Learning Journeys Ep 22:From fear of capsizing to Paralympic champion - the only thing I can’t do is give you a thumbs up!

Learning Journeys Ep 25: Every mistake was an excellent mistake

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! If you enjoyed listening, please consider buying us a coffee to help keep the podcast going: https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t [https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t] Craig's twitter [https://twitter.com/MorrisCraig_] Video Podcast on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpN6kOy5mhU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-journeys-podcast/id1525186601] Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/1yJWdKMawcHcOoZrBGzmjK] Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xlYXJuaW5nam91cm5leXMvZmVlZC54bWw] Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en] https://bit.ly/forest-vlad-gluschenko

Learning Journeys Ep 24: The traumas and triumphs of becoming an Olympian - learning to hit the reset button

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! If you enjoyed listening, please consider buying me a coffee to help keep the podcast going: https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t [https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t] Kim's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kimberleywoods/] Kim's Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/c/KimberleyWoodsGBR] Kim's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@kimberleywoods] Kim's twitter [https://twitter.com/kim_woods_95] Kim's interview with the BBC [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/53789670] Video Podcast on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpN6kOy5mhU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-journeys-podcast/id1525186601] Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/1yJWdKMawcHcOoZrBGzmjK] Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xlYXJuaW5nam91cm5leXMvZmVlZC54bWw] Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en] https://bit.ly/forest-vlad-gluschenko

Learning Journeys Ep 23: Fast Jet Learning

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 [https://www.airpilots.org/what-we-do/trophies-and-awards/award-winners/the-masters-medal/] 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! If you enjoyed listening, please consider buying me a coffee to help keep the podcast going: https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t [https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t] Video Podcast on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpN6kOy5mhU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-journeys-podcast/id1525186601] Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/1yJWdKMawcHcOoZrBGzmjK] Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xlYXJuaW5nam91cm5leXMvZmVlZC54bWw] Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en] https://bit.ly/forest-vlad-gluschenko

Learning Journeys Ep 22:From fear of capsizing to Paralympic champion - the only thing I can’t do is give you a thumbs up!

In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast, we are joined by double Paralympic medallist and Paralympic Champion sailor, Helena Lucas MBE [https://helenalucas.com/].   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! If you enjoyed listening, please consider buying me a coffee to help keep the podcast going: https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t [https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t] The Magenta Project [https://themagentaproject.org/] Video Podcast on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpN6kOy5mhU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-journeys-podcast/id1525186601] Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/1yJWdKMawcHcOoZrBGzmjK] Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xlYXJuaW5nam91cm5leXMvZmVlZC54bWw] Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en] https://bit.ly/forest-vlad-gluschenko

Learning Journeys Ep 21: What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?

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. If you enjoyed listening, please consider buying us a coffee to help keep the podcast going: https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t [https://bit.ly/3qEpB2t] Video Podcast on Youtube [https://youtu.be/z0K8_17SPQw] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-journeys-podcast/id1525186601] Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/1yJWdKMawcHcOoZrBGzmjK] Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xlYXJuaW5nam91cm5leXMvZmVlZC54bWw] Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en] https://bit.ly/forest-vlad-gluschenko