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A culture of kindnessEd Kirwan Talks Kindness Part 1Episode part 1 of 2.Ed Kirwan is the CEO, founder and filmmaker at Empathy Week - a global educational programme using the power of film to develop the skills of empathy and leadership in every student.Since 2020, Empathy Week has engaged 100,000 students across 40 countries with a mission to build the #EmpathyGeneration.Previously a teacher and Head of Chemistry in a North London School for 3 years, Ed also completed a Masters in Education and Leadership at UCL IOE. He then moved into a career of filmmaking, human-led storytelling and leadership facilitation. Since then he’s wo...
2022-01-1633 minA culture of kindnessNilema Bhakta-Jones Talks KindnessNilema is the most recent member of the Kantar’s Executive Team and Group General Counsel. Before joining Kantar, Nilema was COO of Farillio, a legal tech platform for SMEs, CEO of Alacrity (a platform business for enterprise), and General Counsel of Ascential plc (250 FTSE). Last year she was named as Cranfield University’s 100 Women to Watch 2020.Nilema also founded the Courageous Leadership Event to empower leaders to find the courageous leader within themselves. The event was set up to fund an education project for disadvantaged girls to continue their education in Zimbabwe run by charity Plan Inte...
2022-01-0939 minA culture of kindnessDamian Welch Talks KindnessDamian is the head of culture at Mars, Incorporated, where The Mars Five Principles are a real decision making tool and engagement and recognition matter. Mars is a 12 time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner.Damian has worked in diverse environments from a cardboard box factory, telemarketing offices and a family business to South Pacific atolls (on assignment for the Royal Geographical Society and BBC Radio 4), Gallup and for the last 11 years, Mars. He is a very amateur endurance athlete, kindness fan and husband and father.intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-12-1842 minA culture of kindnessRadha Modgil Talks KindnessDr. Radha is a practising NHS GP, broadcaster & campaigner for wellbeing. Radha educates in a creative and fun way, encouraging people to stay healthy. She has a passion for connecting with & hearing people’s stories, and understanding how we can all learn from each other. Radha is the medical expert for BBC Radio 1’s daytime show, Life Hacks and the co-presenter of their weekly Life Hacks Podcast. She was the presenter of the CBeebies show Feeling Better, highlighting the importance of talking about emotions for young children. She was the presenter for the BBC Bitesize series ‘Exam Survivors’ on BBC Soun...
2021-12-1034 minA culture of kindnessKristin Neff Talks KindnessKristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion nearly twenty years ago. She is author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion. Along with her colleague Chris Germer, she developed the Mindful Self-Compassion program, taught worldwide, and co-wrote The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. Her newest book is Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. To take a self-compassion test, find research articles, or download guided meditations, go to...
2021-12-0432 minA culture of kindnessGay Haskins Talks KindnessGabrielle (Gay) Haskins is co-editor, with Mike Thomas and Lalit Johri of Kindness in Leadership (Routledge, 2018). This is one of the first books to underline the importance of kindness in organisations and the positive role it can play in organisational and leadership effectiveness. Gay now concentrates particularly on this topic, which has come increasingly to the fore since the book was published.Gay has worked in the field of management and leadership development for 40 years. She was Dean of Executive Education and CEO of Oxford Saïd Business School Ltd between 2006 and 2010 and an Associate Fellow of t...
2021-10-0142 minA culture of kindnessProfessor Robin Banerjee Talks Kindness part 2Part 2 of 2 part episode.Professor Robin Banerjee is Head of the School of Psychology and a professor of developmental psychology at the University of Sussex. He leads the CRESS (Children’s Relationships, Emotions, and Social Skills) research lab, and he works closely with practitioners and policymakers in the areas of education and mental health. He established and continues to direct the Sussex Kindness Research network, an interdisciplinary network of researchers working to illuminate the nature of kindness and its impacts on people and communities.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-09-2431 minA culture of kindnessProfessor Robin Banerjee Talks Kindness part 1Part 1 of 2 part episodeProfessor Robin Banerjee is Head of the School of Psychology and a professor of developmental psychology at the University of Sussex. He leads the CRESS (Children’s Relationships, Emotions, and Social Skills) research lab, and he works closely with practitioners and policymakers in the areas of education and mental health. He established and continues to direct the Sussex Kindness Research network, an interdisciplinary network of researchers working to illuminate the nature of kindness and its impacts on people and communities.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-09-1924 min
Tough Girl PodcastNahla Summers - WR for riding 5,000 miles on an ElliptiGO Bike across the UK while writing "KINDNESS" in massive Strava Art!Nahla is a social change maker, a transformative coach, a podcaster, an accidental adventurer and a speaker. As the founder of the CIC Sunshine People, every year she takes on a new challenge and every year she discovers something new about the power that kindness has on people. We first spoke with Nahla in February 2020 where she shared more about how she started off doing challenges and how it evolved over the years. During that episode Nahla shares more about her 2018 challenge of cycling 3,000 miles across America, as well as her 2019 walk from Swanage, Dorset to Gretna Green in Scotland...
2021-09-1455 minA culture of kindnessJonny Benjamin Talks KindnessJonny Benjamin MBE is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger.At the age of 20 he was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar, and later began making films on YouTube about the condition that have been watched by millions of people.Jonny now speaks publicly about living with mental illness and has written articles and given various interviews on TV, Radio and in print around the world to help educate and break stigma. He has also produced and presented documentaries on BBC Three and Channel 4 on...
2021-09-1139 minA culture of kindnessJulia Unwin Talks KindnessDame Julia Unwin is an experienced non-executive, speaker, consultant and mentor. She was the Chief Executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation from 2007 until the end of 2016. She has written and spoken extensively on issues relating to philanthropy, governance, the voluntary sector and its relationship with government. Her publications include ‘Why Fight Poverty?’, ‘Kindness, Emotions and Relationships’, the ‘Blind Spot in Public Policy Making’ and ‘The Grant Making Tango’. She is currently a non-executive director of the Mears Group PLC, of Yorkshire Water and of the Financial Reporting Council and Chair Designate of York St. Johns Governing Body. In 2018 she was appointed to...
2021-09-0433 min
A culture of kindnessMiranda McKearney Talks KindnessMiranda McKearney OBE is a social justice entrepreneur who has spent 35 years turning kitchen table ideas into nationwide campaigns, culminating in founding The Reading Agency in 2002. The charity’s Summer Reading Challenge now involves 800,000 children every year. Having “retired” to go trekking, she became fascinated by the building body of research showing that reading builds empathy, which led her to found EmpathyLab.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-09-0233 minA culture of kindnessAvinder Laroya Talks KindnessAvinder is co-founding Partner of Serenity Law LLP and Minute Mediation, she is a commercial and workplace Mediator, and also a member of the Civil Mediation Council (CMC), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in International Arbitration (MCIArb), IMI and Mediators Beyond Borders (MBBI).She has a strong belief that everyone should have the opportunity to have their voice heard, and to have equal access to justice. As a Mediator, Avinder provides the opportunity for the parties to work with someone who is impartial and confidential, the cornerstone of Mediation. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a private pr...
2021-08-1930 minA culture of kindnessChester Elton Talks KindnessChester Elton has spent two decades helping some of the world’s most successful businesses engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values.He has been called the “apostle of appreciation” by Canada’s Globe and Mail, “creative and refreshing‚” by the New York Times, and a “must read for modern managers” by CNN. Elton is co-author of multiple award-winning New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling leadership books including All In, The Carrot Principle, The Best Team Wins, and Anxiety at Work. His books have been translated in more than 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million c...
2021-08-1333 minA culture of kindnessDavid Jamilly Talks KindnessDavid Jamilly is the founder and CEO of Kindness UK. David has been involved with social projects since his teenage years. He founded Pod Childrens Charity in 1977, which has provided live entertainment for over a million hospitalized children in the UK. He also founded the Good Deeds Organisation 2005, and Kindness Day in 2010. David is also involved with various social projects in Bhutan.intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-08-0537 minA culture of kindnessDanny Bent Talks KindnessDanny Bent was voted one of the 100 happiest people in the UK, and one of the 50 most inspirational people in London. He is an award winning author and journalist, Guinness World Record holder, and celebrated adventurer and community leader. Motivating people to realise their true potential is Danny’s passion and trade. Living dreams, facing fears, and loving themselves, others and life with abandon are his tool kit.Intro music fromm www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-07-2938 minA culture of kindnessCheryl Hughey Talks KindnessRetired after 40 plus years at Southwest Airlines and former Managing Director Culture, Cheryl has always embraced an enthusiasm for recognizing Employees’ noteworthy efforts. Growing up at Southwest, now celebrating 50 successful years where love, care, respect, concern, and a servant’s heart have shaped it’s legendary culture, has inspired her to be a better person.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-07-2532 minA culture of kindnessJaime Thurston Talks KindnessJaime is the founder and CEO of the kindness charity 52 Lives, and author of ‘Kindness- the little thing that matters most’ and ’The Kindness Journal’ She is originally from Australia and began her career as a journalist, before moving to the UK, where she worked for a Member of the European Parliament, a wildlife charity and an organisation that supported families of prisoners. She was also a Member of the Independent Monitoring Board for a local prison. Jaime lives in Berkshire with her partner Greig and her three children, Abbey, Max and Joseph.Jaime was named Clarins Woman of the...
2021-07-1834 minA culture of kindnessStephanie Gnissios Talks KindnessStephanie is the Co-Founder and COO of Climate Risk Services, a company who help businesses be climate-smart from the ground up. She is also an advocate for improving diversity, with a focus on gender diversity. Stephanie and Nahla discuss many parts of her work, and the depth of kindness in leadership.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-04-2537 minA culture of kindnessJames Morris Talks KindnessJames is National Head of Business & Professional Services at Barclays International, and was recently named among the Kindness and Leadership 50 Leading Lights UK. James and Nahla talk about how fundamental kindness is in his job, and a healthy team workplace.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-04-1627 minA culture of kindnessKaren Anstee Talks KindnessKaren is a writer, film director and musician known for her award-winning short films ‘Rachel’ and ‘Approval Needed’. Nahla and Karen talk about the latter of the two films, and discuss it’s involvement with the Be Kind Movement, which aims to teach children about kindness, and how to be kind to themselves and others.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-04-1029 minA culture of kindnessJanice McGuinness Talks KindnessJanice is CEO of People United, a small Arts Charity that aims to use art and creativity to encourage kindness and empathy. Nahla and Janice discuss Janice’s work, and the relevance of kindness in society and culture.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-04-0328 minA culture of kindnessJP Taggart Talks KindnessJP is the Director at Core Impact, a company that coaches leaders and their teams to create fantastic workplace cultures. Nahla and JP talk about the relevance of kindness in the workplace, including factors such as communication.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-03-2636 minA culture of kindnessSaba Salman Talks KindnessSaba is a social affairs journalist, regular writer for the Guardian and the editor of Made Possible: stories of success by people with learning disabilities. Nahla and Saba discuss her work, and the role of kindness in working with learning disabilities.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-03-1929 minA culture of kindnessGraham Allcott Talks KindnessGraham is an entrepreneur, author and speaker, known for his books about business and life, such as ‘how to be a productivity ninja’. Graham is also the founder of Think Productive, who run public workshops throughout the UK and also run in-house workshops for staff at a diverse range of organizations, including eBay, Heineken, BT, and the Gates Foundation.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-03-1342 minA culture of kindnessGloria Kimberley Talks KindnessGloria is a Homeopath who believes in the power of natural health remedies and therapies as opposed to conventional medicine. Nahla and Gloria discuss the growth of kindness as a concept, and the ways it shows such as the Leeds Festival of Kindness, Compassion and Wellbeing, and others such events becoming more popular.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-03-0635 minA culture of kindnessChristine Amour-LevarChristine is a Social Entrepreneur, Adventurer, Author and Advocate. Christine has devoted much of her work to female empowerment, setting up Women on a Mission and HER Planet Earth - two award winning non-profit organisations that take all-female teams on pioneering expeditions in support of worthy causes.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-02-2736 minA culture of kindnessGiles Paley-Philips Talks KindnessGiles is an award winning author of children’s books, notably winning The People’s Book Prize 2012 and The Children’s Book Award 2013. Before writing children’s novels, he wrote and released many series of lyrics and poems, one in aid of leukaemia research in 2006. Nahla and Giles talk in depth about social media, and the positive messages driven in the world by Giles’ writing and podcasts.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-02-2034 minA culture of kindnessGlenn Oakes Talks KindnessGlenn is a Fundraising Consultant for non-profit organisations, with a long list of experience and an old passion for kindness, and helping others. Nahla and Glenn talk about the role of money in charity work, and the shift in his life following one key act of kindness from his youth.intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2021-02-1432 minA culture of kindnessSandy Locke Talks KindnessSandy Locke is Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Lombard International. Sandy has over a decade of work in banking, consulting and leadership roles, discovering through these roles a passion for helping people. Her and Nahla discuss what kindness looks like when implemented into business.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-02-0741 minA culture of kindnessGeoffrey Meenan Talks KindnessGeoffrey Meenan is Editor-in-Chief of the Virtual Global Village, an Open Think Tank exploring sustainability and social innovation. Starting at John Lewis, he spent 5 years as President of BC and Partner Voice. Geoff and Nahla discuss the importance of kindness in business, through his experience in the retail industry.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-02-0136 minA culture of kindnessSir John Timpson Talks Kindness Part 2Sir John Timpson is the former Managing Director of his family business, William Timpson. He is known for his various charitable involvements, his work with schools and his innovative management style. In 2004 he was awarded the CBE in the Birthday Honours List for Services to the Retail Sector and in 2017 was knighted for his services to business and fostering. John and Nahla discuss many stories involving fostering and kindness in business.Part 2 of interview split into 2 episodes.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-01-2528 minA culture of kindnessSir John Timpson Talks KindnessSir John Timpson is the former Managing Director of his family business, William Timpson. He is known for his various charitable involvements, his work with schools and his innovative management style. In 2004 he was awarded the CBE in the Birthday Honours List for Services to the Retail Sector and in 2017 was knighted for his services to business and fostering. John and Nahla discuss many stories involving fostering and kindness in business.Part 1 of interview split into 2 episodes.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-01-2548 minA culture of kindnessSiobhan Benita Talks Kindness: Part 2Siobhan is a former civil servant, who has run as a candidate for Mayor of London and spent 6 years in the cabinet office. Siobhan shares with Nahla how her professional experience has shown the necessity of kindness and honesty in politics.Part 2 of interview split into 2 episodes.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-01-1828 minA culture of kindnessSiobhan Benita Talks Kindness: Part 1Siobhan is a former civil servant, who has run as a candidate for Mayor of London and spent 6 years in the cabinet office. Siobhan shares with Nahla how her professional experience has shown the necessity of kindness and honesty in politics.Part 1 of interview split into 2 episodes.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-01-1828 min
We Make Success Happen with Matt CallananThe Accidental Adventurer On Kindness - Nahla Summers | Episode 31Nahla Summers is an World Record holder | Author | Cultural Change Consultant | Kindness researcher & International Keynote SpeakerListen to Nahla as she talks about:* Riding 5000 miles to every city in the UK to spell KINDNESS* Her kindness movement - Sunshine People* Transform workplaces with a Culture of Kindness* The death of her partner and what happened next
2021-01-1557 minA culture of kindnessSonali Shah Talks Kindness: Part 2Sonali is a freelance broadcaster best known for being one of the faces of BBC Events and BBC Sport and before that, a long-serving presenter of Newsround. Sonali and Nahla cover the roles kindness and honesty can have in the workspace, and the importance of teaching kindness to children.Part 2 of interview split into 2 episodes.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-01-1127 minA culture of kindnessSonali Shah Talks Kindness: Part 1Sonali is a freelance broadcaster best known for being one of the faces of BBC Events and BBC Sport and before that, a long-serving presenter of Newsround. Sonali and Nahla cover the roles kindness and honesty can have in the workspace, and the importance of teaching kindness to children.Part 1 of interview split into 2 episodes.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-01-1130 minA culture of kindnessPinky Lilani Talks KindnessPinky is at the heart of bringing kindness into leadership. She is founder and chair of several awards recognising influential women, including the the Asian Women of Achievement Awards and the Women of the Future awards. There was no better person to open this series, having opened the first series in 2019.Intro music from scottholmesmusic.com
2021-01-0529 minA culture of kindnessScott Stevenson Talks KindnessScott takes us back 30 years, to his days trying to live in France, often sleeping in his old car. He talks about one particular act of kindness that has stuck with him to this day, and how this stranger’s random compassion and selflessness has always inspired him through his life to be kind whenever possible.
2020-10-2106 minA culture of kindnessSarah Williams Talks KindnessSarah is an adventurer, but first and foremost the host of the Tough Girl podcast and founder of the Tough Girl Challenge, focused around motivating women and girls. Sarah remembers the range of kindness she has received across the globe on her travels, and how these gestures have stuck with her. Notably, the random help she received when powering along the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail in the USA.
2020-10-0905 minA culture of kindnessClaire Jenkins Talks KindnessClaire runs her own company sourcing talented and passionate people to work for London’s most innovative startup companies. Claire tells a story of when she was offered a kind gesture by a stranger when travelling abroad 20 years ago. She remarks how it boosted her ability to be readily generous, and how it always seems the universe may pay you back despite never expecting a reward. Claire is currently driving as one of Nahla’s volunteer support drivers on her 5000 mile elliptigo challenge! Go Claire and Nahla!
2020-09-1604 minA culture of kindnessSuchit Jain Talks KindnessSuchit is a chartered Physiotherapist at the head of ‘Physics ‘R’ Us’, a Physiotherapy practice made up of four locations in Kent. Suchit takes us back to 2000 when he was working in Mumbai, where he volunteered to go and work as a physiotherapist in a small village nearby that had been devastated by a recent earthquake. His story emphasises the importance of the effort you can put in to help people in any way, and that no matter how small, this effort of kindness can go a much longer way than money.Intro music from www...
2020-09-0205 minA culture of kindnessGarry Ridge Talks KindnessGarry Ridge is the CEO of household product giant WD40. Before telling us the role of kindness in big business, he takes us way back to his childhood days as a paper boy in Sydney, and a small incidence of kindness that shaped his outlook on kindness for the rest of his life. Garry reminds us the importance of being thoughtful and caring for others, and how even the smallest of acts can have a huge and lasting impact on people’s lives.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2020-08-1604 minA culture of kindnessJudie Russell Talks KindnessAs Founder of The Vidacademy, Judie teaches businesspeople to create original video from home or on the go, enabling everyone and anyone to tell their story to the world. The Vidacademy "demystifies the video production process to empower businesses and digital marketing professionals to create original video content for social media and websites." Judie reminisces her travels around the world, childhood memories, and how kindness has always had a big role in her life. This mini-story helps to express the importance of any kindness, even in the smallest of gestures.Intro music from www.scottholmesmusic.com
2020-08-1206 minA culture of kindnessRobin Ince talks kindnessRobin Ince. It took me nearly a year to pin this man down. Those not in the know, Robin is an Author, Comedian and has worked with the best of them. He is a whirlwind of wisdom, humour and stories. Hold onto your seat with this one because you’ll need to take a breath for him, he’s quick and you’ll want to soak up every word.
2020-07-1227 min
Blaise the TrailBlaise the Trail Ep 22 – A Culture of Kindness – Blaise Hunter interviews Nahla SummersIntroduction to Episode 22 –Welcome to Blaise the Trail Podcast with Fertility Expert, Blaise Hunter.What is my purpose – is a question confronting more and more people today. Blaise Hunter, The Fertility Guru, shares her insights on how to “Blaise the Trail” through challenges, disappointments, and fear to rise up as the hero of your life and breathe fire on this world. Whether you want to learn more about birthing your passions and dreams, discovering peace amongst the pain of infertility and loss, or get your appetite for life back, this is the podcast for you.Each topic wi...
2020-07-1154 minA culture of kindnessBill Scott talks kindnessBill Scott, CEO of Wilton Engineering is living and breathing kindness in the workplace. He is the philanthropist business man who recognises that over everything else, kindness has to come first. He will say he didn’t even know he was doing it until he had a conversation with me about kindness, it was just in the very make up of his way he works. He connects and collaborates and always has a wonderful story to share.
2020-07-0519 minA culture of kindnessJosh Jones talks kindnessJosh Jones, Founder of the Just be nice Project is changing the way we support the parts of society that need it. He asks we stop trying to fix a problem with a single focus but look at the holistic view. If you give a homeless person a home, it will not fix why they became homeless in the first place. A hugely passionate and knowledgeable individual on the state of our society as a whole. An episode that will get you debating what is it to be kind.
2020-06-2837 minA culture of kindnessPathik Pathak talks kindnessPathik Pathak - Founder of Social Impact LabThere are people who in the quiet corners of the world shine a light on others with no need to hear a fan fair. Pathik is one of those incredible humans. In his work and in his side project which merge almost seamlessly into one I get the feeling that this man could in fact influence some of the biggest change we have ever seen by simply supporting the change. One to follow.
2020-06-2142 minA culture of kindnessMatt Callanan talks kindnessMatt, founder of Make Good Happen is one of those people that you could chat to while the sun rises and falls and not notice the time go. He is a chap that appears genuine about what he puts into this world and so you will be drawn into his work. It all started with a tenner. What can you do with a tenner? He made it into a movement that you get to hear about in this episode. I heard about Matt through a person who heard about him. He is constantly sharing the importance of making good...
2020-06-1431 minA culture of kindnessMark Wood talks KindnessMark Wood is a world renowned adventurer who has is by his own admission, a person who enjoys the moments of aloneness that adventuring gives. You would in turn not put a person like this to be as giving and generous with his time to teach and support their youth to be inspired. He has stories and work that will inspire the uninspirable.
2020-06-0738 minA culture of kindnessKrishna Dharma talks Kindness.I became interested in Krishna Dharma and his work because of his long standing religion, Hare Krishna. After he discovered the religion at a young age and feeling it was the part that was missing he tells how his religion meets with kindness. His work and life blend seamlessly into one and you are drawn into it as he shares where the world needs to go to find more peace.Krishna Dharmahttp://krishnadharma.com/Twitter: @krishnadharmaFacebook: Krishna Dharma
2020-05-3129 minA culture of kindnessKazz Morohashi talks KindnessKazz set up the ‘Museum of Human kindness’ a unique art exhibition in Norwich. It is as cool as it sounds. They used the stories of kindness that were donated through the website, (you can donate your stories to them still), and then made and continue to make pieces of art from them.What came out was stunning. A great learning on the power that art has.
2020-05-2433 minA culture of kindnessCorey Harnish talks Kindness.The king of kindness. Corey is the sort of person that makes you feel good in one email. There isn't anyone in the ‘kindness world’, (It exists by the way) that Corey doesn’t know. He connects people, sharing the good work of others to help people grow. However what is most fascinating is he is gamifing kindness. Tune in to hear more.
2020-05-1734 minA culture of kindnessBrian Peterson talks KindnessTears will flow at some point in this podcast. It is a powerful account of one persons journey of enlightenment, that in turn changes people lives financially but also emotionally. When a person sees only dark, it is the greatest gift to shine light on them in a positive way. This is what Brians project has done, ‘Faces of Santa Ana’. An incredible episode, one not to be missed.
2020-05-1028 minA culture of kindnessDave Durocher talks kindness!This weeks episode introduces Dave Durocher, Executive Director of The Other Side Academy.What can I say about Dave. You will be drawn to Dave for his honesty, story and uniqueness. He has not only changed his life but he has also changed the lives of hundreds of people around him. His story will make you ponder on the split second decisions we make and the true impact of them. He will also make you consider what compassion really is to each of us. It is a fantastic ending to Season 1 of A Culture of Kindness.
2020-03-2235 minA culture of kindnessCaroline Diehl MBE talks kindnessCaroline Diehl MBE - Founder of the Social Founder Network, and Founder & Chair, Together TVCaroline is a softly spoken power house. She appears to me to have done work that has changed hundreds upon thousands peoples lives, but she quietly just does it without really understanding fully the impact that her presence has on the world. The Media Trust story is one I found so compelling and you will too.
2020-03-1543 minA culture of kindnessFi Munro talks kindness Fi Munro PhD - Motivational speaker/authorFi Munro is an inspiring and wonderful woman who has a brilliant story of how she inspired a kindness movement all of her own. This episode is full of stories, inspiration and most importantly love, pure love.
2020-03-0830 minA culture of kindnessTom Levitt talks kindnessTom Levitt - Writer and Consultant, Sector 4 FocusThis episode is an eye opener. Tom gives a really different and insightful perspective to how business and leadership works. It was funny as we both said we could have happily carried on chatting and when you listen you’ll understand why. His book, theory and writing is certainly one to follow.
2020-03-0129 min
Tough Girl PodcastNahla Summers - Accidental Adventurer, Founder of Sunshine People, spreading kindness around the world.Sunshine People was set up to highlight the changes in our society and the need to stay connected through kindness. It has never been as important in our education and leadership with the shift towards technology to keep human connection at the forefront of our conversations. Set up after her partner died on a charity cycle challenge the founder, Nahla Summers completes a challenge each year and asks people to show their support not by donating money to a charity but by doing an act of kindness for a stranger instead. She had started by...
2020-02-2543 minA culture of kindnessLord Mark Price talks kindness Lord Mark Price - Founder of Engaging Works, former Deputy Chairman of The John Lewis Partnership and Managing Director of WaitroseOne of the nicest people in business. I am lucky enough to be involved in his venture, Engaging Works. Its aim is to get people into work and careers where they are healthier and happier through the platform that is currently being used by hundreds of thousands of people. He is a prolific author and entrepreneur and this episode will allow you to understand why he is a keynote speaker of choice for so many events.
2020-02-2333 minA culture of kindnessDr Sanjiv Nichani talks kindnessDr Sanjiv Nichani - Founder of Healing little HeartsSanjiv starts this episode by sharing so beautifully his story, and what a story it is. It gives you just a little idea of why and how he started Healing Little Hearts. It is a charity that gathers doctors and medical practitioners who go to countries in need and perform heart surgery for children. However it has not always gone to plan and you get to hear what those challenges has looked like.
2020-02-1634 minA culture of kindnessRicky Manetta talks kindnessRicky Manetta - Founder of MMA Krav Maga and a head coordinator with the UFCRicky is an inspirational character, changing not only his life around but now he also supports others to do the same. He talks about that everyone should be ok about crying, getting rid of the stigma that sits behind it. He is an advocate for ensuring people express all their emotions; “We are ok when people laugh and so we should also be ok when they don’t.”
2020-02-0937 minA culture of kindnessEmma Slade talks kindness Emma Slade - Founder of Opening your heart to BhutanEmma changed her life exponentially until she found her current path. She use to work in the finance sector, she says she was content. However when she was in Hong Kong for work she was held up at gun point and that’s when her life changed forever. Now a Buddhist running the charity, ‘Opening your heart to Bhutan’, this episode is a beautiful example of how kindness and religion so beautifully intertwine.
2020-02-0232 minA culture of kindnessByron Vincent talks kindnessByron Vincent - Writer, Performer, BroadcasterI got in touch with Byron after I saw his TEDx Talk, which was one of the greatest I have seen. I was struck by his conversation on Mental Health, his quick wit and ability to use words so beautifully and poetically to not only explain some of the more challenging times but also make us laugh with it too.Byron understands society, he understands what the world looks like as a whole and gives a great insight of that in this episode.
2020-01-2635 minA culture of kindnessPippa Richardson talks kindnessPippa Richardson - Director - The Head Shed and Shed The ConflictWhat Pippa doesn’t know about HR is quite frankly not worth knowing. A consultant and thought leader with years of experience she shares example after example of when kindness leadership has transformed organisations and change into a smooth, profitable and productive machine with a happy workforce.
2020-01-1940 minA culture of kindnessEmma Sergeant talks kindnessEmma Sergeant - President Europe, DAS Group of Companies (a division of Omnicom)Emma is bright, informed and original. Emma has had a career across a number of industries which makes her wisdom, thoughts and comments even more valid. Even within the podcast she develops thoughts and ideas on how we can be better leaders with kindness. It's a fabulous episode not to be missed.
2020-01-1241 minA culture of kindnessSally Waterston talks kindness.Sally Waterston - Non-Executive Chair of Waterstons LtdI use examples from this podcast in my speeches because quite frankly, in my opinion, Sally and the partners of Waterston have led the way in how an organisation should function at its core. Sally in thoughtful, honest and informative in this podcast. It’s one to listen and learn from. However like me you will want to continue to chat to her beyond the podcast. A wonderful and insightful episode for any future leader.
2020-01-0539 minA culture of kindnessAndy Sammons talks kindnessAndy is a teacher first and foremost but that is how he can write the book Compassionate Teacher with such authority. Andy gives us insight into the education world but his examples and stories are relevant to any leader in any sector. We can so often look at industries as silos but in fact we have so much to learn from each one when it comes to leadership.
2019-12-2929 minA culture of kindnessGuillermo Donadini talks kindnessGuillermo Donadini is the Chief Investment Officer for General Insurance (Ex-Japan) at AIGGuillermo, or Mr G as he has been previously affectionately known, shares honest insight of what he has seen when the financial sector slumped and what he did in self reflection to overcome that. It is not easy for anyone to lead with kindness as you need to be confident in yourself but for Guillermo to do this in an industry like this for so long is testament to him.
2019-12-2237 minA culture of kindnessJackie Scully talks kindnessThis weeks guest is Jackie Scully the Deputy Managing Director at Think.Jackie is not only a Deputy Managing Director, she has an incredibly inspirational back story, is one of the 50 Leading lights for 2018 and has a keen interest in kindness in her free time. She has become fascinated by its history and its power. Giving real examples of how she uses it within her own working environment, Jackie is someone you will want to go and work for, fact.
2019-12-1530 minA culture of kindnessRachel Sayles talks kindnessRachel Sayles is the Head of Humanities and PSHE at Hayesfield Girls SchoolThere is no one better to talk about kindness and empathy than someone who has studied it. Rachel is a teacher who understands the need to adapt our methods to allow children to take in information, it is simply not done without emotionally intelligent learning. This is a great episode to listen to to get the proof behind the power of kindness.
2019-12-1439 min
The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public SpeakingThe Shortcut to Happiness... with Nahla SummersAfter suffering tragedy in her life, Nahla Summers felt lost, alone and hopeless. A chance meeting with a stranger on a beach offered a chink of light and hope that things could be different. That chink grew until six months later Nahla found herself climbing Kilamanjaro and hating every minute. Today, Nahla has given up her home, her job and her beliefs about what matters in life, but what she has gained in exchange is priceless in her eyes. In this podcast, my guest Nahla shares about how she started a charity where monetary donations are not...
2019-12-0554 minA culture of kindnessJosh Connolly talks kindnessJosh is a huge presence on Linked in talking about mental health and the need for us to be able to share our stories, our worries and our highs. His story of how he turned his life around is compelling as well as his thoughts on the power of kindness. Brilliantly insightful.
2019-12-0133 minA culture of kindnessBen Mathes talks kindnessBenjamin Mathes is the Founder of Urban confessionalBenjamin Mathes has more soul that soul itself. His words will resonate through you and you will want to write down quotes so as not to forget them. His social movement, Urban Confessional is a global sensation with people changing other peoples lives by the simple but effective way of Free listening. But why? Hear all about it here.
2019-11-2433 minA culture of kindnessAmber Dee talks kindnessAmber Dee is an Artist and a SongwriterI came across Amber Dee at a TEDx I went to watch, she was singing with a guitarist and keyboardist all with names bringing with A, and they certainly were the A Team.Her voice and the musical talents of the band struck me emotionally but along side that she also wore a sweatshirt with the words, ‘Being Kind is Cool’. From this, I wanted to hear her story and you will too.
2019-11-1730 min
Our livesWell that wasn't part of the plan!Lee Earnshaw was born in Yorkshire (Gods Country in his words) when television was restricted to four channels. He ended up seeking out an exciting army career that would lead to adventures and leadership around the globe.
However his reasons for that pursuit are masked under a secret that he swore his own children would never have to encounter. His life took twists and turns, with some of those devastations turning into years of contemplation. Now he sees the world as clearly as ever and he shares his whole heart in this beautiful sharing of who he is...
2019-11-161h 43A culture of kindnessPJ Ellis talks kindnessPJ Ellis, well what can I say. Probably the most unique episode of season 1. Mainly because his story is a unique one but also because he in the end turned the tables on me. From Lawyer, to one of the first Big Brother contestants to now business owner and fundraiser with the Love Brum concept. The takeaway message for me was that every great idea comes from a few too many drinks with your mates.
2019-11-1032 minA culture of kindnessPhil Smith talks kindness.I defy anyone who does not fall into this podcast with a great deal of love. Phils story telling will lull you into a place you didn’t think leadership was home to.Phil Smith was the CEO of CISCO, working there from the very beginning when there was just a few of them he shares tales of how communication was key to the changes he made in employee engagement. It’s a great listen.
2019-11-0338 minA culture of kindnessSean Tompkins talks kindness.Sean was one of the first I interviewed. I discovered him after he received a 50 leading lights award for kindness leadership. His position and industry is not one that you would immediately imagine relates to kindness. However listen up to the interview, he delivers some absolute gold nuggets of leadership. Including sharing how his style has changed.Oh and I make a mistake with my understanding of RICs. Listen to hear how Sean very kindly tackles that!
2019-10-2732 minA culture of kindnessSamantha-Jane talks kindness.Samantha - Jane is one lovely human being. She is supportive, friendly and has arrived to this place in her life with a great deal of learning. What she doesn't know about happiness and how to gain some clarity in life, is probably not worth knowing. You'll want to be looking up her step program at the end of the episode that is all free and downloadable.
2019-10-2036 minA culture of kindnessRebecca Robins talks kindnessRebecca is the Global Chief Learning and Culture Officer, and Head of Global luxury practice for Interbrand. She was voted one of the 50 leading lights. When you hear Rebecca she immediately draws you in with her bright and friendly tone. However, it's Rebeccas intelligence that shines through even brighter by the end of the episode. She shares wisdom on the latest ways of working by developing behaviours including so much more. Her answers are well constructed and from that, it draws you in.
2019-10-1338 minA culture of kindnessSimon Kempton talks kindness.Currently Operational Lead for the Police Federation for England and Wales, Simon has spent 19 years in the police force so far working his way up from the streets and seeing how we have evolved as a society. These days, you will find him often being interviewed and quoted by mainstream media. When you listen to this podcast you will understand why. He is a straight-talker with a common-sense point of view. His one-liners and stories will allow you to easily digest his powerful messages. It is likely to be an episode that will stay with you.
2019-10-0628 minA culture of kindnessValeria Locatelli talks kindnessValeria was voted one of the 50 leading lights, she is clearly valued for her straight talking and caring attitude. She is leading with kindness with the wonderful book club idea as well as believing that people come first. You'll be hanging off her every word.
2019-09-2941 minA culture of kindnessNigel Prideaux talks kindness.It took myself and Nigel a few tries to get this recorded but like all good things, the best things happen with a bit of effort. One of the 50 leading lights – of the 2018 Kindest leaders. You hear the best of the best in leadership practices right here.
2019-09-2228 min
The Happy WorkLife PodcastEpisode 10 - Nahla SummersOn episode no. 10 Lord Mark Price talks with Transformative Coach, Nahla Summers, about a culture of kindness, self belief and the importance of human connection.
2019-09-191h 01A culture of kindnessDani Savekar talks kindnessShe started a kindness movement of her own with a powerful story on why and how kindness changed her life. This podcast is full of insightful wisdom and coaching too. Watch out, its a life changer.
2019-09-1532 minA culture of kindnessAndy Craven-Griffiths talks kindnessAndy is what I would call an 'intelligent creative', which is a perfect combination. I felt in awe of his knowledge and wisdom of human behaviour along with his research of kindness for his upcoming piece of work.
2019-09-1237 minA culture of kindnessPinky Lilani talks kindness.Pinky is at the heart of bringing kindness into leadership. There was no better person to open this podcast or to write the foreword for the book that accompinies this podcast. She has an extraordanary gift in bringing people together and you will hear why in this episode.
2019-08-3130 min
Live Like You Are Dying with Fi Munro PhDThe Growth Found in Grief and Kindness with Nahla SummersIn this episode I speak with Nahla Summers.
Nahla is a social change maker, a transformative coach, a podcaster, an accidental adventurer and a speaker. She is also the author of the book 44 Rays of Sunshine. A book she never expected to write until the day her life changed.
Her story and how she overcame adversity has been inspiring people around the world. In fact she won an award for most inspirational book in 2017 with a ‘stellar piece of writing by a very talented author’. However, she says it is not that that she is most proud, but simply the peop...
2019-08-1545 minA culture of kindnessCulture of Kindness taster.Subscribe to be kept updated on which guests will feature weekly from Spetember 1st. Guests include CEOs of major corporations, Authors, Singers, Presenters, Lords, awards winners, teachers, police, doctors and everyone in between.
2019-05-1901 min
Our livesLive like you are dyingFi Munro is an author, researcher, blogger and is regularly in the media. Her key message is one that I too carry in my heart. We both believe in the power of living with the knowledge that we could die any day and that theory really allows you to live with your whole heart. Although the difference is Fi learnt this tough lesson through having stage 4 ovarian cancer. In this episode I ask some unusual questions which allow Fi to talk openly about her life and what has made her who she is.
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2019-05-0758 min
Our livesCurry and Cancer talks lifeIn this podcast you meet the powerhouse that stands behind the blog Curry and Cancer, Saima Thompson. She shares some of the adversity in her life that has bought her to her success today. A person who is highlighting some of the cultural issues around cancer that are rarely discussed, she is one to follow for sure ……after you’ve heard her story that is.
2019-03-0553 minOur livesCompassion is keyIn todays podcast you meet Kim Fredrickson from California. She has Pulmonary Fibrosis and how she got it is a story in itself. She is an author, a speaker, a psychologist of 30 years, a mother and a wife. With a recent loss of a further 20% of her lung capacity she shares an insightful look into what grief really is. Across all her work and throughout the podcast she demonstrates a uniqueness in her words and theory’s. She can do this because she has lived them and guided others to live them. Compassion is a key message that runs un...
2019-01-161h 03
Our livesBe the change - Karen Skalvoll‘Be the change’ was recorded with Karen Skalvoll who is from Norway. She has Alpha 1 and is dealing with daily pain, functioning through regular medical support in various forms. Despite all this, she is an award-winning athlete. It is difficult to convey the impact of the story that Karen shares with us. She talks about her life growing up surrounded by the Northern lights, along with finding her mother dead at the age of 10 and what that meant to her. Karen is a softly spoken powerhouse with a message that clearly demonstrates that we need to be the change we want...
2018-11-2751 min
Our livesPornstar by name, comedian by naturePornstar by name, comedian by nature was recorded on the eve of the 'stand up to cancer' campaign, this podcast could not have come at a better time. I found Becky through an article on the BBC addressing the need for a more honest conversation about death. What I did not expect when I met her was to be laughing until I cried. She is honest, quick and not one to shy away from the world. We go through the trials of dating, knitting blankets and what it is to love wholeheartedly. So many wonderful messages and giggles packed into...
2018-10-291h 07
Our livesLove and be lovedIn this episode you get to meet Gaby. She said the act of doing the Podcast was therapeutic, however, I defy any listener to not feel like actually, it is her providing the therapy.
It's a little longer the than the usual podcasts but you will get to the end and still feel there was so much more to hear from this inspirational woman.
2018-10-031h 18
Our livesPoo is not tabooBethanys' social media handle is 'Bowelwarrior', and 'warrior' is absolutely correct. Take a listen to this amazing woman with a powerful message on life and listen to her mission.
2018-10-0257 min
Our livesBe a UnicornThe very first episode of Our Lives! What a start it is with special guest, Jyoti Smith. She is funny, truthful and shares her life with nothing but love and honesty. You will be hooked.
2018-09-301h 06