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Business of BuildingRowing into EntrepreneurshipJoin us for a powerful conversation between Gauri Lamb and her co-founder and husband, James Lamb, as they open up about the leaps of faith, career shifts, and life defining moments that shaped their journey.In this episode, they dive into: From Pedicab to Purpose – James’ journey began as a pedicab taxidriver and evolved into co-founding a student storage company for internationalstudents.Consulting for Big Retail – He consulted for major retail brands andgaining a deep understanding of finance and business strategy. Finding His Own Path – Despite...2025-05-2334 minBusiness of BuildingLeading without Ego: Building Growth, Culture and Real Value with Nick JohnsonJoin us for an insightful conversation with Nick Johnson who has experience in retail, hospitality and residential sectors. He has contributed to winning competitions and awards throughout his career, both in projects in the UK and overseas. He leads the management team at Johnson Pinney Architects. In this episode, we explore:Managing the business for the wrong reasons- Some people are determined to be in that position “to feel on top of the tree”. Leadership- Doing it for the right reasons and fundamentally caring about bringing the next generation through is really important and to create an e...2025-04-0355 minBusiness of BuildingEveryday is a school day: Learning from the life & work experiences with Charlotte WhincupJoin us for an insightful conversation with Charlotte Whincup who is a Co-owner and Director at Bloom Building Consultancy. Charlotte began her career with the built environment with a degree in Architectural Environment Engineering, which quickly led on to an interest in Building Surveying. In this episode, we explore:Role Models – Charlotte’s parents have been her cheerleaders throughout her life Filing Fairy (work experience) – How Charlotte’s mum encouraged her to go into her mum’s work to experience work environment from a young ageLearning whilst watching– When you’re in the office you get to hear and wa...2025-03-2746 minBusiness of BuildingAbove and Beyond: The highs and lows of Engineering with Philip WagstaffJoin us for a fascinating conversation with Philip Wagstaff, the man behind a thriving engineering business in London. His journey is anything but ordinary—shaped by music, role models, risks and challenges face as well as flying his own plane across the world!In this episode, we dive into:From passion to profession – How Milverdene became an engineering powerhouseMusic to machines – The unexpected leap from professional musician to engineerA life above the clouds – Flying across the world in his small planeThe power of role models – Lessons learned from those who shaped his success Leading with purpose – Why treating...2025-03-2043 minBusiness of BuildingNot Sleepwalking Your Career: How to Take Control & Lead with Gaelle BlakeJoin us for an insightful conversation with Gaelle Blake who is a Managing Director for Groupe Adéquat who provide global Human Resources solutions temporary recruitment, fixed-term and permanent contracts, professional integration, HR consulting and risk prevention through 7 strong and complementary brands such as Adéquat, Adsearch, Sigmar recruitment, Totem, Connect, Skillflex and AxL Group. In this episode, we explore:Not Sleep walking your career- Gaelle has learnt that everyone has different motivators and without being non-judgemental it's important to know what your own ones are.How recruitment has changed- Gaelle explains how she was not an...2025-03-1253 minBusiness of BuildingBuilding Bonds: The Power of Workplace RelationshipsIn this episode, we explore how meaningful workplace relationships shape careers, foster growth, and create a supportive environment for success. Su Sharma, a seasoned construction lawyer, and Gemma Prior, an expert in cost management and quantity surveying, share how mentorship, friendship, and professional networks have played a pivotal role in their journeys.What we cover:The impact of professional friendships – How Su and Gemma’s first meeting at a Circle Partnership event turned into a lasting and supportive connection.Navigating male-dominated industries – Finding strength in networks and the importance of women supporting women in construction and law.Mentor...2025-03-0650 min
The GSC Executives PodcastLeadership in Motion: Walking Meetings and Mindful Decision-Making with Gauri Talathi-LambJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Gauri Talathi-Lamb, CEO of FHP Group, as she shares her remarkable journey from arriving in the UK with just two phone numbers to leading a major engineering consultancy. This episode offers invaluable insights for leaders and aspiring professionals in the engineering and construction sectors, including:The power of bold decisions and stepping out of comfort zones in career progression.Building an inclusive leadership style that emphasises communication, empathy, and team development.Transforming engineering consultancy through sustainable practices and diverse perspectives.Balancing professional growth with personal development through mindfulness and meditation.2025-02-121h 14Business of BuildingBuilding Partnerships to Benefit All with Rachel BellOn this episode of Business of Building I am joined by Rachel Bell, an Architect and Director of Partnerships at Stride Treglown.Her journey started with a BTEC in Construction and then she studied architecture at Bath university. Having joined Stride Treglown in 2000, Rachel has worked across many different sectors. Her role now at board level is leading the Winning Work team.Beyond her day job, Rachel supports numerous initiatives encouraging a more inclusive construction industry for the future. She has recently handed over her role on the SW Regional Board for LandAid (youth homelessness...2022-12-2248 minBusiness of BuildingThriving in a Sustainable World with Dr. Wayne VisserOn this episode of Business of Building I am joined by Dr. Wayne Visser, Professor of Integrated Value and Holder of the Chair in Sustainable Transformation at Antwerp Management School and author of the best-selling book Thriving. He is also Founder of CSR International, Director of Kaleidoscope Futures and Fellow at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. On this podcast we speak about everything from sustainability to COP27, and how the construction and engineering industries are (or are not) responding and adapting to the big environmental issues of our time. Wayne shares insights fr...2022-11-2444 minBusiness of BuildingSmall Steps, Big Impacts with Masami SatoIn today’s episode I talk to the award winning entrepreneur Masami Sato, who is the founder and CEO of B1G1. B1G1(also known as BUY1GIVE1) helps businesses around the world integrate effective giving in what they do.Today,B1G1 works with more than 3,000 businesses and these businesses have created over 300million giving impacts to date.Masami has a diverse business background, is a 2x TEDx speaker and author of four books. Her work originates in the belief that businesses with a real sense of purpose can make a rea...2022-09-2243 minBusiness of BuildingInterview with Juliette Morgan - ESG StrategiesIn today’s episode I talk to Juliette Morgan. Juliette is a real-estate industry leader with 20 years experience of working internationally. Juliette has managed portfolios of millions of square feet in development and asset management, later focusing her career on ESG strategies in the built environment. Juliette is now a leader in Gensler’s Global Climate Action and Sustainability Practice area, working with clients around the globe to reduce their carbon impact and increase their human and biodiversity outcomes. Here are the highlights: (01:45) Juliette’s journey (10:05) What drives innovation? (12:28) G...2022-09-1549 minBusiness of BuildingSpace-as-a-Service - A New Era in Flexible Workspace with Caleb ParkerIn this episode I speak with Caleb is an American entrepreneur based in London. He’s the founder of Bold, a Space-as-a-Service brand acquired in 2019 by NewFlex. Bold just opened a community for entrepreneurs, innovators and fast growing companies in Manchester, England and we’re recording this podcast in The XCHG, a white label community in partnership with AXA IM at 22 Bishopsgate. Caleb hosts the award winning #WorkBold Podcast where he chats with leaders in office real estate about the future of work and Space-as-a-Service. He is one of the first licensed commercial real estate agents...2022-08-2526 minBusiness of BuildingWhat is ESG and its Importance in the Real Estate World with Wesley ThomsonIn this episode I speak with Wesley Thomson, the Head of ESG for UK and Europe for the global real estate advisory firm Avison Young based out of London. Wesley has over 17 years of experience in ESG and has advised Government, cities and large corporates across the globe on their decarbonisation journeys. The past 7 years specifically Wesley has been focused on global smart cities and the commercial real estate sector. He is seen as one the industry’s leading international experts on ESG and has had an incredible career to date with much more ahead im sure...2022-08-1835 minBusiness of BuildingMy Personal Journey: Building a Life in a New CountryIn this episode I am going to share my own story, from growing up in Mumbai to founding a boutique PE firm in London with my husband. We all have a journey to share, and we can all be an inspiration to others, which is why I think it’s important to open up. I explain why I became interested in engineering, what motivated me to move to the UK, and how I came to have a career and a life I am truly very proud and grateful of. I still consider myself that...2022-08-1630 minBusiness of BuildingBuild and Sell a Real Estate Business Successfully with Scott MurdochIn this episode I am joined by Scott Murdoch, Chairman of UK Retail at CBRE and the Founder/Managing Partner of CWM prior to the merger of the two businesses in March 2022. Scott brings vast experience and considerable expertise from the Commercial Property Industry where he currently represents a number of Landlord clients including Battersea Power Station Development Company (Battersea Power Station), Crosstree/AEG (Icon Outlet, The O2) Olayan (The Knightsbridge Estate), British Land (Broadgate), Sellar (Paddington Square) and Nuveen (St James Quarter). Scott also represents Retailer clients including Hugo Boss, Ugg, Ann Summers, All Sai...2022-08-1549 minBusiness of BuildingPast and Future of Building Services with FHP Chairman Dave ForsterOn this episode I am joined by Dave Forster, the Chairman of FHP Limited – a dynamic property engineering and sustainability services support in the real estate space. FHP were, and still are, at the forefront of economic movement to private real estate investment and ownership. Dave started his career at the Brightside engineering company at age 16, later moving on to the NHS and MOD as an engineering manager. His experience in the life cycles of buildings beyond completion and occupation would be the bedrock of his future career. He is now one of the owners of F...2022-08-1249 minBusiness of BuildingMentorship in the Ever-Changing Real Estate World with Vanessa MurrayIn this episode I am joined by Vanessa Murray, an Asset Manager for Stanhope Plc, property developer and investor who delivers large scale commercial and mixed-use construction projects across the UK. Prior to joining Stanhope, Vanessa spent eight years specialising in property management. After a very brief stint in rural surveying and a whirlwind 18 months working in the property department at EasyJet, she transitioned to commercial surveying and exchanged Stelios for the bright lights of London. It was in London she found her niche specialising in high end commercial portfolios, standalone assets and mixed use es...2022-08-1140 minBusiness of BuildingHow to Lead & Grow Your Business with International Teams with Bernd HakeIn this episode I am joined by Bernd Hake. Bernd brings deep experience in the luxury, consumer goods and technology sectors. Prior to his CEO role at leading energy drink company Red Bull, Mr. Hake served as Global Chief Commercial Officer of Hugo Boss, a leading fashion and lifestyle brand, following senior executive roles in business development, product and brand management, private equity including Price Waterhouse, Commerzbank and Noksha Capital. Bernd Hake is an empathetic, market-oriented turnaround architect and high-growth executive, who has worked and lived in the US and Europe for companies wit...2022-08-1135 minBusiness of BuildingBusiness of Building: TrailerI'm Gauri Talathi-Lamb and this is Business of Building - a personal note from the leaders of today to the leaders of tomorrow. I am an engineer, project manager, business owner, CEO, wife and mother. I'm also an ordinary girl from an ordinary suburb in Mumbai, and I have had the absolute pleasure of meeting the most extraordinary and inspiring people in my career and life who have made a huge difference to me, to their teams and their communities. If you are looking for the ways to celebrate and grow the extraordinary in you, th...2022-08-0402 min