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The Compassion ShowWhen Forgiveness Is Life or Death: A Conversation with Hannah KokWhat if your life prepared you to forgive the unforgivable?In this extraordinary episode of The Compassion Show, I’m joined by Hannah Kok—educator, intuitive, and creator of the iThrive app—for a conversation that begins with unimaginable loss. Hannah’s first husband was murdered, yet she says she was prepared… because she had already learned the liberating, cellular power of forgiveness.We explore what most leaders—and even therapists—miss:Why forgiveness isn’t just emotional, it’s biologicalHow unresolved resentment wreaks havoc on hormones, immune h...2025-08-0438 min
The Compassion ShowToo Busy to Breathe? Why Mindfulness is a Leadership Essential with Steve WareIn this episode of The Compassion Show, Nigel Kilpatrick sits down with Steve Ware — a former corporate IBM high-flyer who now teaches business leaders how to stop, breathe, and lead with presence.After 30 years in high-pressure industries including aviation and the military sector, Steve reached a breaking point — and found mindfulness not as an escape, but as a pathway back to clarity, health, and authentic leadership.We talk about:Why mindfulness isn’t soft — it’s strategicThe silent epidemic of burnout in businessHow “being present” changes decision-makingWhat sceptical CEOs get wrongAnd why c...2025-07-151h 07
The Compassion ShowWhat happens when a senior leader in banking breaks the silence on emotional burnout?What happens when a senior leader in banking breaks the silence on emotional burnout?In this powerful episode, Nigel Kilpatrick sits down with Lorenzo Rizzi, Head of Counterparty Risks at Lloyds Banking Group, to explore the untold side of leadership—what happens when you hit emotional burnout, and what it really takes to come back from it.Lorenzo opens up about the hidden pressures that led to his burnout, the moment everything changed, and how choosing vulnerability became his greatest act of leadership. What started as a private conversation with his te...2025-06-2745 min
Going ZeroTransforming Superyachts: Blue ESG's Mission for a Sustainable and Ethical Maritime FutureWelcome to another episode of the Going Zero podcast with hosts Seth Combs, Christy Cook, and Eric Pasewalk. This week, we're at the intersection of sustainability and luxury in the realm of Super Yachting with Captain Nigel Marrison and Nigel Kilpatrick of Blue ESG. With over thirty years of experience in the leisure maritime industry and a dedication to advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, Captain Marrison, the founder of Blue ESG, brings a wealth of knowledge on transforming the superyachting sector towards ecological responsibility. Alongside him, Nigel Kilpatrick, Chief Strategy Officer, shares his insights into how this...2025-02-0849 min
Fifth Chrome Business InsightsS4 - E3: The $9 Trillion Disconnect: Solving the Employee Engagement Crisis | Anirvan Sen & Nigel KilpatrickJoin Anirvan Sen, CEO of Fifth Chrome, and Nigel Kilpatrick, CEO of Compassion-in-Business, as they tackle the colossal issue of employee disengagement in this eye-opening episode. Discover why businesses are losing an astonishing $9 trillion annually due to disengaged employees and explore practical solutions to this pervasive problem.
Key Episode Highlights:
📌 Magnitude of the Problem: Unpack the staggering $9 trillion annual loss in business productivity globally, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic interventions.
📌 Root Causes of Disengagement: Dive into common workplace hurdles that lead to employee disengagement, including the overwhelming number of IT applications employees are required to manage.
📌 Practical Solutions and Strategies: Learn how businesses can effectively tack...2024-05-2226 minFifth Chrome Business InsightsS4 - E2: Aligning Company and Employee Values: The Role of Compassion in Bridging Gaps | Anirvan Sen & Nigel KilpatrickJoin Anirvan Sen, CEO of Fifth Chrome, and Nigel Kilpatrick, CEO of Compassion-in-Business,
in a revealing conversation about the often challenging alignment of company and employee values. This episode delves into the critical gaps that exist between a company’s stated values and the personal values of its employees, exploring how and why these discrepancies occur.
Key Episode Highlights:
📌 Exploration of Value Discrepancies: Anirvan and Nigel discuss why company values can often feel forced or superficial, serving more as vanity metrics rather than guiding principles.
📌 The Importance of Authentic Values: Discover the significanc...2024-05-1421 minFifth Chrome Business InsightsS4 - E1: Empathy Listens, Compassion Acts: The Critical Difference Fueling Business Success | Anirvan Sen and Nigel KilpatrickJoin Anirvan Sen, CEO of Fifth Chrome, and Nigel Kilpatrick, CEO of Compassion-in-Business, as they delve into the critical differences between compassion and empathy and how these impact business performance. In this insightful episode, they explore how understanding and implementing these concepts can transform organizational culture and lead to significant performance boosts.
Key Points Covered:
📌 Defining Compassion and Empathy: Learn the distinct roles each plays in personal and professional contexts.
📌 Impact on Business: Discover how compassion extends beyond empathy to actively foster a more supportive and effective business environment.
📌 Practical Strategies: Gain actionable advice on integrating compassion into your business...2024-04-3024 min
The Compassion Show"As a leader, it's OK to be vulnerable". A frank and honest interview with Captain Kelly Gordon.Step into the extraordinary world of vulnerability, growth, dogged determination and leadership as we present "It's OK for leaders to be vulnerable," a captivating and candid interview with the remarkable Captain Kelly Gordon "Kelly".In this thought-provoking conversation, Captain Kelly, a true trailblazer and an epitome of strength, delves into the depths of vulnerability and its transformative power in leadership. Drawing inspiration from her remarkable journey, Captain Kelly shares her insights, experiences, and hard-earned wisdom, leaving us in awe of the incredible potential that lies within vulnerability. Kelly opens up and reveals dramatic personal stories that she...2024-02-011h 04
The Compassion ShowThe Marathon Mindset: Unlocking Resilience and TenacityWelcome to another thrilling episode of The Compassion Show with my guest and dear friend, Andrew Findley. In this captivating discussion, Andrew Findley, a seasoned endurance athlete, shares his insights on living life with intention and embracing the power of the ultra-runner mindset. Get ready to be inspired as Andrew delves into his philosophy, which he affectionately refers to as his '5 Fs' in life (you'll have to listen to find out what they are!). He opens up about the importance of motivation, resilience, and never giving up, revealing how these principles have shaped his journey through so...2024-01-2342 min
The Compassion ShowIs the phrase 'duty of care' now irrelevant? Why we need to go beyond duty and have accountability.In this 'off-the-cuff' recording my guest, Vinita Temmert, and I discussing how we must move beyond having a 'duty of care' for others and actually have a direct demonstrable accountability and responsibility for everyone, no matter our position or status.The recording is picked up after Vinita and I were on a call discussing how we can help companies transform from a non-compassionate operating model to a thriving compassionate one. There was so much great information that I had to hit the record button so that I can turn it into this Podcast episode. We a...2023-11-3043 min
The Compassion ShowCompassionate Leadership and Sales in the Modern World: An Interview with Antony BreamWelcome to "The Compassion Show," where we explore the transformative power of compassion in leadership. In this captivating episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Antony Bream, the CEO and Founder of Ribbit Consulting, whom I had the pleasure of working alongside and I have always seen him as a true advocate of compassionate leadership.Join us as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, delving into Antony's inspiring journey and uncovering the pivotal moments that shaped him into the compassionate leader he is today. With years of experience under his belt, Antony has always stood...2023-11-2428 min
The Compassion ShowFrom Fear to Freedom: Embracing Compassion in SalesIn this powerful episode of "The Compassion Show," I embark on a journey of transformation within the sales function with my amazing guest, Vinita Temmert, a trailblazer in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery (www.highwaytohealed) and a Bespoke Psychology Consultant, transforming the lives and companies and individuals. Vinita has also had a very successful sales career working for some of the largest brands on the planet. Leaning on our joint careers in sales leadership, we share personal stories of breaking free from fear and cultivating a compassionate environment for salespeople and leaders alike.We delve into the detrimental effects of...2023-11-181h 10
The Compassion ShowLack of employee engagement is worse than being unemployed!!In this episode, Nigel reflects on the latest report from Gallup and shares his worries and concerns for business leaders and people managers. He feels that action must be taken right now to turn the tide and before we lose decades to lost productivity and employee disengagement.This is not the fault of the workforce but a leadership crisis. Nigel goes on to discuss that there are no bad leaders but only misinformed and unaware ones.This episode is short in time but powerful in its message.For more information go to www...2023-06-1410 min
The Compassion ShowA look back on my career as a Compassionate Leader: An interview with Tony McCandlessYou won't want to miss this episode!Join me on this episode of 'The Compassion Show: A Look Back at My Career as a Compassionate Leader," where I sit down with the esteemed Tony McCandless as he reflects on his distinguished career. From his senior roles at industry giants such as Computacenter, FIS, and Dell, to his most recent position as Managing Director at SS&C Blue Prism, Tony has been a leader who has always led with compassion and empathy.Together, we'll explore Tony's leadership style and how it has helped him navigate the...2023-06-0737 min
The Compassion ShowBeyond the Numbers: A CEO's Journey to Building a Successful TeamBeyond the Numbers: A CEO's Journey to Building a Successful Team Based on Values, Experience, and Attitude: An Interview With PACE CEO, Tim Bretman.Looking for a podcast that goes beyond the typical corporate talk and dives deep into the values, experience, and attitude that make a successful team? Look no further than "The Compassion Show" where I sit down with CEO Tim Bretman to hear his journey of building a company culture that's as unique as it is effective.In this episode, we'll explore how Tim's commitment to honesty, kindness, and real-world experience has...2023-06-0551 min
The Compassion ShowEmotional Mastery For Leaders In Healthcare With Expert Rhonda WilliamsWelcome to The Compassion Show, the podcast where we explore the power of compassion in leadership and personal growth. I'm thrilled to have as our guest today Rhonda Williams, CEO, author, and podcast host. Rhonda has dedicated herself to developing a comprehensive leadership curriculum based on extensive research and a deep understanding of executive behavioural constructs. Her coaching and guidance help clients gain newfound clarity and trust in themselves. But Rhonda's path to success has not been without challenges. She has faced emotional wounds in both her personal and professional life. Yet, she invested over a...2023-05-1846 min
The Compassion ShowWhat Every Business Leader Needs To Know. A conversation with Paul Gunn Jr, CEO & AuthorMy guest in this episode is the fabulous Paul Gunn, CEO of KUOG Corporation and Author of 'Succeed The Right Way'. Paul believes that Leaders can be successful while being kind; in fact, they can be far more successful than they ever dreamed.Paul goes on, in his book, that the path to massive, lasting, and peaceful success is not one of domination and defeat; it’s a path walked by a quiet warrior whose weapons are caring and compassion.Qualities such as empathy, compassion, and kindness have long been seen as weaknesses in business but...2023-05-1127 min
The Compassion ShowNigel was a guest on 'The Growth Business Show' Podcast, hosted by Lucy ThorpeBusiness is in the grip of a mental health crisis with employees reporting record levels of stress, worry and even sadness.Are you ready to build compassion into your business processes and win back productivity?This month Lucy talks to the Champion of Compassion Nigel Kilpatrick about these worrying Gallup survey findings and asks is there anything we can do about it?#compassion #thecompassionshow #compassioninbusiness #compassionateleadership #peopledevelopment 2023-04-2719 min
The Growth BusinessCompassionate Business with Nigel KilpatrickBusiness is in the grip of a mental health crisis with employees reporting record levels of stress, worry and even sadness.Are you ready to build compassion into your business processes.and win back productivity as a result?This month Lucy talks to the Champion of Compassion Nigel Kilpatrick about the Gallup survey findings and what we can do about it...Contact Nigel on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelkilpatrick/) Listen to The Compassion Show (https://lnns.co/A1PkVou2pSg)2023-04-2619 min
The Compassion ShowCompassion & Social Media: Why Business Leaders Need To Pay AttentionIn this episode, we dive deep into how business leaders can harness the power of social media platforms, specifically LinkedIn, to promote a culture of kindness for their businesses. My guest speaker, Caisha Sheikh, Founder and CEO of Swell, shares her expertise on how to leverage social media to identify areas of employee mental health and use it as a platform for education and training. With over a decade of experience in personal brand consulting and LinkedIn marketing, Caisha understands the importance of cultivating an authentic and compassionate online presence. She highlights the role that social media ca...2023-04-2546 min
The Compassion ShowHow You Show Up To Work Is How Your Business Shows Up.In this episode of our LinkedIn Live/Podcast, I am thrilled to have Rich Orme, CEO and Founder of SME Exec (www.smeexec.com), as my guest.As a business owner, it can be easy to let the daily stresses and pressures of running a company affect our emotional state. However, what many business owners fail to realise is that their emotional state can have a significant impact on their entire team. The way you show up to work is how your team will respond.In this episode, Rich will share his insights on how...2023-04-1952 min
The Compassion ShowWhat makes an elite performer and where does compassion fit in?Join me for an insightful and thought-provoking episode of, 'The Compassion Show', with my special guest, Bret Packard, CEO of The Packard Network.During the episode, Bret will share his extensive knowledge and experience in culture transformation, drawing from his 30+ years of working with some of the world's largest banking brands, that include CITI, Barclays and ANZ. Bret will discuss what it takes to be an elite performer in today's global economic and social crisis, and how leaders can cultivate a culture of excellence and compassion in their organisations.Bret's belief that "we need to...2023-04-0548 min
The Compassion ShowHow Will AI Empower Businesses To Be More CompassionateEveryone needs more compassion, especially at work!With my special guest, Chris Gabriel, Chief Strategy Officer, at Sapphire Systems, we discuss how the world of AI and Automation can have a significant and positive impact in the workplace and make businesses ultimately more compassionate.Chris, with three decades of international experience, has become a world-renowned thought leader and leading technology strategist with a huge following for his regular newsletter, 'Meanderings Of My Mind'.During the Podcast, Chris and I will explore how AI can help businesses be more compassionate and understanding toward their c...2023-03-2845 min
The Compassion ShowThe future of HR and Immersive technology#compassion #thecompassionshow #compassioninbusiness #compassionateleadership #peopledevelopment 2023-02-0642 min
NaukowoO alkoholu, gigantycznych bakteriach i obrączkach ślubnych - #001Oto jest pierwszy, premierowy odcinek podkastu Naukowo, czyli autorskiego przeglądu prasy, badań i informacji ze świata nauki. W tym odcinku przyjrzymy się gigantycznym bakteriom, nieznośnym upałom oraz w jaki sposób obiad Twoich dziadków ma wpływ na Ciebie.A jeśli uznasz, że warto wspierać ten projekt to zapraszam do serwisu Patronite, każda dobrowolna wpłata od słuchaczy pozwoli mi na rozwój i doskonalenie tego podkastu, bardzo dziękuję za każde wsparcie!Zapraszam również na Facebooka, Twittera i Instagrama, każdy lajk i udostępnienie pomoże w...2022-03-1916 min
The Thriving Farmer PodcastNigel Palmer on Creating Nutrient Dense Foods Without the Damage and Expense of Commercial ChemicalsHow well do you understand the fundamentals of keeping your farm regenerative and healthy? Today we’re joined by Nigel Palmer, life long gardener and Author of The Regenerative Grower’s Guide to Garden Amendments. Nigel’s book provides practical, detailed instructions that are accessible to every grower who wants to achieve a truly sustainable garden ecosystem - all while enjoying better results at a fraction of the cost of commercial fertilizer products. These recipes go beyond fertilizer replacement, resulting in greater soil biological activity and mineral availability. They also increase pest and disease resistance, yields, and nutrie...2021-09-281h 05
FolkCastFolkCast 129 - 03 Jun 17
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.
Take a spin back down the years to catch up with artists featured in June podcasts past. We hear new music from old favourites, plus brand new music from new friends with the latest releases.
FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie Phil’ Widdows.
MUSIC FEATURED:
The Hills Of Arran by John Meed, from the album “The Hills Of Arran” (2015)
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Put On The Grass Skirt by Daniel Patrick Quinn, f...2017-06-0300 min