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Skilfully Speaking Skilfully Speaking is a podcast which aims to inspire people to embrace new skills and seize opportunities.

In each 30-minute episode, skills ambassador Jackie Grubb speaks to a well-known figure about their real-life journey to success. Our guests – all outstanding achievers in their fields - pass on hints, tips and advice to motivate others to achieve their goals in life. Finding the key to unlocking success in learning new skills and taking new opportunities can help ignite the drive in others to ach

ieve their ambitions. Listening to those who’ve had the confidence to ‘go for it’ could be the spark you’re looking for.

The brilliant Beth Mead was on the scoresheet as England progressed to the quarter final stages of the UEFA Women’s Euro...
15/07/2025

The brilliant Beth Mead was on the scoresheet as England progressed to the quarter final stages of the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 tournament.

Beth and her teammates had to call on all their skills to beat Wales and the Netherlands to secure their place in the last 16, having lost their opening game.

You can listen to Beth talk about resilience, leadership, teamwork and coping with setbacks in her special episode of Skilfully Speaking. Tune in here:

Spotify: https://cityplym.info/4eN4GEl
Apple Podcasts: https://cityplym.info/4eS093x

Hers is a moving and inspirational story, and one that has shaped her into one of the sport’s most inspiring figures.

All good wishes to Beth and the women as they take on Sweden this week. Will you be watching? Come on England!

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Caught up with the amazing Rob Rinder episode of Skilfully Speaking yet? If not, head to wherever you get your podcasts ...
07/07/2025

Caught up with the amazing Rob Rinder episode of Skilfully Speaking yet? If not, head to wherever you get your podcasts for an edition you won’t forget.

Rob’s a brilliant conversationalist, not a word is wasted as he talks us through the privilege he feels in being able to help others, lifelong learning and transferable skills, including how he honed his broadcasting skills later in life, and how to structure words and sentences to have maximum impact.

He tells our host, skills ambassador Jackie Grubb: “The timetable for life has shifted, when and how we are expected to do things has changed.”

Tune in now to hear the multi-talented Rob’s words of wisdom.

Spotify: https://bit.ly/SkilfullySpeakSpotify
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/SkillfullySpeakApple

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It’s out today – the all new Skilfully Speaking, featuring the amazing Beth Mead MBE. Beth shares her wealth of experien...
04/07/2025

It’s out today – the all new Skilfully Speaking, featuring the amazing Beth Mead MBE. Beth shares her wealth of experience in the series that is all about skills that inspire and empower.

We hear her talk movingly about the loss of her mum, how her journey as a woman in sport has not always been easy and how staying grounded and supporting others motivates her every day.

As a strong advocate for equality, Beth continues to use her voice to drive meaningful change. She’s super proud of the person that has emerged from the challenges she’s faced – and rightly so.

We’ll be cheering Beth and the team on as they compete in the UEFA Women’s 2025 Euros this month – come on England!

The new episode is live now – tune in to be part of the conversation!

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From dazzling on the football pitch to sharing her own incredible story, Beth Mead MBE is the star of the latest episode...
30/06/2025

From dazzling on the football pitch to sharing her own incredible story, Beth Mead MBE is the star of the latest episode of Skilfully Speaking, which drops THIS FRIDAY!

Beth is a key part of the Lionesses squad competing in the UEFA Women’s 2025 Euros this month. As an England footballer and winner of the Golden Boot at same competition in 2022, Beth’s is a story of talent, resilience and leadership. Listen in as we learn how she’s honed her skills on and off the pitch and discuss:
- The key skills she developed early
- The physical and mental side of top level football
- Organisation, collaboration and teamwork
- Discipline and motivation
- Battling back from injury
- Friends, family and support systems
….and much, much more!

Mark your calendars for this Friday 4 July so you don’t miss it. Find Skilfully Speaking and Apple and Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Marcus S***t (aka The Hull Boy) is a name for the future. He’s a young man who’s been to some dark places, which is why ...
25/06/2025

Marcus S***t (aka The Hull Boy) is a name for the future. He’s a young man who’s been to some dark places, which is why the story he shared on Skilfully Speaking is even more remarkable.

Featured in the Guardian today, his is a journey about mental health and helping others, a resilience which sustained him on his record-breaking run from Land’s End to John O’Groats, making him the youngest ever person to complete the challenge.

The last few months have been a whirlwind (including an appearance in front of millions on BBC Breakfast) but they’ve also been the best time of his life, he says. He’s raised an incredible £157,000 for Mind and provided inspiration to thousands of people around the country and beyond.

Marcus, you’re a hero to so many – we can’t wait to see what you do next!

Read more about Marcus' journey on the Guardian website: bit.ly/HullBoyGuardian

If you’ve not yet caught his podcast episode, check it out here:

Spotify: https://bit.ly/SkilfullySpeakSpotify
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TheHullBoySpotify

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The all new episode of Skilfully Speaking with Rob Rinder is giving double the value! Listen in to the skills, tips and ...
24/06/2025

The all new episode of Skilfully Speaking with Rob Rinder is giving double the value! Listen in to the skills, tips and advice he is keen to pass on to others.

And that’s not all - Rob’s brand new novel, The Protest, is out now.

You can listen to the new episode here:

Spotify: https://bit.ly/SkilfullySpeakSpotify
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/SkillfullySpeakApple

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20/06/2025

The latest episode of Skilfully Speaking drops today - and this one’s a standout. Our guest is none other than Rob Rinder: barrister, broadcaster, and a tireless advocate for justice, empathy, and lifelong learning.

You may know Rob from the courtroom or the TV screen, but in this episode, he opens up about the people who changed his life, the power of challenging assumptions (including your own), and what it really means to shape your own path. He shares his belief that: “Learning is a lifelong mission, a bottomless well of delight. There’s no such thing as too old, no such thing as not good enough; as long as you’re emotionally and spiritually curious, you can do it.”

Tune in for Rob’s fresh perspective on skills, judgment, inclusivity, and why gratitude is a daily practice for him. It’s a thought-provoking, energising listen - and we’d love to hear what resonates with you so drop us a comment when you’ve heard what he has to say.

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We’ve hit 100,000 listens - and we’re thrilled.Over 64,000 UK listens, and audiences from over 70 countries worldwide tu...
18/06/2025

We’ve hit 100,000 listens - and we’re thrilled.

Over 64,000 UK listens, and audiences from over 70 countries worldwide tuning in to hear empowering conversations and advice from our amazing guests - what an incredible podcast community.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s listened, to our supporters Babcock International Group for believing in Skilfully Speaking, and to our production partners Fresh Air Studios who bring our pod to life so brilliantly.

Why not dive in, explore past episodes and see who’s coming up next. (Hint – it’s Rob Rinder!)

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT!We’re absolutely thrilled to have the brilliant Rob Rinder joining us this Friday on Skilfully Spea...
16/06/2025

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT!
We’re absolutely thrilled to have the brilliant Rob Rinder joining us this Friday on Skilfully Speaking!

Rob brings sharp insights, practical tips, and his signature wit to help you seriously level up your communication and presentation skills. Plus, he shares the inspiration behind his brand-new novel The Protest 📚

Trust us-you won’t want to miss this one!
Follow us on Apple & Spotify so you're the first to hear it when it drops!

Just ONE WEEK to go until the latest episode of Skilfully Speaking drops - featuring none other than renowned barrister ...
13/06/2025

Just ONE WEEK to go until the latest episode of Skilfully Speaking drops - featuring none other than renowned barrister and TV personality Rob Rinder.

As a fierce advocate for justice and equality, his is a fascinating journey. You’ll hear him give a wealth of helpful hints and advice about:

✅ Role models
✅ Academic pursuit
✅ Challenging yourself
✅ Debating tactics
✅ Empowerment
✅ Essential skills
✅ Resilience
✅ Emotional literacy

And much more! Mark your calendars for 20 June. And keep an eye on our socials next week, when we’ll be giving away copies of Rob’s new book!

13/06/2025

We’ve hit 100,000 listens – and we’re thrilled.

Over 64,000 UK listens, and audiences from over 70 countries worldwide tuning in to hear empowering conversations and advice from our amazing guests - what an incredible podcast community.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s listened, to our supporters Babcock International Group for believing in Skilfully Speaking, and to our production partners Fresh Air Studios Ltd who bring our pod to life so
brilliantly.

Why not dive in, explore past episodes and see who’s coming up next. (Hint – it’s Rob Rinder!)

With just one month to go to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, we’re throwing it back to the Skilfully Spea...
11/06/2025

With just one month to go to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, we’re throwing it back to the Skilfully Speaking episode with Olympian and six-time world champion Mark Foster.

We take a deep dive with Mark to talk motivation, success, resilience and life lessons.

Listen here:

Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MarkFosterApple
Spotify: https://bit.ly/MarkFosterSpotify

and check out more about the Singapore swimmers here: www.worldaquatics.com/

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