Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a very exciting episode of The Good Listening To Show as we launch the inaugural episode of a brand new series-strand called the "The Big Birthday Show", celebrating 100 years of ex-factory worker Mabel Milne! If you too know of anyone with a Big '0' coming up soon in their Birthdays (be that 40, 50, 60, 70, 180, 90 or 100!) then why not consider GIFTING them an episode of "The Good Listening To Show", with me Chris Grimes as your host, to help them celebrate their BIG DAY!  Explainer Film here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/bigbirthdayshow We're calli ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Get ready to uncover the extensive insights of Carolina Klint, the Chief Commercial Officer at Marsh McLennan Europe, as she unpacks her global tour and the pressing risks impacting societal well-being and organizational resilience.  Carolina gives us a front-row seat to her role in sharing the Global Risks Report created in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. Discover her innovative strategies for embedding resilience within businesses and hear about the serene natural spaces that inspire her leadership philosophy. From mountaintops to the vast sea, Caro ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Imagine balancing a high-stakes career at Sony PlayStation with managing the rising stars of tomorrow. That's exactly what David Fallah does, and he joins us to share his remarkable journey. As a Technical Program Manager by day and a Talent Manager by night, David provides a fascinating look into both worlds. From delivering top-notch gaming experiences to nurturing talents like Araloyin Oshunremi from Netflix's "Top Boy," David's story is a testament to creativity, emotional intelligence, and the relentless pursuit of passion. David takes us back to his early life in ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a very special 'Legacy: Life Reflections' episode of The Good Listening To Show. Please welcome to The Clearing Louis Vause, who was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in the Show by none other than Charlie Higson. "Louis Vause is a reminder of a different era, when Musicians lived exuberant near chaotic lives. They devoured all the music they encountered and then they let in re-emerge, coloured effortlessly with their own personality.  Ivan Hewitt The Daily Telegraph, Review of Louis Vause's "Midnight in Havana" Join us for a remarkable journey through ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to lead with authenticity, fun, and continuous learning? Join us as John Philp, the dynamic founder of Croft Consultancy, Training and Development, shares his wealth of experience from over 25 years in leadership and management development. From commanding a room to training in the Iraqi desert, John's stories are not just insightful but also profoundly inspiring. He opens up about the importance of being genuine and maintaining a sense of humor while navigating the complexities of professional growth. The episode navigates through the significant inf ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Delighted to welcome Susy Roberts “The Good Listening To Show"  for a special ‘Leadership Reflections’ episode, also recorded as a LinkedIn LIVE. https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/susyroberts Hunter Roberts, with the ultra experienced Susy Roberts at the helm, are experts in leadership and people development, specialising in change agility. They focus on executive management coaching, organisation design, creating an excellent customer experience and team learning. In an approach that helps people and teams to realise full potential, achieve goals and enhance perform ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Martin Clarkson is a charming and natural born storyteller with an extraordinary story to tell.  After being rejected just once too often for a career on the Stage, he kept his promise to his mother and applied to Marks & Spencer for a ‘proper job’,  before working there for almost half a century! From there, his story far from over, then continued as he went on to create a now 20 year old, world renowned company called ‘Storytellers’.  Now his passion for Storytelling continues with his newly formed enterprise, ‘Create Balance’.  Create Balance ..read more

Delighted to welcome fellow Comedy Improvisation Performer, Writer, Actress & regular "Comedy Store Player", Ruth Bratt to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. Ruth is the 1st 'new recruit' of "The Comedy Store Players" in the last 30 years of their close to 40 year history.  Ruth was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in the show by Comedy Store Player Co-Founder Neil Mullarkey, who recorded a "Good Listening To Show" LIVE with me at the Bath Theatre Royal a few months ago. You can also Watch/Listen to Neil's LIVE episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5Ye4tXFI4k Just befor ..read more

Delighted to welcome Patrick Vasey, Laurel & Hardy life-long Super-Fan & Presenter of The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, for a special 'Legacy: Life Reflections' episode in which we preserve the legacy & hare our mutual love and admiration for all things Stan & Ollie. Stan Laurel is my all time comic hero. I first encountered Stan on a Black & White TV set that hummed into action in Uganda at the age of 7.   And to this day he still inspires me in all the work that I do through his innocence, kindness, warmth & humanity. Growing up, the antics of Laurel and Hardy we ..read more

A wonderful and thought-provoking voyage of discovery with Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at Southampton University.  Denise was 'Passed the'Golden Baton' to be in the Show by previous Guest, Paul Z Jackson. Denise is a luminary in the sustainability sphere and a pioneer in climate change discourse. She is also on the Forbes Official List as 1 of the world's top 68 Climate Leaders & Change Makers. Listen as she reveals the intricacies of her "Green Stories" initiative, a narrative alchemy that spins the climate crisis into compelling fiction. We pivot from discussin ..read more