The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius
Telling the Stories of Humanity, one story at a time with a unique and thoroughly enjoyable Storytelling structure, that's been likened to having a 'Day Spa' for your Brain in an Oasis of Kindness! With the founding premise of the Show being: "Everybody has an interesting story to tell, provided that you give them the courtesy of a damned good listening to!" If you tell your Story 'out loud' then you're much more likely to LIVE it out loud" and that's what this Show is for: To help you to tell your Story - 'get it out there' - and reach a large global audience as you do so. It's the Storytelling Show in which I invite movers & makers, shakers & mavericks, influencers - and also personal heroes - into a 'Clearing' (or 'serious happy place') of my Guest's choosing, as they all share with us their stories of 'Distinction & Genius'. Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a 'Clearing' and with Stories rather than Music. Cutting through the noise of other podcasts, this is the storytelling show with the squirrels & the tree, from "MojoCoach", Facilitator & Motivational Comedian Chris Grimes. With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to enjoy along the way: A Clearing, a Tree, a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called '5-4-3-2-1', some Alchemy, some Gold, a couple of random Squirrels, a cheeky bit of Shakespeare, a Golden Baton and a Cake! So it's all to play for! So - let's cut through the noise together and get listening! Show website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com See also www.legacylifereflections.com + www.instantwit.co.uk + www.chrisgrimes.uk Twitter/Instagram @thatchrisgrimes
Episodes
269 episodes
Adam Buxton: The Pioneer of British Podcasting & King of the Jingle! On Grief, Creativity, the Calm of Audio - and introducing 'Click Bait Wally'!
The conversation opens with a tender contradiction: how do you keep the best of your childish self while learning to say goodbye to what no longer fits? Adam Buxton joins us to trace that thread from DIY TV to Decca, from late-night Channel 4 o...
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Founder Story: Raising The Roof On Small Business Growth with Entrepreneur Ben Foulkes. How to Build Trust, Demand and Think BIG (& Stop Thinking Small!)
A single sentence on a wall changed everything. Ben, the founder of Kempton Installation Services, walked into our Inner Circle meeting ready to blame the weather for a quiet order book—and walked out with a different story. We dig into how he ...
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Legacy Life Reflections: Marines or Ballet? A Life of Courage, Creativity, Conservation and Leadership with the Warm & Wonderful Nigel Hughes from Outstanding.Global
A single choice can shape a lifetime. When Nigel Hughes told a careers panel he’d choose ballet over the Marines, he set a compass for courage, creativity, and connection that still points true decades later. We invite you into Nigel’s “clearin...
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Leadership Reflections: Leading With Radical Responsibility as a Catalyst for Change with Gina Gardiner
What if the moments that break you could become the blueprint for how you lead? That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Gina Gardiner—leader, author, broadcaster, and unapologetic catalyst for change—who turned a devastating ski accident ...
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The Big ‘Ta-Da’ at Circle And Star! How Comedian Steve Furst Became a Theatre Impresario to Build a Creative Home in the Heart of Hampstead, as the New Artistic Director of the old Pentameters Theatre, now called Circle And Star
What if the next chapter of your creative life needed a stage you had to build yourself? We sit down with Steve Furst—comedian, actor, writer, and the man behind cabaret icon Lenny Beige—to share how an eviction notice on a beloved Hampstead ro...
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Founder Story: From Apartheid To Agency. Erica Mackay’s Path To Purpose & Founding The Marketing Detective Agency. Marketing So Good Even a Giraffe Would Swipe Right!
Hungry buyers don’t need convincing; they need finding. That’s the heart of our conversation with strategist and storyteller Erica Mackay from the Marketing Detective Agency, where “Giraffes Don’t Eat Steak” isn’t just a catchy title—it’s a sha...
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Founder Story: Mary Van Eker from Be By Your Side Coaching on the launch of her new 'The Me I Forgot' signature Coaching Programme, helping Women to Rediscover Themselves to Reclaim Joy & Purpose
A quiet letter. A packed car on the way back from university. A house that suddenly feels bigger than your life. These moments whisper the same question: who are you now? Coach and founder Mary Van Eker joins us to share the story behind her ne...
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Inside The Clearing: Chris Grimes on Story, Loss & Laughter and a reminder (inspired by the Helsinki Bus Garage allegory) to "Stay on the Fucking Bus!"
A host hands over his own mic, steps into the straw-lit ring, and lets his story breathe. Chris Grimes invites us into “the clearing,” a warm, curated space where presence comes first and stories find their shape. From a Uganda childhood and th...
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Words That Move: David L. Deutsch aka "The Billion Dollar Copywriter", on the Art of a Lifetime of Persuasion
What if your copy worked because you thought better, not because you wrote harder? That’s the challenge David L. Deutsch lays down as we dive into the craft of response-driven writing—from Ogilvy roots to billion-dollar wins—and the mental mode...
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'Founder Story' Matt Zeigler, the Ultimate Polymath! Super Connector, Producer, Community Builder & Fellow Podcast Host of "Just Press Record", on Decoding Epsilon Theory & Panoptica for perfect Collaboration!
What if the shortest path to better work is learning to be where your feet are? That’s the spark behind our conversation with Matt Zeigler—producer turned financial adviser, community builder, and host of the very excellent "Just Press Record" ...
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Story of Distinction & Genius: Laughter as a Compass & 'How to be a Stupid' with One of the World's Best Loved Clowns, Angela De Castro - know simply as De Castro - Founder of "The Why Not Institute"
Laughter can be a compass. Sitting with DeCastro—one of the world’s best-loved clowns—we step into Why Not Land, a clearing where play is protected, truth has room to breathe, and imagination outruns fear. From South London to Rio’s shoreline, ...
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'Legacy Life Reflections' Competition WINNER Pete Townsend: Clutter, Concorde, Lost Causes & Cake! And the Extraordinary Story of Discovering his Lost Twin at 46. A Bristolian’s Guide to Serendipity
What if the call that changes everything arrives decades late? Pete Townsend—actor, collector of lost causes, and lifelong Bristolian—shares a story stitched with grit, humour, and heart. From a childhood spent trying to meet a father’s unreach...
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Welsh Comedy Legend Rob Brydon LIVE at the Redgrave Theatre in Bristol: Small Man in a Box, Huge Heart on Stage! "You Didn't Just Entertain that Audience, you Befriended Them!"
Settle in for a masterclass in comedy, connection, and creative perseverance as Welsh comedy legend Rob Brydon takes us on an intimate journey through his remarkable career. This isn't just another celebrity interview—it's a warm, revealing con...
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Founder Story: From Corporate Misfit to Change Alchemist with Patrick Bevan. On unleashing his ADHD Super Power, Sporting a Purple Mohican & Finding True Purpose Beyond the Contrains of Corporate Walls
What happens when you finally stop trying to fit in and start embracing your true self? Patrick Bevan's transformation from corporate misfit to change alchemist reveals the power of authenticity in both life and business.Patrick's journ...
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Founder Story: Calm Down Darling! The Art of 'Slowing Down in a Frantic World' with Specialist PR Expert, Josh Wheeler from Be Broadcast: "You don't need to go at a 1,000 mph to succeed!"
When Josh Wheeler founded Be Broadcast PR 3 years ago, he was determined to create something different—a PR agency focused not just on securing media coverage, but on telling meaningful stories that unite rather than divide. His journey from a ...
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Founder Story: The Entrepreneurial Adventures of Tony Robinson OBE on the Art of Being a 'Happipreneur'. Be Silly, Be Kind, Be Weird, there's no time for anything else!
Ever wondered what makes some entrepreneurs thrive while others struggle despite financial success? Tony Robinson OBE, known as "The Happipreneur," reveals the surprising secrets behind his revolutionary approach to Small Business success in th...
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Founder Story: Humanising AI & Automation and Breaking Through the Technology Overwhelm Barrier with Mike Garde, MD of MG Performance Coaching, on a Mission to Democratise AI & Reduce Anxiety for Small Businesses
Remember when Technology felt like it was meant to make our lives easier? For many Small Business owners today, AI and Automation have become sources of anxiety rather than solutions. Enter Mike Garde, who's on a personal mission to change that...
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Founder Story: Unleashing Your Inner Wonder Woman with 'Queen of the Americas' Jennifer Logue, CEO of Leadership Communication Skills Consultancy Phenomenal Speaking
What happens when Southern hospitality meets New York Assertiveness? You get Jennifer Logue, the force behind Phenomenal Speaking, who's transforming how Leaders communicate through a powerful blend of Emotional Intelligence and Radical Candor....
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Legacy Life Reflections: Finding Purpose in Life. The Profession, the Vocation, the Calling & the Wisdom. Overcoming Blindness to now Living the Digital Nomad Dream in Central Vietnam with Neil Stringer aka "The Copy Doctor"
What does it take to rebuild your life when everything is suddenly taken away? Neil Stringer, known as 'The Copy Doctor', takes us on a profound journey from his days as a brass musician in the Salvation Army to becoming a digital nomad copywri...
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Founder Story: Carpe Diem, Buckle Up & Enjoy the Ride! With the Unstoppable Force of Nature, Holly Hull, Group CEO of Corporate Peaks, on Transforming the Events Industry by Reconnecting us to Nature
What happens when personal tragedy becomes the catalyst for extraordinary Business vision? Holly Hull's journey as the founder and CEO of Corporate Peaks Group reveals exactly that transformative alchemy.Holly joins us to share how losi...
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Founder Story: Healing Through Nature with Father & Son Horticultural Dream Team, Nathan & Ruben Millett from NARU Landscaping. On creating Wellness Gardens & Sanctuaries for Mental Wellbeing & Clarity for Professionals Suffering from Burn Out & Stress
Nathan and Ruben Millett's journey to founding NARU Landscaping began with personal transformation. After 20 years in specialized police units left Nathan with PTSD, he discovered nature's profound healing power – a simple vista of wall, cactus...
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Founder Story: The Art of Creating Space for Authentic Communication, Collaboration & Growth with Executive Coach & Trainer Ben Nathan, Founder of Luft Coaching
Creating space for authentic communication is Ben Nathan's superpower. From his early days as an Actor to his current role as Founder of Luft Coaching, Ben has dedicated himself to helping others find clarity, confidence, and purpose in how the...
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Founder Story: Walk This Way! With Mike Rollason & Gill Stewart, Pioneers of a Walking Revolution. Transforming Health with Every Step with their Patented Walx Walking Poles & accompanying Book!
Everything you need with a daily walk! Could something as simple as walking transform your health, mood, and fitness all at once? In this enlightening conversation with Mike Rollason and Gill Stewart, Co-Founders of Walx.co.uk, we discover how ...
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Founder Story: Tace Heuston on the launch of T.A.C.E (Training and Coaching Enterprises) How 33 Years at JP Morgan Chase has shaped her new Business as a Leadership Coach at the Top of her Game
Welcome to T.A.C.E! From nurturing talent across a Global Banking Giant to launching her own Leadership Coaching practice, Tace Heuston's journey epitomizes the courage to embrace change and follow your passion. After 33 remarkable years at JP ...
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Best of Bristol: Hippos Can Fly! A Lager Love Story recorded LIVE at Lost and Grounded Brewers in Bristol, with Co-Founder Alex Troncoso, in the Brewhouse of his Dreams!
When Alex Troncoso speaks about brewing beer, his voice carries the weight of 32 years spent perfecting his craft across continents. As co-founder of Lost and Grounded Brewers in Bristol, his journey from Guatemala to Australia, Belgium, London...
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