Latest #connection Podcast Episodes
Think human Act human Be human with Thomas Gelmi
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - May 02, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutesGelmi and Fiona begin the conversation with an exploration of personality development for leaders and leveraging psychometrics as a tool to uncover innate qualities and potential. Gelmi uses the analogy of nurturing plants to illustrate how individuals can flourish given the right conditions. He...
Empowering Youth Through Sports A Conversation with Alex Wallace
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - April 18, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutesDuring the podcast Alex shares her inspiring journey and the inception of the foundation. Coming from a family with a deep love of sports, Alex's early exposure to hockey instilled in her a profound love for the game. She embarked on her own sporting journey with a fervent desire to represent En...
Empowering Youth Through Sports A Conversation with Alex Wallis
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - April 18, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutesDuring the podcast Alex shares her inspiring journey and the inception of the foundation. Coming from a family with a deep love of sports, Alex's early exposure to hockey instilled in her a profound love for the game. She embarked on her own sporting journey with a fervent desire to represent En...
Breaking Barriers: A Journey of Resilience and Inclusion in Sports with Zoiey Smale
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - March 21, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourZoiey is a trailblazing inclusion activist who has made significant contributions to the world of sports. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she has worked her way up from being an athlete to becoming a highly respected inclusion consultant. In 2017, Grazia magazine recognized her...
Empowering Women: A Journey of Personal Growth and Social Impact with Lola Olaore
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - March 07, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutesThrough her work with bloss.m, Lola is breaking barriers for underrepresented groups in the workplace and addressing systemic obstacles to success. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, personal growth, and self-awareness in achieving long-term goals. Join us as we explore Lola's impactf...
Want to know how to be happier? Dr. Russ Harris has the answers
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - December 14, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutesFor more from us go to: https://oka.life or https://fionamurden.com For more from Dr Russ Harris go to: https://www.actmindfully.com.au Or find him on YouTube at @dr.russharris-acceptanceco972
Motherhood, Innovation and Personal Growth with Garrett Wood
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - November 09, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutesIn this episode we discuss the complexity of taking care of yourself and a newborn, and explore the unique challenges and experiences that come with motherhood. As Garrett shares her own experiences, she also delves into the products that made a difference in her life and how she and her family ...
Daring to Dream & Unveiling Olympians' Hidden Stories - with Michelle Griffith Robinson OLY
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - October 26, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutesIn our conversation, we delve into the essence of Michelle’s beliefs, emphasizing the importance of seeking support when needed and shattering the stereotype that Olympians must always be infallible. At the heart of our discussion is the recognition of the 'whole person' behind every champion. M...
Social media's impact on children's development with Dr. Sebastian Kurten
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - October 12, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutesIn our discussion, we delve into how social media affects adolescent well-being across diverse societies and demographics. With his background in social work, Sebastian sheds light on the intricate interplay between individual differences and societal context, offering a holistic perspective on ...
Transforming Your Journey to Success with Dr. Gurnek Bains
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - September 28, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutesDiscover practical strategies to savour every step of your personal and professional growth, no matter how big or small so that you end your working life with no regrets. Whether you're leading a global corporation or tending to your garden. "A series of studies have shown this….when you ask ...
The Art of Storytelling in Major League Baseball with Andrew Patterson and Peri Kadaster
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - September 14, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutesIn this episode, we embark on Andrew's incredible journey into the world of social media and sports. From the fast-paced business of sports streaming to the art of storytelling in the realm of Major League Baseball, we uncover the secrets of connecting with diverse audiences. But that's not all...
Cultural Alchemy: Decoding Trends, Brands, and Society with Brand Maven - Michael Schneider
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - August 31, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutesSchneider’s journey will resonate particularly with those navigating the entrepreneurial realm, where challenges and triumphs often intertwine. Refreshingly Schneider challenges the conventional mindset that success breeds happiness, advocating for a shift from "Have, Do, Be" to "Be, Do, Have." ...
Zebras fix what unicorns break with Esme Verity
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - March 26, 2023 09:17 - 50 minutesEsme Verity supports founders, those who are 'Zebras'. The insights she shares throw light on to a world which favours a cookie cutter approach to success, even within the area of start-ups where our expectation may be different. Fiona explores Esme’s journey and the interesting experience she’s...
Reconstructing a face and the journey through medicine - with surgeon Mr Bhavin Visavadia
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - March 10, 2023 14:04 - 52 minutesBhavin Visavadia is a senior and experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Clinical Leader. He is a surgical educator teaching around the world and was a member of Council of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS). He was also Chairman of the Consultan...
Ask Fiona - What does stepping outside your comfort zone actually mean?
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - February 26, 2023 11:30 - 21 minutesFor more on the Comfort Zone go to my book Defining You - Build Your Unique Personal Profile and Unlock Your True Potential
Simple as Hannah - with soldier Hannah Roberts
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - February 10, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutesHannah has observed the pop-culture messaging of "love yourself”, “reduce stress”, “avoid burnout”, “safe spaces”, “take it easy”, and “hack culture". All of which are promoted with good intentions. However, Hannah is passionate that these messages lead to adverse outcomes. Because of her diver...
Ask Fiona - Why do I lose motivation as the day goes on?
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - February 05, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutesThe books I refer to are: Mirror Thinking https://bit.ly/mirrorthink Defining You https://bit.ly/DefiningYou2ndEd Other references made can be found in Defining You.
Award-winning author, podcaster and screenwriter - Giles Paley-Phillips
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - January 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourGiles is an award-winning author, podcaster and screenwriter. Giles' first novel for adults One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days come out in March 2020. Author of several books for children and two adult novels, with a third on the way. His book One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days has been adapted by Giles...
Award-winning conservation & wildlife artist - Sophie Green
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - January 05, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutesSo while Sophie’s subjects are animals, her ability to watch people and question why people are doing what they're doing, whether they're doing what they should be doing, or think they should be doing, or whether they're actually being kind of authentic to themselves must have influenced her abi...
Might Bite The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict - with Patrick Foster
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - December 14, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutesFiona explores how gambling became a drug for Patrick. How the biggest thing for him was learning how to show his emotion, the importance of self-awareness. Patrick now works for Epic Risk Management which was formed in 2014, when the CEO of the company had ended up in prison, having attempted s...
Everyday spy - with former CIA agent Andrew Bustamante
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - November 30, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutesWe explore psychological profiling and how important it is to fit the right personality to the right operations and delve into the use of MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) as a tool used to help every officer in the CIA understand themselves. Andrew explains his view of the world as a former sp...
The real Alan Turing - with Dermot Turing
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - November 16, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutesFiona and Dermot discuss what Alan was really like, from his utter brilliance through to those areas that he was less adept. The truth about his relationships with a few close friends which stands in deep contrast to the portrait drawn of him as a loner, by Hollywood and many biographers. Of cou...
From the military to mindfulness - with Major Pat Burgess
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - November 02, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutesPat’s interest in Mental Health, Resilience and more specifically Mindfulness started in 2009, whilst on operations in Afghanistan. He completed an Open University degree in Psychology after noticing the lack of a ‘therapeutic relationship’ between soldiers returning from operations and their c...
The School of Life - with Sarah Stein Lubrano
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - October 19, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutesWe talk about having an ‘elite education’ and how when Sarah went to Harvard she ‘saw how the sausage is made’. “And by sausage, I mean, how elite people are made, and who runs the universe, so to speak.” Sarah also explains how through her studies at Oxford she has seen that “the way that polit...
Guys who get it - the men of the women's movement with Dr Michael Kimmel
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - October 05, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutesKimmel is an Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University. Among his many books are Manhood in America, Angry White Men, The Politics of Manhood, The Gendered Society and the best seller Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men. With funding from the MacA...
From Singapore to Soho House – the journey of Creative Director Nabil Aliffi
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - July 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hourI’ve been wanting to record an episode with Nabil for ages, but there simply hasn’t been time. He moved from one fast paced role to another most recently holding the position of Global Chief Creative Officer at Soho House. I’m pleased to say that finally he’s taking a breather (although even tha...
How much does friendship really matter - with Lydia Denworth
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - July 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourAmongst other things we discuss the impact of having a family on friendship, the devastating outcomes associated with social isolation and the issue of avoiding the difficult conversations that could improve friendships. Denworth is a contributing editor at Scientific American and the autho...
You are more resilient than you think - with Professor George Bonanno
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - June 24, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutesI first came across George Bonanno’s work when I was struggling with the death of my Dad 10 years ago. His first book, the Other Side of Sadness helped me to reframe what I was experiencing in an incredibly helpful way and I have since bought it numerous times to comfort other people. One of the...
How to handle difficult emotions - with Dr. Anna Colton
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - June 10, 2022 10:30 - 45 minutesWe also discuss the subtlety of understanding our mental health and emotions. Giving in too much can actually lead to a dangerous negative spiral, but how it’s equally damaging to ignore our distress or negative feeling feelings or not have any support in processing them. Psychology, the brain a...
The fight for gender equality - with Giulia Iannucci
Dot to Dot Behind the Person - May 27, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutesFounder of KnowThyBrand, Giulia is a social entrepreneur dedicated to helping women in business to build sustainable ventures and career paths. She is mother of three boys who she is bringing up to respect women and bring their attention to what women can achieve “It’s as important for boys to s...
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