Insight with HReSource

During this lively conversation Sahar shares her experiences, highs and lows and fabulous insights including; The journey from a dream of being a successful lawyer….to launching and growing a ground-breaking brand. The importance of just "doing it yourself" for new entrepreneurs launching a start-up “Anyone Can Do It”  Challenging accepted views of the DNA make-up of entrepreneurs. Impact of...

From playing with Lego to build his own high streets as a child, Graham continued that passion with his degree in Architecture and subsequent blog on all things within the bricks and mortar world of retail.  He's now regarded as one of the UK's leading voices on retail trends offering his support as a consultant to many forward thinking organisations seeking a way forward alongside the growin...

Bio - Our guest Natalie Desty, Founder of STEM Returners After building a progressive career in recruitment, where she was Director of Maritime at a large recruitment company, Natalie was struck by the apparent lack of progress in diversity and inclusion within STEM, and particularly concerned by the insurmountable barriers that returners faced when looking to restart their career after a break. N...

January 2007, Rory Cellan-Jones was in the room at the Moscone Convention Centre in San Francisco as Steve Jobs launched the iPhone. This ground-breaking event highlights how his broadcasting career has provided a fascinating opportunity to witness first-hand and report on the emergence of exciting new technological developments. Rory is the BBC's Technology Correspondent, covering technology for...

In this episode of our Insight series we talk to award winning broadcast journalist Felicity Hannah. Felicity has balanced her established freelance work with home schooling and sharing her normal office space with partner, three sons and a dog. In her day job Fliss regularly talks to business owners, consumers and experts in a wide variety of fields. Who better to gauge the current mood of the na...

In this episode we explore Alastair's new book How to Build a Better Business Plan .  We evaluate the importance of planning and the opportunities for investment and growth borne out of a well drafted and impactful plan. We look at the key steps required to structure a comprehensive and universally understood business plan and set the guide in context with the demands of businesses emerging f...

Our guest, Rachel Flower , is a qualified and highly experienced lawyer, leadership mentor, business coach, public speaker, advocate for female entrepreneurship and one of the co-founders of Excluded UK. In this episode of HReSource Insights Rachel will be talking to me about Active Orbit a business she founded last year which as our copy above eludes offers tremendously powerful combination of pe...

In this episode of HReSource we talk money, specifically an area often clouded by a lack of understanding and jargon - investments. We meet Steve Clapham author of a new bestselling book that's causing quite a stir in the investment world. The Smart Money Method aims to strip away the mystique and provide a logical path to deliver a better understanding of the risks and opportunities to help even...

Our very special guest for this episode of the HReSource podcast is DAME STEPHANIE SHIRLEY - Pioneering entrepreneur, innovator, problem solver and philanthropist. If you thought home based, flexible working and equality and inclusivity in the workplace were new concepts you might be surprised to hear they were the cornerstone of Dame Stephanie’s first company, Freelance Programmers founded in 196...

A fascinating episode exploring the connections and lessons we can learn to help our personal and commercial development via insights shared from the world of elite performance and high profile sporting organisations.  We take a look at Grant's successful career spanning work for Glasgow Rangers, Middlesbrough FC, Manchester City and the FA, drawing lessons from this experience.  We iden...

Emma is well known as the 'Voice of London's Buses', London's Overground Trains and the London River-bus, heard by more than 9 million Londoners and tourists. To date she has recorded a mind-blowing 60,000 announcements. I will also be the voice of the new Elizabeth Line (Crossrail). Emma’s voiceover work ranges from corporate films to commercials, telephone systems to public address systems. In t...

This episode is the first in series 2 which will be going under the title of "Managing Forward"  In series 1 we dealt with "Coping with Covid" and whilst we know it's still very much with us we thought a positive outlook on success and forward thinking should be our focus throughout this collection of insights. In this episode entrepreneur Amanda Thomson outlines the challenges faced this yea...

Outline In this episode David Laud explores the career and current challenges of one of the key figures running a globally recognised data measurement and management company. At the forefront of supporting the UK Governments efforts to contain and communicate effectively on Covid19 matters, Kelly Beaver has had a challenging but ultimately rewarding 2020. This episode of the HReSource series, cove...

Introduction Anthony Grey is an accomplished Business Development professional who has an impeccable track record of building, managing and delivering new business pipelines. His consultative sales approach and strategic thinking has helped him build new business with globally recognised brands. Our guest has a very engaging personality and his undoubted communication skills have led to opening do...

In this Podcast we explore the world of " Cyber Security" and "Big Data".   We look at the lessons we can learn from Governments and corporations who've failed to deliver and capitalise on the undoubted advantages new technology can bring to our lives.  We also discuss the big five; Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Twitter, their dominance of the Big Data world and moves afoot to cont...

Our Guest in this podcast is Guy Kilty . Guy will be a familiar name and voice for many radio listeners. For over a decade Guy has appeared as a regular host on BBC radio five live and its iconic and very popular “Wake Up to Money”, a 45-minute bowl of snap crackle and credit crunch. He also regularly covered the news, up all night and Radio 4’s Moneybox “Live”.  Many may not realise that Guy...

Today’s guest is a very experienced lawyer, leadership mentor, business coach, public speaker, advocate for female entrepreneurship and one of the leading lights of Excluded UK . Excluded UK is a group created to fight against a significant injustice suffered by millions of UK taxpayers who, without good reason, fell between the gaps and received no help when much needed Coronavirus related financ...

In episode 5 of our series on managing through a crisis, David Laud talks to Tim Ringo, hugely experienced corporate executive, MD of Accenture and VP of IBM and SAP.  Tim is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, has a YouTube Channel and is an author and popular public speaker. During this podcast Tim answers a broad range of questions which relate to improving ou...

Covid19 has had a widespread impact on our lives.  From the obvious fears of catching and hopefully recovering from Coronavirus to perhaps loss of work or change in pattern by working from home.  Restrictions on travel and ability to see and hug loved ones also proved to be difficult adjustments but one thing that’s quietly growing whilst all of this “strange new World” has developed aro...

Dr Wendy Sneddon shares essential advice for those of you who've decided to start a new venture as a result of your Covid19 reflections. In this absorbing conversation Dr Sneddon explores: Knowing Your Strengths Creating a Vision Setting out Clear Plans Develop and Maintain a Positive Culture Dr Wendy Sneddon RVN, MSc, AssocCIPD An award-winning author, associate member of Chartered Institute of P...

HReSource Podcasts Series 1 - Covid19 and Support for Business My guest in this episode is the head of one of the largest litigation teams in Scotland, he’s also, very conveniently, a well respected and hugely experienced employment lawyer!  In this episode (recorded 15.6.20) we cover the latest updates to the Flexible Furlough Scheme including; The background and stats to CJRS the Coron...