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Discussion: On Shyness
On March 19th, 2025, we hosted another engaging discussion at The Informed Perspective, this time focusing on the topic of Shyness.
Joining us were Nadia Finer, (www.shyandmighty.com) the UK’s leading Shyness Coach, host of the Shy and Mighty podcast, and author of two books on shyness, along with Laura Horton,(@lynn_faces) a multi-award-winning writer and Plymouth’s first playwright Laureate (2020-23).
Together, we explored the often overlooked subject of shyness, emphasizing the importance of listening more attentively and being observant of others' needs.
Listen to or watch the recording below to gain insights into what it means to be shy and learn how we can help shy individuals thrive!
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is the UK’s leading shyness expert and coach, host of the Shy and Mighty podcast
and the author of two books about shyness. She is a regular speaker in schools around the country
and also runs a school-based program to help shy kids feel more comfortable to be themselves.
She has appeared on Radio 4, Saturday Live, Woman’s Hour and the ITV News. She has been in
The Times, Guardian,the Telegraph, The Independent and Good Housekeeping.
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is a multi-award-winning writer and Plymouth's first playwright Laureate (2020-23). Her debut play Labyrinth Diet won the OFFCOMM Award in 2021, and her follow-up Breathless won a Fringe First, was a Popcorn Award finalist, and earned a New York Times critic’s pick after runs at Soho Theatre and 59e59 Off-Broadway. She also wrote the short film A Summer of Birds, which won the Toast of the Fringe in 2021.
In 2024, Laura was an Artistic Associate at the Barbican Theatre Plymouth, where she co-wrote and directed Ciderella. Her play Lynn Faces won the Birds Of Paradise Exceptional Theatre Award at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe and will tour in early 2025. An associate of The Space, Laura launched Hidden by Things and Theatre Stories, earning her a spot in The Stage100. She was also featured on BBC Voices South in 2023 and runs Bad Sex Writing workshops. Laura is represented by United Agents.
Discussion: On Community
On March 13th, 2025, we hosted another exciting discussion at The Informed Perspective, this time on the subject of Community.
Joining us were Faye, a Health and Wellbeing Coach (movemindset.com), Melissa, a psychologist specialising in adults and multicultural couples (mhernandez-jaczewska.com) and Loraine, a life and work-place coach with an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychology.
Hit play to watch the recording or click on the button below to hear the podcast with their perspectives on community!
DISCUSSION: Looking for Love in a Digital World
On February 27th, 2025, we hosted an insightful discussion on Love in a Digital World at The Informed Perspective.
Joining us were Jayc Ryder @jaycryder, a Transformational Change Coach with an impressive background, Meesha Dooley @phoenixcoaching111, a Motivational Speaker, Coach, and Personal Trainer, and Janie Waring @janiewaring, a Mentor & Coach in Human Needs Psychology.
Hit Play to hear their perspectives on navigating relationships and love in today's digital age!
Webinar Discussion: The Role of the Doula in the Community
On January 23rd, we hosted a webinar on the Role of the Doula in the Community. The discussion explored not only the work that doulas do, but also the changes they've observed in family dynamics and community connections. Our guest speakers included two doulas, Debbie and Spela, as well as a maternal mental health coach, Nikki.
Key Takeaways from the Safer Internet Forum 2024: Shaping a Safer Digital World for Kids
Safer Internet Forum 2024 gave illuminating insight into the challenges of protecting our youth online.