Episodes

In this first episode of season 2, I speak again with the actor David Gyasi (Interstellar, Cloud Atlas,The Dark Night Rises, Carnival Row). We look at where the word kneenecking is a year after it's conception as a way to articulate the horror of racism. We chat about the continuum between micro and macro aggression, the origins of racist 'science' and signs of hope and change. We look at racism as a disease and a state of being that far from being the human condition is an infected wound that m...

This is the finale to season 1! In this episode I am interviewed by the award winning documentary film maker Øyvind Aamli. We talk about some of the pivot points my guests talked about in season 1. We break down the four elements of any pivot with examples from interviews with people like David Gyasi, David Grant, Tamzin Merchant, Carrie Grant. This episode unpacks some of the changes I have been through and how I understand the mechanics of deep change. We draw on the principles of storytell...

In this episode I speak with Phil Gould, drummer, composer, songwriter & producer who was a founding member of 1980's band, Level 42. He is now an independent artist releasing solo work along with collaborations across Europe. We chat about the ups and downs of fame and touring and the effects this had on Phil's personal life. We also pick up on a theme we have heard from other guests, the connection between suffering, pain and great art. There is a great anecdote about David Bowie, some deep di...

In this episode I speak with Daniel Cooper. Daniel Cooper is a former trader, a programmer and serial entrepreneur who streamlines businesses across the globe through the use of technology and automation. Daniel is on a mission to help as many business owners as possible ride the wave of technology turning sluggish companies into fast-paced technology backed enterprises. Recently Daniel has written a book called Upgrade, a book to help businesses benefit from transformative technology. It was fa...

In this episode I speak with Mo Pleasure, composer, singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Mo has played with everyone from Ray Charles to Earth Wind and Fire. He is currently the music director for Bette Midler. We talk about music as an expression of the soul and a physical connection between people. Mo describes how he pivoted into working with Ray Charles and later Earth Wind and Fire. We discuss the importance of linking dreams to work and taking chances when they arrive. This was an i...

Janice Sylvia Brock is an internationally acclaimed artist, and her work hangs in private collections around the world, notably the White House. Her painting career started in hospital where she spent most of her adolescence, suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis, a condition which has become her constant companion. We explore how art enabled Janice to pivot her identity and not be defined by illness or disability. Janice shares her creative process and how movement and energy is key to her...

In this episode I speak with Carrie Grant M.B.E, broadcaster, presenter and business coach. We both have personal experience of adoption. I was adopted at birth and she and her husband have adopted a child. In this deep and fascinating discussion we explore how Carrie pivoted into the role of adopting parent and how this decision has changed her life. We discuss the profound pivot an adopted child makes from isolation to trust . Although this episode focuses on adoption the themes we cover, such...

In this episode I talk with the presenter, singing and business coach David Grant M.B.E. We talk about how he pivoted through the rollercoaster ride of pop stardom. As well as having a solo career David was the frontman for the band Lynx. We talk about how to step into success while not losing the plot. Many of us pursue success as an ultimate goal. David shares some keys to not only getting to the top of the mountain but how to keep pivoting forward.

In this episode I speak with the actor Tamzin Merchant. (Carnival Row, Pride and Prejudice, The Tudors). She talks with me about the pivot points that led her to write her first book (The Hatmakers published by Penguin). Tamzin gives top tips for seeing a creative project through to completion. We discuss how she feels about her new role as author. Tamzin also turns the tables on me and asks me about one of my biggest pivot points!

In this episode I talk with Ali, a pastor of Soul Survivor Church in the U.K. We discuss her journey to integrating different aspects of herself as a woman in leadership. We look at the power of reflection and how friends and allies can help us navigate our pivot points. Ali talks about the process of discovery via a 'life light box' exercise. This is a great episode for anyone who is starting to question their work role and feels another dimension bubbling up.

In this episode I talk with presenter, singing and leadership coach Carrie Grant. She shares some golden wisdom to help us navigate through dark night of the soul times. This is a powerful episode about transformation and finding the pivot points in the midst of suffering. We talk about hope, shame and disruption. This conversation was all and more I hoped it would be. Oh and we have some laughs too!

In this episode I speak with Father A.D.A France-Williams about how he pivoted into writing his new book Ghost Ship, Institutional Racism and the Church of England. He speaks about being inspired by Bishop Michael Curry's address at the royal wedding of Harry and Meghan. The issues we discuss are urgent and relevant to institutions beyond the church. Our conversation covers the historical and present scar of systemic racism and how the church has been culpable in this injustice. Father Azariah i...

This first episode with the actor David Gyasi (Interstellar, Cloud Atlas,The Dark Night Rises, Carnival Row) is a deep and wide ranging conversation. David talks passionately about his role in an international consultation to come up with a new word to describe the oppression of black people. We hear how this journey was triggered by horrific attacks on black people such as the George Floyd killing. David shares how this issue has affected him personally and how he sees the next step in the str...