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The Old Is NewBe At Peace, Always.Today I talked about the command of Jesus to not worry or be anxious. See Matthew 6:25-34. I'll leave it there. We need to keep up faith, keep studying, keep praying, and persevere until the end we will receive our reward. May the Peace of Christ remain with you always.2025-05-2312 minThe Old Is Newtest uploadnot much2025-05-2103 min
The Old Is NewOn this Rock!Matthew 16:13-20
Jesus meant every word he said to Peter as recorded in St. Matthew's Gospel. I think we should all be familiar with Matthew 16:13-20. It will help to bring hope and clarity to all who are searching for Peace and Union with Abba.
Any thoughts?
The episode is direct and to the point and deserves further explanation, but you will have to start doing your own studying. These episodes are here to introduce different concepts and inspire to you to do your own prayerful studying. Please do yourself a favor and spen...2025-05-0113 min
The Old Is NewEverlasting Joy and MercyI read from The Book of Sirach (Sirach 2:7-9) and Augustine's Confessions. Is Joy Possible in this life? I believe it is, but just because it is possible does not mean arriving there is easy. Perseverance in prayer is essential. What do you think, how can we arrive at everlasting Joy? Take Care - shoot me a message - theoldisnew12@gmail.com2025-04-1006 min
The strange and mysterious world PodcastThe Truth About Easter: Hidden History, Pagan Roots, and Gnostic Secrets (S03E13)
In this thought provoking episode of Strange and Mysterious World, William Collinson and Lee Strydom chat to Father Damon Urbani of the Liberal Catholic Church to explore the deeper
esoteric and historical meanings behind Easter. From Gnostic teachings to the pagan origins of the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs, to the connection between Jesus and John the Baptist, this conversation
unveils forgotten truths and hidden wisdom. Father Damon also dives into fascinating topics such as
the Yugas, the Age of Aquarius, the Great Year, and the symbolic power of Easter.
👉 Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction...2025-04-0853 min
The Old Is NewLean not on your own understanding...Hello one and all. This evening I read Proverbs 3:5-8 and talked about the falling and rising up again in life. To shun evil and do good will make us feel truly alive like the bible passage suggests. He will direct our path. Try it on for size - Peace and Love ; Thomas2025-03-1614 min
Let's Talk LoyaltyProfitability in Loyalty Programmes - Powered by Collinson (Ep 648)This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.Today’s topic is an industry favourite – we’re here to talk about “Profitability in Loyalty and Strategies for extracting MAXIMUM value from Your Programme.”Our guest is Priyanka Lakhani who is a Senior VP at the Collinson Group.Collinson is perfectly positioned to lead the conversation about “Profitability in Loyalty” as a global company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence for more than 30 years. Please enjoy this c...2025-03-0439 min
The Old Is NewThe Wedding At CanaHello my friends. I finally made time for another episode of The Old Is New. Today I read the miracle account at The wedding At Cana - John 2:1-12
There is so much to say about this miracle, I mentioned how the transformation of water into wine can represent a transformation from misery to Joy. I do believe that's a fitting comparison.
Something I forgot to mention is that we could compare the wine at the wedding of Cana to the passover meal Christ celebrated with his apostles just prior to entering into his passion. This...2025-02-1814 min
The Old Is NewThe Wisdom Of SolomonLet's talk about Solomon. Read 1 Kings Chapter 3. Solomon asked for wisdom and the story that follows in the biblical account puts that wisdom on display. Let's not grow tired of asking God the Father for Wisdom and Guidance. 2024-11-0313 min
The Old Is NewP.R.A.Y.Greeting friends and family! Tonight I talked about Psalm 71: 1 - 3. I find it comforting because God really is our strong fortress:
In you, O Lord, I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me;
incline your ear to me and save me.
Be to me a rock of refuge,
a strong fortress, to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
I also explained an acronym for the word "PRAY" I think is helpful to structure our life of prayer.
Praise
Repentance
Adoration
Yield to the Will of G...2024-10-2714 min
WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the WorkplaceEp. 221 - Inspiring Hope: Cultivating Optimism and Vision in Times of TurmoilIn this Episode: Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, Lee Crowson, Natasha Desjardins, Nic Krueger, LindaAnn Rogers, Emi Baressi, Ian Siderits, Alanna Thomas, and Tim Sharples.
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References:
Armstrong, A. J., Holmes, C. M., & Henning, D. (2020). A changing world, again. How Appreciative Inquiry can guide our growth. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 2(1), 100038.
Collinson, D. (2012). Prozac leadership and the limits of positive thinking. Leadership, 8(2), 87-107....2024-10-201h 00
The Old Is NewThe Parable of the SowerWhy did Christ teach in Parables?
What does Jesus mean by "the Word"
To truly accept Christ for who he is, is to persevere until the end.
Matthew 13
theoldisnew12@gmail.com2024-10-0733 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#593: Loyalty Insights for the French Market with the Collinson GroupThis episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.Today's guest is Fred Dumoulin, Strategic Advisor to the Collinson Group, focused on driving the loyalty market in France in partnership with Salesforce.Fred and his colleagues recently completed some comprehensive research with loyalty programme managers in France and he joins us today to share some of those insights and how they compare to members of programmes in international markets.We also discuss the Loyalty Maturity Assessment tool which is a free onl...2024-09-2537 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#591: Latest APAC Consumer Insights Revealed with Collinson International’s 2024 Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement ReportThis episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.This episode features unique insights – hot off the press - from last week’s release of the 2024 Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement Research Report for APAC commissioned by our friends at Collinson International.Surveying 7,250 cross-generational consumers across fourteen Asia Pacific markets, this report is designed to help brands, particularly in the financial services sector, to gain a deeper understanding on the power and influence of travel and how it presents new opportunities for brands to build...2024-09-1945 minWorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the WorkplaceEp. 221 - Inspiring Hope: Cultivating Optimism and Vision in Times of TurmoilIn this Episode: Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, Lee Crowson, Natasha Desjardins, Nic Krueger, LindaAnn Rogers, Emi Baressi, Ian Siderits, Alanna Thomas, and Tim Sharples.
Visit us https://www.seboc.com/
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI
Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events
References:
Armstrong, A. J., Holmes, C. M., & Henning, D. (2020). A changing world, again. How Appreciative Inquiry can guide our growth. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 2(1), 100038.
Collinson, D. (2012). Prozac leadership and the limits of positive thinking. Leadership, 8(2), 87-107....2024-09-1658 min
The Old Is NewOut of Egypt...Greetings friends. Tonight I talked about the similarities between Jesus, Mary, and Joseph fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod and the Hebrew people being liberated out of slavery from Egypt.
Matthew 2:13-18
Hosea 11:1
You might want to reread how the Hebrew people ended up in Egypt in the first place around 4,000 years ago in Genesis Chapter 37-47.
The Liberation from the slavery of Egypt is found in Exodus Chapters 1-16.
Also, pick up of copy of the book "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas Kempis.
Feel free t...2024-09-0135 min
The Old Is NewPart 4 - The Ultimate Sacrifice in John's Gospel - The ResurrectionGood day to you wherever you are. In Part 4 I comment on the Resurrection. The Passages are located in John chapter 20. I know for me I don't reflect on the resurrection nearly enough. We need to remember that good conquers evil, always. So keep strong, and remember our God. Peace be with you.2024-08-1141 min
The Old Is NewPart 3 - The Ultimate Sacrifice in John's GospelPicking up @ John chapter 19. Today we get to the actual crucifixion. Write me and let me know how I can pray for you. First person to write me I will mail a rosary or a candle (TheOldIsNew12@gmail.com). Lord Jesus be Praised and Honored forever!2024-08-0435 min
The Old Is NewPart 2 - The Ultimate Sacrifice in John's GospelJohn 18:28-40
Continuing to analyze the passion account in the Gospel. Mainly the interaction between Pilate and Jesus prior to the crucifixion.
Let's ask ourselves - What is Truth?2024-06-3015 min
The Arwen Lewis ShowJohn CollinsonDrummer John Collinson has played with numerus bands over 30 years in Los Angeles and is a veteran performer of LA’s most notable and notorious underground music venues, including Al’s Bar, Raji’s, Mr. T’s Bowl and Café NELA. John’s playing spans art rock, hard rock, garage, funk, jazz and punk. He is featured on 11 albums, including two double-album rock operas “Even Song” and “Lilith” by Thomas Kugler and the 2018 holiday compilation album “Something Shocking from the Stocking” (JoZee Records). He has performed on stage and/or in the studio with experimental art rockers Leather Hyman, Motorcycle Black Madonn...2024-06-271h 00
The Old Is NewPart 1 - The Ultimate Sacrifice in Mark's GospelGreetings friends and family. Today's show begins a series where I will read through the passion narrative of Jesus within the Gospel of Mark. Obviously, the sacrifice is recorded in all four of the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Look, and John. I chose to use Mark's gospel because I like its clarity and the vocabulary that the writer uses. You should become familiar with the messianic Psalm 22 and Isiah 53 when you choose to read the about Jesus' road to Calvary because of its fulfillment in Jesus' sacrifice of atonement. Please write me so we can talk more about this TheO...2024-06-1632 min
The Old Is NewBuild On The RockBuild on the Rock, Jesus. Mainly, leaning into his teaching of the Love for God and his creation. Forgiveness and repentance are also an integral aspect of His teaching we need to fully comprehend and practice.
I compared Matthew 7 with Matthew 16. The Wiseman who built his life on the Rock and Peter, who is the Rock and foundation of the whole Christian church.
I don't think we should take Peter's role in salvation history lightly as Christ trusted him with the nourishment and leadership of the christian people once Christ had ascended. Thank you...2024-05-3044 min
The Old Is NewDo All Things...Today I spoke about the good of Ecclesiastes. Specifically the following passages; 3:13, 2:26, 12:13. This book is worth considering as it has much to say about how to attain happiness in the life we live. Almost like God's version of a self help book. I briefly consider a passage in the book of James about true Religion being simple. My new puppy tried to interrupt the broadcast so please do forgive her. Thanks for your prayers and caring about the life of Faith.
Thomas 2024-05-1933 min
The Old Is NewThe WayGood Evening. Today I spoke about Jesus being the true Passover Lamb. Also, I brought up that He teaches us that he is "The Way, The Truth, and The Life." What do you think he means by that?
Mark 14
John 14:1-142024-04-2239 min
The Old Is NewReverence Is EssentialCatholic means universal. I talked about my favorite book in the Bible. Sirach. "Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom." Please enjoy.2024-04-1531 min
The Secret Sunday SessionThe Secret Sunday Session with Georgie CollinsonS4 | EP.7 The Secret Sunday Session with Georgie CollinsonThis week we speak with anxiety therapist and naturopath, Georgie Collinson. Georgie talks about the role of anxiety in the body, and how to best support yourself when anxiety is in control of your life. We start the conversation about childhood trauma and the effects on the mind, the need to listen to your body, and how to cope with uncertain feelings. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thes...2024-04-0635 min
The Old Is NewThe FruitsHappy Easter Season! This episode I speak a little about what happened on Holy Saturday, before Christ Rose on Easter Sunday.
The main theme is Galatians 5:22-24.
"The Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control."
If we take care to cooperate with God and nurture these fruits to full bloom we can be sure we are on a good path.2024-03-3134 min
The Old Is NewWorship Is Breath For The SoulScripture Passages to consider on the topic of Worship:
Psalm 43
Daniel 3:28-68
John 4:23-26
Worship and Praise are essential to practice in order to have a healthy spiritual life. It's not enough to just ask for requests and favors from God. We need to love God and praise Him simply because he is Holy and good. We can only benefit from this action of the heart and soul.2024-03-1739 min
The Old Is NewJesus Lifted Up Is Our HealingI bring up the bronze serpent in the Old Testament - Numbers 21:5-9
And Jesus' reference to this event in John 3:15-15.
Like the hebrews being healed by gazing at the bronze serpent, so is the world healed by gazing at Christ.
Reflecting on the passion of Christ is actually the very place we find hope and meaning.2024-03-0522 min
WeirdiesTwins of Evil (1971)Send us a Text Message.On this episode I discuss the 1971 Hammer film Twins of Evil, starring Peter Cushing, Dennis Price, Madeleine Collinson, Mary Collinson, Isobel Black, Kathleen Byron, Damien Thomas and David Warbeck. It was written by Tudor Gates and directed by John Hough.Twitter @weirdiespodEmail weirdiespod@gmail.comSupport ko-fi.com/weirdiesSupport the Show. Twitter @weirdiespodEmail weirdiespod@gmail.comSupport ko-fi.com/weirdies2024-03-0336 min
The Old Is NewRejoice Always!1 Thessalonians 5:15-17 and Matthew 18:19-22 are analyzed. The importance of prayer and forgiveness are stressed.2024-02-2524 min
The James McMahon Music PodcastEpisode 250: Kyle Thomas, ExhorderExhorder is an American heavy metal band from New Orleans, Louisiana.Initially active from 1985 to 1994, the band reformed between 2008 and 2011, before getting back together again in 2017, subsequently releasing the now classic album, Mourn the Southern Skies two years later. It was their first studio album in 27 years.I speak to singer and founding member Kyle Thomas on this episode. His band release their fourth album, Defectum Omnium, on March 8th, via Nuclear Blast.Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/0XaRo-gU_Vw?si=o859zqsVK4i7-SsLShow theme by Bis.2024-02-2327 min
The Old Is NewThe TemptationJesus goes to battle for us and with us2024-02-1825 min
The Old Is NewThe GardenThe parallel passages of Jesus in the Garden before his passion are considered in this show.2024-02-1127 min
The Old Is NewGod Has A NameSome of my thoughts on God's name. Feel free to reach out at theoldisnew12@gmail.com2024-02-0217 min
The Old Is NewWhy Suffering?A brief show on my thoughts on suffering. Enjoy!2024-01-2817 min
The Old Is NewJonah’s SacrificeThis show includes a summary of the Book of Jonah and a comparison to the Church. Enjoy!2024-01-2123 min
The Old Is NewThe Ark and The CrossA brief testimony followed by an in depth comparison between Noah and the Ark and Jesus and The Church. Enjoy!2024-01-2116 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#478: Welcome to 2024 - Announcing Exciting Plans for Let's Talk Loyalty in 2024.Welcome to 2024!As our first episode of the year, we are thrilled to be kicking things off with some really exciting changes which are being announced in today's episode!Our episode today is hosted by Paula Thomas and joined for the first time by another LTL team member, Pooja Venugopal who is our Guest and Content Manager, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to make our show a success.In this episode, we also extend our thanks to all of our ongoing show sponsors who have already worked with us in 2023 and have...2024-01-0226 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#437: Expedia Partnership Enhances Valuedynamx PropositionToday’s episode features insights from our friends in Valuedynamx as they celebrate their latest partnership with Expedia as part of their ongoing product development. Valuedynamx is a fairly new brand in the loyalty travel industry, but it is part of the well-known Collinson Group. Today’s conversation centers on how the Expedia Group has become an exciting addition to the Value Dynamx product, as loyalty programs around the world looks for new ways to differentiate their brands from their competitors using their loyalty program propositions. 2023-09-2640 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#434: Travel Loyalty Insights with Collinson and SalesforceToday’s episode features two powerhouses of the travel loyalty sector who have joined forces in recent years. Stephen Gilbert is the VP of Salesforce Loyalty working within the Collinson Group, with responsibility for creating the next generation of Loyalty Programs on the Salesforce Loyalty Ecosystem, and he joins us today along with Ram Machiraju, Vice President of Product Management at Salesforce, focused on loyaltyand referral marketing. Stephen and Ram share insights from airline, hotel and rail clients in the context of growth in the travel eco-system and explain why Collinson and Sa...2023-09-1951 min
On the MediaThe “Too Old” President and Political DoppelgängersThe House has opened a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden. On this week’s On the Media, find out exactly what Republicans are looking for–and why they should’ve already found it. Plus, geriatric men are the likely presidential nominees. Is there such a thing as “too old” for the job?
1. Stephen Collinson [@StCollinson], CNN senior political reporter, on the impact of a baseless impeachment inquiry on the institution of Presidential impeachments. Listen.
2. James Fallows [@JamesFallows], writer of the “Breaking the News'' newsletter on Substack, and the former chief speechwriter for the Carter administratio...2023-09-1550 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#426: Virgin's Velocity - the loyalty program from Virgin Australia - Rewarding Customer Loyalty Super Fast!Today’s episode features Velocity, the loyalty program from Virgin Australia.As one of the world’s most famous challenger brands, Virgin enjoys a global portfolio of inspiring businesses that are dedicated to delighting customers around the world, and Virgin Australia's Velocity programme does exactly that! Our guest is Nick Rohrlach, CEO of Velocity, who shares with us the dramatic transformation of both the airline and its loyalty business in recent years. Customer loyalty is at the heart of their propositions, with a laser focus on proving to Australian customers that they will be r...2023-08-3037 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#394: Everyday Loyalty - Connecting Customers, Members and Merchants (Short Summary Show)Listen in to hear Tom’s short summary show from the original podcast hosted by Paula Thomas featuring a conversation with James Berry, Commercial Director, Valuedynamx at Collinson where he shares game-changing concepts he believes are becoming pivotal for loyalty professionals.Listen to Tom’s views on the dramatic changes in consumer behaviour, and some of the innovative ways that Collinson have found to connect programs, consumers and merchants in order to ensure loyalty programmes become even more relevant in everyday lives, as well as emerging technologies like NFTs and cryptocurrencies.Hosted by Tom Peace.2023-06-1905 min
Expeditions – Lewis & ClarkJefferson III: Expeditious Mind [MM3.3 E14]“How would you like to lead such a party?” Jefferson had this question for George Rogers Clark, John Ledyard, and André Michaux — sandwiched between John Armstrong, Moses Marshall, and Philip Nolan./ 38° 58′ 44″ N, 76° 29′ 28″ W/ @expeditionspod: instagram | twitter | linktree/ support the podcast: patreon | ko-fi/ intro/outro by aldous ichnite — “You'll Have a Plan Before You Try to Get Your Horse on the Trailer” and “Our Entire Bodies Have Always Been the Most Powerful Form of Visual Expression”/ additional music by me! and Godmode/ sources:* “State House, Annapolis, Nov. 26, 1783—Aug. 19, 1784” https...2023-05-2716 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#345: Loyalty and Customer Engagement Insights in APAC with Collinson GroupToday we hear some super perspectives on loyalty in the APAC region with our friends in Collinson.Our guests are Thomas Dornis, Vice President of Data & Insights, and Rohan Bhalla, Vice President of Business Solutions, both based in Singapore.Listen to hear their latest research on just how passionate customers are to travel again in 2023, and some great work Collinson is doing in the region to help brands tap into that incredibly popular reward category to drive customer loyalty.Rohan and Thomas also shared some deep insights on the importance of “reward innovation” as a...2023-02-2250 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#302: BLAND Loyalty - Bridging the Gap between Brand and Loyalty MarketingToday's fascinating discussion focuses on a new industry term coined by our guest – a relative newcomer to loyalty marketing, with a fresh perspective on our industry.Christopher Ross, President of the EMEA Region for the Collinson Group, has spent over 30 years of his career at boardroom tables, helping clients leverage both the art and science of creativity to build brand value. So he was truly disappointed when he noticed how many loyalty programmes seem disconnected from those conversations and ambitions. Chris believes that consumers are underwhelmed, and loyalty marketers perhaps equally overwhelmed, because of a cle...2022-11-1538 min
The Simply Fit PodcastHow To Transform Your Mindset In 2022 W/ Simply Fit GuestsWe’ve had some truly incredible guests so far this year and specifically in the area of mindset.And as we know your mindset can be a huge factor when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals and just about any goal in your life to be completely honest.So today, I’m going to present you with some of the best tips I’ve heard this year from our guests on how to improve and transform your mindset this year.Listen To Full Episodes:Michael Anthony: https://apple.co/3R6GWP0...2022-09-0426 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#240: Collinson's Daniel Cantorna Shares Loyalty Insights and Innovation from the Asia Pacific RegionIn the Asia Pacific region, pioneering brands lead the way for digitally-demanding consumers by personalizing their experiences using big data and artificial intelligence.Dan Cantorna, Vice President of Data, Insights, and Technology for Collinson in Asia Pacific, joins us in this episode to share his fascinating insights on some of the digital and loyalty innovations emerging from the region. With so many global brands looking to Asia to understand the consumers of the future, this conversation offers an insight on what to expect from loyalty members and the consumers of the future. This epi...2022-06-2240 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#228: Loyalty Insights from IAG LoyaltyThe International Airline Group is one of the world's largest airline groups, formed by the merger of British Airways and the Spanish Airline Iberia. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it flew to 279 destinations and carried approximately 118 million passengers per year.IAG created a new unified loyalty currency called Avios, as well as a dedicated loyalty division that has been operating in various forms for over 30 years.In this episode, we are joined by the Chief Product Officer of IAG Loyalty, Stephen Scott as we look at some of the big ideas that are engaging members...2022-05-2544 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#216: Everyday Loyalty - Connecting Customers, Members and MerchantsIn this episode, James Berry, Commercial Director, Valuedynamx at Collinson shares game-changing concepts he believes are becoming pivotal for loyalty professionals.James and his team work with brands to create loyalty programmes that are engaging, relevant and increasingly valuable to customers. In this episode, we discuss the dramatic changes in consumer behaviour, and some of the innovative ways that Collinson have found to connect programs, consumers and merchants in order to ensure loyalty programmes become even more relevant in everyday lives. We also talk about opportunities working with emerging technologies like NFTs and cr...2022-04-2735 min
General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast25 - Twins of Evil (1971) aka Twins of DraculaTwins of Evil (also known as Twins of Dracula) is a 1971 British horror film directed by John Hough and starring Peter Cushing's in his first film after the death of his poor wife, Helen, along with Damien Thomas and the real-life identical twins and former Playboy Playmates, Mary and Madeleine Collinson. It also sees the return of one of General Witchfinders favourite cinematographers, Mr Dick Bush.*Twins of Evil was the third film in Hammer's "Karnstein trilogy," following The Vampire Lovers and Lust for a Vampire in a series loosely based on Sheridan Le Fanu's "Carmilla." ...2022-04-151h 21
The Daily GardenerApril 13, 2022 John Mitchell, Thomas Jefferson, Helen Maria Winslow, Eudora Alice Welty, The Garden of Lost and Found by Harriet Evans, and HLV FletcherSubscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Historical Events 1711 Birth of John Mitchell (books about this person), American physician, botanist, and polymath. John was educated in Edinburgh. As a young man, John returned to Virginia and settled in Urbanna - about seventy miles from Richmond. There, he began botanizing throughout Virginia, and he corresponded with most of the colonial botanists of his time. For instance, John sent a list of Virginia plants to Peter Collinson for inclusion in his book on new world plants. John Mit...2022-04-1314 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 74: Twins of Evil (1971)Hammer keeps on a'hammerin' away, this time bringing back Peter Cushing as the complicated and tortured Gustav Vile, I'm sorry . . . Weil. Watch as he battles, the forces of evil, or twins of evil, or vampires, or lust, or . . . whatever. You figure it out. Also starring the fabulous Collinson twins and Damien Thomas and his hair as Count Drac . . . I mean, Count Karnstein.
2022-02-241h 04
Let's Talk Loyalty#163: Accor's Live Limitless Programme Focuses on Passion and PartnershipsAccor Live Limitless (ALL) is a loyalty programme that spans 51 brands and almost 7,000 hotels across different customer segments at different price points, yet who share common needs and passions. With a vision to offer much more than simply a place to stay, ALL is focused on becoming a day to day companion for travellers as well as local communities, based on compelling partnerships and delighting each and every guest when they arrive in any Accor property. Isabelle Birem is the Senior Vice-President Loyalty at Accor Group, and she joins me in today's episode of "Let's Ta...2021-11-2442 min
The Meaningful MentorEpisode 22-Mandy and her EPMandy Whalley, also known as my Aunty Mand shared her story of Hashimoto's diagnosis. When she was diagnosed, the signs & symptoms and the impact it had on her overall health. Mandy also shared her exciting venture of the Empowerment Passport. The passport was inspired by my cousin Thomas who has autism and learning difficulties. He was able to find and obtain employment by using the passport. It's an incredibly versatile tool aiming to support transitioning from education into employment or even training/higher education. You can check out more about the passport and Mandy via the links below.2021-11-1552 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#155: Emirates Skywards - Driving Success Through Personalisation, Partners & New PropositionsWhat a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the impact of the global pandemic on the Emirates Skywards loyalty programme.I was joined by Dr Nejib Ben-Khedher for a second time, who shared some fascinating insights on the most powerful initiatives they recently launched, with an increased focus on personalisation, powerful partnerships, and innovative technology solutions to create even more compelling experiences for customers.Nejib explains how they've doubled their open rates for Skywards email campaigns, and enhanced the "in-path" experience to multiply their look-to-book ratio, going back to basics to support the airline as it rec...2021-10-2742 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#147: Flying Blue from Air France KLM Group - Loyalty & Partnerships InsightsWith over 18 million members around the world, Flying Blue is the frequent flyer programme for both Air France and KLM, and is positioned as a lifestyle programme that drives real commercial value for its partners.Gerben Sikkema shares some of the commercial benefits that partners can expect alongside the benefits of being associated with a premium brand. He also talks me through some of the latest innovative ideas that they have launched with partners for Flying Blue members including "earn and burn in checkout", as well as other powerful technology-led concepts such as card-linking and a...2021-09-2940 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#118: Secrets to Loyalty Success with Collinson's Priyanka LakhaniWith over twenty years leading loyalty initiatives in the Middle East region for Collinson, today's episode features insights from Priyanka Lakhani who has worked with so many of the loyalty programmes in this region. Priyanka shares her insights on the importance of optimising the timing and relevance of your rewards, and driving redemption as a powerful way to create emotional loyalty with customers. We discuss new and different ways for members of travel loyalty programmes to earn points or miles when shopping online, as well as how paid loyalty and subscription-based programmes can drive profitable re...2021-06-2354 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#96: IAG Loyalty Shares New Trends including eStore, new Banking Propositions and Employee LoyaltyAs the currency originally created and famously known as "Air Miles", Avios is now the loyalty currency of the five airlines of the IAG airline alliance, operated by IAG Loyalty Limited, which now boasts over 35 million members across airlines including British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia - airlines that together typically carry over 118 million passengers a year. Adam Daniels, CEO of IAG Loyalty Ltd, shares both the expected and unexpected changes that have emerged through the global pandemic, with major behaviour changes including how consumers and retail partners have discovered the extraordinary power of awarding Avios points f...2021-04-0728 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#84: Virgin Red Loyalty Programme Launches in the UKVirgin Red is the exciting new loyalty programme launched to reward customers across the entire group of Virgin companies with their new currency - Virgin Points.This episode features Kelly Best, Chief Marketing Officer of Virgin Red, who shares the unique selling points of the new programme, how it benefits members of the existing Virgin Flying Club, and their ambitious plans for world domination and a goal to engage the 35 million customers of Virgin companies worldwide. Kelly shares the insights that led to partnerships with popular UK brands such as Gregg's sausage rolls, as well as...2021-02-2430 min
Anxiety Reset PodcastEP 081: How To Feel Safe & Relaxed With Money with Denise Duffield-ThomasIn this episode, Denise Duffield-Thomas shares her experience as the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world. We talk about the guilt we hold around money, how it might link to self-worth and how to release money blocks to attract more abundance in your life. You can find Denise’s work on Instagram: @denisedt and here: www.denisedt.com Loved this? Please share this episode on your Instagram stories and tag @georgiethenaturopath Sign up for the Anxiety Reset Program here: https://anxiety-reset.my...2021-02-0351 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#65: Paul Smitton talks Asia Miles, Innovative Ideas in Airline Loyalty and Preparing for Travel's Inevitable ReboundAs CEO of Asia Miles, Paul Smitton is a loyalty industry veteran, and in today's episode of "Let's Talk Loyalty", he shares some exciting insights, innovative ideas and some fond memories. From his "baptism of fire" building Air New Zealand's first loyalty programme in 1991, through an impressive career in senior roles in both airline and loyalty technology firms, Paul is continuing to create compelling concepts for the Asia Miles programme, focusing on delighting customers. With new investments in blockchain-based concepts, to the use of messaging platforms such as Whatsapp, as well as integrating the Asia Mi...2020-12-0949 min
Tiny In All That AirProfessor Graham Chesters (the new Chair of the Philip Larkin Society)Professor Graham Chesters, the new Chair of the Philip Larkin Society, joins us to talk about how came to Hull University, inadvertently following the footsteps of Larkin. Graham also tells us about his relationship with Philip Larkin both as a university colleague and a neighbour in Hull and some of his more disconcerting and memorable encounters with Larkin. Graham talks about his involvement with the Philip Larkin Society and the impact of Covid on the Society. Graham also talks to us about the Larkin poem Absences. A couple of little technology gremlins sneaked in here, so apologies for the...2020-10-161h 14
Let's Talk Loyalty#48: Etihad Guest - Loyalty Insights from Etihad AirwaysEtihad Guest is the loyalty program for Etihad Airways - the flag carrier of the UAE, based in Abu Dhabi. With over 7 million members, re-launched in November 2019, the Guest programme has continued to innovate, finding new ways to reward members who are keen to stay connected while staying home. This episode features Kim Hardaker, a self-confessed "data nerd" who shares a compelling loyalty statistic and then explains their new and extra-ordinary "world of thoughtfulness" campaign - a great example of building emotional loyalty at a challenging time. This episode is sponsored by Valuedynamx (Part...2020-08-1232 min
PIFFFcast - Le podcast du cinéma de genrePIFFFcast 93 - Vivre Pour SurvivreSi, dans le coin de paradis où vous passez vos vacances, se trouvent (rayez les mentions inutiles) des preneurs d'otage libidineux, des cajuns barbus pas contents, des guerriers mayas, des créatures voraces ou des débris de satellite, un conseil : rentrez vite chez vous ! De l'immensité de l'espace aux profondeurs de la Terre, des bayous de la Louisiane au bush australien, la vie n'est qu'une lutte pour la survie dans ce nouveau PIFFFcast spécial « survival ».Avec Véronique Davidson, Xavier Colon, Talal Selhami, Laurent Duroche et Cyril Despontin.Réalisation : Xavier ColonMusique du générique : Donuts' slap par Laurent...2020-08-123h 04The Daily GardenerFebruary 7, 2020 Australian Plants, NYBG’s Poetic Botany, Cadwallader Colden, Jane Colden, John Deere, Charles Dickens, A Rich Spot of Earth by Peter Hatch, and Dr. Jan SalickToday we celebrate the botanist who served as Lieutenant Governor of New York and the first American female botanist in America. We'll learn about the man who changed agriculture forever with his invention. Today's Unearthed Words feature the English Victorian author born today. He loved geraniums. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that features Thomas Jefferson's revolutionary garden at Monticello. I'll talk about a garden item that will heat things up... And, then, we'll wrap things up with a fantastic honor for a modern plant explorer and ethnobotanist - a daughter of the great state of Wisconsin an...2020-02-0734 minThe Daily GardenerJanuary 28, 2020 Maria Sibylla Merian, January King, Peter Collinson, Nathaniel Wallich, Carl Adolph Agardh, Walter Bartlett, Robin Macy, Weird Plants by Chris Thorogood, Heart Fly-Thru Birdfeeder, and Mr Poinsettia, Paul Ecke, Sr.Today we celebrate an eighteenth-century man who was a friend of many famous gardeners. And, the Danish surgeon associated with many wonderful plants from the Himalayas. We'll learn about the Swedish botanist who had a thing for algae and the man who started the only arboretum between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. Today’s Unearthed Words feature poems and prose about winter's cold. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a wonderful book about weird plants. I'll talk about a beautiful item that would make the perfect Valentine's gift for a gardener or a special gift for a love...2020-01-2829 min
Earl Grey: A Star Trek The Next Generation PodcastEarl Grey 294: Tamarian Blu-ray Box SetFavorite Non-human Species in TNG. Non-human species have been important to Star Trek since its very beginning when viewers first saw the half-Vulcan Mr. Spock. There have been many non-human characters depicted in every series, from those that can be called humanoid to those that look and behave very differently from humans. Over the course of seven seasons and four movies, The Next Generation introduced us to both new non-human species that would become important across 24th century Star Trek as well as memorable non-human species that were only seen once. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and...2019-10-081h 23
Coaching for LeadersWhy It’s Essential To Struggle With LearningDo you find yourself struggling with changing your behavior? Real learning is hard, but keeps you from making the same mistake again.
I wrote this article a few months ago: Sorry, I Don't Love Learning
Have you seen this scene in the Matrix?
I mentioned the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell*
Practical Advice
1. Ensure that it’s something important for you to learn
I mentioned the book Soar With Your Strengths by Donald Clifton and Paula Nelson*
2. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable
“When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you.” -Zig Ziglar
3. Recognize that wh...2014-09-0825 min
Podcasts – The B-Movie CastBMC214-Twins of Evil 1971 with Adrian Smith Toll Free Number 888-350-2570Which is the Virgin? Which is the Vampire? This week Adrian Smith from the UK will be joining the gang as we continue our Hammer Series with Hammer Part 14 Twins of Evil from 1971. The film was directed by John Hough. The film stars Peter Cushing, Mary and Madeleine Collinson and Damien Thomas. Plus2012-08-052h 30
The B-Movie CastBMC214-Twins of Evil 1971 with Adrian Smith Toll Free Number 888-350-2570Which is the Virgin? Which is the Vampire? This week Adrian Smith from the UK will be joining the gang as we continue our Hammer Series with Hammer Part 14 Twins of Evil from 1971. The film was directed by John Hough. The film stars Peter Cushing, Mary and Madeleine Collinson and Damien Thomas. Plus2012-08-0500 min