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Talking Teaching & Scholarship PodcastEpisode 10 | Talking Teaching & Scholarship with Matthew HomewoodIn this final episode, Kathy talks to Matthew Homewood about teaching and scholarship. Matthew is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean of the Nottingham Law School at Nottingham Trent University. Matthew discusses his unexpected path from horticulture to European Law, and his enthusiasm for educational technology including using animations and Twitter (in its pre-X days) to hone student understanding of all things EU. Matthew also shares his advice to anyone just starting out in their teaching career as well as those who might be considering the prestigious National Teaching Fellowship Scheme which he was awarded in 2016 for his work...
2025-07-1735 min
Reframe Podcast SeriesZoo's aren't always unethicalIn today’s episode, we’re questioning the belief that all zoos are unethical. Our guest is Dr Sam Ward, Associate Professor of Zoo Animal Welfare at Nottingham Trent University, based in the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences. Dr Ward shares insights into the reality of the modern zoo industry and what the science says about animal welfare in these spaces.
2025-07-1515 min
Reframe Podcast SeriesAccess to justice isn't for everyoneIn this episode, we question an assumption we all make: that access to justice is something everyone can rely on should we ever need it. For many, the legal system is seen as a safety net - but does it really work that way for everyone? We’re joined by Dr Liz Curran, Associate Professor at Nottingham Law School and a legal expert with decades of experience, to help us uncover the truths we might not be seeing.
2025-06-1014 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersCaroline Wayman - Leadership under pressureEpisode 67Caroline Wayman – Leadership under pressureSUMMARYCaroline Wayman is an accomplished, high-profile leader who – as Chief Executive of the Financial Ombudsman Service – lead the drive to compensate bank customers caught up in the national Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) scandal.Over ten years, her team dealt with two million PPI complaints, forcing the banks to hand over £38bn in compensation to customers who had been wrongly sold insurance policies.In Episode 67 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Caroline tells Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi about the pressures o...
2025-05-2828 min
Reframe Podcast SeriesDomestic violence isn't always committed by menJoining us on this episode of the Re:frame podcast is Dr Jenny Mackay, a Principal Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and a Chartered Psychologist. For the last ten years she has researched women's perpetration of intimate partner violence. In this episode, we uncover surprising truths that challenge everything we thought we knew about domestic violence.
2025-05-1314 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDr Marcellus Baz BEM – Building relationships and making a differenceEpisode 66Dr Marcellus Baz BEM – Building relationships and making a differenceSUMMARYDr. Marcellus Baz BEM is an award-winning social entrepreneur, youth mentor, and the founder of Switch Up and the Marcellus Baz Foundation. Honoured with a British Empire Medal and an honorary doctorate from Nottingham Trent University, Baz has dedicated his life to empowering young people affected by crime, violence, and inequality. Through sport, mentoring, and education, he leads a powerful movement for change across Nottinghamshire and beyond. In Episode 66 of the podcast, Baz shares his jo...
2025-04-2929 min
Reframe Podcast SeriesInsects aren't pests, they're saving the planetJoining us on this episode of the Re:frame podcast is Dr Christopher Terrell-Nield, an expert entomologist at Nottingham Trent University whose passion for understanding the natural world has led to incredible discoveries. In this episode, we’ll explore the surprising ways insects contribute to the health of our planet, reframing how we think of insects and bugs as just garden pests.
2025-04-1515 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDr Anino Emuwa – Why women leaders face unconscious biasNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 65Dr Anino Emuwa – Why women leaders face unconscious biasSUMMARYDr Anino Emuwa is an entrepreneur, academic and thought leader. She is also a passionate advocate for women in leadership. In Episode 65 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Dr Anino talks to Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi about the unconscious bias faced by women leaders. She also highlights how AI is reinforcing centuries-old stereotypes – and explains why gender-balanced leadership benefits everyone in society.INTRODUCTION• Dr. Anino Emuwa is a dis...
2025-04-1528 min
Nottingham Trent University PodcastNTU Podcast | Nottingham Trent Students’ UnionIn this episode of the NTU podcast, we dive into university life outside the lecture theatre by talking all things Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU). We’ll discuss what the NTSU is and how you can get involved. NTSU president Jess and Marketing student Louis, president of the Funky Fresh Collective (FFC), NTSU’s street and hip-hop society, share their tips and tricks when it comes to settling into university life, making the most of your NTU experience and finding your community.
2025-04-0720 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersAnton Roe – How the best companies grow their own future leadersNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 64Anton Roe – How the best companies grow their own future leadersSUMMARYAnton Roe first joined the fledgling MHR payroll software company as an apprentice, on a £27-a-week Youth Training Scheme. More than 30 years later, Anton is now the company’s CEO – and MHR software pays the salary of more than three million people across Britain.In Episode 64 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Anton tells Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi about his rise from tech trainee to strategic leade...
2025-04-0124 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersRob Barker – The importance of rational optimismNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 63SUMMARYRob Barker – The importance of rational optimismRob Barker is an entrepreneur, adviser and investor in the international fitness industry. He started his career as a sales rep with Precor – one of the world’s largest suppliers of gym equipment – rising to the rank of President.He then led the team that sold Precor to American fitness giant Peloton for $420m. Rob is now an investor in, among others, billion-dollar fitness tech company EGYM.In Episode 63 of the Nottingham B...
2025-03-1836 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersSarah Ellis – Making ‘squiggly careers’ better for everyoneEpisode 62Sarah Ellis – Making ‘squiggly careers’ better for everyone SUMMARYSarah Ellis is co-founder of the pioneering Amazing If company that is revolutionising the way in which people view their careers. She and her business partner Helen Tupper have written two Sunday Times best-selling books about their innovative Squiggly Careers theory. They also host the hugely popular Squiggly Careers podcast.In Episode 62 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Sarah tells Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi about recognising that the traditional career ladder no longer exists... and embracing squiggly careers.
2025-03-0439 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersSalma Tuqan – Cultural leadership at Nottingham ContemporaryEpisode 61Salma Tuqan – Cultural leadership at Nottingham ContemporarySUMMARYSalma Tuqan is Director of Nottingham Contemporary – one of Britain’s most prestigious galleries outside of London. She has worked with arts organistions all over the world, and for eight years was inaugural Curator of Middle Eastern Art at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. During Episode 61 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ podcast, Salma talks to Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi about her cultural leadership, her Palestinian heritage and her fundamental faith in people.INTRODUCTION• Salma Tuqan has been Direc...
2025-02-2022 min
Reframe Podcast SeriesPuppies don't always make you happyIn this episode of Re:frame, we explore the emotional ups and downs of bringing a new puppy into your life, challenging the idealised notion of puppyhood as nothing but joyful. From feelings of overwhelm to navigating the day-to-day struggles, we discuss how new pet owners can find balance and support during this time. We’re joined by Dr Jackie Boyd, Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Animal, Rural & Environmental Sciences. Dr Boyd’s expertise spans parasitology, genetics, performance animal biology and anthrozoology, with a special focus on dog health and welfare.
2025-02-1214 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersMarvin Cooke OBE – From apprentice engineer to European Vice President in the car industrySUMMARYMarvin Cooke OBE – From apprentice engineer to European Vice President in the car industryMarvin Cooke OBE was Vice President of Manufacturing for Toyota Europe – responsible for more than 20,000 staff and the production of 800,000 cars, at factories in Britain, France, Poland, Turkey and the Czech Republic. He started out as an apprentice engineer. Today he is Professor of Entrepreneurship at Derby Business School.During a candid conversation for Episode 60 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ podcast, Marvin talks to Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi about the importance of mentors, the fascinat...
2025-02-0733 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDavid Edwards – Leadership and luxury in the watchmaking industryEpisode 59SUMMARYDavid Edwards – Leadership and luxury in the watchmaking industryDavid Edwards is Managing Director of Seiko UK. He has been a senior leader in the British watchmaking industry for more than a quarter of a century, with brands including Seiko, TechnoMarine, Swatch and luxury Swiss timepieces Richard Mille.In Episode 59 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ podcast, David talks to Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi about developing future leaders, marketing heritage brands, and dealing with customers who pay £100,000 for a diamond-encrusted wristwatch.INTRODUCTION• David Edw...
2025-01-2227 min
Reframe Podcast SeriesCharity isn’t a solution – it’s a band aidIn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into some of the most challenging questions about charity and its role in society. Is charity truly the solution to poverty, or does it sometimes only address the symptoms while leaving the root causes untouched? Don’t miss out as Dr Colin Alexander, a Senior Lecturer in Political Communications at Nottingham Trent University, explores how the ‘warm glow’ of giving can distract from tackling deeper structural issues and discuss the impact of celebrity-led campaigns, like Band Aid, and media portrayals of global crises. His research spans diverse topics inc...
2025-01-1519 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDan Maher - Leadership in the construction industry, where public and private sectors meetEpisode 58SUMMARYDan Maher – Leadership in the construction industry, where public and private sectors meetDan Maher has spent more than four decades in and around the construction industry.He is now MD of both Via East Midlands and Arc Partnership, two companies providing services for Nottinghamshire County Council. But he started his career as a teenage apprentice at Sheffield City Council.In Episode 58 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ podcast, Dan tells Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi about people-centric culture, walking the business… and the differences between...
2025-01-0728 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersSue Hayes – modernising a 174-year-old financial institutionNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 57SUMMARYSue Hayes – modernising a 174-year-old financial institutionBanker Sue Hayes is the first woman CEO of the Nottingham Building Society in its 174-year history.She arrived in Nottingham via senior leadership roles at GB Bank, Aldermore Bank, Barclays and Santander.In Episode 57 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ podcast, Sue tells Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi about the significance of data, her fascination with Nudge Theory and the problem with Robin Hood.She also tells him...
2024-12-1023 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersBal Bansal – Global technology strategist and local community leaderNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 56Bal Bansal – Global technology strategist and local community leaderSUMMARYBal Bansal – Global technology strategist and local community leaderBal Bansal is Director of Global Technology Strategy at IHG Hotels & Resorts – a company with 6,000 hotels and 350,000 staff, around the world.He is an innovator and digital transformer. But he is also a leader who recognises the importance of community.In Episode 56 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ podcast, Bal talks to Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi about Co...
2024-11-2621 min
Knowledge, EngagedWhen Nottingham took over the BBC Proms w/Elizabeth KellySeptember saw the fist BBC Proms to visit Nottingham! Resident composer and Associate Professor, Elizabeth Kelly, sat down with Ben to talk all about it, being inspired by the Nottingham lace industry and collaborations between Nottingham Trent's film students and University of Nottingham composition students.And that's before they talk about why tuba's should be a soloist instrument more often.Want links? We have plenty:Elizabeth KellyThe Institute for Policy and EngagementBBC PromsCarmina Burana at the Royal Concert HallMixed Reality LabStreetwise Opera...
2024-11-2038 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersWendy Whewell and Polly Harrold - Leadership roundtable: How small businesses can become more sustainableNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 55Leadership roundtable: How small businesses can become more sustainableSUMMARYSmall and medium businesses account for half of Britain’s turnover, 60 per cent of UK employment and 99 per cent of all our business enterprises. They also generate around half of Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions.But according to research by Santander, businesses are struggling to become more sustainable – and hit the Government target of achieving Net Zero by 2050.In Episode 55 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Wendy Whewell...
2024-11-1232 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersSean Bowles – Keeping calm and building resilience in a frontline construction businessNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 54Sean Bowles – Keeping calm and building resilience in a frontline construction businessSUMMARYSean Bowles – Keeping calm and building resilience in a frontline construction businessSean Bowles is a Managing Director at construction company Morgan Sindall – an organisation that employs 3,000 staff and turns over one billion pounds every year.His teams have built everything from city centre primary schools and university student blocks to salt barns for road gritters… and even a museum display case for a Spitfire.In Episode...
2024-10-2921 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersPete Markey – Why Marketing can be a force for goodNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 53Pete Markey – Why Marketing can be a force for goodSUMMARYPete Markey is Chief Marketing Officer of Boots UK. He has also been hailed as the finest marketer in Britain.He has held leadership roles with a clutch of stellar brands, including TSB, AVIVA, The Post Office, RSA and More Than. He has also won five national Marketer of the Year titles.In Episode 53 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ podcast, Pete tells Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi...
2024-10-1528 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersAlison Swan Parente MBE - Founding the School of Artisan Food, at the age of 60Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 52Alison Swan Parente MBE - Founding the School of Artisan Food, at the age of 60SummaryAlison Swan Parente MBE is founder of the pioneering School of Artisan Food and the Welbeck Bakehouse.She set them up as second career, sixteen years ago, when she was 60.In Episode 52 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Alison talks to Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi about the joys and challenges of her ‘new’ career.She also enthuses about creati...
2024-10-0124 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersNadeem Raza - Leading a management buyout, then floating on the stock exchangeNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 51Nadeem Raza - leading a management buyout, then floating on the stock exchange.SUMMARYNadeem Raza is CEO of transport technology company Microlise.He joined Microlise in the 1980s as a young software engineer and over the next three decades worked his way up through the company. In 2008 he led a management buyout – and in 2021 the company floated on the Stock Exchange, where it was valued at £156.5m.In Episode 51 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Nadeem tell...
2024-09-1732 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersNick Beighton - The e-commerce pioneer who turned ASOS into an international success storyNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 50Nick Beighton - The e-commerce pioneer who turned ASOS into an international success storySummaryNick Beighton transformed ASOS into a global e-commerce powerhouse. When he walked through the front door to take up the role of Chief Finance Officer in 2009, the company was a fledgling online fashion retailer, with 200 staff and £160m of revenues. When he stepped down as Chief Executive 12 years later, the company’s workforce was 3,500-strong… and its annual revenues were just shy of £4bn.In a special Ep...
2024-09-0338 min
Reframe Podcast SeriesFunding the flame: impacts of marketing and sponsorship at major sporting eventsIn this episode of the Re:search Re:imagined podcast, we dive into how the marketing and sponsorship of the Olympics has evolved over the decades, from Athens 2004 to Paris 2024. Discover who truly benefits from these partnerships and how strategies have transformed over the years. From iconic sponsors like Toyota and McDonald’s to groundbreaking newcomers, we uncover the wider impacts of these collaborations. Don't miss out as Senior Lecturers David Cook and Steve Bingham from Nottingham Business School share their expert insights on the fascinating world of sports sponsorship.
2024-08-1426 min
Reframe Podcast SeriesThe final hurdle: reaching the start line illness-freeFor many athletes, competing at the Olympics represents the pinnacle of their careers - a moment they have spent years training to achieve. The last thing they want is to be derailed by a common cold, stomach bug, or other illness. So, how do athletes ensure they stay healthy for the Games? In this Olympics special episode of the Re:search Re:imagined podcast, we’re joined by Carla Baker from the School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University, who discusses the effects of exercise on the immune system and athlete health, and the measures Ol...
2024-08-1415 minReframe Podcast SeriesBarbie unboxed: examining Barbie’s role in culture and societyGuest Hui-Ying Kerr, Senior Lecturer in Fashion Communication and Promotion at Nottingham Trent University, dives into Barbie’s evolution from a simple doll to a symbol of empowerment, questioning whether she has moved beyond outdated stereotypes or remains constrained by them. We also track Barbie’s journey through history, her impact on societal norms, and what lies ahead for this enduring cultural phenomenon.
2024-07-1725 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersAjay Sethi, Mr Tweezerman UK - The public face of a global beauty brandNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 49Ajay Sethi: Mr Tweezerman UK – the public face of a global beauty brandSummaryTweezerman is one of the world’s best-known beauty accessory brands – and Ajay Sethi is MD of Tweezerman UK.Ajay set up his business in the back bedroom of his family home, exactly twenty years ago. He became a joint venture partner with Tweezerman in 2018.In Episode 49 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Ajay tells Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi about the pressures and...
2024-07-0228 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersMatt Wallace - Building your own business... and knowing the value of a good podcastNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 48Matt Wallace: Building your own business – and knowing the value of a good podcastSummaryFifteen years ago, entrepreneur Matt Wallace was an iMovie hobbyist in a university press office, trying to persuade his boss of the value of video.Today he runs his own company, Janno Media – making videos, creating podcasts and live streaming for dozens of commercial clients across Britain.In Episode 48 of the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Matt tells Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi how he...
2024-06-1827 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDarren Cassidy - Leading digital transformation in a global brand built on paper and printNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastEpisode 47Darren Cassidy: Leading digital transformation in a global brand built on paper and printSummaryDarren Cassidy has been with global print tech giant Xerox for 33 years – in 18 different roles.He’s now the company’s MD in GB and Ireland – and President of its operations in Western Europe.But in Episode 47 the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Darren tells Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi that he is as excited now as he was on the first day he walked th...
2024-06-0433 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersAndy Bostock - Leadership and career development insights from KPMGNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastAndy Bostock - Leadership and career development insights from KMPGEpisode 46SummaryAndy Bostock manages more than 1,000 staff as a senior partner with one of the world's Big Four audit companies KPMG. He also leads the annual audits of some of the biggest local councils and hospitals in the Midlands (of the UK). In discussion with Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi, Andy reflects on three decades with KPMG - and on the need for better funding for local government and the NHS.
2024-05-2123 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersLeadership roundtable: The future of business educationNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastLeadership roundtable: The future of business educationSummaryTo mark the opening of Nottingham Business School’s new Postgraduate and Executive Education Centre, three experts come together to discuss the future of business education.They are, the President of the European Foundation for Management Development Professor Eric Cornuel, the Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools Flora Hamilton, and the Dean of Nottingham Business School Professor Baback Yazdani.In a candid discussion hosted by Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi, they talk a...
2024-05-1445 minReframe Podcast SeriesManaging wellbeing at work: are we thriving or just surviving?Mental health issues can affect one in for people at some point in their lives, and can have a profound influence on employee welfare – often leading to prolonged absences from the workplace. Amidst the prevalence of hybrid working, what actions can employees, managers and employers take to support mental health in the workplace?In this episode of the Re:search Re:imagined podcast, we sit down with Zara Whysall and Steve Brown from Nottingham Business School, who offer actionable insights and guidance on fostering a positive culture of mental health in the workplace. Zara is an...
2024-05-1335 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersMary Storrie - Turning a tragedy into something positiveNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast. Episode 44Mary Storrie – Turning a tragedy into something positiveIntroduction• Mary Storrie is CEO of international charity The Rosie May Foundation.• She and her husband Graham set up the Foundation after their daughter Rosie May was suffocated at a Christmas party near their home in Bottesford, Lincolnshire, in December 2003.• A 17-year-old boy, who the family knew, was sentenced to life in prison for Rosie’s murder.• In December 2004, Mary and Graham went on holiday to Sri Lanka, to escape memories of the previous...
2024-05-0721 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersLorna Holder - How successful leaders reinvent themselvesNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastLorna Holder – How successful leaders reinvent themselvesEpisode 43Introduction…• Lorna Holder is the Managing Director of the Full-Spectrum and Tuareg Productions companies.• She was born in Jamaica, raised in Nottingham, and became the first black fashion graduate of Nottingham Trent University in 1975• Lorna started her career as a designer with Birmingham-based House of Lerose – and in the 1980s, was made Head of Fashion at dressmaker Davies & Fields.• In 2002 she was Executive Producer of the inaugural Black Film and Television Awards...
2024-04-2324 minReframe Podcast SeriesWritten in the stars: exploring the influence of the sky on art, science and cultureIn this episode, we’re delving into the wonders of space and exploring the intersections between science, art and culture. We’re joined by Dr Dan Brown, an astronomer from Nottingham Trent University who oversees the university’s observatory and planetarium.We spend nearly half of our time under the open sky – it’s a canvas that has inspired humanity since the beginning of time. But how does it influence us, and how do we engage with the sky?Dan will be guiding us through the connections we have as humans with the sky and the creati...
2024-04-1922 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersCharlotte Henshaw MBE - Learning from your failuresNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastCharlotte Henshaw MBE – Learning from your failuresEpisode 42IntroductionCharlotte Henshaw was born and brought up in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.She was born with the condition bilateral tibial hypopplasia, which meant her lower legs were underdeveloped.When she was 18-months-old, her parents decided to have her legs amputated.Charlotte started swimming at the age of four and at the age of 16 she was picked to represent Britain.She was selected for her first Parlaympic games – in Bejing, China, in 2008 – when she was studying at the Univer...
2024-04-0935 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersRob Swann - From trainee to MD, leadership in an SMENottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastRob Swann – From trainee to MD, leadership in an SMEEpisode 41IntroductionRob Swann joined SME Termate as an engineering apprentice in 1989, when he was 16.Termate manufactures electrical insulating products at its factory in Nottingham, for customers all over the world.Rob graduated from Nottingham Trent Polytechnic (now Nottingham Trent University) after studying engineering, business and finance. He is now an Alumni Fellow of Nottingham Business School.Rob lead a management buy-out of Termate in 2007. Company growth since then h...
2024-03-2627 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersJosé Luiz Rossi - Staying relevant in a rapidly changing worldNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ PodcastJosé Luiz Rossi: Staying relevant in a rapidly changing worldEpisode 40IntroductionJosé Luiz Rossi was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s and started his career as a mechanical engineer.He is currently MD of Experian in Britain and Ireland – and previously ran the company’s operations in Latin America.In 1986 he created a consultancy called Result Systems, in Brazil, that pioneered information systems based on microcomputer networks.The company was bought by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where he subsequently became a partner for 13 years.José...
2024-03-1233 minReframe Podcast SeriesUnderstanding the menopause: from lab to lifeThe menopause journey represents a significant time within the female lifespan. For some this may be a relatively straightforward process, but for others, the menopause can be very challenging. Most females are likely to experience menopause, yet it remains a topic that is rarely spoken about — by the females experiencing it and the health professionals trying to support them. In the weeks following the Equality and Human Rights Commission announcing their new guidance for employers on their legal obligations to those experiencing menopause, we shed light on the physiological changes that happen during the transition - what ha...
2024-03-0833 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersBrendan Donnelly - Manufacturing on the side of a mountainNottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast. Episode 39.Brendan Donnelly: Manufacturing on the side of a mountain – small business leadership in a remote corner of England. IntroductionBrendan Donnelly and his wife Cherry own the Coniston Stonecraft slate-carving company, based in Victorian workshops, in the foothills of Coniston Old Man.The mountain stretches 2,600ft above them. They look down on Cumbria’s Coniston Water, where Donald Campbell crashed his Bluebird at 300mph, trying to break the world speed record in 1964.Brendan and Cherry bought Coniston Stonecraft out of administration in February 2020 – just weeks before Britain’s...
2024-02-2720 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersPenny Briscoe OBE - Beyond the podium with the Chef de Mission of ParalympicsGBNottingham Business School Business Leaders’ PodcastPenny Briscoe OBE – Paralympics GB team leaderEpisode 38IntroductionPenny Briscoe will lead Paralympics GB at this summer’s Paris 2024 games, as the team’s Chef de Mission.She was previously Chef de Mission at the Tokyo 2020 and Rio 2016 games, when the team finished second in the overall medals table.Early in her career, Penny represented GB as a canoeist. She then trained as secondary school teacher, before coaching the GB canoe team.She was appointed Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association in 2002 – and has been C...
2024-02-1326 minReframe Podcast SeriesHidden voices: promoting equity and justice for the LGBTQ+ communityIn this episode, we speak with Dr Beth Jones, Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Psychology, and Liam Cahill, Lecturer in LGBTQ+ Psychology. Both Liam and Beth are part of Nottingham Trent University’s LGBTQ+ Health and Wellbeing Research Group and share their insights on why it’s so important to celebrate and give a voice to those within the community. The media has influenced public opinion of those in the community and it plays an influential role in shaping attitudes towards sexual and gender minority people in general. In recent years, new TV shows like Netflix’s Hear...
2024-02-1224 minReframe Podcast SeriesA beginner’s guide to cryptocurrency: what is it and how does it work?Ever since Bitcoin was launched in 2009, there's been a lot of chatter about cryptocurrencies, and interest in how these digital currencies can impact our daily lives has been steadily growing. The landscape is now populated by thousands of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, the most actively traded cryptocurrency, has soared in price by 160 percent this month to a 20-month high of $44,000 (Financial Times, December 2023). There's a prevailing notion that digital currencies like Bitcoin might eventually replace traditional methods of buying and selling goods and services. But how are cryptocurrencies actually created? Are they a fad or...
2023-12-2029 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersKathryn Wasteney - Leadership, fraud and the importance of being noseyNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastKathryn Wasteney - Leadership, fraud and the importance of being nosey| Episode 37IntroductionFraud now accounts for 40 per cent of all crime in Britain, making forensic accountancy an increasingly important business.Forensic accountants have played a crucial role in exposing hundreds of financial frauds - including the Enron Scandal and Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme in America, plus the collapse of British Home Stores and demise of Patisserie Valerie in Britain.Kathryn Wasteney is a Director of the Forensic Investigations team at accountancy firm KPMG. She started her career...
2023-12-1423 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersMaggie Alphonsi MBE - Leadership insights from a World Cup winnerNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastMaggie Alphonsi MBE - Leadership insights from a World Cup winner | Episode 36Introduction:Maggie Alphonsi MBE is the First Lady of English Women's Rugby and a pioneer and leader in the international game.She was World Rugby Personality of the Year in 2011 - then won the World Cup with England in 2014. Her tough tackling, all-action style made her popular with both fans and fellow team members.In 2016 Maggie made history by becoming the first woman player to be elected a member of the English Rugby Union's Council. Her...
2023-12-0524 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersMichael Hayman MBE - Harnessing the power of purposeNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastMichael Hayman – Why our business leaders need purpose | Episode 35IntroductionEntrepreneur and broadcaster Michael Hayman MBE founded London-based Seven Hills, one of the best-known corporate communications consultancies in the countryWith a reputation as a thinker and a leader, he has also been described as one of the best-connected men in BritainIn his role as Chair of Seven Hills and the Small Business Charter, and adviser to the Chartered Association of Business Schools, he advises fellow entrepreneurs and helps companies access support from university business schoolsHe passionately believes entrepreneurs ca...
2023-11-2133 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersLeadership roundtable: From engineering graduates to business leadersNottingham Business School Business Leaders' PodcastRoundtable: From engineering graduates to business leaders. Reflections on leadership | Episode 34Key takeawaysBuilding your business network is important, even while still at uni. Colin says: “Networks are a bit like pensions – it’s never too early to start.” What is the most important skill for business leadership? Chris says: “How to make money! If you don’t make a bit of money, you’re not going to be in business long.” Emotional intelligence is important for leaders. Neil says: "You want people to come to the business and stay in the...
2023-11-1423 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersTim Moody - Leading across borders at FujitsuNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastLeading across borders at Fujitsu | Episode 33Key takeawaysInternational leaders need to be curious, to collaborate, and to understand cultural differences.Wherever leadership decisions are being made, it is important that there is a diversity of inputs.If you’re trying to create a team to deliver, having different viewpoints and experiences on that team is vital. Getting diversity into a group will drive a better outcome.Be open to advice from people who have more experience. Take all the advice you can get. As soon as you re...
2023-11-0226 minReframe Podcast SeriesPreserving our legacy: Black History beyond OctoberIn the UK, Black History Month takes place throughout the month of October, giving everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture.
As Black History Month draws to a close, we invited Panya Banjoko and Professor Sharon Monteith from Nottingham Trent University’s School of Arts and Humanities onto the Re:search Re:imagined podcast to reflect on the significance of Black History Month and their research into black legacy and heritage.
Their remarkable efforts include revealing untold narratives of Black Activism, both in the United States and closer to home in Nottingham. By...
2023-10-3151 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersNeil Benson - A life in journalismNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastNeil Benson – A life in journalism | Episode 32Key takeawaysNeil Benson emphasises the need for leaders to adopt a more humble and wise approach, akin to Yoda from Star Wars, rather than the brash and assertive style of Han Solo.He asserts that there is no natural leader and successful leaders must invest time in learning and developing their leadership skills.Neil highlights the importance of gender diversity in leadership positions and believes that women generally possess qualities like approachability, communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence, which are highly va...
2023-10-2427 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDavid Lloyd - Leadership lessons from 40 years in radioNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastDavid Lloyd - Leadership Lessons from 40 years in radio | Episode 31Broadcaster David Lloyd may now be best known for founding a national radio station Boom Radio. But during a 40-year career he has had executive roles with LBC, Century, Galaxy and Virgin, As he tells Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi in this episode of the Nottingham Business School Business Leaders’ Podcast, those four decades in commercial radio have given him a wealth of leadership insight. David says: “Somebody very wise told me: You don’...
2023-10-0532 minReframe Podcast SeriesA false start? Uncovering the forgotten history of women's American FootballJoin us on the Research Reimagined podcast as we uncover the fascinating journey of women in American Football. From pioneers like Jennifer Welter, who shattered the glass ceiling in 2015 by securing a coaching post, to the remarkable 15 women now strategizing on the field as coaches. Yet, beneath the surface, questions linger. What lies beneath these triumphs? How far must women's American Football journey to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its male counterpart?In this episode, we feature an expert at the forefront of these conversations. Dr Katie Taylor, a distinguished lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at...
2023-09-2734 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersProfessor Edward Peck CBE - The performance and discipline of leadershipNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastProfessor Edward Peck CBE - The performance and discipline of leadership | Episode 30Professor Edward Peck deliberately wears a wristwatch that stopped working years ago. If he wants to know the time, the Vice Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University looks at his phone. He uses the broken watch to remind him that he’s at work – and he can’t allow himself to fall back on habits he picked up from his wise-cracking Scouse dad. “My dad was a classic Scouser – the doyen of the smart...
2023-09-2632 minReframe Podcast SeriesA level playing field? A new era for women’s sportIn this episode of the Research Reimagined podcast, we’re joined by Dr Ali Bowes, lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Nottingham Trent University. Having recently appeared in a powerful new Netflix documentary entitled Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women’s Sport, Ali discusses her role in the film, and with the start of the world cup, she talks about the current picture in women’s professional football. Interest in women’s sport has grown dramatically, but how does this reflect on wider society, and is the increasing media coverage we’re now seeing add to the momentum...
2023-07-2034 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersErrol Gardner - Why modern leadership is as much about EQ as IQ, at EYNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastErrol Gardner - Why modern leadership is as much about EQ as IQ, at EY | Episode 29International executive Errol Gardner has more than 100,000 people working for him – across 150 countries.And last year his side of the business generated more than ten billion pounds, for professional services firm EY (formerly Ernst and Young).But as Vice Chair of EY (consulting), he is convinced that modern leadership is about so much more than having the right qualifications.“It’s not about IQ,” he says, in Episode...
2023-06-2234 min
Red Side of the Trent - Nottingham Forest PodcastAnd still.. Nottingham Forest ARE PREMIER LEAGUE!Christian, Lee, Adam and Reiss go through the 1-0 victory over Arsenal that sees Forest retain their Premie League status for another season.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Red Side of the Trent. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-2154 minRed Side of the Trent - Nottingham Forest PodcastAnd still.. Nottingham Forest ARE PREMIER LEAGUE!Christian, Lee, Adam and Reiss go through the 1-0 victory over Arsenal that sees Forest retain their Premie League status for another season.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Red Side of the Trent. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-2154 minReframe Podcast SeriesBehind the betrayal: the dark psychology of serial killersIn this true crime episode of the Research Reimagined podcast, we’re joined by Serena Simmons, Chartered Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University, to help us answer these questions and more as she unpacks the psychology of serial killers. Serena brings with her lots of experience as a specialist in serial violent crime: as well as being the lead researcher for recent Amazon Prime series Cops Who Kill, she also worked in practice at Rampton Maximum Security Hospital prior to teaching. Please note: This episode contains topics of a sensitive nature, which may be triggering fo...
2023-05-2130 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDebbie Hewitt MBE - Resilience, perspective and accountability: Insights from The FA's first female chairNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastDebbie Hewitt MBE - Resilience, perspective and accountability: Insights from The FA's first female chair | Episode 28Inspirational Debbie Hewitt has had a remarkable 40-year career in business. As Chair of the English Football Association and Vice President of world football, she is one of the most powerful people in the game. She is also non-executive chair of big-brand companies Visa Europe, CompareTheMarket and White Stuff. But her first job was on the shop floor at the Marks and Spencer store, in Newark. And...
2023-05-0941 minReframe Podcast SeriesThe meaning behind the Met Gala: fashion’s biggest night outOften referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out,” or the “fashion Oscars”, the Met Gala is a star-studded fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. Welcoming celebrities, creatives and industry giants, invitations are highly sought after for this annual celebration of fashion, which is held on the first Monday in May every year. Attendees are encouraged to pay homage to a different theme, leaving the media and the world to scrutinise who has followed the annual fashion assignment, and who has not.In this episo...
2023-05-0237 minReframe Podcast SeriesIntroducing Co(l)laboratory: the project revolutionising PhD study in NottinghamWhat amazing things can happen when you bring local people, community organisations and researchers together in a revolutionary new project? Co(l)laboratory, an exciting new eight-year initiative from the Universities of Nottingham, aims to find out. Helen is joined by Rebekah Smith McGloin - Director of the Doctoral School and Research Operations at NTU - and Matthew Young - Co(l)laboratory Doctoral Programme Manager – as they give more information about some exciting new projects that will be helping to change lives in the city.
2023-04-2728 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersSat Bains - Be disciplined and choose the path less troddenNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastSat Bains - Be disciplined and choose the path less trodden | Episode 27It’s exactly 20 years since Nottingham chef Sat Bains was awarded his first Michelin star. His Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms now has two Michelin stars and is one of the most respected fine-dining restaurants in Britain. Last night (March 28, 2023), in a ceremony at the Silverstone Formula One circuit, he retained the Two Michelin Stars he was first awarded in 2011, for another 12 months.But Sat believes much of his success can be...
2023-03-2930 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersAlan Morris - Adapting from entrepreneur to leaderNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastAlan Morris - Adapting from entrepreneur to leader | Episode 26Tech entrepreneur Alan Morris knew he was entering a competitive market when he launched IT outsourcing company Retail Assist, in 1999.But he preferred it that way.“I like the idea of competitive markets, because it means there is a market,” he tells Episode 26 of Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast. “When there’s no competition, you’re either so far ahead of the game… or nobody really wants what you’ve got!”As it turned out...
2023-03-1432 minReframe Podcast SeriesPolitics or propaganda? Understanding the role of marketing in politicsEffective marketing can go a long way towards the success of a political campaign. By saying the right things and positioning arguments in a certain way, politicians can create a brand image that can influence public perceptions and ultimately win votes. What are some of the tricks that politicians use when speaking to their voters, and what should we look out for? The guests in this episode are Dr Colin Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Political Communications and Dr Chris Pich, Senior Lecturer in the Nottingham Business School.04d440e189ad9f5db891898fb4cb...
2023-02-1934 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersSir John Peace CVO - Leadership lessons from the former Chairman of Experian, Burberry and Standard CharteredNottingham Business Schools Business Leaders PodcastSir John Peace - Leadership lessons from the former Chairman of Experian, Burberry and Standard Chartered | Episode 25Businessman Sir John Peace says the best leaders are people who can communicate, take risks and adapt to change. But Sir John – who was Chairman at FTSE 100 companies Standard Chartered, Burberry and Experian – believes every truly successful leader has one other attribute… a moral compass. In Episode 25 of Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, he says real leaders are inspired by the thought that they can do some wider...
2023-02-1425 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersLeadership roundtable: Closing gender gaps in the workplaceNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastRoundtable: Closing gender gaps in the workplace - Episode 24It’s well-known that girls out-perform boys in GCSE exams. And A-Levels. And university studies, too. Young women are also much better communicators than their male counterparts, say educationalists. Yet Government figures show, on average, women still earn almost fifteen per cent less than men. So, when will women gain equality in the workplace - and the gender pay gap disappear? “It’s probably just a few more years of changing the demogr...
2023-01-2452 minReframe Podcast Series“Ay up miduck!” - Exploring Nottingham culture and why it mattersTo find out more about Natalie's research, you can follow her on Twitter: @NatalieBraber.To find out more about Amanda's research, you can follow her on Twitter: @BriggsGoode.
2022-10-2836 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersLucy Marie Hagues MBE - Building better banking at Capital OneNottingham Business School Business Leaders PodcastLucy Marie Hagues MBE - Building better banking at Capital One | Episode 23Banker Lucy Marie Hagues is a charismatic leader whose business skills have taken her right to the top of financial services company Capital One UK. But she still remembers the day when – as a junior member of staff – she was told her poor attitude was having a negative effect on colleagues. She tells the Nottingham Business School Business Leaders’ Podcast: “I was frustrated with my leader at the time. I thought I understood more abo...
2022-09-2824 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersIain Blatherwick - Trust and integrity in leadershipCorporate lawyer Iain Blatherwick never intended to be a leader. But when the retiring Managing Partner at his law firm Browne Jacobson told colleagues there were no suitable internal candidates for the job, Iain recognised a challenge. Months later he was elected as the new Managing Partner – and went on to lead a decade of remarkable growth, during which the company’s annual turnover rocketed from £30m to more than £80m. Browne Jacobson now sits half-way up the list of Britain’s 100 biggest law firms. Iain tells the Nottingham Business School’s Business...
2022-07-0526 min
Ecology Academy Podcast#21 - One Degree of Separation - an interview with Rachel Smith and Nina Baranduin from Nottingham Trent UniversityRichard Dodd interviews two students (Rachel Smith and Nina Baranduin) who have just completed their second year Ecology and Conservation degree course at Nottingham Trent University.
During the interview we discuss their individual reasons and decision to go to university, their experience of studying under Covid-19 restrictions, placement year opportunities and life after studies.
Richard met with students whilst delivering a six-week career accelerator programme at Nottingham Trent University between May and July 2022. Students participating on the course were either completing their second or final year at NTU.
2022-07-0430 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersProfessor Lynn Saunders OBE - Leadership lessons from the prison servicePrison governor Lynn Saunders worked every Christmas Day for twenty years. As the woman in charge of Europe’s biggest prison for sex offenders, she believed she had to lead from the front. “My staff in the prison had to go to work on Christmas Day – so I always worked on Christmas Day,” she tells the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast. “As a leader, you must be willing to get your hands dirty – to do the difficult and unpleasant jobs. I couldn’t tell other people to do them if I wasn’t prepared to...
2022-06-0723 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersSelasi Gbormittah - Following my passion from banking to bakingCelebrity baker Selasi Gbormittah is preparing to combine the culinary skills he learned in Ghana with the business expertise he was taught in Nottingham… to open his own bakery. He tells the Nottingham Business School Business Leaders’ Podcast he wants his Selasi Bakery to be up and running, in London, in the next two years. The corporate banker – who attracted thousands of fans as he won through to the semi-final of series seven of TV’s the Great British Bake Off – reveals: “During my childhood I always wanted to own a restaurant. Now I know it is achiev...
2022-05-2521 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDick Stone - Maintaining momentum and navigating change in national radioBroadcaster Dick Stone started his career as a teenager playing music on local hospital radio in Derby. Two decades later he was running the Smooth Radio stations that broadcast to 10 million listeners nationwide. Now – having taken on managing editor and group editor roles across both the Global and Capital national radio networks – he is in a perfect position to offer leadership advice. “I’m just glad I did something I loved,” he tells Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders Podcast. “Radio and media have always been a great passion of mine. I’m so glad I...
2022-05-1022 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDr Heather Melville OBE - Creating inclusive cultures and getting the best out of peopleBanker Heather Melville remembers clearly the day she told senior colleagues at Royal Bank of Scotland about her idea to set up a women’s network for staff. “One male colleague said: What are they doing? Are they going to be talking about jam and burning their bras?” she tells the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast. More than a decade later, the innovative women’s network now has more than 12,000 members across 33 different countries – and Dr Melville has been awarded an OBE for her services to gender equality. She says: “To this day, I stil...
2022-04-2625 minNottingham Business School Business LeadersDavid Williams MBE - Leading as an introvert and confronting your fearsRespected lawyer David Williams spent almost three decades working his way up to the role of Chairman at of one of the country’s top 100 law firms Geldards. But, as he tells the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders Podcast, he is constantly having to battle shyness – and force himself to confront his worries. “If I've had success, it's come through challenging myself… putting myself in situations where I’m uncomfortable,” he says “I'm now doing things I think would surprise people who knew me as a kid. “And it's all been through just...
2022-04-1219 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersRob Darby - Building a brand at 200 Degrees CoffeeThe chief executive of 200 Degrees is proud he only had to make three redundancies during 18 months of the Covid pandemic and lockdown. Because Rob Darby – whose coffee empire employs 200 staff across shops, barista schools and a major wholesale business – guards jealously his organisation’s reputation as a caring employer. “It’s a two-way relationship. Without the staff’s hard work and graft we would have no company. We depend on them,” he tells the NBS Business Leaders’ Podcast. “But they’ve all got families and bills to pay. So, they depend on me too – and I take my...
2021-11-2318 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersEileen Richards MBE - Leading from the front in business and recruitmentSuccessful businesswoman Eileen Richards didn’t have a high-powered upbringing.But thirty years after she walked into a recruitment agency and asked to try as many temporary positions as possible, she is now one of the East Midlands most prominent business leaders.She has also been presented with an MBE by Prince Charles for the help she has given to other aspiring women business leaders.And in this episode of the Nottingham Business School Business Leaders’ Podcast, she talks about the importance of building relationships and developing expertise.“We all need KPIs i...
2021-11-0916 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersAnn Francke OBE - Why I champion gender diversity in the workplaceAnn Francke is one of Britain’s most high-profile women business leaders – and a passionate campaigner for gender diversity in the workplace.She has spent almost nine years as CEO of the Chartered Institute of Management, highlighting the business benefits of having more women in senior management.But her campaigning is also fired by her own personal experience as a woman executive in a world dominated by men.She tells the Nottingham Business School Business Leaders’ Podcast: “There were many instances where I was the first and only female on the executive committee or board...
2021-10-1324 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersSir Baz North OBE - Making unpopular decisions and embracing changeAir Marshal Sir Baz North faced one of his greatest challenges in the aftermath of the Mull of Kintyre Helicopter Disaster when a Chinook flew into a hillside killing all 25 security officers on board.It was the biggest peacetime loss of life in the history of the RAF.And Sir Baz – who was a Chinook Special Unit Commander in Northern Ireland, where the helicopter was based – tells the NBS Business Leaders’ Podcast that dealing with the tragedy taught him a lot.“The challenge I had was ensuring the other operations we had going on elsew...
2021-09-2920 min
Red Side of the Trent - Nottingham Forest PodcastS1 Ep1: Welcome to The Red Side of the TrentJoin Christian, Reiss, Lee and Adam in the first episode of the Red Side of the Trent talking all things Nottingham Forest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-241h 11Red Side of the Trent - Nottingham Forest PodcastS1 Ep1: Welcome to The Red Side of the TrentJoin Christian, Reiss, Lee and Adam in the first episode of the Red Side of the Trent talking all things Nottingham Forest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-241h 11
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersSam Thorne - Adding Nottingham to the cultural map with Nottingham ContemporarySam Thorne says Britain can rely on its artists to help guide the country through post-pandemic economic and cultural change.The director of the Nottingham Contemporary believes one of the biggest challenges for modern leaders is dealing with uncertainty. And his experience – he was director at Tate St Ives in Cornwall, before arriving in Nottingham – is that artists are peculiarly well-equipped to plot a path into an unreliable future.“I enjoy uncertainty,” he tells the NBS Business Leaders’ Podcast.“It’s often said we’re living in unprecedented times. I would imagine that any...
2021-06-0923 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersSarah Walker-Smith - I'm not your average CEOSarah Walker-Smith isn’t a conventional company chief executive.She runs one of Britain’s Top 50 law firms, with an annual turnover of more than £70m.But in the middle of the pandemic, the CEO of Shakespeare Martineau decided to sing to her 900 staff.Accompanied by a company partner on the piano, she recorded her own ‘Christmas single’ version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.“It was an authentic representation of who I am – and my heart was aching, literally, for the world and for everybody in our business,” Sarah tells Episode 1...
2021-05-2522 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersDr Peter Homa CBE - How leaders should look after themselvesHealthcare leader Peter Homa believes the most important thing for any leader is to believe in what you’re doing – even if it means walking away from a job to avoid being compromised.As Director General of the Defence Medical Services, Peter has been in charge of health care for every member of the British military for almost two years.But he also spent a quarter of a century running three of Britain’s biggest NHS teaching hospitals – and was founding chair of the NHS Leadership Academy.He told the Nottingham Business School’s Business...
2021-05-1118 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersSir Ken Olisa OBE - Living in a time of opportunity for young entrepreneursInternational businessman Sir Ken Olisa believes post-pandemic Britain offers young entrepreneurs more opportunities than at any point in his lifetime.Sir Ken – Chairman of the Restoration Partners technology merchant bank he founded, and Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Directors – is excited by the business revolution he says is taking place.And he tells the Business Leaders’ Podcast that young people who have just endured more than 12 months of lockdown may well be perfectly placed to take advantage.“If you are a young businessperson now, this is the best possible period,” he says.“We a...
2021-04-2834 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersStephanie Sirr MBE - Why leaders don't have to put on a performanceTheatre executive Stephanie Sirr has seen her leadership role change out of all recognition during the last two decades.“It used to be quite macho… never explain, never apologise,” she says.“Now your people skills and your emotional intelligence are absolutely paramount. It’s no longer about striding around invading small countries.“You’re trying to make something with longevity and relevance. And that involves talking to people and consulting with them.”The chief executive of Nottingham Playhouse tells the NBS Business Leaders’ Podcast that back in the 1990s and 2000s – when she started in...
2021-04-1321 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersShamshad Ahmed - Serial entrepreneur who founded a stem cell blood bankShamshad Ahmed is a serial entrepreneur. He’s tried everything from importing cotton bath robes to dabbling in discount retail stores.But it was while working in clinical drug trials that he spotted tens of thousands of potentially life-saving stem cells – used to treat conditions such as leukaemia and cerebral palsy – were being thrown away every year.He immediately recognised parents would pay to have stem cells from their new-born babies’ umbilical cords stored for use in the event of future illness.So in 2000 he founded the Smart Cells company, to store cord blood an...
2021-03-3024 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersJudy Naake MBE - Building the St Tropez cosmetics empireJudy Naake MBE is best known for the St Tropez fake tan empire that she sold for £70m.But she was also one of the first entrepreneurs to use celebrity endorsements to promote her business.Judy told stars like Victoria Beckham and Cat Deeley they could either pay for their new tan or, if they liked what they saw, they could have it free of charge by allowing her to use their names.Her PR strategy worked. The stars told their friends and fans, St Tropez became a huge success – and Judy was fet...
2021-03-1620 min
URNOver The Trent S3 Ep 17- Troubles on The TrentIn this episode of Over the Trent, James and Dom discuss the current troubles at Meadow Lane and The City Ground.
2021-03-1124 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersSara Blair-Manning - Cultural and heritage leadershipSara Blair-Manning has the job of turning Nottingham Castle into one of the biggest visitor attractions in England.The castle is scheduled to reopen in 2021, after a £30m redevelopment.In this episode of Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, Sara talks to host Mike Sassi about her career – from bingo-caller at Nottingham’s Goose Fayre to stately home manager with the National Trust.Speaking at the castle during the summer of 2020, Sara talks about carefully planning and researching her career moves – but reflects on the importance of seizing opportunities.She is also candid about...
2021-02-1625 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersRobin Foale - Why integrity is the most important character trait for leadersFormer banking executive Robin Foale enjoyed a hugely successful career with both Barclays and Santander.But, given his time again, he says he would probably follow a different path.He has been inspired by the young entrepreneurs he has met in recent years, as he coaches and mentors at universities, including Nottingham Business School.“If I’d known then what I know now I would have backed myself a lot earlier,” he tells the NBS Business Leaders’ Podcast.“I’d have gone off and been an entrepreneur. I like the idea of risking everything...
2021-02-0224 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersCharlotte Cox - Building unstoppable teams in global marketingMarketing director Charlotte Cox is a woman who has had great success in the world of men’s international rugby union.She famously led the team that developed the Canterbury shirt worn by England in the 2019 World Cup, in Japan. The Nottingham-based global marketeer also helped develop a host of other international kit.Charlotte tells the Business Leaders’ podcast her most vivid memory of that World Cup was being sat in the Shizuoka Stadium watching Japan play Ireland, knowing she had been involved with the development of the shirts worn by both teams.“It was a really proud m...
2021-01-1917 min
Nottingham Business School Business LeadersLee Kidger - Leading iconic bike brand Raleigh UKLee Kidger was made Managing Director of Raleigh UK during the first coronavirus lockdown – at the age of just 31.He joined the world’s best-known bike brand as an account manager, less than ten years ago. Today he runs a company whose last annual accounts show it turned over £38m. “The opportunity certainly came earlier than I expected,” he tells the Business Leaders’ podcast. So early, in fact, that Lee is still studying for his MBA at Nottingham Business School.Lee first fell in love with both bikes and business, while working on t...
2020-12-1618 min
The Connecting Memories PodcastOn memory and memorials with guest speaker Prof Bill Niven (Nottingham Trent University)The guest speaker for this episode is Prof Bill Niven (Nottingham Trent University).
We discuss Holocaust memorials and the question of relevance and Prof Niven presents a talk entitled 'Reigniting Relevance: Recent Approaches to Memorial Heritage’.
Bill Niven is Professor in Contemporary German History at Nottingham Trent University.
2020-04-2752 min
Capital East MidlandsCyberpsychologist Dr Daria Kuss from Nottingham Trent University tells Capital why Instagram may be contributing to mental health issues.Capital's been told following famous people on Instagram may lead to us constantly comparing ourselves.
Cyberpsychologist Daria Kuss from Nottingham Trent University's says her research agrees with a survey that Instagram puts people at risk of anxiety and depression.
54% of you who answered our Twitter poll @CapitalEMNews have told us it has made you feel lonely.
#mental #health #issues #instagram #social #media #nottingham #trent #university #ntu
2017-05-1901 min
Capital East MidlandsNottingham Trent University Dr Rebecca Thompson tells Capital she is hoping a new study will help identify those at risk of anti-social behaviour , and help police better support victims.Criminologists studying anti-social behaviour in Nottingham have told Capital they're planning to share their research with the police.
The team at Nottingham Trent University are also hoping their findings will impact on support services for victims.
2017-02-1300 min