Emily Timmins, Director of Water Recycling at Anglian Water, leads with vision, energy and a deep sense of purpose in one of the most critical areas of national infrastructure. With a passion for environmental stewardship, engineering excellence and championing women in utilities, Emily has played a pivotal role in transforming wastewater management.

In this episode, Emily shares her journey, her leadership philosophy, and the innovations shaping the future of water recycling.

In the latest episode in The Skewdio, we sit down with Chris Rhodes to talk about Men’s mental health.

Chris shares how far we’ve come in the last 10–20 years - how talking openly about struggles is now seen as strength, not weakness. He reflects on his own health challenges and why breaking the stereotype of “always being strong” is so important for us as men, whether as partners, parents, or professionals.

In The Skewdio, we talk about how Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her second Budget,and Steve Douglas breaks down the key points.

This episode explores winter as a season of reflection, renewal, and determination. It emphasizes the importance of setting meaningful goals now to shape success in the months ahead.
New Chit Chat host Christina Savvas speaks with Shashi about staying strong and adaptable-both professionally and personally - while navigating a fitness journey through challenging times. Their conversation highlights resilience as a key to overcoming obstacles and maintaining momentum.
The episode closes with excitement for the upcoming Winter Conference – Evolution: Our Next Frontier – a landmark date in the Skewb calendar.

In honour of Movember and Men’s Mental Health Month, Matthew sits down with Paul to discusswhat the movement means to him, his own experiences with mental health and the ongoing need to raise awareness and break the stigma around it. 

Join us for a special episode celebrating 80 years of the Institute of Water. Katie sits down with Gabrielle Mandell, CEO of iWater, and Kara Sadler, National Chair, to explore the Institute’s remarkable journey, from its founding by Allen Bolton in 1945 as an all-male association, to today’s thriving, diverse community led by a female CEO.In this episode, we reflect on the past, tackle pressing challenges like the skills gap, and hear inspiring stories about women in water from Skewber Gill, the newly appointed Chair of the Women’s Network. Most importantly, we look ahead to the future: how iWater continues to support professionals, nurture talent, and shape an inclusive, innovative water sector for the next 80 years.Tune in to hear insights, stories, and a vision for the future of water, and discover why the Institute remains an essential hub for everyone in the industry.

On Monday, November 3rd, 2025, Bob Murray marked an incredible milestone... 50 years in the gas industry.

To celebrate his remarkable career, Skewb took Skewdio on Tour for a special surprise edition in his honour. Joining the celebration were Bob’s wife Kay, our CEO and Co-Founder Shashi, and former colleagues and mentees from across the industry, including Mike Foster, Kate Lazenby, Nitin Patel, Ben Kuchta, James Ganendra, and Russ Thomas.

Tune in as we reflect on five decades of dedication, innovation, and impact, as we celebrate a life in gas.

Join Skewb and Street Works UK as we explore some of the biggest shifts transforming the utilities sector in 2025 and beyond. Following months of negotiation with the Environment Agency, the new Material Classification Protocol officially came into effect on October 1st, 2025, marking a major milestone for the industry. With Fixed Penalty Notices set to double in January 2026 and rapid digitisation changing how we manage and maintain our streets, there’s plenty to unpack. Joining us to break down what these developments mean in practice are:Mark Whittaker from Cadent Gas Ltd, offering a client’s perspective.Vince Nwana from Skewb, discussing the challenges and opportunities these changes bring.Clive Bairsto, CEO and Chairman of Street Works UK, sharing insights from across the wider industry.Tune in for a deep dive into the policies, technologies and people shaping the future of street works.

Skewb sits down with Sarah Horne, an internationally renowned creative floral artist whose incredible career includes three Chelsea Gold Medals for Professional Floristry, the prestigious title of Chelsea Florist of the Year, and a Royal Leamington Spa flower shop that’s reached the UK Flower Shop of the Year national finals four times.In a heartwarming and deeply inspirational conversation, Sarah opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, the path to international recognition, the lessons learned from failure, and her perspective on the state of UK high streets and modern business leadership in a post-Covid world. With her infectious passion for floristry and life, Sarah’s story is a reminder that creativity, resilience, and purpose can truly bloom anywhere. Tune in to a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Change is the only constant and in this month's episode of the Chit Chat, we're excited to introduce Shashi's new co-host Christina Savvas, whose fresh perspective and insights mark the next chapter of the series.

This episode explores the theme of "Evolution"; what it means to grow, adapt and transform, both as an individual and as a company. Together, Jess, Shashi and Christina unpack how evolution isn’t just about reacting to change but intentionally shaping it: refining how we think, how we work, and how we connect.

It’s a conversation about progress and a reflection on how every step forward helps us become more aligned with our goals and values.