Episodes

  • SLM Podcast - Vic Baxter

    SLM Podcast - Vic Baxter
    Jun 27 2023
    In the first episode of my updated podcast with a new theme of Connections, I talk with Vic Baxter who has led a fascinating life in business in Oil & Gas. We discuss the importance of connections, the influence they have, how to develop and maintain them and what happens when we get it wrong.
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    36 mins
  • Drew McAdam

    Drew McAdam
    Nov 23 2022
    Drew McAdam is a Mentalist /’men-ta-list/ noun. Someone skilled in non-verbal communication, who uses mental acuity, observation and suggestion. A master manipulator of thoughts and behaviour. Drew McAdam, “Scotland’s foremost mind reader” according to the BBC, has entertained and baffled representatives from almost every major commercial company you can think of. He has also demonstrated his mind-boggling demonstrations everywhere from the US to Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Sicily, and across Europe to Africa. Buzz Aldrin, Barry Crier OBE, Rory Bremner, Chris Tarrant, Alice Cooper, Uri Geller, Kenneth Kaunda, Tina Turner, top athletes, sports personalities, Radio and TV stars, top politicians and members of royalty – to name just a few – have been left open-mouthed in astonishment at his remarkable demonstrations. His flexibility enables Drew to entertain in a variety of forms and manners, from intimate groups to hospitality functions and after dinner events, and from trade show stands to full theatre shows – and everything in between.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Peter Lant

    Peter Lant
    Nov 9 2022
    In this episode of the Simon Lee Maryan Podcast, Mind Matters, I talk with Peter Lant who is a personal trainer based in Bath and runs outdoor training focusing mainly on men over 40. In this podcast we discuss his early life and the issues this caused and that he ultimately had to deal with in more recent times when his life came to a boiling point. He talks about his career choice prior to becoming a personal trainer and the catalyst for this change. How he dealt with the impact of this and the effect it has had on his life since will resonate with many of you. He also talks about marriage, divorce and finding love again, even when he didn't think he would.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Ric Coulson

    Ric Coulson
    Nov 9 2022
    In this episode I chat with Ric Coulson, former Royal Marine, who talks extremely bluntly, honestly and openly about his struggles with his mental health. Ric’s struggles are from the end of his military career, during transition into civvy street up to the present. We dive into Emotional & Psychological Resilience. suicide, PTSD, loss of identity and redefining yourself. This leads on to the struggles this creates both internally and externally as well as the additional challenges that transitioning from military to civilian life presents.
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Tamsin Astor PhD

    Tamsin Astor PhD
    Apr 23 2022
    I spoke with Tamsin almost 5 years to the day to the last time I interviewed her. Much has happened in that time and it was great to hear how her business has changed and grown and to dive into how she has managed those changes for herself and her clients. We also touch on how her family has dealt with the last 2 years and the challenges they have faced. Tamsin is an extraordinary and wonderful lady who brings oy to peoples lives personally and professionally.
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    59 mins
  • Vicky Newsome-Hogan

    Vicky Newsome-Hogan
    Mar 22 2022
    In this episode I talk to Vicky Newsome-Hogan, a 60 yr old Transsexual woman who was born in the east end of London and grew up in the care system. Vicky is the epitome of courage, bravery, determination and commitment.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Marcel Van der Wal

    Marcel Van der Wal
    Mar 22 2022
    Marcel runs a coaching and business consultancy and is based in Mexico with offices there and in the Netherlands, Peru and Chile with his business growing rapidly. After a work related accident that almost cost him his life, he decide to give up his job and begin to study Safety at various institutions. Marcel is very open about his experiences and why he is so passionate about wanting to help people. He has created and delivered a comprehensive package of training courses in Behavioural Safety, Safety Management and Coaching which have been delivered to clients in mining, construction among many.
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    49 mins
  • Dr Lisa De Rijk - Psychotherapist and PTSD treatment trailblazer

    Dr Lisa De Rijk - Psychotherapist and PTSD treatment trailblazer
    Feb 28 2022
    In this episode I have the great pleasure of speaking with a great friend and trailblazer, Dr Lisa de Rijk. Lisa shares how she has overcome significant life challenges, what she has learned about herself through her work and we talk about identity loss, awareness and discovery, divorce and trauma and PTSD.
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    54 mins