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The Embodiment Coaching PodcastHow to Think Better in a Noisy World – With Jonny ThomsonWhat does it mean to think clearly in a world full of noise? Philosopher Jonny Thomson joins me for a rich conversation about thinking, meaning, and the messiness of being human. We explore how to sharpen reasoning without becoming robotic, why nuance matters more than ever, and how philosophy can help us live—not just argue. Jonny shares insights from teaching thousands of students, writing for millions, and trying to bring ancient ideas into the chaos of modern life. We touch on cognitive biases, self-awareness, education, internet culture, and the risk of oversimplifying everything into sl...
2025-07-2247 min
The Hearing – A Legal PodcastEP. 176 – Mark Stephens (Howard Kennedy)Join host Yasmin Sheikh as she interviews British lawyer, writer and broadcaster Mark Stephens for this thought-provoking episode.Mark shares his journey from representing artists in intellectual property cases to advocating for freedom of speech and human rights. He discusses his impactful work addressing global issues, such as decriminalising homosexuality and combating child marriage. They also chat about Mark’s high-profile cases, including his notable role defending WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation which highlights how the law can drive meaningful social change.
2025-06-3055 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaRefugee stories compilation 2024To mark Refugee Week 2024, here's a compilation of stories from five of the interviews I've done in the last 12 months that reflect different aspects of the refugee experience from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.There's Ieva's story of her whole family walking 200km to get to the port of Riga to escape the oncoming Soviet Army, Sandra's tale of when a to-close-for-comfort missile attack was the final straw for her family to leave Damascus. Khadga explains how ethnic Nepalis were brutally imprisoned, threatened and expelled from Bhutan and Lawrence describes his memories of life of being a South...
2025-06-1027 min
Mark and Me PodcastMatt Thomson (The Amazons)21st Century Fiction.On this episode I am joined by Matt Thomson from the band The Amazons.Mark and Me is now on YouTube - Please subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/@markandmePlease support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Markandme or you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/markandme.The Mark and Me podcast is proudly sponsored by Richer Sounds.Visit richersounds.com now to shop for all your hi-fi, home cinema and TV solutions.
2025-05-0855 min
Physics World Weekly PodcastMark Thomson looks to the future of CERN and particle physics
This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features Mark Thomson, who will become the next director-general of CERN in January 2026. In a conversation with Physics World’s Michael Banks, Thomson shares his vision of the future of the world’s preeminent particle physics lab, which is home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
They chat about the upcoming high-luminosity upgrade to the LHC (HL-LHC), which will be completed in 2030. The interview explores long-term strategies for particle physics research and the challenges of managing large international scientific organizations. Thomson also looks back on his career in particle phys...
2025-01-3038 min
Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast394 | Mark Cox | How to Master Sales for Career AdvancementHow can mastering sales transform your career and elevate your business? In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Mark Cox, one of our alumni, founder of In The Funnel (ITF) Sales Coaching , and a seasoned sales expert with over 25 years of experience. Mark shares his incredible journey from being a top operator in the Student Works Management Program to leading a consulting firm that has helped over 70 companies achieve double-digit growth. He unpacks the lessons he learned along the way, providing valuable insights into how understanding sales at a deep l...
2024-11-051h 09
What is a Good Life?What is a Good Life? #80 - Finding & Following Your Path with Jonny ThomsonOn the 80th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Jonny Thomson. Jonny was a teacher for over a decade before he turned to writing full-time. He is a columnist at Big Think, where he writes primarily about philosophy, theology, and psychology, and is the author of three books. His first book, Mini Philosophy, is an award-winning international bestseller and has been translated into more than 20 languages. Jonny also runs the popular social media account Philosophy Minis, with a quarter of a million followers, where he explains philosophical ideas in...
2024-07-2357 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaNico from the Netherlands : Dutch directness and supporting diversityThe Netherlands and Tasmania have many ties . From the name of our island through to the development of burgeoning agricultural exports such as onions and tulips, the Dutch have really left their mark on life in Tasmania. Even today, they represent Tasmania's 6th largest migrant group and are the only migrant group which is overrepresented in Tasmania compared to the rest of Australia.
In the past few decades the Dutch population has experienced a fairly significant decline, but migration from the Netherlands hasn't completely dried up, and Nico represents on of those more recent arrivals, arriving 13 years...
2023-12-0438 min
Supersonic Hospitality Marketing Podcast Sponsored by NFS Hospitality feat. Mark McCS6 Ep. 121 THE BRIGHTON SPECIAL WITH CULINARY PIONEERS JAMES THOMSON, CO-FOUNDER OF WILD FLOR, DAWN SPERRING, CO-FOUNDER OF CHILLI PICKLE AND ROBERT SHENTON, CO-FOUNDER OF RIDDLE AND FINNS BRIGHTONIn this episode, host Mark McC has a chat with three legendary restaurateurs in Brighton: James Thomson, co-founder of Wildflor; Don Sperring, co-founder of Chilli Pickle; and Robert Shenton, co-founder of Riddle & Finns. Each guest shares their journey and how they got started in the restaurant industry. They discuss the unique qualities of Brighton as a city, its vibrant and eclectic atmosphere, and the strong support for independent restaurants. The guests also touch on the challenges they face in the current market, including trading patterns, the impact of delivery services, and the need to find the right balance between...
2023-11-151h 25
177 Nations of TasmaniaMarkelos from Cyprus : Maintaining a connection with the seaCyprus has a rich history stretching back to the Bronze Age, and it's strategic importance on trade routes between East and West has meant that many peoples have left their mark there from the Ancient Minoans to the British. It's a culture steeped in tradition and history, but first, poverty and wars, and more recently, economic developments have impacted the island, and has resulted in quite large scale emigration to places like Australia. These days, Cyprus is quite a prosperous and stable place, and so it is quite unusual to meet a recent Cypriot...
2023-08-2733 min
How You Say ItBrand Ambassador PubCast | Monkey Shoulder Whisky - Jody Buchan, Hendricks Gin - Sarah Berardi and Glenfiddich Whisky - Mark Thomson | Be confident in yourselfThe first (and hopefully not the last) episode of the podcast that was recorded in the nice cosy back room of The Athletic Arms Diggers pub in Edinburgh.I was joined by Ambassadors to Scotland for Monkey Shoulder malt whisky blend - Jody Buchan, Hendricks Gin - Sarah Berardi and Glenfiddich whisky - Mark Thomson.This episode is a fascinating insight into what a drinks brand ambassador does and how they communicate their brand to the many different audiences. This could include whisky or gin tasting sessions with people who are familiar or...
2023-06-011h 09
The Hearing – A Legal PodcastEP. 117 – Mark Henderson (Doughty Street Chambers)We know we have some long-time listeners to The Hearing (thank you!) and we get super excited when we meet them. But for those of you who haven't listened since way back in 2018, an episode we often find ourselves recommending is ep. 6 (https://pod.fo/e/149f97). It's a jaw-dropping interview and it's how we first met Yasmin. Fast-forward five years – with Yasmin now one of our regular hosts – in this episode she covers similar ground with her guest, Mark Henderson – a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers in London. Mark and Yasmin talk about being thrown into the deep e...
2023-03-1355 min
Whisky Sisters PodcastGlenfiddich Distillery with Brand Ambassador Mark ThomsonThis week the Whisky Sisters meet the three-time 'Whisky Ambassador of the Year' award winner, Mark Thomson from Glenfiddich.
In this forty fourth episode, Inka & Jen chat about all things Glenfiddich and hear Mark's take on adding water to whisky. The Sisters try the Glenfiddich 18-Year-Old and a single cask sample from the distillery. 'Stick Your Nose in It' reports on a Scottish Government consultation, updates on Old Perth Blended Malt and finds out the news at Woodford Reserve.
'Whisky Sisters Whisky Fact' keeps it Glenfiddichy.
*Links:
Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old https://scripts.affiliate...
2023-02-1552 min
The Dirt: the gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazineThe whole point of gardening is to experiment and learn from your mistakes, says Mark DwellyThis week, we're joined by Mark Dwelly, head gardener at Audley Stanbridge Earls. Mark explains how he landed his fulfilling career, as well as some handy time and money saving hacks that you could put to use on your own plot. Plus, the GYO team talk gardening trends for 2023, motivators for getting outside in the cold and rising orchid prices.
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a whopping 76%! Visit growfruitandveg.co.uk/gyo52 or call 0800...
2022-12-0239 min
The Bestseller ExperimentEP402: Lesley Thomson — “Stay Inside Your Story"Lesley Thomson’s latest book The Companion continues a bestselling streak that’s been inspired by some remarkable places and people, and she shares with us her writing routines and tells us why writers should stay within their own story. And the Two Marks give listeners a peek behind the scenes of their recent live show and […] The post EP402: Lesley Thomson — “Stay Inside Your Story” appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.
2022-09-121h 07
The Words Matter Podcast with Oliver ThomsonThe Clinical Reasoning Series - Diagnostic reasoning and beyond with Mark JonesWelcome to another episode of The Words Matter Podcast. So we continue on the clinical reasoning series, and on this episode I’m speaking with Mark Jones. And if you haven’t already listened to the previous episode in the series “Do clinicians think link scientists” with Roger Kerry, I suggest you take a listen as my conversation with Mark builds nicely from there.Mark is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the University of South Australia with 35 years’ experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy.He has a special interest in biopsychosocial health care and the tea...
2022-02-231h 10The Hearing – A Legal PodcastEP. 90 – Mark van Baal (Follow This)During the last week of May 2021, significant gains were made in the battle against climate change. In this episode, Becky Annison talks to Mark van Baal, the founder of the international pressure group Follow This, about what happened. Was this the beginning of a sea-change that could save the world? What some commentators bill as the start of the end of fossil fuel was driven in part by activist shareholders, as well as through the courts. The big oil companies are now being asked in very real terms by customers and shareholders to treat the Paris Climate Agreement...
2022-01-2436 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 334: James ThomsonJames Thomson joins us to talk about developing apps for Apple platforms. James is the creator of PCalc - the official calculator app of MTJC, Drag Thing and his latest app Dice by PCalc. James has been successfully writing apps longer than the iMac has been a thing, worked for Apple, had Douglas Adams beta test his apps, and has been a successful indie developer since the early 90's.Special Guest: James Thomson.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:PCalcTLA SystemsiMac IntroductionLego Galaxy...
2021-08-2247 minLeaders Of Tomorrow Podcast243 | Bill Maginas | How to Make Your Mark in The Corporate WorldOn today’s show, we interview Bill Maginas who shares with us his distilled wisdom on leveraging knowledge, branding, and finding success in the corporate world.
We start this show with Bill recalling his life before Student Works. Born to Greek immigrants, Bill was always entrepreneurial and had a big engine for work. And this was why he was instantly attracted to Student Works when he was in his first year in college.
You will learn how a “structured approach to being an entrepreneur” can work wonders for you – the same way it worked for Bill.
2021-08-1753 minThe Dirt: the gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazineI’ve had success with some pretty unusual crops, says Mark DiaconoMark Diacono joins us on this week’s episode of The Dirt. As a grower and writer, Mark has had success with some wonderfully unusual crops - raising a pecan harvest in the UK, for example. In this episode he shares his biggest successes and failures as well as offering advice and a philosophical look at the very best moments your garden can offer.
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get seven issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £29.99 (that’s £11.94 off!) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘GPOD7’, or visiting http://ww...
2021-04-2347 min
Knocked Conscious with Mark PulsKnocked Conscious: A conversation with Charles Thomson, award-winning U.K. journalist.Chris and Mark have a conversation with Charles Thomson, award-winning U.K. journalist. We talk James Brown, Amy Winehouse, MJ, the Shoebury sex/paedophile "ring" (Charles explains why he thinks it shouldn't be described as a ring), and other topics. It was an interesting two-hour conversation. Links below.
https://charles-thomson.net/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Thomson_(journalist)
Unfinished Podcast: Shoebury's Lost Boys: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-shoeburys-lost-boys/id1440019429?i=1000479313818
Square One on Amazon Prime USA:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0887TPJ6Q/
2021-02-091h 56
Victory Over Sin171 – Stephanie Taylor-Silva and Glenda ThomsonThis episode of Victory Over Sin features Stephanie Taylor-Silva, a reentry specialist at the Idaho Department of Corrections District 7. This episode is also joined by Glenda Thomson, the manager of IDOC District 7.Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FM Idaho's Treasure Valleyhttps://svdpid.org/advocacy-systemicchangeofid/facebook: systematic change of IDInstagram: systematic change of IDhttps://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/
2021-01-2329 min
There’s No ‘I’ in PodcastEp.31: "You don't need to have elite talent to have an elite mindset" (Guest: Danny Thomson)We're back, and in this weeks episode Sean and Mark talk to Danny Thomson, Director of Sport at a top independent school in the North West of the UK about the importance of getting the right people in the right places, coaching across the language barrier and how culture comes from the entire community around a team.
He also lays down his three essential elements to leadership, and what it's like when you're the coach's kid.
Sean mentions The Power of Ritual by Casper Ter Kuile and his episode of the Eat Sleep Work Repeat p...
2020-11-1756 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaPaola from Argentina : Finding a sense of belonging in country TasmaniaWhen Paola left Argentina for the first time having just finished uni studies, she never expected she would have ended up at the bottom of the world in southern Tasmania. The plan had actually been to backpack around Europe and go back to Argentina, but a 500 km walk on the Camino in Spain with an Aussie guy she met travelling lead to a kind of spiritual awakening, falling in love and then moving to Australia. in 2018, her and her husband made the decision to trade a successful life in Sydney and move the family to a country prop...
2020-10-0926 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaElaine : An American who loves Aussie RulesElaine arrived in Tasmania in 2013, when her husband got a position in the Philosophy Department at the University of Tasmania. Originating from a small town in the "Rust Belt" state of Ohio, she came via Melbourne ( 19 years ) and London, looking for a change and a place to concentrate on her writing.
Americans now make up Tasmania's 7th largest migrant group, and it's a group that has been growing, according to the last census.
As a long-term resident of Australia/Tasmania , Elaine has some interesting reflections on some of the cultural differences between Australia and the US...
2020-10-0722 min
The Watchword Podcast34. Adventure, endurance, career changes & Skyrise Productions - Kevin MerreyKev spent most of his career working on the River Thames in a job with 400 years of history behind it. Watermen used to row the passengers to and from tall ships moored up in London and whilst the role has evolved the traditional skills of rope work, boat handling, navigation and knowing the tides are still required. Kev’s passion for the outdoors led to an encounter with one of the best-known adventurers in the UK and Skyrise Productions was born. The following years have included trips all over the world filming adventures, including Sean Conway’s world record spee...
2020-10-0400 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaCarlos from Peru : A lesson in persistence in battling language barriers and disabilityAfter Carlos's mother remarried and relocated from Peru to Tasmania in 1972, 12-year-old Carlos was meant to follow. His visa application was rejected and Carlos was left in the care of his elderly grandmother who was too old to look after him properly. Carlos, though a victim of polio at an early age had made him lame, lived a privileged early life, but left to educate himself through his high school years, life was tough in Peru. His parents had stressed to him the importance of getting an education should he make it to Australia, but it wasn't until 1984 that he was...
2020-10-0436 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaCarlos from Colombia : Finding a safe place in TasmaniaLike many other recent migrants, Carlos was drawn to Tasmania by the regional migration programme, after spending a year in Melbourne. He and his wife had decided to leave Colombia 4 years ago to seek a safer and more secure life in Australia. Carlos bought with him much experience working in social projects in Bogota, but with few employment opportunities in Tasmania, he ended up working in an apple orchard and doing cleaning at the university. However, through persistence he managed to get an opportunity work in a job that he now loves with the Red Cross.
Although Tasman...
2020-10-0429 min
Service Guys PodcastBest Of: Mark Thomson & Projectmax Ltd. Welcome to a "Best of" the Service Guys Podcast, a podcast about the crazy stories from the building service contracting world and other service industries. Join hosts Lonnie and Ruel as they chat with clean water and sewer rehabilitation expert Mark Thomson. Mark is a civil engineer in the city of Auckland in New Zealand and friend. Resources mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/knotmoira/ https://www.projectmax.co.nz/ If you found value in the Service Guys Podcast, please share it. We would love it if you would head o...
2020-09-1459 min
The Watchword Podcast33. Startups, raising money, fast fashion & being the founder of Clothes Doctor - Lucinda O'ConnorLulu is the sole founder of Clothes Doctor, a business she started in 2016 having made the leap from a successful career in the city of London.
We talk about the learning curve involved in starting a new business from scratch, the challenges of being a sole founder, fund raising via crowd funding platforms, how she plans on reinventing clothing repairs, the impact fast fashion is having on the planet and how she has had to pivot the business in 2020. A true start up story.
You can keep up with Lulu and her business via their...
2020-09-1357 min
The Watchword Podcast32. Startups, becoming a chef and running your own restaurant - Nick GrievesNick is the Director and Head Chef of The Patricia, the restaurant he founded in 2016 having worked at the Michelin starred River Café in London before that.
Nick talks us through how he became a chef, running his first pub and subsequent experience at top restaurants in London.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story for a number of reasons, but ultimately because it is one driven by Nick’s urge to start his own venture, his willingness to take risk when he was lacking the finances and his desire to follow his passion. Finally, it is a g...
2020-09-061h 04
177 Nations of TasmaniaGrace from Vietnam : A musical accountant with an adventurous spiritGrace Nguyen, or to give her her Vietnamese name, Ngoc Thanh Tu Nguyen, is not perhaps your typical Vietnamese accounting graduate. She came to Tasmania 8 years ago with some music and business studies in Ho Chi Minh City behind her. In her time in Tasmania she's been a volunteer for the Wilderness Society, sang with the Southern Gospel Choir, played a role in a music with a local theatre company and even tried her hand at pole dancing classes , and that's on top of having studied a three-year degree in a language that she really struggled with on first arr...
2020-09-0527 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaClaudia from Switzerland : How a holiday romance lead to a life in TasmaniaWhen Claudia contacted me about participating in the podcast she told me she met her husband after buying a used car from him in Tasmania almost 20 years ago, and I was instantly intrigued. In fact the full story could easily come out of a romance novel - Girl from a village in the Swiss Alps with minimal English language meets New Zealand single father after buying used car from him on Bruny Island and they end up getting married.
Claudia grew up in an area of Switzerland often refered to as "Heidi land", after the well know childrens books, in a s...
2020-09-0225 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaKalana : A Sri Lankan finding peace and purpose in TasmaniaWhen Kalana came to Tasmania in October 2019, he was 110kg and feeling a bit lost after four not-entirely-happy years studying and working in Melbourne. But in his short time in Hobart he has experienced some dramatic improvements in his physical and mental well-being, mainly through small things that many of us locals would take for granted, such as free music events and many places to relax. Kalana grew up in Colombo with his mother and two sisters and the family struggled in his young years, moving house many times. But everyone around them struggled too, so he did...
2020-08-3128 min
The Watchword Podcast31. Jeff Bezos colonising outer space, Tik Tok vs Donald Trump and being The Sunday Times Tech Correspondent - Danny FortsonDanny is the technology correspondent for The Sunday Times newspaper. He has worked at the paper since 2008 and launched his podcast 'Danny in the Valley in 2017', it is one of the best podcasts out there, highly recommend it if you are interested in technology, the world of silicon valley and even the future of humanity, because sometimes it gets pretty deep, as Danny explains.
In this episode we talk about how he got into journalism, the current situation with Tik Tok vs the US government, the impact social media is having on society, politics and children...
2020-08-2954 min
The Watchword Podcast30. Growing up in Ghana, leaving home at 14, travelling across Africa, the British Army - Musah AdamuMusah grew up in rural Ghana, he had to work as a child to cover the cost of going to school. He struggled to do so and after making a shoe shine box he decided to leave home aged 14 to travel and make a living shining shoes, he made a treacherous 5000km journey from Ghana to Libya before seizing the opportunity to travel to the UK and eventually join the British Army. Now having been forced to leave the Army he has started a community-based project with the aim of changing the lives of those living in rural Ghana.
2020-08-211h 13
The Watchword Podcast29. Leaving the military - navigating a personal crisis, finding passion and purpose - Jon BeeteJon spent 9 years as an officer in the Royal Marines, serving in Cyprus, the USA, Brazil and twice in Afghanistan. His military career came to an unexpected end and he transitioned into the corporate world, first working for Amazon.
Jon tried desperately to make it work but in his own words was dying inside. Married with 3 children he remained strong for his family but had lost his purpose. Things spiralled downwards for him and when driven to thoughts of suicide he knew that something had to change.
I find Jon’s story fascinating, partly because I...
2020-08-121h 13
177 Nations of TasmaniaTeodor from Romania: Escaping the darkness of Communism in search of "A Luminous Future"The story of Teodor's life could easily make an intriguing film script, beginning in a small Transylvanian peasant village surrounded by extended family and old men with moustaches who would fascinate him with their ghost stories. When he was young his father was declared an "enemy of the people" by the Communist regime and throughout the 50s was arrested, imprisoned and tormented. With an aptitude for languages, it seemed Teodor was destined to leave Romania and eventually did after meeting his future Italian wife, Ariella. After 7 years in Italy they moved to Australia to teach Italian in Adelaide. Teodor ar...
2020-08-051h 12
The Designer Maker RevolutionMark Thomson: Designer, Author, Storyteller, Advanced Research Director IBYSMark Thomson is a super interesting bloke.
He is author of many books including: Blokes and Sheds, Rare Trades, Makers Breakers & Fixers.
Mark is a great storyteller and a curious and generous soul.
web:
www.ibys.org
www.adrianpotter.net.au
2020-07-261h 39
177 Nations of TasmaniaPrakash : Pride in Nepal but at home in TasmaniaPrakash arrived in Hobart in 2009 with his wife with the intention to study Accounting, however, after only 6 months he switched to studying Commercial Cookery, though he had no prior experience. It proved a fortuitous joint as it lead to him eventually getting a position at a popular local seafood restaurant where he has now worked for 10 years , in the meantime being initiated into the mysteries of Aussie slang and occasional pranking by workmates.
Prakash is a proud member of the growing Nepali community, now one of the largest and fastest-growing in the state and has been heavily in...
2020-07-2535 min
The Watchword Podcast28. Startups, cyber security, the Special Forces and confronting racism - Oz Alashe MBEI really enjoyed talking to Oz, his perspective having built many teams, started a business and commissioned to serve as the first black officer in both the Parachute Regiment and the UK Special Forces make his story unique. I hope you enjoy the episode and you can connect with Oz on Twitter, LinkedIn and find his company CybSafe at cybsafe.com. If you enjoy the podcast please leave a review on iTunes!
2020-07-2545 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaRuth from Eritrea : Fleeing persecution, finding safety in TasmaniaA common response when I've mentioned Eritrea is "Where is that?" or "I've never heard of that country". Eritrea is a country on the Horn of Africa, bordering Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti, which gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993. Since then it has been a one-party state with, according to Human Rights Watch, one of the worst human right records in the world. As a result, many Eritreans have fled the country to escape persecution or the country's compulsory and indefinite military service. In recent years, more and more Eritreans have settled in Tasmania, with the community now estimated in the...
2020-07-2433 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaTabish from Pakistan : Finding similarities betwen Tasmania and homeThe Pakistani community in Tasmania is one of several South Asian groups that has grown quite noticeably in recent years, partly driven by the Australian Government's Regional visa program. Many Tasmanians would be unaware of this.... unless they are involved with local cricket, which is where I met Tabish, a big hittting batsman from Islamabad. Tabish spent 9 years in Sydney before moving to Hobart with his wife and two girls. a year and a half ago and now says he is in love with Tasmania, with many aspects of life here reminding him of Pakistan.
2020-07-1731 min
Inspiring Living with Mark CandelariaMeet the Candelaria Design Principals: Meredith Thomson, AIAWelcome to our next three part series featuring the three Co-Principals of Candelaria Design. We will start with the principal/partner who has been with us the shortest period of time and work our way up to the principal who has been with us the longest and is currently celebrating her 20th anniversary with Candelaria Design! Meredith grew up in Phoenix, then attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor Degree in Architecture. Her Senior year she traveled throughout Italy and Europe, fueling her passion for traditional design. She was also fortunate to s...
2020-07-1453 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaThanatcha from Thailand - Passion for teaching piano from Pattaya to LauncestonThanatcha aka Oil arrived in Launceston just under two years ago after meeting her Australian husband at an international school where she was working in her hometown of Pattaya. She starting teaching piano when she was only 15 and now teaches it from her home in Launceston. Thanatcha talks about the challenges of settling down in Launceston, a town vastly different from where she came from, how she''s learnt to adapt to local culture and the value to migrants of understanding "footy" for getting to know locals.
2020-07-1329 min
The Watchword Podcast27. Starting a cyber security business, KPMG, the Army and managing your wellbeing - Stuart JubbStuart started a business after leaving a successful career in consulting, having been Chief Operating Officer of KPMG UK. Four years after it’s creation, Stuart’s business Crossword Consulting has experienced considerable growth. In this episode we talk about the challenging reality of starting your own business, the attributes required to succeed and the importance of managing your own wellbeing whilst doing it.
In addition to his experience in finance, consulting and cyber security Stuart also spent eight years in the Army. He also advises and mentors people who are looking to grow cyber security companies.
2020-07-121h 26
177 Nations of TasmaniaGergana from Bulgaria : Bringing classical music to TasmaniaBulgarians are probably the least represented of the Balkan peoples in Tasmania and Australia. For many in Australia, Bulgaria is a land of dark mystery more commonly associated with burly Olympic weightlifters than classical concert pianists. . In this episode, find out about how a Bulgarian ends up studying at "the end of the world" and how she sees life in Tasmania and hear about a unique and rather surprising Bulgarian custom.
Music extracts played by Gergana Yildiz from "Spring Caprices" by Lubomir Pipkov.
2020-07-0938 min
The Watchword Podcast26. Values, longevity and fostering 90 children - Sir John TimpsonJohn joined the family business Timpson in 1963 before the organisation went through a serious board room disagreement which saw the business go out of family control. John continued to work there and eventually enabled a management buyout before leading the business on to considerable success.
In addition to running the business, John and his family have supported their team of colleagues in a wide number of ways which perhaps set their organisation apart from others and I would argue is inspirational. He and his late wife Alex also found the time to foster 90 children.
It...
2020-07-0844 min
The Watchword Podcast25. Trauma, injury and recovery - Nick GarlandNick joined the Army aged 23 and deployed to Afghanistan one week after finishing his initial training. Three months later he was in Musa Qualeh when he was injured by a rocket propelled grenade. The injury led to Nick being in a coma for three weeks and was the start of a long journey of recovery.
Despite his injuries, Nick went on to return to Afghanistan twice more, he has now left the Army and uses his unique perspective to write, talk and inspire others to better understand personal and organisational success.
The way Nick talks...
2020-07-0355 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaEddie - From Tanzania to TasmaniaAfter living the first 32 years of his life on the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania, Eddie Mohammed married a Tasmanian lady and made the decision to leave his old life behind and start anew on the vastly different island of Tasmania. Settling in was hard, with the challenges including the weather, finding employment ,adjusting to unfamiliar social customs and no African population to speak of all facing him. A chance meeting led Eddie to joining a local soccer club and sport proved to be his pathway to feeling more at home - he got work and a social network. Edd...
2020-07-0136 min
The Watchword Podcast24. Help for Heroes, from raising £10,000 to millions and the impact of COVID - Mark ElliottMark joined the Grenadier Guards aged sixteen and spent 25 years in the Army. He went on to become one of the first members of the Help for Heroes team when the charity was formed in 2007.
Their original aim was to raise £10,000, thirteen years later the organisation has raised millions. This incredible journey has helped a huge number of wounded, injured and sick service people and their families in the process.
COVID 19 has had a dramatic impact on the third sector and Help for Heroes need assistance. You can find out more about Help f...
2020-06-271h 32
The Watchword Podcast23. Synchronised swimming, the Navy, the Invictus Games and women in tech - Zoe WilliamsZoe has found success working in tech, having spent three years working with Deliveroo during a period of huge growth before moving on to one of the most intriguing tech companies in the world.
In our discussion Zoe reflects on joining the Navy aged 18, the power of the Invictus games, being a woman working in tech and how to build engaged teams. I really enjoyed talking to her and hope you enjoy it too.
You can connect with Zoe on LinkedIn at Zoe Williams, also please also do give the podcast a review on Apple...
2020-06-231h 12
177 Nations of TasmaniaAidan Tkay - Born and bred in Uganda, but roots in RwandaAidan Tkay was born in Uganda to parents of Rwandan heritage. He grew up in the crowded city of Kampala at a school with many different African nationalities whose families had sought safe haven in Uganda, In his teens he became passionate about music and performance and he has brought this passion to Tasmania and has performed his Afrobeats-influenced music at numerous local events. A trained social worker, he went from working for NGOs in refugee camps in central Africa to now working in disability services in Hobart.
You can hear some of his music here - https://www.yout...
2020-06-2031 min
177 Nations of TasmaniaKadir from Turkey : Starting from scratch in TassieKadir was born in a small city between Ankara and Cappadocia in Turkey. He arrived in Hobart 19 years ago, the hometown of his wife at the time., who he had met while they were both volunteering in England. Kadir was a qualified physiotherapist, but faced a hard struggle to get his qualifications recognised and like many new migrants, he had to start life all over again. After years of study and then jobs in restaurants and a bakery, Kadir got a position as an interpreter at Centrelink, where he still works.
I talked to Kadir about his experiences as a...
2020-06-1934 min
The Watchword Podcast22. Starting your own business, custom made bikes, motor racing and leading 175 Marines in battle - Steve McCulleySteve McCulley started his own business which builds and fits custom made bikes, from mountain bikes to road bikes. They are hand made in the UK and customised to each client. The name of the company is Lios, he named it after his children Lily and Oscar. If you are a keen cyclist then check out https://www.liosbikes.com and consider treating yourself because not only are the bikes designed and built in the UK but the story behind the company sets them apart.
Whilst Steve loves bikes, he was forced into his career change through...
2020-06-131h 34
The Watchword Podcast21. How we improve politics, Campaign Force & The Army Reserve - Jonny BallJonny Ball has combined his two passions - the military and politics - to form Campaign Force, which exists to get veterans and those from the military community into politics at all levels, from local organisations through to becoming Members of Parliament.
Talking to Jonny was an education, his passion is infectious and his message presents some great options for people to consider, whether as a possible career change or on a part time or voluntary basis to have a greater presence amongst your local community.
In addition to talking about politics and the military...
2020-06-061h 05
The Watchword Podcast20. Resettlement, battlefield promotion & the power of leadership - Gary RodfordGary started off his career as a prison officer before deciding to join the Army. He went on to become a Forward Observer in the Royal Artillery and has served for 12 years, achieving a great deal including a considerable battlefield promotion whilst on operations.
There are several reasons for doing this podcast, one is to highlight the quality of people of all ranks leaving the Armed forces. The second is to assist those on a similar journey – Gary is doing a great job so far and there are quite a few useful takeaways for anyone planning their de...
2020-05-301h 16
The Watchword Podcast19. The Royal Marines, investment banking & Team Rubicon UK - Richard SharpRichard is a former Royal Marine officer who was injured whilst on operations, he went on to work in investment banking before realising it wasn’t for him. Since then he has worked for Help for Heroes and is now the CEO of Team Rubicon UK, the charity that has led the way in supporting the NHS, emergency services and local authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Richard loves his job, his reflections on purpose, the world of work and how we can contribute more are enlightening and I hope you enjoy it.
If you are in...
2020-05-2742 min
The Watchword Podcast18. The Royal Marines, the reality of war & finding sanctuary in nature - Nick GoldsmithNick grew up wanting to be a Royal Marine and achieved his ambition, going on to conduct multiple operational tours all over the world including serving in support of the Special Forces. The impact of his activities took its toll and he was eventually discharged from the military due to a diagnosis of complex PTSD. Nick found sanctuary in the outdoors and started Hidden valley bushcraft, which exists to educate and help people. It is an inspirational story and they are currently offering free support to key workers to assist with the COVID 19 pandemic.
You can find...
2020-05-201h 39
The Watchword Podcast17. Mental health awareness week - Outdoor learning and healing - Louise GoldsmithLouise spent over 11 years in the Police, during that time she married her husband Nick, a Royal Marine who was later forced to retire from service. After buying a small woodland they established Hidden Valley Bush craft, which has evolved into a place for healing, learning and developing outdoors, amongst nature.
It is an inspirational story and you can find out more at hiddenvalleybushcraft.co.uk or find them on social media @Hiddenvalleybushcraft.
Please also follow the Watchword podcast on Facebook and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/watchwordpodcast/
2020-05-1746 min
The Watchword Podcast16. A life of adventure on foot & bike - Ryan Van DuzerRyan was born in Boulder Colorado and grew up living an outdoors lifestyle. In his youth he volunteered for the Peace Corps and worked in Honduras helping disadvantaged children before deciding he was going to ride his bike back through South America instead of fly. Since then he has led a life dedicated to the outdoors and adventure which has taken him to Nepal, Europe, South America and all over the States...He lives in a solar powered apartment and has never owned a car.
You can keep up with Ryan on Instagram at Duzer and on...
2020-05-161h 08
The Watchword Podcast15. Teamwork, Olympic Gold & becoming a Mum - Heather Stanning OBEHeather Stanning grew up wanting to join the Army. Having developed a passion for rowing at university she went on to balance her career in the military with being an elite athlete.
Heather became a double Olympic champion, winning gold in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics, in addition to a number of other world and European championship titles. Since retiring from rowing, she has continued to progress her Army career and recently become a Mum.
You can keep up with Heather on Instagram @heathermstanning and please do also follow The Watchword Podcast on Instagram, Facebook...
2020-05-121h 12
Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast138 | Mark Jetsy | How to Adapt and Find Success in A Skill-Based Work EnvironmentIn today’s show, Chris interviews leader and educator, Mark Jetsy. Mark is the Director of Excellence Squared Limited. After hearing his TedTalk, Chris got in touch with Mark to hear his thoughts on the rapidly-evolving education system of today.
You current skillsets are an asset as well as a liability in today’s times. As a new technology disrupts current systems and processes, Mark points out that it is important to disengage and quickly learn a new skill. How well you adapt yourself to this fast-changing scenario often makes the difference between success and failure.
Wha...
2020-05-1240 min
The Watchword Podcast14. Culture and creativity - Taking the leap from corporate law to building start ups - Samuel HallSamuel Hall started his career studying law at Oxford University, going on to work in corporate law for several years. After a great deal of reflection Samuel changed tack and moved into the world of startups. He then worked in a variety of functions within different start-ups, gaining a generalist skillset, becoming comfortable with risk and acquiring the ability to change direction quickly led to his his second career, building new ventures.
Samuel now lives in Singapore and is the APAC CEO of a company called Rainmaking that builds new startups and ventures with established corporate partners...
2020-05-091h 23
Intrinsic Biomechanics, Movement & ExerciseInterview with a Biomechanics Coach - Mark NesbittHere Rachel asks Biomechanics Coach, Mark Nesbitt, about his journey into becoming a practitioner in human movement & biomechanics nerd!
2020-05-0735 min
The Watchword Podcast13. Forces Farming - The great outdoors - Jeremy GibbsJeremy Gibbs worked in the agricultural industry for 25 years, he changed direction and launched Forces Farming. Forces Farming offers servicemen and women the opportunity to transition into various roles within the agricultural industry. Jeremy has a interesting story and I think it is a great plan.
2020-05-061h 09
The Watchword Podcast12. You don't need a life plan - From the Army to Google and beyond - Ben LeggBen Legg spent 10 years serving as an officer in the Royal Engineers before embarking on a career that has seen him work for McKinsey, Coca Cola & Google prior to moving into the world of start-ups. Ben now advises, mentors and invests in start-ups he believes have a chance of changing the world for the better. He has some thought-provoking ideas on the changes required to health care in the UK and across the world.
You can connect with Ben on LinkedIn if you search for Ben Legg, also please take a moment to give the podcast...
2020-05-021h 18
The Watchword Podcast11. SO19 Armed Police response - Helen BarnettWelcome to the Watchword Podcast, exploring life's big decisions and the factors behind them. In this episode, I talk to Helen Barnett.
Helen joined the Police force aged 18 because she wanted to serve the community and help people. During her career she was involved in violent incidents whilst serving with both the regular Police and the SO19 Armed police response unit, having been the first mother to join. One incident in particular led to Helen being awarded the Queens Commendation for Bravery, but also ultimately her departure from the Police.
After the initial challenges of...
2020-04-221h 07
The Watchword Podcast10. SAS Who Dares Wins, always a little further - Mark Billingham MBEMark Billingham MBE joined the Parachute Regiment in 1983 and the SAS in 1991, he was responsible for the planning and execution of strategic operations at the highest level in numerous locations (Iraq, Afghanistan, South America and Africa) and has lead countless hostage rescues.
Having left the military in 2015, he became a bodyguard and looked after people such as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sir Michael Caine, Tom Cruise and even Hulk Hogan. Having now moved into roles on TV he is one of the members of the SAS Who Dares Wins team.
You can follow Mark on...
2020-04-2037 min
The Watchword Podcast9. Broken back, unbroken will - Andrew BellAndrew Bell grew up in Durham, he loved sport and ultimately specialised in the martial art jui jitsu. Having got a law degree and started his career, his life changed one day when riding his motorbike. He was involved in a crash which left him paralysed from the chest down. The ensuing years were amongst as challenging as any individual and family could go through.
If you are affected by anything we talk about Andy is happy for you to get in touch with him, you can find him on Instagram at Andrew Bell 85 or through...
2020-04-182h 03
The Watchword Podcast8. The reality of war, the power of leadership - David CoffeyDave Coffey applied to join the Army as a private soldier aged 15 years and 9 months to escape a troubled childhood. 25 years later he left the Army having completed 8 operational tours, including 3 fighting tours of Iraq and one of Afghanistan as a Company Sergeant Major.
There are two reasons for doing this podcast, the first is to explore the reality of war with someone who has experienced challenges most of us can only imagine. As Dave explains, war can be chaos and the impact it had on him and his family nearly cost him everything.
The second...
2020-04-151h 36
The Watchword Podcast7. Naval warfare to cyber security - Benjamin LipczynskiBen Lipscynski spent 13 years as an officer in the Navy serving on both submarines and ships before deciding to take the leap into cyber security in 2015. Ben has worked for EY, Accenture and now at another of the big four consulting firms.
In this episode we talk about current cyber threats as well as Ben's path into the industry. His story is one of a hugely successful transition and we hope it helps those who are planning career changes and looking for ideas. Cyber security is a good fit for those with a military skill set.
2020-04-1155 min
The Watchword Podcast6. Mindfulness in the mayhem - COVID19 - Justin StandfieldThe primary aim of The Watchword Podcast is to help people. In this episode I talk to Justin Standfield who runs a training and development company called Incendo. Justin specialises in leadership consultancy and amongst many other things he has been trained by the UK College of Mindfulness Meditation as a mindfulness teacher. He is also a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute. In this episode we talk about leadership, mindfulness and Justin gives some excellent tips on how to manage your state of mind in stressful times.
You can find Incendo as @IncendoDevelop...
2020-04-081h 15
The Watchword Podcast5. Cycling around the world - Adam HugillAdam Hugill grew up in a small town in East Yorkshire, after becoming a cadet he developed an ambition to join the military as an officer. Adam achieved his aim and served in the Army for 8 years, whilst in Afghanistan he read book about cycling around the world and a seed was planted which led him to leave the military and embark on a 20,000km adventure that changed his perspective on life. It is a great story and I hope you enjoy it.
You can find Adam on Instagram and Youtube if you search for Adam Hugill.
2020-04-051h 28
The Watchword PodcastWhy are we doing the Watchword podcast? Aims & objectives with Jimmy ClarkIn this episode we do something slightly different, I spent time talking with Jimmy Clark from our first episode about why I created the Watchword podcast, what I hope to achieve and some of the key lessons from our first 4 episodes. We have spoken to Paul Mather, who was one of Deliveroo’s first employees, Stuart Lancaster the former Head Coach of the England Rugby team and Hugh Keir, a veteran of the Parachute Regiment who completed 7 operational tours in the Army. We hope you enjoy it.
2020-04-0547 min
The Watchword Podcast4. The Parachute Regiment, operational deployments & managing stress - Hugh KeirHugh Keir signed up to join the Army in 1999, joining the Parachute Regiment before serving for eleven years, completing 2 tours of Northern Ireland, 2 tours of Iraq and 3 tours of Afghanistan, most of which as a sniper and then sniper team leader.
Hugh left the Army in 2011 and went on to start the H Hour podcast with the aim of helping the veteran community, he now works for satellite communications company Immarsat and is a passionate advocate of mental health for all.
You can find out more about Hugh and connect with him via...
2020-03-291h 16
The Watchword Podcast3. Coaching England, the World Cup and life long learning - Stuart LancasterStuart began his career as a teacher, balancing rugby and education until he transitioned to coaching full time, starting a journey which led him to become the England Rugby Head Coach and then on to Leinster, arguably the best club team in Europe.
Stuart has dedicated his life to helping others perform whilst continuing to learn himself and I found the conversation inspirational.
If you would like to connect with Stuart, add him on LinkedIn where you can view a huge amount of coaching and leadership content which he distributes for free.
2020-03-2657 min
The Watchword Podcast2. The Army, Deliveroo and the path less travelled - Paul MatherPaul Mather helped grow Deliveroo from 100 delivery drivers to nearly 60,000 in five years. Prior to that he served as an officer in the Army, deploying to Afghanistan in 2013. Paul reflects on some of life's big decisions, what made this Oxford graduate avoid the trappings of the city and join the Army? And how did that lead to 6 years (and counting) dedicated to start ups, growing businesses and helping people?
Paul currently resides in Antigua but you can get in touch with him at pauldavidmather.com or find him on LinkedIn.
2020-03-211h 44
The Watchword Podcast1. Seeking adventure and the reality of war - Jimmy ClarkJimmy Clark joined the Army after deciding to leave his corporate graduate job just 3 months after starting it. Jimmy reflects on some of life's big decisions and the factors behind them. What took him from a child who liked amateur dramatics and science fiction to fighting in one of the worst parts of Afghanistan?
2020-03-041h 39
The Watchword PodcastIntroductionThe Watchword Podcast tells the stories of challenge and success. Our aim is to talk to people from all backgrounds and careers to share the benefit of their experience. Reflecting on life's big decisions and the factors behind them so that you are better informed when planning your own path.
Due to my background in the Army, we are starting with several military people, but plan to quickly diversify into other areas including starting a business, social media, content production and even yoga.
This podcast is brought to you by Watchword Security, providing professional...
2020-03-0402 min
Everything Band PodcastJohn A. ThomsonJohn Thomson enjoyed a hugely successful 40-year career as a band director at New Trier High School (IL) and East Allegheny High School (PA). He is also a contributing author to the Instrumentalist Magazine. Topics: John’s early career including playing trumpet duets with his father, how he got his first job at East Allegheny High School, and how he came to write reviews for the Instrumentalist. A discussion of his program at East Allegheny High School and his thoughts about selecting literature including playing transcriptions. The program at New Trier High School including his emphasis on...
2020-01-201h 07
WhiskyFMGlenfiddich's Mark Thomson P2In Part 2, Mark Thomson takes us further into the world of Glenfiddich and discusses some of the preconceptions associated with the brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-1620 min
WhiskyFMGlenfiddich's Mark Thomson Being a whisky Brand Ambassador has to be one of the most coveted positions in the whisky world. WhiskyFM’s Kate catches up with Mark Thomson, Glenfiddich’s Scottish Ambassador, to find out whether it’s really as glamorous as it seems and to discover how the role has evolved throughout the years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-1024 min
The Ceres PodcastMark Thomson, GlenfiddichMark Thomson, Ambassador to Scotland - Glenfiddich. Mark is a fascinating chap, there is something quite 007 about him. We bust some of the basic myths you hear about whisky, we talk about the whisky industry and why whisky is essential to get right in hospitality. I really found the topic of whisky really interesting because it is generally shrouded behind the mystery and so many so-called rules that accompany it that it puts people off from drinking it. If you like whisky this could be the perfect episode for you. Follow...
2019-12-081h 32
The Creative ScrambleEp 28 - Mark Sharman - Underwater Cinematographer for Blue Planet 2 and One Strange RockWith credits including Blue Planet 2, One strange rock, Earth from Space and Blue Planet Live it’s safe to say Mark is a fairly well versed and experienced underwater cinematographer and nature film-maker. He’s also a drone pilot.Mark gives great insights into the world of nature film-making and seeing big nature up close and personal. He gives tips for entry level film-makers and sheds light on his interests in environmentalism.To find out more about Mark visit: http://www.marksharman-cinematography.com/To learn more about the podcast visit: www.deadpixelfilms.com
2019-11-1400 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaCharlie Thomson's Licensing ServiceJohn Kiddle speaks from John 20, followed by the licensing ceremony of our Associate Vicar, Charlie Thomson.
2019-05-1929 min
Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast017 | Mark Cox | How to Become a Sales Champion
Mark founded In the Funnel - Sales Consulting (ITF) with the mission of dramatically improving the performance and professionalism of B2B sales teams.
With a focus on strategy, process, tools, and discipline, Mark has helped over 70 companies achieve double-digit growth by implementing ITF’s proprietary Sales Playbook.
Prior to founding ITF, Mark lead sales organizations in outsourcing, services and technology businesses for over 20 years. He has personally sold, structured and negotiated some of the largest single-sales transactions in North America including a billion-dollar deal with a top 10 U.S. bank.
Mar...
2019-02-261h 05
Service Guys PodcastMark Thomson on Clean Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Welcome to the first guest episode of the Service Guys Podcast, a podcast about the crazy stories from the building service contracting world and other service industries. Join hosts Lonnie and Ruel as they chat with clean water and sewer rehabilitation expert Mark Thomson. Mark is a civil engineer in the city of Auckland in New Zealand and friend. Resources mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/knotmoira/ https://www.projectmax.co.nz/ If you found value in the Service Guys Podcast, please share it. We would love it if you w...
2018-07-3155 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 177: It Was Black MagicThis week we follow up on the iPhone battery debacle and Apple's battery replacement program. We also follow up on sales of Amazon Echo and Google Home while waiting for Apple's HomePod. We discuss the 25th anniversary of pCalc. Meltdown and Spectre are the main topic as we chat about Intel's kernel memory leaks. Blackberry signs a deal with Baidu to build self-driving cars. The big story for us is Apple's acquisition of Buddy Build. Picks: 5 Advanced Mac Tricks You've Never Used, Oh Sh!t Git, 7th Guest for iOS, 360iDev 2017 Session PlaylistSupport More Than Just...
2018-01-0658 min
Strength Through The StruggleEpisode 52: Tina ThomsonTina Thomson is first and foremost a mother, though she wears a remarkable collection of metaphorical hats. Her life was changed when her son was born with an extremely rare condition that he miraculously survived. In addition to the struggle of her son's medical condition, Tina herself has battled fibromyalgia while dealing with an ending marriage and extreme career changes. In this episode Mark and Tina discuss gender inequality in the corporate world, having your moral compass tested, and the important role faith plays in Tina's life. Tina's mantra is 10 two-letter words: if it is to be - it...
2016-12-261h 03
Ruel’s Running PodcastSpecial Guest - Mark Thomson | Shoes & Socks | Naked & Barefoot | Mark's Virtual Run & AdventureRu El and Mark Thomson talk a little running gear like shoes and socks. Specifically:
Hoka One One Challenger ATR
Brooks Pure Grit 2
New Balance Minimus
Vibram Five Fingers
Zem
Injinji
Minimalist and barefoot running can feel awesome, but be careful if you're not used to it.
Hear about Marks virtual run/adventure:
Kayak to an outer island
Run 16k offroad loop
Kayak back
Bonus 10 Saadatjoo Push-ups
Visit www.glutenfreeanna.com for great healthy gluten-free recipes.
Visit www.vinnietortorich.com to learn about Vinnie Tortorich's NSNG Lifestyle.
Check out more...
2015-06-0829 min
Doha HeatEp. 185 - Mark ThomsonArriving in Qatar a few years ago after helping improve Dubai's transportation systems, Mark Thomson is quite the community man. He joins us to talk about his work with Internations, which is a networking and social group for expats and locals alike, and a life-long pursuit of meeting people. We also delve a bit into how we, as expats, can contribute positively to Qatar's future and why that is important.
2015-05-0600 min
Ruel’s Running PodcastSpecial Guest - Mark Thomson - Part 2Part 2 of Ru’s conversation with the coolest dude in New Zealand, Mark Thomson. A casual conversation on things from researching and learning new things, learning about Vinnie Tortorich, weight loss, eating real food, and much more.
“What’s real food? If it’s going to rot, I’ll consider eating it.” ~Mark Thomson
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2015-03-2933 min
Learn Russian With Russian Made EasyRussianMadeEasy.com #9 – The right way to learn Russian verb conjugationsRussianMadeEasy.com – Mark explains the right way to learn Russian verb conjugations.
2013-06-0100 minLearn Russian With Russian Made EasyRussianMadeEasy.com #8 – Mark shows you casual Russian speech.RussianMadeEasy.com – Since you’ll mostly likely be talking to Russian friends, Mark shows you casual Russian speech. And you’ll master one of the most common cases in Russian grammar.
2013-05-3100 minLearn Russian With Russian Made EasyRussianMadeEasy.com #6 – Order food and drinks and learn a Russian fluency trickRussianMadeEasy.com – Mark shows you the real way to order food and drinks in Russian. You’ll also learn what a construction is, and how it can turn you into a fluent speaker of Russian!
2013-05-2800 minLearn Russian With Russian Made EasyRussianMadeEasy.com #5 – More speaking practice and an expert memorization techniqueRussianMadeEasy.com – Mark shares the technique used by language learners and memory experts across the globe. He calls them PowerPhrases, but by any name, mnemonic devices are an important tool for learning Russian.
2013-05-2700 minLearn Russian With Russian Made EasyRussianMadeEasy.com #4 – Breakdown of one of the toughest Russian wordsRussianMadeEasy.com – The Russian word for “Hello” is one of the toughest words in Russian, but Mark breaks it down for you into small, easy pieces. You’ll also learn an old-school technique for mastering Russian. Everyone knows it, but will you actually do it?
2013-05-2600 minLearn Russian With Russian Made EasyRussianMadeEasy.com #3 – Learn Nationalities in Russian and learn the big pronunciation myth.RussianMadeEasy.com – Along with learning the Russian word for American, Australian, British and Canadian, Mark dispels the biggest myth about Russian pronunciation, and takes aim at those who critique your pronunciation.
2013-05-2500 minLearn Russian With Russian Made EasyRussianMadeEasy.com #1 – Mark introduces two speed learning techniques for RussianMark introduces two speed-learning techniques you will be using throughout this audio course . Using cognates and contextual learning, you will easily learn to tell others about you, your family, and occupations in Russian.
2013-05-2200 min