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The Occupational Philosophers - A not-so-serious business podcast to spark Creativity, Imagination and Curiosity

The Occupational Philosophers

Would you like to unlock the creative, imaginative and innovative potential in your team or organisation…BUT…don’t want to listen to another serious podcast which offers 7 steps, 5 habits, 3 mantras, and a hard sell in a pear tree?Then join ‘The Occupational Philosophers’, a ‘not-so-serious’ podcast with Simon Banks (middle-aged Australian surfer man, artist and published author) and John Rice (middle-aged British man with a love of curiosity and philosophy) as they chat with a ‘clowder’ (great

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Ep.10: Self belief, creativity, being human,...

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2021/09/29

In episode 10, The Occupational Philosophers celebrate hitting their 10th anniversary episode (who said you shouldn't celebrate the small stuff) and they dive back into the big ideas, themes and curious moments from their guests so far. On the way they explore: Why being human is anything but perfect (and that's OK) How creativity and laughter drives connection and those lovely human moments that make life special Why we all need to make a mark That everything in life doesn't need to be

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Ep. 9: Guest episode with Eleanor Tweddell, Author of...

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2021/09/15

In Episode 9, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Eleanor Tweddle - a podcaster, an entrepreneur, and author, with a best-selling book, Why losing your job could be the best thing that ever happened to you! (and she is also an amazing coach, consultant, and very funny) After 23 years of corporate life, working for brands such as Costa Coffee, RAC, Virgin Atlantic, and Vodafone, Eleanor found herself redundant and so began a journey of self-discovery - getting really curious and asking herself

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Ep.8: So Michaelangelo, Leonardo & Freida Kahlo walk...

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2021/09/01

In Episode 8, The Occupational Philosophers dive into the business, life, and leadership lessons we can learn from three very well-known artists. Starting at the rebirth of humanism, creativity, and curiosity, and a general 'coming out of the dark' (also known as the Renaissance), they take us through the minds of two of the Renaissances shining lights, Michaelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci. Keeping a very non-linear history line, they then scoot forward 400 years and spend some time getting to know

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Ep.7: Guest episode with Global Humanitarian, Ash...

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2021/08/18

In Episode 7, The Occupational Philosophers chat with global humanitarian, childhood conservationist, lifelong play enthusiast and founder of The Flying Seagull Project, Ash Perrin. Since 2008, The Flying Seagull Charity Project has brought love, light and laughter to more than 200,000 children in 23 countries across four continents in challenging and desperate situations, including hospitals, orphanages and refugee camps. They use clowning, magic, games and arts workshops to replace fear and

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Ep.6: Asking questions is very much what life (and...

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2021/08/04

In episode 6, The Occupational Philosophers get really curious about questions (and questions are what this show is all about). Questions come in all shapes and sizes and John and Simon have a good look at them all. Importantly, they explore how great questions can have a positive impact on both the world of work AND living a most inspiring life. Amongst other things, The Occupational Philosophers leave no stone unturned as they traverse the world of curiosity and questions and

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Ep.5: Guest episode with global Queen of laughter...

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2021/07/21

In Episode 5, The Occupational Philosophers chat with glorious, amazingly talented, and hilarious performer Tamara Campbell. Tamara has literally performed all over the world: 23 countries in 6 different languages for over a million people in her 18-year career. Tamara believes that "laughter should be a force for good. Bringing humans together to share and connect, breaking down the barriers and masks that inhibit our progress as a race. I also believe that it is fundamental that we have a bloody

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Ep.4: Creativity, Life and Business lessons from the...

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2021/07/08

In episode four, The Occupational Philosophers explore a history of chin strokers (AKA Philosophers) throughout time from Socrates through to Voltaire, and even the more modern Seth Godin. Importantly, as a not-so-serious business podcast, they dive into what we can learn from this ancient and more recent wisdom to enable us to thrive in our more modern times. The Occupational Philosophers explore: The importance of always asking great questions (unless you're a certain philosopher who didn't

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Ep.3: Guest episode with Dr. Peter Lovatt (aka...

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2021/06/23

In their first guest episode, The Occupational Philosophers talk with Dr. Peter Lovatt, a Dance Psychologist, multi TED speaker and best selling author, who through his work on the psychology of movement and dance, is more widely known as 'Dr. Dance'! Listen in as Peter shares: 3 top tips for everyday living from his new book 'The Dance Cure' How teams and organisations can use movement to fuel innovation & creativity How individuals can 'move to improve'! They also explore: Why dance and movement

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Ep.2: When did we stop drawing Spider Goats? (and how...

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2021/06/03

In their inaugural episode, The Occupational Philosophers dive into: The no.1 thing that kills your creative potential, whether that's at work, at home, or in the bath Some tactics on how to deal with it Some key ways to have a little less of this creativity killer at work that doesn't make you look like a free loving, sandal-wearing hipster that says stuff like, "Let's get in the flow brothers and sisters, don't hold back, release your inner animal and lets' freestyle" They also explore: The

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Ep 1: Lets introduce The Occupational Philosophers...

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2021/05/10

Would you like to fulfill your potential to be the curious, creative, and imaginative star that you are, or would like to be? You already know in your bones that you are a creative beast, but maybe you just don't quite know how to unleash it – perhaps it’s an ignored talent in writing, leading innovation at work, or simply underwater basket weaving. Every fortnight, John, a mild-mannered, middle-aged British man with a love of curiosity and philosophy, and a slightly louder, middle-aged Australian

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