Moving On, Rocking Up and Forging Ahead
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Moving On, Rocking Up and Forging Ahead

A conversation with Jane Nickerson MBE, Lover of Life, Charity Trustee, Samaritan Volunteer, Charity Patron and Traveller. 

In our conversation Jane offers valuable insights into:

  • Transitioning in life from one thing to another.

  • The ability to let go, to move on without regret and to forge ahead with new adventures.

  • Understanding the impact on others of your deeds, words and attitude.

  • The importance of being authentic, whilst evolving, developing and changing and rocking up as yourself everyday.

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From Sheep Farms to Stadiums: A story of Reinvention, Relationships and Resilience
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From Sheep Farms to Stadiums: A story of Reinvention, Relationships and Resilience

A conversation with Claire Bowden-Hughes, CEO and Founder at En2End, a leading sports fan engagement agency, founded on trust, respect, and reciprocity in relationships and leadership. 

In our conversation Claire shares valuable insights into: 

  • The Balancing Act of thriving as a mother and as an entrepreneur.

  • Excelling in a male dominated industry.

  • The art of making lasting connections and exceeding expectations.

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The Dynamics of Power and Vulnerability
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The Dynamics of Power and Vulnerability

A conversation with Nick Duffell, psychotherapist, trainer, author and campaigner who has pioneered therapeutic work with ex-boarders, and specialist training for psychotherapists

In our conversation Nick offers valuable insights into:

  • Why understanding our emotions is so important in our lives and leadership;

  • The existential dynamics of power and vulnerability, and their relevance and importance to leadership; 

  • How dissociation disconnecting from ourselves and our environment - has become the engine of the modern world;

  • The importance of learning about what transference is and group dynamics in leading, coaching, mentoring and facilitation.

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Leading Women’s Golf into a New Era
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Leading Women’s Golf into a New Era

A conversation with Cal Shukla Founder of Women’s Golf Community & Events business Skratch Women, and Skratch Clothing.

In our conversation, Cal offers valuable insights into:

  • How women can feel empowered if they play golf - on and off the golf course;

  • The importance of social connection to Cal personally and within the community that she has created;

  • How authenticity is integral to her personal life and to her business 

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Leading with Courage and Gratitude
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Leading with Courage and Gratitude

A conversation with Gail Newsham Women’s Football Historian, biographer of The Dick, Kerr Ladies and author of Made in Whittingham Street.

In our conversation Gail shares her story of leading with courage and gratitude, and offers insights into:

  • The importance of not only finding your cause, your purpose, but of always being true to it, and to yourself.

  • How staying true to your dreams, your hopes and aspirations really matters and that it is this which gives courage to and inspires others to follow their dreams and to stay true to them.

  • Knowing what you believe in and having faith can give you the courage to keep going, and gratitude for what you have, and help reconcile challenges.

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Helping Make Football A Better Place For Everyone
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Helping Make Football A Better Place For Everyone

A conversation with Jason Webber, Senior Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability Manager Football Association Wales (FAW).

In our conversation Jason offers valuable insights into:

  • Creating a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment

  • Diversity/Representation at all levels especially in senior leadership.

  • Education & Awareness

  • Taking meaningful action and sustainable progress.

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The Leadership Coaching Journey
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The Leadership Coaching Journey

A conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Global Strategic Insights & Analytics Director, Mentor and Executive Leadership Coach in the Marketing Sectors.

In our conversation Feb offers valuable insights into:

  • Going back to Business School.

  • Fantastic support from new peers and the marketing industry.

  • The push towards and importance of accreditations from the Coaching Bodies.

  • Building a business and launching exciting new services in 2025.

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Leading with Energy, Purpose and Hope
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Leading with Energy, Purpose and Hope

a conversation with Howard Johns, CEO of Onezero, Passionate Solar Energy Entrepreneur, Founder, Author and TedX Speaker.

In our conversation Howard offers valuable insights into: 

  • How trusting your purpose and having a vision in vital

  • How he lives and leads through success and failure with commitment

  • How stepping into the uncomfortable can lead to authentic connection

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Igniting the Pursuit of Better
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Igniting the Pursuit of Better

A conversation with Ed Corbett "The Brand Plan Man", Head of Consulting, AI evangelist, Lover of marketing and Mentor to emerging businesses.

In our conversation Ed offers valuable insights into: 

  • How success is built on big relationships

  • The importance of seeking out and really listening to feedback to grow

  • Why being comfortable not knowing everything is key

  • How we can inspire others to be the best they can be

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