Archives: Captivate Podcasts

In this episode of the Happy Manifesto podcast, hosts Maureen and Henry converse with Vanessa King from Action for Happiness. Vanessa is an expert in positive psychology and the author of The Ten Keys to Happier Living. In this episode, Vanessa discusses the active pursuit of happiness, distinguishing between short-term pleasure and long-term fulfilment. Vanessa …

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Can organisations gain a strategic advantage by investing in their employees? Stephan Meier, a Columbia Business School professor, and author of The Employee Advantage, shares, in this episode, the relationship between employee motivation, organisational culture, and profitability. Stephan reveals that organisations prioritising employee well-being, ones that align with their core values, foster ethical behaviour and …

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Kelly McGovern is the Chief Nurse at the West Hertfordshire Foundation Trust In this episode, Kelly shares how she has fostered a transformative culture of trust and empowerment in a healthcare environment. Kelly shares her leadership journey, highlighting the importance of empowering staff to drive change and celebrate small wins. She recounts how her hands-on …

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Ann Hartland, Deputy CEO and Growth Director of Cedar, discusses the importance of joy at work, personal growth, and leadership as well as her experiences in the Level 7 Senior Leadership Programme. Ann shares insights into her role highlighting a people-first approach and the significance of listening to employees. Today’s conversation reveals some of the …

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Jenny Fernandez is an executive coach and professor at Columbia and NYU. In this episode, we explore some of Gen Z’s unique characteristics, such as being digital natives and the impact of “helicopter parenting.” Jenny highlights the challenges Gen Z faces, including communication skills, job security and concerns exacerbated by the pandemic. We also explore …

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In this episode of the Happy Manifesto Podcast, co-hosts Maureen and Henry engage with Helen Stuart, Managing Director of Now You’re Talking. Helen Stuart, Managing Director of Now You’re Talking discusses her transformative experiences from a leadership program at TLC, emphasising trust, empowerment, and psychological safety in management. Helen shares practical insights on fostering team …

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Nigel Paine, head of people development at the BBC, discusses the evolution of workplace learning, the creation of the BBC’s iPlayer, and the importance of fostering a true learning culture in organisations. Nigel emphasises the need for trust, autonomy, competence, and connectedness toward creating an effective learning environment and shares with us examples from Danone …

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Did you know that there’s a strong link between happiness and success? In today’s episode, we explore the surprising connection between happiness, productivity, and workplace culture. Nic Marks, a happiness expert and founder of the Centre for Wellbeing at the New Economics Foundation, and CEO of Friday Pulse, sheds light on this fascinating relationship and …

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Many businesses still focus solely on financial metrics to understand why they are underperforming. However, one crucial factor is often overlooked—the well-being and happiness of employees who contribute to those results. Mark Price, former Marketing Director of Waitrose and founder of WorkL, discusses the critical role of employee happiness in driving business success. Drawing from …

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In many workplaces, mistakes are not tolerated or easily forgotten, leading to environments where employers are feeling pressurised to be perform perfectly and potentially nervous to innovate new ideas. Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer at Parkinson’s UK, joins the podcast today to share his journey implementing the principles of the Happy Manifesto, including …

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