Knowing You with Sarah Cripps

In this episode we talk to one of the rare-in-post male senior HR executives. Jonathan shares how many organisations are placing too much emphasis on 'place' within the post-covid workplace and he offers his top tips for employee engagement and gaining a competitive advantage on talent acquisition. Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end of the interview Karen: Instagram: karen.pirie an...

In this episode we have a light-hearted chat about Claire's strategies, how she boosts her height by wearing eye-catching heels, and her childhood career ambition to be a stand up comedian. On a firmer footing she shares how she gives 'purpose time' to her team so they can develop themselves and others, plus we discuss the importance of values and behaviours beyond the paper they're written on. Th...

In this episode we talk about Matt's journey since his time of depression and suicidal thoughts over 10 years ago and how this journey helped him to manage lockdown. Lots to learn from CMI and how they put people's health at the forefront. Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end of the interview. Karen:  Instagram: karen.pirie and cornwallwoman Twitter: @karenepirie and @cornwallwoman S...

In this episode producer Karen interviews me to remind the listener where Big Balance Theory began and to reflectively share the journey. As ever, it's an open- hearted, open-minded, authentic and honest chat. Greatest learning and recommended reads at the end of the interview Karen Instagram: karen.pirie and cornwallwoman Twitter: @karenepirie and @cornwallwoman Sarah: Instagram: cripps.sarah and...

My guest is Barry Hilton, Managing Director of Mercuri International. Life after lockdown is fundamentally different. He stresses that technology cannot be a substitute for the knowledge and motivation of a human being. Barry shares his behavioural and material changes and how happiness is a key part of his business strategy, and Hertzberg's motivational theory is discussed. Greatest learning and...

I talk to Hayley Tutte, a former social care worker now a qualified equine and human sports therapist who describes perfectionism as a form of self-harm. Hayley had ignored the emotional and physical signs of burnout until lockdown forced her to be, what she feared the most, still. From the depths of trauma she has completely transformed her life. She dares to take the credit for my rowing accompl...

There's so much in this episode from the importance of not saying 'yes' to everything to recognising that being under-stimulated in life can lead to anxiety as much as a life too full and how perfectionism is not helpful for the mind. Steve tells us how a pivotal curve ball in his career changed everything and we end with a discussion on how those with mental health issues don't always present the...

Host Sarah Cripps interviews Carmen of Inspired to Change to find out how and why techniques and good habits lead to positive change. Carmen also shares her lockdown journey with a balance of humour, authenticity and guidance. A plus to lockdown is no smelly socks. Her greatest fear post lockdown and recommended reads are at the end of the interview. Karen: Instagram: karen.pirie and cornwallwoman...

Host Sarah Cripps interviews life coach Wenda-Kate who shares her career and life journey including a time in her life where everything ended – her stable job, a regular job with all the trappings - and the end of her long-term relationship, and how lockdown gave her reflective time to learn and then to take control of what she wants in life and to make the magic happen. Key shares in this inspiri...

Host Sarah Cripps interviews Rhian of Veg Life a 100% plant-based business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. She's dynamic, inspiring, determined and philanthropic. Key shares in this inspiring episode: Don't wait for the door of opportunity to come to you. Go search for it and keep knocking on that door and find another one if that closes on you The importance of business planning Recognising you...

In this episode I, your host, Sarah Cripps, interview Clare, who described her pre-lockdown life as a 'one woman travelling circus'. It's now one where she appreciates the green of a leaf more than the green of a dollar. She has so sussed technology that her HOME button is the most important PRESS key Key shares in this inspiring episode: The realisation that even though she thought she was runnin...

In this episode I, your host, Sarah Cripps, turn the tables by interviewing journalist, BBC producer and podcast guru, Karen Pirie. Listen to how she registered time not money as her number one currency and find out more about how she is way more productive than ever before. Karen's insights give fantastic tips for us all to lead a more balanced working life. Small changes really do lead to big di...

How did business leaders react when the global pandemic forced new ways of working, thinking and behaving? In this first episode host Sarah Cripps shares her findings from interviews she did during lockdown among business professionals who just happened to be everyday people. We hear their learnings; from valuing the gift of time in our work schedules, overcoming anxiety and seeing 'human' put bac...