First Quantum iLEARN Podcast

Robin Kermode is an author, communication coach, and actor. In this podcast, Robin talks about how to have difficult conversations. We all have to have them, the question is how can we make sure they go as well as they possibly can?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s final episode, five previous speakers return to share more of their insights and what they have learnt as leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsty Mac is a writer and broadcaster. She explains how it takes courage and compassion to bring the best out of those around us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terence Mauri is an award winning author and innovator and explains how to face the future with courage, purpose and imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corke is a leadership consultant and author of the book, Reframe Your Mindset: Redefine Your Success. As a survivor of the Hillsborough disaster which killed 96 and injured many more, he explains how to manage negative thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy O’Dowd is a mountaineer, author, and the first woman to climb Everest from both sides. She explains how she managed extreme situations during the most difficult expedition of her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vicente de los Ríos es CEO y autor del libro, El Misterio de reinventarse. Aquí explica cómo renovarse, desarrollarse y mejorar continuamente. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markus Stitz competes in bikepacking races and is the first person to travel the world on a single speed bicycle. He explains how determination helped him overcome extreme physical and mental pressure.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In telling the story of Mark Pollock, an athlete who overcame spinal paralysis, business consultant Niko Canner shares how leaders can set and achieve their goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Lawless is a motivational speaker and the first person in the UK to dive 100m without breathing apparatus. He explains how to control your anxiety in extreme situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Keeley is a facilitator and executive coach. He has run leadership programs at First Quantum. Jeremy tells the story of how a power station manager facing tough times put his people first.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Darke is a Paralympic hand cycling gold medallist, adventurer and explorer. She explains how she became more resilient, invigorated and inspired when she gave herself time to recover See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Bayfield is a former international rugby player and policeman, now actor and TV presenter. He explains how “filling the frame” has helped him push the boundaries in his various roles and in his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert E. Quinn is a professor at the University of Michigan and a best-selling author. He provides four simple questions that turn negative situations into positive ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Forsthoefel hiked 4000 miles across America, documenting his experience in the book, Walking to Listen. Andrew explains how being vulnerable, open-hearted and courageous made him a better listener. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a facilitator and executive coach, Maggie van de Griend has worked with leaders at First Quantum. In this week’s episode, she explains how we can think creatively and adapt in challenging times.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rower James Cracknell is a double Olympic gold medalist. James talks about his determination to succeed and how it helped him make one of the most important decisions of his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's speaker is Shahin Sadafi. Born in 1984 in Iran, his earliest memories are of a country ravaged by war and then, at nine years old, being forced to flee in fear of his life. Shahin and his family moved to the UK and made London their home, specifically an apartment block in west London called Grenfell Tower. On June 14th 2017, fire ripped through the building. The Grenfell Tower fire killed 72 and injured many more. Shahin was one of the few survivors and this week is his story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If we can go harder during the storm than we’ve ever gone before, then we’re going to land on our feet.” These are the words of South African adventurer, Peter Van Kets, who this week speaks about opportunity, resilience, and what success is really all about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his career, Stuart Pearce played football for Newcastle, Man City and West Ham. He also captained Nottingham Forest and, later, England. After his playing career ended, Stuart returned to Man City as their manager. In this week's episode, Stuart talks about leadership and how to motivate a team.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.