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Pre-Zero Sports TalkHow Storytelling Drives Purpose in Sport – With Radha Balani of Think BeyondSend us a textIn this episode, Sid Bensalah welcomes Radha Balani, Partner and Director of Strategy at Think Beyond, for an honest conversation about purpose, performance, and progress in sport. From her deep experience shaping strategies for some of the world’s most iconic clubs and brands, Radha breaks down how sport can—and should—be a vehicle for social change, commercial growth, and community impact.The episode explores why sport can’t fake purpose, how storytelling connects fans to values, and what it takes to turn corporate talk into measurable action. They discuss bold mov...
2025-12-0557 min
Sports for Social ImpactThink Beyond (with Radha Balani)Radha Balani is the Global Head of Leadership and Strategy at ThinkBeyond, a leading consultant in sport for social impact and sustainability. A strategist and facilitator, she crafts and guides dynamic initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable social change through sport.Throughout her career, Radha has worked with top sports organisations and athletes, including ESPN, UK Sport, Michael Johnson, Kate and Helen Richardson‑Walsh, Sport England, Welsh Rugby Union, World Rugby, and numerous national governing bodies. Previously, she held roles at the Football Foundation, Women in Sport, and London Sport, where her emphasis on strategy, narrative, communications, and stakeho...
2025-07-2950 min
The Game Plan: Inside the Business of SportPremier League Returns: Transfers, Broadcast Deals & VARAhead of the start of the 2024/25 season of the Premier League, RB & Dylan discuss the upcoming changes to the league this year - from its new TV rights deal and sponsors, to the transfer window and VAR! Let us know your thoughts on this episode! Hosted by:Dylan PughRadha BalaniFollow us on @sportindustry
2024-08-1617 minThe Game Plan: Inside the Business of SportMichael Johnson's GST: Changing the game for track athletesOlympic legend Michael Johnson recently revealed plans for Grand Slam Track, a brand new track league set for launch in May 2025.For this week's episode, Sport Industry Group caught up with the four-time gold medallist to discuss his vision for GST, the league's commercial model, and his ambition to change the sport.Hosted by Dylan Pugh & Radha BalaniProduced by Rory JonesFollow us on @sportindustry
2024-08-0916 minThe Game Plan: Inside the Business of SportParis 2024: All you need to know about this summer's Olympic GamesIn today's episode, Dylan and RB reflect on the commercial outlook for this summer's Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as well as discussing whether athletes should be paid, and how this year's Games can change the game for sustainability in sports.If you enjoyed this episode, please hit follow to receive future episodes, taking you inside the business of sport.Hosts: Dylan Pugh - Managing Director at Sport Industry GroupRadha Balani - Managing Partner at Think BeyondRory Jones - Producer.Follow us on social media @sportindustryF...
2024-07-2613 minThe Game Plan: Inside the Business of SportHow The Hundred is diversifying cricket’s audienceOur very first episode - where we tell you all you need to know about the upcoming new season of The Hundred! We will be paying particular attention to the impact it has had commercially for the ECB, and the effect it has had in both growing and diversifying cricket's audience. Please hit follow to receive future episodes and a 5* rating would really help us! Hosts: Dylan Pugh - Managing Director @ Sport Industry Group. Radha Balani - Managing Partner at Think Beyond, the global sports consultancy that drives business through purpose. Produ...
2024-07-1913 min
The Game ChangersGame On: Chapter 18 - The Girl Effect & ConclusionWhat’s the difference between ‘sports development’ and ‘sport for development’ and how are organisations using sport as a tool to generate social change.This chapter explores the powerful impact sport can have on the some of the most prevalent problems affecting women in the global South such as gender based violence, childhood marriage and lack of education opportunities.We consider what it is that makes sport so powerful, and talk to leaders in the space including Radha Balani, Lex Chalat, Maria Bobenrieth and Katie Sadlier, who generously share their expertise. Examples of current pro...
2023-05-0938 min
The Game ChangersHighlights of 2022In this special episode we’re sharing a roundup of some of the highlights from 2022. First up, Paralympian Hannah Cockcroft talked about being an advocate for all wheelchair users. Next, in a fascinating conversation with Radha Balani from Beyond Sport we addressed the issues of anxiety, depression and eating disorders in WSL footballers. We brought together a powerful panel of experts to explore the issues of women's sport kit. Wendy Taylor from the Youth Sport Trust shared some shocking stats about how periods & clothing affect girls’ participation in school sport before Rimla Akhtar shared...
2023-01-2435 min
The Scottish Student Sport PodcastEpisode 22 | A conversation with Radha Balani and Murray BushellOn this week's show we’re kicking off the 22/23 student sport season with a phenomenal line-up! Stew and Cam catch up with Radha Balani, co-managing director at Think Beyond, joins us to discuss her fantastic career, her work in the sport for development space, and how she’s working to improve the lives of women and girls through sport. They’re also joined by Murray Bushell, Sports Union President at the University of Stirling, who joins us to talk sport at Stirling, how he’ll achieve his campaign promises and his plans for the future. So, look out for this bumper o...
2022-08-3055 min
The Game ChangersRadha Balani: How sport changes women lives across the worldRadha Balani is a much-respected industry professional who's having a huge impact in the sport for development arena.Radha started her career in the university sports sector before working for leading organisations in sport, including the Football Foundation, Women in Sport, London Sport, and now as co-Managing Director of Think Beyond.It’s a fascinating conversation as we explore the world of Sport for Development and how sport can be used intentionally to transform the lives of women and girls. We explore Radha’s diverse career in sports leadership, and how organisations like BUCS...
2022-07-2645 min
The Game ChangersTrailer: Series 11 of The Game ChangersFantastic news for all fans of women’s sport and equality – a new series of The Game Changers will be released on Tuesday July 26, 2022. And for the first time, all seven new episodes in series 11 will be released immediately, ensuring there’s plenty of great, inspiring content to listen to this summer.Once again, this season of the award-winning podcast is backed by Sport England through a National Lottery award.The podcast sees Sue Anstiss MBE talking to trailblazing women in sport who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls...
2022-07-2004 min
The Waterline Live - Connecting to COP26Connecting the Humber to COP26 - Part 2The Race to Zero: This week the UN launched its Sports for Climate Action targets and requirements, calling for a 50% cut in greenhouse gasses by 2030 and zero emissions by 2040. In this edition of the Waterline Live we hear from athletes and sports specialists with their concerns for the environment from the Extreme Hangout stage at COP26.
This edition features:
Hannah Mills, double Olympic Gold Medal sailor.
Allegra Stratton, The UK Prime Minister’s spokesperson on COP26
Julie Duffus, Sustainability Senior Manager, International Olympic Committee
Alexandra Rickman, double Paralympic Bronze Me...
2021-11-0528 min
Extreme Hangout at COP26Sport's Race to ZeroThis week the UN launched its Sports for Climate Action targets and requirements, calling for the sector to make a 50% cut in greenhouse gasses by 2030 and zero emissions by 2040. In this edition of the Extreme Hangout at COP26 Podcast, we hear from athletes and sports specialists with their concerns for the environment from the Extreme Hangout stage at COP26 in Glasgow. Don't miss the free panels continuing throughout the weekend and all next week to 11th November. In person or online. Full details at: https://extremehangoutevents.com/ This edition features:Hannah Mills, double Olympic Gold M...
2021-11-0531 min
The GlobalGirl Media UK PodcastRacism, Sport and Steps For ChangeIn this episode, Holly and Danielle speak to Radha Balani, a strategist, facilitator, design-thinking specialist and MC at ThinkBeyond. ThinkBeyond uses sports to bridge the gap between organizations and communities, providing sustainable social change strategies. We discuss Radha's work, racism in sport and the Euros 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-07-3033 min
The GlobalGirl Media UK PodcastRacism, Sport and Steps For ChangeIn this episode, Holly and Danielle speak to Radha Balani, a strategist, facilitator, design-thinking specialist and MC at ThinkBeyond. ThinkBeyond uses sports to bridge the gap between organizations and communities, providing sustainable social change strategies. We discuss Radha's work, racism in sport and the Euros 2021.
2021-07-3033 min
Pursuits - the working in sport podcastRadha Balani - How to be bold and back yourself - working in sport for social changeRadha is the Director of Design and Facilitation at Think Beyond & Beyond Sport, starting out her career as the AU President for Loughborough University Sport. There are so many life lessons to pick out from this episode and her career journey is an inspiration. Radha is passionate, energetic and thoughtful, and there is so much we can learn from her.Radha Balani, interviewed by Gabriella Hay
2021-06-2741 min
The Form GuideThe Form Guide 005 - Radha BalaniEpisode 005 of ‘The Form Guide’ with Radha Balani, Director of Design & Facilitation at thinkBeyond and Beyond Sport. In this episode, we delighted to welcome Radha Balani. Rob Stephenson is chatting to Radha about addiction, her inspirational journey to recovery and hope. Such a powerful story!🎵 Whitney Houston, How will I know | Robbie Williams, Come Undone | Imagine Dragons, Believer
2021-02-1250 min