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

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

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

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

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 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 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