Cohesion Policy is the European Union’s mechanism that supports its economic and social cohesion. Its’ main subjective is to reduce the disparities between the various regions and reassure the competitiveness of the less expanded economies. The regional development funds, the “engine” of cohesion policy, are vital to each country’s economy because the define the development of many sectors, such as tourism, infrastructure, education and others. Cohesion policy is a key element in the Union’s ...
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What could the human race achieve if we were all performing at our best? The Social Cohesion podcast serves to answer this question, with a blend of conversations with experts in their field, and powerful one to one coaching conversations.E-mail: 1stnaturecsm@gmail.comInstagram: @theonlyotherdan
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In this edition of our series on Cohesion policy, we have two very special guests joining: European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira and EURACTIV’s Jorge Valero. We take a closer look at how Europe’s historic recovery fund will work alongside the classical instrument of Cohesion policy, and what are the challenges of implementi…
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The European Regional Development and Cohesion funds, the classical tools of the EU’s cohesion policy, will disburse €242.9 billion euros during the 2021-2027 period, 30% of which will go to greening. In this episode we discuss how the cohesion policy contributes to protecting the environment and tackling climate change, taking a closer look at wha…
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In this episode we will look at how the pandemic has affected the labour market, what we can expect from 2021 as well as the different tools the EU has to help countries protect work places. To find out how regional authorities are dealing with the crisis, we spoke to the governor of the North Aegean region, Konstantinos Moutzouris. The chief econo…
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In the second part of EURACTIV’s series on cohesion policy, the European Union’s project to decrease the disparities between its regions, we look at social economy, its importance to the bloc’s economic and social health as well as its potential to drive forward the green and digital transitions, currently at the top of Brussels’ long-term agenda. …
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In the first edition of “Do you speak cohesion?” we are breaking down the elements of the cohesion policy or regional development funds, providing a better understanding over the European Union’s support mechanism. We will be explaining what is cohesion policy’s main objective, how it started and which are the main factors that shaped this vital “e…
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I've been quiet the last couple of weeks, so I wanted to break the silence with something important I wanted to share with you. There are many "conversations" happening right now, and I have openly stated that I will not enter a "debate" on bigotry. I see a lot of these happening, and it only gives others the space feel that their misinformation or…
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Precious is a highly driven, motivated and successful chef on her way to becoming a value based and community development driven changemaker. She has the will and power to achieve what she needs to and is on her way to achieving even greater things. But there COVID-19 happened. She cannot progress. She cannot move. She cannot act. She's stuck. What…
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Our minds REALLY enjoy simplifying things, so there's room to focus on what's "important". But our minds also really enjoy fooling us into disguising our barriers and excuses and "importance". Jen is a successful entrepreneur, who has received multiple awards in business over the course of her career. What she has yet to learn, is how to deconstruc…
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Aric is having an incredible epiphany about what his life could become, and what opportunities lay in front of him. In conversation, he talks about what had been in his way in the past, and I wonder to myself... where is his past right now? Instagram - @theonlyotherdan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-holley-social-cohesion/ Email - 1s…
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Luke is a series producer, content creator, tv/media personality, songwriter and podcast host. In our initial conversation, he shares his desire to look into relationships. Amid the conversation, the clarity and focus on his goal shifts back and forth. It is not until I touch base with him again, to discover what it is that is really eating at him.…
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What does being a parent mean? Is it not another label that has undertones of expectations we don't need? Lee, a life coach, nutrition expert and cognitive analyst, is a new father and is coming face to face with both his past and his future. He needs clarity on how he can be the best father he can be. It's time he thought, literally, outside of th…
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Multi award winning, international network marketer, coach, speaker and trainer. Scott has excelled in so much for so long, and as a high performer, it makes sense that he is able to reproduce successful ventures time and time again. What is his goal now? To continue? That may not be the case, as we have a conversation about why he struggles to hea…
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At times, the best options are the simplest ones. As the world appears to become more sophisticated, with everything becoming automated or digitised, of course going to back to basics feels literally dated. Yet we still have had no need to reinvent the wheel. Instagram - @theonlyotherdan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-holley-social-c…
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Marginalised identities are too often conditioned to feel like they need to be MORE than they are in order to achieve that which more privileged identities are simply given. A mental pedestal is designed to make a person feel as though they are equal... but what if the pedestal was never required in the first place? What if an individual has everyt…
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A large portion of the great things culturally, industrially, commercially and socially, have happened because someone has broken the rules. Even in 2020, where individuality is encouraged more than ever, it's possible for people to find themselves imprisoned by social obligation and expectation. What happens when we "theoretically" throw those exp…
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So many times, I've seen coaching sold as a grand, life changing, singular powerful entity that sets itself up to create incredible insights and mind blowing epiphanies. The skill of coaching CAN do that, but sometimes that isn't what is necessary. Sometimes, it's a process of slowly redirecting thought towards a more positive and supportive mindse…
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Taking on new adventures, action, behaviours and patterns can create new and exciting opportunities for the trajectory of our life. What can go unseen are the anchors of our past that weigh us down, or slow progress. What if we were to let go of the safety parachute made up of painful familiarity? Instagram - @theonlyotherdan LinkedIn - https://www…
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We have the audacity to put ourselves down, to hold ourselves back, to lie ourselves into not getting what we want. What if we had the audacity to flip that on its head? Instagram - @theonlyotherdan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-holley-social-cohesion/ Email - 1stnaturecsm@gmail.com由Daniel Holley
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The Social Cohesion Podcast has made a change. After having listened to 100s of interviews from 100s of experts on many different platforms, I felt there was more I could achieve with the podcast. Coaching is a passion of mine; watching people work through their challenges, find their own solutions and breathe new life into their own future. Inspir…
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Life is a smorgasbord of systems, patterns and habits. Can you spot 3 of these that are active in your life? Which one is getting in your way? In this episode, Joe Barnes chats with me about systems that control the very lives we are destined to, or dream to, lead. The systems that suffocate us from realising what we are truly capable of. Joe Barne…
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Coaching can be a very individualistic endeavour. It's primary focus being the whoever is in front of the coach. How can this be expanded into the people around us? What is the danger of creating an individualistic mindset? What powers come with greatness, together? Charles Sue-Wah Sing joins me to talk all about it! Charles Sue-Wah Sing Website: h…
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How's work? What's the best relationship you got going at work? What's the worst? Where do you see improvements needing to be made? Martyn Howarth, experienced business coach and facilitator, speaks to me about the power of coaching in business, in teams and in corporate.由Daniel Holley and Martyn Howarth
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What comes up for you when you hear the word "trauma"? What kind of images do you see? What's it got to do with Social Cohesion? If you're curious, perhaps a good pre-cursor episode would be Mental Health and Social Cohesion with Petra Velzeboer. Turns out, trauma is very real, and very present. Everywhere. Female Empowerment guru, Angelena Lewis, …
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What do you REALLY know about mental health? How do you know you're practicing mental health in the most effective way? What does a healthy mind look like? Social Cohesion would be a challenge to attain without looking at how we treat ourselves mentally. Mental Health expert, Petra Velzeboer, gives us the details on what it means to have a healthy …
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Are you having the best sex of your life? Do you feel embarrassed or shy about your sexuality? In asking the question of the human race being at our best, I felt it necessary to ask how we are getting the best of our intimate, sexual lives. Surely a person is happiest when they are able to experience more pleasure in their day to day...? In this ep…
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How would you rate inter-generational communication? What are the benefits you could get from listening to people of different ages? Another unnamed guest joins us to share her experiences and understanding of working with and truly listening to the needs of younger generations. As we invite new generations into the world, we want to share all that…
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Is the planet dying, or is the planet killing us? What are your feelings around how we can stop over-consuming? Whether or not the climate crisis is in your vision right now, it is absolutely an aspect of Social Cohesion that wants to be addressed. Are we, as the human race, really doing our best if we need to tear down nature around us to get what…
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When was the last time you asked yourself,"What am I doing here?". I don't just mean in a situational context, though it can help to ask that sometimes too... I mean in general, in life. What are you doing here? I've had conversations in my time, discussing the purpose of the human race, and it can feel a bit too vague to answer that, as we are all…
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Of COURSE, we had to bring culture into the conversation with Social Cohesion. Saying that, I'm not saying "Culture" in the collective context, and neither is my esteemed guest, Louiza "Weezy" Doran. Having been speaking with her over several months, it was a clear necessity for her to share with you all, what she has shared with me on the broad ma…
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What could the human race achieve if we were all performing at our best? This is the question that I persistently and consistently asked myself as I learnt, experienced and facilitated growth of myself and those around me. Social Cohesion is not a new term or concept, however, in my view it has an underrated power and element in what businesses, co…
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