Practical Bravery: TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP!
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Practical Bravery - HAPPY FOOD!
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Practical Bravery - RADICAL WATER!
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Practical Bravery - CUTTING EDGES!
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Practical Bravery - CONSCIOUS CO-WORKING!
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The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery - CONSCIOUS CO-WORKING! In this episode we explore the transformative world of co-working spaces and the burgeoning professional communities they foster. As the traditional office evolves and the allure of flexible work arrangements grows, the importance of spaces that inspire, include, and innovate becomes increasingly clear. Our guest is leading an initiative with established roots in Brighton and plans for nationwide expansion, where workspaces not only meet modern needs but also cultivate communities grounded in equity and...
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Practical Bravery: VOLATILE INNOVATION!
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The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery - VOLATILE INNOVATION! What does it mean to be a global entrepreneur today? How do new technologies help entrepreneurs tackle big challenges? And what kind of bravery does it take to lead in such dynamic times? Join us as we explore these questions with a leader who’s redefining the boundaries of business and innovation. In this episode we're diving deep into how entrepreneurship not only shapes economies and sociey worldwide but also drives the bold leadership and bravery required to address some of our biggest global challenges....
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Practical Bravery: FUTURE-PROOFING WORKPLACES!
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Practical Bravery: CREATIVE PARTICIPATION!
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The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery - CREATIVE PARTICIPATION! In this episode of The Possibility Club podcast, we're exploring the spaces where creativity becomes a conduit for connection, and where theatres and arts venues become the heartbeats of the communities they serve. Our guest is the Head of Participation at Southwark Playhouse, orchestrating a symphony of projects that resonate with thousands yearly, from all ages and backgrounds. His work is about creating a mosaic of experiences that reflect south London's diversity, challenges, and aspirations. Through strategic...
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Practical Bravery : EMPOWERED ENTERPRISE!
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The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery - EMPOWERED ENTERPRISE! In this episode, we navigate the journey of a visionary whose leadership has not just built businesses but has transformed lives. An architect of opportunity, whose blueprint for change is reshaping the landscape of social mobility. From the foundations of financial literacy to the pillars of small business support, her mission is to elevate the underprivileged, to turn the tide of poverty through the power of enterprise. By advocating for a model that combines training, seed capital, and ongoing mentoring, she's...
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Practical Bravery: MUSICAL POLITICS!
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The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery - MUSICAL POLITICS! Can artists change the world? Should they? And should it be through their art, or through their activism? In this episode we're charting the course of a journeyman whose guitar has graced stages worldwide, and whose convictions have spotlighted the corridors of change. From the euphoric highs of indie rock stardom with his band Gomez, capturing hearts and the Mercury Prize in 1998, to the critical acclaim and UK Top 40 albums, his artistry has been undeniable. But it's his transition from artist...
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Anna on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annagolawski/?originalSubdomain=uk
Anna on Twitter / X
@AnnaGolawski
“We look for careers where we’ve got value, where we’ve got things which are aligned with our goals, our beliefs and our purpose.”
“We employ people for their brains, for their mental wellbeing.”
Stratus Coaching
https://www.stratuscoaching.com/
“Organisations are much more understanding around mental health and wellbeing, but there’s a long way to go. So many organisations are very reactive, waiting until there are high rates. I want to get across to organisations that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Anna via Association for Coaching
https://www.associationforcoaching.com/members/?id=49243165
Anna via MHFA England
https://mhfaengland.org/public-profile/?id=dbbeb8b4-80c8-e711-811d-70106fa92171
Rolls Royce Aerospace
https://www.rolls-royce.com/products-and-services/civil-aerospace.aspx
Harrods
https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/
IBM
“I’ve been exposed to all kinds of leadership styles, the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between. That was the catalyst for me to focus on mental wellbeing, based on my own experience of burnout.”
Henley Business School (Henley Management College)
“People are much more clued up in terms of the culture of the organisation. We’re seeing employees asking a lot more incisive questions about the culture, leadership and wellbeing, and how they’re going to be treated.”
“One of the phrases that I like, I think it came from Mike Tyson but don’t quote me on it, is everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
“We can’t avoid difficult stuff that we’re going to have to face. The important thing is to build up our coping strategies, how we can learn and grow, sometimes reframe situations.”
“What’s the purpose, what’s the identity, what’s the north star of the team?”
Microsoft brain research — people needing breaks
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/brain-research
Judges’ mental fatigue impacting parole boards — via Wired magazine
https://www.wired.com/2011/04/judges-mental-fatigue/
“It’s about creating those habits. It takes two months for a new habit to become automatic in us.”
“Managers need to role-model these behaviours.”
‘healthy mind platter’ — via Dr Dan Siegel
https://drdansiegel.com/healthy-mind-platter/
Daniel H. Pink — 'When' via Amazon
Daniel Goleman via Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Goleman/e/B000APZC9O?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1694691984&sr=8-3
Charlotte Rae’s Possibility Club episode
https://thepossibiltyclub.libsyn.com/5-big-questions-dr-charlotte-rae
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This episode was recorded in July 2023
Interviewer: Richard Freeman for always possible
Editor: CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts
For more visit www.alwayspossible.co.uk