Daniel Thornton works in global health and education, is currently at the World Health Organisation, and talks to host Pete Burden about his experiences growing Healthy Power.

From a transcript of the recording: “According to Daniel, healthy power emerges when people are listened to and their expertise is valued regardless of their position in the hierarchy. He also points to the value of truthful conversations, where people feel safe to express their ideas, and when an organization is willing to learn from its mistakes and adapt its approach. He argues for curiosity, openness and humour.” (Gemini)

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Shani Newbold talks to host Pete Burden about Healthy Power, and leadership.

Shani is the founder of Cadence Partners and uses her energy to address inequality through fairer and more transparent executive recruitment processes. 

From a summary of the transcript: "Shani talks about how her early experiences of power, shaped by her race, gender and social class, inform her work. The importance of empathy, inclusion, ethics, and collaboration. And in her own organisation, and with clients, the importance of improving leadership and leadership selection." (Gemini)

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Polly Robbins talks to host Pete Burden about her experiences of Healthy Power, while working in and with worker co-ops and other flatter hierarchy organisations. Polly is a community builder focused on social impact, and is a Director-Member at Outlandish and Founder-Manager of SPACE4.

From a summary of the transcript: "The discussion centres around the concept of healthy power and how it can be applied in organizations and communities. Polly emphasizes the importance of equitable power distribution, active listening, and self-awareness in fostering healthy power dynamics. She also discusses the role of education and personal growth in developing a deeper understanding of power and privilege." (Gemini)

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Roy Trivedy talks to host Pete Burden about his experiences of Healthy Power, while working in the United Nations and several third-sector organisations. Roy has been in international development for more than 30 years.

From a summary of the transcript: "Roy Trivedy shares his experiences working in international development and how he has used power to bring about positive change. He emphasises the importance of understanding power dynamics, using it responsibly, and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. The discussion also highlights the challenges of balancing individual and collective power, as well as the role of external actors in influencing social change." (Gemini)

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Stephanie Rochford, one of the directors at Publish What You Pay (PWYP), talks to host Pete Burden about her experiences of Healthy Power in a global network of organisations.

From a summary of the transcript: "Publish What You Pay (PWYP) is a global campaign for transparency in the oil, gas, and mining sectors – it’s a network of over 1000 NGOs working in 50 countries. Steph highlights the importance of understanding power dynamics and how this helps to harness collective power, while ensuring that power is distributed fairly and equitably. This involves addressing issues such as time zone differences, cultural nuances, and resource disparities. Steph also emphasizes the importance of slowing down, listening, and being open to different perspectives to foster a more inclusive and collaborative approach." (Gemini)

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Zak Mensah, co-Chief Executive Officer of Birmingham Museum Trust talks to host Pete Burden about his experiences of bringing Healthy Power to BMT - the largest independent charitable trust of museums in the United Kingdom.

From a summary of the transcript: "Zak touches on the importance of trust, and talks about his awareness of his own power and how it can be used and misused. BMT is trying to distribute power more evenly by using circles and consent-based decision making, but Zak sees this as a journey, and sees the challenges: sometimes people find it hard to take responsibility. But overall, Zak believes that giving people more power can lead to better decision making, a healthier organisation, and more flourishing employees." (Gemini)

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