Best Neil Webster Podcasts (2025)

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Andrew Trimble - Mindset Tools, Joe Schmidt's Influence and The State of The Game 1:12:37

6d ago1:12:37

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Andrew shares what helped him play his best rugby, the mindset he had going into games and how he got through a slump in form in his mid-twenties. He talks about advise that Paul O’Connell gave him in Ireland camp, how Joe Schmidt got the best out of him and what he did to build his confidence. Andrew gives his thoughts on the state of Ulster Rugby…

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Ep 75: How AI Is Empowering Dyslexic and Neurodivergent Minds: Tools, Tips, and Transformation 29:52

29d ago29:52

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Ever felt like your brain just works differently — and wished technology could meet you halfway? In this empowering solo episode, Dr Shae Wissell shares why AI has become a game-changer for dyslexics and other neurodivergent minds, offering practical ways to turn daily challenges into new superpowers. In today’s episode, Dr Shae Wissell, researcher…

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Episode 16 - Davin McCully 47:01

2M ago47:01

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Everybody's favourite Toronto storyteller Davin McCully (MPl '19) stops by the pod to talk about consulting, ghost stories, and peameal bacon sandwiches.

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David Niethe - Inside the Minds of Champions: Coach to Israel Adesanya & Olympic Gold Medalist Lydia Ko 1:20:23

2M ago1:20:23

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Unlock the secrets to elite performance in this explosive episode with New Zealand’s leading mental performance coach, David Niethe. From his humble beginnings working out of a converted garage in Auckland to coaching world-class athletes—including Olympic Gold medalist Lydia Ko and former UFC champion Israel Adesanya—David shares his unfiltered jo…

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Ep 74 “That’s Just Scott”: Unseen Dyslexia & the Realities of Neurodivergence 36:41

2M ago36:41

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In a world where disability often gets lost in the noise of bureaucracy, how do we ensure that every voice is heard? In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Peter Smith, the Director and Founder of the Center for Disability Employment Research and Practice (CDERP). With over 15 years of experience in the field, Peter has dedicated his career to…

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Damien McGrath - Former Leeds Rhinos, Leicester Tigers and England 7s Coach 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

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Damien has coached Leeds Rhinos, London Broncos, England Rugby League, Leicester Tigers, England A, England 7s, Huddersfield Giants, Welsh Rugby Academy, and 7s with Canada, Samoa, Germany and Kenya. In the podcast Damien chats about; How to bounce back when you lose your job as a coach. How he transitioned from Rugby League to Union and 7s. What L…

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Will Webster - Coaching Kenya 7s, Coaching Coaches, & Creating Learning Environments. 1:22:21

3M ago1:22:21

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Will Webster played in the English Championship, but decided to retire from the game to concentrate on coaching in his early 20s. He has gone on to coach Kenya 7s on the World Series, Hong Kong 7s & 15s and New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby, winning two titles there. He now coaches coaches. We chat about his journey in the game and also …

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Ep 73: Redefining Leadership Through a Neurodivergent Lens: Dr. Annalisa Contos’ Journey 31:57

3M ago31:57

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What if the key to unlocking potential in the workplace lies in embracing neurodiversity? We are joined in this episode by Dr. Annalisa, the founder of Atom Consulting, a company dedicated to helping water utilities manage their risks, particularly in water quality. With a rich background in consulting and a personal journey through neurodiversity,…

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Special Postbag Edition #5 46:57

3M ago46:57

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It’s time for the fifth traditional postbag episode, where I (attempt to) answer your questions, read out your comments and mull over your queries. In this edition: giant turkeys, great crisps we have known, burnt bread and Yorkshire puddings – plus much, much more! Thank you for your support in this eighth season of the podcast. It shall return la…

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Davie Gray - Hurricanes Mindset Coach 1:15:08

3M ago1:15:08

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Davie played for the Scotland 7s, and previously worked with Exeter Chiefs, New Zealand Sevens, Taranaki Rugby and the Hurricanes as an S&C coach. In the pod we chat about; What he does as Hurricanes Mindset Coach. How Super Rugby preseason 2025 has gone for the Hurricanes. Why he transitioned from being an S&C coach to a Mindset coach. Tools to us…

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Alexis Soyer with Lindsay Middleton 41:24

4M ago41:24

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Today I speak with food historian, podcaster and friend of the show Lindsay Middleton about arguably the first celebrity chef, Alexis Soyer, focusing mainly on two of his books: The Gastronomic Regenerator and The Modern Housewife. We talk about the kitchens at the Reform Club, Soyer’s literary inspirations, cookery books as entertainment and his m…

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Ep 72: Is Dyslexia a Label, a Disability, or a Superpower? 20:18

4M ago20:18

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Did you know that most research on dyslexia focuses on children, leaving a massive gap in understanding how it impacts adults—especially in professional settings? In this episode of the Dear Dyslexia Podcast, host Dr. Shae Wissell dives into her groundbreaking research on the challenges faced by dyslexic adults in the workplace. She sheds light on …

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Making Medieval Ale at Home with Alison Kay 41:29

4M ago41:29

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Today I am talking with podcaster and blogger Alison Kay of Ancestral Kitchen all about recreating medieval ale at home – and how one adapts the making of them to modern kitchens. We talked about the difference between ale and beer; the process of ale-making; sterilisation versus good old cleaning; wild yeast; and (most importantly) what the ale ta…

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From the Vaults: Breakfast with Felicity Cloake 46:39

4M ago46:39

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I'm on a break so to fill the gap here are some of my favourite episodes from the podcast's vaults. Welcome to episode one of the new fourth season of The British Food History Podcast. Kicking us off is Neil’s guest Felicity Cloake. Neil & Felicity talk all things breakfast and Felicity’s new book Red Sauce, Brown Sauce, a celebration of the breakf…

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Richard Smith - Former Crusaders Rugby High Performance Leader 1:28:52

4M ago1:28:52

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Richard Smith has been the High Performance Leader at the Crusaders, High-Performance Coach Development Manager for NZ Cricket, and High-Performance Coaching Consultant for High Performance Sport NZ. He coached NZ u19s to the World Cup title in 2007. He now consults with businesses as well as continuing his work at the top level of sport. In the po…

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From the Vaults: Recreating 16th Century Beer with Susan Flavin & Marc Meltonville 47:49

5M ago47:49

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I'm on a break so to fill the gap here are some of my favourite episodes from the podcast's vaults. Today Neil talks to Susan Flavin and Marc Meltonville about recreating as close as possible beer from the accounts of Dublin Castle right at the end of the 16th century. This investigation is part of a much larger project called Food Cult, which is, …

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Episode 15 - Ashley Paton, Founder & Original Plannerama Host 35:39

5M ago35:39

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Today's guest is none other than the creator, founder, and original host of Plannerama herself: Ashley Paton. We’re talking podcasts, planning, the Prairies, and pretty much everything in between.

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From the Vaults: Fanny Cradock with Kevin Geddes 46:14

5M ago46:14

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I'm on a break so to fill the gap here are some of my favourite episodes from the podcast's vaults. Neil has a most enlightening chat with Kevin Geddes about the fabulous television cook Fanny Cradock (1909-1994). Fanny has a reputation for being difficult to work with, cruel and monstrous, and that she was a fake. In this chat Kevin upturns SOME o…

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From the Vaults: Hogmanay & Hamely Kitchen with Paula McIntyre 46:33

5M ago46:33

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I'm on a break so to fill the gap here are some of my favourite episodes from the podcast's vaults. Today Neil talks with Paula McIntyre about Hogmanay and her BBC TV show, the excellent Hamely Kitchen. Paula is an Ulster-Scots chef who lives on the north coast of Northern Ireland and she specialises in combining those two cuisines, reviving tradit…

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What Time Do You Call This? 13:16

5M ago13:16

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Hello, I'm back to say hello. Hello. That's that covered. Depending on your view of time, it has or has not been a while. So, in response to a steady trickle of enquiries, I thought I'd check in, let you know what's been going on for me, and try to get a sense of how things are for you. I hope you're well. Here's a link to 'Music of my Mindfulness,…

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Marty Mulhall - Former Premiership Rugby Player Retiring At 27 To Do Ironman Triathlons 1:13:45

5M ago1:13:45

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Marty won the AIL with Lansdowne fc in 2018. Then moved to the UK and played rugby in the Premiership, before deciding to retire from the game and do Ironmans. We chat about: His time in the Leinster Rugby system Winning the AIL with Lansdowne fc. How Mike Ruddock helped him get his break in pro rugby. The impact that Alun Wyn Jones had on him. The…

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A Tudor Christmas with Brigitte Webster 39:59

5M ago39:59

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Merry Christmas everyone! Welcome to the 2024 British Food History Podcast Christmas special. Today I am talking with Tudor Food historian Brigitte Webster about what Christmasses were like in Tudor times – just what were the Tudors eating and drinking at this time of year? We talked about harrowing Advent and its stockfish, food as gifts, the boar…

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The Philosophy of Puddings with Neil Buttery, Peter Gilchrist & Lindsay Middleton 41:17

5M ago41:17

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The tables are turned today for I am being interviewed by Lindsay Middleton and Peter Gilchrist of The Scottish Food History Podcast about my book The Philosophy of Puddings, published by the British Library. We talk about the origins of puddings, the emergence of the pudding cloth and the pudding mould, blancmange, the work of Catherine Brown and …

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Andrew Brace - What It's Like Referring The Biggest Test Matches 1:13:44

5M ago1:13:44

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In this episode you will hear about; Andy's journey in the game. Andy's thoughts on the TMO. The life and schedule of a professional referee. The mental preparation Andy does for matches. Why Sam Warburton was a brilliant captain. Why Andy trains with the Irish rugby team, and what his role is with them. How Andy works with his coach. What Andy doe…

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An Irish Food Story with Jp McMahon 43:53

6M ago43:53

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Today I talk about Irish food, food history and identity with Michelin-starred chef Jp McMahon. Jp is the culinary director of the EatGalway Restaurant Group and runs the restaurant Aniar in Galway, Ireland. He’s the founding chair and director of the Galway Food Festival, Jp is an ambassador for Irish food. He has written several books including t…

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Neil Tunnah - What Professional Sports and Business Can Learn From Each Other. 1:15:59

6M ago1:15:59

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Neil Tunnah is a highly experienced rugby coach and high-performance consultant with over 20 years of expertise leading elite teams in both sports and business. Based in Australia, he holds Rugby Australia and University of Queensland Level 4 High Performance Coach accreditation and is a World Rugby Accredited High Performance trainer and educator.…

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3 Key Mindset Lessons You Can Use To Improve Performance 31:16

6M ago31:16

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I've decided to do an 85km Ultramarathon, and in this pod I share 3 things I've learned since I made the decision to commit to it. I'm doing the run in aid of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. This is a brilliant charity who provide brilliant palliative care free of charge, but they need donations to do what they do. You can donate here, and a…

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Ep 71: Driving Inclusivity: Transforming the Automotive Industry and Beyond with Raffy Sgroi 40:25

6M ago40:25

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Get ready for an eye-opening episode of the Dear Dyslexic! This week, we dive into the world of inclusive business practices and the remarkable journey of a powerhouse in the automotive industry. In this episode of the Dear Dyslexic podcast, host Dr Shae Wissell sits down with Raffy, a dynamic leader in the automotive industry and a passionate advo…

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Turkey with Tom Copas 40:48

6M ago40:48

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It’s December, Advent has begun, and we can officially start discussing Christmas so I have put together an episode about turkey that is very much of two halves. There’s an interview with Tom Copas, a turkey farmer who really looks after his flock: slow-grown, high welfare, and I have bought many a turkey from him over the years. Before that, I hav…

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The English Table with Jill Norman 37:14

6M ago37:14

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Today I am in conversation with Jill Norman – author of several books, and editor at Penguin. She very kindly talked to me about Jane Grigson and the book English Food at the start of this season. Well, Jill is on the podcast today to talk about her new book The English Table. We talk about service a la française and a la russe, important food writ…

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JP Nerbun - How to Build Team Culture & Grow As A Leader 58:18

6M ago58:18

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J.P. Nerbun is a leadership coach who partners with leaders to support their learning, growth, & impact on the world. He believes that great teams drive results & that effective leaders are intentional in creating strong team cultures. In the podcast JP explains ways in which coaches can better understand their strengths and weaknesses, and how the…

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A History of Baking with Sam Bilton & Neil Buttery 42:21

6M ago42:21

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The tables have turned today because I am being interviewed by author, food historian and friend of the show Sam Bilton. My book Knead to Know is out now and published by Icon Books, and Sam very kindly agreed to interview me about it for the podcast. We talk about baking evolution, bakestone cookery, Jaffa Cakes and taxation, what’s so great about…

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Crisps with Natalie Whittle 44:54

7M ago44:54

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Today is an exciting day because we are tackling a topic that I consider extremely important, CRISPS, with food writer and journalist Natalie Whittle. We talk about the North American origins of the crisp, the excitement of discovering the crisps of other countries, iconic brands like Walkers and Tayto, and most importantly what the best flavour is…

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Ep 70: From Hidden to Hero: Embracing Dyslexia in Entrepreneurship with Nigel Lockett 45:11

7M ago45:11

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Imagine keeping a part of yourself hidden for over 50 years – a part of you that defines not just who you are, but how you think, work, and see the world. In today’s episode, Dr Shae Wissell sits down with Nigel Lockett, the Dyslexic Professor, to unravel the profound journey of embracing dyslexia and redefining it as a strength in the world of ent…

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Cooking 'English Food' with Nicola Aldren, Simone Blagg & Anthea Craig 41:40

7M ago41:40

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The book English Food by Jane Grigson was published 50 years ago this year. It’s a book that has completely changed my life and I wanted to celebrate it with a three-part special. This is part three. I am going back to my roots here talking with three good friends of mine Nicola Aldren, Simone Blagg and Anthea Craig, all of whom were there at the i…

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John Cooney - Ulster Rugby Player & Irish International. 1:01:01

7M ago1:01:01

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John Cooney plays for Ulster Rugby in the URC and has been capped 11 times by Ireland. He previously played for Leinster Rugby where he won a Champions Cup, and Connacht Rugby where he won the Pro 12 title. He played for Lansdowne fc in the All-Ireland League where we played together briefly. In the podcast he talks about how his mindset massively …

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Jane Grigson with Sophie Grigson 44:30

8M ago44:30

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The book English Food by Jane Grigson was published 50 years ago this year. It’s a book that has completely changed my life and I wanted to celebrate it with a three-part special. This is part two. In this very special episode, I am talking with award-winning food writer, broadcaster, and teacher Sophie Grigson, Jane’s daughter, not just about Engl…

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Ep 69: Unleashing Neurodivergent Potential: ADHD Australia CEO Mel Webster on Workplace Transformation 47:43

8M ago47:43

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Discover how embracing neurodiversity can unlock hidden potential and transform workplaces with Mel Webster, a leader who proudly wears her ADHD and dyslexia as badges of strength. Mel Webster is the CEO of ADHD Australia, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, and a proud individual with ADHD and dyslexia. With a background in working with indi…

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50 Years of 'English Food' by Jane Grigson with Sam Bilton, Annie Gray, Ivan Day & Jill Norman 58:05

8M ago58:05

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The book English Food by Jane Grigson was published 50 years ago this year. It’s a book that has completely changed my life and I wanted to celebrate it – and there are four excellent guests in today’s slightly longer-than-usual episode: Sam Bilton, Ivan Day, Annie Gray and Jill Norman It is because of Jane and her book that I am doing what I’m doi…

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Jack Regan - Immense Highs & Lows Over An Incredible 10 Year Pro Rugby Journey 1:16:35

8M ago1:16:35

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This was an unreal chat. From Jack having me in stitches laughing, to chatting about mental health challenges, and just being intrigued throughout. Have a listen, you’ll enjoy it. Jack played for Irish 20s, Ulster, Highlanders, Ospreys and Toyota Shuttles. His mental health took a huge toll on him recently and he decided to walk away and retire fro…

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Eamon Devlin - The Science & Data Behind Half-Time Team Talks 1:20:17

9M ago1:20:17

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Eamon is a half-time researcher and consultant who works with top flight professional teams across a number of sports, including football and the Premier League. In the pod we chat about his findings and what makes a half time team talks effective, in regards to impacting second half performance. In the pod you'll get tips and ideas on how you can …

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Coming soon: season 8 of the podcast (& a free Zoom talk!) 2:57

9M ago2:57

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The podcast will return for its 8th season later this month and there are some great episodes coming up for you. I’ve got a new book out called Knead to Know a History of Baking is out on the 12 September published by Icon Books I will be doing a free Zoom talk at 7pm (UK time) on 10 September. To book your spot, please click this link to the Event…

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Ep 68 From Classroom to Career: How Dyslexics Pass, Mask, Cope and Succeed with Dr Neil Alexander Passe 38:48

9M ago38:48

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What if the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals are more about survival than adaptation? In this episode of the Dear Dyslexia podcast, Dr. Shae Wissell dives deep into a thought-provoking discussion with Dr Neil Alexander Passe, a researcher and advocate who is reshaping our understanding of neurodivergence and its impact on daily life. …

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Ian Reeves - Head of Wellbeing at South Sydney Rabbitohs 47:46

9M ago47:46

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Ian works with the players at South Sydney Rabbitohs, which is one of the NRLs biggest club, is owned by Russel Crowe and will be coached by Wayne Bennett next season. Ian chats about how he helps players off the field, so that they can perform on it. We chat about identity and how this can positively or negatively affect players, how different pla…

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Ep 67: Building Inclusive Workplaces: Deirdre Hardy's Strategies for Young Neurodivergents 18:20

10M ago18:20

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Are you ready to hear how one organisation is making a difference in the lives of young people with neurodivergences? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Deirdre Hardy from Future Connect! In this episode, we are thrilled to host Deirdre Hardy, a dedicated advocate for young people with neurodivergences. Deirdre is the CEO of Future Connect,…

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David Sharkey - The Key To Effective Communication In Leadership 57:20

11M ago57:20

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David Sharkey is a communications consultant who works with elite teams across 8 different sports, as well as leaders in business. His clients include La Rochelle, coached by Ronan O'Gara, Rugby Australia and the GAA. In the podcast he explains the work that he does with these teams, and gives key insights into how you can be a better communicator.…

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Ep 66: The Business Case for Inclusion: Dr. Jamica Nadina Love on Cultural Add 39:04

11M ago39:04

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Dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Dr. Jamica Nadina Love, a trailblazer making waves across the education sector and beyond. Get ready to challenge your perspectives and understand the true power of intersectionality. Guest Introduction: In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jamica Nadina Love, a renowned DEI expert …

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Warren Abrahams - International 7s Coach 1:16:26

12M ago1:16:26

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Warren has coached England Sevens, Harlequins Academy, USA Eagles, Wales women and many other teams. He chats about how he left home in South Africa to move to the UK to pursue his coaching dream. He gives insights into what the best teams have, and how you can use those principals in your teams. He talks about what sets the best apart, and how the…

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Special Postbag Edition #4 29:18

12M ago29:18

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It’s the end of season seven, so it is time for the traditional special postbag edition of the podcast. Much is covered: feminist dining tables, 17th-century household books, regional gingerbreads, musk-flavoured sweeties and much more. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with a question, comment or query. The podcast will return in August. Support the…

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Nick De Luca - Former Scotland Rugby International 57:33

12M ago57:33

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Nick was capped 46 times and also spent played in France with Biarritz, and England with Wasps. Nick chats about a number of concussion he had, and shares why he doesn’t worry about the future. A perspective you’ve probably not heard before. He chats about why a lot of professional players stop enjoying the game, and also why school leavers stop pl…

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