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The Power of BalanceSpeakers of Truth to Power: Harold StrachanIn this first episode of a new season of the Power of Balance - focusing on Speakers of Truth to Power - Stephen Barden tells the story of Harold Strachan, a man who sacrificed all but his life when he spoke truth to the power of the Apartheid regime in South Africa. Stephen also invites listeners to submit their own suggestions of Truth Speakers - ordinary people who spoke up to power for the greater good.Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.o...2025-05-1821 min
Migrant OdysseyLex Takkenberg - 30 years in the most scrutinised of all UN agenciesFrom the frontlines of one of the world's most enduring humanitarian crises comes a story of extraordinary dedication. Dr Lex Takkenberg takes us through his extraordinary four-decade journey working with refugees and displaced persons, including thirty years with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).What begins as an academic interest in international law at the University of Amsterdam transforms into a lifelong commitment when Lex joins UNRWA during the first Intifada. Through his eyes, we witness the evolution of conflict in the region - from the relatively contained stone-throwing confrontations of the la...2025-04-2154 min
The Power of BalanceFearful PowerContact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2025-04-0823 min
What in the WorldMyanmar earthquake: Why is it difficult to know the details?Myanmar is reeling following a powerful earthquake on Friday. The epicentre was near the second largest city Mandalay, home to about 1.5 million people. According to the government, more than 2,000 people have been killed. The country is already in the midst of a worsening humanitarian crisis and civil war. It’s also ruled by a military junta who control almost all the media. We hear from Soe Win Than, the editor of the BBC’s Burmese service, about why it’s difficult to get all the information.Tremors were also felt in Thailand - where thousands were evacuated from c...2025-03-3114 min
Migrant OdysseyAll Good Stories Start with our GrandmothersSend us a text2025-03-2754 min
Migrant OdysseyAhmad's story: from sight to insightAhmad Jaafil shares his story of extraordinary and persistent willpower, He talks matter of factly about his severe and rare eye disease and the horrendous struggle to try and save his sight- in Lebanon and then the USA. If you want to know, in painful detail, what it's like for a family to do everything and more to heal their young son, this episode will do that for you.And it's also a story of- fierce determination and huge will - of a young man who went from being seen as "hopeless and we...2025-03-0248 min
The Power of BalanceWherefore Art Thou - The EUStephen Barden turns his "Wherefore" spotlight on the European Union to ask: Where does the EU see its highest value in its world? Can that "Wherefore" carry it through the inevitable turmoil of next decade - or is it time to change, before it does it and its members real damage?Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2025-02-2325 min
Migrant OdysseyOne stitch - A World of MeaningThis is the story of Hajar - a young woman with Palestinian and Lebanese parents - who understands that her people are woven together - not just by ideologies or politics or even the yearning for a safe homeland but by their stories. The stories of their humanity, eccentricities, intimacy and tenderness. Stories that are embroidered into every part of their lives. Send us a text2025-01-2849 minThe Power of BalanceWherefore Art Thou - the OrganizationIn the second in the series "Wherefore Art Thou", Stephen Barden argues that if human beings need to have a balance of meaning and value with their world, then organizations certainly do. Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2025-01-1322 minThe Power of BalanceWherefore Art Thou - not the why but the whereforeStephen Barden suggests that before we ask ourselves why? - to give us purpose - we could be asking "wherefore?" What is that place where we and our world value one another at the deepest level? And how is that question practical - let alone invaluable- in today's world? Contact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2024-11-2818 min
The Matrix Green Pill#219 Aligning Purpose and Strategy: Insights from Dr. Stephen Barden on Organizational SuccessAbout Dr. Stephen BardenDr. Stephen Barden is a renowned management consultant specializing in strategic alignment, helping organizations harmonize their culture, processes, and leadership practices to achieve sustainable success. With a focus on refining organizational purpose and aligning behaviors, Stephen's work addresses the challenges of modern leadership and corporate strategy. He is also the author of How Successful Leaders Do Business With Their World and the host of the podcast The Power of Balance.About this EpisodeIn this follow-up episode, Dr. Stephen Barden sits down with host Hilmarie...2024-11-2023 minThe Power of BalanceThere's no going back to normal Stephen Barden follows up on the previous episode's theme of refletingContact me hereFor more information about Stephen Barden and his work please visit:www. stephenbarden.orgor https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbarden/2024-09-1516 min
Migrant Odyssey"Our existence as Palestinians challenges a whole universe that supports the occupation"Can standing on a rooftop in a refugee camp be the starting point of a journey toward empowerment and change? This episode of "Migrant Odyssey" features Manal, a dedicated social worker and the founder of the Kayani Foundation, that support Palestinian women and girls through the values of family. She takes us through the harrowing history of her family, the struggles of her parents, and the poignant memories of her grandmother, whose stories and a cherished memento profoundly shaped her path.Beyond personal anecdotes, we confront the harsh realities faced by Palestinian refugees in Lebanese schools. Manal...2024-09-0945 min