EP 281 - Dave is a former footballer for the England and Great Britain blind football team. His career spanned 17 years with 144 international appearances scoring 128 goals, making him England’s highest all time scorer. He received a lifetime achievement award from the FA and an OBE for his services to Paralympic Sport.Today, David is currently CEO of the British Paralympic Association.In this episode, we talk about Dave's sporting career, the workings of blind football, through to perceptions and language about disability. Dave also discusses his role in preparing British Paralympians for the upcoming games in Paris, and the importance of representation and accessibility in the workplace. David also explains why having to constantly think about how to make things suitable for disabled people qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB01:55 Understanding Blind Football03:35 Communication and Language in Disability04:43 Interacting with Disabled Individuals05:40 Empathy and Understanding in Communication13:24 The Role of the British Paralympic Association17:41 Evolution and Impact of the Paralympics22:13 ThIntersection of Disability, Inspiration, and Performance25:08 Translating Athletic Experience to Business27:24 Challenges Facing the Paralympic Association28:05 The Power of the Paralympics Brand28:43 Understanding Disability in the Workplace29:42 The Struggle of Employment Among Disabled People31:49 The Fear of Sight Loss37:20 Bullshit in Business - Making Things Suitable For Disabled38:50 Quickfire Round - Getting To Know Dave40:17 Diversity in the Workplace47:31 The Upcoming Paralympics48:27 Conclusion and FarewellDave's Recommendations:Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy (book)The Salmon Of Doubt (book)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] is powered by Oury Clark

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