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In this episode of the St Emlyn's Podcast, Iain Beardsell and Natalie May speak with Richard Lyon, an emergency doctor and deputy medical director of the air ambulance service at Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. Recorded at the London Trauma Conference 2024 in Kensington, Richard shares experiences and lessons from his talk on five critical cases that shaped him as a clinician and human being.   Discussion topics include the importance of case debriefing, the impact of video recording in clinical practice, overcoming the challenges of self-reflection, and the evolving culture of pre-hospital emergency medicine. Richard emphasizes the significance of supportive and structured debriefing processes and offers insights on integrating video reviews into emergency practices for improved education and reflection.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:37 Richard Lyon's Background and Talk Overview 01:00 The Importance of Case Learning and Debriefing 02:12 Challenges and Strategies in Case Learning 04:24 The Power of Video Recording in Clinical Practice 07:30 Implementing Video Recording: Practical Steps 08:24 Addressing Concerns and Building Trust 12:56 Senior Clinicians and Vulnerability 17:33 Supporting Pre-Hospital Clinicians 20:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   The Guest - Richard Lyon   Professor Lyon is an active UK NHS Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Pre-hospital Care in Edinburgh and Deputy Medical Director for Air Ambulance, Kent Surrey & Sussex. A globally recognised leader in pre-hospital and emergency medical care, Prof Lyon works for multiple world class organisations, helping to develop current and future state-of-the art medical devices, systems and concepts aiming to save lives across the globe. A respected clinical leader and senior medical advisor to both governments and global corporations, with a track record of delivering high quality output and success across clinical, academic, research and innovation. Prof Lyon was made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by HM The Queen in the 2017 Honours, for Services to Emergency Healthcare, after he established a programme of work on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest for Scotland. Prof Lyon holds a personal Chair of Pre-hospital Emergency Care at the University of Surrey and has an established research portfolio in pre-hospital resuscitation and trauma care, with an extensive publication record. Prof Lyon is a current member of the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care and author of several international guidelines. Prof Lyon is a Physician with the UK International Search & Rescue Team.

Alana Stott, MBE is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, dedicating her life to protecting vulnerable women and children. Former Mrs. Scotland, CEO of an intelligence-based security firm, anti-human trafficking consultant, writer, producer, wife and mother of 3 - she is a firm believer that anything is possible.In this episode, she shares her journey from childhood trauma to unwavering resilience and advocacy. She emphasizes embracing fear, adapting to change, and the hard work behind her successes, while also providing insights on the unseen aspects of her life and work.Alongside her husband, former Special Forces operator Dean Stott, Alana continues to drive impactful initiatives that bring freedom and healing to those in need through ventures such as the Blue Rose Foundation.Alana is a best selling author of five books, including her memoir, She Who Dares, and the business book How To Ask For Money.In recognition of her service to vulnerable women and mental health awareness, Alana was awarded The Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Kings New Years Honors list 2023.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Alana Stott03:25 Overcoming Childhood Trauma09:36 The Journey into Advocacy12:15 Writing 'She Who Dares'18:59 Understanding Pain and Trauma20:32 Confronting Fear and Pursuing Goals22:33 The Power of Embracing Change25:18 Finding Strength in Adversity29:08 Overcoming Self-Imposed Limitations33:45 The Reality Behind Success36:21 Blending Work and Family Life41:23 The Work That Isn't Talked About

In this insightful episode, renowned chef, food writer, and presenter Romy Gill shares her culinary journey from growing up in a Punjabi family in West Bengal to becoming a chef in the UK. Listen as Romy discusses her favourite recipes, regional Indian cuisine, and the experience of adapting to British food culture. This episode is filled with delightful stories, expert cooking tips, and an exclusive look into her new book, 'Romy Gill's India.' Hosted Good Food's Senior Food Editor Samuel Goldsmith. Chef Romy Gill MBE is a prominent figure in the culinary world, known for her expertise in Indian cuisine, vibrant personality, and dedication to charitable causes. Based in the south-west of England, she has left an indelible mark on the culinary landscape. As the former owner and head chef of Romy's Kitchen, Romy garnered widespread acclaim for her innovative approach to Indian cooking. Her culinary prowess was recognised on a national scale when she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours list in 2016. Romy's influence extends beyond the kitchen to television screens across the globe. She has appeared on numerous TV programmes and radio shows. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elizabeth Gooch MBE is the award-winning founder and former CEO of a UK tech company, eg solutions plc, where she invented a software product and pioneered a new technology market. The company was listed on AIM and was later acquired by a major US software company in 2017. Her software is used in over 50 countries by blue-chip international companies in financial services, utilities, telcos, business process outsourcing, and the public sector. Elizabeth now works with UK Tech StartUps and ScaleUps founders to help them grow, scale & get funded. She is an angel investor, Non-Executive Director and Mentor to tech companies in a wide range of technology sectors including robotic process automation, cyber security, artificial intelligence, text analytics, AI and e-commerce. Elizabeth was named one of The Telegraph's ‘Most Disruptive Entrepreneurs' and also West Midlands Woman of the Year for her ‘Outstanding Contribution to Technology'. She was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Jubilee birthday honors in 2012. ---- SOCIALS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonexecchair/  

Dean Stott is a former British Special Forces soldier who served in the Special Boat Service (SBS). After a career-ending parachute accident, he transitioned into the private security sector, gaining renown for handling high-risk situations, including evacuating the Canadian Embassy in Libya. He later set two world records for cycling the 14,000-mile Pan-American Highway. Dean is now a motivational speaker, security consultant, adventurer, and podcaster known for tackling extreme challenges. Dean was awarded the distinguished honor of Member of the Most Excellent Order of The British Empire (MBE) for his services to sport, humanitarian and mental health awareness. He embodies resilience and adaptability in both personal and professional pursuits.Dean has led an amazing life and is a master storyteller. We get into his abrupt transition out of the British Special Forces, developing a new path and career based on his strengths, and working with his wife Alana, also an MBE and complete force as Dean's business partner, as well as within her own career as an author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.Sponsors:This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. We are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high-performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Single serve Creatine packets have changed our lives. We no longer go through security with little baggies of white powder. And any time we forget to take our Creatine, we've got a packet in our backpack which eliminates all barriers to adherence. If you want to make your day foolproof, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

Professor Kim Wolff is Director of King's Forensics and head of the Drug Control Centre, which is the only WADA accredited laboratory for sports testing in the United Kingdom. She is also Director of the London Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU), and she was named a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to road safety. Kim discusses her career and her work leading the WADA-Accredited Doping Control Centre and their APMU. She shares insights on the lab's history, how they have incorporated the Endocrine Module of the Athlete Passport into their operations, and areas of opportunity in anti-doping and forensic toxicology research. Kim also touches on ongoing research projects focused on detecting the administration of naturally occurring steroids, identifying and measuring longer-term steroid metabolites, detecting steroids and other substances using dried blood spots, and more.

Iain Tolhurst NBE is a pioneering organic farmer and owner of Tolhurst Organic Farms. This farm has made quite a name for itself because it is able to feed 350 families on 14 acres of what is classified as poor quality agricultural land up to now, without any government subsidies. He manages this land with minimal external inputs to the farm. This means no chemical fertiliser or pesticides. He also does this without any livestock or external fertility from animals. Nearly 20% of his farm is trees and an additional 40% set aside for green manure. So how does he do it?Iain's farming methods have been so well recognised that he was awarded an Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to agriculture. Iain believes in using natural farming systems to create soil fertility and enhance biosiversity. Could this be the future of farming?Visit the Tolhust Organic website to find out more: https://www.tolhurstorganic.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Child is an English children's author and illustrator best known for her book series the Charlie and Lola picture books, which were adapted into a BAFTA-winning children's television show, and the Clarice Bean series, which has sold over 7 million copies and won legions of fans over the world who have grown up with Clarice. Child won the annual Kate Greenaway Medal from the Library Association for the first Charlie and Lola book; for the 50th anniversary of the Medal, a panel named it one of the top ten winning works, which comprised the shortlist for a public vote for the nation's favourite. Child was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to children's literature. She was the 10th Children's Laureate from 2017-2019, and is a former trustee of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration and a UNESCO Artist for Peace. Her latest book in the Clarice Bean series is Smile, which is published by HarperCollins in March 2024. With thanks for your support for 5x15 online! Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

The New Mind Podcast is a platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of culture, sports and personal growth. Each episode features thought-provoking discussions with guests from various backgrounds, offering unique insights and perspectives on navigating life's challenges and pursuing personal and professional excellence.The New Mind Podcast, is thrilled to welcome Troy Townsend MBE, a prominent figure in the fight against racism in football and beyond. This week's episode promises an engaging conversation delving into Townsend's remarkable journey, from his days as a youth footballer to his impactful role as Head of Development at Kick It Out, a leading anti-racism organisation.As a former footballer with Millwall and Crystal Palace, Townsend experienced firsthand the challenges and obstacles faced by minority players in the sport. However, rather than being deterred by these obstacles, he turned adversity into advocacy, dedicating himself to effecting positive change within the football community.This isn't just a football story however. Troy Townsend's story is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to elevating others. To understand the full extent of his story, you must tune in. Troy's personal story adds depth and poignancy to his advocacy work. Troy's experiences have shaped his perspective. He is truly magical!Throughout his tenure at Kick It Out, where he has served since 2001, Townsend has been instrumental in driving initiatives aimed at combating racism and discrimination at all levels of the game. His efforts have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by his recognition as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for his outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion in association football.Join me, Ella McCrystal and Troy Townsend on The New Mind Podcast as we explore his multifaceted journey, his role as a pundit on The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast, and his ongoing commitment to driving positive change in the world of football.Listen to this episode and more on all major podcast platforms as well as YouTube.Please subscribe and share so that this podcast can continue to improve and organically reach more people!Thank youConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellamccrystal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellamccrystalhypno   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ella_mccrystalWeb: https://www.ellamccrystal.com   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EllaMcCrystalConnect with Troy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/towno10Twitter (X):: https://twitter.com/Towno10

Welcome to another episode of “On the Issues with Alon Ben-Meir.” Today's guest is Fatou Baldeh, a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and a Gender Justice specialist with an extensive experience in gender, health and development. Over the past decade she has been a leading advocate and contributor to knowledge on women's rights and the eradication of entrenched gender norms and practices, including eradication of FGM in The Gambia and the UK. In this episode, Alon and Fatou discuss the challenges from local communities in combatting female genital mutilation, the proposed repeal of The Gambia's FGM ban and its consequences, and how to break the culture of silence around FGM and educate women about the effects that female genital mutilation has on their bodies. Full bio Fatou Baldeh is a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and a Gender Justice specialist with an extensive experience in gender, health and development. Over the past decade she has been a leading advocate and contributor to knowledge on women's rights and the eradication of entrenched gender norms and practices, including eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia and the UK. To further empower and advance the agenda for gender equality, women empowerment, and rights of children, Fatou founded a Civil Society Organization (CSO) called Women In Liberation and Leadership (WILL) in 2018. Using WILL as a platform for advocacy and awareness raising, Fatou leads a group of 8 women who engage communities to raise awareness on the harm that FGM causes to women, girls, and communities at large. The organization uses initiatives such as community dialogues, women only safe spaces, and positive masculinity to raise awareness at the community level. In recognition of her work, Fatou was honored by The Late Queen Elizabeth as a Member of The Most Excellent Order of The British Empire (MBE) in 2019. In March 2024, Fatou was awarded the prestigious Women of Courage Award by the First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in recognition of her dedication and lifetime service to women and girls in The Gambia.

William Fox-Pitt needs no introduction to Eventing fans: The British 3-Day Event Rider's many awards include multiple Olympic, World Equestrian Games, and European Championship medals. In 2011, he became the first rider to win five different five-star events, having won the Burghley Horse Trials a record six times, Rolex Kentucky three times, Pau twice, the Badminton Horse Trials twice, and the Luhmühlen Horse Trials once. A serious fall in 2015 left him in a coma for two weeks, but he came back to make the British eventing team and attend the 2016 Summer Olympics. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2018 Birthday Honours.In March of 2024, we were fortunate to have William cross the pond to the USA and teach a series of jumping clinics. We spoke to participants that rode OTTBs in 3 of the clinics in South Carolina, Maryland, and Pennsylvania this spring.We were lucky enough to interview 4 riders:Rachael Grice riding Pastiche “Annie”, a 2015 OTTB mare by Congrats in the Novice division at The Vista in Aiken (starts at 00:01:00)Liz Harrison riding Bombero, a one-eyed 2014 OTTB gelding by Friesan Fire in the Modified/Prelim division at Kealani Farm, PA (starts at 00:22:20)Taylor Cusack riding Clear Crossing (Eventing Rebellion), a 2014 OTTB gelding by Hunt Crossing in the Novice division at Loch Moy, MD (starts at 00:50:20)Rachel Childers riding Debutante Ball “Whimsy”, a 2012 OTTB mare by Corinthian in the Novice at the Vista in Aiken (starts at 01:20:00)Listen to find out what it's like to ride with a living legend!--------------​​#OTTBonTap #OffTheTrackThoroughbreds #EquestrianPodcast #ThoroughbredLove #EventingLife #RiderGoals #EquineAdventures #HorsePodcast #RidingStories #PodcastRecommendation #OTTBsofInstagram #OTTBsofTiktok #OTTBtransformation #Eventing #podcastseries #womenpodcasters #newpodcastepisodeMore details & reference about William:Wikipediahttps://www.foxpitteventing.co.uk/profile/

James Hollow is the Founder and CEO of Fabric, a Strategic Design and Sustainability consultancy based in Japan.In this episode, James talks about: ✳ The power of vulnerability and not knowing everything✳ Healthy reflective practices in business✳ What being “inclusive by design” means as a leadership principle✳ The importance of making values tangible through behaviours✳ His experience leading businesses and people in Japan for decadesJames leads Fabric with a focus on entrepreneurship, regenerative business practices, and brand strategy. He has extensive experience working with global brands including Apple, Amazon, Unilever, P&G, and Salesforce, as well as being an advisor to leading startups scaling in Japan, a mentor for 500 Startups, and Chair of the Board of Trustees at British School in Tokyo. In 2022, James was awarded an Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to education and the wider community in Japan.For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.

The Bros sit down with legendary offshore racer, STEVE CURTIS MBE for a candid discussion about his amazing career that spans nearly four decades, his fiery passion for offshore racing and what's in next for the world famous competitor. From his younger days of working alongside his father, Clive Curtis at Cougar Powerboats on the infamous 'Thunderboat Row' on 188th Street in Florida to his recent victories on the liquid race track, Steve Curtis has seen and done it all.  Deemed the G.O.A.T. by many of those who have competed with him and against him, Steve never ceases to strive for excellence. He has been appointed a Member of the Order the British Empire (MBE), as well as a member of the super-rare fraternity of the 200-mph Club, with near admission into the unthinkable 300-mph Club. There is no slowing him, both literally and figuratively–for he does not intend to stop. This man is legendary... This man is Steve Curtis. Myrick Coil is the driver for the National / World Champion M CON / Monster Energy Class 1 and Super Cat teams, and National / World Champion Performance Boat Center / FASS Diesel Fuel Systems Super Stock team, Speedboat Magazine Test Team Driver, and lead shop foreman at Performance Boat Center. Ray Lee is the publisher of the national/international publication Speedboat Magazine, where nine high quality issues are printed each year with global distribution, and popular social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.  With all of the "bros" experience, knowledge, and friends and colleagues in the industry and sport, this podcast is sure to entertain, enthuse and educate the powerboating community. 

The Bros sit down with legendary offshore racer, STEVE CURTIS MBE for a candid discussion about his amazing career that spans nearly four decades, his fiery passion for offshore racing and what's in next for the world famous competitor. From his younger days of working alongside his father, Clive Curtis at Cougar Powerboats on the infamous 'Thunderboat Row' on 188th Street in Florida to his recent victories on the liquid race track, Steve Curtis has seen and done it all.  Deemed the G.O.A.T. by many of those who have competed with him and against him, Steve never ceases to strive for excellence. He has been appointed a Member of the Order the British Empire (MBE), as well as a member of the super-rare fraternity of the 200-mph Club, with near admission into the unthinkable 300-mph Club. There is no slowing him, both literally and figuratively–for he does not intend to stop. This man is legendary... This man is Steve Curtis. Myrick Coil is the driver for the National / World Champion M CON / Monster Energy Class 1 and Super Cat teams, and National / World Champion Performance Boat Center / FASS Diesel Fuel Systems Super Stock team, Speedboat Magazine Test Team Driver, and lead shop foreman at Performance Boat Center. Ray Lee is the publisher of the national/international publication Speedboat Magazine, where nine high quality issues are printed each year with global distribution, and popular social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.  With all of the "bros" experience, knowledge, and friends and colleagues in the industry and sport, this podcast is sure to entertain, enthuse and educate the powerboating community. 

Today's guests are Dean and Alana Stott.  Alana Stott is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, security consultant, speaker, publisher, and former Mrs. Scotland. She is internationally known for her philanthropic efforts that have raised millions of dollars for causes such as mental health and the fight against human trafficking. She has been recognized for her work with several awards including the title of Member of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) on the King's Honor List.  Alana is the author of How to Ask for Money and She Who Dares. She has also written a children's book series called Mollie's Adventures. Additionally, Alana is the founder of Wolfraven Omnimedia, a platform created to tell inspiring stories and advocate for causes that help improve the world.   Dean Stott is a security consultant, adventurer, motivational speaker, author, and former UK Special Boat Service (SBS) operator. After a parachuting accident in 2011 ended his military service, Dean became one of the world's leading private security consultants focused on high-risk jobs involving extortion campaigns, kidnappings, piracy, and extractions during military coups and civil unrest, to include evacuating the Canadian Embassy in Libya in 2014.  In 2018, Dean broke two Guinness Book of World Records for being the fastest person to cycle the length of South America and the first person to cycle the Pan-American Highway, which runs from the tip of South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, in under 100 days.  Dean is also an experienced public speaker sharing his insights on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity.  He is the author of Relentless: From Special Operations to World Record Breaker. Together, Dean and Alana launched their new podcast in September. Titled Behind the Seen it is available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. You can also follow the show's Instagram @behindtheseenshow To learn more about Dean and Alana, follow them on Instagram @deanstott and @alanastott, and visit their websites, deanstott.com and alanastott.com SPONSORS: Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web @ BravoCompanyMFG.com and @BravoCompanyUSA.com 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75.  Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Featured Gear SIG: Today's featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Rifle Dynamics  Black Rifle Coffee Subscription  Grizzly Forge Muskrat Staccato Pistol Relentless by Dean Stott How to Ask For Money by Alana Stott SBS Silent Warriors by Saul David Vertex Watches 

In this captivating fourth and final part of our conversation with golf legend Ian Woosnam, listeners will be treated to an inside look at the mind of a true champion. From major championships to the dramatic Ryder Cup, Woosnam shares his insights, memories, and experiences of playing at the highest levels of professional golf.The episode opens with Woosnam reflecting on his time competing against other greats of the game, such as Davis Love III, and expressing gratitude for the thrilling moments and camaraderie that define the sport. The discussion quickly turns to accolades that hold a special place in Woosnam's heart - receiving the Member of the British Empire (MBE), an honor bestowed upon him by the Queen and later the Order of the British Empire (OBE) given by Prince (later King) Charles.As the conversation winds down, we pose three engaging questions to Woosnam. His candid responses provide a glimpse into the man behind the golfer. He reflects on his career with gratitude, expressing few regrets, though he acknowledges a wish to have spent more time with his family. When asked about his one career "Mulligan," he humorously cites his infamous "2 drivers in the bag" incident at the Open Championship at Lytham.Perhaps most poignantly, Woosnam describes how he would like to be remembered: as a natural and genuine person who treated everyone equally. He downplays his superstardom, asserting his belief in remaining grounded and accessible.The episode concludes with Woosnam's warm farewell, filled with friendly banter and appreciation for the time spent with Mike and Bruce. His humility and wisdom shine throughout, making this an episode that is not only a must-listen for golf enthusiasts but a heartening and inspiring conversation that will resonate with many.Join us for this remarkable conversation as we celebrate Ian Woosnam's contributions to golf, his Hall of Fame career, and his enduring spirit that represents the true essence of the game. Subscribe to "FORE the Good of the Game" on Apple and Spotify, and enjoy this timeless reflection on a life well-played.Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3Mjc1LnJzcw About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

Dr. Sandra Morgan is joined by Alana Stott and her daughter Mollie Stott. The three discuss the importance of cyber-safety and conversations between parents and their children that will ensure cyber-safety. Alana Stott A true multi-hyphenate Alana founded and developed Wolfraven Omnimedia as a vehicle to help tell amazing and inspirational stories, including her own, while fiercely advocating for causes aimed at making the world a better place. Stott has written the game-changing business and philanthropy book, “How to Ask for Money;” her powerful memoir, “She Who Dares;” and a series of empowering children's books – all to be published in 2023. In 2018, Alana Stott raised $1.3 million dollars for a mental health awareness campaign at the request of Prince Harry and Stott's husband Dean Stott, a double world record-breaking cross-country cyclist, TV presenter and former UK Special Forces Operator. This was not her first stint in fundraising. Much like her working life, her business and philanthropic career paths started early. Alana Stott qualified as a Ship Security Officer and one of the first women to receive the Company Security Officer designation, qualifying her to run security on any vessel at sea. She is also a fully-qualified Close Protection Officer. Stott is an honorary member of The Special Boat Services Association, the UK equivalent of The Navy's Seal Team 6. She has organized multiple grand red carpet events to raise funds for injured special forces soldiers and their families. Alana was award the title of Member of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) on the King's Honor List 2023 for her work supporting vulnerable women and mental health awareness. Key Points Alana Stott wrote three children's books for the purpose of opening up different conversations to educate youth. Her book "Live Your Own Way" teaches children that it is okay to have your own adventures, and that you don't always have to do what those around you are doing. "Who to Help Today" emphasizes the little opportunities we all have to help those around us. "Me and My Friends Play" displays the beauty in childhood friendships and how barriers that often keep us from connecting, are not an issue with youth. Mollie practices cyber-safety by keeping her location services off, keeping her accounts private, and denying any follow requests from those she doesn't know. She also blocks accounts that she is concerned about, or brings her concerns to her mom, Alana. It's important for youth to be educated about cyber-safety because they can easily spot unsafe situations that their friends might be going through. By giving youth the tools to be safe online, they can help their peers to do the same. Having conversations with our youth about how to be safe online allows them to feel good about talking to parents about their concerns and feelings. Resources Kings Honours List Wolfraven Omnimedia Alana Stott Website She Who Dares by Alana Stott Molly's Adventures by Alana Stott The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story How to Ask For Money by Alana Stott Love the show? Consider supporting us on Patreon! Become a Patron Transcript Sandra Morgan 0:00 You are listening to the Ending Human Trafficking podcast, episode #301: "Talking With Our Children: A Key to Cyber Safety" with Alana and Mollie Stott. Welcome to the Ending Human Trafficking podcast here at Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice in Orange County, California. This is the show where we empower you to study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference and ending human trafficking. Our guests today are Alana and Mollie Stott. Alana was awarded the title of Member of the Most Excellent Order abbreviated MBE of the British Empire,

Our Great Coach on this episode is rowing's, Paul Thompson. Paul started coaching in his early 20's when a hand injury impacted his ability to compete as a rower. He's coached at the last 8 Olympic Games leading teams from Australia, Britain and China, and at each of these games his teams have won medals. He coached the team of Kate Slatter and Megan Still to Australia's first women's Olympic rowing gold at Atlanta 1996. In 2004, he became Great Britain's head coach for the Women and Lightweights squad, and has led the team to win 45 medals at the World Championships including 17 gold medals. While over the Beijing, London and Rio Olympics, the squad won 11 medals including 5 gold. Then at 2021 Tokyo Olympics he led the Chinese women's quad to Gold. He has also authored 2 books on Rowing and in 2013 was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Paul is the type of person who you feel instantly at ease with. The long arc of his career has given him deep experience with the high and lows of life in elite sport and human endeavor, and this shines through in the way he talks about life and leadership. This interview was a special one for us and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com

Today's guest is a woman who you should listen to and pay attention to. I hope you have a notepad to hand because you're sure to learn a lot. Olasubomi Iginla-Aina is a recipient of the Member of the British Empire (MBE), Director of GNEC liaising for the Global NGO to the UN, and founder of the Lightup Foundation. She joins Omo on Power in Diversity to tell her story made up of faith, loss, trials and tribulations, and solutions.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Olasubomi Aina is the Chief Executive Officer of Lightup Foundation, an NGO that helps young people advance in their careers. The organisation inspires young people by providing support, advice, as well as organising educational programmes to help them grow. Since its launch in 2000, Lightup Foundation has impacted the lives of people across Africa and Europe. Olasubomi has been involved in youth advocacy in Nigeria for over 25 years and played a vital role in the preparation of the first Youth Policy Document for Nigeria, the first in Africa. She has been involved in diverse international development projects and she has proudly represented Nigeria on the global stage through her works. Olasubomi believes that it's the trials and tribulations she has faced in her life that has prepared her for leading others and solving issues. Those past experiences on her journey have placed her in a position where she knows how to handle something before it even becomes a problem. God and her faith is what guides Olasubomi through her life and gives her the strength to do what is right. He works through her and sees herself as clay in the hands of the maker. God has truly guided Olasubomi's journey.    BEST MOMENTS ‘God does not called the qualified, but he qualifies the called' ‘I don't want you to admire me to the point where you want to be like me' ‘I'm always concerned about making things better, solutions, solutions, solutions'   EPISODE RESOURCES    Olasubomi Iginla Aina MBE on LinkedIn Olasubomi Iginla Aina (@ainasubomi) • Instagram photos and videos Olasubomi Iginla Aina MBE. (@ainasubomii) / Twitter Light Up Foundation   ABOUT THE GUEST  Olasubomi Iginla-Aina is a mother of three, a humanitarian, and recipient of the Member of the British Empire (MBE) award. The award was given to her by Prince William, who represented Her Majesty, the Queen of England. In 2021 she was globally elected to become the director of the global NGO, GNEC and liaises with the UN. Olasubomi has consistently worked behind the scenes in touching numerous lives across the globe. She is the founder/CEO of Lightup Foundation, which provides succour, inspiration and empowerment to the youth of the world.  ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others.  Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.  Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.   CONTACT METHOD  IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products.   In this episode, Alana shares how she has forgiven the past and is appreciating the present.   Alana Stott is a mother, author, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She founded Wolfraven Omnimedia to help tell amazing and inspirational stories, including her own, while fiercely advocating for causes to make the world a better place. Stott has written the game-changing business and philanthropy book, “How to Ask for Money;” her powerful memoir, “She Who Dares;” and a series of empowering children's books to be published in 2023.   Alana was Ms.Scotland 2018 and raised $1.3 million dollars for a mental health awareness campaign at the request of Prince Harry and Stott's husband, Dean Stott, a double world record-breaking cross-country cyclist, TV presenter and former UK Special Forces Operator.    Alana was awarded the title of Member of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) on the King's Honor List 2023 for her work supporting vulnerable women and mental health awareness.   We discussed:   Having to play the adult role from the age of 9 and how that shaped who she's become. Losing her mother at the age of 13 and how becoming a mother changed her. What the pageant world taught her. And much more!   Stay connected with Alana online: Website Facebook Instagram   Stay connected with us online: A Walk In My Stilettos Legacy Leavers Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube LinkedIn Books Subscribe to our newsletter if you love the value and free stuff!  Send feedback/questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com Submit guest suggestions HERE

Practitioner, Mother, Author, Producer, Publisher, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Spouse, and Partner are a few ways to describe Alana Stott. In our discussion, the recently inducted Member of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) talks about her passion for excellence and what it takes to keep a security business, and brand, moving forward. Author and philanthropist, she is a fully trained security practitioner who uses business experience and operational understanding to run the successful venture she and her husband, Dean, have built over 25 years. Grab your pencils for this one!  Let us know your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com

“The only thing you can control is what you take into [the audition], I always like to think, like the work that you've done – and as you say – who you are. You can control that, you can work on that. Often we put that to the side and go, what do they want to see? What do they want to hear? What do I need to do in order to be able to impress them enough to get this job? And if you don't get things, you then go, ‘Oh is it because I'm not X, Y, Z?' And then the danger is that you can start to change without even really clocking it, and overtime you can drift away from what you originally were.” -- Giles Terera, Episode 88 of Dear Multi-Hyphenate The industry is not just New York or LA. It's Chicago, it's D.C. It's Miami. But it's also across the pond in London. Not only did we have the British Invasion of the 1980's with Phantom, Les Mis, and more… we continue to have a U.S. and U.K. by way in terms of artist exchanges. Giles Terera, Oliver Award Winner for Hamilton in the West End, gives us incredible information about the West End. And even though we are divided by the Atlantic Ocean, so many constants bring us together, but also there are quite a few things we can learn from each other. In this episode, we discuss: Truthfully staying true to who you are and how it leads to a Broadway / West End debut Fearlessness How being a reader behind the table helps auditioning Moving to a big city and what you need to know Agent outreach Giles' new book Hamilton & Me Giles Terera MBE is award-winning actor, musician, and writer. He trained at Mountview Theatre School and has worked consistently at venues such as the National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare's Globe. He is best known for originating the role of Aaron Burr in the London production of the award-winning musical Hamilton, for which he won the 2018 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. His other theatre credits include Rosmersholm, The Tempest, Avenue Q, The Book of Mormon, 125th Street, Rent (West End); Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Hamlet, Death and the King's Horseman, The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other, Troilus and Cressida, Candide, Honk (National Theatre); The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare's Globe); The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Donmar Warehouse); The Playboy of the Western World (Abbey, Dublin); The Ratpack (West End/international tour); Jailhouse Rock (Theatre Royal Plymouth/West End); The Tempest (RSC); among many others. As a writer his theatre work includes The Meaning of Zong (Bristol Old Vic), The Ballad of Soho Jones (St. James), and Black Matter (Crazy Coqs). As a filmmaker, Terera's first documentary Muse of Fire, created with Dan Poole, premiered on BBC Four in 2013 and he wrote and directed the concert film Hello Harry! A Celebration. Giles was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year Honors for services to theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She Who Dares, Wins
. ALANA STOTT MBE
 
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Alana Stott, author, philanthropist, producer, entrepreneur, publisher, and member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Oh and did I mention Mrs Aberdeen/Mrs Scotland Winner? 

What stood out the most for me was her humility, pragmatism and ability to provide and show action steps for success.

 During our conversation, Alana shared her experiences working with vulnerable women and raising awareness about mental health, particularly in the context of human trafficking. She stressed the importance of collaboration among charities and shared her insights as a charity contributor and how to ask for money.  
In fact, this is the title of her latest book- dropping 23 April  https://linktr.ee/alanastott I asked Alana crowd sourced questions like 

“What's the biggest lesson learned from a failure?” 
“How do you prioritise your tasks/actions each day”- AWESOME answer btw. “To what do you contribute your success to being awarded your title?”

 Alana also talked about her training as a protection officer or bodyguard and how it influenced her parenting style. We discussed the media attention towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and Alana's inspiration for writing books. It's a fascinating conversation, and I'm sure you'll enjoy listening to it.

 Additionally, Alana's husband, Dean Stott, is a former British Special Forces soldier and a record-breaking adventurer.  He is known for his charity work and his dedication to supporting military veterans. Dean has completed numerous endurance challenges, including cycling the length of the Americas in a record-breaking 99 days.  Alana and Dean share a passion for philanthropy and have worked together on various charitable projects. They are also proud parents to their 3 kids and prioritize family time despite their busy schedules. Alana spoke about how Dean's experiences have influenced her own work and how they support each other's endeavors. 

 Alana Stott is a philanthropist and true multi-hyphenate with a unique list of professional achievements that include sales professional, bodyguard, Mrs. Scotland, CEO, writer, and producer.   She founded Wolfraven Inc. as a vehicle to help tell amazing and inspirational stories, including her own, while fiercely advocating for causes aimed at making the world a better place.  Alana has written her inspirational memoir, “She Who Dares;” the game changing book “How to Ask For Money” and a series of empowering children's books. She is producing multiple television series and film projects, including a high-profile collaborative streaming series that turns “reality TV” on its head, a feature-length documentary about the triumph of the human spirit, and an international suspense thriller with a theme of female empowerment.  Alana was awarded The Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her service to vulnerable women and mental health awareness on the Kings New Years Honors list 2023.  
Overall, Alana and Dean are a dynamic duo who are making a positive impact in their respective fields. You can find Alana at www.alanastott.com  

And her books at https://linktr.ee/alanastott 
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Jessica is the author of Purpose: Find Your Truth and Embrace Your Calling, a book in which she shares her journey to finding purpose. The book has sold millions of copies and has been featured on leading media outlets, including BBC News, CNN, Forbes, and The Sunday Times. In 2014, Jessica was honored with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for entrepreneurship and her contribution to diversity by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.Connect with Jessica:Website: www.jessicahuie.com/Instagram: @jessica_huie_LinkedIn: /in/jessicahuie/Facebook: @JessicaHuieMBE

As a child growing up in England, Octavia Goredema was always reading. At age 7, she wrote a letter to the publisher Penguin Random House and asked how she could become an author. To her delight, she received a formal, personalized letter response from the publisher. For many years Octavia aspired to become a children's book author.  Upon entrance to a competitive exam school and surrounded by many other smart kids, Octavia  found herself losing confidence, or as she describes it, she “put ceilings on herself.” Octavia's love of reading continued, yet she assumed that being an author was out of reach. However, she never completely gave up and parlayed her desire to write into a successful career in public relations after college. Octavia reflects on those years and realizes that she never felt fully aligned with her sense of purpose. Her talents were recognized, and her contributions were highly valued, yet she had a boss who  shared his observation that she was not passionate about PR. Octavia was really interested in mentoring and what it takes to advance careers. She started the Twenty Ten Club to help underrepresented women with their careers, and that led her to study coaching, open her practice and write a book. Today, Octavia is a career coach and founder of the Twenty Ten Agency. Her mission is to help underrepresented professionals advance their careers. Octavia is the author of PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women, published by Wiley. In this week's Work From The Inside Out podcast, learn more about Octavia's journey and work: Octavia was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Queen in recognition of her work on behalf of underrepresented women in the workforce. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, where she leads the Gender Equity network in the United States.   Learn more and connect with Octavia here:  https://www.octaviagoredema.com/ https://twitter.com/octaviagoredema https://www.instagram.com/octaviagoredema/ Find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Prep-Push-Pivot-Strategies-Underrepresented/dp/1119789079

Octavia Goredema MBE is a career coach and the founder of Twenty Ten Agency. Her mission is to help underrepresented professionals advance their careers. Octavia is the author of PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women, published by Wiley.  She has coached leaders at renowned companies including Google, American Airlines, Tinder, General Motors, Nike and Dow Jones.Originally from England, Octavia was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Queen in recognition of her work. Octavia is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, where she leads the Gender Equity network in the United States. TOPICS

In this episode, Neil and Ian are joined by Liz Darlison MBE who is the Chief Executive Officer of national charity Mesothelioma UK. Liz shares her unique insights and experiences in helping people deal with the negative health effects from asbestos exposure.   Liz has enjoyed over 37 years of clinical practice at the University Hospitals of Leicester, and it was from there she established Mesothelioma UK, a national charity for mesothelioma. Currently, she is a Consultant Nurse at University Hospitals Leicester and is also CEO at Mesothelioma UK.    Liz has Honorary university positions in both Leicester and Sheffield, is very research active, keenly promotes nursing as a career and engages in pre and post graduate education.   In the 2019 Queen Elizabeth's Birthday honours list Liz was invited to become a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her services to patients and cancer research.   Get help with asbestos - https://www.acorn-as.com

Lisa Curry is someone who needs no introduction. The triple Olympian has been in the public eye for 40 years, and in that time has continued to evolve and transform, applying the same passion and dedication that took her to the top in swimming to everything she's done since. She's a wellness entrepreneur, an author, a Sport Australia Hall Of fame inductee, and has been honoured with the Order of Australia (AO) and The Order of The British Empire (MBE). But Lisa is also a mother, a grandmother, and someone who has known lows and loss as keenly as she's felt the highs of success. In this warm, frank, and wide-open interview, Lisa shares her passions, her loss, and her approach to life from now on. Join Shelley as she chats to Lisa about: Her philosophy on life The one thing talented people need to make it to the top Her advice for finding your own passions and drive, and why it's ok to pivot when things change The things she's excited about right now How her own health issues inspired her to start her wellness company, ‘Happy Healthy You' and why helping other women find optimal health is important to her How the intensity of her training has impacted her health today What she does to nurture her body and mind Why ‘baby steps' are a great start towards better health Her daughter Jaime, and why it was important for Lisa to share her story Her ongoing journey towards a new way of living after Jaime's death The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all. Real stories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you're ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We'll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It', has launched! We're here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! www.youmusttryit.com https://www.instagram.com/youmusttryit/ GOT FEEDBACK? WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you've got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

I met today's guest briefly when he walked by while I was having dinner with a mutual friend. He is one of the most special people,  a perfect example of a person who has done the work. Growing up a" brown, gay, small, and muslim" man in a  post-9/11 North America, he has not only arrived at the very top of one of the world's most prestigious industries, but also at the height of knowing and embracing his true identity. And I promise you, it's a wonderful one.Imran Amed is one of fashion's leading writers, thinkers and commentators, and is founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of The Business of Fashion (BoF), a modern media company and the authoritative voice of the $2.5 trillion global fashion and luxury industries.Imran began his career as a management consultant and started writing about the fashion business from his sofa in London in 2007.BoF sparked a new kind of fashion dialogue, exploring the key drivers of an industry  undergoing unprecedented change and rapid growth. Imran's writing filled a void in fashion media and soon his analysis garnered tens of thousands of readers who would wake each morning to The Daily Digest email newsletter.  In 2017, ten years after founding BoF, he was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II as Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the fashion industry. In 2018, Imran was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design. He has also been named in Fast Company's annual list of the Most Creative People in Business, British GQ's list of the 100 Most Influential Men in Britain, Indian GQ's list of the 50 Most Influential Global Indians, and Wired's list of the 100 most influential figures in Britain's digital economy.As you can tell, this episode is longer than normal. As a result, the last 15 minutes were only recorded on a back-up device. You will notice a shift in audio quality that may be bothersome at first, but stick it out and your ears will soon adapt. It's worth it. I am a one-man traveling podcast studio, and I don't always get the tech right. But we're doing our best for you and thank you for your patience as we perfect this craft.Listen as we discuss:We're all "fashion people", the most democratic form of expression.Why do wealthy people tend to dress extravagantly?The reason I wear a black t-shirt everyday (and my soft spot for cars).Imran's childhood and his journey to becoming who he is.A broad, general, multifaceted education beats - and often leads to - specializing.You don't have to fit into life. You can fit life into who you are.How we can find gratitude for our pain.A defining moment: confronting anti-Islamic abuse at Harvard after 9/11.What it's like to be an openly gay muslim man.The origins of his massively popular company, The Business of Fashion.Align your talent, skills, and passion, and you'll find your purpose.Why it's refreshing to be asked personal questions.YouTube: @mogawdatofficialInstagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comConnect with Imran Amed on Instagram @imranamed and his website, businessoffashion.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

The contemporary world is a complicated place to be especially if you think you had it all planned out but it turns out pieces of your reality are not adding up.    What you can do to navigate this uncharted waters called life is to feel your truth and find your purpose. This way, no matter what, even if you fall down, those pains and discomforts will be your guiding lighthouse and not your storms to battle. They will lead you to a better place, a better understanding of why you're here, and what you can become and that is being true to your soul purpose.   This episode is simply divine with Heather and guest Jessica Huie as they discuss all about the reflections and realizations as we go through life, the traumas and how they positively shape a person, soul-hitting experiences, and the essence of having our own truth and purpose as we journey through.   Jessica is the author of Purpose: Find Your Truth and Embrace Your Calling, a book in which she shares her journey to finding purpose. She helps you share their message, breathe life into your purpose-driven projects and gifts, and share them with the world through transformational visibility. She spent twenty years working in media as a publicist, speaker, entrepreneur, mother, and author. In 2014, she was honored with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for entrepreneurship and her contribution to diversity by contributing to diversity by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. She has been named one of Britain's most inspiring entrepreneurs and one of the UK's most influential women.   Don't miss out on this episode! So pop in your earbuds and listen in now.   Listen to the Episode Now:   00:28 Welcome to episode 114! 00:47 Heather introduces guest - the one and only, Jessica Huie 02:31 What inspired Jessica to write her book 05:22 What's stopping you from walking in your purpose 07:57 Heather talks about a soul-hitting experience of hers 09:42 Jessica on how to let pain and discomfort become opportunities and gifts 14:26 Jessica's stories about her transformation journey 20:20 How to get out of limiting paradigms and expectations 25:36 Jessica's calling today in helping people walk their purpose 28:47 Parting words of wisdom from Jessica   Soul Stirring Quotes:   “One of the things that was a really beautiful discovery was how many gifts and how much beauty are in pain.” “That's what feeling does for us. Even if it's uncomfortable, it puts us back into connection with ourself.” “That thing about an experience being traumatic and equally beautiful, that really is life, isn't it? That's the paradox of life.” “Reality is so much stranger than fiction.” “Often our own plan for our life is a distraction from who we are truly here to be.”   Links Mentioned:   Get the Journal Prompts here > https://www.jessicahuie.com/purpose-order/   Get Jessica's book “Purpose” on Amazon here > https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Revised-Truth-Embrace-Calling/dp/1401965229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EEC975Z08FZ3&keywords=jessica+huie&qid=1652374272&sprefix=jessica+huie%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1   Connect with the Jessica:   Website: https://www.jessicahuie.com/the-purpose-academy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_huie_/

Negar Mortazavi speaks to Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini, Director of the Centre for Women, Peace and Security at the London School of Economics, about Afghanistan after the US withdrawal and under the Taliban, the fate of women peacemakers who were left behind. Sanam has two decades of experience as a peace strategist working globally on conflicts, crises and violent extremism with a mix of civil society, governments and the UN. She was appointed to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours list for services to International peace building and Women's Rights. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theiranpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theiranpodcast/support

What you'll learn in this podcast episode As the business world makes an overdue shift from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism, is it possible that we will see an erosion of innovation? How does a company's purpose impact its success? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, LRN Chief Advisory Officer Ty Francis MBE talks about how corporate purpose and stakeholder capitalism fuel innovation with Mark R. Hatch, CEO of clean energy startup SiLi-ion, Inc., an instigator of the maker movement with the founding of TechShop, author of The Maker Movement Manifesto and The Maker Revolution, and researcher on the influence of “organizational purpose” on innovation and business transformation at Pepperdine University. Mark has dedicated his career to educating the business community on innovation and advanced manufacturing and has spoken at the White House on these topics. Listen in as the two discuss what it means to help people—and companies—around the world do the right thing.   Featured Guest: Mark Hatch Mark R. Hatch is an advanced manufacturing entrepreneur, writer, and sought-after speaker and advisor on innovation, the maker movement, digital strategy, and advanced manufacturing. He has held executive positions for innovation, disruptive technology, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship in various industry sectors. Mark is the CEO of clean energy startup SiLi-ion, Inc. and an advisor to Studio MFG, an advanced spatial-web innovation consulting and manufacturing design firm. Mark has dedicated his career to educating the business community on innovation and advanced manufacturing and has spoken about these topics to various audiences—including the White House, TEDx, Global Fortune 500 firms, and Harvard University. He has appeared on prominent media outlets such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Bloomberg, CNN, and Fox, and has been quoted in Bloomberg Business, FastCompany, Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The LA Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle among other publications. An avid researcher on the influence of “organizational purpose” on innovation and business transformation, Mark is working on his DBA at Pepperdine University and is a faculty member for digital innovation and strategy at Pepperdine's Graziado School of Business. He is also an entrepreneur in residence at UC Berkeley. Mark holds an MBA from the Drucker Center at Claremont Graduate University and a BA in economics from UCI.   Featured Host: Ty Francis Ty Francis MBE is a Welsh-American business development, operations executive, and subject matter expert in Corporate Governance, Ethics, Compliance and Culture and is currently LRN's Head of Advisory Services, and a member of the Executive Team as a Special Advisor to the CEO.  Ty has utilized his expansive network of industry experts and thought leaders to help companies enhance corporate character, culture, D&I and transparency and has launched E&C programs and forums in the US, UK, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Brazil, Singapore, Brazil and the Middle East. He spent over a decade in New York City where he was EVP of Global Programs at the Ethisphere Institute and prior to that led the Corporate Board member business at the New York Stock Exchange's Governance Services division.  In 2019, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business by the UK's Solent University for his outstanding contribution in the field of corporate governance and international trade. In 2017, Ty was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), by Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of services to business.  Ty also studied at Stanford's Rock Centre for Corporate Governance and Oxford University's Said Business School and is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).    Principled Podcast Transcription Intro: Welcome to the Principled Podcast, brought to you by LRN. The Principled Podcast brings together the collective wisdom on ethics, business and compliance, transformative stories of leadership, and inspiring workplace culture. Listen in to discover valuable strategies from our community of business leaders, and workplace change makers. Ty Francis: As the business world makes an overdue shift from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism, is it possible that we'll see an erosion of innovation? How does a company's purpose impact its success? Hello, and welcome to another episode of LRN's Principled Podcast. I'm your host, Ty Francis, Chief Advisory Officer LRN. Today I'm joined by Mark Hatch, an accomplished entrepreneur, advanced manufacturing expert, and sought after speaker on topics of innovation, disruptive technology, and the future of work. Mark holds an MBA from the Drucker Center at Claremont Graduate University. And is presently pursuing a DBA, a doctor of business administration, from Pepperdine University. We are going to be talking today about corporate purpose, stakeholder capitalism, and what it means to help people, and companies around the world do the right thing. After several successful decades in business, Mark is now researching the influence of organizational purpose on innovation and business transformation at Pepperdine, while simultaneously serving as CEO of the clean energy startup, SiLi-ion, amongst other things. Mark Hatch, thanks for joining me on the Principled Podcast. Mark Hatch: Thank you very much, Ty. It's great to be here. Ty Francis: Okay so, for those of us saying to ourselves, "Where have I heard this name before," please tell us a little bit about your professional history. Now, we know you as the founder of TechShop, and an instigator in the maker movement. What else? Oh, yes, you've spoken at White House about advanced manufacturing, and at the Clinton Global Initiative, something my wife [inaudible 00:01:58] was actually involved in during her time at Swiss Re. Mark Hatch:   Oh, how fun. Ty Francis: Yeah, she was at Swiss Re for about 10 years and worked very closely with President Clinton. So, that's a name, it's all too familiar in my household. But I also know you're involved in the Singularity University, which sounds very Star Trekky, which is an interesting side note, especially since we're talking about purpose today. So, I've given an overview, but can you give us a little bit more about your backstory Mark? Mark Hatch:   Oh, hit a couple high points. I'm a former green beret, so I was in the army for three years coming out of high school, which was quite entertaining. And then, I started my first company, an interactive multimedia company back in '80s. One of the things I've discovered that I'm really good at is jumping into something way too early. And then, getting beaten up for years and years until it becomes the obvious next thing. The interesting thing about that interactive media though, was that John McAfee of McAfee Antivirus was one of my first investors. I actually got to know John before he became infamous, I guess. I spent a little bit of time at Avery Dennison, a big package goods company. A little bit of time at Kinkos, where I launched the e-commerce portion for Kinkos. And pulled T1 lines around the United States to wire them all up. Spent a little bit of time doing a health benefits ASP and so forth. But most people, if they know who I am at all, is from the maker movement days wrote a couple books in it, and spent a lot of time traipsing around the globe trying to get people to make things again. Ty Francis: Well, I want to touch a couple of those things. So now, you aren't the average professor, as we've just heard, because you've got some real bites to your bark. Within what you just told me, I did read that you raised over $20 million and turned TechShop into that leading brand in the maker movement, growing it from 1 to 12 locations. And more impressively membership and revenue 20X in five years. I got that right, 20X? Mark Hatch: 20, yeah. As long as you start from a very small base, it's really easy to hit those high numbers. Ty Francis: I think you and I have got a different definition of the word easy.  If that wasn't impressive enough, you also grew that $200 million business at Kinkos by 18%. But I think more impressive than that, and someone who runs a P and L you cut costs by 15 million in a single year. Mark Hatch: In a single year, yeah. Ty Francis: That is both impressive. And I get, your students get a kick out of all that experience. We had a pre-conversation before. And I mentioned that I'm lucky enough to know Sir Richard Branson. And he told me years ago how he went into a bookshop, and pulled a bunch of books off the library that were about business. I think the first 20 he counted, none of the authors had actually been in business, or run a business, and were anecdotal at best. Looking at what you've done and what you've succeeded, how has that happened? And how has that paradigm shifted to you now? Mark Hatch: One, I do actually tend to live in the future. It's a bad habit. I've got a very, very clear view of what I believe is going to happen. And I clearly did not take my desert training in the Special Forces very well, where they beat into your head, never mistake a clear view for a short distance. It will kill you. So, I saw interactive multimedia early. I saw dot com early. I've seen many of these things. What I managed to do with TechShop was raise funds, and grow the base quickly enough so that we actually survive for a solid 10 years. But what I do is innovation. My entire career has been on the edge between in a research and development, or the most recent trends, and then commercializing them, turning them into something that a consumer can understand, and acquire. Ty Francis: So, I am seeing a Star Trek theme in all of this, by the way. Seeing into the future. A Q-esque type person here. But this is fascinating. And you, obviously, have an incredible foundation [inaudible 00:06:08] what you are doing, looking at the past, predicting the future. But I do want to tap more into the research you're doing at Pepperdine. And as part of your DBA, again, I'm looking at this and I have an honorary doctorate, and I feel very, very small right now. Mark Hatch: Congratulations. That's quite impressive actually. Ty Francis: Yeah, but apparently when the air cabin crew asks if there's a doctor on the plane, I'm not allowed to raise my hand. When they say, "What can you help this person with?" I can say, "Well, I've got an interesting anecdote about business." So the DBA you're pursuing right now, I mean, I particularly admire the notion of going back to school for an advanced degree. I've had a limited amount of business success. And during the lockdown, I took three courses, one at a side business university at Oxford, one at Stanford, and one at the London School of Economics. The recurring theme through all of those courses... One was executive leadership. One was DEI and leveraging business through it. And the other was international relations and global politics. Organizational purpose was a common theme through all of those postgraduate and diplomas. And it was fascinating how that was a theme, and linking back into business. So, I want you to talk about your work on organizational purpose. But first of all, can you give me, or us a definition of your definition of organizational purpose? Mark Hatch:    There are like three versions of what purpose means. But to get a little bit technical, the short version is really simple. Like the single word, the single concept is why a corporation exists. That's what purpose means, why? Now, usually, when you use the term, what is your corporate purpose? You're not thinking of the single thing that the word means. You're thinking of a corporate purpose statement, or a development of a series of concepts. Or, as they say in business speak, it's a construct. So, I have adopted George et al's from 2021, which is interesting. Most of this good work has happened just in the last few years. So, purpose in the for profit context captures the essence of an organization's existence by explaining what value it seeks to create for its stakeholders. So, you're creating value. But then he goes on and defines it a little bit more, which I like. "In doing so purpose provides a clear definition of firm's intent, creates the ability for the stakeholders to identify with and be inspired by the firm's mission, vision, and values, and establishes actionable pathways, and an inspirational outcome for the firm." Sorry, that's very technical, but that's the best broad version that includes mission, vision, and values, which people tend to associate with purpose when you ask them what a corporate purpose is. But let me back up a little bit. So, the reason I got intrigued with this was, well first of all, I'm very purpose driven personally. I was, usually, involved with technologies that I found intriguing, and could improve humanity in some way. But my experience at TechShop was at a completely different level. People were joining because of the purpose of this idea that we could remake our lives by going to a shop that had, basically, democratized access to the tools of the industrial revolution. We were giving the average Joe access to tools that they had never had access to, unless they were 80 years old, had come up at three machine shop or something. But we were giving them laser cutters, and 3D printers, and so forth.  And I personally got a level of satisfaction out of that. And I got my staff members to perform at levels I had never seen before. We had members that are evangelists. I mean, it seemed like sometimes they would go out on the street and tell people, "Have you heard of this place? You've got to come in." We had this one member, he quit his job. And he didn't have a great job to begin with, but he quit his job as a night watchman, came up and couch surfed. Like that was a thing for a while, couchsurfing.com where you could go and spend the night at somebody's house randomly. This was well before hotel folks came along. He would evangelize each couch that he slept on became a member, like not the couch, the people. Every place that he went, we got new members. And we thought about maybe paying him just to hang around, and sleep on a new couch every night because he was our best attractor. And so, this got me really interested in this concept of what is your corporate purpose? And how does it play out and impact the organization at large? Ty Francis: I think the biggest question that we have, and I have is when people are talking about this concept, how organizations are dealing with this, how are you articulating this to companies, to brands, to leaders, and how to actually put this into practice? Because many of the conversations I have with boards, with GCs, with anyone, they understand the problem. They see what's happening. They read and they see blogs, and they have conversations with the fellow board members. But it's actually the tangibility of creating a strategy that puts this into place. And something they can follow. I guess what's the sticky sauce? What's the magic wand that you throw over your clients, your peers on how do I actually put this into play? Mark Hatch: So the research that I'm doing specifically came out of kind of the question, how do I deal with the naysayers? How do I convince a board, or a C-suite folks that are like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever, whatever, whatever. I've got my ESG guy and they're going to keep me between the lanes, and everything's going to be fine." I started down this path as like, what do we actually know about corporate purpose? Where did it spring from? Actually, I go all the way back. What's the original concept of a corporation? Where did that come from? And it goes all the way back. It's crazy. It goes all the way back to pre-Babylonian times. And I won't bore you with all of that, but it turns out you couldn't have a corporation without having a purpose of some kind. It wasn't allowed. The state would not allow it. The king would not allow it. I've got a great quote out of the Law of Corporations 1702, "The sole purpose of a corporation is to improve the society and support the king." Full stop. You can't say, "Okay, I'm here to do like, blah, blah, blah. And I'm going to make this." No, no, no, no. How are you going to help your customers? How are you going to improve society? And how are you going to support the king? And if you don't have an answer to that, I'm sorry, not only will I not give you corporation, if I happen to have given you one, and you have strayed too far, I will shut you down. And this was actually the norm up to about 1880 globally. And there's this great quote. It was Massachusetts Bay Company and they charged this poor sod 200 pounds for overcharging his customer. And then, on Sunday morning, the preacher got engaged talking about the egregious greed, and what can happen. And it was simply against the law. And then, things changed with the 14th amendment, some other bizarre things. But we've had this like weird era, and that's how I would describe it, between 1886 to about 1950, we were set loose. You didn't have to have a purpose at all. You actually didn't need any purpose at all. You could just go down to Delaware and say, "I want to set up a company." And they go, "Great." They still would ask, what are you going to do? And so, in your mind, you had to at least have a customer, or somebody you were going to steal money from. You had to have some idea. So even today in your charters, you have to say, "Okay, I'm going to be in this industry segment," which by the way, you just send them a note and that can change. But about around 1950, that started to shift. So, that was a long winded way of saying, so how do we deal with these guys? And what I wanted to do, and what I'm doing is I'm a practical guy, I'm a practitioner. I don't want to sell them something that doesn't work. What does that mean for your purpose? And so, I'm really intrigued with this idea of empirically based management tools. How do you know something works? Not one of those 19 books that Sir Branson was talking about, but the one that comes out of the trenches. So, I've gone back and I've done a fairly significant review of all of the literature on corporate purpose. What's actually known from a theoretical perspective from doing interviews, which I don't put a lot of weight into because you get what you want out of your interviews. But actual empirical work that's been done in this space. And it turns out those corporations that do have a purpose that's more than simply serving customers, they have substantially superior financial returns. And actually, I think your firm is an example that promulgates that point of view based on research you guys have done in the past. Ty Francis: Our tagline is, principle performance. And I'll add that some research we did last year echoes most of what you're saying. I mean, all of what you're saying. My own advisory team released a report alongside our marketing team. And we called it our LRN Benchmark of Ethical Culture, which is a multi-year, it's a collaborative research effort, which draws data from nearly 8,000 employees, 17 industries, 14 countries. And that study conclusively proves that ethical cultures don't just protect corporate reputations, but they propel the bottom line. Companies with the strongest ethical cultures, strongly outperform by approximately 40% those with weakest ethical cultures. And that was across all measures of business performance, customer satisfaction. You talked about employee loyalty, innovation, adaptability, and growth. It's very simple, and you can make a lot of links to this. But if you keep people happy, if people believe in what you are doing, they will stay. If they stay, they will not leave. If they will not leave, they will not take IP with them. They will not go somewhere else. So, all that money you've invested in hiring them, training them, making them better people they will not take that somewhere else. Mark Hatch: Yeah, your brand positioning, your ability to [inaudible 00:16:32]. The theory is actually pretty well illuminated. Actually, the step that I'm taking... I think we have, in fact, proven that having a higher purpose can, or will result in superior financial success. So, there's my answer to the naysayers. This is really simple besides being the right thing to do, and to feel good about yourself, and your company when you go home at night, and you talk to your kids about what you're doing, your returns are higher. But the next question that I asked is, okay, show me how? Just throwing a purpose together and announcing it from the mountaintop is not the right answer. Now, we are getting results, so kudos to the companies that are executing. But I'm trying to answer the question, okay, how do you operationalize a superior purpose? What are the actual specific financial drivers that create superior firm performance? Innovation, and then specifically radical innovation is historically the largest way that firms create superior returns by far. There are other ways of doing it: brand, financial management, operations, Six Sigma, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. But the number one way of improving your financial performance is actually to do innovation. And then radical innovation in particular. That's my little chunk that I'm chewing on is can I show that firms with a higher aspirational purpose actually get superior innovation returns and superior radical innovation returns? And the quantitative numbers have come in. I'm now working on writing it up. And it's clear like it's 0.0001 chance that it's false. In fact, a higher purpose does drive radical innovation in a very significant way. It explains 30% of the variance of that. And like 35 to 37% of all variance in your innovation. It's huge. So, my answer is, okay, install, purpose, and innovate. Point this amazing effort that you've created, point this missile down the range at radical innovation because you're going to get an enormous return out of it. Ty Francis: You've actually answered the next question I was going to ask about, what this means for the future of business, and what is your vision for how company leaders can apply these insights? As you said, it's not enough for somebody to read in a book about what's happening. It's how they can relate that and put that into practice to change the dynamic of their own companies. We're not just talking about this. Investors are asking companies point blank, define your purpose. What are you doing to make the world around you better? Larry Fingers, writing to CEOs every single year. In the UK, the banking industry are asking, "Yes, we get it. You're raising capital for people, but what else are you doing?" It's a little bit, what have you done for me lately kind of thing. Mark Hatch: We've come full circle now. In 1886, we decided, okay, you don't have to have a purpose. But now, we are rewriting the laws. The SEC in the US, the UK, as you mentioned, the French have done it. The Italians have done it. The Germans did it ages ago. But there's an enormous amount of pressure now on corporations to be able to explicitly measure what their social good is. They don't necessarily call it your purpose, but that's what they're getting at. When I came at this, of course, I have the context of working at Singularity University as a speaker. And I know, I know a friend of mine is Salim Ismail, who's driving this whole exponential organization's effort globally. And, in it, he said, sidebar conversation. "So Mark, I've tried to do these exponential innovation efforts without a massively transformative purpose at the beginning of the effort because the corporation was like, 'Yeah, you're making me feel kind of weird about this idea of changing the world and all that. We're an X company, let's just do the execution part and skip the massively transformative purpose part.'" And he said, "Every single time we did that, it failed. Every single time. We got nominal innovation out of it." And it actually makes sense when you think about the internal resistance of individuals in their risk profiles. Typically, you go to work and you want to have things normal. And then, what's going to happen all day long, and you're competent and so forth. But when you start doing innovation and, particularly radical innovation, you don't know what tomorrow looks like. You don't understand who your customer is. You don't know what the value is per se. And you're thrown in the deep end and you got to figure it out. Now, it's not quite that bad, but it is substantially different than your day-to-day. And it's hard. Doing radical innovation is the hardest part of being in business because you don't know how it's going to come out. That as a background, is like, "Oh my goodness, you're kidding me. You just told me that one of the keys to being able to execute this isn't actually reaching for the stars." It's not like, can we get a 15% increase in this? Or can we cut costs by 10% or 5%? It's can you cut cost by 50%? Can we double our market share? Can we open up an entirely new market segment? Just saying those words creates a new tension in somebody's head. You bring them in and say, "Okay, we're going to get 10% here, and 15% there." And everybody goes, "Oh cool, I don't have to change anything. I can go back to my desk and keep stamping those pieces of paper. And I'm good." You come in and say, "I want a 50% increase. And I need a 30% reduction over here," actually you've lost the audience because for the next five minutes, all they're going to be wondering is whether or not they have a job. Am I qualified to do this? That's what got me going. And we live in the most exciting time in all of human history. We've got more technologies coming on stream in amazing and radical ways, and how they're interacting with one another is absolutely stunning. So, this is the best time in all of human history to do radical innovation. This is the best time to go after actually deep purposes. And I feel sorry for these corporations who are going, "Okay, let's try to get a 12% bump over the next two years." They're doomed. In my mind it's like, forget it. You and I and others in this world are going to teach the executive suite that radical innovation is possible, it will drive the bottom line, make them feel better and will, in fact, change the world. And I'm proving it empirically. That's kind of what I'm excited about. Ty Francis: It reminds me of a quote that was a famous NFL coach. And I can't remember it now and I'll come back to you by the end of the podcast. But it was about reaching for perfection that you'll never attain it. But on the way down, you will hit excellence. And I think this is an area why people aren't reaching for the stars is surprising because it's that competitive advantage. When we talk about how this is a competitive advantage, not just on a social scale, but on a business scale, we've been talking to board directors. We had a collaboration with a group called Tapestry Networks. We spoke to 40 directors of publicly traded companies, I mean 40, 50 companies. And they represented about 70 or 80 different companies across their different board positions. We did this specifically to talk about purpose and culture. We released the findings in a report called Activating Culture and Ethics for Boards late last year. And the results, albeit mostly predictable, the boards want to put culture at the top of their priority list, but they still don't fully understand how to measure it. The refreshing part was that they see that the paradigm shifted from board members having a nose in, fingers out ability to more having nose and fingers in because they are starting to see this as a competitive benefit to having both strategy and culture and purpose aligned. And with that, I think they're seeing they have a better understanding of what corporate purpose should be. I think we're trying to see a tangible move in the... I'm using quotation marks here, a "tone from the top" conversation on how boards are impacting priorities, and are influencing culture. So, how does that help your research for what you are doing now for the future of work? Mark Hatch: You've done the surveys, you know what the answers are. But what I'm trying to do is start a small renaissance around, prove it to me. What are the actual ways that you operationalize it? It's like, okay, employee retention. Okay, measure employee retention. But don't just measure employee retention, invest in your employees. If you know that they're going to hang around longer, don't just sit on your hands, and say, "Oh cool, they're going to be here longer. Woo hoo." No, no, no. What that means is you can't actually invest in them in ways that your competitors can't. That's operationalizing this idea of this competitive advantage, invest in your customers, invest in your brand. What are you doing specifically to drive your brand in relations in a deeper way? You've created this competitive advantage. You've got this great purpose now sitting on the shelf. Great. How are you going to operationalize it? And can we measure it? That's my point. It's can we actually measure it and see what the returns are? Ty Francis: The measurement, that's the trick. Everyone knows what they should be doing, but they don't know how they should be doing it. Mark Hatch: And if you don't measure it, then you don't care about it. Ty Francis: Wasn't that the famous misquote from Peter Drucker what you can't manage, you can measure, or the other way around? Mark Hatch: Right. Ty Francis: So we've been talking a lot about boards and purpose, but we know the SEC, and we're talking about the US. Obviously, although I'm American, I'm also Welsh. So, I'm curious if your research extends to Europe, or other regions. I mean, is this universal? Or is it just stage one USA, stage two [inaudible 00:25:55]? Mark Hatch:    It does work at least in the UK. So, I chose my sample's 50/50, US/UK. 50/50, male/female. Native English speakers, try to control for some other variables. This is clearly true in the UK and the US. My suspicion, obviously, is that it's true in a lot of other parts of the world as well. Other research suggests that it is at least pan-European. Gartenberg's work and others. Gartenberg did some quantitative research that had 500,000 companies in it from around the globe. And they were able to show empirically that purpose does, in fact, drive superior financial returns, similar to what your research did. Ty Francis: When you're talking about this corporate purpose, I've noticed working in the States for a long time, that there is in the States and, to a certain extent, in the UK as well, there's a shareholder driven purpose kind of alignment where there's in broader Europe, France, and Germany, and Italy there's more of a stakeholder driven perception. So, there you see in Germany where you've got the different kind of board levels, and with the very straight labor laws in France, you are seeing that connection between leadership, and the employee base having to be aligned because they've got no choice because if they don't like what their companies are doing, they can change it, and quite dramatically. So, that would be interesting to see how that dynamic between the UK and the US, but then certainly further afield of that, how the European companies and organizations are actually using this corporate purpose vehicle to their competitive advantage. Mark Hatch: Right. One might hypothesize that corporate purpose, that's a fundamental driver. But how you operationalize it may vary from region to region. Maybe brand is a better tool than radical innovation. Maybe employee retention is a better one. I'm not sure. I doubt it, frankly. I think innovation is one of the fundamental things that you do as a business. Drucker would say, you're not even an entrepreneur, if you're not doing innovation. You can call yourself a businessman, but you're not an entrepreneur. And so, I suspect that innovation. And then as we're moving, again, the opportunity set available now to innovate is phenomenal. Radical innovation, it should be a fundamental strategy for any business that's trying to drive purpose into their organization, and with their stakeholders. Ty Francis: Well, before we sign off, and before I get a raft of my very angry American listeners asking why this British guy is talking about American football? It was Vince Lombardi, [inaudible 00:28:28]. And his quote was, and I'll see if I can get this right, "Perfection's not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence." Mark Hatch: Yeah. Ty Francis: So Mark Hatch, this has been a fascinating conversation and one that we have merely pricked the surface of. And I'd like to have you back to talk a little bit more definitively, especially when the research is done, to look at those results. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me today and us on this episode.       My name is Ty Francis. I want to thank you all for listening to the Principled Podcast by LRM. 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Fast forward and Jessica's been able to create many successful businesses that highlight diversity, help people find and showcase what makes them them, and ultimately helps them find their purpose. As Jessica reflects in this episode, ambition is great, but it's her mission to help people understand what's fueling their ambition to ensure that they create a life they actually love. (And it's a little bit of the courage to rewrite the plan as you go along that'll keep you enjoying it.)So tune into this episode if you're ready to be inspired and start your own reflection journey to help untap what makes you so special and how to leverage that in building your business. In this episode we'll dive into: Uncovering your own hero's journey and folding it into your marketing and messaging Tapping into your special sauce so you can better connect with your prospective clientsGetting comfortable rewriting plans as you're going through themFinding your purpose and holding it at the center of everything you doAbout JessicaJessica is the author of Purpose: Find Your Truth and Embrace Your Calling, a book in which she shares her journey to finding purpose. The book has sold millions of copies and has been featured on leading media outlets, including BBC News, CNN, Forbes, and The Sunday Times.In 2014, Jessica was honored with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for entrepreneurship and her contribution to diversity by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. She has been called one of Britain's most inspiring entrepreneurs and one of the UK's most influential women.Connect with Katie: Schedule your free consultation Join the EntrepreneurShift Facebook groupInstagram: @Digitally.Enhanced.MarketingConnect with Jessica: Website: JessicaHuie.comBuy her book here: Purpose: Find Your Truth and Embrace Your CallingDownload her free journal prompts hereTwitter: @JessicaHuieMBEInstagram: @jessica_huie_LinkedIn:  Jessica HuieFacebook: Jessica Huie MBE

In the final episode of season 2, I explore Hill's approach to Team Leadership as detailed in chapter 16 from the 9th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I highlight connections to our class' definition of leadership, discuss the importance of a strong culture, provide an overview of the model, and conclude with strengths and criticisms of the model.  In the Rapid Fire Interview segment, I am fortunate to be joined by Chris Ramsey MBE, the Technical Director for Queens Park Rangers Football Club (@QPR). Chris has a career in professional football that spans nearly 45 years and was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2019. His commitment to diversity and inclusion is astounding and his lifelong quest to become better at his craft was born out of a genuine curiosity and thirst for knowledge.  We discuss his leadership philosophy, which includes a strength-based approach, intentional role-modeling, behavioral consistency, and why empathy is important. He highlights how personality shapes our reactions to situations, why it's important to use your privileges to advocate for change, and that sport won't become more inclusive until a time when the decision-makers have an open mind.   Send me your thoughts and let's keep the conversation going on Twitter (@TingleJK) or on LinkedIn. The first segment of each episode is geared specifically for his students and features a brief lecture on course readings, much of which is from the 9th edition of "Leadership: Theory and Practice" by Peter G. Northouse. The second segment is great for students and anyone else interested in the relationship between sports and leadership. The Rapid Fire Interview segment which features a conversation between Jacob and brings the leadership theories to life and aims to give listeners a peek behind the curtain of being a leader in the dynamic sports biz. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music. The music during the Rapid Fire segment is "Epic Cinematic" by Scott Holmes Music. The podcast cover photo is of a Dale Grimshaw mural and was taken by Jacob near the Tybalds Estate in WC1, London, England.

Daisy Christodoulou is the Director of Education at No More Marking. In 2019 she was recognized in the New Year's Honors List with the Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to education. Daisy has also authored three books: Teachers vs Tech?: The case for an ed tech revolution, Making Good Progress? The future of Assessment for Learning, and Seven Myths about Education. Daisy joined Rhodes Branding's Productive Disruption to talk about worldwide trends in education and her work at No More Marking around comparative judgment.

In our March Broadcast, we are delighted to have Caroline Drummond MBE, Chief Executive of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming). Caroline has been running LEAF, the farming and environmental charity since it started in 1991. She is especially interested in the development of sustainable food and farming and she has over 38 years experience in this area. She graduated in Agriculture and has broad practical agricultural experience from across the globe. Her work focuses on encouraging more sustainable farming practices and building a better public trust and understanding of farming, food, health and the environment – values that she is personally extremely passionate about. She is actively involved in many industry partnerships and initiatives in the UK and Europe. In 2009 Caroline was awarded the Member of the British Empire (MBE) by the Queen, she has an Honorary Doctorate from Harper Adams University, a Nuffield Scholarship studying ‘ What can Farmers Learn from Science to improve the Nutrition of our Food'  and was awarded Honorary Fellowship for the Society of the Environment. In 2017 she was awarded the IAgrE Award For Outstanding Contribution to the Landbased Sector and the Farmers Guardian Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture. In 2018 she was awarded the RASE National Agriculture Award and an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Agricultural University. Caroline is actively involved with the British Nutrition Foundation, North Wyke, the Agri-tech initiative – is a director of the Agri-tech centre on Crop Health And Protection, the Institute of Agriculture Management, and on the advisory board of the agricultural project for the Science Museum. Women in Food and Farming is a group of professional women in food, agriculture and the land-based industries at all stages of their careers, who get together to discuss business issues, support each other via mentorship and advice, and help generate networks of contacts that might be useful to themselves and their businesses. Founded in 2011 by Christine Tacon CBE, the group started back in 2011 with just five women and has now grown to over 500 members. Christine is known to many as the first Grocery Code Adjudicator and head of the Co-op's farming business, she has just been appointed Chair of Assured Food Standards which operates the Red Tractor Assurance scheme amongst other roles. Beanstalk is very proud to offer our extensive platforms to allow Women in Food and Farming to continue their conversation and debate and to encourage new members ongoing to join them, be that on a virtual Broadcast basis.

Today Mike profiles Galal Yafai MBE, a British amateur boxer who won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Yafai was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to boxing. Watch Knuckle Up's Mike Orr, who always discusses up-and-coming young, hungry, and (usually) undefeated boxers during his live daily show at 4pm EST on TalkinFight.com or YouTube.com/c/TalkinFight #TalkinFight #KnuckleUp #GalalYafai

Greg Chappell is one of the most accomplished Cricketers Australia has ever produced. While he was a run machine, he batted with a touch of elegance and grace that few have seen before or since. The second of three brothers to play for Australia, Greg made 7 110 runs in 87 test matches at the superb average of 53.86 to go with his 24 test centuries, and also averaged over 40 in one day Cricket for good measure as well. He was the first player to manage the feat of scoring a century in both his first and last test matches, and as captain, he won 21 of his 48 Tests and lost only 13.He was equally productive in the breakaway World Series Cricket years, averaging 54 in 14 Supertests that saw some of the fiercest Cricket that Greg had encountered. In 1973, Greg was named the Wisden Cricketer of the Year and in 2000 he was named in the Australian Test Team of the Century. Greg was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2002.After retiring in 1984, Greg has since fulfilled a number of roles, including as a national selector over two stints, the national talent manager for Cricket Australia, and a television and radio commentator.In terms of coaching, he coached the South Australian Redbacks from 1998 for five seasons, before taking on the role of Indian coach from 2005 to 2007 in what was a tumultuous period in working alongside combative former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly.He is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to cricket, and just this year was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to cricket as a leading player, captain, coach and administrator at the elite level, and for his contribution to a range of charitable organisations.He has also recently released a book, titled ‘Greg Chappell: Not Out', where he dissects Australian Cricket and his career from all angles, including mental skills and the future of the game in this country. It's well worth a read.

In the fourth episode of season four of the Her Spirit podcast  Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to World, European & Two Time Paralympic Rowing Champion Lauren Rowles.Lauren's remarkable journey began in 2012 at the age of 13 when she woke up one morning paralysed from the waist down. From there She spent the following eight months in hospitals and rehabilitation units trying to regain the use of her legs. Despite being left physically impaired from Transverse Myelitis, Lauren was determined to make it as an Olympic athlete she had dreamed of as a young girl.Lauren began her career as an elite athlete aged just 14 after she was inspired by the London 2012 Paralympic Games. She quickly found a talent in wheelchair track racing and she soon represented Great Britain on the international stage, including the Commonwealth Games and Junior World Championships. Lauren transitioned from Athletics to Rowing in 2015 after being scouted by the British Rowing Team and has gone from strength to strength ever since. Five months after she took her first stroke, Lauren won a silver medal at the Senior World Rowing Championships and qualified her boat for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio the following year.Lauren made her mark on the global sporting stage after winning a Paralympic gold medal at the Rio 2016 Games at the age of just 18. Subsequently, Lauren was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2016 New Year's Honours List for her services to Rowing and has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the BBC's Young Sports Personality of the Year.Despite the challenges of near career ending injuries and a global pandemic, Lauren has claimed both the World and European titles. Most recently she has returned from the Tokyo as Two Time Paralympic Champion, defending her 2016 title over a new race distance. Looking forward, Lauren hopes to continue building her legacy in sport and changing perceptions around disability and the LGBT community.Her Spirit http://www.herspirit.co.uk supports women of all shapes to sizes to achieve goals you never thought possible and have your #BestYearYet.    Come and join us for this years Winter Swim Challenge https://herspirit.co.uk/programmes/winter-swim-challenge/ it starts on the 31st October 2021 - 27th March 2022.These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Cotswold Outdoor. Cotswold Outdoor in-store experts will help customers make the right choice in the kit they buy, ensuring it will be the right fit and fit for purpose, and will last for many adventures. They also help customers care for and repair their kit with there Repair & Care and Footwear Protection services, to keep well-loved kit performing for longer. And when that kit finally comes to the end of its life, customers can use the Cotswold Outdoor Recycle My Gear service to keep their kit out of landfill. Just to https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com

John Dalley, co-founder and president of Soi Dog Foundation International, has been awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to animal welfare in Southeast Asia.John Dalley, co-founder and president of Soi Dog Foundation International, has been awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to animal welfare in Southeast Asia. John, who hails from Leeds, UK, was named alongside a host of celebrities, medical staff, key workers and volunteers in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Soi Dog Foundation was established in 2003 in Phuket, Thailand, to help the street dogs and cats who had no one else to care for them. Soi Dog was created to provide a humane and sustainable solution to managing the stray population and to address their medical needs. Funding then, as it does now, came entirely from individuals who shared, and continue to share, the vision of our founders.THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :)SUBSCRIBE TO THE FRUITING BODY PODCAST |  https://bit.ly/3b8l2YxMORE FRUITING BODY PODCAST | https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast/playlistsFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ▼▸ BRENDAN ONEILL | https://www.instagram.com/brendan.william/▸ FRUITING BODY PODCAST | https://www.instagram.com/fruitingbodypodcast▸ MUAY THAI & MUSHROOMS | https://www.instagram.com/muaythaiandmushroomsMUSHROOM PRODUCT ▼▸ WEBSITE | https://fruiting-body.com▸ FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/fruitingbodypodcastOUR GUESTS SOCIAL▼▸ Soi Dog Foundation Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/soidogfoundation/)▸ Soi Dog Foundation Website (https://www.soidog.org/)▸ John Dalley Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/johndalley1/)

In the second episode of our new series on war and memory, we speak with founder of Forensic Architecture Eyal Weizman and academic Susan Schuppli on the role memory plays in testimony and witnessing. The discussion explores the different approaches to evidence in war crimes tribunals, starting with the Nuremburg trials of 1945, and explains how the contemporary work of Forensic Architecture is helping to unlock the hidden memories of the victims of state violence. Susan Schuppli is a researcher, documentary filmmaker, and artist based in the UK, whose work examines material evidence from war and conflict to environmental disaster and climate change. She is Director of the Centre for Research Architecture at Goldsmiths University as well as affiliate artist-researcher and Board Chair of Forensic Architecture and author of Material Witness, which is out on MIT Press.You can find out more on Susan's work here: https://susanschuppli.com/ Eyal Weizman is the founding director of Forensic Architecture and Professor of Spatial and Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London. The author of over 15 books, he has held positions in many universities worldwide including Princeton, ETH Zurich and the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. He is a member of the Technology Advisory Board of the International Criminal Court and the Centre for Investigative Journalism. In 2019 he was elected life fellow of the British Academy and appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to architecture.Follow the work of Forensic Architecture here: https://forensic-architecture.org/ We would also like to thank Jacob over at Liverpool Podcast Studios.Music by Esion Noise [www.esionnoise.com] Support the show (https://www.forceswatch.net/support-our-work)

Decoration, diversity and debate. England footy hero, Raheem Sterling, has made it onto this year's Queen's Honours List and will be appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to racial equality in sport. But even though this year's list is the most diverse so far, more and more people are actually turning down honours from the Queen. Tunde Okewale MBE came through this week. He received his MBE back in 2016 after founding his charity Urban Lawyers. His take: let's occupy spaces that our ancestors couldn't. Hosts: De-Graft Mensah and Roshan Roberts Producers: Seren Jones and Jack Suddaby Sound Designer: Jack Suddaby Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos Tracklisting: 00:00: Nala's first birthday present 01:57: We're back againnnn 02:22: Should we accept honours? 05:20: Getting to know the honours system 08:15: Accepting Vs Rejecting 10:25: In conversation with Tunde Okewale MBE 21:23: Reflections 22:24: Time to wrap up

Join Em Stroud and her Clown Barbara as they chat all things start ups with Rajeeb Dey MBE.  How is important for setting up a new Start Up?  What freedom can running a start up give you?  How did Rajeeb get into Start Ups?  Can Barbara encourage Rajeeb to do some knitting?  Why are Start ups important now more than ever?  And much much more.. Follow Rajeeb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnerbly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rajeebdey/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeebdey/ Twitter: @rajdey About Raj Rajeeb Dey MBE is Founder & CEO of Learnerbly - the professional development platform. Over the last 16 years he has launched three initiatives which help people advance in their working life. Today, he is founder and CEO of Learnerbly, an award winning curated marketplace of the best learning content from over 200 providers including coaching, courses, conferences, books and much more. Prior to this he founded Enternships, a portal connecting students and graduates to roles in over 7000 startups and fast growing businesses for which he was named the “02 X Young Entrepreneur of the Year” and the youngest recipient of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion in 2013. Rajeeb is also the Co-Founder of StartUp Britain, a national entrepreneurship campaign launched by Prime Minister David Cameron in 2011 and served as Trustee of UnLtd, the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs for over 10 years. He was appointed as the world's youngest Young Global Leader (at 26) by the World Economic Forum in 2012 and appointed Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to Entrepreneurship in 2016.

Neville Southall MBE is a Welsh former international footballer. He has been described as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation and won the FWA Footballer of the Year award in 1985. He played internationally for Wales, winning 92 caps between 1982 and 1998, though he did not feature in any major international competitions. As an individual, he was named on the PFA Team of the Year four consecutive times, and was listed as one of the world's top ten goalkeepers by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics on four occasions. He is a member of the Gwlady's Streets Hall of Fame . He has been named as one of the 100 'Greatest Players of the 20th Century' by World Soccer magazine. In the  1996 British Honors List, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire(MBE) for his services to football.

English artist Matthew Burrows - founder of Artist Support Pledge, number 37 in ART REVIEW’S Power 100 list 2020, and 2020 Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) - talks about building his studio in East Sussex, and why he left London; the perils of ultra-marathoning, including facing his fears (and getting hypothermia); his artist Support Pledge- how and why he started it, its successes, and how it has provided him with a full-time income thru the sales of his works; he also talks about how to set up your own Support Pledge, and who sells well on it and why.

What we coverOvercoming the feeling of isolation whilst pregnant in hospital for 159 days and knowing what was going on but not being able to do anything In 2016 Ruth was diagnosed with a bad case of the flu, however after fighting to be referred, this turned out to be a lump in Ruth's throat 2020 saw Ruth going back on the front line in nursing, however 2 weeks later Ruth was infected with Covid which in turn infected her son. Ruth felt an enormous guilt when her son was infected and had to find the strength to get better and to rebuild her life Turning these tough times into something incredible Remembering that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness  More about RuthRuth Oshikanlu is The Pregnancy Mindset Expert and enables women (and their partners) who are have had pregnancy loss or assisted conception, enjoy their pregnancy without fear. A multi award-winning expert nurse, midwife, health visitor and parenting coach, she has supported thousands of women from preconception, pregnancy, labour and childbirth, the postnatal period and beyond. Ruth previously roles include: working as a HIV specialist midwife and Family Nurse on The Department of Health's Family Nurse Partnership programme. She is passionate about supporting marginalised groups supporting parenting before conception. Ruth is the author of Tune In To Your Baby: Because Babies don't come with An Instruction Manual. She is a speaker, mentor, has presented at numerous national and international conferences and guest lectures at several universities on the subject of parental-foetal attachment. Ruth is a Queen's Nurse, Fellow of The Institute of Health Visiting, Fellow of The Royal College of Nursing and Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts. She is the recipient of several national healthcare and business awards. Ruth is a regular columnist and has published several feature articles in numerous national nursing and healthcare journals. She also judges on numerous healthcare and business awards. Ruth was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year 2019 Honours List for being an Ambassador for the Health Visiting Profession and for services to Community Nursing, Children and Families. She is also a recipient of the prestigious Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship. Ruth is a solo and soulful mama with an infectious smile. Contact details: https://www.tuneintoyourbaby.com/ (https://www.tuneintoyourbaby.com) @RuthOshikanlu Mpower resources Discover Mpower's free Bounce Back resources here - https://my.captivate.fm/www.mpower.academy/freeresources (www.mpower.academy/freeresources) For more information on Mpower and your host Nicola Huelin Mpower founder, business coach & mentor, TEDx speaker and author of http://www.mpower.academy/the-invisible-revolution (The Invisible Revolution) visit https://my.captivate.fm/www.mpower.academy/about (www.mpower.academy/about) If you're interested in being a guest on the show visit: https://my.captivate.fm/www.mpower.academy/podcastguest (www.mpower.academy/podcastguest ) In collaboration with...Bounce - Living today, protecting tomorrow When I met Ashley, the CEO of the insurance company https://bouncelife.co.uk/ (Bounce), and Rachel Brookes, the Network Development Manager, it was clear from the start that Bounce and Mpower share similar values around empowering others (particularly mothers) and creating opportunities to flexibly combine earning a great living with motherhood. Bounce not only provides people with the right insurance products to protect their families, health and business they are also hugely passionate about providing flexible opportunities for mums to earn additional income.  With zero risk and zero investment, Bounce empowers mums in business to make a difference to the lives of others with their insurance services and enables them to transform their own lives through becoming part of a supportive and vibrant...

This segment of 21 is the first in a 3-part series of a recent conversation with had with Fabulous “Fab” Flournoy. Fab is one of Drew's former teammates with the Newcastle Eagles, and he is currently with the Toronto Raptors organization. You cannot be a fan of the British Basketball League and not know Fab. His accomplishments in the sport seem surreal. He is not only a BBL record-holder, a fan favorite, a medalist with the EnglandNational Team, and a BBC Commentator, in 2017, Fab was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to British basketball and the community. Fab shares his story with Drew and Yvonne in a way that is authentic, captivating and inspiring. It feels like old friends catching up after years apart. This episode guides us from Fab's formative years through high school. Lastly, listen for the name, Virgil. He could very well be the person who played a major role in changing the trajectory of Fab's life. Who are the Virgils in your life? And do you face your Virgils in a way that set you up for long-term success? As a reminder, 21 Listeners, it is not where you start…it is where you finish AND how you create and embrace milestone moments along the way. Enjoy this episode of 21! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/211/support

Sian Massey-Ellis is one of England's highest profile female match officials, working the in the Premier League and EFL. Sian has been a real trailblazer for female officials, appointed to matches in the Football League Trophy, UEFA Women's Champions League, the FIFA Women's World Cup and the UEFA Europa League. Sian turned professional in 2010 and in August 2011 was appointed to the ‘Select Group' of match officials, a panel of English professional football referees and assistant referees, appointed by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). In 2017 Sian was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honours for her services to football.

If you are in need of a bit of motivation under the current circumstances, then listen in to today's episode as Rob is joined by former world record holder, 3 time London marathon winner and MBE, the inspirational Paula Radcliffe. Together they discuss the importance of loving what you do, why surrounding yourself with a strong support network can help you overcome challenges in your life and advice on how to stay in a positive mind frame.   KEY TAKEAWAYS If you love what you're doing then you will invest far more effort, willpower and energy into getting a good result out of it. If you are doing something that you love it is conducive to being successful. It is much easier to invest everything into your career if you love doing it because you are getting rewards, every single day.   What you are and what you do everyday defines the person that you are. The accolades and the success you may achieve are only a small part of the person that you are. The person that you are is reflected in how you treat people all the way through the day.   We always need a support network of family and friends around us. Having this network of people allows us to be able to keep on working towards what we wish to achieve or when overcoming big challenges.   To keep a positive mindset, always try and find the positives rather than the negatives in any tough situation you may come across. Learn to talk through your problems so that if things are getting to you, you can talk things through with the supportive people around you. Finally, focus on what you can do and not what you can't do, you will never get anywhere by focusing on what you can't do.   Take time to yourself. We often tend to try and run around, getting everything done for others, and only after you have seen to other people's needs, do you manage to get your own stuff completed. Make sure you make the most out of every day, and take that time for you. Do the things that you want to do and fit them in before it is too late.     BEST MOMENTS   “When you get up in the morning and think ‘ I am going to be the best person I can be today',  that is defining who you are.”   “That's when I really needed that support network around me. We always need that.”   “Every now and again step out of your life and look back in and be sure that you're proud of the person you are and the way that you are living your life.”   ABOUT THE GUEST: Paula Jane Radcliffe, MBE is a former British long-distance runner. She is a three-time winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), three-time New York Marathon champion (2004, 2007, 2008), and 2002 Chicago Marathon winner. She was previously the fastest female marathoner of all time, and held the Women's World Marathon Record with a time of 2:15:25 for 16 years from 2003 to 2019. Her running has earned her a number of accolades including the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Laureus World Comeback of the Year, IAAF World Athlete of the Year, AIMS World Athlete of the Year (three times) and a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). She has also been nominated for World Sportswoman of the year on several occasions. In 2010, she was inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Neslyn Watson-Druée and she talks us through her journey from trainee nurse to Chairman of NHS Kingston, receiving a CBE for her contributions to health service innovation, and later becoming a multi-award-winning leadership coach. Through her experience, she also coaches us through how to deal with our own vulnerability and how to turn into a source of strength and resilience. Her story is a fascinating one, and her message unique and inspiring. It is a discussion that is none more relevant than in the current times we are living in. About Dr. Neslyn Watson-DruéeDr Neslyn Watson-Druée, CBE is multi-award winning and highly decorated executive coach. She is a renowned international speaker articulates the behaviours and characteristics of successful leaders. Her Unique Business System: The Leaders' Code™ is used with corporate organisations to change organisational culture, demonstrate courage, show commitment, develop creativity, challenge issues and care about people. Neslyn has 3 separate honours from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11: Member of the British Empire (MBE), Queen Elizabeth 11 Medal for Health Service Innovation, Commander of the British Empire (CBE). She has authored many books inclusive of: Fly High – Land Safe: Career Transition for Executives; Beacon Leadership Technique: From the Impossible to the Possible; Authentic Choice: Be You.Furthermore, Neslyn has broad experience as a business psychologist and leading health service innovation in the UK.  Neslyn has also presented to the European Parliament, public and private sector organisations and various charities. She is focused on enabling the development of individual personal mastery including the expansion of leadership competencies within organisations.Neslyn guides with smart interventions and strategies based on 25 years Board experience, 21 years' experience as a non-executive director within the NHS inclusive of 10 years as Chairman of NHS Kingston. About the HostSam is Co-Founder and Director of Morgan Latif. We empower life sciences and industrial businesses to achieve their change management, diversity and transformation goals.Sam personally focus on leadership searches across commercial, strategic, and corporate functions. He has worked across various industrial segments globally working cross-functionally and building teams in specialist industry segments, most notably in packaging, food & beverage. Based out of London but a world citizen (Portuguese, Ecuadorian) having lived in 4 different continents. 

Suleman Nagdi was 19 years old when he moved with his family to Britain from Zimbabwe in the late seventies. The security situation was difficult and they had to leave Africa and start from scratch in Leicester. Suleman spent all his spare time on voluntary work for the community, and has been building structures of cooperation during four decades. Among these are FMO, the Federation of Muslim Organisations in Leicestershire, where he is elected spokesperson for more than 200 organisations. The Muslim Burial Council of Leistershire is another important accomplishment of his. In this conversation he talks about his life and service that has made him both a Member of British Empire (MBE) and Her Majesty's Deputy Lieutenant (DL).- I have noted, sadly, that parallel lives has started to be created with Hindu areas, Muslim areas etc. I am quite sad that some of this has taken place. Hence the need for mutual understanding of each other is even more crucial now, says Suleman.The podcast is Norwegian language. Every now and then we will launch an episode in English. This is the first one. Please stay tuned and find new ones coming. A new episode of Ypsilonsamtaler is released every Thursday morning. You will find Ypsilonsamtaler in most podcast apps.See more episodes at the homepage of Ypsilonsamtaler:https://shows.pippa.io/ypsilonsamtalerYpsilonsamtaler (Ypsilon Conversations) is a podcast hosted by Ivar Flaten, Director of the Church Dialogue Centre of Drammen (Kirkelig Dialogsenter Drammen.) The centre is working with The Church of Norway, the Diocese of Tunsberg. We are working on a lot of regional and national projects where the idea is to involve in community coesion work, cultural events and projects. The Ypsilonsamtaler podcast is named after the iconic pedestrian bridge Ypsilon built in 2008. Drammen is a river town and a we like to look upon ourselves as bridge builders in several aspect of the word. The Ypsilon bridge is connected to a sound sculpture, The River Harp.Serving as Tunsberg Diocese Dialogue Officer and Director of the Kirkelig Dialogsenter Drammen, I invite people to conversations where cross cultural encounters, immigrant experiences, daily life and lesson learned form the exchange. The invetees has made - and are making the community a better place through their work, volonteering and service in so many ways. Drammen Municipality has100.000 inhabitants after merging with two neighbouring municipalities January 2020. The citizens originate from more than 150 different nations. Here lives peoploe with a lot of different life stories, cultural references and relegious traditions. During 15 years as a minister Revd Ivar Flaten has met with many both as a minister and a dialogue partner. Pubilshed by: Kirkelig Dialogsenter DrammenProgram host: Ivar FlatenMusic: Ole Jørn MyklebustSound design intro: Are Tågvold FlatenPhoto in logo by: Per Ulleland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this eighth episode of the season of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to Helen Jenkins MBE.Helen is two-time triathlon world champion (2008 & 2011), one of Britain’s most celebrated triathletes having represented Team GB at the Olympic Games (2008, 2012 & 2016) and Wales at the Commonwealth Games (2006).Helen won her first senior world championships in Vancouver in 2008 and went on to place 21st in Beijing on Olympic debut. After reclaiming the world title in 2011, in a summer which included a commanding victory in the London Olympic test event, Helen then overcame injury to place fifth at the 2012 Olympic Games. Her mantra has seen her through all of her key life moments "You've got to just concentrate on doing what you can do". This mantra helped her get through the 2012 Olympics having not been able to run for three months prior to the games.Another memorable triumph on Gold Coast in 2016 confirmed Helen’s qualification for a third Olympic appearance in Rio, where she finished 19th.Following the birth of her second child, Helen had a lower back fusion surgery in 2018 and has six screws and plates in her spine. This surgery stopped her competing for three years, but Helen was determined to return to professional racing and compete at the highest level. Early this year she came back to triathlon with her first Half Ironman/70.3 distance Finding your WHY? Is so important to Helen, and Helen knows being active is really important and how it makes her feel. She knows being active makes her a better mum, wife and person.Helen was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to triathlon.These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Medichecks www.medichecks.com and Sport England www.sportengland.org.For more information on Her Spirit go to www.herspirit.co.uk

GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM, Poe 202, NC State University GES Mediasite - Video w/slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite More info at http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium | Twitter -https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU Synthetic biology has many implications, both potentially positive and potentially negative, for biodiversity conservation. This includes both synthetic biology applications specifically intended to enhance biodiversity conservation, and those intended for other purposes (e.g., medicine, agriculture) that might also impact biodiversity. This talk examines the topic, focusing mainly on applications intended to enhance species conservation, with specific real-world examples of where they might be applied, and their potential pros and cons. Speaker Bio Elizabeth Bennett is the Vice President for Species Conservation at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). She received her Ph.D. from Cambridge University, UK, for research on the ecology of primates in Peninsular Malaysia. She moved to Sarawak, Malaysia, in 1984, and worked there for the next 18 years. This included conducting the first ever detailed field study of the proboscis monkey, and studies of the effects of hunting and logging on wildlife. Her time in Sarawak culminated in her leading a team, with WCS and Sarawak Government staff, to write a comprehensive wildlife policy for the State, and subsequently to head a unit within the Government to oversee its implementation. She then became Director, Hunting and Wildlife Trade Program at WCS. This included working with WCS field staff to develop strategies to address the bushmeat trade in Central Africa and illegal wildlife trade in China. Her current role involves overseeing WCS’s species conservation programs globally. She has more than 130 scientific and popular publications. Her services to conservation have been recognized by her being awarded the “Golden Ark” award by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, “Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire” (MBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, D.Sc. (honoris causa) by Nottingham University, and and Merdeka Award for Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia. LINKS Genetic frontiers for conservation: an assessment of synthetic biology and biodiversity conservation. Redford, KH, Brooks, TH, Macfarlane, NBW and Adams, JS. 2019. IUCN Task Force on Synthetic Biology and Biodiversity Conservation, Gland, Switzerland. https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/48409 Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

It's a tradition unlike any other, but one Reign FC fans always love. We have a chat with Jess Fishlock. Now that she's got a couple of matches under her belt for Reign FC, hear from her how she's getting acclimated with the squad and new surroundings after a memorable loan spell at Lyon. While she enjoyed a lot of success on the field playing for the French side, it was two milestones off the field that bigger for the Welsh midfielder - announcing she's writing her life story, and being awarded as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). Always a fun, engaging chat with Fishlock and this quite possibly be the most engaging one yet, especially when you hear her stance on pineapple on pizza. HOSTS Susie Rantz (@SusieRants) Jacob Cristobal (@jacobcristobal) CREDITS Artwork: Amy Camber Music: "It Feels Good To Be Alive Too" by Loyalty Freak Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a tradition unlike any other, but one Reign FC fans always love. We have a chat with Jess Fishlock. Now that she's got a couple of matches under her belt for Reign FC, hear from her how she's getting acclimated with the squad and new surroundings after a memorable loan spell at Lyon. While she enjoyed a lot of success on the field playing for the French side, it was two milestones off the field that bigger for the Welsh midfielder - announcing she's writing her life story, and being awarded as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). Always a fun, engaging chat with Fishlock and this quite possibly be the most engaging one yet, especially when you hear her stance on pineapple on pizza. HOSTS Susie Rantz (@SusieRants) Jacob Cristobal (@jacobcristobal) CREDITS Artwork: Amy Camber Music: "It Feels Good To Be Alive Too" by Loyalty Freak Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Schmidt (nee Fernando Klemens Jan Borys Czochralski-Schmidt) MBE is Director of International Affairs at Capital Factory, a top U.S. incubator – accelerator - investment fund nurturing over 700 tech startups in downtown Austin Texas. There he oversees Touchdown Austin, a soft landing program for foreign companies seeking to expand into the U.S. market, and Texas scaleups ready for expansion overseas. He also is a co-founder and investor in his 4th videogames tech company, Portalarium. And, concurrently, he is co-founder and CEO of a collection of unique Austin experiential retail businesses in music, fashion, toys and confectionery. Previously, Fred's career spans over 30 years of management experience in the tech and creative industries in the U.S. and Europe. Fred also serves the Mayor of Austin as a citizen ambassador in building the thriving tech and creative industries Sister Cities relationship between Austin and the London Borough of Hackney, home to the UK's flourishing “Tech City” scene – work for which he has been awarded the honour of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He also heads the Austin Chapter of Tech London Advocates. As a child, Fred was granted asylum in the USA as a political refugee from Poland during the Cold War… grew up in Detroit… and now has been a 28-year resident of Austin, dividing his time between that city, Los Angeles and London. Links Fred's LinkedIn profile Capital Factory Austin Monthly Article About your host Richard Lucas Richard is a business and social entrepreneur who founded, led and/or invested in more than 30 businesses, Richard has been a TEDx event organiser, supports the pro-entrepreneurship ecosystem, and leads entrepreneurship workshops at all levels: from pre-schools to leading business schools. Richard was born in Oxford and moved to Poland in 1991. Read more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/entrepreneurship-and-leadership

Did you know that worldwide, more than one in four adults (28% or 1.4 billion) are physically inactive? In some countries, it’s as high as one in three! How many more times do we need to be reminded that physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality before we finally decide to get off the couch? On this week’s episode, Prof Fiona Bull MBE (T: @fiona_bull) joins BJSM’s Daniel Friedman (T: @ddfriedman) to discuss the latest physical activity trend data and explain how clinicians can play their part to increase levels of physical activity for a more active world. Prof Bull is the Programme Manager in the Department of Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) at the World Health Organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. She leads the WHO’s global work on physical inactivity, healthy eating and the prevention of obesity, and provides leadership for global monitoring and surveillance of NCDs and their risk factors. Bull joined WHO in 2017 after 25 years in applied research in Australia, the UK and the USA. Her recent positions include Professor of Public Health and Director of the Centre for Built Environment and Health at the University of Western Australia and Professor of Sports Science and Director of National Centre of Physical Activity at Loughborough University in the UK. Bull has co-authored over 180 scientific publications and reports. Her interest is in bridging the knowledge-policy-practice gap, and she has been actively involved in civil society. She is immediate past President of the International Society of Physical Activity. In 2014, Bull was awarded a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to public health. In this 15 minute conversation, Prof Bull addresses: · Physical inactivity trends over the past 16 years · The causes of physical inactivity · What the WHO is doing to support countries increase physical activity · What clinicians can do to play their part Further reading: Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1· 9 million participants. The Lancet Global Health. 2018 Oct 1;6(10):e1077-86. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(18)30357-7/fulltext World Health Organization. (‎2018)‎. ACTIVE: a technical package for increasing physical activity. World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/iris/handle/10665/275415 Global action plan on physical activity 2018–2030: more active people for a healthier world. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018. http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/272722/9789241514187-eng.pdf Global action plan on physical activity 2018-2030: At a glance http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/272721/WHO-NMH-PND-18.5-eng.pdf

A lady that changed the beauty industry forever. Not too long ago getting your nails done was a rare treat, but when Thea Green returned from a trip to New York at just 23 years old, she brought the American culture of regular manicures to the UK and now has over 60 Nail Bars. Thea persuaded a population obsessed with French Manicures to embrace colour and now has over 100 shades in the Nails Inc collection! No longer limited to polishes, Thea has created an empire with make up brand ‘INC.redible’ and a range of sheet masks with ‘Face Inc.’ In 2011 she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours and from the comfort of her own sofa gave us her top tips for both perfect nails and building your own killer brand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Walé Adeyemi MBE is a British-Nigerian fashion designer. He has worked as head designer at B-side, former creative director at New Era, an entrepreneur, industry spokesperson, music promoter, ambassador for The Prince's Trust and stylist to numerous celebrities.His designs have been worn by Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ellie Goulding, Alicia Keys, The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Missy Elliott, Jourdan Dunn, Estelle, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, Mos Def, Tinie Tempah, Ms. Dynamite and Joey Badass to name but a few. British style markets have also used Walé for their brands; Adidas, Caterpillar Inc., Nokia, Martell, Slazenger, Superdrug, Sky and New Era have all been clients of Walé. At the age of 18, Adeyemi began an internship with British Designer Joe Casely-Hayford.The Walé Adeyemi collection debuted in 1998 as a menswear collection "somewhere between the kerb and the boutique". The brand now covers both menswear and womenswear. In 2005, Walé was noted for his iconic Graffiti Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, featuring him in the Moments in Black British Style exhibition. Walé received the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for his contribution to British Fashion. In 2012, Walé opened his B-side by Wale store in Hanbury Street, East London. B-sidebywale is currently stocked in Harvey Nichols and Urban Outfitters.***SHOW NOTES/LINKS***https://www.b-sidebywale.com/https://www.instagram.com/whereswale/https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/becks-guru-last-word-design-3851373https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/rmwm3r/streetwear-spotlight-wal-adeyemi---Review, Rate & Share! We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions---Email:forthecreatorsshow@gmail.comFollow us!@forthecreatorspodcast on everythingHosts:Ryan Nile - @journeyofthenileVernaire Bass - @vernairebassListen:linktr.ee/forthecreatorspodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jamal Edwards MBE is the founder of the multi-million pound youth and music-focused media empire SB.TV, which he founded from his bedroom at just 15. At 26, Edwards has already achieved more than most entrepreneurs will achieve in a lifetime and counts Richard Branson as a personal friend. WATCH THE FREE FULL EPISODE: https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/jamal-edwards/  SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToLondonReal Chapters: 00:00 Trailer. 01:34 Brian’s thoughts on the episode. 04:05 Brian’s Introduction. 04:49 10 years since Jamal’s first YouTube video and the early days of using YouTube. 09:29 Jamal’s view of YouTube today. 10:22 Why Jamal initially chose to use YouTube. 11:23 Jamal and the Google Chrome advert. 13:23 Jamal’s success was not overnight. 14:02 Jamal does not rest on his laurels and has learnt to focus on the now. 15:29 Progressing from being a solo entrepreneur to having a team around him. 17:12 Growing a team and his attitude when members leave. 19:31 Hailed as a millionaire at twenty three, does that pose problems for Jamal? 21:20 The benefits of getting investment in 2013. 22:12 How Jamal wants to grow his company whilst keeping its authenticity. 24:55 What Jamal likes about Vice. 26:49 Struggles to get a YouTube partnership. 28:39 Jamal’s use of various social media platforms. 30:46 What Jamal thinks is the most important thing in any business. 33:04 What should be remembered when expanding a business into America. 34:03 Your network is your net worth. How Jamal has gained high profile mentors. 37:25 What sort of vibe does Jamal get from being around Richard Branson? 39:03 Positive experiences on Virgin East Coast trains. 40:18 What Jamal Edwards heard from the young entrepreneurs on the train. 41:41 Entrepreneurial scene now so different to ten years ago. 42:47 Building your life story, start now. 44:41 Jamal’s “less is more” mantra and the self-belief box. 46:39 The energy he gets for being with members of the Royal Family. 49:01 Receiving the Membership of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) 50:42 Jamal’s relationship with his parents. 52:27 The early obsessive Jamal, how he became less reserved. 53:54 SB. TV filming style attracts different audiences. 56:48 Jamal’s method for moving forward into new plans 57:49 SB. TV News. Young people do like news, they are opinionated. Jamal’s advice to them. 1:00:40 Taking the opportunity to Interview David Cameron and Ed Miliband. 1:02:04 What Jamal sees when he thinks about America. 1:03:06 Ed Sheeran a big turning point for SB. TV. 1:05:04 Does Jamal think that he reaps rewards from putting good energy out into the world? 1:06:23 How does Jamal work a room? 1:08:29 What his current reading material leads him to think about. 1:09:30 Music videos portraying life all about material gain, is that reflective of what life has to offer? 1:11:33 Why Skepta receiving the Mercury prize was a special moment for Jamal. 1:13:08 What it is about young people that is really bothering Jamal at the moment. 1:15:38 People to people connection is far superior to social media. 1:22:06 Coping with his Mother’s cancer diagnosis. 1:28:07 What will Jamal and SB. TV be like in 10 years? 1:30:15 Success Secrets. 1:31:28 On tour with Dr Dre, inspiring and a lesson learnt. 1:34:30 What Jamal has changed his mind about during the year. 1:35:55 How Jamal meditates. 1:37:20 What keeps Jamal awake at night? 1:37:48 Jamal’s matrix of his success. 1:39:46 Phone call to the 20 year old Jamal. 1:42:31 Best advice ever received. 1:43:50 How to find a mentor. 1:46:07 Advice to the young people watching who have a passion to do something. 1:47:30 Brian’s summing up. SB.TV http://www.sbtv.co.uk/   People mentioned in this episode: Gary Vaynerchuk https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/gary-vaynerchuk-hustle/ Yves Rossy (The Jetman) https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/yves-rossy-jetman/ Elliott Hulse https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/elliott-hulse-the-body-is-the-mind/ Daniel Priestley https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/daniel-priestley-key-person-of-influence/ FULL SHOW NOTES: https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/jamal-edwards/ MUSIC BY SX- Woo Riddim  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3IwDrrkEM8 Label: Butterz http://butterz.co.uk/ Pre-roll music: A-Grade  https://soundcloud.com/a_grade  SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToLondonReal

Korea has a culture rich in poetry, yet the language barrier makes it difficult for foreign audiences to access it. For this episode we spoke to Brother Anthony of Taizé about the history and the aesthetics of Korean poetry, about the difficulties translating it with all its nuances and context - and about Ko Un, who has been labeled as the People’s Poet of Korea and is one of the country’s most famous and prolific writers. Brother Anthony is Emeritus Professor in the English Department of Sogang University and Chair-Professor at Dankook University. In 1994, he was naturalized as a South Korean citizen under the name An Sonjae and since then has been awarded the Ok-gwan Order of Merit for Culture by the Korean government as well as an honorary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by HM Queen Elizabeth. He has received numerous awards for his translations of Korean poetry, including the Korea Times Translation Award, the Republic of Korea Literary Award (Translation), the Daesan Award for Translation and the Korea PEN Translation Prize.

Along with the increase in focus on the need for policymakers and the community to implement and support initiatives on countering violent extremism, there has been a tendency to put migration high on the agenda too. The phenomenon of foreign fighters in Iraq and Syria – small in number but significant in political impact – is at risk of dominating the migration and security discussion. Recent events in Australia and Europe are causing some to reflect on the apparent failures of integration that have radicalised some immigrants and their descendants. There may be some who are drawing a line uncritically between irregular migration, asylum and the risk of importing terrorism. Each of the links between migration and violent extremism is relevant and needs to be understood and confronted; but to cast migration as only a negative influence would be erroneous. In this talk, Dr Koser will outline key aspects of the broader migration and security discussion and how it is changing as well as discuss some ideas about how migration should be part of the solution. Dr Khalid Koser MBE is Executive Director of the Global Community and Engagement Resilience Fund (GCERF) and Non-Resident Fellow at the Lowy Institute. Dr Koser is also Associate Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Non-Resident Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, Research Associate at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, and extraordinary Professor in Conflict, Peace and Security in the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences at the University of Maastricht. He is also chair of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Migration, and editor of the Journal of Refugee Studies. Dr Koser is a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

This morning on Rise and Shine I am joined by Dotun Adebayo a seasoned mainstream radio host in the UK.. We will be getting your day started with Inspirational thoughts, some breaking news in the UK and tips for healthy living. Oludotun Adebayo MBE is a Nigerian-born, British radio presenter, writer and publisher. He is best known for his work on Up All Night on BBC Radio 5 Live, as well as the obituary programme Brief Lives. In October 1999, he was invited to Buckingham Palace to meet Queen Elizabeth II. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2009. Join the coversation on 3479457556 Follow Ebony on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/msebonyempress