The Longest Day Podcast

Jul 10 2024 53 ep. 11
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The Longest Day is a podcast that shares stories of resilience, determination and candour. It's a platform for leaders who have found a way to chart the uncharted and make a difference.At The WayFinders Group, we are convinced that people matter, and that conversations count. The Longest Day is a series of conversations with a variety of guests, who all candidly share their experiences with us - however tough. As they look back on their longest days, our hope is that it will empower you to look forward. We hope their stories will be a part of shaping yours.

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S4E11 - Ray Mia

Jul 10 2024 31 mins  
Ray Mia recounts his longest day in 1979, living above his fathers junk store in Liverpool in a household that didnt celebrate Christmas.He outlines his experiences of growing up as an individual of color in a predominantly white society, highlighting the challenges of navigating cultural identity and belonging. Ray shares his experiences of feeling excluded and confused due to his

S4E10 - Laurie Barkman

Jul 03 2024 29 mins  
Laurie Barkman shares her experience of the longest day when her company was acquired by a global entity. She highlights the emotional and financial significance of the event and the loyalty of the employees. Laurie discusses the challenges and uncertainties that arise during the acquisition process, including the importance of due diligence and resolving any issues that arise. She

S4E09 - Rick Torrison

Jun 26 2024 31 mins  
Rick Torrison shares his longest day story, which involves his son's struggles with anger, identity, and self-worth. Rick discusses the importance of addressing limiting beliefs and how they shape our behaviors and outcomes. He emphasizes the need to change beliefs, not just behaviors, in order to create sustainable change. Rick also talks about the transformative power of unc

S4E8 Rosie Wilby

Jun 19 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of "The Longest Day," Rosie Wilby recounts her most challenging day, which also marked a pivotal moment in her life and career. On January 3, 2011, Rosie was abruptly dumped by her partner of five years via email. The shock and pain initially left her devastated and unable to process the breakup for years. Over time, however, this experience became the cat

S4E7 Ashley Cox

Jun 12 2024 29 mins  
Ashley Cox, Executive Director of Business Affairs and General Counsel, formerly interim CEO of Aquatics GB, shares the story of his longest day, which was filled with challenges and personal loss. Despite facing a series of unfortunate circumstances, Ashley remained calm and focused on his role as a leader. He credits his ability to handle pressure to his background in sports and

S4E6 Emma Ballard

Jun 05 2024 25 mins  
On this weeks episode, Leah talks to Emma Ballard, the Editor of Women and Golf the only womens specific golf platform in the UK. Emmas Longest Day happened during a golf leadership development programme at St Andrews, Scotland, the home of golf. The golf industry is notoriously male dominated, so it was a big deal during the leadership programme to become vulnerable and open up ab

S4E5 Suzanne Knight MBA

May 29 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, Leah talks to Suzanne Knight MBA. Suzannes longest day was when a member of her team died suddenly, and she and her team grieved together. It was a time when they became more open to each other about what they were feeling; they connected in a way they had never done before. The sharing of mutual grief was an experience that could not be replicated. To this day, th

S4E4 Leah Wilkinson

May 22 2024 24 mins  
Leah Brown host of The Longest Day Podcast interviews Leah Wilkinson, British Olympic hockey player, on not being selected to be on the 2012 GB Olympic team.They discuss their formative years at Repton and what it looks like to navigate an uncharted path. In addition to supportive parents and colleagues, in her longest days Leah has herself to rely on. Her skills of how to bounce b

S4E3 David McQueen

May 15 2024 32 mins  
On this weeks episode, have a listen to the conversation between Leah and David McQueen on his longest day and how he learnt how even if there are things beyond his control, he can manage the ones that are within it. It was a day when he and his wife, as ethnic minorities, experienced a lack of care in the maternity hospital. Calmly, he told the doctors of the need of his wife who

S4E2 Dr Lynn Robson (Oxford University)

May 08 2024 22 mins  
On this weeks episode, Leah talks to Dr Lynn Robson, Dean of Regents Park College, Safeguarding Lead, Director of the Visiting Student Programme and Tutorial Fellow in English Literature. Lynns longest day encompassed the COVID pandemic, from its announcement to its conclusion by the end of which she was exhausted and unable to carry on. All her roles during that time were relentle