Episode 3: More than Words

How the way we communicate can build trust, deepen relationships, and change the course of our lives.

We often think of communication as what we say. But so much of what really connects — or disconnects — us happens in the spaces between the words. In this episode, Rebecca and Caroline explore how slowing down, listening deeply, and tuning into non-verbal signals can transform the way we relate to others — and to ourselves.

Rebecca brings coaching insights from years of working with leaders and their teams, exploring how communication shapes trust, connection, and performance in every kind of relationship. Caroline shares vivid memories from Race Across the World — arriving in China unable to speak the language, learning to connect through smiles and gestures, and discovering that communication is as much about presence as it is about words.

Together they unpack why communication is so easily misunderstood, how deep listening builds trust, and why presence often speaks louder than language. At the end of the episode, they wrap up with five practical tips you can use straight away to strengthen communication and connection.

Coming next: This is the final episode in our opening trilogy — a chance to get started, set the scene, and explore how we work together. We’ve loved laying the foundations, and now we’re excited to lead into the next chapter: conversations with an inspiring range of guests who will share their approaches, tips, and tactics for achieving what they set out to do.

And what a way to begin — Tom Bridge is a brilliant first guest. A natural adventurer with a sharp mind and a big heart, Tom brings energy, honesty, and insight to the conversation.

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Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained is hosted by Rebecca Rees and Caroline Bridge.

Rebecca is an Executive Coach and Co-Founder of Peak 15 Coaching, passionate about how our brains work and helping people unlock possibility.

Caroline won BBC’s Race Across the World 2025 with her son Thomas — a series watched by over six million and shortlisted at the National Television Awards.

🎯 Our Mission: To help people pause, see beyond what holds them back, and discover new possibilities for greater happiness and wellbeing.

We’re rookie podcasters determined to keep going, keep improving, and share the adventure with you. Trying something new is rarely perfect — but it’s always real.

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