The Active Listener: Recent Episodes
Mark Woods-Nunn
The Active Listener came out of Mark's work as a coach. As a coach it is essential to listen, not just hear. Based on the belief that if given a voice, everyone has something interesting to share, Mark has conversations with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Guests share valuable life lessons they have learnt, whilst providing an insight into their own experiences. There is a wealth of experience, knowledge and compelling stories for all to gain from. New episodes are published every two weeks. The views and opinions shared by guests are not necessarily the same as my own.
In 2020/21, poor mental health cost UK businesses a staggering £56 billion in lost productivity. But this crisis also represents a massive opportunity.By prioritizing your employees' psychological safety and mental wealth, you'll unlock tremendous returns - from reduced absenteeism and presenteeism, to higher engagement, retention and performance.This video dives into why mental health is the top driver of long-term sickness absence and how investing in proactive strategies yields £5.30 for every £1 spent.Discover:🔍 The harsh realities plaguing UK offices: burnout, leavism, and sickness rates at 10-year highs💡 Actionable steps to create a culture of trust where employees feel safe bringing their whole selves to work👥 The "My Whole Self" campaign empowering workplace vulnerability and open identitiesFrom developing robust mental health policies and training managers, to embracing annual awareness initiatives - we'll share proven practices to support your team's mental wealth.Your people are your biggest competitive advantage. It's time to tap into their full potential by prioritizing psychological health. Watch now!www.promotementalhealth.comhttps://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/campaigns/my-whole-self-2024/
⚠️ WARNING: This episode includes discussions of suicide. Please prioritize your well-being. Additional support is available from Samaritans at 116 123 or Papyrus at 0800 068 4141.Join me in this vital episode with Health Psychologist Claire Harris to delve into the complex issue of suicide.Suicide remains a taboo subject, yet it stands as the leading cause of death for individuals under 35 in the UK. Over 6,000 lives are lost to suicide annually across the UK, with numerous more attempted cases. On average, this translates to 18 suicides a day, and a staggering 1 in 5 individuals experience suicidal thoughts.Every year on 10th September, World Suicide Prevention Day aims to spotlight this issue, break down stigma, and enhance awareness, advocating a unified message that suicides are preventable (World Health Organization).Claire Harris, Founder and Lead Trainer at Promote Mental Health, specializes in mental health training and consultancy, encompassing Mental Health First Aid, stress management, resilience, work-life balance, and self-care. With over two decades of experience in mental health research for the University of Cambridge, NHS, and local authorities, Claire is a Chartered Health Psychologist dedicated to mental health advocacy.For support see:Staying Safe from suicidal thoughts https://stayingsafe.net/homeAndy's Man Club (Peterborough, Cambridge and Huntingdon). This is a men’s suicide prevention charity with free peer to peer support.Samaritans – 116 123 there 24/7 365 days a year Papyrus 0800 068 4141 Prevention of Young SuicidesText 85258 SHOUT111 Option 2 First response team and referral to the Sanctuary at Mind. Training by Promote Mental Health claire@promotementalhealth.comwww.promotementalhealth.comSTOP Suicide Workshop by Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire Mind https://www.cpslmind.org.uk/courses/stop-suicide-workshop/🔍 Keywords:Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness, Support Resources, Suicide Prevention Day, Health Psychology, Mental Health Training🔖 Tags:#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportResources #HealthPsychology #StopSuicide #WorldSuicidePreventionDay🔊 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/theactivelistener🌐 Explore more insights at: https://mulberrytreecoaching.com👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe for enriching conversations and valuable insights.
Discover the significance of cultural awareness and effective communication skills in the global workplace with Yasmin Hanspall, owner of Joy Of Communication.In today's globalized world, understanding diverse cultures and fostering clear communication is paramount. Yasmin sheds light on strategies that enhance cultural sensitivity and promote effective communication in multinational work environments.Join us to explore how cultural awareness and refined communication skills contribute to thriving global workplaces.Reach out to Yasmin for a free consultation via her website below.🔍 Keywords:Global Workplace, Cultural Awareness, Effective Communication, Multicultural Environments, Cross-Cultural Communication, Workplace Diversity🔖 Tags:#GlobalWorkplace #CulturalAwareness #EffectiveCommunication #MulticulturalEnvironments #CrossCulturalCommunication #WorkplaceDiversity🌐 Explore more insights at: https://joyofcommunication.co.uk and Instagram - joyofcommunication👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe for enriching conversations and valuable insights.https://mulberrytreecoaching.com
Join us for a compelling conversation with Jackie, a former coachee of mine, as we delve into the realm of professional coaching and personal development.In this insightful discussion, Jackie shares her perspectives on coaching, illuminating what coaching truly entails and dispelling misconceptions. Discover what to expect from a coaching journey, the transformative potential it holds, and the empowerment it can bring to your life.Gain firsthand insights into the world of coaching from a client's viewpoint and learn how embracing coaching might benefit and empower you in your personal and professional endeavors.🔍 Keywords:Professional Coaching, Personal Development, Client Perspective, Coaching Benefits, Empowerment, Transformative Coaching🔖 Tags:#ProfessionalCoaching #PersonalDevelopment #ClientPerspective #CoachingBenefits #Empowerment #TransformativeCoaching🌐 Explore more insights at: https://mulberrytreecoaching.com👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe for enlightening discussions and empowering insights.
Change is one of the guaranteed constants in life. Executive coaches Agnes, Lucy and Sarah candidly share how they personally navigate change as well as provide insight as to how they support others to do the same.www.mulberrytreecoaching.com
Do you struggle with the crushing feelings of shame or anger when you fail at something? As a Global Head of Health Safety and Wellbeing, Maria Anderson is no stranger to assessing risk. She is more than aware of the life and death impact failure can make.Whilst there are areas that failure truly is not an option, Maria suggests that within the right context, we can view failure as an opportunity, to learn, to grow and an achieve greater things. It isn't a matter of cliché, more one of fact, but it takes courage. As Brené Brown stated, "Failure can become our most powerful path to learning if we're willing to choose courage over comfort."
Life Coach, Ife George shares how he positively challenges mindsets and helps individuals tackle perfectionism in the pursuit of excellence.
John Fisher unpacks constructionist coaching. What is it & how can it help both an individual as well as an organisation at large?
John Fisher, Chartered psychologist, constructionist coach and self confessed professional Yorkshireman, shares his insight to establishing cultural change within an organisation. We discuss mindsets and the impact of constructionist coaching.
Who decides what happens to culturally significant objects?
Are voices from the descendants of their makers heard?
Dr Ruchika Gurung is working at the University of Cambridge Museums, leading on community engagement for their project exploring the legacies of empire and enslavement. She has worked as an educator and researcher, strongly championing participatory and creative models of learning. Having completed her doctoral degree in Film Studies at the University of East Anglia, she has taught Media and Cultural Studies at universities and worked on numerous outreach and community-based projects in India and England.
https://www.museums.cam.ac.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchikagurung/
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Is hybrid working here to stay?
According to UK parliament statistics, in 2019 around 12% of the UK workforce worked from home at least one day per week. In 2022, that figure rose to 22%. Data suggests that 80% of employees whom worked at home due to the COVID pandemic, prefer a hybrid model rather than a full return to the office.
However, aside from the stats, what does hybrid working look like in practice? Is it the panacea for work life balance as some would suggest?
A big thank you to business leader, Garima Kothari, who joins me on the latest episode of the Active Listener to discuss hybrid working and its impact upon the world of work.
Garima is currently CEO, Leadership Trust Singapore. As a business leader, she is responsible for the growth and expansion of Leadership Trust in Asia. Through the experience of working with leaders across cultures, she brings to the table an understanding of transforming organisational & leadership behaviours for improving team and business performance. With a master’s degree in Organisational Behaviour and Industrial Psychology, her scope of intervention includes COEs, P&L and HR Ops in multinationals.
Dr Samantha Read returns to share her research into the digital self. In this episode, Samantha discusses how the digital space provides an opportunity to move towards the ideal self and the implications of this on marketing.
Dr Samantha Read is a Principal Lecturer in Marketing and the Learning and Teaching Manager at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. In this episode, Samantha shares her insights into overcoming the challenges of being an introvert and an introverted leader in an extroverted world.
The leadership of CB Mentoring share their experiences and motivation behind a Saturday School the charity is running to support young people of colour with their education. We talk about the importance of representation, the route to Oxbridge, achievements of CB Mentoring and it's plans for the future.
education #mentoring #inspire #theactivelistener
www.cbmentoring.org
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Award winning international coach and author Louise Presley Turner shares essential tools to help build a sustainable coaching business and attract clients. #coachingbusiness #attractclients #newcoach
Louise's website: www.thegameoflife.co.uk
Louise's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3fX...
Mark's website: www.mulberrytreecoaching.com
Louise Presley Turner is a highly successful international coach and Hay House author. Join us to hear how Louise became successful so you can too.
www.thegameoflife.co.uk
www.mulberrytreecoaching.com
Pharmacist & Lecturer, Edwin Panford-Quainoo shares his thoughts on Black History Month, the murder of George Floyd and the foundation of charity www.cbmentoring.org which mentors young people of colour.
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After working as an environmental campaigner then founding and running a clean energy company for many years, Michael Brown retrained as a coach. After discovering he "was not hungry enough" for a full-time career as coach, Michael found another avenue for his active listening skills. Michael shares as we discuss his work with a parent support line, mentoring young people and his involvement with the Scottish children's hearing system as part of child protection legislation.
Dr Rachel Morris is a former GP now working as an Executive Coach and Trainer and host of the popular 'You Are Not a Frog' podcast which shares life hacks for busy professionals so they can beat burnout and work happier, which has been featured in the Apple Top 100 UK Business Chart. Rachel knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and one crisis away from not coping. She believes that you don't need to dramatically change careers to thrive in your 9-5 (or 8-8) but there are simple things you can do and changes you can make that will make a HUGE amount of difference. Rachel now specialises in resilience in the workplace for doctors and professionals in high stress jobs and created the Shapes Toolkit Resilience Training Programme which helps people to make the most of their one wild and precious life. Rachel's online communities include the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctors and the Resilient Team Academy membership for Busy Leaders in healthcare and other high stress organisations. Rachel is also a Red Whale Lead Manager. Thrive! Course author and presenter, and a tutor for the University of Cambridge Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education.
www.youarenotafrog.co.uk
www.shapestoolkit.com
www.permissiontothrive.org
Sarah Agholor & Valarie Guagnini share their experiences of being mixed race in Jamaica, UK & USA. Exploring identity, belonging and acceptance. We discuss identity labels, views on interracial relationships, navigate the perils of ticking the appropriate box on ethnicity questionnaires and ask which descriptors are acceptable / unacceptable? Is identifying as monoracial rather than biracial, ignoring, disowning or being ashamed of part of one's heritage?
What is true leadership? Who is responsible for staff development? Dr Léa Cléret, discusses personal growth and shares some insights into the power of coaching, counselling and mentoring. www.theleadershiptrust.co #leadership #business #culture #theactivelistener
Feel trapped? Are you ready for a career change? Is it ever too late? Ed Williams has had a fluid career; painter and decorator, chef, restauranteur, mature student and most recently, dietician. We discuss the challenges of starting a new career later in life, delve into the world of dietetics and NHS hierarchy and ask, what next? https://youtu.be/2edr2wQi-ko Remember, like, share and subscribe. #dietetics #nhs #careerchange
As child Ben Darkwa dreamt of becoming an engineer and making films. He has been able to fulfil both dreams. As a graduate member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a chartered Quality practitioner currently using his knowledge to change the world by constructing better train tunnels in London or on a global TV series to educate/entertain. Either way, he gets to impact the world positively. Check out his work on Amazon Prime. Pauline's Diary- An Abusive Journey of a young woman: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073821CF6/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_WJE089CENXY42D6D6240 Trending Crimes: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B086V5NG75/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
The "Educarer", former teacher and Ofsted inspector, turned male nanny, Rob Fox shares his educational approach to play and his desire to challenge the stereotypes surrounding his industry. We explore learning styles, experiential learning, how neurodiversity forms his approach as well as the importance of allowing children to explore their world.
https://youtu.be/ljPUbIRavyk
www.activechildhood.co.uk
Presentation Coach, Julia Caddick unpacks what presentation coaching is and the impact it can have on confidence and career progression. With 36 years of experience, Julia empowers her clients to become impactful speakers through her Professional Presentation Coaching practice. As a qualified life coach, Julia specialises in coaching neurodiverse clients with creative brains. wwww.juliacaddick.co.uk
SJ, CEO of All Call Signs, discusses mental health and the work he is undertaking to ensure better provision for veterans adapting to civilian life. After having contemplated taking his own life, SJ was motivated to support others considering the same. The number of veterans taking their own lives is shocking, with many ex-service personal losing more comrades to suicide that to war. https://allcallsigns.org
The Active Listener talks with James Ketchell, world record holding pilot, adventurer, motivational speaker and author. James shares his tips for setting and achieving goals, whether big or small. He unpacks the power of a positive attitude as well as the importance of enjoying the journey, and being thankful.
James also talks about his plan to ski 400 miles across the Greenland Ice Cap in May 2022. He is taking kids on a virtual field trip who will be tracking his journey. James is a long standing supporter of the charity "Kindle Spirit" and hopes to use the trip as a platform to raise awareness and funds for its work to support, educate and counsel the female victims of abuse.
www.youtube.com/user/JKpushinglimits www.jamesketchell.net https://www.kindledspirit.org.uk/greenland-challenge/
Dr Patrice unpacks the differences and similarities between Christian coaching and other types of coaching. Dr Patrice candidly shares her own life experiences as a person of faith, as a suicide surviver and military veteran.
Lucy & Sarah, coaches at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, discuss managing coaching alongside their other roles within the organisation. We explore non-verbal communication, the importance of boundaries in relationships and wellbeing.
After a major head injury Tom developed epilepsy. He shares his story and the impact the condition has had on his life. Nicola & Katrina from the Epilepsy Society join us to talk about what it is doing to support those affected by epilepsy.
Mum, musician and manager in a department of the University of Cambridge, Sarah shares about adapting to life's circumstances and how she has used difficult situations as a catalyst for change. Ever positive, Sarah talks about learning from challenges and caring for a child with type 1 diabetes.
Dr Léa Cléret, comments that being mixed raced, a woman and a user of cute kitty pens, she didn't tick all the boxes of the stereo typical CEO. Léa dispels some of the myths of what a successful CEO is and does.
What does "Agile" mean to you?
I have had the pleasure to speak with Agile business coach, Damon Smith. He shares his thoughts on leadership, trust and developing an Agile culture. We explore business, life and history. Definitely worth a listen!
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agile #leadership #business #culture #theactivelistener
Athlete, educator and former beauty queen, Sarah Saiger talks candidly about being bullied as child, loosing her spot on Team GB, it's impact on her mental health and her work with young people centred around body image.
Four friends of different nationalities and ethnicities, discuss the impact living and working in the UK has had on their identity, behaviour and parenting.
Tinuke Bernard shares her views on what family is and how a move from London to the countryside has profoundly changed her way of thinking and being.
Tinuke is a veteran blogger, sharing her life and thoughts online for over a decade. She works full time in Marketing and is a trustee for two charities.
The mother of two, she has a passion for speaking out for injustices and teaching her children to thrive no matter the environment.
https://tinukebernard.com
Coaches Jon Coxhead and Agnes Baudry discuss their journey and the impact coaching has had on both their personal and professional life whilst providing an insight on what it means to truly listen.
John James OBE, Chief Executive of the Sickle Cell Society candidly shares how his experiences of racism and drive for social change motivated his work with the NHS and beyond. He shares his thoughts on mentoring, what makes a good leader, the importance of not forgetting where you come from and knowing who you are.
An introduction to the Active Listener podcast where we will be talking with a variety of people who will be sharing life lessons, covering a range of subjects such as coaching, leadership, finding purpose and fulfilling one's goals.