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The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery CELEBRATING QUEENAGERS!   The time for the maturing woman is long overdue after centuries of dismissal by society and the labour market. And as the 21st century seems to be a curious time for reappraising what we mean by gender, by generation, by age and by social capital - it is also a time when we no longer trust or believe in grand media narrative...

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY!   Beyond the cliches of big tech, and the visible social platforms most people play with each day, does the general population really understand anything about the digital transformation happening with them, to them, for them and around them?   And if we don't understand what they are doing, or even who they are, can we ever mea...

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery REVOLUTIONARY GEOGRAPHY!   In this episode of The Possibility Club, looking at practical bravery, we will explore the role of our natural and urban environment in our lives, the need to walk and how cities could be considred as national parks.   As the lines between planning, topography and health become blurred - more and more people are taking an i...

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery BREAKING TRAUMA!   In this episode of The Possibility Club, looking at practical bravery, we'll explore this idea of staring down trauma in order to create meaningful change.   At 14 she had to make her way past the mutilated bodies of her neighbours, shielding from bombs and chemical weapons attacks, leaving her home in Syria with her family. In Tur...

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery HYPERFAST HUMANITY!   Lives in the 21st century are now so integrated with the infrastructure of streaming technology that we've forgotten to question it. The variety, volume and speed of everything - from media to research, entertainment to sport, stock markets to multi-stakeholder conferences in 7 different simultaneous time zones - is constantly p...

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery REINVENTING SECURITY   In every city, town and village in the UK, the safety of people enjoying a night out is often in the hands of some of the country's 400,000 trained door supervisors, bouncers, security guards. There are more than double the number of security personnel than there are police officers.   But there are two important things you sho...

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery     GOING OFF-GRID!       It is easy to say that we are all climate activists now.   Even the most traditional, fossil-fuel powered businesses will have their compostable coffee cups, car pool incentives and commitment to using bags for life.   But, are we even close to getting real?   Survey after survey shows that there is serious intention, backed...

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery     DEFENDING MOTHERHOOD!       New mums are worried about leaving children with other people; about juggling new responsibilities, childcare and bringing the whole self to work. They are worried about the cost of childcare and about flexibility for emergencies, illness or anything that else that means child and mum need to be together. And if your w...

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery   RESPONSIBLE HUSTLING!     The worst of hustle culture is a toxic, mentally straining, alpha-bullshit race in which carnage is left in a trail behind the winner. Whatever winning is.   The best of it is in the drive to continually innovate and to respond to need. It's not that strategic, but it gets things done and it moves things on. Sometimes that...

Hello   This is a quick note from The Possibility Club podcast team to wish you a very merry Christmas, or holiday season, whatever you celebrate.   If you've missed any of our 5 Big Questions interviews over the past 12 months, then you can find all 41 guests by searching The Possibility Club on your favourite podcast platform - or by visiting alwayspossible.co.uk/podcast   I've had a lot of food...

What is entrepreneurialism in 2022? How do we know who to trust in business? Why is the personality of a business important?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to serial entreprenuer and star of BBC's Dragon's Den   DEBORAH MEADEN.   Known for: Investor - Dragon's Den  (BBC) Host - The Big Green Money Show podcast Ambassador - The Marine Conservation Society Member of the Council o...

What does employability mean in 2022? What are the best environments for people to thrive at work? How and why is the education system broken all over the world?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to founding global CEO of Generation DR MONA MOURSHED.   Known for: Founding Global CEO - Generation Fortune Magazine's '40 under 40 Board Member - Last Mile Health Board Member - New Ame...

Can a purpose-led business also be commercial? How do you use the Pqualizer? And what is the 'mullet economy'?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to writer, broadcaster and musician TIM HEALEY.   Known for: Founder - Shoot 4 The Moon Co-author - Better Business On Purpose Founder / Former Owner - Kooks DJ & Music Producer - Bennun & Healey Former Director - Surfer Rosa Records   Th...

What sort of tech start-up would be founded by a network of charities? How do you measure impact, when your core business is to enable impact? How can dating app technology evolve for global good?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to social entrepreneur and tech start-up CEO WAI FOONG NG.   Known for: CEO - Matchable Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech 2022 Computer Weekly Women In Tec...

How does Sheffield compare with Silicon Valley? What if we reimagined degrees for the 21st century? How do you feel about driving a computer with wheels?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to British Silicon Valley entrepreneur and technology executive DAVID RICHARDS MBE.   Known for: Chairman, President & CEO - WANDisco Trustee - The David & Jane Richards Family Foundation Founder...

Will English wine ever be taken seriously around the world? How can traditional wine making be a 21st century force for good? What is the key to grow from 'cottage industry' to major brand?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to the multi award-winning CEO of Ridgeview Wine Estate, TAMARA ROBERTS.   Known for: CEO - Ridgeview President - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020...

What is the psychology of a brand's colours? What is the secret of consultancy? What is your Ikigai, and how do you know?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to brand consultant, copywriter and creative director, BILL WALLSGROVE. Instagram — @bill_chig   Known for: Independent Brand Consultant Brand Consultant & BRITE Xpert - Plus X Innovation Hubs Brand Specialist - Poet Director -...

Why are Gen Z so valuable to solving current problems? What is wrong with so many social mobility initiatives? How do you collaborate when you're an introvert?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to playwright, novelist and broadcaster, BONNIE GREER OBE FRSL   Known for: Vice-President - The Shaw Society Former Deputy Chair - British Museum Former Trustee - Royal Opera House Former...

How do we accept that change takes time? Can small systems changes have any impact? What does mass digitisation mean for society?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to author, strategist and social entrepreneur NEIL GIBB.   Known for: Author - The Participation Revolution Co-founder - Where to from here Founder - Participation Nation Founder - The South Lanes Project Founder - 21st...

Can the internet ever be safe for children? What is the impact of digital exclusion on the UK economy? Why is our digital life usually demanding more and more from us?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to digital inclusion and online safeguarding expert AMY O'DONNELL.   Known for: Senior Programme Manager (Social Impact) - Nominet Project Leader - Digital Youth Index Co-district C...

What happens when tech innovation meets education? What can the military teach us about social mobility? What is the real legacy of the Olympic Park in Stratford?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to former RAF Commander, government social policy adviser and innovation space creator,  GAVIN POOLE   Known for: CEO - Here East Non-Executive Director - Plexal Former Trustee - Scope F...

We're taking a summer break to recharge, retune and record some more extraordinary interviews. Thank you so much for listening so far! Do revisit some of the episodes since January (or further back, with the After Corona? series which has proved to be a fascinating record of a terrible period). We'll be back at some point in the autumn with a new bunch of 5 Big Question conversations.   Richard, C...

How do we change the conversation about disability for good? What can disabled leaders teach about the real power of 'vulnerability'? How can you be more purple?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to entrepreneur, innovator and equality campaigner MIKE ADAMS OBE   Known for: CEO - We Are Purple Executive Director - CareTech Former CEO - Essex Coalition of Disabled People Former Non...

Is quitting on principle the right thing to do? Is the UK education system fit for purpose?  How fast is change?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to social entrepreneur, trainer and former head teacher  KIT MESSENGER   Known for: Co-director - Changing Chances Former Headteacher - Manor Field Primary School Teaching Fellow - University of Sussex (UK)   The Big 5 Questions: How do...

What are the best questions to ask, and when? How can we be more curious?  And why should we still heed advice from Socrates?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to data-storyteller, experimental psychologist and marketing man  DR SAM KNOWLES Twitter: @SamKnowles   Known for: Founder/Director - Insight Agents Host - Small Data Forum podcast Former Group Director (Strategic Planning)...