Clowning Around Again

Clowning Around Again is the podcast for people who are done with heavy, "hustle-hard" personal development and ready for something lighter, deeper, and infinitely more human.Hosted by Em Stroud—comic, coach, and playful human—this show brings together laughter-makers and deep thinkers to explore how play and kind thinking help us navigate the messy reality of being alive.Why listen?Real Joy: The authentic kind, not the forced kind.Permission to Play: To experiment and not have it all figured out.Fresh Perspectives: Ideas that gently shift how you show up at work and home.Connection: A reminder that you aren't doing this "human thing" alone.If you want practical wisdom wrapped in a warm, hilarious conversation… welcome in.

Clowning Around Again is a comedy podcast hosted by Em Stroud, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Em Stroud hosts Clowning Around Again, a comedy show with 13 episodes published.

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  013: Lucy Jeffrey on Conflict, Curiosity and Better Leadership

  Aug 18, 202632 min

  What if better leadership starts not with having all the answers, but with asking better questions? In this episode of Clowning Around Again , Em Stroud is joined by Lucy Jeffrey for a lively conversation about leadership, learning and what it takes to keep growing when the world of work refuses to stand still. They explore curiosity, emotional intelligence, constructive conflict, psychological safety and critical thinking, alongside the challenge of helping successful leaders rethink habits that may have served them for years. With plenty of warmth, humour and honest reflection, Lucy shares why becoming more curious has changed the way she works with people and why continuing to learn might be one of the most important leadership skills of all. About Lucy Jeffrey: Curious by nature and optimistic by choice, Lucy Jeffrey is passionate about capability, leadership, learning, culture and helping others realise their potential. Her career has spanned transformation, business leadership, talent development, and culture, always with a focus on making a positive impact. She is a firm believer that small actions, genuine relationships, and continuous learning can create extraordinary results. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyjeffrey/ Follow Em Stroud: YouTube: @TheComicCoach for complete video interviews TikTok: @emthecomic for clips and latest updates Website: emstroud.com

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  012: Nicole Bearne on Why Most Business Problems Are Really Communication Problems

  Aug 11, 202639 min

  Twenty five years in Formula One teaches you a fair bit about what happens when a message lands and what happens when it really does not. This week on Clowning Around Again, Em Stroud is joined by Nicole Bearne, former Head of Internal Communication at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, whose working life started at the British Embassy in Moscow as the Cold War was thawing. They get into why communication sits at the very heart of being human, the piece of choral music Nicole chooses to describe it and the rather lovely reason it fits, and the pattern she keeps spotting in organisations that are convinced their problems are about process. Expect Billy Connolly, roller coasters, a fence that refuses to paint itself, and the kind of thinking about leadership and internal communication that you will find yourself repeating to someone else by Thursday. About Nicole Bearne: Over a career spanning 25 years in the highly competitive world of Formula One motor racing, Nicole helped her team win nine World Championships – eight back-to-back. Her experience encompasses executive and technical operations, Internal Communication, CSR programmes and Employee Experience. She was Head of Internal Communication at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team for over a decade and is also a Non-Executive Board Director of Motorsport UK - the governing body of four-wheel motor racing in the UK. LinkedIn: Nicole Bearne Website: https://comms-exchange.com/ Follow Em: YouTube: @TheComicCoach for complete video interviews TikTok: @emthecomic for clips and latest updates Website: emstroud.com

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  011: Catherine Morgan on Money, Love and Giving Yourself Permission

  Aug 4, 202643 min

  Ever wondered why talking about money makes your whole body react? Em Stroud sits down with global speaker, author and money psychology expert Catherine Morgan for a conversation that starts with a simple question and ends up somewhere far deeper. Expect big laughs, a protector part named Elvis, a grandmother worth writing books about, and a genuinely fresh way of thinking about financial wellbeing, self worth and the stories we inherit about money. Another episode of Clowning Around Again that proves you can giggle your way into a proper revelation. About Catherine Morgan: Catherine Morgan is a global speaker, author, and visionary founder of The Money Panel®, creator of the groundbreaking Money Narratives Clearing® Framework. A former financial adviser with 17+ years of experience, Catherine now focuses on financial wellbeing and money psychology, training coaches and professionals through her award-winning Financial Coach Certification programme. Her unique trauma-informed approach has been recognised forcreating "tidal waves of change" in the industry. Her international #1 bestselling book, "It's Not About the Money," presents a psychological approach to money. Recognised as one of the top 32 female entrepreneurs by Business Leader, Catherine is on a mission to empower 1 million people towards greater financial equality. Her podcast is in the top 0.5% globally. Instagram: @catherinemorganmoney LinkedIn: Catherine Morgan Follow Em Stroud: YouTube: @TheComicCoach for complete video interviews TikTok: @emthecomic for clips and latest updates Website: emstroud.com

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  010: Joe Flores on Turning Curiosity Into a Second Life of Adventure

  Jul 28, 202635 min

  Ever wondered what happens when a double-chartered civil engineer swaps blueprints for drone flights and roller skates? This week on Clowning Around Again, Em Stroud sits down with the brilliantly curious Joe Flores, a Major Projects Director by day and a fearless explorer of drones, skating and clay shooting by, well, every other moment. From flying through the gaps of a viaduct to a very memorable dip in a New Zealand pool, Joe shares why staying curious at any age might just be the secret to feeling a bit better in an overwhelming world. Expect laughter, a few surprising confessions and a gentle nudge to go and play a little more yourself. About Joe Flores: Joe Flores is a dual-Chartered Engineer and Major Projects Director at TYPSA UK, with 31 years' experience on major infrastructure programmes including HS2, Transport for London and Transport Infrastructure Ireland. He made a deliberate vow to keep learning new things and has since gained his CAA drone licence, built TikTok channels, taken up clay shooting and continued a lifelong love of skating and table tennis. He believes the most useful thing a senior professional can do is stay genuinely curious and pass on knowledge and experience and hence is mentor and Judge for WICE and is enjoying the variety of being a Liveryman with the Worshipful Company of Paviors. Follow Joe: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joaquinaflores TikTok (drones): @ldrone360UK TikTok (skating): @skate360uk Em's Social Links YouTube: @TheComicCoach for complete video interviews TikTok: @emthecomic for clips and latest updates Website: emstroud.com

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  008: Bandwidth, Creativity and Being Kinder to Yourself with Em Stroud

  Jun 16, 202611 min

  div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> This week on Clowning Around Again, Em Stroud gets honest about the gap between the bandwidth we think we have and the bandwidth we actually have. Short, warm and surprisingly relatable — this one might make you stop and take stock. EM'S SOCIAL LINKS YouTube: @TheComicCoach for complete video interviews TikTok: @emthecomic for clips and latest updates Website: emstroud.com

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