming college football season, which means we discussed the national title picture for like eight minutes and spent the rest of the show talking about Group of 5 teams. - We learn that CJ Stroud's full n…

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Preseason Jeopardy with The Ringer's Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) 56:18

2y ago56:18

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It's our one-year anniversary, and to celebrate, we've brought back our good friend Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) from The Ringer to talk about his recent trips to Ravens and Chargers training camp. Then, Victoria (@dirtbagqueer) tortures Katie (@KatesOfHeaven) and Steven with a quiz meant to remind us just how silly NFL preseason is. - "Rate the Sa…

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Time for a July Mailbag (or: One Hundred Sexy Jonathan Ogdens) 52:12

2y ago52:12

52:12

It's a mailbag episode! You guys remember how those work, right? - But first, let's talk about Brent Venables's throat game - oh and USC and UCLA shaking the foundation of college football to its core I guess - Which QBs are bottoms? A discussion - Honestly a shocking amount of discussion about goofy kicking bullshit like the free kick and the roug…

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Tuck Rule Tales: Browns 6, Bills 3 58:51

2y ago58:51

58:51

Oh, no! In our second installment of Tuck Rule Tales, it's Victoria's (@dirtbagqueer) turn to pick a story, and Katie (@KatesOfHeaven) is here to suffer the consequences. It's Browns 6, Bills 3, the finest slop 2009 has to offer! - First, let's talk about the unbelievably sad state of the Cleveland Browns, and the mayor of Buffalo giving Terrell Ow…

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Chris Williamson, Chairman of WW+P Board “We are keeping our name, our identity, our brand. We will keep on doing what we’re doing.” 30:42

2y ago30:42

30:42

Chris Williamson of Weston Williamson joins Rachel and Louise to talk about the practice’s new partnership with engineering company Egis and describes how the success of his long working relationship with Andrew Weston relies partly on playing to each others’ strengths. https://westonwilliamson.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodger…

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Jon Ackroyd, Ackroyd Lowrie “As soon as you start to build a team, you realise the power of the team.” 30:40

2y ago30:40

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Rachel and Louise chat with Oliver Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd of Ackroyd Lowrie about the power of teams and how to harness it; their use of external consultants; and why they think thought-leadership is an important part of their role. https://ackroydlowrie.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and l…

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Tuck Rule Tales: The 1899 Sewanee Football Team 1:07:14

2+ y ago1:07:14

1:07:14

We're back, folks, and we're here to tell an absolutely wild story from the nineteenth century. Katie (@KatesOfHeaven) leads Victoria (@dirtbagqueer) through the story of the Sewanee Road Warriors, the time a bunch of Confederate failgrandsons performed superhuman feats of strength. - We learn what nineteenth century football looked like, what scho…

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Karen Mosley, HLM “I learnt early on that there are certain things in life that are really important. That sense of belonging, feeling respected, having opportunities. Money isn't everything.” 36:35

2+ y ago36:35

36:35

Karen Mosley of HLM Architects is Rachel and Louise’s guest. She tells the story of her 36-year journey with HLM, from fresh-faced school leaver to MD. There are many lessons here including about how the encouragement of life-long learning, which plays to people’s strengths and is linked to purpose, helps to create a culture of belonging. https://h…

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Emily Slupek, Buro Four “You need to be able to listen and observe and sift through a lot of information and identify opportunities that you feel that you can bring into the company”. 31:34

2+ y ago31:34

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Rachel and Louise talk to Emily Stupek of Buro Four about how she has carved out a niche for herself within Buro Four; developing her own career, leading the company’s activity in science and innovation and opening a new office in Oxford. https://burofour.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and …

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A Post-Draft Show (Winners and losers! QB Talk!) + offseason plans! 1:07:49

2+ y ago1:07:49

1:07:49

The 2022 NFL Draft sure did happen! Katie (@KatesOfHeaven) and Victoria (@dirtbagqueer) examine one of the weirdest drafts in recent memory, and celebrate/commiserate the best and worst of the weekend. - Katie roasts Victoria for being the one single Matt Araiza hater in the world - How the fuck do the Ravens keep getting away with this??? - Bill B…

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Andy Matthews, Roach Matthews “Getting to know yourself - how you react, how you respond, how you think - is, I believe, a really important part of leadership.” 27:44

2+ y ago27:44

27:44

Andy Matthews, co-founder (with James Roach) of newly-established practice Roach Matthews, joins Rachel and Louise on the virtual couch to talk about setting up a studio, inclusive leadership, and what it was like to receive an ADHD diagnosis at the age of forty-two-and-a-half. https://www.roachmatthews.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Loui…

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A Very Tuck Rule NFL Mock Draft (2022 Edition) 1:07:22

2+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

It's Draft Season! Katie (@KatesOfHeaven) and Victoria (@dirtbagqueer) convene to put together a mock draft, Tuck Rule style. What's that mean? Well, uh, I think you'll see! - The top 4 picks in our draft do not contain Aidan Hutchinson, Travon Walker, Jermaine Johnson, or literally any offensive tackles! - Which QB does Victoria give to an NFC tea…

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A Tuck Rule Mailbag Extravaganza! (USFL, Baker Mayfield, Punting, and MORE) 1:06:23

2+ y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Tuck Rule Mailbag! Tuck Rule Mailbag! Victoria (@dirtbagqueer) and Katie (@KatesOfHeaven) took your questions from Twitter, and good lord you guys delivered. - But first, how about that USFL? - We bully the Panthers and Baker Mayfield for like idk 10 minutes? - How do you go from being a casual fan to being a real football sicko? - Victoria explain…

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Jenni Montgomery, Barton Willmore “There are a whole range of different ways to participate in business development and you need to find a way that you’re most comfortable with.” 35:49

2+ y ago35:49

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Kristofer Adelaide of KA-A and Jenni Montgomery of Barton Willmore talk business development with Louise and Rachel. What is the legacy of the Pandemic and how can we open up conversations that may lead to new opportunities? https://ka-a.co.uk https://bartonwillmore.co.uk Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who …

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The Atlanta Falcons are going through it — feat. Athena (@ShieldOfPallas) 47:44

2+ y ago47:44

47:44

Hey y'all! Katie (@KatesOfHeaven) and Victoria (@dirtbagqueer) are joined by returning guest/good friend Athena (@ShieldOfPallas) to examine just what has happened to her beloved Atlanta Falcons in the past month or so. - How would you scheme around an intelligent gorilla playing defensive end? - A Georgia sports victory lap that makes Katie want t…

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Carl Turner, Turner Works “We felt the term ‘architect’ was holding back the practice and limited people’s perception of what we can do.” 31:30

2+ y ago31:30

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Carl Turner and Suzi Winstanley of Turner Works join Rachel and Louise to discuss what it takes to be ‘future fit’; which for them means being prepared for whatever problem they are going to solve next. https://turner.works Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and …

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