Join Dr. Nick Taylor as he engages with Lindsay Patterson, Chief People Officer at WPP, to uncover the dynamics of talent and leadership at one of the world’s leading creative transformation companies. Lindsay shares her journey from a client service role to leading WPP’s people strategy, emphasizing the importance of building strong teams and fostering a culture that values both work-life integration and individual needs.Their conversation delves into the challenges of managing a global...

Join Nick as he sits down with Nickle LaMoreaux, CHRO of IBM, to explore the evolving People and Talent strategy at one of the world’s most iconic tech companies. Nickle shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a small town north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to leading the People strategy, skills, and employee experience for over 250,000 IBMers across 170 countries. They discuss the crucial role of mentorship, the importance of aligning personal motivations with career choices, and...

LFW S1 E7 Loren I ShusterJoin Nick as he sits down with Loren Shuster, Chief People Officer of one of the most loved and iconic brands in the world, the LEGO Group. Together they delve into the fascinating history and unique culture of the organization, lifting the lid on how their progressive approach extends to employee experience design. Loren shares insights into the LEGO Group’s commitment to equity and fairness, and how that shapes not just their surface level of rewards and benefits,...

In this episode, Nick talks with Jacqui Welch, CHRO of The New York Times. They explore the intersection of journalism and culture, discussing the diverse workforce and distinct cultures within NYT. Jacqui shares her personal journey and cultural influences on the perception of work. They delve into HR’s role in promoting employee wellbeing to deliver on organizational goals, and reflect on what it's like being at the forefront of news amid global events like Covid, emphasizing why it's so...

What does workplace wellbeing actually mean? How can we ensure the proliferation of HR tech is helping, rather than bamboozling, people leaders? What lessons can we learn from Covid four years on? In this episode, Nick is joined by Cognizant CHRO, Kathryn Diaz, to discuss the crucial link between wellbeing and performance, what it means to create a truly psychologically safe workplace, tips for striking a better work-life balance, and much much more.

Meet Tanuj Kapilashrami, CHRO at Standard Chartered Bank, for this one-hour masterclass in human-centred leadership. Discover why you should think of wellbeing as a proactive skill, rather than a passive state of being. Hear how Tanuj challenges her leaders to break away from traditional management norms, embracing vulnerability and infusing work with delight. Learn why we should embrace uncertainty, and seek the collective wisdom we can unlock from multi-generational workforces. Walk away...

In this end-of-year special, Nick sits down with Daisy Abbott, Unmind’s Global Solutions Director, for a reflective conversation on another turbulent year. Nick and Daisy delve into the highs and lows of 2023, share insights from their interactions with CHROs around the globe, and explore the trends shaping leadership, business performance, and wellbeing in 2024 and beyond.

In episode two, Nick catches up with Aditya K. Roy, VP Total Rewards and Infrastructure at Uber. They explore his captivating journey to leadership, the secrets of sustainable high performance, and why, beneath our diverse cultural fabrics, humans share more common ground than we might imagine.

In this discussion that sparked the concept, Nick sat down with Kara Gruver, Partner & Chief Talent Officer, Bain & Company; Ali Bebo, CHRO, Pearson PLC; Deena Baker-Nel, SVP & CHRO Avery Dennison; Rosemary Sheehan, CHRO, Mass General Brigham, to discuss the state of workplace wellbeing and their own remarkable journeys to the top.