Reset, The Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On this very special episode of Reset, the Podcast, Advertising Week Co-Founder and Chairman Matt Scheckner interviews Suki Thompson, Founder and CEO at Let’s Reset and Co-Founder of Oystercatchers, along with her daughter Jazmyn Thompson, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT).
Her Highness Sayyida Basma Al Said of Oman is the Founder of Whispers of Serenity, the first ever wellbeing clinic in the Sultanate of Oman. In this Reset the Podcast, Princess Basma talks to Suki Thompson, Founder, Let’s Reset about what Serenity means to her. Her own educational journey, around the globe, in mental wellbeing, along with some fascinating insights into her Royal Family and its sense of purpose.
Keith Moor is one of the most progressive marketers in the industry. He’s also one of the most thought provoking. In this Reset the Podcast, the ex CMO of Santander and now CMO at Camelot talks to Suki Thompson, Founder & CEO, let’s Reset about why knowing yourself is the key to being a great leader. During our time together, he also talks about why purpose matters and what purpose means to him. Keith is known for his honesty, his directness and his ability to provoke and all of these qualities are on show as he talks about his own process of resetting for the second half of his life. Make sure you listen to the very end of the podcast to hear an out take from our chat where Keith’s reads his new personal leadership mission statement. You will love it!
Keith Weed was one of the most experienced and high profile men in Marketing. He’s also one of the most energetic. In this Reset: The Podcast, the ex-Global CMO of Unilever talks to Suki Thompson, Founder & CEO, Let’s Reset about energy and the importance to him of creating a team culture and an open environment to embrace positive wellbeing and mental health conversations. Keith discusses how he has now Reset his life to run a portfolio career, giving him time to concentrate on some of the things that really matter to him, his own wellbeing and gardens! Make sure you stay until the end to hear how he narrowly escaped the bombing of his hotel in Mumbai… A thrilling and impactful conversation.
In this week’s Reset the Podcast (from 2021), Suki Thompson Founder, Let’s Reset talks to Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE. Yvonne is the founder of the powerful women’s network, Wintrade Global and was the founder of Choice Radio, the first black radio commercial station. For a woman with such an impressive CV, it’s no surprise that they manage to cover a whole host of interesting topics. From how she deals with uncertainty to the importance of creating diverse and inclusive cultures. During their time together, Yvonne describes the beautiful constraint that often leads to her being more creative, more passionate and with even more purpose. And that constraint is time.
Usually when I am talking to Arthur Sadoun, Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe, we discuss the international marketing and communications industry and business in general. But today is a very different conversation because Arthur shares with me an open, honest and vulnerable account of his journey with cancer. From how it was discovered, how he has felt through his treatment as well as the challenging navigation and decisions around how, who and when to share the news with his loved ones with his company, the Plc board and client and business networks.
You will be drawn in by Arthur’s charming, kind and entertaining personality and that is before you even hear him talk about the incredible campaign ‘Working With Cancer’ he launched through the Publicis Groupe at the World Economic Forum at DAVOS, to address the sigma of living with a cancer diagnosis at work.
50% of people diagnosed with cancer are afraid to tell their employer about their diagnosis, despite 92% feeling that support at work positively impacts their health. I have been living with Cancer for 13 years, so I am delighted to be working with Arthur and his brilliant Publicis team on this much needed campaign and he explains how easy it is for every business to sign the pledge and get involved.
Cancer affects us all, directly or in-directly so I’m sure this conversation will resonate you and I’m so very grateful to Arthur for sharing his personal story and even more for launching this campaign. He is in so many ways an extraordinary man.
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Rik Moore, Managing Partner, Strategy, The Kite Factory takes me on a wonderful journey of how he merged two things he loves to create his unique space in business. Comedy and Media.
It is so important to have a creative outlet and Rik found his initially performing comedy. However, soon he found himself without enough hours in the day, holding down a full-time job in both comedy and media and as a result he was working 300+ hours a month and was missing out socially with friends and family. He had to scale back and did so by merging his two passions together.
Rik identified the similarities and the benefits of bringing his comedy experience into the workplace and talks about how comedy can support confidence, public speaking, meeting preparation, brainstorming and how training in comedy can help you conduct a room in a way that puts everyone at ease. There are so many benefits, and it really highlights the importance and value of making time and embracing our need for a creative outlet and the impact it has on our performance.
He left me with one very important caveat – don’t be a David Brent!!
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In this week’s conversation, Dr Judith Grant speaks openly to me about how she suffered with very low self-esteem and bullied for being overweight in her school years. She reset, changed her life-style, built her confidence which inspired her entire career path, supporting individuals and organisations to maximise their wellbeing at work in companies like the Royal Mail and MACE.
Then just three years ago, Judith’s life was seriously impacted by long covid. She openly shares with me a very detailed and emotional reality of her traumatic experiences (some side effects still remain today) and how during this time, she realised that her personal identity was perhaps far too tied up in work and balance was needed.
Today, Judith has reset once again, by working on her sense of self, learning to slow down, she can speed up. Listening to her body, setting boundaries, building a support network and appreciating the small wins in everyday life, she can continue to support others and inspire us all.
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This week on Reset the podcast I am talking to the talented, charming and brilliant Mark Bright, former Premier League footballer, Ambassador, Crystal Palace FC and author of ‘My Story’ From Foster care to footballer.
My conversation with Mark is simply remarkable and inspirational. Brutally honest, he shares with me how he grew up in Foster care, the impact of being abandoned by his Mum and Dad then growing up with his brother with a loving white family. Living with the racism he encountered throughout his childhood and into his stellar football career. We debate whether it was his upbringing that gave him the extra drive to achieve all he has as a footballer and his subsequent career or if it came from deeper within.
We discuss how Mark has learnt to cope with his past, present and how he has mastered the difficult skill of reflecting upon and accepting losses. You will hear how he gives credit to his incredible resilience, and how he believes it requires a strong recognition that you can’t change the past, but what you can do is give your future 100%, always. This brilliant mindset is what has helped Mark to get where he is today.
Starting a new role can be daunting for anyone and Kenyatte has spent equal time thinking about the commercial as well as people aspects of his new job as Chief Membership & Customer Officer at Co-op. We discuss the enormous opportunities ahead for him and how he plans to build strong connections with his new team, partners and customers.
Kenyatte has taken time during his ‘gardening leave’ to reflect again on his own personal journey. He shares a previous moment when he reset his approach to work. After he suffered from a panic attack that was mistaken by doctors as a heart attack, he faced the sobering realization that he needed to stop swallowing his worries and avoiding conflict.
As one of the best well known black men in marketing, Kenyatte shares the pressure this puts on him and how he feels consciously committed to being a representation of the African American male and also the voice for people of colour in traditionally white boardrooms. We discuss how Kenyatte goes above and beyond to ensure all people feel that they belong in the workplace and everyone gets a turn.
The power of stories and learning have always been a key passion for my guest this week. The colourful, creative and occasionally controversial Garry Lace, former CEO of some of London’s biggest advertising agencies and now a founder at Storians, speaks candidly about his own personal journey.
We talk about what he has learnt through his leadership experiences and career resets and why ‘staying tethered’ is now so important to him. We explore how to inspire leaders to tell their own stories, show real vulnerability and to recognise that their most important assets in business are their people. I hope that this frank and open conversation will inspire you to open up about your own well-being journey and take time to listen to someone else on #TimetoTalk Day, 2nd February 2023.
By providing your people with a safe space to share their own stories you might just make a real difference to someone’s life.
This week I am talking to the incredible Elizabeth Gooch, MBE, CEO of eg solutions and a powerhouse entrepreneur. We discuss her path to founding a successful UK tech company and pioneering a new and emerging technology market that is worth over $3bn. Showing that hard work and determination really does pay off.
I love how Elizabeth has been successful by not sticking to the system. Her strength and creativity were used to adopt her own approach, resetting and choosing to take the ‘unconventional’ path.
We reflect on the leaders and founders we have met along our entrepreneurial pathways and the positive and negative traits they showed to us. We analyse just how important people are to a company and Elizabeth reminds us all that the way you treat people will come back and not only amplify your brand but your own reputation. A poignant reminder to always be kinder than kind and to continue putting your people first.
Welcome to my first podcast of 2023. I hope you had time to reset over the break. Today I am talking to one of our coaches, Dr Kate Delaney, Mindfulness expert and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Kate studied at the University of Southampton followed by a doctorate on Environmental Sciences, in Central America.
Kate’s life drastically changed when she was 24. In a matter of months, she contracted a mystery illness which left her bedbound for 5 years. In this week’s episode Kate talks us through those unimaginable years, her diagnosis with Lyme disease and how she made her incredible recovery with the support of her family and friends and how now she helps herself and others to find peace in the present.
On this week’s Reset the podcast, we have Ben Slater, Senior Vice President Marketing, at Beamery, a talent lifecycle management platform.
In this episode we cover different ways of working post COVID, the best ways to recognise and retain your talent and how to address the strategic issue of an emerging skills crisis.
Ben and I discuss how best to manage your people following on from such an unusual and difficult few years. He shares how important he feels it is to acknowledge your people have different wants from work and requirements in the environment of which they work and that this is okay. Jobs are not a binary box and it is clear the future of talent has a really new look.
For any food lovers, my guest this week is particularly special. Jo Pratt is an award-winning food writer, cook, food stylist and presenter. We discuss what ignited her passion for food, how she creates her recipes and how she finds balance in life as she has built her own brand.
Jo shares with me how she struggles with feeling guilty when she takes ‘me time’ – a common theme for many entrepreneurs.
We discuss just how tricky and isolating Christmas can be for those struggling with their mental wellbeing, eating disorders or people who are just feeling lonely. Jo provides great advice on ways to avoid the temptation of excessive consumption and how to treasure the mouthfuls and lovely moments you have.
For many having a baby is one of the most powerful and natural things to do in the world, but for others it’s a huge challenge that takes determination, courage and a lot of patience. In this week’s RESET the podcast I talk to Marcella Collins, Founder and Managing Director of Prompt Marketing. She shares openly … Continue reading "Marcella Collins – Creating a safe space to talk"
This week on Reset the podcast I am talking to the energetic and insightful Kit Krugman, Managing Director, co: collective. Having a creative outlet is a key part of our own wellbeing and so I love Kit talking through all things creativity, career paths and kindness. Together we discuss the essence of what makes a … Continue reading "Kit Krugman – the power of creativity and curiosity"
I love makeup and female entrepreneurs and Christina Flach, President and CEO of ‘Pretty Girl Makeup’ embodies the best in both. In this week’s Reset the podcast Christina shares with me how she first got into the makeup industry after seeing how makeup helped her friends and family to feel better about themselves, She talks about the … Continue reading "Christina Flach – without the darkness you cannot shine"
Tony Miller, CMO, VP Growth and Performance Marketing, WW, Weight Watchers is one of the most open and inclusive people I know, and he wears his heart on his sleeve, which makes him an inspiring leader. Tony shares with me how it’s important to provide people with support as well as information to enable them to make … Continue reading "Tony Miller, WW – to Be Your Best Self You Have to Be Your Authentic Self"
Sarah Harbon is the General Manager, benefit, UK and Ireland, where she has worked for over 15 years. Sarah and I discuss how important it is as leaders to create a culture of kindness in a business. She shares how she tries to build her team at Benefit with a focus on the people within it. They encourage colleagues, customers … Continue reading "Sarah Harbon, Benefit GM UK & IR – We Are Only Human"
This week my guest is Visha Kudhail, Director Business Marketing, Pinterest talking to me about speaking out and giving other people a chance to have their voices heard, which is so important in creating open and collaborative cultures. Visha shares her insight into how she felt that her life was dictated to as a young Indian woman. She believes society often sets the rhythm … Continue reading "Visha Kudhail, Pinterest – Breaking Great Expectations"
This week I am talking to Rania Robinson, a female powerhouse, CEO & Partner at Quiet Storm and president of WACL. We cover marginalization on a gender basis, race basis and on a parental basis. I learn how she fell in love with the advertising industry at a young age. When Rania first started in London she found herself amongst so many people from … Continue reading "Rania Robinson – Empowering one another"
Jaz Thompson, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), NHS, helps Suki this week to deep dive into mental health, the brilliant support offered by the NHS in the UK and how you can learn to protect your own wellbeing. We discuss the key themes from the first 5 conversations of this series, the impact of suicide on friends and family, why being non-binary can be … Continue reading "Jazmyn Thompson – Accessing support to change your life"
This week on RESET the podcast, we have the wonderfully energetic Kathryn Jacob, OBE, CEO of Pearl and Dean. Alongside her 17-years at Pearl and Dean she has also written two fabulous books with Sue Unerman: Belonging: The Key to Transforming and Maintaining Diversity, Inclusion and Equality at Work and The Glass Wall. In this podcast we talk … Continue reading "Kathryn Jacob, OBE – I am not infallible, I am human"
This week on RESET the podcast we have our mental health counsellor and leader of our POHAY workshop, David Beeney. David and I discuss the difficulties many people find with asking for help. David helps break down the stigma of asking for help by sharing his expert knowledge on the tricky process of a selecting a counsellor who works for you, encouraging everyone to give counselling a chance. Content warning: … Continue reading "David Beeney – big boys DO cry"
When we started Let’s Reset in the HKX offices, I met my guest this week. They are one of the best office concierges I have ever met, an empowering individual who brings a bright ray of light onto everyone they interact with. Their work to champion the LGBTQ+ community has led them to be an … Continue reading "Arian (Ari) Humirang – From kindness sparks acceptance"
TRIGGER WARNING we cover in this week’s episode a conversation surrounding suicide. If you, or someone you know, are impacted by this topic please see the helplines and resources below. This week on Reset, the podcast I am joined by the inspiring, brilliant and brave Emma Woods. Emma was the CEO of Wagamama until June 2021, following an exciting … Continue reading "Emma Woods – Growing through grief"
I have known Sara Tate for a long time as an accomplished agency leader. She is an advertising mastermind, now a qualified coach and organisational strategist. Sara has a fascination with business culture and what makes people tick, how we are different and what can help bring people together. We cover so much in this … Continue reading "Sara Tate – not every cloud has to have a silver lining"
In this week’s Let’s Reset: the podcast, I talk to the brilliant young entrepreneur, Shanice Mears. She is an incredible woman who is a passionate leader in the marketing and advertising industry. She is the Co-founder of The Elephant Room, an agency which helps companies to build inclusive brands. In our conversation Shannie highlights some disturbing insight into the continued lack of ethnic minorities still … Continue reading "Shanice Mears – How to Build Better"
One of the joys of this podcast is that I get to meet truly inspirational people, some who have learnt and achieved so much at such a young age. Harry Sanders is a very special guest and fits this description perfectly. From sleeping rough in his teenage years, to founding the multi-million-dollar International SEO company, … Continue reading "Harry Sanders, Founder Studio Hawk – From living on the streets to multi-million dollar entrepreneur"
This week I get to talk all about one of my favourite topics… physical wellbeing. Whilst being no elite athlete myself, I have always loved exercise and it’s something which has played a huge part in my life, so I was delighted to sit down with Pieta McCrum Wellness and Fitness Omniprenuer, someone who has … Continue reading "Pieta McCrum wellbeing and fitness Omnipreneur – Love thy self everyday"
In this RESET the podcast I talk to Rich Lawrence, Category, Brand and Innovation Director at New England Seafood. Rich has always been fascinated by marketing and has a pedigree background from Unilever, L’Oreal and Pepsico where he learnt how to create a strong brand with clear and ‘crunchy’ positioning. In recent years he has taken on the challenge of transforming New England Seafood. Rich talks me … Continue reading "Rich Lawrence – Category, Brand and Innovation Director at New England Seafood. How passion, purpose and people can help you bring your whole self to work."
In this latest Reset Podcast I had the chance to chat with Guy Schanschieff, MBE, DL, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Bambino Mio – a leading manufacturer of award-winning reusable products for babies and toddlers. Guy is a fellow entrepreneur who is taking big leaps towards reducing human impact on our environment. More than 20 years ago Guy and … Continue reading "Reusing, Reducing and Resetting for Success…"
This week I discuss ‘squiggly careers’ with Lex Bradshaw-Zanger’s and the journey which has led him to the esteemed position of Chief Marketing and Digital Officer for UK & Ireland, L’Oreal. As well as discussing Lex’s professional trajectory, he share’s his personal journey- talking to me about why understanding himself as an introvert has been fundamental in shaping the way he builds relationships with … Continue reading "Small incremental resets to accelerate for success"
We call this episode ‘living between the windows’ because it is about how my brilliantly brave business partner Helen Gorman has lived her life in between defining moments and events which have shaped her as a mother, a professional and an individual. Whilst the two of us talk everyday and have worked closely together for … Continue reading "“Living between the Windows” with Helen Gorman, Managing Partner, Let’s Reset"
We had such great feedback from the author and businessman, Ralf’s Specht last conversation with me on the themes from his book, Building Corporate Soul that In this week’s episode of Reset the Podcast, we discuss his next book Beyond the Startup. Ralf shares with us his learnings around the importance of strong teamwork within … Continue reading "Ralf Specht – How to think and behave beyond the Startup"
In this RESET the podcast we discuss how Chris Hirst Global CEO, Havas came from an education in engineering to perusing a path in advertising… culminating in him being at the helm of one of the most prestigious communications groups in the world. I was fascinated of course, to learn about the moments along the … Continue reading "Chris Hirst Global CEO Havas – How to be a Non Bullsh*t Leader"
This week I had the pleasure of talking to Richard Swan a man with many strings to his bow… Choir director, singalong leader, workshop facilitator, composer, arranger, bandleader and entrepreneur. Richard is also Founder and Director of London City Voices, a leading community choir in central London where hundreds of business people turn up every week … Continue reading "The man helping people find their voice… Richard Swan, Founder and Director, London City Voices"
This week’s conversation is a deep dive into a sensation we all know well, but often fail to truly understand- uncertainty. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis, otherwise known as The Uncertainty Experts, who, as their name would suggest, are some of the leading authorities on the … Continue reading "How to turn Uncertainty into a superpower – with Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis"
From starting her working journey in the South of Turkey as an archaeologist, to being appointed Global President of the prestigious Advertising Week, there is much to excavate when it comes to Ruth’s colourful career. Driven by a desire to prove those who underestimate or doubt her wrong, Ruth shares what has guided her path … Continue reading "Our own brilliant Ruth Mortimer. Global President, Advertising Week"
This week I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with one of the most dynamic and distinguished marketers globally Andrew Garrihy, CMO, DiDi International. In one of the most open yet optimistic conversations I have had on the podcast to date, I learn so much about the real moments which have shaped Andrew as … Continue reading "Lessons from a maverick in leadership and life with Andrew Garrihy, CMO, DiDi International"
Having always been a working mother myself, I was very excited to sit down with Elizabeth Cowper, Founder of WOMO Network-a SaaS platform transforming the world of the working mother. The business is on a mission to improve the retention of female talent whilst providing a wellbeing solution for mothers and supporting those around her. … Continue reading "Elizabeth Cowper, CEO and Founder, WoMO Network and the Ludo Partnership, a woman on a mission to help other women"
This week I sit down with Ralf Specht, a man driven by a very clear and very strong mission – to make soulless companies a thing of the past. In our conversation, we deep dive into what it means to build a culture from the ground up. Having founded and run a successful creative agency for more … Continue reading "Ralf Specht – The Business of the Future Must Have Soul"
This is the response that my guest this week gave me when I asked her “Who are you?” Angie is best known as Smooth Radio’s Drive time presenter. Her career has gone from strength to strength and we discuss her journey to success- which ironically, hasn’t always been so smooth. From her North-West London upbringing, her troublesome school-life, (she was very … Continue reading "‘My name is Angela Diana Greaves and I am a woman just trying to work it out’ Angie Greaves Smooth Radio Presenter, The Sunday Morning Vibe, Angie’s Book Club"
I often dreamed of being an Olympic athlete and from the moment that my Uncle Colin first took me to Henley Royal Regatta at 16, I have loved rowing. So my conversation with Alex Partridge OLY, Former Olympic rower, is very special. Added to this, he is a Mental Wellbeing and Financial Wellness aficionado who is passionate about … Continue reading "Alex Partridge OLY – From Gold medals to the corporate world, Alex’s journey to discover his purpose after transitioning out of competitive sport"
This week I am joined by Gabi Slemer the CEO and Founder of Finasana, an online platform built to support you on your journey to achieving true financial wellbeing. Founded on the principles of balance, education and accessibility, Gabi shares why and how she is dedicating her life to helping others create peace around their pennies. Gabi shares with … Continue reading "Where money and mindfulness meet… I am in conversation with Gabi Slemer, CEO and Founder, Finasana."
If there’s one woman who knows how to reset in style, it’s Dr. Julia Jones, otherwise known as Dr. Rock and who better for Suki Thompson, Founder and CEO, Let’s Reset to talk to on International Women’s Week? If there’s one woman who knows how to reset in style, it’s Dr. Julia Jones, otherwise known as … Continue reading "Julia Jones/Dr. Rock- The neuroscientist using bio-hacks and music to boost wellness and fuel performance"
Zaid Al-Qassab is the Chief Marketing Officer and Diversity and Inclusion Director of Channel 4, consistently in the MarketersPowerlistTop 100 former Chief Brand and Marketing Officer BT Group and one of our most respected marketers in the UK. I have regularly interviewed Zaid over the years about the future of the marketing industry, but this … Continue reading "Zaid Al-Qassab – How I have lived with Depression and Anxiety for over a decade and built my career in silence talks to Suki Thompson Founder & CEO Let’s Reset"
This week Suki Thompson, Founder and CEO, Let’s Reset talks to Diana Tickell, a woman driven by a strong sense of passion and purpose, currently at NABS, the support organisation for the advertising and media industry as their CEO. Suki and Diana share the changes they’ve noticed in the industry since Covid and how uncertainty, redundancy … Continue reading "How wellbeing can support an industry to care and grow – Diana Tickell, CEO, NAB’S"
We wanted to share again with you today the very first Reset the podcast conversation, Suki Thompson founder/CEO Let’s Reset had with Paul Pomroy back in January 2021. Paul is now the Corporate SVP, International Operated Markets for McDonald’s and formerly the CEO of UK and Ireland. We often talk about the need to for … Continue reading "A Masterclass in Authentic Leadership with Paul Pomroy, Corporate SVP, International Operated Markets, McDonald’s"
This week on Reset the podcast we are delighted to bring you once again one of our most loved and listened to conversations between Suki Thompson CEO Let’s Reset and Rose McGowan, the entrepreneur, American Actress, activist, author and musician. In 2017, Rose reset Hollywood in its entirety by speaking out about sexual assault and … Continue reading "Resetting Hollywood – with Rose McGowan"
This week Suki Thompson, Founder and CEO, Let’s Reset, talks to Ronan Dunne, Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group. He leads the teams responsible for providing the products, services and experiences to more than 100 million consumers every day. The session, originally recorded for the Advertising Week New York Festival provides a fascinating … Continue reading "Creating a Culture that Empowers People – with Ronan Dunne"
You are in a for a real treat this week. Davina McCall is one of the most recognisable faces on British television and has become a household name for millions. But, behind that famous face is something we don’t often get to hear about; Davina the person. The challenges she has faced, the drive to succeed … Continue reading "Blood, Sweat, and Fears: Finding Ambition, Inner Strength, and a Fighting Spirit – with Davina McCall"
For this edition of Reset, the Podcast, it’s worth grabbing a cup of tea. And preferably a cup of Pukka tea. Because I was delighted to be joined by Anuradha Chugh, the recently appointed CEO of Pukka Herbs, a company she describes as beautiful. Thirteen different schools growing up would normally be enough to cause any … Continue reading "If you lead with the heart, you get the head for free – with Anuradha Chugh"
This week I get to talk about one of my favourite things, Christmas ads! with Pete Markey, one of the most established marketeers and one of my oldest friends in the industry. Pete is the Chief Marketing Officer of the beloved British brand, Boots and in our Reset the podcast, conversation, he talks to me about the path … Continue reading "Why focusing on a creative outlet can bring you bags of joy – with Pete Markey"
In this latest Reset Podcast, I turn the tables on two people who have a Podcast of their own. The Places We’ll Go Show is hosted by two of the most prominent names in marketing. Mark Evans, the MD of Marketing at Direct Line Group and Ritchie Mehta, the CEO of the School of Marketing. … Continue reading "The Places We’ll Go – Mark Evans, the MD of Marketing at Direct Line Group and Ritchie Mehta, the CEO of the School of Marketing"
In this latest Reset the Podcast, Suki talks to Russ Kane, the award-winning writer and broadcaster. Here is a man who defines what reset means. And, during their chat, he shares the personal and the professional resets in his life. From losing his wife to cancer when his twin boys were five years old to why a … Continue reading "‘It’s not the cards you are dealt, but how you play your hand that counts’ – Russ Kane"
Today Suki (Founder & CEO, Let’s Reset) talks to Lord Matt Scheckner, CEO of Stillwell Partners. Stillwell is best known as the producer of Advertising Week, the world’s largest advertising / marketing / media industry festival and Matt is the brainchild behind it. Let’s Reset have a partnership with Advertising Week called Power Up, so … Continue reading "The power of the many with Matt Scheckner, CEO, Stillwell Partners"
Today Suki (Founder & CEO Let’s Reset) talks to Anna Bateson, a brand expert and CEO at Josh Wood Colour, a fast growing British brand. She is also someone who puts the customer first and last in everything she does. Suki and Anna chat about why the customer is so important and how to build … Continue reading "Your customer is king, queen and everything in between – Anna Bateson, CEO, Josh Wood Colour"
Today Suki (Founder & CEO Let’s Reset) talks to Julian Douglas, or Dougie as he is known by many. Newish President of the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) and International CEO & Vice Chairman of communications agency VCCP. As well as chatting about some of the challenges the industry faces, Dougie describes very passionately … Continue reading "Julian Douglas – President IPA/International CEO VCCP"
Today Suki (Founder & CEO Let’s Reset talks to one of the UK’s most senior marketing leaders, Margaret Jobling, CMO, NatWest Group. Marg is the ultimate polymath. With a PhD in Laser Chemistry and a career in marketing, she has a brilliant mix of magic and logic. Beyond that, she’s also someone with a reputation … Continue reading "‘We all step into our trousers one leg at a time’ – Margaret Jobling, Chief Marketing Officer, NatWest Group"
Today Suki (Founder & CEO Let’s Reset) chats to Phil Wild, the purpose driven CEO of James Cropper plc. They spend time talking about why being purpose driven is important and the many things Phil’s doing in his organisation to embed vision, purpose and values. An Engineer by trade, Phil tells us why having a … Continue reading "Why pleasure and happiness are two very different things – Phil Wild, CEO, James Cropper Plc."
Today Suki (Founder & CEO Let’s Reset) talks to the force of nature that is Sharry Cramond, the Marketing Director of M&S Food and author of Win Your Lottery. They discuss why wearing the wrong uniform to school as an 11 year old proved to be the catalyst for Sharry’s entire life. Despite her humble … Continue reading "Why the word love is spelt T I M E: Sharry Cramond – Marketing Director M&S Food, Author, Win Your Lottery"
What an incredible few months it has been for sport, both on and off the field of play. The Olympics and now the ParaOlympics are the focus of the conversation between Alex Partridge, a three time Olympic rower and now Wellbeing Ambassador for Wagestream and Suki Thompson Founder/CEO Let’s Reset. You can hear first-hand what it takes … Continue reading "The only rule in life is to inspire and be inspired – Alex Partridge – Olympian and Wellbeing Ambassador, Wagestream"
It’s hard to imagine a woman starting her life under a communist regime becoming the leader of a major technology company. But, that’s precisely the journey that Suki’s guest made this week. Milka Kramer, Country Manager Pinterest, UK & Ireland talks to Suki Thompson, Founder & CEO Let’s Reset about her upbringing in the then … Continue reading "Why creating time for unstructured conversations is key – Milka Kramer, Country Manager Pinterest, UK & Ireland"
In this week’s Reset the Podcast, Suki Thompson Founder, Let’s Reset talks to Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE. Yvonne is the founder of the powerful women’s network, Wintrade Global and was the founder of Choice Radio, the first black radio commercial station. For a woman with such an impressive CV, it’s no surprise that they manage to cover … Continue reading "Diversity, Inclusion and why beautiful constraints can often lead to the most creative solutions – Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE – Founder Wintrade Global, Author, D&I Specialist"
In this week’s Reset the podcast, Suki Thompson, Founder, Let’s Reset talks to the master of business facilitation, a Professional Development Leader at IBM and newly published author, Paul Maltby. They chat about his new book, The Fearless Facilitator, and why the journey from being fearful to fearless is so important for people. Paul talks very openly about how he overcame his … Continue reading "Why the journey from Fearful to Fearless is so important with Paul Maltby – Author, Trainer, Facilitator"
In this week’s Reset the Podcast, Suki Thompson, Founder/CEO, Let’s Reset talks to a man who lives and breathes creativity. So much so that Innovation plays a starring role in his job title. Toby Whitmoyer’s is Bacardi’s Global Marketing and Innovation Officer. They talk about how Chile and his Father played a defining role in … Continue reading "Why Creativity, Learning and Experience all run around in the same gang – Toby Whitmoyer, Global Marketing and Innovation Officer, Bacardi"
New Business is the lifeblood of any organisation. In this week’s Reset The Podcast Suki Thompson, Founder, let’s Reset talks to a man whose life has been dedicated to the art of selling. So much so that David Kean has written three books about it. In his latest book, Catalyst he describes how to network … Continue reading "Why People Buy People First – David Kean, Co-Founder, Forthwrite UK"
Suki (Founder Let’s Reset) talks to someone very close and very special to her. Peter Cowie was her business partner for over a decade, a period during which they built and sold their award winning marketing transformation consultancy, Oystercatchers to Centaur Media Plc. She talks to Peter about how his innate and brilliant creative instincts … Continue reading "How to achieve creative brilliance – Peter Cowie, Former Co-Founder, Oystercatchers and Top Banana, From Good to Great"
Featuring Harry Wordsworth, Director Business Development & Strategy – Customer Experience, Oracle & Tom Wordsworth, Founder of Tommelier Suki (Founder Let’s Reset) talks to two men, Harry and Tom Wordsworth, who need no help in finding either their passion or purpose. Married with two children, they talk with Suki about what life is like for … Continue reading "How passion and purpose can shape your life"
Suki talks to a woman who has been at the heart of the creative industry for over 25 years. As Editor in Chief of Campaign, Claire Beale is probably better served than most to talk about the many changes that the industry has seen. They discuss this during their chat. But, behind this experience, lies … Continue reading "A Woman on more than one mission – Claire Beale, Editor, Creative Salon"
Suki talks to the Internationally recognised mental health expert, David Beeney. David spent years in the world of media hiding a dark secret. His Mental Health was rock bottom but, fearful of being judged and singled out, he hid it from almost everyone. Until his Reset moment which forced him to confront his demons. It … Continue reading "Why talking about your Mental Health is the key to protecting it – David Beeney, Mental Health Counsellor"
Suki talks to Jeremy Connell-Waite IBM’s Global Communications Designer, a role which allows him to point his incredible energy and creativity at helping people communicate better. During this chat, they go from discussing why wild ducks matter to IBM, Ballet and what a chess grandmaster taught him about technology. A typically eclectic mix for a … Continue reading "How creativity and storytelling can reset an organisation – with Jeremy Connell-Waite, Global Communications Designer, IBM"
’The Brighter The Light, The Darker The Shadow’ In this latest Reset Podcast, Suki Thompson, Founder Let’s Reset chats to Geoff McDonald, perhaps one of the most passionate campaigners globally for mental health and wellbeing. Geoff’s story is not of one personal reset but two. As a result of mental health illness and the loss … Continue reading "Geoff McDonald – Global Mental Health Campaigner"
For most of us, resetting means making changes that might affect our daily lives. But, Gerard Barron, Chairman & CEO, The Metals Company is definitely not like most of us. In this latest Reset the Podcast, Gerard talks to Suki Thompson, Founder, CEO Let’s Reset about his own reset moment, when he decided to put … Continue reading "Gerard Barron, Chairman & CEO, The Metals Company"
Anyone who describes himself as an actionable futurist is worth listening to! In this RESET The podcast Suki Thompson, Founder of Let’s Reset talks to Andrew Grill. His views on what is next in digital disruption are fascinating and they chat about why he believes the key to the future is for all of us … Continue reading "Andrew Grill, Actionable Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Former IBM Managing Partner"
Sue Unerman’s career in Media is a hugely impressive one but in this Reset the podcast, Sue talks more about her writing than her life at the media coal face. And there’s good reason for that. Sue’s three books act as a roadmap that describe her own journey. In discussing with Suki Thompson, Founder Let’s … Continue reading "Sue Unerman, Best-Selling Author and Chief Transformation Officer, MediaCom"
René is an inspirational author, broadcaster and motivational speaker. During his chat with Suki Thompson, Founder Let’s Reset, René talks passionately about his experience of race, prejudice and his own journey in having to deal with them. He also describes his view of the clear difference between management and leadership and why leadership is now … Continue reading "René Carayol MBE"
This is Mental Health Awareness Week. If ever there was a woman to whom Suki Thompson, Founder/CEO Let’s Reset, should talk to about wellbeing and resetting in her Reset Podcast series, Rose McGowan is that woman. In 2017, Rose reset Hollywood in its entirety through speaking out about sexual assault and harassment. In this podcast, … Continue reading "Rose McGowan Entrepreneur, Actress, Activist, Author"
In this Reset Podcast, we turn to Europe and a woman who has been at the very heart of European politics for over a decade. Helene Banner is a political communicator, speaker and speechwriter. In this podcast, she talks to Suki Thompson, Founder & CEO, Let’s Reset about her own series of whys. Why she … Continue reading "Helene Banner – Former Speechwriter European Commission + Founder, Let’s Just Be Imperfect Ladies"
Keith Moor is one of the most progressive marketers in the industry. He’s also one of the most thought provoking. In this Reset the Podcast, the ex CMO of Santander and now CMO at Camelot talks to Suki Thompson, Founder & CEO, let’s Reset about why knowing yourself is the key to being a great … Continue reading "Keith Moor, Chief Marketing Officer, Camelot"
Caroline Pearce is the very definition of what resetting means. So much so that she’s done it twice. She is a former Great Britain Heptathlete and Bobsledder, International fitness expert and television sports presenter. In this Reset: The podcast, Caroline talks to Suki Thompson, Founder & CEO, Let’s Reset about the challenges she faced when transitioning out of … Continue reading "Caroline Pearce, International Fitness Expert and Television Sports Presenter"
Keith Weed was one of the most experienced and high profile men in Marketing. He’s also one of the most energetic. In this Reset: The Podcast, the ex-Global CMO of Unilever talks to Suki Thompson, Founder & CEO, Let’s Reset about energy and the importance to him of creating a team culture and an open … Continue reading "Keith Weed CBE – President RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Former Global CMO Unilever and NED"
Passion, Energy, commitment and dedication – all words to describe Martin George, who is a man with a real story to tell. From his amazing career at British Airways and marketing Concorde through to his five year wait for a very public court case. Through it all, he learned the power of resilience and to … Continue reading "Martin George, Customer Director, Waitrose"
At just 34, Lord Moynihan was the Minister for Sport and found himself at the heart of one of the biggest sporting tragedies, The Hillsborough Disaster. Lord Moynihan opens up about the impact of this devastating event on both his personal and professional life and how the resilience he learned from his mother was put … Continue reading "Lord Colin Moynihan"
Pippa Glucklich is one of the media’s industry’s most senior and inspirational women. To celebrate International Women’s Day, Suki Thompson, Founder & CEO, Let’s Reset talks to Pippa in Reset: The podcast about her life and her career. From a family who fuelled her determination, her desire for equality and ambition as a woman. To … Continue reading "Pippa Glucklich CEO, Electric Glue and former President WACL"
Mark Livings is dynamic, innovative and a true disruptor of the status quo. An Australian born, Amsterdam based award winning marketer, Mark co-founded Lyre’s, one of the fastest growing non alcoholic spirits brands in the world. He talks to Suki about bravery and business but also admits that being a restless entrepreneur hasn’t come without … Continue reading "Mark Livings, Creator & Founder at Lyre’s"
Anna Jones is the Co-Founder of Allbright, the first all-female private members club. In this Reset The Podcast, she talks to Suki Thompson, Founder and CEO Let’s Reset about sisterhood and the power of being a woman. She also discusses why there is a still a place for an all-female club and an even more … Continue reading "Anna Jones, Co-Founder of Allbright"
Her Highness Sayyida Basma Al Said of Oman is the Founder of Whispers of Serenity, the first ever wellbeing clinic in the Sultanate of Oman. In this Reset the Podcast, Princess Basma talks to Suki Thompson, Founder, Let’s Reset about what Serenity means to her. Her own educational journey, around the globe, in mental wellbeing, along with some fascinating insights into her Royal Family and its sense of purpose.
Kerris Bright is one of the outstanding marketers in the industry having worked with brands such as Dulux, British Airways & Virgin Media. But her career has not always been without bumps in the road. In this episode of Reset The Podcast, Suki Thompson, Founder & CEO of Let’s Reset discovers why these bumps have … Continue reading "Kerris Bright, Chief Customer Officer, BBC"
Extraordinary. Articulate. Reflective. Benny Higgins, The former CEO, Tesco Bank and now Advisor to the Scottish Government, Chairman of the Duke of Buccleuch’s Estates & National Galleries. In this Reset: The Podcast Benny talks to Suki Thompson Founder, Let’s Reset about the juxtaposition of business and art, lived experience and learning which is the way that … Continue reading "Benny Higgins, Scottish Business Legend"
On 26th January during our POWER UP Festival, we will see the launch of RESET the PODCAST with Suki Thompson, Founder and CEO of Let’s Reset. The Reset Podcast Series is for anyone who cares about wellbeing at work and at home.A series of personally intimate and professionally revealing stories that are designed to inspire, engage and inform. Lyre’s … Continue reading "Paul Pomroy, CEO, McDonald’s UK and Ireland"