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Change Makers with EleanorRedefine Your Vision of Success | Heather Barrie & Eleanor BaggaleyJoin us as we dive into the world of goal achievement with Heather Barrie, the mastermind behind the MARSTA® Goals Framework, a revolutionary, dynamic, strengths-based, neurodivergent-friendly approach to meaningful progress that works WITH the way people work.Discover how this innovative, strengths-based approach is transforming the way entrepreneurs and leaders achieve success. From her journey as a coffee entrepreneur to becoming a community builder and strategist, Heather shares insights that will inspire you to redefine your vision of success. Tune in for a conversation that promises to be both enlightening and empowering!
2025-11-2639 min
Change Makers with EleanorMental Health and Suicide Prevention | Claire McNaney & Eleanor BaggaleyTrigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to suicide and mental health.Join us for an insightful conversation with Claire McNaney, the Programme Lead for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health at Gateshead. With a rich background as a Police Officer, Claire has dedicated her career to supporting those in crisis and advocating for mental health awareness.In this episode, Claire shares her journey from frontline policing to becoming a Wellbeing Champion, highlighting the importance of integrating lived experiences into mental health strategies. Discover how Claire's passion for...
2025-11-1241 min
Change Makers with EleanorMaking a Change Through Leadership | James Gardner & Eleanor BaggaleyJoin Eleanor Baggaley as she delves into an inspiring conversation with leadership expert James Gardner. James is a leadership expert who is passionate about helping founders, CEOs, and managing directors develop their leadership skills and form effective senior leadership teams within their businesses.Discover how James transforms leadership through personal experiences, embracing mistakes, and empowering teams. From navigating the challenges of remote work to fostering a growth mindset, this episode is packed with insights for leaders and aspiring changemakers alike. Tune in to explore the art of delegation, the impact of COVID on leadership, and the power...
2025-10-2933 min
Change Makers with Eleanor"Redefining Success" | Dave Rogers & Eleanor BaggaleyJoin me for an enlightening conversation with Dave Rogers, 'The Business Explorer', as he shares his unique approach to transforming business challenges into opportunities for growth. With 30 years of experience, Dave's curiosity and innovative mindset have helped countless businesses thrive. Discover how he turns "what if" into "what's next" and learn from his journey as a TEDx Speaker, award-winning consultant, and dedicated mentor.When he’s not deep in strategy sessions or lighting up a room as a speaker, you’ll find Dave giving back. He mentors students, supports schools with career guidance, and is Chair of the...
2025-10-1530 min
Change Makers with EleanorThe Change That Starts With You | Baiba Wisse & Eleanor BaggaleyIn this enlightening episode, we sit down with Baiba Wisse, a Tai Chi Qigong Coach and the vibrant host of the Career In Technicolor Podcast.With a rich background in corporate recruitment, Baiba's passion for interviewing and storytelling led her to create a platform where she shares inspiring stories and practical tools for designing a fulfilling career. Discover how her journey through unexplained aches, fatigue and anxiety issues led her to the transformative practices of Tai Chi and Qigong, helping her reclaim energy and joy in everyday life.Tune in to explore...
2025-10-0130 min
Change Makers with EleanorEmpowering Leaders to Lead With Insight | Dawn Henning-Reeman & Eleanor BaggaleyJoin Eleanor Baggaley as she welcomes Dawn Henning-Reeman, a former international hockey umpire turned Coach and Business Consultant.Dawn provides business consultancy to help senior leaders identify what’s working, what’s not, and where improvements can be made. She also works with professionals who want to invest in their own development. Dawn shares her journey from the hockey field to mentoring leaders, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way.Discover how her experiences in sports have shaped her approach to leadership and personal development.Tune in for...
2025-09-1734 min
Change Makers with EleanorThe Journey of a Changemaker | Eleanor BaggaleyIn this heartfelt episode, Eleanor Baggaley takes center stage to share her inspiring journey as a changemaker.From her early aspirations to challenge stereotypes and her passion for teaching math, to overcoming personal challenges like a severe car accident and the loss of a student, Eleanor's story is one of resilience and dedication. She discusses her transition from teaching to writing children's books that promote self-belief and inclusion, inspired by her daughter Ava's diagnosis of Down syndrome.Eleanor's commitment to making a difference extends to her work with various charities...
2025-09-0323 min
Change Makers with EleanorTransforming Lives Behind Bars and Beyond | Alistair Donaghey & Eleanor BaggaleyJoin us as we delve into the transformative world of dry-lining academies in prisons, spearheaded by the visionary Alistair Donaghey.With over four decades of experience in the construction industry, Alistair has risen from a bricklaying apprentice to Regional Head of Safety, Health & Environment at Willmott Dixon. His passion for social value led him to found "Ready for the Gate," a program that equips prisoners with accredited health, safety, and CSCS training.In 2019, he took this mission further by establishing a dry-lining training academy at HMP Elmley, empowering inmates...
2025-08-2038 min
Change Makers with EleanorCommunity Heroes: Making a Difference | Richard G. Judd & Eleanor BaggaleyJoin Eleanor Baggaley as she sits down with Richard Graham Judd, a dedicated community advocate from Leadgate, County Durham. At 57, Richard has spent over a decade in the North, where he passionately leads health walks, organises monthly men's meet-ups, and supports local groups like food banks.In this episode, Richard shares his journey and his belief that everyone should have access to opportunities and a valued voice, even if it means others need to speak up for them.Discover how his initiatives are fostering connection and support within his...
2025-08-0635 min
Change Makers with EleanorPracticing Mindfulness | Natasha Iregbu & Eleanor BaggaleyIn this episode, Natasha opens up about her journey into mindful living, the importance of diversity in wellness spaces, and how we can equip both kids and adults with the tools to feel more grounded.Natasha Iregbu is an author, mindfulness coach, yoga teacher and mum who shares practical ways to support children, families, and individuals' wellbeing. She is passionate about making mindfulness, and other wellness practices, diverse and inclusive to help reduce barriers to underrepresented groups.Natasha has written books on mindfulness practices and we also explore the heart behind her...
2025-07-2332 min
Change Makers with EleanorChanging the Culture of Safety | Christian HarrisOn this episode, we’re joined by Christian Harris—founder of Slip Safety Services and host of the Safety and Risk Success podcast.Over the last 12+ years, Christian has transformed how we think about accident prevention, working with thousands of sites to implement a scientific approach to reducing slips and falls, typically achieving a 50%+ reduction in incidents and associated costs—proving that better safety isn't just possible, it's sustainable.In this episode, Christian unpacks the core of his mission: to elevate safety from compliance to culture. We hear the story behind the Slipte...
2025-07-0931 min
Change Makers with EleanorGrief & Childhood Bereavement | Lorna Vyse & Eleanor BaggaleyTrigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, loss, and bereavement. Listener discretion is advised.In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Lorna Vyse, a Childhood Bereavement Specialist and author who is passionate about supporting children and young people who have experienced the death of someone important in their lives. With over three decades of experience in working with children, of all ages, in a variety of emotional health, youth and community settings, Lorna has spent the last 20 years focusing on bereavement support, ensuring that children receive the understanding and resources they need when facing the...
2025-06-2546 min
Change Makers with EleanorMove That Pain | Gail Molyneaux & Eleanor BaggaleyIn this episode, we sit down with Gail Molyneaux, author of the book, Move That Pain, a memoir chronicling her life with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA), a rare and debilitating condition she has faced since the age of five, and latterly Ankylosing Spondylitis.Now at fifty-six, Gail shares her journey—one filled with resilience, laughter, and unwavering determination. She enjoys life with her husband, fondly known as Mog, her 19-year-old daughter, Ellie, and their rescue dog, Wilf, embracing their love of motorbiking and going away in their campervan.This is her debut book, and we...
2025-06-2535 min
Change Makers with EleanorTrailerAre you someone who dreams of making a difference in the world? Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader or just someone with a passion for positive change, you've found your home here. Welcome to Change Makers with Eleanor, the podcast where we dive deep into the stories of those who are transforming lives and industries one idea at a time.I've met many incredible individuals who aren't just talking about change; they're living it. As an advocate for positive impact and someone who believes in the power of stories, I created this podcast to bring you closer to...
2025-06-1801 min
That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress067 I Never Thought I Could Write a Book: How Parents Can Beat Imposter Syndrome with Eleanor BaggaleySend us a textListen to this episode, "I Never Thought I Could Write a Book: How Parents Can Beat Imposter Syndrome with Eleanor Baggaley" as book coach and former teacher, Eleanor Baggaley joins Dori Durbin! This episode features children's book author, writing coach, and former teacher, Eleanor Baggaley, who shares how she overcame imposter syndrome to pursue her dream of writing MANY inspirational children’s books. Eleanor developed strategies from her own experience with self-doubt and now helps other writers build confidence and write their own books. You can also hear...
2023-11-1629 min
The Next 100 Days Podcast#376 Aspiring Writer Coach with Eleanor BaggaleyAspiring Writer Coach
Eleanor Baggaley is an aspiring writer coach. She is a book coach for writers who are struggling to start or finish their books. Aspiring writers know it can be a lonely job and whilst writers are brimming with ideas it is easy to get distracted, procrastinate and put off writing for another day. So, what should such writers do? Search for an 'aspiring writer coach' and talk to Eleanor Baggaley. She's this week's guest on The Next 100 Days Podcast.
Summary of Podcast
Eleanor, a former head of maths and computer science, talks about her transition from teaching...
2023-06-0248 min
Ladey Adey ShowDowns Syndrome Advocate Eleanor Baggaley introduces her books Ava The Mermaid, Oscar the Dragon and Maya The UnicornIn this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by author Eleanor Baggaley.Eleanor is a qualified transformational mindset coach, a busy mum to three children, a carer for my youngest who has Down syndrome, a wife, and a published author.Eleanor admits to hiding her books and the fear that sharing such a personal book could be judged. Eleanor goes on to share "The sense of achievement you feel after publishing a book is more than words can describe. Whether it’s your first, fifth, or fifteenth, it feels immense".Eleanor ta...
2023-01-2418 min
The Real Relationships PodcastThe Impact of Childhood in RelationshipsToday, I interview Eleanor Baggaley, Children's Author, and we discuss the impact of childhood in relationships. The foundation of healthy relationships starts very early indeed, as the way children are raised or what they go through will have future consequences. This is actually one of the reasons some people struggle to get good and positive relationships. Join us to find out more... For more info, please visit https://www.sophiepersonne.com.
2021-09-1628 min
If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast28. A Story of Inclusion with Eleanor Baggaley – ‘Ava the Mermaid’Our conversation with author, wife, mother of three and Down syndrome advocate, Eleanor Baggaley. We discuss inclusion and her children’s books, particularly ‘Eva the Mermaid’. Eleanor also shares about her work with the organization Positive About Down Syndrome and some of her future plans of advocacy in the community.
Eleanor’s Website: https://www.eleanorbaggaley.com/shop
Positive About Down Syndrome: https://positiveaboutdownsyndrome.co.uk
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/10/08/28-a-story-of-inclusion-with-eleanor-baggaley-author-of-ava-the-mermaid/2/
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2020-10-0943 min