Crisis What Crisis?

Andy Coulson
Crisis What Crisis?

Crisis What Crisis? provides authentic, judgement-free and useful storytelling from those who have been at the brutal, sometimes life threatening, sharp end of crisis and who survived and thrived in the process. Host Andy Coulson’s own background as a newspaper editor, Downing Street Communications Director, one-time inmate of HMP Belmarsh and now sought-after adviser to CEOs, allows him to bring a unique perspective to these conversations.

  1. England star Paul Stewart on turning a secret trauma into a mission of hope

    JAN 21

    England star Paul Stewart on turning a secret trauma into a mission of hope

    Sensitive content: this podcast contains discussions of child abuse and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.  Paul Stewart is a former England footballer who played for Manchester City, Spurs and Liverpool. But behind the success was a harrowing secret – years of unimaginable childhood abuse at the hands of a trusted coach. He shares his powerful journey from suffering to recovery – a story of pain, resilience but lasting hope. After decades of silence, Paul found the courage to speak out, becoming a leading voice for safeguarding in sport. The trauma he endured led him to some dark places, but his story is one of survival and relentless advocacy. He co-founded the charity SAVE with fellow former players to support abuse survivors and launched the Paul Stewart Official Excellence in Safeguarding programme, delivering vital education to organisations like the English Football League. I hope you’ll agree that this episode is a tough but essential listen. Aside from his eloquence and bravery, Paul provides vitals lessons for those who have suffered trauma. Paul's book 'Damaged: My Story - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Damaged-My-Story-Paul-Stewart/dp/1910335738 Safeguarding Fundementals - https://safeguardingfundamentals.com If you or anyone you know has suffered from child abuse and you wish to talk about it, please consider these resources: NSPCC - 0808 800 5000  NAPAC - 0808 801 0331

    1h 11m
  2. Paul McKenna on purpose, gratitude and living your full potential

    JAN 7

    Paul McKenna on purpose, gratitude and living your full potential

    We have the perfect guest to take us into a more resilient, more productive 2025.  Paul McKenna is not just a world-renowned hypnotherapist; he’s a one man self-help powerhouse, a best-selling author, and a sought-after behavioural scientist who has helped thousands overcome their greatest challenges. And now with his new book Power Manifesting – he is on a mission to empower as many as possible to lead a better and more productive life.  With his signature blend of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and psychological techniques, Paul has an unshakable belief in the power of the mind. In this episode he shares his personal insights on navigating crises, achieving resilience, and unlocking our true (often untapped) potential.  We hope you find it helpful.      Links        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iampaulmckenna/   Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna  Website: https://www.paulmckenna.com   Book: https://amzn.eu/d/a1RQvgA       Charities:  https://veterans-aid.net     Stream/buy ‘Allies’ by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bm        Some Velvet Morning Website: www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk         Your Daily Practice: Sleep by Myndstream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682       This podcast is brought to you by Crisis What Crisis? Productions and Coulson Partners  Host: Andy Coulson     CWC team: Jane Sankey, Mabel Pickering  With special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global        For all PR and guest approaches please contact – podcast@coulsonpartners.com

    50 min
  3. Dame Stephanie Shirley's Crisis Comforts

    12/23/2024

    Dame Stephanie Shirley's Crisis Comforts

    Having arrived in Britain as a five-year-old refugee fleeing the Nazis on the Kindertransport, Dame Stephanie Shirley went on to build one of Britain's most successful software companies. She built a business valued at $3 billion and has dedicated the last three decades of her life to philanthropy, giving away most of her personal wealth. Here are Dame Stephanie’s three crisis comforts.   Full episode  https://www.crisiswhatcrisis.com/podcasts/dame-stephanie-shirley-on-91-years-of-resilience-and-brilliance/   Links     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damestephanie_/?hl=en Website: https://www.steveshirley.com/   Book Let It Go (2019): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Let-Go-Extraordinary-Entrepreneur-Philanthropist/dp/0241395496   Charities  Autistica: https://www.autistica.org.uk/ Autism at Kingwood: https://www.kingwood.org.uk/ Prior’s Court: https://www.priorscourt.org.uk/ The Oxford Internet Institute: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists: https://wcit.org.uk/   Stream/buy ‘Allies’ by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bm     Some Velvet Morning Website: www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk       Your Daily Practice: Sleep by Myndstream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682     This podcast is brought to you by Crisis What Crisis? Productions and Coulson Partners Host – Andy Coulson    CWC team: Jane Sankey, Louise Difford, Mabel Pickering With special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global       For all PR and guest approaches please contact – podcast@coulsonpartners.com

    3 min
  4. Dame Stephanie Shirley on 91 years of resilience and brilliance

    12/16/2024

    Dame Stephanie Shirley on 91 years of resilience and brilliance

    Having arrived in Britain as a five-year-old refugee fleeing the Nazis on the Kindertransport, Dame Stephanie Shirley went on to build one of Britain's most successful software companies. Using the pen name ‘Steve’ to be taken more seriously by clients, she built a business valued at $3 billion, turning 70 staff members into millionaires along the way. But her impact goes far beyond the business world. Dame Stephanie has dedicated the last three decades of her life to philanthropy, giving away most of her personal wealth. Once the 11th richest woman in the UK, she’s the only person to drop off the Sunday Times Rich List due to generosity. Inspired by her late son, Giles, who was profoundly autistic, Dame Stephanie has helped transform care for those with autism along with supporting a range of other causes. In this episode she shares stories from her childhood, her career and her personal life – all of them packed with invaluable lessons. A former podcast guest of ours, Baroness Martha Lane Fox, wrote the foreword to Dame Stephanie’s brilliant memoir, Let it Go; and described her as “ ... a role model for how to build your life, not just your company.” She wasn’t wrong. Links    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damestephanie_/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/damestephanie_/?hl=en)Website: https://www.steveshirley.com/ (https://www.steveshirley.com/) Book Let It Go (2019): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Let-Go-Extraordinary-Entrepreneur-Philanthropist/dp/0241395496 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Let-Go-Extraordinary-Entrepreneur-Philanthropist/dp/0241395496) CharitiesAutistica: https://www.autistica.org.uk/ (https://www.autistica.org.uk/)Autism at Kingwood: https://www.kingwood.org.uk/ (https://www.kingwood.org.uk/)Prior’s Court: https://www.priorscourt.org.uk/ (https://www.priorscourt.org.uk/)The Oxford Internet Institute: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ (https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/)The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists: https://wcit.org.uk/ (https://wcit.org.uk/) Stream/buy ‘Allies’ by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bm (https://ampl.ink/qp6bm)    Some Velvet Morning Website: http://www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk/ (www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk)      Your Daily Practice: Sleep by Myndstream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682 (https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682)    This podcast is brought to you by Crisis What Crisis? Productions and Coulson PartnersHost – Andy Coulson   CWC team: Jane Sankey, Louise Difford, Mabel Pickering, Linus FielderWith special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global    For all PR and guest approaches please contact – http://coulsonpartners.com/ (podcast@coulsonpartners.com)

    43 min

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Crisis What Crisis? provides authentic, judgement-free and useful storytelling from those who have been at the brutal, sometimes life threatening, sharp end of crisis and who survived and thrived in the process. Host Andy Coulson’s own background as a newspaper editor, Downing Street Communications Director, one-time inmate of HMP Belmarsh and now sought-after adviser to CEOs, allows him to bring a unique perspective to these conversations.

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