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How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunted Places on EarthThe Nightmare Before Christmas 2025Christmas is here once again, and in this – the fourth annual Nightmare Before Christmas special I will once again read real ghost stories from listeners, and there’ll also be a number of very special polterguests dropping by to tell you of their own scary experiences, in their own words.
So, let us get this year’s Nightmare Before Christmas underway.
Thanks so much to Carl, Emma, Mikkoulf, Oivind, Janet, Anonymous and Anonymous for taking the time in send in their stories, as without you taking the time to do this there would be no Christ...
2025-12-191h 43
Sirva Soundbites4-3 Insights from Sirva & Newland Chase: Immigration Shifts in the Wake of the Super Election YearSend us a textThe US election has concluded, and several newly elected global leaders have initiated the implementation of legislative agendas. This juncture provides an opportune moment to revisit the "super election year" and, through the prism of immigration, analyze the realized changes and formulate strategic responses for the field of global mobility. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Ray Rackham, Co-Chair at Newland Chase, as they reflect on what happened during the super election year and discuss next steps which talent mobility professionals will need to consider. Ray Rackham...
2025-03-0546 min
Sirva Soundbites4-2 2025 Global Talent Outlook: Trends & PredictionsSend us a textFollowing a significant election year, the focus shifts to the geopolitical landscape, marked by escalating trade tensions and tighter border controls. Beyond these immediate concerns, a more insidious long-term risk for global organizations is the societal impact of changing demographics. UN data, highlighted in a McKinsey report, reveals a growing "youth scarcity" due to declining birth rates and aging populations in advanced economies. This demographic shift threatens economic growth and creates a challenge for businesses needing more workers for longer hours to maintain productivity. With birth replacement rates below 2.1 in many d...
2025-02-1225 min
Sirva Soundbites4-1 Making India Home: Essential Destination Services for ExpatsSend us a textWe kick off the year with an episode focusing on India, one of the fastest growing economies and the most populous place on earth. Join Pooja Prithiani, Client Network Manager for APAC, and Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, for a discussion on the surging popularity of India as an expatriate relocation destination. They will delve into key factors to consider before making the move to this vibrant country. Key Takeaways: Discover why India is fast becoming one of the most popular relocation destinationUnderstand why intercultural training is essential pr...
2025-01-2127 min
Sirva Soundbites3-8 Global Talent Relocation 2024: A Year in ReviewSend us a textAs 2024 draws to a close, Hannah Richardson, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Services at Sirva together with Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, reflect on key events and challenges global talent mobility leaders had to navigate through the super election year. Listeners will be able to understand in great detail how global election campaign results have driven greater polarization around the world and a spotlight on divisive topics that may impact mobility. Hannah Richardson is currently the Senior Vice President of Sirva's Global Strategic Services. Hannah is responsible for a...
2024-12-0236 min
Sirva Soundbites3-6 The AI Advantage: Shaping Tomorrow's Global Workforce with MicrosoftSend us a textIn this episode of Sirva Soundbites, we invited Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Senior Director, Global Mobility, together with Soumya Raj Chakrahari and Sai Dronamraju from Microsoft to discuss about the possible impacts and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within global talent mobility. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and the Microsoft team as they dive into the strategic importance of AI in enhancing the global talent mobility function and how it shapes employee experience.Key Takeaways: Understand how AI can help to reimagine and redesign work and bridge communication ga...
2024-11-0742 min
Sirva Soundbites3-5 The Vote that Moves: Exploring the Impact of Political Elections on Global Talent RelocationSend us a textIn this episode of Sirva Soundbites, we explore the significant global immigration shifts driven by the "Super Election Year" of 2024. With elections taking place in the UK, EU, and the US, as well as key global regions, we examine how political outcomes are shaping immigration strategies worldwide. Ray Rackham, Senior Vice President, Global Client Solutions & Thought Leadership at Newland Chase, joins us to discuss the rising protectionist rhetoric, anti-immigrant sentiment, and how this affects talent mobility amidst aging populations and labor shortages. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma and Ray...
2024-10-0744 min
Sirva Soundbites3-4 The Future of Work: Leveraging Employee Relocation to Attract and Retain TalentSend us a textFinding the right people in a massive global talent pool is hard. Having to retain talent after is an eternal conundrum that many organizations face. With shifting demographics, diversity coming into the spotlight, what attracts talent can vary hugely not only on the individuals, but the cultures and regions as well. In this episode, join Jon and Emma as they discuss how mobility can be leveraged to support global talent acquisition and retention of talent. Key takeaways: Understand diverse priorities among different groups of e...
2024-09-1733 min
Sirva Soundbites3-3 Going for Gold Part 2: Lessons Drawn from the Paris Olympics and Paralympics for HR & Talent Mobility ProfessionalsSend us a textThe Paris Olympics and Paralympics might have ended but there are many important learnings talent mobility professionals can take away from these incredible human endeavors and apply to their roles in their organizations. In this episode, join Luc Innocent, our new Sirva Soundbites host and Emma as they explore the different themes and theories prevalent throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics games that HR and talent mobility professionals will find useful. Not only will listeners get a chance to hear some of the most exciting game highlights, but you will also b...
2024-09-1249 min
Sirva Soundbites3-2 Beyond the Comfort Zone: Embracing Transformational ChangeSend us a textChange is the only constant in life.As cliché as that may sound, the reality really couldn't be further from that. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Jon Johnson and Kate Rothwell, Director of Global Account Management at Sirva as they discuss the types of organizational changes, their impacts on the employee population and how organizations can flex to adapt and thrive through these changes. Key takeaway from episode: The importance of stakeholder engagement and consistent communication to employees are crucial in the journey of transformational change.
2024-08-2615 min
Sirva Soundbites3-1 From Global to Local: Mastering Language & Intercultural Competence for a Successful RelocationSend us a textIntercultural and language training might not come across as an essential component of an employee's relocation plan and is often overlooked or removed from mobility policies. Unbeknownst to many, intercultural and language training has proven to benefit relocating employees beyond their assignment abroad. Not only do the skills picked up allow the employees and family members to navigate and thrive in a new cultural environment, it also help them understand cultural norms, communication styles, and business practices in the host country, reducing the risk of misunderstandings and enhancing their ability to build...
2024-08-1439 min
Sirva Soundbites2-10 Out and About: Exploring Diversity through LGBTQIA+ Relocation ExperiencesSend us a textPride Month Special Join us in this pride month special episode where we explore the different challenges the LGBTQIA+ community face especially in the relocation process. You will hear true, real-life narratives around these experiences and the various coping mechanisms they have developed to overcome these difficulties. Reece Gordon-Mcdermant is a Customer Experience and Operations Manager at Sirva. He has more than 6 years of experience working within the different sectors of talent mobility. Passionate about what he does, Reece is a strong believer in the...
2024-06-1037 min
Sirva Soundbites2-9 Beyond Greenwashing: A Deep Dive into Schneider Electric's Impactful ESG Initiatives with Stephen ParkSend us a textCatch the World Environment Day special episode where Stephen Park from the International Mobility Centre at Schneider Electric shares about the organization's endeavors to reduce carbon footprint while taking its global talent mobility initiatives forward. Stephen Park is responsible for the talent mobility program for Schneider Electric in the Asia-Pacific region and previously held similar roles for other multinationals such as Fonterra and Cisco Systems. Schneider Electric has 150,000+ employees worldwide providing energy and automation digital solutions for sustainability and efficiency. The Asia-Pacific region employs 33% of Schneider Electric’s talent and g...
2024-06-0330 min
Sirva Soundbites2-8 Mental Health Awareness Month Special: Supporting Employee Mental Health During Relocation with Jiri Pisch from NovartisSend us a textIn honor of mental health awareness month, we have invited Jiri Pisch, Global Mobility Regional Leader from Novartis to share some tips and tricks to creating a healthy balance mentally. In this episode, you will also get insights to some of Novartis' mental health and wellness initiatives in helping their employees stay mentally fit and happy at work. Jiri Pisch has 14 years of experience in talent mobility. Prior to joining Novartis, Jiri spent 10 years at SAP supporting global relocation function around immigration and taxes. Jiri has found his true...
2024-05-0234 min
Sirva Soundbites2-7 Mental Health Awareness Month Special: An Open Conversation about Mental Health in the Workplace with Craig KramerSend us a textWe at Sirva are proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness month in May and as such, we have specially invited mental health ambassador - who is also a TEDx JNJ speaker - Craig Kramer on our podcast to talk about issues and stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace, especially in the global talent mobility field. Craig Kramer is co-chair of the US National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, and Senior Advisor on mental health at Edelman Global Advisory. Previously, until December 2022, Craig was Mental Health Ambassador fo...
2024-05-0132 min
Sirva Soundbites2-4 Demystifying the Moving WindowSend us a textThis episode is all about Household Goods moving. We have invited industry veteran, Eric Reed to talk to us more about the subject, particularly around the trends of Household Goods moves today, the challenges the entire industry is facing and also some interesting case studies. Eric will also provide insights into some of the most frequently asked questions around domestic and international moves. Whether you are looking to move in the near future or already planning a move, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Eric Reed
2024-03-1440 min
Embark On The Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook Experience!Save Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit by Jessica HepburnPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730860to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Save Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit
Author: Jessica Hepburn
Narrator: Jessica Hepburn
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 25 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2024
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Includes BBC RADIO 4 DESERT ISLAND DISCS clips by Maya Angelou, Emma Thompson, Edmund Hillary and many more 'A breathtaking adventure of a truly inspirational woman' – Maxine Peake An adventure story – with a difference. From sea to summit. Fully soundtracked. Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete – she was labelled the ‘arty’ not the ‘sporty’ one in school. She hates exercise and believes t...
2024-03-078h 25Journey Through: This Unforgettable Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Save Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit by Jessica HepburnPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730860to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Save Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit
Author: Jessica Hepburn
Narrator: Jessica Hepburn
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 25 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2024
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
Includes BBC RADIO 4 DESERT ISLAND DISCS clips by Maya Angelou, Emma Thompson, Edmund Hillary and many more 'A breathtaking adventure of a truly inspirational woman' – Maxine Peake An adventure story – with a difference. From sea to summit. Fully soundtracked. Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete – she was labelled the ‘arty’ not the ‘sporty’ one in school. She hates exercise and b...
2024-03-078h 25
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentSave Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit by Jessica HepburnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730860 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Save Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit Author: Jessica Hepburn Narrator: Jessica Hepburn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 25 minutes Release date: March 7, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Includes BBC RADIO 4 DESERT ISLAND DISCS clips by Maya Angelou, Emma Thompson, Edmund Hillary and many more 'A breathtaking adventure of a truly inspirational woman' – Maxine Peake An adventure story – with a difference. From sea to summit. Fully soundtracked. Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete – she was labelled the ‘arty’ not the ‘sporty’ one in school. She hates exercise...
2024-03-0703 min
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Biography & MemoirSave Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit by Jessica HepburnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730860 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Save Me from the Waves: An adventure from sea to summit Author: Jessica Hepburn Narrator: Jessica Hepburn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 25 minutes Release date: March 7, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Includes BBC RADIO 4 DESERT ISLAND DISCS clips by Maya Angelou, Emma Thompson, Edmund Hillary and many more 'A breathtaking adventure of a truly inspirational woman' – Maxine Peake An adventure story – with a difference. From sea to summit. Fully soundtracked. Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete – she was labelled the ‘arty’ not the ‘sporty’ one in school. She hates exercise and b...
2024-03-0703 min
Sirva Soundbites2-3 International Women's Day Special: Empowering Women in Global Talent MobilitySend us a textIn celebration of International Women's Day on 8 March, we have invited Shazy Tan, Senior Global Mobility Manager at Visa to share her thoughts and experiences around empowering working women in the industry. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Shazy Tan as they discuss about all the challenges and opportunities women face as workplace dynamics shift in an increasingly globalized world. Shazy Tan holds a passion for global mobility and the art of moving and relocating people across borders. With a career spanning more than a decade...
2024-03-0135 min
Sirva Soundbites2-2 Going for Gold: Optimizing Talent Mobility for the 2024 Paris OlympicsSend us a textIn this podcast episode, join Sirva subject matter experts, Jon and Emma as they discuss all the possible impacts the upcoming Paris Olympics have on global talent mobility such as visa and immigration, travel and transportation, accommodations, household goods moving and international school searches. Jon Johnson is currently the Vice President in the Sirva Account Management function, Jon currently leads a diverse client portfolio across Europe and Asian headquartered organisations and has more than 20 years of experience in global talent mobility.Emma Dodwell-Groves is a C...
2024-02-2021 min
Sirva Soundbites2-1 Unpacking the Future: Examining Emerging Trends in Talent Mobility for 2024Send us a textWelcome to Season 2 of Sirva Soundites. We wrapped up 2023 and cautiously welcome 2024 with optimism, one thing remains constant: the ever-evolving landscape of global talent mobility. While challenges and surprises remain inevitable, this year also brings exciting opportunities. Join Hannah and Emma in the brand new season of our podcast as they uncover how macro trends are evolving and their impact on talent relocation. Find out what challenges mobility leaders have to grapple with today to drive their people and talent strategies forward in 2024. Hannah Richardson i...
2024-02-0533 min
Sirva Soundbites1-5 Reimagining Global Talent Mobility: Unlocking the Power of Core FlexSend us a textJoin Martin Johnson, Manager, CX Transformation and Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves as they engage in a conversation surrounding the world of core flex. Find out what the key factors are to achieve success in a core flex program and the benefits it brings to your organization. Martin Johnson is a Manager on the Sirva CX Transformation Team. He is also the Product Owner for the Core Flex product where he plays a key role in designing, implementing, whilst also delivering demonstrations and workshops to prospective and current clients.
2023-12-0120 min
Sirva Soundbites1-6 Talent Global Mobility 2023: A Year in ReviewSend us a textAs 2023 draws to a close, Hannah Richardson, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Services at Sirva together with Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, reflect on key events and challenges global talent mobility leaders had to grapple with throughout the year. Listeners will be able to understand in great detail how social, economic and technological factors have shaped and impacted the talent mobility industry as a whole. Hannah Richardson is currently the Senior Vice President of Sirva's Global Strategic Services. Hannah is responsible for a portfolio of multi-national client engagements, strategic...
2023-12-0127 min
Sirva Soundbites1-4 The Human Touch in Global Talent Mobility: Fostering a Connected and Supported Employee ExperienceSend us a textIn this episode, join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Arabelle Chaw, Director of Global Account Management as they share more about one of the key topics in global talent mobility today and that is on how to foster a connected and supported employee experience. Through their conversation, you will be able to learn how the addition of the human touch can truly transform and elevate the entire employee relocation experience. Arabelle Chaw started her career in the accounting industry at Ernst & Young with a specialization in Expatriate Tax. T...
2023-11-2025 min
Stage WhisperWhisper in the Wings Episode 291We are so excited about this new Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. On this episode, we welcomed back Australian Theatre Live to the show. This time we were joined by creative director/co-founder Grant Dodwell, and producers Lucy Clements and Emma Wright who shared all the exciting news and details about their US roll out of the platform. You won't want to miss all the exciting things that are now available to US audiences direct from the stages of the Outback. So tune in to this incredible episode, and get your subscription for Australian Theatre Live now!
2023-11-2038 min
Sirva Soundbites1-3 How ESG is Driving the Future of Global Talent MobilitySend us a textIn this episode, join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Global Supply Chain Director, Mark Cooledge as they discuss about the increasing relevance and importance of ESG in talent mobility today. Find out how talent mobility can support ESG objectives and how working with accredited suppliers can help you better build your ESG program. Mark Cooledge joined Sirva in 2000 and has extensive experience in global operations, intercultural training services, account management and supply chain. He currently leads Sirva’s third party sourcing, contracting, risk & compliance, diversity and environmental initiatives as...
2023-10-0523 min
Sirva Soundbites1-1 How Macro Trends are Influencing Global Mobility Strategies TodaySend us a textIn this podcast episode, join Sirva subject matter experts, Jon and Emma as they deep dive into the different trends influencing global mobility strategies such as monetary inflation, technological and digitalization, talent shortage, generational shifts and geopolitical developments. Listeners will get a chance to understand in great detail, the complex interplay between macro trends and how organizations craft their talent mobility strategies. Jon Johnson is currently the Vice President in the Sirva Account Management function, Jon currently leads a diverse client portfolio across Europe and Asian headquartered organisations and...
2023-09-1925 min
Sirva Soundbites1-2 Beyond Borders, Beyond Bias: Embracing DEI Through Strategic Global Talent MobilitySend us a textJoin Jon Johnson and Emma Dodwell-Groves in this week's episode on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. DEI is a topic that's near and dear to many of our hearts. It is increasingly recognized as both a business and potentially an ethical imperative. Earlier this year, we developed a white paper detailing a roadmap for those who would like to utilize mobility more strategically to enhance understanding and practice of DEI in their organizations, and a “gold standard” for how relocation can foster diverse, inclusive talent in meaningful ways. In this podcas...
2023-09-1930 min
STAGES with Peter Eyers‘Lights, Camera, Theatre!’ - Australian Theatre Live, Associate Producer; Emma WrightThe opportunity to view ‘live’ theatrical performance from the comfort of home is an experience to which many of us have given indulgent thought. Competing with the ordeal of travel, parking and audience, especially in the time of Covid, is never an attractive proposition. However, we do so, because nothing can replace the visceral engagement of witnessing a company of performers and creatives conjure stories right there in front of us.
Living in the big cities can make this ritual commonplace; but it is a practice that is not available to many keen theatre-goers. Patrons in regional cent...
2022-11-1929 min