The Shaping Portsmouth Podcast

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors, about her career, the firm, and their work in the community, in particular their dedication to the Armed Forces Community and support of the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme. The post Episode 47: Biscoes Solicitors first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Jack Boaden and Jess Spencer from First Steps First Aid about their history as paramedics, starting the business, and delivering first aid training to businesses, schools, and more. The post Episode 46: First Steps First Aid first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Matt Foster, Founder and CEO of the Parenting Network about his life, the Network, and launching The Forge. The post Episode 45: The Parenting Network first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Helen Morton, Communications Lead at the HIVE Portsmouth, about the Portsmouth Community Lottery, how the lottery grants can support the local community, and how residents can support the lottery. Find out more about Portsmouth Community Lottery at https://www.portsmouthlottery.co.uk/ The post Episode 44: Portsmouth Community Lottery first appeared on S...

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Felicity Harris, Portsmouth City Council's Strategic Lead for Climate Resilience & Natural Environment, about her role, the importance of green spaces in the city, and how we can all help with the Green City Partnership. The post Episode 43: Green City Partnership first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries chats with Sarah Roads and Tatum Isaacs from SLR Marine Recruitment about their careers, launching and growing the business, and expanding to SLR Local. The post Episode 42: SLR Marine Recruitment first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Gareth Webb and Natalie Merriman from Fair Ways about Fostering Fortnight, their work with children in foster care, and Foster Friendly Employers. The post Episode 41: Fair Ways first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Keith Herbert from Southern Water about the Sewage Scandal, Southern Water's role in the Portsmouth area, and what improvements they are making. The post Episode 40: Southern Water first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, CEO David Humphries chats with Bev Hancock and Rex Norman, award-winning volunteers from our Cruise Passenger programme, about our Cruise Meet & Greets at Portsmouth International Port. The post Episode 39: Cruise Passenger Meet & Greets first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, CEO David Humphries talks to Becki Simmons from Spark Community Space about isolation, mental health, and the importance of community. The post Episode 38: Spark Community Space first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, CEO David Humphries talks to Lisa Gibbs, Digital Resilience Programme Lead, about digital risks to SMEs, building a strong Cyber Culture within businesses, and the support available from the Digital Resilience programme. The NCSC resource on Cyber Culture can be found at https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/board-toolkit/principle-c-people/developing-a-positive-cyber-security-cultur...

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Daniel O'Brien, Managing Director of Citrus Facilities Management, about the organisation and their work in the city and community. The post Episode 36: Citrus Facilities Management first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Aaron Butson from HSDC and Becky Miles from the University of Portsmouth about Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week. The post Episode 35: Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode Shaping Portsmouth's Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Julie Gordon, Mindset Manager from Retrain Your Brain, about the business, mindfulness, and mind health around menopause, perimenopause, and Long Covid. The post Episode 34: Retrain Your Brain first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Duke Harrison-Hunter from Politely Rebellious Next Gen CIC, and winner of the Overcoming Adversity award from the Parenting Network, about his life, dealing with addiction, recovery, and his journey to motivational speaking in schools. The post Episode 33: Duke Harrison-Hunter first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries chats with Clare Martin MBE, CEO of Pompey in the Community, about the charity, their work, and the John Jenkins Stadium. The post Episode 32: Pompey in the Community first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries talks to Joe Taffurelli, Chief Operating Officer at Liquid Friday, about his journey from studying at the University of Portsmouth to his current position, the rise of Liquid Friday and their contributions to the city, and just what exactly is an umbrella company? The post Episode 31: Joe Taffurelli first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode Steff Jones, our Operations Manager, is discussing the University of Portsmouth's Business Consultancy Project, and how it can help local businesses, with Abigail Norman, Sailesh Pun, and Gus Kapleris who worked with Shaping Portsmouth on a consultancy project last year. The post Episode 30: The Business Consultancy Project first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill talks to Ian Millen and Wendy Pearson from Veterans Outreach Support about the organisation and what services they offer. The post Episode 29: Veterans Outreach Support first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, our Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Matt Hamilton, Chief Customer Officer at Portsmouth Water, about the organisation, upcoming changes to billing, and their future plans for engagement in the city. The post Episode 28: Portsmouth Water first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, Partnerships Manager Robyn Jacquest and Education & Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill are joined by Ben Cloud from Millstream Productions to talk about mental health in the workplace and the importance of a supportive workplace culture. The post Episode 27: Mental Health in the Workplace first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill has a conversation with our Armed Forces Community Programme Leads Kate Mizon and Andy Moss about their experience as Service Leavers (they all hate the word Veteran!), the stigmas associated with being a Service Leaver, and the programme itself. The post Episode 26: Armed Forces Community first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this special episode, recorded live on stage at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries is joined by Amelia Jones from the Council of Portsmouth Students and Portsmouth Youth Cabinet to interview Sir Ben Ainslie, CEO of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team and the most successful Olympic sailor in history, and Roy Bedlow, CEO of Low Carbon, about SailGP and The 18...

In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Steve Cripps, Managing Director of PMC Construction, and Mark Gilpin, Development Director at VIVID, about working together on the Tipner East project. The post Episode 24: Tipner East Project with PMC Construction & VIVID first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .

In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Dom Jones, Sally Tyrrell, and Jason Sexton from the Mary Rose Trust about the Trust, the Mary Rose Museum, and their partnership with Shaping Portsmouth for our Shaped By Solent programme. The post Episode 23: The Mary Rose Trust first appeared on Shaping Portsmouth .