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Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
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Inside Legal ESG is a series of podcast interviews and webinars highlighting opportunities, individuals, and the important and challenging work being done in the ESG space today. For more information on Inside Legal ESG please email: [email protected]
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Inspiring conversations for women about career & life, harmony & balance, leadership & growth, and more. We include practical tips, tested strategies, professional advice, and new possibilities to explore. Join us!
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22:42In this episode of the Inside Legal ESG podcast, we hear from Debra Sobel, Founder and Lead Consultant at The Purpose Hub. She shares her insights on communicating ESG with clarity, confidence, and consistency—critical to mitigating reputational risk and greenwashing claims. Debra predicts increased, more rigorous sustainability regulations and exp…
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Send Carla a message! Ever catch yourself going through the motions of life while your mind races elsewhere? You're not alone. The most common desire I hear from my coaching clients isn't greater success, but simply to be more present—to stop missing their own lives as they fly by. For my fellow hyper-achievers who struggle to slow down, I offer pr…
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The German Chancellor speaks candidly about Trump's attitude to Europe, war on the continent, and the future relationship Britain Producer: Daniel KraemerResearcher: Chloe DesaveEditor: Giles EdwardsBy BBC Radio 4
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Send Carla a message! What if the most profound act of self-care isn't another wellness trend, but something far more fundamental? Learning to accept and manage your emotions is a gift you give yourself and everyone around you. True transformation begins with a counterintuitive truth: self-discipline creates freedom. By developing simple practices—…
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The Lib Dem Justice Spokesperson managed to persuade ministers to change domestic abuse law within a year of being elected to parliament. Josh Babarinde tells Nick how his own childhood experience spurred him on to push for reform. He also explains how a beer mat persuaded him to join the Liberal Democrats. Producer: Daniel Kraemer…
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Send Carla a message! What if rushing through life is actually slowing us down? What if the narrative of faster always means better, more productive, and more successful isn't working? The constant urgency we feel has become so normalized that we barely notice it anymore – it's become the air we breathe. When we're moving at such a fast pace we oft…
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After some of the most tumultuous days of his premiership, Keir Starmer sits down with Nick in Downing Street, to reflect on a year in power. In a wide-ranging interview, the prime minister defends his style of leadership, while taking responsibility for the setbacks. He also opens up about losing his brother last year and his personal relationship…
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Send Carla a message! Have you ever stood at the edge of a choice, feeling both exhilarated and terrified? That's exactly where I found myself when a bucket list dream suddenly became a real possibility. Skydiving had always been something I wanted to experience "someday," but when my skydiving brother-in-law extended an actual invitation, I froze.…
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Inside Legal ESG / Ming Zee Tee/ Environment and Climate Lawyer/ A&O Shearman
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17:00In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Ming Zee Tee, Environment and Climate Lawyer at A&O Shearman and co-Founder of Legal Voices for the Future, shares her career path that led her to focus on climate, and to start the LVF organization for passionate young lawyers to also do work in this area. Her work in co-founding Legal Voices for the Future had…
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A Republican Congressman outlines the values that lie behind his conservative politics. Scott Perry is the Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th District, a Trump ally, an Iran hawk who sits on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and a veteran, who flew combat missions in Iraq before turning his attention to politics. He joins Nick down the line from W…
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Send Carla a message! What happens when you stop following the maps others have drawn for you and start navigating by your own internal compass? For years, I diligently checked all the boxes society promised would lead to happiness – school, career, marriage – until that carefully constructed life came crashing down around me. This episode invites …
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Inside Legal ESG / Alexandra Holsgrove Jones/ Knowledge Partner/ TLT LLP
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15:58In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Alexandra Holsgrove Jones of TLT. The discussion explores her current role as Knowledge and ESG Partner at TLT, as well as Alexandra’s thoughts on ESG challenges (and opportunities) in today’s complex, rapidly changing society. And, of course, the conversation concludes with words of hope…
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Inside Legal ESG / Carla Parsons/ Principal Associate/ Mills Reeve
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15:44In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we are honored to have a conversation with Carla Parsons, Principal Associate at Mills Reeve. We discuss her career path, and the influence her father, Professor Paul Watchman, had on her career choice and her practice. Carla also shares with our listeners the story behind the Legal ESG Award in honor of her fat…
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The Trade Minister explains how a penalty shootout played a role in his government appointment. Douglas Alexander has the same job that he had 20 years ago in Tony Blair's government. He reflects on how the world has changed in that time, and his motivation for returning to politics after a humiliating defeat in 2015.…
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Morning Routine: Make the First Minutes of Your Day Count
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15:01Send Carla a message! What would your life look like if you started every day in the lead instead of at the mercy of notifications, demands, and distractions? The way we begin our day sets the pace for everything that follows. Ready to shift the way you start your day? This could be the one simple habit that helps you shift everything else. Listen …
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Inside Legal ESG / Max Finney/ Senior Sustainability Manager/ Shoosmiths
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27:56In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Max Finney, Senior Sustainability Manager at Shoosmiths. The conversation explores the current state of ESG for the legal profession, supply chain engagement, what’s next for continued progress, and what gives Max hope. Listen here.By Inside Practice
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The Shadow Chancellor sets out his vision for a more "thoughtful" politics and faces up to the challenge of winning the argument before the next general election. Sir Mel Stride reveals what he admires about his opposite number, Rachel Reeves, and why a world war two commander is one of his political heroes. He also has a warning about what the Bri…
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From Going Through the Motions to Creating Your Reality
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16:03Send Carla a message! What if you could transform your everyday existence from simply going through motions to actively taking part in creating your life? That's the power of life-preneurship—a fresh approach to living that applies entrepreneurial thinking to life's most important moments. This mindset allows you to innovate solutions to everyday c…
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Get out of Autopilot with an Entrepreneurial Mindset
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14:40Send Carla a message! Get out of auto-pilot and discover how to get your life back. Let's explore how applying entrepreneurial principles to everyday life can put us back in the driver's seat of our life. What if you approached your everyday life with the same mindset successful entrepreneurs bring to their ventures? This concept has the power to t…
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How does it feel to be held up as the 'anti-Trump' by progressives across the globe? Jacinda Ardern was prime minister of New Zealand for 6 years and is now committed to promoting empathy and kindness in world leadership. She joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio to reflect on her unexpected rise to power and being described as a 'global pinu…
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After 15 years as a member of the House of Lords, Tanni Grey-Thompson reflects on how a career at the top of sport prepared her for the world of politics. The crossbench peer speaks to Nick about what she sees as a dangerous relationship between benefit reforms and legalising assisted dying. Producer: Daniel Kraemer…
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Send Carla a message! Whether you're contemplating a career pivot, navigating personal transitions, or simply seeking more grounded leadership in your daily life, this episode reminds us that sometimes the most powerful breakthroughs happen when we step away from overthinking and allow our bodies to lead the way. Carla and returning guest Beth Sand…
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Inside Legal ESG / Ivy Lumia/ CEO & Founder/ Best in Governance
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18:20In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Ivy Lumia, CEO and Founder of Best in Governance (BIG), a firm specializing in providing modern, sustainable corporate governance and ESG solutions to transform, elevate and empower Boards of Directors and their teams. She brings over 25 years’ experience to her work in advising clients. …
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The First Minister of Wales sets a marker to the left of Keir Starmer, setting out her vision of a "Red Welsh Way", drawing inspiration from Gavin and Stacey. Producer: Daniel KraemerBy BBC Radio 4
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Send Carla a message! Feeling too busy to journal? That's exactly why you need it most. In this episode, I share a powerful client breakthrough that happened when she thought she had no time for reflection but tried a simple five-minute journaling method anyway. As high achievers and ambitious doers, we often resist slowing down—convinced that cons…
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Reform UK’s deputy leader reflects on a year of political success, a privileged upbringing and the cabinet job he’s eyeing up Producer: Daniel KraemerBy BBC Radio 4
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Send Carla a message! For when you find yourself trapped in a spiral of overthinking, making pro and con lists, and wanting to force an outcome? It's the "anti-strategy"– a counterintuitive response. This episode isn't about abandoning responsibility or ignoring deadlines. Rather, it's an invitation to recognize when forcing clarity through sheer w…
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Send Carla a message! Ready to strengthen your mental resilience during uncertainty? This episode equips you with practical tools to maintain clarity and focus even when life feels unpredictable. Because while struggle is normal, how we respond to it ultimately shapes our experience. Tune in and discover how to remain lean and strong—in body, mind,…
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To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, former president Joe Biden sits down with Nick Robinson for an exclusive interview, his first since leaving the White House. He issues a stark warning about the future of the western alliance and criticises his successor’s approach to foreign policy. In this extended interview, Biden also reflects on his deci…
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Send Carla a message! What happens when you've tried every external change but still feel stuck? The answer might surprise you. Discover the hidden operating system that's silently running your life—what I call your "survival model." This outdated thinking pattern once helped you navigate challenges but has now become the very thing standing betwee…
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Client Spotlight: A Life by Design with Cara Leis (Encore Episode)
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49:15Send Carla a message! What happens when you realize your successful life feels completely empty inside? For Cara, a high-achieving sports industry professional, this uncomfortable question sparked a profound transformation from living to prove herself to others to intentionally designing an authentic life. The journey begins with recognition. Despi…
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Inside Legal ESG / Law Students for Climate Accountablity - with Haley Czarnek and Martha Agudelo Cordoba
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30:26In this episode of the Inside Legal ESG podcast series, Pam Cone speaks with Haley Czarnek, National Director of Law Students for Climate Accountability along with Martha Agudelo Cordoba, International Director of Law Students for Climate Accountability. They share why and when the organization was founded and give a highlight on their most recent …
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Declutter Your Mind: 3 Steps to Clear Thinking
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14:48Send Carla a message! Ready for a fresh perspective? Forget about scrubbing floors and organizing closets—this episode explores the powerful practice of mental spring cleaning. Just as our windows collect dust, our mindset accumulates negative thinking patterns that color how we see everything in our lives. Through my work with hundreds of clients,…
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Client Spotlight with Diana Bresnan (Encore Episode)
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30:12Send Carla a message! Diana Bresnan's journey from overwhelmed HR executive to someone who finds joy in watching sunsets offers a powerful lesson about not postponing happiness until "someday." What began with a chance meeting at a health fair led to a profound realization - Diana noticed she said the word "responsibility" over and over again in a …
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Inside Legal ESG / Sara Magneli / ESG Counsel/ Advokatfirman Cederquist
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24:27In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pam Cone talks with Sara Magneli, ESG Counsel at Advokatfirman Cederquist, a law firm in Stockholm Sweden. The conversation covers her career path to becoming ESG Counsel, the trends (and challenges) facing ESG lawyers and their client companies today, and, of course, what gives her hope in the face of ESG headw…
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Send Carla a message! Something significant is shifting in our world, and you've likely been feeling it too. The familiar systems, structures, and approaches we've relied on are transforming before our eyes, demanding new ways of navigating life and work. This transformation isn't just happening in technology or politics—it's reaching into the very…
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Strategic Quarterly Planning with Josephine Owusu
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43:36Send Carla a message! Episode Highlights: ✅ Why starting with the end in mind is key to building a life and business you love ✅ How to break big dreams into actionable steps that align with your vision ✅ Common themes of a dream life—financial freedom, time flexibility, and purpose-driven work ✅ How social media and comparison can pull us off track…
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Inside Legal ESG / Maria Farrapeira / ESG Lawyer/ Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers
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26:57Ahead of Legal ESG Latin America this week, Pam Cone sits down with Maria Laura Farrapeira, General Counsel at AB Mauri in Latin America. She shares with us her journey to becoming General Counsel at a global company, her greatest ESG challenge, the role of lawyers in tacking sustainability, and what gives her hope for the future. You won’t want to…
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Mindset Check-in: Refresh Your Vision + Goals
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9:47Send Carla a message! Monthly mindset check-ins help us stay committed to our goals when many people start giving up. March is the perfect time to recommit to what we set out to create this year instead of falling into the valley of disappointment. • Tending to our mindset is like gardening – we must regularly show up to pull weeds and nurture what…
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Inside Legal ESG / Paola Fonseca / ESG Lawyer/ Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers
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25:52Join us for this episode of Inside Legal ESG to hear from ESG lawyer in Costa Rica, Paola Fonseca. She has 15 years of Inhouse ESG experience, and serves on the Board of Directors for GAIL- the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers. She shares her insights on the state of ESG throughout the world, and the important role lawyers in advising clients re: …
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Inside Legal ESG / Rubinia Proli / Senior Advisor on loan/ United Nations Global Compact
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24:54In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we hear from Rubinia Proli of the United Nations Global Compact, Senior Advisor on secondment from ENEL, an Italian energy company. She shares with us the latest initiatives at the UNGC – such as the Legal Council, and the Fast Forward program – and ways for the legal profession to get involved. And finally – sh…
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Let it Out in Your Journal with Katie Dalebout
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54:15Send Carla a message! Have you ever felt like your creative soul is crying out for space to breathe, but you can't quite hear what it's saying? This conversation with Katie Dalebout, author of "Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling," might just be the permission slip you need to start listening. Katie's journey with journaling began during her r…
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Wear Your Confidence: How Clothes Can Transform the Way You Show Up with Jenny Zook
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45:55Send Carla a message! 🎙 Host: Carla Reeves 🎙 Guest: Jenny Zook, Founder of Style School Episode Highlights: ✅ The powerful link between confidence and personal style ✅ How clothes impact not just how we look, but how we feel and show up in life ✅ Jenny’s journey from DIY fashion capsules to building a thriving Style School community ✅ Why so many w…
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Bonus: The Rishi Sunak Lessons from Downing Street One - Part 2
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1:01:28In the second, bonus instalment of this exclusive interview with the former prime minister, Rishi Sunak opens up about his time as Chancellor and Prime Minister, including how his relationship with Boris Johnson fell apart, why he regrets his "Stop the Boats" slogan and what comes next for someone who has become an elder statesman, aged 44. Produce…
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The Rishi Sunak Lessons from Downing Street One
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58:32An exclsuive in-depth interview with the Rishi Sunak. In this first instalment, the former prime minister tells stories from behind the scenes on the world stage explains why he thinks we must now cut welfare spending to fund defence. Sunak reflects on how a sense of duty - inspired by his Hindu faith - helped drive his political career, and reflec…
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The co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales joins Nick for a conversationBy BBC Radio 4
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Send Carla a message! Episode Summary: In this episode of Differently, Carla Reeves shares another powerful journal entry to highlight the impact of interactive journaling. If you're feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, deadlines, and expectations, this episode will provide valuable insights into breaking the cycle. Learn how to identify patter…
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The Transport Secretary on Corbyn, Ukraine and growing up in Swindon Producer: Lauren TavrigerBy BBC Radio 4
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Entrepreneurship: Behind the Scenes with Kelly Marshall, Erin Davis and Carla
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56:18Send Carla a message! In this episode of Differently, host Carla Reeves sits down with two close friends and business colleagues, Kelly (founder of TerraCare Financial) and Erin (founder of Matchbox Women and the True You Brand Method). They dive into candid conversations about: Entrepreneurship & Business Growth – The challenges and joys of runnin…
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The Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales on how he went from being a teacher at a school for kids with beahvioural problems, to being the leading voice on prison conditions. He tells stories of cheap suits, perspex windows, being the subject of offensive graffiti, and explains how he retains optimism. Producers: Lauren Tavriger and Dani…
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