Kinder Conversations hosted by A Kind Life

What's the secret to boosting happiness and wellbeing? 🥰 (Spoiler alert – it's simpler than you might expect)  

This episode features Dr. Andy Cope - author, speaker and renowned happiness specialist. 

Andy joins Tim Keogh for a lively and insightful conversation, exploring practical ways we can improve our happiness and wellbeing, as well as the happiness of those around us. 

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💚 The power of presence: Discov...

Tanya Carter, HPMA’s HR Director of 2022, has done fantastic work over the course of her career. Exemplifying people-first leadership and championing change, compassion and inclusivity in our NHS.

As the Chief People Officer of the East London NHS Foundation Trust, Tanya helps provide healthcare to 1.8 million people across East London, Luton and Bedfordshire.

Tim Keogh had the opportunity to speak to Tanya about how we can inject ...

In our latest episode of the Kinder Conversations podcast Tim Keogh had the opportunity to speak to Dan Winter-Bates, Head of Inclusion and Sustainability with NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, about vulnerability and mental health. This may just be our most open, raw conversation on the podcast so far..

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🔵 A great analogy about mindfulness and holding on to behaviour that does not serve us w...

How can you become a compassionate leader? 

Well, we think taking a leaf out of HPMA’s Chief Executive Officer Julie Rogers’s book is a great place to start.

In our latest episode of the Kinder Conversations podcast, Tim Keogh had the opportunity to speak to Julie about the unkind behaviours we see in the public sector, HMPA’s fantastic Avoiding Harm Movement and how being honest is sometimes the kindest we can be. 

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What if a single question could change how you connect with others?

In our latest episode of the Kinder Conversations podcast, Paul Johnson reveals how curiosity can transform our interactions by helping us navigate difficult conversations, challenge preconceived notions and embrace perspectives different from our own.

Tim Keogh had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul, our wonderful Senior Facilitator at A Kind Life. Paul has ov...

How do you build workplaces where people feel heard, valued and inspired?

For Phillip Marshall, Executive Director of Workforce and OD at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, it’s all about kindness.  A passionate advocate for staff engagement, Phillip leads by example, showing how small actions can make a big impact.

In our latest episode of the Kinder Conversations podcast, Phillip joins Tim Keogh to share his journey of culture tra...

Simon Cusden is someone who, from the moment you listen to him, makes you believe that a kinder world is possible – and that we all have the power to create it.

In this month’s Kinder Conversation episode Tim Keogh had the chance to speak to Simon Cusden, former professional cricketer, wellbeing and mental health coach and the Co-founder of Whole People Group.

From battling addiction and depression to guiding high achievers and lea...

How can you be an advocate for kindness in your organisation?

Well, we believe Regional Executive Officer Andy Phillips sets a great example…

In this month’s episode of the Kinder Conversations podcast, Tim Keogh had the opportunity to speak to Andy about the importance of being intentionally kind and why leaders must be mindful of their impact on the workplace and the psychological safety of their staff.

👏 As Regional Executive O...

Calling all HR professionals – do you want to learn how to practically improve the culture of your organisation?

HPMA’s HR Director of the year 2023, Terry Roberts, shares exactly how - laying out the practical tools, leadership approach and knowledge you need to make this change happen.

In this month’s episode of Kinder Conversations, Tim Keogh speaks to Terry, Chief People Officer for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation ...

If you are looking to transform your relationships, leadership or team culture, this episode is a must-listen!

In this month’s episode of Kinder Conversations, Tim Keogh is joined by the brilliant Jenny Martin, a coach, facilitator and trainer who brings 25 years of leadership experience, a postgraduate degree in the Psychology of Kindness and Wellbeing, and a suitcase full of LEGO® to the table.

Jenny shares a thought-provoking ...