NJConfidential: Recent Episodes
Nick Jordan
A walk through life talking to everyday people. With different topics every two weeks, give us a try.
It happens in our lives constantly. Whether at home, work, school, or leisure, change plays a huge role in everything we do. But why does it hurt so much and so often? In this 'Take 5' episode, I will explain the why and the how. Why it hurts and how you can move on. Thank you for listening.
Tanya talks to NJConfidential about her journey as a single Mom raising 2 children and managing to hold down a job at the same time. Tanya talks of the feelings and emotions that led her to a career change and with the relationship she has with her kids. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Rachel joins me to talk about her breast cancer journey from diagnosis right through to picking out prosthetic boobs.
Rachel is a true inspiration as we hear her take the diagnosis by the horns with a determination to beat the cancer.
Rachel talks openly about her own journey and shares some tips on how and when to check your boobs.
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Imagine being at the very beginning of your career. Your studies at university or college are done, and you are going to work on a bright September morning, looking forward to what the day will bring. Now you have that image in your head, let’s get real. It’s September 11th 2001. New York City. You are a couple of months into your job situated on the 81st floor of Tower 1. The world is about to change forever. In this episode of NJConfidential, I talk with John Cerqueira who was this young man fresh out of college. John tells us of his journey in the days and months following his escape from Tower 1. To see and hear John speak specifically about his escape, visit John's website at Johncerqueira.com If you have any questions for John then contact him at john@johncerqueira.com John is also available as a speaker and coach.
Tom Morphew set up Full Circle Farms; truly unique farms producing full flavour vegetables on a small scale whilst never using a drop of pesticide or herbicide.
Farmer Tom also educates people on where their food comes from.
Also based at Full Circle Farms are the Garden Army. Volunteers who are drawn from the local community to help create the Farm's vision which is to be a beautiful therapeutic farm and kitchen garden for all.
Follow Tom on all the socials and find him at www.Fullcirclefarms.co.uk and www.garden-army.com Watch the video at: https://youtu.be/sBfhYw9jL3c
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Rachel Craddock has a PHD, is a Chartered Engineer and works in one of the most forward thinking and futuristic areas of technology there is today, artificial intelligence. Rachel is also autistic. Rachel talks about her role as a neurodiversity champion in her workplace and dispells some myths around being neuro-divergent and neuro-typical. https://www.cipd.co.uk/Images/neurodiversity-at-work_2018_tcm18-37852.pdf http://www.beccalory.com/still-not-tantrum-ever-elusive-adult-meltdown/ https://the-art-of-autism.com/understanding-the-spectrum-a-comic-strip-explanation/ https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/what-can-physicians-learn-neurodiversity-movement/2012-06 https://archive.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=5858
Njconfidential guest host Mike Davies chats to his brother about his autobiography which covers growing up in the South Wales Valleys when the coal mining industry was still strong. Richard tells of his move to South Africa and a brush with the law! Richard talks openly of tragedy in his life but we hear of the great support he gives to charity and how life goes on. Richard's book is called 'Borrow me a Tenner Dad' and is available on Amazon Kindle with half the proceeds going to the Velindre Cancer Centre. For more see https://www.velindrefundraising.com/ambassador/wayne-griffiths/ and please take time to visit Richard's website at https://bigrich.co
Jess started Equalital to challenge systemic bias to unblock barriers to entry for talented people. Jess tells us of her passion for this and how she can help organisations in this area. Jess is a renowned public speaker and talks with conviction about the topics of equality, diversity and bias. You can find out more at Equalital.com Join in the conversation on Instagram at njconfidential74 or email with questions or feedback to njconfidential74@gmail.com
This episode draws together 4 individuals with experience of learning and development in the corporate world and as freelance and contract professionals. Nick chats with Mike, Colin, Mark and Sarah about mental (ill) health and how it is perceived in the world today. If you would like to comment or feedback, find us on Instagram @ njconfidential74 and for the website mentioned in the podcast, it's mqmentalhealth.org Enjoy!
Sarah Rudder runs her own business, Ginger Dog Development and is a facilitator and coach with many years experience helping individuals, teams and organisations reach their full potential. Sarah is also co founder of Field Trip Online with Jon Bartlett where resilience, mental toughness and mindfulness are explored. For more information, here are the links that matter. @Sarahruddercoach @gingerdogdevelopment both on Insta and gingerdogdevelopment.com
To be an ordained priest takes a great deal of time, work and dedication. But what about the non-ordained? Surely you can just rock up, say you love Jesus, say you can talk with people and bake cakes? Well, no. It takes a huge effort to become a lay reader (don't worry, Dale explains what one is) and a lot of soul searching and contemplation. I hope you enjoy listening to Dale talking about his journey to finally collecting his licence at Southwark Cathedral.
Like millions of others around the world, Eve had to cope with lockdown as well as a teenage daughter at home and holding down a full time job. Eve talks about how her sanity (and her family's) was saved as she could escape to the sanctuary of her allotment. Eve talks with passion about her love of growing veg and the fact that the allotment gave her an opportunity to chat to her allotment neighbours (socially distanced) and enjoy the fruits of her labours. Eve also tells us the story of the potters wheel now fully at home in her garage. To comment or ask questions, go to njconfidential74 on Instagram.
Nick is joined by Doug Chapman and Colin Forster, both management and personal development professionals. They have 45 years of experience in the field of corporate learning between them. Both are certified coaches and they run their own practices in learning consultancy. We explore what technology is current and think about the future of learning taking into consideration the human aspect of it and the need for social learning. If you would like to comment, ask questions or chat, please go to the NJConfidential Instagram page at njconfidential74