Inspire Club

In this episode we talk with Gideon Pridor, Chief Marketing Officer at Workvivo. Gideon Pridor is Workvivo’s interim CMO and chief storyteller. Gideon is a veteran marketing leader with a track record of growing disruptive startups into global leaders, that redefine their markets. Before Workvivo (and a well-deserved sabbatical) Gideon was VP Marketing at TravelPerk, One of the world’s fastest-growing SaaS companies, Perfecto (acquired by Perforce), and others. Gideon is a frequent speaker...

In this episode we talk with Nick Court, CEO of The People Experience Hub. Nick Court has a wealth of experience in the fields of people analytics, reward, HR systems, employee engagement, employee relations, employee experience, and employee benefits. In 2019, they became the CEO of The People Experience Hub, an organization that allows companies to track how their employees feel at each stage of the employee journey. From 2015 to 2019, they were the Founder of Cloud9 People, a multi-award...

In this episode we talk with Perrine Farque, Founder & Speaker at Inspired Human. Perrine Farque has worked for over a decade with organisations in London, including Facebook, PagerDuty, Pivotal, AvePoint and Nlyte Software. Perrine Farque is passionate about building diverse and inclusive workplaces that cultivate employee engagement, retention, productivity, profitability, innovation and business growth. Perrine Farque believes that the world needs more diverse and inclusive workplaces to...

In this episode we talk with Kaitlin Howes, HR Business Partner at Reward Gateway. Kaitlin Howes is an HR Business Partner at Reward Gateway. Kaitlin loves the dynamic nature of her job and that she gets to wear many hats, but is especially happy when creating a welcoming, fun and supportive experience for RGers. When she isn’t wearing her RG hat, you can find her repelling her sticky-fingered toddler from grabbing her laptop or chasing sunshine that provides the perfect setting for a...

In this episode we talk with Bobby Duffy, Author of The Perils of Perception. Bobby Duffy is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute. He has worked across most public policy areas in his career of 30 years in policy research and evaluation, including being seconded to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. Bobby sits on several advisory boards including Chairing both the Campaign for Social Science and the CLOSER Advisory Board, is a member of the Executive of the...

In this episode we talk with Daniel Crosby, Chief Behavioural Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist, behavioral finance expert and asset manager who applies his study of market psychology to everything from financial product design to security selection. He is co-author of the New York Times bestseller Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management and founder of Nocturne Capital. He is at the forefront of behavioralising...

In this episode we talk with Lance Secretan, CEO & Founder of The Secretan Center. Dr. Lance Secretan is the world’s top authority on inspirational leadership, a trailblazing teacher, advisor and expert on corporate culture, whose bestselling books, inspirational talks, and life-changing retreats have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. He is the author of 21 books about leadership, inspiration, corporate culture and entrepreneurship as well as an...

In this episode we talk with Mike Klein, Principal at Changing The Terms. Mike has been working with a number of corporates, consultancies, startup enterprises on a wide variety of change-focused, internal, and external communication initiatives in the US and Europe. Based in Reykjavík, Iceland, Mike is also the Senior Advisor for Smarp Strategic Services where he supports their position as a thought leader and advocate for internal communication, employee advocacy and the value added by...

In this episode we talk with Beth Collier, Communications, Creativity & Leadership Expert at Beth Collier Consulting. Beth has had more than 15 years of experience helping individuals and companies improve their communication and leadership – from executive communication and massive transformation programs to everyday business writing and presentations. She has also worked closely and delivered programs for people at all levels – from senior executives and leaders to graduates. In her chat...

In this episode we talk with David Beeney, Founder of Breaking the Silence. As it is Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, David is the perfect guest to address the issues of workplace mental health. As one of the leading voices on Mental Health in the workplace, David has had experience working in media and news publishing. During his time in work, he had been afraid to let his organisation know of his mental health struggles but now, with Breaking the Silence, David now works...

In this episode we talk with Mike Adams OBE, CEO of Purple. Mike leads Purple in developing products and services which are transforming the landscape of business. His initiative Purple Tuesday has received national acclaim for its contribution to changing the customer experience for disabled people - including online accessibility. Purple is changing the disability conversation with businesses and disabled people across the globe - making an incredible impact on the world. In his chat...

In this episode we talk with Fiona Spencer, Strategist at Home Fiona has worked with some of the world’s leading brands to deliver award-winning engagement and communications campaigns. As a strategist at Home, Fiona works with employee engagement and communication experts working with organisations to champion new ways to engage people in businesses across the globe. In her chat with Matt, Fiona highlights what she learned working with James Dyson alongside his Foundation, the biggest...

In this episode we talk with Emma Bridger, Founder & Managing Director at People Lab As one of the leading employee engagement experts, Emma is passionate in helping organisations design and create great experiences which help people truly be their best. As a previous lecturer in Psychology & Behaviour Change, Emma has combined her knowledge of Behaviour Change with her experience at companies such as EDF, RSA & E.ON to provide some amazing change. In her chat with Ruth, Emma highlights...

In this episode we talk with Jason Anthoine, Managing Founder at Audacity: Bold Thinking, At Work With extensive experience in the communication space, Jason has worked within organisations such as Siemens, GE Energy Connections and Newell Brands. With his own consultancy Audacity: Bold Thinking, At Work, Jason helps organisations see a vision of the future that’s totally different from their reality by helping them implement real culture change. In his chat with Matt, Jason highlights the...

In this episode we talk with Jane Roques-Shaw, Global Executive Director, People Growth and Experience at WarnerMedia. With extensive knowledge and experience in HR, communications and culture, Jane works to improve the employee experience. In her role at WarnerMedia, Jane is responsible for creating and curating the opportunities and environment for our employees to learn and develop. In her chat with Ruth, Jane discusses how to be in service of employees, why its important to let your...

In this episode we talk with Kelly Swingler. Founder of The Chrysalis Crew. Kelly is a beacon of positivity and knowledge in HR for many around the world. Kelly is also the co-founder of Inspire: London, the London-focused community of Inspiring Workplaces. We hope to have our first socially-distanced meeting some time in September. In her chat with Matt, Kelly reveals some of the potential struggles with transitioning your organisation to a 4 day work week. And why it is important not to...

In this episode we talk with Jo Moffatt. MD of Woodreed Consulting and Strategy Director for Engage for Success Jo has been at the forefront of the Employee Engagement cause for over a decade now. Personally coming at it from a brand perspective. Host Matt Manners said “Kindred spirits with a passion for changing the world for the better through workplace initiatives, love for the one and only Bruce Springsteen and both history graduates from University, it was a pleasure and privilege to...

In this episode we talk with Lisa Hagger, HR Director of The Fielding Group. Lisa is a highly motivated and energetic leader who creates an exceptional culture, which drives high performance. A genuine influencer who thrives on tough challenges. At The Fielding Group, Lisa is responsible for implementing people strategy as well as creating and co-ordinating leadership development programmes. In this discussion with Matt, Lisa discuss why mental health in the workplace shouldn't just be a...

In our seventh episode we talk with Matt Gosney, Vice President, Organizational Development of UCHealth based in the US. Matt is an executive leader whose primary focus is in partnering with leaders in articulating an organizationally-aligned talent strategy. At UCHealth, Matt is responsible for leadership program design and development, talent and succession planning and employee engagement. In this discussion, Matt tells us why his mother is his biggest inspiration as well as the...

In our sixth episode we talk with Russell Robinson, Founder of Amplified Research based in the US. Russell's work encompasses conducting research and providing solutions to employee engagement, employee voice and change management challenges. With Amplified Research, Russell provides support, consulting and on-demand products to impact talent management, developing strong and inspiring leaders, and the creation of open and safe cultures. In this discussion with Matt, Russell breaks down...