On this episode of B. Listening we are joined by Susan Kench, Founder of Nature In Mind, to explore the powerful impact of nature connectedness and forest bathing for workplaces.

Nature In Mind offer several transformative workshops, carbon literacy training, away days, and programmes ranging from forest bathing experiences to a 12 month programme focused on embedding nature into your organisation. Partnering with outdoor education organisation, The Hive, and an organisational change consultant; they help weave employee health and the health of the planet into organisations, increasing pro nature values and encouraging behaviours that protect nature.

With a 15 % increase in worker productivity when office spaces are enhanced with plants, and 11 hour decrease in sick leave when employees have a view of landscapes and trees - imagine the impact of a workplace that weaves nature into its culture.

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For our International Women’s Day special episode, Broadsword’s own MD and one of the female leaders pushing boundaries and shaping the events industry, Anna Green joins us on the podcast. She discusses her career defining moments and how she juggles personal and professional life in a fast-paced industry and high-pressure role, while celebrating being yourself, the power of mentorship and support networks, and the mark she hopes to leave on our sector.

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To celebrate National Apprenticeships Week, we are joined on the podcast by Daisy Seepersad, Careers Lead at WorldSkills UK and Ruben Duggan, Skills Champion, former apprentice, and medallist at The WorldSkills competition in Lyon.

Ruben and Daisy talk about the biggest misconceptions of apprenticeships and technical education and how WorldSkills UK challenges those perceptions, including their international WorldSkills event attracting over 140,000 visitors, and the opportunities Ruben has found through an apprenticeship.

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Serious Play might seem like somewhat of an oxymoron. How do colourful bricks fit into the corporate world? We speak to the Founder of Jump in Puddles and trained facilitator of LEGO's unique approach to play that helps organisations innovate, manage change and collaborate.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs.

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Movember is an annual movement, where we can dial up awareness and raise funds for men's mental health. This year, we had a conversation with Head of Leadership and Learning at GSK on how to get involved with Movember, look after, and speak to others about your mental health.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs.

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59% of UK consumers use B Corp certification to influence purchase decisions. It's an incredible way for businesses to collectively do things in a better way, making positive change together. But becoming a B Corp is no easy feat - it requires a rigorous assessment and continuous reporting. That's where The Pollinator come in; a business dedicated to helping others understand the B Corp buzz.

This is an insightful and in depth conversation with two B Leaders. Whether you want to explore the topic or your journey, The Pollinator explores the misconceptions about B Corp, how to start the process to become certified, the benefits to business and how businesses can evolve from just starting the assessment. Listen below, on Spotify or Apple Podcasts .

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We dived into what makes an event truly accessible with Accessibility and Inclusion Educator, Rachel Belier-Wilson. Listen to discover how to remove barriers so everyone can feel welcome to experience your event to its fullest.

From toilets to table heights, the first-hand challenges a participant with accessibility needs faces and those that are often overlooked by event planners. At the age of 17 Rachel suffered a severe spinal cord injury and broken back and through her lived experiences of exclusion, she found a passion to inspire change across the industry.

Rachel shares her advice for event planners setting up a framework for accessibility and inclusion at events.

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Events can be a powerful tool to foster connections, facilitate the exchange of ideas and find inspiration in your niche. Often there is a gap in an industry where professionals have a need to connect and learn from others. This is what Kim identified when setting up the Legal BD Futures Forum. She joins us on our podcast to share how she founded her own industry event series and grew it from a post on LinkedIn to a network of over 100 members.

In this episode she shares the ins and outs of planning the event and building a positive community such as marketing an event using LinkedIn, working with a limited budget, putting yourself out there and overcoming the fear of nobody showing up, finding speakers for your industry event, and utilising attendee feedback.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs.

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