The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast

What’s the world look like through a global defence lens today? On this special episode, we team up with the Facing Coming Storms podcast, brought to you by the British Army’s Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research, in partnership with the Project for the Study of the 21st Century.

Peter Apps, host of Facing Coming Storms, takes the hot seat, quizzed by Anna-Joy on massive global shifts—Washington’s focus on China, Europe’s worry about Russia, and the UK stuck between big dreams and European realities. Recorded just after Trump’s first 100 days, we explore bold US moves in the Middle East, Taiwan’s growing tensions, and how trade wars, tech, and alliances are changing everything.

Anna-Joy asks tough questions about NATO’s strength, rising isolationism, and the future of tech in warfare. Can Europe step up as the US looks to Asia? Is Taiwan’s 2027 deadline trouble? What’s J.D. Vance’s role in all this? It’s a clear, honest look at a world in turmoil —great for anyone wanting to understand what’s driving us toward calm or chaos.

Key moments
1:54 - US Global Threats Perspective
14:09 - Shifts in Global Alliances
22:35 - Taiwan's Risk Assessment
31:33 - Technology's Impact on Warfare
40:29 - The Future of NATO

To sign up to the newsletters mentioned in this podcast go to:
www.projects21.com for Peter App’s regular Reuters column
and www.worldshapingleadership.com/newsletter for Anna-Joy’s Wonderful World, Wonderful Life newsletter - a well-travelled soulful conversation on world affairs, travel and living intentionally in a changing world.

Day Four training to accompany the free 5-day challenge running from 31st March to 4th April to kickstart our Quarter 2 of 2025. Last chance to sign up at www.worldshapingleadership.com as Day Five's training is exclusively for those signed up to the challenge so won't be here on the podcast.

Day Three training to accompany the free 5-day challenge running from 31st March to 4th April to kickstart our Quarter 2 of 2025. Sign up now (it’s ok if it’s mid-week) to download the strategic weekly planner that the challenge revolves around at www.worldshapingleadership.com

Day One training to accompany the free 5-day challenge running from 31st March to 4th April to kickstart our Quarter 2 of 2025. Sign up now (it’s ok if it’s mid-week) to download the strategic weekly planner that the challenge revolves around at www.worldshapingleadership.com

Summary - You being you!
Anna-Joy Rickard guides participants through the importance of aligning with one's true self to enhance productivity, happiness, and overall life satisfaction. Through various angles, including personal reflection, understanding one's rhythms, and embracing the messiness of life, listeners are encouraged to reclaim their authentic selves and explore their unique paths. The session concludes with powerful questions aimed at fostering deeper self-awareness and growth.
Takeaways
Transforming ordinary weeks into extraordinary results is possible.
Aligning with your true self enhances productivity and happiness.
Finding your 'one thing' can clarify your next season
Understanding your natural rhythms can improve daily productivity.
Playing out the scenarioes of a sabbatical and a rest can inspire us to understand ourselves more deeply
Embracing the messiness of life is part of the journey.
Perfectionism can hinder personal growth and authenticity.
Done is better than perfect; focus on progress, not perfection.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the Challenge
01:24 Embracing Your True Self
05:09 Exploring Your Unique Path
10:53 The Power of Resetting
12:18 Finding Your Voice and Message
Keywords
personal development, self-discovery, coaching, productivity, life goals, mindset, transformation, leadership, authenticity, empowermentsummaryIn this session,

Day One training to accompany the free 5-day challenge running from 31st March to 4th April to kickstart our Quarter 2 of 2025. Sign up now (it’s ok if it’s mid-week) to download the strategic weekly planner that the challenge revolves around at www.worldshapingleadership.com

SHOW NOTES
In this session, Anna-Joy Rickard introduces a five-day challenge aimed at transforming ordinary weeks into extraordinary results. She emphasizes the importance of setting intentions, understanding the concept of 'Big Rocks' in life and work, and identifying what no longer serves us. The session encourages listeners to reflect on their priorities and make space for meaningful goals, ultimately leading to personal and professional growth.takeaways:
​This week is about transforming ordinary weeks into extraordinary results.
​Setting intentions is crucial for the success of this challenge.
​There are more opportunities for us than we can imagine.
​Identifying 'Big Rocks' helps prioritize what truly matters.
​Small tasks can feel good to tick off and distract us from our bigger goals.
​Reflecting on what no longer serves us is essential for growth so we can let go and create more space in our weeks
​Tuning into our inner wisdom can guide our decisions.
​Making time for our big dreams can lead to significant progress - even in 20 minutes a day
​Change in our schedules can create space for new opportunities.
​This challenge is a journey towards self-discovery and transformation.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Week of Possibility
02:24Setting Intentions for Transformation
04:16 Understanding the Concept of Big Rocks
10:10Identifying What No Longer Serves You

Keywords
leadership, personal development, transformation, coaching, big rocks, intention setting, productivity, self-awareness, time management, life goals