Best Newham Podcasts (2024)

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Sarah Findlater, Group HR Director at Marks & Spencer talks Flexible Working 15:02

5M ago15:02

15:02

Flexible Working continues to dominate the workplace landscape. Reports show that demand from employees across the UK for flexible working remains high however many organisations across most industry sectors continue to wrestle with this. In the latest episode of Berwick Partners' and Odgers Berndtson's Leadership Series, Alka Gandhi, Head of Retai…

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In conversation with Ross Moloney, Chief Executive of Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) 27:41

5M ago27:41

27:41

In this podcast, we are speaking with Ross Moloney, Chief Executive of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). Ross and Berwick Partners’ Principal Consultant, Tom Ewen discuss Ross’ career to date, as well as the motivations which have driven him throughout his career. He also reflects on how leading LEEA and working with the LEEA team…

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Leadership & Transformation - delivering significant change 30:49

7M ago30:49

30:49

Post-pandemic many leaders continued to wrestle with a number of constantly changing economic challenges and delivering transformation, innovation and leadership against this backdrop. I was delighted to be joined by Darcy Willson-Rhymer, CEO of Card Factory who shares his experiences of transformation and leadership…

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"Talking Tech" with QLM Technology & Berwick Partners 13:53

9M ago13:53

13:53

Rob Fain, Principal Consultant with Berwick Partners talks to Puneet Chhabra, Head of Software at QLM Technology. Puneet shares reflections on life at QLM, his career and plans for the future. Whilst discussing what makes a good Software Engineer and how QLM are using cutting edge technology to help their customers cut carbon emissions.…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 18 Merton Council – reducing vehicle idling 35:28

1y ago35:28

35:28

Miar Crutchley and Jason Andrews of Merton Council join Rhian Gladman to share the work they have been doing to improve air quality for Merton residents. They discuss how they managed to reduce vehicle idling at level crossings and how using the correct message can make all the difference. Access the full transcript of this episode at https://www.l…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 17 Newham Council – encouraging debt arrears payment and supporting residents 1:01:55

1y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Katie Brunger of Newham Council joins Rhian Gladman to discuss how targeted support was used to encourage Newham residents to make payments to tackle their debt arrears and how behavioural insights trials can have sometimes have unintended consequences. Access the full transcript of this episode at https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/behavioural-i…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 16 Wirral Council – COVID-19 community champions 36:38

1y ago36:38

36:38

Nicola Jones and Rory McGill from Wirral Council join Rhian to talk about how their 'Community Champions' programme was used to encourage adherence to restrictions during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss how they organised the programme and how they engaged hard-to-reach groups – and give an overview of their findings and where the…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 15 Cheshire East Council: improving men's mental health 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

42:40

Content warning: this episode contains content that some people may find upsetting; in particular, references to mental health and suicide. In this episode, Rhian Gladman is joined by Katy Ellison and Carys Ward from Cheshire East Council to discuss their behavioural insights trial addressing men’s mental health during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Katy …

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 14 (north east London councils) 58:23

1+ y ago58:23

58:23

Rhian Gladman is joined by Vickie Rowland, former public health practitioner at the London Borough of Havering, and Stéphanie Renucci, managing director and founder of insight and innovation agency UNPITCHD, to discuss how a group of councils in north east London used behavioural insights to help address local health inequalities by increasing the …

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In conversation with Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Mayor of Newham Council 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

47:33

In this episode Marek Dobrowolski talks to Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Mayor of Newham Council about her career to date, the future of Newham and the journey they are on to find a CEO.By Berwick Partners

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 13 (Doncaster Council) 1:04:47

1+ y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Rhian Gladman is joined by the Public Health Lead at Doncaster Council, Caroline Temperton, and Professor of Health Psychology and Director of the Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, Maddy Arden. In this episode Rhian, Caroline and Maddy discuss how they pulled together a consortium of different cou…

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30 Minutes with Brian Johnson, Chair of Solent Free Port 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

Marek Dobrowolski, Partner and Lead for Place, Regeneration & Partnerships at Berwick Partners spent some time with Brian Johnson, Chair of Solent Free Port to discuss the importance of Free Ports and how they are providing the biggest opportunities for generational regeneration. Announced in the 2021 budget, Freeports are a core component of the U…

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30 Minutes with Tom Bridgman, Director of Development at Oxford City Council 41:30

2y ago41:30

41:30

Tom Bridgman is the Director of Development at Oxford City Council, an iconic city immediately recognisable to many people, but one that not very many people will truly understand the nature of. Appointed in 2019 Tom’s career to date is a fascinating one, that has seen him work in place shaping roles across the public and private sectors, with both…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 12 (Rossendale Leisure Trust) 44:05

2y ago44:05

44:05

Systems and lives meet often but what more can councils and public sector bodies do to provide a holistic support to help people through these moments? Ken Masser discusses the work carried out by Rossendale Leisure Trust to apply behavioural insights to systems, drawing on examples of supporting long term unemployed, embedding physical activity ac…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 11 (City of Wolverhampton Council) 52:58

2y ago52:58

52:58

Shanara Abdin, Behavioural Science Specialist in the Public Health department at Wolverhampton Council and Michael Salmon, Head of Insight Health and Wellbeing at Active Black Country, join Rhian Gladman to discuss their behavioural insights trial, WV Gets Active. This trial was delivered in partnership to increase physical activity levels amongst …

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Leadership Lessons with Carol Matthews, Chief Executive of The Riverside Housing Group 39:40

2y ago39:40

39:40

In our sixth episode, Tom Neely, Housing Sector Lead at Berwick Partners was thrilled to be joined someone who was once described to him as "one of the most inspirational leaders I’ve worked within the sector" - Carol Matthews, Chief Executive of the Riverside Housing Group. In this episode we talk to Carol about her humble beginnings and what drov…

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Leadership Lessons and Transformation with Léann Hearne, Chief Executive of Livv Housing Group 37:01

2y ago37:01

37:01

This is the podcast where we aim to discuss some of the key issues facing leaders and today I was thrilled to be joined by Léann Hearne, Chief Executive of Livv Housing Group. In this podcast we talk to Leann about her background in manufacturing and some of the lessons she learned throughout her transfer into Housing. In addition to this, we discu…

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Leadership Lessons and Net Zero Carbon with Jonathan Higgs, Chief Executive of Raven Housing Trust 26:43

2y ago26:43

26:43

This is the podcast where we aim to discuss some of the key issues facing leaders and today I was joined by Jonathan Higgs, Chief Executive of Raven Housing Trust. Raven Housing Trust was one of the first Housing Associations to share its anticipated costs of moving to net zero carbon and we caught up with Jonathan to find out how Raven is thinking…

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Leadership Lessons and Flexibility in the Workplace with Nick Atkin, Chief Exec of Yorkshire Housing 35:36

2y ago35:36

35:36

This is the podcast where we aim to discuss some of the key issues facing leaders and today I was delighted to be joined by someone who I’ve known for a long time, Nick Atkin, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Housing. In this episode, we talk through Nick’s career, from being appointed CEO of Halton Housing at the age of 36 right through to returning b…

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Leadership Lessons and Investing in People with Vic Da Cunha, Chief Executive of Curo Group 39:01

2y ago39:01

39:01

Within this podcast series, we aim to discuss some of the key issues facing leaders, and today I was delighted to be joined by Vic Da Cunha, Chief Executive of Curo Group. We discuss how under Vic’s leadership, Curo has become an Investors In People “GOLD” employer and was ranked in the top 50 best companies to work for in the South West. In additi…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 10 (Sandwell Council) 42:34

2y ago42:34

42:34

Chitra Roberts, Behavioural Insight and Marketing Project Manager at Sandwell Council joins Rhian Gladman for this Nudges for Social Good episode to discuss her work in the public health team to increase the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccination in the working age population in Sandwell, using behavioural science techniques. Chitra shares insights int…

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Leadership lessons and mental health with Aileen Evans, CEO of Grand Union Housing 32:00

2y ago32:00

32:00

Leadership lessons and mental health with Aileen Evans, CEO of Grand Union HousingBy Berwick Partners

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EP 31: Quinn Palmer and Michela Byl (Rootside and Esquimalt Wine) 3:18:57

2+ y ago3:18:57

3:18:57

Quinn Palmer and Michela Byl are the owners and operators of Rootside Bitters & Mixers and Esquimalt Wine. https://www.instagram.com/rootsidemixers/ https://www.instagram.com/esquimaltwine/ https://rootside.ca/ https://esquimaltwine.ca/By VicFoodGuys

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EP 30: Rob Curtis, Brian Newham and Tod Bosence (Refire Kitchen) 1:37:07

2+ y ago1:37:07

1:37:07

Rob Curtis, Brian Newham and Tod Bosence are all co-owners of Refire Kitchen. https://www.instagram.com/refire_kitchen https://refirekitchen.ca/By VicFoodGuys

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 9 (Barking and Dagenham Council) 49:45

2+ y ago49:45

49:45

In this episode of the Nudges for Social Good podcast series Rhian Gladman is joined by Tim Pearse, Behavioural Science and Service Design Lead at London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Building on the insights shared in the first episode of the podcast series, Tim shares updates on how the council is using Behavioural insights to deliver debt sup…

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EP 29: Joe Wiebe (The Thirsty Writer) and Bonnie Todd (Off The Eaten Track) 2:05:28

2+ y ago2:05:28

2:05:28

Joe Wiebe is known as the Thirsty Writer and is the Director of Content at The BC Ale Trail. Bonnie Todd is the owner and operator of Off The Eaten Track Food Tours in Victoria, BC. https://www.instagram.com/thirstywriter https://www.thirstywriter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/offtheeatentrack https://offtheeatentracktours.ca/…

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Local Action For Our Environment: Engaging diverse audiences on climate change 31:18

2+ y ago31:18

31:18

Councils often have diverse local populations. But those who engage with council activities and with climate change often do not represent that full diversity. In the last episode of this series, our guest speakers discuss the importance of engaging the full diversity of their local populations and what councils should think about before, during an…

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Local Action For Our Environment: Public engagement challenges – collaboration 40:19

2+ y ago40:19

40:19

This episode will look at how the public can be involved in decision making on climate change, how councils can work with their residents and communities and discuss how to engage communities through these methods. Climate Assembly UK was a high-profile example of engaging the public in climate decision-making. Multiple local climate assemblies and…

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Local Action For Our Environment: Public engagement challenges – inform and educate 39:34

2+ y ago39:34

39:34

The Climate Change Committee said that the public needs access to trusted information about the decisions being made in the transition to net zero, the reasoning behind and impact of these decisions, and the choices available at critical decision points. This episode will discuss where the current knowledge gap is, how we can fix it, and how Nottin…

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EP 28: Daisy Orser (The Root Cellar) 1:14:49

2+ y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Daisy Orser is one of the owners and operators of The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer. https://www.instagram.com/rootcellar https://www.instagram.com/rootcellarbyday http://therootcellar.ca/By VicFoodGuys

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Local Action For Our Environment: Public engagement strategy and net zero 37:49

2+ y ago37:49

37:49

The Climate Change Committee called for a public engagement strategy on net zero which includes involving people in decision-making and providing trusted information. This episode considers three different techniques which councils could use to engage their communities on the climate emergency in their local areas. We also hear about Camden’s Clima…

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Local Action For Our Environment: The climate crisis 35:59

2+ y ago35:59

35:59

This first episode provides a foundation to inform senior council managers and councillors of the need to act and address the climate emergency. Our speakers discuss two main questions: Why should local government care about the climate crisis and why do they need to act now? Why engage the public on climate change and the climate emergency? Guests…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 8 (New Forest District Council) 43:44

2+ y ago43:44

43:44

Nicola Plummer, Performance and Projects Officer in the Operations team at New Forest District Council joins Rhian Gladman in this episode of the Nudges for Social Good Podcast to discuss the delivery of their LGA Behavioural Insights project. Building on initial research that they had done before the Pandemic to clear verge side waste from vehicle…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 7 (North Yorkshire County Council) 54:00

2+ y ago54:00

54:00

In this episode, Ruth Little, School Readiness Coordinator at North Yorkshire County Council, speaks to Rhian Gladman about the delivery of their LGA Behavioural Insights project. The team originally focused on school readiness and due to the pandemic pivoted to encourage community activity to support neighbours and residents along with helping sta…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 6 (Knowsley Council) 45:15

3y ago45:15

45:15

Dave Tyrrell from Knowsley Council joins us for this episode to discuss his work with the LGA to deliver a twelve week free trial to improve understanding of assistive technology solutions and encourage increased take up. Dave provides insights into how behaviour change techniques helped residents build understanding and confidence to engage with t…

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EP 27: Franz and Remi (In The Weeds Podcast) 2:08:41

3y ago2:08:41

2:08:41

Franz & Remi are the hosts of the In The Weeds Podcast. Note: This episode originally aired as In The Weeds Podcast Season 2 Episode 14. Thank you to Franz and Remi for allowing me to use it as an episode on VicFoodStories! https://www.instagram.com/in_the_weeds_podcast https://www.patreon.com/intheweedspodcast https://pod.link/1510225731…

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Forget What You Think You Know... About Councils and Local Elections 36:53

3y ago36:53

36:53

In this episode, Esther Barrott, a graduate on the National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP), takes us on a journey to find out more about councils and the workings behind them. Esther looks at the general perceptions that surround councils, what councils actually do for communities, the role they have played throughout the pandemic, and why i…

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 5 (Behavioural Insights Team) 43:43

3y ago43:43

43:43

Hazel Wright from the Behavioural Insights Team joins us for this episode of Nudges for Social Good. Hazel and her team work extensively with local authorities across the UK to embed the use of behavioural science. This episode explores how a busy councillor or local government officer could initiate a project with guidance on the key stages of del…

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Forget what you think you know...about the vaccine roll out 43:14

3y ago43:14

43:14

This is the third in the series of our Forget What You Think You Know series. In this episode, Birmingham City Councillor, Paulette Hamilton is joined by Jim McManus, Director of Public Health at Hertfordshire County Council; Julie Yates, Lead Consultant for Screening and Immunisation at Public Health England; and Eleanor Kelly, Chief Executive at …

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Nudges for Social Good: Ep 4 (North East Lincolnshire) 36:17

3y ago36:17

36:17

In this episode, Claire Thompson, Community Insights and Marketing Manager at North East Lincolnshire Council, discusses the process of delivering their LGA project aimed at improving cancer screening rates to prevent late diagnosis in residents. Claire also shares insight into how covid-19 has impacted the public health sector in Lincolnshire and …

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EP 26: Brian Bobiak & Jason Chan (The Village) 1:27:50

3+ y ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Brian Bobiak is one of the owners of The Village. Jason Chan is one of the owners of The Village. This was an impromptu episode recorded live on IG (12/15/20). https://www.instagram.com/village.hq https://www.thevillagerestaurant.ca/ https://villagexpress.ca/By VicFoodGuys

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Homelessness and the pandemic 38:29

3+ y ago38:29

38:29

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on our communities. In the UK alone, tens of thousands have tragically passed away as a result of the virus. Restrictions on our daily lives have been immediate, and, for peacetime, unprecedented in scale. The impact on local people, and on the services which support them, has been huge. Homelessness i…

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EP 25: #supportlocal 7:31

3+ y ago7:31

7:31

This week’s episode is just a reminder to support those in the community that you are a fan of. Please do what you can to #supportlocal https://www.vicfoodguys.ca https://www.instagram.com/vicfoodguys/By VicFoodGuys

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EP 24: Dimitri Adamopoulos and Mama Maria (Ithaka Greek Restaurant) 1:39:54

3+ y ago1:39:54

1:39:54

Dimitri Adamopoulos is one of the owners and host of Ithaka. Mama Maria is “the Queen of the Greek Kitchen” at Ithaka. https://www.instagram.com/ithakagreek/ https://www.ithakagreek.ca/ note: this episode was recorded prior to the temporary social lockdownBy VicFoodGuys

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EP 22: Brad Scissons (Mile Zero Coffee Company) 1:37:08

3+ y ago1:37:08

1:37:08

Brad Scissons is an owner and coffee roaster at Mile Zero Coffee Company. https://www.instagram.com/milezerocoffeeco/ https://www.milezerocoffee.com/By VicFoodGuys

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EP 21: Anna Xian and Issac Han (Flourish Beautea) 1:25:38

3+ y ago1:25:38

1:25:38

Anna Xian and Issac Han are the owners and operators of Flourish Beautea. https://www.instagram.com/flourishbeauteaBy VicFoodGuys

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EP 20: Paul Hadfield and Paddy Russell (Spinnakers Brewpub) 2:26:53

3+ y ago2:26:53

2:26:53

Paul Hadfield is the Publican of Spinnakers Brewpub. Paddy Russell is a brewer at Spinnakers Brewpub. https://www.instagram.com/spinnakersbrewpub/ https://www.spinnakers.com/By VicFoodGuys

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EP 19: Art Pookjit and East Kamoon (Thai Pinto Cuisine) 55:16

3+ y ago55:16

55:16

Art Pookjit is the owner of Thai Pinto Cuisine. East Kamoon is the head chef at Thai Pinto Cuisine. https://www.facebook.com/THAI-PINTO-Cuisine-183234358889693/By VicFoodGuys

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EP 18: Michael Shipley and Daniel Shipley (Farm’s Gate Food and Catering) 1:20:24

3+ y ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Michael Shipley is one of the owners of Farm’s Gate. Daniel Shipley is a chef and one of the owner’s of Farm’s Gate. https://www.instagram.com/farmsgatefoods/ https://farmsgatefoods.ca/By VicFoodGuys