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Hosted by Philippe Rose · education · EN-GB
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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAt 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.
At the Coalface is hosted by Philippe Rose. The show has published 132 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Kim Wilson: Beyond Vulnerability: The Ingenuity We Overlook" (21 October 2026, 48 minutes), "David Browne - Home Beyond Borders" (7 October 2026, 57 minutes), and "Robert (Mark) Nelson - You Can't Be Fully Loved Until You're Fully Known" (23 September 2026, 46 minutes).
At the Coalface publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 132 episodes.
Booking probability for At the Coalface is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. At the Coalface requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. At the Coalface's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for At the Coalface are Defense & International Affairs. At the Coalface has an education audience.
Philippe Rose hosts At the Coalface, an education podcast with 132 episodes published.
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Episode #133
In this episode, I sit down with Kim Wilson, a financial inclusion scholar and practitioner whose work has taken her from the world of business and finance to the everyday financial lives of migrants and communities...
Episode #132
In this episode, I sit down with David Browne, a former USAID Foreign Service Officer whose career has taken him from Bolivia and Bangladesh to the West Bank, Uganda, and now back home to local government in North...
Episode #131
In this episode, I sit down with Rob (Mark) Nelson, a pharmacist and lifelong student of languages, culture, and global affairs. Mark reflects on growing up in New Mexico, where a rich blend of cultures, languages, and...
Episode #128
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Episode #127
In this episode, I sit down with Mildred Pantouw, a public health and international development leader whose career has taken her from Indonesia to the United States, Guinea, and back to Indonesia. Mildred reflects on...
Episode #126
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Episode #125
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Episode #124
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Tjark Marten Egenhoff, a development and foreign policy leader whose life has been shaped by movement, service, and the search for belonging.</p><p>Tjark reflects on growing up across...
Episode #123
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Mariana Deluera, a geopolitical risk analyst whose life has been shaped by movement, adaptation, and the search for belonging.</p><p>Mariana reflects on growing up across five...
Episode #122
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Hunnewell, a former national security and irregular warfare practitioner whose career has spanned Special Operations, geopolitics, technology, and strategic...
Episode #122
In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Hunnewell, a former national security and irregular warfare practitioner whose career has spanned Special Operations, geopolitics, technology, and strategic competition. Steve...
Episode #121
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Gian Jones, a real estate investor, community builder, and congressional candidate.</p><p>Gian reflects on growing up in the Rockaways in a single-parent household, taking on...
Episode #121
In this episode, I sit down with Gian Jones, a real estate investor, community builder, and congressional candidate. Gian reflects on growing up in the Rockaways in a single-parent household, taking on responsibility...
Episode #120
In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Freeman, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, entrepreneur, and community builder whose life has been shaped by movement, reinvention, and the search for belonging...
Episode #120
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Episode #119
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Barker Keith, whose career spans military service, law, and sovereign risk management.</p><p>Barker reflects on growing up in Venezuela, and how his early, idealised view of the...
Episode #119
In this episode, I sit down with Barker Keith, whose career spans military service, law, and sovereign risk management. Barker reflects on growing up in Venezuela, and how his early, idealised view of the United States...
Episode #118
<p>In this episode, I speak with Siobhán MacDermott, a cybersecurity and public policy expert whose career spans Silicon Valley, global finance, and advisory.</p><p>Siobhán reflects on an itinerant childhood and how...
Episode #118
In this episode, I speak with Siobhán MacDermott, a cybersecurity and public policy expert whose career spans Silicon Valley, global finance, and advisory. Siobhán reflects on an itinerant childhood and how constantly...
Episode #117
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Jay Truesdale, a geopolitical risk adviser and former U.S. diplomat and Navy Reserve officer whose career spans diplomacy, military service, and private sector leadership.</p><p>Jay...
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Chefarzt der Medizinischen Klinik III für Hämatologie/Onkologie/Palliativmedizin und fachgebundene Ernährungsmedizin, New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art
Executive Director, Clean Production Action
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