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B. Listening
A podcast for event planners by Broadsword. Featuring conversations with a variety of different guests and topics, B. Listening aims to inform and inspire individuals across the event industry.
Visit Broadsword's website here: https://www.wearebroadsword.com/
Episodes
28 episodes
Movember, Mental Health and Wellness - practical tips on how to get involved
Movember is an annual movement, where we can dial up awareness and raise funds for men's mental health. This year, we had a conversation with Head of Leadership and Learning at GSK on how to get involved with Movember, look after, and speak to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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21:28
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The B Corp Buzz
59% of UK consumers use B Corp certification to influence purchase decisions. It's an incredible way for businesses to collectively do things in a better way, making positive change together. But becoming a B Corp is no easy feat - it req...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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36:10
Redefining The Accessible Event
We dived into what makes an event truly accessible with Accessibility and Inclusion Educator, Rachel Belier-Wilson. Listen to discover how to remove barriers so everyone can feel welcome to experience your event to its fullest.From toil...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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37:20
B. Listening: Creating Your Own Industry Event Series
Events can be a powerful tool to foster connections, facilitate the exchange of ideas and find inspiration in your niche. Often there is a gap in an industry where professionals have a need to connect and learn from others. This is what Kim ide...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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13:28
Feel The Noise With Gong Workshops
Event organisers and employees alike are increasingly seeking to prioritise mental wellbeing at corporate events through wellness focused activities such as guided meditation sessions, brain tapping or yoga breaks.Who better to spe...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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34:21
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Beyond Carbon: Talking All Things ESG with Matt Grey
As we dive into the future of events, it's time to think beyond green. Matt Grey, Founder of event:decision, sat down with Broadsword to discuss sustainability in the events industry, talk about Event Decision's new holistic impact tool, and ex...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:28
Celebrating Kindness and Community with Pinky Lilani CBE DL
In this episode, we speak to Pinky Lilani CBE DL, Founder of the Women of The Future Programme, about her incredible work as an advocate for women and the power of kindness in business success. Pinky Lilani CBE DL is is an author, m...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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10:21
Unlock Your Audience with Behavioural Science
Lea Karam, Consulting Director at Behave, introduces behavioural science as a powerful tool for insight driven marketing and brand experiences. She dissects how we can create audience centred brand experiences by creating better buy...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:15
An Event Planner's Guide to Chinese New Year
The 10th of February marks Chinese New Year, so we talk to Sheldon Goii, an event professional based in Singapore, about the traditions of the celebration and beyond that, the continued need to connect through events in the region.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:18
Movement for Movember
Inspired by Movember's challenge to move 60km, our very own Strategy Director Matt Green talks to us about how to stay motivated, avoid burnout and how moving has benefitted his wellbeing in the context of men's mental health month.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:39
In conversation with: Events Apprenticeships
We speak to board members of Event Apprenticeships, an industry initiative developing event-specific apprenticeships, about the impact of apprenticeships, more about getting into the industry and advice for event companies taking on apprentices...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:15
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The Speaker's Guide to Success: with RADA Business
We speak to Joe Barlow, Jonathon Tester and Tariq Jordan from RADA Business. They talk to us about the techniques actors use to speak confidently and engage audiences that are integral to successfully lead a meeting, pitch to a client, or speak...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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24:54
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Future-proof your event with Jürgen Alker
What does the increasingly digital world mean for physical experiences and brands? Director of NFT Studio at High Snobiety shares how the trends in AI and NFTs and the journey into Web3 can enhance event experiences and environments for the nex...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:39
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A taste of alcohol-free with Laura Willoughby MBE
We joined Laura Willoughby MBE, mindful drinking expert at Club Soda's alcohol-free tasting rooms to discuss sober inclusivity and the role of alcohol at events. You can also watch this episode on our website: https://www.wea...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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18:51
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Being Creative with Cat Kevern
Chair of the Network of Women in Events, Cat Kevern, shares her advice for working in creative fields including events and marketing, staying inspired and avoiding burnout.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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14:47
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The Co-working Conversation with Laura Beales
Co-founder of Tally Workspace, Laura Beales, shares more about co-working, her advice for creating a healthy and productive workspace and her outlook on trends such as a four day work week.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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12:10
Pathways to Leadership with Claire Fennelow
To celebrate International Women's Day we invited Claire Fennelow, Executive Director of EVCOM, to share her pathway to leadership and how we can support women in the industry.
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Episode 11
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25:10
Getting Into Events with Sasha Hollie Green
In this episode we speak to Sasha Hollie Green, Co-founder of Future Event Leaders, about her experience of entering the events industry.As there are many career paths in the events industry, we look at the option of doing Event Managem...
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Episode 10
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27:02
Ever thought of Apprenticeships? with Julie-Ann Hammond
For this episode of Be Listening, we were joined by Senior Account Manager Julie-Ann Hammond from Just IT who shared her experience of helping young people get apprenticeships and the benefits of this route into the world of work.
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Episode 9
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10:51
Asia Pacific Events Industry Insight with Angie Choi
We were joined by Angie Choi who gave us some insight into the events industry in Hong Kong, within the Asia Pacific region. This episode provides insight into Angie's career, show calling and difficulties within the industry throughout t...
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Episode 8
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22:09
Learning your non-negotiables with Siôn Stansfield
Co-founder of Point3 Wellbeing, Siôn Stansfield, joined us to discuss all things mental health. This episode provides insight into Siôn's career and journey to forming Point3, what wellbeing is and how we can take care of our well-being in the ...
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Episode 7
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16:35
Talking through challenges and trends in global Comms with Claire Purves
Claire Purves , a Director of Strategic Communications joined us to discuss her career, what a communications role entails and the impact of working from home on the communications profession.
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Episode 6
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12:10