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All Episodes

Skilfully Speaking — 30 episodes

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S3 Ep7: Susie Dent – The Power of Words, the Art of Communication and Unlocking the English Language

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S3 Ep6: Tom Malone Jr on Resilience, Life After Gogglebox & Autism Advocacy

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S3 Ep5: Deliciously Ella – Selling Her Multi-Million-Pound Brand and Lessons in Start-Up Resilience

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S3 Ep4: Dani Harmer – Growing Up in the Spotlight , Life After Tracy Beaker and Navigating Premenopause

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S3 Ep3: How to Bounce Back After Trauma: Ben McBean on Recovery, Resilience and Redefining Life

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S3 Ep2: Women in Defence: Leadership, Motherhood and Breaking Barriers - with Angela Owen OBE

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S3 Ep1: V Levels Explained: Baroness Jacqui Smith on the Government’s New Skills Initiative

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S2 Ep9: Dame Ruth Cairnie: Becoming the First Female Chair in Babcock’s 130-Year History, Women in Leadership, and the Power of Clear Communication

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S2 Ep8: Melissa Johns - Auditions, Adversity & Advocacy: Melissa Johns on Making It in Media

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S2 Ep7: Beth Mead MBE: Lessons from a Lioness – From Women's Euros Triumph to Teamwork and Tenacity

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S2 Ep6: Judge Rob Rinder: Law, Media and the Power of Telling the Truth

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S2 Ep5: Unlocking the Power of Digital Education: Robin Ghurbhurun on AI, Tech & Transformation

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S2 Ep4: How to Keep Running When You Want to Quit: David Wetherill on His Marathon World Record Attempt at the 2025 TCS London Marathon

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S2 Ep3: The Hull Boy on Running the Length of the UK and Facing His Mental Health Head-On

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S2 Ep2: How to Stay Mentally Strong Under Pressure - Mark Foster’s Lessons from Elite Swimming

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S2 Ep1: Empowering Women - Menopause, Health & Breaking Stigmas with Kate Muir - an International Women's Day Podcast

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S1 Ep12: Best of Part 2 - What It Really Takes: Entrepreneurs, Olympians and Industry Leaders on Resilience, Mental Health and Authentic Success

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S1 Ep11: Jackie Grubb - From Blue Peter Dreams to College CEO: Jackie Grubb on Education, Leadership and Lessons from City College Plymouth

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S1 Ep10: David Lockwood - Building Skills for a Global Workforce: Babcock International CEO David Lockwood on Talent, Leadership and Staying Competitive

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S1 Ep9: Best of Part 1 - From Classroom to Cutting Edge: Insights from Olympians, Entrepreneurs and Educators on Tech, Learning and Career Success

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S1 Ep8: James Mackenzie-Blackman - More Than a Stage: Theatre Royal Plymouth CEO James Mackenzie-Blackman on Theatre, Skills and Community Impact

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S1 Ep7: Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator on Learning, Adapting and Thriving in the AI Age

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S1 Ep6: Ben Towers - From Teenage CEO to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur: Ben Towers on Business Growth, Pressure and Leading at 25

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S1 Ep5: Liz Earle MBE - From Start-Up to Self-Care: Liz Earle on Building a Beauty Brand, Business Growth and Living Well

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S1 Ep4: Robert Halfon - Shaping the Future of Skills: Minister Robert Halfon on Education Reform, Student Struggles and Supporting Learners

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S1 Ep3: Anna Williamson - From TV to Mental Health Advocate: Anna Williamson on Anxiety, Counselling and Breaking the Stigma

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S1 Ep2: Dame Kelly Holmes Part 2 - Dame Kelly Holmes: Confidence, Courage and Coming Out - A Journey of Self-Acceptance

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S1 Ep1: Dame Kelly Holmes Part 1 - How Dame Kelly Holmes Built Resilience: From Armed Forces to Olympic Gold

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