If Anne Can

Apr 10 2023 78 ep. 31 mins 9

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Are you working on making a new version of yourself? Maybe you are changing careers, moving to a different city, or becoming an empty nester. Or are you facing retirement and some harsh realities of ageing and wondering what possibilities exist? In this podcast, I talk to people who have made successful transitions, survived and thrived, and I ask them to share their inspirational stories and life lessons. Subscribe to the If Anne Can newsletter: www.ifannecan.com

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Building a Legacy Through a Passion for Running

Apr 10 2023 26 mins

Today’s podcast episode features the indomitable Ann Carney. Ann was trapped in a cycle of overwork and bad health habits when at the age of forty-five, knowing she had to make changes, she decided to try to run. Like many beginners, she started too fast and would have given up if it wasn’t for a serendipitous meeting with a cousin she hadn’t seen in years. He guided her thro

From Breast Cancer to Delivering a Mission to Help Women Succeed

Mar 16 2023 30 mins

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Be a Waser not a Wisher with Steve Pullen MBE Judo Coach

Jan 22 2023 33 mins

Want to be a waser reather than a wisher? Listen to this episode and I promise you will get some inspiration to get up, get out and keep going!My guest today is Steve Pullen, a judo 7th Dan and holder of the MBE for his service to blind and disabled judo. He is a coach and has guided judokas to the Olympics, Paralympics, World and European Championships.Steve heads up a group of co

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Dec 15 2022 32 mins

Do you know what having the power of your convictions means? Not sure, then listen to today's episode My guest this week is Jane Lockwood; Jane is an activist who lived in Greenham Common to protest the horror of war and nuclear weapons. She has spoken at the UN and the Royal Albert Hall. She subsequently relocated to Australia, became a Head Teacher and led a national training pro

The Mindset of a Olympian; Life After Competition

Dec 08 2022 31 mins

My guest today is Rowena Birch, an Olympic and European judo champion. Rowena is also the current president of the British Judo Association. Outside of judo, Rowena has coached at elite levels across many sporting disciplines and corporate leadership. She has retrained as a financial advisor and now runs her own business. Rowena talks about how she coped with not being selected for

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Nov 17 2022 22 mins

In this episode, I change our standard interview format and reflect upon the concept of bravery. Not being a brave person myself, I've been inspired by the bravery of my guests, and this episode features two astonishingly courageous women.The first is Angela Bently, a certified Wim Hof instructor who channels her passion for the cold to support people with their physical, mental an

Overcoming Loss to Found a Social Enterprise

Nov 03 2022 40 mins

My guest today is Oonagh McDonnell, the founder of It's Her, a social enterprise based in Manchester that researches, develops and delivers collaborative and engaging activities, courses and workshops that support women and help them change their narrative.Oonagh's story is rooted in adapting to adversity and overcoming loss, beginning with her mother's death when she was eight yea

Rambling, The Kinder Mass Trespass and a Garden in a Viaduct.

Oct 20 2022 17 mins

In this episode, we celebrate the importance of accessing green space and consider the historical actions of others and how these actions made it possible for us to enjoy the ability to ramble in the countryside.These conversations were recorded over the Kinder Mass Trespass 90th anniversary weekend in the High Peaks of Derbyshire in Hayfield village hall.I want to thank Joss Under

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Oct 06 2022 36 mins

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Sep 29 2022 30 mins

Making an event Special My guest today is Toni Dudsak, a business leader currently working as the Executive Director of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in New York.Toni is a force of nature with tremendous energy, and this, combined with her strategic insight, ensures any organisation she is associated with is propelled to new heights.Toni also has the gift of organising elegant