The Purpose Coalition
Leading With Purpose
The #LeadingWithPurpose podcast explores how business is working to break down barriers to opportunity and level up the UK.Hosted by Justine Greening, each episode gives an insight into one of the UK's largest companies, how it is a force for good, its purpose, its leaders, advice on how to get ahead and insight into their own journey.
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Jun 1, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 70: Knocking Down Barriers with Amanda Cusdin 11.03.2022 28:04
On this week's podcast Justine is joined by Amanda Cusdin, Chief People Officer at Sage.
Episode 69: Raising aspirations with Steve Murrells 07.03.2022 33:21
Justine's guest this week is Steve Murrells, Chief Executive of the Co-op Group. They talk about the Co-op Academy Trust and how the organisation is helping to ensure successful schools, as well as the importance of tracking social mobility and Co-op's Community Wellbeing Index.
Episode 68: Spreading opportunity with Professor Cara Aitchison 28.02.2022 38:54
Justine's guest this week is Steve Murrells, Chief Executive of the Co-op Group. They talk about the Co-op Academy Trust and how the organisation is helping to ensure successful schools, as well as the importance of tracking social mobility and Co-op's Community Wellbeing Index.
Episode 67: Tackling health inequalities with Professor Stephen Eames 14.02.2022 33:49
On this week's podcast Justine is joined by Professor Stephen Eames, Chief Executive of Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership. They discuss the role of the ICS, the challenges of serving a large and diverse area, and how the healthcare system is extending opportunities to those who need it most.
Episode 66: A Life More Virgin with Syreeta Brown 28.01.2022 45:49
In our latest podcast, Justine is joined by Syreeta Brown, Group Chief People & Communications Officer at Virgin Money. They discuss Virgin Money’s commitment to Levelling Up and the company purpose of ‘Making You Happier About Money’ with a focus on ‘A Life More Virgin’ detailing the future of work at Virgin Money.
Episode 65: Levelling up Northern Ireland with Paula Graham 26.01.2022 30:27
On our latest podcast, Justine is joined by Paula Graham, Head of Learning & Engagement at Northern Ireland Water. They discuss NI Water's commitment to levelling up, its extensive outreach into local schools and how the organisation is bringing more diversity into the industry.
Episode 64: Contextualised admissions with Professor Karen Bryan 21.01.2022 32:28
On our latest podcast, Justine's guest is Professor Karen Bryan, Vice-Chancellor at York St John University. They discuss YSJ's innovative contextualised admission scheme, its package of support for students and the New Creative Centre the university has opened.
Episode 63: Successful student engagement with Professor Liz Mossop 10.01.2022 34:34
This week on the podcast, Justine is joined by Professor Liz Mossop, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Development and Engagement at the University of Lincoln. They discuss the importance of student engagement in a rural area such as Lincolnshire, the challenges that Covid brought and priorities for the university moving forward.
Episode 61: A history of social mobility with Professor Rob Warner 06.12.2021 37:37
On this week's podcast Justine is joined by Professor Rob Warner, Vice-Chancellor of Plymouth Marjon University. They discuss Marjon's routes in social mobility, the university's outreach into local communities and how it is supporting the health and wellbeing of the region.
Episode 60: Social mobility through the energy transition 03.12.2021 38:25
On this weeks episode, Justine is joined by Kerry Dryburgh - Executive Vice President, People & Culture and Chief People Officer at bp.
Episode 59: Designing inclusively with Sarah Taylor & Eabha Elliott 26.11.2021 37:59
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by WSP’s Sarah Taylor & Eabha Elliott. Sarah Taylor - Associate, Environment & Eabha Elliot - Graduate Consultant, Intelligent Transport Services (ITS) Operations and Safety at WSP
Episode 58: Levelling up health in London with Andrew Attfield 19.11.2021 43:26
Joining Justine this week is Andrew Attfield, Associate Director of Public Health at Barts Health NHS Trust. They discuss the challenges of serving a diverse population such as East London, the importance of collaboration with local stakeholders and how Barts is giving local young people employment opportunities.
Episode 56: Producing job ready students with Professor Kathryn Mitchell 10.11.2021 36:56
Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Derby, joins Justine on the podcast this week. They talk about the importance of links with local businesses, producing employable graduates and the Derby Opportunity Area.
Episode 55: Changing lives for the better with Rhodri Thomas 08.11.2021 35:32
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Rhodri Thomas, Managing Director at Reed In Partnership.
Episode 54: Supporting and strengthening the community with Beth Knight 01.11.2021 40:27
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is jointed by Beth Knight, Europe Leader, Amazon in the Community
Episode 53: Tuning ambitions into reality with Steven Cooper 22.10.2021 46:31
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Steven Cooper, Chief Operating Officer at Aldermore
Episode 52: Extending opportunity with Professor Lorna Fox O'Mahony 20.10.2021 34:37
This week Justine is joined by Professor Lorna Fox O'Mahony, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Essex. They chat about the work that Make Happen is doing to spread opportunity to young people and where Lorna's passion for education came from.
Episode 51: Solving “impossible” problems with Monica Ariño 08.10.2021 32:55
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast, Justine is joined by Monica Ariño, Director of Public Policy at Amazon UK & Ireland. We hear about how the Amazon machine geared up to combat the challenges the pandemic presented to our communities right across the country. We hear just how PHP are leading the way with Fit For Purpose modern healthcare facilities across the UK and Ireland.
Episode 50: Encouraging entrepreneurship with Professor Karen Stanton 01.10.2021 38:31
Professor Karen Stanton, Vice-Chancellor, at Solent University is the guest on this week's podcast. They discuss the importance of arming students with the right skills and experiences to start businesses and how Solent University supports the maritime industry. We hear just how PHP are leading the way with Fit For Purpose modern healthcare facilities across the UK and Ireland.
Episode 49: Modern healthcare with Harry Hyman 24.09.2021 31:55
This week on the podcast Justine is joined by Harry Hyman, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Primary Health Properties. We hear just how PHP are leading the way with Fit For Purpose modern healthcare facilities across the UK and Ireland.
Episode 47: NHS Trusts as anchor institutions with Dr Shane Gordon 03.09.2021 37:37
This week Justine is joined by Dr Shane Gordon, Director of Strategy at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). They talk about the important wider role that NHS Trusts can play in their local communities - from tackling health inequalities to providing a range of job opportunities.
Episode 46: Closing the Digital Divide with David Meads 13.08.2021 38:17
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by David Meads, Chief Executive UK & Ireland at Cisco. They talk boosting digital skills and tackling the digital divide.
Episode 45: Challenging the Status Quo with Rod Waldie 23.07.2021 29:13
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Rod Waldie, Chief Executive Officer & Partner at Gateley.
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