Nathan introduces how his early experiences helped shape his people-first approach to HR strategy. He shares moments where he's balanced commercial priorities with social responsibility, and how his work connects with wider environmentsl, social and governance ( ESG) goals.

Nathan explains how he's worked to bridge the gap between HR and the investor community, helping stakeholders see workforce strategy as central to organisational value. He emphasises the importance of aligning people with purpose and strategy, not just to drive performance, but to build sustainable, inclusive workplaces.

Looking ahead, Nathan reflects on the exciting potential of new technologies and the role HR leaders play in ensuring they're used ethically. He shares his thoughts on learning from the past, particularly the lessons of social media, and calls for responsible, transparent approached to AI. For Nathan, HR is about more than policies, it's about helping shape a better, fairer working world for all.

This episode is sponsored by Redgrave

Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors and leaders.

Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success.

Redgraves' People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation's employee value proposition and operations.

Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance, Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change.

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Our May book of the month is Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater things by Adam Grant.

A guide to unlocking your growth by challenging the myth of innate talent - showing that success is less about natural ability and more about how well you learn and who you become. We chose it because it's an inspiring reminder that anyone can grow and succeed.

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Syreeta shares insights from her moving new book, Bigger than the Moon, exploring her personal journey as a working parent of a neurodivergent child and how that experience has deeply shaped her leadership approach.

Syreeta reflects on the transformative impact of parenting on her understanding of patience, team dynamics and inclusive leadership. She offers practical advice for HR professionals on supporting neurodiversity in the workplace, including the importance of recognising hidden disabilities and avoiding unintended exclusion through performance or engagement practices.

Syreeta also explores what courageous leadership looks like in action, how to enable brave conversations, build inclusive cultures and plan for lasting, sustainable change. This episode is a must listen for HR Leaders looking to lead with empathy, resilience and impact.

This episode is sponsored by Redgrave

Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors and leaders.

Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market experience with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success.

Redgrave's People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the enviroments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility but as a compelling element of an orgnaisation's employee value proposition and operations.

Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainably with performance. Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change.

If you're looking for exceptional leadeship that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find our more.

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Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?

Each month, we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to speark meaningful conversations and personal growth.

Our May book of the month is Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant.

A guide to unlocking your growth by challenging the myth of innate ta;ent - showing that success is less about natural ability abd more about how well you can learn and who you become. We chose it because its and inspiring reminder that anyone can grow and succeed.

Head to Uplifting People to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book!

Referenced Resources:

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Combining perspectives and reflecting from their market-wide viewpoint, Naomi and Kate discuss the role of HR leaders in sustainability, exploring the connections and the gaps between the two professions.

Reflecting on how people and sustainability roles are evolving, they discuss how AI will influence in the future and how HR professionals can use their commercial understanding to drive positive impact for people and planet.

Naomi and Kate encourage you to take an active role in shaping and delivering your company's sustainability strategy, providing practical ideas on how, and highlight the exciting career opportunities ahead in leadership for a sustainable future.

References –

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) |

This episode is sponsored by Redgrave

Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim, and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders.

Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success.

Redgrave’s People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation’s employee value proposition and operations.

Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance. Whether it’s a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change.

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Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?

Each month we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to spark meaningful conversations and personal growth.

Our May book of the month is Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant.

​A guide to unlocking your growth by challenging the myth of innate talent - showing that success is less about natural ability and more about how well you learn and who you become. We chose it because it’s an inspiring reminder that anyone can grow and succeed.

Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month’s Uplifting Book!

Reflecting on his journey in healthcare, Magnus explains how GSK’s Purpose shapes HR strategy, ensuring talent, leadership, and culture decisions are grounded in patient impact.

Magnus explores the future of work, highlighting the growing importance of skills as the new currency of the workforce. He discusses HR’s role in helping people build and apply future-ready capabilities, particularly in fast-changing scientific environments. He also stresses the need to protect entry-level roles and ensure inclusive career development, linking this to broader societal responsibilities.

Magnus urges HR leaders to embrace the global skills challenge and extend their influence beyond the workplace - unlocking the full potential of HR to shape a more inclusive, future-ready world.

This episode is sponsored by Redgrave

Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim, and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders.

Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success.

Redgrave’s People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation’s employee value proposition and operations.

Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance. Whether it’s a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change.

If you're looking for exceptional leadership that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find out more.

👥 Join our free HR Changemakers community

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Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?

Each month we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to spark meaningful conversations and personal growth.

Our May book of the month is Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant.

​A guide to unlocking your growth by challenging the myth of innate talent - showing that success is less about natural ability and more about how well you learn and who you become. We chose it because it’s an inspiring reminder that anyone can grow and succeed.

Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month’s Uplifting Book!

Laura explores the power of taking risks on talent, especially those early in their careers, sharing her thoughts on hiring for mindset and potential over experience, and how being brave enough to back someone others might overlook has led to some of her proudest moments.

Sharing her passion for inclusion Laura calls out the need for courage in challenging poor behaviour, regardless of seniority, and emphasises that inclusion means holding everyone to account. Reflecting on societal changes and decades of experience across sectors, Laura highlights the importance of staying the course, reminding us that we’re still a long way from achieving true equity and must keep pushing forward with determination and heart.

Laura’s wish for HR leaders is simple: be brave. Be brave in taking a stand, making bold decisions, and leading with conviction. Laura reminds us, don’t forget to bring joy to the workplace - because even in serious times, joy is what keeps us all going.

This episode is sponsored by Redgrave

Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim, and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders.

Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles.

They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact.

And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success.

Redgrave’s People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation’s employee value proposition and operations.

Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance. Whether it’s a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change.

If you're looking for exceptional leadership that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find out more.

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Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?

Each month we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to spark meaningful conversations and personal growth.

Our April book of the month is Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler & Cass R. Sunstein.

​Instead ​of ​drastic ​overhauls, ​Nudge ​demonstrates ​how ​tweaking ​environments ​can ​lead ​to ​big ​improvements ​with ​minimal ​resistance. ​We ​chose ​it ​because ​for ​everyone ​in ​HR ​and ​leadership, ​it ​provides ​a ​powerful ​playbook ​for ​making ​change ​easier.

Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month’s Uplifting Book!

Ali reflects on her 30-year career driving inclusive people leadership, sharing how thoughtful succession planning uncovers hidden talent and future leaders.

Discussing the power of “nudges”, Ali provides timely insights to shift leadership thinking, and urges HR teams to act as product designers, crafting personalised, inclusive experiences. She highlights the need for flexibility in benefits and communication, grounded in a deep understanding of employee needs.

Ali also shares her commitment to equity, from early initiatives attracting women into finance to campaigning for gender equality in sport. Ali explores how everyday language, and actions can reinforce or challenge bias - and how HR, with intention and creativity, can lead meaningful change.

This episode is sponsored by CGA Empathy Lab®

If you want a happier, more confident workforce, to reduce absenteeism and workplace anxiety and put an end to situations that may result in conflict, you should experience the CGA Empathy Lab®.

By teaching employees the power of empathy, they can enjoy better conversations and create better experiences, not only for themselves but for other employees and customers, ultimately driving business purpose and performance.

There’s no better way to experience the world through the eyes of others and learn how to make every moment matter.

CGA Empathy Lab® - Winner of the ‘People, Skills, and Diversity Award’ for the Rail Industry.

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We’re an amazing community of cutting-edge HR Changemakers.

Together, we share experiences, tools and clear, actionable ideas.

Ideas that will help you solve the challenges you face today and will inspire you with brilliant opportunities to push boundaries and positively impact people in your organisation - and beyond.

And what’s even better, is every penny of our profit empowers vulnerable children to be safe, loved and learning.

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Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?

Each month we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to spark meaningful conversations and personal growth.

Our April book of the month is Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler & Cass R. Sunstein.

​Instead ​of ​drastic ​overhauls, ​Nudge ​demonstrates ​how ​tweaking ​environments ​can ​lead ​to ​big ​improvements ​with ​minimal ​resistance. ​We ​chose ​it ​because ​for ​everyone ​in ​HR ​and ​leadership, ​it ​provides ​a ​powerful ​playbook ​for ​making ​change ​easier.

Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month’s Uplifting Book!

Hayley shares how Formula E is tackling gender barriers and driving inclusion in motorsport. With women holding just 3% of racing licenses, initiatives like the women’s test programme aim to level the playing field and increase female representation at the highest levels.

Over the past 18 months, Formula E has strengthened its ED&I strategy by partnering with experts and collaborating with organisations such as the 93% Club. These efforts are expanding access to motorsport careers and fostering a more inclusive talent pipeline.

Hayley also champions HR as a strategic enabler, calling for more HR leaders at the executive table - and more CEOs from HR backgrounds. Her insights challenge traditional views of HR and inspire leaders to use their influence for real, systemic change.

References: The 93% Club

This episode is sponsored by CGA Empathy Lab®

If you want a happier, more confident workforce, to reduce absenteeism and workplace anxiety and put an end to situations that may result in conflict, you should experience the CGA Empathy Lab®.

By teaching employees the power of empathy, they can enjoy better conversations and create better experiences, not only for themselves but for other employees and customers, ultimately driving business purpose and performance.

There’s no better way to experience the world through the eyes of others and learn how to make every moment matter.

CGA Empathy Lab® - Winner of the ‘People, Skills, and Diversity Award’ for the Rail Industry.

How HR Leaders Change the World is brought to you by Uplifting People

We’re an amazing community of cutting-edge HR Changemakers.

Together, we share experiences, tools and clear, actionable ideas.

Ideas that will help you solve the challenges you face today and will inspire you with brilliant opportunities to push boundaries and positively impact people in your organisation - and beyond.

And what’s even better, is every penny of our profit empowers vulnerable children to be safe, loved and learning.

Together, we uplift people.

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Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?

Each month we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to spark meaningful conversations and personal growth.

Our April book of the month is Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler & Cass R. Sunstein.

​Instead ​of ​drastic ​overhauls, ​Nudge ​demonstrates ​how ​tweaking ​environments ​can ​lead ​to ​big ​improvements ​with ​minimal ​resistance. ​We ​chose ​it ​because ​for ​everyone ​in ​HR ​and ​leadership, ​it ​provides ​a ​powerful ​playbook ​for ​making ​change ​easier.

Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month’s Uplifting Book!

Louisa highlights Manolo Blahnik’s core values, including kindness and respect, and how these are embedded into its culture. Stressing the importance of authenticity and a growth mindset in HR leadership, Louisa shares her approach that feedback and continuous learning are key to creating a positive workplace.

Discussing her work leading HR practices that foster an inclusive and supportive workplace, Louisa highlights initiatives including a programme that exposes underrepresented students to professional environments.

Louisa emphasises the importance of HR professionals prioritising their own well-being to be effective in their roles and that mental health and self-care are crucial for driving positive change.