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This week Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood reflect on some of the amazing guests that they have had on the podcast. Collaboration is about filling the gaps in your own skills sets and intelligence. The idea being that the you compliment rather than compete. 

Although all our guests stories appear to be different there a number of key areas that are common to each of them. These are the factors that have enabled them to become resilient. 

They have also accepted that you should expect to fail along the way ... if you ride the Cresta Run you even get a tie to demonstrate that you failed valiantly! 

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On this weeks episode Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood are joined by Vanessa Ruck aka The Girl on a Bike. She is the very episiotomy of resilience and the #BecauseICan attitude. 

Whilst cycling one day she was struck by a car and sustained life changing injuries. Having previously been an adventure sports junky she was forced to re-evaluate what would and would not be possible. 

She talks to Tim and Paul about the power of goal setting, focusing on what you can do and often over looked links between physical and mental health 

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The current generation of children have been described as the lost generation of children who have already lost £40k of future income. Phil Miller the Director of sport for King Edwards School, Witley, disagrees. They have been implementing programs and initiatives that have seen pupils taking back control and designing their own outcomes. Phil was one of the first schools to reach out to the #BecauseICan schools initiative. In this episode he discusses with Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood the positive impact that it is having on pupils and parents! His take on the positive lessons that the children are learning as a result of the pandemic is inspirational. "They have just had a crash course in resilience and working things out for themselves". #BecauseICan 

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Imposter syndrome is something that is often experienced by the most public and seemingly confident of people. CEO's and international sports people alike often describe the paralysis of performance they have experienced whilst doubting themselves and their ability to perform. Jonny Wilkinson ex rugby World Cup winning rugby player can be heard discussing how he constantly doubted himself leading to compulsive behaviours. In this session Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw are joined by Vet and Imposter Buster @Katie Ford. The team discuss their own experiences and how it is vital for leaders to be open and supportive. If you have to say that your door is always open, it almost certainly isn't! 

Only whinge up! Never complain to your team! A powerful interview on Radio 1 between Spencer Mathews and Bear Grylls led Paul and Tim to reflect on the lessons that adventuring has taught them. During this episode they discuss the challenges faced by leaders in changing environments especially when they have been promoted from within the team. Provide your team with reassurance and direction and empower them to be part of the solution. 

In this extended episode the Sandstone team, joined by Cath Bishop, delve into the challenges that have been faced by leaders so far during the pandemic and discuss what steps need to be taken to increase the chances of success going forward. It is a privilege to be able to listen to Mandy and Cath discussing this openly and sharing ideas. As Cath says it all comes back to education and perspective. This combined with Mandy's view of focussing on that which you can control makes for powerful listening. 

Cath Bishop: Former Olympic medal winning oarswoman and diplomat. 

Mandy Hickson: Former Fast jet pilot and key note speaker.

Paul Horwood: Managing Director of Sandstone Communications, entrepreneur and army officer. 

Tim Bradshaw: Former Intelligence officer, Everest mountaineer,  #BecauseICan Ambassador and key note speaker. 

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In this episode there is the inevitable banter around England v Scotland rugby (It was recorded shortly after the 11-6 Scotland victory over England). The discussion focuses on leadership and dealing with pressure. Th guys talk about how it is important to relieve pressure not add it and to look after each other. Colin is a contributor to the Hub which can be found at www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

Regular hosts @TimBradshaw_BecauseICan and @Paul Horwood can be found on instagram and Facebook along with @SandstoneCommunications or email [email protected]

In this episode Paul and Tim welcome former Olympic skier and Sandstone ambassador Ed Drake on to the show. Downhill ski racing is a minority sport in the UK. As a result Ed had to develop skills in a number of key areas in order to get himself to the start line of the 2010 Olympic Games. Since retiring from international competition many of those skills now stand him in good stead for a career as a commentator and coach. 

In this the episode of the #BecauseICan podcast series, hosts Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood, discuss the importance of developing a #BecauseICan mindset. They describe how they once met for a coffee in the middle of a war zone in Afghanistan and how they have come to meet so many inspiring people. Both are former Army Officers, Key note speakers and directors of www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk