At the Coalface
At the Coalface is a series of conversations hosted by Philippe Rose.
Philippe's guests share stories about their life beyond the headlines of international affairs. They look for lessons learned about making an impact in the world as practitioners in diplomacy, international organisations, NGOs, journalism and the private sector.
Many of Philippe's guests are connected by their common experience of taking time away from work to attend graduate school at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University.
Podcasting since 2021 • 105 episodes
At the Coalface
Latest Episodes
Krystal Ramsden: From Faith to Fractures, a Journey Through Mining, Resilience, and Meaning
In this episode, I speak with Krystal Ramsden. Krystal was raised in an ultra-religious, homeschooled environment. Her early world was one of strict boundaries, until science, education, and the wider world cracked it open. What followed was a ...
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Episode 106
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57:42
William Morrissey: Adaptability is key, frontline lessons from special forces to business
In this episode, I speak with William Morrissey about his remarkable journey from a career in the special forces to leadership roles in the private sector. Bill reflects on pivotal moments in his path, when he chose to persevere through challen...
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Episode 105
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1:02:17
Jeff Taliaferro: Against the Grain, The Making of a Realist
In this episode, I speak with Professor Jeffrey Taliaferro of the Fletcher School, a leading scholar of international relations and a key voice in the development of neoclassical realism. We explore the formative experiences that led h...
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Episode 104
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1:02:48
Natalia Navarre - Shamanism, Intuition, and the Entrepreneur’s Journey
In this episode of At the Coalface, I sit down with Natalia, an entrepreneur and seeker whose story weaves together Russia, Ecuador, Canada, and beyond.Born to a Russian mother and Ecuadorian father, Natalia grew up in Quito feeling like...
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Episode 103
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56:20
Gul Rukh Rahman - The Rebel from Peshawar on the Politics of Philanthropy
In this episode, I speak with Gul Rukh Rahman, a woman whose life and work cross continents, cultures, and the fault lines of global politics.Born in Pakistan and raised in countries including Libya and Saudi Arabia, Gul moved to the US ...
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Episode 102
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59:05
