Why It Matters

By Michael Gough

A collection of interviews with leaders who are passionate about something that is at risk of being overlooked. Sometimes it's a brand, a product or a service but it can also be an idea - something th... more

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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.

Why It Matters episodes:

May 05, 2022 19. Why Human Experience Matters with Alexander Hoare.
Alexander is the first of the eleventh generation of the Hoare family to run Britain's oldest private bank. He is also a pioneer in social and impact investing and a founding partner of Snowball LLP. He talks about what it is like to run a family business with such a rich history.
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20min
April 29, 2022 18. Why Financial Communication Matters with Faith Liversedge.
Faith is a marketing consultant who is determined to see financial advisors talk more about the difference they make. And with 1 in 3 UK adults worrying about their financial situation, who can blame her?
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36min
April 16, 2022 17. Why Closing Food banks Matters with Matthew Duyvenbode.
There are over 1300 food banks across the UK. And the Trussell Trust are convinced they need to be closed. Not because they're no longer required, but because food banks are a symptom of more significant problems.
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44min
April 08, 2022 16. Why Kintsugi Matters with Makoto Fujimura.
Makoto Fujimura is a leading contemporary artist, writer, and speaker recognised worldwide as a cultural influencer. He uses Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese craft of repairing broken ceramics with golden lacquer, as a metaphor to reflect on the state of our times.
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48min
March 31, 2022 15. Why Creative Writing in Business Matters with Neil Baker.
Neil is the Managing Director of Dark Angels, a collection of playful and collaborative workshops to help anyone become a better writer at work. He is passionate about the way words are used in business and wants all of us to play creatively with them. He's convinced this exploration helps generate new ways to express ourselves more clearly and sincerely.
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49min
March 25, 2022 14. Why Faith Matters with Nick Spencer.
Nick is a Senior Fellow at Theos, the think tank that enriches the debate about the place of religion in society. It challenges and changes ideas through research, commentary and events. Theos believes that faith, and Christianity in particular, is a force for good in society.
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43min
March 18, 2022 13. Why Shareholders Matter with Helen Cane-Hardy.
Helen is the content strategist at Tumelo. The tech start-up helps investors know which companies their ISAs and pensions hold shares. Tumelo wants to encourage all shareholders to see their fund managers have a voice to influence businesses to serve people better and protect the planet.
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19min
March 11, 2022 12. Why heritage matters with Jonathan Morris.
Professor Morris is one of the founding directors of the Heritage Hub at the University of Hertfordshire. He and his academic teamwork alongside businesses exploring histories and identifying opportunities for business growth.
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27min
March 03, 2022 11. Why long term strategy matters with Phil Wild.
Phil is the CEO of James Cropper PLC. It's a family-run materials manufacturer based in Cumbria that dates back to 1845. Strategy and planning are critical to the success of any business. Phil has learnt being clear on where a company has come from is essential to help shape its long term future.
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43min
February 24, 2022 10. Why photography matters with Simon Hill.
Simon Hill HonFRPS is the Royal Photographic Society's current President. The Society was founded in 1853 to make the art and science of photography more widely available. Simon speaks about the enduring value of photography and the Society's new five-year strategy.
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29min

FAQs about Why It Matters:

How many episodes does Why It Matters have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.