Inspire Club

In this episode of the Inspire Club Podcast , host Matt Manners chats with Helen Marshall — Chief Learning Officer at Thrive , founder of WomenIn (the UK’s largest community for women in L&D and HR), and Leader of the Year 2024 . Helen shares how curiosity, empathy and courage drive her work, from building thriving communities to redefining leadership. A candid, inspiring conversation about em...

In this episode of the Inspire Club Podcast , host Matt Manners speaks with Tony Martignetti — leadership coach, bestselling author and Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Partners . Tony shares the story of a leader whose humanity shaped his career, the moment that made him walk out of corporate life and his mission to help others “shine their light.” A powerful conversation about purpo...

In this episode of the Inspire Club Podcast , host Matt Manners chats with Ali Killaly — founder of WorkPants , career coach and advocate for designing work that truly fits. Ali shares how redundancy and motherhood reshaped her purpose, how humour helps her through stress and why the best leaders are great listeners. A warm, funny, and deeply human conversation about identity, courage, and creatin...

In this episode of the Inspire Club Podcast , host Matt Manners welcomes Kirsten Davidson — co-founder of Employera , former Head of Employer Brand at Glassdoor and a trailblazer in culture and talent transformation. Kirsten shares lessons from leaders like eBay’s John Donahoe on humility and curiosity, the dangers of “power moves,” and how to align people and purpose in a polarized world. A sharp...

In this episode of the Inspire Club Podcast , host Matt Manners speaks with Janet Hitchen — strategic internal communications leader, trusted advisor and former communications expert at Apple and Nespresso. Janet shares what it feels like to be part of a truly psychologically safe team, why trust and kindness create the best work and the simple power of “keeping your side of the street clean.” A c...

In this episode of the Inspire Club Podcast , host Matt Manners welcomes Laura Cooke — co-founder of Positive Foundry , expert in positive psychology and champion for well-being at work. Laura shares how a leader who saw her potential changed her career path, why ego is the enemy of growth and how gratitude, meditation and humour keep her grounded in a VUCA world. A conversation full of warmth, wi...

In this episode of the Inspire Club Podcast , host Matt Manners talks with Claire Cathcart — HR leader, founder of Elevate and advocate for empowering the people who empower others. Claire shares how one inspiring manager shaped her career, how micromanagement led her to launch her own business and why flexibility, kindness and treating “people like people” should define the future of work. A refr...

In this episode of the Inspire Club Podcast , host Matt Manners chats with Joanna Parsons — CEO of The Curious Route, author of Innovative Internal Communication and award-winning internal comms leader. Joanna shares lessons from the best and worst leaders she’s worked with, why kindness is a workplace superpower and how “making a nuisance of yourself” became life-changing career advice. A funny,...

In this episode of the Inspire Club Podcast , host Matt Manners sits down with Rachel Miller, founder of All Things IC, global internal comms expert, author and advocate for wellbeing at work. Rachel shares the story of a boss who believed in her potential beyond a degree, lessons from burnout and the power of listening and trusting your gut. A warm, honest conversation about courage, kindness and...

In this episode of The Inspire Club Podcast , Matt Manners talks with six-time best-selling author and award-winning HR leader Debra Corey about her book Bad Bosses Ruin Lives . They discuss what truly makes a great boss, how vulnerability and authenticity drive trust, and why “showing up” for your people is the heart of leadership. A candid, inspiring, and practical conversation for anyone who wa...

In this episode of The Inspire Club Podcast , Matt Manners talks with author and thought leader Jason Lauritsen about rehumanising leadership and building better relationships at work. From lessons learned in bad management to the importance of kindness and care, Jason shares how genuine connection transforms teams, leaders, and communities. A powerful, practical conversation for anyone who believ...

In this Inspire Club Podcast episode, host Matt Manners chats with Sarah Hood, Global Head of Engagement & Insights at BUPA, about leadership, employee engagement, and navigating workplace challenges.  Sarah shares how her career at BUPA began unexpectedly, and how her first manager, Yvonne, made a lasting impression by creating an authentic and supportive team culture. This leadership st...

In this episode we talk with David Bellamy, Founder & CEO at Harkn. With over 25 years of experience in management consulting, leadership advice, and strategy, David have a deep understanding of the human aspects of work and the challenges that leaders face in creating a positive and inclusive environment. His company, Harkn, helps companies hear more of what matters about life inside their bu...

In this episode we talk with Taylor Smith, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer at Blueboard. Taylor is focused on creating a world of work where people can thrive both personally and professionally. Beyond leading Blueboard to 3 consecutive Inc. 5000 lists and 2 Great Place to Work Awards, he is an engineer by schooling and a musician at heart. He's dedicated his life to challenging companies...

In this episode we talk with Kay Vessey, Learning & OD Specialist at H&H Agency. Kay gets a real buzz out of supporting and developing people to reach their full potential – transforming behaviours so people can unleash their happiest, most fulfilled and productive selves. She advises on the psychology and strategy behind H&H’s client projects. Known as the model queen (scientific mode...

In this episode we talk with Gideon Pridor, Chief Marketing Officer at Workvivo. Gideon Pridor is Workvivo’s interim CMO and chief storyteller. Gideon is a veteran marketing leader with a track record of growing disruptive startups into global leaders, that redefine their markets. Before Workvivo (and a well-deserved sabbatical) Gideon was VP Marketing at TravelPerk, One of the world’s fastest-gro...

In this episode we talk with Nick Court, CEO of The People Experience Hub. Nick Court has a wealth of experience in the fields of people analytics, reward, HR systems, employee engagement, employee relations, employee experience, and employee benefits. In 2019, they became the CEO of The People Experience Hub, an organization that allows companies to track how their employees feel at each stage of...

In this episode we talk with Perrine Farque, Founder & Speaker at Inspired Human. Perrine Farque has worked for over a decade with organisations in London, including Facebook, PagerDuty, Pivotal, AvePoint and Nlyte Software. Perrine Farque is passionate about building diverse and inclusive workplaces that cultivate employee engagement, retention, productivity, profitability, innovation and bus...

In this episode we talk with Kaitlin Howes, HR Business Partner at Reward Gateway. Kaitlin Howes is an HR Business Partner at Reward Gateway. Kaitlin loves the dynamic nature of her job and that she gets to wear many hats, but is especially happy when creating a welcoming, fun and supportive experience for RGers. When she isn’t wearing her RG hat, you can find her repelling her sticky-fingered tod...

In this episode we talk with Bobby Duffy, Author of The Perils of Perception. Bobby Duffy is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute. He has worked across most public policy areas in his career of 30 years in policy research and evaluation, including being seconded to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. Bobby sits on several advisory boards including Chairing both the Campa...

In this episode we talk with Daniel Crosby, Chief Behavioural Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist, behavioral finance expert and asset manager who applies his study of market psychology to everything from financial product design to security selection. He is co-author of the New York Times bestseller Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investme...

In this episode we talk with Lance Secretan, CEO & Founder of The Secretan Center. Dr. Lance Secretan is the world’s top authority on inspirational leadership, a trailblazing teacher, advisor and expert on corporate culture, whose  bestselling books , inspirational talks ,  and  life-changing retreats  have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of people wor...

In this episode we talk with Mike Klein, Principal at Changing The Terms. Mike has been working with a number of corporates, consultancies, startup enterprises on a wide variety of change-focused, internal, and external communication initiatives in the US and Europe. Based in Reykjavík, Iceland, Mike is also the Senior Advisor for Smarp Strategic Services where he supports their position as a thou...

In this episode we talk with Beth Collier, Communications, Creativity & Leadership Expert at Beth Collier Consulting. Beth has had more than 15 years of experience helping individuals and companies improve their communication and leadership – from executive communication and massive transformation programs to everyday business writing and presentations. She has also worked closely and delivere...

In this episode we talk with David Beeney, Founder of Breaking the Silence. As it is Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, David is the perfect guest to address the issues of workplace mental health. As one of the leading voices on Mental Health in the workplace, David has had experience working in media and news publishing. During his time in work, he had been afraid to let his organisatio...