Beyond Busy

Graham speaks to a man David Cameron described as “the most annoying man in politics", Norman Baker.

Norman is formerly an MP for Lewes and minister in the Home Office, and was a part of the coalition government as a member of the Liberal Democrats.

They discuss the life of a busy minister, the reputation of MPs in the wake of the expenses scandal, compromise, integrity and Brexit.

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*Against the Grain, Norman’s memoir published in 2015

*The Strange Death of David Kelly, Norman’s first book

*The Reform Club, Norman’s band

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Graham talks to literary agent and founder of Quill Shift, Ayanna Coleman, about diversity in publishing, balancing a day-job with a side-project, and time management.

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* Quill Shift literary agency

* Follow Ayanna on LinkedIn

* Tanglewood Press: Ayanna’s day-job

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Graham talks to husband and wife Ben and Jodie Cook.

Ben is a personal trainer and former model with a degree in economics. Jodie is a social media manager, five years into running an award-winning business with local and international clients. On top of which, she is currently the BDPFA under 55.5kg British powerlifting champion, and is coached by her husband Ben, who co-developed the Clever Tykes series of children’s books.

They talk about living and working together, and “essentialism” (or not being defined by the absence of something).

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* Like Mother, Like Daughter? Analyzing Maternal Influences Upon Women’s Entrepreneurial Propensity

* Zoom video conferencing tool

* An Optimist’s Tour of the Future, by Mark Stevenson

* Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown

* The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, by Marie Kondo

* Stuffocation, by James Wallman

* You are the Placebo, by Dr Joe Dispenza

* JC Social Media

* Clever Tykes children’s books

* Follow Jodie on Twitter

* Follow Ben on Twitter

* Follow Graham on Twitter

Here’s Jodie at the 2016 GBPF South Midlands Championships - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1wHzTgArU4

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Graham talks to writer, editor and speaker, Lisa Luxx.

Lisa runs Prowl Magazine, writes for the Telegraph and performs poetry and other spoken word.

In this podcast, Graham also discusses three strategies for dealing with change, in the wake of Brexit.

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* Prowl House – Lisa’s magazine

* Ben Hammersley talks to Lisa Luxx

* Ben Hammersley’s website

* Lisa’s Telegraph article on transgender acceptance

* Indigo Children definition

* Lisa’s book: Polyphonic Scars

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* Follow Graham on Twitter

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Graham talks to professional clown and actor, Amy Lee.

Amy is the fiancé of last week’s guest, Matt Burt, and an award-winning performer.

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* Richard Pochinko – Pochinko clowning

* Sacha Baron Cohen on WTF with Marc Maron

* Morro & Jasp’s website

* Eat Your Heart Out – Morro & Jasp’s cookbook

* Follow Graham on Twitter

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn01mCWw8FQ

*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYA5RVGsD9E

*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXx40c0fOiI *https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_success_failure_and_the_drive_to_keep_creating?language=en

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Graham talks to musician and podcaster Matt Burt, about a crucial crossroads in his working life.

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* Songs in Seven – Matt’s podcast

* The proposal episode of Matt’s podcast: very funny and extremely sweet

* Follow Matt on Twitter

* Follow Graham on Twitter

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Graham talks to two-time Olympic gold medalist, bob-sleigher, athlete and Rugby player, Heather Moyse.

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* Heather’s website

* Graham mentioned Gary Vaynerchuk

* Follow Heather on Twitter

* Follow Graham on Twitter

* Jim Carrey talks about "asking the Universe", and following your passion.

*Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's TED talk on "flow".

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Graham is in Canada, talking to founder and President of Think Research, Dr Chris O’Connor about clinical care, switching off from technology, productivity hacks and more.

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* The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right, by Atul Gawande

* In praise of text expansion

* Use Microsoft Word’s AutoCorrect Feature to Expand Text

* Follow Graham on Twitter

*Also, here’s Atul Gawande’s TED talk on the Checklist Manifesto: http://www.ted.com/talks/atul_gawande_how_do_we_heal_medicine

*Also check out Smalls Jazz Club online!

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In this episode, Graham talks to improv actor, musician and author Heather Urquhart, of the Maydays and Showstoppers.

They discuss when to say “yes” to things and when to say “no”, making time for friends and family, and learning how to play.

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* The Maydays, Heather’s improv company

* Sing it, Heather and Joe Samuel’s book

* Open Your Mouth and Sing: more musical improv

* The “yes, and” rule of improv

* Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses “No, But” Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton

* Follow Heather on Twitter

* Follow Graham on Twitter

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In this episode, Graham talks to the Chief Executive of Centrepoint.

They discussed the state of charities and the funding around them, working to change young people’s lives and the dichotomy of charity and commercially.

## Our sponsor for this week Centrepoint – a homeless charity that helps young people by providing space, advice, mentorship and support. You can sponsor a room from just £12 a month.

## Go further

* Time Out of Mind – Richard Gere’s film, to which Seyi was invited to a private screening

* Also read about his visit to Centrepoint

* The Guardian review of the BBC Kids Company documentary

* Read about patron Prince William “sleeping rough” for a night]

* Read more about decision fatigue

* Follow Centrepoint on Twitter

* Follow Graham on Twitter

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