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Headtorch Wellbeing HourCancer & Work - When Your Only Choice is to Move Onward with Tara FergusonTara Ferguson is our March guest on the Headtorch ‘Wellbeing Hour’ podcast.With over 20 years in HR, coaching, and employee wellbeing, Tara Ferguson has worked with leading organisations like Unilever, PepsiCo, and Exscientia. After a cancer diagnosis in 2024, subsequent intensive treatments, and the opportunity to take redundancy from Exscientia, Tara left in December 2024 to set up Onward With You, a business coaching and wellbeing consultancy focused on leadership development and workplace mental health. This business combines all the things Tara loves to do, and is great at doing – executive coaching, leadership development, employee wellbeing, and a special intere...2025-04-0948 min
Here for the Long RunTransgrancanaria (TGC) 82k race review: lessons from our first international ultra 🌍In this episode, Jon and Amie chat about their recent experience running the North Face TGC 82KM, part of the World Trail Majors Series, a point-to-point race from Teror to Maspalomas, across Gran Canaria. They give a run down of their recovery from the Arc 50, training, useful bits of kit, the race weekend, course and lessons learned. Kit and nutrition referenced in this episode:For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race and the route: https://youtu.be/t_X-A5PPbdA Petzl IKO Headtorch: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Sport/Headlamps/IKO-CORE 2025-03-2035 minHere for the Long RunUTMB Arc of Attrition 50 Race Review: aggressive eating, cut off anxiety and the perks of a pre-race sauna 👌🏼This week, Jon and Amie chat about their experience running the Arc 50 2025, their first event of the year and part of the UTMB Arc of Attrition event weekend. The race goes point-to-point from The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno to Porthtowan, along the stunning South West Coast Path. They give a run down of their training, the most useful bits of kit, the race weekend, route and lessons from the trail. For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race, of our kit and the course: https://youtu.be/ikLRvPxQrocKit and nutrition referenced in th...2025-03-1338 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourYour Career, Your Mental Health... is your Workplace Making the Connection? - Wellbeing Hour PanelJoin us for a special Wellbeing Hour panel event this February, where industry experts will explore the vital link between career development and mental health in the workplace.Meet the PanelistsOur panel features leaders from career-focused industries, each with unique insights on maintaining mental well-being while navigating professional growth. Don’t miss this engaging discussion—your career and mental health matter!Jane Barrett – Career FarmJane Barrett is a career coach and former recruitment leader with 20 years of experience running career development workshops at top European busine...2025-03-0153 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourThe Merthyr Mermaid Mentality with Cath PendletonListen to Cath Pendleton as the first guest speaker of 2025 on the ‘Wellbeing Hour’ podcast.Cath Pendleton, known as “The Merthyr Mermaid,” is an accomplished open water and ice swimmer from Wales. She holds a Guinness World Record for the Most Southerly Ice Swim (female), achieved by becoming the first person to swim an ice mile inside the Antarctic Polar circle in February 2020. Her remarkable journey was documented in a BBC film titled “The Merthyr Mermaid,” which showcases ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary feats.Cath discovered her passion for winter and ice swimming in September 2015 and has since em...2025-02-0553 min
GPS Training PodcastWinter walking, an update from Zoleo, a look back at 2024 and Andy's top tipsWinter walking, an update from Zoleo, a look back at 2024 and Andy's top tips.
In this month’s podcast
Winter walking – some things to think about
Meeting with Zoleo last week
A look back at 2024, what would we like to see for 2025
Andy’s Top Tips
1. Winter walking – some things to think about
1. Batteries
2. Powerbank, don’t forget your cable to charge your mobile phone or wireless charging
3. Escape routes, planning for the worst-case scenario - watch a video - planning your walk.
4. Two-way satellite communication – this has become a lot more affordable over the past year with Garmin’s £7.50/ month contract
5. ...2024-12-0141 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour'The Power of Authentic Leadership' with Prudence Pitter - Global Head of HR at Amazon Web Services, Auto/MFGJoin us for Wellbeing Hour with Prudence Pitter - Global Head of HR at Amazon Web Services (Auto/MFG)Pr30udence Pitter has over 25 years of extensive Human Resource leadership experience across various industries, Prudence currently serves as the Global Head of HR for Amazon Web Services' in the Automotive & Manufacturing division. A passionate advocate for authentic leadership, Prudence will be sharing insights on "The Power of Authentic Leadership" and why "The Best Leaders are Role Models."Her diverse background includes corporate HR roles, consulting, and a 9-year tenure as an Adjunct Professor of HR...2024-11-2154 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningOctober competition draw worth £390 - plus choc & books prizes only for those watching live!Have you won anything in the October 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £390? And what goodies are up for grabs in the November 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/G6FEldpS6nEThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tr...2024-10-3130 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourWellbeing Hour Panel - The Voice of Gen Z: Workplace Mental Health On October’s Wellbeing Hour, we have a special panel event. We’ll be hearing from three members of Gen Z discussing workplace mental health and wellbeing. We’ll be discussing: What are the priorities for Gen Z in the workplace? What do future leaders think now? What is their vision for workplace wellbeing in the future? Join us and learn from a younger generation, see the world the way that they see it. Our panelists: Our panelists are all high achievers, working in different industries, and look after their...2024-10-2551 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour'Be Courageous, Discover Your Identity' with Andrew J. Rodgers - Leadership Consultant & Principal at Odgers Berndtson.Listen to Headtorch's Wellbeing Hour with Andrew J. Rodgers - Leadership Consultant and Principal at Odgers Berndtson.“Be Courageous, Discover Your Identity”Andrew is a leadership consultant and an executive and team coach. Prior to a 19 year career at HSBC, he was a musician, a youth worker and almost became a monk. At HSBC he fulfilled numerous roles including start-ups, country and regional head roles, global account management, and was Global Director of Sustainability and Wellbeing.His passion for people inspired a transition into leadership consulting. He works with executive teams where he deve...2024-09-2551 min
The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorderHeadtorch - A body positive family environmentHeadtorch - Thoughts and ideas to make parenting your child with and eating disorder easier2024-09-2417 minThe Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorderHeadtorch - Communication IHeadtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder.
Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk
Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles2024-08-3016 minThe Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorderHeadtorch - Dealing with anger and frustrationHeadtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder.
Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk
Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles2024-08-1609 minThe Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorderHeadtorch - Using your strengthsHeadtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder.
Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk
Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles2024-08-0215 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourAdriènne Kelbie, Leadership Coach & Board Advisor - 'Your Comfort Zone Is Not Your Friend'The Wellbeing Hour with Adriènne Kelbie - Leadership Coach, Former Head of Office for Nuclear Regulation & First Patron of Women in Nuclear UK"Your Comfort Zone Is Not Your Friend" Adrienne’s mantra ‘Your Comfort Zone Is Not Your Friend’ drives her constantly to try new things and to help others overcome their barriers so they can be their biggest, best, boldest selves.Now an executive coach, board advisor and consultant, Adrienne’s thriving career to date, has seen her go from agency temp to chief executive and beyond.She’s led the t...2024-07-2556 minThe Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorderHeadtorch - Trusting YourselfHeadtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder.
Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk
Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles2024-07-1915 min
The Tea & Trails PodcastChris Cope - Summer Spine Race Champ - 79Chris Cope is a type 1 diabetic doctor who won the 2024 Montane Summer Spine Race. He's a remarkable person and it's fascinating to hear how someone with type 1 diabetes not only participates in some of the toughest races on the planet but also wins them. The coaches help Russ Diamond-Webb, we have tales from the trails, Fenix Light UK headtorch competition and we share our exhausting Rawdogging and bruising weekly deets.https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and...2024-07-121h 52The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorderHeadtorch - Practicalities - doing the right thingsHeadtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder.
Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk
Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles2024-07-0519 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourOllie Folayan, Co-founder at AFBE-UK - "Ubuntu: Speak up, Speak out! Challenging Inequality"Ollie Folayan MBE – Co-founder of AFBE-UK, Head of Process at Costain Group, Visiting Professor – University of DundeeOllie Folayan is an accomplished engineer and academic, currently serving as a visiting professor at the University of Dundee and as Head of Process at civil engineering company Costain Group.With expertise in Chemical Process Engineering and a PhD in Fuels and Combustion, Ollie has led significant engineering projects and authored numerous publications. He is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering, leading outreach programs and co-authoring publications on the topic.Ollie’s contributions have earned...2024-06-2854 minThe Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorderHeadtorch - Getting ResourcedHeadtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder.
Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk
Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles2024-06-1915 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourChris Abbey, Senior Vice President HSE at Altrad - What way is up? Understanding perspectivesChris Abbey is the Senior Vice President HSE at Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics.After leaving the armed forces, Chris got involved in Health & Safety literally, by accident.A life changing event, involving fire and an explosion changed his perspective about risk, behaviour and people forever. Now working at senior levels and internationally, his experience amplifies his clear mandate - to prevent loss, damage, and physical or mental injury at work.Promoting this accountable culture, he believes, only happens when we can ask questions in a psychologically safe environment, to understand perspectives and learn.2024-05-1950 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourWellbeing Hour Panel - Stop Wellbeing Washing, Start Walking The TalkListen to the Wellbeing Hour Panel with guestsJulie Nerney, Serial Entreprenuer, Transformational Leader & Non Executive Director UK Supreme CourtProf Denis Fischbacher-Smith, Research Chair in Risk & Resilience, University of GlasgowKaren Anne Duffy, HSE & Sustainability Manager, Volvo Construction Equipment, Chair Global Mental Health Community, Volvo Group2024-04-2851 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourTamana Ayazi - Emmy Award-winning Afghan Documentary maker - We’re all human, let’s build bridgesTamana Ayazi is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, journalist, and human rights advocate. She was born and raised in Balkh, Afghanistan.Tamana Ayazi passionately uses storytelling as a powerful tool for advocating freedom of thought, equality and human rights.In 2018, Tamana became a National Geographic Explorer, and in 2021, she began assisting Amnesty International in documenting its one-year-long report titled “Death in Slow Motion: Women and Girls Under Taliban Rule.”Tamana Ayazi’s film credits include the Academy Award-winning short documentary “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)” (2019), Where the Light Shines (2019) and One Bull...2024-03-2748 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourMatthew Coyle, Client Relationship Director at Baillie Gifford - “Don’t bottle things up! Creating an open culture”Matthew is a Client Relationship Director at Baillie Gifford.He’s also Chair of their Mental Health Group.Hear from Matthew about creating an open workplace culture, the polar opposite to a closed one where you "bottle things up". The lessons from this apply to every organisation.Baillie Gifford values the mental health and wellbeing of employees, investing in Learning & Development and numerous initiatives to support everyone.Join us to explore how mental health and workplace culture works hand in hand.2024-02-2152 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourSue Sanders, Director of Learning and Development at Motorsport UK - "Racing Through Life, Knowing When to Take a Break"Sue started life as a dancer – narrowly missing out on being part of the infamous Pans People, (as featured on ‘Top of the Pops’ in the 1970s). Running alongside the world of dance, she took up competing and volunteering in the world of Motorsport.After many years Sue started to deliver training and project consultancy for The Motorsport Association (MSA), assisting them with a very successful recruitment and development project. Further work followed including managing the International Training Programme for the MSA. This international work saw Sue and a team of trainers deliver training to over 50 countries in a 1...2024-02-1255 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourChas Howes, Presenter on FUBAR Radio & former CFO at SuperDry - Boardroom Behaviours? Just not good enoughChas’s career was in finance, working with companies including Cadbury Schweppes, Debenhams, The Burton Group and Diageo. His last major role was as CFO for Superdry Plc., where he saw the business grow from £25m to £314m in 5 years. He chaired the project team to list the business on the London Stock Exchange, winning 2010 IPO of the Year in the process and achieving FTSE250 status.When profits turned, Chas left Superdry and after some years, in 2016 was diagnosed with depression. Now he is in a much happier place having made changes to his lifestyle, but he is n...2024-02-1257 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourKate Goodger, PhD C.Psychol, Head of Human Innovation and Performance at Laing O’Rourke - "Are you in the right place? Principles of performance"Kate Goodger is one of the most experienced performance psychologists in Olympic sport in the UK having worked with Team GB athletes and medallists at seven Olympic Games. She has achieved a strong reputation as a high-performance coach and facilitator with executives, leaders and teams in European and global businesses.She has a PhD in Athlete Burnout and is a published researcher in the field. She has brought both her applied and research background into her role at Laing O’Rourke as Head of Human Innovation and Performance with a critical focus on unlocking ingenuity at every le...2024-02-1257 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourRory O’Connor, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow and President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention - “When it is Darkest”Rory O’Connor PhD FRSE FAcSS is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention and a Past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research. Rory leads the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab at Glasgow, one of the leading suicide/self-harm research groups internationally. He has published extensively in the field of suicide and self-harm. His research has been extensively cited as evidenced by Rory being named in the 2022 ISI Highly Cited Researchers list, that ranks researchers in the top 1% for citations in their field. He is the re...2024-02-1254 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourJulie Nerney, Transformation Leader, NED of the UK Supreme Court & Serial Entrepreneur - “Creating Safe Spaces = Success”Julie was a serial entrepreneur, starting, running and selling 14 business in the UK and overseas. She then had a successful interim career as a business transformation expert, spanning private, public and not for profit sectors. These ranged from complex change programmes through to whole organization turnarounds and high profile projects, including a leadership role in the delivery of the transport operation for the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic games. She has experience of every stage of the organizational lifecycle from start up through to disposals and acquisitions, and has worked in dozens of Executive and CEO roles. Her transformation work...2024-02-1253 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourHelen Cross, Grow, Cook, Inspire …..& Mental HealthHelen is a gardener, writer and podcaster. She’s just published her first book Grow, Cook, Inspire; Gardening and cooking for a healthier mind and planet.The book encourages everyone to grow their own and eat seasonally, exploring the benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing, and our environment.Helen grew up on a farm on the west coast of Scotland and has experienced first hand the devastating consequences of mental illness, which she has long suffered from.Helen talks openly and honestly about the different strategies and tools she uses to navigate th...2024-02-1253 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourHannah Storm, Journalist, Award winning Author, Founder & Co-Director of Headlines Network - “Emotional Flak Jacket: Tales of a Journalist”Hannah is the Founder and Co-Director of Headlines Network, a media consultant and journalist with more than two decades of experience working in the international news industry. She is the former CEO of the International News Safety Institute and the Ethical Journalism Network, as well as a sought-after speaker, facilitator, trainer and writer. Hannah co-authored the first study into moral injury and the media for the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism with Professor Anthony Feinstein and has written extensively at the intersection of gender, mental health, physical and online safety. She combines her expertise in journalism with...2024-02-1251 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourRupa Mooker, Director of People & Development MacRoberts LLP - "Boosting wellness: how a side hustle can enhance your life”Since graduating from the University of Glasgow in 2000 with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons), Rupa has been passionate about equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing within the Scottish legal profession. After qualifying in 2003, Rupa specialised in employment law and practised exclusively as a solicitor until I became Director of People & Development at MacRoberts LLP in 2017. She is particularly interested on increasing the representation of individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as social mobility issues, within the Scottish legal sector as well as matters of mental health in the workplace. In her current role, and as a member of...2024-02-1257 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourRob Williams, Head of Talent at VetPartners - “Breaking through the ‘God-complex'”Rob qualified as a vet from University College Dublin in 2001 and worked as a small animal vet in the UK from graduation until July 2018. He undertook a wide variety of roles including a small animal internship at Glasgow Vet School, a surgery residency in a private referral practice and a clinical director role at Minster Vets in York. Much of his clinical career was spent as an orthopaedic surgeon.Rob started working for VetPartners in 2016 initially developing education initiatives such as the Graduate and Managers Programmes. In 2018 he left clinical practice, joined the People Team at VetPartners...2024-02-1249 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourTim Duggan – Award Winning Author, Advisor & Optimist: “Workplace Wellbeing: All we need is ‘Killer Thinking’ ”Tim is a new media entrepreneur and author. He has co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media, one of the leading publishers for Australian millennials that was acquired by the ASX-listed oOh!media in 2016.Tim’s first book, Cult Status: How to Build a Business People Adore, was named the Best Entrepreneurship Book at the 2021 Australian Business Book Awards.His second book, Killer Thinking: How to Turn Good Ideas into Brilliant Ones, explores creativity in the modern workplace, and was named by Apple Books as one of the Top 10 Books of 2022.Ti...2024-02-1250 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourLutfur Ali, Senior Policy Advisor Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation CIPD “Words, Words, Words – How Inclusive Language Delivers Business Goals”Lutfur AliSenior Policy Advisor Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation Lutfur joined the CIPD in October 2021 and is a Non-Executive Director for the Business Continuity Institute (BCI).With a career spanning over three decades in the public, private and third sector, Lutfur has championed the delivery of social justice, equality, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and sustainability in organisations enabling them to become more inclusive, greener, resilient and employers of first choice.Prior to joining the CIPD Lutfur worked in a range of roles in the public, private and not for profit sector...2024-02-1258 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourJackie Vaz "Financial Wellbeing … the Elephant in the Room?"Jackie is an employee benefits consultant for Prosperity Wealth Ltd, who are part of the Fairstone Group.Jackie began in financial services in the 1990’s in her Dads business and in 2002 qualified as an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) and took the reigns. Her speciality is in workplace benefits and financial education in the workplace, where pensions are typically the most poorly understood product in financial services. Financial education has evolved into helping employers embed financial well-being and financial resilience amongst their workforce, through benefits, support and education.2024-02-1249 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourOriane Georgeac, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Yale School of Management - Diversity: The Business Case BackfiresFascinating insights into the world of organisations and diversity. Professor Oriane Georgeac is interested in how people respond to organisations’ messages about diversity. Her research offers insights into how organisations’ efforts to support diversity may prevent them from advancing toward their diversity goals. Her work has also won multiple awards, and has been covered by a variety of media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Economist, The Telegraph, and The Hill. Join us for fascinating insights into the world of organisations and diversity.The Wellbeing Hour is for anybody who's responsible for the wellbeing of colleagues or h...2024-02-1255 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourSunita Wazir, Senior Manager Global Wellbeing at Unilever - Building a Supportive Culture Across 148,000 Staff … & Looking After Yourself Sunita Wazir will be sharing her experience of Mental Health and Wellbeing in a large organisation - where do you even begin? Sunita is a Mumbai-based Human Resources and Leadership Development professional who is deeply passionate about Mental Health initiatives in the workplace. While honing her skills in HR Strategy, she is a champion of Mental Health and Wellbeing as well as supporting Diversity and Inclusion initiatives including disability and gender. She is a trained mindfulness and mental health champion and a Korn Ferry certified SOL coach at Unilever. Her purpose is “enabling joy to help others achieve their fi...2024-02-1257 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourJane Wheeler, “Performance & Mental Health – Staying on The Right Side of The LawJane advises both businesses and senior executives across different industries, she’s an expert in dealing with difficult situations in the workplace. Whether you’re an organisation or an individual, she knows the law and will keep you on the right side of it.Jane also regularly trains HR and line managers on how to deal with difficult issues such as performance management and sickness absence.Join us for a really practical and straight forward conversation with top tips on performance management and mental health.2024-02-1258 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourPeter Kelly Former Head of Psychology at The Health and Safety Executive - "Workplace Stress: Storms Ahead?"Peter Kelly, as Head of Psychology at The Health & Safety Executive has a proven 24 year track record. He has a deep passion for improving working lives and have people come home safe and healthy from work. In conversation with Peter, we'll hear about - the development of the 6 Management Standards for stress, the impact of technology on our working lives and the perfect stress storm that lies ahead … and ideas to help us navigate it.The Wellbeing Hour is for anybody who's responsible for the wellbeing of colleagues or has an interest in workplace mental health. We in...2024-02-1257 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourPeter Kelly, Former Head of Psychology, Health and Safety Executive - Workplace Stress: Storms Ahead?Peter Kelly, as Head of Psychology at The Health & Safety Executive has a proven 24 year track record. He has a deep passion for improving working lives and have people come home safe and healthy from work. In conversation with Peter, we'll hear about - the development of the 6 Management Standards for stress, the impact of technology on our working lives and the perfect stress storm that lies ahead … and ideas to help us navigate it.The Wellbeing Hour is for anybody who's responsible for the wellbeing of colleagues or has an interest in workplace mental health. We in...2024-01-2957 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourJackie Vaz "Financial Wellbeing … the Elephant in the Room?"Jackie is an employee benefits consultant for Prosperity Wealth Ltd, who are part of the Fairstone Group.Jackie began in financial services in the 1990’s in her Dads business and in 2002 qualified as an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) and took the reigns. Her speciality is in workplace benefits and financial education in the workplace, where pensions are typically the most poorly understood product in financial services. Financial education has evolved into helping employers embed financial well-being and financial resilience amongst their workforce, through benefits, support and education.2024-01-2949 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour Rob Williams – Head of Talent at VetPartners “Breaking through the ‘God-complex'” Rob qualified as a vet from University College Dublin in 2001 and worked as a small animal vet in the UK from graduation until July 2018. He undertook a wide variety of roles including a small animal internship at Glasgow Vet School, a surgery residency in a private referral practice and a clinical director role at Minster Vets in York. Much of his clinical career was spent as an orthopaedic surgeon.Rob started working for VetPartners in 2016 initially developing education initiatives such as the Graduate and Managers Programmes. In 2018 he left clinical practice, joined the People Team at VetPartners...2024-01-2949 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourSue Sanders, Director of Learning and Development at Motorsport UK "Racing Through Life, Knowing When to Take a Break"Sue started life as a dancer – narrowly missing out on being part of the infamous Pans People, (as featured on ‘Top of the Pops’ in the 1970s). Running alongside the world of dance, she took up competing and volunteering in the world of Motorsport.After many years Sue started to deliver training and project consultancy for The Motorsport Association (MSA), assisting them with a very successful recruitment and development project. Further work followed including managing the International Training Programme for the MSA. This international work saw Sue and a team of trainers deliver training to over 50 countries in a 1...2024-01-2655 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourTim Duggan – Award Winning Author, Advisor & Optimist: “Workplace Wellbeing: All we need is ‘Killer Thinking’ ”Tim is a new media entrepreneur and author. He has co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media, one of the leading publishers for Australian millennials that was acquired by the ASX-listed oOh!media in 2016.Tim’s first book, Cult Status: How to Build a Business People Adore, was named the Best Entrepreneurship Book at the 2021 Australian Business Book Awards.His second book, Killer Thinking: How to Turn Good Ideas into Brilliant Ones, explores creativity in the modern workplace, and was named by Apple Books as one of the Top 10 Books of 2022.Ti...2024-01-2250 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourLutfur Ali Senior Policy Advisor Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation CIPD “Words, Words, Words – How Inclusive Language Delivers Business Goals”Lutfur AliSenior Policy Advisor Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation Lutfur joined the CIPD in October 2021 and is a Non-Executive Director for the Business Continuity Institute (BCI).With a career spanning over three decades in the public, private and third sector, Lutfur has championed the delivery of social justice, equality, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and sustainability in organisations enabling them to become more inclusive, greener, resilient and employers of first choice.Prior to joining the CIPD Lutfur worked in a range of roles in the public, private and not for profit sector including: Director...2024-01-2258 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourJane Wheeler, “Performance & Mental Health – Staying on The Right Side of The LawJane advises both businesses and senior executives across different industries, she’s an expert in dealing with difficult situations in the workplace. Whether you’re an organisation or an individual, she knows the law and will keep you on the right side of it.Jane also regularly trains HR and line managers on how to deal with difficult issues such as performance management and sickness absence.Join us for a really practical and straight forward conversation with top tips on performance management and mental health.2024-01-1758 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourHelen Cross, Grow, Cook, Inspire …..& Mental HealthHelen is a gardener, writer and podcaster. She’s just published her first book Grow, Cook, Inspire; Gardening and cooking for a healthier mind and planet.The book encourages everyone to grow their own and eat seasonally, exploring the benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing, and our environment.Helen grew up on a farm on the west coast of Scotland and has experienced first hand the devastating consequences of mental illness, which she has long suffered from.Helen talks openly and honestly about the different strategies and tools she uses to navigate th...2024-01-1753 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourRupa Mooker Director of People & Development MacRoberts LLP "Boosting wellness: how a side hustle can enhance your life”Since graduating from the University of Glasgow in 2000 with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons), Rupa has been passionate about equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing within the Scottish legal profession. After qualifying in 2003, Rupa specialised in employment law and practised exclusively as a solicitor until I became Director of People & Development at MacRoberts LLP in 2017. She is particularly interested on increasing the representation of individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as social mobility issues, within the Scottish legal sector as well as matters of mental health in the workplace. In her current role, and as a member of...2024-01-1757 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourHannah Storm – Journalist, Award winning Author, Founder & Co-Director of Headlines Network “Emotional Flak Jacket: Tales of a Journalist”Hannah is the Founder and Co-Director of Headlines Network, a media consultant and journalist with more than two decades of experience working in the international news industry. She is the former CEO of the International News Safety Institute and the Ethical Journalism Network, as well as a sought-after speaker, facilitator, trainer and writer. Hannah co-authored the first study into moral injury and the media for the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism with Professor Anthony Feinstein and has written extensively at the intersection of gender, mental health, physical and online safety. She combines her expertise in journalism with...2024-01-1750 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourJulie Nerney – Transformation Leader, NED of the UK Supreme Court & Serial Entrepreneur “Creating Safe Spaces = Success”Julie was a serial entrepreneur, starting, running and selling 14 business in the UK and overseas. She then had a successful interim career as a business transformation expert, spanning private, public and not for profit sectors. These ranged from complex change programmes through to whole organization turnarounds and high profile projects, including a leadership role in the delivery of the transport operation for the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic games. She has experience of every stage of the organizational lifecycle from start up through to disposals and acquisitions, and has worked in dozens of Executive and CEO roles. Her transformation work...2024-01-1753 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourRory O’Connor Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow and President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention “When it is Darkest”Rory O’Connor PhD FRSE FAcSS is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention and a Past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research. Rory leads the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab at Glasgow, one of the leading suicide/self-harm research groups internationally. He has published extensively in the field of suicide and self-harm. His research has been extensively cited as evidenced by Rory being named in the 2022 ISI Highly Cited Researchers list, that ranks researchers in the top 1% for citations in their field. He is the re...2024-01-1754 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourChas Howes Presenter on FUBAR Radio & former CFO at SuperDry - Boardroom Behaviours? Just not good enoughChas’s career was in finance, working with companies including Cadbury Schweppes, Debenhams, The Burton Group and Diageo. His last major role was as CFO for Superdry Plc., where he saw the business grow from £25m to £314m in 5 years. He chaired the project team to list the business on the London Stock Exchange, winning 2010 IPO of the Year in the process and achieving FTSE250 status.When profits turned, Chas left Superdry and after some years, in 2016 was diagnosed with depression. Now he is in a much happier place having made changes to his lifestyle, but he is n...2023-12-1157 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourSunita Wazir, Senior Manager Global Wellbeing at Unilever - Building a Supportive Culture Across 148,000 Staff … & Looking After Yourself Sunita Wazir will be sharing her experience of Mental Health and Wellbeing in a large organisation - where do you even begin? Sunita is a Mumbai-based Human Resources and Leadership Development professional who is deeply passionate about Mental Health initiatives in the workplace. While honing her skills in HR Strategy, she is a champion of Mental Health and Wellbeing as well as supporting Diversity and Inclusion initiatives including disability and gender. She is a trained mindfulness and mental health champion and a Korn Ferry certified SOL coach at Unilever. Her purpose is “enabling joy to help others achieve their fi...2023-12-0457 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourOriane Georgeac, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Yale School of Management - Diversity: The Business Case BackfiresFascinating insights into the world of organisations and diversity. Professor Oriane Georgeac is interested in how people respond to organisations’ messages about diversity. Her research offers insights into how organisations’ efforts to support diversity may prevent them from advancing toward their diversity goals. Her work has also won multiple awards, and has been covered by a variety of media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Economist, The Telegraph, and The Hill. Join us for fascinating insights into the world of organisations and diversity.The Wellbeing Hour is for anybody who's responsible for the wellbeing of colleagues or h...2023-12-0456 minThe Tea & Trails PodcastStuart Smith & Mike Parsons - Keeping Dry & Staying Warm - 49Stuart Smith & Mike Parsons - Keeping Dry & Staying Warm - Tea & Trails - Episode 49Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes crush their fueling and hydration to perform at their best. Use their free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race.Follow this link to get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/teaandtrailsWe have merch! Check it out at - https://www.summitcrazy.co.uk/teaandtrailsAre you looking for a one-stop place for everything Tea & Trails? Check out www.teaandtrails.com2023-12-011h 58
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION & update! Nov - who's won £431 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Dec prizesHave you won anything in the Nov 2023 competition worth £431? And what is up for grabs in the Dec 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/QtiAP4bVcbQResources mentionedSilva Trail Runner Free Hybrid review https://youtu.be/TFotaSpaKFgMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me a...2023-11-3035 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourJane Wheeler, Partner at Keystone Law - Performance & Mental Health – Staying on The Right Side of The LawWhere should your focus be - performance or mental health? Explore the link between them and why it pays to invest in mental health. Jane Wheeler is an employment law expert with a special interest in workplace mental health. Jane advises both businesses and senior executives across different industries, she’s an expert in dealing with difficult situations in the workplace. Jane also regularly trains HR and line managers on how to deal with issues such as performance management, sickness absence and workplace mental health. Listen to a really practical and straight forward conversation with top tips.Th...2023-11-2258 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourKate Goodger PhD C.Psychol, Head of Human Innovation and Performance at Laing O’Rourke Are you in the right place? Principles of performanceKate Goodger is one of the most experienced performance psychologists in Olympic sport in the UK having worked with Team GB athletes and medallists at seven Olympic Games. She has achieved a strong reputation as a high-performance coach and facilitator with executives, leaders and teams in European and global businesses.She has a PhD in Athlete Burnout and is a published researcher in the field. She has brought both her applied and research background into her role at Laing O’Rourke as Head of Human Innovation and Performance with a critical focus on unlocking ingenuity at every le...2023-11-1757 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION & update! Oct - who's won £348 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Nov prizesHave you won anything in the Oct 2023 competition worth £348? And what is up for grabs in the Nov 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Podcast version search "Wild Ginger Running Competition Sept" in your usual podcast provider or click here Resources mentionedWhy is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHgMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://w...2023-11-0334 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourDenis Fischbacher-Smith, Research Professor of Risk and Resilience, Glasgow University-Managing without Preconceptions – Mind, without EgoProfessor Denis Fischbacher-Smith is an expert in looking at situations objectively, from all points of view and without ego getting in the way. He's Professor of Risk and Resilience and was Deputy Head of the Business School at The University of Glasgow. He was an expert advisor at the Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry, and has wide ranging academic interests including (& not limited to) psychology, crisis management, terrorism, war studies, pollution and science.2023-10-2659 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourNaziyah Mahmood, Earth Intelligence Engineer, Spire Global - Acceptance & Innovation: Thriving not Surviving Naziyah Mahmood is an Aerospace Engineer, an Astrophysicist, a Martial Arts Master, an Equalities Expert and more. 'It's better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war'. This old proverb has resonated with me throughout my life, and my journey of self-discipline, self-confidence and self-belief was pivotal in helping me to navigate my way through a world that can be very cruel to those who don't fit within social norms. As a person who ticks a lot of societal 'taboo' boxes, I historically found myself constantly fighting to be accepted into a society that...2023-10-2654 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourMiles Kean, Executive Director at Coutts & Co - I wish I had talked earlierMiles Kean talks about his mental health struggles, how he turned these round and developed a wellbeing programme that positively impacted thousands of employees in the NatWest Group and beyond. His story promises to be inspiring, insightful and thought provoking, as well as giving practical tips on workplace wellbeing programmes.2023-10-2659 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourPaul Sheerin, CEO of Scottish Engineering: Engineering a Healthy Working LifePaul Sheerin is CEO Scottish Engineering. He has previously held senior and international roles with companies such as Polaroid and B&W Diamond Power. Working at the top levels of international companies led to the inevitable pressures and long hours associated with these roles. Hear Paul's story, what his catalyst was to strive towards a healthy working life and his insights into maintaining this while holding a senior role.2023-10-2654 min
Headtorch Wellbeing HourStephen McAllister, Chair at Lifelink, Samaritans Trustee, NHS Board Member & Senior Advisor at Headtorch - Wellbeing = PerformanceStephen McAllistair has a wealth of knowledge in applying wellbeing & mental health initiatives in the workplace. He understands how this works and its impact on performance. As a Divisional Commander in Police Scotland he made Wellbeing core to turn round a poor performing division. With a background in psychology and 30 years in the police, he moved through the ranks from a young police officer at the Lockerbie disaster to being an experienced hostage crisis negotiator and leading a division. Currently he's Chair at Lifelink, Trustee at The Samaritans, NHS Board Member & Senior Advisor at Headtorch.2023-10-2655 min
Bedside ReadingFrontline MidwifeSend us a textWhat a book! Anna Kent's Frontline Midwife blew me away. Getting to meet her to record this conversation was just phenomenal. Her publishers blurb reads: "At twenty-six years old, Anna Kent helped a woman deliver her baby in a tropical storm by the light of a headtorch. At age thirty she would be responsible for the female health of 30,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. But returning to work for the NHS in the UK, she soon learned that even at home the right to a safe birth was impossible to take for gra...2023-10-1044 min