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Space in the City

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

In Space in the City, Laura - founder at Space With-In, talks to brilliant people about how, in the midst of fast, full and busy modern lives they manage to live with presence, depth and meaning.

We talk about what it takes to lead and live consciously - and of course, why that matters more than ever.

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Space in the City episode #25 Alastair

September 26, 2023 12:24 - 36 minutes - 27 MB

A man who’s ‘lived in the mountains of leadership his whole life’, Alastair supports others to make sense of themselves and navigate the world through his work as a leadership ‘Sherpa’. In this conversation we delve into how he does that for and with himself too, following his journey from medical student, to business leader in IT to his now work as a systemic coach, mentor and guide - exploring the energies of earth and sky, red threads, alchemy and more as we do that. Enjoy!

Space in the City Episode #24 Nilema

September 04, 2023 09:12 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Family of origin and ancestors, leading in a huge global business, having a wider impact on the world and enabling generations to come…   Join Nilema and I as we explore the stories that weave all of this and all of us together and as we tap into what it invites in us and too.   You can find out more about Courageous Leaders here

Space in the City Episode #23 Camilla

May 10, 2023 08:39 - 40 minutes - 28.7 MB

A truly global citizen - Camilla’s experience of living and working internationally all throughout her life has made her a truly inquisitive and passionate individual, with a deep and heartfelt desire to have an enabling impact on those she touches.   Join us as we share a rich and tender conversation about that, and more…

Episode #22 Chris D

March 10, 2023 12:31 - 35 minutes - 41.1 MB

Join me, Laura as we return with a new episode of Space in the City.   Here I talk with Chris about so many interesting things - the importance of thinking about the way we think about things, rather than just thinking about what we think; inquiring into the present moment, and following the threads that emerge there as a way of experiencing the fullness and possibility in all things; silence, loosening our grip on things, and the essential nature of not knowing.   We hope you enjoy ...

Space in the City Episode #22 Chris D

March 10, 2023 12:31 - 35 minutes - 41.1 MB

Join me, Laura as we return with a new episode of Space in the City.   Here I talk with Chris about so many interesting things - the importance of thinking about the way we think about things, rather than just thinking about what we think; inquiring into the present moment, and following the threads that emerge there as a way of experiencing the fullness and possibility in all things; silence, loosening our grip on things, and the essential nature of not knowing.   We hope you enjoy ...

Space in the City Episode #21: Becky

October 26, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MB

Another rich conversation with a wonderful guest, Becky. We touch into a wide variety of topics in our conversation, like liminality, empathy, community, creativity, allyship, consciousness, the environment and so much more.    There are red thread that runs through our discussion: the idea that we have to pay attention to and be connected to ourselves, each other and the world around us – and the belief that we must be in tune with both the big things and the small things in life if we ...

Space in the City Episode #20: Chris

September 10, 2020 08:47 - 35 minutes - 30.2 MB

Chris and Laura explore the importance of acknowledging what is, the idea of navigating paradox and the need to keep perspective in the midst of increasing levels of complexity – not just in leadership but in the rest of life too.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com   Read the piece about paradox here: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/succeeding-in-uncertainty/six-paradoxes-of-leadership.html   Learn more about the Deep Time Walk here: https://www.deeptimew...

Space in the City Episode #19: Christina

August 06, 2020 17:56 - 36 minutes - 31.2 MB

Christina invites us to soften, simply, connect and ground so that we can do more truly meaningful work in the world – not just for more ease and flow in the now, but also in service of supporting and nourishing those that come after us.  Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Christina on LinkedIn   

Space in the City Episode #18: Laura

August 05, 2020 15:55 - 2 minutes - 7.44 MB

Laura briefly reintroduces Space in the City ahead of the launch of season two. Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com  

Space in the City Episode #17: Meaning in Motion

January 30, 2020 23:30 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this episode, Laura talks with Stephen, a senior HR leader about what it takes to be increasingly open to life’s experiences – and the gifts that come from doing just that.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Laura and Stephen on LinkedIn  

Episode #16 The beautiful bridge between the years

December 19, 2019 23:30 - 11 minutes - 8.6 MB

As the year draws to a close, Laura reminds us that time is simply a continuum, and she invites us to cross the bridge between the years softly and with compassion.

Space in the City Episode #15 Roots and Wings

December 05, 2019 23:30 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Laura talks with Luisa about how strong roots and a willingness to be vulnerable create the foundation for a bountiful life. Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Connect with Luisa on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisa-milbank-03bbb51/    

Space in the City Episode #14 Relating from a spacious centre

November 21, 2019 23:30 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Laura talks with Martin about ‘space-making’ being a disruptive force for good - about the power of relationships, paying attention to others and relating to life from the place of our ‘centre’ in everything we do. Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Connect with Martin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinpteasdale/

Space in the City Episode #13: Coming home to yourself

November 07, 2019 23:30 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Here Laura talks with Ana about working from a place of purpose in a corporate environment, about leading, parenting and living with more conscious awareness and about what can blossom when we begin to make the journey home to ourselves.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Laura and Ana on LinkedIn  

Space in the City Episode #12: A stream of consciousness from Stream

October 24, 2019 23:30 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

Laura recently attended WPP Stream ‘The Un-Conference for Unconventional Thinkers’ In this episode she brings to life the lessons she learned from the experience so that we can all benefit.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laura-beckingham-109bb625

Space in the City Episode #11: The power of perspective

October 10, 2019 23:30 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Jackie is a commercial leader in business, a passionate advocate for young people and a deeply soulful woman. Here she invites us to step in and show up fully in all areas our lives, and also to step back often so we can keep and get perspective.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laura-beckingham-109bb625 Connect with Jackie at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-uhi-012b269/

Space in the City Episode #10: How inner work can lead you to your work in the world

September 26, 2019 23:30 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Amy, our guest in this episode shares the essence of her own healing journey, and how that is interwoven with the work she does in the world through her organisation Gratitude Alliance.   She and Laura talk of the importance of building a deep connection to our bodies and all of their intelligence, of taking care of ourselves when our job is to take care of others, and how the journey of self-discovery never ends.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect wi...

Space in the City Episode #9: The gift of the story

September 12, 2019 23:30 - 32 minutes - 23 MB

Laura talks with Tom, who is a leader in a large Corporate Bank, keen gardener, and storyteller about freedom, rhythm, vulnerability, and perspective.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laura-beckingham-109bb625 Connect with Tom on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-martin-banking/

Space in the City Episode #8: Trusting and honouring energy as it shows up

August 15, 2019 23:30 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Laura gives us some insight into the creation and production of the podcast, as a way of inviting us to lean into energy around and within us. She also talks about how she responds to life as life happens and encourages us to loosen our grip on the need to ‘get things right’.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laura-beckingham-109bb625

Space in the City Episode #7: Roots and wings

August 01, 2019 23:30 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MB

Laura talks with Jo, a Leadership Coach and former Commercial Exec about belonging, the gift of meditation, what it’s like to stoke the fire through experiencing ‘retreat’ and more.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laura-beckingham-109bb625 Connect with Jo on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/joboniszewski/

Space in the City Episode #6 Exploring the edges to find the centre.

July 18, 2019 23:30 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

A former Marketing Executive in big corporate business, Carmen is now an Integrative Therapist and founder of Soulhub – ‘The Home of Goodness’   In this conversation, she tells us how she has found herself where she is now in life and how she continues to make meaning. She speaks a lot about contrast – the city and nature, masculine and feminine energy, movement and stillness, social connection and quiet time. Through all of this, we enquire into how exploring the edges may actually enab...

Space in the City Episode #5: The power and importance of reflective practice

July 04, 2019 23:59 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Here, Laura looks back on the first few episodes of the Space in the City series so far. She pulls out some themes from these conversations to enable us to make meaning from them, like the importance of creating rhythm in our lives, and the power of connecting with the simple things.   This episode invites us to pause for breath and develop the muscle of reflection to support us in finding more meaning in the world.   Visit the Space With-In website at www.spacewith-in.com Connect ...

Space in the City Episode #4: Beginning to find your Zen

June 20, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Natalie lives and works in one of the busiest and most densely populated cities in the world - Hong Kong, so she knows first-hand how challenging it can be to create more ease and more meaning for oneself in this kind of environment.   But she is doing exactly that – and in our conversation, she tells us how she finds and maintains her Zen in the midst of a busy and fast-moving world. She talks about the broad suite of personal practices she uses to help her thrive and gives insight into...

Space in the City Episode #3: Where attention goes, energy flows.

June 06, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

A senior leader in one of the world’s biggest businesses, Paul guides himself and the people in his life in an open-hearted, open-minded way. He is passionate about exploring who he is in the world and invites others to join him on that journey for themselves in their time, and their way.   Here in this conversation, we discuss many things - the joy that can be found in sharing energy generously with others, the importance of offsetting the sometimes-binary nature of work/home with other...

Space in the City Episode #2: Finding the joy in everything - and claiming the full truth of all that you are.

May 16, 2019 08:59 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Zee is a nomadic spirit and HRD at a large Global Tech Firm, who thrives on living and working all over the world.  In this conversation, Zee shares tangible ideas of how to find meaning in the rhythm of everyday life. She also tells us about her love of nature and the land, and how this keeps her connected to her sense of self when she is on the move.  Her story provokes us to fully claim the truth of our own identities and invites us to make daily decisions that connect us with ease an...

Space in the City Episode #1: Finding meaning and connection in the midst of a fast, full and modern life

May 16, 2019 08:52 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MB

Is it possible to find meaning and connection in the midst of a fast, full and modern life?  We think it is – and here we talk with people who are doing exactly that. In this episode, Laura Beckingham introduces the new Podcast from Space With-In – called Space in the City. Each episode is a conversation that gives insight in to how you can integrate depth and substance in to an otherwise normal way of living, proving that you don’t have to sack it all off and run for the hills to live i...