The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius

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Ladies n' Genminiminminmin (er, min...) who do I have in my Good Listening To Zoom Hole & Clearing Today?!

Please welcome Mountaineering Legend and King of all things "Gnarly" in terms of adventures - Rolfe Oostra.

A man who I got in touch with because of 2 other connections - and because he had a picture (for real) on his Facebook Page of an Iguana and a Cat hanging out together (as ya do!) on his Sofa in the Pyrenees!

Wahey!

Enjoy - as he dials in a 'tad late' as he's in Kathmandu on the way back from the Climbing Permit Office!

I'm “all good to go”, excited and sitting here in my North Face Fleece! 

More about Rolfe:

Rolfe Oostra was born in Holland but taken to Australia as a child, where his parents were determined to explore ‘every nook and cranny.’ Rolfe was rock-climbing at 14, climbing mountains in New Zealand at 18, leading his first expedition at 20. He had got the adventure bug. There was no going back. 

His life was destined to be extraordinary. Now he has climbed Mount Everest not once but 4 times. Rolfe was there, ready to climb In 2015 when an earthquake killed over 10,000 people in Nepal. In 2021, Covid restrictions have stopped well over 50,000 people who typically trek to the base camp for Everest. 

On the day of the interview, Rolfe was in Kathmandu which he said had a 1950s feel about it, with no tourists, perhaps as unpopulated as it was when Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing first reached the summit. At 4 a.m. next morning, Rolfe was taking a 19 year old Royal Marine recruit in 2022 to attempt the three peak 6000 metre challenge, with no rest days. It will be an awesome experience. Literally. And certainly not without risk. 

Rolfe has acquired his own unique experience in real time - there is no other way. Today he is happy to share that experience on behalf of his company 360 degree Expeditions. He is determined to put his clients’ dreams and safety first and lead from the back of the line, summit or no summit. Rolfe now wants to help his clients to achieve things they once never thought possible and in the process to experience the ‘rawness and realness’ of adventure - whether it’s on a mountain, in a desert or on a river. 

Rolfe’s own heroes are well-known people like Joe Simpson, who survived impossible odds after his partner cut the rope but also the virtual ‘unknowns’ like Lucinda, the fearless Argentinian mountaineer or the anonymous Swedish adventurer who took a sea kayak along the coast of Greenland with only ‘bears and icebergs’ for company. 

Rolfe is not part of the social media circus, he is usually ‘out and about’. This was an opportunity for him to say his piece before a 4 a.m. start on the 3 peak challenge with a newcomer to take care of. 

Rolfe really is the real deal. There is only one Rolfe Ooster. Hear him here.

Reg Starkey 
Editor, Health Triangle Magazine 

Marvellous!

“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:

Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…

With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:

The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!

So it’s all to play for! 

Hurrah!

(…and indeed Huzzah!)

Enjoy!

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

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Please welcome Chris Pirie Artistic Director of Internationally renowned Puppet Theatre & Film Company (for Stage, Screen & Street) Green Ginger.

The most wonderful conversation indeed in which Chris Pirie from Green Ginger teaches us all a new word!

What's the official word for a Skip Diver?

Conjugate the verb "to Sprott" pleeeeease!

Our full conversation - in this wonderful DOUBLE EPISODE - coming NOW to a Good listening To "Clearing" near you!

A rich, warm and wonderful conversation indeed celebrating a combined throwback of memories akimbo of a 1970's childhood!

"The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" continues with its Weekly Show on UK Health Radio - and the Podcast-proper itself is hosted on Buzzsprout.

Hurrah!

"Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" 

The adventure continues!

Marvellous!

“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:

Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…

With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:

The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!

So it’s all to play for! 

Hurrah!

(…and indeed Huzzah!)

Enjoy!

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

• Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com
• You can email  me about the Show: [email protected]
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Ladies n Genminminmin' please welcome to The Good Listening To "Clearing" the warm, witty & wise Actor, Magician & "Magic Advisor" to the likes of Derren Brown & David Blane - Peter Clifford!

“Peter Clifford is one of my favourite magicians and one of the loveliest people I know… Do everything you can to get tickets!”
Derren Brown

In the intimate and exciting shows Peter Clifford weaves his magic around stories of life, conjuring and the wonders of the world. 

"We join him as he plays with puzzles of perception and prestidigitates for you pleasure. Let your grip on reality slip for a moment and be transported into something far more fantastical and exciting. You really have to see it to not believe it!"

“Peter Clifford’s love of the art resonates throughout the field of magic bringing life and hope to us all.”
David Blaine

“Fuck off!… I, absolutely mean that as a compliment!”
Richard Branson

“Peter Clifford is a constant delight.”
Time Out London

A regular Actor also here in Bristol, playing 12 Seasons with the wonderful and world renowned "Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory" over their 21 years of Productions. 

Peter Clifford is a magic man. Born in Plymouth over 50 years ago, he can trace his ancestors for over 200 years in the village of Cherhill near the famous White Horse on the Downs. They were often sextants or gravediggers. Peter’s more immediate family of origin has had a profound effect on him. His grandmother taught him to play pontoon when he was only 5 years old! His obsession with cards started there. His parents were both teachers. Time and money were in short supply but life was still very good. Peter sought affirmation and familial approval by creating card tricks that his family could not see through. His education was disjointed, with a strong element of discontinuity. Naturally quite shy, he was always something of a loner. Habitually an observer more than a participant, Peter joined a foundation course in acting in order to improve his stage presentation of magic. Nevertheless he played different parts in Shakespeare’s Twelth Night twice in one year! Later a short lecture he delivered at a magic convention led to an offer from David Blane to work with him in New York. A twenty minute presentation created rewarding work for Peter for no fewer than 6 consecutive years. Magic! He was attracted by what he could learn from the experience offered by working with David Blane as well by what ideas he could help generate. It was inspirational. As was the birth of his first child. Peter gave up alcohol in the year before to remove any risk that the new baby or toddler might ever imagine it was responsible for his darker moods. Now over 18 years without a drink later Peter says: “Practice makes permanent.” He begs that we approve the direction of travel before we commit to creating any new pathways for ourselves. A fascinating man. A true original, with unique insights to share. A surprising someone who hopes to end somewhere  in the middle of his own story rather than ‘sit on his arse for 40 years and hang his hat on a pension’ - as the poet Louis MacNeice once put it. Highly recommended.
Reg Starkey Editor, Health Triangle Magazine.

"Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" 

The adventure continues!

“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:

Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…

With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:

The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!

So it’s all to play for! 

Hurrah!

(…and indeed Huzzah!)

Enjoy!

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

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Welcome to a special "Leadership Reflections" LIVE RECORDING of "The Good Listening To Show: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" Podcast & Radio Show.

And here in "The Clearing" to talk about his new "hot-off-the-press" Leadership Book: "Be More Wrong!" is the wise, warm and wonderful Colin Hunter from PotentialSquared International to tell us all about the "Story behind the Story" of the inspiration for his Book.

"Be More Wrong: How Failure Makes You An Outstanding Leader"

Recorded as a trail-blazing "LinkedIn Live" together earlier on today...

"Leadership Reflections" is a special 'Series Strand' of "The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" Podcast whereby I wrap a Episode around YOU as a Leader:

"Who are you? What's your Story? And what 'Leadership-lessons-learned-along-your-way' would you like to share with us?"

If you'd like to be IN or feature in The Podcast too - then by all means do get in touch:

[email protected]
+44 (0) 7711 644 094

Successful salesman by day and sociable barman by night, a driven achiever, Colin Hunter burned himself out before he reached his 30th birthday. But Colin’s personal breakdown led to a priceless professional breakthrough - through innovation and experimentation.  

First Colin created Potential Squared International and built it into a cutting-edge  coaching company inspiring literally thousands of people to present their ideas with confidence, their values with conviction and so make some positive difference with every new connection. Now he has written a new business book on leadership, with the honest but counter-intuitive title: ‘Be more wrong’.
 
It is based on Colin’s personal experience of turning frequent early failures into lasting success. With a high-achieving grandfather and father, Colin has long since recognised his own historical imposter syndrome and still quietens the critics in his head on a daily basis. 

Hear this gentle dog-loving Geordie share his playful hero’s journey. Hear his clear view of his future direction and grounded core values. Consider his conclusions with an open-minded smile. Listen - you might learn something!

Reg Starkey 
Editor, Health Triangle Magazine 

Marvellous!

“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:

Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…

With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:

The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!

So it’s all to play for! 

Hurrah!

(…and indeed Huzzah!)

Enjoy!

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

• Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com
• You can email  me about the Show: [email protected]
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Welcome to another and particularly exciting Episode of "The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" Podcast! (and show on UK Health Radio)

And ohhhhh yes indeedy-doody (!) look who I've 'snagged and tagged'' in my Zoom Hole for today's Episode!

Ladies n' Genminminminmin (er, min...) please welcome to The Good Listening To "Clearing": 

The wonderful Scottish Wildlife Film Maker & Presenter Gordon J Buchanan MBE!

Hurrah!

"Gordon Buchanan and Me!" (See what I'm doing there?!) 

Enjoy - as I take him through "His Clearing - his Tree - and his Story" 

Recorded LIVE in "The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times with Me Chris Grimes!" FaceBook Group!

The adventure continues!

Marvellous!

“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:

Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…

With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:

The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!

So it’s all to play for! 

Hurrah!

(…and indeed Huzzah!)

Enjoy!

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

• Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com
• You can email  me about the Show: [email protected]
• Twitter thatchrisgrimes
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/
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"Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" continues!

With Alastair Fothergill OBE: CEO & Founder of Silverback Films. 

The Film Company (& Alastair as the Producer) behind many of the most seminal Films about Planet Earth that you will ever see - and with none other than Sir David Attenborough as his oftentimes Narrator.

With a crucial message also to share about the forthcoming COP 26 - the Global Environmental Conference - happening in Glasgow in November: Possibly the most important Environmental event in the History of Humanity - with not to put too fine a point on it - the 'very survival of our species' at stake with the decisions that MUST be taken...

Plus same wonderful advice to offer for fellow Film makers.

Alastair has the wonderful Sir David Attenborough as a life-long friend and career-long collaborator. 

Wonderful, rich stuff indeed...

Marvellous!

“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:

Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…

With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:

The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!

So it’s all to play for! 

Hurrah!

(…and indeed Huzzah!)

Enjoy!

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

• Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com
• You can email  me about the Show: [email protected]
• Twitter thatchrisgrimes
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In the “Clearing” Actress, Scot & Fellow INSTANT WITTER Kirsty "Mesmeric" Cox!

"Kirsty Cox is mesmeric!" 
So said Sam Marlowe in The Times

"Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" continues on UK Health Radio - and here in The Good Listening To Podcast - with wonderful Bristol-based Scottish Actress Kirsty Cox:  

Talking the joys of people watching, the nature of ‘ensemble’, the Isle of Arran & seascapes akimbo!

Marvellous!

“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:

Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…

With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:

The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!

So it’s all to play for! 

Hurrah!

(…and indeed Huzzah!)

Enjoy!

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

• Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com
• You can email  me about the Show: [email protected]
• Twitter thatchrisgrimes
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/
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Hurrah! "Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" continues on UK Health Radio - and here in "The Good Listening To Podcast" on Buzzsprout with Director, Actress, Producer - Force of Optimism and Galvaniser of Others - Vanessa Bailey from "Nine Yards Films"!

"The Good Listening To Show" is a weekly Show version of "The Good Listening To Podcast" on UK Health Radio, with a potential audience reach of 1.2 Million...

Marvellous!

“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:

Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…

With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:

The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!

So it’s all to play for! 

Hurrah!

(…and indeed Huzzah!)

Enjoy!

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

• Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com
• You can email  me about the Show: [email protected]
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Ohhhh yes!

"The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" continues on UK Health Radio - with the wonderful Bristol based Actor Gerard Cooke!

Part Man - Part Viking - Part Pirate (you do the Math!)

Complete with his "Clearing" bobbing along in the Mediterranean Sea pleeeeease! (It was either going to be there or in Screwfix apparently - go figure!)

Get in!

A lovely conversation indeed!

Enjoy!

Anthony Gerard Cooke

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

• Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com
• You can email  me about the Show: [email protected]
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Ladies n' Genminmin I give you latest Episode of "The Good Listening To Show" on UK Health Radio!

Please welcome to "The Clearing": John Williams MD of "The Ideas Lab" and best selling author of "F••k Work - Let's Play!" with other titles in the bag including "Screw Work - Break Free" and "Screw Work - Let's Play"

A man with a purpose to talk about PURPOSE: The notion of "normal' is changing and the world of work has changed and not everybody is up to speed with that: Connecting 'passion to purpose' and how to do what you love and get paid for it.

If you'd prefer to Watch/Listen to John Williams' time in The Good Listening To Clearing then you can do so here:

https://vimeo.com/555787017 

Hurrah!

A rich and multi-layered conversation indeed…

Marvellous!

“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:

Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…

With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:

The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!

So it’s all to play for! 

Hurrah!

(…and indeed Huzzah!)

Enjoy!

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

• Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com
• You can email  me about the Show: [email protected]
• Twitter thatchrisgrimes
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/
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Thanks for listening!