People At The Heart

In this episode, Johnny Thomson speaks with Martin Lake, Head of IT at RiskSTOP Group and author of Beyond the Stones , about his journey from a New Year’s resolution to becoming a published fantasy writer. Martin shares how honest feedback led him to creative writing classes, why Arthurian legend and Norse mythology inspired his stories, and what it really takes to write, edit and publish a book....

In this episode, Abbie Davis speaks with Carly, mum of Axel, a young autistic child, and her sister, Chelsea, who works at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com . Together, they share the story of five-year-old Axel - a bright, non-verbal boy who has been left without a school place due to challenges within the SEND system. Carly talks about the last-minute withdrawal of Axel’s school place and the impact tha...

 In this episode, Natalie Joyce speaks with Amy Lillington, Team Leader at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com , about how her lifelong love of theatre has shaped the way she leads. Amy shares how performing from a young age helped her build confidence, strengthen her communication skills and develop empathy — lessons that continue to influence her leadership style today. 

In this episode, Jo Camp speaks with Kelly Buck, Trainee Surveyor at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com , about her journey into bodybuilding and how it has shaped her life. Kelly shares what first drew her to the gym, how training gave her confidence, and the dedication it took to earn her GBO pro card and place fourth at the 2023 Texas World Championships. She also talks about the role of workplace suppo...

In this episode, Jo Camp sits down with Zoe Chamberlain, a 15-year-old work experience student at RiskSTOP Group, to talk about her first experience of office life and her passion for movies. Zoe shares what it was like to explore different departments, how it felt stepping into the workplace as an autistic young person and why horror films and cult classics like Rocky Horror and Death Proof hold...

Johnny Thomson speaks with Sharon Masters, Surveyor and Technical Lead at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com , about her experience as a living kidney donor. Sharon shares what inspired her to donate, how it changed her life, and the unexpected places it's taken her. Yet another inspirational story from our people here at RiskSTOP Group. 

In this episode, Natalie Joyce sits down with Lily Taylor, Assessor at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com , to talk about her unforgettable fundraising trek through the Peruvian Andes in support of Weldmar Hospicecare. Lily shares what it was like to camp in remote villages, navigate unexpected detours, and push through altitude sickness - all while raising £5,000 for a charity close to her heart. This ins...

Join Natalie Joyce as she speaks with Verity Burgess, Head of Finance at RiskSTOP Group, about her personal experience of living and working as a deaf person. In this honest and practical conversation, Verity shares how her cochlear implant transformed daily life, what simple changes can make communication easier, and why inclusion starts with listening and asking the right questions.

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In this heartfelt episode of People at the Heart , Julie from RiskSTOP Group shares her story as the mother of her transgender son, Nico. Join us as Julie discusses the initial surprise, emotional challenges, and unwavering support throughout Nico's journey to becoming his true self. This conversation explores the importance of open communication, personal growth, and the pride that comes wit...

Join Natalie Joyce as she chats with RiskSTOP Team Leader, George Chamberlain, about her journey as the parent of a teenager with autism. They discuss the challenges of school, autistic burnout and the decision to pursue home education. With insights into autism’s impact on family dynamics and the importance of self-directed learning, this episode offers hope, support and resources for parents fac...

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In the build-up to World Mental Health Day 2024, which is all about addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace this year, RiskSTOP Group's Natalie Joyce talks to colleague Paige Jolliff about a fantastic local service we're supporting called The Sanctuary Crisis Intervention Hub, and more...

RiskSTOP Group's Jo Camp talks to Claire Young from RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com about her yoga classes, and in the build up to Mental Health Week, how exercises can help with employee well-being.  

So how do we all feel about working at RiskSTOP Group? Let’s find out! Recently we asked all of our team one simple question: ‘On a scale from zero to 10, how likely are you to recommend working at RiskSTOP Group to a friend or colleague?’ For this episode Johnny Thomson is joined by Natalie Joyce, to talk about why we’ve asked this, what we found out and how can it help us make RiskSTOP Group an...

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Around one in every ten people are neurodivergent and around half are actually unaware. So where within our organisation is support available? Welcome to the very first episode of our ‘People At The Heart’ podcast, where we chat about all kinds of things, both serious and light-hearted, connected with our team and our work here at RiskSTOP Group.   Neurodiversity is something we’ve turned our atte...