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Why Not? & What If?S2E5 – Paul Cashmore from Channel 4’s Hunted: Fame, Ego and the Man Behind the Hunter (Part 1)Send us a textWe got caught – properly.In this episode of Why Not? & What If?, Siobhán Godden and Andy Cracknell sit down with someone most of us know as “that bloke off the telly” – Paul Cashmore, one of the original Hunters from Channel 4’s hit series Hunted and Celebrity Hunted.But this isn’t just fan chat. It’s the story of what happens behind the persona – and what being in the public eye really does to how we see ourselves and each other.From a 15-year-old kid...
2025-12-0541 minWhy Not? & What If?S2E4 - HR Is Dead (Kind Of): Wrestling, Stand-Up Comedy & Blowing Up Bullsh*t Training with Toby KhengSend us a textHR is supposed to care about people.So why does so much of it feel like policy updates, tick-box training and vibes of “please sign to say you’ve read this”?In this episode of Why Not and What If, Siobhán Godden and Andy Cracknell sit down with HR disruptor, stand-up comic and former chef-turned-wrestler Toby Kheng (Founder of Freeformers) to ask a very simple question:If HR vanished tomorrow... would anyone actually notice?Together they dive into a very spicy m...
2025-11-281h 07Why Not? & What If?S2E3 - Lonely at the Top: C-Suite Leadership Energy, Psychological Safety & Coaching That Actually HelpsSend us a textC-suite roles are supposed to be the pinnacle of a career… so why do so many senior leaders feel exhausted, isolated and secretly wondering if they’re “doing leadership wrong”?In this episode of Why Not and What If, Siobhán Godden and Andy Cracknell sit down with change maker consultant Simon Phillips to unpack leadership energy – and why understanding your natural impact style can be the difference between burnout and genuinely loving your work.Together they explore:Why your energy patterns as a leader matt...
2025-11-201h 09Why Not? & What If?S2E2 - ADHD, Microtraumas & Neuro-Inclusion at Work (with Chris Hood, Neurobridge)Send us a textIn this episode of Why Not and What If, hosts Siobhan Godden and Andy Cracknell sit down with Chris Hood, Head of Coaching and Community at Neurobridge, for a refreshingly honest conversation about neurodiversity — what it really means, why it matters, and how understanding it can reshape how we see ourselves and others.Chris opens up about his own ADHD diagnosis, sharing how it shaped his mental health, self-esteem, and identity. Together, they explore the misconceptions, microtraumas, an...
2025-11-141h 02Why Not? & What If?S1E4 - From Nappies to Networking: The Guilt, Grit and Growth of Working MumsSend us a textWorking mums shouldn’t have to choose between nappies or networking – but it often feels like they do.In this episode of Why Not and What If?, HR consultant and coach Siobhán Godden and marketing & communications consultant Andy Cracknell dig into what really happens to a woman’s career, confidence and identity after having a baby. Sparked by a listener question from Jasmine in Australia, they unpack the messy reality of going from maternity leave back into meetings, targets and “business as usual” –...
2025-08-0658 minWhy Not? & What If?S1E2 - Names, Identity & Patriarchy: Why Surnames Still MatterSend us a textWhy do we still expect families to share one surname – and why is it usually his?In this episode of Why Not and What If?, HR consultant and coach Siobhán Godden and marketing & communications consultant Andy Cracknell dive into the tangled world of surnames, marriage and identity. From women taking (or not taking) their partner’s name, to double-barrelled surnames, passport checks at borders and awkward moments at the school gate, they explore what our naming traditions say about family, culture and p...
2025-07-1839 minWhy Not? & What If?S1E1 - Letting Go: Founder Syndrome & the Art of DelegationSend us a textFounder-CEOs, SME owners and senior leaders who struggle to let go of the day-to-day, this one’s for you.In this episode of Why Not and What If?, HR consultant and coach Siobhán Godden and marketing & communications consultant Andy Cracknell dive into the moment every founder has to face: when you’re no longer the right person to run the business you built. They explore why some leaders cling on and stall growth, while others have the self-awareness to step aside, stay in their lane and let s...
2025-07-1833 min
MindAbility MattersSiobhan Godden - founder of EQuality Consulting and CoachingSiobhan, founder of EQuality Consulting and Coaching and I had a great conversation about the power of coaching and the science behind it.; plus the work she has done over the last couple of years with her clients to help them grow. She brings all her expertise and has translated it to have impact in the SME world. Today she coaches and delivers HR too. AND she revealed there's a rebrand coming ... thank Siobhan for such a great conversation.
2025-02-0442 min
The EssaySkinIn this series of essays, five writers talk about what black and white evokes for them. Beginning with something quite tangible, each piece unfolds to tell a story that is deeply personal and also far-reaching.Poet and writer Salena Godden talks about her relationship with her skin and a particular line from a Leonard Cohen songProduced in Bristol by Siobhan Maguire.
2017-02-0413 min