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The Coffee and Conversation PodcastS3 Ep6 - The wee school with big ideas - Grand Tully Primary SchoolIn many firsts for the Coffee & Conversation podcast, this episode tells the story of my fantastic day with the pupils and staff at Grand Tully Primary School. Turning the traditional school environment on its head, this fabulous wee school utilises their outdoor space to the max to optimise the learning experiences for their children.
2021-11-1547 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS3 Ep5 - Worms never get bored - Gillian JudsonIn this episode, join Gillian and I as we talk imagination, play, creativity and ecological understanding. Come jam with us!
2021-10-2538 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS3 Ep4 - Get On With It - Lets Talk About Love - part IIWith Alex, Bianca and Claire - this is the second of two special conversations connected with our collaborative events on love at the 2021 Creative Bravery Festival.
2021-10-0420 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS3 Ep3 - Get On With It - Lets Talk About Love - part 1Join Lorna, Sophie and I as we talk 'love' in this first of two special conversations connected with our collaborative events at the 2021 Creative Bravery Festival.
2021-09-2716 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS3 Ep2 - Fuelled, Fit and Fired Up - Dave RogersThe 2021 Creative Bravery Festival will celebrate acts of creative bravery that have emerged over the past 12 months. Answering the call of the Creative Bravery Collective to #GetOnWithIt - this 3rd series of the Coffee and Conversation podcast seeks to share stories of inspiring people doing inspiring work every single day. Happy listening x
2021-09-2031 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS3 Ep1 - On being ACES aware - Angela Sheridan and Lesley ToddThe 2021 Creative Bravery Festival will celebrate acts of creative bravery that have emerged over the past 12 months. Answering the call of the Creative Bravery Collective to #GetOnWithIt - this 3rd series of the Coffee and Conversation podcast seeks to share stories of inspiring people doing inspiring work every single day. Happy listening x
2021-09-1338 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep17 - Reflective Ramblings - Jane BoothIn this final episode of the COVID Connections series, I reflect on the fabulous conversations that I have been privileged to share with the great people who willingly spent their time with me. Thank you to everyone who took part in this series...and to the others who have been part of the Creatively Brave journey through COVID.
2021-07-2622 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep16 - Richard Sumner - Beyond words: Power in poemsIn this episode we hear from Richard, who is arguably one of the most articulate and expressive people I have had the pleasure of meeting. In this conversation we meander through poetry, prose and what we can learn from listening to what we hear.
2021-07-1937 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep15 - Michelle Herron - We are who we meetIn this episode Michelle and I contemplate how our everyday experiences influence who we are and how we see the world. Our conclusions...? People are amazing.
2021-07-1233 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep14 - Claire Young - To love or beloved?To love or beloved? That is the question...well, at least it is a question that Claire brought to this episode of the Coffee and Conversation podcast. Join us to hear more.
2021-07-0538 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep13 - Marie Hernandez - People will always need peopleJoin Marie and I in our beautiful conversation around the idea that as people, we will always need other people.
2021-06-2837 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Ep 12 - 25/06/21Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
2021-06-2709 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep12 - Helena Good - Daydream believing"Oh, I could hide 'neath the wings of the bluebird as she sings"...join Helena and I in our conversation built on daydreams and believing.
2021-06-2128 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Ep 11 - 18/06/21Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
2021-06-1811 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep11 - Linzi McLagan - Rule making; rule breakingIn this episode, Linzi and I talk connection, mindset, dance, sport, talent and learning how to break the rules like an artist. Join us for a lively half hour of chat!
2021-06-1439 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Ep 10 - 11/06/21Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
2021-06-1113 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Ep 9 - 04/06/21Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
2021-06-0410 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep 10 - Maria Monteiro - The reality of realityExploring the idea of reality being subjective, this conversation touches on performance, entertainment and how we all see things differently depending on our own perception of reality.
2021-06-0437 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep9 - Louise Findlay And Debra Taylor - A seagull ate my Daim barSince the start of lockdown, Louise, Debbie and I have had a virtual coffee every week. Whilst we knew each other professionally pre-COVID, during this last year we have got to know each other much more as friends and people who laugh together. Listen in on one of our chats!
2021-05-3137 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Ep 8 - 28/05/21Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
2021-05-2811 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep8 - Algar Goredema-Braid - Imperfect human-nessAt the heart of this beautiful conversation are the values of care, compassion and kindness and the importance of bringing these to life with each other...and perhaps most importantly to ourselves.
2021-05-2439 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep7 - Ana De La Puente - Destroy to rebuild...Including a perfectly time appearance from Ana's cat, this conversation takes us on an exploration of destruction, connection and rebuilding the new by re-creating the old.
2021-05-1732 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Ep 7 - 14/05/21Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
2021-05-1407 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep6 - Geraldine Heaney - Playfulness, curiosity and storiesAn energetic conversation reflecting on the power of stories to connect us and provide a way to help each other understand our perspectives. With plenty of fun and playfulness along the way!
2021-05-1038 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Ep 6 - 07/05/21Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
2021-05-0710 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep 5 - Jack Tully - a proud Scots LondonerJoin Jack and I as we chat about identity, the influence of privilege and the confusing paradox of our differences actually being the things that bring us together.
2021-05-0344 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep 4 - Bianca Peel - Who are we not to be brilliant?In this episode, Bianca and I share our first 1-2-1 conversation and see what we learn about each other away from the warmth of a campfire.
2021-04-2639 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Ep 5 - 23/04/21Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
2021-04-2309 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep3 - Paul Gorman - On dreams and imaginationJoin Paul and I on an audio ramble around dreaming, imagination, uncertainty, the need for change and the quest to hide a giant...
2021-04-1933 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Ep 4 - 16/04/21Catch up on the Friday campfire sparks...join us every Wednesday and Friday for more random conversations to light your passion and ignite your curiosity.
2021-04-1609 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep 2 - Sophie Hadaway - Questions are the answerA conversation about learning, nature, the importance of questions and the value of connection. Mae pob diwrnod yn ddiwrnod dysgu!
2021-04-1240 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - Episode 3 - 09/04/21The Glowing Embers - the after-fire podcast to capture and share the key themes and sparks flying from the Friday campfire. In today's random ramble we started with a question around 'what have you been planting that is now starting to grow?'...which took us on a journey from courgettes to spirituality to long-term strategy and spinning galaxies.
2021-04-0910 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastS2 Ep 1 - Kenni Hamilton - The energy of connectionKenni and I talk connections, energy, learning and music...even touching on the genre of 'experimental industrialism'!
2021-04-0538 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastSeries 2 - COVID Connections - IntroductionWelcome to series 2 of the Coffee and Conversation podcast. Over the coming weeks I will be talking with some of the fabulous people I have met virtually over the past 12 months. They have all been shining sparks in the murky mist of my COVID experience.
2021-03-3101 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - After-fire podcast episode 2 -26th MarchThe Glowing Embers - the after-fire podcast to capture and share the key themes and sparks flying from the Friday campfire. In this second episode we reflect on the themes arising from the 'Creativity in Leadership and Learning Week' and contemplate the question 'what is coming up that we need to make sense of'?
2021-03-2607 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastThe Glowing Embers - After-fire podcast episode 1 - 19th MarchThe Glowing Embers - the after-fire podcast to capture and share the key themes and sparks flying from the Friday campfire. In this first episode we reflect on the pandemic, our stories, inequalities and the importance of appropriate memorials.
2021-03-1908 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 23 - Karen Lawson - Listening with an open heartKaren Lawson describes herself as an individual interested in dangerous ideas and small fires of change. Join our conversation as we explore the more human side of leadership and think about what it really means to be mindfully brave.
2020-12-0742 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 22 - Lorna Brown - Play, paradox and powerWhat is the point in play? Lorna Brown and I explore the idea of pursuing something without purpose and discuss how sometimes we benefit from a new lens to help us notice something that was previously invisible. Lorna is an artist, a teacher, a gardener and a counsellor who describes herself as a 'chaos generator'. Join us for an interesting meander through these things and more.
2020-11-3043 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 21 - Dr Roger Cliff - a hobbyist hill runnerRoger is a quiet, unassuming man with a fascinating story. A particle physicist by day, now a hobbyist hill runner who, at 83 years old, still heads out running every week into the Shropshire hills. Although he limits his longest run to around 5 hours these days!
2020-11-2346 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastHearing our young people - episode 9 - CarlosThis special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode Carlos tells me all about his new puppy, Luna, we discuss the complexities of grammar and the need for a cure for cancer.
2020-11-1119 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastHearing our young people - episode 8 - AvaThis special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Ava reflects on her new experiences in P4, dreams of being an actress and having fun outdoors with her friends.
2020-10-0923 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastHearing our young people - episode 7 - RhysThis special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Rhys shares his passion for protecting our planet for the future and talks about the everyday thing he is doing to play his part.
2020-10-0720 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastHearing our young people - episode 6 - CarysThis special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Carys talks about the importance of keeping motivated for school work and wanting to address the inequalities that exist everywhere in our world.
2020-10-0522 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastHearing our young people - episode 5 - MischaThis special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this fifth special episode, Mischa shares her experience of planning to build a hut with her family and the challenges of learning to negotiate with her granny!
2020-09-1821 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastHearing our young people - episode 4 - Louis and AlexThis special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, I chat with Alex and Louis, 9-year old twin boys...about YouTube, making videos and the excitement of getting a new subscriber!
2020-09-1720 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastHearing our young people - episode 3 - CoreyThis special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Corey talks about the importance of friendship and wanting to help people feel less lonely.
2020-09-1617 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastHearing our young people - episode 2 - ErinThis special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this episode, Erin shares her love of sport and animals...and I learn that tortoises need their shells cleaned weekly with olive oil!
2020-09-1519 minThe Coffee and Conversation PodcastHearing our young people - episode 1 - HarrisonThis special series of episodes has been put together alongside the ‘Creative Bravery Festival’; a festival of learning celebrating acts of bravery that will help transform and rethink the way we approach education. In this first episode I talk with Harrison, a football enthusiast and skate-park loving 12-year old.
2020-09-1421 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 20 - Dulcie returns! School holiday specialIn this final episode of the first series of the 'Coffee and Conversation' podcast, I again chat with my youngest niece Dulcie, to see what she has been up to during the school summer holidays. We talk about going to Wales, running across the field in her pyjamas, crab fishing at the harbour and eating out...plus a few random interjections!
2020-08-3125 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 19 - Simon Toole - Set the world on fireIn this episode, I chat with Simon Toole about his experiences as a volunteer junior convenor for his hockey club in Northern Ireland. We discuss the impact of disruption, whether we are lamps or lifeboats and how to be bold and try to set the world on fire!
2020-08-2441 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 18 - Lucy Willougby - Making a difference one gift at a timeA sense of adventure and desire for travel inspired to Lucy to take a journey that led to her building a successful start-up business that brings her passion for positive change to life. In episode 18 of the 'Coffee and Conversation' podcast, we talk leather-back turtles, ocean plastic beach sets and how often the biggest challenge of running your own business is finding ways to keep yourself motivated and forward thinking, especially on the challenging days.
2020-08-1742 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 17 - Tom Hartley - Faster horsesTom describes himself as spending much of his life realising just how much he doesn't know...something he finds exciting. Join us as we explore athlete-centred practice, the difference between our 'wants' and 'needs'...oh, and the desire to be a novice at something new.
2020-08-1044 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 16 - Katy Anderson - It's all about connectionHaving connected through the virtual world, it was interesting to talk with Katie about the power of human connection in the 'real world'. In this episode we explore the influences on her life and how she aims to bring a sense of collective learning to the classroom.
2020-08-0334 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 15 - Rebecca Hope - Leadership and 'lollipop' momentsIn this episode, Rebecca Hope reflects on leadership, learning and her own personal journey to her current role. We also talk about the importance of 'great people' and being able to see others perspectives.
2020-07-2739 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 14 - Anne Bamford - Creativity in the classroomWhat role can the arts play in education? As someone who thrives when able to create and innovate, this question has fuelled a lifelong mission for Anne Bamford; teacher, educator, Professor and self-professed 'crystal-ball gazer'. Join us as we talk quotes, poetry, innovation and fusion skills.
2020-07-2036 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 13 - Jonathan Dempsey - Creativity in a world of riskThe words creativity and risk do not necessarily feel like natural companions, yet in this podcast, Jonathan Dempsey explores and explains why he believes in the need to bring a different, more human approach to the management of safety and risk.
2020-07-1342 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastCoffee And Conversation - Bonus edition...Dulcie goes back to school!A special bonus edition! On this episode I check-in with my youngest niece, Dulcie, to see how she is feeling about being back at school. Amongst the fun and laughter there are some interesting insights into life through lockdown through the eyes of a curious 6-year old.
2020-07-0815 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 12 - Reflections from the other side - Dr Jane BoothNow for something a little different! Having been asked what I have learned from my conversations so far, in this episode I explore my reflections on the things I have heard, connections I have made and the 'stuff' that feels meaningful to me right now.
2020-07-0642 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 11 - Nicola Smith - What do you want to be when you grow up?Having 'galloped' around for a few years endeavouring to find her place in the world, Nicola Smith has finally found herself in arguably her ideal role and workplace. In this episode we venture into topics including curiosity, self-concordance, finding your passion and deciding what you want to be what you grow up.
2020-06-2939 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 10 - Claire Buckle - Don't Quit!In this conversation we hear from Claire Buckle, a retired GB para-athlete, coach and now inclusion specialist running her own social enterprise. She shares insights from her own lived experiences and the power of a particular poem to inspire her when times are tough.
2020-06-2242 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 9 - Sarah Chaplin-Lee and Georgie Dickins - searching for omnipresent supergalactic oneness!The film fanatics amongst you may recognise the title of this podcast episode as a quote from 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'! In this reflective conversation, Sarah, Georgie and I discussion the importance of being 'present', getting curious and making sense of 'stuff' through conversation. Oh yes...and the search for omnipresent spiritual oneness.
2020-06-1546 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 8 - Nigel Vardy - Finding happiness in being youFrostbitten in Alaska, appendicitis in Greenland, near drowning in Borneo, rope failure in the Kumbu and reported missing in Annapurna...would you go climbing with this man..? In this episode Nigel Vardy reflects on his belief in 'leading by example' and the importance of re-charging in nature.
2020-06-0834 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 7 - Mandy Frost - Care in coachingIn this episode I am joined by Mandy Frost, an experienced equestrian coach who has a passion for promoting the concept of 'care' in coaching. Join me as we discuss what this means and why it matters.
2020-06-0134 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 6 - Dave Padgen - 'It takes time to truly know who you are'Dave Pagen is a curious, adventuring story-teller with a love of quotes and words. In this episode we talk about life, experience and learning...sometimes from the toughest of challenges.
2020-05-2545 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastWelcome to the Coffee and Conversation podcastWelcome to the Coffee and Conversation podcast; the podcast built on the belief that great people make amazing things happen!
2020-05-2000 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 5 - Liz Burkinshaw and Jenny Coady - Normal and boring???!In this episode, Liz, Jenny and I talk connection, curiosity and conversation. We also reflect on what it really means to be 'normal' and whether any of us actually see ourselves in the way that others might view us...
2020-05-1746 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 4 - Carys, Isla and Dulcie - lessons from lockdownIn this special episode of the Coffee and Conversation podcast, I chat with my three fabulous nieces to find out what they have been doing during lockdown and how they are coping with staying at home and spending lots of time with each other!
2020-05-0935 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 3 - Philippa Velija - Gender equity in sportIn this conversation, Philippa and I (who have never met in person) chat about a number of issues linked to gender equity in sport and also about her experiences of managing a team remotely for the first time.
2020-05-0434 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 2 - Simon Hall - Collaborative leadershipFor this second episode, I reconnect with Simon Hall, someone who I first met back in 1997 when I got my very first job in sport. We talk journeys, leadership and learning along the way.
2020-04-2732 min
The Coffee and Conversation PodcastEpisode 1 - Nicky Fuller and Barbara Daniels - Great PeopleIn this first episode of the Coffee and Conversation Podcast, I talk with Barbara and Nicky (two phenomenal women) about connection, reflection, servitude and support.
2020-04-2043 min