The Learning Bridge with Richard Gerver
Hosted by Richard Gerver, one of the world’s leading thinkers on human potential, leadership, and organisational transformation, The Learning Bridge brings you conversations with a series of truly remarkable individuals from a variety of fields and backgrounds.
As a longtime educator who transitioned into a role as a leading international speaker and author, Richard has never stopped learning. He’s served as an advisor to elite sporting bodies, major corporations, and global leaders, and in each opportunity has sought to learn and grow.
Through this series, you’ll learn, too. And you’ll hear an optimistic view from Richard and his guests: the future of the world, and for our children, can be brighter than we imagine. All it takes is the bridge to learning and opportunity.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Chloe Combi — Insights on Supporting Gen Z and Gen A in Complex Times
Chloe Combi is a bestselling author, global speaker, futurist, researcher, and consultant whose primary area of expertise is young people – Generation Z and Generation A. She has interviewed over 20,…
Paul Burrows — Headteacher and Global Inclusion Advocate on Creating Better Opportunity for All
It's a pleasure to welcome Paul Burrows as the guest for this episode. Paul is the Headteacher at Royal School for the Deaf Derby.
His career in front line education spans over three decades, 25 years…
Frederick Afrifa — Track Star and Apprentice Contestant Shares Insights on Controlling Fear in Times of Adversity
Frederick Afrifa is a motivational speaker and communication confidence coach. Born in Ghana and growing up in Milan, his family moved to London when he was a child. Frederick went on to become an It…
Simon Cusden — Professional Cricketer and Wellbeing Coach on Overcoming Alcohol Abuse and Mental Health Struggles
Simon Cusden is a former professional cricketer, who now helps high performing individuals and teams prevent and treat wellbeing and performance crisis.
Born in Thanet in Kent, Cusden played for Kent …
Sébastien Foucan — Parkour Pioneer, Freerunning Founder and Casino Royale Actor on the Power of Failure and Acquiring Mastery
007 is becoming a theme here on The Learning Bridge. Just a few weeks after welcoming "the real-life James Bond," Tim Bradshaw, we'll hear from French freerunner Sébastien Foucan, who you might remem…
Sally Pepper — Award-Winning TV and Radio Broadcaster on Reinventing Herself and the Art of Communication
Sally Pepper is an accomplished and award-winning radio and TV broadcaster with over 25 years' experience, 18 of those years with the BBC. In that time she became one of the most trusted and loved vo…
Tim Bradshaw — Real Life James Bond Helps Us Explore the Power of Human Relationships
Tim Bradshaw is a real life James Bond.
He is a former Intelligence Officer and graduate of Sandhurst Military Academy. By 20 years old he was leading a unit of nearly 40 soldiers.
His work as a Covert…
Erin Bailey — Literacy Researcher and Educator on Increasing Reading Joy
In this episode, I’m excited to share my conversation with Erin Bailey, Vice President of Literacy Programs and Research at Reading Is Fundamental. This episode is part of our National Literacy Month…
Sheetal Sheth — Award-Winning Actress, Author, Producer and Activist on Creating a Culture of Literacy
In this special episode, we welcome award-winning actress, author, producer, and activist Sheetal Sheth to the show. She is the author of the best-selling and award-winning Always Anjali children's b…
10 Provocations for Future-Focused Education Policy
At the conclusion of The Learning Bridge's first season, I’ve reflected on the many key learnings we’ve uncovered. More of the same is simply not enough if we wish to create a better system and a bet…
Karthik Krishnan — Former Britannica Group CEO, Investor, and NYU Adjunct Business Professor on Tech Innovation, Healthcare Reform, and the Impact of AI
Karthik Krishnan is a global game changer.
He started life in India and has gone on to become one of the world’s most influential leaders and thinkers. In this episode, we talk about his childhood and…
Dwain Chambers — Olympic Sprinter, Youngest-Ever World Championship Medalist, and Former European Record-Holder
Having come from an abusive and challenging home, Dwain Chambers discovered a talent for athletics and became the fastest teenager in the world. He is the only man in the world to have broken 10 seco…
Gill Hicks AM MBE — Motivational Speaker for Peace, Artist, Performer, and Survivor of the 2005 London Bombings
Today it's an honour to bring you a conversation with the brave and inspirational Gill Hicks.
Gill was a hugely successful young woman working in publishing and music, when, in a split second, her wo…
5 Common Traits Demonstrated By My Inspirational Guests
As we've reached the midpoint of The Learning Bridge's first season, I'm taking an opportunity to reflect on the conversations we've featured to date and look ahead to the remaining episodes to come.…
Dr. Manoj Krishna — Former Spine Surgeon and Founder of HappierMe on Empowering Young People to Lead Meaningful, Positive, and Happy Lives
In this episode, we get to share a joyful conversation with Dr. Manoj Krishna.
Manoj grew up in India and built a highly successful career as a spine surgeon before, following a relationship breakdow…
Juan Verde — Advisor to Three US Presidents, Internationally Renowned Strategist, and Global Leader in Green Economy and Sustainable Development
In this extraordinary episode, we hear how a young boy from the backstreets of Gran Canaria went on to work for three United States Presidents and become a global strategist, leading the fight for en…
Catherine Atkinson — Labour Party Candidate for Parliament and Accomplished Lawyer
Catherine Atkinson, the Labour Party parliamentary candidate for Derby North (UK), shares insights into her upbringing and how she went from being a strong-minded and opinionated child to shattering …
Edu Rubio — UEFA Pro Coach and Premier League Assistant Manager
Edu Rubio, a UEFA pro coach who has been assistant manager for such storied clubs as Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham United Women, and Crystal Palace FC, is a wonderful guest on this episode of The…
Carrie and David Grant — BAFTA Award-Winning Broadcasters, Entertainment Industry Power Couple, and Singing Coaches to the Stars
In the premiere episode of The Learning Bridge, we have the distinct pleasure to hear from BAFTA award-winning broadcasters, legendary music industry veterans, and parents of four children, Carrie an…
Introducing The Learning Bridge with Richard Gerver
Introducing The Learning Bridge hosted by Richard Gerver, the newest show on the Be Podcast Network.
Over the last three decades, Richard has worked first as a teacher and nationally-acclaimed school …