Sue Anstiss

The Game Changers

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In this award-winning podcast Sue Anstiss MBE talks to trailblazing women in sport. These are the individuals who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls everywhere. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with the toughest challenges, each episode explores key issues for equality in sport and beyond. We’re incredibly grateful to Sport England who support The Game Changers with a National Lottery award. You can find out about all the guests at https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Fearless Women...

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Sue Anstiss

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Kelly Smith: Why talking openly about mental health is so important 07.04.2020 40:22

In this episode you’ll hear from the football legend that is Kelly Smith MBE. Kelly is widely regarded as one of world’s greatest-ever female players. Kelly scored a record 46 goals for England in 117 internationals before retiring after a 20 year career in 2015. Playing for Arsenal, Kelly won the League title six times and the FA Cup five times. She played in four European Championships and two W...

Trailer: Series 3 of The Game Changers 31.03.2020 4:08

Hello and welcome to Series 3 of The Game Changers, the podcast where you’ll hear from extraordinary women in sport. This series of The Game Changers is supported by Barclays and will focus on fearless women in football. In each of the 8 episodes, I’ll be talking to a trailblazing female, reinforcing Barclay’s huge commitment to the beautiful game. The remarkable guest for this series includes: K...

Eni Aluko: The power of using your platform to speak your truth 26.11.2019 42:55

Professional footballer, media personality, lawyer, philanthropist and now best selling author, Eni ’s high profile racism case against the FA led to critical reforms within the sport. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Ansti...

Lauren Steadman: How para athletes change society's perceptions 29.10.2019 38:28

Paratriathlon World Champion and Paralympic Silver medallist, Lauren also enthralled us all as a semi-finalist on last year's Strictly Come Dancing. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What...

Liz Nicholl: On netball’s Olympic ambition 22.10.2019 46:46

Former UK Sport CEO, regarded as "the most powerful woman" in British sport for many years, Liz Nicholl is now President of the International Netball Federation. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced b...

Karen Findlay: What it takes to be an elite rugby coach 15.10.2019 42:48

Former Scottish Rugby Captain who now coaches Harlequins Women, Karen is also a Chief Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media A Fearle...

Clare Balding: On using your profile for social change 08.10.2019 54:45

Legendary broadcaster and best-selling author Clare Balding presents major sports events including the Olympics, Paralympics, Wimbledon and The Boat Races. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, Wh...

Jo Adams: Why it took Commonwealth Gold to lose her imposter syndrome 01.10.2019 42:12

As CEO at England Netball, Jo transformed the sport's profile, participation and performance, with Gold at the Commonwealth Games and a home World Cup. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, W...

Anna Kessel: How The Telegraph is breaking new ground for women’s sport 24.09.2019 44:55

Women's Sports Editor at the Telegraph, Anna Kessel co-founded Women in Football and is the author of the extraordinary book ' Eat Sweat Play '. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker...

Clare Connor: How to thrive as a woman in a male environment 17.09.2019 50:46

Managing Director for Women’s Cricket at the ECB and former England Captain, Clare Connor has transformed the game from grassroots to the elite level Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Go...

Denise Lewis: On the challenges of changing public perception 10.09.2019 45:51

One of Britain's best-known Olympic Gold medallists, Denise is now a popular sports commentator and President of Commonwealth Games England. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes O...

Trailer: Series 2 of The Game Changers 03.09.2019 3:07

Series 2 of The Game Changers will launch on September 10 2019. Eight more enlightening interviews with trailblazing women in sport - all challenging the status quo and breaking down barriers for women and girls everywhere. Sue Anstiss MBE gives a preview of what’s to come in this series, as she talks frankly with some of the most influential women in British sport including elite athletes, media...

Katherine Grainger: On taking risks to achieve your life goals 16.07.2019 39:50

Team GB's most decorated female Olympian with 5 Olympic rowing medals (including Gold at London 2012) Katherine is now the Chair of UK Sport. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes...

Jo Bostock: On creating a charity to drive equality in sport 09.07.2019 43:07

Co-founder and joint CEO of The Women's Sport Trust, Jo was awarded an MBE in 2019 for services to gender equality in sport. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media A Fearles...

Pamela Cookey: Building confidence to beat the best in the world 02.07.2019 30:13

The face of England netball for 11 years, with 114 caps, Pamela is the only player to have won seven league titles. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media A Fearless Women produ...

Kate Richardson-Walsh: Finding your personal super powers 25.06.2019 48:36

With a record 375 caps for her country, Kate was England and GB captain for 13 years, culminating in Hockey Olympic Gold in Rio 2016. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media A Fe...

Maggie Alphonsi: The importance of being curious and constantly learning 18.06.2019 42:58

One of rugby's greatest female players, Maggie helped England win a record breaking 7 consecutive Six Nations crowns and the 2014 World Cup. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On...

Sally Munday: Using gold medals to drive participation 11.06.2019 1:11:42

As England Hockey CEO Sally has transformed the sport at elite and grassroots levels. She's now been appointed as the new CEO of UK Sport. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On...

Chrissie Wellington: How to endure discomfort & self doubt in Ironman 04.06.2019 49:43

Four times Ironman World Champion, Chrissie is now Global Lead of Health and Wellbeing for Parkrun. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media A Fearless Women production

Tanni Grey-Thompson: Calling out sports governing bodies for lack of diversity 04.06.2019 37:55

Having won 11 Paralympic Gold medals and the London Marathon six times, Tanni now sits as an independent peer in the House of Lords and is Chair of ukactive. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker,...

Trailer: The Game Changers 19.05.2019 1:44

Sport has the power to transform people’s lives, both on and off the field. Sport reflects and magnifies society and that’s why women’s sport is especially important - it can help knock down barriers and challenge the status quo. In The Game Changers podcast you’ll hear from some of the biggest names in women’s sport as they talk frankly about their historic careers, what drives them and how they...