Sheep Dip with Raising the Baa

Caroline Palmer & Chris Farnsworth
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Discover how to keep your team engaged, happy, connected and productive - with and without the help of sheep.  Building the best team in your field.

  1. Pick Your Own - with Sonya of Adore Your Outdoors

    09/11/2025

    Pick Your Own - with Sonya of Adore Your Outdoors

    What struck ewe most from this episode - and why? This week our theme is 100% outdoors.  And if we'd been geographically closer we absolutely would have recorded it outdoors too! Our guest in this episode is Sonya Dibbin, who calls herself The Nature Lady on LinkedIn and Nature Nerd in other areas :-) Like Raising the Baa, Sonya is passionate about bringing people into nature, hence her beautifully named business Adore Your Outdoors. From an extensive career in IT, you will hear how and why Sonya developed into a trainer of forest bathing, ecoNIDRA (yoga fans will get this immediately), workplace resilience and wellbeing. With her growing tribe of certified forest bathing guides across the country, we are really excited to have Adore Your Outdoors as one of our Pick Your Own partners. ---------------------------------- Whilst hundreds of companies have brought their teams to a farm to herd sheep with us at Raising the Baa, we know that the field-based exercises are not for everyone. So we've raised our own 'baa' and created Pick Your Own. A bespoke collection of sustainable and meaningful activities to bring teams together in the countryside - just perfect for everyone's wellbeing. Thank ewe for tuning in :-) Pick Your Own brochure - download here Click here to book in an Exploratory Call with Caroline Connect with the speakers via LinkedIn: Sonya Dibbin - Founder of Adore Your Outdoors Caroline Palmer - Top Dog and co-founder, Raising the Baa What are your main team challenges and desires? Maybe we can help? Book in a 15-minute Exploratory Call now and let's see.

    23 min
  2. Pick Your Own - with Emma of Emma Kirkham Glass

    09/04/2025

    Pick Your Own - with Emma of Emma Kirkham Glass

    What struck ewe most from this episode - and why? Today's guest is the hugely talented Emma Kirkham who wears two hats - a career as a glass artist as well as a wonderfully empathic HeartHealer.  As with Vanessa our last guest, Emma rather fell into artistry with glass by experimenting at college with some broken glass she found!  More of which Emma explains in our conversation. Find out also exactly what happens in one of Emma's glass workshops which we're delighted to know can take place on the farm alongside our signature sheep-herding activity. ---------------------------------- Whilst hundreds of companies have brought their teams to a farm to herd sheep with us at Raising the Baa, we know that the field-based exercises are not for everyone. So we've raised our own 'baa' and created Pick Your Own. A bespoke collection of sustainable and meaningful activities to bring teams together in the countryside - just perfect for everyone's wellbeing. Thank ewe for tuning in :-) Pick Your Own brochure - download here Click here to book in an Exploratory Call with Caroline Connect with the speakers via LinkedIn: Emma Kirkham - founder of Emma Kirkham Glass Caroline Palmer - Top Dog and co-founder, Raising the Baa What are your main team challenges and desires? Maybe we can help? Book in a 15-minute Exploratory Call now and let's see.

    21 min
  3. Pick Your Own - with Vanessa of Crafty Team Building

    08/28/2025

    Pick Your Own - with Vanessa of Crafty Team Building

    What struck ewe most from this episode - and why? A business that was borne out of demand rather than the other way round.   Just like Raising the Baa, today's guest Vanessa Hastings didn't set up her business and then approach potential clients.  A company team asked Vanessa if she could run a craft-based team build session for them. Hear the whole story of Crafty Team Building in this episode of Sheep Dip. We also touch on service stations and cheese.... yes, really! ---------------------------------- Whilst hundreds of companies have brought their teams to a farm to herd sheep with us at Raising the Baa, we know that the field-based exercises are not for everyone. So we've raised our own 'baa' and created Pick Your Own. A bespoke collection of sustainable and meaningful activities to bring teams together in the countryside - just perfect for everyone's wellbeing. Thank ewe for tuning in :-) Pick Your Own brochure - download here Click here to book in an Exploratory Call with Caroline Connect with the speakers via LinkedIn: Vanessa Hastings - founder of Crafty Team Building Caroline Palmer - Top Dog and co-founder, Raising the Baa What are your main team challenges and desires? Maybe we can help? Book in a 15-minute Exploratory Call now and let's see.

    14 min
  4. Pick Your Own - with Francine of ArtSplash

    08/21/2025

    Pick Your Own - with Francine of ArtSplash

    What struck ewe most from this episode - and why? Former editor and art director of Country Living magazine Francine Lawrence is here to talk about her passion for rekindling people's natural, albeit buried, abilities to draw. A super talented teacher of art, Francine is also a wonderful story-teller as is evident from our conversation in this episode of SheepDip. We're delighted to include her company ArtSplash into the fold of our Pick Your Own collection of no-tech teambuilding activities. ---------------------------------- Whilst hundreds of companies have brought their teams to a farm to herd sheep with us at Raising the Baa, we know that the field-based exercises are not for everyone. So we've raised our own 'baa' and created Pick Your Own. A bespoke collection of sustainable and meaningful activities to bring teams together in the countryside - just perfect for everyone's wellbeing. Thank ewe for tuning in :-) Pick Your Own brochure - download here Click here to book in an Exploratory Call with Caroline Connect with the Caroline via LinkedIn Follow ArtSplash on Instagram What are your main team challenges and desires? Maybe we can help? Book in a 15-minute Exploratory Call now and let's see.

    23 min
  5. Pick Your Own - with Jane of The Scent Styling Company

    08/14/2025

    Pick Your Own - with Jane of The Scent Styling Company

    What struck ewe most from this episode - and why? Who doesn't love the fragrance of a peachy rose on a Summer's evening, the zest of a freshly squeezed orange, a newly opened packet of coffee beans, walking past a bakery and so many more? Today's guest, Jane Helliwell must lead the most aromatic life of us all.  As the founder of The Scent Styling Company, Jane specialises in elevating workplace wellbeing and productivity with the power of scent.    Imagine if you could reach for an energising or calming aroma at any point during your working day - how great would that be?   Raising the Baa can bring the fragrance of fresh air.  Jane can help you craft your chosen aromas.  Take a listen and find out how... ---------------------------------- Whilst hundreds of companies have brought their teams to a farm to herd sheep with us at Raising the Baa, we know that the field-based exercises are not for everyone. So we've raised our own 'baa' and created Pick Your Own. A bespoke collection of sustainable and meaningful activities to bring teams together in the countryside - just perfect for everyone's wellbeing. Thank ewe for tuning in :-) Pick Your Own brochure - download here Click here to book in an Exploratory Call with Caroline Connect with the speakers via LinkedIn: Jane Helliwell - Founder/Designer, The Scent Styling Company Caroline Palmer - Top Dog and co-founder, Raising the Baa What are your main team challenges and desires? Maybe we can help? Book in a 15-minute Exploratory Call now and let's see.

    15 min
  6. Pick Your Own - with Kavitha of Isifiso

    08/07/2025

    Pick Your Own - with Kavitha of Isifiso

    What struck ewe most from this episode - and why? "Sewing Bee for companies. I help your teams break out of their shell and form threads of connection through our sewing & mending workshops". Why re-word something that is already so baa-rilliantly and succinctly put in the LinkedIn headline of today's guest Kavitha Soundararajan? A corporate IT background might not be the most obvious pathway to her creative business but our conversation reveals exactly why Kavitha is in the right place, right now. And how a spot of mindful sewing could be just the tonic for teams, helping people to bond, really learn about each other in a non-confrontational way. All whilst doing something practical and sustainable. Whilst hundreds of companies have brought their teams to a farm to herd sheep with us at Raising the Baa, we know that the field-based exercises are not for everyone. So we've raised our own 'baa' and created Pick Your Own. A bespoke collection of sustainable and meaningful activities to bring teams together in the countryside - just perfect for everyone's wellbeing. Thank ewe for tuning in :-) Pick Your Own brochure - download here Click here to book in an Exploratory Call with Caroline Connect with the speakers via LinkedIn: Kavitha Soundararajan - Founder, Isifiso Caroline Palmer - Top Dog and co-founder, Raising the Baa What are your main team challenges and desires? Maybe we can help? Book in a 15-minute Exploratory Call now and let's see.

    21 min
  7. Pick Your Own - with Emma of Semper Hopkins Creative Workshops

    07/30/2025

    Pick Your Own - with Emma of Semper Hopkins Creative Workshops

    What struck ewe most from this episode - and why? Re-use, recycle, re-purpose.... and create something you will use and be super proud of for years to come. One of the outcomes of a workshop led by my guest Emma Semper Hopkins.  We love Emma for her intelligent, down-to-earth, no messing Yorkshire lass approach. And from visiting her premises we felt these vibes there too. Hence our invitation to Emma to be included in our bespoke Pick Your Own collection. Whilst hundreds of companies have brought their teams to a farm to herd sheep, we know that the field-based exercises are not for everyone. So we've raised our own 'baa' and created Pick Your Own. A bespoke collection of sustainable and meaningful activities to bring teams together in the countryside - just perfect for everyone's wellbeing. Thank ewe for tuning in :-) Pick Your Own brochure - download here Click here to book in an Exploratory Call with Caroline Connect with the speakers via LinkedIn: Emma Semper Hopkins - Director, Semper Hopkins Creative Workshops Caroline Palmer - Top Dog and co-founder, Raising the Baa What are your main team challenges and desires? Maybe we can help? Book in a 15-minute Exploratory Call now and let's see.

    20 min
  8. Pick Your Own - with Leila of Bake2Explore

    07/23/2025

    Pick Your Own - with Leila of Bake2Explore

    What struck ewe most from this episode - and why? Welcome back to SheepDip, the podcast from Raising the Baa. Today our guest is Leila Moeeni who has a truly fascinating back story from immigrant to human rights lawyer to baker.   We learn about her country of origin, the challenges she has faced (and continues to do so) and why she is so passionate about breaking bread with people. Whilst hundreds of companies have brought their teams to a farm to herd sheep, we know that the exercises are not for everyone. So we've raised our own 'baa' and created Pick Your Own. A bespoke collection of sustainable and meaningful activities to bring teams together in the countryside - just perfect for everyone's wellbeing. Thank ewe for tuning in :-) Pick Your Own brochure - download here Click here to book in an Exploratory Call with Caroline Connect with the speakers via LinkedIn: Leila Moeeni - Helping Organisations Move EDI&B From Policy to Practice  Caroline Palmer - Top Dog and co-founder, Raising the Baa What are your main team challenges and desires? Maybe we can help? Book in a 15-minute Exploratory Call now and let's see.

    23 min
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  • Creator
    Caroline Palmer & Chris Farnsworth
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
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