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The Executive EdgeFrom Chaos to Clarity: Why Project Management Is the Secret Weapon for Strategy Execution🎙️ The Executive Edge – Episode 210 Guest: Professor Adam Boddison, CEO of the Association for Project Management Host: Sue Firth Released: May 15, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode, Sue Firth is joined by Professor Adam Boddison to unpack the underestimated power of project management in modern business. As the CEO of the Association for Project Management, Adam shares his unconventional career journey — from teaching secondary school math to leading a major charity through a financial turnaround, and now championing strategic delivery at the helm of a major professional body. Together, they explore the real role...2025-05-1531 min
Artists, Icons and EntrepreneursThe Visionary Behind ColorWow: Gail FedericiSend us a textIn this episode of Artists, Icons, and Entrepreneurs, co-hosts Lulu Benavidez and Sue Krokonis Hanson engage with Gail Federici, a trailblazer in the beauty industry. They explore Gail's journey from her early days at ZOTOS to becoming the CEO of ColorWow, discussing her innovative approach to haircare, the importance of family in her business, and the influence of music in her life. Gail shares insights on leadership, the challenges of running a family business, and the personal motivations that drive her success. In this engaging conversation, Lulu Benavidez and Sue Krokonis Hanson explore...2025-05-1249 min
You Forgot That I ExistedTelepathy Tapes & Taking CareSend us a textThis Week - Joanna & Sue saw Kendrick & SZA :)We discuss an episode of The Telepathy Tapes where a man begins telepathically communicating with his nonverbal wife w/ Alzheimer's.Check out the documentary Taking Care by Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen. We learn how caring for Lauren's mom with early Alzheimer's has inspired Lauren and Seth to start Hilarity For Charity . The film hopes to encourage brain health, support caregivers, and advocate for a future centered on dementia prevention, treatment, and support. Thanks For Listening!Joanna A...2025-04-2946 min
Access to Inspiration147. Zara Lachlan: One Woman’s Journey Rowing Across an OceanSue Stockdale welcomes Zara Lachlan, who shares her extraordinary experience of rowing solo across the Atlantic from mainland Europe to South America, covering over 3,500 nautical miles in 97 days. Despite overcoming many challenges as well as mental and physical hurdles during her voyage, Zara highlights the importance of resilience, self-belief, and the power of support from loved ones.About Zara LachlanZara Lachlan is a 21-year-old physics student at Loughborough University who is joining the army in September 2025 as a technical officer. She has competed internationally in cycling and rowing which she started at 16 at Welbeck...2025-04-1631 min
The Sunday Session with Francesca RudkinSue Barker: charity lawyer on the calls for Destiny Church to lose charity statusThere's been growing debate concerning the status - and tax exemptions - of charitable groups. Followers of Destiny Church stormed an Auckland library to protest a drag storytime event and disrupted a rainbow parade last weekend, prompting calls to evaluate their status. Many have suggested Destiny Church's charity status should be revoked, with Labour's Phil Twyford writing to the Charities Regulator to get them struck off. Charity lawyer Sue Barker says the current Charities Act is not fit for purpose. "The original Charities Bill that went through Parliament in 2004 was widely...2025-02-2205 min
Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and FriendsBreaking the Silence: Addressing Suicide, Depression, and Self-Harm OnlineIn this episode of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends' Sue is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, Ged Flynn from Papyrus (a UK charity dedicated to suicide prevention), and activist Ellen Frome. Key Topics Discussed: The impact of digital environments on mental health, especially for young people. Ged shares insights into Papyrus's mission and the challenges of addressing suicide, emphasizing communication and community engagement. Ellen discusses her advocacy for Jools Law, stemming from her personal experience of losing her son to suicide. She...2025-01-0148 min
Repartea with SueS. 3 Ep. 5: The Low Down on Libations and CreationsLet's Get Chattea!
Raise a glass and join Sue as she dives into the art of mixology with Cassie, the inspiring female co-owner and bartender behind Low Down.
Sue learns from Cassie about crafting the perfect cocktail while supporting the community through impactful charity work.
Tune in to Repartea with Sue to find out what Cassie says elevates the at-home cocktail experience.
If you think you or someone you know would make a good guest, email Sue at reparteawithsue@gmail.com. She wants to hear from you!
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Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and FriendsGood Tech: Unlocking Creativity and the Positives of the Digital AgeIn this episode of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,' Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, and Parven Kaur, founder of Kids and Clicks, to discuss how technology can unlock children's creativity. Special guest Beverly Clarke, MBE, shares her insights on leveraging tech for good, her charity Technology Books for Children, and strategies to bridge the digital divide. The episode highlights the positives of digital tools in fostering creativity and collaboration, balancing tech use, and tackling online inequalities. Parents are encouraged to engage with their children's d...2024-12-2650 min
Stupid Hearts ClubSHC Episode 92 - Selina Mosinski AKA Charity Shop SueWelcome to Stupid Hearts Club. A loving community for creative, open, loving, romantic and gloriously stupid hearted folk of all kinds!-------------------Well, triple hello my beautiful babies. What a cracking episode I have for you this week.Last week Linda the VW camper and I made our first trip away and met the Belter from Belper herself, Selina Mosinski, better known as Charity Shop Sue! Literally one of my favourite comedy characters of modern times.And what a great, smart, chatty and straight talkin' delight she turned out to be...2024-09-111h 04
Soapbox The PodcastS1 Ep2: Lou interviews Sue - pilot and aviation ambassadorHear the fascinating story about one girl's ambition to take to the skies. Sue tells us why a charity skydive ignited her passion for flying. Only 3-5% of commercial pilots are women, so what’s it like being the only girl on the flight-deck? Discover how to keep the propeller turning and fund training. Hear what happens behind the scenes when operating for the emergency services and a pop star d'oh! moment… Sue spills the beans.
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Lifestyle EntrepreneurGoing From Google to Entrepreneurship and Stress Management: Forbes Under 30 Honouree Pamela WagnerSue talks to Pamela Wagner, an accomplished entrepreneur and award-winning individual who features on the Forbes Under 30 List, and who shares her journey and insights on reducing stress levels and living a calmer life. Pamela discusses her personal experiences, including overcoming allergies through alternative therapies like biomagnetism and ayahuasca. She emphasises the importance of managing stress, understanding emotions, and finding blessings in challenging situations. Pamela's message of self-acceptance and empowerment resonates and encourages us all to embrace our uniqueness and strive for success on our own terms. KEY TAKEAWAYS Allow yourself to feel a...2024-04-3045 min
The Scott Mills WeeklySheridan Smith and surprise Charity Shop Sue!Scott gets a surprise on his first day back, as Charity Shop Sue pops in to find out where he's been!Sheridan Smith plays the role of Sheridan Smith in an interview on Radio 2, to talk about the new play within a play that she's performing in.Plus, DCI Mills is back on the beat to review the Music Police cases that PCs Spoony and Clark have attempted to crack and Minister Mills marries off Radio 2's biggest fans... yes, they're having a Radio 2 themed wedding. That one is real.Hit subscribe to...2024-04-0544 min
Embracing Your Mortality PodcastSlow Down When Someone DiesToday my guests are Lin Carruthers and Kate Clark, authors of a wonderfully helpful and practical book called Slow Down When Someone Dies. Lin is a trustee of Pushing up the Daisies, a charity formed in 2016 by Kate Clark. Their work is aimed at anyone who wants and needs practical options and to know their legal rights immediately after someone dies, especially for those wanting to keep the body at home after death.  For more information about Lin and Kate, and Pushing Up the Daisies charity, please go to https://pushingupthedaisies.org.uk/about/...2024-04-0128 min
The Game ChangersSeries 16 of The Game ChangersWelcome to The Game Changers. It’s hard to believe this is series 16 of the podcast, which celebrates the trailblazers in women’s sport exploring critical issues around equality in sport and beyond.We are so pleased that again this season of The Game Changers is supported by Sport England through a National Lottery Award. We’re incredibly grateful for their ongoing support, which enables us to share the stories of these inspiring women working across the sporting landscape.My wonderful guest list for this series includes: Jess Carter, an incredible profess...2024-01-3005 min
Limitless Magick9. Limitless Magick: December's Portal of HopeSurrender what's no longer aligned. Welcome in the collective energy of hope, charity and love. As always, count your blessings! And remember, all Magick works best in secret. And so it is.xo Mindy Sue BellSupport the showThank you for listening! Please share this episode with a friend.You can find my Love Letters on substack and follow along on instagram @mindysuebell It helps my little pod so much if you'd rate & review it. Visit my website www.mindysuebell.com to view my current offerings or book a one on one...2023-12-0217 min
Access to Inspiration101. Mike Robinson: Collaborating for climate solutionsSue Stockdale talks to Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) about his adventurous and philanthropic background, and how experience on an expedition to Borneo inspired him to give back to the environment. Mike also describes his work at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, its function as a small charity, and how he believes that it is not enough for the charity to just inform and influence things, the organisation needs to inspire people that it is possible to change and create solutions that are appealing and ambitious.Mike has been Chief Executive since 2008...2023-06-1434 min
The Electrical Industries Charity PodcastCoping with AnxietyWe're joined by guest speaker and founder of Westmeria Counselling Sue Doughty. Sue talks to us about how to cope with anxiety, giving us some amazing techniques to help ease the feelings. Westmeria Counselling have some incredible blogs that cover some key topics, you can access them here.2023-05-1922 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#094: Looking back on: Can We Care Too Much As Leaders? with Frances BeecherWhat does it mean to be an all-in leader? And how can we be all-in, creating positive impact and influence, while also looking after ourselves, those we lead, and those we serve? In last week’s interview (#093) I talked to Frances Beecher, CEO of Llamau, Wales’ leading young people and women’s homeless charity. Frances can’t NOT care and it’s a conversation about creating influence and impact, in a sector where leaders can often feel powerless. Where are you feeling powerless to create change right now? Looking back on our conversation, this week...2023-05-1619 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#094: Looking back on: Can We Care Too Much As Leaders? with Frances BeecherWhat does it mean to be an all-in leader? And how can we be all-in, creating positive impact and influence, while also looking after ourselves, those we lead, and those we serve? In last week’s interview (#093) I talked to Frances Beecher, CEO of Llamau, Wales’ leading young people and women’s homeless charity. Frances can’t NOT care and it’s a conversation about creating influence and impact, in a sector where leaders can often feel powerless. Where are you feeling powerless to create change right now? Looking back on our conversation, this week...2023-05-1619 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#093: Can We Care Too Much As Leaders? with Frances BeecherWalking alongside those experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, and sexual violence, my guest this week is one of the most humble leaders you will meet. Compelled to action at an early age, Frances’ mission to eradicate homelessness has encompassed a career as a volunteer, a therapist, an outreach worker (and even a prankster!), on her path to being the purposeful leader she is today. Frances Beecher is the Chief Executive of Llamau, Wales leading homeless charity supporting vulnerable women and disenfranchised young people.  Do listen in as, determined to make an impact, Frances shares some deeply honest and pow...2023-05-0546 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#093: Can We Care Too Much As Leaders? with Frances BeecherWalking alongside those experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, and sexual violence, my guest this week is one of the most humble leaders you will meet. Compelled to action at an early age, Frances’ mission to eradicate homelessness has encompassed a career as a volunteer, a therapist, an outreach worker (and even a prankster!), on her path to being the purposeful leader she is today. Frances Beecher is the Chief Executive of Llamau, Wales leading homeless charity supporting vulnerable women and disenfranchised young people.  Do listen in as, determined to make an impact, Frances shares some deeply honest and pow...2023-05-0546 min
Building ConfidenceConfidence Building the Scary Way - with Clara WaltonClara Walton is a London-based graphic design student with a passion for traveling and helping others develop their business through design. Clara set up her freelancing role at the end of 2022, called 'Clara Does Design' where she provides dedicated and personalized design work for small businesses.Alongside her freelance work, Clara has a passion for mental health development and travel, and she often finds herself diving into a self-help book in a new place. Her busy schedule includes charity fundraising, social awareness schemes such as the London Marathon, and campaigns on littering in the UK.2023-04-1238 min
Building ConfidenceNever give up - Let's start talking more about suicide. A conversation with Beano.This episode is in support of the mental health charity, RT Projects. RT Projects uses art to save lives by working with people (who they call their 'pals') who live with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.I talk to the co-founder, Beano about RT Projects, his own troubles, and the importance of conversations like these.If you feel the need to talk about your own state of well-being, please reach out.Beano and RT Projects can be contacted via:Facebook - RT ProjectsWebsite -www.rtprojects.org.ukEmail - beano@rtprojects.o...2023-02-0135 min
Performer TraumaSelina Mosinski. The journey that led her to CHARITY SHOP SUE...and causing a McDonalds Vs Burger King feud at some point in the 90'sOn this episode it is my honour to have Selina Mosinski, the actress behind Charity Shop Sue stop by for a chat! We chat about all the roads that led to her finding her Sue family, finding creative freedom and the future...and how we stopped giving a shit and how it sets you free.  I can't wait for yo to hear Selina's story2022-12-131h 05
Access to Inspiration87. Dr. Sarah Gilchrist: Managing your sleepSue Stockdale talks to Dr. Sarah Gilchrist about the subject of sleep. With over 60% of the British population reporting that they have poor sleep quality, and an estimated 1 in 3 suffering from insomnia or sleep deprivation, it’s a topic that has a significant impact on our health and wellbeing.Dr. Sarah Gilchrist FBASES spent over 20 years working in the high-performance sport industry latterly as a Technical Lead for the English Institute of Sport and Senior Physiologist with British Rowing. Her doctorate specialises in sleep and athletic performance, and she now provides consultancy on a range of performance areas, pa...2022-11-2325 minWomen on a Mission with Sue Revell#069: Taking Up Your Own Space with Honor Wilson-Fletcher MBEImagine being the Chief Executive of an organisation that exists to take young explorers to extraordinary destinations - in the world AND in their own lives. Where the very raison d’être is to explore possibility, take young people out of their comfort zone and change their lives for the better. What an opportunity to make a difference! An opportunity made all the more exceptional when you’re a woman, leading in a highly male-dominated sector, and the first female CEO in the 90 year history of the organisation. Honor Wilson-Fletcher is a servant leader, driven by her mission. A missio...2022-11-1157 minWomen on a Mission with Sue Revell#069: Taking Up Your Own Space with Honor Wilson-Fletcher MBEImagine being the Chief Executive of an organisation that exists to take young explorers to extraordinary destinations - in the world AND in their own lives. Where the very raison d’être is to explore possibility, take young people out of their comfort zone and change their lives for the better. What an opportunity to make a difference! An opportunity made all the more exceptional when you’re a woman, leading in a highly male-dominated sector, and the first female CEO in the 90 year history of the organisation. Honor Wilson-Fletcher is a servant leader, driven by her mission. A missio...2022-11-1157 min
Access to Inspiration80. Liz Benditt: An optimist's perspective on enduring cancerLiz Benditt talks to host Sue Stockdale about how she endured four different cancers over a period of eight years, and how she and her family adapted to the unexpected situations they faced together. Following this, Liz used her experience as both a marketer and a cancer patient to launch www.TheBalmBox.com – a site featuring functional self-care and gift packages for cancer patients.Liz Benditt is a senior marketing executive with 25+ years professional experience with a wide variety of brands, products and services including Lyric Opera, Ace Hardware, Hallmark, SONIC America’s Drive In, Blue Bunny Ice Crea...2022-10-0538 min
Saving Grace22: Charity Shop Sue Spills DIRTY Shop SECRETS, Unusual Celebrity Crush & STALKER!Local celebrity Charity Shop Sue is here to reveal all about the shop's filthy antics. She spills all of the shop's dirt on catching colleges in the act, DIY sex toys, and fighting off stalkers.  Follow Charity Shop Sue: https://www.instagram.com/charityshopsue/ 💅 GKBarry: https://www.tiktok.com/@gkbarry?lang=en🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/savinggracepodcast💖Follow on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@savinggracepod💗Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savinggracepod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1456 min
Let's Talk About CareEp. 29 Kari Gerstheimer, Access Social Care CEO reveals how some battles for care are so 'harrowing' lawyers need counsellingHost Jill Rennie talks to Kari Gerstheimer about why she set up the charity and how the charity is giving free legal advice to thousands of elderly and disabled people to access social care when they need it and how the lack of funding and social care workforce shortage is exacerbating the crisis and increasing the workload of the charity.2022-08-1025 min
The Documentary Filmmaker PodcastS2 Ep 26. How to use video to attract volunteersAre you a non-profit organisation or charity wondering how to use video to attract volunteers? Well, you've landed on the right podcast. I've always said that if a picture says a thousands words, a video says a million more. Actually, it tells the whole story. I mean, when it comes to building relationships, communicating messages and sharing stories, video is about as close as you can get to having a heart-to-heart with someone in person. Don’t you think? It’s probably why more and more marketers, advertisers, communications professionals and nonprofits are using videos in the...2022-08-0911 min
We Get Real AFEp. 144: Summer Throwback Series - Using Data Science & Design for Animal Conservation Re-Release with Holly Budge, Founder of How Many ElephantsHolly Budge is living proof that saying yes to one moment of insane courage can change the trajectory of your life! The 1st woman to skydive Mt. Everest, Holly now uses her training in design and data science to fight the illegal poaching of African elephants for ivory. She shares her incredible, adventure-filled journey and offers very practical & inspiring advice for how we can all adopt a mindset that unlocks our own extraordinary potential. Find Holly Budge Online:Instagram Twitter LinkedIn WebsiteReferenced:How Many Elephants Cha...2022-08-021h 06