TIE Unearthed

By Philippa WhiteBusiness

TIE Unearthed episodes

August 26, 2022 Ep:#57 From Broadway to brain cancer, to proving the power of purpose with Catherine Wreford
Have you ever stopped to think of how powerful a challenge can be?

Or how purpose can literally save your life?

This is what we’re going to talk about today.

And we have Catherine Wreford, one of the strongest people I know, to tell us her incredible story.

From staring on Broadway, to running a mortgage company, to nursing school.

And then the unthinkable happened. A brain tumour, the size of her fist.

But, yet again, Catherine demonstrates just what can happen when you put your mind to something.

And that cancer is just a word, and not a sentence.

There is so much here.

I promise you’ll laugh, you’ll get goosebumps, and there may be tears from Cath and me.

But without question you’ll come out realizing just what is possible when you push through adverse situations, put your mind to something, and follow your heart.

And Catherine sums up our conversation perfectly, saying “You need to get out there and live life. If you want to be part of life, you need to do it yourself”.

Words to live by.

So grab that favourite beverage or throw on those running shoes, and enjoy this conversation with Catherine.

And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.

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34 min
August 12, 2022 Ep:#56 Immersive TIE’s impact with Niall Quinn
A “Whoa” moment.

A reminder of what the reality of a different culture truly feels like.

And a chance to go off grid.

Yes, we are back with the Immersive TIE programme.

And Niall has returned from his experience in Mozambique to tell his tales.

This is a podcast you don’t want to miss.

As most of you know, this was our primary TIE programme for close to 14 years.

It changed people’s lives. It evolved companies. And impacted communities in 24 countries around the world.

But the pandemic had other plans for us, and this had to be put on hold.

Until recently!

Today Niall gives us a window into his experience.

Niall is a Portfolio Manager at Octopus Energy in London, one of the largest investors of renewable energy in Europe. And he holds a Masters in Applied Mathematics and a Doctorate in Quantum Physics.

Let's just say, when he realised there was data to get stuck into - he was SO excited. :-)

This conversation is super revealing.

We hear about how he sees himself differently on return.

And the feelings he knows he must hold onto.

We hear about his reflections on leadership.

Why he applied.

And what came out of the experience – both with regards to the impact on the Marine Megafauna Foundation. But also, on him.

There are incredible learnings here, and it’s fascinating to understand the solutions he came up with.

If you’re thinking of applying for TIE. Thinking of having a TIE programme at your company. Or just keen to better understand how the programme impacts people and companies – don’t miss this one.

And the quote Niall ends on by Anne Frank is a perfect way to sum up this chat - “Whoever is happy will make others happy too’.

So grab that favourite beverage or throw on those running shoes, and enjoy this conversation with Niall.

And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.

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If you’re keen to see more of his experience, do check out his TIE Instagram at @Niall_and_the_whales.
41 min
July 29, 2022 Ep:#55 Brazilian politics and being the change with Ivan Moraes
It’s an election year in Brazil, and as many of you will know, it’s a big one.

Bolsonaro in power.

Brazil’s democracy on the rocks.

And a country extremely impacted by covid, where basic human rights are worse than we’ve ever seen them.

So I felt it was fitting to speak with my good friend, Ivan Moraes.

A father, journalist, dreamer, writer, defender of human rights and City councilor in Recife for the socialism and liberty party (PSOL). He’s currently in his second term in the Municipal Chamber of Recife, and will be the candidate for state deputy in the 2022 elections.

Ivan helps us understand what Brazil is facing right now in this election.

He explains why he went into politics.

He talks about the challenges. What his life looks like in the spot light. But also why it’s so important.

We hear about what gives him hope.

But also what keeps him up at night.

And he talks about how everyone can be the change.

As Siba says, “The world moves, every time you take a step”.

There are so many learnings and takeaways in this episode. And important insights to what is happening on the ground in Brazil. This is a must listen.

So grab your favourite beverage. Or throw on those running shoes and here is an inspiring chat with Ivan.

And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.

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43 min
July 15, 2022 Ep#54: Keeping the world alive with Iracambi’s Binka LeBreton
A mid-life crisis.

The Atlantic rainforest.

And discovering what sustainability means and looks like.

Today I talk with Binka, co-founder of Iracambi, a Brazilian organisation working to make the conservation of the Atlantic Rainforest more attractive than its destruction.

We talk about what it looks like to save forests and change lives.

We hear about the challenges of the last few years.

But also, how TIE helped to propel Iracambi into huge growth in 2021.

We talk about what’s next with TIE and Iracambi, and we get the inside scoop on Binka’s time at the summit of the Americas, where heads of state and global leaders talked about building a more sustainable future.

Binka also let's us in on what gives her hope. But also what keeps her up at night.

Lots here.

So throw on those running shoes, or grab that favourite beverage, and here is Binka.

And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.

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37 min
July 01, 2022 Ep:#53 Reclaiming infrastructure space for people with Public City
What is a monument? And what should it be?

What does it mean to invest in the value of metaphor in architecture and landscape architecture?

How is a Canadian architecture firm responding to the LGBT Purge, one of the longest and most harmful campaigns of discrimination conducted by the Canadian federal government against the LGBT community? Something few people know about today.

We cover off a lot in this episode. And my goodness it will get you thinking.

Today I speak with Liz Wreford and Peter Sampson, the co-founders of the Canadian architecture firm, Public City.

We talk about why architecture and landscape architecture should practice together as a family.

We hear what winning the Governor General’s Medal in Architecture proved to them both.

What it’s like working and living with your business partner – yes, Liz and Peter are also a couple.

And they talk to us about how authenticity, performance art and architecture came together as an award-winning combination.

The story, and the outcome, is incredible.

So throw on those running shoes, or grab that favourite beverage, and here are Liz and Peter.

And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.

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41 min
June 10, 2022 Ep:#52 David Joshua on presenting the best version of yourself to the world
What does it take to walk away from a successful career in the financial services industry?

What three things have the power to turn around a career?

And what is the key to positive change?

Today we talk with David Joshua, the founder of Resonance, a leadership development programme that helps people lead with more Impact, Empathy & Engagement and helps people understand how to apply the Principles of Persuasion and Communicate more effectively during moments that matter.

He talks to us about learning to be impactful with communication as a result of a traumatic failure he experienced.

We hear about focusing on the importance of connection.

And the power of breaking patterns.

David explains how gratitude shifts can fundamentally change how we live our lives every day. And he even gives us a simple tool as to how to do that – and it’s not what you would expect to happen on this podcast.

This is definitely a feel-good episode. You’ll enjoy this one.

So grab your favourite beverage. Or throw on those running shoes and here is an inspiring chat with David.

And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.

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If you’d like to get in touch with David on LinkedIn you can find him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-joshua/
37 min
May 27, 2022 Ep:#51 Going from setback to comeback with Sara Tate
What do some of the world’s most famous artists and creators do to be at their best?

What can we learn from the way trees grow? And what does it have to do with stepping out of your comfort zone?

What does it mean to be led by the questions?

This is such a fantastic conversation – bursting with energy!

Today I chat with my old friend Sara Tate. She and her co-author Anna Vogt are launching their fantastic book The Rebuilders in June. And it’s all about going from setback to come back in business and beyond.

I know Sara from my BBH days (and before that as well I think). She’s an Organisational and Brand Strategist and formerly the CEO of the agency TBWA London. She was voted Best Leader in Marketing by Women in Marketing Awards and won Campaign's Female Frontier Award. She’s an accredited Executive Coach and she co-hosts The Rebuilders podcast.

We talk about the definition of failure. The beginners mind. And the power of space.

Sara talks through the tools and life skills that she and Anna have developed over the years. We talk about setbacks. And what Sara has learned from the process of writing the book and where she is now.

There are some incredible learning here.

So grab your favourite beverage. Or throw on those running shoes and here is an inspiring chat with Sara.

Please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.

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To check out The Rebuilders and ideally get yourself a copy check click here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9desyj

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And you can find Sara Tate here on Twitter https://twitter.com/saraktate and here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraktate/
38 min
May 13, 2022 Ep:#50 Future First on how to get more Kenyan children educated
How can we get more children engaging with learning?

We all know that education is the key to a better world.

But access to education, and the opportunity to succeed once at school, varies drastically around the world.

Today I’m speaking with, Pauline Wanja, the CEO of Future First Kenya. Future First inspires, connects and builds the capacity of public school alumni as relatable role models to provide mentorship, career guidance, scholarship and governance support to their former schools.

We hear about what happened to the education movement in Africa after Colonialism in the early 60s.

Pauline tells us about the reality on the ground for students in Kenya.

And why their model is so powerful.

We hear a story that keeps Pauline up at night. But we then hear about what gives her hope.

And then Pauline tells us who inspires her. Her answer providing such a fascinating insight to her life growing up.

There is so much here. If you’re keen to get a window into another world, understand about an incredible initiative in Kenya, and simply feel injected with hope and inspiration – this one is for you.

So throw on those running shoes, or grab that favourite beverage, and here is Pauline.

And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.

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24 min
April 29, 2022 Ep:#49 The future direction of Patagonia with Whitney Clapper
Your company purpose is to be in business to save the home planet.
Yet, you’re a company that thrives on selling products, to then fund your activism. Can you have both? Can you save the planet whilst destroying it with selling product?
Big questions are asked in this episode.
Today I speak with my friend Whitney Clapper who is the Director of Community Relationships + Impact at Patagonia, where she’s worked since 2015.
With Patagonia being the first company people think of when it comes to sustainability and purpose, I was thrilled to have the chance to speak with Whitney today.
I ask her what direction Patagonia is going in now? What are they thinking? And what are they focusing on?
I was keen to understand how Patagonia has protected the integrity of their purpose, in a world where the bottom line is the base of success. And the answers are not what you would expect.
We hear about the hard conversations that Patagonia are having around what they’ve been doing and where they want to be going in the next 50 years.
And what does it mean to be human centered?
There is so much here.
So grab your favourite beverage. Or throw on those running shoes and here is an inspiring chat with Whitney.
And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.
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41 min
April 13, 2022 Ep:#48 Jim Carroll on discovering the amplified self
How can a scene from the ballet Swan Lake explain the importance of purpose?

How did Muhammad Ali manage to answer two of life’s biggest questions in his poem, known for being the shortest poem ever written?

And what really is wisdom?

Today I’m speaking with the legend that is Jim Carroll, and we will be talking about discovering the amplified self.

And why that is so important.

Jim is a long serving brand and communication strategist and we met when we both worked at the London-based communications agency BBH, where he worked as a planner for 24 years, for a long time ran the strategy function, and was UK Chairman from 2004 to 2015.

We talk about his time at BBH and the many incredible learnings he picked up.

We get an insight to his performance appraisal – and key learnings for all of us.

Then he tells us a story about a man he knew once, that didn’t blink.

There are loads of stories here. And Jim leaves us with some big questions that we should ask ourselves.

This is a must listen. And I promise you, you’ll leave this wanting more.

And I’m thrilled to say that is possible. You can get your weekly dose of Jim through his blog, Jim Carroll’s blog, which I highly recommend. https://www.jimcarrollsblog.com.
So throw on those running shoes, or grab that favourite beverage, and here is Jim.
And please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.
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37 min