The Words That Matter

The Words That Matter

By Kevin WatsonEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Words That Matter episodes

  • Episode 6 - Sugarbabes, ideas and the Man in the Arena

    Three more conversations with three returning guests, all sharing the words that matter to them. 

    First up, Sarah Hughes shares another set of song lyrics, from the Sugarbabes and a song called Better. Sarah shares what these words have meant to her, specifically in taking responsibility for the way we show up for ourselves and for others. 

    Next, Peter Freeth brings us a quote from a philosopher, Alfred North Whitehead, about ideas. He reminds us that ideas can only be good based on how we bring them to life. 

    Finally, Julie Hayward shares a passage credited to Theodore Rosevelt, called the Man in The Arena. This quote has inspired her to move into uncomfortable situations, specifically public speaking. 

    I hope you enjoy this episode and these words matter to you, too.

    26 min
  • Episode 5 - Our Deepest Fear, Neale Donald Walsch and

    Three new conversations with people sharing words that matter to them. 

    First, Sarah Pozzi shares one of my favourite poems from Mariane Willaimson, called 'Our Deepest Fear'. Often wrongly attributed to Nelson Mandela, Mariane Williamson wrote this passage in her 1989 spiritual best-seller, 'A Return To Love' and it featured in the film Coach Carter. 

    Next, Paul Starbuck, with his love of books and collecting quotes, shares words from Neale Donald Walsch that inspired him to seek out the very edge of his comfort zone. 

    Finally in this episode, we welcome back Felicity Healey Benson who featured in episode #1. This time, Felicity shares a passage by the Irish poet John O’Donohue called 'A Blessing For Absence' that has kept her father ever-present in her life.

    I hope these conversations inspire you.

    17 min
  • Episode 4 - The Byrds, a Galaxy Far Far Away and Sheryl Crow

    Three new conversations with people sharing words that matter to them. 

    First, it's Jackie Arnold who tells us why the lyrics from the well-known sixties song by The Byrds, "Turn! Turn! Turn!" mean as much to her now as when she first heard them. 

    Next, Mark Houlihan uses the inspiration he draws from the opening of Star Wars as a metaphor for hitting the ground running in his training sessions. 

    Finally, Karen Christensen gives us lyrics from Sheryl Crow's "Soak Up The Sun" that reminds her to be thankful for what she has, rather than wanting what she hasn't got.

    I hope you enjoy these conversations and the words matter to you, too.

    16 min
  • Episode 3 - Shine, Barak Obama and The Heart Aroused

    Three great conversations with people sharing words that matter to them.

    First up it’s Sarah Hughes taking deep meaning from the Take That song, Shine, helping us remember to be kind to ourselves. Then my good friend Glenn Behenna shares a short yet compelling quote from Barak Obama and what it means to him.

    Finally in this episode, Paul Laughlin shares a quote with two possible sources that resonated to him at a particular crossroads in his life and led to his love of coaching.

    I hope you enjoy this episode and these words will inspire you, too.

    24 min
  • Episode 2 - Clarence, Army of Darkness and Gold

    Three new conversations with people sharing words that matter to them.  

    First up it’s Bryan Dobson and we share a love of the timeless festive classic film, It’s A Wonderful Life. Then we head across the pond and chat with Jo Lalonde as he shares words from a very different film, Army of Darkness, that have inspired him.  

    Finally in this episode, I chat with Julie Hayward who shares a poem that has such a special meaning it's now part of her - quite literally!  

    I hope you enjoy this episode and these words will inspire you, too.

    14 min
  • Episode 1 - Willy Wonka, Control and Albert Einstein

    Three conversations with three very different people, all sharing the words that matter to them. 

    First up, Peter Freeth shares his favourite quote from Willy Wonka, spoken by Gene Wilder. Then I talk with Neelam Sharma about the impact Janet Jackson's song Control has had on her relationship with choice. 

    Finally in this episode, Felicity Healey-Benson shares a quote from Albert Einstein that has inspired her love of phenomenology. 

    I hope you enjoy this episode and these words matter to you, too.


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    21 min
  • The Words That Matter - Preview
    Listen to your host, Kevin Watson, share his love of words that has led to him recording this series of podcasts. The first episodes from series one will be available in a few weeks time.
    2 min

About The Words That Matter

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Welcome to The Words That Matter, a series of informal conversations with people sharing words that matter to them. Words that have inspired us, shaped our thinking or even prompted a change in the way we live.