Beyond Busy

Graham talks to standup comedian Rachel Parris.

Rachel performs music in her shows, and her work is often confessional. They discuss her relationship with the blank page, procrastination and imposter syndrome.

**See Rachel at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017**

August 2nd - 28th, Pleasance Dome

Rachel's Standard Issue articles

Rachel on the Comedian's Comedian podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uauJri9OZc

Austentatious: Rachel's Jane Austen themed improv group

Elizabeth Gilbert books on Amazon

Follow Rachel on Twitter

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Graham is in Adelaide talking to Chester Osbourn, chief wine maker at family-owned vineyard d'Arenberg.

They discuss the making of wine, what running a multigenerational business means, and Chester's upcoming clothing label, specialising in loud shirts.

Top five d’Arenberg wines to try - Decanter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HjGIlu3g4A

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Graham talks to Moonpig founder Nick Jenkins, about his time in the greeting card business, what it's like to be a dragon on BBC Two's Dragons' Den and knowing when to politely say "no" to new opportunities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmbnlnHe5nc

Listen back to the [Ben & Jodie episode

Mwabu, Nick's education tech company

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Graham talks to improviser Liz Peters, Artistic Director of the Maydays.

They share practical tips for dealing with nerves, improv and body language.

Liz's website

The Maydays' website

https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, by Steven Pressfield

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Graham talks to presentation coach Rob Geraghty.

They discuss Rob's "Vision 35": his plan to retire by the age of 35, spending money to avoid wasting time, and the myths around passive income.

Find Rob on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class do Not!, by Robert Kiyosaki

Cashflow: Robert Kiyosaki's board game

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to do About it, by Michael Gerber Status Anxiety, by Alain de Botton [

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Graham talks to award-winning author, speaker and journalist Carl Honoré.

They discuss "the multiple page-turn technique" of bedtime storytelling, slowing down in a period of fast-paced living, changing ingrained cultures, Brexit and slowing down politics.

## Go further In Praise of Slow: How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed: Carl's book

The Slow Fix: Lasting Solutions in a Fast-Moving World: also by Carl

Carl's website

Carl's Wikipedia page

https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_praises_slowness

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Graham talks to Claire Fox, global HR Director and Child Safeguarding Director at Save the Children, as well as author.

They discuss leaving work at the door, finding ways to spend time with family, running marathons and running in sack races.

## Go further Work/Life Symbiosis: The Model for Happiness and Balance: Claire's book

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Graham talks to legendary businessman Gerald Ratner, the former CEO of Ratner’s and H Samuel, whose infamous speech to the Institute of Directors led to him losing everything almost overnight.

They discuss his book, some of his famous friends and rivalries and of course that speech, its consequences for him personally and how he managed to bounce back.

Graham also has a special announcement towards the end of the show.

## Go further Gerald Ratner: The Rise and Fall... and Rise Again: Gerald's book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj9BZz71yQE

Graham's blog post on his sabbatical

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Graham talks to entrepreneur, founder of Yo! Sushi and original dragon on Dragons’ Den, Simon Woodroffe.

They discuss his story from counting every penny to depositing millions in his current account, and are joined by a special guest, a professional sailor embarking on a remarkable expedition.

## Go further

* Yo! Home, which uses Simon’s background in scene design to maximise living space

* Yo! Row, Lia Ditton’s solo rowing expedition from Japan to San Francisco

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Graham chats with one of Think Productive’s Productivity Ninjas, Grace Marshall.

They discuss FOMO, the word “busy” itself, and taming the lizard brain. They also swap their personal productivity confessions.

## Go further

* Grace’s website – be sure to sign up to her newsletter and subscribe to her blog

* How to be Really Productive – Grace’s book

* Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them, by John Ortberg

* The Chimp Paradox, by Professor Steve Peters

* Follow Grace on Twitter

* Check out the Stress Less, Achieve More workshop

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