In this insightful episode we meet Natasha Liedl-McDowal, Senior Manager Internal Communications at London Stock Exchange, where she dives into the transformative power of internal communications as a cornerstone of organisational culture. Join industry leaders as they discuss how to move beyond traditional top-down messaging and foster authentic, two-way conversations that truly engage employees at every level. Discover practical strategies for embedding company values into daily interactions, creative storytelling techniques to celebrate achievements, and ways to ensure your communications resonate across diverse teams. Whether you’re looking to boost morale, strengthen connections, or make culture a living part of your organisation, this session is packed with actionable ideas to help you turn communication into a powerful driver of lasting change.

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathon Pinch, Head of Internal Communications and Employee Engagement at Wincanton, the UK’s leading supply chain partner supporting everything from supermarket shelves to major infrastructure projects. Jonathon shares the unique challenges and creative solutions involved in engaging Wincanton’s 20,000-strong workforce-75% of whom are on the front line, often with limited access to technology. He offers a preview of his upcoming panel at the Employee Engagement Summit, where he’ll discuss remote working, the tools and content that keep colleagues connected, and practical ideas for reaching every audience group-from digitally disconnected drivers to home-based teams.

In this episode, Rebecca Moran, Head of HR at Chatham House explores why culture can’t stand still-and how organisations can embed meaningful cultural change that lasts.

Tune in to hear practical strategies for making culture a core part of your company’s identity, not just a passing initiative. Rebecca touches on how to sustain cultural integrity during mergers, leadership transitions, and periods of rapid growth and innovative ways to measure the true impact of culture-going beyond traditional engagement surveys to capture what really matters.

In this episode we dive deep into the power of organisational culture with Gillian Green, Global Senior Manager People Experience & Culture at SSP Group plc where she highlights why it’s the heartbeat of every high-performing business. Join us to explore what fuels our passion for building strong, positive cultures, the proven methods for shaping and evolving your workplace culture and the vital role of feedback in creating and sustaining high performance.

In our latest episode we meet with Ross Marshall, Wellbeing, Reward and Recognition Lead at London Borough of Havering, a passionate advocate for a holistic approach to wellbeing. Ahead of his appearance at our upcoming Employee Engagement Summit, Ross shares a preview of his session, where he’ll explore what wellbeing truly means—beyond the often narrow focus on mental health. He’ll discuss the importance of seeing wellbeing as a multi-faceted concept and how individuals can build a personalised wellbeing toolbox to support their own health and happiness.

In this episode, we’re joined by Sean Tolram, Head of Mindfulness at HSBC, who shares insights into his role and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming talk at the Employee Engagement Summit. Sean will be exploring how to create a brain-friendly workplace—a space where individuals can thrive, think clearly, and feel genuinely supported. He’ll unpack key themes such as the impact of stress and multitasking on performance, how to counteract our brain’s natural negativity bias, and the importance of embedding self-compassion and self-care into workplace culture.

In our latest episode we meet with Matt Cooper, Head of Digital Communications at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as he talks about how they transformed their staff engagement with the launch of Kingsweb, a cutting-edge intranet platform. Matt shares the journey of creating a mobile-accessible, user-friendly platform that has revolutionised communication and collaboration across the Trust.

In today’s episode our Guest Host Christina Lewis is a speaker, trainer and career coach, specialising in employee engagement and gender equity and is currently heading up Operations at Bolt. Christina sits down with Nick Holmes, Vice President of Learning & Culture at Avalere Health and dives deep into the heart of organisational dynamics, addressing crucial questions that shape our professional lives. Kicking off by tackling the age-old debate: Can culture truly be measured? Nick discusses shifts to a global perspective, examining current trends, pet peeves, and victories in how people feel about work worldwide. Offering practical advice for organisations and leaders looking to positively influence employee sentiment.

In this episode, our guest host, Cathy Brown, sits down with Jackie Dacanay to explore the critical factors that influence employee wellness and efficiency in the modern workplace. They discuss how excessive workloads and unrealistic deadlines contribute to stress, burnout, and reduced productivity, while balanced expectations support employee wellness and efficiency. The conversation delves into the importance of flexible work hours, remote work, and understanding personal commitments in promoting employee well-being, contrasting these with the mental and physical strain caused by rigid schedules.

Cathy and Jackie also highlight the impact of transparent and consistent communication regarding job roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics on employee mental health and motivation, versus the negative effects of unclear or constantly shifting expectations. They examine how regular feedback, recognition, and fair compensation can enhance job satisfaction and mental wellness, and the disengagement and emotional fatigue that can result from their absence.

Finally, they discuss the availability of mental health resources, wellness programmes, and supportive leadership, and how these elements help employees manage stress and thrive in the workplace, compared to environments that neglect these crucial aspects. Join us for an insightful discussion filled with expert advice and practical tips to help you and your team thrive at work.

In this episode, we explore the crucial role managers play

Discover why developing better managers is a transformative strategy for unlocking your team’s full potential and driving sustainable success.