The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

The Role of Forgiveness - in recovering from injustice and mistreatment. How do you let go of resentment and learn to forgive? How do you rebuild confidence, trust and positivity? What are the consequences of holding on to hurt and so allowing it to continue to harm us rather than finding a way to let go? In this episode, I am speaking with Stephen Tolfree who is an executive coach specialising in helping people recover their strength and confidence after workplace conflict. We discuss: · Why forgiveness can be a good thing · The use of ritual in letting go · The benefits of restoring faith and belief in yourself More about Stephen Tolfree Stephen Tolfree is an executive coach who specialises in helping people recover their strength and confidence after workplace conflict. He does this by helping them forgive and let go of their resentments. Northumbria University are planning a randomised control trial of his work. Stephen does this work for two unions and a government department and has coached more than 1000 people. Restoring confidence after workplace conflict | boss whisperer | executive coach Links Website: restoring-confidence.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephentolfree To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

According to Beth Sherman laughter and humour are and should be an essential part of my life and work. In today’s episode, I am speaking with Beth who is a 7 x Emmy award winning comedy writer and comedian. We discuss: · How humour helps us connect with others, allowing us to build trust and inspire action · Why humour is essential in helping us through challenging times · How humour is all about amplifying the truth and can help us to address the elephant in the room Beth shares her wisdom and insight built on many years of observing human nature and those who are skilled in helping us to see the obvious and absurd in life. More about Beth Sherman Beth Sherman is a speaker, comedian, and seven-time Emmy Award-winning Hollywood comedy writer who's written for the biggest shows in American television, including Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Ellen, and the Academy Awards. As a comedian, she’s performed at comedy clubs across the United States, as well as combat outposts and forward operating bases in Iraq. She is the winner of seven (7) Emmy awards, and was nominated for a 2023 Writers Guild Award for the Netflix comedy special, Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. Links Website: https://www.bethsherman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-sherman/ Newsletter sign-up: https://bethsherman.kit.com/profile To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

The Dark Triad is a combination of personality traits including Narcissism, Psychopathy and Machiavellianism that together are represented in many of those who have dominant or leadership roles in society? In this episode I am speaking with Danni Haig, who is a business psychologist and leadership consultant, empowering leaders and organisations to thrive in the face of complexity. We discuss The Dark Triad and • How can we understand and recognise a person with these traits? • What are some of the potential consequences of the Dark Triad in organisations and in society? • Where is the Hope for Humanity in managing the impact of the Dark Triad in the world today? More about Dannielle Haig: Dannielle Haig stands out as a global speaker whose dynamic blend of psychology and business, infused with genuine humour and personal anecdotes, leaves a lasting impact. Her energy is not just infectious it captivates and engages audiences from start to finish. Dannielle’s expertise in psychology is vast and deep, covering an impressive range of topics thanks to her academic and professional background in Clinical Psychology, Business Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Coaching. This unique combination allows her to delve into nearly all aspects of business, leadership, and well-being with authority and insight. Dannielle is a trusted advisor to corporate leaders, senior politicians, and elite athletes, offering a fresh perspective and transformative insights into the professional landscape. Links: Dannielle’s Profile - linkedin.com/in/dannielle-haig Website - DannielleHaig.com (Company) Email - danni@danniellehaig.com To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

How do you spot bullying in the workplace before it damages relationships and productivity? · Why is bullying on the rise or are we just more aware of it today? · What if we had the processes in place to identify and stop bullying much earlier to prevent the pain and anguish that it causes? In this episode I am speaking with Nicki Eyre who is a Workplace Bullying Consultant and Better Business Workplace Campaigner. Having experienced workplace bullying herself, that took her many years to recover from, Nicki is committed to helping individuals and organisation understand how and why bullying arises and what they can do to enable early identification of bullying and harassment and empower individuals to speak up without fear of retribution. More about Nicki Eyre: Having experienced bullying in a previous organisation, Nicki Eyre, Founder and Director of Conduct Change, knows firsthand the impact of a toxic relationship. Since that time, she has dedicated her career to raising awareness of the impact of bullying and harassment as well as offering practical and pragmatic solutions to organisations who want to prevent bullying, harassment and unacceptable behaviours. She recognises the scale of the problem at both an organisational and individual level and is able to bring her wealth of experience to her role as a consultant, trainer, and speaker, and lead campaigner for Stop Hurt at Work. Nicki is an advocate of building a workplace which is psychologically safe, with a particular interest in tackling workplace bullying as part of an overall approach to improving workplace culture and wellbeing. Links: Website conductchange.co.uk/ Email nicki@conductchange.co.uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/nickieyre To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

What if we could detect and treat cancer at a much earlier stage than is currently the case? What if we could cure cancer through this revolution in detection? What if we could find cancer before it finds us? In this episode I am speaking with Dr. Azra Raza who is medical doctor and oncologist specialising in Acute Myeloid Leukemia or AML and a preleukemic condition known as myelodysplastic syndromes or MDS she is also the author of The First Cell and the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last and we discuss the future of cancer care where the methods of detection and treatment have changed very little over the last 40 years but the future is ripe for revolution. More about Dr. Azra Raza: Dr. Azra Raza is the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine and Director of the MDS Center at Columbia University in New York. Dr. Raza completed her medical education in Pakistan, training in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland, Franklin Square Hospital, and Georgetown/VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and completed her fellowship in Medical Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York. She started her research in Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) in 1982 and moved to Rush University, Chicago, Illinois in 1992, where she was the Charles Arthur Weaver Professor in Oncology and Director, Division of Myeloid Diseases. The MDS program, along with a Tissue Repository containing more than 60,000 samples from MDS and acute leukemia patients was successfully relocated to Columbia University in 2010. Before moving to New York, Dr. Raza was the Chief of Hematology-Oncology and the Gladys Smith Martin Professor of Oncology at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester. She has published the results of her laboratory research and clinical trials in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, Blood, Cell, Cancer Cell, PNAS, Cancer, Cancer Research, British Journal of Hematology, Leukemia, Leukemia Research. She is also the co-author of GHALIB: Epistemologies of Elegance, a book on the works of the famous Urdu poet. Dr. Raza’s latest book, THE FIRST CELL: And the human costs of pursuing cancer to the last was published by Basic Books on October 15, 2019. Links: Website – https://azraraza.com/ LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/azra-raza-2a34a922 To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

Creating a Culture of Belonging • How do you create a culture of belonging and engagement? • How can we stay connected in a digital world? • Why do so many people feel disconnected at work and as leaders? In this episode I am speaking with Jackie Handy who is an expert in workforce culture and engagement. We discuss the topic of belonging and connection in a digital age and something Jackie calls the A FRAME CONCEPT that can help to engage teams, drive inclusion and increase performance. More about Jackie: Jackie Handy is a dynamic speaker and expert in workforce engagement, dedicated to transforming organisational culture. With over two decades of experience in executive recruitment, leadership, and inclusion, Jackie challenges conventional thinking and offers practical strategies for driving sustainable change. Jackie's passion for inclusion and engagement resonates with audiences worldwide, inspiring leaders to rethink their approach to drive tangible results. From increased productivity to heightened employee retention, the impact of Jackie's work extends throughout the entire organisation, shaping a future where belonging and engagement are at the forefront. Links: Website – jackiehandy.com LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/jackiehandy To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

Why do we often fail to speak up when it’s important to be heard? What are the choices we face in dealing with challenging people or situations? And how can we find a better way that embraces humanity without avoiding critical conversations? In this episode I am speaking with Joe Weston who is an expert in mastering the art of respectful confrontation about his new book “Fierce Civility” and discovering why if we want to create a more peaceful society and more harmonious relationships we need to confront rather than avoid the key issues that threaten to divide us. More about Joe: Joe Weston’s career spans 30+ years in the fields of conflict prevention, leadership, stress management, and communication; he is a highly-sought after facilitator and coach for individuals, corporations, government agencies, and non-profits around the world. As founder and owner of Weston Network and the non-profit, the Fierce Civility Project, his clients include: NASA, World Bank, Oxfam, Booz Allen Hamilton, PBS, The National Cancer Institute, The United Nations, and Mitsubishi Motors. His first book, Mastering Respectful Confrontation (2011), has been sold worldwide, and his second book, Fierce Civility: Transforming our Global Culture from Polarization to Lasting Peace, was released in early March of 2023 and is an Amazon bestseller in 14 categories. Joe served as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s Department of Government, Program of Conflict Resolution. He has also worked with various Veterans’ organizations in processes of integration and healing, as well as teaching mediation and leadership to inmates. Links Website – www.joeweston.com (personal) www.respectfulconfrontation.com (Company) LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/joe-weston-a6327931 To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

How does each of us find our sense of purpose and our WHY? How can we be inspired in this journey by family members who are no longer living? And what does it mean to Tap Into Tingle? In this episode I am speaking with Amy Rowlinson who is a speaker, coach and author about her new book “Focus on Why” and discovering how each and every one of us can create a purposeful life, whatever our age and circumstance. We discuss how the discovery of a journal kept by her grandfather when he was a prisoner of war was the catalyst for Amy to draw together a set of principles and a process to guide us in discovering and defining our own purpose. More about Amy: Shining a light on just what is possible when you focus on why, Amy Rowlinson empowers people to forge their own path to create a purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life. As a life purpose coach, podcast strategist and podcaster, Amy's chosen mission is to gift a living legacy of inspiration, insight and knowledge and create long-lasting, positive ripple effects. On her podcast, Focus on WHY, Amy provides uplifting and relatable conversations designed to inspire listeners to take purposeful action. Her new book, Focus on Why: Create a purposeful way of life, comes out on 24 October. Links Website - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/ Podcast - https://podfollow.com/focus-on-why Book - https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

Why has narcissism been described as the organising principle of society? How do we better understand its root causes? What choices do we have in managing the rising tide of narcissism today? In this episode I am speaking with Professor Sam Vaknin, Professor of Psychology and author of Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited – as we discuss the root cause of narcissism, its impact in society today and why today and in the future we are increasingly faced with a choice between fantasy and reality The key according to Sam is the increasingly difficult choice between fantasy and reality. To discover more about Professor Sam Vaknin: Visit his website www.narcissistic-abuse.com Find him on Instagram @narcissismwithvaknin And YouTube youtube.com/samvaknin To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

What stops us from picking up the phone to prospects and clients? What if we could feel confident in tackling challenging conversations that we put off having? In this episode I am speaking with Anthony Stears, the Telephone Assassin who helps the businesses to have better conversations that get better results whether that is literally on the telephone with prospective customers or in management or board meetings The key according to Anthony is always to have more enriching conversations. To discover more about Anthony: Visit his website https://www.anthonystears.co.uk/ Find him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-stears/?originalSubdomain=uk To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

What happens when you put people before profit in your business? What if we could put people first in society too? In this interview, I speak with Howard Behar about the servant leadership model, and how putting people first and prioritising their development is the key to building a great business. We also discuss how standing up and speaking up about what we believe in could lead us all back to a more humanitarian society. Howard Behar's career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer oriented businesses covering several industries. He retired from Starbucks Coffee after 21 years where he led both the domestic business, as President of North America, and was the founding President of Starbucks International. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from 28 stores to over 15,000 stores spanning five continents. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for 12 years before retiring. Mr. Behar is currently a Trustee for the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation and is on the advisory board of Anthos Capital. He formerly severed as a board member for: Starbucks, GAP, Shurgard, University of Washington Foundation and IDTech to name a few. Mr. Behar is committed to the development and education of our future leaders and has been a longtime advocate of the Servant Leadership Model. He has also authored two books on leadership titled It's Not About the Coffee and The Magic Cup. To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

In this interview, I speak with Liz Rivers and Hetty Einzig about how women can step forward to lead with confidence and power We discuss: · What inspires women to step up and lead with Purpose, Power and Presence? · Where does empathy and the ethics of care fit in modern day leadership? · The role of imagination and creativity as well as the rhythms and cycles of nature in developing themselves as leaders as well as the people they lead Liz Rivers and Hetty Einzig are the co-founders of Purpose Power Presence, which offers unusual leadership programmes for women, drawing on imagination, embodiment and nature. Liz is a former City lawyer and the first woman in the UK to become an accredited mediator. She combines her organisational coaching and mediation practice with a deep love of nature, wild swimming, myth and storytelling. Hetty is a former Sunday Times journalist, author of The Future of Coaching: Vision, Leadership and Responsibility in a Transforming World, and teaches for the Eco-Leadership Institute. www.purpose-power-presence.com To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

In this interview I speak with Caroline Flanagan, about her journey as a black lawyer in a predominantly white profession. We discuss: What does it mean to be the first? To stand out and be different from those around you? And to feel as though you are an imposter and don’t fit? How can we all be more aware of deep-seated attitudes and behaviours? Caroline is a transformational coach, an inspirational keynote speaker, the author of two books and host of two podcasts. A magic circle trained ex-City lawyer, Caroline’s mission is to bring greater diversity, equality and inclusion to the legal industry by increasing the number of people of colour who stay in the profession and progress to leadership. So sit back and I hope you enjoy this discussion with Caroline as much as I did. Find out more about Caroline Flanagan and her mission at web: www.carolineflanagan.com email: caroline@carolineflanagan.com linkedin: CarolineFlanagan00 instagram: caroline_flanagan_ twitter: @flan_caroline To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

On this special episode of The Barefoot Mediator Podcast the tables are turned as Jane is interviewed by her guest, author and speaker Chris Cooper, on her new book 'The Mole & The Mountain'. Jane shares why she wrote the book, who for, and the key message the book shares for the times we are living in. Find out more about Chris Cooper here - www.chriscooper.co.uk To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF JANE'S BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

In this interview I speak with John Sturrock, a lawyer and mediator and the founder of Core Solutions in Scotland, who has been identified as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal and we are discussing the growth of mediation and it’s role in an ever divided world We discuss the hope of mediation and its’ role in an ever-divided world: · How mediation has developed since its introduction into the world of commercial dispute resolution in the early 1990s · How the process and skills of mediation can be applied in a wider context to help us resolve some of the more challenging problems facing society · And whether this approach can even be used to help global leaders to resolve global challenges? Find out more about John Sturrock and his mission at www.core-solutions.com To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

In this interview I speak with David Hyner, a truly motivational speaker who is 100% focused on creating impact by giving people the skills and confidence to set and achieve MASSIVE goals. We discuss: Why so many young people struggling to make sense and find their place in the world today? How they can escape from the social media inspired need for constant approval and acceptance and shift their focus to understanding how they can serve others and have an impact? Find out more about David Hyner and his mission at https://www.davidhyner.com/ To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

In this interview I speak with Ken Cloke, an international mediator and author and founder of Mediators Beyond Borders about what we can each do to reverse the tide of war by learning and applying the skills, tools and mindset of mediation in our own lives We discuss: How do we make sense of war when it’s taking place far away from home with a complex history and culture? What role can we as individuals play in changing the narrative, the division and polarisation and helping humanity step back from the brink? Find out more about Ken Cloke and his mission at https://www.kencloke.com/ Seeds of Peace https://www.seedsofpeace.org/ To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

In this interview I speak with Richard McCann, a professional speaker and author whose story about the murder of his mother Wilma is currently being portrayed in the ITV series The Long Shadow. We talk about the courage it takes to face your own reality as well as the need to question everything in order to survive. We discuss: What it takes to live with trauma that impacts you on such a deep level that you can never go back to life as it was before or live your life as it might have been? What if the way your story is retold by others is not telling the whole truth? And how do we question those in authority? Find out more about Richard McCann and his mission at https://richardmccann.co.uk/ and https://richardmccann.co.uk/about/ To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

In this interview I speak with Dr Liz Evans, a medical doctor, who trained at Cambridge and Imperial College London and has gone on to practice complimentary medicine. She is the co-founder and Chair of the UK Medical Freedom Alliance, a group of healthcare professionals, scientists and lawyers, the leading UK voice on medical ethics We discuss what we mean when we use the term Ethics? And question where does ethics fit in our understanding of the duty of care of doctors and lawyers and other professionals? Also where does Ethics sit as a moral compass for decision making? Dr Liz Evans Bio: · Training/degrees - Medical Sciences and Physiology MA from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge; Clinical Medicine MBBS at Imperial College, London. · Retired doctor - practised as a doctor for a few years (GP Registrar and SHO level) then deregistered and moved into complementary medicine. For last 12 years have had a part-time private practice seeing patients, using a holistic nutritional and energy medicine approach. · Co-founder and CEO of the UK Medical Freedom Alliance - set up in October 2020. We are a group of healthcare professionals, scientists and lawyers, campaigning for an individual’s right to informed consent, bodily autonomy and medical choice to be upheld in all circumstances. We are the leading UK voice on medical ethics. https://www.ukmedfreedom.org · Front-facing member of HART since inception. https://www.hartgroup.org · Member of Children’s Covid Vaccine Advisory Council (CCVAC) led by Dr Ros Jones. CCVAC have written numerous letters since May 2021 (to MHRA, JCVI and now the Prime Minister) raising serious concerns about administration of Covid vaccines to healthy children. · CHD Europe Advisory board member since March 2021 To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video

In this interview I speak with Dan Astin-Gregory, an entrepreneurial thought leader and founder of Elevate Media, about how we as individuals can take responsibility for building the society that we would like to be part of. ‌ We discuss how we can feel powerless to influence the future but how we can find like-minded people and begin to create a vision of the future we would like to see. Dan J. Gregory is an entrepreneur, business advisor and highly sought after entrepreneurial thought leader. Over the past decade Dan has directly impacted the lives of more than 100,000 entrepreneurs and business leaders from over 90 different countries with his work in human potential, leadership and business strategy. He is the founder and CEO of Elevate Media, with a vision to 'share ideas that can change the world'. Dan also founded Fable, a revolutionary audio content platform set to unlock the $62bn podcasting market which has now become part of the Elevate MEDIA portfolio. Dan is the popular host of the top business podcast, 'The Unstoppable Podcast' where he shares actionable lessons and his own personal philosophies. Dan's ultimate mission is to make a difference to humanity by creating companies, experiences and tools that enhance peoples lives and enrich the world that we live in. check out the Elevate Community at Elevate Community‌ ‌ To subscribe to the BAREFOOT MEDIATOR PODCAST series - please visit JaneGunn.co.uk/podcasts ‌ If you would like to download a COPY OF MY BOOK together with a series of FREE VIDEOS for managing in times of Change, Challenge and Crisis – please go to JaneGunn.co.uk/Video