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Undo – How history's outliers got stuff doneWhat Sherlock Holmes can teach us about productivity and our brainsHe’s the world’s first and only consulting detective, and his mind has fascinated us for over a hundred and thirty years. His methods are mysterious and complex, but goddammit he gets results.So what can Baker Street’s most famous resident teach us about how we do our most important work?Special thanks to this week's guest, Matthew Bellringer.
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2025-04-2124 min
Undo – How history's outliers got stuff doneWhat Sherlock Holmes can teach us about productivity and our brainsHe’s the world’s first and only consulting detective, and his mind has fascinated us for over a hundred and thirty years. His methods are mysterious and complex, but goddammit he gets results.So what can Baker Street’s most famous resident teach us about how we do our most important work?Special thanks to this week's guest, Matthew Bellringer. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-2123 min
You Are Not A FrogHow to Manage Your Energy if You're a Highly Sensitive PersonManaging your energy can be a challenge at the best of times. But if you’re a highly sensitive person, you might be more prone to burning out due to your unique traits and the demands of your work.Being highly sensitive doesn’t mean being touchy, but having a high degree of empathy and a particular way of processing sensory input. That means it might take longer to recover from a tricky situation like a conflict with a colleague, or witnessing something traumatic at work.The key to managing energy as a highly sensitive pers...
2023-11-1445 min
The AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep 21 - Embracing Neurodiversity: Building an Inclusive WorkplaceRobin Christopherson is joined by Matthew Bellringer to discuss neurodiversity, its importance in the workplace, and how organisations can foster an inclusive culture.
Find out more about Matthew by visiting his website: https://www.matthewbellringer.com/links/
Explore AbilityNet’s online learning modules for workplaces: https://abilitynet.org.uk/elearning-workplace
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Download a transcript of this session from the AbilityNet website: www.abilitynet.org.uk/podcast
Get in touch via enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk with feedback, ques...
2023-11-0243 min
We Not MeSeason 6 review: with a little help from AI! with Dan Hammond and Pia LeeEmbracing diversity, giving people autonomy, and working towards shared values with clarity – those are essential key ingredients for teams in 2023 and beyond.Those are among the insights Dan, Pia and their guests uncovered in season 6 of We Not Me. In this, the first episode of season 6, Squadify’s founding team are here to discuss what they learned, and share a little of what we can expect from the next 12 weeks.LinksWhat will happen when AI joins your team? – Episode 66, with Benjamin DehantSeason 6 review – Episode 72 with Matthew BellringerWhat Simon Sinek could learn about irony in...
2023-09-2921 min
Stepping Off Now: Support for Neurodivergent CreativesE129. How Not to Get Stuck in the Doldrums of Almost DoneWhy is it that after all the work you've put into your creative project you hit your biggest resistance when you can finally see the finish line? This is what happened to me this summer when I was trying to finish my novel (which will be done next week!!!). Turns out this is totally normal, and in this episode I talk about why this happens and how to move through it.This episode marks a return to my regular programming after taking the summer to work through the above-mentioned resistance. If you want the full story as...
2023-09-2246 min
We Not MeAgreeing to disagree with Matthew BellringerDisagreements can quickly escalate into a fight for survival, triggering a limbic response in the brain that can lead to destructive behaviour. But none of us has privileged access to the truth. We all have different perspectives, and so by engaging with the unpredictability and uncertainty of our environment, we can get to a more precise, accurate, and nuanced understanding.To nurture a culture of healthy disagreement, we need to remember we don't know everything, and that assumptions can be challenged. This takes curiosity and a willingness to change our position and the position of others.
2023-08-1836 min
You Are Not A FrogHow to Thrive in a High-Stress Job When You’re NeurodivergentIn the words of today’s podcast guest, “Everyone can benefit from neurodiversity”. But how much do you understand about the way it impacts you and your colleagues?Neurodiversity can be a real strength in high-stress roles like medicine. Different ways of thinking can allow us to cope with high pressure situations, handle complex information, and perform brilliantly in ways that others couldn’t.But it also offers us challenges, both when it comes to managing our own needs but also in supporting those around us. A great example is “masking”, where people try to hide element...
2023-07-2556 min
We Not MeWhat your team can learn from neurodiversity with Matthew BellringerEmbracing neurodiversity can bring valuable perspectives, innovation, and organisational endurance to teams. By recognising the strengths that come with neurodivergent conditions, individuals and teams can benefit from a plurality of perspectives and explore new ways of thinking and working together.Matthew Bellringer is a consultant, practitioner, speaker, and author who focuses on systems engineering, human systems, and ecosystems. They have a background in tech engineering but have always been interested in people more than technology. Matthew has ADHD and an adulthood autism diagnoses, and is a strong advocate for neurodiversity within teams. They are the chair of...
2023-06-2337 min
The A to Z of HappinessEnergyMost of us are ambiverts and need different kinds of rest and recharging. Spoon Theory teaches us that energy needs to be managed carefully. We should all find our own ways to manage our energy levels and not just rely on one method. Remember that taking time to rest and relax, as it’s essential for sustaining our energy levels.Three promptsWhere are you directing your energy?What gives you energy?How can use our energy to help us navigate?ResourcesQuiz: Are you an extrovert, introvert or ambivert?Spoon TheorySong of My...
2023-02-1336 min
The A to Z of HappinessEnergyMost of us are ambiverts and need different kinds of rest and recharging. Spoon Theory teaches us that energy needs to be managed carefully. We should all find our own ways to manage our energy levels and not just rely on one method. Remember that taking time to rest and relax, as it’s essential for sustaining our energy levels.
Three prompts
Where are you directing your energy?
What gives you energy?
How can use our energy to help us navigate?
Resources
Quiz: Are you an extrovert, introvert or ambivert?
Spoon Theory
Song of My...
2023-02-1336 min
The A to Z of HappinessBelongingWhere or when did you last feel like you belonged… or did not belong? What are the differences between belonging and fitting in, and how can you create a greater sense of belonging for yourself?
Join Anya Pearse and Mark Steadman as they unpack the science of happiness, one letter at a time.
Resources
Fit Right In, by Kimiko Glenn, Vanessa Hudgens, James Marsden & My Little Pony
The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown
Lana Jelenjev, Community Alchemist
The Happy Startup School Summercamp
Big I, Little i CBT exercise (pdf)
If you want to go...
2023-01-2338 min
Unthinking Space (formerly Design Feeling)Best of Season 2: Recap and learningsIn this final episode of Season 2, Nirish recaps his top highlights and learnings from the 12 episodes of the season.Share your ideas and suggestions with Nirish at nirish@designfeeling.coShownotesTim Yeo, the Quiet Achieverhttps://www.thequietachievr.com/Courtney Carlsson, Paradym apphttps://theparadym.com/Solve Problems That Matter: Design, Build & Launch Your Social Enterprise Idea by Ben Pecotichhttps://dynamic4.com/solve-problems-that-matter/Human-Powered Book by Trenton Mosshttps://humanpoweredbook.com/...
2023-01-0823 min
Knowing When to QuitS2 E2 - What can ADHD teach us about Quitting? w/Matthew BellringerWhat can ADHD teach us about Knowing When to Quit? Today's guest Matthew Bellringer has some ideas...Matthew is a divergent innovation guide, neurodiversity advocate and social entrepreneur. They believe that with the right support, unconventional people can make a unique contribution to addressing big, messy problems that affect everyone. Working with (mostly) neurodivergent professionals, academics, and entrepreneurs, Matthew helps establish original approaches to complex issues. They also work with organisations to create the kind of spaces which support this work.In this episode we explore:🧐 Why having a short attention span can be a...
2022-12-091h 02
Conversations with my Future SkillsMatthew Bellringer on Skills
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Welcome to another conversation with my future skills, the podcast where I talk with interesting people about what skills we have and what skills we need to have to be present in the future.
In this episode I talk to Matthew Bellringer. They are an innovation consultant, neurodiversity advocate and social entrepreneur. They work with individuals and organisations to cultivate, develop and support the exceptional abilities that unconventional people offer. They have a background in technology, psychology and social innovation, and use all of those influences and more to help people establish new...
2022-12-082h 09
Unthinking Space (formerly Design Feeling)Neurodiversity is great for design and for business with Matthew Bellringer#019 - We are all neurodiverse but we’re encouraged to leave our neurodiversities at the door just so we can “fit in”. However, neurodivergent designers can bring in a lot of lived experiences helpful for innovation, especially when designing for neurodivergent users. In this episode, I chat with Matthew Bellringer, creative innovation consultant, neurodiversity advocate and social entrepreneur. Matthew was diagnosed with ADHD when we was 39 and autism at 42. For Matthew, increasing neurodiversity in organisations is not just a morally right thing to do but also a competitive advantage. In this episode:Neurodivergence in designR...
2022-09-151h 12
workshops work172 - Encounters with Uncertainty and: How to Integrate Neurodiversity with Matthew BellringerSend us a textHow many facilitators dream of a workshop in which everything goes exactly to plan? And how many facilitators have experienced that dream?The nature of our work means we enter a space of uncertainty from the minute we step into the room. For some, this might be a paralysing thought. Our desire for control is powerful and understandable. But for others, like Matthew Bellringer, uncertainty is an opportunity.Matthew’s work in centering and celebrating neurodiversity, problem-solving at scale, and finding new approaches to old challenges is a testament to...
2022-07-061h 31
The Gem of all MechanismsThink different: the home for the neurodiverseMatthew Bellringer, Chair of the newly formed NeurodiverseIT Specialist Group speaks to Brian Runciman about the unique talents of the neurodiverse. The group's design philosophy of 'nothing about us without us', and the importance of deciding explicit use cases for products. He also stresses the value of co-design and co-development whilst acknowledging that, whilst there can be no best practise, there is great wider value to taking neurodiversity into account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-0928 min
The Happy EntrepreneurThinking differently in business"Think Different" is the famous slogan used by Apple to differentiate themselves from the grey PC boxes that IBM were churning out in the 80s and 90s.However, what if you think differently at a fundamental level? You see the world differently. You process the world differently. And you engage with the world differently.On this episode, Carlos and Laurence talk with Matthew Bellringer - coach, consultant, speaker and divergent pathfinder.They learn from him and guests about neurodivergence and why the conventional ways of working and being in business aren't suited to...
2022-05-0955 min
Better Bolder BraverConscious Marketing with Matthew BellringerMatthew Bellringer describes himself as a “Divergent Pathfinder - Taking a curious step into the uncharted with people who can't do "more of the same" as well as "supporting divergent individuals and the organisations which value them.”
On this Marketing Masterclass, we talk to someone who has made it their business to give permission - to themselves and to others who may be struggling with navigating the world as it is.
So much of the marketing that we practice as part of the Better Bolder Braver community is around giving ourselves permission - permission to ask...
2022-03-161h 00Stepping Off Now: Support for Neurodivergent CreativesE62. Interview! Matthew Bellringer on Neurodiversity (ADHD & HSP) and CreativityIn this episode Matthew Bellringer and I flip the script on neurodiversity, exploring it from a generative and validating perspective. Matthew is one of the most eloquent speakers I've come across on the subjects of neurodiversity and what it looks like and feels like for a neurodiverse person. As someone with ADHD and who also identifies as an HSP, Matthew speaks to both. His perspective is science-informed yet anchored in the subjective individual experience, which matches very well with my own way of seeing the world. We discuss different kinds of creativity, its links to neurodiversity, seeking accommodation at...
2022-02-181h 17
Reuben Recommends#11: The Impact Of Change On Relationships, Why We Should Want To Change OthersHi everyone, I have decided to share my live appearance on the Delightful Dissent Podcast with Matthew Bellringer. In this podcast we discuss the accusation of 'you've changed' and also how we should desire people to change. We also cover how we should be using the eastern view of compassion and acceptance to bring about positive change. I hope you enjoy the conversation!
2022-01-0159 min
Delightful DissentDoing it wrong? - Kendra PattersonHave you ever struggled to do things the same way as everyone else? Even when you know your way works for you, and works well, people insist you do it "properly". You might even start to doubt yourself, and to worry that there's something fundamentally wrong with you.
Join Kendra Patterson and I as we "do it wrong". We'll explore the relationship between what we do and what happens. We'll look at they way privileging one experience of the world limits us all. We'll share our own experiences of doing things right for us even when we're...
2021-11-161h 04Stepping Off Now: Support for Neurodivergent CreativesE49. Interview! Jas Hothi Talks the Empowerment of Self-Publication and Taking the Downtime You Need as an Empath/HSPJas Hothi is a writer following his dream. He started blogging in 2015 when he left his corporate job, and he is passionate about ‘writing freely’ and making an income from doing so. He recently published his debut book, The Indie Author, sharing the raw and honest stories of writers all over the world who have self-published books. Jas is an INFP, cares a lot about ‘freedom’, and enjoys coffee shops, mini-adventures, and sunny days.In this interview we discuss the self-publication process, why he's an advocate for self-publication, being an empath, justifying our downtime needs (we both need sig...
2021-11-121h 10Stepping Off Now: Support for Neurodivergent CreativesE48. Dealing With Creative Rejection as an HSP Part 2In part 2 of my miniseries on creative rejection I tell you all about my coping techniques, the ones that worked and didn't work (but were still useful!) during my recent experience with creative rejection, and what I learned from it all. Whether or not you are an HSP, this episode will be useful to you! Here are some of the things I cover:Why it's so important that you actually enjoy your creative practice.How to accept the truth that the creative life will always include rejection no matter how successful you are.The 100% / 0% rule.My favorite of...
2021-11-0540 minDelightful DissentDriven to create? - Christopher DinesIt seems like creative people have a vision, then single-mindedly set about making it reality. But what if not all creativity looks like this? What if sticking to a linear path can do us more harm than good?
The output of the creative process can look very polished, but for many it doesn't feel that way whilst its happening. It's frustrating, contradictory and just plain uncomfortable. Though looking back, the process itself feels more important than the thing that gets created.
Join Christopher Dines and me as we find out what it means to be...
2021-10-201h 04
SBT AUDIO#Episode 26 | Don’t know what to do? Good | By Matthew BellringerWe’ve all been there. Something unexpected has happened. It is time for a meeting. That meeting. The more people talk the more one thing becomes clear; no-one knows what to do.The longer it goes on, the more confused everything gets. Arguments break out. Frustration boils over. Eventually, painfully, a course of action gets chosen. The same one as before. Yet the one thing everyone knows is that “same as before” will not help.At work – and going all the way back to school – people expect us to have a ready answer. Not knowing is a failu...
2021-10-1909 minDelightful DissentSafe to play? - Troels Andersen-KjaerWe can't stop and mess about when there's important work to be done. We can only play when there won't be negative consequences. But what if play, and the active exploration of the situation, was a vital tool for effective working? What if in engaging with challenging things in this way we can find better ways of doing things?
Join Troels Andersen-Kjaer and me as we find out what it means to be "safe to play". We'll explore the role of play in developing expertise. We'll look at whether play is always easy and fun. We'll share...
2021-10-121h 03Delightful DissentDoing things the hard way? - Helen ReadEver been told you're doing things the hard way? Do you feel your jaw clench when you hear a sentence beginning with "why don't you just..."?
We don't have to do everything from scratch, but solutions to complex life problems can never be one-size-fits-all. If you're significantly different from those around you this can be even harder. There can be unseen reasons why the "simple" solution isn't available to you. The direct approach to the problem might be denied to you all together.
Join Helen Read and I as we find out what it means...
2021-10-061h 03Delightful DissentYou've got to have a system? - Andrew HugillWithout having a way to understand the world - a system - we feel lost. Other people expect us to have a system which makes sense to them, and to explain what we do based on that.
But what happens when we're in a situation where we don't have a good way of understanding what's going on? And what happens when we have a different way of understanding what's going on to those around us?
Join Andrew Hugill and me as we find out if "you've got to have a system". We'll explore when systems...
2021-09-161h 06Delightful DissentYou think with your brain? - Elizabeth ArifienEver struggled to figure something out whilst sat still? Ever tried to learn something physical but found your brain getting in the way? We're told that the mind directs the body. That the best way to think things through is by sitting still, and the best way to learn is to remember the steps of a process and act them out. What if that's not the whole picture?
Join Elizabeth Arifien and me as we find out if you really do think with your brain. We'll explore how how movement, language and words work alongside thought. We'll...
2021-09-071h 01
Delightful DissentEp. 32 - It's just chocolate?Dan is a cacao ceremonialist, teacher and mentor. His mission is to bring change through connection to heart, nature, spirit and cacao. He works with all who are on their own healing and explorational journey, specialising in the balance between masculine and feminine. Working with cacao since 2010, he makes award-winning raw chocolate goodies, teaches, and holds regular ceremonies. You can find Dan's chocolate at https://www.elementsforlife.co.uk/ and information about his cacao ceremonies, including training for those who would like to host their own, at https://courses.cacaomastery.com/
2021-08-271h 01Delightful DissentEp. 31 - Don't feel bad?Anita is a psychotherapist and clinical psychologist. She supports people to have the courage to express themselves freely, and to rise to the challenge of the hardest problems we all face. She uses CBT, schema therapy, ACT, mindfulness and a range of other approaches to create the space for people to develop greater self-understanding and self-compassion. You can get it touch with Anita on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitatoze...
2021-08-271h 01Delightful DissentFitting in? - Ann SkinnerWe're told that we should fit in. That it's safer that way. That we should stick with what we - and other people - know. But what if in attempting to fit in we lose sight of ourselves and our unique talents? What if the things that allow us to feel safe are different from those around us?
Join me and Ann Skinner as we explore "fitting in". We'll look at how trying to fit in can result in feeling exhausted and spread too thin. We'll see how for some people, exploring at the edges can feel...
2021-08-251h 03Delightful DissentYou've changed? - Reuben WachsEver been told in accusatory tones that "you've changed"? Had a sense that your desire to change things for the better - for yourself and others - is a personal failing? That by growing and developing it feels like you've somehow let someone down.
Join me and Reuben Wachs as we explore the tension between acceptance and development, and what happens when "you've changed". We'll look at how much control we have over change and what happens when we do. We'll see how we influence the direction of change in positive ways without forcing it. We'll share...
2021-08-191h 00Delightful DissentIt's just chocolate? - Dan KnowlsonYou can buy a bar of chocolate in any supermarket. It's a treat, an indulgence. What matters is that it tastes good. But what if there was more to chocolate than a sugar hit?
Join me and Dan Knowlson as we explore the idea that "it's just chocolate". We'll explore how chocolate - and cacao - can play a role in transformative experiences. We'll see what harm can arise when a natural product becomes separated from it's origin. We'll share our own experience of combining traditional and modern approaches to create new opportunities.
Dan is...
2021-07-201h 01Delightful DissentEp. 30 - Do something about it?Kevin is an international coach who specialises in coaching men unable to have children to feel complete. He helps people bridge the "knowing" and "doing" gap so they can achieve all they want, own their masculinity, and thrive through courage, connection and vulnerability. You can find out more about his work and get in touch with Kevin on his website - https://www.mindful-masculinity.com
2021-07-201h 00Delightful DissentEp. 29 - Pushing buttonsChloë offers transformational coaching to re-awaken the dream of raising children with compassion and integrity. She works with parents who feel overwhelmed by busy family lives using the concepts of Simplicity Parenting. Combining this with mBIT coaching, our parenting skills go to a new level, eliminating unhelpful ways that have prevented us from expressing ourselves, integrating new learning with courage and confidence as we raise our children to adulthood and beyond. You can find out more about Chloë and her work on her website - https://www.chloealdam.com/
2021-07-201h 02Delightful DissentDon't feel bad? - Anita TozeIf we feel bad we're expected to do something about that. To take a pill or to improve things so we don't feel bad. Perhaps to simply "toughen up" and work through whatever we are experiencing. But what if by not giving ourselves the space to engage with unpleasant feelings makes it harder to enjoy the good things in life and to be effective? What if by trying to keep ourselves and others safe, we can do the opposite?
Join me and Anita Toze as we look at what happens when we try to avoid feeling bad...
2021-07-141h 01Delightful DissentDo something about it? - Kevin DavidsonWhen we want something we're told that we must take bold, decisive action to get it. That hesitation is a sign of weakness. That we keep ourselves and those we care about safe by staying in control. But what if the need to fix something immediately can do the opposite of keeping us safe?
Join me and Kevin Davidson as we find out what happens when we "do something about it". We'll explore what it means to be in control and the part emotions have to play in that. We'll see what happens when our fight-or-flight response...
2021-07-061h 00Delightful DissentEp. 28 - Hide the messy stuff?You can find more about Michelle and her work at https://michelleroberton.com/
2021-07-021h 01Delightful DissentPushing buttons? - Chloë AldamWe're told that there's a right way to develop, and a right way to support others in their development. That if someone isn't reaching an important milestone then we should concentrate our efforts on getting them to change so they do. But what if this approach gets in the way of exactly the outcomes we most want to see and by focusing all efforts on a single method we miss out on better paths? What if the effect of working this way can leave a lasting legacy of reactive, painful experiences later in life?
Join me and...
2021-07-011h 02Delightful DissentEp. 27 - I need answers?You can find out more about Philippa's work and her upcoming series of Safe-Space Wellbeing Workshops on her website - http://www.navigatingtheself.co.uk/
2021-06-251h 01Delightful DissentEp. 26 - Who do you think you are?You can find out more about Abi and her work, and reach out and book a call on her website - https://www.abigailrebecca.com/ - and download her free e-book, Illuminate from within - https://www.abigailrebecca.com/ifw
2021-06-1652 minDelightful DissentHide the messy stuff? - Michelle RobertonWe're told - not always explicitly - that in order to be attractive and successful we must edit ourselves and our feelings. That we need to present a shiny, airbrushed, always-happy version of ourselves or risk rejection. But what if masking our feelings prevents us from fully connecting with others? What if by editing out the things we see as "flaws" we reduce and limit ourselves?
Join me and Michelle Roberton as we look at what happens when you strive to "hide the messy stuff". We'll explore the role of sense, feeling and expression in enabling us...
2021-06-151h 01Delightful DissentI need answers? - Philippa AspeyEver feel vulnerable and anxious because you don't have a ready answer to a question? From early in life we're told how important it is to have an answer. Through school and into work, we're judged on our ability to quickly answer questions in a specific way. But what if searching harder for the answer to a question isn't always the way to resolve a complex problem? What if by taking a step back and asking a different question we could find an easier path through?
Join Philippa Aspey and me as we explore the assumption "I...
2021-06-091h 01Delightful DissentEp. 25 - That's just the way it is?Stephen is a consultant, facilitator and coach who helps the people in organisations be both happier and more effective, and develop people-focused leadership. He is working to create a world where every workplace allows people to feel good about themselves. You can find out more about his work at https://wakeup.ie and can get in touch with him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-d...
2021-05-261h 03Delightful DissentEp. 24 - Do what you set out to do?Kirsty is a digital project manager and producer. She's anything but conventional, and loves finding unexpected solutions to boring problems. You can get in touch with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstysta...
2021-05-261h 01Delightful DissentWho do you think you are? - Abigail RebeccaNot everyone is blunt enough to say "who do you think you are?" explicitly, but if you're at all unusual it's still there, hanging around. We're expected to be able to justify ourselves and why we're doing things differently to everyone else. It feels like if we don't have a good explanation for what we do we'll be rejected. But what if these justifications got in the way of our most powerful, joyful work? What if they pushed away the people we most wanted to attract?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I'll be talking to Abigail...
2021-05-2052 minDelightful DissentThat's just the way it is? - Stephen DarganWe're told that some of the ways we do things are fixed, that they can't be changed. That doing them this way is the only way that works even though it's difficult. That we just have to live with them. But what if accepting things is not always best for everyone? What if things aren't as fixed as they think they are?
Join Stephen Dargan and me as we look at the saying "that's just the way it is". We'll explore what lies between passive acceptance and unreasonableness. We'll see if having something too difficult to do...
2021-05-111h 03Delightful DissentEp. 23 - It's all on me?You can find out more about Sophie's work at www.wearethejoyful.com and get in touch via her LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophietur...
2021-05-101h 08Delightful DissentEp. 22 - Be more empathetic?You can connect with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laureeakh... - find out more about her work on her website - https://www.working-socially.com/ - and hear more from her on her Youtube webcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYmh... Lauree provides free consultations to anyone interested to carry on the conversation for themselves, and is always excited to just chat with other coaches and leaders. Lauree is also available for speaking and conference facilitation opportunities
2021-05-101h 08Delightful DissentDo what you set out to do? - Kirsty StarmerWe're told that success comes from picking a goal and sticking to it. That doggedly pursuing the shortest path between A and B is the quickest way to get there. But what if directly pursuing a goal prevented you from finding easier ways to it? And what if you find out it isn't even the right goal in the first place?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I'm talking to Kirsty Starmer about the idea you should do what you set out to do. We'll explore how planning can help and hinder us in creating positive outcomes...
2021-05-051h 01Delightful DissentIt's all on me? - Sophie TurtonWe're told taking responsibility means upholding a set of standards, and making things the way they 'should' be. That if we don't keep striving for that ideal, we've failed. That we're to blame for what went wrong. But what if trying to do everything yourself makes it riskier, not safer? And what if all of the standards we strive for are actually an illusion?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I'm talking to Sophie Turton about the idea "it's all on me". We'll explore the effect of the endless hustle on us and the people we care...
2021-04-281h 02Delightful DissentBe more empathetic? - Lauree AkhtarWe're told that the solution to suffering is more empathy. That if we put ourselves in others' place we can do what's needed. That we should follow the Golden Rule above all else. But what if too much empathy hinders our ability to help? What happens when we try to force empathy when it isn't there? And what happens when empathy simply isn't enough?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I'm talking to Lauree Akhtar about the idea we should "be more empathetic". We'll explore the role of empathy in creating change, both positive and negative. We'll...
2021-04-221h 08Delightful DissentEp. 21 - Don't get caught without a planYou can find out more about John's speaking work at www.johncremer.co.uk and get in touch with him via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcremer/
2021-04-221h 002021-04-2208 minDelightful DissentDon't get caught without a plan? - John CremerWe're told "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail". Right from childhood we're expected to have an acceptable answer to the question "what do you want to be when you grow up?". At work we're judged on whether the plans we create do what they predict. But what if an obsession with planning makes things harder to predict and less secure? What if by acknowledging that we are winging it, we can do better?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I'm talking to John Cremer about what happens when we're believe we mustn't get caught...
2021-04-151h 00Delightful DissentBonus - Meet expectations? - Matthew BellringerWe've had to postpone Sophie's appearance on Delightful Dissent until the end of the month. Instead, there's going to be a short bonus episode from me about the idea we should always meet expectations.
I'll be talking a bit more about the show, how things are developing, and what the plans are for the future. Please do ask any questions in the chat and join me live!
Delightful Dissent is a live-recorded oddcast about challenging assumptions. You can find upcoming episode livestreams, and past recordings, at https://www.matthewbellringer.com/delightful-dissent.
2021-04-0808 minDelightful DissentEp. 19 - Just be yourselfYou can get in touch with Vix and find out more about her work at https://www.thepracticalbalance.com/
2021-04-081h 01Delightful DissentEp. 18 - I need a clear purposeYou can get in touch with Carlos through LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kungfucarlos/ - and find out more about his work on his website - https://thehappystartupschool.com He's running a course on pricing soon - http://happypricing.co/course
2021-04-0859 minDelightful DissentJust be yourself? - Vix AndertonWe’re told that being yourself is the best way to approach. That being yourself is the easiest way to a good outcome. That there’s no need to be nervous, because all you have to is be yourself. But what if being yourself isn’t such a simple thing to do?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I’ll be talking to Vix Anderton about the saying “just be yourself”. We’ll explore what it really means to be yourself and whether that’s always good advice. We’ll see if there are more helpful ways to give advice tha...
2021-03-231h 01Delightful DissentI need a clear purpose? - Carlos SabaWe're told that you change the world by finding your purpose, getting a clear vision and making it happen. But what if the quest for your purpose is preventing you from enjoying your work and making the greatest difference you can?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I'm talking to Carlos Saba about the idea "I need a clear purpose". We'll explore what it means to do meaningful work. We'll look at how pressure to have purpose and do meaningful work, whilst well intentioned, can do more harm than good. We'll share our own experiences of looking...
2021-03-1859 minDelightful DissentEp. 17 - Business isn't personalYou can find out more about Ben's work and get in touch with him at buckbuckgames.com - he's also offering a free upgrade to his interactive team games for Delightful Dissent viewers/listeners.
2021-03-171h 05Delightful DissentEp. 16 - I should listen to feedbackYou can find out more about Sally-Anne's work at her website - https://skilfulleaders.comYou can get in touch with her via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyanneaireyYou can watch her "Power of Pause" video series on her YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/SkilfulLeaders/videos
2021-03-1059 minDelightful DissentBusiness isn't personal? - Ben TuckerWe’re told that business is all about the numbers. That it’s the metrics that matter. That anything we do to score more than the others - to win - is just part of the game. But what if trying to win the game this way just makes us miserable?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I’m talking to Ben Tucker about the assumption “Business isn’t personal”. We’ll explore how the way we think about work and business affects our whole lives. We’ll see if cutthroat competition is the only way to win the game. We...
2021-03-091h 05Delightful DissentEp. 15 - We damage trust when we challenge other's actionsFind out more about Adrian's work and get in touch at https://about.me/adrianashton
2021-03-0459 minDelightful DissentEp. 14 - I can enjoy my life when I’m successfulYou can get in touch with David via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpapa/ You can find out more about his work on his website - https://www.davidpapa.live
2021-03-041h 03Delightful DissentEp. 13 - Feeling ambivalent is a sign of troubleShe has a podcast called "Bliss to Business!" where she reimagines a more utopian business world, zeroing in on current stereotypes and doctrines. https://www.blisstobusiness.com/deutsch/mein-podcast/ (In German). Sensitive to the pressure the corona pandemia brings to leaders, she has designed an ad hoc service offer for emotional bravehearts in the business community: https://www.blisstobusiness.com/english/emo-emergency-for-biz
2021-03-0459 minDelightful DissentI should listen to feedback? - Sally-Anne AireyWe’re told listening to feedback is a vital leadership skill. Being evaluated by colleagues is a core part of our professional development. But what if understanding takes more than listening to, and agreeing to fix, what’s “good” and “bad”?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I’ll be talking to Sally-Anne Airey about the assumption “I should listen to feedback”. We’ll explore what it means to engage with others with compassion. We’ll see if there’s more to feedback than an objective evaluation. We’ll share ways of turning feedback into something which opens up, not closes down...
2021-03-0459 minDelightful DissentWe damage trust when we challenge other's actions? - Adrian AshtonTrust is vital to good working relationships. Challenging people damages the trust we need to work well together. But what if leaving things unchallenged does even more harm? What if there are ways to challenge people which create rather than erode trust?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I’ll be speaking to Adrian Ashton about the assumption “we damage trust when we challenge other’s actions”. We’ll be exploring the relationship between trust, conflict and change. We’ll share our own approaches for challenging people in a positive way.
Adrian is a recognised authority on...
2021-02-2559 minDelightful DissentI can enjoy my life when I’m successful? - David PapaThe point of success is to feel good. The more successful you are, the more you’ve solved your problems, the happier you’ll be. But what if avoiding negative emotions is getting in the way? What if you don’t have to be successful to be happy?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I’m speaking to David Papa. We'll explore the relationship between how we feel and what we do. We'll see whether we can truly describe emotions as "good" or "bad". We'll share what success means to us and the ways we like to work wit...
2021-02-191h 03Delightful DissentEp. 12 - Some people know what's going onHer business - https://wearethejoyful.com/ LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-ree... Twitter - https://twitter.com/alice_reeves
2021-02-1658 minDelightful DissentFeeling ambivalent is a sign of trouble? - Patricia von PapsteinThe best leaders are completely certain about their vision. If you’re not 100% sure then something is wrong. Conflicting feelings and paradoxical thoughts prevent us from succeeding. But what if clinging to directness confuses instead of clarifies? What is stopping us from enjoying our incongruity?
In this episode my guest is Patricia von Papstein. We’ll be exploring the assumption that “feeling ambivalent is a sign of trouble”. We'll look at how we can decipher and play with mixed emotions. We'll explore their role as a subtle driver of innovation and change. We’ll see if it’s possible t...
2021-02-0859 minDelightful DissentSome people know what's going on? - Alice ReevesConfident people are confident because they know what’s going to happen. That’s what lets them avoid being wrong. To get more confident, I need to know as much as I can. But what if confidence isn’t all about certainty? What If I don’t have to have everything under control?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I’m talking to Alice Reeves about the assumption “some people know what’s going on”. We’ll explore what it means to do something genuinely different. We’ll consider if all confidence comes from the same place. We’ll see how the as...
2021-02-0358 minDelightful DissentEp. 11 - I’m only worth the effort I put inFox has an entirely free book (with no form to fill in either) to help you better understand the value you have to offer and move to charging based on what your work is worth to the buyer rather than the time it will take to do it. This small but punchy book of questions will have you armed with a set of powerful ‘value based pricing’ questions that will transform your meetings with potential (and existing) customers. Download it at https://foxgeere.com/41.pdfFor more in-depth support, he is running a pilot of a new cour...
2021-01-3156 minDelightful DissentEp 10 - I can be successful by imitating successful peopleYou can out more about their work at https://boldlyoriginal.comThey are offering a free guide to six power prompts that can help you to uncover your deepest purpose, which you can find at http://www.sixpowerprompts.com/
2021-01-231h 00Delightful DissentEp 9 - It takes two people to have a conversationYou can connect with Daniela on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielarazocher/ You can find out more about Daniela's work and get her e-book about dealing with stress and overwhelm on her website - https://bodies-at-work.com/
2021-01-231h 00Delightful DissentEp 8 - It's my responsibility to make things happenYou can find out more about her work on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanajelenjev/
2021-01-231h 00Delightful DissentEp 7 - People buy answersIf you enjoy the conversation and would like to to get in touch, Simon can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-batchelar/He's also offering a free marketing strategy call to people who join his growing, and also free, community, the Marketing Success Club. You can join the club and book your call here - https://members.marketingsuccess.club
2021-01-231h 002021-01-2359 minDelightful DissentEp 5 - Good people don't ask difficult questionsYou can get in touch with Margaret on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-barrie-a57ab229/
2021-01-2359 min2021-01-231h 012021-01-2354 minDelightful DissentI can be successful by imitating successful people? - Jenny Cornbleet and Mark FuttermanThe way to be happy is to find your purpose, then follow proven methods to turn that purpose into reality. The quickest way to get there is to learn the secrets of someone who is already successful. But what if purpose isn’t something you find? What if thinking and acting like a successful person won’t lead you to happiness?
In this episode I’ll be talking to Jenny Cornbleet and Mark Futterman about the assumption “I can be successful by imitating successful people”. We’ll be exploring what it means to lead a purposeful, satisfying life. We’ll...
2021-01-201h 00Delightful DissentIt takes two people to have a conversation - Daniela RazocherWe spend a lot of our lives - particularly in our professional lives - talking to people. But are we really having a conversation?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I’m talking to Daniela Razocher about whether “it takes two people to have a conversation”. We’ll be looking below the surface of the words used into the underlying currents of emotion and power. We’ll discuss approaches to conversation with more connectedness. We’ll see if the common-sense answer is always the best one in a crisis.
Daniela is a body-intuitive communications expert. She combines...
2021-01-131h 00Delightful DissentIt’s my responsibility to make things happen - Lana JelenjevThe New Year is a time for planning. It’s a time to reflect and to decide what to do next. Doing good is all about going out there and doing something. But what if that’s not the whole picture?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent I’ll be talking to Lana Jelenjev to see if “it’s my responsibility to make things happen.” We’ll be exploring the role of context and community in how we change and are changed. We’ll look at power, privilege, and what it means to do regenerative work. We’ll see how to appr...
2021-01-071h 00Delightful DissentPeople buy answers - Simon BatchelarFinding new customers is all about confidence. You need to tell people exactly what their problem is and why you’re the best person to solve it. You won’t be taken seriously with a proven method to a defined outcome. But what if this approach is getting in the way?
In this episode I talk to Simon Batchelar about the assumption that “people buy answers”. We’ll explore whether this is the best way to build a business and an impact. We’ll talk about the role of empathy and of uncertainty in marketing. We will see if avoid...
2020-12-151h 00Delightful DissentIt's unprofessional to be your full self at work - Sara OsterholzerYou are only credible when you work in a detached, professional manner. Showing too much emotion, or the wrong emotion at the wrong time, will hurt your reputation. And that will reduce your chances of success. But what if not expressing yourself fully was holding you back rather than helping you?
Join me as I talk to Sara Osterholzer about if “It's unprofessional to be your full self at work”. We’ll explore purpose-led work and how to create positive change. We’ll look at the role of mental health at work. We’ll find out if your perfo...
2020-12-0959 minDelightful DissentEp 1 - Nature is a luxuryRowena's website - https://www.rowantree.uk.com/ Walking Through Winter workshops - https://www.rowantree.uk.com/walking-through-winter
2020-12-031h 01Delightful DissentEp 0 - The exception that proves the ruleFind the video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuzoxfxEzVQand more about Matthew’s work at https://matthewbellringer.com
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