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Kicking The Door DownKicking the Door Down with Richard Harris CMgr MCMIToday’s guest is someone who brings heart, leadership, and true allyship to everything he does. Richard Harris CMgr MCMI is not only a proud father and devoted husband, but also a passionate advocate for women and girls across all walks of life.As a member of the UK Safeguarding Partnership, Richard plays a vital role in protecting and empowering vulnerable individuals, driven by a deep sense of duty and compassion. With Chartered Manager status and a strong track record in leadership, Richard uses his voice and position to champion gender equity, challenge stereotypes, and stand firmly be...2025-04-0645 min
Kicking The Door DownKicking the Door Down with Roxanne RossIntroduction:"My name is Roxanne, and I am the Liaison Team Leader at Sunflowers Suicide Support, a Gloucestershire-based charity."Role and Responsibilities:Leads service delivery for the charity.Ensures individuals and families bereaved by suicide receive the necessary guidance and support.Oversees compassionate care and structured assistance for those in need.Sunflowers Suicide Support's Mission:Provides a range of services to help individuals navigate grief.Offers a safe and understanding space for healing.Strives to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide.Commitment to the Cause:2025-03-1031 min
Kicking The Door DownKicking the Door Down with Hedy Lamarr"Welcome to Kicking the Door Down, the podcast that celebrates women who break barriers and redefine the rules! Today, we're diving into the incredible story of Hedy Lamarr—Hollywood icon by day, brilliant inventor by night. More than just a silver screen siren, Hedy revolutionized technology with her groundbreaking work on frequency-hopping, the foundation of modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. She was a woman ahead of her time, proving that intelligence and beauty are a powerhouse combination. Get ready to be inspired by the story of a true trailblazer who refused to be put in a box!"Ki...2025-03-0909 min
Kicking The Door DownKicking the Door Down with Edith Clarke'Welcome to Kicking the Door Down, the podcast that celebrates the women who break barriers and change the game. Today, we’re shining a light on a true trailblazer—Edith Clarke, the first female electrical engineer in the U.S. She wasn’t just a pioneer; she was a powerhouse, revolutionizing how we transmit electricity and paving the way for future generations of engineers. From overcoming personal loss to breaking into an industry that didn’t want her, Edith proved that persistence and brilliance can kick down any door. Get ready to be inspired by the woman who helped power th...2025-03-0806 min
Kicking The Door DownKicking The Door Down with Rachel ParsonsRachel Parsons (1885–1956) was a trailblazing British engineer and a true pioneer in "kicking the door down" for women in industry. As the daughter of Sir Charles Parsons, the inventor of the steam turbine, she was born into engineering but refused to be confined to the background. She became one of the first women to study Mechanical Sciences at Cambridge University, though women were not awarded degrees at the time.During World War I, she co-founded and led the Women's Engineering Society (WES) in 1919, fighting for women's rights to work in engineering and technical fields. She al...2025-03-0706 min
Kicking The Door DownKicking the Door Down with Georgie SmithJoin us on Kicking the Door Down as we welcome Georgie Smith, a passionate Women’s Identity Coach dedicated to helping women reclaim their confidence, embrace their authentic selves, and step boldly into their power. Get ready for an inspiring conversation on breaking barriers and owning your identity!Check out Georgie Smith's social pages on Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook. Search : I am Georgie SmithGeorgie offers free first stage consultations so grab a cuppa, a relaxing space to settle down and get prepared to embrace your true self!Kic...2025-01-2944 min
Kicking The Door DownKicking the Door Down with Rachel Ashe MBE, Mental Health SwimsWelcome Rachel Ashe MBE to Kicking the Door Down. Rachel explains her personal journey when creating Mental Health Swims and why the group has become so popular. Both Rachel and I discuss our experiences with mental health, our diagnosis's, stigma and how "water" has helped us explore our own emotions. We explore the reasons as to why being in your "swimming cossie" provides a safe space to talk openly and how one conversation can spark a new way of life. Mental health is a huge title, with many differing forms. Rachel has created an amazing co...2025-01-0939 min
Kicking The Door DownKicking the Door Down with Anna Maria Mazzieri - Christmas SpecialAnna Maria Mazzieri is a practising Soft Tissue Therapist and an Educator. With over two decades in the field, she has been instrumental in integrating Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) into Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy Training. It is through The ST School, which she founded and still teaches at, where Anna Maria blends solid vocational training with modern, evidence informed reasoning to pain management and injury rehabilitation. She has created and developed a strong community of Soft Tissue Therapists committed to a modern approach to manual therapy, recognised and being respected by other professionals. Anna Maria It...2024-12-211h 05
Kicking The Door DownKicking the Door Down with Kat Parsons, Positive Disrupter! Welcome back to Kicking the Door Down, the podcast where we shine a spotlight on breaking barriers and creating change in industries dominated by masculine traditions. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Kat Parsons, an incredible trailblazer whose journey exemplifies resilience, passion, and success. Kat is a Positive disrupter, Key note speaker and the Group Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Centrica. An advocate for positive change and removing barriers in a positive way. She’s not just navigating the challenges of the industry; she’s redefining the rules and setting new standards. Let’s dive in together to hear Ka...2024-12-1827 min
The Luxury Of Choice - Sales Skills PodcastNavigating Year-End Sales PressuresLet us know your thoughts on this episode! For many sales professionals, the end of the calendar year is also the end of the business year. This frequently means a lot of stress and pressure to close as many sales as possible and the make the numbers as good as they can be. In this episode Steve is joined by Debbie Airey and Jayne Green to discuss how to cope at this crucial time of the year. They discuss their own experiences of year end, both as sales professionals and sales leaders. They also reflect on t...2024-12-0831 min
Kicking The Door DownKicking the Door Down with Hattie Hasan MBE - Stopcocks, WIT and text messages!Announcing Hattie Hasan MBEHattie has always kicked doors down, She founded Stopcocks Women Plumbers in 1990 and STOPCOCKS GROUP LIMITED more recently.With the help of Mica May, Hattie created and runs W I T, women installers together. I have attended this event and can honestly say that I have never attended a conference that enables the sharing of experience and best practice in such an open environment. It felt like a space where we could be vulnerable, where we could remove the armor that we usually have to wear on a daily basis! I...2024-12-0538 min
Kicking The Door DownWomen in sales facing daily discrimination, breaking the cycleIn my first episode I kick off by explores this pressing issue. Drawing from decades of experience in the industry, safety, and process sectors, I reflect on the barriers women face and the vital steps companies and employees must take to ensure women feel welcome, supported, and safe at work.This is a "No Holds Barred" Podcast, where I hear from you, the audience on your experiences. Lets bust those myths and together start to kick those doors down. Please message me for content or guest appearances. So buckle up and hang on ti...2024-11-2221 minKicking The Door DownIntroduction - Kicking The Door DownKicking The Door Down2024-11-1400 minThe Luxury Of Choice - Sales Skills PodcastThe Pro's and Con's of bringing business forward at year end.Let us know your thoughts on this episode! In this episode of The Luxury Choice podcast, Steve Vaughan, Prue Layton, and Debbie Airey discuss the complexities of bringing business forward at year-end. They explore the pros and cons of this strategy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining customer relationships and the potential pitfalls of short-term gains. The conversation also highlights the need for effective sales forecasting and alternative strategies to achieve year-end success without compromising long-term business integrity.Every year-end, salespeople are often asked to bring business forward.Bringing business forward can help clean up...2024-11-1030 minThe Luxury Of Choice - Sales Skills PodcastNavigating the Player-Manager role in sales - managing the team and selling personally at the same timeLet us know your thoughts on this episode! In this episode of the Luxury of Choice podcast, host Steve Vaughan, along with fellow sales trainer Jonathan Cooper and Debbie Airey, delve into the complexities of the "player manager" role in sales. In other words, both managing a sales team, whilst maintaining personal sales responsibility such as a territory, key account, product line, etc. They discuss the challenges and benefits of balancing sales responsibilities with management duties, emphasizing the importance of time management, clear expectations, and effective coaching. The conversation highlights the need for strong customer r...2024-10-2636 minThe Luxury Of Choice - Sales Skills PodcastCoping with Rejection and the Word No in SalesLet us know your thoughts on this episode! In this episode of the Luxury of Choice podcast, host Steve Vaughan, fellow sales trainer Jane Green and new colleague Debbie Airey discuss the challenges of facing rejection in sales, particularly the word 'no.' They explore the emotional impact of rejection, the different types of 'no' responses, and the importance of asking open questions to understand customer needs better. The conversation also delves into the sales process, the significance of effective prospecting, and strategies for resilience in the face of rejection. The episode concludes with practical tips for...2024-10-1332 min
The Business Spotlight SeriesMAKING SURE YOU LEARN FROM EVERY MISTAKE | With Debbie Airey and Mick Corrigan | The Business SpotlightDebbie Airey is the Managing Director of CCIB Ltd, Country and Commercial Insurance Brokers, part of the Brown & Brown Group.Debbie has built the business following an MBO in 2007 to become a leading commercial and agriculture insurance company who have recently joined the international Brown & Brown Group, as well as her managing a growing family of 4 x children, 3 x step children and 1 x grandchildDebbie's Linkedin: / debbie-airey-6b6a2717 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.b...2024-06-1009 min
The Luxury Of Choice - Sales Skills PodcastDebbie Airey- Experienced Sales Leader at Halma plc- A Luxury of Choice InterviewLet us know your thoughts on this episode! For this interview episode Steve talks with Debbie Airey. Debbie is an experienced and successful Sales Leader within Halma plc, a global group of life saving businesses, and one of the UK's most admired companies. After 4 successful years with the Halma business Crowcon, where she has doubled sales, she is starting a new role at another group business, Minicam. Steve and Debbie discuss:How she achieved the sales growth at CrowconHow sales and business has changed since the pandemicThe challenge of being a female sales leader in a mo...2024-01-2129 min
IB TalkIB Talk - CCIB's Debbie Airey on the joys of serving the agricultural sectorIn this #IBTalk episode, CCIB's MD Debbie Airey shares some of the incredible stories she has amassed as a broker serving the agricultural community.2022-06-1020 min
Liberty Church PodcastsBigger Than UsThe call of being Jesus-followers means we need to position ourselves to reach out to the “other” … those who are in need of an encounter with heaven. In this message we hear from Debbie Airey and Kim Goodwin about how God is moving both locally and internationally, and how we as the people of God can be part of something much bigger than ourselves. 2020-11-0849 min