BEHIND THE CURTAIN
BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Podcast Description
Have you ever wondered what goes in to creating the success that you see in different industries?
Do you ever find yourself questioning why certain places, people and things operate as they do?
Are you or a person in your circle, interested in a career path and it would be beneficial to know more about it?
Do you just need a lift in energy from hearing how others navigate their life ups and downs?
If any of the above sounds a fit for you, then this podcast IS a fit for you.
Listen to candid conversations with influential people from their sector. Get inspired by the journey, build hope from the challenges they have over come and get the truth from BEHIND THE CURTAIN of the area they specialise in.
Each series will cover a different industry or sector. If you feel that there is an area we should explore or if you have experiences that you would like to share on our podcast. Please get in touch at [email protected]
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes including career pathways, personal growth, community development, and the impact of physical activity on mental health. Episodes delve into specific career insights, such as the role of leisure in personal development, grassroots sports activism, and community-building through fitness, providing practical advice and inspiration.

Have you ever wondered what goes in to creating the success that you see in different industries?
Do you ever find yourself questioning why certain places, people and things operate as they do?
Are you or a person in your circle, interested in a career path and it would be beneficial to know more about it?
Do you just need a lift in energy from hearing how others navigate their life ups and downs?
If any of the above sounds a fit for you, then this podcast IS a fit for you.
Listen to candid conversations with influential people from their sector. Get inspired by the journey, build hope from the challenges they have over come and get the truth from BEHIND THE CURTAIN of the area they specialise in.
Each series will cover a different industry or sector. If you feel that there is an area we should explore or if you have experiences that you would like to share on our podcast. Please get in touch at [email protected]
Wow, what an insight this was. Dr Linda is a Research Associate at The Open University, affiliated to the Centre for Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing. She is primarily a qualitative participatory researcher with a keen interest in researching children and young people’s understanding of physical activity and wellbeing.
Her doctoral study working with nine 7 to 11 years co-researchers, revealed new insights into sources of fun and enjoyment in physical activity and a model for understandings children and young people’s diverse motivations for being active on a continuum from playfulness to mastery.
Dr Linda continues to research children and young people’s experiences and motivations for being active and enjoys working on knowledge exchange projects. By partnering with Leap and practitioners in schools, she hopes to enable young people’s voice in research to inform more effective practice.

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