Podcasts about shaw trust

Latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast) features making his debut is Bethany Handley.Bethany Handley is an award-winning writer, poet and disability activist from Monmouthshire. Named one of the UK's ten most influential disabled people in politics, law, and media by the Shaw Trust 2024, she campaigns for disability rights and better access to nature. An ambassador for Country Living's Access for All, Wales Coast Path, and Ramblers Cymru, her debut poetry pamphlet Cling Film was published by Seren in February 2025. She co-edited Beyond / Tu Hwnt, an anthology of Welsh Deaf and disabled writers. Her work has been featured by the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Wales, BBC Radio 4, Country Living and more.Bethany's Website is: bethanyhandley.com 

Broadcaster, disability inclusion and accessibility specialist, and social entrepreneur Shani Dhanda discusses the power of audiobooks, the importance of kindness and why accessibility benefits us all.  Shani Dhanda is one of the UK's most influential disabled people, and was named Number 1 on The Shaw Trust's Disability Power 100 List in 2023. Shani has been recognised with multiple honours and awards for her inclusion and activism work, including being named as one of the six most influential women in the new world of work, one of the most influential women in leadership, and a world-leading changemaker. She is one of the consumer experts on BBC's Rip Off Britain and a regular contributor on ITV's This Morning. Shani's intersectional activism and entrepreneurship has challenged social inequality around the world, and she is the founder of Diversability, the Asian Woman Festival and the Asian Disability Network. Shani's book choices are:  ** The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella ** Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling ** But What Will People Say?: Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love and Family Between Cultures by Sahaj Kaur Kohli ** Baby Does a Runner by Anita Rani  ** Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season eight of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and continues to champion the very best books written by women. You can buy all books mentioned from our dedicated shelf on Bookshop.org - every purchase supports the work of the Women's Prize Trust and independent bookshops.  Don't want to miss the rest of season eight? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

Dive into a delightful conversation between Bryony May Williams, the charming and talented baker from Bake Off and presenter of Escape to the Country, and host Samuel Goldsmith. Bryony shares her journey of going sober, her experiences on Bake Off and her exciting new ventures. We explore her favourite meals, her passion for baking, and the supportive communities she's found along the way. Get ready to be inspired by Bryony's resilience, humour, and infectious enthusiasm! Briony rose to fame as a semi-finalist on The Great British Bake Off (2018), winning audiences over with her humor, resilience, and creativity. She now co-hosts Escape To The Country and appears on Morning Live (BBC One), alongside credits on Food Unwrapped, Would I Lie To You?, House of Games, and more. In 2021 and 2022, she was named on The Shaw Trust's Disability Power 100 List. Briony is an ambassador for Reach, Bristol Mind, and Paul's Place. A Durham University graduate in Spanish and French, she later traveled the world before becoming a secondary school teacher. She has also guest-hosted on BBC Radio Bristol and Somerset. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ADAM PEARSON is an award-winning disability rights campaigner, actor, presenter and speaker. Adam was nominated as UK Documentary Presenter of the Year at the 2016 Grierson Awards. As an actor, Adam appeared in the BAFTA-nominated film, UNDER THE SKIN, directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Scarlett Johansson. He also played himself in the independent feature, DRIB, which premiered at SXSW in 2017. Adam plays the lead role in CHAINED FOR LIFE which has been released theatrically in the UK and and US as well as being shown at film festivals around the world. Of his performance, The New York Times described him as "an actor of great charm." His latest film, A DIFFERENT MAN, in which he co stars with Sebastian Stan will be distributed by A24 in 2024. Adam has presented the critically-acclaimed documentaries HORIZON: MY AMAZING TWIN (BBC Two), ADAM PEARSON: FREAK SHOW (BBC Three), THE UGLY FACE OF DISABILITY HATE CRIME  (BBC Three) and EUGENICS: SCIENCES GREATEST SCANDAL (BBC Four).  Adam has spoken at a number of events for companies and organisations such as the World Health Innovation Summit, Public Service & Criminology Conference and British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. He has also given a TEDx talk. He is also an ambassador for The Prince's Trust, Changing Faces and Us In A Bus. He also won a RADAR Award and a Diana Award for his campaigning work. Adam was named in The Shaw Trust's Disability Power 100 List of 2020, a list of the UK's most influential disabled people.

In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast Olympic mini-series, Andy Lopata welcomes Aaron Phipps, MBE. Aaron is a Great Britain wheelchair rugby athlete and Paralympic gold medalist. After losing his legs and most of his fingers to meningitis at age 15, Aaron began his athletic journey with a 10-kilometre fundraising wheelchair race. He competed in two London Marathons, finishing fourth in 2009. Joining the GB Wheelchair Rugby squad, he scored over half of his team's points at the 2012 London Paralympics. In 2016, Aaron climbed Mount Kilimanjaro using a specially adapted off-road wheelchair to raise funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation and the Shaw Trust.  Aaron shares his experiences with the Paralympic Games, describing the intense anticipation leading up to the event and the feeling of reality setting in as the games begin. He compares the build-up to a giant island looming on the horizon, with athletes approaching it in their "little boats." Aaron explains how athletes reach peak fitness and then focus on rest and recovery in the weeks leading up to the games. He highlights the importance of managing energy levels and avoiding injuries during this crucial time. Aaron recounts his life-changing experience with meningococcal septicaemia at the age of 15, detailing the rapid progression of the illness and the resulting amputations. He emphasises the importance of resilience and the critical role played by medical professionals in his recovery. Recovering from the amputations and a year in hospital, Aaron acknowledges the challenges of feeling self-conscious and navigating social interactions. But he emphasises the support of his parents and friends in helping him adapt and live a normal life. His illness had a great impact on his outlook on life. He acknowledges that nearly dying gave him a profound perspective on mortality and made him more appreciative of the simple things in life. He highlights the importance of gratitude and positivity in overcoming challenges. Andy and Aaron discuss his journey into wheelchair rugby, which he describes as a "real leveller" and a transformative experience. He recounts how seeing other athletes with even more severe disabilities inspired him to push his own limits and embrace his potential. Aaron emphasises the importance of giving back to others and using his platform to inspire those facing similar challenges. He shares stories about mentoring young athletes and connecting with people who have been impacted by life-changing illnesses. Aaron credits the London 2012 Paralympics with shifting public perceptions of disability. He highlights the impact of Channel 4's "Superhumans" campaign and the satirical comedy show "The Last Leg" on normalising disability and promoting inclusivity. Aaron concludes by encouraging listeners to step outside their comfort zones and embrace new challenges. He emphasises the importance of living life to the fullest and creating lasting memories. Listeners are encouraged to check out videos of Aaron Kilimanjaro's climb and his appearance in the latest Channel 4 "Superhumans" ad on Aaron's LinkedIn profile.   Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Connect with Aaron Phipps: LinkedIn | X/Twitter | Facebook New Paralympics advert on Channel 4 Superhumans advert Aaron journey to Mount Kilimanjoro  

Emma Tracey speaks to the mother of a 35 year old woman with learning disabilities who she says has been living “unnecessarily” in a mental health facility for 10 years. She says there is no reason for her to be living there and that it's due to lack of appropriate housing and care in the community We also hear from autistic author Alexis Quinn who also feels let down by the system but is living in her own home now. Dan Scorer from Mencap shines some light on the situation as the government misses its own target to bring down the numbers. Mencap analysis shows almost 1500 learning disabled or autistic people are inappropriately leading restricted lives in hospital. Last week prime minister Rishi Sunak outlined the Conservative's plans to change work and Personal Independent Payments (PIP) benefits if they win the pending general election. Talk of benefits change is always concerning and Drew Hyndman from the Access All team combs through what he said and puts it in perspective. Activist Shani Dhanda is presently the number one most influential disabled person in the UK according to Shaw Trust's Power 100 list. As the proud Brummy starts a new programme on the BBC's Asian Network, she talks to us about her journey to understanding what being disabled means. Access All was made by Niamh Hughes, Alex Collins, Drew Hyndman, and edited by Damon Rose and Alex Lewis. Recorded and mixed by Dave O'Neill. The Senior Editor is Sam Bonham. "Alexa, ask the BBC for Access All" to play the latest episode. Or subscribe on BBC Sounds app or website.

Welcome to episode 24 of season 5, where we look at German vocabulary and sentences based on a particular topic. Today we're covering sentences for anybody who wants to talk about the London Marathon in German. As I will be walk/ running it, we also mentioned the Shaw Trust who I am running for. If you'd like to sponsor me, please go to https://bit.ly/angelikasmarathon Here are all the sentences. To find out what they mean, watch the video

For more than two decades, Sharon Osbourne has been a regular feature on our screens. She came to prominence while appearing with her husband Ozzy on The Osbournes - a reality television show on MTV, which followed the family's daily life. She later became a talent show judge on television programmes such as the X Factor and America's Got Talent. She joins Anita Rani to discuss her forthcoming theatre show - Sharon Osbourne - Cut The Crap! - in which she promises to reveal all about some of the hardest years of her eventful life. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is warning of a growing mental health crisis amongst nursing staff, as its membership support line data shows a substantial increase in the number of nursing staff seeking help for having suicidal thoughts. We hear from Hannah - a nurse currently working in the NHS - and Stephen Jones, the Lead for Mental Health at the RCN to unpick what lies behind this increase. Dr Shani Dhanda is a disability inclusion & accessibility specialist, social entrepreneur and broadcaster. This month she was named the UK's most influential disabled person by the Shaw Trust as part of the Disability Power 100 nominated by the public and judged by an independent panel. Shani is also an Ambassador for disability charity Scope. The Autumn Statement was controversial in its announcements affecting sick and disabled people, with the Government claiming their changes would support more people into work and campaigners and some professionals saying they could make the situation worse. Shani joins us to give her take, but also to discuss her life. Women composers for the film, TV and gaming industries are rare; this month a report, Female Professionals in European Film Production 2023 revealed only 10% of European film composers are women; and in this year's GameSoundCon Game Audio Industry Survey, women game composers and sound designers made up only 15% of the talent. Anita discusses what can be done to reduce the gender gap in the media music industry with the composers Hannah Peel and Bishi. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Kirsty Starkey

Bio – Dr James Cusack, CEO - Autistica In 2015 James became the national autism charity, Autistica's, Director of Science. During this time, he has been at the heart of the charity's growth and impact, including devising and overseeing its national research network; identifying, supporting and funding high-impact scientific studies; making Autistica a global leader in authentic community involvement and making health inequalities a priority for the charity, its beneficiaries and governments around the world. In August 2020 James became the first openly autistic charity CEO and leads the world-renowned organisation. Before joining Autistica, James had a successful career working for the University of Aberdeen in autism research. James has a degree in psychology, a PhD in Biological Motion perception and undertook post-doctorate research with the University of Aberdeen before joining Autistica and being recognised as a rising star by the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) and named in The Shaw Trust 100 Disability Power 100 a list of the most influential disabled in the UK. Throughout his career as a researcher and with Autistica, James has championed the needs and rights of those diagnosed with autism. James most recently unveiled ambitious goals that aim to transform the future of autistic people by 2030. Podcast Outline • Early Years & Influences • Career Path • Dame Stephanie Shirley - The Autistica Story • Autism and Leadership • Neurodiversity in the Workplace • The Future - 2030 • Sharing an insight that could help others in a leadership role • Close --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message

A brief 2 minute peek into the wonderful conversation with Dr James Cusack - Full Episode - Episode 2 of series 7. Bio – Dr James Cusack, CEO - ⁠Autistica⁠ In 2015 James became the national autism charity, ⁠Autistica's, ⁠Director of Science. During this time, he has been at the heart of the charity's growth and impact, including devising and overseeing its national research network; identifying, supporting and funding high-impact scientific studies; making Autistica a global leader in authentic community involvement and making health inequalities a priority for the charity, its beneficiaries and governments around the world. In August 2020 James became the first openly autistic charity CEO and leads the world-renowned organisation. Before joining Autistica, James had a successful career working for the ⁠University of Aberdeen⁠ in autism research. James has a degree in psychology, a PhD in Biological Motion perception and undertook post-doctorate research with the University of Aberdeen before joining Autistica and being recognised as a rising star by the ⁠Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) ⁠and named in ⁠The Shaw Trust 100 Disability Power 100⁠ a list of the most influential disabled in the UK. Throughout his career as a researcher and with Autistica, James has championed the needs and rights of those diagnosed with autism. James most recently unveiled ambitious goals that aim to transform the future of autistic people by 2030. Podcast Outline • Early Years & Influences • Career Path • ⁠Dame Stephanie Shirley⁠ - The Autistica Story • Autism and Leadership • Neurodiversity in the Workplace • ⁠The Future - 2030⁠ • Sharing an insight that could help others in a leadership role --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message

In this episode, Martin speaks to Hannah Barham-Brown, a GP trainee who is an activist, campaigner and advocate around gender, disability and LGBTQ+ issues, a former Deputy Leader of the Women's Equality Party, and one of the Shaw Trust's 100 most influential disabled people in the UK. She speaks to Martin about the role of doctors in politics, being a ‘roll model', how to have awkward conversations, and why everyone should pay attention to the bins in NHS bathrooms.Episode transcript available at bma.org.uk/inspiringdoctorsContent warning: use of a disability-related slur in the context of a discussion on appropriate language. To avoid it skip from 43'09 to 43'47.The organisations mentioned as resources for doctors learning about disability and LGBTQ+ health inequalities are Scope, Leonard Cheshire, GLADD (The Association of LGBTQ+ Doctors and Dentists), the LGBT Foundation, and the RCGP's LGBT Health Hub.You can also find a list of EDI book recommendations on Hannah's website hannahbarhambrown.com/The interviewees on this podcast are just a selection of those who communicate medicine in fantastic ways. To join the conversation on social media and tell us about doctors whose communication skills inspired you, tag @TheBMA on Twitter and Instagram, and use #InspiringDoctors. For more information visit: bma.org.uk/inspiringdoctors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an enlightening episode of The Black Country Blokes as we welcome Moon Li, an accredited Mental Fitness coach and facilitator, to the podcast. With an impressive background working with leadership teams from renowned companies like John Lewis and Partners, Revantage Global, and Siemens, Moon specializes in enhancing Mental Fitness for improved performance and a greater impact.In this episode, we delve into Moon's expertise in coaching high-achieving professionals, helping them overcome imposter syndrome, and fostering a meaningful and balanced lifestyle. We explore the challenges faced by high-performers and discover effective strategies to unlock their full potential.Moon's journey from China to the UK in 2018 brings a unique perspective to her work. As an active volunteer coach for the national UK charity Shaw Trust, she is dedicated to assisting individuals in returning to the workforce. Beyond her professional endeavors, Moon finds joy in exploring world cuisines, cooking, embracing nature, indulging in music, and immersing herself in the captivating world of true crime documentaries.Join us for an engaging conversation as we tap into Moon's wealth of knowledge and experience, unravel the secrets of Mental Fitness, and discover how to navigate the challenges of imposter syndrome while cultivating a fulfilling life.#MentalFitness #ImposterSyndrome #HighAchievers #WorkLifeBalance #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #Coaching #PodcastInterviewSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samantha Renke is an actress, presenter, speaker, writer and disability rights campaigner who was named as number 3 in The Shaw Trust Power 100 List of 2020 – a list of the UK's most influential disabled people.Her credits include Morning Live (BBC One), Sunday Morning Live (BBC One), Rip Off Britain (BBC One), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (BBC Two), Loose Women (ITV), Good Morning Britain (ITV), How To Spend It Well At Christmas (ITV), How To Beat Ageing (Channel 4), Jeremy Vine on 5 (Channel 5), The Disability Paradox (BBC Four), Front Row (BBC Radio 4) and Word Of Mouth (BBC Radio 4). She has also been interviewed on ITV News, Channel 4 News, Channel 5 News, Sky News and BBC Radio 5 Live.Samantha is a columnist for the Metro as well as having written for The Huffington Post and PosAbility magazine. She also featured in the highly successful series of adverts for Maltesers based on real-life experiences of disabled people and has collaborated with brands such as Amazon Prime Video.She is an experienced speaker having spoken at events for companies and organisations such as the National Education Union, Viacom, Houses of Parliament, the British Red Cross, Retail Week and ASOS. She is also the disability lead for Paramount (formerly VIACOM).Samantha is an ambassador for Scope and a patron of Head2Head Theatre. She was also in The Shaw Trust's Power 100 Lists of 2018 and 2019 as well as being nominated as Campaigner of the Year in the 2019 European Diversity Awards and Celebrity of the Year in the 2020 National Diversity Awards.She is a guest speaker in this year's Happy Place Festival and her debut book, You Are The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread, will be published in July by Penguin Books under its Happy Place Books imprint which is curated by Fearne Cotton. About You Are The Best Thing Since Sliced BreadActress, broadcaster and activist Sam Renke brings you her no-holds-barred look at life and plenty of advice, which will inspire you to live boldly and follow your dreams.'A powerful book on how to live boldly and love your fabulous self' Fearne CottonWe are made to think that what makes us human - our flaws, failures, and heartaches - are things to keep hush-hush. Being unapologetically imperfect is seen as something we should be embarrassed by. But what I've learned is that we all experience the same insecurities. We just aren't talking about it. Well, I'm here to break the silence.For starters, I have way too many nipple hairs. I prefer the company of my pets to other people. And repeatedly I question Am I normal? I was born with brittle bone condition and so far, I've broken my bones 200 times. But most of the hurdles I face don't come from my disability, they come from things we all experience.In this book, I will share the lessons I have learned and why you should embrace your uniqueness as what makes you fabulous. We spend a lot of time living by others' expectations and it's only when you stop, that you start saying yes to life. Irrespective of who you are and the obstacles you might face, you can do whatever you want. Be free and unapologetically you.Samantha's Book, available at: www.penguin.com.au/books/you-are-the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread-9781529192186Learn more: www.samantharenkeofficial.comFollow Samantha on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list.

Why feedback is important for women's confidence We wanted to raise this important topic again and what better way than to do it with this great episode with amazing guest Michelle Jackson who is now Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Shaw Trust.   Takeaways! Barriers facing women at work Why feedback is important Celebrate the achievements The importance of peer recognition Internal Women's Networks (ERGs) Today we are talking about the barriers that women often face when it comes to their career progression and what simple steps can be taken to to support them especially associated with remote working and the impact that this can have on women's visibility and career progression.  Networking in the corridors of after face to face meetings isn't a possibility right now and we have to think differently to make it work for everyone. We get to hear insights from the amazing Michelle Jackson who is EDI Adviser at Shaw Trust.  She creates strategies, a range of activities and ways of working that remove barriers faced by groups who are underrepresented in more senior roles in the workplace and create a culture where people feel confident to take forward opportunities.  Shaw Trust has got some exciting ideas lined up and I know Michelle and I could talk about this all day!  Take a listen.   Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, talent development and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   What is your company doing to celebrate International Women's day in March 2023?  Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.  Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call and get it booked in the calendar.    #Resources   Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast   Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with guest Michelle Jackson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-jackson-58392b39/

After a break away for the summer, the Pridecast is back! Joining Liam on this episode is Sam Tatlow, who plays an integral role in promoting diversity and inclusion across ITV. Since December 2020, Sam has worked for the company as a Creative Diversity Partner and she looks to ensure that ITV is reflecting modern Britain both on and off-screen. Sam also works very closely with ITV's colleague networks, including the ITV Pride network, where she acts as an ally to LGBTQ+ people. In this episode, she talks about the ways people can support members of the LGBTQ+ community, which she says starts by always wanting to learn about others and being empathetic. She also talks about the importance of challenging preconceived ideas and offers advice and tips on how people can support the community. For Sam an area of diversity and inclusion which is particularly important, is supporting disabled people. In 2021 she was listed in the top 100 most influential disabled people in the UK in the Shaw Trust's Power 100. And in June this year, she was awarded an MBE in the Queen's final Birthday Jubilee Honours list, for services to disabled people. Sam says that it is through her own lived experience which has helped her have the empathy for many marginalised groups in society. For her, the work towards having a more inclusive and equal society has now become more important than ever, especially as pressures on living standards increase for so many. She believes that TV in particular has an important role in telling these stories and reflecting all people in the UK and it is for companies like ITV to continue leading the way on this.

Aaron Phipps, MBE, is a Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby athlete and gold medal-winning Paralympian. At 15 Aaron had both of his legs and most of his fingers amputated due to blood poisoning from meningitis. After a 10km fundraising wheelchair race for the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF), Aaron's sporting journey began. Starting with wheelchair racing Aaron competed in two London Marathons, including in 2009 where he came fourth, finishing in under two hours. Aaron joined the GB Wheelchair Rugby squad and was selected for the 2012 London Paralympic Games where he scored over half of his team's points. In 2016 Aaron decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for both MRF and Shaw Trust, with a specially adapted off-road wheelchair. However, when the wheelchair wasn't working on the terrain Aaron refused to be carried and reached the summit after four days of trekking on his hands and knees. It's the first time an amputee has reached the top of Kilimanjaro without any assistance. The story made national headlines and has been the subject of a Channel 5 documentary. Aaron returned to Wheelchair Rugby in 2017. Against all the odds his team went from being 5th in the world to the best on the planet, in the middle of a global pandemic! It was the first European team to win a medal in wheelchair rugby and Paralympics GB's first ever gold medal in a team sport. He has been voted in the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I'm speaking with Vidyamala Burch, who is a mindfulness and compassion teacher, author, disability spokesperson and Co-founder of the leading mindfulness organisation Breathworks. Recently she was honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's Birthday 2022 Honours List for her services to Wellbeing & Pain Management. Vidyamala's story is incredible. She began teaching her mindfulness approach for managing pain and illness following her own personal experience living with health challenges. At age 17, she sustained spinal injuries that required multiple surgeries and left her with partial paraplegia and chronic pain. She began to explore mindfulness and meditation as a way to manage her pain and found the results to be life changing and transformative.In this episode we talk about the highs, lows and breakthroughs in her journey, the role of mindfulness and meditation in meeting life's challenges, and how living with chronic pain shouldn't end with acceptance when flourishing is possible. About Vidyamala: Vidyamala Burch is a mindfulness and compassion teacher, author, disability spokesperson and Co-founder of the leading mindfulness organisation Breathworks. In 2001, she developed the world's first Mindfulness-based Pain Management (MBPM) programme and in 2004 went on to found the Breathworks organisation with Sona Fricker and Gary Hennessey. Today, Breathworks has taught over 100,000 people their mindfulness-approach to coping with pain, illness and stress.Vidyamala is the author of Living Well with Pain and Illness (2008), Mindfulness for Health (2013), and Mindfulness for Women (2016). Mindfulness for Health was awarded first prize in Popular Medicine in the British Medical Association Books Awards in 2014, and was named the best self-help book in its category by health professionals in the UK's Reading Well Scheme.The British Pain Society awarded Vidyamala an honorary membership for her contribution to the pain management field in 2018, and the Shaw Trust's Power List named her one of the most influential disabled people in the UK in 2019, 2020 and 2021.Her teachings can be found on meditation apps - Insight Timer, Simple Habit and Mindfulness.com.Connect with Vidyamala:www.vidyamala-burch.comwww.breathworks-mindfulness.org.ukBreathworks Free Community:https://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/breathworks-community-of-practice----------------------Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe to receive news about future shows, and leave a review, we would love to hear from you!If you're struggling with lower back pain and the distress it can cause, then check out the Back to Being Method, a 10 week program based on my own lived experience with a degenerative back condition, designed to help you transform your relationship with lower back pain so you can live a healthier, more active and mindful life.Connect with Back to Being Method:Website: https://www.backtobeingmethod.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtobeingmethod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backtobeingmethod/Watch the workshop replay:  https://www.backtobeingmethod.com/live

Welcome to the Living With SMA Podcast.  Today SMA UK Host Kerry Thompson talks to Sue Tucker and Clare Gray about Health Screening with a focus on mammograms and cervical screening.If you prefer to watch this episode, please visit our YouTube channel here.Kerry is 42 years of age.  At 24 she was diagnosed with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy called FHL1 Gene mutation.  Kerry writes the blog 'My Life Kerry's Way' (kerry-thompson.com), she is a campaigner for Disability Rights, most notably for her work campaigning for Changing Places Toilets and for better accessible housing.  Kerry also works part-time for the charity MDUK.Sue Tucker is 56 years old and has SMA Type 2.  Sue has been working in accountancy for a number years and currently lives in Devon.Clare Gray is 52 years old and has SMA Type 2.  Clare has worked in the disability sector for 30 years and currently works for one of the largest charities in the country, Shaw Trust, employed as their Organisational Lead for Disability Advocacy.  Clare is a member of the Independent Living Strategy Group, a member of the APPG for Disability and the Professional Advisory Group for the Disability Confident Scheme.  In 2018, she joined the Advisory Board for the government think tank at 'Reform' and more recently became a member of the Health Model Advisory Group for DWP and project lead for the Power 100, a publication in its fifth year profiling the most influential disabled people in the UK. Clare has been involved in the APPG Women and Work Committee, contributing to the recent report on Women Returners.Each of our guests today shares their own  personal views and individual stories.If you do have any questions for Kerry, Sue, Clare and the team at SMA UK please email us at connections@smauk.org.ukTwitter: https://twitter.com/SMA_UK_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpinalMuscul...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sma_uk

Jake Billingham, BEIS, discusses Environmental Justice, Disability Rights, and Intersectionality with Pauline Castres. Pauline Castres is climate change, disability rights, and global health policy and advocacy professional with over ten years of experience working with local and national governments, EU institutions, and UN agencies. This year, Pauline has been named one of the thirty most influential disabled activists in the world by Diversability, and one of the 100 most powerful disability advocates in the UK by the Shaw Trust's Disability Power 100 for the work I have done in policy and advocacy. Pauline has led high-profile advocacy projects - for UN agencies, the British Medical Journal, The Lancet, and several health charities - including a project that won the EU NGO Health Award in 2016. Pauline has recently worked on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in developing countries, with a focus on the intersectionality between disability and gender in education settings. Pauline is currently setting up her own platform to train climate activists on disability issues, as well as disability activists about climate issues.

This episode, Judy chats with Pauline Castres about the relationship between environmental justice and disability. Pauline defines eco-ableism, describes how disabled people are disproportionately impacted by climate change, shares takeaways from COP26, explains why disability activists should also be environmental activists, and much more. Pauline is a climate change, disability rights, and global health policy and advocacy professional with ten years of experience working with local and national governments, EU institutions, and UN agencies. This year, she's been named one of the thirty most influential disabled activists in the world, and one of the 100 most powerful disability advocates in the UK by the Shaw Trust's Disability Power 100. Pauline has led high-profile advocacy projects - for UN agencies, the British Medical Journal, The Lancet, and several health charities - including a project that won the EU NGO Health Award in 2016. She previously worked on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in developing countries, with a focus on the intersectionality between disability and gender in education settings. Pauline is currently setting up her own consultancy platform where she will train climate activists on disability issues, as well as disability activists about climate issues. Additional Resources: Humanity & Inclusion Climate Change and Disability Statistics UN Human Rights Climate Change and Disability Statistics Eco-Ableism Straw Example Benilda Caixeta Obituary CNN Article on Benilda Caixeta and FEMA Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Disability News Service Article featuring Pauline Air Quality News Article featuring Pauline "Climate anxiety plagues millions in Britain as COP26 faces criticism for missing mark on disability" Article featuring Pauline Friends of the Earth Article featuring Pauline and Judy Find a shortened video version of this interview on Judy's YouTube channel.  Outro music by Gaelynn Lea: https://violinscratches.com/ 

The Queen appointed Sir Ken Olisa OBE as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London in 2015. Sir Ken is a businessman and philanthropist, the founder of two technology merchant banks and the first British-born black man to serve as a Director of a FTSE-100 company. An advocate of social inclusion, he is Chair of Thames Reach, a charity working to shelter and resettle the homeless; Chair of the Shaw Trust, supporting the disabled and chronically unemployed to find work; founding Chair of the Powerlist Foundation, supporting future leaders from Black and Minority Ethnic and disadvantaged backgrounds; a former Governor of the Peabody Trust; and a former Non Executive Director of the West Lambeth NHS Trust. He was awarded a knighthood in the 2018 New Year's Honours List. In 2019 he became President of London Youth, a member network of 450+ community youth organisations working across London, supporting tens of thousands of young Londoners each year.

The nominations for The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 are open, so our CEO Diane Lightfoot spoke to previous nominees Natasha Trotman, Shani Dhanda, Adi Latif and Samantha Renke to ask about what being on the list has meant to them. Diane is also joined by Clare Gray, Organisational Lead for Disability Advocacy at Shaw Trust who explains the importance of the list and why you should nominate someone or an organisation.

In this episode of Here to Help, Chris has a conversation with Chris Luck, CEO of Shaw Trust (based in the UK). They have an insightful discussion about our partnership to promote fairness, equity, and opportunities that help job seekers build their confidence and get back into the labor market.

Here to Help host Chris Hyams is joined by the CEO of Shaw Trust, Chris Luck. The pair discuss the newly-founded partnership between Indeed and Shaw Trust, which aims to help the long-term unemployed get back into the workforce.Learn more about what is in store for the partnership and hear about Luck’s long-standing career in the Royal Air-Force (RAF) — and how he brought transferable skills to his new role.For more visit https://www.indeed.com/lead/here-to-help-series?hl=en&co=US

Why feedback is important for women's confidence Barriers facing women at work Why feedback is important Celebrate the achievements The importance of peer recognition Internal Women's Networks (ERGs) Today we are talking about the barriers that women often face when it comes to their career progression and what simple steps can be taken to to support them especially associated with remote working and the impact that this can have on women's visibility and career progression.  Networking in the corridors of after face to face meetings isn't a possibility right now and we have to think differently to make it work for everyone. We get to hear insights from the amazing Michelle Jackson who is EDI Adviser at Shaw Trust.  She creates strategies, a range of activities and ways of working that remove barriers faced by groups who are underrepresented in more senior roles in the workplace and create a culture where people feel confident to take forward opportunities.  Shaw Trust has got some exciting ideas lined up and I know Michelle and I could talk about this all day!  Take a listen.   Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, talent development and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?  Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.  Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call and get it booked in the calendar.    #Resources     Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast   Connect with guest Michelle Jackson: Email: michelle.jackson@shaw-trust.org.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-jackson-58392b39/

This is Episode 3 of This Is Islay, a community podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura, hosted this month by Jolyon Thurgood and Tom O'Farrell, featuring: 1. Glen Roberts in conversation with Dr Pat McGrann of the Islay Community Access Group, 2. Greig Shaw with the Fraser Shaw Trust, music from the Islay Sessioneers: David Foley, Jack Smedley, Jenn Butterworth, and Maeve Mackinnon, and 3. This month's factoid. The goal of This Is Islay is to use podcasting to foster community involvement, education and training, providing resources and facilities to research, produce and promote content for a worldwide audience. We invite you to provide feedback, ideas, or even join our podcasting team. Find us at https://anchor.fm/thisisislay . Let us know what you enjoyed and what you would like to hear next month. Contact us by e-mail: thisisislay@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @thisisislay, on Facebook @thisisislay and Instagram @thisisislaypodcast. More about this month's podcast: Islay Community Access Group: to provide your feedback on the public consultation, open until 7th December 2020, for the proposed dual-purpose pathway between Bowmore and Bridgend, go to https://islaypathways.com . Music featured this month was: Head East, by David Foley (flute) and Jack Smedley (fiddle), featuring Jenn Butterworth on guitar A' Mhic Doughaill ‘Ic Ruaraidh, by Maeve Mackinnon Our theme music is '£50 Cashback' from The Fraser Shaw Trust. Keep up to date on Islay Sessions and the work of the Trust in support of the relief of multiple sclerosis at https://frasershawtrust.com . .

Brexit is about far more than trade. We all lose rights - but disabled people face more challenges than most. Mike is joined by Clare Gray of the Shaw Trust and Kathy Bole from Disability Labour to talk about the challenges disabled people face and what we can do to help. 

Braintree District Council talks to us about placing accessibility at the very core of its website redesign amidst a global pandemic. We also ask Shaw Trust Accessibility Services whether local government in general is doing enough to meet September deadlines, which are now confirmed to be set in stone regardless of disruption caused by the Coronavirus. Transcript of recording here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jULhRX1amAQjeQD0PqHqg0PgXmyKUFWKxAZrA7RtX8s/edit?usp=sharing

In a new mini-series, Meet The ‘Vulnerables’, Octavia Woodward sets out to find the real people dubbed “vulnerable”during the coronavirus pandemic, and turn the V-word on its head. First up is Baroness Jane Campbell - who ranks as “the most influential disabled person in Britain” according to the Shaw Trust. She is considered a legendary figure within the disabled community for her ongoing fight for disabled rights. Both Jane and Octavia have Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a serious genetic condition that weakens muscles and can cause difficulty with breathing. Jane, who sits in the House of Lords, talks about her pushy parents, her brushes with the law during political protests, multiple marriages and how she struggled to like disabled people until she graduated from university. Presented by Octavia Woodward. Produced by Sam Judah. Subscribe to this podcast on BBC Sounds or say "Ask the BBC for Ouch" to your smart speaker.

The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 is an annual publication that provides biographies of the top 100 influencers with disabilities in the UK.   This year, triathlete and activist, Haseeb Ahmad has been shortlisted as one of the Top 100 most influential disabled people in recognition of his achievements in sport, activism and helping improve the lives of blind partially sighted people.    RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley spoke with Haseeb about his success and about his sight loss journey.    For more information about Haseeb and his book visit: www.haseebblindironman.com (Photo shows Haseeb dressed in all black and crossing the finish line at a race. Another runner has an arm around his shoulders) 

Souleyman Bah was the first disabled contestant on BBC One's The Apprentice. But just three weeks into the season he was fired by Lord Sugar and told he was “brave” for being there - how did he feel when he was served up with that cliche from the famous businessman? And what was it like behind the scenes?(*) The Vacuum Cleaner, aka James Leadbitter, has run his mental health project Madlove for five years. It’s all about giving people a say in what their care should look and feel like. He tells Ouch about his new project where he has taken over a former branch of Argos in St Helens, Merseyside, and turned it into a mental health sanctuary, complete with its own blend of tea. How hard is it to be green when you’re disabled and have to use more taxis and avoid the easy to use products with throwaway packaging, for instance. Sam Little gives us some tips and tricks on being environmentally friendly. And we take a wry look at the newly published power list of disabled people from Shaw Trust. Presented by Kate Monaghan and Simon Minty. Spread the word, subscribe to us on your BBC Sounds app and say "Ask the BBC for Ouch" to your smart speaker to play the latest episode. (*) On the podcast, Souleyman said his top moments hadn't made the final edit on The Apprentice. It was also suggested he needed more support. In a statement from The Apprentice, a spokesman says: “The team worked hard to ensure that appropriate measures were taken throughout the production process and one-to-one support was given to Souleyman during tasks to enable him to participate in the process fairly alongside the other candidates. Production continually worked with Souleyman to decide upon and ensure the appropriate adjustments were made at every stage, both in the house and whilst on task.”

CEO and founder of The Return on Disability Group and author of Unleashing Different, Rich Donovan is a globally recognized subject matter expert on the convergence of disability and corporate profitability. Rich provides corporate and government clients with insights and tools to frame disability as a global emerging market. His proprietary and proven process translates disability success factors into specific actions that create sustainable value. He is an expert on guiding companies and investors to understand the factors from the disability perspective that drive innovation and ultimately customer value. The Barclays Return on Disability ETN listed on the New York Stock Exchange on September 11th, 2014 under the ticker RODI. Rich has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People with Disabilities in the world by UK-based Powerful Media and Shaw Trust. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and was a Proprietary Trader and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch. He also happens to have cerebral palsy.

We explore how businesses can cater for the 13m people in the UK who have a disability. They represent a market worth £249bn a year. In this podcast Julia Walker, of Lake District Mobility, talks about practical steps that businesses can take to make themselves more attractive to disabled customers and their families. Chamber Business Solutions is running a training day, ‘Collecting the Purple Pound’ at Newton Rigg, Penrith, on February 21st, 2019, when Alice Loader, of Alice Associates, will set out how to harness the spending power of disabled customers. Places cost £95 plus VAT for Chamber members or £145 plus VAT for non-members. Email catherynn@cumbriachamber.co.uk   Web resources: Visit England guide to making your business accessible Access for All accessibility training for staff Changing Places disabled toilets Disability Confident scheme Shaw Trust website accessibility audit Building/grounds access audits Recite Me software for people with accessibility needs  

We explore how businesses can cater for the 13m people in the UK who have a disability. They represent a market worth £249bn a year. In this podcast Julia Walker, of Lake District Mobility, talks about practical steps that businesses can take to make themselves more attractive to disabled customers and their families. Chamber Business Solutions is running a training day, ‘Collecting the Purple Pound’ at Newton Rigg, Penrith, on February 21st, 2019, when Alice Loader, of Alice Associates, will set out how to harness the spending power of disabled customers. Places cost £95 plus VAT for Chamber members or £145 plus VAT for non-members. Email catherynn@cumbriachamber.co.uk Web resources: Visit England guide to making your business accessible Access for All accessibility training for staff Changing Places disabled toilets Disability Confident scheme Shaw Trust website accessibility audit Building/grounds access audits Recite Me software for people with accessibility needs

What if you could bring value to a relatively untapped market of 2 billion people? Rich Donovan, founder of the Return on Disability Group and author of Unleash Different: Achieving Business Success Through Disability teaches companies like Google, PepsiCo and Nordstrom how to do exactly that. Rich is a globally recognized subject matter expert on the convergence of disability and corporate profitability. The Barclays Return on Disability ETN listed on the New York Stock Exchange on September 11th, 2014 under the ticker RODI. He has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People with Disabilities in the world by UK-based Powerful Media and Shaw Trust in October 2016. Rich provides corporate and government clients with insights and tools to frame disability as a global emerging market. His proprietary and proven process translates disability success factors into specific actions that create sustainable value. In today's conversation, Rich shares his own journey with cerebral palsy and how he came to work with the world's top companies, offering them a unique perspective that drives bottom line profitability while creating opportunities to delight and attract people with a disability. Rich redefines consumer demand and invites us into a different worldview where disability drives innovation, and customers on the fringe become the focus of inquiry and feedback.  There's a reason Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft are some of the largest companies in the world right now. They've all figured this out. Rich explains how you can implement these same strategies in your business large or small, and why it's imperative that you do. Consumers now expect companies to serve what we call diversity the way they serve every other customer, and those that ignore it will not be around for long. We round out our conversation with Rich sharing his passion for people with disabilities, and emphasizing the huge cost to humanity by not valuing the intelligence and talents that they bring. The tide is shifting and the sooner we embrace this shift, the better it will be for everyone.  Key Takeaways Approximately 25% of the global population self-declares themselves as having a disability. People with disabilities are really good at saying “OK this path is not available to me, I have to take another path. I have to do some differently that will allow me to achieve the same result as somebody else, just not in the same way.” That's where innovation comes from – being forced to do something differently. We tend to look at diversity as a moral construct. The reality is that it's a way of looking at demand differently. Consumer demand has changed dramatically in the last 10 years where now they expect companies to serve what we call diversity the way they serve every other customer. You're never going to invent the next car by asking your core customer what they want. You have to go to the fringes, go to the edges, go to the extreme users and ask them, “What would make this easier for you? What would make you want to come back to my store, use my product, come to my bank?” You can learn from that use case to apply to your core customer. If I can make a car easier to drive for somebody with one arm, I can make that car easier to drive for someone with two arms. Companies don't change if it's not in their best interests. Rather than fight that reality, harness that reality. Don't worry about offending people. If you're an honest person who just wants to listen, ask a question. Society is shifting from disability being a problem to it being part of the human reality, or actually an asset. The most successful person in the world is just a person who decided to do something. They took a risk. Resources Unleash Different Learn More & Connect With Rich Donovan http://www.unleashdifferent.com

Vanessa Shaw: Trust Yourself and Take Action      In this episode, Jim and Vanessa discuss:         Vanessa's journey to how she got to where she is today.         Understanding your personal paradigm.         Being influenced by what is in the market verses being authentically you.         The evolution of identity to continue growing personally and professionally.     Key Takeaways:         Don't allow yourself to grow complacent. Even as you grow, the same fears and troubles can creep back up if you're not paying attention.         Know your ideal client – it is not always going to be a previous version of yourself.         Who do you need to be to take your business to the next level?         You will always act in accordance with your identity. You will always generate the results that confirm         "I could have stayed in a very, very comfortable place, but I had this burning desire inside of me for more. As I embarked on this journey of coaching and personal development, I started to fan the flames of that desire and there was no turning that off. It's been burning ever since.” — Vanessa Shaw     Connect with Vanessa Shaw:   Twitter: @vcshaw Facebook: Vanessa Shaw Business Growth Mentor Website: VanessaShaw.com Youtube: Vanessa Shaw LinkedIn: Vanessa Shaw, Business and Success Coach Instagram: @vanessashawcoach Kick off your 2019 with the Business Breakthrough Intensive that will allow you to do the work you love and get great results while doing it!   Connect with Jim Padilla:         Facebook         YouTube         LinkedIn         Twitter         Blog         See behind-the-scenes how we build 7-figure personal development and lifestyle businesses!         See how our team can make you money on launches and live events.         Comments on the show? Reach out at Podcast@salesunscripted.com     Show Notes by Podcastologist/Show Producer: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions.

As the pension age increases, sustaining a career until 70 is set to become a pressing issue. Emma Jacobs asks Lynda Gratton of London Business School and Chris Ball of the Shaw Trust how this can be done. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The CBI's Jim Bligh and experts from Avanta, G4S, Ingeus and the Shaw Trust, discuss why the Work Programme matters days after its latest performance statistics shows it has helped over 130,000 long term unemployed people to find sustained employment