Sadie Restorick

The Snowball Effect

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The Snowball Effect is a weekly dose of practical wellbeing training strategies, ideas, and insights for trainers who want to make a bigger impact. Hosted by Sadie Restorick, award-winning global wellbeing trainer, academic, and former Great British Businesswoman of the Year, the podcast tackles the real challenges trainers face, from measuring impact and boosting engagement, to driving meaningful behaviour change and ditching death-by-PowerPoint for good. If you’re ready to elevate your facilitation, raise your standards, and move beyond delivering content into creating real transformation, y...

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Sadie Restorick

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Episode 5 - Come Into The Igloo 18.02.2026 16:50

In this episode of the Snowball Effect, Sadie Restorick and James 'Chief Explorer' Sharples discuss introduce The Igloo as a supportive community for wellbeing trainers. They explore the challenges of isolation in the profession, the impact of imposter phenomenon, and the importance of connection and support among trainers. The conversation emphasises the weight of responsibility trainers feel and...

Episode 4 - Diagnose Before You Design and Deliver 06.02.2026 27:58

In this episode of the Snowball Effect, Sadie Restorick interviews James Sharples, the Chief Explorer for Snowball, discussing the importance of diagnosing client needs before designing training solutions. They explore the significance of understanding the root causes of stress in the workplace, the necessity of building authentic relationships with clients, and the dangers of wellbeing washing. J...

Episode 3 - The 5Ps of Difficult Delegates 27.01.2026 15:19

In this episode of "The Snowball Effect," Sadie Restorick delves into the dynamics of training rooms, introducing the "Five P's" framework. Discover how to navigate challenging delegates, from pilots to prisoners, and transform difficult behaviors into opportunities for effective facilitation. Whether you're a seasoned trainer or new to the field, learn practical strategies to maintain authority a...

Episode 2 - 5 Design Decisions That Make Training Stick 13.01.2026 13:10

Why does well-designed, engaging training still fail to create lasting change? In this episode of The Snowball Effect, Sadie Restorick breaks down five specific design decisions that determine whether training survives real work — or fades once people leave the room. Drawing on 15 years of experience, Sadie shares practical, immediately applicable shifts around designing for real moments, rehearsa...

Episode 1 - The 3 Biggest Challenges for Wellbeing Trainers in 2026 05.01.2026 9:46

The world of wellbeing training has changed, and many trainers are feeling it. In this launch episode of The Snowball Effect, Sadie Restorick sets out the new reality facing wellbeing trainers in 2026. Drawing on 15 years of experience training across sectors, from frontline roles to senior leadership, she explores why quality content and great delivery are no longer enough to create meaningful ch...