Leading in uncertain times to support your team, business and resilience – Jen McCanna

How do you support your team and manage them effectively at a time of such uncertainty and change? How do you build their and your resilience? And what can business leaders and social entrepreneurs learn from neuroscience about dealing with stress? Jennifer McCanna, a leadership coach, has plenty of practical ideas and solutions you can […]

Fun for all with Dale Le Fevre, New Games

Playing has been Dale Le Fevre’s life’s work. One of the world’s best-known exponents of the New Games movement, Dale has given workshops, trained and played in 35 countries since 1975. New Games are about fun for anyone who wants to take part. Research demonstrates a wide range of benefits for participants. Dale has also […]

Wishing you health and happiness, and this year’s charities and causes

I hope you’re able to enjoy Christmas and will be able to rest, recharge and do things you love over the festive season. And I wish you a fulfilling, healthy and happy 2021.

How to avoid the energy sharks with Linda Spencer plus business and social enterprise funding

Practical advice on how to navigate your energy costs from Linda Spencer. Plus new business and social enterprise funding, and I review Tom Standage’s History of the World in Six Glasses

Alpkit: the huge impact of small grants, share offer success and sustainability

An interview with David Hanney, CEO of outdoor equipment manufacturer and retailer Alpkit, plus business and social enterprise funding opportunities and two book recommendations. David covers Alpkit’s Foundation, funded by the business and making small grants with huge impacts; Alpkit’s astonishing share offer success this week; the firm’s commitment to sustainability and its journey to […]

Black Lives Matter and representation in the media

It’s a huge privilege to present a weekly radio show on Sheffield Live, a fantastic community radio station with a vast array of diverse voices and music. Like all presenters on the channel, I’m a volunteer. For some it’s a stepping stone – Sheffield Live has a fantastic track record of helping people gain experience […]

The power of apprenticeships with Tricia Smith plus representation in the media

Tricia Smith is passionate about the power of apprenticeships, having started her own career journey through a work placement. Now the CEO of The Source Skills Academy, in this interview she discusses: her charity’s range of courses covering vitally important technical and ‘soft’ skills why apprenticeships are crucial how employers can engage with The Source […]

Episode 300! Fay Selvan, Big Life group – supporting Big Issue North vendors and advice for social entrepreneurs

Fay Selvan, Big Life group – supporting Big Issue North vendors and advice for social entrepreneurs

Powerful tips to make online events and workshops better – Mihaela Gruia and Jill White

If you run online workshops, meetings or events this episode is a must-listen: it’s crammed with practical tips to ensure your events are interactive and effective from two brilliant guests. It also includes a run-through of new funding and support for businesses and social enterprises.

How to prepare for a radio interview and why it can propel your business [radio and podcast interview tips 1]

Follow these tips and you’ll be more confident when you are interviewed, whether live in a studio, over the phone or pre-recorded. You’ll sound friendly, authoritative and approachable. And you’ll be able to make clear, interesting and memorable points.

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