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The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius

Chris Grimes - Facilitator. Coach. Motivational Comedian
Leadership
Legacy Life Reflections
The Good Listening To Show
Artificial Intelligence
Adam Buxton
The Why Not Institute
Storytelling
The Bookability Formula
Speaking Industry
The Diamond Within
Diana Esther Berschader
Small and Medium Enterprises
Golf
Be Broadcast
Bristol
Copywriting
Clowning
Z Chair
Business Travel
Family

Telling the Stories of Humanity, one story at a time with a unique and thoroughly enjoyable Storytelling structure, that's been likened to having a 'Day Spa' for your Brain in an Oasis of Kindness! With the founding premise of the Show being: "Everybody has an interesting story to tell, provided that you give them the courtesy of a damned good listening to!" If you tell your Story 'out loud' then ... more

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A life can look ordinary from the outside, right up until you hear the moments that quietly changed everything. I’m joined by Sue Garrett, a retired nurse, mother, grandmother, baker, music lover, and devoted wife, for a Legacy Life... more

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In this special Legacy Life Reflections episode, Chris Grimes welcomes John Morrison — with his family gathered in the room to bear witness. From the terrace of Henbury Golf Club, his "clearing" of 38 years, John traces a full and g... more

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When Andy Gotts was 18, a stranger in Norfolk asked him why he didn't look happy. That single question and the Photography Teacher it quietly led him to, set in motion a 36 year path from a college darkroom in King's Lynn to Hollywo... more

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Only a tiny proportion of Professional Speakers are able to land the best stages again-and-again-and-again - and it is not always the celebrities. I’m joined by Maria Franzoni, Speakers' Advocate, Speaker Coach and former Speaker Bu... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Gotts
Hollywood's favorite photographer, nicknamed One Shot Gotts
Episode: Andy "One Shot" Gotts! Hollywood's Very Favourite Photographer, on Realising his Dream of a 36-Year 'Wish List' of Who to Photograph, John Hurt's Last Recording, Monty Python and on Never Chasing Fame!
Maria Franzoni
Speaker advocate, coach, author of The Bookability Formula
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Episode: Good Books: Maria Franzoni, Speakers' Advocate & Coach and Author of 'The Bookability Formula', on How The Top 1% of Speakers Get Booked
Jon Kaye
Co-founder of DO Radio and presenter, Unmastered author
DO Radio, Unmastered
Episode: Founder Story: Think Clearly, Live More Deliberately & Create Without Chasing Applause with Jon Kaye, Author of ‘Unmastered’ & DO Radio Presenter. How years of Chasing Money and a 'Burn Out Reset' led to a more Creative & Fulfilling Life
Mike Coulter
Creative Director of the DO Lectures; host of Tiny Habits Business Class; co-host of DO Radio
DO Lectures
Episode: Leadership Reflections: Tiny Habits, Bold Leadership. Inside the DO Lectures with Mike Coulter, on how a Copywriter learned to Design Better Behaviour and help Others to a Happier Life with 'Tiny Habits'
Linda Jacomb
Legacy Life Reflections guest, storyteller, former social worker and housing manager
Independent contractor / former director
Episode: Legacy Life Reflections: 'Onwards and Upwards' with Linda Jacomb! Light Dancing on the Water and a Life Proudly Lived with Resilience, Pragmatism, Optimism & Courage
Julia Felton
Speaker, author, coach; reinvention practitioner; Managing Director of Business Horsepower
Business Horsepower
Episode: Leadership Reflections: Business HorsePower & Learning through Nature with Julia Felton, on Leadership-Lessons-Learned from a Horse Herd! A Toast: "To Your Unbridled Success!" in the Year of the Fire Horse!
Lori Haller
Designing Response Queen, designing strategy for direct response campaigns
Designing Response
Episode: 'Founder Story' Design Strategist & Marketing Queen Lori Haller of Designing Response LLC: "I'm Not Here To Make It Look Pretty. I'm Here To Grab Attention & Compel Action"
Daniel Pilley
Business Accountability Coach and member of the Pilley family
The Pilley family businesses (Suffolk Hotel, Gainsborough Spa, Salon 9, Tiger Fusion)
Episode: 'Founder Story' Meet the Pilleys! 3 Entrepreneurs, 1 Vision: How a Father, Son & Daughter Built a Suffolk Business Empire. Build it and they shall come!
James Pilley
Co-owner of Gainsborough Spa and Health Club
The Pilley family businesses
Episode: 'Founder Story' Meet the Pilleys! 3 Entrepreneurs, 1 Vision: How a Father, Son & Daughter Built a Suffolk Business Empire. Build it and they shall come!

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Chris Grimes
Host of The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Uplifting and Inspirational!

    Some very interesting talks that have provided me with loads of motivation! Chris is an outstanding host, his comments are insightful and his enthusiasm and great energy are contagious! The guests also share so many beautiful and inspirational stories! This podcast has become an important part of my morning routine. I definitely recommend it!

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    L S London
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The host cultivates a space that feels like a supportive, creative clearing, which encourages honesty and depth.
Hosts deliver warm, insightful questions that bring out meaningful, actionable stories.
The show's storytelling style is engaging and uplifting, not overly polished.
Guests often share practical frameworks, making episodes feel like coaching sessions.

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Founder Story: Unleashing Your Inner Wonder Woman with 'Queen of the Americas' Jennifer Logue, CEO of Leadership Communication Skills Consultancy Phenomenal Speaking
Q: When people don't have a frame of reference, how do you describe what you do and the value you bring?
Jennifer explains that she brings powerful emotional intelligence and communication techniques to leaders of all kinds, focusing on empathy, clarity, and action to improve relationships and business outcomes.
Founder Story: Calm Down Darling! The Art of 'Slowing Down in a Frantic World' with Specialist PR Expert, Josh Wheeler from Be Broadcast: "You don't need to go at a 1,000 mph to succeed!"
Q: What is the most important lesson you'd tell your younger self?
Calm down and don't try to do everything at once; balance life, work, and relationships, because progress comes from clarity and pace rather than speed alone.
Founder Story: Calm Down Darling! The Art of 'Slowing Down in a Frantic World' with Specialist PR Expert, Josh Wheeler from Be Broadcast: "You don't need to go at a 1,000 mph to succeed!"
Q: Where is your clearing or serious happy place, Josh, and why does it matter to your work?
Josh describes the beach clearing near Crosby Beach as his sanctuary where he and his partner can disconnect, recharge, and gather perspective; the sea and the dogs provide grounding, which influences his approach to calm, measured communication.
Founder Story: Humanising AI & Automation and Breaking Through the Technology Overwhelm Barrier with Mike Garde, MD of MG Performance Coaching, on a Mission to Democratise AI & Reduce Anxiety for Small Businesses
Q: What inspires your work and what keeps you moving forward in this field?
A blend of personal growth and family, a passion for technology, and a commitment to present-mooled coaching that helps leaders experience AI as a helpful companion rather than a threat.
Founder Story: Humanising AI & Automation and Breaking Through the Technology Overwhelm Barrier with Mike Garde, MD of MG Performance Coaching, on a Mission to Democratise AI & Reduce Anxiety for Small Businesses
Q: What is your approach to making AI accessible to SMEs without overwhelming them?
Focus on three core areas: demystify AI with simple, practical coaching; present tools in an emotionally and cognitively accessible way; and run hands-on, collaborative experiments to demonstrate immediate value, so leaders feel confident to take the next steps.

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A storytelling-focused interview series that centers on personal journeys, leadership lessons, and creative pursuits through a distinctive clearing-based format. Guests range from photographers, authors, and entrepreneurs to coaches and designers, all sharing origin stories, turning points, and practices that contributed to their distinction and enduring impact. The show emphasizes authentic narrative, practical frameworks for growth, and a warm, curiosity-driven vibe that makes complex career paths accessible and inspiring for listeners seeking motivation, actionable insights, and human-scale wisdom. Notable for its blend of intimate storytelling, reflective prompts, and a playful but insightful structure, it offers a unique listening expe... more

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4. Mike Coulter
5. Linda Jacomb
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