Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast

Episode 31! Debra and Peter are back, tackling some hefty themes with their usual wit and wisdom. Peter kicks off with a fascinating dive into "The Art of Delivery", a new book exploring the real-world messiness of turning strategy into impact. From Prime Ministerial promises to classroom outcomes, and even drones in Ukraine, the duo reflect on what it really takes to get things done. Th...

Episode 30! That’s over 15 hours of Debra and Peter unpacking complex ideas and challenging assumptions! This week, Debra and Peter dive into some of the most complex issues in the charity sector. First up: political activity. Why are charities legally restricted from engaging in political campaigning, while businesses are free to openly support parties and candidates? They talk about the implicat...

This week's episode brings us a cracking mix of topics: Ever forgotten your passport before an international flight, or are you the one who turns up four hours early? Debra and Peter chat about the latest Sentencing Review and the absolutely vital role of criminal charities within it. They also share their views on the current political landscape, with the latest local elections and the rising pro...

Debra and Peter have an interesting debate about immigration, prompted by Keir Starmer's recent speech on immigration in the UK and his comment: 'The UK risks becoming an island of strangers without strong rules on immigration and integration.'They also discuss Artificial Intelligence, commenting on the recent Neighbourly report that states that 80% of small charities are not using AI....

Tune in to Episode 27 of 'Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast' for an insightful discussion on leadership, change management, and navigating complex issues in the charity sector. Debra and Peter explore the power of positive framing, and DSC's values of Excellence and Empathy. They also tackle the complexities of navigating controversial issues, including whether organizations should p...

After a week's break for Easter to recharge our batteries (unlike Peter's car), we are back with a new episode, where Debra and Peter discuss health and the importance of sharing information (especially between Trustees, Chairs, and Executives) as well as the value of asking challenging questions. As the cricket season progresses and Peter's team is unfortunately underperforming, Peter...

Special episode number 25 where Debra and Peter answer the questions you've sent us during the week! What's one of your career highlights? Favourite campaign you've been involved in? Best advice would you give to someone starting a career in the charity sector?...and more! Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/...

In today's episode, Debra and Peter discuss about this topic, which came up in a meeting they both attended in person. In connection with OXFAM's announcement about jobs at risk to save £10m, our presenters talk about the message left by the article when mentioning the 'efficiency of charities'. And on a more positive note, they both commented on the news about The Henry Smith Char...

In this week's episode, Peter dresses for the occasion, with a tie to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his cricket club, Somerset, of which he is president. And speaking of presidents, Debra and Peter dive into a chat about Sentebale, giving their opinion on the importance of good governance and how patrons, CEOs, and trustees should work together. Peter ends up recommending Debra's book...

In this new episode, Debra and Peter discuss the risks charities face when using messaging apps like WhatsApp to send confidential information (as has happened to the U.S. government with the leaked messages detailing plans for a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen).Debra shares a personal story involving her dog, some drinks, and a text sent to a government official! And Peter also sh...

As we mentioned last week, in this episode Debra and Peter talk about horses (horse racing to be more specific), their experiences and opinions about it. They also talk about the financial year that many charities now have at the end of March, the National Insurance changes and balancing the books, followed by different statistics and how narratives can change the concept we have about some data....

Episode number 20! And Debra and Peter talk about dress codes, the unwritten rules about men clothing, the privilege of being at the top of your career to dress more freely, having to dress up children for different occasions at school, like for World Book Day (which was last week), and speaking of books...Peter and Debra share some of their favourite books, what they are reading now, some books t...

In this week's episode, Debra and Peter discuss Zelensky's meeting with Trump and the similarities sometimes found in the charity sector when dealing with difficult people. They also talk about making tough decisions, as a result of the increased defence budget in the UK, which would also mean a reduction in overseas aid funding. Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below...

The 'twins' are back with disasters and triumphs they've experienced this week. Peter gives a review of the book he is reading: It's a Battle on the Board (written by Debra 😁) and they give their opinion on the report written by More in Common about Progressive Activists. Click here to find out more about It's a Battle on the Board: https://www.dsc.org.uk/publication/its-a-battle-on-the-board/ Yo...

Are your pets running your life? Debra and Peter definitely are! But that’s not all they are chatting about this week. They are also talking about the Russia-US meeting regarding Ukraine, and the similarities we see in the charity sector when trustees make decisions without their beneficiaries’ opinions, and why diversity in leadership matters more than ever. Plus, a shoutout to Simon Lancaster an...

How much is your time worth? Should broadband be a public utility? Are train drivers paid too much or too little? Debra and Peter answer these questions in today's episode and share their top tips for being a good trustee. You won't want to miss it! Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnline More Debra Allcoc...

In this episode, Debra and Peter dive into the recent controversial comments made by the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, that have left many in the voluntary sector feeling like Debra: livid and confused. Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnline More Debra Allcock Tyler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-...

With just a few days left until the 50th anniversary of her leadership of the Conservative Party, and having been mentioned recently by various politicians in their speeches, today Debra and Peter take a trip down memory lane to talk about Mrs. Thatcher. They also share some of their personal experiences meeting other Prime Ministers and their experiences of when they voted for the first time in a...

This week's episode Debra and Peter talks about fake plants, segueing into fake news and the latest political news about Donald Trump and his executive order on gender identity. Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnline More Debra Allcock Tyler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/ T...

The first episode of the year features our hosts talking about The Traitors, Peter shares his opinion with Debra about the latest child protection enquiry, and they chat about various topics from cricket, to Elon Musk or raw-dogging flights. Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnline More Debra Allcock Tyler LinkedIn...

In this Christmas special episode, Debra and Peter share their thoughts on the Chancellor's orders for ministers to submit spending plans to private sector experts without including charity sector experts, infrastructure charities, and their Christmas plans. This will be the last episode of the year! Debra and Peter will be back with a new episode on January 9th. Send your questions to jblazquez@d...

Episode 10! Debra and Peter share their opinions on school performance tables (league tables) and remote working. Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnline More Debra Allcock Tyler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/ Twitter: https://x.com/DebAllcockTyler More Peter Wanless LinkedIn: h...

In this episode, Debra and Peter chat about how charities have been collaborating more since COVID-19, and charity ads and the impact of recent campaigns on the media. Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnline More Debra Allcock Tyler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/ Twitter: https:...

In this episode, Peter talks about the annual Blackpool Better Start conference that he chaired last week, and Debra shares the experience of DSC transitioning from working Monday to Friday to a 4-day workweek (or a 3-day weekend, as we like to call it at DSC). Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnline More Debra Al...

In this week's episode, Debra and Peter discuss the education system and the report published by ACEVO on the pay gap of charity CEOs. Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode! YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnline More Debra Allcock Tyler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/ Twitter: https://x.com/DebAllcockTyler More Pete...