Reel Impact with Dan Bryant

Everyone talks about culture. Far fewer people talk about what happens when the values on the wall don't match what people experience every day. In this episode of Reel Impact Dan is joined by Mike Carhart-Harris, Senior Communications Manager at Magna Housing, for an honest conversation about culture. Together they explore why culture isn't something you can simply define in a strategy de...

Are younger employees really harder to manage, or are organisations still trying to lead in ways that no longer work? In this episode of Reel Impact, Dan is joined by generational researcher Josephine Hansom for a practical and thought-provoking conversation about the realities of today’s multi-generational workplace. Together, they unpack the labels we apply to different generations, where those...

Can storytelling in a corporate world really mean something,or is it just another comms buzzword? In this episode of Reel Impact, Dan is joined by RichardEtienne, former videographer to Theresa May, for a practical and honest look at what storytelling actually does when it’s done well. Together, they explore why storytelling is not a “nice to have”, but a strategic tool that shapes how people thin...

Are you actually a good leader - or just good at telling yourself you are? In this first episode of Series 2, Dan is joined by Rebecca Sangster-Kelly, of Studium Consulting, for a direct and, at times, challenging conversation about what leadership actually looks like in practice, not just in theory. Together, they strip back the language we often hide behind: purpose, culture, psychological safet...

In this episode, Dan sits down with Paul Coates , Head of International Consultant and Delivery Excellence at FranklinCovey — and a leader who has spent more than two decades shaping how organisations learn, adapt and transform. Paul’s journey is a rare one: first a FranklinCovey client, now one of its global senior leaders. That dual perspective gives him a unique lens on what truly drives perfor...

Case studies and testimonials are everywhere but how many actually make an impact? In this episode of Reel Impact, Michelle Tompkinson, Head of Marketing at FranklinCovey, shares how to turn customer stories into meaningful, memorable marketing. She explains why authenticity matters more than polish, how to blend data with emotion, and the simple principles that make a testimonial feel real. We ex...

EDI isn’t just a policy – it’s people. In this episode of Reel Impact, we sit down with Cat Lynch, Community Stakeholder Manager at the award winning rail operator KeolisAmey Docklands, to explore what equity, diversity and inclusion really mean when you move beyond the corporate agenda and into the community. From working with local groups to supporting individuals who rarely get heard, Cat share...

Internal comms has never been more important—or more challenging. In this episode of Reel Impact, People Director from Welcome Break, Nic Marshall, lifts the lid on what it really takes to engage a 6,000-strong, frontline workforce. From campaigns bold enough to spark debate to the everyday realities of running lean comms teams, Nic shares how authenticity, trust, and creativity can make the diffe...

Episode 2 of Reel Impact asks a big question: what does it take to make learning matter?  In this conversation with Learning & Development expert Peter Clark-Lewis, we dig into why so many training programmes fall flat and how to design learning experiences that actually change behaviour .  Peter shares candid insights on the pitfalls of tick-box training, the importance of learning in context...

In our first Reel Impact episode, host Dan Bryant speaks with Kate Johnston , Employer Brand Manager at Carnival UK , about what it really means to build an authentic employer brand.     From the power of storytelling and employee networks to the challenges of global recruitment and culture, Kate shares how Carnival UK ensures its culture isn’t just what’s posted online but what people truly exper...

In this short intro, host Dan Bryant sets the scene for Reel Impact, the video podcast from dmb films. He shares why the series was created, who it’s for, and what to expect, from honest, practical conversations with leaders in comms, HR, people development and employer brand, to fresh ideas on how to engage and inspire your people at work. Visit the dmb films website for more information or follo...