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The Democratic Constitution PodcastEp. 44: Douglas Egerton on Reconstruction and Thomas Wentworth HigginsonLuke talks with Douglas Egerton about Abolitionism, Reconstruction, and the life and times of the abolitionist and social activist Thomas Wentworth Higginson. According to John Brown’s biographer, David Reynolds, Higginson carried forward Brown’s “Abolitionist spirit” more than anyone else. Doug is Professor of History at LeMoyne College. His books include The Wars of Reconstruction: The Brief, Violent History of America's Most Progressive Era and A Man on Fire: The Worlds of Thomas Wentworth Higginson.2025-07-2536 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonLiam Parker - Chief Communications and Corporate Relations Officer, Formula 1It's my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Liam Parker, Chief Communications and Corporate Relations Officer at Formula 1.At the heart of this global brand, Liam leads Formula 1’s communications, digital strategy, and political engagement—shaping how the sport speaks to the world, drives sustainability, and navigates its place on the international stage.Liam brings a wealth of frontline experience from the public sector, having served as Special Advisor to the Foreign Secretary, Head of Press to the Governor of the Bank of England, and i...2025-07-2323 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonPhil Hall - Head of Public Policy and Public Relations, Society of Pension ProfessionalsIt's my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Phil Hall, Head of Public Policy and Public Relations, Society of Pension Professionals.SPP is the UK’s leading body representing a wide range of providers across the pensions industry—from actuaries and lawyers to investment managers and administrators—collectively influencing policy for the majority of the nation’s pension schemes.In his role, Phil leads the Society’s policy development and public voice, shaping how the industry engages with government, regulators, and the media. With a background...2025-06-1123 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonAdam Lake - Head of Communications, Climate Group North AmericaIt's my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Adam Lake, Head of Communications at Climate Group North America.Climate Group exists to accelerate climate action by bringing together the world's most influential businesses and governments. For 20 years, they've created platforms where collective commitments drive real change.In his role as Head of Communications, Adam leads the narrative strategy for Climate Week NYC—the largest climate event of its kind globally. During his seven-year tenure, Adam has transformed the event from an exclusive business gathering int...2025-06-0428 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonTanya Braun - Director of External Affairs and Fundraising, Living StreetsIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Tanya Braun, Director of External Affairs and Fundraising at Living Streets—the UK charity for everyday walking.Living Streets exists to create a walking nation, where streets are free from congestion and pollution, and walking is the natural choice for everyday journeys. The charity’s mission is rooted in tackling preventable illness, reducing social isolation, and building healthy, connected communities.In her Directorial role, Tanya leads the charity’s policy, campaigns, public affairs, and communications activity...2025-05-2916 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonArthur Thomas - Public Affairs Advisor, FOUR PAWS UKIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Arthur Thomas, Public Affairs Advisor at FOUR PAWS UK - a campaigning organisation dedicated to improving the conditions of animals under direct human influence.With experience across multiple charity sectors, Arthur has built a career in public affairs and campaigning. Before joining Four Paws, he worked at the Holocaust Educational Trust, the Humane Society, and the International Fund for Animal Welfare.In this episode, we covered: 🦁 Four Paws' ongoing campaign to ban f...2025-05-1424 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonRachel Bhageerutty - Global Director of Strategic Communication, Animals AsiaIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Rachel Bhageerutty, Global Director of Strategic Communication at Animals AsiaAnimals Asia is a charity dedicated to ending bear bile farming and improving animal welfare across Asia.At the heart of Rachel's work is a mission to shift perceptions, build trust across cultures, and centre compassion in some of the world’s most complex advocacy spaces.With a career spanning over two decades, Rachel has led strategic communications across the charity and housing sectors. Before joining Animals...2025-04-1631 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonToby Elliott - Head of Communications, Network Rail WesternIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Toby Elliott, Head of Communications at Network Rail Western.Overseen by the Department for Transport, Network Rail is the public body that owns and manages the UK’s rail infrastructure.In his role, Toby shapes the organisation’s communications strategy - determining the most effective ways to engage audiences and ensure communications drive real impact.Toby joined Network Rail nearly a decade ago in public affairs and has led communications since 2020. His career spans politics and policy...2025-04-0227 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonLiz Jones - Policy Director, National Care ForumIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Liz Jones, Policy Director of the National Care Forum.Liz leads the NCF's policy and research team, championing the voices of NCF members, and driving impactful research initiatives. Having worked across the civil service, local government, and charity sector for over 20 years, Liz advocates for care policies that truly centre community voices. Beyond the NCF, Liz serves as a Trustee at Dementia Carers Count (DCC), a charity providing emotional and practical support to families of people affected...2025-03-2619 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonLiz Jones - Policy Director, National Care ForumIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Liz Jones, Policy Director of the National Care Forum.Liz leads the NCF's policy and research team, championing the voices of NCF members, and driving impactful research initiatives. Having worked across the civil service, local government, and the charity sector for over 20 years, Liz advocates for care policies that truly centre community voices. Beyond the NCF, Liz serves as a Trustee at Dementia Carers Count (DCC), a charity providing emotional and practical support to families of people af...2025-03-2519 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonGill Perkins - CEO, Bumblebee Conservation TrustIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Gill Perkins, CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.Perkins transitioned from a successful business career to focus on her passion for conservation. Since 2016, Gill has led the Trust's initiatives and operations, ensuring the organisation delivers against its strategy.Under Gill’s leadership, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust is on a mission to keep bumblebees buzzing by enhancing the understanding and quality of bumblebee ecology and conservation.In this episode, we discussed:2025-03-1928 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonLeonora Merry - Director of Communications and External Affairs, Nuffield TrustIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Leonora Merry - Director of Communications and External Affairs at Nuffield Trust.Leonora Merry joined Nuffield Trust over a decade ago, serving as Deputy Director of Communications until 2020. She led efforts to promote the think tank’s research across media, Parliament, and the policy community.Previously, she was Head of Media and External Affairs at the Social Market Foundation, where she significantly raised its profile, contributing to its recognition as UK Think Tank of the Year (2012). She also co-fo...2025-03-1238 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonCatherine Thomas - Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Clarion Housing GroupIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Catherine Thomas, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Clarion Housing Group. As the UK's largest housing association, Catherine spearheads Clarion Housing Group's efforts to shape government policy and drive positive change in the housing sector.Before joining Clarion, Catherine held senior marketing and communications roles across the real estate and retail industries. Her expertise in destination marketing was refined at Land Securities, where she led communications for Victoria SW1, including the acclaimed Nova mixed-use development....2025-02-2619 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonAndreas Bock - Head of Communications, European Council on Foreign RelationsIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Andreas Bock, Head of Communications at the European Council on Foreign Relations.Before joining ECFR, Andreas worked at n-ost, a journalist network and media NGO dedicated to cross-border journalism and foreign reporting across Europe. As head of the editorial department for eurotopics.net, he led the daily European press review and organised trainings on access to information, data journalism, and media freedom.Earlier in his career, Andreas served as a project manager for the Institute for Foreign Cultural Rel...2025-02-1222 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonHugo Tagholm - Executive Director & VP, OceanaIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Hugo Tagholm, Executive Director and Vice President of Oceana.Hugo previously led the ocean campaigning charity Surfers Against Sewage, taking action from the beach front to the front benches of Parliament, and securing government legislation to protect our seas across four environmental pillars – plastic pollution, water quality, climate change and rewilding our ocean.Hugo founded the Plastic Free Communities movement, the Million Mile Beach Clean & the Plastic Free Awards. He is also a founding member of th...2025-02-0541 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonNicola Green - Chief Communications and Corporate Affairs Officer, Virgin Media O2It’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Nicola Green, Chief Communications and Corporate Affairs Officer at Virgin Media O2.Nicola is responsible for Public Affairs, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, Internal and External Communications. She joined the company in 2003 as Head of Media and under her leadership, helped O2 achieve the highest corporate reputation in the sector.Nicola is a communications industry figurehead, an active campaigner for Women in PR and a regular feature in PR Week’s UK Power Book.In this episo...2025-01-2234 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonPam Cowburn - Head of Communications and Campaigns, Open Rights GroupIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Pam Cowburn, Head of Communications and Campaigns at the Open Rights Group. Founded in 2005, ORG is the UK’s leading and largest grassroots digital rights and privacy campaigning organisation. They work to protect individuals’ rights to privacy and free speech online. Its current campaigns revolve around two major pieces of legislation: the Online Safety Act and the Data Bill.Pam has held senior communications positions at a number of human rights organisations, including criminal justice NGO, Fair Tria...2025-01-1530 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonKerrina Thorogood - Partnerships Director, Fairtrade FoundationIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Kerrina Thorogood, Partnerships Director at the Fairtrade Foundation.The Fairtrade Foundation is a UK charity supporting disadvantages producers by setting social, economic, and environmental standards for farmers and workers in the "first mile" of the supply chain.Kerrina’s work at the FF involves working with supermarkets across the UK to ensure responsible sourcing of the food sold.With nearly two decades' experience of securing charity sector partnerships, Kerrina previously served as Head of Partnerships at WWF for 14...2025-01-0828 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonCommunicating Purpose - 2024 HighlightsAs the year comes to a close, it's my pleasure to bring you the culminating episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast for 2024—a celebration of the remarkable conversations and insights we’ve shared this year.This special compilation highlights some of my favourite moments with accomplished purpose-driven leaders, with anecdotes and actionable wisdom from some of the most visionary communicators and founders of our time.Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with individuals tackling the world’s biggest challenges—from the Director of Communications at the National Trust, to the Founder of an...2024-12-311h 08Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonBeth Knight - Head of Social Sustainability, Lloyds BankingIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Beth Knight, Head of Social Sustainability at Lloyds Banking.Beth is a recognised leader in social impact and sustainability, with over 15 years of experience and the title of ‘Great British Businesswoman of the Year’ in 2022.Since 2016, she has been a Senior Associate at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). Her work spans female empowerment and corporate sustainability, driving initiatives that advanced diversity, closed gender representation gaps, and tackled pay inequities in the tech sector.Previ...2024-12-1834 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonKamil Hussain - Director of Communications & Partnerships, RAND EuropeIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Kamil Hussain, Director of Communications & Partnerships at RAND Europe.Regarded as the first ever “think tank”, RAND was established after WWII as a US government-funded research institution specialising in military and diplomatic thought. Its researchers developed many of the principles that were used to build the Internet. Today, the non-profit uses research and analysis to improve policy in the fields of public health, home and international affairs, defence and security, and science and emerging technologies....2024-12-1140 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonHenry Gregg - Director of External Affairs, Asthma + Lung UKIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Henry Gregg, Director of External Affairs at Asthma + Lung UK (ALUK).ALUK is one of the UK’s leading charities tackling the root causes of asthma and other respiratory conditions. Founded in 2020, it was formed through a merger between Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation.In addition to his work at ALUK, Henry is Chair of the Taskforce for Lung Health, a group bringing together England’s most influential voices working in the space.2024-12-0426 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonSonja Graham, Moussa Sylla - CEO & Community Organiser, Global Action PlanIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Sonja Graham, CEO, and Moussa Sylla, Community Organiser at Global Action Plan. Global Action Plan is an environmental charity mobilising people and organisations to take action on the systems that harm people and planet. Through GAP’s work, the charity creates the political and policy conditions for more radical action, connecting behaviour change to systems change.With a background combining psychology and biology, Sonja’s career has always focused on bringing t...2024-11-2823 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonBen Ashmore - Head of External Affairs, FareShareIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Ben Ashmore, Head of External Affairs at FareShare - the UK's largest charity fighting hunger and food waste.FareShare partners with major UK supermarkets to distribute end-of-day surplus food among local communities in need. In 2023, the charity distributed more than 54,000 tonnes of food – equivalent to 128 million meals.Ben manages FareShare’s marketing and communications, and is responsible for promoting the charity's vital work across a multitude of channels, from press to political engagement.A seasoned PR p...2024-11-2027 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonDan Phelan - Director of Communications, Natural History MuseumIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Dan Phelan, Director of Communications at the Natural History Museum.A seasoned communicator, prior to working at the NHM, Dan served at the BBC for a decade as its Head of Communications and Senior Head of Communications, overseeing the launch of BBC sounds, and the promotion of BBC's children content. Dan worked as Head of Communications Planning at Which?, and as the Director of Communications at the English National Opera, before joining the British cultural institution, where he now...2024-11-1315 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonAntoinette Vermilye - Co-Founder, Gallifrey Foundation & SHE Changes ClimateIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Antoinette Vermilye, Co-Founder of Gallifrey Foundation and SHE Changes Climate. A Swiss-based entrepreneur and climate justice advocate, Antoinette is passionate about the complex interrelation between ocean and human life, and giving a voice to the voiceless.In this episode, we uncovered:⚧️How SHE Changes Climate and Higginson Strategy galvanised the UK government into improving gender equality at COP26 💡Navigating the powers and challenges of ADD in communication...2024-10-3027 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonNils Bader - Director, Green Future Club & Green Product AwardIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Nils Bader, Founder and Director of 'Green Future Club' and the international 'Green Product Award'.Labelled a “world-renowned expert on sustainable strategies”, Nils has collaborated with some of the largest organisations to develop environmental and socially responsible practices, from Microsoft and BMW, to Save The Children.Through the Green Future Club and the Green Product Award, Nils specialises in connecting and propelling cross-industry sustainability experts to advance the transition to a green economy.2024-10-2315 min
The Saturday Quiz1970 FA Cup Final with Hannah Waterman and Huw HigginsonReal life couple Hannah Waterman and Huw Higginson are performing as husband and wife in the moving play about love, loss and laughter Colder Than Here at the Ensemble theatre.On this episode of the Quiz, they do exceptionally well and take some fascinating trips down memory lane... and all sorts of other lanes too!Get tickets to Colder Than Here here:https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/colder-than-here/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2736 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonEmma Kay - Founder & Director, WalkSafeIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Emma Kay, Founder and Director of WalkSafe, the app that 'should not have to exist'.Following the birth of her daughter in 2020, Emma founded the personal safety app, which helps people plan safer journeys home and avoid being targeted by crime. With almost a million downloads, WalkSafe is the most downloaded personal safety app in the UK. Amassing partnerships with councils across the UK, the platform has positioned itself as a thought...2024-09-1921 min
The Intersection[REPLAY] Has Anything Really Changed?The summer hiatus continues and I’m making some exciting updates to the podcast. I can’t wait to share them!In the meantime I’ve got another awesome replay of one of my favorite episodes featuring John Higginson, formerly CTO at Chief. He is now at Curriculum Associates, and in addition to his role John is also a tech advisor to the board of directors of several organizations and a member, investor, and advisor with Hyde Park Angels.“[Things] have changed some, but if you look at technology teams at most companies in America, it still s...2024-09-0433 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonSonya Trivedy - Executive Director of External Engagement, SamaritansIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Sonya Trivedy, Executive Director of External Engagement at the Samaritans.Sonya has dedicated the last two decades of her life to the UK’s voluntary sector, working for organisations such as the British Red Cross and UNICEF, and for domestic causes - including HIV, sexual health, and domestic violence.She now leverages that experience by leading the Samaritans external communications, advocacy efforts, and income generation.Founded in 1953, The S...2024-07-2433 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonMichelle Stageman - Senior Communications Manager, John Lewis PartnershipIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Michelle Stageman, Senior Communications Manager of Sustainability and Purpose at John Lewis Partnership.Michelle is responsible for amplifying the sustainability and purpose-driven stories of John Lewis and Waitrose, particularly the stories about the local communities its branches serve. Founded with the ethos of being a force for good in society, John Lewis Partnership has an extensive social impact scheme and is committed to using its skills and resources to make a positive difference to people’s lives...2024-07-1728 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonHilary Strong - CMO, SmolIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Hilary Strong, Chief Marketing Officer of Smol.Smol is a homecare start-up, revolutionising planet-friendly cleaning and tackling hygiene poverty across the UK.Under Hilary’s leadership, Smol has gained significant exposure for its products eliminating tens of thousands of tonnes of plastics and carbon from production.Having worked with ESPN, Unilever and Coca-Cola, Hilary has a profound understanding of brand development and the importance of strategic communication in influencing mass audiences.2024-07-1023 minCommunicating Purpose with John Higginson*GENERAL ELECTION SPECIAL* Carl Shoben - Former Director of Strategy, Labour PartyWith one day to go before the General Election 2024, it is my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Carl Shoben, former Director of Strategy at the Labour Party.Carl was instrumental in Labour's communication strategy during the landslide 1997 election that overturned the Tory government. Carl Shoben is a political strategy and communications specialist with 20 years’ experience leading campaigns for the Labour Party, NHS, and more recently for polling and research firm, Survation.Shoben worked as Special Adviser to Tony Blair, ha...2024-07-0339 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonMatt Mahmood-Ogston - Founder & CEO, Naz & Matt FoundationIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Matt Mahmood-Ogston, Founder & CEO of the Naz and Matt Foundation. The Naz and Matt Foundation is a specialist charity that works to remove the barriers that prevent religious and culturally conservative parents from accepting their LGBTQ+ children.For the last decade, Matt has transformed the lives of thousands of individuals, and has campaigned tirelessly in the press about suicide prevention and LGBTQ+ acceptance.Alongside running the Foundation, Matt is a multi...2024-06-2629 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonCelia Richardson - Director of Communications & Marketing, National TrustIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Celia Richardson, Director of Communications and Marketing at the National Trust. Celia has been named among the most influential 1% in the UK PR industry, and has received a multitude of awards for her seminal campaigns during her decade-long stretch in the mental health sector.For the past six years, Celia has been responsible for the National Trust’s marketing, policy, advocacy, and reputation.Celia found herself at the epicentre of controversy and ‘culture-war’ discourse, following the release of...2024-06-1928 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonGauthier van Malderen - CEO, PerlegoIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Gauthier van Malderen, CEO of Perlego.Dubbed the "Spotify for textbooks", Perlego is a digital textbook provider, democratising access to educational resources for students around the world.Gauthier's journey began as a student, where he found himself spending hundreds every year on textbooks, and wondered why there wasn’t a more modern solution.With a mission to diversify the education sector and make textbooks accessible regardless of location or affluence, Gauthier...2024-06-1216 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonBrian Spencer - Marketing Manager, Tap Social MovementIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Brian Spencer, Marketing Manager at Tap Social Movement.A prolific travel-writer with a passion for the craft beer scene, Brian pivoted his narrative-crafting skills to tell a different kind of story, after joining the Oxford-based brewery and social enterprise in 2022.With a mission to reduce crime and re-offending rates, Tap Social Movement has created more than 80,000 hours of paid employment for prisoners and ex-offenders since 2016. In his position, Brian plays an instrumental role in brea...2024-06-0514 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonMatt Hutchinson - Communications Director, SpareRoomIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Matt Hutchinson, Communications Director at SpareRoom.Matt has served as the public face of SpareRoom since its inception, and has led the company through its meteoric rise - and occasional hiccups - to becoming the biggest flatmate finding service in the world.As housing, particularly renting, becomes a defining issue of the 21st century, Matt has become increasingly involved in the wider issue of how people live, and has had a seminal influence as a result.2024-05-2227 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonDaisy Brickhill - Head of Communications, Oceana UKIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Daisy Brickhill, Head of Communications at Oceana UK.Throughout her career, Daisy been at the forefront of communication strategies catalysing change to better our oceans.From advocating for transparency in the fishing industry and championing the conservation of blue carbon habitats, Daisy's scientific and communications efforts have been instrumental in driving forward marine protection initiatives and stimulating key policy change.In this episode, we discussed:🧑🔬 Why the communications sector needs...2024-05-1519 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonJayn Sterland - Managing Director, Weleda UKIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Jayn Sterland, Managing Director at Weleda UK.For more than a decade, Jayn has ploughed her energy into driving the beauty industry towards social and environmental responsibility, through her work at Weleda UK and The British Beauty Council's Sustainable Beauty Coalition. After rejecting an 'unsustainable' career in fashion, Jayn now flourishes as a sustainable business leader, public speaker, and columnist. Her illustrious career has seen her voted 'Number 1' in the Who's Who in Natural Beauty...2024-05-0826 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonDr Mark Smith - Director General, NATRUEIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Dr Mark Smith, Director General at NATRUE and Co-Chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition.NATRUE is a pioneering non-profit that has been instrumental in advocating for natural and organics cosmetics, having shaped the sector with it's internationally recognised label. Mark is at the forefront of NATRUE's political, and scientific affairs, from regulatory research at EU-level to promoting sustainable consumption of raw materials. In his role at the British Beauty Council, Mark drive...2024-04-2418 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonDominic Lyle - Director of Communications, Planet TrackerIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Dominic Lyle, Director of Communications at Planet Tracker.Planet Tracker is a non-profit thinktank working to drive sustainable transformation among industry, and align investment with a just, net-zero, nature-positive economy.Since its establishment in 2018, Planet Tracker has spurred change across the agri-business, seafood, petrochemicals, plastics, and textiles industries by empowering the financial community with the knowledge to navigate complex environmental issues.In this episode, we discussed:🌍 H...2024-04-1721 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonAlex Deadman - Head of Strategic Communications, Tickets For GoodIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Alex Deadman, Head of Strategic Communications at Tickets For Good. Launched in Sheffield, Tickets For Good is an innovative social enterprise working with the UK's top live event companies to provide free and discounted tickets for the NHS, charity sector workers and cost-of-living payment recipients.At the heart of Sheffield's vibrant music scene, Alex showcases a versatile approach to the ever-changing terrain of the music industry through his expertise in strategic communications and marketing.2024-03-2021 min
Marlow UncoveredEpisode 008 - Della Fitzgerald | Marlow MuseumOur guest today is Della Fitzgerald, whose commitment to the Marlow Museum has been instrumental in its renaissance. What began as volunteering for a local fundraiser in 2012 quickly evolved into a deep connection with the museum and its mission to showcase the town's captivating 5,000-year history. More than just a fundraiser, Della has immersed herself in curating exhibitions, authoring insightful booklets, and organising engaging events like children's photo competitions. Her and her colleagues dedication shines through the museum's diverse offerings, from the iconic Higginson Drum captured during the Crimean War to the intricate lace displays...2024-03-1524 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonPaul David - CEO & Co-Founder, Literal HumansIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Paul David, CEO and Co-Founder of Literal Humans.Launched in June 2020, Literal Humans is a creative marketing agency that helps mission-focused brands tell their stories and develop emotional, human connections with their customers.Prior to launching Literal Humans, Paul led an illustrious career in education and non-profit management, receiving a Doctoral in Education Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education, before pivoting to the world of marketing and content strategising.In our discussion, we...2024-03-1324 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonTariq Arafa - PR & Communications Manager, Connected KerbIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Tariq Arafa, PR & Communications Manager at Connected Kerb.Across the UK, a significant lack of public EV charging infrastructure is contributing to the ever-increasing disparity between richer and poorer areas and inhibiting many from making the sustainable switch to EVs.Launched in 2017, Connected Kerb are an EV charging company working to democratise the electric vehicle industry by designing levelled-up charge points that enable UK-wide access to sustainable mobility and future technologies.In...2024-03-0625 min
Tech Can't Save UsThe Impact of AI on Agencies with John Higginson, Founder and CEO of Higginson StrategyAI is transforming marketing strategies and agency operations. John Higginson, Founder and CEO of Higginson Strategy, emphasizes AI's role in augmenting human creativity, rather than replacing jobs, through examples like the Cadbury campaign and Sephora's AI chatbot. However, concerns about AI mismanagement and the importance of ethical use lurk underneath. How will agencies navigate these challenges while maximizing AI's potential? Paul and Will team up with John to explore these dynamics in this episode of Tech Can't Save Us.
2024-02-2933 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonNicola Matthews - UKI Head of Marketing, Tony's ChocolonelyIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Nicola Matthews, UKI Head of Marketing at Tony's Chocolonely.The self-described ‘Countess of Cocoa’ is responsible for developing the Tony’s brand across UK and Ireland, making sure that it reflects not just their delicious product, but also the social mission at the heart of it.Tony’s has made it its goal to end slavery across the entire cocoa industry. In our discussion, we covered:🍫The life...2024-01-3030 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonAndy Shovel - Co-Founder, ThisIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Andy Shovel, Co-Founder of This, a leading provider of vegan meat alternatives.Andy is a self-described ‘meat lover’, who uses this passion to develop meat-free alternatives that actually taste like the real thing.He founded This having worked in the meat industry at McDonalds, as well as running his own burger restaurant, Chosen Bun, for 4 years.Alongside his work in food, Andy also campaigns for animal rights and is the proces...2024-01-2422 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonGareth Mead, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer, LiptonIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Gareth Mead, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at LiptonAt Lipton, Gareth is responsible for implementing its sustainability strategy, as well as communicating why this is so important to their business.Amongst the measures Lipton has taken to ensure its tea is good for people and the planet are planting over 370,000 trees on Lipton estates, using more than 97% renewable energy and taking steps to improve its treatment of waste water.Bef...2023-12-1328 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonTessa Clarke - Co-founder of OlioIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Tessa Clarke, Co-founder of Olio.Olio is an app which aims to reduce food waste by making it easer for communities to share and gift their unwanted goods.Prior to Olio, Tessa had a 15-year corporate career in media, retail and financial services. She met her co-founder Sasha whilst they were both studying for their MBAs at Stanford University. Tessa’s TED talk about the power of sharing has been watch...2023-11-2831 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonSusy Peddie - Global Communications Manager, EcosiaIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Susy Peddie, Global Communications Manager at Ecosia.Ecosia is a search engine that plants trees for every search made. Since it was launched, over 20 million Ecosia users have planted more than 150 million trees around the world.Before joining Ecosia, Susy was Global PR manager for one of the world's leading travel search engines.Susy is also the co-founder of Live UTI-Free, an organisation which helps improve awareness and understanding of UT...2023-11-2229 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonKate Barnard - CEO, Enjoy the AirIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Kate Barnard, CEO of Enjoy the Air.Kate, the self-proclaimed ‘Data Diva’, leads Enjoy the Air’s campaigns for clean air, which use data analysis to reveal the hidden costs of poor air quality and bring awareness to the effect it has on people’s health and wellbeing.In our discussion, we covered:🎙️ Why Kate left her job in Engineering to use her data analysis skills to campaign for clean air🎙️ Why...2023-10-1019 min
The STEM Career CoachAI, Cybersecurity, and Pioneering Gender Diversity: John Higginson on Navigating the Tech LandscapeIn the debut episode of the AI to Z podcast, Anna Frazzetto sits down with John Higginson to delve deep into the tech landscape. As the influence of generative AI begins to shape our daily lives, they discuss the pressing need for mindfulness in its effect on the workforce. With technological advancements, cybersecurity threats loom larger than ever, urging businesses to be vigilant. Amidst the wave of emerging technologies, John sheds light on how CIOs aim to strike the perfect equilibrium between agility, security, and complexity in their tech tools. Yet, it's not all about the machines; the duo...2023-09-1229 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonBert van Son - Founder, MUD JeansIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Bert van Son, founder of MUD jeans.MUD are the worlds first, and only, circular denim brand, producing jeans using recycled cotton and granting customers the option to lease or buy their jeans.Bert founded MUD following a career in fashion, as CEO of clothing manufacturers Sahinler and Leomil.In our discussion, we covered:👖 How MUD developed their ‘lease a jeans’ model👖 Why the fashion industry is so behind...2023-08-0924 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonBen Tolhurst - Director, Business DeclaresIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Ben Tolhurst, Director of Business Declares. Business Declares is a non-profit organisation which works with businesses to raise awareness for the climate, ecological and social crisis by declaring a ‘Climate Emergency’. Previously, Ben held a UK Board role at the Commercial Real Estate firm JLL, and director level roles at Capita, Serco and BT. In our discussion, we covered:🎙️ The ‘climate epiphany’ that led Ben to leaving his corporate job to set...2023-08-0121 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonZoe Ruthven - Director of Communications & Marketing, Triodos BankIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Zoe Ruthven, Director of Communications & Marketing at Triodos Bank.Zoe has worked across the private sector, politics and now a purpose-driven bank. Before joining Triodos she was Head of the Mayors Office for fromer Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson.At Triodos, Zoe is responsible for communicating their aim to be the world’s most sustainable bank.In our discussion, we covered:🎙️ Why Zoe moved from her corporate job, to politics and then to pu...2023-07-2527 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonLaura Elms - Head of Communications & Sustainability, Human ForestIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Laura Elms, Head of Sustainability at Human Forest for National Bike Week.HumanForest is London’s most sustainable e-bike app. It’s fleet of bikes are 100% electric and are free for the first 10 minutes of riding. They are trying to get Londoners out of cars and onto bikes in a bid to cut carbon emissions.Laura worked in agency and at AI platform Dataminr before joining Human Forest.In our discus...2023-06-0827 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonCelia Pool - Co-founder, DameIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Celia Pool, Co-founder of Dame.Dame provides sustainable, chemical free and carbon negative period products. Dame created the world’s first reusable tampon applicator, period pads and pants.They are now stocked in stores such as Sainsbury's, Boots, Ocado, Waitrose, ASOS and Next, and are a fellow B-Corp.Before setting up Dame, Celia worked at art trader Sotheby’s and founded Sanitary Owl, which offered period products as a subscription servic...2023-05-1620 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonEmilie Vanpoperinghe - Co-Founder & CEO, OddboxIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of Communicating Purpose. In today's podcast is Stop Food Waste Day. I've spoken to Emilie Vanpoperinghe, Co-Founder & CEO of Oddbox.As it’s name suggests Oddbox brings people the wonky shaped fruit and veg that might otherwise be scrapped. Before setting up Oddbox in 2016, Emilie had a 15-year career in finance. Sheworked in France, India and the UK for 3M, BT and charity The Girl Effect. In our discussion, we covered:🍎 Why Emilie...2023-04-2635 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonWillemijn Peeters - Founder, Searious BusinessIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast where I'll be speaking to Willemijn Peeters, founder of Searious Business.Searious Business works with businesses and governments to help analyse their environmental impact and find solutions which benefit themselves and the planet.Willemijn’s background comes from business. She started her career at Phillips before working with businesses on their social responsibility at Dutch NGOs Switch and Natuur en Milieu.Willemijn is also the ocean ambassador of the Netherlands, and is c...2023-04-1923 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonAdeela Warley - CEO, CharityCommsIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Adeela Warley, CEO of CharityComms.CharityComms raises communications standards in the third sector and represents charity communicators within the PR industry.Prior to her work at CharityComms, Adeela was head of communications at Friends of the Earth.Adeela spent two decades at Friends of the Earth during which she dedicated her time to on a range of campaigns that influenced green legislation.In 2021 Adeela was awa...2023-04-0425 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonBianca Shead – Director of Global Strategic Communication, The Nature ConservancyIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purposepodcast with Bianca Shead – Director of Global Strategic Communication ofThe Nature Conservancy.Bianca joined TNC following a career in the beverage industry, leading brandand communications at Molson Coors, SAB Miller and Asahi Europe.At the Nature Conservancy she is responsible for its global messaging strategyin facing the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change as well aslooking after people. I...2023-03-2927 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonCatherine Conway - Founder & Director, UnpackagedIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Catherine Conway, Founder and Director of Unpackaged.Catherine Conway founded refillable retailer, Unpackaged, in 2006 as the world’s first modern zero waste shop. Since then the company has developed into a leading consultancy with clients such as Planet Organic, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and M&S.Catherine is a zero-waste campaigner who has spent her career pushing for creative solutions to solve the single-use plastic crisis. She is a long-standing advocate of refill culture and the transi...2023-03-0844 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonHilary Cross - Brand & Communications Lead, Rewilding BritainIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast.Hilary Cross is a communications professional with vast experience across purpose-driven organisations.Currently, she leads Rewilding Britain’s brand and communications looking to engage landowners and rewilding enthusiasts to take action to protect biodiversity and wildlife. Hilary recently led efforts to rebrand Rewilding Britain under its new rallying call, ‘Think Big. Act Wild.’Hilary is also a Deputy Chair of the Prisoner’s Education Trust, the UK’s leading prison education charity, and...2023-01-3137 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonJack Lundie – Director of Campaigns & Engagement, WWFIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Jack Lundie, Director of Campaigns & Engagement at the World Wildlife Fund.Jack is an experienced communications professional with a wealth of experience across campaigns, communications and in the media. The WWF is the world’s leading conservation organisation. It’s aim is to ‘create a world where people and wildlife can thrive together’ by campaigning for more sustainable lifestyles to protect our environment and the wildlife that lives with it.WWF run a nu...2023-01-2523 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonChris Duncan - Director of Communication, Client EarthIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast, with Chris Duncan, Director of Communications at Client Earth.Chris has a wealth of experience operating campaigns and communications for purpose-led organisations, both at Client Earth and previously at pro-choice charity Marie Stopes.Client Earth uses the law to try to protect our earth and our environment. Across 60 countries, Client Earth works with more than 150 lawyers and policy experts to inform, implement and enforce the law, advising decision makers on policy and training legal professionals.In an il...2023-01-1831 min
PRmoment PodcastHow and why PR firms can become a BCorpWelcome to the PRmoment Podcast.This week we’re chatting with Zoe Ward Waring from Sunny Side Up and John Higginson from Higginson Strategy about how and why their respective organisations have become a BCorp.On the show, we talk about what being a BCorp is all about and what the process to becoming BCorp looks like.To put the discussion into some context in the UK there are 1375 BCorp organisations, in the US there are 2226 and globally there are 5711. So it’s predominantly a UK and US scheme.21 UK PR agen...2023-01-0323 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonWill Pearson - CEO of Ocean BottleIt’s my pleasure to share with you this week’s episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Will Pearson, co-founder of Ocean Bottle.
Will founded Ocean Bottle alongside Nick Doman in 2018, and since then has overseen its growth into an award-winning, B-Corp business. In 2020, Will was named in Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, businesspeople and leaders.
Every bottle that Ocean Bottle sell funds the collection of the equivalent of 1000 plastic bottles of ocean-bound waste. Their initiative helps reduce the amount of waste entering our oceans, as well as supporting those doing their bit in coastal...2022-12-0625 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonAlex Robinson - CEO of HubbubThis week it was my pleasure to host Alex Robinson, CEO of Hubbub, on the Communicating Purpose podcast.
Hubbub is a creative campaigns charity which specialises in creating innovative, playful environmental campaigns which raise awareness for day-to-day issues.
Its work focusses on a range of sustainability issues, recently including the plastic waste from our cigarette butts and the environmental impact of throwing away Halloween pumpkins.
Our conversation covered:
🎙Alex’s previous life managing independent record labels
🎙His favourite Hubbub campaigns
🎙What he thinks makes a good message
Alex also shared h...2022-11-3021 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonDale Vince - Founder of Ecotricity and Chairman of Forest Green Rovers FCOn the latest episode of Communicating Purpose, I sat down with Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity and Chairman of Forest Green Rovers Football Club. Ecotricity was the world’s first green energy company, which Dale built from a singular wind turbine in his hometown of Stroud. Dale acquired Forest Green Rovers in 2010, who in 2015 became the world’s first vegan football club and later became the world’s first carbon neutral club.
In the episode we talked about:
Dale’s own life and his experiences as a New Age traveller before he founded Ecotricity
His jour...2022-11-2216 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonMark Funnell - Communications and Campaigns Director at National TrustMark Funnell is Campaigns and Communications Director at National Trust. Before this role he spent time at DEFRA, the Forestry Commission and the Environment Agency. He has a range of experience in various roles across communications and campaigning.
The National Trust operates internal campaigns around nature and wildlife, heritage and landscapes. Recently the National Trust joined 11 more nature NGOs in calling out PM Truss’ growth agenda for prioritising ‘Green, Not Grey’.
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Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonSimon Terry - Joint Managing Director at AnglepoiseSimon Terry is Joint Managing Director and Owner of Anglepoise. The Terry family have been continually producing Anglepoise lamps since they were invented in 1932, with Simon the fifth generation to get involved in the business. Before taking over as MD, Simon was responsible for innovating new products and pushing the Anglepoise brand as Innovation & Brand Director.
Anglepoise has been producing lamps for 90 years, featuring it’s signature spring mechanism derived from a car suspension. Over the years it has worked with Sir Kenneth Grange, Paul Smith and Margaret Howell in adapting and evolving it’s timeless design. Anglepoise holds...2022-10-1218 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonAdam Woodhall - Founder & CEO of Lawyers for Net ZeroAdam Woodhall is founder & CEO of Lawyers for Net Zero. Before starting Lawyers for Net Zero Adam worked in a range of strategy and sustainability roles helping deliver climate action with cleantech start-ups and large firms.
Lawyers for Net Zero is a non-profit which aims to “Energise and equip in-house counsel globally, to champion and enable legitimate net zero”. They work to utilise the opportunity for in-house lawyers to influence their organisations to deliver significant and rapid climate action.
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Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonRosalind Holley - Director of Communications at B-Lab UKIn today's special episode we talk to Ros Holley, Director of Communications & Marketing at B-Lab UK, to celebrate the confirmation that Higginson Strategy is now officially a B-Corp.
B-Lab is a nonprofit network which seeks to transform the global economy, for the benefit of people, communities and the planet. B-Lab's 'B-Corp' certification recognises firms practising responsible business who want to commit to playing a part to change economic systems and drive continuous improvement.
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Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonIan McKee - Head of Communication at Good EnergyThis week we are joined by Ian McKee, Head of Communications at Good Energy.
Good Energy is a renewable energy company whose energy network harnesses sunlight, wind, rain and bio-generation. Good Energy has been leading the fight against greenwashing in the industry, challenging the rest of the industry on the climate crisis and the energy crisis.
We discuss Ian's career and work at Good Energy, the energy crisis and the new Prime Minister's plan to tackle the energy crisis.
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Communicating Purpose with John Higginson#8 Sophie Scott - Global Head of Media at Voluntary Service OverseasThis week we are joined by Sophie Scott, Global Head of Media at Voluntary Service Overseas. VSO draws on an extensive network of volunteers and partners to create change in some of the worlds most challenging environments.
We discuss Sophie's extensive communications career and what she learned along the way. Sophie shares her insight on the particular challenges for communications in the charitable sector and her advice for young professionals in the industry.
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Communicating Purpose with John Higginson#7 Sam Hall - Director of the Conservative Environment Network This week will cover the balance between politics and environmentalism, as well as the crucial role trust plays in the success of any political party. John and Sam will discuss the work of the Conservative Environment Network, the challenges of keeping the environment at the top of people’s agenda, and why the Conservative party is currently having a crisis in communications.
2022-07-1222 min
Communicating Purpose with John Higginson#6 Podcast Special – When to sell in a news storyIn this podcast special, John discusses when to sell in a news story to the traditional media. He shares the wisdom he has picked up over the years, discussing how important timing really is. He explores how to use major events (5:30), and whether there is a best time of the year (6:15), day (8:00), or time of week (8:45) to pitch to journalists.
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The Agency AcceleratorLaser Focusing Your Niche With John HigginsonIn this week's episode of the podcast, I'm joined by John Higginson from Higginson Strategy. We're discussing niching - but not just niching - laser focusing your niche and John will share how his agency has niched that has made it so much easier for them to win ideal clients.
We also discuss a unique marketing strategy that they're using that is resulting in them winning more business and why John believes that owner-managed agencies will always perform better than agencies that are sold off.
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Communicating Purpose with John Higginson#5 Sara Vaughan - Innovator and Purpose-led Brand CreatorIn this episode John and Sara discuss her journey to a sustainability expert. They touch on her role at Marie Claire, why brands with purpose are so important, and on the vital role of communication in delivering positive change in business.
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Communicating Purpose with John Higginson#4 Bel Jacobs - Activist & former style editor for MetroIn this episode John and Bel discuss dangerous trends within the fashion industry and why Bel re-assessed her career after the fall of Rana Plaza. Bel also discusses the importance of passion in campaigning and on why the work of XR is so key.
2022-05-2618 min
The IntersectionHas Anything Really Changed?“[Things] have changed some, but if you look at technology teams at most companies in America, it still skews quite a bit to male and white,” John Higginson remarks. “There has been progress, but there’s still a lot of way to go.”John Higginson is Chief Technology Officer at Chief, where he oversees the creation of the technology and data science that underlies the sites and mobile apps used every day by its members. Chief is dedicated to changing the face of leadership by connecting and supporting women executive leaders. John is also tech advisor to the board of directors...2022-05-0433 min
Communicating Purpose with John Higginson#3 Sir Vince Cable - Former Leader of the Liberal DemocratsIn this episode John and Vince discuss what makes a good message. Vince also reflects on the political narratives that impacted him during his early years in politics. Vince also shares his successes and challenges in communications during his time in government.
2022-04-1918 min
Communicating Purpose with John Higginson#2 Dominic Dyer - Policy Advisor, Born Free FoundationThis episode features Dominic Dyer, Policy Advisor, Born Free Foundation
In this episode John and Dominic discuss the controversial airlifting of animals from Afghanistan, Dominic's campaign to save Geronimo the alpaca, and the campaign to save Faroe Islands whales and dolphins. Together John and Dominic will discuss how CEOs and Heads of Communications can magnify their message through purpose.
This is the second episode in a series focused on the power of purpose-led communication.
Music by Playsound from Pixabay
2022-03-2825 min
Communicating Purpose with John Higginson#1 Sian Sutherland - Co-Founder of A Plastic PlanetToday John is joined by Sian Sutherland, Co-Founder of A Plastic Planet.
Sian is passionate about igniting social change and has won various awards including Female Marketer of the Year. In 2017, Sian co-founded A Plastic Planet, using a pro-business, pro-solutions and pro-active approach to help the world turn off the plastic tap.
This is the first episode in a series focused on the power of communication.
Music by Playsound from Pixabay
2022-02-0824 min
Career Cheat Code028 | Strategies Beyond the Gridiron with John HigginsonOn Today’s Episode, we have a former division 1 athlete who now creates partnerships between payment services and global brands. Let’s start the week with John Higginson. Key Points from the Episode:Being a Division 1 athlete and finding time to internDigital strategy and emerging tech partnerships in the payments industryTurning an internship at JP Morgan Chase into a full-time jobLeveraging his job to move from Delaware to NYCHaving a job with perks that bring “hidden dollars” like travel points on your personal card, stipends, and opportunities to travel and see the world on...2021-04-061h 06
Behind The StoryDavid Gordon – Founder of Bamboo ClothingJohn Higginson is joined by Founder and Managing Director of BAM (Bamboo Clothing) David Gordon and Garment Technologist & Product Developer at BAM, Merryn Chilcott.
Together John, David and Merryn discussed sustainable fashion, the merits of bamboo, being a net-positive company and much more.
As MD of BAM, David is building the world's foremost bamboo clothing brand, specialising in outdoor adventure and performance baselayers. With a team of around 15 committed and lovely people.
This is the sixth podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s ef...2020-08-2123 minBehind The StoryJanez Potočnik – Co-Chair of the UN International Resource PanelJohn Higginson is joined by Co-Chair of the UN International Resource Panel Janez Potočnik
Together John and Janez discussed environmental policymaking, the circular economy, the need to redesign economic models, and much more.
Janez Potočnik is the Co-Chair of the United Nations' International Resource Panel (IRP), a forum of eminent scientists and experts working to improve our use of resources worldwide. From 2009 until 2014, Janez served as European Commissioner for Environment. Prior to that, he was Slovenia's Minister for European Affairs. In September 2013 he received the United Nations' Champions of the Earth Award.
This is the fifth podcast in a...2020-07-2326 min
Behind The StoryPaul Ekins OBE - Professor of Energy and Environment Policy at University College LondonJohn Higginson is joined by green policy and environmental expert Paul Ekins OBE.
Together John and Paul discussed the link between economics and the environment, how the impending recession will impact the natural world, what industry can do to be part of the solution, and much more.
Paul is currently co-director of the UK Energy Research Centre. He is also the Director of the Institute for Sustainable Resources, and Director of Research at the School of Sustainable Resources and Energy at University College London.
This is the fourth podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign...2020-07-0820 min
Behind The StoryWill McCallum – Head of Oceans for Greenpeace UKJohn Higginson is joined by Greenpeace UK Head of Oceans Will McCallum.
Together John and Will discussed giving up plastic, protecting the world's oceans, a green recovery, and much more.
This is the third podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing.
The series will be focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.2020-07-0218 minBehind The StoryCaptain Paul WatsonJohn Higginson is joined by the Founder and President of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Captain Paul Watson.
Together John and Paul discussed Paul's controversial career, his unique experiences campaigning against whaling, and his solutions to the most pressing environmental problems facing the world today.
This is the first podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing.
The series will be focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.2020-06-1825 min
New York WelshEpisode 25: Going 'West' for Wales Week - Gwenllian Higginson and Gareth John BaleGwenllian Higginson is an actor and writer from North Pembrokeshire. Gareth John Bale is an actor and director from Ynysmeudwy in the Swansea Valleys. On this episode, Gideon and Richard discuss ‘West’, the play written by Owen Thomas that Gwenllian and Gareth came to New York to perform as part of Wales Week. They cover Gwenllian’s previous run of performances in New York, starring as Jackie in ‘The Good Earth’, as well as Gareth’s sensational one man play, ‘Grav’, depicting the life of rugby legend and broadcaster Ray Gravell.2020-03-0448 min
TechieBytesThe keys to being an effective CTO (feat. John Higginson)Episode 35: We spoke with John Higginson, CTO at Enova. We discuss how the role of a CTO evolves as a company grows, exciting new technologies such as blockchain, and making difficult technical decisions.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/besttechie/support2018-11-0649 minCommunicating Purpose with John HigginsonBehind The Story - Miles Hawley & Paul Foulkes-ArellanoFounded in 2010, Precipice is the firm responsible for leading the transformational Meaning-Centred Design technique.Meaning-Centred Design offers a new way for companies to make sense of markets and cultures and create products that people will value more.Precipice’s work was recently honoured with two platinum awards at the globally-renowned A' Design Awards.Miles Hawley has been Precipice’s Chief Design Officer since 2011. A product designer with 25 years’ experience, Miles has helped some of the world’s biggest brands transform their thinking on design.With almost three decades’ experience in the packaging...2018-07-0121 min
Behind The StoryJohn HigginsonJessica McVay sits down with John Higginson to reveal the keys to effective communications, share some great advice for university students about to enter the real world, speak about the value of past failures and much more.
John Higginson has worked for the Evening Standard, The Sun, The People, Independent, Daily Express and Mail on Sunday and spent seven years at Metro where he was political editor based in Parliament. He spent a year as a show business reporter based in Hollywood, three years on a local newspaper and set up a community newspaper in South Africa. Since leaving journalism...2018-06-0612 minBehind The StoryJohn HigginsonJessica McVay sits down with John Higginson to reveal the keys to effective communications, share some great advice for university students about to enter the real world, speak about the value of past failures and much more.
John Higginson has worked for the Evening Standard, The Sun, The People, Independent, Daily Express and Mail on Sunday and spent seven years at Metro where he was political editor based in Parliament. He spent a year as a show business reporter based in Hollywood, three years on a local newspaper and set up a community newspaper in South Africa. Since leaving journalism...2018-06-0612 min
CIO Talk Network PodcastIT Employee Retention in the New NormalWith a younger generation rising in the workplace, technology replacing more and more roles and new technology and data centric strategies demanding new skills that are short in supply, 2014 could be the year of the employee. Recruitment and retention will require new strategies and investments in this new normal. So how will HR be redefined? How will organizations begin taking career development seriously? How will we rewrite the traditional rules of acquisition and retention to win the war for talent? Guest 1: John J. Higginson, CTO, Wheels Inc. Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-higginson/2014-07-2356 min
CIO Talk Network PodcastSPIM and SPAM: Chronic and UncontrollableConsumers and Businesses alike, SPAM and SPIM (where even during Instant Messaging, unsolicited messages popup) is causing a lot of nuisance and resulting in financial losses for businesses. Will we ever get a handle on them? Guest 1: John J. Higginson, CTO, Wheels Inc. Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-higginson/ Guest 2: David Perry, Global Director of Education, Trend Micro Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/david-perry/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/spim-and-spam-chronic-and-uncontrollable/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/Leadership/ 2004-08-0656 min