The LEARNABILITY Show

Our guest today is international freelance journalist and founder of www.mumabroad.com, Carrie Frais We talk about what skill set journalists really need, what TV presenters do with their feet while reading the news and the 4VOICES initiative and why it's so amazing. References: Carrie's websites www.cariefrais.com www.mumabroad.com www.4voices.com Website Ian Gibbs www.iangibbs.me Music by Julian...

Today we talk to Wellbeing expert and international author, Dr. Steven MacGregor about his recent impromptu visit to Ukraine, his latest book The Daily Reset and the little things in life that make a big difference. Dr. Steven MacGregor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spmacg?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BrilhARbcQrueG12Hj3JOvg%3D%3D Website: https://w...

Today we talk to founder and director of Native English Experiences, Mairi Murphy about the challenges and opportunities of studying abroad. We also learn about transition years and why they are great. Information: Mairi Murphy website: https://mairi.es email: info@mairi.es Ian Gibbs website: www.iangibbs.me Music by Julian Jahanpour and Erwin Broeken

There are many different ways to learn - some more effective than others. Today we talk to Per Kristiansen who is a trainer of LEGO Serious Play Facilitators.  But what is LEGO® Serious Play® and why is it such a powerful tool for learning? Links: LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/perkristiansen Trivium https://www.trivium.international/ Serious Play trainers community https://www.seriousplay.c...

We all know that part of the formula for learning to enjoy life is about being fit - both physically and mentally. But how do you get fit if you hate going to the gym? And what would you say are the 6 key factors if only one of them is to get regular exercise? To answer these questions we talk to someone who went from Mechanical engineering to becoming a professional online fitness coach. He speci...

What challenges are today’s universities facing? Should and could university education be free? Is getting a university degree really worth it? Today we talk to Leicester University's Council Chair, Gary Dixon and take a behind the scenes look at how universities are run and the chalenges they're facing. Music by Julian Jahanpour and Erwin Broeken

How old do you have to be before you start learning robotics? 15? 10? How about 5 years old? In this episode, we talk to Preschool robotics teacher, Nando Smolders and take a peak behind the door of his school Gimbebe. For more information: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fernandosmolders Websites: powerupventure.com   www.gimbebe.es Music by Julian Jahanpour and Erwin Broeken

What was your old school like? If you were put in charge of it today, what changes would you make? It might sound hypothetical, but not for my guest this week. Since the beginning of this year, Duncan Giles is the Executive Head of Kensington School in Barcelona, the school he attended as a small boy. In this interview, Duncan explains the secrets of Kensington's success and how it maintains a 66%...

When we want to learn a language, is it possible to solve the Time vs Money dilemma? Yes! And our guest this week is so good at it, she's turned her talent into a business: Learn Work Explore In this episode we look at how working abroad to learn a language works and a few  tried and tested language learning tips as well as something about English history that they don't teach you at school....

Is it all red noses and custard pies in the face, or is there more to clowning than meets the eye. Clowning expert, trainer and author, Caroline Dream shares how her clowning workshops have helped change the lives of thousands of people. For more information: https://carolinedream.com Note: The man who dropped past the window during this interview (on a rope) was a professional and no one was hurt...

Emma Reynolds is a mindfulness expert and teacher. In this episode (occasionally hampered by some builders hammering on the roof) Emma explains her journey to becoming a mindfulness teacher and how it can help learning. For more information, her website is www.mbsr-mindfulness.com Music by Julian Jahanpour and Erwin Broeken 

What will the future be like and how well will you be prepared for it? In this episode we talk to the Futures Alchemist, Charlotte Kemp about what futurists do, how she became one and what they do to help people. Topics covered: - The myths about futurists - What value do they provide? - Premeditatio malorum - The Map, Compass and Guide of Futurists - How to become a futurist - The 7 Questions all...

Just a few years ago, Francisco Mahfuz, woke up to realise his current job as Financial Advisor was utterly unfulfilling.  But rather than do what most people do - accept it and struggle on, he decided to completely change his career.  In just three years, Francisco succeeded in transitioning himself from a complete unknown to a world-recognised authority on Business Storytelling. In thi...

In this episode we interview Stand Up Comedian Borja Nicolau and how he made the leap to professional comedy from Industrial Engineering. We cover... the benefits of following your dreams how to measure humour how engineering can be applied to comedy to produce a concrete strategy for improvement. Borja's Website https://borjanicolau.com/ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/borjanicolau Music by Julian J...