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Coaches On The Couch is the podcast from the coaches behind Step Up (stepuplondon.com) the leadership development programme for architects and built environment consultancies. Co-hosts Rachel Birchmore and Louise Rodgers bring their experience and knowledge of the sector and coaching insights to explore the world of work and progressive leadership through conversations with special guests. Our publication 'Learning from Lockdown' marking 12 months of the podcast is available at http://www.st ...
Four guys, Lou, Phil, Nick, and Anthony join together as they are as passionate as it gets when it comes to New York sports and once in a while they might actually agree with each other. They talk all things sports and maybe... just maybe... they'll touch on some non-sports related topics that catch their attention. Their love and hatred for the teams in New York is truly something else.
Grant Evan seeks to answer the greatest "What Ifs?" in sports history using evidence, math, and a lot of simulations. Evan uses his research talents and sports journalism skills to craft 4-part deep dives into the alternate realities of sport. Cover image by Thomas Louis Theme song "Instants Replay" by Joey Hines
The blues served in a way that's fun, engaging and enriching.
Adulting – behaving in a way of a responsible adult… What does that mean?!Rebecca Adams is joined by different celebrity guests every week to help her navigate the muddy waters of adulting.
A look into Country Music and Artists from the UK, USA and the rest of the world with interviews, reviews and general chit chat about Country Music and life. Follow us on Twitter - @country_chat, Facebook and Instagram - @CountryChatWithDom Also check out reviews online at www.countrychat.co.uk
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Blues is the Basement is back with Cooki B and new host, Ms. Tonya D! The season opened at Suga Shack in front of a live audience featuring a high energy BIG MEMPHIS performance and interview with Al Kapone/Al Kapeezy. He's not just a rapper but a blues lover too! He is creating his own lane with hip hop blues and it's a game changer. He's doing hi…
It's a new season with a new co-host! Ms. Cooki B returns to Blues in the Basement with singer and music lover Tonya Dyson. We know no one can fill The Pilot's - Malvin Massey - shoes but we can keep the music, his memory and his legacy alive. Stay tuned for the first episode launching on January 26th, live from Suga Shack in Memphis!…
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Martyn Evans, Creative Director, U+I “If you've got an opportunity to rethink, then you've got an opportunity to rethink better.”
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Rachel & Louise are joined by a panel of built environment leaders for a special COTC event to discuss social capital. What is it? And how do you build, or rebuild, it? Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and c…
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Denise Bennetts, Founder of Bennetts Associates. “What EOTs are about is common purpose. It’s much more than the financial bottom line.”
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Founders and next-gen leaders of ING Media and Bennetts Associates join Louise and Rachel to discuss what is often seen as the thorny topic of succession and the challenges and benefits of moving towards an employee-owned structure. Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They de…
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Damien Sharkey, Managing Director of HUB. “It's been said to me a lot in my career that you need to be old and have grey hair, to sit on a board or to have an opinion or voice. I disagree with that.”
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Damien Sharkey, Managing Director of build-to-rent developer HUB Residential, talks to Rachel and Louise about his transition from architecture to development and shares his thoughts on making space for future leaders. https://hubresidential.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coa…
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Simon Henley, Director of Henley Halebrown “People have been saying recently that there's a real clarity to our work, now more than ever."
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Louise and Rachel are joined by Simon Henley and Gavin Hale Brown, directors of Henley Halebrown, to talk about the importance of consistency in their work, both as leaders and as architects. https://henleyhalebrown.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deli…
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin talk about Barbecue on Blues In The Basement. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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Jas Bhalla, Jas Bhalla Architects “Leaders need to be flexible and adaptable because times are uncertain. We are all going to have to learn to adapt.”
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Rachel and Louise discuss some of the key themes made by guests at the Coaches On The Couch summer party, when they were asked “What do we need from leaders today” as well as which COTC pod they liked best, and why. https://stepuplondon.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches.…
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Episode 118 - Louise Parker talks Bring It On (Set Me Free)
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In this special episode I talk with the insanely talented Louise Parker prior to the her release of her chart topping single Bring It On where we go into the nitty gritty of the song. If you haven't checked it out yet, be sure to head on over to Louise Parker's social media pages to find out more!By Country Chat
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin take a deep dive into the legendary Bobby Rush. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin give you the Piedmont Blues as we hear from artists like Guy Davis and Joe White. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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Mets Make a Trade! Trade Deadline Targets, Juan Soto, NHL Offseason
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Lou and Nick give their thoughts on the Mets trade for Daniel Vogelbach. They discuss how this impacts what they can do as the trade deadline approaches. What options are out there for the bullpen? Who can they target that can help their lineup? Is there any way the Mets can trade for Juan Soto? Aaron Judge or Juan Soto is a fun debate. Then over t…
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Chris Williamson, Chairman of WW+P Board “We are keeping our name, our identity, our brand. We will keep on doing what we’re doing.”
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Chris Williamson of Weston Williamson joins Rachel and Louise to talk about the practice’s new partnership with engineering company Egis and describes how the success of his long working relationship with Andrew Weston relies partly on playing to each others’ strengths. https://westonwilliamson.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodger…
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Jon Ackroyd, Ackroyd Lowrie “As soon as you start to build a team, you realise the power of the team.”
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Rachel and Louise chat with Oliver Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd of Ackroyd Lowrie about the power of teams and how to harness it; their use of external consultants; and why they think thought-leadership is an important part of their role. https://ackroydlowrie.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and l…
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Karen Mosley, HLM “I learnt early on that there are certain things in life that are really important. That sense of belonging, feeling respected, having opportunities. Money isn't everything.”
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Karen Mosley of HLM Architects is Rachel and Louise’s guest. She tells the story of her 36-year journey with HLM, from fresh-faced school leaver to MD. There are many lessons here including about how the encouragement of life-long learning, which plays to people’s strengths and is linked to purpose, helps to create a culture of belonging. https://h…
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Episode 117 - Kirstie Kraus talks Yes You Can
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In this episode, me and Kirstie talk in depth about Kirsties album Yes You Can. We initially started discussing which songs would be ideal as singles and then we end up going into depth about everything! Ive been sitting on this for we'll over a year and im so excited its finally out!!By Country Chat
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Moving out the Comfort Zone - Janet Devlin
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Rebecca talks to X-Factor contestant turned singer songwriter Janet Devlin about moving out the comfort zoneBy 11-29 Media
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Emily Slupek, Buro Four “You need to be able to listen and observe and sift through a lot of information and identify opportunities that you feel that you can bring into the company”.
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Rachel and Louise talk to Emily Stupek of Buro Four about how she has carved out a niche for herself within Buro Four; developing her own career, leading the company’s activity in science and innovation and opening a new office in Oxford. https://burofour.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and …
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin highlight West Coast Blues as we hear from artists like T-Bone Walker and Floyd Dixon. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
Rebecca talks to actor Luke Jerdy about Work Life BalanceBy 11-29 Media
Rebecca Adams talks Life Lessons with Kemi Rodgers from Capital FMBy 11-29 Media
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Muddy Waters and The Legendary Blues Band
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin celebrate the great Muddy Waters. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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Andy Matthews, Roach Matthews “Getting to know yourself - how you react, how you respond, how you think - is, I believe, a really important part of leadership.”
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Andy Matthews, co-founder (with James Roach) of newly-established practice Roach Matthews, joins Rachel and Louise on the virtual couch to talk about setting up a studio, inclusive leadership, and what it was like to receive an ADHD diagnosis at the age of forty-two-and-a-half. https://www.roachmatthews.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Loui…
Rebecca talks to fitness and lifestyle expert Aimee Corry about how to have a healthier lifeBy 11-29 Media
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin celebrate Jump Blues and The Shouters as we hear from artists like Big Joe Turner, Walter Brown and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
Rebecca chats to Girl Boss and Capital FM presenter Sian WelbyBy 11-29 Media
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin celebrate the Blues Shouters as we hear from artists like Eddie Mack, Sonny Parker and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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Jenni Montgomery, Barton Willmore “There are a whole range of different ways to participate in business development and you need to find a way that you’re most comfortable with.”
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Kristofer Adelaide of KA-A and Jenni Montgomery of Barton Willmore talk business development with Louise and Rachel. What is the legacy of the Pandemic and how can we open up conversations that may lead to new opportunities? https://ka-a.co.uk https://bartonwillmore.co.uk Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who …
Rebecca chats to Olympic Gymnast turned Musical Theatre performer Louis Smith about his career.By 11-29 Media
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin get you on your feet with Blues hits that make you want to move, as we hear from artists like Pete Johnson, Piano Red and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
The guys are back and are here to preview the 2022 MLB season that is just days away from starting! First, they open with the Mets and talk about the impact of DeGrom's injury on the rotation and the rest of the team. Then they go to their predictions, and go division by division picking the winners of each before picking the 3 Wild Card teams from…
Rebecca Chats to former Love Island Contestant Shaughna Phillips about how to find loveBy 11-29 Media
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Carl Turner, Turner Works “We felt the term ‘architect’ was holding back the practice and limited people’s perception of what we can do.”
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Carl Turner and Suzi Winstanley of Turner Works join Rachel and Louise to discuss what it takes to be ‘future fit’; which for them means being prepared for whatever problem they are going to solve next. https://turner.works Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and …
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin give you some high energy Blues, as we hear from artists like John Lee Hooker, J.J. Cole and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
I'm Back! I chat with the stunning Celine Ellis about her upcoming EP Unravelled and talk about gigs, life after covid and we really go into each song! Check it out!By Country Chat
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Twin Sports HR 1 - MLB Free Agency Starts Again! What is Left for the Mets to Do? Yanks/Mets Splash Move? NY Giants Free Agency
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Lou and Phil dive right back into MLB free agency and discuss the madness that will be happening rather quickly over the next few days as players look to sign with their new teams. What is left for the Mets to do and why do Lou and Phil think they are in a better spot than some of the other teams around the league coming out of the lockout. If the …
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin take you back to 1968, as we hear from artists like Buddy Guy, B.B. King and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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Scott Grady, Haptic Architects “Collaboration has been within the Haptic DNA from the very first few months of the practice.”
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Louise and Rachel chat with Timo Haedrich, Scott Grady and Geraldine Molia of Haptic Architects about culture, collaboration, communication and the Nordic influence on their ways of working. https://hapticarchitects.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deli…
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin highlight legendary Detroit Blues, as we hear from artists like Alberta Adams, Bobby Murray and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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Annalie Riches, Mikhail Riches “We have turned down work…and it drives our decisions on whether to take projects on or go for bids.”
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In this episode we talk with Annalie Riches, co-founder of Stirling Prize-winning architects Mikhail Riches, about purpose, morals and ethics, and how the decision to work only on net zero projects has impacted the studio. http://www.mikhailriches.com Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadersh…
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin highlight great Blues from Brazil, as we hear from artists like Amleto Barboni, Andre Christovum and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin got the Blues on Valentines Day, as we hear from artists like B.B. King, Bessie Smith and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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NFL Super Bowl Preview and Picks Against the Spread! Knicks/Nets Trade Deadline, No More DH in MLB
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The guys are back with a jam-packed show. First, they talk about where things currently stand in the MLB lockout and discuss the impact of the DH coming to the NL. When the lockout does end, what should be the position the Mets address first and who are some potential players they should have their eyes on. Then over to the NBA trade deadline, wher…
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin celebrate amazing women Blues guitarists, as we hear from artists like Memphis Minnie, Samantha Fish and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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“A year on from our first ‘Made Visible’ event, we explore, with special guests, how leaders and business are adapting to the new reality of flexible working patterns.”
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Welcome back! Series 5 of Coaches On The Couch kicks off with an edited version of our second ‘Made Visible’ web event, held on 13th January. Rachel and Louise check-in with a panel of built environment leaders to see how hybrid working is working, and the adaptations being made to ensure that new patterns deliver stronger and more resilient busine…
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NFL Championship Weekend Preview and Picks Against the Spread! Who Should the Giants Hire? Aaron Rodgers Latest
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Our records against the spread: - Lou: (68-42-1) - Sagg: (59-51-1) - Phil: (56-54-1) - Nick: (55-55-1) The guys are back and are here to discuss the latest on the Giants Head Coaching search! Who should the Giants hire? Is it down to Daboll and Flores? Who would they prefer? Is it possible Brian Flores doesn't coach next season? Which candidate is …
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin highlight amazing Blues Duets, as we hear from artists like Buddy Guy, B.B. King and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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NFL Divisional Round Preview and Picks Against the Spread! Giants' Continued Search, Head Coaching Vacancies
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Our records against the spread: - Lou: (66-40-1) - Sagg: (57-49-1) - Phil: (54-52-1) - Nick: (54-52-1) Lou and Phil open the show talking about the latest on the Giants' continued search for a General Manager as they narrow down the finalists to 3. When should we expect them to make a hire? Who will they have their eyes on to be the next head coach…
On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin celebrate Blues artists who stole the show as sidemen, as we hear from artists like Mel Brown, Louis Meyers and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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WE'RE GOING TO BUFFALO! NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview & Picks Against the Spread! Giants Fire Judge
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Record against the spread for the regular season: Lou: 61-39-1 Sagg: 53-47-1 Phil: 50-50-1 Nick: 49-51-1 Lou and Phil are going to Buffalo! The guys talk about their decision to buy tickets to the Pats vs Bills game that will be in frigid temps, with the temperature being below 0. The guys talk about doing something for the first time in show histo…
