The Active Listener

After a major head injury Tom developed epilepsy. He shares his story and the impact the condition has had on his life. Nicola & Katrina from the Epilepsy Society join us to talk about what it is doing to support those affected by epilepsy.

Mum, musician and manager in a department of the University of Cambridge, Sarah shares about adapting to life's circumstances and how she has used difficult situations as a catalyst for change. Ever positive, Sarah talks about learning from challenges and caring for a child with type 1 diabetes.

Dr Léa Cléret, comments that  being mixed raced, a woman and a user of cute kitty pens, she didn't tick all the boxes of the stereo typical CEO. Léa dispels some of the myths of what a successful CEO is and does.

What does "Agile" mean to you?

Athlete, educator and former beauty queen, Sarah Saiger talks candidly about being bullied as child, loosing her spot on Team GB, it's impact on her mental health and her work with young people centred around body image.

Four friends of different nationalities and ethnicities, discuss the impact living and working in the UK has had on their identity, behaviour and parenting.

Tinuke Bernard shares her views on what family is and how a move from London to the countryside has profoundly changed her way of thinking and being.  

Tinuke is a veteran blogger, sharing her life and thoughts online for over a decade. She works full time in Marketing and is a trustee for two charities.  

The mother of two, she has a passion for speaking out for injustices and teaching her children to thrive no matter the environment.   

https://tinukebernard.com

John James OBE, Chief Executive of the Sickle Cell Society candidly shares how his experiences of racism and drive for social change motivated his work with the NHS and beyond. He shares his thoughts on mentoring, what makes a good leader, the importance of not forgetting where you come from and knowing who you are.

An introduction to the Active Listener podcast where we will be talking with a variety of people who will be sharing life lessons, covering a range of subjects such as coaching, leadership, finding purpose and fulfilling one's goals.