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How to Thrive
by Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon
We're on a mission to help professionals thrive, not just survive. In each episode of How to Thrive, hosts Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, ask a guest to share the skills they deploy in order to thrive in the high-pressure world in which we live. By sharing their lessons and experience, and through the application of the scientific discipline of Human Factors, we hope that you will feel empowered with new, practical ways in which to maximise your performance and your well-being. Your hosts: Claire Sanders, former Corporate Lawyer, General Council and Co-Founder of Being Human Consulting. Helen Silver-MacMahon, Human Factors Specialist, Veterinary Nurse and Co-Founder of Being Human Consulting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Fran Ives, President of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors
"The core human factors knowledge stands you in good stead whatever industry you work in. There is so much that we can learn from other industries, and we should." This week on the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen are joined by Fran Ives, chartered human factors specialist, founder of...
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How the past can help us face the future - Alessandro De Arcangelis
"Organisations are operating at a time of unusually intense and overlapping change. But history provides us with an optimistic message about our ability to adapt." This week on the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen are joined by Alessandro De Arcangelis, Senior Research and Policy Analyst…
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'You can't lead others until you know how to lead yourself'
"You can't lead others until you know how to lead yourself." We're back. It's September, the leaves are turning, and Claire and Helen are settling back in for Season 4 of the How to Thrive podcast. No guest this week, just the two of us catching up on a busy summer and looking forward to the…
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Live from The Agile Leader retreat
This week's episode comes live from the balcony of a woodland lodge in the Chiltern Hills, fresh off the back of the very first residential Agile Leader retreat. Joined over the course of a day and a half by ten senior legal leaders, plus regular podcast guests Victoria Smith-Murphy and Sean...
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'Yes and…’ - Jess Rogers on improv, ego and better conversations
"Get more comfortable with silence. There's an exercise in improv where you count from one to ten. It forces you to pause, process, form, and then speak." This week on the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen are joined by Jess Rogers, a conversations and improv trainer, and founder of Tama...
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'Your attitude determines your altitude' - Neil Edge
"The consultant said, mentally, it'll be a challenge. I smiled and said, mentally, it absolutely isn't going to be a challenge. You do what you need to do in terms of the treatment. I'll take care of this." This week on the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen are joined by Neil Edge - mental...
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Bonita Norris – beyond the summit
This week on the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen are joined by Bonita Norris, mountaineer, keynote speaker, and the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Everest. She was 22 years old, had never climbed a mountain before university, and the whole thing started with a hungover…
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'I want to say no, therefore I have to say yes' - Andy Green
"We've all got lots of stuff we should do. Should exercise more, should eat healthier, should do this, should do that. We end up shoulding all over ourselves. Just have a challenge and go - I will learn from this." We are absolutely delighted to welcome Andy Green to the How to Thrive podcast…
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'Nothing changes until it does' - Karen Sheriff, Project RED-D
"Nothing changes until it does. You can create change. You just have to find the hook - and keep creating ripples until they become waves." This week on the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen are joined by Karen Sheriff, clinical physiotherapist and Executive Director at Project RED-D - a...
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The Sleep Geek, James Wilson
"Take the stress out of sleep, and you start to sleep better." This week on the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen are joined by James Wilson, better known as The Sleep Geek, for a myth-busting, no-nonsense conversation about one of the most fundamental pillars of performance and wellbeing:...
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'We're not running a race against tech' - Alexander Bell
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Alexander Bell to the How to Thrive podcast this week (no, not Alexander Graham Bell). Alexander is a keynote speaker whose expertise sit at the intersection of technology and productivity - specifically, how our relationship with technology impacts our...
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How to be brilliant - Dr Andy Cope
Our guest this week is wellbeing expert, bestselling author, keynote speaker and “doctor in happiness” - Andy Cope. Andy really does have a PhD in happiness and after spending just an hour with him, our days already felt brighter. That ripple effect is a big part of what Andy talks about, how…
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More freaky goats, fewer excellent sheep - Kay Scorah
"I hear what you say" - it's the biggest lie in the organisational world, according to this week's guest Kay Scorah, who prefers to be introduced as either "a ranty old witch" or "an inappropriate elder." Kay is a communications expert, coach, and consultant who has had what she describes as "a...
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We’re back! How to Thrive Season 3
Welcome to season three of the How to Thrive podcast! After a break, we’re back - and we’re not wasting any time tackling the question that's probably on everyone's mind in January: how are you really feeling about the new year? We discuss the pressure we put on ourselves in January, why nature's...
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Season Finale - our review of season two
Season two of the How to Thrive podcast is drawing to a close, so what better time to look back at some of the most memorable and impactful guests we've had on the podcast. In this episode, Claire and Helen reflect on some of the interviews they've done since September 2024 - pulling out the key...
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What does your body know that your brain doesn’t?
In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen are joined by somatic and leadership performance coach (and trainee body psychotherapist) Shaun Brooking to explore the deep connection between our bodies, our emotions and our ability to lead well - in life and at work. Shaun shares...
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Civility saves lives - Chris Turner
Civility saves lives - you've heard it on the podcast before but in this episode, we meet the man behind the phrase. Chris Turner is an Emergency Medicine Consultant with the NHS and the Co-Founder of Civility Saves Live, a group of healthcare workers who share the evidence base behind why the…
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The power of connection: why it matters
What does it really mean to connect in today's world? In this episode of the How To Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen explore one of the most fundamental human needs - connection - and how it shapes everything from our personal well-being to our professional success. We talk about the delicate...
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'Know yourself' - Emma Roche, The Philosophical Coach
"One of my favourite quotes by Socrates talks about the meaning of life and it's to know oneself." We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Emma Roche to the How to Thrive podcast this week, a philosophically-informed coach and lawyer who combines 3,000-year-old wisdom with modern coaching…
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Be Fully Human - Dr Albert Viljoen
What does it mean to be fully human in a corporate environment? Our guest this week is Dr Albert Viljoen, Co-Founder of Be Fully Human, a human development consultancy that uses neuroscience-backed strategies to help business leaders optimise and sustain their performance. He talks brilliantly...
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'Have conversations with purpose' - Nigel Taberner, Hostage Negotiator
"Don't have negotiations, have conversations with purpose." We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Nigel Taberner onto the How to Thrive podcast this week to share his experiences as a hostage negotiator, being thrown into some of the most intense, high pressure situations imaginable. His stories...
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The power of listening - and Easter wiffle waffle
This week on the How to Thrive podcast, we're focusing on listening. It's crucial to so much of what we do, but how often do we actively listen? It is a theme that has come up in the past on the podcast, so how can we be better listeners and how can that help us thrive at work and at home? Claire...
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Dan Stanley - redefining masculinity
"I ignored the warning signs and paid the price, I went into my head and almost never came out." That powerful statement from Dan Stanley sets the tone for this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, which aims to shine a light on men's mental wellbeing. Dan says, despite having built himself a…
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Ed Kirwan: Empathy - The wonder drug
"Empathy is the number one most important skill to be able to thrive professionally and personally." We're absolutely delighted to have Ed Kirwan on the podcast this week, a former teacher turned filmmaker who is on a mission to make all of us see the tangible benefits of being more empathetic.…
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Breaking the cycle
To mark International Women's Day (March 8th) Claire and Helen sat down for a chat with Amy Martin to talk about a subject that rarely gets a mention in the workplace - menstrual cycles. As Amy puts it: “We want to move away from the narrative that women are ‘funny’ around their period, but for...
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Robyn Sandilands - going it alone
Starting out on your own can feel daunting, even if it's within a profession you're already well-established in. It can, of course be incredibly exciting and liberating, but there will be challenges too, and often it's the unknown elements that feel the most daunting. In this episode of the How…
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Petra Velzeboer: 'Bravery feels like fear'
"I was born and raised in a cult. I talk about how cults are like corporates, a lot." Petra Velzeboer is this week's guest on the How to Thrive podcast and we think we can safely say she has one of the most interesting life journeys we've ever come across. Born and raised in the Children of God...
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Magnus Wood - kindness in the corporate world
'Kindness is about leaving everyone and everything better'. In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen talk to Magnus Wood about the role kidness can play in the corporate world. It's not just about being nice to people, in fact, Magnus believes kindness in all its forms can...
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James Collier - critical thinking and nutrition
When it comes to nutrition advice, there's so much information (and mis-information) out there that it's easy to become overwhelmed. That's where today's podcast guest comes in. James Collier is the Co-Founder of Huel and now an author, with his new book "Well Fed: How modern diets are failing us...
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Jess Harvey - from ballet to banking and beyond
From promising ballet dancer, to leading compliance in the banking industry, to executive coach, Jess Harvey has seemingly done it all (apart from horse riding - yet!) In this episode of the How to Thrive Podcast, Claire and Helen find out more about Jess' incredible career and how she…
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When I say: "Civility" - You say: "Saves lives"
What does it take to create a positive ripple effect? This week on the How to Thrive podcast, we reflect on our recent How to Thrive Vet event, where speakers inspired audiences with practical insights on resilience, leadership, and positivity. Claire and Helen discuss the "Doctor of Happiness"...
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High performance routines, Dr Rob Archer
How many of us recognise this routine: Get up in the morning, try to perform as hard as we possibly can, for as long as can, and then go to bed? Sometimes it feels like the right thing to do, or even the only thing we can do. But deep down we know it is not particularly efficient. Dr Rob Archer…
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Practising resilience, empathy and civility
How do you practise resilience in the face of personal and professional stress? How do you make sure you are being as kind as possible to yourself and others? In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen discuss how life's unexpected difficulties often demand resilience, and how...
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Humanising rules, Christian Hunt
How many times have you whizzed through an online training course at work, only to instantly forget everything it was supposed to be teaching you? How many times have you been tested on a company policy that has next to no impact on your day-to-day role? In this episode of the How to Thrive...
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Go! Jodi Goldman
"If you avoid doing something you're afraid of, you're telling your unconscious that it's dangerous, which then creates a pattern of fear." In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire and Helen meet Jodi Goldman, a personal impact specialist who packs a punch. Jodi…
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Pause, control and listen
We're back after the summer break and feeling energised for the year ahead! In this episode, co-hosts and sisters Claire and Helen chat about the taking time to reflect on what will make their business thrive (and what will not), the importance of perspective, and recognising your strengths. They...
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Understanding Gen Z, Chrissie Wolfe
What impact will Gen Z have on the legal profession of the future? In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, meet Chrissie Wolfe, a Global Medical & Cosmetic Injury Lawyer, who has built up a huge social media following providing...
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Horse-led coaching, Julia Jones
“Julia, I am just wondering, who do you ask for support when you need it?” This is the question that set Julia Jones on her journey to becoming a leader in experiential horse-led learning. Her business, Altezza People, helps teams develop, grow and overcome obstacles by removing them from the...
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How to take a break - Caitlin Rozario
We all want to be more productive, but are we going about it the right way? Working longer hours, filling our schedules with back-to-back meetings, and ploughing on through lunch might feel like we're doing more, but there is good evidence that actually taking a break can lead to us being more...
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Creating a Company Culture - Manu Kanwar
"Every company has a culture, whether you intentionally design it and live it or not, but it's very important to make sure that everybody understands what it means to them and how you measure it." How many of us have worked somewhere that claims to have a good culture and great values, only to…
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The Unnatural Networker - Charlie Lawson
It may seem odd, but Charlie Lawson, an expert in networking, does not enjoy networking at all. In fact, he describes himself as an "unnatural networker". And in many ways, that is Charlie's strength; he helps other unnatural networkers, by coming from the same starting point they do, a complete...
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Physical Fitness and Professional Resilience - Natalie Connor
The link between being physically healthy and resilience in the workplace might not seem like a particularly clear one, but so much of what we do to our bodies can affect how we perform in a professional environment. Natalie Connor is a former barrister turned wellness founder, who helps...
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Mollie Pearse, Head of Marketing Meta EMEA
Mollie Pearse is a woman of many talents. She has a hugely successful career, rising to Head of Marketing at Meta for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She is also an endurance athlete, pushing her body and mind to their limits. In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters...
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Paul Horwood, The Leadership Vet
He may be a successful vet, but people are at the heart of everything Paul Horwood does. Whether it is decision-making under pressure, creating positive and productive work environments, or effective communication, Paul says people are always the common denominator. In this episode of the How to...
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Thriving Under Pressure - Sarah Furness
Mindfulness is a well-known tool for handling high-pressure situations, but when the going gets really tough, putting the theory into practice can become more of a challenge. Sarah Furness is a former combat pilot, who uses mindfulness techniques to help leaders perform and thrive "under fire".…
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How to Thrive in a Liminal Space - Ian Rodwell
What is a liminal space? What impact does liminality, both metaphorical and physical, have on our wellbeing? Is it possible to learn how to thrive in a liminal space? These are some of the questions co-hosts and sisters, Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, seek the answers to in this…
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Victoria Smith Murphy, Knowing Beyond the Brain
Victoria Smith Murphy is a Corporate Coach, but with a difference. She helps senior leaders in the corporate world lead in a way that is authentic to them and gives them meaning in their lives. Co-hosts and sisters, Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, continue their mission to help...
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Laura Ann-Moore, The Money Mindset Expert
Is your relationship with money preventing you from living the life you want to live? Co-hosts and sisters, Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, continue their mission to help professionals thrive, not just survive, by meeting the incredible Laura Ann-Moore. Laura is a Money Mindset Expert…
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Welcome to How to Thrive
Welcome to How to Thrive - the podcast that's on a mission to help professionals thrive, not just survive. In this first episode co-hosts and sisters, Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, sit down to discuss what drives them to effect change in the workplace and to introduce some of the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We're on a mission to help professionals thrive, not just survive. In each episode of How to Thrive, hosts Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, ask a guest to share the skills they deploy in order to thrive in the high-pressure world in which we live. By sharing their lessons and experience, and through the application of the scientific discipline of Human Factors, we hope that you will feel empowered with new, practical ways in which to maximise your performance and your well-being.
Your hosts:
Claire Sanders, former Corporate Lawyer, General Council and Co-Founder of Being Human Consulting.
Helen Silver-MacMahon, Human Factors Specialist, Veterinary Nurse and Co-Founder of Being Human Consulting.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon
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