https://simplecast.com #BecauseICan. The robust guide to being effective. Key note speakers, business directors and best friends Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood believe that you can achieve anything if you apply the #Because I Can attitude. Tim, Paul and the team at Sandstone Communications have: Represented their countries rowing, rugby, triathlon and skiing. Competed at World Championship and Olympic Games. Bought and sold over 50 businesses, consulted for PWC, Deloitte, the MOD and Daimler. They hold degrees in Leadership, Psychology, Accountancy, Law and a PHD in bovine reproduction! They have been to war on 7 occasions and are trained in hostage negotiation, resistance to interrogation, agent handling and hostage rescue! They have raced cars, bikes and helicopters! Climbed Mount Everest and the Matterhorn. This channel shares their skills, experiences and top tips in order to become more effective both professionally and personally. Learn to filter the Intelligence from the Information and make decisions and lead accordingly. 2020#BecauseICan en Tue, 7 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 7 Jan 2025 10:30:11 +0000 https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com #BecauseICan. The robust guide to being effective. https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/07b45c54-81e1-40bd-a886-c39bbfe07d03/54167c4b-df82-4808-83ca-e69c79a3ba98/3000x3000/img-3304.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com episodic Key note speakers, business directors and best friends Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood believe that you can achieve anything if you apply the #Because I Can attitude. Tim, Paul and the team at Sandstone Communications have: Represented their countries rowing, rugby, triathlon and skiing. Competed at World Championship and Olympic Games. Bought and sold over 50 businesses, consulted for PWC, Deloitte, the MOD and Daimler. They hold degrees in Leadership, Psychology, Accountancy, Law and a PHD in bovine reproduction! They have been to war on 7 occasions and are trained in hostage negotiation, resistance to interrogation, agent handling and hostage rescue! They have raced cars, bikes and helicopters! Climbed Mount Everest and the Matterhorn. This channel shares their skills, experiences and top tips in order to become more effective both professionally and personally. Learn to filter the Intelligence from the Information and make decisions and lead accordingly. Tim Bradshaw, Timothy false https://feeds.simplecast.com/7BqI3mmr motivation, decision making, coach, high performance, inspiration, interviews, leadership, mentor, resilience, team Sandstone Communications tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk 5fbbb49c-6498-455a-a306-d67c9b8f45ce 20. #BecauseICan: Resilience in schools Richard Gerver is widely published on the subject of change, young people and education. He is in fact a former primary school head teacher and his wife and daughter are still teachers. 

Tim is the CEO of the Sandstone Foundation which is a charity which is set up top deliver workshops on resilience to young people in schools and youth organisations. He is a former intelligence officer and sometime adventurer. 

The current education system mis largely guided by tick box exercises, quotas and Ofsted reports. As a result have we lost sight of the outcome which is to inspire and educate young people in a way that prepares them for the real world future that they face? It is Tim's belief that more real world skills and experiences need to be added to the curriculum. We seem to be losing some of the basic yet essential skills of rapport building, communication and the ability to endure. 

in order to find out if his thought were real or a perception Tim went in seek of some experts. Enter Richard! 

We would really like you to get involved in the debate. Listen to the podcast and let us know what you think. 

]]> Tue, 7 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Sandstone Communications) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/20-becauseican-resilience-in-schools-sxbRhMOf Richard Gerver is widely published on the subject of change, young people and education. He is in fact a former primary school head teacher and his wife and daughter are still teachers. 

Tim is the CEO of the Sandstone Foundation which is a charity which is set up top deliver workshops on resilience to young people in schools and youth organisations. He is a former intelligence officer and sometime adventurer. 

The current education system mis largely guided by tick box exercises, quotas and Ofsted reports. As a result have we lost sight of the outcome which is to inspire and educate young people in a way that prepares them for the real world future that they face? It is Tim's belief that more real world skills and experiences need to be added to the curriculum. We seem to be losing some of the basic yet essential skills of rapport building, communication and the ability to endure. 

in order to find out if his thought were real or a perception Tim went in seek of some experts. Enter Richard! 

We would really like you to get involved in the debate. Listen to the podcast and let us know what you think. 

]]> 20. #BecauseICan: Resilience in schools Sandstone Communications 00:34:08 Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Resilience! Are we preparing our young people for the real world or are we focussing too much on ticking boxes and Ofsted reports? They are going to need to change, adapt, build resilience and above all communicate better but is the current education system preparing them for this? In this episode Timothy Bradshaw talks to renowned educationalist and keynote speaker Richard Gerver... Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Resilience! Are we preparing our young people for the real world or are we focussing too much on ticking boxes and Ofsted reports? They are going to need to change, adapt, build resilience and above all communicate better but is the current education system preparing them for this? In this episode Timothy Bradshaw talks to renowned educationalist and keynote speaker Richard Gerver... false full 20 9fe3d571-6a9b-4449-9e31-fcf42dc2e80b 19. #BecauseICan: Communicating the budget Leadership and communications consultants Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood draw upon training and experience from a wealth of backgrounds including the military, specialist intelligence operations, business and expeditions. 

They have developed a toolkit approach to leadership and communications believing that whilst process works well as a management tool, it often doesn't provide the required leadership effect to inspire and motivate in challenging circumstances. 

In previous episodes of the Because I Can podcast they and their guests have discussed past experiences and how they relate to the business sector, drawing out relevant lessons wherever possible. 

Moving forward the team are going to pick up on current topics and events seeing how a toolkit approach might be used to unravel them and build leadership behaviours. It all starts by focussing on Intelligence not information. 

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/19-becauseican-communicating-the-budget-DtYf6cpD Leadership and communications consultants Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood draw upon training and experience from a wealth of backgrounds including the military, specialist intelligence operations, business and expeditions. 

They have developed a toolkit approach to leadership and communications believing that whilst process works well as a management tool, it often doesn't provide the required leadership effect to inspire and motivate in challenging circumstances. 

In previous episodes of the Because I Can podcast they and their guests have discussed past experiences and how they relate to the business sector, drawing out relevant lessons wherever possible. 

Moving forward the team are going to pick up on current topics and events seeing how a toolkit approach might be used to unravel them and build leadership behaviours. It all starts by focussing on Intelligence not information. 

]]> 19. #BecauseICan: Communicating the budget Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw 00:20:14 Has the down turn in the economy been created by poor communications? So often it's not what we say but how we say that makes the critical difference between success and failure. In this latest edition of the podcast Tim and Paul are using live current affairs to discuss leadership and communications tips and tricks. Radio 4 earlier this week were discussing how the government have arguably been too honest in the way in which they have been discussing the latest economic challenges faced by the UK. Is this a good thing or has it created a perception of doom and gloom for a budget that hasn't even been announced yet? Has the down turn in the economy been created by poor communications? So often it's not what we say but how we say that makes the critical difference between success and failure. In this latest edition of the podcast Tim and Paul are using live current affairs to discuss leadership and communications tips and tricks. Radio 4 earlier this week were discussing how the government have arguably been too honest in the way in which they have been discussing the latest economic challenges faced by the UK. Is this a good thing or has it created a perception of doom and gloom for a budget that hasn't even been announced yet? communications, politics, leadership, budget false full 19 80da295d-baad-4669-ac97-7229fc549161 18. #BecauseICan: Ukraine special Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood from Sandstone Communications and the team from MotoJoe have collaborated with their sponsors and clients Chevron Traffic Management, Gardner Aerospace and Stirling trailers to deliver aid to the Ukrainians. Tim and Paul discuss making it happen #BecauseICan

 

These sorts of missions should not be undertaken lightly. Listen to Tim and Paul discuss some of the considerations ... 

 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

www.motojoe.co.uk

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:32:20 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/18-becauseican-ukraine-special-Zs6Bkcx8 Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood from Sandstone Communications and the team from MotoJoe have collaborated with their sponsors and clients Chevron Traffic Management, Gardner Aerospace and Stirling trailers to deliver aid to the Ukrainians. Tim and Paul discuss making it happen #BecauseICan

 

These sorts of missions should not be undertaken lightly. Listen to Tim and Paul discuss some of the considerations ... 

 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

www.motojoe.co.uk

]]> 18. #BecauseICan: Ukraine special Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood 00:07:38 Putting together an aid mission to Ukraine - how do you do it? #BecauseICan Putting together an aid mission to Ukraine - how do you do it? #BecauseICan support, mission, collaboration, becauseican, ukraine, leadership, aid, team false full 18 c9006f88-d310-4aae-8f21-18f3da142557 17. #BecauseICan: Could you write a book? publisher Alison Jones talks focus and attention. "Books have had a great pandemic!"

During this season of the podcast Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood are focussing on finding opportunities as a result of the changes we have all been through.

During lock down more people than ever have decided to write the book they have been thinking about for years. In this episode we talk to publisher Alison Jones from Practical Inspiration publishing about the motivation and focus required to write a book. Listen to Tim discussing just how vulnerable writing book can make you feel.

]]> Tue, 8 Mar 2022 10:30:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Alison Jones, Timothy Bradshaw, Paul Horwood) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/17-becauseican-could-you-write-a-book-_MYuSIiq "Books have had a great pandemic!"

During this season of the podcast Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood are focussing on finding opportunities as a result of the changes we have all been through.

During lock down more people than ever have decided to write the book they have been thinking about for years. In this episode we talk to publisher Alison Jones from Practical Inspiration publishing about the motivation and focus required to write a book. Listen to Tim discussing just how vulnerable writing book can make you feel.

]]> 17. #BecauseICan: Could you write a book? publisher Alison Jones talks focus and attention. Alison Jones, Timothy Bradshaw, Paul Horwood 00:24:37 Did you think about writing a book during lock down? Listen to publisher Alison Jones talk about the reality of it! Did you think about writing a book during lock down? Listen to publisher Alison Jones talk about the reality of it! writing, focus, concentration, book, author, #becauseican, business, publisher false full 17 998c5631-e169-4200-8b4c-e94dcb3094d8 16. #BecauseICan: Finding the opportunity with David Mumby from Knight Frank Sandstone first worked with David Mumby and Knight Frank over 3 yers ago. They met at a corporate skiing challenge in Switzerland. To say the world has changed in the time since then is a massive understatement! In this episode Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw talk to Dave about what has changed and what are the challenges and opportunities a company like Knight Frank faces post pandemic. The answers may surprise you! As we always say it is always about people. 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:59:56 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Timothy Bradshaw, Paul Horwood, David Mumby) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-finding-the-opportunity-with-david-mumby-from-knight-frank-C94R4Rij Sandstone first worked with David Mumby and Knight Frank over 3 yers ago. They met at a corporate skiing challenge in Switzerland. To say the world has changed in the time since then is a massive understatement! In this episode Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw talk to Dave about what has changed and what are the challenges and opportunities a company like Knight Frank faces post pandemic. The answers may surprise you! As we always say it is always about people. 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> 16. #BecauseICan: Finding the opportunity with David Mumby from Knight Frank Timothy Bradshaw, Paul Horwood, David Mumby 00:29:33 In the first episode of Season 2 we talk to David Mumby a partner at Knight Frank. This season we are going to be focussing on change and the opportunity that it represents. Many things have changed as a result of the pandemic so where are the opportunities? In the first episode of Season 2 we talk to David Mumby a partner at Knight Frank. This season we are going to be focussing on change and the opportunity that it represents. Many things have changed as a result of the pandemic so where are the opportunities? lockdown, people, change, opportunity, sandstone, knight frank, leadership, resilience, business false full 16 f13391e5-0824-47fb-ac7a-a9ee95d29c15 Resilience Special: Zoe Winthrop (21) and Cristina Palmer (14) The current generation are tarnished with having no resilience and giving up at the first available opportunity. 

In this resilience special episode, Tim Bradshaw talks to team GB ski cross athlete Zoe Winthrop and British Enduro racer Cristina Palmer about bouncing back from serious injury and refusing to quit. 

As a 14 year old and a 21 year old female athletes chasing sporting dreams, Cristina and Zoe give their top tips to todays young people on dealing with pressure and not giving up.

]]> Tue, 6 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Tim Bradshaw, Zoe Winthrop, Cristina Palmer) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/resilience-special-zoe-winthrop-and-cristina-palmer-qaH5gneo The current generation are tarnished with having no resilience and giving up at the first available opportunity. 

In this resilience special episode, Tim Bradshaw talks to team GB ski cross athlete Zoe Winthrop and British Enduro racer Cristina Palmer about bouncing back from serious injury and refusing to quit. 

As a 14 year old and a 21 year old female athletes chasing sporting dreams, Cristina and Zoe give their top tips to todays young people on dealing with pressure and not giving up.

]]> Resilience Special: Zoe Winthrop (21) and Cristina Palmer (14) Tim Bradshaw, Zoe Winthrop, Cristina Palmer 00:20:26 Not a snowflake! What does it mean to be resilient as a young person today! Listen to 14 year old Cristina Palmer and 21 year old Zoe Winthrop talk about chasing your dreams and bouncing back. Not a snowflake! What does it mean to be resilient as a young person today! Listen to 14 year old Cristina Palmer and 21 year old Zoe Winthrop talk about chasing your dreams and bouncing back. set backs, goals, young people, resilience, millennial, motivation false full 15 8a1590db-65a5-4379-94db-9fc5370f247c 14. #BecauseICan: Leaving your comfort zone with Jo Bradshaw Mountain Guide Jo Bradshaw is an Everest summiteer and has completed 6 of the 7 summits. Having taken a change in direction Jo now helps people leave their comfort zones and achieve their dreams. A key part of this is her work with young people as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. 

She found herself along with Tim on the side of Mount Everest when the earthquakes struck in 2015 and led Mandy Hickson up Kilimanjaro - although not all went to plan! 

In this podcast Jo talks to Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood about the importance of learning outside of your comfort zone, chasing your own dreams and inspiring as many people as possible. 

]]> Fri, 28 May 2021 09:17:18 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Paul Horwood, Jo Bradshaw, Tim Bradshaw) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/14-becauseican-leaving-your-comfort-zone-9HHy11Nx Jo Bradshaw is an Everest summiteer and has completed 6 of the 7 summits. Having taken a change in direction Jo now helps people leave their comfort zones and achieve their dreams. A key part of this is her work with young people as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. 

She found herself along with Tim on the side of Mount Everest when the earthquakes struck in 2015 and led Mandy Hickson up Kilimanjaro - although not all went to plan! 

In this podcast Jo talks to Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood about the importance of learning outside of your comfort zone, chasing your own dreams and inspiring as many people as possible. 

]]> 14. #BecauseICan: Leaving your comfort zone with Jo Bradshaw Mountain Guide Paul Horwood, Jo Bradshaw, Tim Bradshaw 00:33:27 Operating outside of your comfort zone can leave you feeling isolated and paralysed! The answer is to practice and expose yourself to it as much as possible. Jo Bradshaw sent her life in a different direction and has climbed 6 of the 7 summits. In this episode Jo talks to Tim and Paul about the vital lessons that can be learned from pushing your own limits. Operating outside of your comfort zone can leave you feeling isolated and paralysed! The answer is to practice and expose yourself to it as much as possible. Jo Bradshaw sent her life in a different direction and has climbed 6 of the 7 summits. In this episode Jo talks to Tim and Paul about the vital lessons that can be learned from pushing your own limits. inspiration, key note speaking, everest, comfort zone, training, leadership, mountains, earth quake, motivation false full 14 c7355c0a-1b24-4675-9e2a-1aef903b6e38 13. #BecauseICan: Putting it out there with Lib Dem Candidate for North Cornwall Danny Chambers Often the single factor that puts people off changing career or taking on a challenge is the fact that they have to put it out there. They have to announce to the world that they are talking on a project and that. they may fail! 

In this episode veterinary surgeon and Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Danny Chambers talks about his extraordinary career that stemmed from being a part time vet and has seen him run for public office. 

He has challenged the normal definitions of career and success and forged his own path. Listen to him talk to Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw about the transferable lessons and life skills he has picked up. 

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:08:55 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Paul Horwood, Danny Chambers, Tim Bradshaw) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/13-becauseican-putting-out-there-with-lib-dem-candidate-for-north-cornwall-danny-chambers-o1727AZK Often the single factor that puts people off changing career or taking on a challenge is the fact that they have to put it out there. They have to announce to the world that they are talking on a project and that. they may fail! 

In this episode veterinary surgeon and Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Danny Chambers talks about his extraordinary career that stemmed from being a part time vet and has seen him run for public office. 

He has challenged the normal definitions of career and success and forged his own path. Listen to him talk to Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw about the transferable lessons and life skills he has picked up. 

]]> 13. #BecauseICan: Putting it out there with Lib Dem Candidate for North Cornwall Danny Chambers Paul Horwood, Danny Chambers, Tim Bradshaw 00:33:17 When we start new project often the biggest fear is gong public! Parliamentary candidate Danny Chambers talks to the team about following a less conventional oath way than expected and the fear of "going public" #BecauseICan When we start new project often the biggest fear is gong public! Parliamentary candidate Danny Chambers talks to the team about following a less conventional oath way than expected and the fear of "going public" #BecauseICan having a go, failure, politics, challenges, leadership, brave, because i can, mo false full 13 a0d09595-b448-4fe5-bc5e-d98ab0d8de23 12. #BecauseICan: Chase your dreams with GB Skier Claire Winthrop The team first met Claire on the side of wet and windswept dry ski slope in Edinburgh. Since that moment she has skied for her country, made videos for snow and rock and delivered key note speeches on resilience to Gateley Plc. 

Despite numerous setbacks she has never given up on her dreams and remains focussed on what she needs to achieve... Aged just 23 her progress and determination are remarkable ... 

 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:14:09 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Claire Winthrop, Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/12-becauseican-chase-your-dreams-with-gb-skier-claire-winthrop-8WEkb76L The team first met Claire on the side of wet and windswept dry ski slope in Edinburgh. Since that moment she has skied for her country, made videos for snow and rock and delivered key note speeches on resilience to Gateley Plc. 

Despite numerous setbacks she has never given up on her dreams and remains focussed on what she needs to achieve... Aged just 23 her progress and determination are remarkable ... 

 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> 12. #BecauseICan: Chase your dreams with GB Skier Claire Winthrop Claire Winthrop, Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood 00:23:15 Chase your dreams! In this episode Sandstone Ambassador and Team GB skier Claire Winthrop talks about staying focussed and learning skills to help you chase your goals. Chase your dreams! In this episode Sandstone Ambassador and Team GB skier Claire Winthrop talks about staying focussed and learning skills to help you chase your goals. ski cross, focus, training, skiing, goals, resilience, racing, dreams, motivation false full 12 7a264e88-b2dd-4391-991a-f73219b55ef9 11. #BecauseICan: Making it work with Elite Ironman Triathlete Chantal Cummings Ironman triathlon is one of the toughest sports that anyone can participate in. At any level let alone elite level it requires hours and hours of training. Sandstone Ambassador Chantal talks to Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood about making the commitment to train full time,  balancing the need to train with normal life pressures and how she copes with those dark moments when competing on your own. 

The strategies she employs work equally well whether you are in sport, business or managing a busy life.

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood, Chantal Cummings) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-making-it-work-with-elite-ironman-triathlete-chantal-cummings-v03wEl1v Ironman triathlon is one of the toughest sports that anyone can participate in. At any level let alone elite level it requires hours and hours of training. Sandstone Ambassador Chantal talks to Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood about making the commitment to train full time,  balancing the need to train with normal life pressures and how she copes with those dark moments when competing on your own. 

The strategies she employs work equally well whether you are in sport, business or managing a busy life.

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> 11. #BecauseICan: Making it work with Elite Ironman Triathlete Chantal Cummings Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood, Chantal Cummings 00:29:46 Imagine competing in a race that takes 9 hours! In this episode Elite Ironman athlete Chantal Cummings talks about goal setting, staying focussed and balancing life priorities! Imagine competing in a race that takes 9 hours! In this episode Elite Ironman athlete Chantal Cummings talks about goal setting, staying focussed and balancing life priorities! focus, making it work, training, goals, goal setting, resilience, work life balance, ironman, triathlon false full 11 6addc88c-47bb-43f2-b20f-befcc3b35614 10. #BecauseICan: Debrief This week Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood reflect on some of the amazing guests that they have had on the podcast. Collaboration is about filling the gaps in your own skills sets and intelligence. The idea being that the you compliment rather than compete. 

Although all our guests stories appear to be different there a number of key areas that are common to each of them. These are the factors that have enabled them to become resilient. 

They have also accepted that you should expect to fail along the way ... if you ride the Cresta Run you even get a tie to demonstrate that you failed valiantly! 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:17:24 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-debrief-1hyCUPmo This week Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood reflect on some of the amazing guests that they have had on the podcast. Collaboration is about filling the gaps in your own skills sets and intelligence. The idea being that the you compliment rather than compete. 

Although all our guests stories appear to be different there a number of key areas that are common to each of them. These are the factors that have enabled them to become resilient. 

They have also accepted that you should expect to fail along the way ... if you ride the Cresta Run you even get a tie to demonstrate that you failed valiantly! 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> 10. #BecauseICan: Debrief Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood 00:17:10 In this episode Tim and Paul reflect back on some of the key messages and tae aways from the guests that they have talked to over the last few weeks. In this episode Tim and Paul reflect back on some of the key messages and tae aways from the guests that they have talked to over the last few weeks. reflection, debrief, failure, leadership, resilience, toolkit false full 10 089a294a-95b4-4417-8b28-beab4638bd1a 9. #BecauseICan: Over coming life changing injuries with Vanessa Ruck (The Girl on a Bike) On this weeks episode Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood are joined by Vanessa Ruck aka The Girl on a Bike. She is the very episiotomy of resilience and the #BecauseICan attitude. 

Whilst cycling one day she was struck by a car and sustained life changing injuries. Having previously been an adventure sports junky she was forced to re-evaluate what would and would not be possible. 

She talks to Tim and Paul about the power of goal setting, focusing on what you can do and often over looked links between physical and mental health 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Paul Horwood, Vanessa Ruck, Tim Bradshaw) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-over-coming-life-changing-injuries-with-vanessa-ruck-the-girl-on-a-bike-fmodndWL On this weeks episode Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood are joined by Vanessa Ruck aka The Girl on a Bike. She is the very episiotomy of resilience and the #BecauseICan attitude. 

Whilst cycling one day she was struck by a car and sustained life changing injuries. Having previously been an adventure sports junky she was forced to re-evaluate what would and would not be possible. 

She talks to Tim and Paul about the power of goal setting, focusing on what you can do and often over looked links between physical and mental health 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> 9. #BecauseICan: Over coming life changing injuries with Vanessa Ruck (The Girl on a Bike) Paul Horwood, Vanessa Ruck, Tim Bradshaw 00:28:19 When in an instant your whole life changes, what do you do? If you are @Vanessa Ruck aka The Girl on a Bike you learn to ride off road motorcycles! An amazing story of resilience and ongoing recovery. After being struck by a car and sustaining huge injuries Vanessa had to re-evaluate what happened next - hear her story ... When in an instant your whole life changes, what do you do? If you are @Vanessa Ruck aka The Girl on a Bike you learn to ride off road motorcycles! An amazing story of resilience and ongoing recovery. After being struck by a car and sustaining huge injuries Vanessa had to re-evaluate what happened next - hear her story ... injury, motorcycle, becauseican, off road, leadership, resilience, mental health, girl on a bike, fitness, rehabilitation false full 9 09ad8a05-79b3-4748-b419-b60f674f4d8f 8. #BecauseICan: Not the lost generation with director of sport Phil Miller The current generation of children have been described as the lost generation of children who have already lost £40k of future income. Phil Miller the Director of sport for King Edwards School, Witley, disagrees. They have been implementing programs and initiatives that have seen pupils taking back control and designing their own outcomes. Phil was one of the first schools to reach out to the #BecauseICan schools initiative. In this episode he discusses with Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood the positive impact that it is having on pupils and parents! His take on the positive lessons that the children are learning as a result of the pandemic is inspirational. "They have just had a crash course in resilience and working things out for themselves". #BecauseICan 

 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw, Phil Miller) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-not-the-lost-generation-with-director-of-sport-phil-miller-oBsj6ZsQ The current generation of children have been described as the lost generation of children who have already lost £40k of future income. Phil Miller the Director of sport for King Edwards School, Witley, disagrees. They have been implementing programs and initiatives that have seen pupils taking back control and designing their own outcomes. Phil was one of the first schools to reach out to the #BecauseICan schools initiative. In this episode he discusses with Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood the positive impact that it is having on pupils and parents! His take on the positive lessons that the children are learning as a result of the pandemic is inspirational. "They have just had a crash course in resilience and working things out for themselves". #BecauseICan 

 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> 8. #BecauseICan: Not the lost generation with director of sport Phil Miller Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw, Phil Miller 00:20:20 This generation is not lost they are just following a different path and different skills. In this episode Tim and Paul talk Phil Director of sport at King Edwards School, Witley. This generation is not lost they are just following a different path and different skills. In this episode Tim and Paul talk Phil Director of sport at King Edwards School, Witley. solution, inspiration, solutions, education, leadership, teacher, sport, school false full 8 952242de-bf13-4fae-a823-56c590ad8b34 7. #BecauseICan: Imposter syndrome with @Katie Ford Imposter syndrome is something that is often experienced by the most public and seemingly confident of people. CEO's and international sports people alike often describe the paralysis of performance they have experienced whilst doubting themselves and their ability to perform. Jonny Wilkinson ex rugby World Cup winning rugby player can be heard discussing how he constantly doubted himself leading to compulsive behaviours. In this session Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw are joined by Vet and Imposter Buster @Katie Ford. The team discuss their own experiences and how it is vital for leaders to be open and supportive. If you have to say that your door is always open, it almost certainly isn't! 

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Paul Horwood, Katie Ford, Tim Bradshaw) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-imposter-syndrome-5QxHEnE1 Imposter syndrome is something that is often experienced by the most public and seemingly confident of people. CEO's and international sports people alike often describe the paralysis of performance they have experienced whilst doubting themselves and their ability to perform. Jonny Wilkinson ex rugby World Cup winning rugby player can be heard discussing how he constantly doubted himself leading to compulsive behaviours. In this session Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw are joined by Vet and Imposter Buster @Katie Ford. The team discuss their own experiences and how it is vital for leaders to be open and supportive. If you have to say that your door is always open, it almost certainly isn't! 

]]> 7. #BecauseICan: Imposter syndrome with @Katie Ford Paul Horwood, Katie Ford, Tim Bradshaw 00:26:31 I'm going to get found out! They are going to see straight through me! These are common feelings for even the most confident of people and in all walks of life. In this episode Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw are joined by Katie Ford. She is a Vet and a coach who specialises in helping professionals #BecauseICan I'm going to get found out! They are going to see straight through me! These are common feelings for even the most confident of people and in all walks of life. In this episode Paul Horwood and Tim Bradshaw are joined by Katie Ford. She is a Vet and a coach who specialises in helping professionals #BecauseICan imposter syndrome, leadership, resilience, team false full 7 60c66b7d-739c-499f-9cf3-75a505b12174 6. #BecauseICan: Only whinge up! Only whinge up! Never complain to your team! A powerful interview on Radio 1 between Spencer Mathews and Bear Grylls led Paul and Tim to reflect on the lessons that adventuring has taught them. During this episode they discuss the challenges faced by leaders in changing environments especially when they have been promoted from within the team. Provide your team with reassurance and direction and empower them to be part of the solution. 

]]> Wed, 3 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-only-whinge-up-d_ebYX_G Only whinge up! Never complain to your team! A powerful interview on Radio 1 between Spencer Mathews and Bear Grylls led Paul and Tim to reflect on the lessons that adventuring has taught them. During this episode they discuss the challenges faced by leaders in changing environments especially when they have been promoted from within the team. Provide your team with reassurance and direction and empower them to be part of the solution. 

]]> 6. #BecauseICan: Only whinge up! Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw 00:20:27 Being promoted from within the team and moving from friend to boss can be one of the toughest challenges leaders face. During this episode Tim and Paul talk about how some of the lessons that their adventuring has taught them equate directly to leading in a business environment. Being promoted from within the team and moving from friend to boss can be one of the toughest challenges leaders face. During this episode Tim and Paul talk about how some of the lessons that their adventuring has taught them equate directly to leading in a business environment. matterhorn, adventure, leadership, resilience, communication, mont blanc, team false full 6 14d36dd3-0b28-45fa-97df-7468cd51f4f8 5. #BecauseICan: Post lockdown leadership special with Cath Bishop and Mandy Hickson In this extended episode the Sandstone team, joined by Cath Bishop, delve into the challenges that have been faced by leaders so far during the pandemic and discuss what steps need to be taken to increase the chances of success going forward. It is a privilege to be able to listen to Mandy and Cath discussing this openly and sharing ideas. As Cath says it all comes back to education and perspective. This combined with Mandy's view of focussing on that which you can control makes for powerful listening. 

Cath Bishop: Former Olympic medal winning oarswoman and diplomat. 

Mandy Hickson: Former Fast jet pilot and key note speaker.

Paul Horwood: Managing Director of Sandstone Communications, entrepreneur and army officer. 

Tim Bradshaw: Former Intelligence officer, Everest mountaineer,  #BecauseICan Ambassador and key note speaker. 

Visit 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk 

 

to learn more about the team and The #BecauseICan Initiative 

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Mandy Hickson, Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw, Cath Bishop) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-post-lockdown-leadership-special-with-cath-bishop-and-mandy-hickson-7mzM_qfd In this extended episode the Sandstone team, joined by Cath Bishop, delve into the challenges that have been faced by leaders so far during the pandemic and discuss what steps need to be taken to increase the chances of success going forward. It is a privilege to be able to listen to Mandy and Cath discussing this openly and sharing ideas. As Cath says it all comes back to education and perspective. This combined with Mandy's view of focussing on that which you can control makes for powerful listening. 

Cath Bishop: Former Olympic medal winning oarswoman and diplomat. 

Mandy Hickson: Former Fast jet pilot and key note speaker.

Paul Horwood: Managing Director of Sandstone Communications, entrepreneur and army officer. 

Tim Bradshaw: Former Intelligence officer, Everest mountaineer,  #BecauseICan Ambassador and key note speaker. 

Visit 

www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk 

 

to learn more about the team and The #BecauseICan Initiative 

]]> 5. #BecauseICan: Post lockdown leadership special with Cath Bishop and Mandy Hickson Mandy Hickson, Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw, Cath Bishop 00:43:43 Former olympian and diplomat Cath Bishop along with fighter pilot Mandy Hickson join Tim and Paul to discuss what leadership an education must look like going forward. They discuss redefining success and focussing on what you can control. This extended Post Lockdown Leadership Special makes for powerful listening. Former olympian and diplomat Cath Bishop along with fighter pilot Mandy Hickson join Tim and Paul to discuss what leadership an education must look like going forward. They discuss redefining success and focussing on what you can control. This extended Post Lockdown Leadership Special makes for powerful listening. the long win, sandstone communications, an officer not a gentleman, winning, education, training, leadership, resilience, pilot, key note speaker, olympics, school false full 5 5d9bb3fa-f392-4f35-9df9-9b2229ac84be 4. #BecauseICan:Talking leadership and Scottish rugby with Colin Gregor In this episode there is the inevitable banter around England v Scotland rugby (It was recorded shortly after the 11-6 Scotland victory over England). The discussion focuses on leadership and dealing with pressure. Th guys talk about how it is important to relieve pressure not add it and to look after each other. Colin is a contributor to the Hub which can be found at www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

Regular hosts @TimBradshaw_BecauseICan and @Paul Horwood can be found on instagram and Facebook along with @SandstoneCommunications or email tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw, Colin Gregor) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-talking-leadership-and-scottish-rugby-with-colin-gregor-nC3Te3C1 In this episode there is the inevitable banter around England v Scotland rugby (It was recorded shortly after the 11-6 Scotland victory over England). The discussion focuses on leadership and dealing with pressure. Th guys talk about how it is important to relieve pressure not add it and to look after each other. Colin is a contributor to the Hub which can be found at www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk

Regular hosts @TimBradshaw_BecauseICan and @Paul Horwood can be found on instagram and Facebook along with @SandstoneCommunications or email tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk

]]> 4. #BecauseICan:Talking leadership and Scottish rugby with Colin Gregor Paul Horwood, Tim Bradshaw, Colin Gregor 00:23:18 Tim and Paul talking to ex Scottish Rugby 7'S Captain and Glasgow Warriors player Colin Gregor about leadership and dealing with pressure. Tim and Paul talking to ex Scottish Rugby 7'S Captain and Glasgow Warriors player Colin Gregor about leadership and dealing with pressure. scotland, pressure, rugby, becauseican, leadership, mental health false full 4 5faf4b5e-f193-4770-90b4-eeba974097bc 3. #BecauseICan: Discussing transferable skills with Ed Drake Olympic downhill racer In this episode Paul and Tim welcome former Olympic skier and Sandstone ambassador Ed Drake on to the show. Downhill ski racing is a minority sport in the UK. As a result Ed had to develop skills in a number of key areas in order to get himself to the start line of the 2010 Olympic Games. Since retiring from international competition many of those skills now stand him in good stead for a career as a commentator and coach. 

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (ski racing podcast, Paul Horwood, Ed Drake, Tim Bradshaw) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-3-trading-skills-with-olympic-downhill-racer-ed-drake-Z4Wg_9s7 In this episode Paul and Tim welcome former Olympic skier and Sandstone ambassador Ed Drake on to the show. Downhill ski racing is a minority sport in the UK. As a result Ed had to develop skills in a number of key areas in order to get himself to the start line of the 2010 Olympic Games. Since retiring from international competition many of those skills now stand him in good stead for a career as a commentator and coach. 

]]> 3. #BecauseICan: Discussing transferable skills with Ed Drake Olympic downhill racer ski racing podcast, Paul Horwood, Ed Drake, Tim Bradshaw 00:20:06 Ed Drake is a former Olympic and World Cup downhill racer. Although standing in the start gate at the top of the mountain is what we all see. What other skills and lessons has Ed learned from racing? #BecauseICan (There is the odd rude word in this episode!) Ed Drake is a former Olympic and World Cup downhill racer. Although standing in the start gate at the top of the mountain is what we all see. What other skills and lessons has Ed learned from racing? #BecauseICan (There is the odd rude word in this episode!) skills, skiing, #becasuseican, olympics, mindset false full 3 4c7cd515-f87e-49fd-bbfd-649d84eefcde 2. #BecauseICan: The Matterhorn Fri, 5 Feb 2021 16:27:29 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Sandstone Communications) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/the-matterhorn-tNykIpsm 2. #BecauseICan: The Matterhorn Sandstone Communications 00:13:13 In this episode Tim and Paul discuss being outside of your comfort zone, imposer syndrome and climbing the Matterhorn #BecauseICan In this episode Tim and Paul discuss being outside of your comfort zone, imposer syndrome and climbing the Matterhorn #BecauseICan false full 2 3ba33ced-084b-47b2-a2f2-81970afda6ef 1. #BecauseICan: Introduction In this the episode of the #BecauseICan podcast series, hosts Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood, discuss the importance of developing a #BecauseICan mindset. They describe how they once met for a coffee in the middle of a war zone in Afghanistan and how they have come to meet so many inspiring people. Both are former Army Officers, Key note speakers and directors of www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk 

 

]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2021 16:13:31 +0000 tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk (Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood) https://becauseican-the-robust-guide-to-being-effective.simplecast.com/episodes/becauseican-welcome-TVLUA3dz In this the episode of the #BecauseICan podcast series, hosts Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood, discuss the importance of developing a #BecauseICan mindset. They describe how they once met for a coffee in the middle of a war zone in Afghanistan and how they have come to meet so many inspiring people. Both are former Army Officers, Key note speakers and directors of www.sandstonecommunications.co.uk 

 

]]> 1. #BecauseICan: Introduction Tim Bradshaw, Paul Horwood 00:10:56 Welcome to the #BecauseICan podcast. Meet Tim and Paul and find out what #BecauseICan as a mindset is all about Welcome to the #BecauseICan podcast. Meet Tim and Paul and find out what #BecauseICan as a mindset is all about inspiration, mountain, leadership, #becauseican, afghanistan, challenge, motivation false full 1