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The Learning Journeys podcast is about listening to stories from real people with real stories to tell from within and outwith the world of sport. Brought to you and hosted by Doug MacDonald from lacunalearning.co.uk with the hope of sharing some of the amazing journeys our wide range of guests have been on. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe - thank you!
Episodes
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by GB Canoe Slalom Olympic Coach, Craig Morris. From humble beginnings paddling on Dudley's finest canal network to turning his hobby of coaching canoe slalom into an outstanding career as an Olympic coach, we get into the journey and the many excellent mistakes made along the way. We also get to hear the other side of Kimberley Woods' story (Ep 24) and how Craig supported her through her early days, her mental health struggles, car crashes, Olympic challenges and using a person-centred approach to unleash the authentic, free Kim.
This is an incredible story from an outstanding person so grab a notebook, pen and coffee and enjoy!
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by GB Canoe Slalom Athlete, Tokyo 2020ne Olympian and mental health advocate Kimberley Woods. We hear Kim's story, learning about what paddling gave her growing up, her journey into international competition, her mental health struggles, and the triumphs and car crashes along the way. A holder of 5 European titles from junior-senior level, a multiple world cup medallist, World and European champion - this is an incredible conversation where Kim shares her journey and lessons on how to better look after our mental health and to perform better when it really matters.
This is an incredible story from an outstanding person so grab a notebook, pen and coffee and enjoy!
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
In this special episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by Royal Air Force fast-jet pilot Matt. We reflect on his journey from his early days learning to fly through the relentless pressures of training and how he adapted to cope. Now a seasoned frontline pilot Matt shares some of his most significant learning events including an incredible night-time emergency over hostile territory which earned him the same award as Sully! Finally Matt shares his thoughts on areas where the world of sport can learn from aviation particularly in terms of quality debriefing and creating psychological safety.
We can't believe we managed to get a frontline Eurofighter Typhoon pilot on the podcast so grab a notebook, pen and coffee and enjoy!
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by double Paralympic medallist and Paralympic Champion sailor, Helena Lucas MBE. In this honest, inspiring, hilarious and energising conversation, Helena shares her journey from crying her eyes out in the boat through to campaigning for the Olympic games, the unexpected shift to Paralympic sailing, discovering the winning formula and mindset, as well the literal and metaphorical plastic bags along the way.
This is an incredible story from an outstanding athlete so grab a notebook, pen and coffee and enjoy!
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our next 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, off the back of Doug's epic adventure on the Isle of Skye, we ask the question what would you do if you knew you couldn't fail or what’s worth doing even if you fail? We consider what may lie behind our fear of trying something difficult or scary, the difference between risk and consequence, and how we might learn to embrace the vulnerability of failure rather than avoiding it.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In this special episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by 5 time Olympian, 4 time World Champion and 3 time Olympic Silver medallist, Frances Houghton MBE. Frances was the first British woman to be selected for five Olympic Games in rowing, and only the fifth woman in any sport to achieve this mark for Team GB. In this honest, insightful, heart-breaking and inspiring conversation, Frances shares her journey from first stepping into a boat through her 3 very different Olympic Silver medals, burnout and learning to redefine what success looked and felt like.
This is an incredible story from one of the outstanding athletes of her generation so grab a notebook, pen and coffee and enjoy!
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our next 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, we think about creating powerful learning experiences through outdoor environments. We consider the power of outdoor learning environments, redefining the 'classroom' and reimagining 'traditional' learning for the outdoor classroom.
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Kurt Lindley from BeMore Learning & Development
The Learning Scientist Magazine
Our climbing leadership programme
Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by professional climber, Robbie Phillips. Robbie shares his journey from trying out climbing for the first time through to representing Great Britain internationally in competitions to his life climbing hard and scary outdoor routes around the world. We chat about his sketchy early years, the factors that underpin success in climbing projects and the mental health solace that climbing has brought him in lockdown. Creative, unpredictable, heart-breaking, enthusiastic and passionate all rolled into one - well worth a listen!
Please note that this episode was recorded before the sad passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. At times, Robbie and I share our experiences from the Duke of Edinburgh's scheme which was so positive and influential in our development.
You can check out Robbie's brilliant youtube channel here to follow his updates.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our next 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, we ask the question: who looks after the people who look after the people? We firstly consider how we look after ourselves before trying to help others, how we can use and be part of communities of learning and support, and what we can do to better connect with others when they need us most.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by former World and European Champion rower and now Prisoners Manager for a brilliant programme called Boats not Bars, Imogen Walsh. Imogen shares her journey from messing about in boats through to her unusual entry to the GB rowing programme, becoming World and European Champion, the disappointment of missing out on Rio 2016 and the journey after that doing international development work and now leading a programme supporting ex-prisoners through the power of sport. Funny, heart-breaking, uplifting and inspiring - well worth a listen!
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our next 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, we explore creativity: what it is, why I don't think we can talk about creativity without talking about vulnerability, creativity and innovation, why we might want to invest in creativity and the link between creativity and connection. Finally we think about how we can use creativity to help those we work, learn and live with.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by Australian coach and coach developer, Ashley Ross. Ash shares his journey growing up playing every sport he could, the life-changing accident and his incredible coaching journey leading to coaching the New Zealand national team to world-level success. He reflects on his journey, the art of coaching, learning to be a good learner, skilfully using creativity and how to engage learners to get the best out of them.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we jump into our first 'thinking out loud' episode where podcast host, Doug MacDonald shares his thoughts and reflections on a particular area, offering his experiences and knowledge, and most importantly thinking out loud. In this episode, we explore empathy: what it is, the difference between sympathy and empathy, what empathy really means and how we can use it to help those we work, learn and live with.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
In this first episode of season 2 of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by GB Paracanoe athlete, Hope Gordon. Growing up in Sutherland in the far North of Scotland, one day Hope got a sore leg. In this incredible episode Hope tells her story of what happened next from fighting to get the best medical care to pursuing her dreams of racing for Team GB at the Paralympic Games. Listen in to hear the story of Hope's journey so far as she looks ahead to trying to qualify for the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
It's been quite a year! So what's been your biggest learning or learning moment of 2020? We asked our ten season 1 guests this exact question and put them into one fantastic episode. Notebooks at the ready for their incredible learning reflections from a tumultuous year. Thanks for listening and see you in 2021.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by creative maverick coach educator, Richard Cheetham MBE. Richard shares the journey from riding his bike to ice cream mountain in Somerset, through adventures across the world, always teaching, learning and helping others. From heartache to hilarity, Richard candidly shares his journey, the lessons learned, where his insatiable appetite for learning and creativity comes from and how we can all get closer to the experience of those we're trying to help.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by former international basketball player and now UK Coaching coach developer, Jen Coady. Her journey started out in competitive Irish dancing before moving into swimming and basketball where she reflects on her experiences of being coached in three very different environments. Now working in Olympic and professional sports, Jen reflects on the lessons she learned along on the way and how she lives those experiences every day with the people she now supports.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by Bob Easson. Something of a legend within the coaching community, Bob has had an incredible career as a PE teacher, professional rugby coach, high performance manager, coach mentor and developer. In the podcast Bob shares his amazing journey and wisdom from a lifetime of developing other people so not to be missed!
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by former international rugby player, Sarah Monaghan. Sarah has the unique experience of representing GB in a rugby league world cup before switching codes and representing Scotland in rugby union in 7s & 15s. Drawing on her unique journey, Sarah shares insights for better supporting the development of young players.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
In this special episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by PR professional and former radio DJ, Colin Kelly. Hugely passionate about sport and particularly swimming, Colin has had a varied career in media including work on Clyde 1, the BBC and Real Radio. Now specialising in training others, Colin shares his experiences and how business and sport can learn from each other.
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Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest
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