Together an Active Future Podcast
Jamie Waugh and Ken Masser sometimes wonder what the heck they’re doing and whether any of it make any sense. Along with some fantastic guests, TaAF Talks will share with you their learning and experiences, both good and bad from working on a Sport England Local Delivery Pilot. So, are you in a role or a team that is a bit stuck in tradition and old ways of working? Want to try something new and creative but don’t know how to start? Do you feel like things could be better, but you’re not sure whether you have the skills to make it happen? Then this show is for you.
Episodes
27 episodes
TaAF Talks...Strengths based leadership development
Wouldn't it be amazing if the people around you recognised, understood and dare we say celebrated your natural strengths. Imagine what your work would be like if you had the time and space to focus more on what you're naturally grea...
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33:32
TaAF Talks... Season 2 Grand Finale
Another season in the bag folks. We tried something different and for the most part, we think it was pretty blumming good. We achieved what we wanted to, we shared our thinking, our learning and our approach and got across what TaAF is all abou...
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24:13
TaAF Talks... The key to great storytelling, with Ali Donnelly, Sport England Executive Director of Digital, Marketing and Communications
In an unsurprising move, Ken has binned Jamie off for this one for someone much more intelligent, interesting and less mouthy.Ali Donnelly is the former Prime Minister's Deputy Official Spokesperson and Head of News and is now a leading ...
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34:44
TaAF Talks... Place-based working - from buzzword to reality
Place based working is happening all the time; it's where local people and partners do what they do. But how can some of the 'larger' partner organisations actually change their mindsets and approaches to enable more of it to happen; a...
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38:48
TaAF Talks...Change the system, one person at a time
The term 'system change' gets banded about a lot in the circles we move in; the words have become almost abstract. Yet, when you keep in mind that 'the system' is just people who make decisions, you see a path forward in being able to influence...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:45
TaAF Talks - Behaviour as the foundation for change
In yet another riveting podcast, Ken and Jamie (who used to be appallingly behaved and who are now slightly better) talk behaviour as fundamental to the TaAF Model for Change and explore key questions such as, why do any of us make the decision...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:15
TaAF Talks...a local project for local people?
Hmmm, what to do what to do? We know being a Local Delivery Pilot brings with it a responsibility of sharing what we're learning and helping others make a difference in their place. We also know we could do much more in Pennine Lancashir...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:03
TaAF Talks…our evolving model for change
We’re back, with what sounds like a bit more of a grown up and dare we say professional topic. But don’t worry, we find chances to let our personalities interrupt that occasionally.If models and theories for change turn you off a bit, ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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29:28
TaAF Talks…Creative Engagement, new and improved?
We’re back! It’s been a while, but we hope we haven’t lost any of the magic we pretended we had.This one is about Creative Engagement. Haven’t we already done a podcast on this we hear you ask? In a word, yes. But last time...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:04
TaAF Talks…is this the end?
Well dear listeners and viewers, we’ve come to the end. “Nooooo” we hear you cry. Well you’ll have to listen to the show to hear if this really is the end or if we’ve convinced ourselves we’re actually ok at this podcast lark.H...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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33:58
TaAF Talks...to Dot about Goats on Zoom and Finding your passion!
Find your passion and you’ll never be short of energy and ideas. That’s the case for Dot McCarthy at Cronkshaw Fold Farm. Listen and watch as Dot takes us on a tour of her farm as well as her approach to life!You’ve seen her on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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21:55
TaAF Talks...to Creative Football - Part 2 of 2
In this 2 part podcast we talk to Paul, Paul and Wayne and hear all about Creative Football. Through their own experiences of struggling with mental health, they recognised that there was something missing in how services supported ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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33:00
TaAF Talks...to Creative Football – Part 1 of 2
Creative football is more than getting people down to a pitch to kick a football about. It’s a way of giving people a chance to get out and connect with others, a way of helping people to be active and a great way to have a bit of a laugh. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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40:15
TaAF Talks..."running" a virtual mile
Hundreds and hundreds of people in Rossendale took part in a virtual mile recently, showing how you can make things happen, even in a COVID affected life. Listen in as Jamie, Ken and Nathan Bibby share some top tips and ideas on how...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:38
TaAF Talks...to Dr Emma Gladwinfield about COVID-19, wellbeing and what the role of a GP should be
GP's are the heart of healthcare and provide a vital service in communities. But is the role of a GP evolving with the times? Should GP's be responsible for looking after your wellbeing as well as your illness?Emma, a GP from...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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52:46
TaAF Talks (Bitesize)...being a kid with your kids
Getting older is a given, growing up is optional.Now is a great time to spend time playing and having fun with your kids. In this small but perfectly formed bitesize show, Jamie and Ken, with six children between them (mostly Ken's to b...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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5:57
TaAF Talks...mind your language
Language is a complicated thing right? Well it can certainly sound like that when you attend meetings and events within the public sector.But does it need to be? Do we need to think harder before uttering the latest buzz phr...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:25
TaAF Talks...to Andrea and Ken B about home working and COVID-19
In this crazy time of COVID-19, TaAF Talks to two team members about the realities for them; Ken B has asthma and coronavirus symptoms and Andrea is 32 weeks pregnant.Hear their honest and sometimes emotional reflections of life right n...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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45:23
TaAF Talks…have we got the right team model?
The TaAF team is made up secondments from vastly skilled and experienced people…and we have Jamie in the team too!But what’s t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:41
TaAF Talks...to Lee Jewitt, rugby legend, about the tools for good mental well-being
Lee Jewitt played in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley in 2014. The logical next step? Appearing on the TaAF Talks podcast with Jamie and Ken.Listen to how his career in rugby test...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:14
TaAF Talks...to Tina Pilkington, Behind Enemy Lines?
Tina Pilkington is everyone’s favourite scouser and is a Sport England Local Delivery Pilot manager; but in...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:22
TaAF Talks...to Sport England Chief Executive Tim Hollingsworth about leadership and culture change
Well, here it is folks, the big one, where TaAF Talks got their hands on the Chief Executive of Sport England.Hear Tim Hollingsworth
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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43:24
TaAF Talks…to Mark Stephenson about partnerships vs self-interest
Partnerships, partnerships, partnerships. Seems like the right approach, but definitely takes a lot more time and effort than just cracking on with things yourself. Listen to Mark (Relationship Manager at Active Lancashire), Ken and Jamie debat...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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58:13
TaAF Talks…honestly about being active!
Jamie and Ken are part of TaAF, which is learning how to help people to be more active. But what about them? Are they smashing it or are they struggling? Are they practising what they preach? Listen to their honest reflections on the good, the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:59