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England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside LineCourtney LawesFamily is at the heart of everything Courtney Lawes believes in. The back row forward opens up about how his comments on social media on family life caused a reaction, and how he now reflects. Lawes also talks about race in rugby, different ethnicities playing the sport and being a dad.In this pod you will also hear from Courtney's wife Jessica Lawes, former teacher Paul Bryant, ex-coach Chris Parr Northampton Old Scouts, as well as team mates Freddie Steward and Ollie Lawrence. FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/...2023-09-1222 min
Policy Innovation PodcastThere needs to be a step change in maternal healthAbisola Oladapo, Co-Founder & CEO of Agnes Health, discusses why we need to share best practices around maternal health and adapt it to nations to improve the health and mental health of pregnant women around the world.2022-09-0109 min
Policy Innovation PodcastE-safety should be a priorityTinesh Chhaya, Founder & CEO of Decipher Cyber - Jenny Ltd, discusses why governments should prioritise e-safety policies and companies should add the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to the board.2022-07-1121 minPolicy Innovation PodcastEsther O’Callaghan OBE: “Young people are brilliant for business”Today's guest is Esther O'Callaghan OBE, Co-Founder & CEO of hundo Ltd, an innovative careers platform connecting Gen Z talent to leading employers.
In this episode, Esther explains why you need paid work to lift yourself out of poverty and how you can’t do that without access to opportunities - which is one of the MANY reasons why hundo is helping young people to find employment AND access learning opportunities.
In fact, they’ve just raised $2 million to help them scale-up their impact and utilise the 'metaverse". Listen to their story and follow Esther on Link...2021-11-1022 min
The Allied AdviserGrowing with a tech lead process & an ethical offeringNathan Fradley, owner and senior adviser at Lime Financial Planning shares his journey into advice and how he is successfully growing and scaling his business. Nathan discusses how technology is creating efficiencies in his business while also enhancing his compliance and we also talk through Nathans new venture in the world of ethical investing. https://www.limefinancialplanning.com.au/ The Obstacle is the Way, Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.com.au/Obstacle-Way-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591846358 https://www.ethosesg.com/2021-10-0857 minPolicy Innovation PodcastKabiné Komara: “My most important and exciting challenge was helping to save my country from chaos and war… without a single cent”Today's guest is Kabiné Komara, Adviser, Author, and former Prime Minister of Guinea.
In this episode, key topics discussed include:
Why climate change and access to jobs are our biggest shared issues
Good Governance is one of the biggest issues facing Africa (the regulation is there, it just needs good leaders to implement and manage it)
We all need to better manage and share resources, especially water, otherwise there is angriness and conflict
Conflicts over water in Nigeria and Syria led to deaths, demonstrations and mass migration
Water sharing between countries brings about peace!
Budgets need t...2021-08-3120 minPolicy Innovation PodcastHumaira Ali and Graham Howe: In conversation with two councillorsToday's guests are local councillors Humaira Ali and Graham Howe, representing Southwark and Wokingham in the UK.In this episode, Humaira and Graham explore what a council is, what councils do, and how we can improve the system through policy innovation - including whether or not we even need political parties in the first place. Follow Humaira on Twitter and connect with Graham on LinkedIn.Terminology:Ward - the administrative area of a borough that elects (and is represented by) a councillor (or councillors)Statutory instrument - delegated legislative powerCanvassing - directly...2021-06-0935 minPolicy Innovation PodcastPippa Gawley: “Profit because of purpose”Today’s guest is Pippa Gawley, Founder and Director of Zero Carbon Capital.
In this episode, Pippa explores why lithium is becoming the new gasoline, the cultural differences between UK and US venture capital, and making a healthy financial return because of purpose (not in spite of it).
In addition, Pippa discusses why:
Government should implement legally binding targets for every year up to 2050 (to hold current governments to account and not just future ones)
Carbon emissions need to be priced more accurately
Deeptech startup founders need to keep the faith
Innovate UK and Dep...2021-04-2822 minPolicy Innovation PodcastAmit Mishra: "Everything counts, even the smallest of our efforts"Today's guest is Amit Mishra, Founder of ID8VC, Policy Adviser to the Indian Government, and Ex-Country Head of F6S and Sansan.In this episode, Amit explores:the appeal of the Indian market and Tier 2 cities, including as a place to build a Proof of Concept (PoC)the uptick in activity for the AgriTech, medical, education, e-commerce and electric vehicle (EV) sectors since COVID-19why change is both the biggest challenge and opportunitythe importance of being a conscious citizen and responsible employerCheck out F6S and connect with Amit on LinkedIn. 2021-03-1626 min
England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside LineLawes and Youngs - cheat meals, Eddie's test and when Twickenham shookCourtney Lawes and Ben Youngs sit down with their former captain Dylan Hartley on this week's England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.The trio reminisce about their first impressions of each other when they met at England age-grade and club level, including compliments for Dylan from Courtney! They also discuss some of their favourite memories in an England shirt together from touring, being in camp and the match where they claim Twickenham was shaking because it was so loud. Courtney explains the mini kitchen set up he is allowed in his room in order to keep...2021-03-0247 minPolicy Innovation PodcastStephanie Jensen-Cormier: "There is an opportunity for us to innovate to get to a Net Zero Emission world"Today's guest is Stephanie Jensen-Cormier, a biodiversity advocate living in Costa Rica.In this episode, Stephanie discusses why we need to understand the urgency of reducing our emissions because it threatens our survival as a specifies. In addition, Steph explains why:government-funded projects need to embed top-notch environmental, social and corporate governance into projects e.g. China’s Belt and Road Initiativewe as consumers should choose to eat a mostly plant-based diet, buy reusable diapers/nappies, and rent toys for our kids (not necessarily in that order)governments should stop subsidising the meat industry and reprioritise sp...2021-02-2328 minPolicy Innovation PodcastBin Xu: “Mental health issues are too big for one party to solve”Today's guest is Bin (William) Xu, Head of Digital Innovation Labs at Pfizer in China and South East Asia.
In this episode, Bin Xu shares why innovation in finance can help to improve access to healthcare, why people working in legacy (or old school) industries should think more like an entrepreneur, and how China needs to "up its game" in terms of respecting nurses and doctors.
Bin Xu and Nathan met through the Young China Watchers (YCW), a community engaging with the most pressing issues related to the rise of China. Learn more about YCW a...2021-01-1231 minPolicy Innovation PodcastSundeep Waslekar: Water is NOT the oil of the 21st centuryToday's guest is Sundeep Waslekar, President of the Strategic Foresight Group and Author of The Blue Peace: Rethinking Middle East Water.
In this episode, Sundeep discusses why countries engaged in water cooperation do not go to war, how West Africa leads the world in water collaboration, and that even the world’s greatest leaders are unable to deliver because they operate with tunnel vision.
The key takeaway therefore is to look at the world in a more holistic way! And to understand that although change is (currently) driven by nation-states, they still have to take int...2020-10-2226 minPolicy Innovation PodcastMandy Nyarko and Gosbert Chagula: "Test your ideas and don't stop learning"Today's guests are entrepreneurs Mandy Nyarko MBE and Gosbert Chagula MBE, Co-Founders of Startup Discovery School.
In this episode, Mandy and Gos discuss the importance of social mobility, why the "Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic" (BAME) acronym is unnecessary, and what governments and investors can do to overcome bias and empower people who are currently underserved.
Learn more about Startup Discover School and check out their Instagram here.
Some terminology:
"Incubator" - where startup founders develop and test their business ideas
"Accelerator" - where founders grow their customer base and prepare for...2020-09-3031 minPolicy Innovation PodcastSir Graham Watson: "There is a need to constantly renew ones thinking"Today's guest is Sir Graham Watson, former President of the Alliance of Liberal Democrats in Europe (ALDE) and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the South West of England and Gibraltar (1994-2014).
In this episode, Graham discusses how the United Kingdom and European Union can innovate policy in key areas - such as health, data, and an emerging Asia - and even shares some tips for continuous learning.
Other key takeaways include:
- Most Asian countries look to the United States, rather than Europe, as the model
- The EU has to g...2020-08-0518 min
England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside LineDevoto on nickname Neil, being the family's second international and adapting with EnglandAs the Guinness Six Nations returns this weekend, England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down with another guest in Exeter Chiefs centre Ollie Devoto as he talks about being the second international in his family, life in Devon after his move from Bath and how he got the nickname of Neil from The Inbetweeners character.Also on this pod Courtney Lawes talks you through his food options, music type and guests in Dreaming of Dinner, while Red Roses centre Emily Scarratt tackles our Quickfire Questions where you'll learn about her favourite place on earth, her...2020-02-1825 min
England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside LineLawes on 1,000 calorie shakes, big tackles and Eddie's influenceThe England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down with Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes as he speaks about his tackling technique, being able to order anything from room service on England duty and the influence that head coach Eddie Jones had on his career.On this pod you also hear from England Women's World Rugby player of the year Emily Scarratt as she takes our 'Underrated-Overrated' challenge tackling topics such as Love Island, gravy and Disney remakes.Wherever you get your podcasts, make sure you subscribe to us for weekly episodes throughout...2020-02-0421 min
England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside LineCokanasiga on being a mummy's boy, Fijian heritage and breaking recordsAs season four of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line continues we sit down with wing Joe Cokanasiga as he talks about his nomadic upbringing in Fiji, Germany and Brunei, how Eddie Jones prepared him for his international debut and his pre-match superstitions before every game. He also discusses breaking physical records at Bath, how he deals with the psychological aspects of rugby and how he views his playing style.There's also another edition of Overrated or Underrated as Jack Singleton interviews George Ford and Courtney Lawes on a range of topics including Love Island, Disney...2019-09-2422 min
England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside LineCowan-Dickie on COD, fishing and match day nervesThe England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line continues the fourth series by delving into the life of Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie as he discusses becoming one of the best in the world at Call of Duty, how he earned a games console fishing with his dad and life growing up in Devon with England team mates Jack Nowell and Henry Slade.On the pod you also hear from Kyle Sinckler who talks you through Dreaming of Dinner where he talks through the famous people he would invite around and what he would cook them, while...2019-09-0326 min