ted Learning Podcast

In our latest podcast we are delighted to be joined by Diane Ricketts and we'll be exploring her lived experiences of being a black woman in 2024 and what Black History Month means to her.    We explore the impact of microaggressions and hear Diane recount a story from over 30 years ago that still triggers her today.  She also talks about the need for black men to be ‘actors’ to ensure they aren’t...

In our latest podcast we are delighted to be joined by Justine and Chris and we'll be exploring their lived experiences from both an educational and work perspective.  We explore what we mean by neurodivergent and the conditions this covers.  Chris and Justine talk about some of the assumptions and judgements that people make about autistic and neurodivergent people and how this impacts the way yo...

In the latest of our series on lived experiences and to celebrate Black History Month, Justin from ted Learning speaks to Dani Moseley and Leon Wander, two black actors, who work for ted Learning.  We discuss their lived experiences growing up black in the UK, and what Black History Month means to them.  We hear first hand some of the challenges they have faced and overcome and why there is still...

In our latest ted Learning 'lived experiences' podcast, Justin from ted speaks to Simon Pinnell and Dave Bracher from the Spinal Injuries Association about their lived experience of being wheelchair users.   We find out what caused their spinal injuries and how it affected them both in the early days of becoming wheelchair users. We also explore the daily challenges they both face in accessing ser...

ted Learning is committed to helping organisations become more inclusive places to work, enabling people to be their authentic selves at work, each and every day. In the first in our series on 'lived experiences'  Ben Pechey talks to Justin from ted about their lived experience of being non-binary, what it means for them, some of the challenges and battles they face in going about their life, and...

Welcome to the latest episode of the ted Learning Podcast, "Resolving Conflict." where we join Justin Smith-Essex, founder of ted Learning, and Paul Hargreaves, a renowned facilitator, coach accredited by ILM Level 5, and a specialist in behavioural change and conflict management. Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace. It can stem from a myriad of sources - differing personalities, oppos...

In this ted Learning podcast, Justin from ted Learning speaks to management and leadership coach, Paul Hargreaves on the value of coaching in the workplace.  They discuss the advantages of moving from ‘tell’ to ‘coach’, the wider business benefits and the roles and responsibilities of both the coach and the coachee. 

In this ted Learning podcast, Justin Smith-Essex speaks to Sarah H Gordon, our recruitment expert and lead on our Consciously Inclusive recruitment course, about the approach employers should be taking to create more inclusive recruitment processes from how the advert and job spec are written, all the way through the interview and onboarding.  There are also useful tips for anyone applying for a r...

As many organisations have shifted their working environments to a hybrid format, they now face the challenge of holding collaborative meetings remotely. While initially, we may have had some enthusiasm for the idea of virtual meetings, over time, it has become increasingly difficult to keep meeting attendees engaged. This can lead to feelings of disconnection and dissatisfaction with virtual comm...

In this podcast about well-being, Justin Smith-Essex talks to Claire Morton and Jules Kelly  about the impact of burnout at work and how well-being programmes can provide long-term benefits for your employees and your organisation.   Claire Morton is one of the UK’s most sought-after transformational leadership and well-being consultants and a multiple award-winning, number 1 best-selling author....

When it comes to having conversations that are meaningful, courageous and honest in the workplace, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It takes courage to tackle tough topics in a professional setting, especially when you know that a difficult conversation can possibly disrupt the harmony of your team or workplace. In this ted's latest podcast, Justin Smith-Essex and Katherine Mount discuss br...

In this ted Learning podcast Louise and her sister Jocelyn talk about Windrush and its impact on those people who lived here. The Windrush Generation were invited to Britain to help rebuild the economy that had been weakened by World War Two.  Some found employment easily, whereas others came up against racism and bigotry. Many immigrants who came to Britain from skilled jobs in the Caribbean coul...

Black History Month is a recognition of the heritage, culture, and achievements of Black Britons. With the theme ‘Time for Change: Action not Words,’ Black History Month 2022 focuses on amplifying Black voices, allyship and activism, and sharing the stories and diverse legacies of Black people in the UK. In this ted Learning podcast, Louise Chandler and her sister Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins talk abo...

In this ted Learning podcast,  Louise Chandler and her sister Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins talk about what inspires them, to mark Black History Month. In this edition, they talk about the inspiring story of their Mum, widowed at an early age, who went on to raise a large family and become a pastor. Also stories of others who came over to the UK to help provide vital work that keeps our communities tic...

in this ted Learning podcast, Justin from ted Learning speaks with Giancarlo Gaglione about his personal experience of losing someone to suicide and the importance of men being more open about their mental health in the workplace.  We also explore what companies and employers can do to make vulnerability at work a more acceptable thing.

In our latest episode, Steve Carr ted Learnings award-winning mental health trainer talks about his own personal experience of deteriorating mental health and attempting suicide, why men are more likely to commit suicide and what organisations can be doing to increase awareness of mental health and possibly prevent suicide.

In this ted Learning podcast, Louise and her sister Jocelyn talk about what inspires them, to mark Black History Month. In this edition, they talk about food, the range of flavours and assumptions people make when popping around to Lou’s for dinner. Not great for the diet but a great listen! About Louise Chandler Louise is a Broadcaster media and communications specialist with over 20 years’ exper...

In this ted Learning podcast, Louise Chandler and her sister Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins talk about what inspires them, to mark Black History Month. In this edition, they talk about how things are finally changing in the portrayal of black people in the media. About Louise Chandler Louise is a Broadcaster media and communications specialist with over 20 years’ experience working in the media, marketi...

In this ted Learning podcast, Louise Chandler and her sister Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins. talk about what inspires them, to mark Black History Month. In this edition, they talk about black music in the UK.   About Louise Chandler Louise is a Broadcaster media and communications specialist with over 20 years’ experience working in the media, marketing, and PR industry. She began her career as a journa...

Darren from ted Learning talks to Kim and Mowena from Autism Oxford about how mindsets are changing and getting people to talk more widely about neuro diversity. They also talk about how we can better accommodate neuro diverse people in the recruitment process and the wider workplace. Also how we should be thinking more positively about people’s strengths and embrace these talents in a modern, thr...

In our latest ted Learning Podcast, we’re talking about the Menopause and how it impacts people in their lives and their work. Our Director of Operations Roxy Hooton catches up with Menopause Specialist Coach Laura Shuckburgh about all things menopause, and what businesses can do to improve support.   About Laura Shuckburgh Laura is a Life Coach and an Internationally certified NLP (Neuro Linguist...

Tell me how many times you’ve had a tough day and just dived into social media or zoned out in front of the TV? Well, we’re going to talk about why that doesn’t help and what you can do to take care of your own mental wellbeing. In this final four-part series Mandy Preece explores how you can help your colleagues, friends and family improve their mental wellbeing and navigate the current climate.

We all want to be there for our work colleagues, friend and family who may be going through a tough time, but there’s a big difference between listening and letting someone know they’re being heard.  In part three of this four-part series, Mandy Preece explores how you can help your colleagues, friends and family improve their mental wellbeing and navigate the current climate.

January is a tough time for work colleagues, friends and family but people are not always comfortable with asking for help. What are the signs to look out for? In part two of this four-part series, Mandy Preece explores how you can help your colleagues, friends and family improve their mental wellbeing and navigate the current climate.

January can be a tough month for many but with covid-19 job insecurity, a lot of people are struggling alone with their mental health. So how can you help? This four-part series featuring Mandy Preece explores how you can help your colleagues, friends and family improve their mental wellbeing and navigate the current climate.