The Brave

Being able to navigate conflict constructively is a key skill in developing effective people, teams and organisations. Whether you’re personally a conflict avoider or conflict seeker, it’s vital to be able to communicate effectively and ideally work towards outcomes that work for both parties In this episode we uncover the strategies for overcoming fear of conflict, how to have a constructive mind...

"One citizen avoided another, hardly any neighbour troubled about others, relatives never or hardly ever visited each other. Moreover, such terror was struck into the hearts of men and women by this calamity, that brother abandoned brother, and the uncle his nephew, and the sister her brother, and very often the wife her husband. What is even worse and nearly incredible is that fathers and mothers...

In this episode I chat to Charlie Rogers, a final year student at Loughborough university. As a competitive runner, Charlie is used take a disciplined approach to training and achieving his goals. We chat about his approach to physical endurance, alongside how he has taken his lessons learned from training and made them applicable to entrepreneurship. It seems that marathons and business have more...

In our 24/7 non-stop culture, have we forgotten the importance of rest and recovery? Especially when it comes to mental exertion. In this episode we explore why recovery is important, whether there’s a difference between rest and recovery and how we can ensure we make time to recharge. Find out more about The Brave at bethanvincent.com/thebrave Follow The Brave on Twitter @TheBraveListen Join our...

For most people the idea of having to sell something, especially on a cold call, is the stuff of nightmares. However the ability to influence and persuade is key to many professions and life in general. All of us are selling something at some point, whether it’s our ideas, businesses or ourselves. With over 20 years experience in sales and training sales teams, Jon Cunningham has built his career...

With over 24 years experience in the CIA, Thomas Pecora is used to surviving and thriving under tough conditions. Tom retired from the CIA as a GS 15 where he worked in protective operations, counterterrorism, and security training. Chief of Security in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, Tom was responsible for countrywide security programs ensuring the safety and security of all CIA...

Having had a 22 year career as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant, Suzie has experienced first-hand the many challenges that come from working in such a demanding role and within the corporate environment. If any role requires resilience above all else, this is it. In this episode we cover: The responsibilities of Personal and Executive Assistants and the pressures you can face as part of th...

After building an impressive career as a Solicitor after years of training and hard work, Leah decided enough was enough and quit the law to focus on her recovery from burnout. Inspired her experience, Leah’s mission now is to spread awareness of what can contribute to burnout and how individuals and companies can prevent it. During this episode we talk about the immense pressure lawyers and profe...

In this episode I speak to Helen Darlington, CEO of Woven , an award winning branding and design agency. We chat about a lot of things, but the story really focuses on how Helen has built and grown a resilient business over the past 17 years. We cover things like staying ahead in changing, challenging markets, staying determined when times get tough and how to reframe weaknesses as strengths. We a...

There is no coincidence that this episode has been recorded during one of the most politically tumultuous weeks Britain has ever experienced. In this episode I share some of my thoughts on and strategies around coping in an age of instability and rapid change. Book mentioned: The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable Find out more about The Brave at www.bethanvincent.com/thebrave Follow...

In this episode I speak to the extremely brave Ashely Smith about her choice not to have children. Ashley shares how and why she made the decision, alongside outlining how she has approached telling friends and family. She also offers extremely thoughtful advice for anyone else considering making a similar choice, whether for personal, medical or environmental reasons. This is a subject which is s...

Social Media Anxiety, LinkedIn Envy, Instagram Jealousy - whatever you want to call it, social media can have a profound impact on our mental health. In this episode Bethan explores why we have these reactions to seeing and sharing our lives online. She also offers 5 crowdsourced tips (from social media, a hint of irony here!) on how to deal with these negative feelings and adapt your social media...

In this episode I chat to Dan Merriman, Product Owner at Raspberry Pi, about his varied career so far and how taking a non-linear career path has allowed him to pursue a work that is both fulfilling and meaningful. We dig into why academic careers can be particularly challenging and the exploitative work environments that young academics can face. We also reflect on whether the tech industry has m...

Speaking in public in front of groups (large or small) is pretty stressful and uncomfortable for most people…. I was actually inspired to put this episode together after delivering a talk to 1400 people at the Lead Developer Conference in London - an experience which almost made me literally vomit with stress/anxiety. As someone who speaks regularly at events, I’ve had to develop a number of copin...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating condition that causes painful or heavy periods and can also cause infertility, fatigue and bowel/bladder problems. Around 1.5 million women in the UK are currently living with the...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. In a world that is moving ever-faster, burnout seems to be on the rise. Extreme pressure and chronic stress can can have massive psychological, physical and occupational consequences. In episode 10 I explore burnout with Lu...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. This episode features an interview with Rebecca Raffety, co-founder of Women in Tech York . We chat about being a woman working in tech, dealing with imposter syndrome and why you sometimes have to be brave and change caree...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. This episode features an interview with Rebecca Mendoza where we talk about her experiences living abroad in several countries and how she coped with homesickness and adapting to multiple different cultures. Follow Rebecca...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. In this episode I explore the concept of bravery and how it has been constructed in our society through narrative archetypes. I also suggest that quiet, everyday bravery should be celebrated and that your everyday acts of c...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. In this episode I interview Owen Turner, Founder of United By Design, about how he dealt with and overcame severe physical trauma a few weeks after leaving his job and setting up his first business. Follow Owen on Twitter F...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. In this episode I interview Rob Kendal, a Senior UI Developer who works in tech. We take a deep dive into the world of work to discuss some of the pressures and pitfalls of working life - including managing stress and deadl...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. In this episode I interview Laura Sanderson, a York based graphic designer. Aged 25, Laura received a cancer diagnosis. In this episode we discuss her approach to the diagnosis and subsequent treatment, alongside her desire...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. In this first episode I introduce the podcast and also share my story of resilience and challenge from my time spent studying abroad in the Netherlands. Find out more about The Brave here Follow on Twitter @TheBraveListen H...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. This episode features an interview with Alex Burbidge, Founder & Lead Consultant at Big Smiles. We talk about managing stress at work, climbing the corporate ladder and managing priorities. Alex also shares his story of...

Welcome to Season 1 of The Brave, a podcast all about resilience where we share stories of how a diverse range of people have coped under pressure and with numerous challenges. In this episode I interview former Junior Doctor, Jamie Nguyen, about his experiences coping under pressure, dealing with perfectionism and the importance of support networks. You will also find out more about how and why J...