Unhurried Moments
By Johnnie Moore
Our occasional podcast shares stories of when our sense of time is changed, subtly or dramatically. Life becomes more vivid, and we see the world - and ourselves - differently.
Unhurried MomentsOct 25, 2020
Alex Menhams drops hot ashes on his neighbour
Alex Menhams shares the remarkable story of a maddening dog, an aggressive neighbour, and a biblical reference to hot ashes. (Technically, it was coals in the original proverb)
John Morley drops his notes
John Morley shares a high school experience of letting go that stays with him to this day.
David Zinger - My son's inspired advice for coping with pressure
David Zinger returns to the podcast to share this lovely story of what he learnt from his son, then an eight-year old ice hockey goalkeeper. In many ways, a perfect evocation of an unhurried approach to pressure.
Nick Parker breaks his leg
Writer Nick Parker shares the story of breaking his leg, and how it illuminates the challenge of managing anxiety
Pamela Kinnear unleashes her granny power
Pamela Kinnear shares a story of avoiding conflict on a car ride with her grandchildren - and what it might teach us about managing people and uncertainty
Katie Elliott throws a book
Katie shares a story about throwing a book - illustrating the perils of ill-timed advice
An imaginary book and rule-breaking connections
A flirtatious moment in improvised theatre and the power of rule-breaking in relationships
These Peas are Very Tender, Dear
A story about the limits of polite conversation
The Life in the Mask
I share a breathtaking moment from a theatre mask workshop - and what it shows about how we experience the world
The Moose Will Provide
A challenging conversation reminds me of the value of taking risks to keep relationships alive
Izzy Gesell - how a cranky flight was changed by a name badge
Author, speaker and facilitator Izzy Gesell shares a funny story about how a flight attendant's unexpected name badge changed his day
Julia Mines - when there is no marching band
Leadership coach Julia Mines tells us of the poignant moment when she reconnects with her brother after many years
Cath Bishop - the unexpected discovery of rowing, and how it changed my life
Cath Bishop avoided sport at school but unexpectedly discovered the lure rowing at University. She eventually became an Olympic medallist in the sport. Cath writes about her insights on winning and the nature of motivation in her new book, The Long Win: The Search for a Better Way to Succeed.
Kay Scorah - eating worms
Kay Scorah is a former ad executive, turned yoga teacher and facilitator. She shares a story from her early childhood in Sheffield.
Steve Chapman - the eerie calm that settled in a crisis
Artist, writer and speaker Steve Chapman shares the time-bending, out-of-body experience of walking into a tragic accident
Jade Nanton - A radical career change inspired by a single maternal conversation.
Actor Jade Nanton shares how her life changed as a result of an inspiring conversation with her mother - and how a subsequent conversation with a mentor also had a powerful influence
Lesley Graney - How a startling diagnosis led to Random Acts of Nonense.
Lesley Graney is the founder of Random Acts of Nonsense, which is dedicated to creating chance to jump in, be silly, capture those moments with family and friends you love - An antidote to the trials and tribulations of everyday life. This is the story of how the organisation began...
Jude Claybourne - the tempting intensity of stand up comedy
Jude Claybourne, a writer, performer and coach shares the ordeal she went through in the early days of her stand up career, and reflects on the temptations of intensity
Ezekiel King, from innocence to arrogance
Ezekiel King shares the moment of solitary reflection at which his career changed dramatically, from major criminal to published author
Andrés Oliveros: storytelling and sliding doors
Andrés Oliveros is a business consultant from Mexico who works with organisations on storytelling. Before that he was a lawyer. The story of his change of direction, and discovery of a mentor, is a wonderful example of a 'sliding doors' moment. Maybe there are more of these in our lives than we realise.
Laura Lundy - A memory from the 90s that still resonates today
Laura Lundy is a New York-based producer & consultant for theatre & film artists. She shares a story from a backpacking tour of Europe and tells us how it echoes for her even today
Andrew Laws - an unexpected moment in a band's last performance
Marketer and musician Andrew Laws shares a story of an unexpected moment - captured in the accompanying photo - at the last performance of his band. (Photo by Graham Birks)
Katie Elliott's wild ride
Writer and podcaster Katie Elliott shares a funny story of trying to be a good parent but failing to impress her son. Sometimes, whatever our good intentions, life has other plans for us
Holding on and target fixation
I tell my own story of learning to waterski and share some research on the perils of single mindedness
The Moral Imagination - A breakthrough in tribal conflict
In this episode, I read a remarkable story, taken from John Paul Lederach's book, The Moral Imagination. It's a breakthrough moment in peace making under pressure