The Coffee and Conversation Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Brought to you by opus29jane, the Coffee and Conversation Podcast provides a space for amazing people to share their stories and find a 'voice' within our ever changing world. It is a space that simply encourages 'sparky' conversations because there is most definitely something to be learned from every interesting conversation, however unscripted.
The fifth, and final, special episode in the series supporting the inaugural Manchester Festival of Coaching. This conversation is with Kate, who's story on LinkedIn of active gender bias in coaching inspired one of the sessions at the festival on the 'women in coaching' Saturday. We talk assumption, bias and judgement and how, as human beings, we are naturally wired to fall into these traps. Oh...and we discover that Kate does not like coffee!
The fourth of a special series to support the inaugural Manchester Festival of Coaching. In this episode, recorded after the festival to keep the vibes alive, hear from Louise Dalgliesh (aka Daggy), a dynamic rugby coach at Sale Sharks Women. We talk coaching, culture, coffee...and get rudely interrupted by the postman!
The third of a series of special episodes to sit alongside the inaugural Manchester Festival of Coaching. In this episode, hear from Rachel Taylor, a creative, curious, passionate rugby coach from Wales. We talk about authenticity, dogs and the meaning of Hiraeth (as well as a bit of rugby and coaching!).
The second of the special series sitting alongside the inaugural Manchester Festival of Coaching. In this episode I speak with Karen Greig, Head Coach and Franchise Director of Manchester Thunder where we talk all things netball, building culture and what netball needs as it ventures into the era of professionalisation.
The first of a series of special episodes to accompany a panel exploring the unconscious biases that still hamper progress for women in sport coaching (and society in general). Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Phoebe Schecter, where we talk about dreams, never making excuses, being brave and the importance of being truly you.
In many firsts for the Coffee & Conversation podcast, this episode tells the story of my fantastic day with the pupils and staff at Grand Tully Primary School. Turning the traditional school environment on its head, this fabulous wee school utilises their outdoor space to the max to optimise the learning experiences for their children.
In this episode, join Gillian and I as we talk imagination, play, creativity and ecological understanding. Come jam with us!
With Alex, Bianca and Claire - this is the second of two special conversations connected with our collaborative events on love at the 2021 Creative Bravery Festival.
Join Lorna, Sophie and I as we talk 'love' in this first of two special conversations connected with our collaborative events at the 2021 Creative Bravery Festival.
The 2021 Creative Bravery Festival will celebrate acts of creative bravery that have emerged over the past 12 months. Answering the call of the Creative Bravery Collective to #GetOnWithIt - this 3rd series of the Coffee and Conversation podcast seeks to share stories of inspiring people doing inspiring work every single day. Happy listening x
The 2021 Creative Bravery Festival will celebrate acts of creative bravery that have emerged over the past 12 months. Answering the call of the Creative Bravery Collective to #GetOnWithIt - this 3rd series of the Coffee and Conversation podcast seeks to share stories of inspiring people doing inspiring work every single day. Happy listening x
In this final episode of the COVID Connections series, I reflect on the fabulous conversations that I have been privileged to share with the great people who willingly spent their time with me. Thank you to everyone who took part in this series...and to the others who have been part of the Creatively Brave journey through COVID.
In this episode we hear from Richard, who is arguably one of the most articulate and expressive people I have had the pleasure of meeting. In this conversation we meander through poetry, prose and what we can learn from listening to what we hear.
In this episode Michelle and I contemplate how our everyday experiences influence who we are and how we see the world. Our conclusions...? People are amazing.
To love or beloved? That is the question...well, at least it is a question that Claire brought to this episode of the Coffee and Conversation podcast. Join us to hear more.
Join Marie and I in our beautiful conversation around the idea that as people, we will always need other people.
Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
"Oh, I could hide 'neath the wings of the bluebird as she sings"...join Helena and I in our conversation built on daydreams and believing.
Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
In this episode, Linzi and I talk connection, mindset, dance, sport, talent and learning how to break the rules like an artist. Join us for a lively half hour of chat!
Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
Exploring the idea of reality being subjective, this conversation touches on performance, entertainment and how we all see things differently depending on our own perception of reality.
Since the start of lockdown, Louise, Debbie and I have had a virtual coffee every week. Whilst we knew each other professionally pre-COVID, during this last year we have got to know each other much more as friends and people who laugh together. Listen in on one of our chats!
Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
At the heart of this beautiful conversation are the values of care, compassion and kindness and the importance of bringing these to life with each other...and perhaps most importantly to ourselves.
Including a perfectly time appearance from Ana's cat, this conversation takes us on an exploration of destruction, connection and rebuilding the new by re-creating the old.
Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
An energetic conversation reflecting on the power of stories to connect us and provide a way to help each other understand our perspectives. With plenty of fun and playfulness along the way!
Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
Join Jack and I as we chat about identity, the influence of privilege and the confusing paradox of our differences actually being the things that bring us together.
In this episode, Bianca and I share our first 1-2-1 conversation and see what we learn about each other away from the warmth of a campfire.
Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
Join Paul and I on an audio ramble around dreaming, imagination, uncertainty, the need for change and the quest to hide a giant...
Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
A conversation about learning, nature, the importance of questions and the value of connection. Mae pob diwrnod yn ddiwrnod dysgu!
The Glowing Embers - the after-fire podcast to capture and share the key themes and sparks flying from the Friday campfire. In today's random ramble we started with a question around 'what have you been planting that is now starting to grow?'...which took us on a journey from courgettes to spirituality to long-term strategy and spinning galaxies.
Kenni and I talk connections, energy, learning and music...even touching on the genre of 'experimental industrialism'!
Welcome to series 2 of the Coffee and Conversation podcast. Over the coming weeks I will be talking with some of the fabulous people I have met virtually over the past 12 months. They have all been shining sparks in the murky mist of my COVID experience.
The Glowing Embers - the after-fire podcast to capture and share the key themes and sparks flying from the Friday campfire. In this second episode we reflect on the themes arising from the 'Creativity in Leadership and Learning Week' and contemplate the question 'what is coming up that we need to make sense of'?
The Glowing Embers - the after-fire podcast to capture and share the key themes and sparks flying from the Friday campfire. In this first episode we reflect on the pandemic, our stories, inequalities and the importance of appropriate memorials.
Karen Lawson describes herself as an individual interested in dangerous ideas and small fires of change. Join our conversation as we explore the more human side of leadership and think about what it really means to be mindfully brave.
What is the point in play? Lorna Brown and I explore the idea of pursuing something without purpose and discuss how sometimes we benefit from a new lens to help us notice something that was previously invisible. Lorna is an artist, a teacher, a gardener and a counsellor who describes herself as a 'chaos generator'. Join us for an interesting meander through these things and more.
Roger is a quiet, unassuming man with a fascinating story. A particle physicist by day, now a hobbyist hill runner who, at 83 years old, still heads out running every week into the Shropshire hills. Although he limits his longest run to around 5 hours these days!
This special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode Carlos tells me all about his new puppy, Luna, we discuss the complexities of grammar and the need for a cure for cancer.
This special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Ava reflects on her new experiences in P4, dreams of being an actress and having fun outdoors with her friends.
This special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Rhys shares his passion for protecting our planet for the future and talks about the everyday thing he is doing to play his part.
This special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Carys talks about the importance of keeping motivated for school work and wanting to address the inequalities that exist everywhere in our world.
This special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this fifth special episode, Mischa shares her experience of planning to build a hut with her family and the challenges of learning to negotiate with her granny!
This special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, I chat with Alex and Louis, 9-year old twin boys...about YouTube, making videos and the excitement of getting a new subscriber!
This special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Corey talks about the importance of friendship and wanting to help people feel less lonely.
This special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Erin shares her love of sport and animals...and I learn that tortoises need their shells cleaned weekly with olive oil!
This special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this first episode I talk with Harrison, a football enthusiast and skate-park loving 12-year old.
In this final episode of the first series of the 'Coffee and Conversation' podcast, I again chat with my youngest niece Dulcie, to see what she has been up to during the school summer holidays. We talk about going to Wales, running across the field in her pyjamas, crab fishing at the harbour and eating out...plus a few random interjections!
In this episode, I chat with Simon Toole about his experiences as a volunteer junior convenor for his hockey club in Northern Ireland. We discuss the impact of disruption, whether we are lamps or lifeboats and how to be bold and try to set the world on fire!
A sense of adventure and desire for travel inspired to Lucy to take a journey that led to her building a successful start-up business that brings her passion for positive change to life. In episode 18 of the 'Coffee and Conversation' podcast, we talk leather-back turtles, ocean plastic beach sets and how often the biggest challenge of running your own business is finding ways to keep yourself motivated and forward thinking, especially on the challenging days.
Tom describes himself as spending much of his life realising just how much he doesn't know...something he finds exciting. Join us as we explore athlete-centred practice, the difference between our 'wants' and 'needs'...oh, and the desire to be a novice at something new.
Having connected through the virtual world, it was interesting to talk with Katie about the power of human connection in the 'real world'. In this episode we explore the influences on her life and how she aims to bring a sense of collective learning to the classroom.
In this episode, Rebecca Hope reflects on leadership, learning and her own personal journey to her current role. We also talk about the importance of 'great people' and being able to see others perspectives.
What role can the arts play in education? As someone who thrives when able to create and innovate, this question has fuelled a lifelong mission for Anne Bamford; teacher, educator, Professor and self-professed 'crystal-ball gazer'. Join us as we talk quotes, poetry, innovation and fusion skills.
The words creativity and risk do not necessarily feel like natural companions, yet in this podcast, Jonathan Dempsey explores and explains why he believes in the need to bring a different, more human approach to the management of safety and risk.
A special bonus edition! On this episode I check-in with my youngest niece, Dulcie, to see how she is feeling about being back at school. Amongst the fun and laughter there are some interesting insights into life through lockdown through the eyes of a curious 6-year old.
Now for something a little different! Having been asked what I have learned from my conversations so far, in this episode I explore my reflections on the things I have heard, connections I have made and the 'stuff' that feels meaningful to me right now.
Having 'galloped' around for a few years endeavouring to find her place in the world, Nicola Smith has finally found herself in arguably her ideal role and workplace. In this episode we venture into topics including curiosity, self-concordance, finding your passion and deciding what you want to be what you grow up.
In this conversation we hear from Claire Buckle, a retired GB para-athlete, coach and now inclusion specialist running her own social enterprise. She shares insights from her own lived experiences and the power of a particular poem to inspire her when times are tough.
The film fanatics amongst you may recognise the title of this podcast episode as a quote from 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'! In this reflective conversation, Sarah, Georgie and I discussion the importance of being 'present', getting curious and making sense of 'stuff' through conversation. Oh yes...and the search for omnipresent spiritual oneness.
Frostbitten in Alaska, appendicitis in Greenland, near drowning in Borneo, rope failure in the Kumbu and reported missing in Annapurna...would you go climbing with this man..? In this episode Nigel Vardy reflects on his belief in 'leading by example' and the importance of re-charging in nature.
In this episode I am joined by Mandy Frost, an experienced equestrian coach who has a passion for promoting the concept of 'care' in coaching. Join me as we discuss what this means and why it matters.
Dave Pagen is a curious, adventuring story-teller with a love of quotes and words. In this episode we talk about life, experience and learning...sometimes from the toughest of challenges.
Welcome to the Coffee and Conversation podcast; the podcast built on the belief that great people make amazing things happen!
In this episode, Liz, Jenny and I talk connection, curiosity and conversation. We also reflect on what it really means to be 'normal' and whether any of us actually see ourselves in the way that others might view us...
In this special episode of the Coffee and Conversation podcast, I chat with my three fabulous nieces to find out what they have been doing during lockdown and how they are coping with staying at home and spending lots of time with each other!
In this conversation, Philippa and I (who have never met in person) chat about a number of issues linked to gender equity in sport and also about her experiences of managing a team remotely for the first time.
For this second episode, I reconnect with Simon Hall, someone who I first met back in 1997 when I got my very first job in sport. We talk journeys, leadership and learning along the way.
In this first episode of the Coffee and Conversation Podcast, I talk with Barbara and Nicky (two phenomenal women) about connection, reflection, servitude and support.