Podcasts about lasting power

Imran Mahmood discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Imran Mahmood is a criminal defence barrister with over thirty years' experience. His debut novel You Don't Know Me was longlisted for both the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year and the CWA Gold Dagger in 2017, and selected by Simon Mayo as a BBC Radio 2 Book Club choice in the same year. It was then adapted into a four-part BBC crime drama, airing on a prime-time BBC One slot in 2021, before being released internationally on Netflix the following year and becoming one of the platform's most streamed shows. His second novel, I Know What I Saw (2022) was named a Sunday Times Crime Novel of the Month and reached No. 2 on the Audible charts. Mahmood has written three screenplays and is a regular contributor to the Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast. His new novel is Finding Sophie, which is available at https://www.waterstones.com/book/finding-sophie/imran-mahmood/9781526647566 Sentencing for Crimes https://www.sentencingacademy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mandatory-Minimum-Sentences-Explainer.pdf The Deep and Lasting Power of Books https://medium.com/@ariszavitsanos/the-enduring-power-of-literature-why-it-matters-now-more-than-ever-42900c18e7b The Quran https://www.nybooks.com/online/2017/02/09/crafting-the-koran/ Manipulation by Politicians and Social Media Algorithms https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-01-13-social-media-manipulation-political-actors-industrial-scale-problem-oxford-report Mycorrhizal Networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycorrhizal_network Turritopsis dohrnii https://thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biologist-features/everlasting-life-the-immortal-jellyfish This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and why do all working adults need it ASAP? If both spouses die simultaneously without writing a will, whose parents will the assets be distributed to? Can money and inheritance really tear apart a “perfect”, loving family?In today's podcast, we take a deep dive into why you NEED an LPA as a working adult and why it is a key component of retirement planning, financial planning and estate planning. We also share our own take on a viewer's dilemma about who to appoint as the donee and executor of her LPA and will—her older child, who has different values when it comes to money, or her younger child, who tends to be more reliable but lacks financial knowledge. We discuss some of the key considerations, including the pressure it places on the donee to manage the inheritance prudently, the effects money could have on relationships between family members, and the option to distribute the LPA to both parties to minimise conflict.What would you do if you were the donor? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

What if you could ensure your healthcare wishes are honored, no matter what life throws your way?In this essential and practical episode, I chat to Claire Fuller, an expert in advanced care planning, to tackle a topic that’s crucial for all of us—not just for aging parents or relatives but for ourselves, too.We dive into the often-overlooked process of preparing for end-of-life care. While it may seem like a heavy subject (don’t worry, this episode isn’t!), it’s something we all need to think about—and the sooner, the better.Claire introduces a brilliant house analogy to help us understand the key elements of advanced care planning. She breaks it all down into clear, relatable, and actionable steps that anyone can take.From creating a lasting power of attorney to communicating your wishes with family, we cover how to ensure your voice is heard when it matters most. Plus, we’ll share tips for making these conversations more approachable and meaningful, so you can take control of your future with confidence.What you’ll learn:Why advanced care planning is essential for everyone—not just the elderlyThe “house” analogy: a straightforward way to understand the processHow to start meaningful conversations about end-of-life planningThe importance of lasting power of attorney (and busting common myths)How proactive planning empowers you and eases the burden on loved onesTune in to take the first step toward making life’s toughest moments just a little easier for you and your loved ones. 💬✨To access Clare’s website: www.speakformelpa.co.uk or websiteTo find out more about making your Lasting Power of Attorney or Advance Care Plan Contact Clare or https://speakforme.co.uk/contactTo find out more about Advance Care Planning go to Advance Care Planning Explained or https://speakforme.co.uk/advance-care-planning-explained You can access the infographic that Clare uses to explain the different strands of Advance Care Planning and also download a free Advance Care Planning Explained PDF (at the bottom of the page).To find out more about Lasting Power of Attorney go to: https://speakforme.co.uk/services or Lasting Power of Attorney There is a free FAQ page and guide at https://speakforme.co.uk/faqs or Frequently Asked QuestionsAccess podcasts at https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-2 or podcast   Access blogs at https://speakforme.co.uk/blog or blogTo gift a Lasting Power of Attorney for a loved one  go to https://speakforme.co.uk/speak-for-me-shop or shop   To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

This week, Pastor Jesse reflects on the permanence of love versus temporary spiritual gifts, emphasizing love as the central, everlasting commandment, urging us to focus on enduring values and shed transient, childish behaviors. He imparts a hopeful message about maturity, clarity, and the eternal significance of love, encouraging us to invest in faith, hope, and […] The post 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 – Beyond the Temporary: The Lasting Power of Love appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

Anne-Marie Duff joins Nuala McGovern to talk about her latest stage role in The Little Foxes at London's Young Vic Theatre. It's a family drama where she plays Regina Hubbard, an ambitious woman who is thwarted by her position in Alabama society in the early 1900s, where her less financially savvy brothers have the power and autonomy to run the family business. Anne-Marie discusses playing ruthless characters and the stage roles that place women front and centre.New government figures show there's been an increase in the number of children being educated at home - an estimated 111,700 in England. Parents give various reasons including: a lack of support for those with special educational needs, issues with their child's mental health, and many think schools just can't provide for their child. Nuala speaks to a parent who has home educated her five children and Natalie Perera, the CEO of the research organisation the Education Policy Institute.This weekend, the Iranian regime has arrested and released a young female singer for a live-streaming a performance in which she did not wear the mandatory hijab, Parastoo Ahmadi's video has gone viral in Iran. Last week the regime approved new legislation meaning that any person defying or assisting another to defy the morality laws of the country could possibly be sentenced to death. The BBC Correspondent Faranak Amidi explains what this means for women in Iran.Giving someone else control of your finances and decisions – through Lasting Power of Attorney – is meant to come with a guarantee that they always act in your best interest. In her latest series, Willpower Detectives, BBC investigative reporter Sue Mitchell explores a widespread business practice where some people are moved out of their homes and left with no idea what is happening to their money. Sue joins Nuala to explain.Presented by Nuala McGovern Producer: Louise Corley

Lauren Layfield introduces The Willpower Detectives on the series recommendation show Your Next Podcast. Something doesn't add up. In Hertfordshire towns, people who live alone are disappearing. Their neighbours are wondering why they've not seen them, or if they might have died. Giving someone else control of your finances and decisions – through Lasting Power of Attorney – is meant to come with a guarantee that they always act in your best interest. But that doesn't always happen. And that's what Sue Mitchell and team are investigating in this new seven part series. Follow Shadow World: The Willpower Detectives wherever you're reading this.

Sunday Morning December 1, 2024 Living a Legacy for the Lord 1. Reveals a Lasting Power 2. Realizes a Fulfilled Purpose 3. Reveals a Lasting Power

“Every day is election day. Every moment, we are choosing who we are through our actions and intentions.”  In this powerful episode of Soul Talk, I invite you to explore what it truly means to reclaim your power during times of political change and collective uncertainty. With the election results freshly in, emotions are running high—some are overjoyed, others are disappointed, and many are left wondering, “What happens next?” But here's the truth: our freedom, happiness, and sense of purpose are far too precious to let anyone else define them.  Regardless of who's in office, it's time to rise above division, embrace love and unity, and fully step into our roles as co-creators of a brighter, more conscious world. Every day, we're casting votes not just at the ballot box, but in the energy we bring, the choices we make, and the lives we live. I'll reveal how you can harness this moment as a wake-up call, a chance to live with greater purpose, compassion, and conviction.  Tune in to discover how to become a powerful force for positive change, no matter what's happening around you. It's time to remember who you are and to step up as the leader your life and the world need right now. Timestamps:  (00:01:22) – Reflection on reactions to the election results and what it means moving forward.  (00:04:21) – Self-Empowerment beyond political outcomes. (00:07:18) –  Living with higher consciousness. (00:11:47) –. Duality and spiritual growth  in difficult times. (00:16:27) –  Choosing love over division. (00:21:05) – Practicing, love compassion, and tolerance of the views of others. Some Questions I Ask: How can we empower ourselves beyond the results of an election? What would happen if we stopped relying on politicians for our happiness and sense of freedom? How can we co-create a better future through our daily actions and choices? Are we willing to embrace our responsibility in shaping our lives and communities? How can we find unity and compassion despite political differences? What steps can we take to embody love and compassion in challenging times? In This Episode You Will Learn:  How to Empower Yourself Regardless of Election Outcomes. Understanding the Lasting Power of Self-Responsibility Over Political Change. How to transform  Division with the Power of Compassion and Love. Practical steps in leveraging Life's Dualities for Spiritual Growth and Resilience. How to foster Unity by Embracing Diverse Perspectives. The importance of making Love a Daily Choice for Personal and Global Change.   LINKS Kute's Life-Changing Event in Bali: https://www.boundlessblissbali.com Email Me:  kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com  

Welcome back to part seven of this nine-part mini-series, "The Story of Our Clients' Wealth Journey", where we continue exploring the wealth management journey of our clients.As Asia's leading fee-only wealth advisory firm, we have received many questions about who we serve and our work for our clients. So we put together a collection of all the stories that clients and prospective clients shared with us. These stories range from why they sought guidance, the challenges they faced before meeting us, and their journey with Providend. In this week's Money Wisdom episode, our co-host Isaac talks to Evelyn, our Deputy CEO & Chief Advisory Officer, about the "Advanced Planning" process we implement after our clients' wealth plans have been put into place. They discuss the importance of End-of-Life Planning, Legacy Planning, and Estate Planning, highlighting that there are nuances in planning for our clients' Advance Medical Directive (AMD), Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), and Advance Care Plan (ACP). Isaac and Evelyn expand on why it is truly a privilege of the Client Adviser to help clients reflect on their values and goals, ensuring their estate and legacy plans aren't just about assets but also the meaningful stories and relationships they leave behind.As Isaac mentioned in the podcast introduction, you can refer to these past two podcast episodes for more details on End-of-Life Planning:All You Need to Know About End-of-Life Planning (Episode 16)All You Need to Know About Estate Distribution, Estate Creation & Estate Preservation (Episode 20)Stay tuned for our next podcast episode, where Amelia from our Brand Experience team will be having a discussion with Chris about his article in The Business Times. Music courtesy of ItsWatR.The host of this episode, Isaac Ong, is a Client Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.The full list of Providend's Money Wisdom podcast episodes from Season 3 can be found here.Did you know that our Providend's Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm.Mentioned in this episode:Grab Your Very Own Money Wisdom Book Today!Some longtime listeners might know that the inspiration behind this entire podcast was our CEO, Chris's book titled Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness. If you are interested in getting your very own signed copy, please check out the link here: https://providend.com/publications/

In this episode, Joseph Floyd from Emergence Capital joins CJ to dive into the venture capital firm's latest benchmarking report, offering insights into the enterprise software space. Compiled from over 650 responses from Emergence Capital's portfolio and additional seed firms, the report covers a range of companies from pre-seed to pre-IPO. Joe discusses key trends in AI adoption, highlighting the contrast between companies incorporating AI and those actually generating revenue from it. The conversation also touches on efficiency metrics like net dollar retention rates, and whether the rule of 40 still holds relevance. Joe sheds light on the struggles faced by companies in the "messy middle," grappling with slower growth and burning cash. Other topics include the lengthening time between early-stage funding rounds, the shift in fundraising dynamics, and why some founders are rethinking their need for venture capital altogether. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the current state of enterprise software and the challenges ahead.If you're looking for an ERP head to NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get a customized KPI checklist.—SPONSORS:NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than 38,000 thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get a customized KPI checklist. Maxio is the only billing and financial operations platform that was purpose built for B2B SaaS. They're helping SaaS finance teams automate billing and revenue recognition, manage collections and payments, and put together investor grade reporting packages.

12 Elul | Day 290 | Leap Year From the Beginning of the Year Until its End: The limited lasting power of the divine energy that powers creation -- Can you spare four minutes a day to gain deeper insight into yourself, your soul, your spiritual make-up, your personal purpose, and how to enjoy a meaningful relationship with G-d? If yes, Let's Talk Tanya. Tanya, the seminal work of Chabad Chasidism, is the personal owner's manual for the Jew who seeks to serve G-d and live a life suffused with holiness, purpose, and joy. Let's Talk Tanya is a daily series that attempts to translate the Tanya into resonant and relevant language Tanya is divided into daily portions. Following this regimen, one concludes the Tanya every year. Let's Talk Tanya, in 4 minutes on average, briefly reviews the day's segment, conveys its basic ideas, and zooms in on one large idea. To watch, listen, or subscribe to Let's Talk Tanya: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkTanya Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uFNrie Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BqG9Tm Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3FMnvrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalktanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkTanya www.letstalktanya.com To donate or for dedication opportunities, please visit letstalktanya.com/donate or reach us at contact@letstalktanya.com Have Tanya questions? Submit questions for possible inclusion in a future Tanya Q&A Segment: letstalktanya@gmail.com __ The full text of the daily Tanya is available at: www.Chabad.org/DailyTanya

Felicity Hannah looks at giving someone Lasting Power of Attorney - that's the authority to manage your financial affairs in the event that you couldn't. What are they, how do they work and how much do they cost? This programme is dedicated to answering your questions. On the panel we have Sam Cox, knowledge officer from the Alzheimer's Society and Melinda Giles, partner and head of court protection at Giles Wilson Law.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Neil Morrow Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 3pm Wednesday 24th July 2024)

SEASON 9 The 2024 Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions The power of a hand-written note cannot be overstated. Hand-written notes may be considered "old school" but they are more powerful than many people give them credit for. Hand written notes create stronger relationships that are safe. They are timeless and will rarely be thrown out.  Please listen daily (Mon – Friday) as Paul focuses on not only giving tips about how to be a great leader, but also a leader who is respected, a leader who people want to follow, a leader who can confidently navigate their way through both personal and professional challenges, a leader who is not afraid to share their faith while living it out, a leader who knows his/her purpose and lives to fulfill that purpose every day, and a leader who has no regrets! As always, I value your feedback and comments, especially your perspectives and opinions. Please share them with me by emailing them to Paul@CLCTeam.com  Lots of new stuff to come... please consider subscribing, sharing with a friend, and giving me a review on whatever platform you listen on.  Have a great day and Lead Well! “Run To Your Challenges!”

The UK Medical Freedom Alliance are delighted to discuss and promote the My Medical Choice service which has been taken to a new level by Lisa Dunnington and Gio Castagno of The People's Health Alliance.Receiving the best possible care in what medical professionals call the 'Golden Hour' could mean the difference between life and death. This is why the system was designed as an alert system in consultation with British paramedics. The My Medical Choice system gives emergency services quick and easy access to your crucial medical information, giving you the very best chance of a full recovery.In the podcast we discuss how the alert system provides members with:- online storage for their medical history,- emergency-contact information,- legal directives and more- uses medical-alert items to give emergency services the login data they need to access to the member's crucial medical information;- stores legal documentation that ensures members receive only medical treatments and procedures they choose to undergo;- stores a copy of their Lasting Power of Attorney document should they have one.The ethos is all about putting people back in control of their health by enabling them to make their own medical choices, and ensuring those choices are respected by medical staff. An ethos echoed by ourselves at UKMFA.Find My medical Choice at: https://my-medical-choice.org/Use this code to receive a discount for your first year's cover: UKMEDMMCFind the People's Health Alliance at: https://the-pha.org/UKMFA:CALL TO ACTION: Please follow us and subscribe on our YouTube and Rumble channels and please share our content on social media and with friends and family, to help us get the message out and increase our reach.All our podcasts can also be found on the major audio platforms e.g. Apple and SpotifyWe are grateful for all donations to help us to continue and grow our work; lobbying decision makers; educating and empowering the public; running campaigns and producing our podcasts. On screen you will see a QR code which please scan using your mobile device. You can always use this link to donate directly: https://donorbox.org/ukmfa_podcastPlease visit the UK Medical Freedom Alliance at www.ukmedfreedom.org to access all our material and resources.

On todays show I have the lovely Louise and Fiona. Both Louise and Fiona work for the Wilf Ward Family Trust - they are part of a wider team of 900 people that support almost 300 individuals with learning disabilities across Yorkshire. It was founded in 1986 by Wilf and Phyllis Ward to give relief to carers through the provision of residential respite units and day facilities.  Since then they have grown providing more than 70 residential and supported living services for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities. Louise works as Head of Co Production and Fiona as the Interim Head of Complex Care. Wilf Ward trust links: Website: WilfWard X: WilfWardFamilyTrust (@wilfwardfamtst) Facebook: The Wilf Ward Family Trust Links to other things mentioned: Lasting Power of Attorney and Power of Attorney: Giving someone power of attorney - Social care and support guide Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS): Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) at a glance Care Quality Commission: Care Quality Commission My 21andsensory links:    @21andsensory on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/21andsensory⁠ @21andsensory on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 21andsensory on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 21andsensory Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21andsensory.wordpress.com⁠⁠ @21andsensory on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/21andsensory⁠

Weekly conversation led by Dr Joelle Grogan that gives you an in-depth understanding of the law stories making the news and the legal decisions that could have a bearing on everyone in the UK. Whether it's unpicking a landmark legal ruling, explaining how laws are made or seeking clarity for you on a legal issue, The Law Show will be your guide.This week: Protest law has been tightened up a lot in the last year, giving the police more leeway to stop disruption. But parts of the new powers have now been deemed unlawful by the High Court. So what is and isn't legal when it comes to protest? And how should the police handle protesters? Joelle explores all this with barrister Dr Sam Fowles and with Andy Walker from the College of Policing.Is it legal to build on greenbelt land? Campaigners in Greater Manchester are taking legal action after Bury council announced plans to build 1500 homes on greenbelt.And: why you may need a "Lasting Power of Attorney", even if you're married. If your spouse were to be incapacitated, being next of kin is not enough to make financial or health decisions about them. Social media's "legal queen", solicitor Tracey Maloney, talks us through how and when to get an LPA. Producers: Ravi Naik and Arlene Gregorius Editor: Tara McDermott Production coordinator: Maria Ogundele

Who will make decisions about your personal welfare or finances if you lose mental capacity? On this episode, host Lee Kim Siang talks to lawyer Stefanie Yuen Thio about the vital importance of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. Highlights of the conversation:  01:41 What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? 02:34 Why LPA is important for everyone 07:16 How LPA fits into estate planning 10:19 LPA Disputes within the family --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We'll look into it for future episodes. --- Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg) With Stefanie Yuen Thio, joint managing partner, TSMP Law Corporation Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Emily Liu Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first, third and fifth Monday of the month: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP  Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party's products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will make decisions about your personal welfare or finances if you lose mental capacity? On this episode, host Lee Kim Siang talks to lawyer Stefanie Yuen Thio about the vital importance of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. Highlights of the conversation:  01:41 What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? 02:34 Why LPA is important for everyone 07:16 How LPA fits into estate planning 10:19 LPA Disputes within the family --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We'll look into it for future episodes. --- Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg) With Stefanie Yuen Thio, joint managing partner, TSMP Law Corporation Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Emily Liu Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first, third and fifth Monday of the month: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP  Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party's products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a replay of an interview originally published on March 14, 2022. Rochelle Kopp is the founder and managing principal of Japan Intercultural Consulting, an international training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business. Her area of expertise is Japanese culture and business practices, particularly Japanese communication style and organizational behavior and decision-making in Japanese firms. She's also a prolific writer and actively posts much of her practical and insightful work on LinkedIn. Just a few topics covered in today's conversation include: -Servant leadership and why it could be a good fit in a Japanese business context. -What is the rice paper ceiling, and what should non-Japanese people do when they encounter it? -How HR traditionally functions in Japan, why, and how it should change. -An example of how to effectively deepen work relationships with Japanese counterparts without meeting in-person. Rochelle's links:  Japan Intercultural Consulting: ⁠https://japanintercultural.com/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/JapanIntercult⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellekopp/⁠ Related Episodes: Learning the Dance of Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in Japan with Kevin Crowell: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Learning-the-Dance-of-Effective-Cross-Cultural-Communication-in-Japan-with-Kevin-Crowell-e153r78 Building Lasting Relationships Amidst the Covid-19 Digital Transformation in Japan with Will Jasprizza: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Building-Lasting-Relationships-Amidst-the-Covid-19-Digital-Transformation-in-Japan-with-Will-Jasprizza-e12dldf Evolving Trends in Japanese Subsidiary Companies and the Lasting Power of Monozukuri with Francis Pacheco: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Evolving-Trends-in-Japanese-Subsidiary-Companies-and-the-Lasting-Power-of-Monozukuri-with-Francis-Pacheco-e14ne9c Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated and making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at ⁠businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com⁠. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesssuccessjapan/message

Hey Dad…If you're ready to initiate a new Christmas tradition with your daughter, you'll definitely LOVE today's podcast where I share 17 fun ways to make incredible, lasting memories with her. And if you're already celebrating in creative ways, I applaud you, Yet if you want to add a new idea or two to your repertoire, listen and share with other GirlDads. Merry Christmas and I look forward to connecting in the new year!

This episode features our conversation with Clare Fuller, a Registered Nurse with a passion for advance care planning. Clare owns Speak for Me a Lasting Power of Attorney consultant service in the UK. She is also the host of the Conversations about Advance Care podcast. We talk about what shes learned from hosting her podcast and some of the tools shes developed to help people plan for the future. Learn more about Clare's work and check out her podcast here: https://speakforme.co.uk/ For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

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Dan Bulich and Pat Brennan costar in Console Wars, a YouTube series that puts Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis games in head-to-head competition for 16-bit supremacy.Console Wars - YouTubeConsole Wars - TV Tropes57: 16-Bit Video Games and the Lasting Power of Nostalgia, with Dan Bulich & Pat Brennan - Where We Go NextConsole Wars' First Episode in 2011: Aladdin (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - YouTubeWhy 16-Bit Games Look Better on Old TVs - YouTubeConsole Wars: The Adventures of Batman & Robin (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - YouTubeYs III: Wanders From Ys (Super Nintendo) Soundtrack - YouTubeThe Adventures of Batman & Robin (Sega Genesis) Soundtrack - YouTubeBlade (1998): Opening Scene - YouTubeDonkey Kong Country Soundtrack - YouTube1993 Sega Genesis Commercial: Blast Processing - YouTubeSNES Drunk: Chrono Trigger: Why the Hype? - YouTubeSega Lord X: Golden Axe 2 - Sega Genesis Review - YouTubeSplash Wave: The Making of Streets of Rage 2 (Sega Genesis) - YouTubeThe Adventures of Batman & Robin (Sega Genesis): Mad Hatter Fight - YouTubeConsole Wars: Earthworm Jim (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - YouTubeConsole Wars: Earthworm Jim 2 (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - YouTubeStimpy's First Fart | The Ren & Stimpy Show - YouTubeA Pesky Fly Interrupts Rocko's Barbecue | Rocko's Modern Life - YouTube"Turn the Page, Wash Your Hands" | Rocko's Modern Life - YouTube"Call the Police" | The Ren & Stimpy Show - YouTubeGarbage Pail Kids - WikipediaSplash Wave: The Making of Aladdin (Sega Genesis) - YouTubeSpider-Man Cartoon (1990s): Opening Credits - YouTubeEarthworm Jim (Sega Genesis) Soundtrack - YouTubeGame Maker's Toolkit: Why Does Celeste Feel So Good to Play? - YouTubeAngry Video Game Nerd: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) - YouTubeMike & Bootsy: Ducktales (NES) - YouTubeSNES Drunk: X-Men 2: The Clone Wars (Sega Genesis) - YouTubeSega Lord X: Comix Zone - Sega Genesis Review - YouTubeNintendo Power: Issue #1 (July/August 1988) - Internet ArchiveConsole Wars: Batman Returns (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - YouTubeSplash Wave: The Making of Donkey Kong Country & Killer Instinct (Super Nintendo) - YouTubeConsole Wars: Zombies Ate My Neighbors (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - YouTubeGaming Historian: The Story of Super Mario World - YouTubeSplash Wave: The Making of Super Mario World & Yoshi's Island - YouTubeGaming Historian: The Story of Super Mario Kart - YouTubeSmells Like Nirvana, by "Weird Al" Yankovic - YouTubeBedrock Anthem, by "Weird Al" Yankovic - YouTubeSuper Mario Kart Soundtrack - YouTubeRob McElhenney & Charlie Day Debate the Correct Creative Approach for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - YouTubeConsole Wars: Super Bomberman vs Mega Bomberman (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - YouTubeHow Cuphead's Devs Gambled On A Dream | The Making of Cuphead - YouTubeConsole Wars Behind the Scenes: Recreating Doom - YouTubeFollow Console Wars on Instagram: @ConsoleWarsGuysFollow Console Wars on Twitter: @ConsoleWarsGuys----------Are you a fan of Where We Go Next? Listen to the very end of this episode for details.Email: wherewegopod@gmail.comInstagram: @wwgnpodcast

Would you be willing to end your partner's life? Have you had that discussion? What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA ) and Advance Care Plan (ACP), and why do we need them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just over the weekend, Singapore launched its inaugural Pre-Planning Campaign, as part of efforts to encourage more people to pre-plan their lives, especially for the unexpected.  Family lawyer, Nureliza Syahidain, Director at FND Legal - weighs in on why it's so important to have a Lasting Power of Attorney - or LPA - made and how that acts as an insurance in the event you lose your mental capacity. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be postponing the episode on Investment-linked policies to a later date. Do keep a look out for it in the coming months and meanwhile, we hope you will find this new episode useful!*At Providend, we divide the whole process of planning for our demise into 3 stages – End-of-life planning, Legacy & Estate planning and Administration.In today's episode, Chris delves deeper into the End-of-life planning process where he explains what Advance Medical Directive (AMD), Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Advance Care Plan (ACP) are for and why we need to get these important documents done early, when we are in good health.Stay tune for our next episode where we share tips on how you can plan well ahead for your children's tertiary education, especially if you intend to send them overseas!The host, Isaac Ong, is Associate Adviser at Providend, Singapore's First Fee-Only Wealth Advisory Firm. View the full list of podcast episodes published: https://providend.com/providends-money-wisdom-podcast-season-2/ Music courtesy of ItsWatR.

Mo Troper is genuinely one of a kind, and that's who joins Keith & Geoff this week. You should know Mo - Mo is a Portland, OR-based power pop extraordinaire who creates songs with hilarity and hooks that all go hand-in-hand. But that's not all he is and that's not all the lads chatted about.  Not to tell secrets outside of school, but Mo perhaps gives the most succinct definition of Power-Pop we've ever heard. And that fits nicely into the discussion on the lasting power of Chris Bell's masterpiece "I Am The Cosmos."  For those wondering who Chris Bell is, he was a member of Big Star - considered by many to be one of the better Power-Pop bands.  Did we forget to mention that Mo is also a scribe? He penned an article for Remember The Lightning - A Guitar Pop Journal: Vol 1 (link below) on "I Am The Cosmos".  And listening to Mo talk about his incredible body of work and his own artist journey is really a treat. The guys cover a fair amount of ground about a fair amount of subjects, so you'll want to check this one out!   LINKS Mo Troper on Spotify Mo Troper on Bandcamp Read Mo's Writing Mo Troper on IG Mo's Bio on Lame-O Records Remember The Lightning - A Guitar Pop Journal: Vol 1 Remeber The Lightning on Substak Big Star  

The Office of the Public Guardian has told Money Box it apologises to its customers for the distress caused by delays in dealing with applications for Lasting Powers of Attorney. Its target is turning them round in eight weeks. But its own website says people should expect to wait twenty. It also says it has recruited more staff to process applications and teams have been working around the clock to reduce wait times and are now registering around 18,000 more LPAs a month than before the pandemic. We'll hear from listeners and speak to a legal expert. If you're one of the millions of people who have a mortgage, or indeed would like to get one, you might have struggled to keep up with ongoing changes to the market in the last few months. In the past two weeks nine lenders have started offering fixed term deals at less than 4% while another has doubled the amount borrowers can overpay. We'll look at how they're affecting new and existing customers. How should I invest? New research looks at active and passive investing, we'll speak to co-author Professor Crawford Spence of King's College London. And how can you avoid an huge estimated bill from your energy company? Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Sandra Hardial and Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle (First broadcast 12pm Saturday 18th January, 2023)

Clare Fuller talks about the importance of later life planning and what that can look like. Clare is a Registered Nurse with 30 years' experience in End-of-Life Care for which she is a Care Quality Commission Specialist Advisor. She campaigns for proactive Advance Care Planning and is the host of the Conversations about Advance Care Planning podcast. Most of us leave these tricky issues until it's too late, whereas actually it's never too early to start. None of us knows what tomorrow may bring. This is a powerful and inspiring podcast about the benefits of planning ahead. We talk about: - What inspired Clare to set up a new business at 50 - What a Lasting Power of Attorney is and why it matters - What can happen if you don't have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place - How to make a Lasting Power of Attorney - The binary attitude of living versus dying - What Advance Care Planning is and the triggers for it - Advice on starting important conversations about later life planning - The difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney and an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT) - What to do when people just don't want to have the conversation - Advice for families where there is conflict And more!   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you're listening. Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book   The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast. Recommended by the Sunday Times. Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #15 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide. You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.   Follow Rachel on: Facebook: facebook.com/magnificentmidlife Instagram: instagram.com/magnificentmidlife Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rachellankester Twitter: twitter.com/MagnifMidlife Pinterest: pinterest.co.uk/MagnificentMidlife1 Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCEteu6Z2mW1z1wnHiVB08uw Tiktok: tiktok.com/@magnificent_midlife

Michael O'Brien needs no introduction as a well known name in the mortgage industry. On this episode, he introduces his new Wills and Estate Planning referral service for mortgage brokers, offering training, administration assistance, and an overall easier process to offer their clients.Michael explains to Alex and Tessa why he felt the need to set up the referral service, noting a staggering 69% of adults in the UK haven't got a Will and 99% of people with a mortgage don't have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). He aims to highlight the importance of having a will and a LPA and normalise this through the home financing process.Follow Michael on LinkedIn.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services. 

Tommy is joined this week by very special guest Clare Fuller to talk about LPAs and why YOU need one now!   Find out more information about Lasting Power of Attorney. To read about Clare's own personal experience with needing an LPA, read here: https://www.speakformelpa.co.uk/blog/lasting-power-of-attorney-this-time-its-personal   Want to stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Join 38,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/   The next cohort of our flagship GP Partnership course is due to start on February 28 2023. Apply here now!   Follow us on Twitter  https://twitter.com/medicsmoney   Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/medicsmoney   Music credit: MetzMusic on YouTube.    

It is our first book discussion of the year and we are talking about Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Today we are talking about when we first read the book, how the movies effect our perception of the girls especially Amy and how rereading the novel gave us new appreciation for the story. Show Links: Library Thing: https://www.librarything.com Alcott House: https://louisamayalcott.org/about The Real Tragedy of Beth March - The Paris Review https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/12/greta-gerwigs-little-women-finally-gives-amy-her-due/603886 https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/little-women-and-the-marmee-problem https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-room-of-one-s-own-virginia-woolf/18691452?ean=9780156787338 https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-room-of-one-s-own-virginia-woolf/18691452?ean=9780156787338 https://bookshop.org/p/books/ghost-music-an-yu/17839839?ean=9780802159625 https://bookshop.org/p/books/little-women-louisa-may-alcott/15279445?ean=9780143106654

Award for the stupidest advice we've heard this year…Goes to a solicitor who told a client you don't need a Lasting Power of Attorney until you are in your 80s.This is what one of Michelle's clients were told. We were that shocked we felt the need to do an episode on what a Power of Attorney is and why you need one.You get 2 kinds – a welfare power of attorney, and a financial power of attorney.You need both. And before you hit your 80s!They basically allow for someone who has your best interests at heart to make decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself.If you wait until you need one, it's probably to late. A bit like trying to get life cover after a critical diagnosis. You can seek legal advice to put one in place, or arrange yourself via the links below. Resources:MSE articleScotland Office of Public GuardianEngland & WalesNorthern Ireland Department of JusticeYOUR HOSTSJulie Flynn is an experienced independent financial adviser and financial coach. Justice and equality drive Julie. Which is why she's spent years studying and researching how stress affects our financial decision making.She uses her years of experience and research to support women experiencing or planning significant change in their lives. Julie is best known for her work with women who have lost their partner and coaching financial services business who want to implement fair and transparent charges.Ebb & Flow Financial Coaching | Bree Wealth & Tax | InstagramEmily Pool is a Financial Planner and Will Writer and Founder of Happy Planet Financial Planning and is passionate about empowering people to invest their wealth (pensions and savings) sustainably and in line with their personal values. ✅ And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review.We genuinely love hearing your questions and feedback. So, email us a voice note hello@womenandmoney.cafe or via instagram with your thoughts and suggestions.

Falcons star defensive tackle Grady Jarrett joins Scott and Tori for a wide-ranging conversation on the Falcons in Focus series premiere. He dives deep when discussing his Falcons role models, how he reached his third NFL contract while maintaining a rare level of NFL lasting power. Jarrett talks about making an impact on his young son, Atlanta and the Georgia community where he grew up, leaving a legacy that will last well beyond his playing days. The Falcons in Focus podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join us as we delve into their personalities and passions on and off the football field. 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - The secret to getting the 3rd contract 02:10 - Message for your younger self 04:01 - Looking up to Jonathan Babineaux  05:33 - Joys of being a father 09:48 - Building & leaving a legacy   12:36 - Rapid fire questions 13:00 - Favorite play as a Falcon 13:45 - What are you watching? 14:35 - Favorite Atlanta restaurant 15:33 - Teammate you hang with the most 16:27 - Biggest pet peeveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Umar talks us through some things we might not have known about lasting power of attorney. What are they? How do they work in operation? Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Umar talks us through some things we might not have known about lasting power of attorney. What are they? How do they work in operation? Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Tony continues further on his estate planning series with an explanation of the lasting power of attorney (LPA). These agreements allow individuals to make decisions that can effect them in the unfortunate event that they are incapacitated from making those decisions themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS An individual can create an LPA covering all their affairs or just their health and welfare. At the point the appointed attorney believes their donor is losing their mental capacity they must apply to The Office of Public Guardian to register the LPA to attain continuing authority. A code of practice applies to holders of LPAs including the requirement to keep the grantee's funds separate from their own or anyone else’s. There are strict limits on the gifts that attorneys can make on the donors behalf. BEST MOMENTS ‘It's possible to appoint the same or different attorneys in respect of each lasting power of attorney and both versions contain safeguards against possible misuse.’ ‘Applications for a lasting power of attorney must be accompanied by a certificate confirming the granter understands what they are doing completed by a solicitor or medical practitioner.’ ‘Instructions relate to things the attorney should or shouldn’t do when making decisions. For example, not selling the donor's home unless a doctor states the donor can no longer live independently or a particular dietary requirement could be examples.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Tony Talks Wealth - https://omny.fm/shows/tony-talks-wealth Sign Up Now For Exclusive Tony Talks Wealth Content at https://www.patreon.com/TTWealth Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust and Estate Planning Specialists - Kinherit ABOUT THE HOST Tony Thomas is a published author, one of the top financial advisers in the UK voted for by his clients, the first Chartered Financial Planner in the UK, Independent Financial Adviser, Mentor, Trainer. Life Planner and Money Coach. He is also a pension and investment specialist as well as the regional Chartered Champion for South Wales. “Live For Today, Invest For Tomorrow” CONTACT Tony’s official website: https://ttwealth.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyThomas.IFA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonythomas2/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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To keep wealth within your own family, Tony explains how to make suitable plans for how much you can safeguard for the people that you care about on your departure. Inheritance tax can cost families thousands of pounds but there are ways to legally avoid paying this tax. KEY TAKEAWAYS Without making suitable plans your loved ones could face the prospect of paying 40% tax on the value of everything you leave for them above a certain threshold. Estate planning gives you control over what happens to your assets when you pass away. It also ensures that the assets are transferred in an orderly and uncomplicated fashion at a time when complicated financial issues are most unwelcome. Write a will. A will puts you in control of what happens to your assets as well as appointing who is in control of those assets and their distribution after your death. Make a Lasting Power of Attorney. Consider preparing these documents to be ready to put in place should you become incapacitated from managing your own affairs. Plan for Inheritance Tax. Gift assets while you are still alive which you can do up to the value of £325,000. Gift allowances are up to the value of £3000 which cannot be taxed unless you survive 7 years beyond the date of transfer. Wedding gifts are allowable up to £1000 per person, or £2500 for a grandchild and £5000 for a child Consider investment in inheritance tax exempt assets. The Enterprise Investment Scheme gains tax relief via business relief subject to a 2 years holding period. Life insurances kept in trust can avoid inheritance tax by being paid directly to your inheritors rather than your estate with no need for probate. BEST MOMENTS ‘If you pass away and don’t have provisions in place to preserve and protect your assets then your family may end up spending a substantial amount of time and money battling over your wealth.’ ‘The process involves developing a clear plan that details how you would like all of your wealth and property to be distributed after your death.’ ‘In essence you are appointing somebody that you trust who will look after your affairs in your best interests.’ ‘Another option to consider is keeping your wealth within your pensions. A defined contribution pension is normally free of inheritance tax unlike many other investments.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Tony Talks Wealth - https://omny.fm/shows/tony-talks-wealth Sign Up Now For Exclusive Tony Talks Wealth Content at https://www.patreon.com/TTWealth Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust and Estate Planning Specialists - Kinherit ABOUT THE HOST Tony Thomas is a published author, one of the top financial advisers in the UK voted for by his clients, the first Chartered Financial Planner in the UK, Independent Financial Adviser, Mentor, Trainer. Life Planner and Money Coach. He is also a pension and investment specialist as well as the regional Chartered Champion for South Wales. “Live For Today, Invest For Tomorrow” CONTACT Tony’s official website: https://ttwealth.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyThomas.IFA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonythomas2/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having begun his career in the tech industry, Simon now works in marketing and dedicates a fair chunk of his time motivating and mentoring others to grow into their best selves. In today's episode, Simon and I discuss the reason behind his shift in career path, as well as how a word of encouragement from a mentor set him on the path he is today. To keep up with Simon and his work, you can follow him on the following platforms Website: Simblog Podcast: Getting Ahead Podcast SPONSOR: The DubLife Co. is the first sponsor of the podcast, follow The DubLife Co. via these links: WEBSITE: https://www.thedublifeco.com/ FACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/DubLifeCo/?_rdc=1&_rdr INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedublifeco/?hl=en ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you for your time & attention! Kindly follow the podcast's social media pages for announcements, videos, and weekly posts at: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/prematureadults/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/preMatureAdults/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/PrematureAdults/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prematureadultspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prematureadultspod/support

Rochelle Kopp is the founder and managing principal of Japan Intercultural Consulting, an international training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business. Her area of expertise is Japanese culture and business practices, particularly Japanese communication style and organizational behavior and decision-making in Japanese firms. She's also a prolific writer and actively posts much of her practical and insightful work on LinkedIn. Just a few topics covered in today's conversation include: -Servant leadership and why it could be a good fit in a Japanese business context. -What is the rice paper ceiling, and what should non-Japanese people do when they encounter it? -How HR traditionally functions in Japan, why, and how it should change. -An example of how to effectively deepen work relationships with Japanese counterparts without meeting in-person. Rochelle's links: Japan Intercultural Consulting: https://japanintercultural.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanIntercult Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellekopp/ Related Episodes: Learning the Dance of Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in Japan with Kevin Crowell: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Learning-the-Dance-of-Effective-Cross-Cultural-Communication-in-Japan-with-Kevin-Crowell-e153r78 Building Lasting Relationships Amidst the Covid-19 Digital Transformation in Japan with Will Jasprizza: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Building-Lasting-Relationships-Amidst-the-Covid-19-Digital-Transformation-in-Japan-with-Will-Jasprizza-e12dldf Evolving Trends in Japanese Subsidiary Companies and the Lasting Power of Monozukuri with Francis Pacheco: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Evolving-Trends-in-Japanese-Subsidiary-Companies-and-the-Lasting-Power-of-Monozukuri-with-Francis-Pacheco-e14ne9c Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated and making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message

Welcome back to The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I have the pleasure of speaking with the inspirational Peter McCleave. For those of you who listen to the podcast regulary, you will have heard a segment in the episodes where I talk about an organisation called DKMS. DKMS are dedicated to getting as many people as possible on the blood stem cell registry. Today we hear about Pete's mission to help as many people as possible to find their genetic twin.  Back in 2016 Pete was told that he had Myeloma and was given 7 years to live. Pete started https://www.10000donors.com/ to be doing something proactive not just to help himself but to help other people who are in a similar situation.  "I believe every single one of us has a genetic twin somewhere in the world, if you can find your genetic twin and you happen to need a stem cell transplant, they can be donated to someone in need like myself and grow into healthy cells"  If you can do one thing today it would be to listen to this this podcast, SHARE this podcast and check out www.10000donors.com to help support Pete McCleave in his quest to find his Blood Stem Cell Match.    This week on the Business of Healthcare  Peter's diagnosis  10,000 Donors  Macanese descent  What it's like living with this diagnosis  Private Healthcare / Life Cover  Iron Man events  Balancing Family, Work, Campaigning & Health    How to Connect with Peter McCleave  Website  Instagram  Twitter  YouTube    Mentions in Podcast  Podcast Episode 178 with Louise Clague  Podcast Episode 90 Becoming an observer of your thoughts  Podcast Episode 92 Lasting Power of Attorney Clare Fuller    Work with me    I'm Tara Humphrey and I'm the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads. To date, I've worked with 11 Training Hubs and 12 Primary Care Networks.  I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I'm also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 200 blogs.     For more weekly insights and advice sign up to my newsletter.  Improving the Business of Healthcare – One Episode at a Time     Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave your honest review, and share your favourite episodes on social media. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn or visit our website – THC Primary Care.    As detailed in our Podcast, DKMS is an international charity dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. To join the registry please click here     

The trend of multi-use developments appears here to stay. The popularity comes in part from an increase in the demand for rentals. We're joined by Tim Haley, Project Architect and Senior Associate at MBH Architects, to speak on the staying power of multi-use developments.

In this episode, you will learn about the Amazing story of Saladin's Patience against the Crusaders, How Allah prepared Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the third kind of Patience, goodly Patience (sabran jameelaa) and lastly, how to teach kids Patience.

Bill McKibben is one of the world's foremost environmentalists and experts on climate change and is a regular contributor to the New Yorker and the Guardian. He is also the author of several books on the climate crisis, including his watershed work The End of Nature. Bill joins Nic on this episode to talk about his recent project, Third Act, an organization of people over the age of 60 dedicated to fighting climate change, and the generational power of protest music. He also talks about the songs that bring him up when he's been writing about the ruinous effects of the fossil fuel industry all day, his love for Raphael Saadiq and Diana Ross, and why Questlove's Summer of Soul is the best music video he's ever seen.

In this episode, Will Norton talks about Lasting Powers of Attorney, also known as LPAs. Will answers some of the most commonly asked questions such as: What is a Lasting Powers of Attorney? What is the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Attorney? Who can be my Attorney's and does it have to be a professional? What happens if I do not have a Lasting Powers of Attorney and I lose capacity?Will is a solicitor in the private client department at Warners Solicitors.

In today's episode Peter Barton, Equity Release Partner at Ashfords LLP, joins us to discuss equity release, LPA's, and answer frequently asked questions about equity release and the legal process.What is equity release?For many equity release has a bad reputation. Is that fair? What has been done in the past decade to improve regulation in this area and improve the reputation of equity release?What are the most common reasons for seeking equity release?What is the age barrier to equity release?What criteria do you need to apply when assessing whether a solicitor should represent a client for equity release, e.g. when would it not be suitable to proceed?What is the process for equity release in respect of the legal work? What are the key milestones from start to finish?Do you see many situations where cases do not complete after starting the process of equity release with a solicitor? If so what are the most common reasons for failure and is there anything that can be done to mitigate against these factors?How long does the equity release process take?What is the situation regarding a homeowner who has a Lasting Power of Attorney in place? Can equity release still be an option with a Lasting Power of Attorney?How do home visits compare to zoom/video meetings with clients?Do you think we will see an increase in equity release instructions 2022 and beyond?Shares & Subscribes appreciated

In today's episode Peter Barton, Equity Release Partner at Ashfords LLP, joins Sean Rogers, solicitor and My Legal Club Founder, to discuss equity release, lifetime mortgages, and answer frequently asked questions about equity release and the legal process. What is equity release? For many equity release has a bad reputation. Is that fair? What has been done in the past decade to improve regulation in this area and improve the reputation of equity release? What are the most common reasons for seeking equity release? What is the age barrier to equity release? What criteria do you need to apply when assessing whether a solicitor should represent a client for equity release, e.g. when would it not be suitable to proceed? What is the process for equity release in respect of the legal work? What are the key milestones from start to finish?Do you see many situations where cases do not complete after starting the process of equity release with a solicitor? If so what are the most common reasons for failure and is there anything that can be done to mitigate against these factors?How long does the equity release process take? What is the situation regarding a homeowner who has a Lasting Power of Attorney in place? Can equity release still be an option with a Lasting Power of Attorney? How do home visits compare to zoom/video meetings with clients? Do you think we will see an increase in equity release instructions 2022 and beyond? Shares & Subscribes appreciated

Today's guest Richard Katz has worked for decades as a journalist working on the Japanese economy, and he has written two books on Japan: "The System That Soured" and "Japanese Phoenix." He is now working on a third, about how to nurture a new generation of high-growth, innovative small and medium enterprises in Japan. He has published various op-eds and essays in publications such as "Foreign Affairs," The "Financial Times," Toyo Keizai, and the "Wall Street Journal Asia." A few of the topics covered in today's conversation include the dormant entrepreneurship in Japan, the broken promises made to working women, and why structural issues around finance in Japan may be one of its greatest hindrances to growth. Today's Japanese: しかたがない shi-ka-ta ga na-i Meaning: “there's nothing that can be done,” “there's no use,” “it can't be helped” Richard's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-katz-937308204/ Blog: https://richardkatz.substack.com/welcome Entrepreneurial Revival In Japan: A False Spring or Real Opportunity? (UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xo1LYV860g Related Episodes: Exploring and Thriving in the Changing World of Startups in Japan with Fuminori Gunji: Evolving Trends in Japanese Subsidiary Companies and the Lasting Power of Monozukuri with Francis Pacheco: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Evolving-Trends-in-Japanese-Subsidiary-Companies-and-the-Lasting-Power-of-Monozukuri-with-Francis-Pacheco-e14ne9c Finding Success in Japanese Universities, Startups, and Beyond with Austin Zeng: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Finding-Success-in-Japanese-Universities--Startups--and-Beyond-with-Austin-Zeng-e1687sh Further Reading: Why Nobody Invests in Japan: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/guest-pass/redeem/5gAlISIPRr8 Old corporate champions can't save Japan: https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2021/05/30/old-corporate-champions-cant-save-japan/ Japan's Looming Climate Showdown: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/guest-pass/redeem/rdp-a4Eil74 An Election Mandate For Growth and Redistribution: https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/464660 Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message

[S1E02]Jerrett Young is the Partner and CEO of Equal Parts Hospitality – a rich blend of lodging, foodservice, golf, and event spaces deeply rooted in the communities of Southern Ontario. Their diverse portfolio of properties of restaurants, accommodations, and event establishments include The Diplomat, Aberdeen Tavern, The French, The Apartment, and Knollwood Golf Club. After catching the hospitality ‘bug' in his twenties, Jerrett rose through the ranks of Oliver & Bonicini Restaurants, eventually becoming their Vice President of Operations for over 4 years before setting out on his own path as a hospitality consultant and owner/operator. In this episode, Jerrett and William discuss the importance of staying humble and the necessity (especially today!) of servant leadership. Jerrett also wisely points out that our current customers are incredibly sensitive to being in alignment with the brands they choose to be associated with and interact. Equal Parts Hospitality: https://www.equalparts.ca/ University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Program: https://ugsrp.com/  Host: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and the human experiences found therein. He began in the service industry at the early age of 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. Along the way, he earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a degree in English Literature, an MBA in Tourism Management, and his PhD in Management. William is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. He is an award-winning hospitality management educator with over 20 years experiences at both colleges and universities across Canada. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions, comments, feedback about the show, or suggestions for future guests, reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.ca Twitter: @WilliamCMurrayPodcast: https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com The Service Center podcast is currently available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and through iHeartRadio. 

In today's episode, I get to share a conversation with Francis Pacheco, a native of the Philippines. His work with the agency GMI POST has involved creating and publishing investment guides for Foreign Affairs Magazine of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City and The Japan Times, which is Japan's oldest and largest English language daily newspaper. Today, he shares the importance of the concept of monzukuri in Japanese niche manufacturing today, the growing role that universities in the US have already begun to play in Japanese innovation, and the growing significance of native-run Japanese subsidiary companies in their host countries and beyond. Today's Japanese: ものづくり mo-no-zu-ku-ri kanji: 物作り meaning: manufacturing, craftsmanship Francis' links: Company: https://www.gmipost.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francispacheco/ Book Recommendation: Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18114295-bending-adversity?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=7VZ4wyYEQL&rank=1 Related Episodes: Obstacles, Trends, and Ideas for Addressing the Japanese Talent Shortage with Alan Acosta: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Obstacles--Trends--and-Ideas-for-Addressing-the-Japanese-Talent-Shortage-with-Alan-Acosta-es7iep Opportunities for Disruption and Collaboration in Japan and Germany with Johannes Budkiewitz: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Opportunities-for-Disruption-and-Collaboration-in-Japan-and-Germany-with-Johannes-Budkiewitz-empsit On Refugees, Diversity, and Revitalization: Making Room for Growth in a Shrinking Country with Seira Yun: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/On-Refugees--Diversity--and-Revitalization-Making-Room-for-Growth-in-a-Shrinking-Country-with-Seira-Yun-eqnlor Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message

This week's podcast explains the reasons why stock markets have taken another hit. Dan Coatsworth debates the perils of stagflation, the companies with supply chain disruption and margin pressures, and why strong Q2 numbers may not be enough to push up share prices. We may be enjoying the summer sun, but Danni Hewson explains why you might need to plan ahead with your Christmas Day meal. Nitesh Shah from WisdomTree joins the show to chat about why the gold price isn't behaving as one might expect, and Dan talks to Mark Manduca from XPO Logistics about the challenges facing companies as they seek to move goods from A to B. Lisa Webster from AJ Bell explains new plans to overhaul the power of attorney system, while Danni looks at the latest issues facing women's state pension campaigners. Finally, Jenny Owen looks at the Olympics memorabilia that sells for thousands of pounds.

The recent high-profile ITV documentary ‘Kate Garraway: Finding Derek' highlighted the severe issue of losing mental capacity. This documentary is about Kate's struggle to support her Husband Derek, in a year-long battle with Covid-19, has been only complicated by the lack of legal protections. Kate has been unable to manage her husband's care or manage his finances. She did not even have the right to see his medical information. But what happens when you or a loved one loses mental capacity, and you can't make financial or healthcare decisions on their behalf? There is an effective legal tool available, the Lasting Power of Attorney, that can prevent a great deal of stress and cost at what is already a challenging time. My guest on the podcast today is Emily Taylor, Partner at BDB Pitmans. Emily specialises in tax planning, trusts, estate administration and drafting of wills and powers of attorney. She has a wealth of experience dealing with a wide range of private client matters in particular high net worth estates including those with foreign property. She also deals with Court of Protection matters and is a Court Appointed Deputy with clients all over the UK. In this conversation, Emily explains how a Lasting Power of Attorney works, why we are thinking more about this legal instrument in light of Covid, and the practical steps to follow when putting your LPA in place. Here's my conversation with Emily Taylor, Partner of BDB Pitmans, in episode 554 of Informed Choice Radio.

In this episode, David Cooper talks about Lasting Powers of Attorney, also known as LPAs. David answers some of the most commonly asked questions such as: What is a Lasting Powers of Attorney? What is the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Attorney? Who can be my Attorney's and does it have to be a professional? What happens if I do not have a Lasting Powers of Attorney and I lose capacity?David is a solicitor in the private client department at Warners Solicitors.

Writing a Legacy Letter can be one of the most powerful moments in your life. This moment not only has a strong impact on you and your children, but it can have a positive impact on many generations to follow. In this episode, my guest is Blake Brewer, founder of the Legacy letter Challenge.Blake is on a mission to help 1 million dads write at least one well written, meaningful, lasting Legacy Letter to their children.Blake has a wonderful wife and loves being a father to his three children, all under 5.  As he leads his family, he draws from many mentors, but none more important than his late father Larry Brewer.Questions Answered:What's the incredible  story behind Blake's mission?How do we figure out where God is during difficult times?What does it mean that a father's voice is the most powerful voice on the planet?How do we help our kids understand their true identity and who they really are?What things should be included, and avoided, in a legacy letter?When should I share my legacy letter with my kids?How often should I write a legacy letter?Important Links:Learn about the Legacy Letter Challenge here.Learn more about Blake's story here. Learn about the Legacy Letter writing method here.THE FELLOWSHIP BROTHERHOODAn exclusive community of like-minded Christian men, who meet each week to learn, laugh, hold each other accountable, and walk through life together.Join this exclusive brotherhood here.THE BASECAMP EXPERIENCEFour days and three nights of life-changing and intense training for Christian men in the glorious mountains of Colorado.Apply for this Adventure here.Join the free Significant Man RECHARGE men's FB Group here.Subscribe to the Significant Man YouTube channel here. Connect directly with Warren here.Purchase Warren's books here.

Why does Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl national anthem still resonate 30 years later? Listen to this episode from our friends at It's Been A Minute with Sam Sanders where they chat with author and Black Girl Songbook host Danyel Smith about that moment of Black history and what it says about race, patriotism and pop culture.

Why does Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl national anthem still resonate 30 years later? In this episode of NPR's It's Been A Minute, host Sam Sanders chats with author Danyel Smith about that moment of Black history and what it says about race, patriotism and pop culture. Smith wrote about the significance of that national anthem performance back in 2016 for ESPN.Listen to more episodes of It's Been A Minute on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Why does Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl national anthem still resonate 30 years later? In this episode of NPR's It's Been A Minute, host Sam Sanders chats with author Danyel Smith about that moment of Black history and what it says about race, patriotism and pop culture. Smith wrote about the significance of that national anthem performance back in 2016 for ESPN.Listen to more episodes of It's Been A Minute on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Why does Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl national anthem still resonate 30 years later? Sam chats with author and Black Girl Songbook host Danyel Smith about that moment of Black history and what it says about race, patriotism and pop culture. You can follow 'It's Been a Minute' on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

This has never been more important. Claire talks about her recent experience of having to invoke Lasting Power of Attorney orders and how important the will has been for her recent bereavement. We know its not a subject that everyone's comfortable with, but whatever your age and circumstances, please listen.

Vanessa Schneider:  Hello and welcome to the Government Digital Service podcast. My name is Vanessa Schneider and I am Senior Channels and Community Manager at GDS. Today, we are looking back as fondly as we can on 2020. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that this was a momentous year and we have many reasons to be proud of what our organisation and our colleagues have achieved.    What better way to reflect on the year than to ask a couple of my colleagues to put their knowledge to the test? We're going to see who has been paying attention to GDS happenings in 2020. Please welcome my guests Louise Harris and Kit Clark.   Louise Harris:  Hey, Vanessa, good to be here.   Vanessa Schneider:  Great to have you on, Lou. Do you mind telling us what you do at GDS and to spice things up a little bit for the end of the year, maybe a fun fact about yourself?   Louise Harris:  Sure. Well, of course, we know each other very well, Vanessa, because I have the pleasure of working with you in the Creative Team. But for everybody else, I'm Lou and I head up the Channels and Creative Team at GDS. I'm a relatively new starter - I'm one of our lockdown joiners because I joined in May 2020. In terms of a fun fact, it may surprise some of you given my accent to know that I'm a fluent Welsh speaker.   Vanessa Schneider:  You sou-I-do you sound very Welsh? You know what? We've got to put it to the test. Can you tell me what the team is called that you work for in Welsh?    Louise Harris:  Ok, this is something I think I can do. So I'll give you my intro again in Welsh. Louise Harris dw’ i, a rwy’n gweithio yn y Tim Creadigol a Sianeli yng Ngwasanaeth Digidol y Llywodraeth.   Vanessa Schneider:  Ok, anybody who knows Welsh, you've got to contact us and tell us if she got it right or not. Kit, would you mind introducing yourself?    Kit Clark:  Sure. My name's Kit, I'm an Engagement Manager within the Strategic Engagement Function. An interesting fact I suppose about myself, is that my uncle composed the Eastenders theme tune. So that's something I always, always bring out in introductions.   Vanessa Schneider:  I was warned that your interesting fact would be amazing. And I think it does live up to that disclaimer. I think that is a very, very fun fact indeed.   Louise Harris:  I was not warned that your fun fact was going to be as good Kit, I'm so impressed by that. What a claim to fame.   Vanessa Schneider:  I think I might just start with the quiz. Of course, if you're at home, you can play along if you like. Just make sure to keep score as you go, as I'll be sharing the answer after each question.   So let's start with the first question of the quiz.    Here it is: what was the most popular GDS podcast episode in 2020? So what topic do you think was in the most popular episode? I'll take that as an answer.    [horn noise]    Louise Harris:  I'm presuming that we're excluding this episode from the list of most popular ones, so it's the most popular one before this one, right?    Vanessa Schneider:  Yes. I'm afraid we don't have any foresight, so it'll have to be one from January to November.    Louise Harris:  OK, well I think we've had some really great guests and different people from across government this year. The big one has got to be the GOV.UK response to Coronavirus and setting up the Coronavirus landing page - I think that was such a big achievement, both in terms of the work that was done to get that product up and out, but also for you folks over here on the podcast, because I believe that was the first remote recorded podcast that we did.   Vanessa Schneider:  Hmm. Any thoughts, Kit? Any competing offers?   Kit Clark:  Not too sure. I know that accessibility's been quite a theme this year, and I believe that was in January. But I also know there was a couple of celebration ones - there was one looking at two years of Local Digital Declaration. So I think I might I go, I think COVID's a great shot but I'm going to go different and go accessibility.    Vanessa Schneider:  Alright. So there are some pretty solid guesses with both of you. Well done. I can reveal that the third most popular episode was in fact our accessibility episode. Good hunch there Kit. Second most popular was about the GOV.UK Design System. But indeed in first place, most popular episode this year was on the GOV.UK response to COVID-19.    Louise Harris:  Wahoo!   Vanessa Schneider:  Points go to Lou on that.    Vanessa Schneider:  Alright. So GDS has run a lot of stories this year. My second question is about the blog and which post attracted the most attention?   [horn noise]    Louise Harris:  This is a really tricky one because I think we've had so many good stories go out this year about the work that GDS has been doing across government. And of course, so much of what we do is used by our colleagues in the public sector. So there's often a lot of interest in what we have to say, which is great.   I mean, a big moment for me this year was our Global Accessibility Awareness Day celebrations where we were joined by thousands of people who came together to talk about digital accessibility and the work that we needed to do. So I feel like maybe the wrap up blog that we did about that, which had all of the links to the training webinars, I feel like that might be pretty popular. And even if it wasn't the most popular, it was definitely my favourite.    Vanessa Schneider:  Yeah, I, I can reveal to you that the third most popular post this year introduced GOV.UK Accounts.    Louise Harris:  How could we forget? That was such a big story.    Vanessa Schneider:  Well, you might want to hold onto that thought. It could just help you later in the quiz. Our second most popular post described the launch of our online Introduction to Content Design course. Content Design, hugely popular. I think we might have done a podcast episode about that. Finally, I can reveal our most popular post in 2020 explained how GOV.UK Notify reliably sends text messages to users.    Let's go on to our next question. As a bit of a preamble GDS leads the Digital, Data and Technology Function in government, which is also known as the DDaT Function. And we believe firmly in user-centred design, hint hint - keywords. So there are several job families in DDaT, but can you tell me how many job roles feature in the user-centred design family?    [buzzer noise]    Kit Clark:  There's seven.   Vanessa Schneider:  You seem pretty sure about that. On a dare, could you name all of them?   Kit Clark:  I hope so because I've had some training on it relatively recently. So in the user centred design family, there's the user researcher, content strategist, the technical writer, and then there's the content design, graphic design, service design, and the interaction design.   Louise Harris:  Wow, hats off Kit. I had a feeling it was like about seven roles, but I don't think I could have named them.    Vanessa Schneider:  I am, I am very impressed. You gotta make sure that that team doesn't poach you away from us now. For those of you following along at home, you can find out more in the DDaT Capability Framework which is hosted on GOV.UK.    And as it happens, we actually spoke to some content designers earlier in the year. So we're going to play a clip.    ---------- [clip begins] Laura Stevens:  So GDS is actually the home of content design in the government too as the term and the discipline originated here under GDS’s first Head of Content Design, Sarah Richards. And why do you think it came out of the early days of GDS?   Amanda Diamond:  So really good question. And I think it is really useful for us to pause and reflect and look back sometimes upon this, because it's not, you know, content design, as you said, it came from, as a discipline it came from GDS.   So really, it only started to emerge around 2010, so 2010, 2014. So in the grand scheme of things, as a discipline, it is very young. And so it's still evolving and it's still growing. And so back in the early 2000s, before we had GOV.UK, we had DirectGov. And alongside that, we had like hundreds of other government websites. So it was, it was a mess really because users had to really understand and know what government department governed the thing that they were looking for.    So what GOV.UK did was we brought websites together into a single domain that we now know of as GOV.UK. And that was a massive undertaking. And the reason for doing that was was simple. It was, it was to make things easier for users to access and understand, make things clearer and crucially to remove the burden on people to have to navigate and understand all of the structures of government.    So back in the early days, GOV.UK, GDS picked I think it was around, I think it was the top 25 services in what was known as the Exemplar Programme. I think things like that included things that Register to Vote, Lasting Power of Attorney, Carer's Allowance. And so I think through that process, we, we, we discovered that it actually wasn't really about website redesign, it was more about service design.    And that's where content design and service design, interaction design and user research kind of came together under this banner of user centred design because you can't have good services without content design essentially.  [clip ends] ----------   Vanessa Schneider:  Alright on to our next quiz question. So at GDS, we like to talk about “build it once, use it often”, and are responsible for a number of amazing products and services as part of our Government as a Platform or GaaP offer. Many of our products have been put through their paces during the coronavirus response and have hit some impressive milestones in the last 12 months.    I'm going to award 2 points in total. It's a 2-part question, so I'll ask the first part first. So how many messages had GOV.UK Notify sent as of the beginning of December?   [buzzer noise]    Kit Clark:  Is it two billion?    Vanessa Schneider:  Oooh, ok.   Yes, Notify has sent more than 2 billion messages as of the beginning of this month. As you buzzed in first, I will give you first right of refusal. How long did it take Notify to send its first and second billion messages?    Kit Clark:  I'm going to pass it over to Lou and see, see what she knows about Notify?   Vanessa Schneider:  Very gentlemanly.   Louise Harris:  I'm really glad that Kit kicked this over to me because I remember seeing one of our colleagues, Pete Herlihy's tweet, which said that it took them a full 4 years to send the first one billion messages, but it only took them 6 months to send the second billion, which is an absolutely incredible achievement for Notify, and has shown just the kind of pace that that team's been working at.    Vanessa Schneider:  Truly is an incredible number. But Notify has really had a big year. And Pete Herlihy actually shared some of Notify's story in our May episode of the podcast. Let's have a listen.    ---------- [clip begins] Laura Stevens: But to talk specifically about Notify, they, in the blog post it’s talking about this huge increase in numbers, like 2 million SMS messages were sent using Notify on a single day in March compared to the daily average of 150,000. I’ve also got a figure here of daily messages up as much as 600%, as high as 8.6 million a day.    So what services are using Notify to help with the government’s coronavirus response?   Pete Herlihy:  Yeah, there, so the, the increase in communication is obviously massive and needs to be. And one of the biggest users of Notify is the GOV.UK email service, and they, they do all of the email for people who subscribe to any content that the government publishes - so travel alerts for example, if you want to know can I take a flight to Namibia, here’s the guidance, or if there’s hurricanes coming through the Caribbean and these countries are affected, then I need to like push out information to say don’t go to these places, or whatever it might be.    And those alerts are, you know, again potentially protecting people, life and property - they’re like really important. And there’s been a huge amount of travel advice and alerts being given, as, as you can imagine. So that’s been one of the biggest users.    And then I think, from, from the health perspective there’s, I’ll just say NHS because there’s like various bits of the NHS that are working like ridiculously hard and fast to spin out new services really quickly, and these services are like just incredibly crucial right now.    So the extremely vulnerable service, this is one where the government said if you are you know, in this extreme risk category you should stay at home for 12 weeks, and they’ve been texting this group of people.   There’s all the stuff around testing and results for testing, ordering home test kits, all these sorts of things. So there’s the very specific COVID response type stuff and that is, there is a significant volume of that that’s still ongoing.   It all came very quickly as well. You know this wasn’t a gradual ramp up over weeks and weeks to 5,6,700%, it was, it was almost overnight. [clip ends] ----------   Vanessa Schneider:  Ok, I feel like this has been a bit too easy. So I thought about making the next 2 tricky and then I thought I was being too mean. So they are again connected questions, but they will be multiple choice this time. So again, if you buzz in for the first one, you get first dibs at the second question as well. So on 20 March, the GOV.UK Team shipped the Coronavirus landing page, which established a critical central source of guidance and information for people across the UK. But do you know how many days it took to go from concept to live?    Was it A, less than 5 days, B, less than 12 days or C, less than 15 days?   [horn noise]    Vanessa Schneider:  Lou.    Louise Harris:  I think it was less than five days.   Vanessa Schneider:  Alright. That is correct.    Louise Harris:  Wahoo.   Vanessa Schneider:  In fact it was only 4 and a half days. We had Markland Starkie and Leanne Cummings join us on the podcast in April to explain how we did this and what effect it had.   ---------- [clip begins] Markland Starkie:  The thing that the landing page I suppose was able to do over and above the standard solution was really to bring together, in a more consolidated fashion, wider signposts to existing and new content across government. It also allows us the flexibility to redesign or extend or iterate on that landing page at pace, which we’ve been able to do in the, in the week since. So that’s based on ongoing research into the landing page and insights to move certain content around, add certain content that was missing in the first instance, and remove content that’s not working, all of those things.   Laura Stevens: And was also, one of the reasons why it’s been able to be built quickly and iterated quickly, is we’re using other GDS tools that already exist, for example the GOV.UK Design System. Is that, was that, has been part of it as well?    Markland Starkie: Oh absolutely, yes. So without those things in place, like the Design System that you’ve mentioned, this would take weeks and weeks. So we’ve been able to take existing patterns, modify them where needed to. So being able to bring in elements whilst using existing patterns to really like kind of push it through at pace. [clip ends] ----------   Kit Clark:  I mean, I personally still find it incredible that things went from conception to actually delivering in such a short span of time. It’s incredible I personally think. And also when you're talking with such high stake products as well. You know, this is a time when the nation was looking for trusted sources of information about what they could do to keep themselves and their families safe. So it's just an incredible body of work to have done. And not only that, but also in true GDS style, they were keeping the user at the centre throughout the whole process. So I believe the Coronavirus landing page was the first landing page that we designed to be mobile first because we recognised that was where our users were going to be accessing that information. So in addition to delivering some incredible services and information at a pace we’ve probably never had to do before, we’re also continually iterating and innovating to give people the best possible experience on the site. I think there's so much to be proud of. And just really hats off to GOV.UK.    Vanessa Schneider:  So you've earned yourself the right to answer the next question first. GOV.UK receives thousands upon thousands of visits every day, but in a week in March, it experienced a peak of how many visits? Was it A, 2 million, was it B, 67 million or was it C, 132 million?   Louise Harris:  Ok, so it was back in March, so that is kind of peak COVID times. I think it's got to be 132 million. It must be.    Vanessa Schneider:  You are officially on a roll.    Louise Harris:  Wooo.   Vanessa Schneider:  Yes, the answer to the second question is 132 million. Although that is probably an underestimate as our analytics only count users who accept cookies that measure the website use. So the true figures are likely even higher, as Jen Allum explained in a blog post on the topic. So visit gds.blog.gov.uk to check that nugget out.    Onto our next question. GOV.UK Pay has also had a busy year and last month we celebrated some recent milestones with them on this podcast. What were they?    [horn noise]   Vanessa Schneider:  All right, Lou.   Louise Harris:  I think it's been a really exciting time for Pay over the last couple of months. And I know that we spoke to them on a recent podcast, so I think that the milestone you're looking for is that they've onboarded their 400th service.    Vanessa Schneider:  Well, I'm sorry, Lou, but that was only half the answer I was looking for.    Louise Harris:  Oh no.   Vanessa Schneider:  Kit, it's your chance. Do you want to score another half point maybe?    Kit Clark: I believe they processed half a billion pounds since their inception.    Vanessa Schneider:  Well done. That is spot on. And together, those two factoids make a pretty sweet nugget - that was so cheesy. But yeah, it's, it's incredible. And they only started in 2015. So that's an amazing number of services and sum of payments to process.    So my next question for you both is that we were also very busy on the GOV.UK Twitter account this year and saw a huge spike in users coming to us with queries and looking for support. That is something that I actually blogged about back in May. But can you tell me as a percentage how much our engagement increased on our posts? Was it 12,500%? Was it 150% or was it 700%? And for a bonus, can you tell me to the nearest 100,000 how many people are following the GOV.UK Twitter account right now?    [buzzer noise]   Kit Clark:  I want to go with the 12, 12 and a half.    Vanessa Schneider:  All right, Kit, I can confirm that you are right. Do you want to, do you want to try and punt for the bonus point? Do you reckon you've got that?   Kit Clark:  Yeah, I’ll go for it. I think the GOV.UK Twitter account has got around 1.2 million people following it.    Vanessa Schneider:  Oh, you are so close. I'm going to give you a half point. It's 1.8 million. And I have to say, it's been a real whirlwind of a year because of that. So we completely changed the way that we approach community management, responding to people. Lou I think you oversaw the project, what did you think?    Louise Harris:  Well, I think it certainly felt like we experienced a 12,000% increase in engagement, and I know that you, Vanessa, and so many of our colleagues over in Comms have been working really, really hard to make sure that we get back to the, frankly, thousands of people who come via the GOV.UK Twitter account every day looking for advice and signposting to guidance on the GOV.UK website. So it's been a phenomenal year. You've all done a phenomenal job and I think you've got lots to be proud of.   Vanessa Schneider: That's very kind of you to say. I wasn't really fishing for compliments, but I'll take them anyway.    You can actually find out a little bit about how we tackle that, as I mentioned in the blog post I wrote. But we've also put out our Social Media Playbook earlier this year. We've made an update and it just talks about the kind of things that we've been considering over the course of the year. It includes updates on accessibility, security and very important in this time of year, mental health.   Louise Harris:  I think that's a really important point, Vanessa, because so often in digital comms, people think about the technology, but not the people behind that technology who are using it day in, day out. So I was really pleased when we were able to include that section on wellbeing in our GDS Social Media Playbook. And it's just another example of that GDS mentality of build once, use many. So we created that as a resource to share how we do things and what we're learning and what's working for us. And we just hope that that's a useful tool that our colleagues across government can put into practise as well.   Vanessa Schneider:  All right. I think we've got some points to pick up on this next question. Earlier this year, we launched the Data Standards Authority with our friends and counterparts over at ONS, which is the Office for National Statistics and DCMS, which is the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. You’ll hear from our former Director General Alison Pritchard now who explains a little bit more about the DSA.    ---------- [clip begins] Alison Pritchard: Government holds considerable volumes of data in a myriad of places. But often this data is inconsistent, incomplete or just unusable. If the government is going to realise the benefits data can bring, we'll need to fix the foundations. And one way of doing this is by focussing on data standards.    GDS is leading a new authority, the Data Standards Authority (DSA), that focuses on making data shareable and accessible across government services. The metadata standards and guidance we published in August were our first deliverable. They cover what information should be recorded when sharing data across government - for example in spreadsheets - to assure it's standardised and easy to use. It's a step in quality assuring how government data is shared. Our focus on standards is one part of the bigger picture around better managing data to assure better policy outcomes and deliver more joined-up services to citizens.  [clip ends] ----------   Vanessa Schneider: So now, you know what the DSA is. Have your pens at the ready. I'm going to read out a series of letters that relate to the DSA that I would like you to unscramble.    Louise Harris:  Oooh, ok.    Vanessa Schneider:  Alright.    So it's T-E-M-A-T-A-A-D. Those are the letters, 8 of them.    Louise Harris:  I find these so difficult. I'm so rubbish at these.    [buzzer noise]    Kit Clark:  I think I've got the letters written down right in my dyslexia mind might not be playing in my favour here but is it Data Team?   Vanessa Schneider: Oh, I would love that. That is a great one. And it makes use of the right letters. It's not the answer I'm looking for unfortunately. It has to be about the Data Standards Authority.   Louise Harris:  Oh, ok. I don't think I would have got this had Kit not unscrambled half of it. But if it's not Data Team, is it metadata?    Vanessa Schneider:  We've got a winner here. That's right. I'm not going to repeat the letters. It definitely spells out, if you get them in the right order, metadata.   So Kit do you mind sharing with our listeners what metadata is?    Kit Clark:  I realised that I was going for speed over quality in that answer and Data Team is a bit of an overly simplistic answer. Metadata is correct me if I'm wrong, but actually data that provides insight into other data, it's a little bit inception.    Louise Harris:  Other Leo films are available.    Vanessa Schneider:  Spot on. Yep, that's right.    Last month, so that's November, we blogged about the Document Checking Service pilot that is running until next summer. And there's still a number of points up for grabs here.   So let's see who's been paying attention. What does the Document Checking Service let you do?   [buzzer noise]   Kit Clark:  So the Document Checking Service is a project to see whether organisations outside government can use real time passport checks to build useful digital services.    Vanessa Schneider: Oh, I will score that as right. So it is great that we've got this pilot underway, especially considering that a lot of people are working remotely right now, given that individuals can provide their details without needing to go any place in person to prove their identity.    All right. So now we're onto a topic that both of you've already broached. So I'm confident we're going to get some points to some people here. In May 2020, we celebrated Global Accessibility Awareness Day by running a series of webinars and talks to help prepare public sector organisations for a forthcoming accessibility regulations deadline. Can you tell me what deadline we were building up to?   [horn noise]    Vanessa Schneider:  All right, Lou, point, a potential point for you.   Louise Harris:  So the most recent deadline, and particularly the one that we were working to for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, or GAAD, would have been the 23rd September 2020, which was the date by which all existing public sector websites and intranets needed to be accessible.    Vanessa Schneider:   Yep, that’s right.   To hear more about that, we are going to go back in time cheekily to January where we had Chris and Rianna on the podcast telling us a little bit more about public sector duty to accessibility.    ---------- [clip begins] Laura Stevens: I guess part of this is also thinking like why is it particularly important that government is a leader in accessible services. Like what, why is that so important?   Chris Heathcote:  I mean as you said at the beginning, you know you don’t choose to use government, you have to use government. So you can’t go anywhere else. So it’s, it’s our obligation to make sure that, that everything is accessible to everyone. And it does have to be everyone, and especially those with disabilities, or needing to use assistive technology, tend to have to interact with government more. So we do have an obligation for that.   Rianna Fry:  And I think if you think about it, these are public services. They’re online public services so they need to be able to use, be used by the public not exclusive groups. And I think that’s what it's all about.  [clip ends] ----------   Vanessa Schneider:  So looking ahead, there is another accessibility regulations deadline coming up. When is it and what is it for? One point to award here.    [buzzer noise]   Kit Clark:  Is it the 23rd of June next year, so 2021?    Vanessa Schneider:  That's right. Yes. And what is the deadline for?    Kit Clark:  And I think it's all mobile apps to become compliant as well. So not just websites.   Vanessa Schneider:  That is right. If you are worried about those deadlines, we have some great resources. You can find them on accessibility.campaign.gov.uk. That's not just restricted to the public sector. Accessibility is important to everyone. So please visit. We've got everything you need there.    All right. So we are slowly but surely coming towards the last few questions. GOV.UK is built on the principle that you shouldn't need to know how the government works to use government services. Very prescient. But the way people interact online has changed a lot over the 8 years since GOV.UK launched. Services like shopping, banking or entertainment are increasingly personalised, and that is something that GDS wants to explore for citizens too.   In September, we were excited to share our future strategy for GOV.UK Accounts. We think this is important and exciting work that will make it simpler for citizens to interact with government to do the things they need to do. But can either of you tell me how many times will the average individual in the UK visit GOV.UK in a year? Just guess away please, folks, guess away.    [buzzer noise]   Kit Clark:  Is it 400?    Vanessa Schneider:  I like the optimism, but also in a weird way, that's pessimistic, isn't it? I'd say it's a, it's a 2- digit number.   Kit Clark:  I doubted myself halfway through that.    Vanessa Schneider:  No worries. No worries. Try again. Like cut a zero.   Kit Clark:  Is it around 40 times a year?   Louise Harris:  I think this is a really difficult question because on the one hand, GOV.UK is such an important part of our national infrastructure. I mean, you can do so many things on GOV.UK, you know, you want to renew your car tax, you do it there. You want to check when the next bank holiday is, you do it there. But on the other hand, it's so easy to use that it's almost you're in, you're out. You got what you need. So often, like, I'm trying to think how often I maybe visit it. It's got to be at least like 4 or 5 times a month. So yeah, I think I would maybe land some where where Kit is.    Vanessa Schneider: That's a really good point, Lou. I think you've just overestimated it a little bit. We’ve done rough calculations and it looks like it’s more like 2 interactions with GOV.UK a month. So according to our rough calculations - it's something like 22 times a year. If you head over to the GDS blog you can see how we reached those numbers.   But yeah, it's really hard because obviously there's no competitor to government to provide the services that people need. It's not like you can register your car somewhere else. So we, we have to just try and make this kind of interface, the service, as easy as it can be. So it is painless, you know, that people aren't frustrated with that experience.    And we've come to our final questions of the quiz and we're ending by testing your knowledge of some common words and phrases you’ll hear used in digital government. So a lot of people refer to us as GDS, which stands for the Government Digital Service. But how well do you know other acronyms that we've been throwing around all year long?    Louise Harris:  Oh, I think Kit is going to have the edge on me here because he does so much cross-government engagement. I think this is where I'm going to really fall down.    Kit Clark:  Fingers crossed.   Vanessa Schneider:  All right. So fingers on buzzers.   What is DDaT?    [horn noise]   Louise Harris:  I'm going to get in there with this and an easy, early one. So DDaT is Digital, Data and Technology. And I know that because during my round of welcome coffees on day one, that was the acronym that kept coming up. And people said, if you just get one acronym under your belt today, make it DDaT, because it's so important to the work that GDS does as the Head of the DDaT Profession.   Vanessa Schneider: That is correct.   All right. Our next term that we're looking for is Retros.   Kit Clark:  Does it stand for retrospective?    Vanessa Schneider:  It's as simple as that. Indeed. So what happens at a retrospective, if you don't mind sharing?    Kit Clark: So a retro is I think it kind of does what it says on the tin really, where the group that's been working on a project will come together and essentially evaluate the good, the bad and the ugly of the work that's just being done to see what could be applied in the future, both in terms of positives as well, and things that could be improved in future, future pieces of work.    Vanessa Schneider:  Nice. An iterative process.    So obviously there's been a lot of change this year, but I think most of it has maybe been unanticipated. However, what we had been planning for this year is recruiting two leadership positions and I know everyone at GDS is excited about welcoming them in due course. One of them is for CEO of GDS and the other is GCDO. No pressure, given that they'll be your bosses and you don't know, they might even be listening.    But can you tell me for one more point what GCDO stands for?    [buzzer noise]   Kit Clark:  GCDO stands for the Government Chief Digital Officer.    Vanessa Schneider:  That is correct. Sorry Lou.    Louise Harris:  Missed out, too slow.   Vanessa Schneider: The quiz has come to an end. So let me quickly tot up the scores.   I hope everyone listening did well and I hope we don't have to go to a tiebreaker.    Louise Harris: Oh, do you have a tiebreaker?    Vanessa Schneider:  Well, fact is, I won't need a tiebreaker because the winner is Kit. Well done. Congratulations to Kit and commiserations to Lou. You almost had it.   Louise Harris: Kit, a worthy opponent. Very well played.   Vanessa Schneider: So, Kit, finish us off. Why don't you share with us what your highlight of this year has been? Might be tough. It's been a crazy year, but I'm sure you've got something.   Kit Clark: Yeah, it's been a bit of a funny one starting a role completely remotely. I think the the people that I work with have been a definite highlight, but also with this being my first role within the Civil Service and within the public sector, just the kind of confidence of standing on my own two feet and being more confident in the work that I'm doing and getting more responsibility with each passing month is, is a really good feeling.    Vanessa Schneider:  That is such a lovely thing to say. I'll make sure to pass that on to your colleagues, because, yeah, I really enjoyed that. How about yourself Lou?    Louise Harris:  Well, I think similar to Kit it's all about the people, so I'm lucky enough to lead the team that's responsible for recording the podcast that you're listening to. And what you folks don't get to see or rather hear is just how much work goes into this each and every month. And of course, earlier this year, the team had to pivot, as so many of us did, to do things differently because recording in the way that we once did would not be safe or within the guidance. So I wanted to say a big shout out to Emily and to Vanessa. So Emily is our Producer, you never hear her here, but she's a big part of the podcast. And also to Laura Stevens, who's one of our old hosts and is now in another part of GDS. And to everybody else that's been involved, because it really is a huge challenge to do this. And I think they do a phenomenal job. So we hope you enjoyed listening and we hope to see you again in the New Year.   Vanessa Schneider:  I don't want to sound like I'm gloating, but actually it's been a really good year for me. I've had a lot of great opportunities come up this year, maybe because of what's changed, you know, and working remotely. But I don't think it's a bad idea to not acknowledge it. I got to write for the blog for the first time at GDS. I presented to the entire organisation, which was simultaneously nerve wracking and thrilling. And I've been able to share my expertise among members of the devolved nations thanks to our National, International and Research Team. So there's a lot to reflect on really positively. I think all of that could not have been done without having a really good team backing me. So I think that's probably my highlight.    Louise Harris:  Oh, my God. So cute.   Vanessa Schneider: Thank you so much to our guests Lou Harris and Kit Clark for coming on today. We wish all of our listeners a happy New Year and look forward to sharing new episodes with you in 2021. You can listen to all of the episodes of the Government Digital Service podcast on Apple Music, Spotify and all other major podcast platforms. And the transcripts are available on Podbean. Goodbye.   Louise Harris:  Bye folks.    Kit Clark:  Bye.

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Laura Stevens: Hello and welcome to the Government Digital Service Podcast. My name is Laura Stevens and I'm a Creative Content Producer here at GDS. And for this month's episode, we're talking about Content Design. We're going to find out what it is, how it helps government and where you can learn more. And to tell me the answer to these questions are Amanda Diamond and Ben Hazell. So welcome both to the GDS Podcast. Please could you introduce yourselves and your job roles here at GDS. Amanda first.    Amanda Diamond: Yeah, hi, Laura. I'm Amanda Diamond and I'm Head of GDS Content Design and Head of the Cross-government Content Community. I joined GDS in 2016, so August 2016, in fact. So it is 4 years exactly that I've been at GDS. Last year I went on loan to Acas as their Head of Content to help with their digital transformation. And prior to that I have worked in journalism. So I started out as a journalist. Prior to GDS, I worked at Which?, the consumer association, as their Deputy Editor for Which? magazine, Deputy Editor for their travel magazin, and I helped launch and run their consumer rights website as their Consumer Rights Editor.     Ben Hazell: Hello, I'm Ben Hazell. I'm a Content Product Lead here at GDS on the GOV.UK programme. I currently work on a team dealing with Coronavirus Public Information Campaign. In the recent past, 5 months ago, I was working on the EU Exit Public Information Campaign. And prior to that, I've been working on the means of publishing and production for content on GOV.UK, looking at workflows and providing the tools and data that help people manage the content on GOV.UK. Prior to that, like Amanda, I was actually in journalism. I worked on a big newspaper website for about 9 years.   Laura Stevens:  So thank you both for introducing yourselves. And I want to start with the first of my questions which is, what is content design?     Amanda Diamond:  I don't mind starting, and that is a great question, Laura, and one that I love to answer. So basically and I'll tell you for why, people often confuse content design with different things, mainly comms. They also think that content design is just about the words. And of course, words are really important and content design is you know concerned with words. But it's not the only thing when you're talking about content design.    So content design could be a map, it could be text on a button or a sign. It also includes things like charts or graphs. Content design is about packaging up the right information in a way that makes it easy for people to understand at the point that they most need it.    So for me, I often tell people that content design is at its core: problem solving. And what do I mean about that? Well, I mean that it's about asking the right questions to get to the best solution for your audience. So the best solution for your users. So asking questions like, well, what do our users need to know? What do they need to do? And what evidence? - it's all about the evidence - what evidence do we have to support what we think our users need to know or need to do? Because there’s a big difference between what we think our users need, and what they actually need. And that can often confuse things. And we also ask things like, how can we make the overall experience better for our users? So before Content Designers even put like a single word to a page, what they need to do is like dedicate a lot of time, a lot of effort to understanding the problem in the first place so that we can give people what they need.    Ben Hazell:  Yeah, and I definitely, I agree with all of that. There's no doubt that there's a fair chunk of writing in what we do. But it's also about use of evidence, about research and about iteration, about constant improvement. And I think a lot of it comes back to being humble about understanding that it's not about what we want to say, it's about finding out what people actually need from us.   We're trying to make things simple. In my teams, we often talk about making information easy to find and making sure information is easy to understand. And making things simple - that's not dumbing down. That's actually opening up and being able to process complexity and distill it down to what other people actually need to know and can act upon. That is both important and rewarding. And it's often the kind of fun puzzle and it can be as much about what you're getting rid of and pruning down to find the shape. So perhaps I could compare it to sculpting. You know, the thing exists in the centre of the marble and you just keep chipping away to get to the beautiful thing that people need.   Laura Stevens:  I did enjoy the sculpture one as well because Amanda you're coming to us from an artist's studio as well. So clearly there's something in this recording.   Amanda Diamond:  And interestingly, my other half, he -it's not my studio, my artist studio, I’ll hasten to add, if only! It’s my partner’s and he is a sculptor by trade. So yeah, full circle.    Laura Stevens: So now we know what is. Let's go back in time a bit. So GDS is actually the home of content design in the government too as the term and the discipline originated here under GDS’s first Head of Content Design, Sarah Richards. And why do you think it came out of the early days of GDS?   Amanda Diamond:  So really good question. And I think it is really useful for us to pause and reflect and look back sometimes upon this, because it's not, you know, content design, as you said, it came from, as a discipline it came from GDS.   So really, it only started to emerge around 2010, so 2010, 2014. So in the grand scheme of things, as a discipline, it is very young. And so it's still evolving and it's still growing. And so back in the early 2000s, before we had GOV.UK, we had DirectGov. And alongside that, we had like hundreds of other government websites. So it was, it was a mess really because users had to really understand and know what government department governed the thing that they were looking for.    So what GOV.UK did was we brought websites together into a single domain that we now know of as GOV.UK. And that was a massive undertaking. And the reason for doing that was was simple. It was, it was to make things easier for users to access and understand, make things clearer and crucially to remove the burden on people to have to navigate and understand all of the structures of government.    So back in the early days, GOV.UK, GDS picked I think it was around, I think it was the top 25 services in what was known as the Exemplar Programme. I think things like that included things that Register to Vote, Lasting Power of Attorney, Carer's Allowance. And so I think through that process, we, we, we discovered that it actually wasn't really about website redesign, it was more about service design.    And that's where content design and service design, interaction design and user research kind of came together under this banner of user centred design because you can't have good services without content design essentially. All services contain words or images or artefacts, content artefacts, workflows, journeys, and so you need a content designer to help build these. So I think that's kind of where it, where it sort of emerged from.    But really, fundamentally, with a relentless focus on putting the user at the heart, heart of everything, rather than always relying on what government wants to tell people and what government wants to, to push out to folks. It was a sort of like a reversal of that and a relentless focus on what folks needed of government and what folks needed to, to understand and learn to do the things they need to do as a citizen.     Ben Hazell:  I felt what I could add to that is perhaps my journey into content design and how I came to understand what GDS was doing, because in the late 2000s, kind of 2008, 2009, a lot of my work in newspapers was around search optimisation. And that was quite a big change for that industry, because instead of everything being based upon some kind of monthly reports of sales figures and editors who had a kind of supernatural knowledge of their reader base, suddenly you actually were presented with almost real time data about what people were looking for and interested in.    And sure, there were all the criticisms about tons of stories about Britney Spears all of a sudden, but what it actually came back to was you could see what people wanted to find out from us and we could start to model our online content around what people's expectations were. And it opened up a really interesting era of kind of experimenting with formats, experimenting with the ways in which news content was produced.    And from there, I started to kind of get quite interested in what I could see GDS was doing and they were winning awards at that time for user centred design because it was taking that evidence base about what people actually need for a variety of digital mechanisms and applying it to create not just pieces of content, but structures of content that better serve people. And of course, it was wonderful to move from the media over to somewhere like GOV.UK, which is not beholden to advertising.   So it was that combination of the availability of digital data and being able to more effectively get to what government wanted to happen, because this is also all about not just about making things simpler for users, but making things simpler for users has great benefits for government. If you make things easy for people to do, you reduce any burden on support services, you increase the level of compliance, they're happier. It's more cost effective for government.    Amanda Diamond:  I don't have exact figures, but I, I do know that savings in the millions have been made because of, as Ben rightly describes, our reduce on support services, calls to contact centres and enabling people to do the things they need to do more easily and to self-serve. And so, I mean, that's a huge, that's a huge benefit not just to government, but to the taxpayer, to the public purse.    Laura Stevens:  And I think one example of content design that has also got a bit of attention recently was the Sara Wilcox NHS blog on the language of health and why they need to be searched and found using pee and poo, people understood that and that is a huge benefit that people will search that and that will help their health. So I think as well as saving time or money, it's also directly making sure people get the information they need when they need it at those urgent points.    Amanda Diamond:  Exactly. If you think about the history of language and the history, sort of professional or sort of authoritative language - it’s, it's lofty and it is full of jargon and it is full of often if you think of legal, the legal profession is full of Latin terms and even science as well it’s full of, you know, the medical profession is full of Latin phrases.    Now, that doesn't do anybody any justice because it is just putting up barriers for people to be able to understand and act on. And so what we do as content designers is we and, and that blog that you talked about, Laura, is about reducing those barriers and really sort of democratising language - like language is for everyone. And we shouldn't be, we shouldn't be sort of putting those barriers in place. We should be trying to break them down.    Ben Hazell:  Yes. And I'd say we have to also we do think about the audience for any given piece of content. So it's not that there's a general fight against technical language. Sometimes something has a precise term and a precise name, and that is the efficient way of communicating it that's right for the audience in question.    But on the other hand, what we also know and we have evidence to show this, is that there's this assumption that as people pick up more professional skill, they like more and more verbose language, which seems exclusive. Whereas actually the opposite is true. People in high skilled professions, highly qualified professions, often want things to be simple because they don't want to have to spend their time unpicking complex documents. They need to get on with their job. So, yes, we use technical language where it's appropriate to do so. But we're also always looking to make things simple whilst also keeping them precise.    Laura Stevens:  Picking up on what you’re both just saying, and I just want to talk about the link between content design and accessibility. We should always think about accessibility with everything GDS does because people don’t have a choice when they interact with government, they have to use our services. They can't shop around. So would you would you talk about how the language being used helps with making sure that we don't create any barriers unnecessarily to services?   Amanda Diamond:  Yeah, absolutely, Laura. I mean, like accessibility is, I think really is at the heart of content design as a discipline. If you make things clear and simple, that means writing things clearly and simply in plain language and in language that users use themselves.    Also, I think people, people make a mistake and often kind of confuse what we mean by accessibility. Accessibility is not something that is just for a certain group or subset of people. Accessibility is about catering to everyone and all of the time. So there is a difference between, you know, there might be people who have permanent accessibility needs, there might be people who have some temporary accessibility needs and there might be people who have situational accessibility needs.   And the great example that I can point to is, you know, somebody who has got - who’s had an arm amputated. That is one that that is a permanent, that is a person with a permanent need, accessibility need. Somebody that might have sprained their wrist or broken their wrist. And so their need is temporary, but they still need, they might still need to access and access our services. And then there's a sort of a situational need as well. So, you know, if you're a parent and you have to hold a child, well, you have to do something quickly, then you are impaired because you are holding a child and that’s situational, that's not going to last, but you still may need to you know, do something in that time.    And the same thing goes, I think, for sort of cognitive access needs as well. If we are, you know, if, if we are writing in language that is convoluted and verbose and lofty, we are unintentionally creating barriers to people who might have cognitive challenges or who might have dyslexia or people who who are just reading at speed and need to do something really, really quickly and access and sort of comprehend something really, really quickly.    So, yeah, I think like accessibility for me, beyond the legal requirements that we have, we know that there are new accessibility requirements coming into force on the 23 September this year. It's beyond for me, beyond a legal duty and it's also a moral duty as well. And I think that should be at the heart of everything that we're that we're doing as government.    As you said, Laura, people don't have a choice other than to interact with government. People are not looking at the GOV.UK website and hanging out in their lunch break and just browsing and having a good old read. People are coming to our site because they need to do something because government has mandated that it's a legal requirement to do a thing or to get, you know, get document to do a thing or whatever it might be. And so it really is our duty then if we're making people do these things that we have to make the information in the ways in which they need to do these things as simple and as clear as possible.    Ben Hazell:  I would agree with all of that, I’m reminded of that phrase, ‘this is for everyone’. I specifically work for GOV.UK, which is always worth mentioning is just one highly visible part of what GDS does. But GOV.UK as a platform is designed to be very, very adaptable. So all the information that is published should be in a clean HTML form, which can then be picked up and experienced in different ways. Now, some of that is going to be about assistive technologies, but actually it also speaks to the need for people to come by information from GOV.UK in a variety of different ways now.   So by having properly structured clean text, we can work with voice interfaces. We can make sure that Amazon, Alexa or Google Home can interpret our information. We make sure that a Google search results page can quickly deliver a quick answer to a person. We make sure that content can be syndicated out through API so it can be republished by other organisations who might have closer contact with people who need it. So we can syndicate things very efficiently in a structured way over to organisations like Shelter or Citizens Advice if they were able to make use of it. There's a lot to be said for the platform itself being quite an open platform which can easily be adapted upon.   One interesting thing about coronavirus content has been the accelerated shift in the mobile audience, as you might imagine, with everybody staying at home, they're not actually accessing the internet quite as much on work computers. And we saw at the peak up to 90% of all traffic to coronavirus information was coming from smartphones. Now, we've long on GOV.UK practiced mobile-first design, but something like that really draws attention to needing to communicate clearly and put things in a logical order for people viewing it in a single narrow screen. So when we talk about accessibility, another thing to think about is just the sheer movement to a mobile audience. And what that actually means for how we produce things. We simply can't get away with big charts or diagrams that are only designed to be read on a work computer screen. People are using their mobiles at home and that's what we need to design for.    Laura Stevens: And sort of I thinking about, Ben, what you're saying about your SEO, your search engine optimisation experience earlier, also content design surely helps like how, where to find all this information on GOV.UK.    Ben Hazell: We're in a time with coronavirus and the EU Exit when lots of things are changing quite rapidly. I think some of the most exciting things we've been playing with on GOV.UK is around adaptive content, about the fact that there are many variables. So the guidance for any one person needs to follow could vary quite a lot based on their individual circumstances. And we've been doing more and more with experimenting with content, which actually asks the user some questions so that we can understand exactly what their needs are and then modifies and adapts the guidance to give them just the elements which are relevant to them.    So one of the most interesting examples of that has been the Get Ready for Brexit campaign or which we refer to as the EU Exit Checker. The Brexit Checker is about, is about asking people to help us understand exactly what they need and only showing them the information which is relevant to their circumstances. So it makes - it drills the information down to just what they can act upon without needing them to wade through lots of supporting material. And it also can join up quite effectively lots of related documents that relate to the task they have in mind. So they're not having to look up one list over here to see if they are included in the category and another list over there. That's a challenge across government. And I think adaptive content is a really exciting opportunity. And we've been trying lots of things and we've been making mistakes and we've been learning a lot of things.    Laura Stevens: Well, that's led me nicely on because I was going to ask actually what are some of the challenges you've both faced in your career as content designers. Is, is it something to do with the, perhaps it's an emerging discipline, so you're working with people who are unfamiliar with what you do or what you're trying to do? Or is it something broader than that? Or yeah, what challenges have you come across when working in content design?    Ben Hazell: An interesting challenge I'm aware of at the moment is recruitment. Is how do we expand the pool of people we're bringing in as content designers? Because I did a lot of work, that was probably content design adjacent in various roles, often job titles I got to make up because professions didn't exist. And it was very late in my career in newspapers that I’ve ever heard of the term content design. And I think we can do a better job. And we're definitely doing a lot at the moment with running events. But we're trying to widen access to content design to help people who have things to offer, map what they already can do and their skills to the sorts of things we're looking for.    There's quite a wide variety of skills which can blur into it, and we have colleagues with a wide variety of backgrounds, because these are overlapping skill sets, they are thinking about an audience or user need and how things can be communicated and how you can better understand people. So that's a really interesting challenge for me. How do we widen the pool from which we are drawing people in to both increase our diversity and also make sure we're getting the most skilled people we can get because it's really important work and we need we need people who are going to really thrive on it.    Amanda Diamond: Yeah, that's a really great point Ben. And as Ben said, we are we're doing quite a lot at the moment in this in this area, both, as Ben said, to bring in diverse voices, but also to bring in people from underrepresented groups into the profession.   There are lots of different routes into content design and the skillset is varied. And so I think, again, in the way that I think it's incumbent upon us to educate, you know, within government about the value of content design, I think we also need to think beyond government and talk to sort of a wider pool of people, wider audiences, about what content design is and how, you know, what transferable skills, skills are useful.    To that end, we've been running with our UCD, user centred design colleagues, careers events and we're actually going to run a content design careers event so dedicated for content design.   And it's also probably worth saying as well that the actual profession, the discipline as itself, is changing. As Ben mentioned, this idea of structured content, of serving up content to people that is configured to their specific circumstances - there’s quite a big technical element to that as well. And so I think content designers of the future, I would certainly encourage them to to be more technically minded and also to look across different disciplines.   So, yeah, it's an exciting profession. And it's exciting time, I think, to be in content design. But it's changing as the world is around us. And so I think we need to be adapting to that and looking ahead to what the profession needs so that we can be equipped as government to continue providing, you know, excellent digital services to our citizens.   Laura Stevens: And talking about new ways in which you're reaching out to people to speak about content design. I also wanted to talk about The introduction to content design course. And I've got it a clip now from our colleague, Agnieszka so I'll just play this.   Agnieszka Murdoch: So my name is Agnieszka Murdoch and I'm a Content Learning Designer at Government Digital Service and I'm part of the content community team.   Laura Stevens: And what are some of the things you've been working on during your time over the past 8 months or so you've been in the Content Community Team?   Agnieszka Murdoch: Yes, I started in January this year and basically I sort of jumped straight into working on the introduction to content design course scheduled to go live in May.    Laura Stevens: And so what is the course?   Agnieszka Murdoch: Yes, Introduction to content design is basically a course hosted on FutureLearn, which is a social learning platform with approximately 12 million registered users. The introduction to content design open course that we launched in May actually had just over 11,000 learners register, which was fantastic.    And it's basically an introductory course for anyone who's interested in user centred content design. We teach people about things like how to think about your users, how to do user research a little bit, how to design and kind of clearly structured easy to read accessible content, how to write in plain English. We also cover topics like evaluating the success of your content and managing the content lifecycle. So a wide range of topics. And it's basically a self-paced course, it’s divided into 4 weeks and learners can kind of do it in their own time.   Laura Stevens: And you mentioned there that 11,000 people did the course when it was launched in May. So who were these people? Who can do the course?   Agnieszka Murdoch: The original pilot of the course was just for those working in government, whereas the open course that we launched in May and that we're now launching the second run of is open to anyone who's interested in content design.     So this will be obviously colleagues from different government departments. There will be people working in local government as well. Other public sector organisations as well as the private sector. And we had people from lots of different places in the UK, all different nations, lots of different countries around the world.    The pilot of the course was intended just for content designers, but this open course actually attracted more people than just content designers and people who have ‘content designer’ in their job title. So it's obviously for those starting out in the role. But it's also for those working in related disciplines.   What was also interesting was that was the range of experience among the learners on the course. So even though the course is called an Introduction to content design, we had people who were completely new to the field, but also people who are very experienced. And what we found was that it was sort of equally beneficial for those different groups, regardless of the level of experience they had.    So like I said at the start, FutureLearn is a social learning platform, which means you're not just following the content of the course, but you're also expected to get involved in conversations, to complete tasks, to answer questions and to interact with other learners. And that's part of the learning.   Laura Stevens: And I also saw on FutureLearn you received a 4.5* review from the learners. And so can you talk a bit more through about people's response to the course? Was there anything particularly that went well or anything that needed improvement? And perhaps has that changed as the course has gone from pilot to first opening and now to the second one?   Agnieszka Murdoch: Yes. So we got, we got quite a lot of feedback actually from that first open run, which we did in May. And the second iteration of that we’re working on at the moment is going to be addressing some of those feedback points. So what people really enjoyed were the interactions with other learners, so being able to kind of share experiences, but also read about other people's context. Yeah, the social interactions between learners was something that we got a lot of positive feedback on.    Also, the fact that we conveyed the content through stories rather than just telling people the rules or sharing the theory of content design. I think that was a very important aspect of why people, why learners potentially benefited from the course. Also, the variety of content so FutureLearn is a platform that allows you to add different types of content to it, such as video, audio, articles, polls, quizzes. So I think the variety of content really was a great thing because sometimes it can be quite tedious if you're just going through a self-paced course that just has video or just has articles.   And in terms of improvements, we had some feedback on actually accessibility. There was one task that we included that wasn't accessible because it involved highlighting things in green and red. And if you know anything about the basics of accessibility, you will know that that's not very helpful for people with kind of accessibility, certain types of accessibility needs. So that was, that was a mistake that we're correcting.    Laura Stevens: I also wanted to talk about it being an online learning course, which has always been the case since it’s development back in 2019. Of course given the developments of 2020 with coronavirus and a move of lots of things to remote working or remote learning, but why were you thinking about online back in 2019?   Agnieszka Murdoch: So the main reason, so that kind of if we go back to the pilot, the reason why the pilot was designed was to address some of the kind of practical challenges with running face-to-face training.    So things like obviously the cost. The fact that the trainers would have to go, travel around the country and go to each face-to-face session, kind of separately, train the people there. It costs a lot to travel. It costs, it takes up a lot of time. But also, I think another challenge of face-to-face learning is that you only have access to those people who are in the room at the time the training is happening. Which means that you're not really able to share ideas or generate new ideas as effectively as as you are if you're doing things online and opening it up to thousands of people. The practical kind of challenges and the challenge of sharing were the 2 main reasons.   So just to give you some numbers, like I said, we had about 11,500 people enrolled and we were actually only expecting 2,400 because that was the mean number of sign ups in that specific course category on FutureLearn. We had 18,500 comments. So as you can see, this is quite an overwhelming number for a moderator or somebody who's even reading those comments as a participant. But it shows the kind of how active the discussions were and how active the learners were and how much knowledge was shared.    Sixty-seven per cent of those learners were active learners, which means they completed a step and 26% were social learners, which means they commented at least once. So, again, you know, if you're running face-to-face training, you can't expect every single person to contribute. There isn't enough time for that. And also, the different kind of learning styles that people have don't always allow for that.    Laura Stevens: So yeah, I want to talk about this - the September opening of the course, which starts on the 21 September. And so if I'm hearing you speak about it, and I’m really excited to hear more. How do I sign up?    Agnieszka Murdoch: Yeah so if you want to join the course, you can keep an eye on the GDS Blog. We will be blogging about how we built the course and how we sort of iterated it. And there will be a link there to sign up. But if you're too impatient and you don’t want to wait for the blog posts, then you can go on FutureLearn and you can search for it there, it's called Introduction to content design.   The course is perfect for anyone who is starting out in content design or who is thinking about moving into content design or anyone who kind of already works with content and feels that their work could benefit from learning more about content design.    Ben Hazell: Yeah, so the thing that put me in mind of was the content design is a set of job titles and a role within the government digital jobs framework. So there's a nice clear job track that you can join. But it is also a set of practises. It's a set of methodologies and a mindset so I think it's a really valuable skill set even if you don't intend to become a titled ‘content designer’. I think you can apply it in lots of ways and this is a great opportunity to dip your toe into those waters.    Amanda Diamond: And for me, I am just astonished at the number of people who signed up and who are interested and also the number of folks who completed the course as well. And just the level of social interaction that Agnieszka spoke about there. I mean, that is fantastic.    And I think for me as well, it's just about the reach. You know, an online course like this that can scale to this extent would, is, is, is, is the only way we can reach all of those people from different backgrounds, different, you know, different skill sets. And we would never be able to reach that number of people and that volume of people around the world as well if we were just doing face-to-face training.    Ben Hazell: And most importantly, it can be taken at the user’s own pace and in their own time - they can go back over things, they can expand in particular areas of interest. And I think when you have engaged and willing learners, that becomes a very effective opportunity. And I used to do a lot of in-person training for GDS on content design, but obviously with a reach of more like 12 people a day rather than 10,000. It was always hard with a classroom full of people to meet each of their individual needs and to find a pace that wasn't leaving people behind. And it was also not kind of losing the engagement of the people who were running ahead. And that's where this adaptive content in these online courses can really excel. And I think are really interesting examples of that sort of personalisation of content to people's minute by minute needs and requirements.    Laura Stevens: Yes, for sure. And as Agnieszka said, there will be a link to the course on the GDS Blog if you’re interested. And so that's all for today, so thank you both so much for joining me, and to Agnieszka too.    And you can listen to all the episodes of the Government Digital Service Podcast on Apple Music, Spotify and all other major podcast platforms. And the transcripts are available on Podbean.    So yeah, thank you both again.    Ben Hazell: Thank you.   Amanda Diamond: Thanks Laura, thanks for having me having us.

Peter Holford, founder of Agapay, talks about the costs and risks around lasting power of attorney (LPA) during Covid-19, as lockdown delayed the creation and execution of legal arrangements that allow customers, including vulnerable people, to appoint someone to deal with their finances on their behalf just as the importance of LPAs became more evident. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to Tracey Carter from Secure Inheritance Legal Services Ltd as we talk about when is a good time to have a will and lasting power of attorneys.

Korean-based and -inspired beauty companies expanded rapidly in the U.S. and globally in the last few years, but AmorePacific turned to e-commerce sooner than others, a saving grace in this coronavirus climate. "E-commerce was already very top of mind for us. This just sped that up. Right now, our penetration of our own brand dot coms has already doubled for year to date," Jessica Hanson, the company's U.S. president and general manager said on the Glossy Beauty Podcast. " In the U.S., Amorepacific sells its portfolio brands Amorepacific, Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Innisfree, Mamonde, Primera and IOPE. The company closed all 10 of its brick-and-mortar Innisfree stores in the U.S. on March 17, the same day as Sephora, where five of its brands are sold. And though the pandemic has halted those retail sales, Hanson said that customer loyalty is strong enough to keep sales afloat, especially on the domestic front. "The biggest piece of the luxury business has been in that traveler. And that's what is lost right now," Hanson said. "The level of travel is just not happening anywhere in the globe. But domestic sales have not shifted."

Callie Firminhac, the Wyoming Original Oratory State Champion in 2017, competed in Speech and Debate at Torrington High School for two years. Callie jumped on the One Clap Pod to give some quick perspective on how she approached topic selection for Original Oratory, what she remembers most about her time in competition, and why she thinks Speech and Debate is such a powerful outlet for students.In a quick and fun conversation, Callie discussed the oratories that she performed, including her oratory about Quiet Courage (inspired by "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain) and the Pain Paradox (in which she explored the ways in which pain can be a blessing). Callie also reflected on the power of Speech and Debate as an activity to prepare students for the world beyond school and extolled the virtues of the easy-to-eat-in-a-time-crunch granola bar.One Clap Podcast BlogSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/oneclapspeechanddebate)

This episode is one that you do not want to miss. David Frederick, gives us valuable information regarding Lasting Power of Attorneys, Wills and Probate. Essential information for everyone, no matter what age you are. If you have people that you currently love and care for, then continue to do so, once you have passed away. Make those decisions now rather than leave it to the banks and Government to do so.

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If you are taking low dose aspirin - typically 75 mg day - to protect against heart attack or stroke and you haven't been weighed then there is a good chance you are on the wrong dose. And from prevention to treatment; a new way of managing the most common form of stroke by grabbing the blockage in the brain and pulling it out. Charlotte Smith tells her story of a remarkable recovery from the procedure whilst she was pregnant with her second child. Plus a continuation of our guide to the help available when people lose the capacity to make decisions about their care. This week Mark Porter explains Best Interest Decisions and Lasting Power of Attorney. And GP Dr Margaret McCartney reflects on the Hadiza Bawa Garba case.

This is part 2 of this amazing interview and in this podcast, Dr Sarkhel gives us ALL the information you need to know about depression. I mean EVERYTHING. Any questions you have WILL be answered in this podcast. It's a long podcast but it's probably my favourite to date, hence why I've aired for my 101st episode!  Dr Arghya Sarkhel is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in Mental Health Services. He is on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council and a member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists and has been awarded Fellowship by The Royal College of Psychiatrists for his contribution to Mental Health. Dr Sarkhel specialises in Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry and Liaison Psychiatry and holds an MSc in Neuroscience, passed with distinction from King's College, University of London. He has published a number of research articles in peer reviewed journals and is currently an examiner for MRCPsych for The Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Sarkhel places a strong emphasis on Evidence-Based Practice and takes a mindfulness approach to the assessment and treatment of multiple conditions citing that 'my session includes an integrated approach to psychological intervention - drawing relevant and beneficial models from CBT, the psychoanalytic approach, the Jungian approach and focusing on relapse prevention.' As well as treating individuals, Dr Sarkhel has a wealth of experience in providing medicolegal psychiatric reports from assessing fitness to plea to assessing capacity for Lasting Power of Attorney. Dr Sarkhel is also an experienced Medical Acupuncturist and Mindfulness Coach and brings this large breadth of knowledge in the treatment of a number of conditions. Dr Sarkhel has a particular interest in assessing and treating: Dementia and its causes, Stress-related disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD BS, FRCPsych, DPM (Dublin), MSc in Neuroscience LONDON - ESSEX - BIRMINGHAM

In this podcast, Dr Sarkhel gives us ALL the information you need to know about depression. I mean EVERYTHING. Any questions you have WILL be answered in this podcast. It's a long podcast but it's probably my favourite to date, hence why I've aired for my 100 episode!  Dr Arghya Sarkhel is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in Mental Health Services. He is on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council and a member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists and has been awarded Fellowship by The Royal College of Psychiatrists for his contribution to Mental Health. Dr Sarkhel specialises in Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry and Liaison Psychiatry and holds an MSc in Neuroscience, passed with distinction from King's College, University of London. He has published a number of research articles in peer reviewed journals and is currently an examiner for MRCPsych for The Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Sarkhel places a strong emphasis on Evidence-Based Practice and takes a mindfulness approach to the assessment and treatment of multiple conditions citing that 'my session includes an integrated approach to psychological intervention - drawing relevant and beneficial models from CBT, the psychoanalytic approach, the Jungian approach and focusing on relapse prevention.' As well as treating individuals, Dr Sarkhel has a wealth of experience in providing medicolegal psychiatric reports from assessing fitness to plea to assessing capacity for Lasting Power of Attorney. Dr Sarkhel is also an experienced Medical Acupuncturist and Mindfulness Coach and brings this large breadth of knowledge in the treatment of a number of conditions. Dr Sarkhel has a particular interest in assessing and treating: Dementia and its causes, Stress-related disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD BS, FRCPsych, DPM (Dublin), MSc in Neuroscience LONDON - ESSEX - BIRMINGHAM

Welcome to the fourth episode of Dead Good Staffs Podcasts. Today we look funerals and planning for a funeral - maybe even your own funeral. There'll be a podcast every day for the next 7 days (14-20th May 2018) encouraging you to talk about death & dying to help you think "What Can You Do?" to be more active in planning for your future. You can find all the activities taking place across Staffordshire here www.dyingmatters.org/page/dying-matters-staffordshire This podcast is made in association with Beswicks Legal who have provided funding for this episode. Music used under creative commons licence Ask Again - Minimum Effort http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ask%20Again/Promise_of_Time_Upbeat_Themes/Out_on_Our_Own

In this, the second half of our conversation about fad diets, we head into the modern era of calorie counting and curious trends spreading at broadband speeds. If you missed Part 1, maybe listen to that one first! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Since before the word 'diet', there have been fad diets. And egad, some of them were bad ideas. Anney and Lauren unearth and demystify some of history's weirdest (and longest-running) fad diets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

We've got three, count 'em THREE guests for you this week! First, The Undefeated's senior NBA writer Marc Spears tells us about his fantastic times at the NBA Africa Game, and why he left Harrison Barnes's wedding before any infamous dance sequences occurred. Then legendary NBA badass Kenyon Martin checks in to talk about his undefeated Big 3 Squad, where he thinks his former teammate Melo will end up, and the best trash talkers he's ever met. And we talk to Jeff Chen, organizer of the NYC Jam (sponsored by Bleacher Report), about the new basketball tourney that pits the nation's best high school ballers against each other in an NBA Jam-inspired, full-court, 2-on-2 battle. BOOMSHAKALAKA!

Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Title: Lasting Power Scripture: Daniel 5:1-9, 17-31 Series: Daniel: Abiding in Christ, Living in Babylon Speaker: Chad Scruggs

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal tool that allows you to appoint someone to make certain decisions on your behalf. A health and welfare LPA allows the attorney to make decisions on your behalf about your health and welfare, if there comes a time when you are unable to make these decisions for yourself. In this edition of the podcast we discuss Health and Welfare LPA and the Your answers to the question 'What to do if a person with dementia leave a shop without paying for goods?'.

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal tool that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions about your finances and or health and welfare when you are no longer able to. In this edition of the podcast I speak to Alzheimer's Society information officer Sam about what a Lasting Power of Attorney is and why you might consider making one.