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Christina Patterson
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The Best Kept Secret With Liv Dooley
Addressing Celebrity Culture and Scandal in the Church with Christina Patterson
A Conversation on Scandal, Slow Growth, and Christian Content Creation with Christina PattersonAs we slow down, let's consider what it is we're consuming and whether or not it's giving God glory because we have to stop compromising our standards to adopt what the world tells us is good.EPHESIANS 4:29 CSBNo foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.MEET CHRISTINA
2025-04-01
47 min
Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Biblical Encouragement Amid Grief with Christina Patterson
In this episode, Natasha sits with Christina Patterson, Founder of Beloved Women, author, speaker. and bible teacher. Christina walks alongside women everyday encouraging them in the Word of God and in this episode she shares Biblical Encouragement for Black Women navigating grief. Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. Main points:The Power of Presence in GriefFinding Peace in Scri...
2025-03-18
42 min
Inside Out with Courtnaye
Trusting God to Slow Down and Rest with Christina Patterson
As women, life can get really busy as we do all the things for our families, ministries, businesses, jobs, and beyond. Yet, God calls us to find rest in the midst of it all. Well, join Courtnaye as she sits down to have a conversation with Christina Patterson, founder of Beloved Women, as they talk about how to "Trust God to Slow Down and Rest." Such a needed conversation for today with lots of biblical examples and tips. Tune in... Resources: Connect with Christina Patterson, who is a Bible teacher, entrepreneur, and YouTuber. She...
2024-12-13
38 min
Yes Catholic
Christina Perera's Journey of Faith and Divine Grace
Send us a text\Her childhood experiences, marked by both trauma and miraculous survival, unfold to reveal a story laced with forgiveness and a deep-seated trust in God's unwavering presence.Christina introduces the life-altering Community of the Risen Lord, with its revolutionary four-step prayer method that has reshaped her connection with God. Her profound reflections on key scriptures, notably Romans 8:39, capture the essence of her intimate relationship with Jesus, viewing Him as a brother, lover, and conduit to the Father. The narrative then transitions to her transformative experiences at Encounter Ministries', where amidst the solitude...
2024-05-07
34 min
Honey We're Home
Jet Set with Christina (traveling w/ kids, choosing a “forever home”, & why waiting for kids might be overrated)
On this episode, the girlies cuddle up (virtually) to the wonderful travel blogger and business woman, @jetsetchristina (aka Christina Haisfield). Niki and Caro pick her brain on the best tips got traveling with kids, including the best locations to take them, and what age is the easiest. They chat about how to pick the right place to "settle down", and why thinking of it as temporary helps you make a better decision in the long run. Christina gives the girls all the tea on how she and Kenny met, her reccomendations of the week in Charleston (will Caro move...
2024-04-23
1h 10
The Beloved Studio
008 | The SECRET Weapon to Avoid Burnout
Watch my FREE Christian YouTube Masterclass: https://www.christinapatterson.com/masterclassEveryone seems to be quitting these days due to creator, work, or business burnout. But what if quitting is not the answer? What if there is a deeper problem at the core of our overwhelm that requires something other than throwing in the towel? What if that solution was not as complicated as we might think? If you're tired and on the verge of going up, today's episode will teach you the commonly overlooked secret weapon to avoiding burnout. Don't miss this!Listen in...
2024-02-20
12 min
The Beloved Studio
005 | How to Create an Authentic Brand Identity: Embracing Uniqueness and Giving God Glory
Are you ready to transform your brand into a true reflection of you and your unique gifts? Imagine the power of a brand that is so authentically, undeniably you, that your audience feels an immediate connection. In our latest episode, we dive deep into the process of crafting an authentic brand identity. Join me as we shed light on the significance of your brand being more than just your website aesthetics. We'll unravel the critical role of communication, pricing, and writing style in shaping your brand. Get ready to embrace authenticity and let your true self shine!...
2023-07-26
09 min
The Beloved Studio
003 | Faithful Entrepreneurship: Redefining Sales in Christian Business
What if you could navigate the tricky world of sales as a Christian entrepreneur without seeming insincere or greedy? Buckle up, because we are about to challenge conventional wisdom and dig deep into this sensitive subject. This episode confronts the often-avoided topic of making sales in the Christian business space. As believers and business owners, we understand the discomfort in asking for money in exchange for goods and services, but we firmly believe God has equipped us with unique gifts and resources to advance His kingdom, and we shouldn't shy away from utilizing them.We’ve got ti...
2023-07-18
17 min
The Beloved Studio
003 | How Christian Entrepreneurs Set Themselves Up for Failure
Listen in for weekly lessons on entrepreneurship, branding, and communication exclusively for faith-inspired creatives.Join my Inner Circle: https://www.christinapatterson.com/newsletterChristina Patterson is a Bible teacher with a love for faith-inspired entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Beloved Women, which reaches millions of women worldwide with the love and truth of Jesus Christ and holds a Master's in Theological Studies from Liberty University. She is passionate about sharing lessons learned as a business owner, ministry leader, and YouTuber to help other Christian creatives and entrepreneurs build an influence that makes an impact.
2023-07-18
17 min
The Beloved Studio
001 | Why You Should Start BEFORE You Are Ready
Welcome to the Beloved Studio Podcast! I'm Christina Patterson, the founder, and president of Beloved Women, and I'm excited to share this new venture with you. Despite my initial hesitation, I felt God leading me to talk more about business, entrepreneurship, and marketing alongside Bible study. So in our first episode, I thought it would be appropriate to make a case for why you should start BEFORE you are ready. Whether it’s writing a book, building a business, or applying for that promotion, here are 4 reasons why you should get started on your dreams before you fe...
2023-07-15
15 min
The Beloved Studio
002 | How to Finish What You Start
Are you a Christian entrepreneur struggling to finish what you start? Join me, Christina Patterson, on the Beloved Studio Podcast as I dive deep into the topic of completing your projects. In this episode, I'll share my personal experiences and insights on how to overcome the hurdles of unfinished endeavors. Discover how to identify the right project to focus on, develop the discipline to stay motivated, and record your inspirations for future success. Don't miss out on this transformative episode that will empower you to bring your dreams to fruition and make a lasting impact for the Kingdom. Tune...
2023-07-15
11 min
The Beloved Studio
Welcome to the Beloved Studio!
Listen in for weekly lessons on entrepreneurship, branding, and communication exclusively for faith-inspired creatives.About Christina: Christina Patterson is a Bible teacher with a love for faith-inspired entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Beloved Women, which reaches millions of women around the world with the love and truth of Jesus Christ and holds a Master's in Theological Studies from Liberty University. She is passionate about sharing lessons learned as a business owner, ministry leader, and YouTuber to help other Christian creatives and entrepreneurs build an influence that makes an impact.Connect with Christina at: www...
2023-07-13
00 min
Behind The Spine
S8E6 Outside, the Sky is Blue: Christina Patterson on the tragedy and joy of her family memoir
“I don't think anyone could have looked at the Patterson family and said, “oh, what a conventionally successful party”. But I did want to honour them. And I realised I was actually and am proud of them because they did it. They loved, they were good, they were decent, they were kind, they were courageous.” Though Christina Patterson’s family may not be “conventionally successful”, they are extraordinary. Despite much tragedy, Christina looks back on her family’s story with joy. In her new memoir, ‘Outside, the Sky is Blue’, she relives the rocky history of her family, explo...
2023-07-12
31 min
Revealing Jesus with Christina Perera
How You Can Build Faith That Lasts With Alli Patterson
The whole earth is shaking, but you can build faith that withstands. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation with Alli Patterson, Bible teacher and author of How To Stay Standing: 3 Essential Practices for Building a Faith That Lasts. We discuss the parable of the wise and foolish builders from scripture and her new book. Hear Biblical wisdom to build your life with Jesus, your solid rock. Your story is the most powerful tool you have to connect with others regarding who Jesus is. “If the beginning is real, open, and honest with Him, now He can really do something. The...
2023-06-19
36 min
The Education of a Value Investor
Christina Patterson on Facing Adversity and Finding Strength
Christina Patterson is a journalist, writer, broadcaster, and coach. A former columnist at The Independent, today Christina writes for the Daily Mail, Observer Magazine and The Telegraph, and reviews for The Sunday Times. She is also a regular guest on the Sky News press preview. Christina talks to Guy Spier about her books and the journey of her and her family’s life, which effectively inspired them. Other topics include psychotherapy, writing and poetry, as well as the importance of speaking our parents’ mother tongues. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/2qfv9ccrixr...
2023-06-09
1h 33
Purpose Through Pain
171: Christina Patterson Wood | Finding Your Voice After Sexual Assault
Christina Patterson Wood is a dance instructor and directs one of the studio outreach programs that work one on one with at-risk youth. She also does admin support for Lousiville, Kentucky ministry that helps incarcerated men transition out of prison and back into society. Christina has the heart to use the arts to help at-risk youth around the world. Christina is a long-time friend of mine whom I just reconnected with after she shared her story about sexual assault that happened in a past relationship. We talk about how she, and many women, suppress their sexual assault experiences for...
2023-04-11
1h 05
Cross Question with Iain Dale
Nick Thomas-Symonds, Heather Wheeler, Christina Patterson & Baroness Claire Fox
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Shadow International Trade Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds, Conservative MP Heather Wheeler, broadcaster Christina Patterson and free speech campaigner and Director of the Academy of Ideas think tank Baroness Fox.
2023-03-08
52 min
Woman's Hour
Cynthia Erivo, Eating disorder system failures, Writer Christina Patterson, Cancer gene testing
People with eating disorders are being repeatedly failed by the system and radical changes need to be made to prevent further tragedies. That’s according to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman UK, Rob Behrens. He says little progress has been made in the six years since the publication of a report which highlighted serious failings in eating disorder services. Rob joins Nuala to talk about what those failings are, and what needs to be done.In her memoir Outside the Sky is Blue, writer and journalist Christina Patterson tells her story of what it's like to gr...
2023-03-01
57 min
The Art of Work
Classicist and bestselling writer Dame Mary Beard on what she has learnt about power
Dame Mary Beard is one of Britain’s best known classicists. She’s Cambridge Emerita Professor and Fellow of Newnham College, Cambridge. She’s a trustee of the British Museum and classics editor of the TLS, where for 20 years she has been writing a blog, “A Don’s Life”. Her bestselling books include SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, the Wolfson-prize-winning Pompeii: The Life of a Roman Town, Confronting the Classics and Women & Power. She has presented highly acclaimed TV series including Meet the Romans and BBC arts shows including Inside Culture and the landmark series Civilizations. She has been awarded...
2022-12-09
40 min
The Art of Work
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Ken Olisa on the thrill of the entrepreneurial life
Sir Ken Olisa is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. After a career in tech, with IBM and then Wang Labs, Ken is now Founder and Chairman of Restoration Partners, a boutique technology merchant bank. He has chaired and been on many boards, including Thomson Reuters, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and the charities Shaw Trust and Thames Reach. He has been awarded an OBE and a Knight Bachelor for services to business and philanthropy. In this podcast, he talks about the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial life and the thrill of helping others.
2022-12-02
52 min
The Art of Work
Judge and novelist Nicola Williams on ambition and the joy of justice
Nicola Williams is a judge, ombudsman and novelist. Called to the bar in 1985, she has been a part-time Crown Court Judge since 2009. She has been Commissioner at the Independent Police Complaints Commission, Complaints Commissioner for the Cayman Islands and the first ever Service Complaints Ombudsman for the UK Armed Forces. She has served on many boards, won a Cosmopolitan magazine Woman of Achievement Award and been listed as one of the 100 most influential Black people in the UK. She’s the author of a legal thriller, Without Prejudice, which was reissued in a series curated by Bernardine Evaristo in 2020. Her...
2022-11-25
55 min
The Art of Work
Motivational expert Sharath Jeevan OBE on how to reignite your inner drive
Sharath Jeevan is one of the world’s leading experts on motivation. After starting off in strategy consulting, Sharath started Ebay’s charity arm and then Teaching Leaders, an organisation that helps school leaders raise life chances for the most disadvantaged children. In 2022, he was awarded an OBE for starting and running STIR Education, which has helped hundreds of thousands of teachers fall back in love with teaching. As Executive Chairman of Intrinsic Labs, he now helps leaders build motivating cultures. He’s the author of Intrinsic and is currently writing a book on intrinsic leadership. In this podcast, he tells...
2022-11-18
51 min
The Art of Work
Coach and coach trainer Colin Brett on "useful conversations" and our hunger for meaning
One of Britain’s leading coaches and coach trainers, Colin Brett has been described as a "gentle bulldozer". He has worked as a Transactional Analyst and a counsellor as well as an executive coach, helping individuals, leaders and teams flourish, both at work and in their personal lives. He has four masters’ degrees, including one in Organisational Analysis, one in Coaching Psychology and one in Positive Psychology. He is the founder of a coaching training company, Coaching Development, and has also recently been ordained as an interfaith minister.”. In this podcast, he talks about the life-changing power of a “useful c...
2022-11-11
58 min
The Art of Work
Dance consultant Theresa Beattie OBE on the importance of curiosity, mastery - and cheek
Theresa Beattie started her career at Sadler’s Wells and has worked as a curator at Southbank Centre, Dance Umbrella, and the Royal Opera House. She was Director of Artist Development at The Place for a decade and has done several stints at Arts Council England, including one as Director of Dance. In 2006, she set up a consultancy providing organisational development and recruitment services. Clients have included One Dance UK, Dance City, Dance East and ZfinMalta National Dance Company. She also mentors Artistic Directors, CEOs and Executive Directors, is a Trustee of Hofesh Schechter Company and a Governor of No...
2022-11-04
53 min
The Art of Work
Award-winning poet Joelle Taylor on the life-changing power of words
Joelle Taylor is an award-winning poet, playwright and author. A former UK slam champion, Joelle founded SLAMbassadors, the UK’s youth slam championships in 2001 and was its Artistic Director and National Coach until 2018. She’s host and and co-curator of Out-Spoken, the UK’s premier poetry and music club, currently resident at the Southbank Centre. Her poetry collections include The Woman Who Was Not There, Songs My Enemy Taught Me and C+nto & Othered Poems, which won the 2021 T S Eliot Prize. In this podcast, she talks about her journey from living in a squat to having her work on the...
2022-10-28
54 min
The Happy WorkLife Podcast
Finding purpose and excelling in careers focused on the written word with Christina Patterson.
Christina Patterson reflects on why we all need purpose in our working lives and shares her journey through a career focused on the written word - from books and poetry to journalism.
2022-10-25
43 min
The Art of Work
Internationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis on the power of doing what you love
Steven Isserlis is an internationally renowned cellist and music educator. He appears regularly with the world’s leading orchestras, devises chamber music programmes and performs around the world as a soloist. He has won many awards for his work, including a CBE, and is one of only two living cellists featured in Gramophone's Hall of Fame. His Hyperion recording of the Bach Cello Suites met with universal critical acclaim and his book about the Cello Suites was published last year. He has also written two children’s books, Why Beethoven Threw the Stew and Why Handel Waggled His Wig and...
2022-10-21
52 min
The Messy Table with Jenn Jewell
EP. 127 | Christina Patterson [Resisting the Rush]
Who’s tired of rushing around? Who’s exhausted from trying to keep up? Who’s not the best at setting healthy boundaries? Who could use a little more (okay, a LOT more) rest? Our guest today at The Messy Table is Christina Patterson—a wife and mom, author and speaker, Bible teacher and devotional writer. Christina founded Beloved Women, a nonprofit that creates online Bible studies, YouTube videos, and other faith-inspired resources. Mostly, Christina is a fellow busy woman who’s passionate about resisting the rush and reprioritizing rest—for her own (and your own) sustaina...
2022-10-18
49 min
The Art of Work
Winner of the Global Teacher Prize Andria Zafirakou on the transformative power of art
Andria Zafirakou is an art and textiles teacher and member of the leadership team at Alperton Community School in Brent. In 2018 she was awarded the Global Teacher Prize, out of more than 37,000 entries. She used the million-dollar prize money to start a charity called Artists in Residence, which aims to improve arts education in schools. She’s a Culture Leader for the World Economic Forum and a member of their Global Future Leaders’ Council, has been named in the Evening Standard’s 1000 Londoners List and was awarded an MBE in 2019 for her outstanding contribution to education. She’s also a consul...
2022-10-14
54 min
The Art of Work
Social entrepreneur and local councillor Josh Babarinde on how to make change happen
Josh Babarinde is an award-winning social entrepreneur, Liberal Democrat councillor and parliamentary candidate for Eastbourne. A former youth justice worker, Josh founded Cracked It, a smartphone repair service staffed by young ex-offenders which has won multiple awards. At 26, he was awarded an OBE for services to criminal justice, social enterprise and the economy. He’s the first ever councillor of Black heritage in Eastbourne and is also currently Head of Entrepreneurship Delivery at the School for Social Entrepreneurs. In this podcast, he talks about why he still believes in politics and how to make change happen.
2022-10-07
55 min
The Art of Work
Palliative care consultant and bestselling writer Kathryn Mannix on the power of listening
Kathryn Mannix started her medical career in cancer care before working as a palliative care consultant in hospices, hospitals and patients’ homes. She started the UK’s first CBT clinic for palliative care patients and now teaches communication skills to healthcare professionals. She’s the bestselling author of With the End in Mind and Listen: How to Find the Words for Tender Conversations. In this podcast, she talks about the life-changing power of listening, going viral, and why good conversation is like dance.
2022-09-30
57 min
The Art of Work
Writer and former Twitter VP Bruce Daisley on fortitude, laughter - and crisps
Bruce Daisley is a writer, consultant, expert in workplace culture and host of the chart-topping podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat. A former European Vice-President for Twitter, he’s the bestselling author of The Joy of Work and, now, of Fortitude: Unlocking the Secrets of Inner Strength. In this podcast, he talks about toxic myths about resilience, the importance of laughter and why he had to leave Twitter.
2022-09-23
54 min
Purpose Through Pain
Christina Patterson Wood | Finding Your Voice After Sexual Assault
Christina Patterson Wood is a dance instructor and directs one of the studio outreach programs that work one on one with at-risk youth. She also does admin support for Lousiville, Kentucky ministry that helps incarcerated men transition out of prison and back into society. Christina has the heart to use the arts to help at-risk youth around the world. Christina is a long-time friend of mine whom I just reconnected with after she shared her story about sexual assault that happened in a past relationship. We talk about how she, and many women, suppress their sexual assault experiences for...
2022-07-28
1h 05
Zestful Aging
Alice G. Patterson -- Entrepreneurial Photographer Who Went from Fearful to Fearless
Alice Patterson was going along the conventional college path when she discovered that she wanted to be a photographer. So she pivoted in a big way, and adventures followed. She created a whole new way to make a living as a photographer. And she is flourishing and teaching other photographers to approach the business in a whole new way. Hers is a story of resilience and courage. Find out more at https://www.lovingmycompany.com. Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
2022-07-16
40 min
The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall
Christina Patterson: Getting Out of Your Own Way: Are You Unknowingly Self-Sabotaging?
Christina Patterson found herself in the heartbreaking position of being the last one left in a loving and beloved family. She took on the task of writing the story of her family and her place in it. In the process, Christina explored the ways in which our personal history can cause us to “get in our way”, self-sabotaging as we work through the suffering experienced both by ourselves and others in the family. Christina and Andrew also discuss: Living with mental illness Finding and losing religion Loss and grief The healing effects of writing Chr...
2022-06-06
48 min
Best Day Ever
Episode 70- One Thing that Changes Everything w/ Christina Patterson
Mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 3 Romans 8 John 15 Connect with Katy: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Christina Patterson: Website Facebook This podcast produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media.
2022-04-19
30 min
The Best Kept Secret With Liv Dooley
Divine Detours & Risk Taking with Christina Patterson
When is it time to take risks and when is it time to keep planning? Christina Patterson is here to talk about all of that!Luke 14:28-30 tells us that we need to count the cost so that we can finish well, but Christina reminded us to not just count how much it will inconvenience you. She shared it's also important to focus on the blessings as well! After all, that's how we continue to enjoy motivation and momentum.This interview was a big deal for me so it's my hope and prayer you will...
2022-04-11
43 min
Always Take Notes
#131: Christina Patterson, journalist and author
Rachel and Simon speak with journalist and author Christina Patterson. She began her career in publishing and worked as a literary programmer for the Southbank Centre; from 2000 to 2003 she was director of the Poetry Society. She joined the Independent and wrote columns and interview pieces as well as investigations into nursing, for which she was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize in 2013. Christina published her first memoir, "The Art of Not Falling Apart" in 2018, and "Outside, the Sky is Blue: A Family Memoir", in February. We spoke to Christina about memoir-writing, her time working at newspapers and her portfolio career...
2022-04-05
58 min
The Sunday Salon with Alice-Azania Jarvis
Family, grief and finding love late with Christina Patterson
Christina Patterson is a journalist and author, whose new book Outside The Sky Is Blue, is an absolutely beautiful reflection on family, illness, grief and love. I worked with Christina many years ago. In fact, she sat next to me when I was a very green reporter working on the gossip column of the Independent newspaper. She, in contrast, was an extremely erudite and glamorous columnist, writing about big issues like politics and literature - and she was absolutely lovely to me. What I hadn’t realised was that she’d had to deal with an enormous amount of grie...
2022-03-27
57 min
The Sunday Salon with Alice-Azania Jarvis
Love, grief and finding love late with Christina Patterson
Christina Patterson is a journalist and author, whose new book Outside The Sky Is Blue, is an absolutely beautiful reflection on family, illness, grief and love. I worked with Christina many years ago. In fact, she sat next to me when I was a very green reporter working on the gossip column of the Independent newspaper. She, in contrast, was an extremely erudite and glamorous columnist, writing about big issues like politics and literature - and she was absolutely lovely to me. What I hadn’t realised was that she’d had to deal with an enormous amount of grie...
2022-03-27
57 min
The Five Rules Of Writing
Author and journalist Christina Patterson on how to write a memoir
Writer Christina Patterson, whose most recent book is Outside, the Sky is Blue, a crystal-clear account of the havoc visited on her family by illness, on her Five Rules of Writing memoir.https://christinapatterson.co.uk/Outside, the Sky is Blue: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/christina-patterson/outside-the-sky-is-blue/9781472282651/@queenchristina_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-09
35 min
The Shift with Sam Baker
Christina Patterson on how to deal with the blows life throws at you
By the time we hit our 50s, most of us have… let’s just say… lived a little. But few have been through the mill to quite the extent that Christina Patterson has. Christina was 49 and recovering from breast cancer when she lost the job that she not just loved but that defined her. Rebuilding her life and career in her 50s formed the basis for her first book - memoir-come-survival manual, The Art of Not Falling Apart.As if that wasn’t enough for one person to cope with, on top of this crushing loss, she has...
2022-02-22
39 min
A Truth Universally Acknowledged with Harriet Minter
Beauty, Truth, Kettle Chips and Wine with Christina Patterson
Why do we write? That’s one of the many questions host Harriet Minter is exploring in the second series of A Truth Universally Acknowledged. In this first episode, Harriet is joined by Writer and Broadcaster Christina Patterson, Christina’s latest book “Outside The Sky Is Blue” is a life-affirming family memoir. The pair discuss how the creative process is ultimately about the exploration of what it means to live, why creatives find it hard to recognise their success and the cathartic and joyful process of writing.Harriet has a lovely creative activity for you this week...
2022-02-20
38 min
The Art of Work
Consultant and author Gabriella Braun on uncovering the hidden truths at work
Gabriella Braun is the Director of Working Well, a specialist consultancy firm that uses psychoanalytic and systemic thinking to help leaders and teams understand the hidden truths of their behaviour at work. She has worked with organisations ranging from the British Library and Cambridge University to NHS trusts and the Tate. She has just published her first book, All That We Are: uncovering the hidden truths behind our behaviour at work. In this podcast, she talks about the joys and perils of dealing with the unconscious, dysfunctionality at Downing Street and what holds us back.
2022-02-11
50 min
The Art of Work
Bestselling writer Daniel Pink on the infinite 'to do' list and the power of regret
Daniel Pink is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Drive, To Sell is Human and When. His books have sold millions of copies, have been translated into 42 languages and won multiple awards. His new book, The Power of Regret, draws on research in psychology, neuroscience, economics and biology to explode many of the myths about regret. In this podcast, he talks about how to do your best work, how to manage the infinite 'to do' list - and how to turn regret into a force for good.
2022-02-04
53 min
Headline Books
Outside the Sky is Blue - written and read by Christina Patterson - Audiobook Extract
OUTSIDE, THE SKY IS BLUE is a beautifully drawn, heartbreaking yet also joyful memoir of growing up, of happiness and love, of living with physical and mental ill health, and of being the only one left of a family that had once had so much colour and life. When Christina Patterson's brother Tom died a year ago, she was left clearing not only his flat but all the family papers and photographs he had stored. Christina, Tom and their other sister, Caroline were the offspring of a British father and a Swedish mother, who started out life as young diplomats...
2022-02-02
05 min
The Art of Work
Gaverne Bennett, teacher, social worker and timeline creator on curiosity and confidence
Gaverne Bennett is a teacher, social worker and creator of timelines. Born and brought up in the East End of London, he has taught at a number of local schools and has worked with students with special educational needs and to help children in pupil referral units get back into mainstream education. He has created award-winning timelines for The Guardian, the Institute of Technology and Engineering and the British Library, on subjects ranging from Black literature to Black history and Black scientists. He has recently completed an MSc in Social Work, with distinction and now combines social work with...
2022-01-28
44 min
The Art of Work
Julie Bindel, journalist, author and 'rock star' of feminism on the joy of campaigning
Julie Bindel is a journalist, broadcaster, campaigner and, according to The Times, rock star of feminism. For 40 years, she has campaigned to end violence towards women and children. She is co-founder of Justice for Women and her books include Straight Expectations, The Pimping of Prostitution and, most recently, Feminism for Women. In this podcast, she talks about the challenges and joys of campaigning and what keeps her in the fight.
2022-01-21
54 min
The Art of Work
Joe Hildebrand, a Managing Director at Accenture on culture change and joy
Joe Hildebrand is Managing Director, European Leadership & Culture Lead at Accenture. He has held senior leadership positions at BT, has been a management consultant at Accenture and Deloitte and was a Managing Director at ?WhatIf! Innovation before taking on his current role. He has helped to develop leadership and culture in companies across different sectors, from drinks to computer games to pharmaceuticals. In this podcast, he talks about changes in corporate culture, finding joy at work and what to do if you hate your job.
2022-01-14
54 min
The Art of Work
Bestselling writer Johann Hari on finding flow and how to get your focus back
Johann Hari is the internationally bestselling author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections. His books have appeared in 38 languages and his TED talks on addiction and depression have been viewed more than 80 million times. Chasing the Scream was made into an Academy-Award nominated film and an eight-part TV series presented by Samuel L Jackson and Johann was executive producer of both. He has written for the New York Times, Le Monde and The Guardian. In this podcast, he talks about his new book, Stolen Focus: why we can’t pay attention and tells us how we can get it back.
2022-01-07
59 min
The Art of Work
Boardroom superstar Margaret Casely-Hayford on good governance and getting things done
Margaret Casely-Hayford is a lawyer, businesswoman and boardroom superstar. Margaret was the first Black female partner of a City law firm and then Company Secretary of John Lewis before taking on a portfolio of boardroom roles. She’s currently Chair of Shakespeare’s Globe, a member of the board of the Co-op Group, Chair of the advisory board of Ultra Education and Chancellor of Coventry University. She has been in the Black powerlist for the past two years running and was awarded a CBE in 2018. In this podcast, she talks about good governance, the power of diversity and how to g...
2021-12-17
56 min
The Art of Work
Anne Alexander, senior political producer of Good Morning Britain, on resilience, curiosity and parties
Anne Alexander is senior political producer for ITV’s flagship programme, Good Morning Britain. Anne has been a political reporter for the BBC’s Daily Politics and political editor of the Yorkshire Evening Post. She’s one of the most highly respected political journalists in Westminster, but as a small child lived in just one room, in West Bromwich, with her sister and her parents. They were the only Black family in the street. In this podcast, she talks about curiosity, the power of being nice – and the importance of parties.
2021-12-10
54 min
The Art of Work
Social historian Jan Lucassen on the history of vocation and our need for recognition
Jan Lucassen is one of the world’s top experts on the history of work. His recent book The Story of Work is the first truly global history of work, from the age of the hunter-gatherer to the present day. Jan Lucassen is Emeritus Professor at the free University of Amsterdam and an honorary fellow at the International Institute of Social History. In this podcast, he talks about the history of vocation, the need for recognition and the myths we are sold about entrepreneurs.
2021-12-03
48 min
The Art of Work
Theatre critic and author Arifa Akbar on the power of instinct and deadlines
Arifa Akbar is chief theatre critic of The Guardian and author of Consumed, which has just been shortlisted for the Costa Biography Award. Arifa has been arts correspondent and literary editor of The Independent. She has written for newspapers and magazines ranging from The Observer to the FT and is a trustee of the Orwell Foundation and English PEN. In this podcast, she talks about the role of instinct in our careers, the power of the deadline and her journey from childhood poverty to one of the most powerful roles in arts journalism.
2021-11-26
58 min
The Art of Work
Mathematician Christina Pagel on juggling jobs and the challenge of clear communication in a pandemic
Christina Pagel is a mathematician and Professor of Operational Research at University College, London. The first female director of the Clinical Operational Research Unit at UCL and an honorary researcher at Great Ormond Street Hospital, she has been one of the most prominent scientists in the media during the pandemic. At the start of the pandemic, she had 1500 Twitter followers. She now has nearly 150,000. In this podcast, she talks about what it’s like to be catapulted into the media, the joys and perils of being a boss and why she can’t stop doing degrees.
2021-11-19
52 min
The Art of Work
Entrepreneur Chris Barez-Brown on having fun at work - and what to do if you hate it
Chris Barez-Brown is an entrepreneur, author and founder of Upping Your Elvis, a business that aims to help people find more energy and fun at work. He has worked with companies ranging from Coca-Cola to Citibank and Nike. His books include How to Have Kick-Ass Ideas, Shine: How to Survive and Thrive at Work, and Free! Love Your Work, Love Your Life. In this podcast, he shares some of the tips in his new book Upping Your Elvis, explains how we can all get more pleasure out of our work - and gives advice on what to do if...
2021-11-12
49 min
The Art of Work
FT editor-at-large Gillian Tett on "anthro vision", money and power
Gillian Tett is a bestselling writer, journalist and chairman of the US editorial board at the Financial Times. She has a PhD in social anthropology and it’s this anthropological perspective that has played such a key part in her award-winning journalism and inspired her brilliant new book, Anthro Vision. She's best known for predicting the 2007 – 2008 financial crisis and wrote about this in her international bestseller, Fool’s Gold. In this podcast, she talks about the importance of learning the language of money and power and what New York has taught her about reinvention.
2021-11-05
50 min
The Art of Work
Comedian Robin Ince on the power of curiosity, wonder and doubt
Robin Ince is a comedian, author, broadcaster and, in his words, “professional idiot”. He’s the co-creator and presenter of the BBC Radio 4 show The Infinite Monkey Cage, which has won multiple awards and the author of I’m a Joke and So Are You. He won Celebrity Mastermind, is in the Guinness Book Records for his world tour with Brian Cox, hosts a number of podcasts and is the author of a wonderful new book: The Importance of Being Interested: Adventures in Scientific Curiosity. In this podcast, he talks about the horrors of self-promotion, the joy of wonder and the...
2021-10-29
51 min
The Art of Work
The Art of Work preview (and highlights from Work Interrupted)
How do we find fulfilment as we pay the bills? In her podcast Work Interrupted, Christina Patterson talked to people from a range of working backgrounds - business, journalism, the arts, healthcare, music, books, broadcasting, academia - to find out how their work was changing in the light of the pandemic. As we start to come out of it, she will focus on how we can all build a work life that brings some meaning, fun and even joy. In this preview of The Art of Work, she offers highlights from the two seasons of Work Interrupted. Tech entrepreneur...
2021-10-22
36 min
Golden Collective
19 | Christina Patterson - Called Worthy
Welcome to another episode of the Golden Collective Podcast! This week we hear from the beautiful Christina Patterson. Christina shares with us the trials she faced in her childhood that lead her to a journey of healing, forgiveness and significant overcoming. Despite all that she went through and the way she saw herself, God called her worthy! Worthy of love, worthy of redemption, worthy of God's promise and blessings. This is an incredible story and it's our pleasure to introduce you to Golden Girl, Christina. Follow Along... https://www.instagram.com/christina.p...
2021-09-07
49 min
Bethel Community Church Podcast
Episode 02 – Meet the Family Christina Patterson
August 23, 2021Series: Meet the FamilyFamily: Christina Patterson For the next conversation in our “Meet the Family” series, Wendy and Cris sit down with Christina Patterson to talk about her journey with Hearts Exchanged, a CRCNA program design to equip Christians to engage Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. We’d like to share this episode in honour of Treaty 6 Recognition day on August 23, 2021 in Edmonton, AB. For more information about Hearts Exchanged: https://www.crcna.org/hearts-exchanged Bethel Community Church hopes to continue the Hearts Exchanged program this fall. Pl...
2021-08-23
00 min
Bethel Community Church Podcast
Episode 02 – Meet the Family Christina Patterson
August 23, 2021Series: Meet the FamilyFamily: Christina Patterson For the next conversation in our “Meet the Family” series, Wendy and Cris sit down with Christina Patterson to talk about her journey with Hearts Exchanged, a CRCNA program design to equip Christians to engage Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. We’d like to share this episode in honour of Treaty 6 Recognition day on August 23, 2021 in Edmonton, AB. For more information about Hearts Exchanged: https://www.crcna.org/hearts-exchanged Bethel Community Church hopes to continue the Hearts Exchanged program this fall. Pl...
2021-08-23
00 min
Purpose Through Pain
033: Christina Patterson Wood | Finding Your Voice After Sexual Assault
Christina Patterson Wood is a dance instructor and directs one of the studio outreach programs that work one on one with at-risk youth. She also does admin support for Lousiville, Kentucky ministry that helps incarcerated men transition out of prison and back into society. Christina has the heart to use the arts to help at-risk youth around the world. Christina is a long-time friend of mine whom I just reconnected with after she shared her story about sexual assault that happened in a past relationship. We talk about how she, and many women, suppress their sexual assault experiences for...
2021-08-02
1h 05
Zestful Aging
Meredith Patterson -- Pioneer in Health Care, Aging and the Ethics of Elder Care
Meredith Patterson is a pioneer in the field of health care, aging and the ethics of elder care. Meredith developed a unique home care model in which the client and the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) would experience a greater sense of respect, the client was ensured the highest caliber of care, and the aide would be compensated at a significantly higher rate of pay. However, the cost to the client would be no more than the rate. Meredith prides herself on using a holistic and client centered approach, honed from a background in clinical social work. Find out more about...
2021-05-01
39 min
The Art of Work
Rachel Clarke, doctor, campaigner and bestselling writer on truth, beauty and humour
Rachel Clarke is a doctor, campaigner and bestselling writer. She started off as a TV journalist, making documentaries about subjects ranging from the Monica Lewinsky scandal to the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She retrained as a doctor in her late twenties and is now a palliative care doctor and a passionate campaigner for the NHS. She has written three bestselling books: Your Life in My Hands, Dear Life and Breathtaking, an account of working at the Covid frontline. In this podcast, she talks about truth, beauty and humour - yes, even in a pandemic
2021-04-09
58 min
The Art of Work
Julia Hobsbawm, entrepreneur and writer on connection, generosity and motivation
Julia Hobsbawm is an entrepreneur, writer and expert on connectedness in the machine age. She founded the network and media business Editorial Intelligence and the Social Capital Network for BAME professionals and was awarded an OBE for services to business in 2015. Her books include Fully Connected and The Simplicity Principle, which won two awards and is also a podcast and self-help brand. Julia is Chair of the Demos Workshift Commsission, a speaker on social health and a regular guest on Sky News. She talks about connection, the importance of generosity and what she learnt from her Grandma Lily’s sa...
2021-04-02
59 min
The Art of Work
Douglas Board, leadership and career coach on how to rise to the top without losing your soul
Douglas Board is a leadership and career coach and a senior research fellow at the former Cass Business School. He was a senior civil servant and a headhunter before embarking on a portfolio career as a writer, coach and board member. He has been Chair of the Refugee Council, treasurer of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund and is currently on the Queen’s Counsel selection panel. He has written two research books on leadership and two satirical novels, MBA and Time of Lies. His new book, Elites asks: can you rise to the top without losing your so...
2021-03-26
55 min
The Art of Work
Guvna B, multi-award-winning rapper, broadcaster and author on toxic masculinity and success
Guvna B is a multi-award-winning rapper, author and broadcaster. He has released 10 albums, including Secret World, Hands are Made for Working and Everywhere + Nowhere. He has won two MOBO Awards, three Urban Music Awards and presented documentaries on radio and TV. He has also published two books: Unpopular Culture and Unspoken. Guvna B, whose real name is Isaac Borquaye, talks about toxic masculinity, dealing with rejection and what he has learnt about success.
2021-03-12
55 min
The Art of Work
Sarah Churchwell, Chair in Public Understanding of the Humanities on the return of the expert
Sarah Churchwell is Chair in Public Understanding of the Humanities at the University of London. She's an expert in 20th-century American literature, culture and history and has written four highly acclaimed books: The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe, What Americans Like, Careless People and Behold America. She writes for newspapers and magazines on both sides of the Atlantic, is a regular guest on TV and radio and has judged the Booker Prize, the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the David Cohen Prize for Literature. She talks about the return of the expert, the power of scholarship and how to...
2021-03-05
53 min
The Art of Work
Harriet Minter, writer, broadcaster and coach on how to build a career you love as you WFH
Harriet Minter is a journalist, speaker, broadcaster and coach. The founder of the Guardian’s Women in Leadership initiative, she has written about leadership, diversity and the future of work for publications ranging from The Times to Marie Claire and Psychologies. She presents Badasswomen’s Hour for Talk Radio, has given two Ted X talks and currently has two new books out, Great Ted Talks Leadership: An Unofficial Guide to Words of Wisdom from 100 TED Speakers and WFH: How to Build a Career You Love When You’re Not in the Office. She talks about how to work out what y...
2021-02-26
55 min
The Art of Work
Ayesha Hazarika, broadcaster, journalist, comedian and MBE on politics and joy at work
Ayesha Hazarika is a broadcaster, journalist, political commentator and award-winning stand up comedian. She was a Labour Party special adviser to Gordon Brown, Harriet Harman and Ed Miliband from 2007 to 2015. She now presents her own show on Times Radio, is a columnist for the Evening Standard, the Scotsman and the i paper and a regular guest on TV and radio shows ranging from The Andrew Marr Show to Have I Got News for You. Her first book, Punch and Judy Politics was one of the top ten bestselling political books of 2018. Ayesha was awarded an MBE in 2016. She talks...
2021-02-19
53 min
The Art of Work
Daisy Buchanan, award-winning journalist, author and podcaster on money, sex and ambition
Daisy Buchanan is an award-winning journalist, author and host of the chart-topping podcast, You’re Booked. She has written two highly acclaimed works of non-fiction, How To Be A Grown Up and The Sisterhood, has written for almost every national newspaper and magazine and has been an agony aunt for Grazia and a columnist for The Pool. Her first novel, Insatiable, is a sizzling, funny, tender portrayal of lust and the search for love. She talks about millennials and money, desire in a time of "Me Too", mental health in a pandemic and owning ambition.
2021-02-12
54 min
The Art of Work
David Bodanis, bestselling author and futurist on how good guys (and girls) can win
David Bodanis is a bestselling author, speaker, futurist and polymath. His books include E = mc2, which was translated into 24 languages and made into a ballet, Electric Universe, Passionate Minds and The Art of Fairness. He has been a popular speaker at Davos and big corporates and for many years taught the “Intellectual toolkit” course at Oxford. He talks about how to write a bestseller - and how nice guys (and girls) can win.
2021-02-05
53 min
The Art of Work
Viv Groskop, writer and stand-up comedian on money, power and finding fun at work
Viv Groskop is a writer, stand-up comedian, TV and radio presenter, executive coach and one-woman powerhouse. She's the host of the chart-topping podcast, How to Own the Room, which is also a bestselling book and has published two literary self-help books, The Anna Karenina Fix: Life Lessons from Russian Literature and Au Revoir Tristesse: Lessons in Happiness from French Literature. Her new book, Lift As You Climb explores the challenges and joys of combining generosity with ambition. She talks about money, power and finding fun at work - yes, even now.
2021-01-29
55 min
The Art of Work
Dame Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano on music, cancer and "balls of steel"
Dame Sarah Connolly is one of the world’s leading mezzo-sopranos. She is well known for roles ranging from Caesar in Handel’s Giulio Cesare to Sesto in Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito and Dido in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. She has sung in many of the world’s great opera houses, won masses of awards for her work, and was awarded a DBE in 2017. She talks about the “balls of steel” she developed in her childhood, what she has learnt from playing men and what it’s like when a pandemic collides with cancer.
2021-01-22
53 min
The Art of Work
Guy Spier, investor and bestselling author on money, markets and shame
Guy Spier is a Zurich-based investor whose Aquamarine Fund has achieved market-beating returns. He studied at Oxford with David Cameron and then at Harvard Business School and started his fund after a disastrous stint at a company that wrecked his reputation and made him unemployable. He's the author of a bestselling book, The Education of a Value Investor and a regular commentator in the media. He talks about greed, shame - and what really matters.
2021-01-15
59 min
What I Believe
EP 14 – Christina Patterson
In this episode, Andrew speaks to writer, broadcaster, and author, Christina Patterson about what she believes, from suffering, human relationships, authenticity, breaking bad habits, perspective, to thinking about death and then living.
2020-12-10
33 min
The Art of Work
Phil Jones, editor of The Jeremy Vine Show on broadcasting in the age of Covid
Phil Jones worked on a children's play bus, at a refuge for teenage runaways and as a gardener before training as a journalist. He has worked on The Jeremy Vine Show (and its predecessor The Jimmy Young Show) for 30 years. He thought Covid was just like flu, but when he woke up with it, on the first day of lockdown, he found out it wasn't. In this podcast, he talks about his brush with mortality, how public broadcasting can help the culture wars and why he's changed his mind about Brexit.
2020-08-31
59 min
The Art of Work
11. Adam Hamdy, screenwriter and author of bestselling thrillers on adapting to strange times
Adam Hamdy planned to become a lawyer. Instead, he worked as a strategy consultant and as a tech entrepreneur before breaking into Hollywood as a screenwriter and becoming a bestselling author of thrillers. But he knows about struggle. The son of an Egyptian father who worked as a waiter in the UK, he was once so hard up that he had to burn his own furniture. In this podcast, he talks about an accidental career, dramatic changes in direction and his attempts to help us find a vaccine.
2020-08-24
1h 00
The Art of Work
10. Jackie Kay, poet, playwright, novelist and Makar (Scottish poet laureate) on poetry in dark times
Jackie Kay is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright and writer of memoir and fiction. She's an MBE and a CBE, Professor of Creative Writing at Newcastle University and Chancellor of the University of Salford. But she's also the Makar, or national poet for Scotland. Every baby born in Scotland gets a poem by her in their baby basket. Through lockdown, she has brought the role to a global stage with her Makar to Makar series online. In this moving and deeply personal conversation, she talks about her own emotional struggles during the pandemic, Black Lives Matter and how poetry can...
2020-08-17
58 min
The Art of Work
9. Nikki Kanani, GP and Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England
Nikki Kanani has been picked twice by Pulse as the UK's "top up and coming GP". In 2017, she was awarded an MBE. In 2018, she was was the first woman to be appointed Medical Director of Primary Care in NHS England. And she's not yet 40! In this podcast, she talks about switching medicine to Zoom, Black Lives Matter and what it was like to take part in those Downing Street press conferences.
2020-08-10
56 min
The Art of Work
8.Suzanne Moore, award-winning journalist and columnist
Suzanne Moore is known as an astute and fearless commentator on politics, society and life. She has written for publications ranging from The Mail on Sunday to Marxism Today and has been a columnist at The Guardian for more than 25 years. In this podcast, she talks about culture wars, clicktivism, the future of journalism - and what she hasn't missed.
2020-08-03
57 min
The Art of Work
7. Ann Gallagher, Professor of Ethics and Care on caring in a pandemic
Ann Gallagher trained as a nurse during the Troubles in Belfast before studying philosophy and moving into academia. In this podcast, she talks about the joy of nursing, the heroism of care workers during Covid, the creativity of academics and how an art exhibition in Stockholm inspired a new vision for the future of care.
2020-07-27
50 min