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The Learning Journeys Podcast
by Lacuna Learning
The Learning Journeys podcast is about listening to stories from real people with real stories to tell from within and outwith the sporting sector. Brought to you and hosted by Doug MacDonald from lacunalearning.co.uk with the hope of sharing some of the amazing journeys our wide range of guests have been on. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe if you'd like to not miss out on new episode. Thank you!
Episodes
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Learning Journeys Ep 25: Every mistake was an excellent mistake
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by GB Canoe Slalom Olympic Coach, Craig Morris. From humble beginnings paddling on Dudley's finest canal network to turning his hobby of coaching canoe slalom into an outstanding career as an Olympic coach, we get into the journey…
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Learning Journeys Ep 24: The traumas and triumphs of becoming an Olympian - learning to hit the reset button
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by GB Canoe Slalom Athlete, Tokyo 2020ne Olympian and mental health advocate Kimberley Woods. We hear Kim's story, learning about what paddling gave her growing up, her journey into international competition, her mental health...
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Learning Journeys Ep 23: Fast Jet Learning
In this special episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by Royal Air Force fast-jet pilot Matt. We reflect on his journey from his early days learning to fly through the relentless pressures of training and how he adapted to cope. Now a seasoned frontline pilot Matt shares some of...
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Learning Journeys Ep 22:From fear of capsizing to Paralympic champion - the only thing I can’t do is give you a thumbs up!
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by double Paralympic medallist and Paralympic Champion sailor, Helena Lucas MBE. In this honest, inspiring, hilarious and energising conversation, Helena shares her journey from crying her eyes out in the boat through to campaigning...
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Learning Journeys Ep 21: What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our next 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, off the...
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Learning Journeys Ep 20: Learnings from 5 Olympic Games - Redefining Success
In this special episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by 5 time Olympian, 4 time World Champion and 3 time Olympic Silver medallist, Frances Houghton MBE. Frances was the first British woman to be selected for five Olympic Games in rowing, and only the fifth woman in any sport…
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Learning Journeys Ep 19: Not all classrooms have 4 walls
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our next 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, we…
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Learning Journeys Ep 18: Learning from a professional climber - anything is possible if you try hard enough
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by professional climber, Robbie Phillips. Robbie shares his journey from trying out climbing for the first time through to representing Great Britain internationally in competitions to his life climbing hard and scary outdoor routes...
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Learning Journeys Ep 17: Looking after the people who look after the people
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our next 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, we ask...
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Learning Journeys Ep 16: What can be done with the power of sport
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by former World and European Champion rower and now Prisoners Manager for a brilliant programme called Boats not Bars, Imogen Walsh. Imogen shares her journey from messing about in boats through to her unusual entry to the GB rowing...
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Learning Journeys Ep 15: Connecting the seemingly unconnected - exploring creativity
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our next 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, we...
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Learning Journeys Ep 14: You're not in the cricket game, you're in the people game
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by Australian coach and coach developer, Ashley Ross. Ash shares his journey growing up playing every sport he could, the life-changing accident and his incredible coaching journey leading to coaching the New Zealand national team to...
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Learning Journeys Ep 13: I get you - exploring empathy
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our first 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, we...
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Learning Journeys Ep 12: Hope Gordon - No Limbits
In this first episode of season 2 of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by GB Paracanoe athlete, Hope Gordon. Growing up in Sutherland in the far North of Scotland, one day Hope got a sore leg. In this incredible episode Hope tells her story of what happened next from fighting to get…
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Learning Journeys Ep 11: Special Episode - Biggest Learning from 2020 from our Season 1 guests...
It's been quite a year! So what's been your biggest learning or learning moment of 2020? We asked our ten season 1 guests this exact question and put them into one fantastic episode. Notebooks at the ready for their incredible learning reflections from a tumultuous year. Thanks for listening and...
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Learning Journeys Ep 10: Somerset, Sydney and Significant Others- a balloon ride through coaching
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by creative maverick coach educator, Richard Cheetham MBE. Richard shares the journey from riding his bike to ice cream mountain in Somerset, through adventures across the world, always teaching, learning and helping others. From...
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Learning Journeys Ep 9: Everyone's got gold within them from their journeys
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by former international basketball player and now UK Coaching coach developer, Jen Coady. Her journey started out in competitive Irish dancing before moving into swimming and basketball where she reflects on her experiences of being...
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Learning Journeys Ep 8: A lifetime in learning
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by Bob Easson. Something of a legend within the coaching community, Bob has had an incredible career as a PE teacher, professional rugby coach, high performance manager, coach mentor and developer. In the podcast Bob shares his…
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Learning Journeys Ep 7: There's no one pathway to success
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by former international rugby player, Sarah Monaghan. Sarah has the unique experience of representing GB in a rugby league world cup before switching codes and representing Scotland in rugby union in 7s & 15s. Drawing on her unique...
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Learning Journeys Ep 6: Captivated by sport - from swimming to radio DJ and back again
In this special episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by PR professional and former radio DJ, Colin Kelly. Hugely passionate about sport and particularly swimming, Colin has had a varied career in media including work on Clyde 1, the BBC and Real Radio. Now specialising in...
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Learning Journeys Ep 5: Collaborative Learning - "If you don’t have a crew it’s no fun to go shred”
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by Olympic Snowboarder, coach and coach developer, Lesley McKenna. In this honest, poignant and thought-provoking conversation, Lesley shares her journey from learning to ski, through to world cup wins, 3 Olympic games, loss…
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Learning Journeys Ep 4: Every step we made was a jump into the unknown
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by Snowsport Scotland's National Cross-Country Ski Coach, Alex Standen. Alex had an incredible career as an international skier before doing his apprenticeship as a performance coach. In the podcast Alex shares his journey and in...
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Learning Journeys Ep 3: From athlete to coach - "maximising potential in myself and others"
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by former international athlete & coach, counsellor, consultant and adjunct of Hult Ashridge Executive Education, Jo Hopkins. Jo's had an incredible career so far and in this podcast shares her learning journey and lessons learned...
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Learning Journeys Ep 2: “Doing is much better than knowing, or talking about knowing”
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by Scottish Swimming's National Coach, Alan Lynn. Alan has a wealth of experience as a coach, coach developer and mentor, and in this podcast generously shares his learning journey and lessons learned along the way. In particular he...
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Learning Journeys Ep 1: I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I was meant to be
In this very first episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, guest host Liz Burkinshaw (T: @liz_burkinshaw) interviews regular host Doug MacDonald about his learning journey. Doug shares his exciting and unpredictable journey into sport as well as his professional journey so far. From…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Learning Journeys podcast is about listening to stories from real people with real stories to tell from within and outwith the sporting sector. Brought to you and hosted by Doug MacDonald from lacunalearning.co.uk with the hope of sharing some of the amazing journeys our wide range of guests have been on. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe if you'd like to not miss out on new episode. Thank you!
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Lacuna Learning
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The Learning Journeys podcast is about listening to stories from real people with real stories to tell from within and outwith the sporting sector. Brought to you and hosted by Doug MacDonald from lacunalearning.co.uk with the hope of sharing some of the amazing journeys our wide range of guests...
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