Best Free Cpd Podcasts (2025)

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250: Instructors Have More Influence Than They Think 1:13:51

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For the 250th episode of The Instructor Podcast, Terry Cook is joined by Kate Monk, creator of My Learner Driver, a resource designed to improve private practice between learners and parents. Together, they explore how instructors can use their influence to make a real difference beyond test day. Kate shares the personal stories and local tragedies…

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Listening to Your Emotions: What Horses Can Teach Us About Inner Wisdom 17:07

3d ago17:07

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In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, host Dina Shale explores how emotions serve as vital information—guiding us toward what feels right or wrong, when to act, and when to rest. Through the lens of trauma-informed equine facilitated learning, Dina explains how horses naturally read emotions as cues for survival and connection—and how we, too, …

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Number Sense, PIN Codes and Peer Power 30:08

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This week, Jon and Becky are back for a half-term special that explores the foundations of mathematical understanding — and the curious maths behind our PIN codes. Jon unpacks what number sense really means, why it underpins everything else in maths, and how fragile number sense can often go unnoticed until it becomes a barrier to progress. They di…

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E188: Imogen Powell-Brown and Daniel Hutton - Radiotherapy Tariff and Capital Spending 40:22

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses access to cancer services. Episode 188: Part of the Leadership Series (Part 61) Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Imogen Powell Brown and Daniel Hutton. Daniel Hutton is an experienced Change Manager, Therapeutic Radiographer, and systems …

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You Can Choose Your Emotions 19:28

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Have you ever felt like your emotions are running the show, as though you're at the mercy of how you feel rather than in control of it? In this episode, we explore one of the most liberating principles in emotional coaching, the idea that: You can choose your emotions. It might sound idealistic at first, yet through our conversation we unpack what …

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Emotions are Interlinked in Coaching 17:10

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Have you ever noticed how emotions from the past or fears of the future can quietly shape the choices you make today? In this episode, we explore the fifth principle from our Emotions Coaching Practitioner Training that, …emotions are interlinked. We reflect on how emotions move through time, intertwining between past, present and future, and how t…

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Aftermaths: 6, 7, Pi and AI 31:18

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In this week’s AfterMaths, Jon and Becky unpack the curious rise of the “6-7” meme and how teachers can turn it into a quick-fire classroom maths challenge. From there, Becky’s etymathsology segment dives into the origins of circle-related vocabulary – from circumference to radius – revealing a few surprises along the way. They then debrief Jon’s c…

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Fractions, Feedback and the Future: What AI Means for Primary Teachers 41:04

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Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. But what does it actually mean for the teacher standing in front of a class on a rainy Tuesday afternoon trying to explain fractions? In this episode, Jon is joined by Simon Bond, Twinkl’s National Education Lead for AI, to unpack what AI really is, how it works, and what it might offer teachers: par…

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E187: Charlotte Hilton - Quality and Improvement 35:01

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, lack of access to treatment and job loss. Episode 187: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 65) Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Charlotte Hilton. Charlotte is a Project Delivery Manager at the Humber an…

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AfterMaths: Traitors, Trust and Timesing 35:06

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This week’s Aftermaths episode takes an unexpectedly statistical turn as Jon and Becky explore the mathematics behind The Traitors. From probability and ratios to real-world data on win rates, they uncover why being a traitor is statistically the smartest move. Along the way, they reveal how signal-to-noise problems, conditional probability and hum…

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Making Thinking Visible: How Maths Journalling Builds Confident Learners With Kirsten Fenton & Holly Drummond 53:40

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In this episode, Jon is joined by Dr Kirsten Fenton and Holly Drummond, two experienced primary practitioners from Scotland who have been at the forefront of exploring how maths journalling can change the way pupils think, talk and feel about mathematics. Kirsten and Holly are co-creators of the PACE framework and their research on oracy, curriculu…

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Six 4 Sixty #7: Bob's Biggest Fan 48:51

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In this latest Six 4 Sixty, Terry Cook brings together a fresh team of ADI Avengers: Bob Morton, Kim Gibson, Emma Fonnaland, Tommy Sandhu, Stewart Lochrie, and Tom Stenson, for another rapid-fire round of six questions, each answered in 60 seconds. This episode dives into some of the biggest issues facing driving instructors today, from raising les…

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E186: Vicky Fox - Yoga For Cancer 35:41

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses living with and beyond cancer, side effects, secondary cancer and death. Episode 186: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 60) Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Vicky Fox. Vicky is a specialist yoga teacher working with people impacted …

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Emotions are not always Authentic in Coaching 17:22

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Have you ever wondered whether the emotions your clients share are the full story or whether there's something deeper waiting to be uncovered? In this week's episode of the podcast we explore one of the most thought-provoking principles in our series: Emotions are not always Authentic. At first, this concept can feel like a puzzle. As coaches, we o…

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AfterMaths: Curriculum, Crossovers and Colin Firth 30:05

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In this week’s Aftermaths episode, Jon and Becky dive into a listener question from Amy in Nottinghamshire: What would you change about the maths curriculum? The discussion ranges from curriculum overload to the role of problem solving, exploring whether maths could ever follow pupils’ interests in the same way as history or science. Jon argues tha…

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Exploding Rainbows - Connecting Science and Maths with Leonie Briggs 37:13

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From Project Pony to The Accelerator: Harnessing Horses for Healing & Transformation 15:57

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In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, host Dina Shale shares the inspiring journey behind Project Pony and The Accelerator—two groundbreaking equine-facilitated learning programmes designed to help people overcome trauma, stress, and life’s challenges. Discover how a framework born during the pandemic has evolved into a powerful path of healing…

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E185: Dr. Sola Adeleke - making cancer services and technology accessible to patients in low and middle-income Countries. 31:57

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer. Episode 185: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 63) Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr Sola Adeleke, an oncology registrar based at Guy’s Hospital in London. He completed a PhD in cancer magnetic resonan…

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Emotions are Unmet Needs in Coaching 16:29

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Have you ever paused to ask yourself what your emotions are really trying to tell you? In this episode, we explore one of the most transformative principles in emotional coaching: the idea that emotions are unmet needs. This concept reshapes how we relate to our inner experiences, moving from seeing emotions as random or inconvenient to viewing the…

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Aftermaths: Babies, Benchmarks and Becky’s Latin 39:34

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Welcome to the very first official edition of The Aftermaths, our new Friday format where Jon and Becky unpack the week’s big ideas, share some classroom-ready reflections, and go off on the occasional mathematical tangent. This week, Jon starts with an unexpected sideline into baby growth charts after overhearing a throwaway comment at his daughte…

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Relief is Real: How Stephen Reclaimed His Life from Jaw Pain 13:15

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Stephen Smith, who shares his inspiring journey through jaw pain recovery. Steven, 62, from Redruth in Cornwall, has been receiving TMJ Massage Therapies Treatment with me, Helen Baker, for nearly two years and what a transformation it’s been. We talk about the challenges he face…

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Songs, Smoots, and Spatial Reasoning 29:35

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Welcome to Episode 16 of The Primary Maths Podcast. This week is one of our shorter Friday editions, where instead of a full guest interview we pick up listener comments, share a little research, and reflect on the big themes from the week. Becky is away, so I am joined by Sally Cole for a lively conversation that takes us from tractors to spatial …

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SEND in the Maths Experts! Inclusive Practice with Georgina Durrant 44:23

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In this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, host Jon Cripwell, Twinkl’s National Education Lead for Primary Maths, is joined by Georgina Durrant, Twinkl’s National Inclusion Lead. Georgina is a qualified teacher, former SENDCO, and author who has written widely on supporting learners with additional needs. She also hosts the SEND in the Experts p…

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Influencing Learners for Life, Not Just Test Day 1:12:16

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Terry Cook is joined by Terry Lefteri to explore the difference between teaching for the driving test and preparing learners for real-life driving. Drawing on years of experience and a background in coaching, Lefteri shares how his journey from instruction to coaching reshaped the way he works with learners. The discussion covers why focusing too m…

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Episode 5.29: Is SIPP Doomed to Succeed? 23:02

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In my latest update on the new Sergeant and Inspector Promotion and Progression (SIPP) scheme, I ask again whether it is 'doomed to succeed' the NPPF. For the latest details on SIPP, see my SIPP FAQ blog. Tried & tested police promotion materials, including premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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E184: Sarah Berwick - Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) 33:25

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer. Episode 184: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 63) Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sarah Berwick, to talk about the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) Programme and integrating the …

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You Are Not Your Emotions in Coaching 19:34

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What if the emotions you feel are not who you are? Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'm not confident" or "I'm an anxious person"? In this episode of the podcast, we explore principle two of our Six Principles of Emotion series: You are not your emotions. So many of us, and our clients, confuse feelings with identity. We slip into patterns of…

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From Trust-Wide Leadership to Classroom Lesson Design with Tom Isherwood 57:24

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What happens when you’ve spent nearly two decades thinking hard about maths, taught in one school for most of your career, and then suddenly find yourself shaping maths teaching across more than 30 schools in a trust? That’s exactly the journey my guest, Tom Isherwood, has been on. Tom is the Lead Practitioner for Maths at the Flying High Trust, as…

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E183: Constance Seddon - Diagnostic Radiography and Equalise Race Equality Group 50:02

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses discrimination including racism and diagnostic scans. Episode 183: Part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 17) Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Connie. Connie is of African origin, born in Zimbabwe and emigrated to the UK 27 years ago. …

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Emotions are Neither Good nor Bad in Coaching 21:35

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Have you ever caught yourself labelling your emotions as either good or bad, and wondered how that shapes the way you coach or experience life? In this episode of the podcast we begin a six-part series exploring the six principles of emotions coaching, drawn from our Emotions Coaching Practitioner Training. We open with the very first principle: Em…

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Episode 5.28: Emergency Services Show 2025 - Debrief 41:11

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In Conversation With... Diana Todd - Part Four: Social 52:33

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In this fourth and final In Conversation With episode, Terry is joined once again by Diana Todd to explore the pitfalls and positives of social media in the world of driving instructors. Together they debate whether social platforms are more toxic than helpful, and how responsibility lies not only with those posting but also those consuming content…

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In Conversation With... Diana Todd - Part Three: Women 53:06

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Terry is joined once again by Diana Todd to tackle an important topic: women in the driving instructor industry. Diana shares her perspective on why women remain an undervalued resource in what is still a male-dominated profession, and how qualities like compassion, empathy, and balance can bring huge value to both learners and instructors. Togethe…

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Rad Chat Live at IMACC 2025 Leeds #7: Michael Anderson - Lived With and Beyond Anal Cancer and Bottom Line Charity 22:14

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Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, lung cancer, stigma, treatment, late effects and cancer recurrence. Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Michael Anderson talks about his experience of anal cancer, Bottom Line charity and how to help others going through the same experience. …

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Rad Chat Live at IMACC 2025 Leeds #6: Dr. Emma Hainsworth - Nurse Led Research 7:58

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Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment, late effects and cancer recurrence. Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Dr. Emma Hainsworth about her career, qualitative research, IMACC experience and advice to others wanting to get into research. Rad Chat Links: Rad Cha…

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Rad Chat Live at IMACC 2025 Leeds #5: Sarah Steele - Pelvic Radiation Disease Association 13:51

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Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment, late effects and cancer recurrence. Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Sarah Steele talks about her experience of cervical cancer, late effects, living with and beyond cancer and what she is doing with the Pelvic Radiation…

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Rad Chat Live at IMACC 2025 Leeds #4: Dr. Johanne Steffensen, Dr. Anne Jakobsen and Dr. Robbie Samuel - Early Careers Research Network 7:20

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Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment and cancer recurrence. Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Johanne, Anne and Robbie about their careers to date, early careers research network, anal cancer research and top tips for other early careers researchers. Rad Chat…

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Rad Chat Live at IMACC 2025 Leeds #3: Katy Cooper - Clinical Research Practitioner 11:24

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Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment and cancer recurrence. Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Katy Cooper about her role as a clinical research practitioner, inclusivity in clinical trials and her experience of IMACC so far. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website L…

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Rad Chat Live at IMACC 2025 Leeds #2: Dr. Amy Turner - Proteintech 19:51

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Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment and cancer recurrence. Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Dr. Amy Turner from Proteintech talking about her research career, cancer research, Proteintech’s podcast and what she hopes to get from IMACC. Chris and Sharon Curt…

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Rad Chat Live at IMACC 2025 Leeds #1: Dr. Tim Simmons - Anal Cancer Overview from an Oncologist 8:36

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Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment and cancer recurrence. Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from Dr. Tim Simmons about his role as a consultant clinical oncologist, specialising in anal cancer, gives an overview of anal cancer diagnosis and treatment along with w…

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In Conversation With... Diana Todd - Part Two: Support 51:52

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Terry continues his chat with Diana Todd, this time focusing on driving schools and the realities of running one. Diana explains why she initially resisted the idea of managing a school, and how partnering with Phil eventually led to launching Support Driving School. She opens up about the challenges of balancing fair franchise fees with meaningful…

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In Conversation With... Diana Todd - Part One: Evolution 1:02:51

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Terry sits down with Diana Todd to explore her journey into the driving instructor world. Diana shares how the search for a better work-life balance led her from a high-pressure career into ADI training, just before the pandemic reshaped everything. She speaks openly about the challenges of qualifying, the reality of juggling family and work, and t…

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Primary Maths CPD That Works! Collaborative Planning with Lewis Horsley 1:15:01

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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Primary Maths Podcast. This week we’re joined by Lewis Horsley, who somehow manages to juggle teaching Year 2, leading maths and KS1, sitting on SLT, supporting ITT students, being a Primary Mastery Specialist with the East Midlands West Maths Hub, and facilitating the NPQLPM course… all while also completing his NPQH. …

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E182: George Harding: Living with Multiple Sclerosis in your Thirties 31:27

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses Multiple Sclerosis, diagnosis, life limiting conditions and being diagnosed at a young age. Episode 182: Part of the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Series(Part16). Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with George Harding. George is a proud husband and father, cu…

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Breaking Patterns, Building Understanding – A Conversation with Gordon Forsyth of PACT 43:48

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In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Deena welcomes guest Gordon Forsyth, Chair of PACT (Parents and Autistic Children Together), to explore the realities of raising and supporting neurodivergent children. Drawing from two decades of lived experience as a parent and advocate, Gordon shares openly about the challenges families face, the lessons…

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9.5 Risk of Not Being a Coach 25:01

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What is the greatest risk of not developing coaching skills, and how might that decision shape your life and career? In this episode of the podcast, we explore the risks of not training to be a coach. We reflect on the subtle but significant ways coaching skills transform lives, relationships, leadership, wellbeing, and what happens when we don't i…

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E181: Dr. Tomi Ejedenawe - exploring the different treatment decisions Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women with gynaecological cancer make. 40:29

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer, racism and inequity in healthcare Episode 181: Part of the living with and beyond series (Part 59) Description: In this thought provoking episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Tomi Ejedenawe to talk about her career, her passion for oncology and her research study…

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From Year 6 to Year 7: Why Transition Matters in Maths with Pete Mattock 1:17:36

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In this episode of the Primary Maths Podcast, Jon and Becky are joined by a special guest to help tackle one of the perennial challenges in maths education: the transition from primary to secondary. Why does it so often feel like pupils are treading water in Year 7, revisiting content they’ve already covered? And how can schools work together to ma…

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Full Circle Becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and the Missing Piece of Healing 16:02

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After years of study, practice, and perseverance, Dina has completed her three-year journey to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner — a milestone that has reshaped both her personal healing and her professional work with horses. In this deeply personal episode, she opens up about the struggles and setbacks along the way, the determination to …

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Transformational Listening as a Coach 22:27

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Do you really listen to ignite transformation, or are you listening to respond? When we think about our journey as a coach, one of the most powerful realisations has been that listening is not a passive act. It is an intentional, transformational choice that shapes the depth and quality of our conversations. In this episode we revisit listening as …