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18. #BecauseICan: Ukraine special

March 17, 2022 07:32 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood from Sandstone Communications and the team from MotoJoe have collaborated with their sponsors and clients Chevron Traffic Management, Gardner Aerospace and Stirling trailers to deliver aid to the Ukrainians. Tim and Paul discuss making it happen #BecauseICan These sorts of missions should not be undertaken lightly. Listen to Tim and Paul discuss some of the considerations ... www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk www.motojoe.co.uk

17. #BecauseICan: Could you write a book? publisher Alison Jones talks focus and attention.

March 08, 2022 10:30 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

"Books have had a great pandemic!" During this season of the podcast Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood are focussing on finding opportunities as a result of the changes we have all been through. During lock down more people than ever have decided to write the book they have been thinking about for years. In this episode we talk to publisher Alison Jones from Practical Inspiration publishing about the motivation and focus required to write a book. Listen to Tim discussing just how vulnerable wr...

16. #BecauseICan: Finding the opportunity with David Mumby from Knight Frank

February 22, 2022 10:59 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Sandstone first worked with David Mumby and Knight Frank over 3 yers ago. They met at a corporate skiing challenge in Switzerland. To say the world has changed in the time since then is a massive understatement! In this episode Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw talk to Dave about what has changed and what are the challenges and opportunities a company like Knight Frank faces post pandemic. The answers may surprise you! As we always say it is always about people. www.sandstonecommunications.co....

Resilience Special: Zoe Winthrop (21) and Cristina Palmer (14)

July 06, 2021 07:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

The current generation are tarnished with having no resilience and giving up at the first available opportunity. In this resilience special episode, Tim Bradshaw talks to team GB ski cross athlete Zoe Winthrop and British Enduro racer Cristina Palmer about bouncing back from serious injury and refusing to quit. As a 14 year old and a 21 year old female athletes chasing sporting dreams, Cristina and Zoe give their top tips to todays young people on dealing with pressure and not giving up.

14. #BecauseICan: Leaving your comfort zone

May 28, 2021 09:17 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Jo Bradshaw is an Everest summiteer and has completed 6 of the 7 summits. Having taken a change in direction Jo now helps people leave their comfort zones and achieve their dreams. A key part of this is her work with young people as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. She found herself along with Tim on the side of Mount Everest when the earthquakes struck in 2015 and led Mandy Hickson up Kilimanjaro - although not all went to plan! In this podcast Jo talks to Tim Bradshaw and Pa...

14. #BecauseICan: Leaving your comfort zone with Jo Bradshaw Mountain Guide

May 28, 2021 09:17 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Jo Bradshaw is an Everest summiteer and has completed 6 of the 7 summits. Having taken a change in direction Jo now helps people leave their comfort zones and achieve their dreams. A key part of this is her work with young people as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. She found herself along with Tim on the side of Mount Everest when the earthquakes struck in 2015 and led Mandy Hickson up Kilimanjaro - although not all went to plan! In this podcast Jo talks to Tim Bradshaw and Pa...

13. #BecauseICan: Putting it out there with Lib Dem Candidate for North Cornwall Danny Chambers

April 28, 2021 10:08 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Often the single factor that puts people off changing career or taking on a challenge is the fact that they have to put it out there. They have to announce to the world that they are talking on a project and that. they may fail! In this episode veterinary surgeon and Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Danny Chambers talks about his extraordinary career that stemmed from being a part time vet and has seen him run for public office. He has challenged the normal definitions of career and succe...

13. BecauseICan: Putting it out there with Lib Dem Candidate for North Cornwall Danny Chambers

April 28, 2021 10:08 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Often the single factor that puts people off changing career or taking on a challenge is the fact that they have to put it out there. They have to announce to the world that they are talking on a project and that. they may fail! In this episode veterinary surgeon and Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Danny Chambers talks about his extraordinary career that stemmed from being a part time vet and has seen him run for public office. He has challenged the normal definitions of career and succe...

12. #BecauseICan: Chase your dreams with GB Skier Claire Winthrop

April 14, 2021 12:14 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

The team first met Claire on the side of wet and windswept dry ski slope in Edinburgh. Since that moment she has skied for her country, made videos for snow and rock and delivered key note speeches on resilience to Gateley Plc. Despite numerous setbacks she has never given up on her dreams and remains focussed on what she needs to achieve... Aged just 23 her progress and determination are remarkable ... www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

11. #BecauseICan: Making it work with Elite Ironman Triathlete Chantal Cummings

April 07, 2021 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Ironman triathlon is one of the toughest sports that anyone can participate in. At any level let alone elite level it requires hours and hours of training. Sandstone Ambassador Chantal talks to Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood about making the commitment to train full time, balancing the need to train with normal life pressures and how she copes with those dark moments when competing on your own. The strategies she employs work equally well whether you are in sport, business or managing a bu...

10. #BecauseICan: Debrief

March 31, 2021 08:17 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

This week Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood reflect on some of the amazing guests that they have had on the podcast. Collaboration is about filling the gaps in your own skills sets and intelligence. The idea being that the you compliment rather than compete. Although all our guests stories appear to be different there a number of key areas that are common to each of them. These are the factors that have enabled them to become resilient. They have also accepted that you should expect to fail ...

BecauseICan: Debrief

March 31, 2021 08:17 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

This week Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood reflect on some of the amazing guests that they have had on the podcast. Collaboration is about filling the gaps in your own skills sets and intelligence. The idea being that the you compliment rather than compete. Although all our guests stories appear to be different there a number of key areas that are common to each of them. These are the factors that have enabled them to become resilient. They have also accepted that you should expect to fail ...

9. #BecauseICan: Over coming life changing injuries with Vanessa Ruck (The Girl on a Bike)

March 24, 2021 08:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

On this weeks episode Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood are joined by Vanessa Ruck aka The Girl on a Bike. She is the very episiotomy of resilience and the #BecauseICan attitude. Whilst cycling one day she was struck by a car and sustained life changing injuries. Having previously been an adventure sports junky she was forced to re-evaluate what would and would not be possible. She talks to Tim and Paul about the power of goal setting, focusing on what you can do and often over looked links ...

#BecauseICan: Over coming life changing injuries with Vanessa Ruck (The Girl on a Bike)

March 24, 2021 08:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

On this weeks episode Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood are joined by Vanessa Ruck aka The Girl on a Bike. She is the very episiotomy of resilience and the #BecauseICan attitude. Whilst cycling one day she was struck by a car and sustained life changing injuries. Having previously been an adventure sports junky she was forced to re-evaluate what would and would not be possible. She talks to Tim and Paul about the power of goal setting, focusing on what you can do and often over looked links ...

#BecauseICan: Not the lost generation with director of sport Phil Miller

March 17, 2021 08:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

The current generation of children have been described as the lost generation of children who have already lost £40k of future income. Phil Miller the Director of sport for King Edwards School, Witley, disagrees. They have been implementing programs and initiatives that have seen pupils taking back control and designing their own outcomes. Phil was one of the first schools to reach out to the #BecauseICan schools initiative. In this episode he discusses with Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood the...

8. #BecauseICan: Not the lost generation with director of sport Phil Miller

March 17, 2021 08:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

The current generation of children have been described as the lost generation of children who have already lost £40k of future income. Phil Miller the Director of sport for King Edwards School, Witley, disagrees. They have been implementing programs and initiatives that have seen pupils taking back control and designing their own outcomes. Phil was one of the first schools to reach out to the #BecauseICan schools initiative. In this episode he discusses with Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood the...

7. #BecauseICan: Imposter syndrome with @Katie Ford

March 10, 2021 08:30 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Imposter syndrome is something that is often experienced by the most public and seemingly confident of people. CEO's and international sports people alike often describe the paralysis of performance they have experienced whilst doubting themselves and their ability to perform. Jonny Wilkinson ex rugby World Cup winning rugby player can be heard discussing how he constantly doubted himself leading to compulsive behaviours. In this session Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw are joined by Vet and Im...

#BecauseICan: Imposter syndrome with @Katie Ford

March 10, 2021 08:30 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Imposter syndrome is something that is often experienced by the most public and seemingly confident of people. CEO's and international sports people alike often describe the paralysis of performance they have experienced whilst doubting themselves and their ability to perform. Jonny Wilkinson ex rugby World Cup winning rugby player can be heard discussing how he constantly doubted himself leading to compulsive behaviours. In this session Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw are joined by Vet and Im...

6. #BecauseICan: Only whinge up!

March 03, 2021 08:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Only whinge up! Never complain to your team! A powerful interview on Radio 1 between Spencer Mathews and Bear Grylls led Paul and Tim to reflect on the lessons that adventuring has taught them. During this episode they discuss the challenges faced by leaders in changing environments especially when they have been promoted from within the team. Provide your team with reassurance and direction and empower them to be part of the solution.

#BecauseICan: Only whinge up!

March 03, 2021 08:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Only whinge up! Never complain to your team! A powerful interview on Radio 1 between Spencer Mathews and Bear Grylls led Paul and Tim to reflect on the lessons that adventuring has taught them. During this episode they discuss the challenges faced by leaders in changing environments especially when they have been promoted from within the team. Provide your team with reassurance and direction and empower them to be part of the solution.

#BecauseICan: Post lockdown leadership special with Cath Bishop and Mandy Hickson

February 24, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

In this extended episode the Sandstone team, joined by Cath Bishop, delve into the challenges that have been faced by leaders so far during the pandemic and discuss what steps need to be taken to increase the chances of success going forward. It is a privilege to be able to listen to Mandy and Cath discussing this openly and sharing ideas. As Cath says it all comes back to education and perspective. This combined with Mandy's view of focussing on that which you can control makes for powerful...

5. #BecauseICan: Post lockdown leadership special with Cath Bishop and Mandy Hickson

February 24, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

In this extended episode the Sandstone team, joined by Cath Bishop, delve into the challenges that have been faced by leaders so far during the pandemic and discuss what steps need to be taken to increase the chances of success going forward. It is a privilege to be able to listen to Mandy and Cath discussing this openly and sharing ideas. As Cath says it all comes back to education and perspective. This combined with Mandy's view of focussing on that which you can control makes for powerful...

4. #BecauseICan:Talking leadership and Scottish rugby with Colin Gregor

February 17, 2021 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this episode there is the inevitable banter around England v Scotland rugby (It was recorded shortly after the 11-6 Scotland victory over England). The discussion focuses on leadership and dealing with pressure. Th guys talk about how it is important to relieve pressure not add it and to look after each other. Colin is a contributor to the Hub which can be found at www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk Regular hosts @TimBradshaw_BecauseICan and @Paul Horwood can be found on instagram and Fac...

#BecauseICan:Talking leadership and Scottish rugby with Colin Gregor

February 17, 2021 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this episode there is the inevitable banter around England v Scotland rugby (It was recorded shortly after the 11-6 Scotland victory over England). The discussion focuses on leadership and dealing with pressure. Th guys talk about how it is important to relieve pressure not add it and to look after each other. Colin is a contributor to the Hub which can be found at www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk Regular hosts @TimBradshaw_BecauseICan and @Paul Horwood can be found on instagram and Fac...

3. #BecauseICan: Discussing transferable skills with Ed Drake Olympic downhill racer

February 10, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode Paul and Tim welcome former Olympic skier and Sandstone ambassador Ed Drake on to the show. Downhill ski racing is a minority sport in the UK. As a result Ed had to develop skills in a number of key areas in order to get himself to the start line of the 2010 Olympic Games. Since retiring from international competition many of those skills now stand him in good stead for a career as a commentator and coach.

#BecauseICan: Discussing transferable skills with Ed Drake Olympic downhill racer

February 10, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode Paul and Tim welcome former Olympic skier and Sandstone ambassador Ed Drake on to the show. Downhill ski racing is a minority sport in the UK. As a result Ed had to develop skills in a number of key areas in order to get himself to the start line of the 2010 Olympic Games. Since retiring from international competition many of those skills now stand him in good stead for a career as a commentator and coach.

#BecauseICan: The Matterhorn

February 05, 2021 16:27 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

In this episode Tim and Paul discuss being outside of your comfort zone, imposer syndrome and climbing the Matterhorn #BecauseICan

2. #BecauseICan: The Matterhorn

February 05, 2021 16:27 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

In this episode Tim and Paul discuss being outside of your comfort zone, imposer syndrome and climbing the Matterhorn #BecauseICan

#BecauseICan: Introduction

February 05, 2021 16:13 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

In this the episode of the #BecauseICan podcast series, hosts Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood, discuss the importance of developing a #BecauseICan mindset. They describe how they once met for a coffee in the middle of a war zone in Afghanistan and how they have come to meet so many inspiring people. Both are former Army Officers, Key note speakers and directors of www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

1. #BecauseICan: Introduction

February 05, 2021 16:13 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

In this the episode of the #BecauseICan podcast series, hosts Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood, discuss the importance of developing a #BecauseICan mindset. They describe how they once met for a coffee in the middle of a war zone in Afghanistan and how they have come to meet so many inspiring people. Both are former Army Officers, Key note speakers and directors of www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

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