Shows
Changing FuturesChanging Futures Northumbria Webinar - Understanding Community NeedsTaken from Changing Futures webinar on understanding community needs and making the most of finite resources to support people to thrive.Helen talks to Senior Responsible Officer at Changing Futures Northumbria, Mark Joyce
2026-02-2032 minChanging FuturesChanging Futures Northumbria Webinar - How data and learning impacts and influences good relational workingTaken from Changing Futures webinar on gathering and using data.Helen talks to Changing Futures Northumbria's Data and Learning Lead, Ron Charlton
2026-02-1224 minChanging FuturesChanging Futures Northumbria Webinar - supporting staff to create safe learning environmentsTaken from Changing Futures second webinar on supporting staff to create safe learning environments.Helen talks to Changing Futures Northumbria's Operations lead, Tori Johansen.
2025-12-1617 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsNic Marks talks about happiness and psychological safetyI highly recommend Nic's new book - Happiness is a Serious Business
2025-12-0836 minChanging FuturesChanging Futures Northumbria Webinar podcast with Francis Donnelly talking about lived experience and co-production.Helen speaks to Francis Donnelly talking about lived experience and co-production.
2025-11-1726 min
Coach WriteRobbie Swale - The 12-Minute Method SeriesIn this episode, host Helen O'Neill speaks with Robbie Swale, executive coach, author of the 12-Minute Method book series, and host of The Coach's Journey podcast. Robbie shares his unconventional path to becoming a published author, starting with weekly 12-minute writing sessions on his train commute that eventually transformed into four published books and 80,000 words over three years.
We cover:
How creating a regular writing habit compounds over time
The entrepreneurial spirit that draws people towards independent publishing
Overcoming perfectionism
Building your publishing team
Why writing a book needs to be more purposeful than a purely...
2025-10-1556 min
Radical Reformers podcastMaking person centred support real with Helen SandersonThis week’s Radical Reformers guest is relational working pioneer, Helen Sanderson, known to us as a leading thinker, researcher and doer on person-centred working.
Helen talks about her work setting up Wellbeing Teams in places like Wigan and Thurrock and discusses her ongoing work with the Changing Futures Northumbria team, playing a pivotal role spreading the learning from the great work being done there.
This episode includes some very practical examples of what it takes to make person-centred support real. Spoiler alert – it takes a lot of commitment, a lot of effort and the bravery to “work out loud and sh...
2025-09-181h 00
Willow Healing Matters PodcastThe Humanness of ClutterHelen Sanderson, MSc is the author of bestselling book, The Secret Life of Clutter. Known as The Clutter Therapist, Helen is a highly experienced Home Organiser, Psychotherapist and Interior Designer, and the UK's leading expert on the psychology of clutter. She helps people create beautifully organised, clutter-free homes and live more conscious and meaningful lives.You can connect with Helen via her website - www.helensanderson.comOr on social media - https://www.facebook.com/sanderson.helen/https://www.instagram.com/the.clutter.therapist/https://www...
2025-08-2533 min
The McClain Method | Business Tools For Interior Designers79: Clutter-Free Life: How Clearing Your Space Can Transform Your Mindset with Helen SandersonEpisode 79: Clutter-Free Life – Transform Your Space, Transform Your Mindset with Helen SandersonIn today’s episode of The McClain Method Podcast, we’re diving into the powerful connection between your home environment and mental wellness. I’m joined by Helen Sanderson, the UK’s leading expert on the psychology of clutter and the author of The Secret Life of Clutter. Helen is here to show us how to clear the physical clutter in our spaces—and how doing so can lead to a clearer, more intentional mindset.Helen, known as "The Clutt...
2025-08-1554 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsPutting Team Agreements into PracticeIn this podcast I explain the six main ways to ensure that your team agreements make a difference.
2025-07-2113 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsA different approach to one-to-ones with Lu DashWe have been doing action research with a range of leaders across health and social care to explore a different approach to one-to-ones. This has involved using Confirmation Practices around the person's roles, and around building psychological safety within the team. In this episode Lu Dash, Deputy CEO, describes her experience of being part of this research.
2025-07-1718 min
This Won't Fix YouClutter as a burial mound with Helen SandersonI welcome Helen Sanderson, the Clutter Therapist, to explore her metaphor of clutter as a burial mound. Helen explains how clutter often symbolises unresolved trauma, bereavement or unrealised dreams, and likens decluttering to an excavation where hidden treasures and forgotten parts of ourselves are unearthed. Her approach focuses on creating healing spaces by addressing the emotions tied to possessions, rather than striving for superficial perfection. This therapeutic process helps individuals reconnect with their true selves while reorganising their physical environment.Helen Sanderson's website: https://www.helensanderson.com/
2025-07-1149 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsWhat happens to Team Agreements when new team members join? Michelle Livesley explains.What do you do when new team members join an established team? Do you start Team Agreements from scratch again, or expect them to accept the Team Agreements as they are?Michelle explains how she approached this in a service in Camden.She also introduced the principles of Team Agreements with the people who live in the Extra Care Scheme.Michelle Livesley is my friend and colleague, and you can find us both at helensandersonassociates.com.To talk more about Team Agreements please connect with me on Linked In https://www...
2025-07-1029 minChanging FuturesWhat does co-production mean in Changing Futures Northumbria?Francis describes how co-production works in practice in Changing Futures Northumbria
2025-07-0933 minChanging FuturesAll things dataWhat data matters?In this podcast Ron describes how he has been using data to inform learning and change in Changing Futures Northumbria.How has he done this when his background is policing and he is not a data analyst? Have a listen to find out.
2025-07-0427 minChanging FuturesTeam agreements - what are they and why do they matter?Tori describes how the team developed their team agreements and how they are being put into practice.
2025-07-0411 minChanging FuturesIf we had been a commissioned service we would have been in special measures.Mark Joyce talks about all things commissioning.
2025-07-0424 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsUsing Team Agreements in Recruitment with Sam JonesWhat difference could it make if Team Agreements were part of the recruitment, induction and probation process?This is what Sam is experimenting with. Sam Jones is an Associate Director,Locality Impact in North East and Yorkshire at the Stroke Association.To talk more about using Team Agreements in recruitment and practices for psychological safety please connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ and there is more information on what we do at helensandersonassociates.com.
2025-07-0312 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsA different approach to one-to-ones with Speech and Language TherapistsWe have been doing action research with a range of leaders across health and social care to explore a different approach to one-to-ones. This has involved using Confirmation Practices around the person's roles, and around building psychological safety within the team. In this episode two Speech and Language Therapists from Communicate SLT CIC Caroline Coyne, the CEO and Founder, and .Rhian Owen describes their experience of being part of this research.
2025-07-0125 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsTalking team Immunity to Change maps with Diana ColeWhat can you do when your team keeps getting stuck with one of their Team Agreements?One option is to use an Immunity to Change map, and in this podcast Diana explains how we did this, and the impact that it had on the team, and what they are doing now.Diana Cole is the CEO at Community, Equality, Disability Action (CEDA).To talk more about using Immunity to Change maps and Team Agreements please connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ and there is more information on...
2025-06-2638 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsCan you scale Team Agreements? Find out from Martin O'ConnorCan Team Agreements be scaled across an organisation?Martin is a clinical and coaching psychologist in Ireland and talks about how he is introducing Team Agreements at scale and what he is learning from this.To talk more about Team Agreements and practices for psychological safety please connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ and there is more information on what we do at helensandersonassociates.com.
2025-06-1926 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsA team leaders perspective on Team Agreements with Rachel OwenRachel describes how she introduced Team Agreements to Flying Start at the Isle of Anglesey Council. She talks about where the team was at the beginning, what she did and the impact that this has had.A podcast to listen to if you want to hear a team leaders perspective on developing Team Agreements.To talk more about usingTeam Agreements please connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ and there is more information on what we do at helensandersonassociates.com.
2025-06-1221 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsTalking Immunity to Change maps with BarbIf you have imposter syndrome, can you change it?I supported Barb Swartz-Biscaro to develop her Immunity to Change map and in this podcast she talks about they change she wanted to make around her confidence, how she created her map, and the impact of the experiments she did.PS Barb shows that the answer is yes.To talk more about Immunity to Change maps and how they are used in practice please connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ and there is more information on what we...
2025-06-0518 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsTalking preventing bullying using Team Agreements with Liza CollinsLiza opened my eyes to the potential of Team Agreements being a potential preventive strategy. Can they help prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace? Liza thinks so and explains why in this podcast.Liza has her own podcast series and you can find her at the Positive Change Podcast on Spotify.To talk more about Team Agreements and practices for psychological safety please connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ and there is more information on what we do at helensandersonassociates.com.
2025-05-2926 minChanging FuturesGetting into the detail - Roles and Confirmation PracticesIn this episode we explore the introduction of Confirmation Practices with Tori and her two team leaders.If you would like more information on Confirmation Practices please email me - helen@helensandersonassociates.co.uk
2025-05-2624 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsUsing Confirmation Practices around roles with Sam JonesWhat is it like to start using Confirmation Practices around your roles?In this episode Sam explains what it was like to get started, how she is using them, and the difference they are making.This is what Sam is experimenting with. Sam Jones is an Associate Director,Locality Impact in North East and Yorkshire at the Stroke Association.To talk more about using Confirmation Practices and practices for psychological safety please connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ and there is more information on what we do...
2025-05-2219 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsA different approach to one-to-ones with Lyse EdwardsWe have been doing action research with a range of leaders across health and social care to explore a different approach to one-to-ones. This has involved using Confirmation Practices around the person's roles, and around building psychological safety within the team. In this episode Lyse Edwards, Head of Operations with the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, describes her experience of being part of this research.
2025-05-1524 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsTalking about creating Team Agreements with Vicky FerrierI spent the day with Vicky and her team supporting them to create their Team Agreements and decide on ways to keep them alive.If you want to know the steps you can take to create Team Agreements, from individual, team to organisation, then this is the podcast to listen to.Vicky Ferrier is the Chief People and Commercial Officer at Konsileo. Konsileo is an innovative, self-managed brokerage team. You can find them at Konsileo.com.To talk more about using Team Agreements please connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin...
2025-05-1537 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsA different approach to one-to-ones with Sam JonesWe have been doing action research with a range of leaders across health and social care to explore a different approach to one-to-ones. This has involved using Confirmation Practices around the person's roles, and around building psychological safety within the team. In this episode Sam Jones, Regional Director with The Stroke Association, describes her experience of being part of this research.
2025-05-1526 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsTalking values with Jackie Le Fevre and Alan WilliamsWhat are values and why do they matter in the workplace?Jackie and Alan are the leading thinkers and practitioners around values in the UK. Jackie was one of our national advisors in Wellbeing Teams and helped us to identify and embed our values in the teams.In this podcast we talk about what values are (and are not) and what they can mean in practice in teams and organisations.You can find Dr Jackie Le Fevre at magmaeffect.com, and Alan Williams at servicebrandglobal.com.To talk more about values...
2025-05-0845 minChanging FuturesIntroducing Changing Futures NorthumbriaIn this first episode we talk about the why, what and how of Changing Futures Northumbria with the leadership team. Mark Joyce, Francis Donnelly and Victoria Johansen reflect on what has been learned so far, share stories that illustrate the difference this approach makes, and explain what 'working in the wild' means as they start the next phase of learning.
2025-05-0237 min
Practices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsTalking psychological safety with Tom Geraghty and Jade GarrattWhat is psychological safety, why does it matter and what practices can help?In 2024 I completed an in-depth programme on psychological safety with Tom and Jade and love their informed, considered and practical approach. I highly recommend their newsletter (sign up at psychsafety.com). In this podcast we talk about the importance of social contracts, like team agreements in building psychological safety.To talk more about Psychological Safety and Team Agreements and how they are used in practice please connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ and there is more information...
2025-05-0123 min
The DNA Advantage: Healthy On Purpose41. The Incredible Journey Toward Optimized Health with Helen SandersonThanks for listening to this episode of The DNA Advantage: Healthy on Purpose. I was lucky enough to meet Helen Sanderson in a business development group and we connected on the topic of health improvement. In this interview, Helen shares her unique journey, the personal practices that support her vitality, and how she gained a view of her health through DNA.We also dive into the power of tuning into your body’s signals and why understanding your DNA on an in-depth level is a game changer when it comes to ta...
2025-04-2448 minPractices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsIntroducing Confirmation PracticesConfirmation Practices are simple routines for systematic reflective practice. They were developed by Andy Brogan and help individuals and teams hold themselves to account and set goals to keep improving.Confirmation Practices are a way to transform how organisations approach accountability and performance management. They replace what Andy Brogan calls ‘traditional scorekeeping with sense-making’. I have been using them with individuals and teams to reflect on roles, team agreements, meetings, development, implementing learning and values.In the podcasts in this series we talk about Confirmation Practices as a fresh approach to one-to-ones.The...
2025-04-2306 minPractices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsIntroducing Immunity to Change MapsWhat do you do when you get stuck on a goal you have been working on? Or a team agreement that the team is struggling with? Could it be that your/their mindset is getting in the way?The Immunity to Change approach developed by Harvard’s Robert Kagan and Lisa Lahey is a way to identify the assumptions (mindset) that gets in the way of making progress, and how to overturn them.This is crucial for leaders at every level.“Many, if not most of the changes you face today and will face...
2025-04-2303 minPractices for Psychological Safety & Autonomy In TeamsIntroducing Team AgreementsTeam Agreements are a co-created list of statements that describe the behaviours that the team commits to in their work together. They are a foundation of psychological safety.In these podcasts we talk about the impact of team agreements on how teams work together and how to ensure that they are living, and make a difference to peoples relationships and work, and not just words on a file.To talk more about Team Agreements and how they are used in practice please come and connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.c...
2025-04-2301 min
Personal Development Trailblazers PodcastWhy You Have Clutter and How to Finally Fix It With Helen SandersonWelcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we're talking all about helping people understand why clutter happens and how to organize and clear it effectively.Helen Sanderson, MSc is the author of bestselling book, The Secret Life of Clutter. Known as The Clutter Therapist, Helen is a highly experienced Home Organiser, Psychotherapist and Interior Designer, and the UK's leading expert on the psychology of clutter. She helps people create beautifully organised, clutter-free homes and live more conscious and meaningful lives.Helen has integrated he...
2025-04-0121 min
Rethink CultureS03E13 Letting Go of the "Mum Role" as a Leader, with Helen Sanderson“I think my deepest ambition for work is that it's a place where we don't just have well-being, but we have well-being in its true sense, great social connections, great relationships. It's not lonely anymore. It's not miserable. That we support each other and challenge each other, but it's also a place of personal growth and development… And that we go to work to grow and evolve as humans, as well as deliver a great service to other people.”S03E13 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Helen Sanderson, founder of the UK-based home care o...
2025-03-1443 min
Inner Peace, Better HealthDeclutter for Inner Peace: Expert Strategies with Helen Sanderson
In this engaging episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima sits down with clutter therapist Helen Sanderson to explore how decluttering can transform both your space and mind. Helen shares her unique journey from interior design to becoming a trusted guide in overcoming emotional attachments to possessions. She explains that a cluttered environment not only drains your energy but also disrupts your mental clarity. By setting clear visions, creating dedicated calming spaces, and incorporating mindfulness into daily routines, you can reclaim control over your surroundings and inner peace. Helen’s blend of psychological insight and practical tips—such as s...
2025-02-2530 minInner Peace, Better HealthDeclutter for Inner Peace: Expert Strategies with Helen Sanderson
In this engaging episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima sits down with clutter therapist Helen Sanderson to explore how decluttering can transform both your space and mind. Helen shares her unique journey from interior design to becoming a trusted guide in overcoming emotional attachments to possessions. She explains that a cluttered environment not only drains your energy but also disrupts your mental clarity. By setting clear visions, creating dedicated calming spaces, and incorporating mindfulness into daily routines, you can reclaim control over your surroundings and inner peace. Helen’s blend of psychological insight and practical tips—such as s...
2025-02-2530 min
Get Hooked On An Powerful Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England (Dramatized Adaptation) by Brandon SandersonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/969to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England (Dramatized Adaptation)
Series: Secret Projects, Book 2
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Narrator: Elias Khalil, David Cui Cui, Helen Day, full cast, Holly Adams, Colleen Delany, Nathaniel Priestley, Bradley Foster Smith, Crystal Lee, Andrew James Spooner, Zeke Alton, Danny Gavigan
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
Release date: 10-18-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 53 ratings
Genres: Audio Performances & Dramatizations
Publisher's Summary:
A man awakens in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where...
2024-10-187h 55
The Fulfilled Leader with Jean BalfourEp. #66 Compassionate Leadership for Team's Success with Helen SandersonWhat contributes to workplace happiness? How does compassionate leadership enhance team communication and clarity? How can team members proactively give feedback and uphold accountability for our growth and commitments?Tune in to our episode of "Making Sense of Work" featuring Helen Sanderson, a renowned consultant and coach in well-being and self-management as she discusses various approaches leaders can engage to cultivate both high performance and compassionate teams. Meet Helen SandersonHelen is a sought after consultant and coach. She is an AltMBA alumni and coached on the p...
2023-08-1744 min
Midlife & Beyond with Jo BlackwellThe Secret Life of Clutter with Helen SandersonDo you yearn to simplify your life?How much do you anchor your emotions and memories in “stuff”?Are there things you want to hide from yourself? This week I’m talking to de-cluttering expert, psychologist and Interior Designer, Helen Sanderson about how our space affects our well being. See below for more about Helen and her services.Buy “The Secret Life of Clutter”: https://amzn.to/3NfwkfR ****As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases - at no extra cost to you.** About this Podcast. L...
2023-06-2928 minMidlife & Beyond with Jo BlackwellThe Secret Life of Clutter with Helen SandersonDo you yearn to simplify your life?How much do you anchor your emotions and memories in “stuff”?Are there things you want to hide from yourself? This week I’m talking to de-cluttering expert, psychologist and Interior Designer, Helen Sanderson about how our space affects our well being. See below for more about Helen and her services.Buy “The Secret Life of Clutter”: https://amzn.to/3NfwkfR ****As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases - at no extra cost to you.** About this Podcast. L...
2023-06-2928 min
Art Juice: A podcast for artists, creatives and art loversMaking room for creativity [212]Drowning in piles of paper? Find it hard to decide what you still need to keep in your studio...? Today we take a closer look into the psychology of your creative space with Helen Sanderson, author of The Secret Life of Clutter. With a creative background herself, Helen believes in our key strengths; we are resourceful and have a strong desire to gather - because that's often when we are inspired. But when yesterday's things start to impact your creative space in the NOW, that can be detrimental to how your work can develop.
Throw in whole...
2023-06-1343 min
The NoteSpire Music Artist Insight (Archives)The Artist Insight with guest Helen Sanderson-WhiteIn this episode, NoteSpire Music host Paul Gibbs talks with Helen Anderson-White, British singer-songwriter, musician, artist and writer from Buckinghamshire. A singer and pianist, she has worked in most genres including pop, folk, classical and contemporary Christian music. Visit her website at www.helensandersonwhite.com
2023-05-2742 min
The Pulp Writer ShowEpisode 152: Brandon Sanderson vs WIREDIn this week's episode, we look at the hit piece WIRED magazine published about popular fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, and four lessons this offers for indie authors. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello everyone. Welcome to Episode 152 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is March the 31st, 2023, and today we're going to talk about four lessons for indie authors from the recent hit piece Wired magazine did on Brandon Sanderson. If you hear a faint drumming that is in the background, I'm afraid that is the sound of...
2023-04-0316 min
The Happy ManifestoSelf-managing teams, with Helen Sanderson MBEWholeness, self-management and evolutionary purpose are three core principles that changed Helen Sanderson’s view on teams.Helen Sanderson’s MBE is the founder of Wellbeing Teams, an organisation providing care and support at home. As a self-governing team, they are able to create greater trust and autonomy for employees. But this wasn’t a framework that can just be dropped in:I thought it was like adding a new app on your phone, but it wasn't; it was transforming the operating system.Helen’s three tips for happy workplacesIncrease autonomy and social support...
2023-02-2332 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast#1401 Music by Jade 10, Katie Ainge, AJ McLovely, Aliette Goodman, Charmian Devi, Amalgamation, Helen Sanderson White, Diane Kaufman, Karolyn Marie, Gaby CastroTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Jade 10 - I Am Beautiful FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKatie Ainge - Moving In Reverse FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAJ McLovely - Hold On FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAliette Goodman - Darkside FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCharmian Devi - Radio of None FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAmalgamation - We're Gonna Love FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYHelen Sanderson White - Where Are You God FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDi...
2022-10-1247 min
North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & PurposeThe Secret Life of Clutter: How Clearing Your Space Can Transform Your Mind and Life - Helen Sanderson | EP 134 Helen Sanderson is a psychotherapist, interior designer and one of the UK's most well-respected clutter experts, appearing regularly on TV, radio and podcasts. Her book, The Secret Life of Clutter, has been described as 'a love letter to clarity'. Helen helps people create beautifully organised, clutter-free homes and live more mindful and meaningful lives. She works with her clients holistically to uncover what their homes reveal about their psyches and what is blocking them from letting go and moving on. Her ethos is to work with compassion, and to empower people to take positive action to support change. This...
2022-07-2759 min
GOOD on PurposeHelen Sanderson on: Decluttering your life to live with PurposeShe’s the UK’s answer to Marie Kondo… but this is not about folding, but rather unfolding. In this episode, Nilesha speaks to Helen Sanderson, founder of Ministry of Calm, an author, a personal organiser, a coach and a counsellor, helping to promote the values of an uncluttered life so that you can concentrate on living a life with purpose.
This podcast has been produced by GOOD, a purpose-driven strategy and creative agency.
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2022-04-2229 min
A Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson25. Andy Brogan on the why, what and how of Confirmation PracticesConfirmation Practices have made a significant difference to how I work, and replaced supervision in Wellbeing Teams. In this podcast, Andy Brogan explains the problem that Confirmation Practices are designed to solve, what they are, and how to use them. This podcast was recorded in 2020 and reflects our early learning within Wellbeing Teams.
2022-04-1931 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson24. Sarah McGuire: Can an organisation become kinder?Sarah McGuire is the CEO of Choice Support. In this podcast we talk about why they are not using the term 'self-management' and their focus on purpose. Sarah talks about how they have been using sprints to make change, and their move towards more courageous leadership.
2022-03-2523 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson23. Edel Harris - Chief Executive of MencapThis is my third podcast with Edel, this time in her role of Chief Executive of Mencap. Edel introduces The Big Plan, talks about self-empowered teams and how these fit within the broad strategy. She references the 'Three F's" and what these mean in Mencap. It is exciting to hear how she has taken learning from her experience at Cornerstone in Scotland to Mencap, and to hear how changes are starting to take place at pace.
2022-03-0132 min
National Secular Society PodcastTerry Sanderson’s memoir shows gay and secularist activism go hand in hand – Opinion Out Loud Ep 016Opinion Out Loud brings you a selection of the National Secular Society’s opinion pieces in audio format.
Helen Nicholls reviews The Reluctant Gay Activist, the revised memoir of former NSS president Terry Sanderson.
Read this original opinion piece: https://www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2021/10/terry-sandersons-memoir-shows-that-gay-and-secularist-activism-often-go-hand-in-hand
2022-01-0405 min
LeadermorphosisAndy Brogan and Helen Sanderson on reinventing performance management (for real!)The current models for how we measure things in organisations tend to produce compliance at their best, and dysfunctions at their worst. Andy Brogan has developed an alternative tool called Confirmation Practices that he hopes could one day completely shift how we see regulation, accreditation and accountability in general. Joined by Helen Sanderson, we discuss examples of where Confirmation Practices have made a difference (such as in a pathology service) and why this tool helps 'put the elephant in the room'. It's all about going from scorekeeping to sense making. Andy Brogan is the founding partner of...
2021-11-091h 14A Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson22. Rosie Lawn: The difference self-management makes to Executives at AvivoIn my second podcast with Rosie Lawn we talk about the difference self-management makes to the role of the CEO and Executives. She explains how this has led to a change in thinking, and the impact this has had on their approach to risk.
2021-10-0432 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson21. Avril Delaney: self-management and nursingSir John Timpson is not a name often associated with self-management. He was mentor to Avril Delaney who worked as Director of Nursing at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust for over 17 years. She wanted to explore self-management (or self-driving as she calls it) as a way to improve outcomes for people, reducing red tape and encourage innovation. This builds on their earlier investment in person-centred practices. In partnership with the CCG and Local Authority, Avril saw an opportunity to bring together person centred practices, inspiration from Buurtzorg and Sir John Timpson and his Upside Down management model. In this...
2021-10-0426 min
The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast by ufurnish.comDecluttering tips with Helen Sanderson.The DnA of Home Interiors podcast has returned for season 6! In this first episode of the season, Deirdre and Audrey are joined by professional home organiser Helen Sanderson. Helen Sanderson helps people create beautifully organised, clutter-free homes. An expert on how our homes reflect our wellbeing and state of mind, Helen combines 10 years’ experience of transforming cluttered homes and designing wellbeing spaces with her training in psychotherapy and mindfulness. Dealing with her clients’ individual mindsets and situations, alongside their clutter brings unique insights into their relationship with their homes and how they can better enhance personal wellbeing. Hele...
2021-09-0843 min
Unearthingspandemic variationsA collection of observations and lies, broadcast to mark so- called Freedom Day. How did we let this happen?
It was the strangest of times
that long furloughed season
when the days and weeks melted into one-another,
towns and cities went into lockdown,
and entire countries came to a standstill.
We stayed at home, we stayed alert,
we clapped in the streets on Thursday evenings,
we stood six feet apart in supermarket queues,
and evoked the spirit of the blitz
as the body count rose,
...
2021-07-1714 min
SanityDr. William Sanderson on evolutionary psychology and the negative consequences of our mismatch with the modern worldOn this episode of “Sanity” Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. William Sanderson discuss the application of evolutionary psychology to physical and mental health problems most humans face. Core principles of evolutionary theory are discussed, such as survival of the fittest, sexual selection, and inclusive fitness. Dr. William Sanderson explains how the environment we evolved in as hunter gatherers created certain traits necessary for our survival; however, those same traits are “mismatched” to our modern society in a number of ways. Various topic areas related to “mismatch” theory are discussed, including work satisfaction, relationships, eating/exercise, social media, and polarization. Dr. Sanderso...
2021-04-031h 47
Grand County MattersHelen Sedlar - Mountain Family CenterMountain Family Center has been serving the people of Grand County for 42 years. Originally started by a handful of volunteers who simply wanted to help their neighbors, the Mountain Family Center is now a central distribution system for food, clothing, financial assistance and special services for individuals and families across Grand County and parts of Jackson County. Helen joined the Mountain Family Center as Executive Director in 2013 following careers at the National Sports Center for the Disabled, Grand County Rural Health Network, The Grand Foundation and the Kremmling Memorial Hospital District. Interesting facts:Mountain Fam...
2021-01-0839 min
Speak From the BodyFrom Overwhelm and Chaos to Creating Order and Calm with Helen SandersonHave you noticed how clearing your physical environment helps you to have a calmer state of mind? In this episode we talk about how trauma and stressful life events can result in a build-up of clutter. You can keep your possessions and space in order by creating simple systems and then maintaining them For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/helen-sanderson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com
2021-01-0645 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson20. Mairi Martin - influencing cultural change at Cornerstone and MencapMairi played an important role in the changes made at Cornerstone in Scotland. She describes the three main ways she supported cultural change. She has a new role, in Mencap, and talks about the early changes there.
2020-08-0414 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson19. Supported Living and COVID 19 - how are self-managing teams in the UK and New Zealand responding?This is my second podcast looking at how self-managed teams responding to the COVID pandemic, this time in Supported Living. I talk to Mandy, a new coach supporting the first self-directed teams in Choice Support. Mandy talks about the response at the local team level. Then Jan Perkins from Tautoko Options in New Zealand, talks about how the leadership team is responding quickly to information and rules, and working remotely.
2020-08-0430 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson18. Angela Clarke: Black Lives Matter and Wellbeing TeamsAngela Clarke is our National Advisor for Diversity. In our first podcast together Angela helps me think about, and challenges me, around ways that Wellbeing Teams can respond to Black Lives Matter, embrace diversity and challenge racism.
2020-07-2732 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson17. Phil Orton: HR Director with Making Space on sprints and surprisesWhat gets in the way of you doing your best work? This is the question we used with Making Space, as they move towards greater autonomy in their HQ and operational teams. We used the cards from The Ready, and started a series of 3 sprints. Phil talks about the process, the outcomes and the surprises as we start the second sprint.
2020-07-1644 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson16. Dan from Chorus, Australia on the CEO's role and self-managementChorus is based in Perth, Australia, and has formed from merging three organisations. Dan, the CEO explains how they are exploring better ways of working that express their values and philosophy, starting with what inspires them. Dan talks frankly about the difference this is making to his role, and to him personally. He has some valuable reflections that I think are important for CEOs interested in self-management.
2020-07-0938 min
A Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson15. Wellbeing Teams and the impact of COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the strengths and spirit of those who work in health and care, and brought into sharp focus the life-threatening cracks in the system. Three years ago, I set up Wellbeing Teams, the first self-managing teams in homecare in the UK. I wanted to create a provider organisation that brought together compassionate care and community connections, delivered by small self-managing teams. Would the self-management in Wellbeing Teams erode under the pressure of the crisis, and hierarchy gain a foothold, or would something else happen? In May, I talked to Wellbeing Team members, a Wellbeing Leader...
2020-06-0339 min
The Mindtools L&D PodcastCan an organisation really manage itself?Self-management is increasingly seen as the most diplomatic way to run an organisation. But how does this work when critical, time-sensitive decisions have to be made? What structures do these organisations need to have in place to succeed? And how do they overcome the challenges they are presented with? This week, Nicola Boyle and Owen Ferguson are joined by organisational self-management coach Lisa Gill. We discuss: The critical success factors of running a self-managing organisation The challenges of running a self-managing organisation The benefits of shifting to self-management Show notes To find...
2020-05-0541 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson14. Emily McArdle: Non-Violent Communication in Wellbeing TeamsJackal or giraffe? Emily, from Wellbeing Teams, explains how we are using NVC (or Compassionate Communication) to help us live our values of Compassion, Responsibility and Curiosity. Compassionate Communication is key to self-management in Wellbeing Teams, and Emily explains how we learn and practice together.
2020-05-0124 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson13. Mary Curran: Wellbeing TeamsMary participated in our 'Self-Management in Action' programmes and from this we recruited her to be a Wellbeing Leader with Wellbeing Teams in 2018. She supports our teams in Oxfordshire, and was part of the CQC inspection in 2019 when we received our Outstanding rating. In this podcast she talks about what it is like to be a Registered Manager supporting self-managed teams, and how, in partnership with Bellevie, Wellbeing Teams are expanding to support families and young people with autism.
2020-04-2325 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson12. Mary Beth Lepkowsky: HSA USAMary Beth is one of international leaders of HSA, delivering consultancy and training in the US. My journey to self-management started when I was leading HSA in the UK, and in this podcast Mary Beth explains the path she is taking supporting her team to move towards greater autonomy and self-management. We talk about the power of values, decision-making and the importance of clear roles.
2020-04-1632 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson11. Peter Brook: Coaching a self-managed teamWhat is it like to be a coach in a self-managed team? Peter is the coach and programme lead for a two-team pilot working directly with Buurtzorg in a European-funded project. This is taking place in the NHS Community Trust in Kent, with the purpose of redesigning community care. They want to build a community that supports itself and promotes good health, bringing together medical care, social care, community and housing.
Peter talks about the development of team agreements, and covering the detail of what happens if somebody can't get to work, annual leave and rota arrangements. H...
2020-04-0633 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson10. Edel Harris: Reflections on the end of year 2 in the transformation of CornerstoneAs you will know by now, Edel is now the CEO of Mencap. This is my third and final podcast with Edel talking about Cornerstone at the end of the second year, with the publication of the 2nd year University evaluation.
One of the highlights of the evaluation is that every team member interviewed categorically said they would never go back to the old way of working. Self-management has also resulted in improved recruitment and less turnover. Edel says that the overall message is stick with it and cope with the challenges, it is worth doing. They...
2020-03-1214 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson9. Sophie: The future of social work?When I spoke to Sophie I thought I was hearing the future of social work. Sophie is a social worker who was part of Neighbourhood Cares St Ives, a social care pilot developed by Cambridgeshire County Council. The pilot finishes in 2019. Inspired by Buurtzorg, she explains the differences in working within a different context, within social care legislation and public funding. The team is made up of social workers and social care practitioners and they deliver relationship centred care. A radical concept - no case is every closed. The team was available to anyone over 18, replacing the long term...
2020-03-0336 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson8. Rosie Lawn: Learning from AvivoAvivo is the leading organisation in Australia moving towards self-management. Avivo has 1100 team members working in Western Australia, supporting people to live at home, with a turnover of around 65 million dollars. Self-management may be seen by some as the latest thing in health and care, but CEO Rosie Lawn explains how they started with the question, ‘What organisational design could support us to achieve our purpose and strategic goals?’.
2020-02-2431 min
CoProduce CareHelen Sanderson: Wellbeing TeamsHere we have a discussion with person centred care consultant and wellbeing teams champion Helen Sanderson. In this podcast we discuss: http://helensandersonassociates.co.uk Her Ted talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/helen_sanderson_self_managed_teams_an_insider_s_story/up-next TLAP: https://www.thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk and much more
2020-02-2036 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson7. Annie Francis: Neighbourhood MidwivesNeighbourhood Midwives was the first health care start-up to embrace self-management. Annie describes why and how Neighbourhood Midwives started and how they worked to create a culture of psychological safety. She describes the challenges of new ways of working within the NHS and how the midwives agreed their own rotas and self-managed. Although Neighbourhood Midwives closed in 2019, it is inspirational to hear what is possible in health.
2020-01-2032 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson6. Michelle Livesley: Wellbeing TeamsAt the end of their first phase, two years after they started, Michelle talks about what she is proud of and what we need to develop. She introduces the specific practices used in Wellbeing Teams, for example, the tactical meeting process. Michelle was the first Team Coach in Wellbeing Teams and later became the Wellbeing Leader, taking the teams through our first CQC inspection where we were rated 'Outstanding'.
2020-01-2025 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson5. Edel Harris: Cornerstone one year onEdel talks frankly about the highs and lows at the end of the first year of their move to self-management. She describes what they learned from the first three teams and how the number of teams has grown. Hear Edel talk about challenges around communication, the role of managers, technology and productivity.
2020-01-2034 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson4. Yumi Stamet: Lessons from AustraliaHow did self-management get started in health and care in Australia? Yumi, from Purpose at Work, has the inside story. She shares her 3 reason why this is happening and her reflections on the role of the CEO. A must listen to for any CEO's thinking about self-management in their organisation.
2020-01-2032 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson3. Emma Back: Equal Care Co-opA radical new approach to care, Equal Care Co-op are developing a platform-based moel, rooted in co-production and organised through sociocracy (an approach to self-management). Emma Back, one of the founders, explains their vision, what has happened so far and introduces 'care coins'. Equal Care Co-op could be a major disrupter in health and care.
2020-01-2015 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson2. Dave Jackson: Choice SupportChoice Support is the first large social care organisation in England to commit to moving towards self-management. The Director of Operations, Dave Jackson explains how they are getting started with two teams, their vision and early challenges. Hear his radical view of the future of HR, IT and Finance in a self-managed structure.
2020-01-2023 minA Cup of Teal with Helen Sanderson1. Edel Harris: CornerstoneCornerstone in Scotland is the pioneering large social care charity to move towards self-management. This is my first of three conversations with the then CEO Edel Harris, right at the start of their journey. She explains why they wanted to do this, where their ideas came from, their early successes and challenges.
2020-01-2028 minA Cup of Teal with Helen SandersonIntroducing A Cup of TealIt was two books and an online programme, the AltMBA, that led Wellbeing Teams. Wellbeing Teams are small, self-mananaged teams, inspired by Buurtzorg and operating in two areas of England. This first podcast explains why I started Wellbeing Teams, why the podcast is called 'a cup of teal' and how I want to learn with and from other pioneers of self-management in health, care and public services.
2020-01-2007 min
The Road To OutstandingHelen Sanderson - Is The Future Of Care Self-Managed Teams?Today's interview is with Helen Sanderson, the founder of Wellbeing Teams. Her approach to home care may be radically different to anything you've ever heard, and that's why she's winning all kinds of awards and recently gained the Outstanding rating in her first CQC inspection.
The ideas that Helen shares in her interview do not just apply to home care. No matter what type of service you are in, you will find something to take away from this episode.
We discuss her difficult registration process, what makes Wellbeing Teams different, the inspection itself and what t...
2019-05-1753 min
The Joy Of BeingEpisode 40: How To Declutter Your Space To Uncover Joy - Helen SandersonOn today’s show, “Episode 40: How to Declutter Your Space to Uncover Joy” Helen Sanderson, founder and Creative Director of Ministry of Calm, joins us to give insight into decluttering our space and finding more joy. Helen calls herself a Space Therapist and uses her combined skills of psychotherapy and interior design to help create the perfect spaces for calm and wellbeing.Read Full Show Notes Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-2254 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#871 Music by Helen Sanderson-White, Joy Chadwell, C.J. DeJour, Andrea Schmider, Elaine Peacock, Sheri Schifter Baynar, Doreen Pinkerton, Nicole Markson, Christine Roberts, Verily,To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Helen Sanderson-White - Bullet Joy Chadwell - Living In The Light C.J. DeJour - Exodus Andrea Schmider - Harbour For My Soul Elaine Peacock - Ain't Nothin' Me and The Lord Can't Handle Sheri Schifter Baynar - Broken Pieces Doreen Pinkerton - The Deep Things of God Nicole Markson - Higher Than Heaven Christine Roberts - Let It Rain Verily - Midnight Song Andrea Schmider - Heaven's Breath Doreen Pinkerton - Your Kingdom Come For Music Biz Resources Visit V...
2018-10-2849 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#865 Music by Bluestone Sisters (feat. Lilias White), Helen Sanderson-White, Andy & Judy, Laura Berman, Cleopatra Dame, Carlene Thissen, Alicia Mathewson, Emily Nyman, Sunta Africa, Ellen Stapenhorst, One World (R)evolutionTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Bluestone Sisters (feat. Lilias White) - Stand Up Proud (An Anthem For Freedom) Helen Sanderson-White - Do You Seek An Answer Andy & Judy - Turn Off the Noise Laura Berman - Higher Good Cleopatra Dame - We Are The Change Carlene Thissen - Go Change The World Alicia Mathewson - Better Me Emily Nyman - Time For The Marching To End Sunta Africa - Unity Ellen Stapenhorst - Holy Rain One World (R)evolution - (R)evolution For Music Biz...
2018-10-1553 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#850 Music by Helen Sanderson-White, Emma Back, Katie Martin, Emily Nyman, Deb Chamberlin, Sunta Africa, Josi Davis, Carlene Thissen, Cathy Hutch, Marilyn DeFrange, Skii HarveyTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Helen Sanderson-White - Are You Coming Home Emma Back - Mockin' Gun Katie Martin - The Call#2 'Let the Storm Rage On' Emily Nyman - Give Me A Dream Deb Chamberlin - If Only Sunta Africa - Breathe Josi Davis - Brother Stand By Me Carlene Thissen - Roses In The Sand Cathy Hutch - Lullaby Marilyn DeFrange - Tin Soldier Skii Harvey - No Arrows For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor KiNNi at: Visit our Sponsor Carlene Th...
2018-09-1250 min
financialgym's podcastRescue Your Home & Life Fast by Creating Calm from Clutter w/ Helen SandersonLooking for ways to create financial calm? Then don't forget to visit https://financialgymforbusiness to get free and inexpensive financial tools to put you in control of your money. Today I interview the the Organised and Calming Helen Sanderson. Hear: How Helen turned an inability to work for anyone and a need to clear her own clutter into a business How surrounding yourself with clutter or continually tidying up can be a way to avoid facing your life and emotions The effects of consuming, such as shopping to fill an emotional void How embarrassment abo...
2018-01-2352 min
Financial Gym for BusinessRescue Your Home & Life Fast by Creating Calm from Clutter w/ Helen Sanderson Helen Sanderson is an interior designer, professional organizer and founder of Ministry of Calm. An expert on how our living spaces affect our wellbeing, she speaks regularly at events such as Ideal Home, Grand Designs Live and 100% Design. Her work takes her all over the capital, supporting people to clear their clutter, be more organised and efficient, and free up time and energy to focus on what really matters
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