TeamTalk with TeamKinetic

In this episode of TeamTalk with TeamKinetic, Chris Martin and Imo Greatbatch sit down with Shruti Saujani. Shruti is the FA's Senior Lead for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. With us, she shares her powerful journey in sports, from overcoming challenges as a woman of colour to leading initiatives like Dream Big Desi Women , which foster inclusivity and empowerment. Tune in for insights on brea...

The Power of Volunteering: Purpose, Impact, and the Future of Volunteer Scotland Join us on this episode of TeamTalk as we explore the amazing career of Alan Stevenson, CEO of Volunteer Scotland. Under his leadership, Volunteer Scotland has successfully navigated government funding and strategic collaborations. In this episode, Chris, Imo and Alan explore the transformative initiatives and strateg...

Balancing Purpose and Passion: Katherine Perrin’s Journey in the Voluntary Sector Join us on this episode of TeamTalk as we explore the fascinating journey of Katherine Perrin, a certified coach, facilitator, and freelance social impact consultant. Katherine shares her unique career path, starting from her early days in local government to her impactful roles in the voluntary sector, including her...

Unlocking the Power of Volunteering: Insights from Rosie Wylie on Community Impact and Volunteer Management This time on TeamTalk, Chris and Imo were joined by Rosie Wylie. Rosie serves as the National Volunteering and Community Development Manager at Historic Environment Scotland. She is also an independent assessor for the UK-wide Investing in Volunteers quality assurance award and Vice Chair of...

Crafting a Legacy in Sport and Mental Health Advocacy This time on TeamTalk, Chris and Imo were joined by Ian Braid. Ian is the founder of the award-winning consultancy DOCIAsport. DOCIAsport work collaboratively with people in sport to help measure and deliver effective, sustainable “Duty of Care in Action”. Ian has had a varied career and a vast amount of volunteering experience. In the episode,...

To kick off a new season of TeamTalk, Chris Martin and Imogen Greatbatch were joined by Rob Jackson, a leading voice in the world of volunteer engagement. They spoke about Rob's career and journey into the world of volunteer management, the current trends in the sector and how they might affect volunteering in the near future, and the upcoming TeamKinetic Conference. As always, you can find Te...

"The Power is in the Volunteer, not the Paid Staff" This time on TeamTalk, Chris and Imo were joined by Piers Martin. Piers is Head of Leadership and Academy Workforce Development at the Premier League and the Chair at UK Deaf Sport. He has worked with a range of organisations such as Sports Resolution UK, Manchester Metropolitan University, British Basketball, and British disabled fenci...

Boosting Accessibility and Inclusion in Netball This time on TeamTalk, Chris and Imo were joined by Richard Evans and Danielle Hogan from England Netball. Danielle is the Diversity and Belonging Business Partner, while Richard is the Strategic Lead for Disability.  The episode explores inclusion and accessibility needs, focusing on Danielle and Richard’s roles in England Netball and how they creat...

Racing Towards a Greener Future This time on TeamTalk, Chris and Imo were joined by Emma Peat, the Event Workforce Manager at Formula E, leading a global team of Support Staff and Volunteer Managers who deliver a vital temporary resourcing programme on the ground at Formula E events.  Emma talked us through her volunteer management journey and discussed her enthusiasm for sports and volunteering....

Uniting The Movement Through Volunteering In this episode, Chris and Imo are joined by Kristen Natale, Head of Volunteering at Sport England. Kristen has over 10 years of experience in volunteer development, working with partners across various sectors and her passion for volunteering shines through. Kristen discusses her thoughts on the Vision for Volunteering and how she got to where she is toda...

The Charity Giving Blind and Partially Sighted People a Pathway into Sport. Welcome back to Season 2 of our TeamTalk podcast. This season, we are talking to thought leaders, customers and stakeholders from the world of sport and physical exercise as we dive deeper into volunteering and the volunteer managers who make it happen. In this episode, Chris and Imo are joined by Alaina MacGregor (Chief E...

The 10-Year Project Designed to Create a Better Future for Volunteering. Welcome to a new season of the TeamTalk podcast! In this season, we will be talking to thought leaders, customers and stakeholders from the world of sport and physical exercise as we take a deeper dive into volunteering and the volunteer managers who make it happen. We're so happy to welcome a new co-host: Imo Greatbatch!...

The Project Mobilising Volunteers Across Manchester In our fifth and final episode of season one, we chat to Claire Troup - Project Manager at Manchester City Council’s Volunteer Inspire Programme (MCRVIP).  MCRVIP focuses on helping volunteers find the opportunities that best fit them. It’s simple to get involved and anyone can take part! If you’re in the Manchester area, and you're intereste...

A Partnership Looking to Make Volunteering Easier for Everyone (Part Two) In our fourth episode, we chat to Andy Broomhead - Head of Volunteering at Diabetes UK, board member at AVM. Chris and Andy discuss how he got into his current roles, the challenges he's faced (both as head of volunteering and as a volunteer himself), and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.  Diabetes UK is the leading char...

A Partnership Looking to Make Volunteering Easier for Everyone (Part One) In our third episode, we chat to Ruth Leonard - Chair of AVM (Association of Volunteer Managers). Chris and Ruth talk about the world of volunteer management, Ruth's career journey, and the importance of great leadership.  The Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) is an independent membership body that aims to support,...

Continuing the Legacy of the Suffragettes In our second episode, we chat to Abi Froud from The Pankhurst Trust. Chris and Abi talk about the amazing work done by Manchester Women's Aid within The Pankhurst Trust. The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and The Pankhurst Centre. They work together to ensure the powerful story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire...

Streamlining Hospice Volunteer Management with Digital Tools In our first episode, Chris chat to Nicola Ward and Ian Turnbull from Willowbrook Hospice. Chris, Ian, and Nicola talk all things volunteering, criminal checks, and how the TeamKinetic system has streamlined their work. Willowbrook Hospice is a specialist palliative care unit based in Prescot providing quality care and support for our pa...