Podcasts about second curve

To Ian Morrison, Rest in Peace.   In this inaugural episode of 'Innovation Show X,' host Aidan McCullen is joined by renowned guests Ian Morrison and Paul Nunes to discuss navigating the complex landscape of innovation. They explore key concepts from their influential books, 'The Second Curve' and 'Jumping the S-Curve,' providing insights into managing transitions in business, the challenges of risk and asset allocation, and how companies can sustain high performance over time.    The episode also pays tribute to the late Ian Morrison for his contributions to thought leadership and innovation.    Tune in to learn about the profound changes in industries like healthcare and technology and the essential balance between legacy systems and new ventures.   00:00 Sad News and Dedication to Ian Morrison 01:27 Introduction to Innovation Show X 01:52 Ian Morrison's Second Curve 04:17 Paul Nunez on Jumping the S Curve 06:38 Discussion on Technology and Market Changes 21:46 Healthcare and Digital Disruption 33:59 Challenges in Innovation and Risk Management 40:15 The Phoenix Metaphor and Organizational Change 53:39 Conclusion and Reflections

Honoring Charles Handy: Wisdom on Innovation, Leadership, and Life   In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Charles Handy, an influential philosopher, storyteller, and thought leader. The host re-releases a special episode recorded at Handy's London home following his stroke. Despite his condition, Handy remained impressively positive, attributing his enhanced creativity to his impairment. He shares profound insights on various concepts like the 'white stone,' 'citizenship within organizations,' and his famous 'shamrock organization.' Handy emphasizes the importance of making changes before they become critical and inspires with his reflections on challenging orthodoxy, dreaming big, and understanding leadership versus management. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on how to navigate and innovate in both personal and organizational spheres.   00:00 Remembering Charles Handy 01:33 Introduction to the Second Curve 02:37 The Concept of the Second Curve 04:32 Davy's Bar and the Importance of Change 09:50 Personal Stories and Life Lessons 18:54 The Three Selves and Identity 36:03 Leadership vs. Management 39:56 The Shamrock Organization 42:13 Citizenship in Organizations 45:36 Efficiency vs. Effectiveness 48:31 The Donut Theory 54:52 Final Thoughts and Legacy

My guest is the fabulous second curver Sarah Armstrong, a trailblazing businesswoman and author of the book "The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When There Are Children Involved".    Like many couples, Sarah and her husband faced challenges that led to her considering divorce. They both knew it was not an easy decision, but they were determined to make the best out of the situation, especially for Grace. Sarah witnessed ugly divorces among friends and knew she needed to approach her own situation differently. As a result, she focused on making Grace the priority throughout the process.    We discussed her book, "The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When There Are Children Involved," and how it became a powerful tool for many people going through similar situations. The book provides practical guidance and emotional support for parents and Sarah stressed the importance of compartmentalizing emotions during this challenging time. She recounts how her daughter Grace's innocent and wise remark about a "good divorce" became the catalyst for writing the book.   Sarah is on a mission to change society's perception of divorce and to promote the concept of a divorce should not define one's life negatively and that everyone deserves happiness and fulfillment, regardless of marital status and with the right support can find a way to move forward.    Guest contact info: Facebook | Website We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on Instagram (@secondcurvers) or email us at hello@secondcurvers.com

Sahar Hashemi is just the greatest!   You will want to hear every piece of wisdom from ultimate second curver Sahar Hashemi OBE. A hugely  inspiring serial entrepreneur, author and speaker, she is known for her remarkable journey and contributions to the world of business and entrepreneurship. In her best-selling book, Anyone Can Do It, she advocates that anyone who really wants to be an entrepreneur can be one. We discuss the power of small steps and micro shifts in moving forward and how second curvers can apply her motto of leap and the net will appear. It is all about making the first step and not worrying about having all the answers.    Sahar shares her personal experience of following the beaten path, after a degree in law she joined a law firm but quickly realised it wasn't for her. She vividly describes her transformative moments and shares stories of her multiple businesses (Coffee Republic, founded with her brother and Skinny Candy) and Buy Women Built, the fast growing consumer movement she launched, shining a light on amazing brands built by women.     "The true high, the real joy, doesn't come from the end result or the fruits of your actions. It comes from being fully engaged in what you're doing, being busy and being in the flow every day."    Sahar's story serves as a testament to the incredible results that can arise when we have the courage to step into the unknown and create a life that truly resonates with who we are. Sahar is the author of the entrepreneurship best seller “Anyone Can Do It: Building Coffee Republic from Our Kitchen Table - 57 Real Life Laws on Entrepreneurship”   Guest links: Instagram | Website   We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on Instagram (@secondcurvers) or email us at hello@secondcurvers.com  

Ian and the host, Aidan McCullen, explore how companies past and present have navigated the transition from the 'first curve' - a state of established practices and security - to the 'second curve' of innovation and adaptation in the face of new technologies and markets. They discuss examples of organisations like HR Block, SGI (Silicon Graphics), and Volvo, and how they've managed to pivot or struggled with these shifts. Ian offers profound insights into the societal move towards a knowledge economy, the importance of venture capital in disruptive innovation, consumer empowerment, and the geographical shift in economic power towards the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, they discuss the importance of organisational culture in adapting to change, the challenges of measuring success on the second curve, and the personal and societal impacts of these transitions. The conversation concludes by emphasising the need for individuals and organisations to embrace uncertainty, leverage existing competencies, and prepare for a future that prioritises hyper-effectiveness and adaptive skills.    00:00 Introduction to the Second Curve 00:31 Understanding the Shift from First to Second Curve 00:56 The Impact of the Second Curve on Organizations 01:44 The Second Curve and the Post-Industrial Economy 02:10 The Role of Knowledge in the Second Curve 02:48 The Power of Disruptive Innovation 03:03 The Shift in Consumer Power 03:34 The Geographic Transformation of the Second Curve 04:36 The Importance of People in the Second Curve 05:31 The Second Curve Mindset 06:25 The Dilemma of the Second Curve 09:02 The Role of Technology in the Second Curve 15:06 The Impact of the Second Curve on Individuals 18:24 The Future of the Second Curve 48:19 Conclusion: Embracing the Second Curve   Find ian here: http://ianmorrison.com  

The Second Curve: Bracing for Changes in Technology, Consumers, and Markets The podcast sees futurist and author, Ian Morrison, discuss the concept of his book, 'The Second Curve'. This concept delineates how businesses must straddle their existing 'first curve' while preparing for a 'second curve' defined by new technologies, market shifts, and emerging consumer behaviors. Morrison cites examples, like Microsoft and Apple, of successful navigation from the first to second curve and emphasizes the importance of not abandoning the profit potential of the existing business too soon. Concerning organisations, Morrison discusses a shift from mechanistic to more fluid 'organic' forms, referencing shifts to more connected, network-driven models and an importance of corporate culture. He also explains the strategy of 'virtual integration' employed by companies like Apple, contrasting it to traditional integration approaches. Morrison finishes by highlighting the enduring relevance of adaptable, entrepreneurial culture in the success of these transformations.   Find Ian here:   00:00 Introduction: The Dilemma of the Second Curve 00:57 The Journey of the Author: From Geographic Change to Futurism 04:40 The Genesis of the Second Curve Concept 05:41 The Challenges of Navigating the Second Curve 06:47 The Impact of Technological Change on Businesses 09:02 The Role of Forecasting in Navigating Change 11:29 The Pitney Bowes Case Study: Navigating the Second Curve 13:13 The Importance of Timing in Jumping to the Second Curve 13:48 The Role of Innovation in Business Survival 15:18 The Impact of External Changes on Business Strategies 17:06 The Challenges of Adapting to New Business Models 18:37 The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Flexibility in Navigating Change 21:39 The Pitney Bowes Story: A Lesson in Navigating the Second Curve 37:16 The Role of Culture in Navigating the Second Curve 50:15 Conclusion: The Future of the Second Curve   IanMorrison #AidanMcCullen #BusinessInnovation #DigitalTransformation #SecondCurve #PitneyBowes #SonyVsDisney #OrganizationalChange #FutureOfWork       

Tom's entrepreneurial journey has been nothing short of inspiring. His transformation from a biology student to a thriving entrepreneur who co-founded PENGARNA has been a tale of determination and sheer hard work. Yet, what strikes me most about our conversation is his decision to step back and take a much-needed break from the business.   Tom shares his reflections on the evolution of his work life. He talks about the intense effort that went into the launch and growth of PENGARNA, as well as the incredible learning period in the agency's early years. My conversation with Tom serves as a reminder that life isn't a straight line and that sometimes, taking a step back, recognising the special seeds of talent and brilliance within us can lead to leaps forward and getting on to the next second curve. His unique perspective on work, identity and personal growth left me, and hopefully, you with plenty to contemplate.    In all our busy lives, we can learn from Tom to press pause occasionally, reassess our direction, and most importantly, not shy away from stepping off the beaten path. Remember, it's the detours that often lead to the most exciting discoveries and the next second curve.   I look forward to catching up with Tom in a few months and seeing where his next second curve takes him. You must join us to hear all!    We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on Instagram (@secondcurvers) or email us at hello@secondcurvers.com  

It is never too late or too early to be who you want to be. Second Curvers are a growing community of people who see life as a flow, embracing new roles, new jobs, new challenges and being themselves, rather than standing in line and comparing themselves to the person in front. To second curve is to embrace a radical reinvention. The only thing it requires is the courage to act and step into the unknown. One little step. Anyone can second curve. Second curving is not defined by age. Are you in your twenties in a job you dislike? Are you retired and bored? Are you stuck in a rut and can't see a way out? The biggest barrier to getting on to the next curve is You! Second Curvers podcast is all about WORK! Our new podcast launches on Tuesday 6th February. Are you a Second Curver, ready to be ignited?   We would love to hear from you. Do send me a dm on Instagram (@secondcurvers) or email us at hello@secondcurvers.com  

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/459468-arthur-brooks-midlife-ministry-crisis.html  Dr. Arthur Brooks joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what few people realize about professional decline and how church leaders can make the most of the second half of their lives. He also discusses what the data shows us about the nature of true happiness. What does it mean to be pro-life at this point in history? Benjamin Watson joined us last week to discuss what the pro-life movement should focus on now that Roe has been overturned and to share why we need to be aware of how abortion has impacted the Black community. Check out our conversation with him here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458825-benjamin-watson-church-leaders-abortion-racial-justice.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Psalm 84 “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier” by Dr. Arthur Brooks “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life” by Dr. Arthur Brooks "Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think" by Dr. Arthur Brooks in The Atlantic Check out Arthur's website Follow Arthur on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter Johann Sebastian Bach "The Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas" by Thomas Aquinas

We live in a society .... so let's fix it!'The Second Curve' by Charles Handy is a collection of 16 essays reflecting on societal changes & predicting potential innovations of the future. It has a technology/management focus but is also broad and ties in with human wellbeing. There are a smattering of anecdotes & facts that help to reinforce his personal opinions and thoughts.I summarised the book as follows. "A typical problem with books of essays is continuity, but these were all crafted for this work. The topics are scattered but he shows clear & consistent thinking throughout. Really is more for provoking thoughts/discussion rather than solving actual societal problems. Perfect for people who prefer shorter form and I'd personally say was good but not mind shattering."I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:28) - Synopsis(2:48) - Innovation: Get started before the decline(10:56) - Justified Outrage: Fun but dangerous(17:41) - Observations/Takeaways(22:10) - SummaryConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

It's the latest episode of The Retiring Well Book Club!  Using a review of Arthur Brooks' new book From Strength to Strength as a catalyst, CI Brightworth CEO Ray Padron shares his wisdom and personal reflections as he contemplates the “Second Curve” of his career. To order the book on Amazon: From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks About our guest Ray Padron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayvpadron/ https://www.brightworth.com/ray-padron Do you have questions about your retirement? If you have a question about your personal situation or one that you would like us to answer on a future listener questions episode, please email us at retiringwell@brightworth.com.  Subscribe to the Retiring Well Connection! To subscribe to our monthly email newsletter, The Retiring Well Connection, and to download your free copy of The Elements of Retirement self-assessment, visit us at https://www.brightworth.com/retiringwell. The information contained in this podcast is general in nature. Please do not consider this podcast's information financial, legal, or tax advice specific to your situation.  Past market performance is not a guarantee of future results.

How are you approaching the second half of life? There are inevitable declines to deal with. But there are gifts that emerge that, if you're attuned to them, can create greater meaning, renewed purpose, and happiness as you retire. Arthur Brooks, Harvard Professor and happiness columnist in The Atlantic, joins us to discuss his new book From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. Are you ready for The Second Curve? Arthur Brooks joins us from Massachusetts. __________________________ Bio Arthur C. Brooks is the Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. Before joining the Harvard faculty in July of 2019, he served for ten years as president of the Washington, D.C.-based American Enterprise Institute (AEI), one of the world's leading think tanks. He is also a columnist for The Atlantic, host of the podcast “How to Build a Happy Life with Arthur Brooks,” and subject of the 2019 documentary film “The Pursuit.”Arthur has written 12 books, including the national bestsellers “Love Your Enemies” and “The Conservative Heart.” His most recent book is “From Strength to Strength,” available on February 15, 2022. __________________________ For More on Arthur Brooks Order From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life Website: arthurbrooks.com Twitter: @arthurbrooks __________________________ Episodes You May Like Everyday Vitality – Dr. Samantha Boardman Successful Aging – Daniel Levitin Retire Happy – Dr. Catherine Sanderson Are You Ready for The New Long Life? – Andrew Scott ____________________________ Mentioned in This Episode HOW TO WANT LESS: The secret to satisfaction has nothing to do with achievement, money, or stuff. (The Atlantic) Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think: Here's How to Make the Most of It. (The Atlantic) Falling Upward by Richard Rohr _____________________________ Wise Quotes On The First & Second Curves "I noticed that analysis and innovation get harder as we get older and and I started looking into why that was. And there's a whole body of research that shows that there's something called fluid intelligence. Fluid intelligence is what makes you good at what you're good at. So you were a Wall Street (HR) guy and and what made you good at your job was that you were able to answer other people's questions and solve other people's problems faster than anybody else. That's what makes you really good in the knowledge business and the ideas business. And that gets easier, and better, through your 20s and and into your 30s. And then in your late 30s, according to the research, that fluid intelligence, the ability to do that actually starts to decline, and is really in free fall in your 40s. That's why certain things for people who are in perfectly good health and have high levels of skill, find their job getting harder and just more challenging than it used to be. That's why lawyers find that in their 40s they're not as sharp as they were in their 30s and surgeons find the same thing - whether they're willing to admit it or not. But here's the good news. Actually the research shows that's not your only intelligence. The first intelligence curve goes up and comes back down - but there's another intelligence curve behind it called the crystallized intelligence curve, which makes it much easier for you not to answer somebody else's questions, but to ask the right questions. You get much better at taking the information that's out there and assembling it into a coherent storyline and solving problems that way now. That's a different task than I'm going to answer your questions and solve your problems faster and better than anybody else. It's: I'm going to go figure out what the right questions are and then I'm go...

THANK YOU for all of the love! The response to our publishing Charles Handy's conversation with Aidan McCullen, host of The Innovation Show podcast, has been astounding. The most listens in the first week than any other Manage Self, Lead Others episode to date. I love it, and I'm thrilled you do too. This episode is part 2, the second half of the conversation with Charles Handy, one of the most widely-known and influential thinkers on management, where Charles Handy shares his ·      model of the Shamrock organisation ·      the citizen organisation concept ·      how efficiency can be the curse of effectiveness ·      the donut principle ·      how individuals have negative power to stop things ·      the white stone story ·      importance of curiosity, boredom and itchiness ·      Aristotle's theory of Eudaimonia or active happiness   A former professor at the London Business School, Charles Handy authored many books, with his most recent book titled The Second Curve.   A big shoutout to Aidan McCullen, who kindly gave us permission to publish his interview from last year. Now it's over to Aidan McCullen speaking with Charles Handy. Enjoy. This is Part 2 (32 minutes). Previous episode was Part 1 To listen to more episodes from Aidan McCullen's superb podcast, The Innovation Show, go to: https://theinnovationshow.io/episodes/ ABOUT AIDAN MCCULLEN Aidan McCullen is a transformational consultant and Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin where he runs a module called Emerging Trends and Technologies. Host of the podcast, The Innovation Show, McCullen exemplifies the permanent reinvention mindset, reinventing himself after an international career in professional rugby, then becoming one of the top innovators in digital media in the world. He is author of ‘Undisruptable: A mindset of permanent reinvention', Contact: admin@theinnovationshow.io https://theinnovationshow.io/ ABOUT HOST, NINA SUNDAY CSP Contact: nina@ninasunday.com and info@brainpowertraining.com.au   Author of ‘Workplace Wisdom for 9 to thrive; the 12 soft skills everyone needs to know for workplace success', Nina frequents the speaking stage, in-person in Australia/New Zealand and virtually to international audiences from a professional studio on transforming team culture.   With a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Education, and graduate of the 3-year program of the Australian Film, TV and Radio School, Nina worked as a Production Manager in television, before founding Brainpower Training Pty Ltd, now leading a team of Facilitators nationawide.   Nina is a past chapter president of Professional Speakers Australia, a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and twice-certified CVP (Certified Virtual Presenter), which means she can present virtually for any timezone globally.   If Manage Self, Lead Others inspires you, book Nina as a virtual speaker for your conference globally. In person in Australia visit https://ninasunday.com .   Brainpower Training's face-to-face and online workshops in Productivity, Communication, Leadership or Change and will take your team to the next level. Visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/training-topics/   Nina hosts 30-Day Challenges in Priority Management https://www.brainpowertraining.com/challenge-priority-management online for any timezone, and coming soon, Business Writing and Customer Service challenges.   Follow Nina Sunday on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ The Manage Self, Lead Others podcast is mainly for experienced and aspiring managers to explore ways to elevate and transform team culture. Nina Sunday speaks with key experts from Australia and across the globe who share their insights in self-leadership and leading others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 4 of "The Good Listening To Show" on UK Health Radio!And please welcome to the GLT Clearing: Hannah “I practice gratitude on the daily!” Fitt: Hannah Fitt is the Founder & MD of the S.A.F.E Foundation - and from the Charity "Keep A Child Alive".Hannah Fitt is a "Charity Trailblazer" personified! M.D and Founder of The S.A.F.E Foundation & from the Charity "Keep a Child Alive".A profound, positive and enlightening conversation indeed, talking (amongst other things) about the nature of deep grief in losing a twin - critical thinking - altruism - and the great power of optimism in helping to reframe our experiences for better resilience. So yes! "The Good Listening To Podcast" now has its own weekly Show on UK Health Radio!It's the Podcast and UK Health Radio Show series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing - and with Stories rather than Music!There are some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."And as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to "The Good Listening To Show" on UK Health Radio!And please welcome to The GLT "Clearing": Lorraine Williams, MD of The Thyroid Trust!Talking all things Thyroid - and the fact that you're not alone with Thyroid Disease, thanks to the wonderful work of "The Thyroid Trust"So yes! The Good Listening To Podcast now has its own weekly Show on UK Health Radio!The Podcast and UK Health Radio Show series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing - and with Stories rather than Music!There are some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."And as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

And in this week's Episode further inspired by Shakespeare, instead of a "Play within a Play" I bring you a "Show within a Show" no less!"That's The Way We Like It!"As I interview JJ Stenhouse from UK Health Radio, who originally interviewed me for HER show - Alchemy 1.01 - back in September!The Practical Alchemist - JJ Stenhouse - steps into "The Good Listening To Show" Clearing for Episode 2 - to reveal a golden treasury of stories that make up the book of her life and work to date!Hurrah!Do get in touch if you'd like to feature in the Show too?chris@secondcurve.uk Welcome to The Good Listening To Show on UK Health Radio!The Good Listening To Podcast now has its own weekly Show on UK Health Radio!The Podcast and UK Health Radio Show series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing - and with Stories rather than Music!There are some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."And as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to The Good Listening To Show on UK Health Radio!The Good Listening To Podcast now has its own weekly Show on UK Health Radio!And in Episode 1 please welcome to the GLT Clearing: The wise and wonderful Dave Stewart from Fresh Air Leadership!Talking all things health & wellbeing derived from time wisely spent in the Great Outdoors!I also have the great pleasure of working closely alongside Dave, as his Lead Coach and proverbial "Sherpa with a Flipchart!" on many an outdoor Business Coaching walk - often walking the West Highland Way in Scotland.So - thanks for listening! The Podcast and UK Health Radio Show series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing - and with Stories rather than Music!There are some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."And as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another very exciting Episode  of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!Please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" one of my very favorite people: The adorable, the lovely - the energetic power house - the vivacious - the eccentric  - the truly barking and bananas - the roller-coaster that IS:  Actress Kim Hicks!Kim Hicks is 7th Generation Actress, Bristolian - "One Woman Show" specialist - and a very, very natural raconteur..."Once the Genie is out of the bottle - it's quite difficult to get the cork back in!"Chortle!What a great laugh was had by us both!Kim and I also have the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in common, where we both trained as Actors.A lovely, rich and energising conversation indeed!You can also "Watch/Listen" to Kim's time in The GLT "Clearing" here:https://vimeo.com/521929546So - thanks for listening! "The Good Listening To" Podcast is the series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing - and with Stories rather than Music!There are some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."And as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to a special "Brand Strand" Episode of The Good Listening To Podcast - with me Chris Grimes!"Brand Strand" is where I wrap an Episode of the Podcast - with its strong storytelling construct - around a particular individual or Company - to amplify their Company or Personal Brand.And so to that end, please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" today: Grace Zhao - owner and MD of China Unbound: Grace and her Company are on a mission to make the teaching of Mandarin more accessible, fun and easy to learn!"It's possible - and it's fun!"China Unbound starts with the language and involves a rich immersion intio history, culture - food and customs - manners and values.In her own words:"Hello, we are China Unbound…! We make learning Chinese language and culture easier and quicker for companies and professionals. Selling to China? Buying from China? Working with Chinese clients in the UK? Or simply fascinated by the Chinese language and the opportunities it offers?We can make your progress demonstrably easier and significantly increase your chances of success!"https://china-unbound.co.ukYou can also watch Grace's Film on Vimeo here:https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/gracezhaoSo - thanks for listening! "The Good Listening To" Podcast is the series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing - and with Stories rather than Music!There are some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."And as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to a very special Episode  of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!Please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" one of my very very favorite Actors: Colin Hurley!Ahhh Mr Shakespeare!I had the great priviledge of being on stage with Colin many years ago, at the very beginning of my career as an Actor.  An experience I will never forget!Colin was the most astonishing Hamlet and he tought me the true nature of Ensemble: "The spiralling upwards" of excellence that happens when true magic - or Alchemy & Gold as I like to call it - is present in the "Clearing" of the Stage!Marvellous!I was Polonius (and the Gravedigger) to Colin Hurley's astonishing "Hamlet" back in the day, at the Salisbury Playhouse circa 1990!Polonius's conceit of course is to watch Hamlet carefully to ascertain if he is mad or not...I remember standing there listening to him and ACTUALLY thinking: "Fuck me! You're awesome!" And indeed he was and is!A really lovely, rich juicy conversation indeed about the true nature of Acting, along with the highs - the lows - the triumphs -  the disappointments - and the resurgences to shine once more! Acting in all of its flavours & textures, warts and all.Colin has had a rich and varied career and is a Shakespearean Specialist, Actor & Teacher in particular.He has appeared at the RSC, The National - particularly The Globe - and has been a regular foil to Mark Rylance. And indeed Colin was Sir Toby Belch in THAT Production of "Twelfth Night" with Mark Rylance and Stephen Fry in London & New York circa 2013.You can also "Watch/Listen" to Colin's time in The GLT "Clearing" here:So - thanks for listening! The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing - and with Stories rather than Music!There are some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."And as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to a special "Brand Strand" Episode - of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!"Brand Strand" is where I wrap an Episode of the Podcast around a particular Company or Individual to amplify ther Company or Personl Brand:"Who are you? what's your story? And what do you DO?"So yes! Please welcome to the GLT Clearing today - for a special "Brand Strand" Episode - Malcolm Stern: Life Journeyman, Author - natural Storyteller - and Founder of Alternatives.org.ukMalcolm Stern is also Author of a seminal book on Grief, called "Slay Your Dragons With Compassion: Ten Ways to Thrive Even When It Feels Impossible". A book which was brought to the world after the tragic suicide of his daughter Melissa in 2014. Alternatives is the UK's longest running weekly Mind-Body-Spirit Events Company and is internationally known as UK's landmark speaking platform for spiritual teachers, alternative thinkers, conscious business leaders and visionary thought provokers for the past 30+ years...A wonderful rich, story-suffused conversation indeed. Including the richly comic story (brief and in passing) of how Van Morrison walked in on Malcolm whilst he was making love to his Fiddle player (if you'll pardon that particular expression!) We've all done it...Enjoy!If you'd prefer to "Watch/Listen" to Malcolm's Episode then you can watch it here:https://vimeo.com/510272998So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another exciting - and indeed very special Episode - of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!And I'm delighted to welcome to "The GLT Clearing" today - the warm, wonderful, wise and velvety-voiced Paul Dodgson! He beautifully describes himself in the Clearing as being a "Story Engineer".Paul is a Writer, Producer, Musician - and Author of a lovely lyrical masterpiece of a book: "On The Road Not Taken" - a Memoire of the Transformational Power of Music. He also talks about his joy of Autobiography, Life Writing & Memoire, profoundly inspired as a Writer by Laurie Lee: "Autobiography can be the laying to rest of ghosts as well as an ordering of the mind. But for me it is also a celebration of living - and an attempt to hoard its sensations".And as Paul also explains in his joy of "Life Writing": "I believe Life Writing is a wonderful thing. Not just for Lords and Ladies, Kings & Queens. It is something for everybody. Everybody's life is a wonderful thing and needs documenting..."Nice!A wonderful rich precious Diamond of a conversation indeed!You can also "Watch/Listen" to Paul's time in The GLT "Clearing" here:https://vimeo.com/513840407Enjoy!Here too is his perfect song "Poppy's Song":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF6X_MuSQ1EHurrah!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another particularly exciting Episode (they're all exciting obvs obvs obvs!) of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!And please welcome to "The GLT Clearing" for her "Moment in the Sunshine!"  - one of many in her illustrious career so far, in fact - Michelle Matherson!Michelle Matherson brings a wealth of Talent & Production experience as a long established TV Executive - and is an all round highly regarded TV "Wonder Woman" and awesome pants!  With a passion for - and specialising in - all things Diversity & Inclusivity. Michelle has also recently been appointed "BBC Creativity & Diversity Partner".Michelle and I also have History! We trained together as Drama Teachers for 4 years at "The Royal Central School of Screech & Trauma" (!) - not to age us both - but circa 1982-6!A rich, textured conversation indeed, including a "moment in the sunshine" - quite literally - when Michelle was noticed whilst heavily pregnant and walking in the sunshine, by none other than Maya Angelou!"And still I rise..."Which is also one of Michelle's very favourite quotes!A lovely-jubbly conversation - and a lovely trip down Memory Lane - was had and enjoyed by us both!Enjoy!If you'd prefer to "Watch/Listen" to Michelle's interview, then you can also do that here:https://vimeo.com/519953563Hurrah!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another exciting "Brand Strand" Episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!"Brand Strand" is where I wrap an Episode of the Podcast - with its strong storytelling construct - around a particular individual or Company - to amplify their Company or Personal Brand.And so to that end, please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" today: Master Networker & Aussie LinkedIn "Inspiration Sensation" (and all round Positive Motivational Force of Energy to be reckoned with) that IS - Edward Zia!Edward Zia - International Master Coach & Speaker - is nothing short of a being phenemenon (er, enomernom-er-nomernon!)A very impressive Motivational & Networking force indeed - and much admired on LinkedIn - as he has now just topped an astonishing Network of 80,000 Followers - and counting! How's THAT for Networking?!In a nutshell, everybody knows about Edward and Lassie Zia!) Enjoy!If you'd prefer to "Watch/Listen" to Edward's interview, then you can also do that here:https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/edwardzia Hurrah!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

In a special "Legacy: Life Reflections" Episode of The Good Listening To Podcast, Stuart Cox - Actor, Shakespeare Director & Journeyman reflects on his "journey to now" in a conversation he would call - in summary: "Rubbing Shoulders"Stuart returns to the GLT Clearing to talk, amongst other things, about "accepting" his chronic heart condition. "Legacy: Life Reflections" is a special 'series strand' of the Good Listening To Podcast - inspired by Shakespeare's "All the World's a Stage..." where I go into a bit of extra depth on "Legacy" and "How you would most like to be remembered?" And "What are your life-lessons-learned-along-the-way" that you'd like to share with us?In this Episode Stuart Cox talks profoundly about his current state of being "at peace with NOW" - here in his Clearing - as he describes how he has accepted and completely come to terms with a chronic and worsening heart condition, with the opportunity of the Podcast itself (in being given a "good listening to") as catharsis.A lovely, rich in-depth conversation, anchored around his great love of Cuba. And at its heart - the comic and almost impossible staging of a Production of Pericles! Leading Stuart through his story - as if "Life imitating Art" to one of his most important life-lessons:"Accept what you cannot change..."So thanks for listening to another Episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another exciting Episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes! And please welcome to the GLT "Clearing" today:  Brad Cowan - The Coolest Barber in Bristol - and  co-owner of the iconic "Harry Blades & Angry Daves"!This lovely man Brad has been cutting my hair  for the last 15 or so years. Let's just say "he knows me like the back of my head!"And what's particularly cool about Brad - is that he is the closest I'll ever get to getting a Tattoo!"Man - being a creature of habit - never changes his Mechanic or his Barber!" (or his Osteopath!)Although I've been giving Brad less to work with over the years (!) he's still ma main man Brad!Watch Brad's Film of the Episode here: https://vimeo.com/511566410Enjoy!So thanks for listening to another Episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another exciting - and indeed very special Episode - of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!Please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" today:  Deanna Bogart - the multi instrumentalist & multi-talented American Road Musician extraordinaire! The "Queen of Options!" A road musician - currently - without a road.  But as she explains: "There's always options!""Welcome to Deanna Land!" as she says on her website at www.deannabogart.com "When it comes to Deanna Bogart, everyone wants to claim her as their own - her hometown, her fans, her fellow musicians and even her instruments.  She's that good – and that good-natured.With 40 years as a road musician, award-winning bandleader multi instrumentalist Deanna Bogart is adored by her fans for her adventurous, original and diverse music career. She is recognized for her dazzling keyboards, soulful saxophone, smoky vocals and cut-above songwriting. Expanding now to include producing festivals, artists, as an arranger and as a sought after educator/mentor/master classes/creative coach while nonstop gigging around the globe and playing with stellar musicians everywhere. (well, till now anyway) a new release in the making..."Hurrah!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another Episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!And please welcome to the GLT "Clearing" today, Timandra Harkness: Writer, BBC R4 Broadcaster & Presenter, Lapsed Comedian & Goat Borrower! ("Goat Borrower?!" All will be explained!)Timandra is BBC Radio 4 Author & Presenter of many series - including currently "Steelmanning" and Timandra continues on an energetic life quest - ingrained from an early age - of always questioning "WHY?"Inspired too by Lucien Freud's Mantra: " Astonish - Disturb - Seduce - Convince "Timandra and I have HISTORY!  We go way back! Starting with (but not only!) being Comedy Improvisers together in the Bristol based and highly acclaimed Comedy Improvisation Company, INSTANT WIT.A lovely conversation with many highlights - including Philosophy, Micro-Lite Flying, Icarus, Motorbikes, Trapeze, Windows of Opportunity, Ginger Cake & more!In Timandra's own words:"I present BBC Radio 4 documentaries including Divided Nation and the Future Proofing series. Five Knots is back on BBC Radio 4 in January 2021, followed by new series Steelmanning.Since winning the Independent newspaper's column-writing competition (this is where the "Goat Borrowing" comes in!) I've written for many print and online publications, including BBC Science Focus and Unherd.My book, Big Data: Size Does Matter was published by Bloomsbury Sigma in June 2016. I am a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society, and a member of their Data Ethics and Governance section. In my spare time I enjoy opera, motorcycles, and talking to strangers".See also www.timandraharkness.com Enjoy!A "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another very exciting episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!One of the special "Brand Strand" Episodes, whereby I wrap an Episode around a particular Company or individual to amplify their Company (or Personal) Brand:Who are you? What's your story? And what do you do?And to that end, please welcome to the "GLT Clearing": Emma Brown, Fashion Designer & Founder of Denim Star UK  - Womens Ethical Socks!How important is it to you to wear socks that compliment your jeans? Denim Star UK does exactly that! Emma has a basics range of Sustainable Denim Coloured Socks to - as she says - "romance your Jeans"!  Get in!Curious?  Join Emma on Instagram & Facebook @denimstar_ukIn her own words: "I'm a romantic at heart! A down to earth Fashion Designer and London girl, born and bred in Harrow. It's a joy to be a part of the fabulous Chris Grimes Community - thank you very much Chris - and I hope you enjoy our chat!""And Harrow to you too Emma!"  (See what I did there?!)"A GLT with me CG!":  The Podcast series that features "The Clearing", where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!So thanks for listening to another Episode!If you'd like to find out more about me and my work, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching for Business Professionals, Business Leaders and their Teams to help you "level up" your IMPACT to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another exciting - and indeed very special Episode - of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!Please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" today:  Writer, Performance Coach & "Somatic Worker" (get her!) the wise and wonderful Genevieve Grant-Thompson!A wonderful and rich conversation indeed, speaking to one of my very own wonderful and wise Mentors: Genevieve is a wise soul & spirit indeed - and someone that I hold in very high regard.She also said something to me once - a sage piece of advice that I'll never forget, as she explained why she was leaving one place - energetically - to go and be in another:"Your Energy is like a precious pot of Gold & Honey: Be very, very careful where you pour it!"We also talk about this in her Interview/Film.As well as the profound and heart-warming story of how she used her Somatic wisdom and knowledge - very recently - to ease and comfort her father in his final journey, full of self-awareness, towards his death in his home - on his boat - in the Caribbean.Genevieve has a wholistic approach to her work, which is to "get humans to fulfil their potential for joy, connection, and productivity". She has expertise in uncovering authenticity, removing roadblocks, and getting to the other side of fear.In her own words:"I work with smart, creative, frustrated people. Together we use our smarts and creativity to turn frustration into tangible, sustainable success".Hurrah!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!Where all my guests in my Podcast have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!So please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" - where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told - Actor,  fellow Comedy Improviser Performer, Facilitator, Coach, New Yorker  and all round "awesome pants!" - and big bear of a man - Jay Rhoderick.A wonderful and rich conversation indeed - featuring particularly the number 23: The age at which Jay had a series of profound "coming of age" experiences.(Jay and I also have the mighty Working Voices in common)In Jay's  own words:Jay Rhoderick is an actor, improviser, communications coach and writer. He has taught in the Bronx public school system, at Yale Drama School, on Wall Street and was lucky enough to boat up the mighty Mekong River delta with his mom, in a less terrifying version of "Apocalpse Now." He runs the leadership and teambuilding consultancy "Bizprov," and is on staff with Working Voices...So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about  "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!(You can also WATCH Jay's Podcast interview here: )If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another Episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!And please welcome to the GLT "Clearing" today,  the very lovely Paul Hill , Voice Teacher and Actor who I also have the great pleasure of working alongside at Working Voices too!And I also credit Paul here, for being very largely responsible for the "Genesis of the idea" of this, my Podcast: As it was a 'flash of inspiration' that came to me whilst listening to him (on a Zoom Trainer call) whilst we were all talking and thinking about "how to best amplify the voice and personality of the Working Voices Trainers: And I thought: "I know how to do that!" And the rest - as they say is history! Here I am now: "What you need is a damned good listening to..." was born!So here we are today - talking a mother's profound influence - a shared favourite actor in Mark Rylance - and the profound impact in our lives of just saying "yes" more - to open up more "lubricated windows of opportunity!" (which obviously resonated very well with my own love of the "yes and..." Mindset that underpins all Comedy Improvisation a la INSTANT WIT!If you'd like to watch/listen to Paul's interview on Vimeo, it's here:https://vimeo.com/464943321Enjoy!A wonderful delight of a rich conversation indeed!Hurrah!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies & Gentlemen welcome to another particularly exciting episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes! And please welcome to the GLT Clearing today Jo "Bradders" Bradshaw: Explorer, Expedition Leader, Public Speaker and all round 'life trailblazer'.In her own words:"My name is Jo. I'm an adventurer, expedition leader, outdoor instructor and public speaker. Currently one mountain away from climbing the highest peak on each of the 7 continents.I used to hate heights and now love mountains, own two gorgeous dogs, live in Salisbury, own an adventure van called Bimble and have a passion for getting everyone outside exploring".A wonderful rich conversation, talking a life of "Reframing" through a lens of perpetual optimism and going with the flow: "This is not my 1st avalanche" (!) and a wonderful combination of life mantras: "I've got this..." and "Don't be a Dick!"  If you'd prefer to Watch/Listen to Jo's interview, it's here on vimeo:https://vimeo.com/465327328More about Jo here too: https://www.jobradshaw.co.ukEnjoy!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?"

Welcome to another episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!And in the "GLT Clearing" today:  Actress, Facilitator & Coach - Wendy Bagger (or as I like to call her "Bendy Wagger"!) speaking to me from her home in the Rocky Mountains!In her "Clearing", she describes it beautifully as being the "crescendo moment - just at the end of a joyful and gutteral laugh with good friends - where you wish it would never stop!"She also shares a delicious quote from actor Alan Alda (most famous for being Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H) about the nature of "good acting" and the true quality of "good listening": "Listen as though what  the person says to you is about to change your life..."Nice!Wendy describes her joy of teaching people to communicate - authentically - letting their own personality be enough."I come from a performance background with a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and a Masters in Fine Art in Acting from Ohio State University. So I understand the pressure of being the one in the spotlight that everyone is looking to for a clear story. And I understand the power of storytelling to make your messages memorable and engaging and easy to follow.Authenticity, connection, and clarity are the foundations of great communication, no matter what profession you're in. And for the last decade, I have been helping people demystify the art of communicating. I've been coaching, training, and developing courses that help people overcome their nerves, connect more deeply to their content and their listener, and create messages that resonate beyond the conference room table".A wonderful delight of a rich conversation indeed!Hurrah!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!A special "Brand Strand" Episode, whereby I wrap an Episode around a particular Company (or Individual) to amplify their Company (or Personal) Brand.And to that end, please welcome to the GLT "Clearing" today:  Eloise Leeson,  linguist and owner of Olim Comms:  Here to help  businesses - in Eloise's own words - "close the gap between what they think they're saying, and what's actually being received by their customers".Eloise also explains what "Olim" means (Latin for "Once" and how she applies its principles) in the Podcast too! Hurrah!More about Eloise and her work: What do you get when you combine linguistic discipline with extensive commercial communications experience?Really great results, it turns out!Eloise Leeson is a trained linguist, with a unique, data-focused approach to written and verbal communications that's delivered insights and results for a wealth of companies.  Her consultancy, Olim, helps us to close the gap between what we think we're saying - and what's actually being received by our listeners.You can find out more about Eloise and her stirling linguistic work at her website olimcomms.comSo - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!One of the special "Brand Strand" Episodes, whereby I wrap an Episode around a particular Company or individual to amplify their Company (or personal) Brand:Who are you? And what's the story that you tell?And to that end, please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" today, Aiste  Kalinauskaite:  Yoga teacher and founder of Footprint Yoga.Aiste's mission is to help people move, breathe, become more mindful, and rediscover the inner states of joy, freedom, love and abundance. She runs a monthly Yoga Membership, offers beginner's courses and short programs. She also works on one to one basis helping people to discover the power of breath and the power of now. You can find more about her at  footprintyoga.co.uk .(You can watch/listen to Aiste's Film recording on Vimeo - complete with subtitles - here: https://vimeo.com/499254083)"A GLT with me CG!":  The Podcast series that features "The Clearing", where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!So thanks for listening to another Episode!If you'd like to find out more about me and my work, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching for Business Professionals, Business Leaders and their Teams to help you "level up" your IMPACT to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!And absolutely delighted to be bringing to the  "The GLT Clearing" today - for our collective joy and delictation - my oldest and dearest friend: Actor, Drama Teacher, Theatre Practitioner, Clown, Musician - and all round "Versatility Pants!" and thoroughly decent human being - Ged Stephenson!Ged is indeed my oldest friend! We met in 1982 and trained together - as Drama Teachers - at the Central School of Screech & Trauma (!) in a Graduating Year Group called Teacher 86! A joyful and unforgettable formative experience together - which set me very firmly on the path towards who I am - and what I do today - with Ged's and my experiences running in parallel. We shared many an anarchic flat and joyful experiences aplenty together - generally 'titting about' as a pair of precursors to "Ant & Dec" before they were even born!He is a brilliant Director, Teacher, Actor, Musician, Clown - and an inspirer of many and to me in particular...He is also very mischievous - so a potential pain in the arse to interview! But today he was quite well behaved!Enjoy!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!And where all my guests in my Podcast have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about  "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin please welcome to the GLT Clearing if you will, the BOOMING presence and natural raconteur that IS Jack Klaff!As a Actor, Jack Klaff has been described as being a "one man show" specialist.And indeed he was the first Actor I ever experienced doing just that, whilst I was doing my Drama Teacher Training at the "Central School of Screech & Trauma" (!) in London, circa 1980's before coming to Bristol to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. I experienced him as being in his 'absolute element', commanding the stage with his BOOMING voice, versatility and strength of characterisation.A truly impressive stage presence indeed.Jack Klaff is a South African born Actor, Writer, Academic and fellow Bristol Old Vic Theatre School alumni.He is a complete natural. You'll notice it doesn't take much to get him on the 'open road' of letting his thinking unfold! And what a rich, textured and multi-layered conversation it is...(He is also a wonderful test for an interviewer, as he is, I experienced, quite difficult to interrupt when in full flow!)So - pull up a cup of coffee - or even better a glass of wine or two - and why not give it a good listening to? (See what I'm doing there?!)Enjoy!You can Watch/Listen to Jack's interview on Vimeo here:https://vimeo.com/473727198He has held professorships at Princeton University and Starlab. Amongst his early screen roles were in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) as Red Four and For Your Eyes Only (1981) as Apostis.Hurrah!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies & Gentlemen please welcome to a particularly exciting Episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!And please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" one of my very favourite people on the planet, Katie Elliott Armitage!Katie is a well renowned Seamstress and all round lovely person - who reminds me of an "Expat Judy Dench!", so I loved her as soon as I met her! (Plus she also has a Ping Pong Table - so she's the person with very fine taste that just keeps on giving! What's not to like?!)Katie and her husband Michael swopped London life 12 years ago for a new life together in Rural France in the Dordogne.I met Katie about 5 years ago when I was lucky enough to spend a very happy Summer holiday at her gorgeous property, as a bit of a "special treat", to coincide with my daughter receiving her GCSE Results and the occasion of my 25th Wedding Anniversary!Katie curates the most wonderful and majestic Workshop Venue on the planet! It's called "Le Space" at www.lessoeursanglaises.com and it is surrounded on 3 sides by Sunflowers.Once a year - Zombie Apocalypse notwithstanding (!) - I now get to run my favourite event of the year:  It's called "INSTANT WIT Laughter Lab" where me - and other members of my Comedy Improvisation Company INSTANT WIT - have the great joy of running a 5 day Workshop to explore the wonderfully liberating Comedy Improvisational Mindset of "Yes and..."A lovely, rich conversation indeed! Katie was born in Ghana - went to school for a time in Ethiopia - and subsequently lived for many years in London before swopping for her lovely life in France.So thanks for listening to another Episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?") 

Welcome to another exciting Episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!And please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" today, Trevor Carter - otherwise known as the Award Winning "Bard of Windmill Hill!"Trevor Carter - or "Sir Trev!" as I affectionately like to call him - is also a regular Tennis  partner of mine at Victoria Park Tennis Club in Bristol!So yes! Ladies & Gentlemen - I give you "Sir Trev!"Poet, lyrical comedian and stand-up philosopher; Events Creator, Word Weaver, Satirist, Moments of Magic Maker + Funerial Celbrant to boot! Is there no end to his versatility?More about Sir Trev here:https://windmillbard.co.ukSo thanks for listening to another Episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!Please welcome to the GLT "Clearing" today:  Katie Elliott,  Wellbeing & Mental Health Coach, Speaker, Podcaster & Facilitator extraordinaire!Katie is also a mental health "survivor", which adds extreme depth  to her work.She's a very talented multi-instrumentalist Musician too! Katie also  used to play keyboards as one of the musicians in my Comedy Improvisation Company, INSTANT WIT.In Katie's own words:"I'm the founder of 'Little Challenges': A project sharing simple, practical, evidence-based ideas to help make the 'messy' business of being human just a little bit easier. Through the project, I give talks, design and deliver bespoke training packages for organisations of all kinds and produce written and video content. I have also created a simple new self-care tool with accompanying resource site: Amiko Cards (www.amikocards.com)I produce and host the podcast, 'Adventures in Behaviour Change', which features conversations with guests from all over the world, exploring issues relating to wellbeing, resilience, productivity, behaviour change and life design. Having spent over 25 years working as a freelance content creator (writing, illustration, whiteboard animation and music composition), workshop facilitator, performer and coach, I've often wondered how on earth all the different strands of work could ever fit together. It's a pleasure to find that, finally, they do.More than anything, I love to collaborate - so if there's any way I can help you in the work you're doing, please get in touch!"So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you level up your IMPACT - or to get clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!And today, I'm delighted to welcome to The "GLT Clearing", Dame Eric Potts! Eric is wonderful Actor - a very funny man indeed - a warm and generous friend - a great singer - and a true Pantomime Dame of Distinction!Just Google him and you will see!Eric and I trained together at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.As testament to his wonderful warmth and generosity, when I invited Eric to let me have some Programme notes for his Episode, this is what he wrote:"I had the honour of training alongside Chris Grimes at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School far too long ago to remember before embarking on a short National Tour together of a very intense, possibly traumatic two-hander play (about Maximillian Kolbe of Auchwitz) which allowed us to savour the delights of such theatrical Meccas as Slough, Derby and the length and breadth of the Isle of Man.  Despite the artistic depth of the piece and the venue list this proved to be a remarkably enjoyable experience both creatively and personally.  It was a real joy to catch up with Chris again on one of his fabulous “A Good Listening To” Podcasts, dredging from the indulgent depths of theatrical anecdotary a few memories that surprised him and, as you will see, surprised me too!  Give it a listen - it's only an hour and the telly is rubbish these days!  Eric.”A true delight of a conversation together indeed!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you level up your IMPACT - or to get clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!And absolutely delighted to be bringing to the  "The GLT Clearing" today, "Queen of the Americas", "Super Coach",  Actress and friend, Jennifer Ryan Peery Logue!We both have Working Voices - the Global Communication Skills Training Company -  in common.Jennifer is Head of Working Voices America! During her 12 years at Working Voices Jennifer has pioneered their women's leadership courses, as well as developing and delivering global programs for some of the world's largest institutions across the law,  financial services and fashion. As an Actress,  Jen is an Improviser - has done "Stand-Up" - and she is a regular performer in a long running Irish-Bar-based Theatre Show called "Our Bar" in New York.As described by Time Out in New York:"Our Bar" is an immersive, site-specific monthly show, where the audience is thrust into "10 all-new mini-plays that unfold all around them at an Irish bar. A new slate of mostly comic scenes is prepared for each edition".Jen is also - I would say - "healthily obsessed" with HBO's Epic Series "Game of Thrones" - and in a parallel Universe she would definitely live at Targaryen's House (!) and have a clutch of pet Dragons to ride around on, as Queen Khaleesi!However in THIS Universe, Jen is often to be seen "breathing fire" in the back of New York Taxis.  She definitely "has a thing" about not being 'taken for a ride' in that regard!  Wo-betide you if you happen to be driving in a New York Cab and you take a wrong turn with your meter running!(Also instead of a having a pet Dragon, Jennifer actually has a very small dog called Hazelnut, who she very definitely coudn't ride around on!) Hurrah!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch:chris@secondcurve.uk

Welcome to another episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" - with me Chris Grimes! And please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" Actor, Director & Journeyman - across time and space - Mr Stuart Cox!A perfect Shakesperian casting shoe-in (!) for a whole gallery of "iconic melancholics": Jacques, King Lear, Feste, The Fool - plus in other works: Doctor Who, Wallace & Gromit, Last of the Summer Wine, Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid & The Magnificent Seven."All the world's a stage. And all the men and women merely players..." Jacques - "As You Like It" Act II Scene 7Listen to this wonderfully rich conversation - and all will become clear!So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!(You can also WATCH Stuart's Podcast interview here: https://vimeo.com/481670200)If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another Episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!And please welcome to the GLT "Clearing" today - the lovely comic mind and comic brilliance of Jon Monie: An award-winning Actor, Writer, and Presenter. He is also a regular fellow improviser with Instant Wit - and (as he says on his website) an occasional table!Jon Monie is a very funny man indeed!If you'd like to Watch/Listen to Jon's interview on Vimeo it's here:https://vimeo.com/468990819Enjoy!Thank you for listening to another Episode of A "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to an exciting new departure to "The Good Listening To Podcast"!A new GLT series strand called "Legacy: Life Reflections", inspired by William Shakespeare's "All the World's Stage".It's the opportunity to join me in the "GLT Clearing" to share your story - and reflect  on your "Life's-Lessons-Learned" along your way.  And also share what you'd like your legacy to be: How would you most like to be remembered?So to that end - please welcome to the GLT Clearing:  Colin Grimes a.k.a my Father! A life trailblazer and "serial organiser and fixer" (!) born in Middlesborough and emigrated to Uganda with 3 children (including me!) in tow - at my age equivalent of 28 - in the mid 1960's.  Get him!So yes! This is the inaugural Episode of the new GLT series strand called "Legacy: Life Reflections".In talking to my father - Colin Grimes - and inspired by William Shakespeare's "All The World's A Stage Speech"  in "As You Like It":"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIThis is the opportunity to have a special Episode of The Good Listening To Podcast - with all the elements of its strong storytelling construct - wrapped around and dedicated entirely (and privately if you wish?) to you and your Life's Story.(The idea being: A new “Private Series” strand to the Good Listening To Podcast: A Zoom Podcast series for private individuals, whereby I ‘wrap' an Episode of the “The Good Listening To Podcast” - with all of the elements of its strong storytelling construct - around the life story (and the life's-lessons-learned along the way) of you or another member of your family)And as always - as my guest here in the Podcast - "Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!"Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that always features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! And also now think about William Shakespeare - and about "As You Like It" and "All the World's a Stage" in particular!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk 

Welcome to a very special Episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!And I'm very happy to be in "GLT Clearing" today with a lovely man - a really good friend - and  fellow Comedy Improvisation performer, Mike Akers - also known as the legend that IS "Reverend Lemon!"I have had the great joy of standing alongside Mike many times - helping many an audience to laugh over many years together - appearing in my Comedy Improvisation Company and ongoing 'passion project' which is INSTANT WIT.  We also have the great delight of co-facilitating a Comedy Improvisation Event with other members of INSTANT WIT once a year (the "Zombie Apocalypse" notwithstanding!) at one of the most beautiful places on the planet - in SW  France - surrounded on 3 sides by Sunflowers! It's at www.lessoeursanglaises.com - a majestic space and venue curated by the very lovely Katie Elliott Armitage, who I have also had in "The Clearing" in another Episode.The Workshop that we run  is called "INSTANT WIT Laughter Lab" where we invite (what always turns out to be a lovely Group  each year) to  join us in exploring the wonderfully liberating Comedy Improvisational mindset of "yes and..." Each year it's one of my very very favourite things to do!Mike is also (he won't mind my saying - because it's also true!) my Table Tennis bitch!In Mike's own words:Writer, Theatre Maker, Early Years Specialist"Hi, I'm Mike. Thanks for stopping by. I work in theatre because I love telling stories. Whether I'm at home in my shed struggling with the first draft of a new play, working in a rehearsal room with a company of actors or listening to a three-year old in a nursery setting tell me a tale they have just invented, story is the common thread that unites all the strands of my work. If you're interested in what I do or in working with me then please get in touch".Mike also talks in the Podcast about a lovely writer's exercise called "The Mysterious Well" .So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIWho are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Welcome to another Episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast - with me Chris Grimes!" And today, please welcome to GLT Clearing: "Squashy Old Bagpuss" himself - my old Acting Teacher from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Mr John Hartoch! John is the ex "Head of Acting Courses" at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.John Hartoch was one of my illustrious gallery of Acting Teachers (among the likes of the great Nat Brenner - Peter O'Toole's mentor - and Rudi Shelley who adored, for obvious reasons, Daniel Day Lewis...) way back when I was at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, circa 1986-88!And what a lovely rich conversation we had!So - pull up a cup of coffee  - or even better, a glass of wine or two - and enjoy the ride!And thank you for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To" Podcast with me Chris Grimes!Where all my guests in my Podcast have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!So please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" - where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told - fellow Working Voices Coach & Facilitator, Claire Burnie!A lovely rich conversation, anchored to a very strong "mother influence" for Claire: About her mother's profound presence in simply "being there" to help bolster - reframe - and keep perspective (always with pefect timing) as Claire has journeyed along.Claire's "Clearing" interestingly - where she goes to get "clutter free, inspirational and able to think" - is a Doodle Pad!And she's in good company, as apparently back in the day Sting woke up to pen, paper and pad from a dreamscape (as you do!) to bung "Every Breath You Take" down! I'll wager he was - on balance - very happy to have had a pen and Doodle Pad to hand!More about Claire:"Claire holds 15 years in driving sustainable results through creating highly stimulating and engaging environments, which challenge employees thinking causing them to broaden and extend their skills beyond what they believed they were capable of. Having delivered a number of senior operational positions, Claire has the ability to influence and inspire at all levels, with experience in both B2B and B2C global organisations, across sectors with large scale projects delivered in; Retail, Telecoms, Health, Travel, Utilities, Technology and Financial Services. This has led to a proven track record, with achievements including designing and leading award winning programmes that achieved in access of 1700% in return on investment".So - thanks for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"The Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!With some lovely juicy storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - A Tree (where we get to "shake your tree to see which storytelling apples fall out, in the form of a lovely storytelling exercise called "5-4-3-2-1") - some Alchemy - some Gold - and finally a Cake with a Cherry on Top!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about  "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!(You can also WATCH Jay's Podcast interview here: )If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch: chris@secondcurve.uk

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!And please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" Lizzie Hodgson:  Double TedX Speaker and Impact of Tech on Society Thought Leader.One of Lizzie's 2 Ted Talks is the unmissable and extremely compelling: "Do Not Miss Your Escalator Moment", all about "windows of opportunity" and how "out of adversity comes great creativity..." A story of falling, failing and picking yourself up again in order to achieve bigger and better things.   In Lizzie's own words on LinkedIn:"I am a consultant and strategist, working with global corporations, companies, public sector organisations and charities, helping them identify purpose, and vision, delivering impact and growth through marketing and comms. I have particular focus on creative industries and young people. I also coach and mentor a range of people - I explore personal strategies and approaches to help people better reach their potential and build resilience through 1:1 sessions"Lizzie gives talks on blended generational workplaces, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, diversity, young people, tech on society and workplace, and AI bias.So - thank you for listening to another Episode or  "A GLT with me CG!"   - the Podcast series that features "The Clearing":  Where all good Questions come to be asked and all good Stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to help you 'level up' your IMPACT - or to get Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" Ladies n' Genmin, my very special guest and long-term friend, Julian P Page, Managing Director of the Livingstone Tanzania Trust.Julian co-founded the Charity in 2007, after a career changing epiphany and a realisation of a desire to step in and proactively help to bring about change, in a way that went way beyond the more familiar approach by most, of just giving money.  He started a Charity that is now supporting many fantastic initiatives that adress the underlying causes of poverty.His wonderful Charity has the ambitious, brave and commendable aim of  "adressesing poverty in the African region in all its complex aspects: Offering help and support to empower the community - and crucially staying there as long as it takes - until support is no longer needed or required".And what a wonderful story and account of his journey Julian brings.Julian also explains the African philosophy of "Mbuntu":"How can a person be happy when their neighbour is not?"The Livingstone Tanzania Trust now needs our help more than ever. An organisation whose vision is "to see the people of the Manyara Region unlock their potential, overcome poverty and live long, happy and healthy lives where all are respected and valued."You can find out more about Julian and the the work of  the Trust c/o www.livingstonetanzaniatrust.comSo - pull up a cup of coffee (or even better, a glass of wine!) and enjoy the ride!And thank you for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" Ladies n' Genmin', Australian adventurers, LinkedIn explorers and super-hero husband and wife team, Stephen and Donna Fry!Stephen and Donna Fry are on an extraordinary mission and quest together, to "meet at least one new person every single day, throughout the 366 days of this year".  Erm - and what a year, in particular, this has been!Stephen set out on his "Epic Quest" this year, blissfully unaware about what 2020 in particular would bring! Who knew that his journey would be spanning a Global Pandemic?! But continuing on his  journey undeterred (with his wife and biggest fan Donna accompanying him as his Producer!) Stephen set out - in his own words - to overcome his "innate introversion" by an act of "overt extoversion":  By meeting and interviewing somebody new every single day of this year! What a great quest and idea. And what a lovely, rich conversation we had!(In fact they got in touch to interview me first: I was Day 289 of their journey, so this interview is my chance to reciprocate!)So - pull up a cup of coffee (or even better, a glass of wine!) and enjoy the ride!And thank you for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Gifted musician, James Oram, welcomes us into his Clearing to serenade us with the alchemy and gold that pours from his psyche.Not only is James a talented musician in his own right, but is an expert in inspiring confidence in children, allowing them to communicate and discover themselves through the art of music.James has also recently published a brand new single! it's called "Time", and if you're a fan of piano melodies that ooze emotion, I'd highly recommend having a listen on the usual music channels!So - pull up a cup of coffee (or even better, a glass of wine!) and enjoy the ride!And thank you for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin, absolutely delighted to welcome to the "GLT Clearing", the wise and wonderful Nick Fordham, currently based in Hong Kong! Nick Fordham has been described as being "the most highly saught-after soft-skills trainer in Asia" - or as I like to call him "the most saught after man in Asia in soft trainers!" Chortle!Nick is a friend, facilitator, coach and a very wise man. And as I knew all along - he'd be well worth "giving a damn good listening to" indeed - and he doesn't dissapoint!Nick and I also work together at Working Voices. Most recently at a big global client gathering in Abu Dhabi - at the very end of last year.This is a wonderful rich-and -textured conversation,  with some great stories to enjoy along the way: About Nick and his the creative process as an ex-actor, faciltator - and as an extremely talented Coach with "top-tips a-plenty" to share and divulge.We talk about the profound power of "reframing" in Coaching - and Nick's first experience of it, in the form of some very powerful advice indeed from his father, at the age of 23, when Nick was at a low point in his life and career. But also - as you'll hear - this was also a profound point of "new beginnings" for Nick, and indeed the notion of "reframing" continues to carry him along to where he is to this day.Nick is a superb conversationalist and there are many great stories and "Eureka moments" to enjoy along the way.Listen to Nick's story about the creative process - and  about "Dare to Suck" in the context of the band Aerosmith in particular!(I've created  a special "Chapter" here in the Podcast dedicated to that story!) So - pull up a cup of coffee (or even better, a glass of wine!) and enjoy the ride!And thank you for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" Ladies n' Genmin - Paul Mabberley - or as I call him: "The Lovely-Jubbly-Mibbberley-Mabberly-Mib-Mob-Mobster!" (or just plain old Paul M for short!)A lovely man and friend  - and genuinely one of the clearest, calmest and best(est!) Facilitators that I know & have the priviledge of working alongside, at Working Voices.A lovely rich conversation, talking about clarity, nature, high culture and the arts, singing - and Cathedrals of the mind!(Most of the vast empty spaces of which - as the banter would have it - are inside Paul's head! Chortle!) So - pull up a cup of coffee  - or even better, a glass of wine or two - and enjoy the ride!And thank you for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n Genmin'  welcome to a particularly special Episode of a "GLT with me CG!"Please welcome to the "Good Listening To Clearing" a comedy hero of mine:"Tweedy the Clown" from the wonderful and magical Gifford's Circus!My entire extended family - a squad of 9 of us - have been going to Gifford's Circus for the last 17 of their 20 year history, normally during their late Summer residency at Minchinhampton Common, always as a thoroughly enjoyable and significant marker of "another year passed".Tweedy the Clown, with his pet iron "Keef" and his dispensing of lollies c/o his iconic "I've got a lo-lly!" ("You've not got one! You're such a loo-ser!")  song - along with his extraordinary repetoire of comic business has always been the absolute 'centre-piece' for us all.This year has been particularly poignant in the history of Gifford's Circus. Founder Nell Gifford sadly passed away at the very end of last year - even before the extra extra challenge of the Pandemic itself - but thankfully her legacy and the story of Gifford's looks set to continue.Tweedy is a true "Vaudevillian" and clown in the Stan Laurel style, which is why I was particularly keen and happy to talk to him!Enjoy!Tweedy's "Clearing" - reassuringly and quite right too - is the Circus arena itself, where all the magic, alchemy & gold is dispensed.Tweedy shares his story and journey of  how he came to clowning - and subsequently to Gifford's Circus itself.Plus his story of how a fire in the middle of a 'comedy cake routine' led to his iconic red tuft of hair scorching into being, as Tweedy found his "true clown".Enjoy!And thank you for listening to a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin please welcome to the GLT Clearing, Sara Hollamby: TV Presenter (of London's iconic New Year's Day Parade show with over 300 million viewers - get her!), Actress and fellow Facilitator & Coach at Working Voices.With the outdoors and nature - and Dew Pond, close to where she lives in particular - as her "Clearing",  Sara tells us the comedy stories of being unexpectedly surrounded by deer one minute (just like Snow White!) and then the next being approached by a woman - ooh no wait, it's a man - in a flesh coloured thong, asking for directions to the station (as you do...!)Sara regails us with stories and anecdotes a-plenty, of a pattern of 'confident choices and decisions' - inspired by her mother in particular - that have carried her along the path of her rich and varied career.Sara Hollamby began her career as Personal Assistant (and unexpected embroiderer of Haute Couture!) to fashion designer Mary Quant, who was an early career mentor to Sara. Sara subsequently moved on from Mary Quant to persue her love of travel.  She then became a TV Presenter in Hong Kong, where she learnt her craft of Presenting.She also describes her love and passion for helping others in learning how to Present too, as a Coach and Facilitator at Working Voices.She has a wicked sense of humour - with a laugh to match - and I always laugh a lot and enjoy myself tremendously in her company, as you will too!So - pull up a cup of coffee (or even better, a glass of wine!) and enjoy the ride!And thank you for listening to another episode of a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies n' Genmin - please welcome to the "Clearing" today if you will - the warm, wonderful and wise Andy Day: A story of a man who once forgot his own trousers - and then commandeered some more!  (We've all done it - and indeed I was there when he did it!)Featuring the lovely stories of "the history of a family chair" and how to use an an awareness of "crocodiles and hippos" in handling our interpersonal relationships - particularly when there is conflict afoot!Hurrah!If all that hasn't hooked you - I don't know what will! P.S Just in case you need one more "hook"! He's also a very attractive man - most pleasing on the eye - but that's probs not so relevant - and may not help you very much - in the context of  a Podcast!  (You'll just have to take my word for it - or of course Google him to find out more!)Andy Day is a Writer, Facilitator & Coach and a published Author too. His book "Numberverse"  - to help make Maths more accesible and fun to both learn and teach - is available on Amazon!Andy is one of my very lovely friends.  And we also work alongside each other at Working Voices too.So - thank you for listening to a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

The one and only Lily Grimes is here as  "Guest Host!"  in the GLT Clearing!So welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to "Lily G's Crib"!!  Lily Grimes delights us with her presence by bringing her dad, Chris, into The Clearing - to give him a "damned good listening to" as a taste of his own medicine! To have a good laugh and to do an amazing (and let's face it - a much better job!) of being a fundamentally much more attractive and better host than her father!So yes! Welcome to this special parody episode of a "GLT with me CG", called "Welcome to Lily G's Crib!"And thank you for listening to a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or Clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies & Gentlemen please welcome to the Clearing  the "Queen of Resilience" herself,  Maria Kassova, who I have the great pleasure of working alongside at  Working Voices.Maria describes herself beautifully as being a "Bulgarian Nomad":Daughter of a Bulgarian Diplomat and an Opera Singer mother - who sadly is no longer with us, but who went by the truly spectacular name of Tatiana Kolarova Kassova and who passes on her song to this day.You can find out more about Maria as a Facilitator & Coach c/o www.workingvoices.com.Thank you for listening to a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Big shot content manager, Dan Parry, delves into the Clearing with full force!Dan Parry is an incredibly talented writer, storyteller and journalist - both within TV, having worked for the BBC, and in writing having published his own book, "Moon Shot" - the inside story of Man's greatest adventure, the Moon landing. Dan is one of the very few journalists to have had an exclusive interview with Neil Armstrong on live TV. So - enjoy the ride and happy landings!Dan is currently Head of Content at Working Voices, where I also have the pleasure of working alongside him.You can find out more about Dan at www.workingvoices.comAnd thanks for listening to a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Charlie Schroeder "facilitator, coach, storyteller, actor, author and radio guy" takes us through his adventurous, and quirky history - from growing up in an Amish log cabin in Lancaster, Pennsylvania - to becoming a talented author, historical re-enactor and an accomplished actor - including several appearances in acclaimed US TV series "Suits".  Charlie is also an actor "Jason Bateman doppelgänger" (see Ozark series) and he also - what are the chances? - has a beautiful U.S model name-sake! (But let's just say she definitely isn't the Charlie that I know!)Charlie's book is "My Adventures in the World of Historical Re-enactment" told from an immersive journalistic perspective and published in 2012.More about Charlie as a brilliant Facilitator & Coach c/o the Working Voices website at www.workingvoices.com (or you could just Google him - as I did - to find out who the real and even more attractive Charlie Schroeder is!)I also have the great pleasure of working alongside Charlie at Working Voices.So pull up a chair - grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine - and enjoy the show!And thanks for listening to a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you the the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

My great friend and business partner (in Second Curve) is Tom Cassidy. I also have the great pleasure of working alongside Tom at Working Voices, which is where we first met 10 years ago this year. Tom is one of the best and most intuitive coaches and facilitators that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is also Head of Executive Coaching at the mighty Working Voices.Here he is being given a "Damn Good Listening To" as a taste of his own medicine (!) in this one of my very first episodes of a "GLT with me CG!"Tom was kind enough to let me "have a go on him first" when I first got going with the idea!So pull up a cup of coffee - or a glass of wine - sit back - relax - and listen to Tom as he joins me in "The Clearing " to share his deep understanding of the human psyche. He provides insite also as to how - as leaders - through the energy that we utilise and transmit, we can empower others to be more truly authentic and perform at their very best.You can find out more about Tom Cassidy c/o the Working Voices website at www.workingvoices.com or at Second Curve c/o www.secondcurve.ukAnd thanks for listening to a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Ladies & Gentlemen please welcome to the GLT "Clearing" my inaugural guest! "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes: Featuring "The Clearing", where all GOOD QUESTIONS COME TO BE ASKED - and all GOOD STORIES COME TO BE TOLD!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! And all my guests have at least one thing in common: They are all CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS - WITH AN INTERESTING STORY TO BE TOLD!And I can't think of a better way to get this "road on the show" (!) than by warmly welcoming Actor, Facilitator, Coach - and more importantly - my lovely friend: Henry "man with a plan" Caplan! Henry Caplan is a Canadian living in New York - and part of the "Americas Team" for the mighty Working Voices as a Facilitator & Coach to Fortune 500 execs. Henry is an actor, facilitator, coach - a natural storyteller and raconteur - and an all round lovely & very entertaining human being. I always laugh when I'm in Henry's company!Featuring the lovely heartwarming story too, of the the mystery "Bike Man of Montreal", the true identity of whom Henry only learnt about very recently, after his Great Uncle's Death.Henry also provides some beautiful "golden nuggets" and some top-tips on communication skills to take away from this episode.You can find out more about Henry at www.workingvoices.comAnd thanks for listening to a "GLT with me CG!"If you'd like to find out more, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

Charles Handy is one a giant of contemporary thought. His books on management – including "Understanding Organisations" and "Gods of Management" – have changed the way we view business. His work on broader issues and trends – such as "Beyond Certainty" – has changed the way we view society. In "The Second Curve", he builds on a life's work to glimpse into the future and see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. He looks at current trends in capitalism and asks whether it is a sustainable system. He explores the dangers of a society built on credit. He challenges the myth that remorseless growth is essential. He even asks whether we should rethink our roles in life – as students, parents, workers and voters – and what the aims of an ideal society of the future should be. Provocative and thoughtful as ever, he sets out the questions we all need to ask ourselves – and points us toward some answers. I was fortunate to spend an evening with Charles in his home in London. He is an incredible man with an intriguing view of things. This was a memorable moment for me as I met a personal hero. We discuss: Disruption Efficiency v Effectiveness Management v Leadership Purpose Shamrock Organisations Doughnut Projects Communities in Organisations Education Parenting and so much more

Business commentator and social philosopher Charles Handy speaks to Peter Day about his new book, The Second Curve, and asks if we should all plan on reinventing ourselves in later life to take advantage of new trends, innovations and ideas that will affect the future world of work