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X-Band: The Phantom PodcastX-Band: Phantom Podcast #319 - Passing the collection mantle on!If you listen to this podcast, chances are you are obsessed with purple (or blue in Scandinavia, Red in South America etc) and have an unhealthy fetish on all things Phantom. This podcast is something a little different; Jermayn Parker is joined by Sean Bassett and Nick Moles as we chat about collecting. We have interviewed and chatted with a few collectors like Pete Klaus (Episode #88), Jon Cookson (#75), Antonio DiDio (#258), Ohm Roy (#108) and Gary Horne (#64) but one thing we have n...
2025-10-141h 11X-Band: The Phantom PodcastX-Band: Phantom Podcast #319 - Passing the collection mantle on!If you listen to this podcast, chances are you are obsessed with purple (or blue in Scandinavia, Red in South America etc) and have an unhealthy fetish on all things Phantom. This podcast is something a little different; Jermayn Parker is joined by Sean Bassett and Nick Moles as we chat about collecting. We have interviewed and chatted with a few collectors like Pete Klaus (Episode #88), Jon Cookson (#75), Antonio DiDio (#258), Ohm Roy (#108) and Gary Horne (#64) but one thing we have n...
2025-10-141h 11
Interesting movies and seriesStreet Kid Recruited to Become Agent in Secret OrganizationThe film follows Gary "Eggsy" Unwin's (Taron Egerton) recruitment by Harry Hart (Colin Firth) into Kingsman, a secret spy organisation. Eggsy joins a mission, in brutal and comedic fashion, to tackle a global threat from Richmond Valentine (Samuel L. Jackson), a wealthy megalomaniac and eco-terrorist wanting to deal with climate change by wiping out most of humanity. Mark Strong and Michael Caine play supporting roles. The Title: Kingsman Cast: Colin Firth as Harry Hart / Galahad Samuel L. Jackson as Richmond Valentine Mark Strong as Hamish Mycroft / Merlin Taron Egerton as Gary "Eggsy" Unwin / Galahad Alex Nikolov as Young Eggsy Sophie...
2025-07-1713 min
HR Happy Hour NetworkMaking Hybrid Working EffectiveMaking Hybrid Working EffectiveHost: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Gary Cookson, Epic HRIn this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gary Cookson from Epic HR whose latest book - Making Hybrid Working Work - helps business leaders and HR professionals ensure that hybrid working works for their people.During the conversation they discuss:- What is and isn't 'hybrid working'- Evolution of the 9-to-5 routine and mindset- Personalisation of work with a people centric approach- Technology and space- T...
2025-05-1627 min
The State of Work Today#30 - Making Hybrid Work, Work – with Gary CooksonHybrid work is here to stay—but are companies doing it right? In this episode, I sit down with Gary Cookson, workplace performance expert and author of Making Hybrid Working Work, to explore what it really takes to succeed in a hybrid environment.We cover why the five-day workweek is outdated, how AI is reshaping HR, and why leaders must rethink the way they manage remote teams. Gary shares practical strategies for improving team collaboration, measuring success, and preparing for the future of work.If you care about leadership, empl...
2025-03-1958 min
OrgDev with DistinctionHybrid Work Leadership Essentials for Success with Gary Cookson - OrgDev Episode 58We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Hybrid work was supposed to be the future - but is it really here to stay? While many people thrive in flexible work arrangements, major companies like Amazon, Boots, and JP Morgan are reversing course and ordering their teams back to the office full-time. So, what’s next for hybrid working? In this episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we explore the biggest challenges organisations face in making hybrid work truly effective. How can we design workplaces, teams, and strategies that embrace flexibility? And what rol...
2025-03-0750 min
The Mindtools L&D PodcastMaking hybrid work… work!Do remote and hybrid managers need different skills to those who work in-person? If so, what are those skills and how do we develop them? In this first episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast for 2025, Ross Dickie and Ross Garner are joined by return guest Gary Cookson, author of Making Hybrid Working Work. We discuss: The 'sensory loss' that takes place when managers move to a hybrid environment The digital signals that help managers understand their teams Strategies for building hybrid management capability. Gary's book, Making...
2025-01-0740 min
The HR Uprising PodcastMaking Hybrid Working Work with Gary CooksonLucinda welcomes back Gary Cookson from Epic HR to discuss his upcoming book, "Making Hybrid Working Work." They delve into the current landscape of hybrid working, exploring why some organisations are pushing for a return to the office while others successfully embrace hybrid models. Gary also highlights the demographic factors influencing leadership decisions and the importance of trust in managing remote teams. KEY TAKEAWAYS Organisations that are struggling with hybrid working often haven't fully committed to making it work. Successful hybrid models require genuine effort and adaptation rather than superficial adjustments. The push for...
2024-12-0930 min
Tap'd Talks HRMaking Hybrid Working WorkIn this month's episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Gary Cookson, Director of Epic HR and author of a number of books on hybrid working. They discuss this important continuing challenge for organisations, why leaders have struggled, the common mistakes organisations have been making and his advice for making Hybrid Working work. Gary's new book can be pre-ordered here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Hybrid-Working-Work-Practical/dp/1398619345/ref=sr_1_1
2024-10-2136 min
Talent Talks17. Training in the world of the hybrid workplace with Gary CooksonAre we witnessing the end of in-person training in real time? And why is the best learning content similar to the conversations we have with our friends? Gary Cookson, L&D expert, author, and consultant, joins us to answer these questions and more. We dive into what training in the hybrid workplace means for L&D pros, the importance of building social ties into learning, and why the model calls for a more personalized learning experience than ever before. Plus: the common traps that ensnare companies and damage recruitment levels. For further resources and the fu...
2024-09-2534 min
Labour Relations Agency podcastHybrid Working - Podcast 6 - Labour Relations Agency's 'Challenging Workplaces' seriesHybrid working is one of the biggest drivers of change for organisations in the UK and Ireland. We are joined by leading HR practitioner, thinker and author, Gary Cookson and Ana Desmond, Senior Economist at the University of Ulster, and co-author of recent research "Is remote working, working?", to discuss how organisations should approach the topic, and ways they can get it working for them.
2023-12-0817 min
HR Happy Hour NetworkMastering the Dynamics of Hybrid WorkHR Means Business 13: Mastering the Dynamics of Hybrid Work
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Gary Cookson
In this episode Mervyn talks to Gary Cookson, author of the book 'HR For Hybrid Working' about how hybrid working is different and why HR professionals need to adapt their approaches to make sure that it works for everyone.
They discuss:
- Redesigning work to meet employees' needs, and why we shouldn't be led by tasks
- Importance of defining hybrid working
- Impact on organisational design
- Designing home as a co-working space
- Maintaining relationships and connectivity with team members while supporting our peop...
2023-09-2229 min
Learning From The EdgesEpisode #13 Navigating In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Learning Challenges. With guests Jo Cook & Gary Cookson.Send us a textIn the dynamic landscape of modern education and training, Learning and Development practitioners face a variety of challenge and friction. Join us on this week's Learning From the Edges podcast as we speak with Gary Cookson and Jo Cook about delivering learning experiences. We discuss it's not all about the delivery, but how we are able to cater for our learners, giving them the best access and environment to learn.If you are keen to learn more about Gary's work you can find his book Hybrid Learning here: https...
2023-09-2046 min
The Reporter: True StoriesThe Head in the BagFor The Reporter, walking his dog one Sunday resulted in a tip-off about the identity of a severed head, wrapped in a plastic bag, that washed up on the sandy shores of Rottnest Island. It was a man named Stephen Raymond Cookson - and he was such a nasty piece of work that no one missed him. The Reporter is presented by Gary Adshead and Michael Thomson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-08-0634 min
Boardroom BanterEP #62: The Human Touch; Creating Connection In Hybrid Workspaces w/ Gary Cookson- Director, EPIC HR and Expert In Workplace PerformanceCan you recall the most memorable workplace you've ever been a part of? What made it stand out? Was it the leadership, your colleagues, the work atmosphere, the compensation, or a combination of factors?
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Gary Cookson in the Boardroom. Gary is not only a father of four and a dedicated husband, but he also runs a successful business called EPIC in his spare time, assisting clients in enhancing workplace performance.
Drawing from his extensive 25 years of experience in Human Resources...
2023-05-161h 04
The Mindtools L&D PodcastEver wanted to write a book?Does everyone have a book in them? How hard it is to take an idea to publication? In this episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, authors Andy Lancaster, Nelson Sivalingam, Michelle Parry-Slater and Gary Cookson join Ross G to share their experiences. We discuss: · why they wanted to write a book in the first place · how to get started · advice for overcoming the stress of a deadline. Andy's book is Driving Performance Through Learning. Nelson's is Learning at Speed. Michelle's is The Learning and...
2023-04-0445 min
The Mindtools L&D PodcastThe Mind Tools L&D Podcast AwardsLast week on the show we had James McLuckie join us to share his advice for winning an award, and this week - as we're approaching Oscars season - we thought we'd host our own award show: where the nominees haven't entered, the winners don't get anything, and the only criteria is what we think was interesting or cool in 2022. So, in this episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross G, Gemma, Nahdia and Owen are going to reveal their winners from the following shortlists: Book of the Year The Business of...
2023-01-2437 min
PX Espresso☕with Luke O'MahoneyEpisode 6 - Gary Cookson - HR for Hybrid WorkingSend us a textToday I am joined by Gary Cookson - an expert in workplace performance and a prominent thought leader in HR and organisational design.Once again we had a great conversation, exploring Gary's most significant life and work experiences which have shaped the person he is today, and of course, informed the work he aligns himself too in building thriving organisations.We also dove into Gary's book, HR for Hybrid Working, which is excellent! I learned many things in this conversation that I will carry forward into my own work...
2022-08-031h 06
The HR Sound Off Podcast ShowLet’s Sound Off on HR for Hybrid WorkingGary Cookson describes himself as a father of four, husband and Director at EPIC in his spare time. This week I am magnifying his voice and his new book HR for Hybrid working, which is in stores now.
Listen as Gary shares:
📌 His HR story
📌 How workplace trauma changed his life
📌 Why he believes that more men should share their workplace trauma stories
📌 Why organizations need to consider being ok with HR to work hybrid, and much more.
Gary's resources:
The Power of Geogr...
2022-06-1935 min
The Mindtools L&D PodcastEffective hybrid workingThere are more and more people working in a hybrid way. What does this mean for how we meet, develop relationships and support learning? In this week's episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Gemma T and Owen explore these questions with HR for Hybrid Working author and Director of Epic HR, Gary Cookson. We discuss: What makes for an effective hybrid meeting Experiences that tend to be better 100% remote / 100% in-person The skills we might need to develop as HR and L&D professionals. You can find out about Gary at...
2022-05-3138 min
YarraBUGGary Cookson talking about getting started with cargo bikesOn this weeks program Chris chats to Gary Cookson from Cargo Cycles about his journey getting started with cargo bikes, peoples perceptions, e-cargo bike specifications like range, batteries, transport, security, carrying kids, dogs and shopping and even as second car replacement especially as more people investigate low emission transport alternatives to the car.There's plenty of ways to listen and stay in touch with 3CR with the new Community Radio Plus app. And also, 3CR 2022 Radiothon is coming soon so please support your favourite programs to keep us on air throughout the year!
2022-05-0900 min
Reframe Your Mindset for SuccessThe Mindset of Hybrid Working with Gary CooksonHybrid-working expert Gary Cookson on the mindsets, habits and leadership behaviours that make flexible work actually work—for people, performance and culture.In this episode, Paul Corke talks with Gary Cookson—hybrid working, leadership and HR expert; author of HR for Hybrid Working (Kogan Page); keynote speaker; and designer of high-impact virtual learning. A father of four and long-time HR/OD/L&D leader across sectors, Gary helps individuals, teams and organisations get better at what matters—by pairing smart policy with human-centred practice.We dig into the mindset of hybrid work: trust over surveillance...
2022-05-0534 min
Frankly Speaking, with Lynne Franks & FriendsSadie Frost, Director of QUANTIn this episode of Frankly Speaking with Lynne Franks and Friends, Lynne is joined by producer, actor, fashion designer and author Sadie Frost. They discuss her career to date and why she decided to make her first feature length documentary film QUANT, which Lynne selected as the SEED movie for their International Women’s Day celebrations for 2022. In this interview Sadie and Lynne speak openly about mental health, the challenges of being a woman and mother in the film industry as well as the importance of finding a community with other women to support and work with.
2022-03-0432 min
Really Useful ConversationsEp 28 - HR Challenges in a Hybrid World with Gary CooksonCovid and the instruction to "work from home" thrust a lot of companies into hybrid working for the first time, with little chance to prepare or set good foundations in place and as hybrid seems to be now much more popular with people, I had a Really Useful Conversation with Gary Cook, author of HR for Hybrid Working, and we talked about what organisations might need to now do differently, how their people policies might need to change and what advice Gary would offer from his extensive research to HR professionals over the next 12 months. I hope you will find...
2022-01-2539 min
The Mindtools L&D PodcastHybrid (net)workingWhat are the challenges of managing a team who are sometimes present and sometimes not? How do we make sure hybrid working is inclusive? Is a hybrid meeting - that's effective for everyone - actually possible? In this week's episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, speaker and writer Gary Cookson joins Ross G and Owen to share insights from his research. We discuss: what hybrid working is the hybrid working challenges faced by employees, managers and organisations strategies for developing networks within organisations Show notes For background, see 'Most p...
2021-11-3040 min
The HR Uprising PodcastWhat's Changed With Underperformance? - with Gary CooksonThis week, the focus is upon underperformance, employee relations, and whether or not the new hybrid working environment has meant a shift in these factors. Joining Lucinda to discuss this is Gary Cookson of EPIC HR, who brings his perspective to this fascinating topic. KEY TAKEAWAYS Underperformance was formerly heavily driven by a lack of clarity, fuelled by lack of feedback and a lack of goals and expectations. The new hybrid working world comes with its own new set of contributing factors to underperformance. This will require leaders to do things differently, and team...
2021-11-2949 min
The HR Social Hour Half Hour PodcastEpisode 165 - Jon & Wendy talk to Gary CooksonWe're joined by Gary Cookson, Director of EPIC HR in Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom. We talk about why Gary went out on his own, what Gary believes HR pros' biggest issue post COVID will be, speaking in couplets, and crown green bowling. It's a tremendous conversation with yet another Cookson (no relation) in the UK.
Gary's recommendation:
#HRPubQuiz
How to reach Gary:
https://twitter.com/Gary_Cookson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycookson/
Sign up for Jon's "Ask an HR Expert" webinar with Paycor on May 6, 2021 at 11 AM...
2021-04-2238 min
The HR Uprising PodcastREAL HR - with Gary CooksonIn the latest edition of the ‘REAL HR’ series, Lucinda talks to Gary Cookson, director of EPIC HR, devoted to leading and directing HR, OD and L&D functions, an expert in workplace performance and a leading expert in the design and delivery of online and virtual training programmes. Gary has also been recognised by HR Most Influential as one of their leading Movers and Shakers 2019. Gary joins the show to today to discuss his “Real HR” story, from his beginnings as a teacher and how this influenced his career path, the importance of coaches and mentors, and the...
2020-11-2343 min
Are We Nearly There Yet?Take the good with the bad! Gary Cookson, Director, Epic HRGary Cookson is Director at Epic HR Ltd. He grew up in Winsford, Cheshire and went to Verdin High School. He still lives in Winsford with his wife and four children and has been recognised in HR magazine’s HR Most Influential: Movers and Shakers 2019.
After finishing high school, Gary went to the University of Huddersfield to study history which was a subject that had always been of great interest to him. Gary then went on to do a PGCE in secondary history at the University College of St Martins in Lancaster which is now part of th...
2020-11-0435 min
The Mindtools L&D PodcastIs HR unethical?As a function, HR has a role to play in developing talent and protecting employees. But it's also responsible for disciplining and dismissing staff, as well as implementing and enforcing top-down policies. Does this put it in an ethically precarious position? This week on the podcast, Ross D is joined by James and guest Gary Cookson of EPIC HR to discuss: what 'ethics' mean in the workplace the role of HR as the moral heart of organisations the ability of HR to foster ethical behaviour If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you...
2019-07-2334 min
The Mindtools L&D Podcast111 — One organisation or multiple silos?Is it possible to bring different functions together to enhance the employee experience? Or are we doomed to live in a world where all 20 cartons of milk have a different department name written on them? In this week's GoodPractice Podcast, Ross G and Owen are joined by EPIC's Gary Cookson to explore the impact that interactions across departments have on the employee experience. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find us on Twitter @RossGarnerGP, @OwenFerguson and @Gary_Cookson. To find out more about GoodPractice, visit goodpractice.com or...
2018-09-0435 min
CIPDPodcast 138: A new dawn for ODThe practice of organisational design and development is changing and its profile is growing in the world of work and HR. Organisations are looking to OD experts - and sometimes HR professionals with only limited OD expertise - to help them resolve the many and varied challenges they face. But there's confusion about what OD is and some questionable truths about OD often go unchallenged. Together those issues can create significant organisational risk.In this episode, we talk to OD experts Dr Naomi Stanford, Sadie Sharp, Gary Cookson and Warren Howlett about how OD is changing, what it can do...
2018-07-0318 min
Hope is a StrategyGary CooksonAs part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Gary Cookson. The interview has lots of insights into how Gary succeeds, about strengths, weaknesses, mindset, and resilience and has great insights about what it is like to be competitive and to be introverted. Gary Cookson dominant StrengthsFinder (TM) talent themes: Competition, Achiever, Focus, Discipline, Context, Significance, Restorative, Harmony, Deliberative, Relator, Responsibility, Activator For a full transcript, please see this blog post: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/gary-cookson-true-strength-podcast-episode-10/ Ga...
2016-12-1352 min
FT Science with Clive CooksonOptimism for AIDS and wandering mindsIn this week's podcast: We talk about the prospects for an AIDS vaccine with one of the world's leading HIV vaccine researchers, Gary Nabel, and we hear from Andrew Jack in Brussels who is attending a conference on innovation in health organised by the thinktank Friends of Europe. Science Magazine reports on why we feel unhappy when we let our minds wander.Presented by Clive Cookson, with Andrew Jack in Brussels.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2010-11-1619 min