In this episode, from The Learning Bridge on the Be Podcast Network, host Richard Gerver speaks with BAFTA award-winning broadcasters, legendary music industry veterans, and parents of four children, Carrie and David Grant.
Hear about the very different, yet similarly challenging childhoods Carrie and David each navigated. We discuss their journeys into the entertainment industry, as well as the growth of their relationship, and their various roles as singers, presenters, talent show judges, and singing coaches to the stars.
We also talk about their family and in particular their four neurodivergent children. Carrie and David discuss what they’ve learnt about their children and how they champion each of them. They also explain what the education system needs to understand about the challenges they and millions of parents like them face. Carrie talks about her own recent diagnosis of being autistic.
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About the host
Richard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, world-renowned thinker, and bestselling author of books including Change and Simple Thinking. His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years.
Now regarded as one of the world's leading thinkers on human leadership and organisational transformation, Richard has worked with an extraordinary range of people, from elite athletes to former US President Barack Obama. Named UK Business Speaker of the Year three times, Richard has been invited to speak on the world’s most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and the BBC.
Follow Richard on Twitter @richardgerver and on LinkedIn.
- (00:00) - Carrie and David Grant
- (00:08) - Introduction and Podcast Overview
- (01:25) - Guest Introduction: David and Carrie Grant
- (01:41) - David and Carrie's Personal Journey
- (02:53) - Transition into the Arts and Entertainment Industry
- (03:58) - Impact of Fame and Success
- (04:16) - Raising Neurodivergent Children and Advocacy
- (07:12) - Reflections on Personal Growth and Self-Perception
- (24:56) - The Power of Honesty and Constructive Criticism
- (26:31) - The Struggles of Neurodivergent People
- (27:51) - The Importance of Truth and Honesty in Relationships
- (30:40) - The Challenges of Parenting Neurodivergent Children
- (35:02) - The Power of Emotional Intelligence and Understanding
- (43:23) - The Future of Education and Leadership
