The People Co

The Within Podcast

Business EN ↓ 57 episodes

Two sisters. Two completely different paths. One shared mission. The conversations you’ve been waiting for someone to start. We’re here to help women feel empowered to live their best life, with more intention, less shame, and a whole lot more fun. Through honest, unfiltered conversations with each other, trusted experts, and real practitioners, covering wellness, mindset, relationships, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and everything in between - we cut through the noise and start the conversations that actually matter. Real talk for women building a life that finally feels like theirs.

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#7- How to Build a Culture Employees Actually Feel 30.01.2026 20:54

SUMMARY In this episode of the Within Podcast, co-hosts Allie, Heidi, and Nikki unpack one of the most talked-about yet misunderstood aspects of business success, culture. Drawing on decades of combined experience across fractional HR, large enterprise leadership, and organizational consulting, the trio digs into what culture actually is (hint: it's not your office or perks), why it matters more t...

#6- Unlearning Urgency: Reclaiming Your Time After Corporate Burnout 27.01.2026 9:13

SUMMARY In this special edition of the Within Podcast series “I Wish I Would've Known,” We sit down for a candid conversation about unlearning the toxic time constraints of corporate life and embracing a more human, flexible approach to work. Nicky reflects on her early days in recruiting under the notorious "1-24 Rule"—a rigid system where emails had to be acknowledged within one hour and resolve...

#5- Rethinking Ambition: What Today’s Workplace Still Misses About Women’s Career Choices 23.01.2026 27:25

SUMMARY In this candid and insight-packed episode of the Within Podcast, hosts Nicky Wallace and Ali Payne unpack the latest McKinsey Women in the Workplace 2025 report and reflect on the real-world implications they’ve seen across their careers. Drawing on their experiences in corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, they explore the hard truths behind why women are stepping back from advanceme...

#4- Why Asking Questions Could Change Your Career and Health 20.01.2026 8:10

SUMMARY In this episode of the "Wish I Would've Known" series from the Within Podcast, Heidi opens up about a deceptively simple but powerful idea: the courage to ask questions. Alongside co-hosts Nicky and Ali, she dives into her personal evolution from feeling silenced to embracing curiosity as a superpower, especially in midlife, leadership, and healthcare. What begins as a reflection on childh...

#3- Unlocking the People Strategy: Fractional HR, Employee Experience & The Power of Wellness 16.01.2026 28:09

EPISODE SUMMARY In this foundational episode of The Within Podcast, hosts Nicky Wallace and Ali Payne pull back the curtain on what makes The People Co such a transformative partner for businesses. With decades of combined experience, they break down their approach to aligning people strategy with business growth, starting with fractional HR and recruiting, expanding into deep employee experience...

#2- Health Gadgets, Hormones, and the Hidden Cost of Stress 13.01.2026 13:02

SUMMARY In this deeply personal and refreshingly honest episode of the Within podcast’s “I Wish I Would’ve Known” series, the speaker (name not specified) opens up about her year-and-a-half-long struggle with a seemingly simple goal: losing five pounds. Despite being a dedicated runner with healthy habits, sleep tracking via an Oura Ring, balanced blood glucose levels, and functional medicine chec...

#1- Burnout, Reinvention, and Building The People Co from Within 09.01.2026 22:20

Summary In this debut episode of Within, hosts Nicky Wallace and Ali Payne unpack the deeply personal journeys that led them to create The People Co, a consultancy born from burnout, bold pivots, and a shared belief that real transformation starts from the inside out. Nicky shares how motherhood, corporate disillusionment, and health challenges led her to quit her high-performing sales job with no...