Podcasts about Ceri

Au Soudan, il y a un risque imminent « d'atrocités de masse », à El-Obeid, affirme le département d'État américain dans un communiqué publié dans la soirée du 22 juin. El-Obeid, c'est la capitale de la région du Kordofan du Nord. Elle est assiégée par les rebelles des Forces de soutien rapide, les FSR. Et la grande crainte du secrétaire général de l'ONU, Antonio Guterres, c'est que « les horreurs d'El-Facher, en octobre dernier, se répètent à El-Obeid ». Que faut-il redouter précisément ? Roland Marchal est chercheur à Sciences Po Paris et au CERI. Il répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier.  RFI : l'ONU affirme qu'une concentration récente de troupes de la rébellion des Forces de Soutien Rapide laisse craindre une offensive imminente sur El-Obeid. Est-ce que vous avez les mêmes informations ? Roland Marchal : Oui, on le sait effectivement. Les observateurs soudanais, depuis pratiquement une semaine, mentionnent l 'arrivée au nord d'El-Obeid de troupes qui viennent soit de la frontière libyenne, soit du Darfour et qui constituent aujourd'hui une masse, disons, combattante, pour attaquer la capitale du Kordofan du Nord. Et pourquoi visent-ils cette ville de quelque un million d'habitants de El Obeid ?  Parce qu'El-Obeid est la capitale historique du Kordofan, avant de devenir celle du Kordofan du Nord, et surtout le dernier grand verrou stratégique qui ouvrirait la route vers Khartoum, mais aussi vers la province du Nil Blanc, donc plus au sud de la capitale soudanaise, ce qui permettrait aux Forces de Soutien Rapide, si elles réussissaient, de reprendre pied dans les régions agricoles les plus riches du pays et peut être, à terme, de faire la jonction avec les troupes qui se battent dans la province du Nil Bleu. Ce qui, évidemment, constituerait une défaite stratégique importante pour les forces armées régulières et le gouvernement qui, aujourd'hui, est à Khartoum. Le secrétaire général de l'ONU, Antonio Guterres, déclare : « Nous ne devons pas permettre que les horreurs d'El-Fasher se répètent à El-Obeid » ? Alors, compte tenu de l'histoire de cette guerre, on peut évidemment craindre beaucoup. Cependant, un analyste doit quand même rappeler que la perception d'El-Obeid par les Forces de Soutien Rapide est quand même très différente de celle d'El-Fasher. El-Fasher était la capitale du groupe Zaghawa, qui a fourni l'essentiel des combattants aux forces conjointes alliées, des forces régulières qui se sont battues avec détermination dans tout le Darfour contre les Forces de Soutien Rapide, et qui se battent aujourd'hui également au Kordofan, et qui constituent sans doute l'un des alliés militaires les plus importants des forces armées régulières. Donc, l'identification d'El-Fasher comme la capitale de nos ennemis les plus jurés ne fonctionne pas pour El-Obeid. On peut imaginer, mais en étant optimiste ou très optimiste même, que du coup, les violences contre les populations civiles ne seront pas de la même intensité. Ceci dit, depuis ces dernières semaines, on voit les Forces de Soutien Rapide multiplier les frappes sur des infrastructures d'El-Obeid, des infrastructures civiles qui visiblement visent à terroriser la population et à l'inciter à fuir la capitale du Kordofan du Nord pour rejoindre Khartoum ou quelque autre endroit, de façon à ce qu'El-Obeid soit plus facile à prendre. En février dernier, une mission d'enquête de l'ONU a fait état d'actes de génocide commis en octobre dernier par les Forces de Soutien Rapide à El-Fasher. Est ce que cette accusation très grave peut dissuader le général Hemedti de commettre de nouvelles atrocités ? Écoutez, je ne crois pas que les atrocités qui ont été commises à El-Fasher, et autour d'El-Fasher, étaient au sens plein ordonnées par le général Hemedti. Lui a des ambitions politiques nationales dont on peut penser ce qu'on veut par ailleurs, mais il sait très bien que la communauté internationale intègre tout à fait ces violences dans son passif et que ces actes de génocide constitueront demain une difficulté très grande dans son approche de la communauté internationale. Donc, lui, certainement a été plus prudent, plus réservé. Le problème, c'est évidemment sa capacité de contrôler ses propres troupes, alors qu'à El-Fasher, c'était vraiment une vengeance historique contre le groupe Zaghawa. Vendredi dernier, l'envoyé spécial d'Antonio Guterres au Soudan a appelé au téléphone le général Hemedti pour lui demander d'éviter toute action qui pourrait aggraver la situation humanitaire. Est-ce que vous savez ce qu'a répondu le chef des Forces de Soutien Rapide ? Le général Hemedti a été, comme il sait l'être, quelqu'un de très responsable, à l'écoute des demandes de la communauté internationale. Il a évidemment souscrit à toutes ses demandes. Il a annoncé que ses troupes organiseraient et autoriseraient la sortie des civils de la capitale du Kordofan du Nord. Et que ces civils seraient protégés, qu'il n'y aurait pas de violence systématique contre ceux-ci. Mais si vous voulez, encore une fois, depuis le début de la guerre, le général Hemedti a multiplié les assurances sur le bon comportement de ses troupes. Et sauf à penser qu'il est un menteur irréductible, on peut imaginer qu'il a été, à certains moments, de bonne foi et qu'il a été trompé par ses propres troupes. Samedi dernier, le Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU a appelé, je cite, « tous les membres de l'ONU à s'abstenir de toute ingérence dans les affaires intérieures du Soudan ». Mais donc, les alliés des Émirats arabes unis que sont les Américains et les Français n'arrivent pas à être entendus par les Emiratis ? Je crois qu'ils sont entendus. Mais les Emiratis ont la volonté, en tous les cas, de changer sans doute la nature du pouvoir aujourd'hui au Soudan, ce qui les rend extrêmement réticents.

The Huddle by SBV - Ceri Mobley, The Team

Amartey Golding makes chainmail sculptures that are seductive, threatening, funny, and deeply unsettling all at once. And in this conversation, he explains why discomfort might be one of the most important tools an artist has. Raised between London, Ghana, Rastafarian culture, council estates, and rural England, Amartey speaks with rare honesty about growing up between identities and how that tension became the emotional engine of his work. In this conversation, you'll hear how he learned to trust discomfort as part of his creative language, why audience feedback became essential to sharpening his voice, and how he creates installations that work not just intellectually, but viscerally — through sound, light, atmosphere, scale, and the body itself. We talk about the emotional labour behind ambitious projects, the crash that can come after making large-scale work, and why sustainability, family life, and building a nourishing environment now matter as much to him as artistic ambition. But perhaps most importantly, this episode offers a powerful lesson in how to develop your own artistic voice: not by trying to become someone else, but by listening more deeply to the contradictions, histories, and instincts already living inside you. This one is rich, layered, funny, tender, and deeply human. I can't wait for you to hear it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Belonging is not always about finding where we fit, but about reshaping inherited stories until they can accommodate more of who we are. Sometimes our work becomes a way of making room for identities that existing symbols struggle to contain. There are moments in a creative life when continuing to succeed at one thing becomes a barrier to discovering another. Growth often asks us to leave behind what is proven, visible and commercially rewarded. We romanticise the artist who creates through suffering. But, when people have enough security to be curious, playful, and fully present, they gain access to forms of imagination that survival alone cannot sustain. BEST MOMENTS “Extraordinary work rarely comes from pretending to have everything figured out. It comes from staying in relationship with the complexity. Staying curious enough to keep listening to your own voice as it shifts and evolves.” “For me, it's all about the visceral... it's all about the belly, making stuff from the belly.” EPISODE RESOURCES http://amarteygolding.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amarteygolding HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

This episode is part of a nine-part series on commissions. How to prepare for them, respond to them, deliver them, and, crucially, how to stop them burning you out. If you haven't followed the podcast yet, hit follow so you don't miss an episode. Today, episode four of nine. And this is where the series shifts gears. For the last three episodes, we have been doing the preparation work. The mindset. The five signatures of under-pricing. The commission ecosystem. Today, an enquiry has arrived. This is the moment most artists get wrong because this is the moment their nervous system takes over. When an enquiry lands in your inbox. And before you've finished reading it, your stomach has tightened, your brain is already drafting a reply, and somewhere in the next three sentences you're going to offer availability, ideas, enthusiasm, and a half-committed yes – all before you know you are a good fit. And the principle is this. Before you reply with anything, you filter. How, is what today´s episode is about. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ceri´s short enquiry form is a low-friction sieve: it quietly filters out tire-kickers, and a serious client will fill it in within 10 minutes. The right questions reveal what they actually want, how committed they are, whether they really get your work, and whether their budget and timeline are realistic. After the enquiry form, you move into a chemistry call – 30 minutes - to ask important questions and spot red flags. Then, produce an alignment document to further test understanding. If the client confirms the alignment document, you move forward; if they come back with big changes, it's a sign you weren't fully aligned on the call – it's far better to catch that now than 3 months into making. BEST MOMENTS “Stage one of responding to any inquiry is the initial filter, low friction, high signal, a sieve, not a conversation.” “If those signals are weak, you slow things down, you don't ghost them, but you don't rescue them, you reply politely with more questions,” “The alignment document - a short-written document that confirms in writing what you heard, not a proposal, not a quote, an alignment document.” For a text version of today's teaching, plus new practical guidance every week, you can subscribe to Beat the Block at http://cerihand.com/subscribe EPISODE RESOURCES First episode of this 9-part series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/designing-the-way-you-want-to-work-the-mindset/id1709105337?i=1000769915059 HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Welcome back! Join compassionate coach and creative multi-passionate AuDHDer, Ceri as she shares a BIG BONUS. Don't worry, I'll share the game plan for your two favourite chaotic cohosts comeback. I f*cking love designing resources, writing articles, and recording audio guidance -- so now I've got a place where I can support more of you. We can go at your own pace. We can have a bit of fun with it. We can fall behind and binge to catch up. There are now almost a thousand neurodivergent-friendly life builders who have joined me as subscribers for this series. Over the next 12 months, I'm listening to your feedback and creating lessons based on what the community needs most -- which is why we are starting with capacity and regulation. I recommend printing the blueprint pdf so you can do the helpful illustrated activities that I'm guiding you thru. But if you hate printing out super cute stuff, you can wing it or listen while you're driving and share your responses out loud. Listen or read the rest of the FREE Build With Me Audio Series over on Substack: E00: An Important Lesson in Building Your Neurodivergent-Friendly Life EP01: Build Your Vision / Version With Me (download the guide here!!) EP02: Build Your Curiosity With Me - Finding What's Functional EP03: Build Your Morning Rhythm With Me (imperfectly + inconsistently) The next episode is about 'Building Your Understanding of Capacity'

How should we measure success in the place trying to scale Britain's best science? In this Oxford+ in Brief, Dr Ceri Morgan takes on the same four quick-fire questions every guest faces. She reflects on what success would mean after two decades spent at arm's length in investment banking, the advice she would give anyone entering the Oxford ecosystem, and what the city does brilliantly yet struggles with: it brings you face to face with astonishing, modest people, but connects them far too rarely. Looking ahead to 2050, Ceri wants Oxford closer to the Boston benchmark, with more companies scaling outside the university and acquirers reinvesting locally rather than draining talent abroad. Her timing is apt: UK university spin-outs have nearly tripled in value to £49 billion since 2020, with activity now spreading beyond the golden triangle. From mentorship and the Lamb and Flag to a magic-wand investor database, this is a short, candid window into how a natural connector thinks.Ceri Morgan: Dr Ceri Morgan is a Partner at Dalloway Partners, the advisory firm founded in 2025 by Vanessa Colomar and Helen James to help foundational science and first-time founders scale at speed. A medical doctor by training, she practised in cardiology and trauma medicine before moving into the City, where she spent more than two decades in healthcare and life sciences investment banking, building and leading top-ranked life science teams at firms including KBC Peel Hunt and Deutsche Bank and advising companies such as Oxford Nanopore and IP Group. Most recently she was Head of Late Stage Portfolio at Oxford Science Enterprises, and she is a Senior Advisor to LifeScience ORG. Based in Oxford, she also sits on a London hospital patient advisory group, drawing on her own experience as a cancer patient to push for stronger patient advocacy.Connect with Ceri on LinkedInSusannah de Jager: Susannah is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedIn and Subscribe to the Oxford+ Newsletter for Exclusive ContentOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager and supported by Mishcon de Reya, HSBC Innovation Banking, and James Cowper Kreston.Produced and Edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

I have two guests on the podcast today, and they have made something extraordinary together. The first drew queer Britain into being for sixty years and quietly refused to call any of its art. It paid the mortgage. It was cheaper than being a window cleaner. He published the world's first LGBTQ+ graphic novel in 1983, drew for Gay News, Capital Gay and The Guardian, made safer-sex campaigns through the AIDS crisis, and hung a nineteen-metre banner at Carrow Road for Justin Fashanu. All of which he called work - never art. That guest is cartoonist David Shenton. The artist who finally insisted it was art is Ian Giles. Together they have made Kindly Ease the Tension, David's first ever institutional retrospective. It begins with a small burnt doll, dressed in clothes knitted by a boy in a Lancashire terrace house and thrown into the fire by his father. The doll survived. So did the boy. In this conversation we get into what happens when somebody finally calls your sixty years of work art. We talk about the Duvet of Love; an AIDS memorial David stitched in a bedsit that he never meant to be art. We talk about the trans baton being passed in a moment when many in the gay community have gone quiet. We talk about censorship and the rising conservatism in the arts, the works that have to be shown after hours, the double standard between classical nudity and queer images. And we talk about what intergenerational care actually looks like in practice.  David is seventy-seven and says this retrospective has stretched his horizon by another ten years. There is a lesson in that for all of us. KEY TAKEAWAYS Some of the most important opportunities in your career won't arrive through a formal application process. They happen because you care enough to ask the question, start the conversation, or create the thing you wish existed. What feels awkward, unfashionable, or difficult in one chapter of your life may be exactly what gives your work its depth and originality later on - resist the temptation to self-censor. BEST MOMENTS “The work you make at your kitchen table, when nobody is watching, may turn out to be the archive of a generation. Keep going. Pass the baton when it is time.” “I really wanted to live in a world where there was a David Shenton retrospective.” RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/d.shenton https://www.instagram.com/iangiles https://www.museumscollections.norfolk.gov.uk/collections-object-page?id=NWHCM%20:%202016.221.1 HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career?  https://cerihand.com/membership/ Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ Book a Discovery Call  To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching, email us at hello@cerihand.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Teatra skotive krizis apstuokļūs palīk par telpu cylvāku reiceibys paruodeišonai, dialogam i puormaiņom. Kaida ir teatra lūma myusu dīnuos, i kai teatri ītekmej globalī satrycynuojumi – kari, politiskuo nastabilitate, klimata puormainis i sabīdreibys polarizaceja. 4. junī Daugovpilī, „Teatra festivalā Nr.5”, nūtyka diskuseja „Krize teatrī i pasaulī”, kurā sprīde, kai muokslinīki reagej iz aktualajim nūtykumim, kaidys temys dominej teatru repertuarā, i kai teatris paleidz sabīdreibai lobuok izprast pasaulī nūteikūšū. Diskusejā dasadaleja kinu i teatra kuratore i kritike, Dailis teatra muokslinīcyskuos dalis vadeituoja Dārta Ceriņa, portala „Delfi” nacionalūs ziņu žurnalists Raivis Spalvēns, režisors, Latvejis Leļu teatra direktors Mārtiņš Eihe i socialantropologs, RSU asociātais profesors Klāvs Sedlenieks. Diskuseju vadeja teatra kritike i žurnaliste Henrieta Verhoustinska. Vysu diskuseju verīs ite. Diskuseju reikuoja „Teatra festivala Nr.5” komanda: Daugovpiļs teatris, Dirty Deal Teatro, Gertrudis īlys teatris sadarbeibā ar Latvejis Leļu teatri. „Teatra festivalā Nr.5” Daugovpilī jau trešū godu piec kuortys sasapuļcēja vairuoki profesionalī teatri, pīduovojūt kai izruodis, tai sarunys ar skateituojim i profesionaļu diskusejis par nūzarē aktualom temom. Festivala sauklis „Latgola ir tyvai” atguodynoj, ka Latgola ir sasnādzama vīta Latvejis i Eiropys kontekstā.   Pīktdīnēs 15.05 Latgolys apraidē (Rēzeknē – 104,2 MHz; Daugavpilī – 88,7 MHz; Skaistā – 94,5 MHz; Viesītē – 91,1 MHz; Alūksnē – 100,5 MHz; Aizpurvē – 100,0 MHz)

This episode is part of a nine-part series on commissions. How to prepare for them, respond to them, deliver them, and, crucially, how to stop them burning you out. If you haven't followed the podcast yet, hit follow so you don't miss an episode. Today, episode three of nine. The first practical stage of the commission process. Your commission ecosystem. In episode one, we did the mindset work. In episode two, we named the five mistakes that almost every underpriced commission has in common. Today we start building the structure. Here is the principle. Stage one of any serious commission practice is the invisible work. The four decisions you make, in advance, before any enquiry arrives. These decisions form what I call your commission ecosystem. Build it once. Revisit it annually. Let it do the work of saying no, so you do not have to do it in the moment. Why does this matter? Because the moment an enquiry arrives, your nervous system will want to say yes. The ecosystem, written down in advance, is the only thing standing between that yes and the resentment you will feel six months later. Four decisions. Let me walk you through each. KEY TAKEAWAYS Set a clear annual profit target for commissions - pricing will stop feeling vague or reactive any you will know how many of each type of commission you need to complete to keep your practice viable. A written rules list and clarity on materials, scale, and time protect you from burnout work and pull in the commissions that genuinely grow your practice.     BEST MOMENTS “The year is the unit, not the commission. Once you know what the year needs to earn, every individual commission conversation becomes easier, because you know what you're measuring against.” “This is the work. Nobody else can do it for you. But once it's done, every inquiry that arrives from that moment onward lands into a structure that already knows how to respond to it.” “Clarity makes an artist easier to collaborate with, not harder. It gives the people commissioning them something stable to work with.” For a text version of today's teaching, plus new practical guidance every week, you can subscribe to Beat the Block at https://cerihand.com/subscribe/ EPISODE RESOURCES Episode 1 of this 9-part series - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/designing-the-way-you-want-to-work-the-mindset/id1709105337?i=1000769915059 HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

durée : 00:58:27 - Cultures monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - Le 30 mars 2026, le parlement israélien votait une loi instaurant la peine de mort pour les auteurs d'actes terroristes meurtriers, visant de fait uniquement les Palestiniens. Un texte discriminatoire qui constitue une rupture historique et s'inscrit dans l'érosion de l'État de droit en Israël. - réalisation : Margot Page, Fanny Richez, Sacha Mattei, Barthélémy Gaillard, Pénélope Le Mauguen - invités : Samy Cohen Politiste, directeur de recherche émérite au CERI de Sciences Po, spécialiste de la société israélienne, Nitzan Perelman-Becker Docteure en sociologie politique à l'Université Paris Cité, spécialiste de la droite israélienne et co-fondatrice du site Yaani, Stéphanie Latte Abdallah Historienne et anthropologue du politique, directrice de recherche au CNRS Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

How should we value a healthcare system that frustrates the very innovators trying to improve it?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Dr Ceri Morgan, a doctor turned healthcare investment banker turned patient, about her three careers and what they reveal about UK life sciences. Ceri explains why, for years, companies pitching an NHS-first strategy were handed close to a zero valuation, and why the UK's thin life sciences public market has pushed founders towards private capital and trade sales.Her move to Dalloway Partners marks a third act focused on the non-scientific side of scaling: mentoring founders, opening up investor networks and building Oxford's ecosystem. The timing matters. After UK biotech raised just £1.8 billion in 2025, early 2026 figures show venture funding rebounding, with £516 million raised in the first quarter. From recycling capital and talent to being your own patient advocate, this is a candid conversation about fixing the structures around brilliant British science.(00:00) - Welcome to Oxford+ (01:23) - A Doctor's Path into the City (03:34) - Building a Life Sciences Banking Team (06:31) - Twenty Years Advising Science Companies (08:35) - A Third Career and a New Mission (10:24) - Why the NHS Earns a Zero Valuation (11:53) - The Shrinking Life Sciences Public Market (15:29) - Inside Dalloway Partners (17:27) - The Non-Scientific Side of Scaling (22:32) - Treating Oxford as One Ecosystem (27:46) - Female Health, Storytelling and Open Networks (33:58) - Being Your Own Patient Advocate Ceri Morgan: Dr Ceri Morgan is a Partner at Dalloway Partners, the advisory firm founded in 2025 by Vanessa Colomar and Helen James to help foundational science and first-time founders scale at speed. A medical doctor by training, she practised in cardiology and trauma medicine before moving into the City, where she spent more than two decades in healthcare and life sciences investment banking, building and leading top-ranked life science teams at firms including KBC Peel Hunt and Deutsche Bank and advising companies such as Oxford Nanopore and IP Group. Most recently she was Head of Late Stage Portfolio at Oxford Science Enterprises, and she is a Senior Advisor to LifeScience ORG. Based in Oxford, she also sits on a London hospital patient advisory group, drawing on her own experience as a cancer patient to push for stronger patient advocacy.Connect with Ceri on LinkedIn Susannah de Jager: Susannah is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedIn and Subscribe to the Oxford+ Newsletter for Exclusive ContentOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager and supported by Mishcon de Reya, HSBC Innovation Banking, and James Cowper Kreston.Produced and Edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

Today's guest is an extraordinary artist whose work feels deeply lived rather than simply made. Alexis Soul-Gray is a British painter exploring memory, loss, and maternal lineage through richly layered works that move between abstraction and figuration. Based in Devon, her paintings feel both intimate and expansive. A graduate of the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins, Alexis has exhibited internationally, received two Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants, and won The Delphian Open in 2021. Alongside her studio practice, she also curates' exhibitions, including Declarative Language, a group show bringing together women artists whose practices have been shaped by caregiving within neurodivergent families. We talk about art school, grief, motherhood, caregiving, advocacy, and the challenge of continuing to make work that stays true to lived experience rather than outside expectation. Exploring the realities of artistic identity alongside financial pressure, loss, and resilience. What unfolds is an honest and deeply human conversation about endurance, creativity, and what it takes to keep going when life refuses to move in a straight line. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you've carried grief and caring responsibilities for years, the work you make in the margins is not “less than” - it's work that has learned to hold chaos, fatigue, school refusal, and hospital letters in the same frame as colour, gesture, and form. You don't need a clean, linear career to be an artist; you need a stubborn thread. The years of bad jobs, failed applications, family rupture, and self-doubt don't sit outside the practice - they deepen it. The culture will always reward tidy, repeatable pictures, but painting is something else: a willingness not to know the outcome in advance, to refuse being a production line for your own style, to risk disappointing people who only came for the last hit.  BEST MOMENTS “I just couldn't really see that my practice would ever become a full-time pursuit for me. It was very much the kitchen table … snatched moments.” “A creative life is not built in perfect conditions, it's built in real ones… sometimes the most important thing is not how quickly you move forward, but that you keep returning to the work.” “There is no neat formula here. No single turning point where everything suddenly resolves. Instead, what we hear is a gradual return.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/Alexis_soul_gray HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Episode 171 - Ceri Higgins used her experience caring for her father to champion unpaid carers' rights in Wales as part of the Welsh Government Cross-Party Group on Dementia.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Le chef de la junte nigérienne, le général Abdourahamane Tiani, a rencontré le président turc Recep Tayyip Erdogan en Turquie et ensemble, ils ont promis de renforcer leur coopération, notamment en matière de défense, à l'heure où la Turquie assoit sa présence au Sahel et l'influence russe s'effrite après les défaillances de l'Africa Corps. Ankara est le fournisseur clé de drones armés pour les pays sahéliens, équipement crucial pour la lutte contre les jihadistes dont les violences endeuillent la région depuis une décennie. L'analyse de Bayram Balci, chercheur au Ceri-CNRS à Sciences Po et co-auteur de La Turquie en Afrique de l'Ouest : les ressorts d'une influence entre diplomatie, religion et réseaux, publié par Les Études du Ceri.  À lire aussiLa Turquie et le Niger renforcent leurs relations à l'occasion de la visite à Ankara du président Tiani

This episode is part of a nine-part series on commissions. How to prepare for them, respond to them, deliver them, and, crucially, how to stop them burning you out. If you haven't followed the podcast yet, hit follow so you don't miss an episode. Today, episode two of nine. The five mistakes I see every artist make when pricing commissions. I see them every single week. In coaching conversations. In the Mastermind Circle. In private messages from artists I have never met who have found my work. Different artist. Different medium. Different decade of experience. Same five mistakes. Every time. If you listened to episode one, you'll remember I opened with a story about a textile artist, mid-career, who sent me a costing for a corporate commission and told me he was embarrassed. Today we are opening up his costing. Not literally his numbers, but the five mistakes inside it. Because every one of them will be familiar to you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Quote in the currency your costs are in; otherwise, you're letting the currency markets quietly price your work for you. If the market shifts in the time it takes you to create the commission, you can easily lose 5 to 15% of your fee. Your client sees the finished piece, but you lived a “three-month shadow life” around making it; your fee has to reflect the shadow life, not just the visible outcome. Day rates anchor your income to availability; move to project fees so you're pricing the value of a lifetime of practice, not slices of your calendar.    Treat bespoke and repeatable work as two different commissions with two different pricing logics and stop trying to negotiate all of that over email. BEST MOMENTS “When artists and creative practitioners move from day rates to project fees or to flat fees based on the scope of the commission, two things happen, the fee goes up and the quality of the relationship improves.” “Every commission disaster I've ever coached on can be traced back to a decision made over email.” “A good commission process protects three things. Your time. Your practice. Your sanity.” Don't forget, you can get a text version of today's episode plus new practical guidance every week if you subscribe to my Beat The Block newsletter – Access it here - https://cerihand.com/subscribe/ PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode of Medical Flyways, GP Dr Ceri Cashwell shares her journey from the UK and Northern Ireland to building a rewarding career in Australia.Ceri reflects on what it took to relocate with her family, how she found the right role, and why working as a GP in Australia has allowed her to practise more patient-centred, holistic care. She also discusses the differences between healthcare systems, the value of flexibility in general practice, and how her move opened the door to new opportunities in women's health and medical education.If you're a GP considering a move to Australia, this episode offers an honest insight into what's possible and how the right support can make the transition smoother.

L'émission 28 minutes du 02/06/2026 La lutte contre le cancer du pancréas est-elle en train de vivre une révolution ? Le daraxonrasib, traitement présenté à Chicago le 31 mai, offre un nouvel espoir dans le traitement du cancer du pancréas métastatique. Le cancer du pancréas, le quatrième le plus fréquent en France, est aussi l'un des plus mortels, avec une espérance de survie à 6,7 mois pour les cancers métastatiques. Le daraxonrasib ne permettrait pas de guérir la maladie mais de doubler l'espérance de vie des patients déjà traités par chimiothérapie. Nous recevons Pascal Hammel, chef du service d'Oncologie digestive et médical de l'hôpital Paul-Brousse à Villejuif, qui a coordonné la partie française de l'essai sur le daraxonrasib. Les Libanais pris au piège de la guerre entre Israël et le Hezbollah ? Malgré une trêve entrée en vigueur le 17 avril, la guerre entre Israël et le Hezbollah libanais continue de s'intensifier. Lundi 1er juin, l'armée israélienne a pénétré plus profondément dans le sud du Liban et le gouvernement israélien a appelé les Libanais à évacuer le sud de Beyrouth, fief du Hezbollah. Cette annonce a suscité la panique dans la capitale, dont les habitants ont massivement pris la fuite. Le gouvernement libanais fait état de plus d'un million de déplacés et 3 412 morts depuis le 2 mars. De son côté, Israël Katz, le ministre de la Défense israélien, a annoncé qu'il n'y aurait "pas de calme" à Beyrouth, tant que les attaques du Hezbollah continuent sur le nord d'Israël. Le Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU s'est réuni en urgence lundi à la demande de la France. On en débat Amélie Férey, chercheuse à l'IFRI, Alain Dieckhoff, sociologue et directeur de recherche au CERI et Dalal Mawad, journaliste libanaise, correspondante à Paris de la chaîne Al Araby. Xavier Mauduit s'intéresse à l'histoire du secret de la confession, qui n'a pas été levé dans le cadre de l'adoption de la loi "post-Bétharram", visant à lutter contre les violences sexuelles à l'école. Marie Bonnisseau évoque le combat de l'actrice Nastassja Kinski pour obtenir le retrait des images de sa nudité adolescente d'un film de Wim Wenders.28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 2 juin 2026 Présentation Élisabeth Quin Production KM, ARTE Radio

L'émission 28 minutes du 02/06/2026 Les Libanais pris au piège de la guerre entre Israël et le Hezbollah ? Malgré une trêve entrée en vigueur le 17 avril, la guerre entre Israël et le Hezbollah libanais continue de s'intensifier. Lundi 1er juin, l'armée israélienne a pénétré plus profondément dans le sud du Liban et le gouvernement israélien a appelé les Libanais à évacuer le sud de Beyrouth, fief du Hezbollah. Cette annonce a suscité la panique dans la capitale, dont les habitants ont massivement pris la fuite. Le gouvernement libanais fait état de plus d'un million de déplacés et 3 412 morts depuis le 2 mars. De son côté, Israël Katz, le ministre de la Défense israélien, a annoncé qu'il n'y aurait "pas de calme" à Beyrouth, tant que les attaques du Hezbollah continuent sur le nord d'Israël. Le Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU s'est réuni en urgence lundi à la demande de la France. On en débat Amélie Férey, chercheuse à l'IFRI, Alain Dieckhoff, sociologue et directeur de recherche au CERI et Dalal Mawad, journaliste libanaise, correspondante à Paris de la chaîne Al Araby.28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 2 juin 2026 Présentation Élisabeth Quin Production KM, ARTE Radio

Today's guest is someone who quite literally shapes how stories feel. Tiffany Anders is a music supervisor working across film, television, and advertising, and if you've ever been completely pulled into a scene emotionally, there's a good chance someone like Tiffany helped build that experience. Her work spans everything from the Sundance-winning indie film Like Crazy to major series like Reservation Dogs and Netflix's BEEF. What's remarkable is how seamlessly she moves between those worlds, bringing the same instinct, care, and emotional precision whether she's working with a tiny music budget or a global production. But what makes Tiffany especially compelling is how she got here. Growing up in Los Angeles around filmmakers and musicians, she absorbed how music and images work together to tell a story. That deep sense of listening still defines the way she approaches her work today. We talk about how a project unfolds from script to screen, how she figures out what a scene needs emotionally, and how she balances instinct with the realities of budget, time, and negotiation. We also get into collaboration, creative identity, and the invisible decisions that shape the emotional experience of film and television. And there are some brilliant stories along the way, from discovering music as a kid and playing in bands to her recent work on The Lowdown. If you've ever wondered how music really works in storytelling, or how to build a creative life that can hold both art and complexity, this is a great one. KEY TAKEAWAYS Your early environment matters, but it's not about having perfect conditions. In Tiffany's case, it was chaotic, it was under-resourced, it required her to grow up quickly. But what she did was translate that into skills. It's not about imposing taste or showing off knowledge. It's about understanding the world of the work deeply enough that the right choice becomes obvious. And that comes from years of paying attention. From being curious BEST MOMENTS “You needed those role models … to be able to go, okay, this is feasible for me, I can do this.” “In a world where it's easy to skim, shortcut, and replicate, Tiffany has built her career on going deeper. Listening properly. Understanding the backstory.” “Creativity isn't just about what you make. It's about how you think, how you connect, and how you move through complexity.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/jumblequeen PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

This episode is part of a nine-part series on commissions. How to prepare for them, respond to them, deliver them, and, crucially, how to stop them burning you out. If you haven't followed the podcast yet, hit follow so you don't miss an episode. Today, episode one of nine. The mindset. Because nothing in the practical work across the next eight episodes actually holds if the mindset is not in the right place. Let me start with a story. KEY TAKEAWAYS Before you draft a single document, you have to get honest about what you actually want, not what feels polite, not what you think people can afford, not what your imagined client might say yes to, what sustains your practice and keeps Your work alive. You're not responding to briefs, you're filtering them, shaping them, and sometimes quietly refusing them. A commission inquiry is not an instruction, it's a proposition. Your job is not to say “yes” by default, it's to decide: Do I want to make this? Can I make it well, profitably, and without wrecking my sanity? Audit your last two years of commissions: Which ones drained you? Which ones energised you? - notice the patterns. These will inform how you set up your commission process in future. BEST MOMENTS “When you define your process, your time and the kind of commissions that genuinely excite you, something changes. You stop bending yourself to every vague inquiry.” “The hunger for work that feels human, specific, and emotionally resonant is only going to grow the work you make, the way you make it, the meaning you bring to it, that's becoming rarer - not less valuable - more valuable.” “You're not responding to briefs, you're filtering them, shaping them, and sometimes quietly refusing them.” "Your role is not to shrink in anticipation of rejection. Your role is to articulate clearly what you offer, how you work, and what it costs." EPISODE RESOURCES Julia Cameron episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-artists-way-simple-tools-that-sustain/id1709105337?i=1000759449006 PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

What does it take to lead an institution in a way that people don't just visit—but feel they belong to? Today, I'm in conversation with the extraordinary Joe Hill—Director and Chief Executive of Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and formerly the force behind Towner Eastbourne's transformation into one of the UK's most dynamic cultural spaces. From winning Art Fund Museum of the Year to hosting the Turner Prize, Joe has built a reputation for shaping institutions that don't just show art, but root it deeply in place, people, and possibility. But this conversation goes far beyond titles and accolades. We talk about what it really means to create cultural spaces that people care about—so much so that they protect them, claim them, and see themselves inside them. Joe shares stories of artists whose simplest ideas became the most powerful, why overcomplicating can kill a commission, and how trust—real trust in artists—is still one of the most radical acts an institution can make. We also get into leadership. The kind that isn't about control, but about creating the conditions for others to think, take risks, and occasionally fail. Because without that space, nothing new can actually happen. This is a conversation about stewardship, risk, generosity—and what it means to build an art world that people don't feel excluded from, but part of.  KEY TAKEAWAYS When an institution truly belongs to its place, it stops feeling like a white monolith you “visit” and becomes a living landmark people claim, protect and point to as their own. The most powerful work often starts from disarming simplicity and deep trust: a crayon sketch on a façade, an artist given space to think, a curator whose first job is to nurture the project out of the person and to be generous to both artist and audience. For the sector to stay alive, we need time and permission to think, to experiment sometimes get it wrong. Without that protected space for risk, we don't just lose ambitious projects - we lose the possibility of anything genuinely new. BEST MOMENTS “If you get an artwork really right, and people feel ownership of it… nobody's touched it… they protect it.” “We have to create some breathing room to fail, because then we can innovate, we can test things, and not everything's at stake.” “The deeper invitation here - stop overcomplicating what needs to be clear.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/joe_hill_joe/ https://ysp.org.uk HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Whether you plan on doing your own press, or working with a publicist, you need to understand how press actually works. Because if you don't, you can't brief a PR person well, you can't tell whether the one you're paying is any good, and you certainly can't do it yourself. After 35 years of generating press for individual artists, commercial galleries, biennials, festivals, and an institution running 2.5 million visitors a year through its doors, I'm sharing what I've learned about getting work covered, and what most artists get wrong before they've written the first line. Before we get into it — if you're not already following the podcast, hit follow now so this lands in your feed each week. There's a lot in this one and you'll want to listen back. We recently brought two specialists into the Coaching Membership for separate Expert in Residence sessions on this exact subject.  Laura Davis with 25 years as a journalist, formerly arts editor at the Liverpool Daily Post and Liverpool Echo, now writing freelance and running Raised Voices - her audience-development practice.  David Field — Cultural Communications Strategist and Business Development Consultant, with nearly 20 years in cultural sector communications across in-house and agency, now running a boutique consultancy working with art businesses, art fairs, publishers and galleries across Europe, the Gulf and Korea. They gave members the publicist's strategic view in two separate sessions. Two complementary angles on the same problem - both available in the Coaching Membership on replay at  https://cerihand.com/membership/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Most artists are sending beautifully crafted, completely useless press releases - a wall of text disguised as news - and then wondering why nothing lands. Until you can answer “why should this journalist care about this now, for their readers?” you're not actually pitching, you're just announcing. Often, the pressure point isn't the wording, it's the structure: one sharp sentence of what's genuinely new, one image that tells that story at a glance suddenly makes your work look like something an editor can say yes to. BEST MOMENTS “A press release is not a marketing leaflet for your work. It's a piece of writing aimed at one specific reader, a journalist on a deadline deciding very quickly whether your story is one they can sell to their editor.” “If you can't say what's new in one sentence, you don't have news yet. You have an announcement.” “Press is not the goal. Press is a by-product. The goal is to build the kind of practice, the kind of story and the kind of relationships that make press almost inevitable.” PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Welcome back! Join late diagnosed AuDHD cohosts Ceri and Nannon - as we explain that the podcast is now fortnightly because we checked our capacity and honoured our frickin' energy. Thank you for the episode request, Mia! This may be the juiciest and most vulnerable episode of all time, ever. *** PART 2 // Begins at 26 mins... Bring a box of tissues. Tuck yourself up in bed or wrap yourself in a blanket on the couch with your headphones on... it might bring up some big feelings. You might want to send it to a friend at 32 minutes. We discuss: non-linear diagnosis grief, acceptance of differences with capacity, systemic issues, shame stories, expectations, boundaries, maximising, guilt, compassion comebacks, communicating with loved ones, self-advocacy *** PART 1 // Make a flawed worksheet with us exploring what is RECHARGING and DRAINING... It's light with a lot of laughter. We did our best to break it the heck down for you, chocolate sausages. We hope you come away with a better understanding of totally valid and relatable differences that can impact your physical, emotional, and cognitive capacity.

My guest today is the artist Charmaine Watkiss, whose extraordinary creative journey took her through film, shoemaking, and advertising before she became fully wedded to her art practice. It's a path that has given her work a deep sense of craft, storytelling and material sensitivity and I know will inspire so many of you. Her paintings are held in public collections across the UK, and she is currently showing a new commission in the National Portrait Gallery's exhibition Artists First: Contemporary Perspectives on Portraiture. We explore how Charmaine actually accesses her ideas. She describes the physical rituals that help her enter a flow state in the studio, how drawing, sculpture, and painting each unlock different ways of thinking, and why the work itself often reveals its direction through the materials. We also talk about responding to museum collections, including her recent commission From the ones who came before… for Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, where she worked with objects from the museum's World Cultures galleries to imagine the women who carried botanical knowledge across the African diaspora. We explore why her own figure often appears in the work, and the quiet but powerful role plants play in her paintings as carriers of memory, healing, and connection. It's a fascinating conversation about intuition, research, ancestry, and the slow unfolding of ideas through making. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ideas often begin as something half-visible - a feeling or fragment sensed before it can be understood. The work starts by accessing that inner terrain. Then the materials speak back, slowly revealing a direction you couldn't have predicted. Working with collections isn't neutral; artists are in dialogue with what's missing as much as with what's there. Teasing out and sharing knowledge that would otherwise be lost or misrepresented. BEST MOMENTS “My wanting to connect to plants is because plants have the answers, and plants give us life as well.” “I'm not really interested in making work about trauma. I'm interested in making work about emancipation and about healing.” “She is not trying to claim a definitive narrative. Instead, she creates space for memory, reflection, and reverence. Her practice reminds us that art can be a form of cultural care and repair.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://charmainewatkiss.com https://www.instagram.com/mswatkiss HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

You leave the event. At first, it's fine. And then, somewhere between the coat rack and the journey home, it starts -  That conversation, that sentence, that moment you wish you could rewind. Why did I say that? That sounded awkward. I should've said something else. They probably think I'm …. And just like that, the whole night begins to shift. Not as it happened, but as a story about what you got wrong. We've been building this over the last few episodes: what stops you going, what happens when you're in the room, how you see yourself when you're there. This is what happens afterwards - the replay, the spiral.   This isn't reflection. It's rumination. And if you're a creative person, you are particularly good at it, because your job is to imagine, to create meaning, to connect dots, to tell stories. Memory and imagination sit very close together in the brain.  So, when something feels uncomfortable, you don't just remember it. You reconstruct it. You fill in the gaps, you add interpretation, you build a narrative.  And that narrative feels real, even when it's not accurate.   Today, I unpack why your post‑event spiral feels so convincing, how it quietly keeps you out of the rooms you want to be in, and share 3 practical ways to interrupt the loop so you can follow up and show up without the cringe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Artists rarely just leave an event. They are brilliant at rewriting it. That one sentence, that one look becomes: “I got that wrong.” “They weren't interested.” Not because it happened that way, but because your brain decided it did. When a warped version of how the night went is the only one you listen to, it doesn't just make you cringe - it quietly edits your future. You don't follow up, you don't go back, you stay out of rooms you should be in - your career stalls. Subtly shifting how you think about an event is all that is needed to get things back on track. BEST MOMENTS “Rumination is not about solving problems. It's about trying to reduce uncertainty and emotional discomfort - the mind loops not to find truth but to try and regain control.” “The shift is - change your relationship to the thought. Instead of I got that wrong, try I'm having the thought that I got that wrong.” “Give yourself a more grounded version of the event.” PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk

صراعات بين قيادات فلسطينية حول ممتلكات منظمة التحرير في لبنان تنتهي بقضية في الانتربول! في الوقت الذي كانت فيه منظمة التحرير الفلسطينية متواجدة في لبنان، اشترت العديد من العقارات والممتلكات، وعند خروجها من بيروت ازدادت النزاعات حول ممتلكاتها وصولًا لليوم. في الأشهر الأخيرة ازداد الحديث عن قضيّة ممتلكات منظمة التحرير الفلسطينية في لبنان، وارتبطت بجوانب متعلقة بالفساد والرشوة، والسمسرة، وصولًا لإصدار مذكرة توقيف غيابية بحقّ السفير الفلسطيني السابق بلبنان أشرف دبور، والذي أوقفته السلطات اللبنانية نهاية أبريل الماضي، واتهم دبّور فيها ياسر عبّاس، نجل الرئيس الفلسطيني محمود عبّاس بتقديم تقارير كيديّة ضده. وللتعرف على الملكيّة السياسيّة الخاصة بمنظمة التحرير الفلسطينية في لبنان، توجّهنا للباحثة في الدراسات الحضرية، ربى وهبة، لتطلعنا على تفاصيل ممتلكات المنظمة في لبنان، باسم من سُجّلت؟، عمليات البيع التي حدثت، تسييل الممتلكات وكيف حاولت المنظمة شراء أراضٍ وعقارات لتعويض بعض الخسائر في عمليات البيع؟.

Today's episode takes us out of the white cube and into the open air. My guest is Sarah Carrington, Director of The Line, the public art trail connecting Greenwich to Stratford along the waterways of East London. If you've ever stumbled across an unexpected sculpture beside a canal, or discovered art while simply walking through the city, then you already understand the quiet magic of what The Line does. With more than two decades working across curating, public art and cultural strategy, Sarah has helped shape an organisation dedicated to bringing art into people's everyday lives. In this conversation, we explore what it really takes to bring ambitious public artworks into being, how commissions evolve over years, and how artists can begin building relationships with organisations like The Line. If you're curious about working in the public realm or simply love the idea of discovering art as you move through the city, this episode offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes. And Sarah and I are also inviting you to meet us in person. On Monday 13 July 2026, we'll be hosting a special Membership event at Cody Dock, where Sarah will introduce the thinking behind The Line, share insights into commissioning public art, and highlight key works along the route before we walk together through the sculptures. If that sounds like your kind of day, please do click the link in the show notes to join the Membership or visit cerihand.com to join us. For now, settle in and enjoy this conversation with Sarah Carrington. KEY TAKEAWAYS When art lives in the places we walk every day, like The Line does, it stops being somewhere we “go” and becomes something we live alongside. The work comes alive on the viewers terms. The best public artworks don't just decorate a place. They provoke questions. They connect people. They create moments where strangers stop, look, and talk to one another. Public art is a long game: you build relationships, stay with it, and you don't treat the first “no” as the final word - you innovate and adapt. BEST MOMENTS “When they come to The Line, they connect with one another, and they connect with themselves in a new way.” “That great public art doesn't appear overnight. Behind every sculpture or installation, you encounter in the landscape are years of thinking, research, partnerships, and conversations.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://the-line.org HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

durée : 00:12:09 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Guillaume Erner - Entre mémoire coloniale, crises diplomatiques et intérêts stratégiques, les relations franco-algériennes oscillent entre rapprochement et rupture. Le retour de l'ambassadeur français à Alger marque-t-il un véritable dégel durable entre Paris et Alger, ou seulement une trêve fragile ? - réalisation : Félicie Faugère, Mathilde Thon-Fourcade - invités : Adlene Mohammedi chercheur en géographie politique, expert associé au CERI, enseignant à Paris 3 et à l'IRIS Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

« La voie de la négociation est plus utile et plus douce que celle des armes. » Voilà ce que disait l'un des négociateurs de Louis XIV. Mais l'actualité récente, qu'elle nous emmène en Iran, au Venezuela ou en Ukraine, nous pousse à nous demander si la diplomatie est morte. Ou bien si elle prend d'autres formes… Soumises aux réseaux sociaux, tributaires de plus en plus d'intérêts privés, et semblant balayées d'un revers de main par un président américain qui cultive l'unilatéralisme comme une force. Question que l'on posera à nos invités : Guillaume Devin, professeur émérite des universités à Sciences Po, membre associé du CERI, auteur de Notre système international. Une approche politique des relations internationales, éditions Le Cavalier Bleu.  Nicolas Normand, ancien ambassadeur de France au Mali, au Congo-Brazzaville et au Sénégal. Auteur du Grand livre de l'Afrique : Chaos ou émergence au sud du Sahara ? (Eyrolles). Marc Pierini, ancien ambassadeur de l'Union européenne et chercheur à Carnegie Europe, auteur de Deux générations en guerre – Mémoires familiales pour comprendre le retour de la guerre en Europe, autoédité.

durée : 00:29:16 - Solaé, le rendez-vous protestant - par : Jean-Luc Gadreau - Penser la foi aujourd'hui – Le pari du CERIÉ - réalisation : Thomas Jost Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly thought: They all know more than me. They're further ahead. They're more established. They've got better work, better contacts, better everything. And before you've even opened your mouth… You've already decided your position. Somewhere near the bottom. Over the last couple of weeks, we've been looking at what stops you in these spaces. First, the story you tell yourself before you go.  Then, how you interpret what's happening when you're there. This week is something deeper. What you believe about yourself in that room. This isn't about the room. It's about comparison without context. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you walk into a room as an artist, it's so easy to decide everyone else is more established, more connected, more interesting – and quietly put yourself at the bottom before you've even opened your mouth. Comparing without context is holding you back. You are taking other people's outside (their confidence, their contacts, their ease in the room) and putting it next to how you feel inside - You have no idea how long it took them, how many awkward nights they've had, or how often they've thought, “I don't belong here,” too. Instead of shrinking and slipping away early, use Ceri´s SHOW checklist - See that you're comparing without the full picture, Hold your physical ground, Offer one small, honest contribution, and Wait before you judge how it went. Learn to stay in the room and build real confidence, one moment at a time. BEST MOMENTS "You're taking a snapshot of someone else's career, confidence or presence and placing it next to your internal experience. And of course, you lose because you're comparing their outside with your inside, you see someone speaking confidently." "Let me be really clear, this does not go away. You can be experienced. You can be established. You can have done the thing you once dreamed of and still walk into a room and think, I'm not sure I belong here." "If you always assume you're the least interesting person in the room, you'll behave like it, and then you'll use that behaviour as proof." “In one conversation, offer something not perfect, not polished, just something - because that's how you start to gather new evidence.” PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

This is a BIG EPISODE full of sweary support: 29 minutes and 53 seconds is a good spot to stop and come back to if you don't have the time for such a chonky listen! We'll be listening and laughing along at 1.5 - 1.7 speed! Haha We think you'll love the mix of serious and silly as we dive into a deep topic that makes life feel a whole lot harder and heavier when you're carrying it alone... In this episode, we shared super vulnerably ALL of our "I should..." statements. Here are a few of the many we mention on this episode I should be more productive, consistent I should be organised and tidy I should be able to do x I should be better with money Neuronormative Standards: the false belief, assumption, and expectation that there is one right or superior way to think, feel, learn, behave, regulate, and communicate. It ignores the neurodivergent experience and existence. You can also read Ceri's latest essay that dives further into the topic of neuronormative standards. You can find us on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourchaospod/  We are also over on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@embraceyourchaospod/ QUICK DISCLAIMERS: This show is MA15+ for neurodivergent adults who don't mind swearing, interruptions, loud "OMG I JUST REMEMBERED..." moments, tangents, and fast talking chaos queens who are doing their frickin' best. Love, your chaotic friends Ceri and Nannon xoxo

Have you ever left an event and thought: "My God, those people are dull." "People were so rude." "No one made me feel welcome." "Blimey, I'm not doing that again." And by the time you get home, it's not just the event. It's confirmation - "The art world isn't for me." But if that's the story you keep leaving with… it's worth asking what's really going on – After all, not everyone in that room can be an arsehole. What you think you're reading in a room is often not the room at all. Your brain is wired to detect threat. Not physical threat. Social threat. A look. A short answer. A pause. And your brain fills in the gaps: “They're not interested.” “I've said the wrong thing.” “I don't belong here.” So, you withdraw. You close down. You leave early. And just like that… you've created the very experience you were trying to avoid and stop attending events – and miss out on all that they offer.   That's the loop. This week - I'm giving you a simple way to interrupt that negative loop. KEY TAKEAWAYS Your negative read of a room (e.g., “everyone is rude,” “this world isn't for me”) is often not an accurate reflection of what is going on. Your brain isn't passively reading reality; it's predicting based on past experiences and filling in gaps. What you feel in a moment is a mix of what's happening now and what your brain expects to happen. Asking “What else could this mean?” gives you a more open, less fear-driven interpretation. Ceri's KIND process is a simple, four-step way to interrupt the automatic “they don't like me/I don't belong” story. It helps you stay open, calm your body, and take one small extra action so you can create new, more accurate experiences instead of confirming old fears. BEST MOMENTS “What you feel in a moment isn't just what's happening now, it's what your brain expects is happening. So instead of asking, what did that mean? Try what else could this mean?” “Honestly, in a room full of creative people, it simply cannot be true that every single one is an asshole, it just can't. – So, if that's the story you're walking in with, it's worth asking, Is this the room, or is this my lens?” “She wasn't being excluded. She was reacting to a micro moment of uncertainty as if it were rejection.” PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

There's something I hear all the time from artists, and it sounds very reasonable on the surface. “If I go to that event, it's going to drain me", "I won't have the energy.”  “I'll feel awkward.”  Sometimes you are genuinely exhausted, and the most intelligent thing you can do is not push through, but actually attend to your body, your mind, your nervous system. That's not avoidance. That's care. But what I'm noticing more and more is that many artists aren't making decisions from current exhaustion. They're making decisions from anticipated exhaustion - From memory. Your brain looks at past experiences, and it says: “Last time this felt uncomfortable.” “Last time I felt out of place.” “I didn´t know what to say” - So, let's not do that again. Before you've even left the house, your body has already decided:  “This is going to be draining.” -  “This is not for me.” That pattern doesn't just shape whether you go - It shapes how you experience the room when you're in it. This  episode is about something deeper than networking. It's about who you are becoming every time you choose to stay, leave, speak, or stay silent. The artist who leaves early…or the artist who stays for one more conversation. The one who performs…or the one who gets curious. KEY TAKEAWAYS You're not bad at networking, you're protecting yourself. Your brain remembers past discomfort and pre-loads you to expect the same discomfort at every event. The room isn't the problem, the story is. Two people can have completely different reads on the same moment: one sees “they're just busy,” another sees “they don't care about me.” Neither is objectively right - the story you choose either opens or closes possibility. Your interpretation is often what limits you. Start small: go to one event, stay a bit longer than is comfortable, and have one non-performative conversation. Networking isn't performance, it's discovery.  BEST MOMENTS “Many artists aren't making decisions from current exhaustion. They're making decisions from anticipated exhaustion. From memory.” “Instead of jumping to they don't like me, they're not interested. Try widening the lens. Maybe they're overwhelmed, maybe they're socially awkward... you don´t know.” “This isn't really about networking. It's about becoming somebody who can walk into a space, notice discomfort, and not immediately obey it.” HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

What can an ink drawing and one line of text really do? In the hands of Guy Richards Smit, it can hold horror and humour in the same breath. It can slice through politics while pretending to be an amuse-bouche between heavier courses. It can make you laugh, wince, and then realise you've been implicated. Born and raised in New York City, Guy is a painter, performer, musician, video artist and, more recently, a New Yorker cartoonist. But that barely scratches the surface. As you'll hear, he's always been fascinated by the vehicles that carry culture, whether pop songs, sitcoms, or the single-panel gag cartoon. From poring over old New Yorker anthologies in his grandparents' dark apartment as a child, to submitting ten cartoons a week with no acknowledgement for over a year before finally getting one accepted, his journey has been about curiosity and commitment. We talk about what he learned from making protest banners at the age of 16 with Keith Haring, about the discipline of making work at speed and trusting that ideas will catch up with action. We explore the economics of cartooning, and how Guy has built a living not from the commission alone but from understanding how to connect with and cultivate collectors. We dive into what it means to stick your neck out politically at a time of deep division. And into his alter egos, those exquisitely awkward, ego-pricking characters that taught him what satire costs and what it can reveal. Above all, this is a conversation about quality and fear. About not hiding behind perfectionism. About being willing to wade knee deep through the messy, human, slightly off-key parts of your practice, because that is often where the gold lives. If you've ever wondered whether one small, strange idea is worth it, this episode is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS You don't think your small, “too obvious” ideas count. Guy shows us they're often the ones that travel furthest. Guy sent ten cartoons a week into silence. The breakthrough wasn't a lightning bolt; it was repetition. Instead of clinging to one identity, Guy keeps asking, “What's the right container for this idea, right now?” BEST MOMENTS “Sometimes your thoughts, while they bore you, are more surprising to other people.” “Produce. Back your hunches. Don't wait for the perfect idea to drop from the sky. Make ten things. Make a hundred. Let the work shape you as you shape it.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/guy_richards_smit HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

durée : 00:35:53 - Cultures monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - Le 11 avril 2026, le Pakistan réunissait les États-Unis et l'Iran pour un premier round de négociations. Si le Pakistan est affecté par la guerre au Moyen-Orient, son rôle de médiateur surprend alors que le pays est lui-même en conflit avec ses voisins indiens et afghans. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre, Quentin Peschard, Sacha Mattei, Fanny Richez, Barthélémy Gaillard, Pénélope Le Mauguen - invités : Jean-Luc Racine Directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS, chercheur senior au think tank Asia Centre, spécialiste de la région Inde, Pakistan et Afghanistan , Laurent Gayer Directeur de recherche au Centre de recherches internationales (CERI) de Sciences Po Paris, spécialiste du Pakistan Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:58:44 - Cultures monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - Comme chaque vendredi, une émission d'actualité en deux parties : retour de terrain avec Chloé Domat qui rentre de Syrie, puis table-ronde sur comment les négociations au Pakistan visant à mettre un terme à la guerre entre les États-Unis et l'Iran peuvent être exploitées par le pouvoir pakistanais. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre, Sacha Mattei, Quentin Peschard, Fanny Richez, Barthélémy Gaillard, Pénélope Le Mauguen - invités : Chloé Domat Journaliste indépendante, co-fondatrice de la société de production Hikayat Productions , Jean-Luc Racine Directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS, chercheur senior au think tank Asia Centre, spécialiste de la région Inde, Pakistan et Afghanistan , Laurent Gayer Directeur de recherche au Centre de recherches internationales (CERI) de Sciences Po Paris, spécialiste du Pakistan Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

It's one thing when a stranger laughs at your art. It's another when someone who knows you well does. Who laughs matters. A friend scrolling your website and snorting at an image. A partner chuckling at a line in your artist statement. A respected curator friend laughing during a performance, but not at the moment you expected.  Those laughs land differently. They don't feel like feedback. They feel like exposure. And in that split second, something primal happens. We think: I've done something wrong. Artists tell me this all the time. “My partner laughed at the wrong bit.” “My friend said it sounded like nonsense.” “My mum thought it was hilarious.” And the sore feeling that follows is rarely about the joke itself. It's about the rupture. When it's someone close, their reaction doesn't land as interpretation. It lands as truth. And we want those people to understand us. We want our family, our nearest and dearest, to see us wholly. Art and all the weird things we make and love.  We want them to nod and say, yes, I get you. So, when they laugh, or go quiet, or wince, the temptation is to retreat. To soften the edges. To clarify more. To become more reasonable, more legible, more likeable. In this episode, I slow this down. Uncover the four things happening in that moment so you can keep everything in context. KEY TAKEAWAYS The hardest skill in a creative life is trusting yourself to take risks while still wanting love. That tension doesn't go away. You can want your partner to understand your work and still accept that they might not. The people closest to us are not neutral audiences. They carry history, projection, worry. They may fear we're embarrassing ourselves, or them. They may simply not share our taste for strangeness. They can adore you and still not be your audience. Who laughs and at what matters? A renowned curator laughing at the wrong moment might be data about where you place your emphasis in future. BEST MOMENTS “Wanting to engage an audience is healthy. Wanting to be liked is different. Engagement is about connection. Being liked is about approval.” “Humour and awkwardness in art are not accidents. Often, they are the work. They are access points.” “Small retreats accumulate, and slowly the special sauce disappears - When someone you love laughs at your work, pause before you retreat.” “If everybody nods politely and no one is destabilised, you may have made something tidy, but tidy is not the same as alive.” HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Welcome to the 200th episode of Extraordinary Creatives: two hundred conversations with artists, thinkers, makers and cultural leaders about the strange, beautiful, often messy reality of building a creative life. And I couldn't imagine a better guest to mark this moment than the brilliant John Lloyd CBE. One of the great creative architects behind some of the most loved comedy formats of the past fifty years. He began at the BBC in the 1970s and helped create programmes that have become cultural landmarks: The News Quiz, Not the Nine O'Clock News, Blackadder, Spitting Image, and the long-running curiosity engine that is QI.  Along the way he co-wrote the original Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series with Douglas Adams, directed the iconic Genesis “Land of Confusion” video, and has won more BAFTAs than almost anyone alive. But what struck me most, isn't just the scale of his career, it's the way he thinks about creativity itself. John talks openly about the difficult things that shaped him and the strange truth that some of the most uncomfortable moments in life later reveal themselves as gifts.  He reminds us that every creative life includes adversity, and that the ability to transform those experiences into fuel - into insight, humour, empathy or invention – is what stops artists giving up. John is a powerful reminder that great ideas take time. Some of his shows took years to get made. Whether you're a writer, artist, musician - or simply someone trying to make meaningful work  - there is wisdom in this conversation. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we stay with an idea long enough - clearing away the sand, listening more deeply than we speak - what looks ordinary begins to reveal its own quiet, astonishing shape. There are two selves. There's the little yaky person in your head - then there's the true self, which only arrives when you're in the zone, when you're in the state of flow. The heartbreaks, the projects that fall apart - those “disasters” become compost, feeding the work we were actually meant to make. BEST MOMENTS “Creativity is like archaeology. You shovel mountains of sand… and eventually you uncover the sphinx.” “Ideas appear. The difference with creative people is they notice them.” “Deep listening means you're paying attention with not just your ears, with your whole body.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/johnlloydqi https://www.qi.com HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Another show to add to the powerhouse handful of shows we've done with incredible practitioners over the years on Perimenopause/Menopause transition years to further Women's Health empowerment. Dr Ceri Cashell, a Sydney Australia-based doctor, is on a mission to improve perimenopause and menopause support for women everywhere by training as many Drs as she can through her Healthy Hormones platform. Disappointed in the lack of understanding she had about perimenopause until she was in this phase of life herself, she took every course, seminar and book on board to arm herself with the best, most recent evidence-based information she could and it started having a very positive impact on her patients in practice. Fully booked and wondering how to support more women: Practitioner training through Healthy Hormones was born. In this show, we talk about some of the challenges around both the health care system, Drs' education and patient access to quality, evidence-based care, as well as discussing the many things going on in perimenopause and menopause to empower you along your way.. Loaded with tips, positive patient outcomes, and ways to build your own confidence in this topic for your own hormone-changing experience, you won't want to miss it. I hope it helps you or a woman you know, Alexx StuartYour Host. Fancy a few more podcasts we've done over the years, related to this one?Show #140: Perimenopause with Dr Carrie JonesShow #370 Chinese Medicine and the Perimenopause Transition with Dr Keri KriegerShow #375 It's Menopause's Moment: A new conversation about midlife, with Lisa Mosconi PhDShow #350 – Perimenopause and Beyond with Lara BridenWant to learn more about this week's guest? Website: https://www.healthyhormones.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcericashell Thank you to this month's show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @waterscofilters is giving you an added saving off their sale price, giving you 27% off their BIO 500 5.25L benchtop filter until April 30 - Perfect for couples/small families. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au - Use code LOWTOXWATER - a market leader for 40 years, they filter everything bad out, including PFAS/microplastics, and ensure trace minerals are kept IN for deep hydration. @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I've ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last episode, we talked about rhythm.  About what happens when life knocks you sideways and you walk back into the studio feeling foggy, brittle, or slightly foreign to yourself. We spoke about regulation, about re-entry, about restarting the engine gently instead of demanding brilliance on command. But there's something else that often happens after the dust settles. Something quieter. More destabilising. Sometimes it isn't only your creative rhythm that's been interrupted. It's you - You've changed. And that's where things get complicated. You go through something significant. An illness that forces you to slow down. A divorce that reshapes how you understand intimacy. Redundancy after years in the same role. Children leaving home and the house suddenly carrying a different kind of silence. You step back into your studio, and something feels slightly off. The work you were making before isn't wrong, it isn't bad, but it doesn't quite sit the same way in your body. It feels like clothes that used to fit and now don't. We're taught that consistency matters, that we should maintain our voice, that we should build a recognisable trajectory, so people know what they're looking at. So, when something internal shifts, panic sets in. That can be deeply unsettling. Yet, as you will see, it is actually something to be welcomed, embraced and used as fuel. KEY TAKEAWAYS After big life events (illness, divorce, kids leaving, etc.), your old work can feel like clothes that no longer fit, not because it's bad, but because you are different now. Life changes you - it should. If you are different, the work must reflect that difference, or you will begin to feel like an imposter inside your own practice.  Instead of asking how to recover your old voice, a more honest question is, Who am I now? What occupies my thoughts when I wake up? What feels tender in me? Those recurring thoughts are not distractions. They're signals. They point towards the seam that wants to be mined next. BEST MOMENTS “You're not meant to return to who you were. You're meant to create from who you're becoming, life will change you. It should.” “If your work never shifts, if your questions never deepen, if your textures never evolve, something is probably stuck.” “So perhaps this week, instead of trying to replicate what once worked, you sit with a quieter question, what wants to be made now?” HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les négociations entre Israël et le Liban à Washington et l'Éthiopie qui apporterait son soutien aux Forces de soutien rapide (FSR).  Moyen-Orient : la Chine, « grande gagnante » de la guerre ?    La guerre au Moyen-Orient impacte le monde entier : hausse du prix de l'énergie, tensions géopolitiques, croissance mondiale menacée... Aucun État n'est épargné. Pourtant, six semaines après le début du conflit, la Chine est considérée comme la « grande gagnante ». Comment Pékin peut-il tirer profit du ralentissement de l'économie mondiale ? Alors que la Chine est le premier importateur mondial de pétrole, le pays n'est-il pas affecté par des problèmes d'approvisionnement ?     Avec Stéphane Geneste, journaliste au service économie de RFI, présente la chronique « Aujourd'hui l'économie ».       Liban : qu'attendre des négociations avec Israël à Washington ?   Alors qu'Israël refuse de stopper ses « opérations militaires » au Liban malgré la trêve conclue entre Américains et Iraniens, Benyamin Netanyahu a ordonné à son cabinet d'engager des « négociations directes » avec le Liban. C'est donc à Washington que doivent commencer, ce mardi (14 avril 2026), des pourparlers pour aboutir à un accord de cessez-le-feu. Quelle est la place du Hezbollah dans ces négociations ? Comment se positionne la population libanaise ? Soutient-elle le mouvement chiite ?   Avec Paul Khalifeh, correspondant de RFI à Beyrouth.       Soudan : l'Éthiopie est-elle impliquée aux côtés des FSR ?    Selon un rapport du Laboratoire de recherche humanitaire de l'université de Yale aux États-Unis, l'Éthiopie apporterait son soutien aux Forces de soutien rapide (FSR) du général Hemedti qui se battent contre l'armée soudanaise depuis trois ans. Sur quels éléments factuels les chercheurs s'appuient-ils pour accuser Addis Abeba? Quel intérêt aurait-elle à soutenir les paramilitaires ?   Avec Roland Marchal, chercheur au CERI de Sciences Po Paris.     

In this episode I'm joined by the extraordinary Wet Mess - performer, shapeshifter, and maker of work that sits right on the ecstatic fault line between desire, politics, embodiment, confusion, and joy. We centre the conversation around their solo show Testo that's been touring over the past year. It's a work born from a live, personal question: whether or not to take testosterone, and what that decision means socially, physically, psychologically. We talk about how you can stretch a reveal across an hour. How pacing and punctuation shape tension. How repetition changes meaning depending on the intention you bring to it. How the same action can land differently in different cities and how trans experience is heard through different filters. We dig into training - how Wet Mess conditions both body and mind to hold euphoria, anger, and absurdity without collapsing under it. How they choreograph points of view. How entertainment spaces have taught them things the art world did not. And how stepping into cabaret felt, at one point, like a liberation and even a rejection of fine art's constraints. There are real insights here about what performance can hold that white cube spaces sometimes struggle to contain. About how spectacle and seriousness are not opposites. About what you learn by attending to the same process over and over again until it deepens. And alongside the artistic revelations, we also speak candidly about touring, sustainability, hiring a producer, stacking the finances so the work can travel, and how to prepare and decompress when your body is the medium. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! KEY TAKEAWAYS Spectacle isn't a distraction from seriousness; it's one of the few containers big enough to hold euphoria, rage, and politics at the same time.   When your body is the medium, sustainability isn't a luxury add‑on. Training and decompression are part of the choreography, or the work doesn't last.   Testo doesn't resolve whether to take testosterone; it lets us sit inside the risk, desire, and possibility of not yet knowing.   BEST MOMENTS  “A lot of the process of performing is caring so much about what the audience receive, and then also letting go of that, because you can never fully control it.” “I got really interested in what it means to reveal, how you can stretch that out over an hour-long show taking off layers of costume, of self, and kind of getting deeper and showing different layers of oneself or possibilities.” RESOURCES https://wetmesswetmess.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wet_mess HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Élections législatives ce dimanche (12 avril 2026) en Hongrie, pays de 10 millions d'habitants, qui pourraient marquer un tournant historique. Après seize années au pouvoir, le Premier ministre Viktor Orbán fait face à son défi le plus sérieux depuis son retour en 2010. Celui qui a théorisé la « démocratie illibérale » a profondément transformé le pays : réforme du système électoral, contrôle accru des médias, affaiblissement des contre-pouvoirs. La Hongrie est aujourd'hui régulièrement accusée par les institutions européennes de dérive autoritaire, au point que certains eurodéputés estiment qu'elle n'est plus une démocratie à part entière. Mais le contexte a changé. L'économie ralentit, l'inflation a marqué les esprits ces dernières années, et surtout, les fonds européens sont en partie gelés en raison de préoccupations liées à l'État de droit. Face à lui, un homme inattendu : Péter Magyar, ancien proche du pouvoir devenu opposant. À la tête du parti Tisza, il incarne une alternative conservatrice mais pro-européenne, centrée sur la lutte contre la corruption et la restauration des institutions. Selon les sondages, il est même donné en tête. La campagne a été marquée par un climat particulièrement tendu : accusations d'ingérences étrangères, usage de désinformation, instrumentalisation de la guerre en Ukraine. Orbán fait campagne contre Bruxelles et contre Kiev, affirmant que ses adversaires entraîneraient la Hongrie dans la guerre. Au-delà de la Hongrie, c'est un scrutin à forte portée internationale. Car Viktor Orbán est aujourd'hui le seul dirigeant européen à entretenir à la fois des liens étroits avec Vladimir Poutine et à être soutenu par Donald Trump. La Hongrie peut-elle tourner la page Orbán ? Ou bien son système est-il désormais trop solidement installé pour être renversé ? Invités : Jacques Rupnik, directeur de recherche au CERI de Sciences Po, spécialiste de l'Europe du centre et de l'Est. Auteur de nombreux ouvrages. Et cet essai qui vient de paraître dans le Grand Continent, sur Viktor Orban Florent Parmentier, secrétaire général du CEVIPOF de Sciences Po ; « Géopolitique de l'Eurovision » Par téléphone, depuis Ottawa, Roman Krakovsky, professeur agrégé. Directeur de la Chaire en Études slovaques et centre-européennes à l'Université d'Ottawa.

Uno de los grandes debates historiográficos de las últimas décadas es el de la conocida como revolución militar que se produjo en los siglos XVI y XVII. La tesis la expuso el historiador escocés Michael Roberts en una conferencia de 1955. Según él esta revolución supuso el nacimiento del Estado moderno. La tesis de Roberts era realmente provocadora. Aseguraba que el arte moderno de la guerra hizo posible, y al mismo tiempo necesaria, la creación de esa maquinaria burocrática en la que todavía vivimos inmersos. Mantener ejércitos permanentes equipados con armas de fuego exigía recaudar impuestos de manera regular, llevar cuentas, organizar suministros y crear una administración profesional. La guerra, en suma, construyó al Estado, y no al revés. Pero el proceso arrancó antes de lo que Roberts pensaba. En el siglo XV los piqueros suizos acabaron con el monopolio del caballero medieval, y poco después Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, el Gran Capitán, combinó picas y arcabuces en las batallas de Ceriñola y Garellano durante las guerras de Italia. De ahí nacieron los tercios españoles, unidades permanentes, profesionales y disciplinadas que dominaron los campos de batalla europeos durante casi siglo y medio. La escuela holandesa de Mauricio de Nassau introdujo después la disciplina romana, la instrucción sistemática y la contramarcha, codificándolo todo en manuales impresos que tuvieron gran difusión. Su discípulo más brillante fue Gustavo II Adolfo de Suecia, el llamado León del Norte, que aligeró el mosquete, uniformó a sus tropas, modernizó la artillería y adoptó formaciones más finas y móviles. Geoffrey Parker añadió en los años 70 una pieza más, la de la traza italiana, fortificaciones abaluartadas bajas y gruesas que resistían el fuego de cañón y convertían la guerra en una sucesión interminable de asedios. Eso obligaba a los príncipes a mantener ejércitos cada vez más numerosos. A esto se sumó la revolución naval con galeones y navíos de línea fuertemente artillados que permitieron proyectar el poder europeo por los océanos. El debate historiográfico posterior ha matizado mucho la tesis original de Roberts. Unos hablan de varias revoluciones sucesivas en lugar de una sola que se fueron encadenando lentamente. Otros invierten la causalidad, es decir, fue el Estado el que hizo a esos ejércitos, no al revés. Otros han demostrado que las cifras de soldados de la época están infladas. Otros que la caballería nunca murió sino que se transformó, y que la supuesta superioridad militar europea sobre otros continentes fue más un mito retrospectivo que una realidad hasta entrado el siglo XIX. ¿Hubo revolución? Si lo entendemos como un cambio súbito en el curso de una generación, no, no la hubo. Si en cambio pensamos en ello como una transformación estructural que cambió cómo aquellas sociedades se organizaban para guerrear y cómo financiaban sus guerras, sin duda sí que la hubo. De aquellos campos de batalla salieron los censos, los impuestos estables, las líneas de suministro y la burocracia. El Estado moderno, con todas sus virtudes y miserias, tiene parte de sus raíces en la pólvora del siglo XVII. En El ContraSello: 0:00 Introducción 3:29 Tercios, picas y burocracia 1:16:02 La operación Gomorra Bibliografía: “La revolución militar” de Geoffrey Parker - https://amzn.to/4std3ue “The Military Revolution Debate” de Clifford Rogers - https://amzn.to/48yhigD “The Military Revolution in Sixteenth-century Europe” de David Eltis - https://amzn.to/4vC7nkm “A Military Revolution?” De Jeremy Black - https://amzn.to/4c3LIKa · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #guerra #sigloXVI Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

You know that strange moment when you walk back into your office or studio after something big has happened……and it feels unfamiliar. The light's the same. The table's where you left it.  Your brushes are exactly as you abandoned them. But you're not. That's the bit no one prepares you for. I was speaking to an artist recently who had just come back from caring for a parent after a sudden bereavement. She said, “I'm desperate to get back into my practice. I need it. But I can't seem to think." That sentence, that tension, stayed with me – I need it, but I can´t. Because when life throws something heavy at you - death, illness, divorce, redundancy, even something that looks positive but is destabilising -  your system shifts. You go into care mode. Logistics mode. Survival mode.  You become vigilant. You are tracking hospital updates. Or legal emails. Or financial spreadsheets. Or your child's temperature at 3am. Vigilance is not the same state as creativity. Creativity asks you to soften. To wander. To sit with uncertainty without solving it. After shock, your body doesn´t want to wander. It wants to secure. And then we stand in the studio and say to ourselves, “Right. Back to it. Let's make something extraordinary.” – no wonder it doesn´t work. I explore why flow disappears after life shocks, what your nervous system is actually doing, and how to return to your work without bullying yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS After a death, redundancy, illness, divorce, or any major life shift, creativity doesn't just snap back into place. You don't restart at full speed. You idle the engine.  Often, what we call lack of focus is actually grief that hasn't fully moved through. Grief doesn't always look like crying. Sometimes it looks like distraction, fog, a strange flatness. Creativity is a downstream of regulation. If the river is in flood, you don't shout at it. You wait for the waters to settle -You're not behind. You're rebuilding rhythm. Rhythm is different from output. Rhythm is showing up in small, contained ways, until your body trusts the space again.  BEST MOMENTS “You can't out discipline a dysregulated body. You can't bully yourself back into flow. Flow requires safety, not perfection, not control, but safety.” “When athletes recover from injury, they don't return by running a marathon, they rebuild muscle memory. Creative practice is no different.” “Returning after shock is one thing - creating after you've changed is another.” HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

durée : 00:58:27 - Cultures Monde - par : Mélanie Chalandon, Julie Gacon - Comme chaque vendredi, une émission d'actualité en deux parties : retour de terrain avec Mohamed Farhat qui revient de Cisjordanie et d'Israël, puis table-ronde sur les tensions entre la Hongrie et l'Ukraine. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre - invités : Mohamed Farhat Grand reporter à France 24; David Cadier Docteur en sciences politiques, chercheur « Sécurité Européenne » à l'Institut de recherche stratégique de l'Ecole militaire (IRSEM), enseignant à Sciences Po Paris et au Collège d'Europe; Jacques Rupnik Historien, directeur de recherches émérite au Centre de recherches internationales (CERI) de Sciences Po

durée : 00:35:07 - Cultures Monde - par : Mélanie Chalandon, Julie Gacon - Les tensions entre la Hongrie et l'Ukraine se multiplient, et deviennent un sujet de préoccupation majeur pour les Européens. En Hongrie, l'Ukraine est aussi au cœur de la campagne électorale du 12 avril 2026, où Orbán joue son avenir. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre - invités : David Cadier Docteur en sciences politiques, chercheur « Sécurité Européenne » à l'Institut de recherche stratégique de l'Ecole militaire (IRSEM), enseignant à Sciences Po Paris et au Collège d'Europe; Jacques Rupnik Historien, directeur de recherches émérite au Centre de recherches internationales (CERI) de Sciences Po

Las guerras de Italia fueron el gran conflicto que marcó a Europa en la primera mitad del siglo XVI. Entre 1494 y 1559 Francia y España combatieron sin cuartel por el control de una península que lo tenía todo: riqueza, posición estratégica idónea en el centro del Mediterráneo, prestigio, cultura y al Papa. La Italia de la época era muy próspera y, sobre todo, estaba fragmentada en un mosaico de pequeños principados enfrentados entre sí. Una presa irresistible para las grandes monarquías que se estaban consolidando en Europa occidental. La chispa la encendió Ludovico Sforza, el regente de Milán, que tuvo la brillante idea de invitar a Carlos VIII de Francia a intervenir en los asuntos italianos. Fue como abrir la caja de Pandora. El monarca francés cruzó los Alpes en 1494 con 30.000 hombres y una artillería que pulverizaba las murallas medievales en cuestión de horas. Conquistó Nápoles casi sin oposición, pero no pudo retenerlo. Se formó una coalición en su contra y tuvo que marcharse. El propio Sforza, que había llamado al lobo, terminó devorado por él. Los franceses le derrocaron y murió preso en Francia. A partir de ahí se sucedieron las guerras con una endiablada cadencia. Años más tarde Luis XII se hizo con Milán pero perdió Nápoles frente al Gran Capitán, Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, que en batallas como Ceriñola y Garellano demostró que las armas de fuego portátiles como los arcabuces habían cambiado las reglas de la guerra para siempre. El Papa Julio II montó y desmontó alianzas con una facilidad pasmosa: primero contra Venecia, luego contra Francia. Francisco I recuperó Milán en Marignano, pero Carlos V se lo arrebató en Pavía, donde el propio rey francés fue capturado. Se lo llevaron preso a Madrid y le obligaron a firmar un tratado que repudió en cuanto regresó a Francia. La cosa fue a más. En 1527, las tropas imperiales saquearon Roma, un episodio que escandalizó a la cristiandad y que tuvo consecuencias inesperadas. El Papa, sometido a Carlos V, no se atrevió a anular el matrimonio de Enrique VIII con Catalina de Aragón, lo que provocó el cisma anglicano. Francisco I, desesperado, llegó a aliarse con el sultán otomano. Las guerras terminaron con la Paz de Cateau-Cambrésis en 1559. Los reyes de Francia renunciaron a Italia dejando a los de España como amos de la península. Pero estos 65 años de guerras habían transformado mucho más que el mapa de Italia. Aquello fue toda una revolución militar. La caballería medieval fue sustituida por los tercios de arcabuceros y piqueros, la artillería obligó a reinventar las fortificaciones y los ejércitos se profesionalizaron. Esas mismas técnicas viajaron a América, donde los conquistadores españoles emplearon los arcabuces y las tácticas aprendidas en Italia. La plata americana financiaba a su vez las guerras italianas. La monarquía española salió convertida en el árbitro europeo y en esa condición se mantendría durante un siglo. Toda Italia pasó a la órbita española, pero la península había perdido ya su peso específico porque las grandes rutas comerciales se habían desplazado a los océanos. En El ContraSello: 0:00 Introducción 3:35 Las guerras de Italia 26:07 “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R 1:16:09 Portugueses y holandeses Bibliografía: “Carlos V, el césar y el hombre” de Manuel Fernández Álvarez - https://amzn.to/4c7aWXL “La revolución militar” de Geoffrey Parker - https://amzn.to/4bJKORy “Del arte de la guerra” de Nicolás Maquiavelo - https://amzn.to/4t62de7 “Los Tercios” de René Quatrefages - https://amzn.to/4bKYprF · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva #FernandoDiazVillanueva #italia #carlosv Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals