Koap Bitesized
An informal look at the human condition, with people who are fascinated by psychology, neuroscience and all things curious about people
Episodes
21 episodes
"Mindful Masculinity: Breaking Macho Myths and Embracing Emotions"
Welcome to Series 3, episode 2. Today, we're shining a spotlight on an often overlooked but incredibly vital topic: men's mental health. The remarkable Trevor Dias is joining me for this pivotal episode!In this enlightening instalment, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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56:09
Memories of Sylvia Gore "Womens Football Pioneer"
Welcome to our first podcast of 2024. It's a deeply personal journey through the captivating world of women's football. Today, we shine a spotlight on a remarkable individual whose impact goes way beyond the boundaries of the pitch - Sylvia Gor...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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52:39
You would think we would know better by now... "you dumb ass..."!
This for me was a fun conversation about a very serious topic, it touches on the current war and therefore I want people to be aware of that before you listen to the podcast.Lucija Popovska is... and I have said this to her face....&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:01:08
A conversation with Kalin Radev "Supporting Financial Inclusion" and beyond!
I have enjoyed my conversations with Kalin for many years now and finally I get to introduce him to you, with a conversation that starts by understanding his passion for helping others and providing access to financial inclusion and transitions...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:41
Barbrah Naserian Kimong'o the "Maasai Warrior Queen"
The title the "Masai Warrior Queen" is one that truly describes the personality and energy of this young lady who has challenged both herself and her culture to do what is right for her and what will make her happy. When Stella and I first met ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:28
Meet my Mentor!
In this episode I get to talk to the man who has had the biggest impact on my life, someone who has helped me in so many ways, especially when I needed it.And now I get the chance to share him with you!Mr James Graves B.E.M has be...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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44:07
The tables are turned... for once its my story!
This time it’s my turn, Carol Martin interviews me for my own podcast. This must have been one of the most nerve-wracking situations I have been in, but for those who are interested Carol gets me to tell my story and how I came to where I am to...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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35:49
An artist inspires!
This is another one of those conversations with someone who inspires me. Chantelle Louise is a self-trained artist who grew up struggling with her self-image and others’ opinions, but she didn’t let them beat her. In fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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35:26
Transitions...A leap of Faith...
A conversation with Dan Hixenbaugh about leaving the security of the corporate world to be self employed, at a time when the world is in flux!Dan has almost three decades of experience in executive sales, product development, and senior...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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40:48
An Interview with the Author Tom Beakbane about his new book "How to Understand Everything. Consilience: A new Way to See the World"
This is a first for me, having a recorded conversation with somebody I have just met. I will say however Tom's book is incredibly interesting and challenging in many ways. He takes an alternative look at everything we think is right in the worl...
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Season 1
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47:29
Are organisations sacrificing adult learning for the sake of online learning and the economy of self-directed learning?
In this episode I get to talk to Katherine Handin who is the CEO of the Global Coaching Alliance, who are as their website says "an executive coaching and leadership consulting firm dedicated to helping organizational leaders inspire ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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49:51
A conversation with the Behaviour Analyst
This was a fun conversation for me, with my tutor Aaron Garner. Aaron is a Director at Paul Eckman International and EIA in the UK and Programme Leader of the MSc in Communication, Behaviour and Credibility Analysis course, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:31
The Happiness Consultant
In this episode we continue my look at inclusion and diversity as I discuss happiness, or rather being happy with the wonderful Shavonne Reed, who says, and I steal happily from her website:- “I will empower your audiences with stories ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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54:21
"I just want to be accepted for being myself.."
This is a personal conversation with my nephew Nathaniel extending my understanding of disability in the community.In this episode I talk to Nathanial about his personal perspective of inclusion and I think his statement “… think more about...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:26
"The Emperor’s New Clothes” or are your team telling you the truth?
In this episode I have the great pleasure to debate with Carol Martin how Senior Leadership has to change as we move into the “new norm”. Her metaphor of the “Emperor’s New Clothes” is an interesting way of looking at Senior leadership and the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:29
A personal conversation to help me understand my "white privilege!"
In this episode I have the pleasure of engaging in a conversation with my nephew about white privilege and how as a white man in a mixed-race family I do not understand what my wife and son have experienced. It is a personal conversation, and t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:58
Ideas for helping organisations understand "Inclusion"
In this episode I talk to Anna Jakielaszek an independent facilitator I have had the pleasure of working with for many years. She brings her own insights, ideas and methods for supporting a diverse workforce.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:03
Covid, Organisational Design and Inclusivity in the workplace.
In this episode I talk to Jonathan Potter of Astra Zeneca about how organisations are adapting to the changes brought about by the current pandemic and the impact an inclusive mindset can have on the working environment.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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58:37
"Suck It Up Buttercup"
This is my most enjoyable episodes so far! In this episode I get to talk to Linda Hoopes about how to become more resilient in a world that is changing daily. Linda is an American Psychologist who has writes and speaks on the challenges of bein...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:27
Using Micro Expressions in Private Investigation and The Office
In this episode I talk to Xavier Zeilinga a Consultant and Private Investigator who studies facial expressions to identify when someone is lying. How useful is this in the business world and why would you use it?
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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51:01
The Future of Marketing in a Post Covid World
This is our first podcast, and in it we discuss with Greg Trausch about how marketing products in the Business to Business world is blurring the lines between sales and marketing and challenging who actually sells to customers. With data analyt...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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57:40