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There's a data center planned for Utah that was originally supposed to be twice the size of Manhattan. Even after intense local pushback chopped it in half, it's still incomprehensibly massive. Alex and John try to picture that (they can't), then get into why old Rust Belt towns are trading steel mills for server racks and getting a fraction of the jobs they were promised. Tax breaks, diesel generators, a 24-hour hum nobody asked for, but hey, John gets to pester ChatGPT with nonsense hypotheticals.

Director Allison Argo has spent more than three decades telling stories that invite us to see animals differently. When Allison joined me a few years ago to discuss The Last Pig, we explored the deeply personal journey of a pig farmer wrestling with the ethics of the life he'd built. It remains one of the most impactful documentaries I've seen—not ... READ MORE The post Forever Home | Allison Argo on Animal-Centred Design, Sanctuary and Hope. appeared first on Healthification.

In today's episode, we welcome Ange who, as a homebirth midwife, had dreamed of birthing at home since she was a 21-year-old midwifery student. Ten years later, that dream was finally within reach, until she experienced unexpected transfer and emergency caesarean for fetal distress.In this deeply moving episode, Ange shares how her first birth challenged not only her expectations but also her identity as a midwife. Although she knew her caesarean was necessary, the grief, triggers and disconnect from her body that followed led her on a profound healing journey.Working in home birth and private practice during her second pregnancy, Ange was surrounded by physiological birth while doing the personal work needed to prepare for her own. Through birth debriefing, psychology, somatic therapies and deep self-reflection, she found peace with her first birth and built trust in herself, without placing the weight of healing solely on her next birth.Ange takes us through her remarkable HBAC, a long and unpredictable labour that tested her patience, resilience and instincts. Supported by a trusted birth team and grounded in the work she'd done before labour began, she welcomed her son at home in an experience that was empowering not because it was easy, but because she felt deeply supported every step of the way.Together, we explore how birth experiences shape us, the importance of processing difficult births, and why birthplace, continuity of care and a supportive birth team matter so much.Whether you're planning a VBAC, recovering from a difficult birth, or simply passionate about evidence-based, woman-centred maternity care, Ange's story is a beautiful reminder that while we can't always control how birth unfolds, we can be profoundly changed by how we're cared for through it.You can find Ange at @hermidwife on Instagram. Ange also wishes to thank the following practitioners and professionals who helped her on her journey:Acuneedling @heldbyjessIntuitive massage Kayla from @thebalanceprojectauCraniosacral therapy @kirstie.smith.midwifePrivate midwives @soulmidwifesydney @kirstie.smith.midwife Birth photographers @annatodd_photography @intemporelle_x Please join us on our journey to bringing you all kinds of VBAC stories from across the country from here on in by subscribing and following us on social media, @australianvbacstories on Instagram and Australian VBAC Stories on Facebook. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to rate or review, and tell your friends!If you are feeling that you might benefit from mental health support after listening to our podcast, please reach out to one of the organisations below:PANDA https://panda.org.au/Gidget Foundation https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/COPE Australia https://www.cope.org.au/If you've experienced mistreatment or disrespectful care in your pregnancy, birth or postpartum and are seeking advocacy support, please contact one of the following organisations:Maternity Choices Australia https://www.maternitychoices.org/Maternity Consumer Network https://www.maternityconsumernetwork.org.au/Thank you for tuning in to our podcast.

Last week Beth and I made the case for building your training plan around recovery rather than volume. Not everyone was convinced and that's exactly what we were hoping for. This week we're back to work through the most common challenges and questions that came in. From why the pros train 30 hours a week to whether recovery-centred training is just an excuse to be lazy, this episode tackles the pushback head on and gives honest, practical answers to the questions every serious endurance athlete will recognise.   If you haven't listened to last week's episode yet, it's worth doing that first. The link is in the show notes. 5 KEY POINTS Volume works up to the point you can recover from it. The pros train 30 hours a week because their entire life is structured around absorbing it. Match your volume to your recovery capacity, not theirs. You still need long sessions for long races. The question is how many and how often, given what you can actually recover from. Fewer long sessions done well beats grinding through all of them on accumulated fatigue. Following a plan blindly isn't discipline. It's blind optimism. Making a daily judgment call, acting on the honest answer and overcoming your ego to do it - that takes more discipline, not less. A good plan is a starting point, not a rigid prescription. Good coaching builds in flexibility to adapt when life happens - because no coach can predict a sick child or a difficult week at work. Panic training in the final weeks rarely works. Athletes who cram volume onto a foundation they haven't built usually end up injured or ill. Consistency is always a better bet than a hero block. 3 TAKEAWAYS Check your actual training data before planning your next block. Look at what you genuinely averaged over the last three months. That number, without ego, is probably closer to your real training capacity than anything on a plan. If your goal isn't achievable this year, it might just be set a year too early. Stay healthy, stay consistent, and build on it next season. A happy, healthy finish line is always a win. Arriving fresh and consistent will beat arriving exhausted from a plan you couldn't absorb every single time.   KILLER QUOTE "How much training can you actually recover from, and how much can you consistently complete? If you can answer that honestly, without any part of your ego being involved, you'll probably get to the right answer."   LINKS & RESOURCES Mentioned in the episode: Previous episode — Train Less, Recover More Sue Reynolds episode — What Would Happen If an Age-Group Triathlete Trained Like an Olympian?: WHOOP Project PR Study Tim Gabbett research — The training—injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder? https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/5/273   Want a training structure built around what you can actually recover from rather than a generic plan? That is exactly what SWAT is designed for. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   FREE Download

Was macht Katja eigentlich, wenn sie nicht mit Marcus vor dem Mikrofon sitzt? Seit der letzten Folge zu Switch im März 2023 ist einiges passiert. Das Team um Katja hat ein Kompetenzzentrum für Human-Centred Security aufgebaut und unterstützt vor allem die Schweizer Hochschul- und Internet-Community mit Wissen und Austausch, aber auch praktischen Angeboten, wie dem Security Engagement Kit. Cornelia Puhze und Fabio Gawron, Expertin und Spezialist für Human Centred Security, geben im Gespräch mit Marcus und Katja einen Überblick über die vielseitigen Tätigkeiten des Teams, ihre Leidenschaften und ihre Umwege zum Thema, die eigentlich keine sind.   Links: Switch Human Centred Security: https://www.switch.ch/de/switch-human-centred-security Cornelia auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corneliapuhze/ Fabio auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabio-greiner-3805521a8/   Switch Security Arcade: https://www.switch.ch/en/security-arcade-puzzle-stations Human Centred Security Day: https://humancentredsecurityday2026.events.switch.ch/     Frühere Switchie-Folge mit Rolf Brugger über Passkeys: https://www.securityawarenessinsider.ch/e/passkeys/ Frühere Switchie-Folge mit Céline Neubig über Game Design: https://www.securityawarenessinsider.ch/e/gamedesign/ SRF Podcast "Wie das Internet in die Schweiz kam": https://www.srf.ch/audio/geschichte/wie-das-internet-in-die-schweiz-kam?id=AUDI20260616_NR_0003    

Are you interested in how to utilise digital twins in human-centred urban planning? Debate of the article titled Cities aren't rocket engines: The maturity of digital twins in human-centred urban planning from 2025, by Lucas van der Meer, Lukas Esterle, Mario Cools, and Martin Loidl, published in the International Journal of Digital Earth.This is a great preparation to our next panel conversation with Micah Gaudet, Ana Maria Bustamante Durante and Balamurugan Soundararaj in episode 450 talking about the challenges of data and digital twin use in urban governance. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how the urban mechanism of data and urban vitalism of human experiences can be connected. This article advocates for a human-centred approach where digital tools serve as a lens to explore possibilities rather than an objective truth to dictate outcomes.Find the article through this link.Abstract: In this article we provide a critical perspective on the role of urban digital twins in human-centred urban planning. We discuss the underlying philosophical views of these two concepts and argue that urban digital twins can only have real value if we facilitate a dialogue between those views. This means that we should move beyond purely technological approaches focused on automated optimization and control. Rather than as an objective source of truth, urban digital twins should be treated as a lens through which we can explore urban issues, while acknowledging the assumptions and oversights of computational models. We propose a revised conceptual structure of a mature urban digital twin, in which active human involvement is an asset rather than a limitation, and define seven additional characteristics of maturity besides being technologically advanced: adaptive, constructive, diverse, honest, humble, responsible, and transparent. Ultimately, we call for a shift from ‘data-driven' to ‘data-informed' urban planning, arguing that the true value of digital technologies lies not in replacing human agency, but in supporting it.Connected episodes you might be interested in:No.140R - Creating digital twins to save our citiesNo.141 - Interview with Soheil Sabri about urban digital twinsYou can find the transcript through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠th⁠i⁠⁠⁠s link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.What was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠showno⁠t⁠es⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠are also availableI hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning inEpisode generated with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay

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Most athletes ask the wrong question. Instead of "how much training do I need to do?" the question that will actually change your performance is "how much training can I recover from?" In this episode Simon is joined by Beth for a conversation that challenges one of the most deeply held assumptions in endurance sport — that more training equals better performance. They dig into why recovery should underpin every training plan, what the evidence actually says about training volume versus training smarter, and the practical steps any athlete can take this week to shift their approach. This one is for anyone who is consistently tired, consistently below where they expect to be, and wondering why the training isn't working. 5 KEY POINTS Training breaks you down, recovery builds you back up. The fitness gain happens during recovery, not the session itself. Compromise recovery and you compromise the adaptation. The WHOOP Project PR study showed runners on a dynamic recovery-based plan improved their 5k time by the same amount as those on a fixed plan, but trained up to 80 minutes less per week and reported 30% fewer injuries. Consistency compounds. Ten hours a week for twelve weeks beats fifteen hours followed by injury and two weeks off. After 50 this matters even more, fitness drops faster and takes longer to rebuild. Stress is stress. Training, work and life all draw from the same budget. Putting them in separate silos and ignoring the total load is a recipe for breakdown. The most important data source is still the one between your ears. Devices confirm what your body is already telling you. Learn to listen first. 3 TAKEAWAYS Set your sleep target before your training target. Around 95% of daily growth hormone is produced during deep sleep. Cutting sleep to fit in a session is robbing Peter to pay Paul. Make easy days genuinely easy. If it felt like training, it wasn't recovery. Train to your number, not the plan's number. Ask honestly how much your body can absorb today — and respond to that answer, not the spreadsheet.   KILLER QUOTE "Recovery isn't something you do when you aren't able to train. Recovery is the element that makes the training worthwhile." LINKS & RESOURCES Mentioned in the episode: WHOOP Project PR Study -  the recovery-based training study referenced throughout this episode. Christine Clubbs episode - Be Battle Ready podcast - What your Garmin can't tell you Sue Reynolds episode - Be Battle Ready podcast - What happens if an age group athlete trains like an Olympian. Want a training structure built around what you can actually absorb rather than a generic plan? CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION If this conversation has resonated and you want a training structure built around your whole life, not just your performance targets, that is exactly what SWAT is designed for. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   FREE Download

The conversation explores the shift in the Giant Talk podcast's focus, introduces Ian Turner and delves into his HR experience, transformation, and human-centered leadership. It discusses empathy, performance standards, and the impact of a CEO's disrespectful comments on culture. The conversation also covers OKRs, individual recognition, challenges in human-centered leadership, and the balance between ego and leadership approach. It concludes with a focus on authenticity in leadership.TakeawaysHuman-centered leadership emphasizes empathy and individual recognition.Authenticity in leadership is crucial for creating a positive and supportive work culture.Chapters00:00 Introduction to New and Improved Giant Talk Podcast01:12 Introducing Ian Turner and His HR Experience03:03 Transformation and Human-Centered Leadership05:38 Navigating Change and Resistance07:04 Authentic Communication and Transparency08:12 Human-Centered Leadership and Individual Recognition10:57 Empathy and Performance Standards15:16 CEO's Disrespectful Comments and Impact on Culture18:52 Normalization of Destructive Leadership Behaviors21:15 OKRs and Human-Centered Practices25:18 Recognizing Individual Contributions and Talents26:33 Challenges and Barriers in Human-Centered Leadership31:57 Balancing Ego and Leadership Approach36:06 Authenticity and Human-Centered Leadership43:25 Authentic Leadership vs. Inauthentic Leadership

Rory St John from Fairview Baptist Church in Calgary preached for us from 1 Corinthians. He helps us understand how to guard against the temptation to follow after men instead of following Christ!

Following on from my conversation with Mike Schy, this episode explores one of the biggest misconceptions in golf instruction: that there's a single perfect body pivot. I break down the different pivot styles used by great players, explain how the head, sternum and pelvis move throughout the swing, and discuss why copying another golfer's movement can often do more harm than good. We'll also look at how pivot influences strike, speed, low point and consistency, helping you better understand which movement patterns are most likely to suit your body, your swing and the ball flight you're trying to createFREE HOW I TEACH GOLF COURSE ⬇️Want to know how I teach golf? I've put together a FREE course that walks you through the key concepts I use with players of all levels. Access it free here ⬇️https://skillest.com/@Toby/c/toby-mc-geachie-s-golf-course-2/getitfreePLAYERS – INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT MY ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS?Sign up for a swing analysis, book a free Zoom consultation, and explore more details below ⬇️https://skillest.com/coach/tobyShop My Partners Training Aids up to 20% off  ⬇️https://linktr.ee/tmgolf?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6201e5a3-cd34-4ba2-934c-a67b10f339b5Say Hi or Share Your ThoughtsTOBY'S SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmgolf_/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfcoachpodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMGolfCoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-mcgeachie-7a74488a/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMGOLFTake Care,

For decades, behaviour analysts have worked to develop evidence-based interventions that improve quality of life for children and families. But evidence-based doesn't always mean culturally responsive. In this episode, Ben welcomes Chloe Wang, BCBA and PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia, whose dissertation explores a culturally responsive, group-based Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support program designed specifically for Chinese immigrant families of children with autism. Chloe shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to Canada as a teenager, discovering behaviour analysis almost by accident, completing her master's degree at Brock University, helping establish an autism treatment centre in China, and returning to UBC to pursue research that bridges science with culture. One of the most compelling aspects of Chloe's work is her commitment to co-design. Before launching her randomized controlled trial, she conducted focus groups with both families and professionals to refine every aspect of the intervention—from language and examples to program structure and delivery. Those conversations led to significant changes, including splitting the original 16-week program into two levels and expanding discussions around reinforcement and punishment after families expressed a desire to fully understand behavioural principles before embracing Positive Behaviour Support. Ben and Chloe also explore: Why culture influences how families experience behavioural intervention The importance of implementation science in clinical practice Family-centred PBS across prevention tiers Measuring meaningful outcomes beyond behaviour reduction Maintaining treatment effects after intervention ends Using technology to improve long-term sustainability Future directions for culturally responsive behaviour analysis This episode highlights how listening to families doesn't weaken behaviour analysis—it strengthens it. As our profession continues to grow globally, Chloe's work provides a thoughtful roadmap for adapting evidence-based practice while remaining grounded in behavioural science. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4qOZ1GAVFCw Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO:  1.5 Cultural QABA: 1.5 Ethics CBA/CPD: 1.5 Cultural Diversity   Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@behaviorspeak   Contact Chloe LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloewangaba/ City Medical Child Development Centre https://citychildclinic.com/case-study/chloe-wang/ Interested in learning more about Positive Behaviour Support and culturally responsive practice? Check out these related conversations from the Behaviour Speak archives: Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support with Dr. Joseph Lucyshyn (Part 1) – Learn about the foundations of Family-Centred PBS from one of its developers, including the ecological and behavioural principles that informed Chloe's dissertation. Episode 43: Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support (Part 1) Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support with Dr. Joseph Lucyshyn (Part 2) – Continue the discussion with an exploration of implementation, ethics, cultural responsiveness, and building sustainable support for families. Episode 44: Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support (Part 2) Empowering the Chinese Autism Community with Hazel Lim – Explore autism advocacy, family support, and community leadership within Chinese communities, complementing Chloe's discussion of culturally responsive service delivery. Episode 212: Empowering the Chinese Autism Community with Hazel Lim Culturally Responsive Autism Support in Indigenous Communities – Drs. Candi Running Bear, Davis E. Henderson, and Olivia Lindly discuss culturally responsive autism supports and the importance of partnering with communities—many themes that resonate with Chloe's research. Culturally Responsive Autism Support in Indigenous Communities Beyond Behaviour Reduction: Reclaiming the Constructional Approach in PBS – Oliver Roschke and John Wooderson explore how Positive Behaviour Support can move beyond reducing challenging behaviour to building meaningful, sustainable lives—an important philosophical companion to Chloe's work on Family-Centred PBS. Beyond Behaviour Reduction: Reclaiming the Constructional Approach in PBS  

Have you ever wondered how to stay centred, grounded, and rooted amidst change, chaos, and confusion? In this sermon, Jacintha preaches from Paul's letter to the Colossians on what it means to be rooted in Christ and raised in community. Colossians 2:6-15, 3:12-15

Roots of Change Podcast: Patient-Centred Leadership Has Nothing to Do With Being LikedA formal complaint from a patient's family landed on a leader's desk. He read it. And then he did nothing. Not because he missed it. Because confronting the staff member involved felt harder than looking the other way.In this episode, Diane Gudmundson shares what it felt like to watch that unfold as a member of that team, what it cost the people who were holding themselves to standards every single day, and what it revealed about one of the most misunderstood patterns in healthcare leadership: the difference between being liked and being safe to work for.She also names the superpower every clinician who became a leader already has and most have stopped using. The ability to deliver hard news with care. To hold someone accountable without abandoning them. To have the conversation nobody wants to have because the patient's dignity depends on it.Patient-centred leadership is not about keeping everyone comfortable. It is about having the courage to protect the people counting on you, including the ones watching to see what you do next.This episode connects directly to Diane's book, Rooted to Rise: The Rise of the Patient-Centred Leader, now available for presale.Secure your copy: www.dianegudmundson.com/rtrbookBook an Identity and Life Purpose Reading: https://calendly.com/dianegudmundson1/initial-1-1-45-min-identity-life-purposeWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ccrsXpsmQmAListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-of-change-from-survival-to-success-with-diane-gudmundson/id1569230453

Building on their exploration of alternatives to today's dominant AI paradigm, David and Kate discuss what a community-centred approach to AI might look like. They explore the importance of collaboration, deep interoperability, distributed ownership, and adaptability, arguing that effective AI systems should strengthen communities rather than replace them. The conversation considers how communities can retain agency over their data, tools, and knowledge while remaining connected to wider networks of learning and innovation.

In this talk I am going to share some self-reflections on the metaphor of awakening from the self-centred dream. Self-reflection means I simply ask myself a question to investigate and reflect upon my own experience. I am not suggesting that the understanding that I develop is necessarily the same as what you would come up with. But if we all participate in self-reflection we can then engage in dialogue with each other and then dialogue becomes another method of inquiry.

Jacob Burke is the founder of Mijasu, an interdisciplinary group of design practices focused on people‑centred outcomes across the built environment. With more than 25 years' experience in the Australian market, his career was shaped by humble beginnings in a family business and a hands-on experience through design, delivery and business leadership. He established Mijasu in 2019 as a parent company designed to acquire, integrate and scale high‑quality design practices within a unified operating model. In this interview, Jacob talks about the major emphasis of his company's focus - streamlining the back‑end of design businesses, simplifying systems, centralising shared services, and removing inefficiencies to create operational leverage and a platform for sustainable growth. 

For every Pennsylvanian that grew up stomping through creeks, wandering through the woods and exploring our magnificent forests, there's many more that are just discovering the outdoors. Maybe they grew up in a city. Or they mostly played sports. Or their families didn't have an outdoor background. But now, they've found the beauty and splendor of our wonderful public lands. That's so great to see. New people from different backgrounds finding joy in the outdoors. However, not everyone is automatically comfortable in the outdoors. Maybe they're afraid of bears or snakes or strangers or getting lost. They don't know where they can learn in a welcoming environment and how to develop community. And they don't know where to start.That's where Centred Outdoors comes in. Based in Central Pennsylvania, Centered Outdoors invites everyone, of every age, background, or fitness level, to explore and enjoy outdoor recreation destinations throughout Centre and surrounding counties.They host various programs and activities that cost nothing to participate in and are always open to the public. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned hiker, there's always a place for you at a Centred Outdoors event.And their events include everything from guided hikes and yoga to campfire gatherings and art workshops. There really is something for everyone at Centred Outdoors. I am always jealous of the people that live in and around Centre County, because they have access to these awesome activities and programs. It's just a little too far from me here in Cumberland County to go up every weekend. And that's about how often I wish I could participate in their events. But even if you don't live in Central Pennsylvania, the activities and programs hosted by Centred Outdoors are worth the trip. And the region will definitely keep you busy if you decided to do so. On this episode, I speak with Olivia Stas to the podcast. Olivia is the program coordinator for Centred Outdoors. Be sure to support our 2026 sponsors:Keystone Trails AssociationPurple Lizard MapsPennsylvania Parks and Forests FoundationSisters' SunflowersDiscover Clarion CountyGo Laurel Highlands Support the showVisit our website to learn more about the podcast, to purchase merch and to find out about our incredible sponsors. Follow us on Instagram and Meta to stay connected. Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Matt Davis

Treat visibility as relationship-building, not just posting. Local vets, rescues and pet businesses, plus simple authority videos that reframe common problems, often move the needle faster than another generic reel. Put basic systems in place so every enquiry gets a fast reply, undecided leads are followed up automatically, and review requests go out without you having to remember a single sticky note. The faster you reply the more likely you will be booked. BEST MOMENTS “If it's not resonating with the audience… that nice (website) design isn't going to go very far.” “We're not actually in the business of dogs; we're in the business of people.” “I've landed on this website, I'm in the right place, I'm hearing words that relate to me, and I'm already feeling a weight lifting off my shoulders.” “I definitely don't think a new dog trainer needs to go spend $10,000 or even $1,000 on a website … just a simple web page to start.” “I think it's a massive risk relying on the safe route of not putting yourself out there.” ABOUT THE GUEST https://digiwoof.com Socials - @digiwoof SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies are dog behaviourists, business strategists, and co-founders of Canine Business Academy—the UK's go-to hub for dog professionals who want more than just a logo and a dream. With a combined passion for dogs and business done properly, Jo and Vicky have helped hundreds of canine professionals build sustainable, profitable businesses rooted in real impact.

In this episode of the HR Insights Podcast, Stuart Elliott is joined by Marc Ramos, Chief Learning Officer, Harvard Learning Innovation Lab Fellow and MIT-trained AI strategist, to explore how organisations can approach AI adoption without losing sight of the people behind the technology.The conversation looks at the growing tension between AI-driven efficiency and employee trust, why some businesses may be moving too quickly into implementation, and how leadership communication can shape whether employees feel included or threatened by change.From trust and transparency to cognitive overload, workplace culture and the future of human connection, this episode offers practical insight for HR, talent and learning leaders navigating AI transformation inside their organisations.Key timestamps:01:06 - Introduction to AI and Learning Development03:58 - The Current State of AI in Business07:02 - Leadership and AI Implementation09:49 - The Spectrum of AI Adoption13:08 - Risk and Reward in AI Investments15:55 - Communication Strategies for AI Adoption18:56 - Change Management and AI22:00 - The Role of Trust in AI Acceptance25:34 - Trust and Society's Insular State29:19 - The Leadership Gap in Trust33:10 - Human Agency and Cognitive Traps37:27 - AI's Impact on Human Connection42:41 - A Human-Centric AI StrategyYou can listen to and download HR Insights from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps. Please subscribe so the latest episodes are directly available! You can also join our HR Community by following us on LinkedIn.Thank you for listening and please do review and rate us wherever you listen! 

On 17 May the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an ongoing Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Centred on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, the outbreak has seen mounting numbers of suspected cases and deaths linked to the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola virus.In this podcast we hear what's currently known about the outbreak and the efforts of clinicians, researchers and public health officials to halt its progress.Nature: Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency: what happens nextNature: Race begins to trial Ebola drugs amid current outbreakNature: Ebola outbreak spirals out of control: how might it have started?Nature: Will this Ebola outbreak be the biggest yet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe introduces the ninth episode of Season 12 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast and speaks with Kerry Tottingham, co-director of A Brilliant Thing, about supporting healthier, more sustainable work cultures in charities and purpose-led organisations. Kerry shares her route into Manchester's social impact space through volunteering, arts work, charity management, and collaboration across the NHS and local authorities, and explains how health challenges and pandemic-era pressure led her to freelance and later build the social enterprise with her sisters. She outlines A Brilliant Thing's healing-centred design approach combining trauma-informed practice, systems thinking, and creative coaching—delivered through placemaking, the Brilliant Club, the Brilliant Workplace, and facilitation school. Kerry describes impact in Bolton, defines success as mindset and systems change that creates ripple effects, discusses burnout, funding insecurity, and the need for fair pay, and shares plans for annual events and national expansion. Did you know:  ·     Charities are facing challenges of declining donations, a difficult funding landscape, increasing service demand and staffing recruitment and retention challenges.·     As many as 66% of organisations in the voluntary sector are concerned about employee exhaustion, burn out and mental strain.·     Reports estimates 940,000 charity workers have felt stressed, overwhelmed or burn out in the last year.Key resource:A Brilliant Thing  Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript: (00:56) Meet Kerry Tottingham(01:46) Early roots in Manchester(03:16) Founding A Brilliant Thing(06:35) Healing centred services(10:34) Defining success and ripples(18:53) Challenges, hope and design it in(24:34) Future plans

In this episode of GMS Podcasts, Dr. Anand Hiremath, CEO of the Sustainable Ship and Offshore Recycling Program, continues his conversation with Mr. Vidhyadhar Rane, General Secretary of the Alang Sosiya Ship Recycling & General Workers Association, on the Hong Kong Convention, EUSRR and the future of worker-centred ship recycling in Alang. The discussion looks at the EU Ship Recycling Regulation from the worker's perspective. Mr. Rane explains that workers support high standards, stronger safety systems, environmental protection, better training and responsible recycling. At the same time, he raises concern that Indian ship recycling yards, especially in Alang, have made major progress but have not been approved under the EU list. Alang is not only an industrial location. It supports a large workforce and a wider local economy. More than 50,000 direct and indirect workers depend on ship recycling in Alang, including yard workers, transport workers, re-rolling mill workers, scrap handlers, service providers, small businesses and families. The episode also explains why the Hong Kong Convention is seen as a practical global framework for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling. HKC creates responsibilities for shipowners, recycling yards, flag States, recycling States and other stakeholders. It allows improvement to take place where ship recycling is actually happening, while supporting worker safety, training, environmental controls and welfare. With more than 110 HKC-compliant yards in Alang, the conversation highlights how the industry has changed through investment in infrastructure, impermeable flooring, drainage systems, equipment, documentation, emergency preparedness, hazardous material handling and worker training. A key focus of this episode is how HKC can keep evolving for workers. The discussion covers stronger worker participation in yard-level safety meetings, practical training, local-language communication, visual demonstrations, refresher training, better communication between workers and supervisors, and greater recognition of ship recycling workers' skills. This episode is useful for shipowners, recyclers, cash buyers, regulators, maritime lawyers, sustainability professionals, ESG teams, compliance officers, unions, circular economy stakeholders and anyone following HKC implementation, EUSRR, Indian ship recycling yards, Alang workers and responsible ship recycling in India. Topics discussed in this episode What EUSRR means from a worker perspective Why workers support high standards in ship recycling The impact of non-approval of Indian yards under the EU list Why fair recognition matters for HKC-compliant yards in Alang How more than 110 HKC-compliant yards have changed India's ship recycling industry The role of more than 50,000 direct and indirect workers in Alang's recycling ecosystem Why HKC is seen as a practical global framework for responsible ship recycling How worker participation can improve yard-level safety discussions The importance of local-language and visual safety training Why refresher training helps strengthen safety awareness The role of supervisors in improving communication and safety outcomes Recognition of ship recycling workers' skills, dignity and contribution How responsible ship recycling supports steel recovery and the circular economy The future of Alang under HKC implementation

Send us Fan MailPodcasting used to reward consistency. Now it rewards leadership. When listeners ask for bonus content, green room conversations, meetups, and behind-the-scenes access, they are telling us they want more than a feed. They want a community, and community requires someone who can lead people with clarity and care.Carl sits down with leadership expert and former Royal Canadian Air Force member Isabelle Fortin to unpack what's changed and why so many workplaces still confuse management with leadership. We talk about the common trap of promoting the best salesperson or top performer into a leadership role without giving them real leadership skills, then calling it “training” when it is mostly time management and process. Isabel makes a sharp distinction: managers focus on getting the job done, while leaders take care of their people, set clear expectations, and create more leaders over time.We also connect the dots directly to podcast growth and audience engagement. If you are building a podcast community, you need a clear vision, boundaries around what you will and will not share, and a willingness to empower others to bring their best ideas. We go deep on communication skills too: real communication is not just expressing your point of view, it is adapting to the other person's language and worldview so they can come with you. And for hosts and guests alike, we cover fit, due diligence, and why the right “no” protects your brand.Subscribe, share this with a fellow podcaster, and leave a review if it helped. What is one leadership skill you want to build next?Connect with Isabelle:Website:https://www.againsttheordinary.com/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellemfortin/Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://communicationconnectioncommunity.buzzsprout.comFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-solutions-made-simpleFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastsolutionsmadesimple/Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/podcastlaunchmadesimpleFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/carlrichards72

In this episode of the Gramophone Podcast, mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston speaks to Hattie Butterworht in Amsterdam during the run of Michel van der Aa's new opera Theory of Flames to discuss her latest album, A Poet's Love. Centred on Schumann's Dichterliebe, the recording places the celebrated song cycle alongside other works. Charlston reflects on recording such an iconic work, the shifting nature of interpretation, and the powerful interplay between poetry and musical storytelling. 

The second of three episodes recorded at Google Cloud NEXT, Las Vegas in partnership with Kyndryl where we explore how enterprises are moving from AI experimentation to real, scaled impact, across infrastructure, applications, customer experience and workforce transformation. Host Russell Goldsmith was joined by: 1/ Anshu Kak, Global Vice President Google Cloud, Kyndryl 2/ Rajiv Batra, Director, Head of GSI Partnerships, Google 3/ Kieren Johnson, Head of IT, Ocado Retail 4/ Kimberly Agin, Head of Business Performance and Enablement, KeyBank 5/ Mauro Flores, EVP of Data Democratisation, Virgin Media O2 6/ Ryan Henry, Director, Infrastructure and Support, Randstad US Anshu Kak, Global Vice President, Google Cloud at Kyndryl, and Rajiv Batra, Director & Head of GSI Partnerships at Google, open the episode with a deep dive into the shift from “trying AI” to building agentic operating systems. They explain how Google and Kyndryl's joint plays, innovate, modernise, secure, help enterprises adopt agentic AI frameworks, modernise VMware and mainframe estates, and navigate sovereignty with Google Distributed Cloud. Kieren Johnson, Head of IT at Ocado Retail, reflects on his panel about hyper‑personalised CX. He shares why personalisation at scale requires sensitivity to human behaviour, including the unexpected discovery that drivers preferred speaking to human advisors over voice bots. Kimberly Agin, Head of Business Performance & Enablement at KeyBank, discusses how the bank has built the foundations for agentic CX in the contact centre. She outlines how human and non‑human agents work in tandem, how KeyBank uses data to contain 70% of digital queries, and why natural‑language routing is transforming the IVR experience. Mauro Flores, EVP of Data Democratisation at Virgin Media O2, explains how the organisation is using AI to unlock value from its vast data estate, accelerate decision‑making and empower teams with self‑serve insights. Ryan Henry, Director of Infrastructure & Support at Randstad US, brings a workforce‑technology perspective, sharing how agentic AI is reshaping talent operations, support models and employee experience. A rich, fast‑moving episode capturing how global enterprises are modernising infrastructure, rethinking customer engagement, and preparing their people and platforms for the agentic AI era.

This week, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with freelance writer Mat Patterson (morehumancontent.com), who argues small and medium businesses and freelancers should lean into being personal, flexible and customer-close rather than copying big-company systems and jargon. Mat shares his path from web design to customer support to writing, explaining how support work builds communication skills through fast feedback. His work includes newsletters, podcasts and articles for customer-centric SaaS and customer experience companies, focused on clearer, more engaging messaging. We also chat about: Customer marketing via happy customers Why good service requires leadership giving staff authority How generative AI will increase the value of unique human perspective amid generic content Connect with Mat via: https://morehumancontent.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewpatterson/ and https://www.helpscout.com/resources/supportive-podcast/  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co    

In this episode I speak with Paul O'Hara from Centred Landscapes, a landscaped design and construction company based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.I met Paul in the lead up to MIFGS 2026 where he was doing a Boutique Garden, so we discuss what that was like as well as his journey to where he is today, which included some time working in the UK.You can follow Paul on Instagram @centred_landscapesYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

Psalm 47:1-9, Deuteronomy 28:15-68, Luke 18:1-30. If you put God first in your life all kinds of blessings follow Because God loves you he warns you of the dangers of disregarding the design for your life

Psalm 47:1-7, Deuteronomy 28:23-47, Luke 18:1-30. If you put God first in your life all kinds of blessings follow Because God loves you he warns you of the dangers of disregarding the design for your life

Psalm 47:1-7, Deuteronomy 28:23-47, Luke 18:1-30. If you put God first in your life all kinds of blessings follow Because God loves you he warns you of the dangers of disregarding the design for your life

Donovan's environmental passion drives him - growing up on an organic regenerative farm off-grid in Northern California shaped his career. As well as leading people strategy for engineers and environmental consultants, he serves on boards such as the Mattole Restoration Council – roles that align with Langan's sustainability work and their 80% Gen Z/millennial workforce, who highly value Langan's approach to citizenship.  Donovan discusses the opportunity for AI to free HR business partners from transactional work to focus on coaching, culture, and employee experience. He shares examples of living corporate values, not just posting them, such as Women at Langan's 10th anniversary – with a summit open to clients, suppliers, competitors (and all genders) - maximising value and impact across Langan's value chain.   His wish for HR: lead with kindness, empathy and heart. Be the employee advocate, not just the business partner.  References: - The Farm is Here by Jeff Tkach  Elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority: Geoff McDonald's work Thank you to Geoff McDonald for sponsoring this episode. Geoff is a global advocate, campaigner and consultant passionate about addressing the stigma of mental ill health in workplaces. As former Global VP of Human Resources at Unilever, Geoff brings practical experience helping organisations elevate wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C-suite. In 2014, he left Unilever to devote his expertise to ending the stigma of depression and anxiety in the workplace - because he knows first-hand that talking about mental health saves lives. As a business transformation consultant and co-founder of charity Minds@Work, Geoff helps organisations define purpose beyond growth and profitability, and develop holistic wellbeing strategies that unlock true performance potential. Learn more about Geoff McDonald's work: www.geoffmcdonald.co.uk   Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?     Our book of the month for April is Start with Why by Simon Sinek – a powerful exploration of what separates truly inspiring leaders from the rest.   Simon challenges the conventional focus on what we do or how we do it, and instead argues that great leaders and organisations start with why – their purpose, cause, or belief. Through his Golden Circle framework, he demonstrates how the most inspiring leaders think, act and communicate from the inside out.   Drawing on examples from Apple, Martin Luther King Jr, and the Wright Brothers, Sinek shows that people don't buy what you do – they buy why you do it. When organisations are clear about their purpose, they attract employees and customers who share their beliefs, creating cultures of trust and belonging where people feel valued and motivated to contribute their best work. This isn't just about messaging; it's about building sustainable success through authentic, purpose-driven leadership.   Whether you're looking to inspire your team, build deeper trust with clients, or create a culture where innovation thrives, Start with Why offers a compelling framework for leading with intention.   Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab your copy, and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book.

Do you long to become more God-centred? Learn how everything in your life—yes everything!—can become a call to worship and a prompt to prayer. Scriptures Referenced:Gen 1:14-19; 15:5-6; Ps 19:1-2; 1Cor 10:31 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.

Re-formed, part 4. Jesus, the root and shoot of Jesse, brings cosmic peace and gathers the nations. By Oli Stevens Sunday 1st March 2026 Captured from the livestream

In this episode of the podcast, we chat with our friend from over the short pond in Ireland, Rita Bateson, an expert in AI and education and founder of Eblana Learning. We explore Rita's journey in the educational landscape, the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and the importance of balancing AI literacy with human-centred approaches. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, the need for critical thinking, and the evolving purpose of education in a rapidly changing world. Rita shares insights from her work at Eblana Learning and emphasises the importance of thoughtful implementation of AI in schools, advocating for a future where education is enriched by technology without losing its human touch.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context Setting01:06 Rita's Journey in Education05:16 The Impact of AI on Education09:14 Navigating Educational Trends and Data13:43 The Role of AI in Teaching and Learning17:51 Eblana Learning's Mission and Vision20:59 Balancing AI Literacy and Human-Centred Learning24:35 Critical Thinking and AI in Education28:30 Conflict Resolution and Learning30:25 Agentic AI: Future Implications34:50 Rethinking Education's Purpose41:03 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsFind out more about EblanaCheck out the Sustainable AI Course Rita mentionedThanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xChampioning those who are making the future of education a reality.Follow us on XFollow us on LinkedInCheck out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touchGet your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2026

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Andy Bell, an expert in CSS and web design, about his journey from traditional design to becoming a sought-after CSS specialist. They discuss the evolution of CSS, the importance of leaning into web standards, and the challenges of agency work with high-profile clients. Andy also opens up about a tough 2025, the impact of AI on the industry, his agency's anti-AI stance, and the value of authenticity and community in tech. Go listen...

AI is moving fast. Faster than most organisations and people can emotionally keep up with.In this special episode of Get Out of Wrap TV, I'm joined by Kathryn Simmons Porter, founder of Flourish, to explore what she calls “The Trust Paradox” – the growing tension between rapid AI adoption and the human emotions it triggers inside contact centres.We talk openly about:Why AI isn't replacing people – but changing themThe emotional responses agents experience when AI is introduced known as AI griefWhy trust, transparency and purpose matter more than everHow emotional intelligence (EQ) is becoming a core business capability, not a “soft skill”The real cost of absenteeism, disengagement and poorly handled AI rolloutsWhy leaders must focus on people readiness, not just tech readinessKathryn brings nearly 30 years of contact centre experience and a deep understanding of emotional intelligence, blending practical insight with real-world examples including how AI has personally impacted her own family.If you're responsible for CX, EX, contact centre strategy or AI transformation, this conversation will challenge how you think about success in the age of automation.

I'm joined today by Professor Viviane Robinson, one of the most influential thinkers in educational leadership. This is the second time that I have the privilege of speaking with her. Viviane is the author of Student-Centred Leadership, a book that has quietly but powerfully reshaped how school leaders around the world think about their work. At its heart is a deceptively simple question: What leaders do, day to day, that genuinely makes a difference to students. In this upcoming conversation, we explore what student-centred leadership really demands in practice. Not the slogans or surface-level frameworks, but the hard choices, the relational work, and the moments where leaders have to keep learning at the centre, even when the pressure is on. We discuss trust, instructional leadership, goal setting, and why well-intentioned leaders can sometimes stray from the very students they aim to serve. It's a thoughtful, challenging, and deeply practical conversation for anyone leading in schools or considering a leadership role. One to sit with, reflect on, and return to as you think about impact and purpose in your own leadership work.

Jim Boardman and Jay Reid are back for another episode of Scouser Tommies and find themselves having to explain to anyone randomly finding this podcast at some date way in the future why a long unbeaten run for the Reds, the latest entry being a 4-1 win in the cup, is leaving them feeling so uninspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dominic is joined again by the inimitable Dr. Lydia Craig where they dive into Dickens' third Christmas Book, with readings from the award-winning actress Penelope RawlinsThe Cricket On The Hearth - published 180 years ago this year - explodes into life from the very start and hardly pauses for breath until the very end. Its unrelenting pace sweeps its characters along whether they be human, animal, insect or household object … Centred around that fabled victorian fireside. Where dreams and visions appear happy in the glowing light but depressed in the shadows, there sits John Peerybingle with his pipe. His occupation as a carrier brings one of the many Christmassy elements to the book, in his daily round of delivering parcels out in the raw Winter weather. His wife Dot - as in the brightest little star that ever shone - is a young, energetic woman, who races about their home.Another Christmassy element in this story is the occupation of Toy-making. Enter Caleb Plummer and his blind daughter Bertha who make Dolls for the nasty, crab-faced Tackleton.And tearing in and out is the excited dog, Boxer seen as a spec in the distance one moment, then suddenly up close with his wet nose pressed into your face …Last but not least, is the magical Cricket ...HAPPY CHRISTMAS !!!Intro Music and Additional SFX provided under license by Epidemic Sound Support the showIf you'd like to make a donation to support the costs of producing this series you can buy 'coffees' right here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dominicgerrardThank you so much!Host: Dominic GerrardSeries Artwork: Léna GibertOriginal Music: Dominic GerrardThank you for listening!

Graham Cunnington & Paul Jamrozy in conversation with David Eastaugh  https://testdept.bandcamp.com/album/industrial-overture Formed in London in the early 1980s, Test Dept are regarded as one of the pioneering forces of ‘industrial music', recognised for their groundbreaking sound and powerful performances that pushed the boundaries of music, art and protest while exploring political and social issues. Centred around the founding duo of Paul Jamrozy and Gray Cunnington since resurfacing in the mid-2010s, the group recently signed to the Artoffact label and have just issued the first in a series of carefully curated box sets that will chronicle their career. ‘Industrial Overture. Studio & Live Recordings 1982-1985' consists of 42 tracks across 4 CDs and also available digitally. It includes a first ever reissue of the group's 1983 cassette-only debut album ‘Strength Of Metal In Motion', the classic ‘Ecstasy Under Duress' and ‘Atonal & Hamburg' albums (both unavailable for over three decades), plus a disc of hitherto unreleased studio recordings that incorporate two sessions recorded for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1.

'The research shows that it's stories that are the most powerful mobilizers of change.' What does 'story' mean to you? Zoe Arden asked that question of more than 100 people, beginning her research, as she encourages us all to begin our stories, by listening first.  Leaders have at their disposal more facts and data than ever before, but the research and our lived experience confirms that facts and data are not what we need to catalyse real change. Our brains are wired in such a way that only stories have the power to mobilise us into action - they are, in Zoë's words, both levers of connection and levers of change, so understanding how they work is vital for any leader who wants to gets stuff done.   But stories aren't just for telling, they're for living - and we need to make choices about the stories we tell ourselves, more or less consciously, just as much as the ones we craft for others.  Zoë's own story of finding her voice as a writer amongst the many voices of her interviewees will be invaluable if you're drowning in reseach, and her remarkable journey to publication might just be the inspiration you need to get started... 

Discover how patient-centred care is evolving! Melanie Morin chats with Victoria Coghlan and Tanzeela Gala about innovative approaches and real-world experiences in conservative management at ICS-EUS 2025 Abu Dhabi .  Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971. Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions. Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

How has central London changed in the last 100 years? In Songs of Seven Dials An Intimate History of 1920s and 1930s London (Manchester UP, 2025), Matt Houlbrook, a Professor of Cultural History at the University of Birmingham, tells the story of a part of London that was the site for major contests over urban development, race, and the future of the city. Centred around a libel trial brought by a local café owner resisting the press' lies about the area. From this, the book explores the wider context of property investment, the circulation of capital, the impact of Empire, and the changing meaning of what is now one of London's most visited and most fashionable areas. The book will appeal to academic and general audiences, showing how the story of Seven Dials is still important to contemporary life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How has central London changed in the last 100 years? In Songs of Seven Dials An Intimate History of 1920s and 1930s London (Manchester UP, 2025), Matt Houlbrook, a Professor of Cultural History at the University of Birmingham, tells the story of a part of London that was the site for major contests over urban development, race, and the future of the city. Centred around a libel trial brought by a local café owner resisting the press' lies about the area. From this, the book explores the wider context of property investment, the circulation of capital, the impact of Empire, and the changing meaning of what is now one of London's most visited and most fashionable areas. The book will appeal to academic and general audiences, showing how the story of Seven Dials is still important to contemporary life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

An Imaginary Cinema: Sergei Eisenstein and the Unrealized Film (Cornell UP, 2024) explores the unfinished cinematic projects developed and abandoned by Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein between 1927 and 1937. Centred on seven major film concepts, the book examines what it means for a work of art—particularly a film—to remain unfinished or unrealised, and how these projects fit within Eisenstein's broader theoretical and practical framework. Offering unique insight into the history of film production in Stalinist Russia, An Imaginary Cinema contrasts Eisenstein's experiences with both the Soviet film industry and Hollywood, and considers the technological transitions that shaped early cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

An Imaginary Cinema: Sergei Eisenstein and the Unrealized Film (Cornell UP, 2024) explores the unfinished cinematic projects developed and abandoned by Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein between 1927 and 1937. Centred on seven major film concepts, the book examines what it means for a work of art—particularly a film—to remain unfinished or unrealised, and how these projects fit within Eisenstein's broader theoretical and practical framework. Offering unique insight into the history of film production in Stalinist Russia, An Imaginary Cinema contrasts Eisenstein's experiences with both the Soviet film industry and Hollywood, and considers the technological transitions that shaped early cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

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Centred on the island of Crete, the Bronze-Age Minoan civilisation stretched from roughly 3000 to 1200BC, and is probably most famous for its legend surrounding the mythical Minotaur and the fabulous palace of Knossos. But what else do we know about this ancient society? In conversation with David Musgrove, Ellen Adams answers all the key questions about the Minoans. (Ad) Ellen Adams is the author of The Minoans: Lost Civilizations (Reaktion Books, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fthe-minoans%2Fellen-adams%2F9781836390473. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices