Being Human Hidden Depths

What if the secret to solving your most complex business challenges lies in thinking like a 9-year-old? In this episode of the Collaboration Global podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with Bas Warmerdam, a Netherlands-based innovation expert who has revolutionized problem-solving by bringing children into the boardroom. With over 300 sessions conducted globally, Bas shares his unique methodology of...

What if the only thing standing between you and the success you deserve… is a belief someone planted in your mind when you were eight years old? In this eye-opening episode, Gill Tiney — founder of Collaboration Global — sits down with executive coach, keynote speaker, and author Tara LaFon Gooch to pull back the curtain on the invisible ceilings that quietly sabotage even the most talented, drive...

In this insightful episode of Being Human: Hidden Depths, host Gill Tiney sits down with business coach, advisor, and entrepreneur Chris Scott-Thomas for a practical conversation about building a business that works without everything depending on the founder. Chris shares his journey from a career in technology and consultancy to business advisory, explaining how working across different business...

What happens when a 21-year-old entrepreneur, AI engineer, and computer science graduate steps into one of the fastest-changing industries in the world? In this episode of Being Human, Hidden Depths, host Gill Tiney sits down with Zuhayr Ahmed, a young AI engineer and entrepreneur from Lahore, Pakistan, to explore his journey from gaming and fixing computers as a child to building businesses, deve...

What does it really mean to unlock feminine power in leadership—and why does it matter for everyone? In this episode of Being Human, Hidden Depths by Collaboration Global, we speak with Dana Theus, leadership coach and advocate for unlocking feminine power in leadership. Dana shares her journey from marketing consultant to leadership coach and explores how traditional leadership models have often...

What does the future of entrepreneurship look like in a world transformed by AI, disruption, and rapid change? In this episode of Being Human: Hidden Depths, host Gill Tiney sits down with Melissa Davis, ecosystem builder and collaborative entrepreneurship advocate, for a thought-provoking conversation about why the future belongs to collaboration—not competition. Together they explore how entrepr...

In this thought-provoking episode of Being Human: Hidden Depths, host Gill Tiney sits down with entrepreneur, global connector, and My Most Trusted founder Scott Cundill for a fascinating conversation about the future of business, authentic networking, human relationships, and why trust will become the world's most valuable currency in the age of AI. Scott shares insights from living across South...

In this profound episode of Being Human: Hidden Depths, host Gill Tiney sits down with leadership coach, entrepreneur, and transformational thinker Sunil Bhaskaran for a conversation that explores the depths of human resilience, healing, leadership, and purpose. Sunil shares his extraordinary personal journey through childhood trauma, military imprisonment, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Through...

YouTube Description (SEO Optimised)Sacha Hughes joins Gill Tiney on the Collaboration Global Podcast to share her powerful journey through grief, addiction, divorce, self-discovery, and ultimately self-love. After losing her mother to cancer at the age of 24, Sacha spent years searching for happiness in all the wrong places — navigating London's party culture, struggling with grief, and looking fo...

In this insightful episode of the Collaboration Global Podcast, host sits down with to discuss resilience, mindset, mental wellbeing, and how business owners can navigate uncertainty without losing themselves in the process. Andrew shares powerful insights on business enjoyment, coaching, listening, emotional resilience, and why success should be measured by more than just money. Together, Jill an...

In this inspiring episode of the Collaboration Global Podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with Barry Shore—widely known as the “Ambassador of Joy”—to discuss resilience, purpose-driven living, charitable giving, and the revolutionary Everywhere Card initiative designed to raise $1 billion for charity without costing donors a penny. Barry shares his extraordinary personal journey after being diagnos...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Collaboration Global Podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with Steven Painter to explore the deeper realities of living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), the mind-body connection, and the hidden impact of stress and trauma on our nervous system. This conversation goes beyond labels and diagnoses, diving into the human experience behind chronic cond...

In this powerful episode of the Being Human: Hidden Depths podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with sales expert and social entrepreneur Paul Nicholls to explore a journey that blends purpose, profit, and impact. Paul shares how he transitioned from a successful career in financial services to building Crystal Kingdom—a unique social enterprise helping children discover their self-worth through sto...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Collaboration Global Podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with Phil Norbury to explore the deeper layers of leadership, consciousness, and human connection. This conversation goes beyond business metrics and dives into the inner world that shapes how we lead, grow, and build meaningful communities. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: Why internal resistance often blocks gr...

What if curiosity, nature, and collaboration are the real drivers of sustainable growth? In this inspiring episode of the Collaboration Global Podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with Nigel Hughes to explore a life shaped by creativity, environmental stewardship, and purpose-driven collaboration. From choosing ballet over the military to leading global rewilding projects and protecting rainforests,...

Can food truly reverse chronic disease and what can leaders learn from it? In this powerful episode of the Collaboration Global Podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with Nicolette Richer to explore a transformative perspective on food as medicine and how organic, plant-based whole foods can help reverse chronic illnesses and restore long-term wellness. But this conversation goes beyond health it’s a...

In this powerful episode of the Collaboration Global Podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with author and advocate Ayo Deforge to explore the lasting impact of childhood grief and the importance of emotional support for children experiencing loss. Ayo shares her deeply personal story of losing her mother to cancer at just 13 years old and how that experience shaped her journey into storytelling, poe...

In this inspiring conversation, host Gill Tiny speaks with spiritual artist Carmela Ruggiero about the healing power of art, intuition, and self-expression. Carmela shares her journey from the corporate world to spiritual artistry, explaining how intuitive drawing and creative expression supported her mental health during stressful periods and lockdown. She explores how art can help individuals pr...

What if the way we speak to children today shapes their mental health for life? In this powerful and deeply human episode of Being Human: Hidden Depths, host Gill Tiney, Founder of Collaboration Global, is joined by educator, author, and mental health advocate Tana Macpherson-Smith for an unforgettable conversation about childhood experiences, emotional wellbeing, and healing. Tana shares the stor...

In this episode of Being Human: Hidden Depths, host Gill Tiney speaks with filmmaker Jon Hill about grief, storytelling, and the power of human connection. John shares the true story behind his feature film Above the Clouds — a chance meeting with a stranger shortly after the death of his father that became a life-changing moment and a film 13 years in the making. Together, they explore loss, purp...

What if self-love wasn’t something we had to earn, but something we were born with? In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle Baer, author of Heart Full of Love and Heart Full of Empathy, joins Gill Tiney to explore children’s emotional wellbeing, intrinsic self-worth, empathy, and the power of purpose-driven storytelling. Michelle shares how observing her granddaughter sparked a realization: child...

What happens when you stop masking who you are, and start building a life and business that feels alive? In this deeply human conversation, David Abel, founder of The Digital Lightbulb, joins Jill Tiney to explore authenticity, undiagnosed ADHD, inner genius, and the power of community over transactional success. David shares how years of masking his true self led to exhaustion, and how embracing...

Procrastination isn’t a flaw, it’s a human experience. Even elite athletes face it. In this powerful conversation, former Olympic sprinter Dwayne Chambers opens up about procrastination, identity loss, radical responsibility, and what it truly takes to rebuild after public failure. He shares how shortening the “procrastination window,” developing deep self-awareness, and taking full ownership of m...

In this inspiring conversation, Gill Tiney and Nicholas Adkins, founder of the Pink Socks Movement, explore the transformative power of authentic human connection in a digitally connected yet emotionally disconnected world. They unpack the difference between connectivity and true connection, reminding us that genuine relationships are built through presence, openness, and self-expression, not algo...

What begins as a chance LinkedIn connection unfolds into a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and community. In this episode, we explore how personal struggles became the inspiration for The Sun Will Come Up a free app designed to support mental well-being, mindfulness, and human connection. From life in Morocco to sunrise rituals, creative community events, and simple daily practices, this co...