Building Better Cultures

Episode Summary   In this episode of Building Better Cultures , Scott McInnes sits down with Jonathan Reed , CEO of Paddy and Scott's Coffee , to discuss the company's incredible transformation over the past three years. Jonathan shares his journey from employee to owner through a management buyout (MBO) and the challenges he faced in reshaping the organisation's leadership and culture.   With a s...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Building Better Cultures, Scott McInnes sits down with Jenni Field, CEO of Redefining Communications, to discuss her new book Nobody Believes You and the critical role of credibility in leadership. They explore the eight interconnected practices that define credible leadership and examine how leaders can navigate post-pandemic organisational challenges with empat...

Episode Summary:   In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott McInnes interviews Eimear Mar r inan , VP of People Experience at HubSpot, about how HubSpot has built and maintained a thriving corporate culture.    The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of hybrid work, the role of feedback and transparency, and the importance of intentionality in fostering mea...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Scott discusses the power of storytelling in organisations with Des Moore and Shelly Hayward from The Cumberland Building Society . They explore the importance of a common narrative during transformation, the co-creation process that engaged employees, and the significance of events like Cumberland Calling in celebrating the organisation's story. The conversation e...

Episode S ummary   In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott McInnes welcomes Tim Threipland from FranklinCovey to discuss the critical role of trust in organisational culture and leadership. They explore how trust impacts performance, the effects of the pandemic on work culture, and the importance of intentionality in building high-trust environments. The conversation highlig...

Have you ever witnessed patterns of communication that didn't seem helpful or productive in your teams? Leadership and communication go hand in hand, and who better to unravel this intricate relationship than Marsha Acker. As the CEO of Team Catapult, Marsha understands that there is more to leadership than just technical prowess; it's about understanding people dynamics and creating a safe enviro...

Can clear communication and the power of the pen have a transformative impact on your business? Absolutely! Get ready to discover all the 'write stuff' as we explore the influence of intentional communication with the founder of  High-Value Writing , Erin Lebaqz. In this episode, Erin takes an in-depth look at how leaders can foster trust, respect, and belonging through thoughtful and deliberate w...

How does the saying go? Is the glass half full, or is it half empty? Now, apply this to DEI in the workplace, and you'll see our guests, Christiane Bisanzio and Aleksandar Damchevski, challenge this very notion. In this episode, Aleks and Christi delve into the evolving landscape of DEI, highlighting the progress made and the work that still needs to be done. This episode revolves around their ins...

Workplace culture is as strong as the communication it thrives on and as fragile as a string of miscommunications. Internal communications is the lifeblood of organisations, holding the power to inspire, inform and engage employees. This week, leading internal communications expert and author of ' Me, Myself and IC' , Emily Hecker, joins Scott to dive right into its indispensable role in shaping o...

Get ready to blast your workplace culture into new heights with the valuable guidance of this week's special guest, Eric Stone. Eric is the founder of Clear Path Ventures and an acclaimed author who promises to enlighten your understanding of aligning organisational behaviour with values.  Throughout the discussion, Eric lays out the five pillars of employee engagement and reveals the correlation...

Are you ready to transform your workplace into a haven of well-being? If so, buckle up as Brian Crooke, founder of Workplace Well-being Ireland and Course Director of the Postgrad Certificate in Workplace Wellness at Dublin's Trinity College, guides us through the ever-evolving landscape of workplace well-being.  From his journey as a 'recovering' management consultant to becoming a well-being adv...

Ever wondered what the secret sauce is for enhancing performance and productivity? Well, wonder no more as culture change catalyst, author and leadership coach Lily Woi is here to unveil how to drive change and boost your working environment. Lily is no stranger to working with multinational companies to drive change and transformation and believes that creating an environment that fosters high pe...

Are you  strivi ng to become a more courageous leader , c hallenge the status quo and drive innovation? If so, this latest episode with Joanna Howes, International Coach of the Year and founder of The Change Creators, is for you as we delve into leading with courage, igniting your self-awareness, unlocking high performance and empowering others. We understand that k nowing where to turn for guidan...

Are leaders blaming employees for their own failures? In today's rapidly changing corporate landscape, establishing a strong company culture is more important than ever. Companies that fail to create a sense of purpose and passion risk losing talented employees and alienating consumers. That's where Sonya Shelton comes in. As the CEO and founder of Executive Leadership Consulting, Sonya helps fast...

Have you e ver wondered h ow we can approach life as an adventure? In the world of work, a sense of adventure can mean embracing change and uncertainty, taking risks, and being open to new experiences and opportunities. Joining Scott this week to delve into the adventure of lead er ship and unleashing your inner explorer is Polar explorer and executive coach Sue Stockdale .   With a focus on self-...

Have you ever had to deal with miscommunications in the workplace?  Are you struggling to keep up with the sheer number of emails you receive dail y? Joining Scott this week is communication expert Kim Arnold to shed light on how to connect more effectively.    Kim delve s into the world of email communication , explores the impact of poor email etiquette, and shares insights on the use of concise...

We've all heard that knowledge is power—but in the age of the internet, is knowledge still enough? Special guest Katja Schleicher , founder of Impact Communications Coaching , is here to teach us more about the shift from knowledge to emotional selling proposition and the importance of communication in an age of digital media. Get ready to find out how to make your message stand out in the sea of...

Do you strive to create an open and honest workplace culture? Author, l eadership expert and communication coach Jay Williams is here to share his insights on building a culture of open, honest, and timely communication through the powerful feedback loop . Jay emphasi s es the importance of emotional engagement and alignment in organi s ations and offers strategies for developing a s olid core in...

Are you aware of the three employee arch e types? The Keeper, the Leaper, and the Sleeper? If not,  prepare to learn about them and how best to engage them. Greg Offner Jr. – speaker, coach and consultant is here to share his fascinating insights on the psychology of change in organizations and how to disrupt the norm to create sustainable change.    Drawing on his experience as a duelling piano p...

Is your organisation drowning in a sea of Human Resources policies? Are you t ired of the stagnant work culture norms? Is t his war of talent and high employee turnover era worrying you? If so, this episode is for you ! C orporate culture and engagement special ist Paul Ter Wal is here to guide you on creating a positive culture , making your organisation a wonderful place to work and succeed.   ...

Is your organisation on a mission to achieve true inclusion and belonging but struggling to know where to begin ? If so, this episode is for you!    Joining Scott to discuss inclusive leadership and the secret to transformational change is special guest Sophia Kristjansson. Sophia is a US - based with UK university roots , founder of Lexicon Lens, A DEI people development and change professional,...

On our latest episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, we speak to Dan Sodergren. Dan is the Co-Founder of YourFLOCK. This SaaS platform helps teams to grow by finding the best-fit candidates and maximising their value to your unique team based on culture. In this episode, we talk about organizational culture, employee engagement, and remote vs hybrid work.  Key discussions: 1. How leaders...

Do you think storytelling has no place at work? That it's just a fluffy exercise that doesn't deliver results? Then, the latest guest on the Building Better Culture podcast, Richard Newman, the Founder and CEO of BodyTalk, says, "You're missing the point!" Richard shares that for a millennia, the human brain has learned to sequence and process information delivered as a story, but HOW that story i...

On this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, we drill down on the pivotal role that empathy plays in the workplace – especially in this time of remote work and back-to-back-to-back Zoom interactions. It's about understanding someone else's perspective, yes. But equally important is the ability to fully and non-judgmentally inhabit another person's shoes, then communicate back in ways t...

In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, we learn about the principles of Raw Leadership, how to lean into your authentic power as a leader and how to create better organisational cultures that your employees want to participate in. Our guest is Colleen Bashar, is the Senior VP of Global Solution Sales for Guidewire Software; a cloud-based service that efficiently combines digital,...