TeamTalk with TeamKinetic: Recent Episodes
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TeamTalk is a podcast that takes a deeper dive into the world of volunteer management, hosted by Director of TeamKinetic, Chris Martin.
Join Chris as he speaks to people across the third sector to get their thoughts on all things volunteering and volunteer management!
TeamKinetic has been providing volunteer management tools across the third sector for over a decade, you can find out more over on our website or our social media channels.
Balancing Purpose and Passion: Katherine Perrin’s Journey in the Voluntary Sector
Join us on this episode of TeamTalk as we explore the fascinating journey of Katherine Perrin, a certified coach, facilitator, and freelance social impact consultant.
Katherine shares her unique career path, starting from her early days in local government to her impactful roles in the voluntary sector, including her work at a council for voluntary service and a hospice. Her experiences highlight the profound personal growth and fulfilment she found in these roles, especially the life-changing insights from her hospice work. We also discuss her bold transition to self-employment and the challenges and rewards it brought.
Visit Katherine's website here.
As always, you can find TeamKinetic on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Unlocking the Power of Volunteering: Insights from Rosie Wylie on Community Impact and Volunteer Management
This time on TeamTalk, Chris and Imo were joined by Rosie Wylie. Rosie serves as the National Volunteering and Community Development Manager at Historic Environment Scotland. She is also an independent assessor for the UK-wide Investing in Volunteers quality assurance award and Vice Chair of the Make Your Mark in Volunteering Campaign Group.
In this episode, Rosie discusses everything in her volunteering journey so far - both personal and professional. From her adventures as a volunteer firefighter in the Australian outback to her impactful work in Scotland, we delve into the challenges faced by volunteer coordinators, the goals of the Make Your Mark campaign, and the future of volunteer engagement.
Tune in for actionable insights and inspiring stories that highlight the vital role of volunteering in personal growth and community building. Don't miss this fantastic episode!
Key links:
Historic Environment Scotland
Investing in Volunteers
Make Your Mark Inclusive Volunteering Toolkit
Make Your Mark Website
As always, you can find TeamKinetic on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Crafting a Legacy in Sport and Mental Health Advocacy
This time on TeamTalk, Chris and Imo were joined by Ian Braid. Ian is the founder of the award-winning consultancy DOCIAsport.
DOCIAsport work collaboratively with people in sport to help measure and deliver effective, sustainable “Duty of Care in Action”.Ian has had a varied career and a vast amount of volunteering experience. In the episode, Ian discusses the complexities of sports volunteering and its relationship with governance. His leadership journey, combined with a passion for sustainability and athlete welfare, offers unique insights into the world of sports volunteering.
Chris and Imo explore the impact of volunteering through Ian's story, where a chance encounter propelled him to Major Events Director for the British Triathlon Federation. Ian highlights how volunteering can enhance a professional career, leading to unexpected opportunities.
Ian's commitment to volunteering is evident as he advocates for equal opportunities in women's rugby and promotes mental healthcare in sports. Ian's take on his mental health journey and advocacy highlight the significance of vulnerability and compassionate leadership.
As always, you can find TeamKinetic on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Find out more about DOCIAsport on their website.
To kick off a new season of TeamTalk, Chris Martin and Imogen Greatbatch were joined by Rob Jackson, a leading voice in the world of volunteer engagement.
They spoke about Rob's career and journey into the world of volunteer management, the current trends in the sector and how they might affect volunteering in the near future, and the upcoming TeamKinetic Conference.
As always, you can find TeamKinetic on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
You can find all of Rob's important links here: https://linktr.ee/robjconsulting
For TeamTalk Season 2, Episode 6, Chris and Imogen were joined by Piers Martin from the Premier League. Piers is Head of Leadership and Academy Workforce Development at the Premier League and the Chair at UK Deaf Sport.
The episode explores how volunteering has played a part in Piers' life; both in his personal journey and in his career.
The Premier League is the highest level of the English football league system. Find out more about them on their website.
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For TeamTalk Season 2, Episode 5, Chris and Imogen were joined by Richard Evans And Danielle Hogan from England Netball. Danielle is the Diversity and Belonging Business Partner, while Richard is the Strategic Lead for Disability.
The episode explores inclusion and accessibility needs, focusing on Danielle and Richard’s roles in England Netball and how they create a sense of belonging in the sport.
England Netball is responsible for overseeing and promoting the sport of netball in England at all levels. Find out more about them on Twitter and their website.
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For TeamTalk Season 2, Episode 4, Chris and Imogen were joined by Emma Peat from Formula E. Emma talked us through her volunteer management journey and discussed her enthusiasm for sports and volunteering.
Emma Peat is currently the Event Workforce Manager at Formula E, leading a global team of Support Staff and Volunteer Managers who deliver a vital temporary resourcing programme on the ground at Formula E events.
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For TeamTalk Season 2, Episode 3, Kristen Natale from Sport England joins hosts Chris Martin and Imogen Greatbatch.
Welcome back to season 2 of our TeamTalk podcast. This season, we are talking to thought leaders, customers and stakeholders from the world of sport and physical exercise. Join us as we dive deeper into sport volunteering and the volunteer managers who make it happen.
In this episode, Kristen Natale joins us. Kristen is the Head of Volunteering at Sport England and her passion for volunteering shines through.
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For TeamTalk Season 2, Episode 2, we are joined by British Blind Sport's Alaina MacGregor and Philippa Bass. Hosted by Chris Martin and Imogen Greatbatch.
Welcome back to Season 2 of our TeamTalk podcast. This season, we are talking to thought leaders, customers and stakeholders from the world of sport and physical exercise as we dive deeper into volunteering and the volunteer managers who make it happen.
In this episode, we are joined by Alaina MacGregor (Chief Executive) and Philippa Bass (Sports Participation Officer) from British Blind Sport. We are also joined again by our co-host Imo Greatbatch. Imo is currently the Head of Volunteering at England Netball, she is passionate about volunteering in sports and is offering her knowledge and insight on the topic.
Welcome to a new season of the TeamTalk podcast.
In this season, we will be talking to thought leaders, customers and stakeholders from the world of sport and physical exercise as we take a deeper dive into volunteering and the volunteer managers who make it happen.
We're so happy to welcome a new co-host: Imo Greatbatch! She is currently the Head of Volunteering at England Netball.
This first episode in this latest series sees us chatting to Jenny Betteridge, Strategic Lead for Volunteering at Sport England. A national public-funded organisation with a mission to enable everyone to benefit from sport and activity. Jenny has most recently been working on the Vision for Volunteering which was launched very recently at the Volunteer Expo.
Jenny is joined by Gethyn Williams and James Allen who undertook the market engagement that made the Vision possible.
In this episode, we discuss how this work was conducted, what its ambitions are and what it is hoped it leads to for the future of volunteering.
Read the full blog roundup here: https://teamkinetic.co.uk/blog/2022/09/27/teamtalk-s2-e1/
Find all the important TeamKinetic links: https://linktr.ee/TeamKinetic
In our fifth episode, we chat to Claire Troup - Project Manager at Manchester City Council’s Volunteer Inspire Programme (MCRVIP).
MCRVIP focuses on helping volunteers find the opportunities that best fit them. It’s simple to get involved and anyone can take part! If you’re in the Manchester area, and you're interested in learning more, go to their website: https://mcrvip.com/volunteers/about
Chris and Claire discuss her previous roles within Manchester City Council and the affect COVID had on volunteering within the city. Claire also dished out some great advice for any volunteer/project managers out there.
In our fourth episode, we chat to Andy Broomhead - Head of Volunteering at Diabetes UK, board member at AVM. Chris and Andy discuss how he got into his current roles, the challenges he's faced (both as head of volunteering and as a volunteer himself), and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diabetes UK is the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. Their aim is to prevent Type 2 diabetes, campaign for and support everyone affected by diabetes, and fund research that will one day lead to a cure.
The Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) is an independent membership body that aims to support, represent and champion people in volunteer management in the UK regardless of field, discipline or sector. It has been set up by and for people who manage volunteers. We've worked with them on various projects over the years, but we finally made our partnership official in 2021. We became the first corporate partner of AVM and we were thrilled!
In our third episode, we chat to Ruth Leonard - Chair of AVM (Association of Volunteer Managers). Chris and Ruth talk about the world of volunteer management, Ruth's career journey, and the importance of great leadership.
The Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) is an independent membership body that aims to support, represent and champion people in volunteer management in the UK regardless of field, discipline or sector. It has been set up by and for people who manage volunteers.
We've worked with them on various projects over the years, but we finally made our partnership official in 2021. We became the first corporate partner of AVM and we were thrilled!
You can read our blog on the partnership, and check out AVM's website for more information about the benefits of membership, and upcoming events.
In our second episode, we chat to Abi Froud from The Pankhurst Trust. Chris and Abi talk about the amazing work done by Manchester Women's Aid within The Pankhurst Trust.
The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and The Pankhurst Centre. They work together to ensure the powerful story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire us all to challenge gender inequality, and to ensure that those suffering from domestic violence and abuse get the confidential help they need.
They've been TeamKinetic users for a few years now and provide a great service to their local community and beyond.
In our first episode, we chat to Nicola Ward and Ian Turnbull from Willowbrook Hospice. Chris, Ian, and Nicola talk all things volunteering, criminal checks, and how the TeamKinetic system has streamlined their work.
Willowbrook Hospice is a specialist palliative care unit based in Prescot providing quality care and support for our patients, their families and the community. They've been TeamKinetic users for a few years now and provide great insight into the current challenges hospices face.