Following a 20-year career in communications, like so many friends, peers and ex-colleagues I found myself working from home 100% of the time. In this series I hear from a range of interesting and diverse voices about their response to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, their health and wellbeing, creativity in adverse times, and our shared hopes for the future.
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Prince Rogers Nelson was a cultural icon, ground-breaking artist and one of the most influential, prolific and revered musicians of his generation, inspiring diverse groups of people around the world. This show talks to people who have memories of the Purple one, and will include associates, bandmates and fans alike. Don't be 'alone in a world that's so cold' - join us! May U Live 2 C the Dawn...
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Hello and welcome to “Work Happy” – a podcast series focused on using technology to explore better ways of working. I’m your host, Alex Graves, Co-Founder & CEO of Silicon Reef, a leading SharePoint Development Agency and Microsoft Modern Work Solutions Partner which creates people-led solutions that work. I’ve started this podcast to interview those who are leading the future of work within some of the biggest global brands including IKEA, The Cooperative and Virgin Media to name a few.As w ...
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In part 2 we talk chemistry and spiritual connection, touring the US with Prince as her guitar player. Lost album Milk & Honey, an enduring friendship and exciting plans for 2024 and beyond. "I'm not gonna ...
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INTRO 2mins30secs - Tamar's chemistry with Prince 'It was like a student following a teacher...[but] you can't work with that kind of greatness and take mediocre...' 6mins30s - Prince going on tour with Tamar, playing guitar on her U.S. shows 7mins45s - Will we ever get to hear her album 'Milk & Honey'? Her collaborative project with Prince. 8mins3…
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Ashley Tamar Davis is a Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Educator, Mentor and Entrepreneur. And her life was forever changed by Prince. This is her story.
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INTRO - Just coming back in late from London, and Houston... 3mins - the elevator pitch on Tamar, '...how would you describe yourself?' 4mins30s - Finding your tribe online 5mins - Tamar's passion as an educator 7mins - Were your parents or your family musical? Where did you inherit your talent from? 8mins - The original line up for Destiny's Child…
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In part 2 we field fan Qs to Owen, he reflects on Prince's demands in the early days, and working with other MPLS artists. Meeting fans on his recent book tour and his feeling on the Purple One's incredible ...
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INTRO 2mins - Fan Questions: what happened at the Rio in Las Vegas? 3mins30s - Early, and unreasonable demands from Prince. Mentors and moving on without malice... 6mins30s - What was it like managing other artists vs managing Prince? Working with Andre Cymone and Jesse Johnson. 9mins30s - Working with the Prince Estate on a potential 'For You' Del…
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As his first Manager, Owen Husney remembers Prince Rogers Nelson. "This was 1976. He was just a guy from North Minneapolis...he took the bus to my house, that's the Prince I loved."
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INTRO 2mins20s - Life experiences, in preparation for meeting Prince, working with stars and the need to avoid being a fan. 8mins - Is there anything you couldn't protect Prince from? No entourage, before the layers of fame and celebrity. 'He took the bus to my house...that's the Prince I loved.' 11mins - 'He was just a guy from North Minneapolis..…
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In part 2 of our interview with PhD candidate Casci Ritchie we discuss that Trench, punk periods, Prince becoming Prince, Lovesexy and a purple fashion legacy. Don't miss it.
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INTRO 2mins - The Dirty Mind era, the Prince persona begins to form, riding the New Wave...and that Trench Coat! 3mins - The 1979 period and working with costume designers... 7mins30s - The second punk period: Slave and the 1990s 10mins - Veils and Masking - the Exodus Has Begun... 11mins30s - Count The Days, style signifiers and finely tuned 'unco…
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Casci Ritchie is a PhD candidate and associate lecturer studying Prince, fashion, and fandom at Northumbria University. So how did this come to be a life's work? Join us to find out more...just don't ask ...
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INTRO 2mins - First memories of Prince, and standing next to the TV...feeling the static from Gett Off! Listening to Prince's Hits cassette in the Green Mondeo. 4mins - Born in the year of Lovesexy! 5mins - When did you realise that Prince's work could become a lifetime pursuit? "First and foremost I'm a fan...". Obsessed with John Waters, Pee Wee …
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Head Chef at 45 Jermyn St., Sam White, joins us to talk about his early life, adventures around the world, in Africa, France and the UK, but also his career in Food & Drink and the Hospitality Industry ...
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Training? “It’s started off quite informally, I left school in Taunton in Somerset not really knowing what to do…I even signed up for the Army but I missed an intake - there was a 6 month wait. My Dad was a Dairy Farmer, my Mum was a Nurse and a really good cook, and I had grown up on a farm with 3 brothers. I was used to an outdoorsy life, so perh…
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In part 2 Angela Hui discusses food, culture and family, reflecting on life from behind the counter of The Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway in rural Wales. She also shares favourite restaurants and new projects ...
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Angela Hui PART 2 INTRO 2mins - The awkwardness of the teenage years, trying to fit in and coming from a place 'where I didn't know who I was...' 6mins30s - We didn't really appreciate where we grew up...'but it was mine and I wouldn't change it for the world...it made me who I am' 8mins30s - Starting to be accepted into the community, keeping a ba…
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Nik West visited Prince at Paisley Park to work with him, before his untimely passing in 2016. She tells us what she thought of the purple one and discusses his legacy.
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PART 2: Talking Prince.... INTRO - Can you remember the first track of Prince that you heard...? 3mins - Rhonda Smith, and inspiration from female bass players 7mins - Nik West's Favourite Prince bass line? 8mins30s - Alphabet Street & This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip... 11mins - Daisy Chain: Prince and Larry Graham 14mins - Paisley Park, practici…
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Raised on the Gospel music of the Clark Sisters, Nik West played the class clown at school, but discovered Prince, and became Rolling Stone magazine's Queen of bassists. Listen in to her Purple, and Cotton ...
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INTRO 2mins - Nik talks about her Cotton Candy World Tour and playing at The Jazz Cafe in London 4mins - Shredding with lead guitarist Joey and why chemistry is so important to the band dynamic 5mins30s - learning guitar from her Dad at an early age 6mins45s - Playing gospel music by the Clark Sisters 9mins30s - Use of bright colours, a distinct vi…
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Love letter to Hospitality businesses? Teenage diary? Recipe book? Journalist Angela Hui talks to Sam Bleazard about the writing of Takeaway and what it was like growing up in rural Wales as a Chinese ...
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INTRO 1mins30s - Paperback coming out, being shortlisted for Awards...and writing as the solitary profession. 2mins30s - Delighted by the response 'from such a wide demographic' 4mins - what was the original idea for the book? Multi dimensional approach...from extensive notes and memories taken during the Covid lockdown. 6mins30s - ...feeling very …
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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. In Part 2 we go behind the scenes of the creative process - what was Prince really like to work for? As the Musicology and 3121 eras create a commercial career ...
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INTRO 2min - Do you have a most cherished Prince related possession (from the 9 years you worked together)? "I joke with my friends that I only buy vinyl with my name on it!" 4mins - Biggest 'pinch-me' moments working with Prince...? 3121 era, cherished memories. 6mins30s - Which kind of people engaged Prince best behind the scenes? 7mins30s - Prin…
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The Art of ‘Doing More with Less’ with Martin Day, Principal Consultant at Silicon Reef #S3E5
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In the world of modern work efficiency is the name of the game, but this can leave employee wellbeing by the wayside. Enter: The ethos of ‘Do More With Less’. Microsoft’s consolidation of multifaceted tools into a single source is confusing for some, but for those who understand the potential, it’s the key to spending time wisely. Martin Day return…
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In part 2 of Sam's interview with Sarah Lazenby they discuss why people insights matter, mentoring the next generation and neurodiverse family care. And how tough times at school shaped her outlook and ...
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PART 2 - Sarah Lazenby in conversation with Sam Bleazard INTRO 1min - What communication skills might we have lost in the current landscape? "Keep adapting, and keep very open-minded..." 3mins - The missing insight into our audiences... 7mins - Finding your purpose post Covid-19, crisis comms and Communications professionals having a seat at the ta…
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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. Growing up in Chicago, he went from throwing fan parties during the 'Wild West' years of the internet in the 1990s, to becoming a very meaningful contributor ...
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INTRO 2mins30s - Growing up in Chicago Illinois 4mins - Pursuing a career in the Web back in the mid 90s..."it was an interesting time, it was kind of like the Wild West" 5mins30s - Nona Gaye & The Beautiful Experience 6mins30s - Finding all of the other Prince fans on the internet via online communities...and organising parties at the Berlin club …
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Connect Your Team to Vision and Values with Owner of The Big Picture People, Craig Smith #S3E4
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A brand’s vision and values are integral to the decisions made day to day, but are they imparted onto a business, or rather uncovered to already lie within their DNA? Being over 14 years into a journey of helping businesses share the big picture, Craig Smith - Founder of The Big Picture People - joins us on this week’s episode of Work Happy. He tak…
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Curating Asahi’s New Relationship Between Change Management & Internal Comms with Asahi Europe & International’s Sally Tidman & Soraya Abdelmageed #S3E3
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There’s an ever-growing link between internal communications and change management across the board, which is clear to see from observing Asahi’s two functions working so closely together. Asahi’s Head of Change Management, Soraya Abdelmageed, works closely with Sally Tidman, Internal Comms and Engagement Specialist, to combine the strengths of bot…
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Storytelling and the journalistic impulse. Sam chats to his mentor in Communications Sarah Lazenby, about mischief, memories and focusing on what matters in employee communications.
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Sam Bleazard in conversation with Sarah Lazenby pt 1. 1min30s - '...my heart is in healthcare...' 2mins30s - Investigative journalist at heart? "I was nosey as a child...and always loved writing..." 3mins30s - "Is there anything else you think I should know...?" 5mins - Working on the Eastbourne Advertiser and getting a letter from Levi Jeans in th…
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Why You Should Care About Microsoft Viva with Martin Day, Principal Consultant at Silicon Reef #S3E2
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Microsoft Viva is an incredibly useful suite, but to many it presents a dizzying array of tools without the clearest idea on how to extract the most value from them all. That’s where Silicon Reef’s very own Martin Day comes in, joining Alex Graves this week on the Work Happy podcast to simplify Viva and why it truly matters to your business. We’ll …
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How Fortnum & Mason Brings a Brand Story to Life with Employer Brand Content Producer, Sam Bleazard #S3E1
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Welcome back to a brand new series of the Work Happy podcast, kicking off with Sam Bleazard from Fortnum & Mason, inventors of the Scotch egg… Sam is an Employer Brand Content Producer, and while that Scotch egg fact may seem trivial, it’s part of the all-important brand story and human experience that should underpin any successful business. Join …
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"It's amazing what you can do if you try..." - join us for part 2 of our interview with Dave Rusan, who made Prince's iconic white cloud guitar for the movie Purple Rain.
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Intro 1mins30s - Wishing he could have spoken to Prince during the making of his Cloud guitar, the instrument specs, and making something great instinctually. 3mins30s - Guitar specific questions for Dave on the Cloud guitar and how it was made - how much was stock, and what was bespoke? 5mins - Prince and his heavy strings, and Takumi the guitar t…
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Dave Rusan was a young guitar tech - who'd never made a guitar before...in 1983 Prince needed one for a new movie he was making. Join us for pt 1 as Dave auditions for Prince's band and feels exhilarated ...
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Intro 2mins - Growing up in Minneapolis and musical background 3mins15s - The Beatles, and early influences 4mins20s - First song Dave learned on the guitar, and favourite music 5mins30s - Father-son relationship and parental support for guitar playing and passions 7mins - Working in the local music store in MPLS, learning about the guitar as an in…
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Part 2 of our interview with Candid Career Coach, LinkedIn Top Voice and influencer Vicki Marinker. We meet the person behind the professional and talk Tik Tok, karaoke bars, content creation top tips ...
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Intro to part 2 1min30s - Tik Tok, Employer Brand and recruitment: sharing short form tips and tricks. 3mins30s - Tik Tok as educational platform and search engine. 5mins - Going viral without any followers via the For You Page #fyp. 7mins45s - Being a karaoke enthusiast, early gigs and wanting to be a backing singer 'when I grew up'. 9mins30s - Se…
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Candid Career Coach and LinkedIn influencer Vicki Marinker took inspiration from her own candidate experiences to help clients with their job search. Join us for this two-part recruitment special on the ...
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PODCAST notes 2mins - January being one of the busiest times of the year for recruiters 3mins - The role of recruiter as therapist, counsellor and advisor - 'has never been a transaction for me' - dealing with human beings and emotions. 5mins - Managing expectations as a recruiter - and the candidate experience 9mins - What is the legacy of 2021 an…
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"Fighting for the freedom he knew technology offered..." in part 2 of our interview with Jim Walsh he reflects on Prince's 'Days of Wild' in the 1990s, his last ever show...and missing a great artist.
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1mins30s - Prince's music in the 90s, albums Jim liked, plus bootleg tapes from '93/'94 - The Beautiful Experience and stripped back versions of Come and Endorphinemachine after hours in London. 3mins15s - Emancipation was a major artistic statement, but was it a seminal work? Plus liner notes for The Gold Experience (and not getting paid for it). …
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The Gold Experience: Jim Walsh got to know Prince in the 1990s, to the point where he was able to challenge the artist in open print. This is his story...
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Jim Walsh - journalist and author of Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s Intro 2mins - Were the 1990s Prince's 'punk period'? 5mins - Challenging Prince to be more vital! 8mins30s - the mad scientist out in Chanhassen, the feeling of greatness nearby 10mins - Going back to Paisley as a museum? Being in the building together... 11mins - th…
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Who was Prince really? In 1985 Neal Karlen interviewed the world's biggest - and most reclusive star. In the years that followed they developed an unlikely friendship. He tells us about the dilemmas of ...
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Author Neal Karlen, in conversation with Sam Bleazard. Introduction - New York Times, Rolling Stone magazine, author...friend? 1-3mins: "Please don't let my scoop go away!" - Memories from another lifetime...and the BBC Omnibus documentary 4mins ...time to stop writing - and talking about - Prince, wanting to be a fan again and not a critic... 7min…
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Bar Manager Mustafa Tumburi takes us behind the scenes at 45 Jermyn St. Join us as we talk about sustainability in the drinks industry, ice-cream floats, his childhood and his formative years. But also ...
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Mustafa Tumburi - Bar Manager at 45 Jermyn St. On meeting Mustafa (or ‘Musty’ as he’s known) for the first time, I sit as he makes me a #55 - and I learn that each number corresponds to something to do with the drink..."it's served with a shot of Cachaça, a variant of rum made in Brazil..and 55 is the country code for Brazil." So I kick off with th…
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"Take the leap because you'll never be ready!" We speak to Communications consultant, business owner, keynote speaker, Mum, podcaster and self-confessed Lego fan Rachel Miller. Tune in, turn on and Pod ...
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INTRO from Sam Bleazard 2mins - My love of LEGO 3mins - Conversations with clients about LEGO mini figures...how to make sure 'everything is awesome'. 5mins - LEGO typewriter 6mins - Blogging for 4 years and going into business for the first time - 9 years ago - while on maternity 9mins30s - Formative experiences in journalism. Straight from Sixth …
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Ep 20: from Brazil to BR3 - Cadu Gomes delighted his local community during lockdown, emerging as one of South East London's entrepreneurial success stories. The former Designer shares his pride on opening ...
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INTRO 5mins - starting to think about brewing own beer, and starting from the bottom up. 9mins - making the decision to change focus: from Freelancing for drinks brands to brewing 10mins - making the transition from hiring others equipment to creating new drinks independently 13mins - raising the funds and making it work financially 14mins30 - dela…
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Scotland's pop, jazz and soul duo Hue and Cry talk about the inspiration of 'The Teacher' Prince. We also discuss the 1980s and masterpieces such as Parade and Sign 'O' The Times. Essential listening.
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INTRO With pianist Greg Kane 1min - "Prince is the teacher", and why the 1980s needs more respect. Funk as social commentary. 3min - Covering Sign 'O' The Times, audiophiles, working with jazz musicians and having no fear. 5mins30s - Seeing Prince after hours at the Garage in Glasgow. 7mins - Near misses with Wendy and Lisa, Bobby McFerrin and Pais…
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Have digital communications marginalised our relationships and sense of community? And how do we improve the workplace experience in 2022 and beyond? We discuss the importance of relationship building ...
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Cathryn Barnard is a partner and co-founder at Working the Future, a consultancy helping business leaders to make sense of the future of work and build easy-to-implement, people-centred, future-proof strategies. With a previous career in workforce planning spanning three decades, and experience of starting and growing her own successful business, C…
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Scotland's pop soul duo Hue and Cry broke into the mainstream with their single 'Labour of Love', and early albums such as Seduced & Abandoned and Remote led to sell out tours. In the 90s they learned ...
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Intro - Fortnum's hampers for 80s Pop Stars? 3mins - Grandad's piano 4mins - Talk of the Town and Uncle Bill's record collection 6mins - Mum and Dad at home in the 70s. Mum "delivering 5000 children in her time as a midwife in the town of Coatbridge...she brought most of the town into the world". My father sacked Alan McGee! 7mins30s - Playing in b…
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40 years ago - a man who would go on to become one of the biggest stars in the world, and one of its most respected musicians, was booed off the stage having been pelted with bottles and food from the ...
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INTRO 2mins - 'going to concerts all the time' in my teenage years 6mins - growing up in a family listening to a diverse and eclectic mix of music 9mins - going to the Coliseum to see USC football games 10mins30s - memories of the show and lasting impression of Prince that day. 'He blew me away...and definitely captured my imagination'. 11mins - a …
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LinkedIn Changemaker and Executive Career Coach Andrew MacAskill talks to us about the recruitment landscape in 2022. Why are so many talented people still not being hired and have we really lost the ...
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1min - role as a LinkedIn Changemaker. "LinkedIn have recognised that they can be a platform for good...driving progressive conversation in the new world of work.” 3mins30s - The recruitment landscape in 2022 - advice for candidates now. "More advertised roles than ever before...but the challenge is that the demand and supply isn’t joining up very …
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Wayne Ellington is a choirmaster who was born into a first generation Windrush family in a working class area of North West London. Through seminal experiences with his Church and local community, he went ...
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Multiple interviews, performance anxiety, psychological tests, nerves and a panel keen to know your back story...but this is not a description of someone applying for a leadership role in the corporate world. This is how Wayne Ellington described the process of going through ITVs The Voice as a contestant - an experience which he enjoyed.…
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How Pearson Epitomises Work Happy with VP Global Employee Comms, Kim England #S2E5
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Pearson is an educational company with a rich, 177 year history, and the global reach of its over-20k full time employees has impacted an unfathomable number of students. As a company ahead of its time in utilising video, flexi-time and WFH, they’ve quite literally written the book on remote working… We’re joined by Kim England, VP Global Employee …
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Catherine de la Poer talks to Sam Bleazard about why emotional intelligence and self awareness matter so much in leadership.
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INTRO 0-5mins A definition of emotional intelligence Evolving in groups and the safety of a community setting (and the development of social brains) Managing change and change management 5mins30s Recognising that we have emotions Cognitive behavioural therapy: thought - emotion - action 7mins Getting in touch with ourselves and becoming more emotio…
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Orchestrating GSK’s Global Campaigns with Comms Director, Cheryl Field #S2E4
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For a business the size of GSK operating around the globe, the comms challenges around language are more than just tone of voice - translating their messaging throughout the multinational pharmaceutical giant is a vital step for Communications Director Cheryl Field. With around 20k employees in the Pharma Supply Chain section of the business alone,…
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With over 20 years experience working for some of the most prestigious brands in fashion, beauty, fragrance, electronics and home: we talk to Mark Forsyth, Director of Communications at the new UK online ...
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INTRO 1min30s - finding out more about Sproutl, and comparing notes on home gardening 5mins30s - why Mark joined a start-up after a varied successful career 9mins30s - Mark on Inclusion: "Diversity and inclusion isn't just something you do for a week or a year..." 11mins - Background on team Sproutl 14mins - How important is social media? 15mins - …
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How NHS Digital Retains Staff & Puts Wellbeing First with Heads of Internal Comms, Helen Hartley & Penny Richards #S2E3
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It’s often been said that two heads are better than one - so consider the collaboration between Penny Richards & Helen Hartley in their joint role as Head of Internal Communications at NHS Digital as an exhibition of the key role that effective communication plays in any organisation. Naturally for NHS Digital, wellbeing is a priority for those wor…
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SharePoint News, Viva Connections & Employee Engagement with Martin from Silicon Reef #S2 BONUS 1
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Internal news has been brought into the 21st century - gone are the generic weekly news emails, left to gather dust unread in employees’ inboxes. SharePoint, News Boost and Viva Connections present an appealing arsenal of tools for internal communicators to bring teams together. In this bonus episode of the Work Happy podcast, we’re taking a dive i…
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The Power of Data & Sentiment Analysis with Department for Transport’s Digital Channels Lead, Tom Miles #S2E2
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Engagement is more than numbers and metrics; the freedom to provide feedback, and the sentiment behind that feedback, is immensely important to employee engagement. It’s vital at the best of times, but with the so-called ‘Great Resignation’ on the horizon, the role of internal comms has never been more essential… Sharing how an open approach to int…
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‘Smart Working’ & Reviving Post-Boardroom Creativity with AXA Global Healthcare’s Head of Internal Comms, Joe Malone - #S2E1
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Work Happy is BACK for Series 2, with more visionary communicators from some of the largest brands across a variety of sectors sharing how their internal communications & Microsoft Technologies help shape culture and encourage their teams to Work Happy. Kicking off our return is AXA Global Healthcare’s Head of Internal Communications, Joe Malone. W…
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Beverley Knight saves the best for last in the final episode of this revealing interview. In it she talks with genuine passion about some of the most magical moments spent with her idol Prince, discusses ...
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Part 3 of this interview features music from the Beverley Knight album Affirmation (released in June 2004), including short excerpts from Supasonic, Tea & Sympathy and No One Ever Loves In Vain. Music used by permission. Additional music - Signs - was written, arranged and produced by Gavin Calder. Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight, has been on…
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We speak to Mister Editorial - Shaun Randol - who joins us to talk about several years spent at Bloomberg in New York and reflects on his career so far in Corporate America. We also discuss what drew him ...
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Discussion themes for this episode of Comms from the Shed: A new profession called Internal Communication DIY learning in the spirit of a start-up (and why staying behind the scenes appeals) Being a journalist at heart and the power of editing Interviewing Noam Chomsky on political turmoil Mister Editorial, promotion and the importance of mentors W…
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The Best of Series One of the “Work Happy” Podcast with CEO of Silicon Reef, Alex Graves - #10
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Over the course of a fascinating first season of the “Work Happy” podcast we’ve come to learn so much from some of the biggest national & international brands about how the internal communications landscape has shifted in recent times. Approaching the season finale, it seems only appropriate to review a selection of the most poignant points from th…
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Cultural Change on a Global Scale with Shell’s Change Communications Lead, Dana Poole - #9
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With a left brain and right brain, each to focus on more analytical information or on emotions, the way to truly capture someone’s attention is to combine vital info with engaging storytelling. Having distilled down the secret sauce that separates information from true communication, Dana Poole is now leading comms change on a global scale with She…
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Beverley Knight tells Sam Bleazard about meeting Prince for the first time, the excitement of supporting him on his famous '21 nights' at London's 02 - and shares what it felt like to perform on the same ...
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Part 2 features music from the Beverley Knight album Affirmation (released in June 2004), including short excerpts from Come As You Are, Supasonic and Keep This Fire Burning. Music used by permission. Additional music - Signs - was written, arranged and produced by Gavin Calder. How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced a…
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The Digital Champions Revamping BT’s Platforms with Comms & Engagement Manager, Lauren Tiller - #8
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Communication is a vital part of any business, but within the nation’s largest telecommunications provider it presents a whole host of challenges and opportunities. Our guest this week, BT’s Lauren Tiller, is a Communications and Engagement Manager in IT, and has been helping to lead a transformation in the tools used, liaising with comms teams and…
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