Another Door Stories

About Another Door Stories

Sharing stories of those moments when a door closes in your life, moments that change your life. Like the best friend who shares the words you need to hear when Life stuff is happening. This is how to navigate change, see change and uncertainty as an opportunity, to have hope in amongst chaos. Whether it's lay offs, redundancy, changes at work, life changes, there is a story for you. Hosted by the author of Why losing your job could be the best thing to happen and Another Door Opens, Eleanor Tweddell. www.another-door-opens.com

Publisher

Eleanor Tweddell

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Aug 2019

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

180 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   #179: What brave leadership really looks like with David McQueen

   "Bravery for them is, well, I can sack 12,000 people and I can do it in an email at 9:30 on a Monday morning. That's not bravery, that's cowardice. I would look them in their face and go, you're a coward. Just because you've got the power…it doesn't make you brave at all." When is a "brave" decision really just avoiding humanity? David McQueen, leadership consultant, speaker, and author joins me for a provocative and honest conversation about change, leadership, and the myth of bravery at work. We discuss the doors that open when you seize terrifying opportunities like leaping into national TV late in life and why fame isn't always what it seems. David shares his passion for helping leaders make better, more human decisions, and the legacy he hopes to leave through empowering others, not being centre stage himself. Highlights: 00:00 Bravery vs. cowardice in leadership 02:32 Who is David McQueen? 03:40 Why we keep making the same mistakes 06:23 TV, Channel 4, TED Global, and working with Richard Branson 10:05 Why David chose impact over fame 13:26 The real legacy: empowering others, not being centre stage 14:19 "Personal brand" is capitalism, why David McQueen resists it 16:11 Using humour to create safety and challenge bias on stage 19:00 Why relatable storytelling beats "superhuman" motivation 22:18 Mistakes, vulnerability, and creating genuine connection 30:18 Writing "Brave" and the problem with "boldness" 36:12 Systemic barriers and why most senior men aren't equipped to lead women 38:19 Why "bold" doesn't mean harmful, true courage is facing discomfort 44:22 Curiosity, creativity, and the dangers of a frictionless, AI-driven world 51:38 Why we need tension and real argument to stay human. David's Change Toolkit: Book: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler (plus The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and On Writing by Stephen King) Soundtrack: "Breezin" by George Benson & The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill One piece of advice: "Live full and die empty" - take all the opportunities you can to make the most of life, and leave nothing behind. About David: David McQueen works with CEOs and founder-owners on the decisions that shape the future of their organisations. His work spans advisory, speaking, and leadership development, all grounded in a body of thinking focused on how leaders decide well when the stakes are high. He is the author of The BRAVE Leader, a study of leadership in conditions of uncertainty: the characteristics that allow leaders to navigate complexity with clarity and the habits that quietly undermine them. His advisory work focuses on three areas where the quality of thinking and judgement has an outsized impact on what happens next: scaling, capital, and succession. His speaking reaches senior leadership audiences across sectors and geographies through keynotes and masterclasses. He has worked with organisations across financial services, technology, consumer, professional services, and the third sector, at every stage from early-scale to pre-exit. Connect with David: Website: https://davidmcqueen.co.uk/ Work with Eleanor Buy the Book - Another Door Opens; 5 steps for navigating change. Described as 'Game changing' 'Brilliant' 'A must read' 'The best book on change'. Eleanor supports individuals, teams and organisations through change. Whether it's coaching or large scale organisational change through communications and training. Work with Eleanor 121 as your coach, when you are starting something new, to develop the idea, to create the idea, to get it launched. Book in a Change Mastery for a team session - when your team is navigating change. Book in a 90 minute workshop - to think through change at work. Instagram:instagram/anotherdooruk LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-tweddell/ Website: www.another-door-opens.com Produced by winteraudio.co.uk

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   1 Oct 2026

   #178: Never throw in the towel with Anthony Hutton

   "I'm speaking from proof, from experience…I do believe, if you really, really, really want to do something, you can." What happens when doors open to unimaginable fame, and then close again, leaving you to find a new way forward? In this very honest episode, Anthony Hutton, Big Brother winner, barber, and founder of Never Throw in the Towel joins me for a conversation about navigating extremes: overnight celebrity, public success, private struggles, and the reinvention forced by change. We chat about the unglamorous aftermath of reality TV victory,and why delusion and vision matter. We also explore letting go of identity, and how real stories can inspire a new purpose. Anthony also shares how sitting with discomfort, and real messy chats in the barber's chair, and a late grandmother's legacy shaped his journey into men's mental health advocacy and why it's never too late to open a new door, no matter how messy it gets. Highlights: 00:00 Intro: From Big Brother highs to rock bottom, meet Anthony Hutton 06:03 Early family life, football dreams, and the drive to prove himself 12:22 "I need to get on TV." Delusion and manifesting reality TV 14:25 The wins you get from a "failed" dream 18:28 Self-belief versus delusion, the power of "just being ridiculous" 20:10 "You have to work for it." What cranking yourself up to 10 looks like 26:31 What reality TV is really like behind the scenes 29:59 The "dirty word" of wanting to win 33:13 What happens when the door opens, the euphoria of overnight fame 34:52 The deal: £200k OK! photoshoot to wild celebrity nights 38:28 Door closing: fame fades and the slow, painful return to "normal" 41:27 Losing friends, lost identity, and being a "has-been" in his twenties 45:03 Moving, cutting out the chaos, and getting back to barbering 46:45 Becoming a listener and "unofficial therapist" for men 48:08 Grandma's death, and the birth of 'Never Throw in the Towel' 51:24 From free haircuts to men's meetups 54:37 The power of honest conversations and using LinkedIn 64:27 Landing the show… and finding gold in facing the mess. Anthony Hutton's Change Toolkit: Soundtrack: "Heart's on Fire" from Rocky IV Book: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey One piece of advice: "Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." About Anthony: Anthony Hutton is a British television personality best known for winning Big Brother UK in 2005. Entering the house as a confident, outspoken Geordie, Anthony became a fan favourite for his humour, authenticity, and resilience, securing one of the show's most decisive public victories. Since his time on television, he has transitioned into meaningful advocacy work as a keynote speaker and founder of the Never Throw In The Towel project. Through this initiative, Anthony supports men's mental health, encouraging open conversations, resilience, and practical tools to help men work through mental health challenges and personal setbacks. Connect with Anthony: Website: https://neverthrowinthetowel.com/ Work with Eleanor Buy the Book - Another Door Opens; 5 steps for navigating change. Described as 'Game changing' 'Brilliant' 'A must read' 'The best book on change'. Eleanor supports individuals, teams and organisations through change. Whether it's coaching or large scale organisational change through communications and training. Work with Eleanor 121 as your coach, when you are starting something new, to develop the idea, to create the idea, to get it launched. Book in a Change Mastery for a team session - when your team is navigating change. Book in a 90 minute workshop - to think through change at work. Instagram:instagram/anotherdooruk LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-tweddell/ Website: www.another-door-opens.com Produced by winteraudio.co.uk

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   17 Sept 2026

   #177: Creating a leadership legacy from the messy process of change with Ada Parris

   "Multiple things can be true. There's nothing binary about life." What happens when you step into the unknown, let go of predefined paths, and allow yourself to be messy, vulnerable, and unfinished? In this episode, Ada Parris artist, storyteller, and author of Leadership Legacy: A Manifesto to Create a Mindful Future and a Thriving Planet, talks about about paradox, transformation, and intentionally shaping new identities. We talk about the rawness of unmasking after decades of masking, the courage to sit with uncertainty and having faith in the unknown, and why sometimes the most radical act is to honour your ancestry, story, and soul. Ada shares the lived reality behind writing her book (from imposter syndrome to post-it notes in hotel rooms), the meaning behind reclaiming her name, and how silence, sound, and pausing have become tools for profound change. This is a moving exploration of why leadership and legacy matter beyond titles, how to be more than binary, and the real work of creating spaces where wholeness and paradox are celebrated. Highlights: 00:00 We are live & alive: the power of remembering our humanness 05:00 Permission to hold paradox: not trying to fit into a box 07:00 On storytelling, asking questions, and 3am curiosity 10:07 The "door": writing Leadership Legacy 12:21 Book deal, a new dog, and ADHD diagnosis: entering the cocoon 13:05 Vipassana, silence, and the difficulty of pausing 19:19 Emerging: burnout, intentionality, and slow becoming 21:00 The "crowning" moment, when you want to give up but can't 24:14 Who are you becoming? 26:26 People-pleasing as manipulation with a smile 33:05 The illusion of linear time and reclaiming your own rhythms 36:07 The elements as a creative framework: Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth 40:13 Shamanic experience, and metaphors for change 42:52 Letting go of control as a creator, responsibility and intention 44:46 Naming your inner critic, reframing Medusa 47:41 Dogs, walks, and learning through stubbornness 49:27 On reclaiming her name and honouring ancestry 53:30 Creating sound art, Threshold, and what's next 55:30 Book: Who Fears Death by Nneka Okorafor 58:31 Soundtrack: An original soundscape "the myth of the ego" 62:10 One piece of advice: "You're worthy." Ada's Change Toolkit: Soundtrack: Original immersive sound art exploring ego, climate, transformation Book: Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor One piece of advice:  "You're worthy." About Ada Ada Parris is a strategic futurist, artist, relational ecologist, and founder of The Presence Lab™. Her book Leadership Legacy (Wiley, January 2026) emerged from a messy process that forced her to confront her own paradoxes, reshaping how she sees the world through power, paradox, and presence. Her "another door moment" emerged when she chose to write her book; she temporarily closed the door to the narratives, ways of working, and identity she had cultivated before. What is emerging are frameworks, artistic and somatic practices, and rituals that help others navigate their own power dynamics and paradoxes through presence as a form of technology. Her work draws on neurodivergent pattern recognition and collaboration with Indigenous knowledge keepers in Brazil. She is a keynote speaker, chairs Mental Health First Aid England, and works with leaders and senior teams at global organisations navigating transformation. :https://www.Adahparris.com/ Work with Eleanor Buy the Book - Another Door Opens; 5 steps for navigating change. Described as 'Game changing' 'Brilliant' 'A must read' 'The best book on change'. Eleanor supports individuals, teams and organisations through change. Whether it's coaching or large scale organisational change through communications and training. Work with Eleanor 121 as your coach, when you are starting something new, to develop the idea, to create the idea, to get it launched. Book in a Change Mastery for a team session - when your team is navigating change. Book in a 90 minute workshop - to think through change at work. Instagram:instagram/anotherdooruk LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-tweddell/ Website: www.another-door-opens.com Produced by winteraudio.co.uk

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