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One Large DuvetThe One With Andilé MabhenaThe One With Andilé MabhenaThere is life after Romeo!Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love - her way. Created by David West Read, the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?The cast of this show is led by Steps star Lee Latchford-Evans as Lance and The W...
2025-04-1117 min
Environmentally SpeakingClimate on the Ballot: JobsOn Today's ballot: jobs. The climate is changing, and so is the work world. We are joined by Marissa Sheppard, Just Transition Officer at the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Sean Yates, Entrepreneur and Animal Science Instructor at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), to explore what's missing from the conversation around the job market this election season.It's not just the quantity but the quality of jobs that we want to see represented - ones that reflect the climate we are in now and give us active mechanisms to sustain ou...
2025-04-0848 min
Unleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Christopher D. Connors: "Emotional Intelligence Is The Long Term Success Tool"Send us a textIn this conversation, we chat to Christopher D. Connors, No 1 best-selling author, executive coach and globally recognised leadership speaker about the significance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership and its impact on organizational success.Chris emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and building high-performing teams. We also cover the role of leadership in employee retention, creating a culture of belonging, and the overall impact of emotional intelligence on business success. Chris shares insights from his experiences and research, providing actionable takeaways for leaders looking to enhance their emotional intelligence a...
2024-09-2238 min
Unleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Leadership And Intentional ImpactSend us a textToday marks our last episode in series one!Everyone wants impact – how can you get it…the question is – is it intended or unintended.It’s all about awareness…We discuss how to be aware of the impact you are already having on your world and the impact the world is having on you and the ‘legacy do you want to leave behind’?We explore…· What impact is and how it is 100% related to how your form relationships· How your impact can be a...
2024-09-0822 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Arrogance at Work – Insecurity And/Or The Need to Control?Send us a textToday we explore labelling and experiencing people as arrogant and pose the question what is REALLY going on?Often the appearance of arrogance is a mask for feelings of insecurity, stress, pressure, and occasionally true superiority and ‘being better’. We discussWe explore…· How to handle the appearance of arrogance and discover how to shift the relationship?· How to manage the impact of arrogance in the workplaceIt starts and ends with 'U'...Supporting you to lead and to shift the status quo...
2024-09-0222 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Will vs Skill vs Wisdom – How Can You Motivate Your People?Send us a textToday we highlight that leadership means empowering and equipping the people around you to succeed.We review an unconventional leadership tool – the Skill-Will-Wisdom Matrix. This helps any leader ask questions to disrupt the status quo, support personal growth, and equip their team members to with the skills, will, and wisdom to succeed.We chat about leadership strategies that help you to… · Assess the mindset of person in front of you (whether they're ‘performing’ or not…)· Ask great questions to understand what levers they and you need to pull to...
2024-08-1226 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Change Or Die – What Would You Do?Send us a textToday we explore why it is so difficult to change and what your options are when you need to change under stress. We explore…· How the biology of our brains and bodies make change hard.· The relationship between fear and change.· Fixed habits, how you can change them and what that takes.· Why the ‘comfort zone’ is a lot more uncomfortable than the discomfort of changing.· How long it takes to change a habit. We refer to two books “C...
2024-07-2125 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Leadership Fail – What Can You Do?Send us a textToday we talk about what happens when leadership ‘fails’ and the impact.We consider what options you have as a leader and as a person within the business.We chat about… · What leadership is and what a failure in leadership can look and feel like.· What drives leaders to ‘fail’. · What impact a failure in leadership can have on the business and people in it. · What to do when nothing changes and the workplace becomes ‘intolerable’. We ask you to think about…
2024-07-1527 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.How Self-Talk Gets In The Way of Leadership & CareerSend us a textIn this episode we explore how self-talk ‘gets in the way’ and stops leaders from being themselves and from reaching their potential. We also touch on the dreaded concept of ‘impostor syndrome and refer back to Episode #3 where we meet the Inner Judge and Critic.Today, we talk about§ Why we have self talk and it’s real purpose.§ Where the inner messages come from.§ The impact uncontrolled self-talk can have on stress levels and performance.We introduce the concept of the Inner Boardroom and...
2024-03-2822 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.How To Take Charge & Stand Out In Your CareerSend us a textThis episode explores how many people manage their climb up their career ladder.We discuss how§ Morphing to match company values and rules can cause leaders to ‘lose themselves’.§ Loss of self leads to uncomfortable compromises in values creating daily stress.§ Leaders who lose themselves are less likely to progress or meet their potential. We exlpore how to ‘reset’ your values and stand up as a leader; someone who it’s ‘easy’ to promote and who inspires those around them. Finally, we pose fou...
2024-03-2821 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Downsizing And Still Thriving When Companies ShrinkSend us a textAs we see many companies cutting costs and downsizing we discuss how this affects the people who stay, those who leave, the leaders driving the change, and those who have to give the ‘tough messages’.We explore the upsides and risks to people and organisations in terms of productivity, talent, financial performance, and how ‘downsizing stress’ easily leads to value destruction.We consider – What ‘good people-centric’ downsizing looks like.– How leaders can maximise value, minimise stress, and mitigate business risks.And we share real...
2024-03-2827 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Should I Stay Or Should I Go?Send us a textIn this episode we chat about how we choose to work where we work and what stops us from leaving.We explore…Why it is that great people get stuck in roles that aren’t working for them.Why we tolerate situations that are unhealthy for us.What stops us leaving. We refer to the book “Quit: The Power of Knowing When To Walk Away.” by Annie Duke. And discuss the biology of taking risks and what makes it h...
2024-03-1026 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Lip Service vs Reality For Leaders And Their PeopleSend us a textToday we talk about career choices and how and when we make changes; or don’t.We talk about what motivates and demotivates us all – from the moment we meet a new employer to the day-to-day work experience. We explore the effect stress has on leaders and why businesses are tough on their people.And lastly, why it’s easy to get stuck, and tolerate a job that feels soul-destroying.We chat about… · What we want to believe during the interview process and w...
2024-03-1033 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Financial Growth & The Return On Human CapitalSend us a textToday we chat about how successful growth companies lock in success.What do they do that others don’t?What does this mean for the leaders in the company?And what levers can a company pull to get the most out of its people so they choose to go the extra mile? We talk about what motivates and demotivates us all – from the moment we meet a new employer through the day-to-day work experience. And we pose some questions for an...
2024-02-1524 min
She Rises Studios Podcast#187 - In A World Full of Noise, STAND OUT w/Samantha SheppardSamantha Sheppard, a Pennsylvania native, is an entrepreneur with a passion for her faith and an unquenchable love for coffee. She and her husband, whom she met in their first business venture almost two decades ago, have successfully built a 7-figure enterprise in the financial services industry. Samantha's entrepreneurial journey has fueled her dedication to helping fellow business owners achieve their goals. With a marketing degree and over 20 years of industry experience, she specializes in providing business and marketing consulting. She firmly believes in prioritizing progress over perfection, even on challenging days. In her free time, she enjoys movies...
2023-10-1833 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.So You Want to Get Promoted...Send us a textWe look at what drives people to want promotions – is it money, power, wanting to do the next job, boredom, competition or something else?We talk about what gets people promoted and what traits, behaviours and habits successful people use that gets them noticed and elevated! And we place control back in your hands.And we pose the question – is it you or your environment that is getting in your way?And we pose some questions for you to consider…1. If you want to be promote...
2023-10-1618 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Why Leaders Struggle & How To It DifferentlySend us a textIn this episode we discuss ow leadership is often defined – as a bunch of people ‘following the leader’ and why this doesn’t always work.We explore what makes leading difficult and importantly things you can do to be more effective and get people behind you! We talk about · What are the different (and most common) ways in which we lead?· Why leadership isn’t just about getting people to do things· Common behaviours and habits that trip leaders up· What to do when...
2023-10-1627 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Beware Of The Soundbites, Bad Messages & GeneralisationsSend us a textWhat messages are we being fed that don’t serve us and disconnect us from ourselves and the REAL world around us. How do you balance your integrity vs the fear of standing up.We talk about soundbites and their impact on our mental health and sense of reality.We pose the questions…· What do you CHOOSE to listen to and CHOOSE to believe?· What impact do media messages have on your beliefs and sense of self?· How will you become a bett...
2023-09-1021 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Overstressed, Overwhelmed, Over It & How To RecoverSend us a textDiscover what it REALLY feels like to be STUCK and how to unstick yourself.We talk about overthinking, decision-making, what it feels like to be paralysed, and feel unable to choose. We pose the questions…· What do you usually do?· What drives that action?· What usually happens as a result?And…· What enables you to pivot and take a step forward and break your deadlock?It starts and ends with 'U'...Supporting you to lead and to shift the...
2023-08-1314 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Stress vs Illness: What Do YOU Choose?Send us a textFind out how close you are to suffering from a stress-related illness.In this episode we share the Holmes & Rahe Stress scale and how you can use this to get clues as to how close you may be to suffering an illness due to stress.And what you can do to be more aware?What is your body TRYING to tell you and what actions can you take to recover for good.And pose the questions… 1. How aware are you of what s...
2023-08-1317 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.How To Reduce Stress By SurrenderSend us a textStress. Control, Creativity & SurrenderFor anyone who struggles to stop, get off the hamster wheel and let go of stress.In this episode we explore the link between stress and the need for control...We discuss how ‘surrendering’ reduces biological and psychological stress and boosts creativity.The question is what’s stopping you from letting go? And what’s the impact on your health, performance at work, relationships and your ability to lead? It starts and ends with 'U'...Supporting you to lea...
2023-08-0516 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.The Stress Of Trying To Prove YourselfSend us a textDo you struggle to try to prove yourself in work and in other relationships?What drives you to try and prove yourself?In this week's episode we dive into this very subject - pretty much everyone likes to be liked, to feel like they are doing well and to be good enough - it's universal!Which box do you often find yourself stuck in?..- Better Than- Less Than- Need to be seen as - Deserve to beWe...
2023-07-0637 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Who's Running Your Inner Boardroom - Your Brain Or Your Body?Send us a textIn this week's episode, we delve into our 'Inner Boardroom' what it is and who those members areThe most important relationship we have as a leader is the one with yourself.Most people tend to look at their relationships with the outside world world and completely skate over the relationship they have with themselves.So, what is it that your board members are trying to tell you?Are you recognising they are there and what are the messages they are trying to share?
2023-06-2526 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.What's Your Winning Formula? And...Why It Doesn't WorkSend us a textThis week sees the final episode of our three part series around Ego in Leadership.If you're overworking and doing too much, it's really good to stop and ask yourself why you are doing it.What do you work really hard at?How do you show up with other people that takes loads of energy?Success is when you recognise your winning formula, when you know yourself and you know what your 'gig' is. It starts and ends wi...
2023-06-1621 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.How To Spot Leaders With A Healthy EgoSend us a textThis week we move to the second chapter of our three part series around Ego in Leadership - How to spot leaders with a healthy ego? What are the traits of a healthy ego?What does great leadership looks like and the positive impact it has on others and tangible value it creates as a result. We also share our own personal experiences of the healthy models we have seen and worked with - shout outs included! It starts and end...
2023-06-0631 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Ego In Leadership - The Good, The Bad & The UglySend us a textPart one of a three part series, this week we chat about ego in leadership. What is it? What is the difference between a healthy /unhealthy ego and what does that look like?Ego is a learnt pattern of behaviour. It's often hard to admit and hard to accept and is also something we weren't necessarily taught about.But... By being more aware of where you stand, how your ego shows up and having a greater understanding and awareness of others, you can model what he...
2023-05-2929 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Every Chance To Lead = A Chance To PartnerSend us a textThis week we chat about how we build great organisations and workplaces by creating healthy connections with each other.We often forget that businesses are only made up of people. We get obsessed with ROI, value creation, impact, deadlines, looking good, being seen and deliverables etc - in other words, jargon that dehumanises workplaces.This is about aligning shoulder to shoulder around what truly matters...Which is challenging!Why? Because we fear being vulnerable and using 'soft skills' (emotional intelligence)We get stuck in pow...
2023-05-2221 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.How Do You Stand Up With Confidence EVEN IF You Don't Feel ItSend us a textIn this week's episode we chat about how to take small solid bite-sized actions on your own behalf to stand up with confidence even if you don't feel it. It's easy to get stuck in your comfort zone of stress and keep working harder, doing more, trying to fix things or rescue people or situations - this may feel familiar and safe.But, by taking one small new or different step into a small amount of discomfort, (which IS uncomfortable) by stepping up and moving forwards on your own b...
2023-05-1422 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Be Vulnerable AND Take Responsibility Without FearSend us a textIn this new episode we unravel how taking responsibility, standing up and how vulnerability in the workplace defines leaders and gives others permission to be human. How vulnerability in the workplace allows people to truly 'see' you and taking responsibility and telling the truth are shortcuts to gaining respect We discuss the notion of command and control, punishment and power in the workplace, the negative impact that can have and reflect on the importance of teachable moments and using mistakes and difficult situations as learning opportunities.
2023-05-0120 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.It's In our Biology! Let's talk about StressSend us a textIn this episode we chat about Stress..What is stress? What causes it? How does it affect behaviours and what does that look like?When we see stress and when we feel stress we always have a choice and we always have the ability to switch from a stress response to a recovery response.Today we share 10 proven and simple ways to manage it.It starts and ends with 'U'...Supporting you to lead and to shift the status quo...
2023-04-2036 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.What IS it About Hierarchy & Power?Send us a textToday we chat about the notion of Hierarchy & Power in the workplace "The more we recognise that we are dealing with people and the less we stand on role, title and all that sort of stuff, and use it as a tool to wield against others, the better businesses perform and the better the workplace is" Where does the notion of hierarchy and power and who has importance come from? What is usually the case when it's not going well in any relationship at work?What can you...
2023-04-1323 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Listen To Your Inner Judge & CriticSend us a textThanks for the input but...Today we talk about our inner critic and judge in the workplace - where do they come from and why NOT to silence them.How are you being unkind to yourself? How does that play out?And, what you can do differently, to have a better outcome for not only yourself, but the people around you.It starts and ends with 'U'...Supporting you to lead and to shift the status quo f...
2023-03-2118 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.It's All About BoundariesSend us a textIn this episode we talk about the importance of boundaries, both in the workplace and in life. What are boundaries? The difference between a healthy boundary, an unhealthy boundary and the impact of both How to recognise when a boundary is needed or a boundary is not working and how to set (or reset) a boundary with confidence.It starts and ends with 'U'...Supporting you to lead and to shift the status quo forever by taking one human step in a smarter direction.
2023-03-2118 minUnleashed, Unchained & Unapologetic.Stop Playing The Game. Write The Rules...Send us a textIn our first leadership podcast we talk about the rules and beliefs that we all take to work. The truth is, what we believe drives how we behave which dictates the results that we get. In order to change the workplace, we need to choose to shift our beliefs, so that they deliver the results that we want and then take the actions that match.When we do this, in partnership with other people we can create workplaces that work for everybody.It starts and ends with...
2023-03-2122 min
Wanderlust: Stories from the RoadS1E9: What is Overlanding?S1E9: What’s in a name? Part One. OVERLANDING
Thinking about our travelers’ identity, self-label, trends and what Overlanding is.
Recorded in Baja California Sur, Mexico in 2023
FB poll as the initial motivation to talk about this topic. The various names we call ourselves include overlander, traveler, wanderer, nomad, van lifer, adventurer, adventure biker and
through hiker, or as Katie says, camper:
Definitions of Overlanding from
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlanding
Inspirat...
2023-02-0724 minWanderlust: Stories from the RoadS1E9: What is Overlanding?S1E9: What’s in a name? Part One. OVERLANDING
Thinking about our travelers’ identity, self-label, trends and what Overlanding is.
Recorded in Baja California Sur, Mexico in 2023
FB poll as the initial motivation to talk about this topic. The various names we call ourselves include overlander, traveler, wanderer, nomad, van lifer, adventurer, adventure biker and
through hiker, or as Katie says, camper:
Definitions of Overlanding from
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlanding
Inspirat...
2023-02-0724 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 050 – Children of Men This week on Total Movie Recall, things get grim and a little too close to 2020 reality for comfort. Definitely don’t watch this movie if you’re fresh out of rehab, which Ryan can tell you all about. The future is bleak, but if it’s also as ruggedly handsome as Clive Owen is and has the greatest single-take of all time, it might not be so bad. This is also one of the greatest movies of all time, just to be clear about it. Children of Men (2006) d. Alfonso Cuarón S...
2020-12-071h 50
Just Grow With ItSamantha Sheppard: Lean In & Live In Faith!Samantha Sheppard is truly one of the most authentic and joyful people you will ever meet. A realist with a passion for helping people, Samantha shares her story with us. She has a degree in marketing and has over seventeen years of experience in the field. She and her husband started the run a business that enabled her to retire from the corporate world at the age of twenty-seven. Since then, they have welcomed two daughters into the world. Their hands are full raising them and growing their business! Samantha also started her own blog, Raising Girls With Grace...
2020-04-2342 min
Meeting Leadership PodcastMLP 103: Inspiring Leadership Stories with Eleanor BeatonOur Inspiring Leadership Stories are created to jumpstart your quest for inspiration Meetings should boost your team’s morale even as they inform decisions, but inspiration isn’t always at our fingertips. To help you with this, we present a frequent dose of inspiring stories to choose from, so you can transmit that feeling to your team. In episode 103 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, Internationally-known businesswoman Eleanor Beaton lends us some of her own inspiring stories. Hearing what moves such an accomplished icon of women’s empowerment is always a boon. For more informatio...
2019-10-1114 min
Meeting Leadership PodcastMLP 094: Why Leaders Need Radical Conviction with Eleanor Beaton - Part 2“Your belief in the vividness of your vision and your collective ability to accomplish it is jet fuel for your entire organization..” - Eleanor Beaton The second part of our two-part series on radical conviction takes us into the heart of what makes leaders great. The episode is filled with nuggets of wisdom like the quote mentioned above. By the end of episode #094 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, you should feel the same empowerment all of Eleanor’s audiences are privileged to experience. For more information or a transcript of episode 093, visit: https://meetin...
2019-10-0211 min
Meeting Leadership PodcastMLP 093: Why Leaders Need Radical Conviction with Eleanor Beaton - Part 1According to Eleanor Beaton, much of leadership relies on confidence and a willingness to rise to any challenge. This confidence is not acquired overnight, however. Before the assuredness in your abilities comes the radical conviction required to push through challenges. Episode #093 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast is the first of a two-part series with renowned author, leadership expert, and entrepreneur Eleanor Beaton. She shows us the keys to acquiring the type of mindset that creates lasting impact. For more information or a transcript of episode 093, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/93
2019-10-0111 min
The Brit Lit Podcast34: Shake it Up a Bit, with Ben from the Bookshop BandOur guest today is Ben from the Bookshop Band. The Bookshop Band started in 2010 and write songs inspired by – you’ve guessed it – books. They’re about to embark on their first tour of the US, so if you’re based in or around New York, New Mexico, or Colorado, you’ll have a chance to catch Ben and Beth at one of several locations between now and the first week of February. I spoke to Ben about their upcoming tour, how they started out, their songwriting process, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Paris Wife...
2019-01-1036 min
Vineyard Churches UK & IrelandFreedom For The City - Tre Sheppard (NLC 2018 Seminar)A collection of seminar talks from the Vineyard National Leaders' Conference 2018, including talks from Jon Tyson, John & Eleanor Mumford, Mike Pilavachi and many more. Recorded in January 2018 at Trent Vineyard church, Nottingham.
2018-02-221h 06
Grab This Transformative Full Audiobook — Perfect While Traveling.Old Venus: A Collection of Stories by George R. R. Martin, Gardner DozoisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230168to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Old Venus: A Collection of Stories
Author: George R. R. Martin, Gardner Dozois
Narrator: Jake Stormoen, Tisha Donnelly, Gethin Anthony, W. Morgan Sheppard, Jake Weber, Janis Ian, Ron Donachie, Wil Wheaton, Diana Rigg, Roy Dotrice, Stephen Fry, Michael Dorn, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 18 minutes
Release date: March 3, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.4 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Sixteen all-new stories by science fiction’s top talents, collected by bestselling author George R. R. Martin and multiple-award-winning editor Gardner Dozois From pulp adv...
2015-03-0310h 18Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Action & AdventureOld Venus: A Collection of Stories by Gardner Dozois, George R. R. MartinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230168to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Old Venus: A Collection of Stories
Author: Gardner Dozois, George R. R. Martin
Narrator: Jake Stormoen, Tisha Donnelly, Gethin Anthony, W. Morgan Sheppard, Jake Weber, Janis Ian, Ron Donachie, Wil Wheaton, Diana Rigg, Roy Dotrice, Stephen Fry, Michael Dorn, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 18 minutes
Release date: March 3, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.4 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
Sixteen all-new stories by science fiction’s top talents, collected by bestselling author George R. R. Martin and multiple-award-winning editor Gardner Dozois From pulp adv...
2015-03-0310h 18Download New Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science FictionOld Venus: A Collection of Stories by George R. R. Martin, Gardner DozoisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230168to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Old Venus: A Collection of Stories
Author: George R. R. Martin, Gardner Dozois
Narrator: Jake Stormoen, Tisha Donnelly, Gethin Anthony, W. Morgan Sheppard, Jake Weber, Janis Ian, Ron Donachie, Wil Wheaton, Diana Rigg, Roy Dotrice, Stephen Fry, Michael Dorn, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 18 minutes
Release date: March 3, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.4 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Sixteen all-new stories by science fiction’s top talents, collected by bestselling author George R. R. Martin and multiple-award-winning editor Gardner Dozois From pulp adv...
2015-03-0310h 18