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Hosted by Ben Kirk · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 26 episodes
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Sitting With is a short weekly reflection on business, fatherhood, health, and life.Nothing polished, no script. Nothing forced. Just thoughts from the week.
Ben Kirk hosts Sitting With, a education show with 26 episodes published.
My 10-year-old messaged me at 5am this week. The message itself wasn't the issue. The fact she was awake and had easy access to her phone was. It got me thinking about smartphones, social media, the government's proposed
One year ago, I stopped posting on social media every single day. At the time, it felt like a failure. The idea behind it had not really worked, there was no real traction, and looking back, it was not scalable or someth
My youngest daughter turned 10 this week, and it made me think about trade-offs. I love being a dad. I also love building businesses, training, travelling and trying to create a full life. But there is always a cost to h
England beat Croatia and suddenly we were genuine World Cup contenders. Then we drew with Ghana and the performance was described as “horrific”. That reaction says more than just something about football. We now seem to
For someone who likes plans, clarity and consistency, co-parenting can be a real test. This week reminded me that not every situation needs the same response. With my daughters, I need consistency. When supporting someon
In today’s episode, I reflect on a business coaching conversation that made me ask a simple but important question: What am I actually best at? With September potentially being a quieter period for Renew Education, I’ve
Last week, we took the girls to Corfu for what should have been a perfect family holiday. Beautiful surroundings, amazing food, sunshine and a much-needed break. But one of my daughters just didn't seem herself. As a par
The recent Sports Premium announcement has got a lot of people in education talking. But for me, it raised a bigger business lesson. If your business relies too heavily on one funding stream, one type of contract, or one
A month ago I joined a new gym in Bath. At the time, I thought I was just changing where I trained. What I didn’t expect was how much it would impact my mindset, ambition and energy outside of fitness too. In this episod
Last night I made the mistake of doom scrolling before bed… and within 10 minutes I was questioning whether I’m doing enough. After watching someone I admire still grinding at 10pm after a full day of coaching, business
Being reliable is usually seen as a strength. You step in. You solve problems. You protect people. You keep things moving. But what happens when your reliability starts to stop other people from growing? In this episode,
Last night I found myself thinking: “What the f*ck am I doing?” We’re launching a small shop today—cakes, fudge, jewellery—run by my daughters. But in the middle of burnt fudge, a messy kitchen, and a late night… I start
This week, I’ve decided to try something different with my daughters. Not pocket money. Not rewards. A shop. “Bubs & Bug” is something they’ll run themselves — baking, making, selling — and learning what money, effort, a
The last few days have been some of the heaviest I’ve experienced. What started as a short trip to Austria quickly turned into a race home after getting a call that changed everything. Within 24 hours, Becky lost her mum
My house is a mess. Toys everywhere. Half-eaten breakfast left out. Rooms that look like chaos. And if I’m honest… it used to frustrate me more than it should. In this episode, I talk about something I recently heard — “
9 months ago, I launched Renew Education. I had a plan. I thought I’d mapped it out properly. I expected steady growth, a clear model, and some level of control. That’s not what happened. We opened in September… and by N
One of the scariest things I’ve realised as a parent is this… Our kids will believe the things they tell themselves — even when those beliefs aren’t their own. In this episode, I reflect on a moment with my daughter that
This week’s episode is a real one. My 12-year-old wants Snapchat. Her mum has said yes… I’ve said no. So now she has it half the week — and it’s created tension. In this episode, I talk through: why I’ve taken a firm sta
This episode is a reflection on standards and where they come from. After watching a recent series featuring Gordon Ramsay, I found myself thinking about how high-performing leaders set the tone for the teams around them
This week I reflect on the emotional rhythm of parenting — the connection, the separation, and the moments that really matter. From a peaceful weekend with my daughters to the unexpected emotional shift of the Monday sch
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