EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 42 MIN
117 - From Adversity to Action with Kate Markland
from Smash Your Own Ceiling · host Barbara Nixon
What do you do when you're forcibly separated from your 10 year old son and can only see him via Facetime for an hour a week?This is exactly what Kate Markland had to deal with, and in this amazing chat she shares how she turned that hour into a global movement.Kate shares:When she realised that a lot can happen in an hourHow stories can really change livesThe small steps she took when she was in the middle of adversity to get herself moving againHow she created a global movement despite what she was going through personallyHow she allowed people to help To learn more about Kate visit:Kate's websiteStoryQuest for schools The Adventures of GabrielLinkedIn We also referenced the book: Make Your Bed by Willliam H. McRavenTake the 2 minute challenge: I'm a huge advocate of sharing things that I find useful to my clients and friends. It only takes 2 minutes to help someone smash their own ceiling and be part of that ripple effect, so is there someone you can share this podcast episode with today? If so, take the 2 minute challenge.And if you love what we do, hit the subscribe button so you've got us in your pocket whenever you need it.Finally, if you're a Business Leader and want to learn more, visit barbaranixon.co.ukHave a fab weekBarbara
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What do you do when you're forcibly separated from your 10 year old son and can only see him via Facetime for an hour a week?This is exactly what Kate Markland had to deal with, and in this amazing chat she shares how she turned that hour into a global movement.Kate shares:When she realised that a lot can happen in an hourHow stories can really change livesThe small steps she took when she was in the middle of adversity to get herself moving againHow she created a global movement despite what she was going through personallyHow she allowed people to help To learn more about Kate visit:Kate's websiteStoryQuest for schools The Adventures of GabrielLinkedIn We also referenced the book: Make Your Bed by Willliam H. McRavenTake the 2 minute challenge: I'm a huge advocate of sharing things that I find useful to my clients and friends. It only takes 2 minutes to help someone smash their own ceiling and be part of that ripple effect, so is there someone you can share this podcast episode with today? If so, take the 2 minute challenge.And if you love what we do, hit the subscribe button so you've got us in your pocket whenever you need it.Finally, if you're a Business Leader and want to learn more, visit barbaranixon.co.ukHave a fab weekBarbara
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